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This one day workshop will provide detailed instructions on how to construct a stunning 3D shell bouquet from the beautiful shells that wash up on our South Carolina shores. All materials will be provided. Any small favorite shells from your own personal collection will be a welcomed addition to your one-of-a-kind creation.

Notes:

• No sea creatures were harmed for the supplies in this class.

• Please bring an extension cord if possible.

• A materials fee of $12 is due to the instructor the day of class. 

Class is directed to senior drivers. I reminds seniors of the laws they grew up with. It teaches them the changes in laws, vehicles, signs, streets, markings and vehicle technologies. The class is approved by the State of South Carolina for a vehicular insurance discount for attending the class.

Price ($20-25): Led by a local AARP Driver Safety instructor, costs $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Instead of paying during registration, please bring a check payable to AARP to the class.

Bring Drivers License, AARP card (members).

Ready to move beyond the basics and delve deeper into this colorfully captivating artistic journey? If so, this course is designed for you. Focus will be on composition, value studies, shadows, and edges. Additionally, participants will discover methods for maintaining & restoring the whites in their artwork and experiment with negative space. All of which will sharpen your skills as well as your mind.

Supplies needed at the start of class: Student or Artist Grade Paint Set (include at least 2 blues, 2 reds, 2 yellows and a black) Brushes -small round #2 or #3, a medium round #6 and a large flat – additional brushes TBD Watercolor paper (100% Cotton AND any Pulp (with or without Cotton) 140 lbs./300g ), Two (2) water containers (one for clean & one for dirty rinses), Pallet for mixing, Painter’s tape, Roll of paper towels, Spray bottle, Pencil Kneaded Eraser, Cheap Tablecloth, Piece of Large firm cardboard, ***Optional – Carbon paper and Tracing paper.

Our workshop, Authoring Resilience, co-taught with myself and Dr. Emma Howes in English, will explore embodied approaches to writing and storytelling while inviting participants to create knowledge through cross-cultural exchange. This process, which guides our own classroom practices, decenters teachers as all-knowing authority, to emphasize the ideological diversity within classrooms where multiple ways of thinking can come into conversation. Through our interactive and highly experiential workshop, students will experience the disciplines of English, Theatre, and Feminist Studies coming together for a "cup of coffee" to explore the resonance and impact of resilience and empathy as shared knowledge.

Looking for ways to maintain your furry family members at home, between grooms or just want to understand what your pet groomers are talking about? In this class, we will go over ways to clean and maintain your dogs and cats ears, safe ways to hold and perform nail trims, techniques for brushing, what are mats and how do they get them, as well as answer basic skin care questions including fleas. Q&A will open the floor for general questions so that I can help answer any questions you may have. Students will receive written packets of everything we cover to take home and you may bring a stuffed animal and brush to work on during the brushing demonstration. We will have brushes and combs available for purchase if interested.

Make a twill pattern basket in choice of several colors. The basket will measure 8 inches by 10 inches by 2 inches. Students will learn how to layout a base in a twill pattern, weave the sides of the basket, and fit a rim and lash it on with waxed linen. Students should bring a small, old towel and a pair of sharp scissor or pruners.

All materials will be provided for a $30 fee, payable in cash, Venmo, or Zelle at the beginning of the class.

The Southern Italian port city of Naples is home to a rich and complex history stretching back to its foundation by Greek colonists in the 8th century B.C.E. Across the centuries, Naples evolved into a vibrant cultural, political and economic center of the Mediterranean world, first as a part of Magna Gracia, and later, under successive periods of Roman, Byzantine, Norman, Angevin, and Spanish rule, on route to becoming the capital of the independent Bourbon Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in 1816. In 1861, Naples’s incorporation into the newly unified Italian nation-state as a part of the Risorgimento initiated an era of modernization and adaptation that persists to the present day. In this six-week class, we will examine la storia e tradizioni of bella Napoli—a city famously pieno di contradizione (“full of contradictions”).

Aimed at students and travelers alike, the course offers a virtual “grand tour” of Naples through a close examination of a dozen Neapolitan monuments/historic sites reflective of milestones in the city’s historical development from its origins through today, including: Castel dell’ Ovo, Spaccanapoli, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II , Castel Nuovo, the Duomo, Santa Chiara, i musei Capodimonte e Archeologico Nazionale, Palazzo Reale, Teatro San Carlo, and the Galleria Umberto I among others (including “side visits” to the city’s best pizzerias, food stalls, pastry shops and cafes!)

Bonsai is a centuries-old practice of training trees in containers to resemble those in nature. In this course, we will explore the key components of bonsai: horticulture, design, and technical skills. By the end of the course, you will understand how to maintain a healthy tree, develop your own design style, and apply essential techniques. Whether you are new to bonsai, have experience, or are simply curious, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of this fascinating art form.

In this course, we will explore key eras of automotive history, as a way of understanding the profound impact cars have on society and culture. We will discuss the role of influential designers, the creation of iconic vehicles like the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Corvette, and the appeal of visionary concept cars like the Ford Nucleon – all of which highlight the creativity and innovation of each era. We will discuss how global car cultures, from America’s muscle cars to Japan’s futuristic designs, reflect the unique identities and values of their societies. These vehicles have become symbols of creativity, status, and technological progress. Whether it's Germany’s precision-engineered sports cars or Italy’s exquisitely crafted performance masterpieces, each region brings its own distinct flavor to the world of automotive design. Learn how the worldwide car scene showcases the diversity of human innovation and cultural expression, cementing automobiles as both a tool of progress and a reflection of societal evolution.

Car Fit is designed to enhance older adult drivers' safety and increase mobility in the community. Check the "fit" of your personal vehicle including mirrors, lights, seating position, steering wheel location. We will schedule a 20-minute appointment to go over your fit in your vehicle!

Presented by the Horry County History Museum

Did you know that the Carolina Bays in Horry County are the only place in South Carolina you can find Venus Fly Traps growing wild? Carolina Bays are elliptical depressions housing temporary wetlands surrounded by sandy rims. The origin of these dense and marshy depressions have been debated since being brought into the scientific spotlight thanks to aerial photography of the Myrtle Beach area in the 1930s. What isn’t up for debate is the unique and familiar wildlife that call the Carolina Bays home, including multiple species of carnivorous plants. Join Horry County Museum Curator, Abigail Geedy, to learn more about the wildlife of Carolina Bays.

An active OLLI@Coastal membership and registration is required. Remember to sign in to your account to see the "Add to Cart" button.

Cell Phone Photography Hands-on Class

Learn how to capture a masterpiece with your cellphone. We will discuss...

• How to get the exposure right on your cell phone camera

• Composition Rules

• How to use all the fancy settings

• How to enhance the color of your photos

• How to manipulate your photos using free Apps for Editing

This is a fun learning experience with Kathy Peoples as your instructor. iPhones are preferred for this class but Android is also welcome.

Spring is a time of new life, as we watch the world around us change from dormant to full of life. This course is an introduction to film movements and styles. We will watch several classic films all of which have a theme of change.

We will begin by discussing film genres, film history, and how films are made. We will also explore what to look for as you watch the films selected for the course. Films are watched on your own outside of the classroom (at least one film will be assigned per week beginning week 2) and are available on Plex with a free account, through Turner Classic Movies, or with a Max subscription. Some titles may also be available through your local public library. During each class session, we will unpack the film in terms of its style, story, filmmaking technique, and how it fits with the theme of change.

During this course, we will discover great films that help us see and think about change in our world.

Have you wondered how crossword puzzles are created? This course will appeal to those who want to construct their own crosswords, those who are simply curious about the process, and those who want to be better solvers. We will explore all steps of the crossword puzzle creation process including tools, formats, themes, grid block arrangement, challenging clues, and more. We will even discuss how to submit a puzzle for publication.

After a brief intro to free-form style puzzles, we will focus on US newspaper-style, symmetric, themed 15 x 15 puzzles like the NYT crossword, and an OLLI-themed puzzle. Throughout the course, we will construct several crossword puzzles together.

"Have you heard or know of someone who went on a cruise. Afterwards they tell you how much fun they had? Maybe you are thinking about going on a cruise but don’t know where to start. If so, this Introduction to Cruising course is for you. This course is taught by Independent Travel Agents who have experienced over 50 cruises and have traveled to many parts of the world. They have taken courses, workshops and attended cruise industry forums to increase their knowledge of world geography and culture. They are current with the ever changing cruise industry and specialize on finding the cruise that is just right for their customers, and believe that one cruise company does not fit everyone. The objective of the seminar is to provide information to someone who has never cruised or want to learn more about cruising. Whether you are looking for relaxation, adventure, culture or culinary pursuits, this course will help you find the perfect cruise. The following topics will be covered:  Introduction What is cruising Myths and What I didn’t know Who Cruises and Why Solo travelers What is Included Cruise lines Type of ships Destinations Cruise ports Itineraries Practical advice and Tips Questions and answers "

"Do you enjoy cruising and want to learn more about different destinations. Maybe your dream is to see Alaska, Italy and the Amalfi coast, Ireland or Greece. Maybe your bucket list is to see Australia, Panama Canal, Hawaii and Europe. Well, there is no better to see these destination than a cruise. This course is taught by Independent Travel Agents who have experienced over 50 cruises and have traveled to many parts of the world. They have taken courses, workshops and attended cruise industry forums to increase their knowledge of world geography and culture. They are current with the ever changing cruise industry and specialize on finding the cruise that is just right for their customers, and believe that one cruise company does not fit everyone. The objective of this seminar is to provide information so that the cruiser will know the cruise destinations, cruise lines and itineraries. Material to be covered incudes best time to go, airline travel, places to see, solo travel, group travel, and cruise ports. In addition, we will cover ways to stretch your dollar, practical advice and tips. Attendees are encouraged to submit request for specific topics prior to the seminar. "

"This course if for those photo enthusiasts who want to take their knowledge to the next level. You will learn more in depth ways of creating exciting and artistic photos with Kathy Peoples, professional photographer. We'll be covering Composition, Posing People and various Lighting techniques. You'll get more knowledge about the ""other buttons"" in your camera menu. This is a Hands-On Class. Please charge your battery before each class. Prerequisite: Digital Camera Beginners Course (must understand how ISO, SS & F-stop work)."

Join longtime Ernest Hemingway specialist Dr. Ashley Oliphant for an engaging look at the author's iconic career as a big-game fisherman and his contributions to the formation of the International Game Fish Association as an original founder. Oliphant, a full professor of English with 20 years of teaching experience and the author of the book “Hemingway and Bimini: The Birth of Sport Fishing at ‘The End of the World,'” will take workshop participants back in time to examine the people, places, and events that made Hemingway fall in love with Bimini, the westernmost Bahamian island and the site of some of the most important fishing moments of the 1930s. Students will also learn about Hemingway’s big-game fishing education in Key West and how that transitioned to Cuba and then the Bahamas as the author worked to establish himself as one of the most accomplished big-game fishermen of his day. Come prepared to laugh and learn with Dr. Oliphant, a presenter who has gained a following on the national speaker circuit for her dynamic workshops. Students will gain more from the class if they arrive having read Hemingway's 1952 novella "The Old Man and the Sea."

What you do today, will determine how you live tomorrow. Whether it’s lying on a beach, golfing with your buddies, or rediscovering why you married your spouse, everyone has their own idea of a perfect retirement. With a little preparation and guidance, retirement can be anything—and everything—you want it to be.

401K's and Pensions: What to do with them after you retire from the company • 401K vs Roth 401K • Options for rollovers

Required Minimum Distributions: Rules and penalties • Secure 2.0 updates

Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts (QLAC): What they are • Rules and requirements

Fixed (Guaranteed) Investments: CDs • Money Markets • Savings • Fixed Annuities

Inheritance/Death: What happens to my accounts • Correct beneficiaries • Taxes • Rules for beneficiaries

In this time when we have more old people on the planet than ever before – but fewer Elders, Dr. Sally Z. Hare understands being an Elder as the time to find the meaning of one's life, to become the author of one's story. Now she wants to encourage others to do the same.

In this class, Sally will share her new book, The ElderGarten: A Field Guide for the Journey of a Lifetime, as a lens to living with wholeness and understanding why you are here.

SUPPLY FEE: The book is required for the class and may be purchased online or in class ($15, cash or check) at the first session.

Longevity comes down to one simple truth: our ability to weather the inevitable challenges life unexpectedly drops in our lap. Resilience is our ticket to extended healthspan. Western society is entering a phase of significant transformation that will change how we age. This course is a condensed version of Fulton’s Whealthspan Masterclass which focuses on the five foundations for extending healthspan and looks at societal changes that will impact all of us. We will distill the latest and most relevant age-related science for a general audience and explain the strategies for optimal outcomes that fit a wide range of cultures and values.

Presented by the Horry County History Museum

When the United States entered World War II in late 1941, many citizens from Horry County answered the call to service. In addition to the men and women who left home to fight far away, Horry County also served as a training site for pilots and housed a German Prisoner of War Camp. Join us to learn more about these sites and their continued impact on the area today.

An active OLLI@Coastal membership and registration is required. Remember to sign in to your account to see the "Add to Cart" button.

Travel along with us to explore the mystical and mesmerizing country of Italy and all it has to offer. This class is an adventure in learning about things to do, see and avoid while touring throughout Italy whether on a package tour or touring on your own. Watch fascinating sightseeing videos and listen to interesting stories about the people, their towns and villages.

This journey is a fun and relaxing way to hear about local food, beverage and of course pastry specialities. Learn how to politely express formal and informal greetings and essential phrases from ordering food and beverages to making reservations.

This is an interactive course designed to encourage members to share their travel experiences and questions relating to all of Italy's fascinating regions. It is ideal for anyone planning to tour Italy or simply curious to learn more about a romantic and majestic country.

Jainism is an ancient religion from India that teaches that the path to enlightenment is through nonviolence and reducing harm to living things (including plants and animals). This course provides an introduction to Jain traditions and their historical roots in South Asia from the time of Mahāvīra (fifth century BCE) to the present. We will begin with a historical overview of key religious figures and ethics in Jainism, followed by an exploration of Jain philosophies to understand their views on existence and reality. This course will then examine ascetic practitioners, laypeople, sacred places, and objects, including temples and art. We will conclude with a focus on gender roles and the relationship between Jain ethics and environmental activism.

Join us on a fascinating journey to explore the rich culture, history, and language of South Korea! In this dynamic session, students will immerse themselves in key aspects of South Korean life, language, and traditions. We will explore the history of South Korea, Korea's positioning in the East and the world. You will leave the session with a greater understanding of Korea as a rising global country and even be able to read some Korean characters! Whether you’re a curious traveler, a parent/grandparent trying to relate to a child in your life that is obsessed with K-dramas or K-pop, or simply interested in expanding your cultural horizons and learning the language, this class is for you.

Presented by the Horry County History Museum

From iconic landmarks to lesser known places, join us as we talk about the lost buildings and sites that were once important to the citizens of Horry County.

An active OLLI@Coastal membership and registration is required. Remember to sign in to your account to see the "Add to Cart" button.

Over half a century after the Stonewall Uprising, the vibrant and complex history of LGBTQ+ life, culture, and movements in the U.S. remains a focal point of rich discussion and political relevance. In this course, we will immerse ourselves in the intricate history of LGBTQ+ Americans, examining their political organizations, cultural contributions, and the profound ways they have helped shape the nation. This course offers a comprehensive overview of key LGBTQ+ figures, events, and cultural shifts beginning in the early 20th century to the present, highlighting the emergence and evolution of LGBTQ+ identities and activism, and the challenges they have historically faced. We will uncover how a marginalized community has become a powerful force for social change, impacting every facet of American life—from grassroots politics and art to society at large. Together we will gain a deeper understanding of LGBTQ+ history and gain a renewed appreciation for the ongoing struggle towards justice, inclusion, and freedom in the U.S.

Discover the art of crafting exquisite ornamental shells suitable for various decorative uses. This class will utilize ornamental napkins and sizable clam shells. All necessary materials will be provided. However, if you have a particular design in mind, please bring it along.        

A course materials fee of $10 is to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class.

In this engaging course, you will learn essential strategies to effectively market your self-published book and grow a loyal readership. We will explore how to create a strong author brand, plan successful author visits and book signings, and participate in festivals to boost your book’s visibility. You’ll also discover how to organize impactful book launches and use email marketing to retain readers and drive continued sales.

This course is ideal for authors looking to increase their reach and sales through personal connections and local events. No materials are required for participation, but a notebook is recommended for taking notes.

Learn how to grow food in 10 days, ready to eat!

This course enables you to grow your own Microgreens. Learn why microgreens are a Superfood and may increase your health exponentially! You will gain the following knowledge:

• The mental and physical benefits

• Superfood, immune boosters and antioxidants

• Why boosting your immune system is important

• Gut health and the gut-brain connection

•Tasting the difference between the microgreens

• Incorporating microgreens into the food you currently eat

• The vitamins,minerals and nutrients in microgreens

• Tray preparation and seeding of your own microgreens tray You will bring home a tray of microgreens that you have seeded and be empowered to grow your own food in 10 days or less!

*ALL supplies needed are provided at cost $15/per student. Cash and Venmo accepted.

This course begins by unraveling the mysteries of the brain. We will explore how to navigate the complex and fragmented healthcare system and discuss strategies for advocating for personalized care. In addition to simplifying common neurological conditions—such as headaches, dizziness, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and memory loss—we will examine testing and imaging of the nervous system. The course will also focus on illness prevention through healthy lifestyles and provide an intimate discussion of end-of-life issues.

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.

This course focuses on recent events in Russia and the post-Soviet space, many of which stem from enduring ethnic tensions. The Russian Federation is home to 180 nationalities, many of which have long been in conflict. We will examine how the Russian state—under the Tsars, Soviets, and President Vladimir Putin—has sought to impose uniformity, often diminishing ethnic groups. Through a historical lens, we will explore the struggles of these groups, from peaceful movements like the Circassian movement to violent resistance like Chechnya. Contemporary Russian culture, including music, cinema, cuisine, and humor, will also be discussed to illuminate current events.

Some topics don’t fit neatly into OLLI science classes—too big, too small, too little, too much, too off-topic—and often end up on the proverbial cutting room floor. In this course, these intriguing bits and ends are gathered up and presented like a charcuterie board of tasty science snacks. This will be a six-week romp through just about anything one might imagine including a little bit of color theory, a morsel of genetic testing science, a dash of airplane physics, some lightning theory, a mouse that turns scorpion venom into a painkiller, current scientific thoughts on origins of life, and a lot of time to explore topics of interest to you.

Bring your questions and we will explore some of the exciting nooks and crannies of science together.

Students will work with nationally recognized fossil expert Dr. Ashley Oliphant, the author of "Shark Tooth Hunting on the Carolina Coast," as they embark on this unusual engaged learning experience. This course will use classroom instruction and field trips to local beaches to teach participants about shark tooth hunting on the Grand Strand. Course content will include shark tooth identification by species as well as tips for which beaches to search, how to search them, and how to know when conditions are best for fossil collecting. Students will also learn about the different species of seashells that can be found in South Carolina and how to maximize chances of finding them. The class will incorporate discussion about how to be a responsible beachcomber, with units about the use of red lights for turtle nesting areas and the importance of harvesting only unoccupied shells or expired sea life.

IMPORTANT NOTES: The first meeting will take place at the Coastal Science Center with the remaining classes taking place at various beaches. Each beach combing session will be combined with another of Dr. Oliphant’s classes to offer extended time (2 hours and 45 minutes) at the beach. Students will be responsible for their own transportation and parking fees for the field trips, and some driving will be involved to make sure students have the best opportunity to shell in prime locations. The course may also include some variable meeting times to make sure the tides are favorable for hunting.

Dr. Oliphant will do her best to schedule additional field trips in case students miss a class due to the changing meeting times. The best way to improve your shelling game is to interact with a really experienced sheller on the beach. You do not want to miss this unique course.

Join Dr. Ashley Oliphant, a nationally recognized shark tooth hunter and sheller. The course will include one classroom lecture to learn about shelling strategies and the identification of local shell species. Dr. Oliphant will bring specimens from her personal collection for interactive show-and-tell. The other three class meetings will include exciting field trips to local beaches to hunt as a group with Dr. Oliphant as your guide.

IMPORTANT NOTES: The first meeting will take place at the Coastal Science Center with next three meetings at beach. Each beach combing session will be combined with another of Dr. Oliphant’s classes to offer extended time (2 hours and 45 minutes) at the beach. Students will be responsible for their own transportation and parking fees for the field trips, and some driving will be involved to make sure students have the best opportunity to shell in prime locations. The course may also include some variable meeting times to make sure the tides are favorable for hunting.

Dr. Oliphant will do her best to schedule additional field trips in case students miss a class due to the changing meeting times. The best way to improve your shelling game is to interact with a really experienced sheller on the beach. You do not want to miss this unique course.

Participants will learn how to avoid being scammed by scam artists via the internet, phone, and in person. The class will also learn how to be aware of their surroundings and avoid being victims of crime.

Don't wait until a fall injures more than your pride!

Build confidence in your ability to manage your falls risk through:

• Identification and removal of fall hazards from your home

• Strength and balance exercise

• How medications play a role in your risk of falls

• How vision and hearing affect your risk of falling

You are a perfect fit for this 7-week workshop if you are:

• 60+ years of age

• Have fallen in the last year or have a fear of falling

• Live at home or in an independent apartment 

All materials will be provided in class.

Did you know the most common cause of preventable trauma death in the US is uncontrolled bleeding? Stop the Bleed® is a national campaign that teaches basic life-saving medical interventions. Join our Trauma Team to learn how to control severe bleeding before professional help arrives and how you can save a life!

The American Film Institute released a list of the best film scores, that includes many well-known classics and some surprises. The composers of those scores have something in common: a fascinating life and a solid career. Let’s enjoy the ride through the process of creating those historical pieces that convey what the movie is trying to say without words and evoke an emotional response even the most brilliant dialogues and images cannot. Film scores that—in some cases—have become more popular than the films they soundtracked.

This 4-week course will cover a wide variety of topics surrounding the history and culture of coastal South Carolina from the Hobcaw Barony down to Daufuskie Island. The class will focus on the communities along Hwy 17 — from the plantations lining Georgetown’s five rivers to the Gullah Geechee communities of the barrier islands — including food, music, art, and history unique to each area.

In honor of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in 2025, we will explore her life, works, and legacy from a fresh perspective. Both seasoned readers and those new to Austen will appreciate experiencing the story of her authorship through images of original documents and artifacts. Austen began writing fiction in her teenage years, warmly supported by her family, especially her clergyman father. Yet she had to wait until she was in her thirties to see her first book in print. In this course, we will discover what happened in between, as well as how a household of creative women made it possible for her to focus on her writing and achieve publication. We will consider how and why her literary reputation grew after her death, and we will take a tour of the contemporary adaptations and retellings that continue to broaden her readership.

The adventure begins in New York City, where the echoes of Tin Pan Alley's Great American Songbook still resound. We witness a new generation of talented songwriters, singers, and groups, who filled the airwaves and shaped the soundtrack of our lives. This course is a journey into the melodies, stories, and vibrant personalities behind the Brill Building era of the late 1950s and 1960s. We will discuss the music of legendary songwriters such as Carole King & Gerry Goffin, Neil Sedaka & Howard Greenfield, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil, Phil Spector, Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller, Ellie Greenwich & Jeff Barry, Burt Bacharach & Hal David, Neil Diamond, and others. Together we will rediscover the tunes from Elvis Presley, the Coasters, Dion and the Belmonts, the Drifters, Dionne Warwick, the Ronettes, the Shirelles, the Animals, the Monkees, Manfred Mann, Andy Williams, the unforgettable Righteous Brothers, and many others.

This free computer genealogy workshop will assist participants in the use of the free HeritageQuest Online database to access digital images of census records, Revolutionary War Pension files and books to search for ancestors as well as many new databases. Georgetown and Horry County residents are asked to bring their county library card or a Chapin Memorial Library card to class. Students will need to bring a laptop computer or tablet to the workshop as well one of the three library cards listed to access this database from home.

Using anecdotes, stories, humor, and audiovisuals, we will explore the legacy and artistry of influential performers whose technical brilliance, richness of tone, and showmanship have shaped music history. We will contrast performers who strike a balance between showmanship, intensity, passion, and bold elegance. We will examine talents whose impressive ability, charisma, and distinctive sound have captivated audiences in the last 150 years like Arthur Rubinstein, Jascha Heifetz, Vladimir Horowitz, Yuja Wang, Itzhak Perlman, Anne-Sophie Mutter, and Lang Lang. We will also explore emerging talents such as Alma Deutscher.

We will creating a TREE of LIFE piece around a 4" metal ring using colored wired and matching/coordinating beads (see attached in various stages of completion)  I have also attached a copy of the history/explanation and will use this info as a handout also. 

Supplies and Materials are $15.00 due first day of class.

Many individuals contribute to history but never get their due. Women and other marginalized groups traditionally received less ink in history books than the "great men" of history who were mainly white males. This course looks at nine women--three each session--whose achievements are not commonly known. Among the nine women are a scientist, a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, a pioneering pilot, a suffragist, a candidate for the US presidency, an activist for women's and African-American's rights, a British anthropologist, and a pioneering politician from the Western US.

Discover how to create a beautiful wreath that when completed will look like a giant Spring flower. You'll also learn how to create a sparkly center to make your flower wreath shine!

Additional Materials Fee: $10. Payable to the instructor at the start of class.

STUDENTS WILL PURCHASE and BRING WITH THEM TO CLASS: - One 10” wide metallic foil mesh roll (color of your choosing) - One 10” wide burlap fabric jute mesh roll (color of your choosing) - Hot glue gun - Glue sticks - Cutting board - Scissors

INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE: - 8” wire wreath frame - 8” Zip ties - Access to a Rotary cutter - #5 plastic mesh to be attached to the center of wire wreath frame with zip ties - Flesh colored felt piece for a backing

Discover how to craft a vibrant and full springtime wreath using two colors of 10" mesh ribbon. You'll also incorporate four rolls of wired ribbon to create accent bows, which will be placed around the wreath for added visual appeal.

Additional Materials Fee: $10. Payable to the instructor at the start of class.

STUDENTS WILL PURCHASE and BRING WITH THEM TO CLASS: - Two 10” wide deco mesh rolls (colors of your choosing) - Cutting board - Scissors

INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE: - 8” wire wreath frame - 8” Zip ties - Access to a Rotary cutter - multiple wire ribbon roll choices for accent bow creation.

In this class we work to build strength, stability and ease, focusing on standing poses to improve balance, poses to strengthen the pelvic floor, and relaxation techniques for relief from anxiety and stress. In these classes students with previous injuries, weaknesses or limitations are supported to develop a strong, steady, intelligent yoga practice.

You will learn how to master your Digital Camera and understand what each function is and more importantly what it does. Not only will we explore the buttons and dials, we will cover proper Exposure using ISO, F-stops, Shutter speeds, Depth of field, Lenses, Flash and Composition.

At the end we will go outdoors on a local field trip to try out all your new skills with Kathy instructing each student so it all “clicks” together. This is a great class for all ages.

Kathy Peoples is a professional photographer/instructor and owned her own photography studio for 35 years in PA. Get yourself up and shooting before the holidays! Course includes 4 weeks plus field trip. Also included are written instructions along with small assignments given each week. You are guaranteed to learn!

Make sure to charge up your battery for each class as we will be using your camera, learning settings and practice shooting. DSLR or Mirrorless is required for class.

"In this course we will build on what we learned in Beginning Drawing, so that course is a prerequisite for taking this one. We will use the same supplies. We will go deeper into subjects we covered in Beginning drawing: perspective, portrait and completing a framable work will be covered. We’ve already dispelled some of the myths about drawing so let’s take it to the next level!"

Cell Phone Photography Hands-on Class

Learn how to capture a masterpiece with your cellphone. We will discuss...

• How to get the exposure right on your cell phone camera

• Composition Rules

• How to use all the fancy settings

• How to enhance the color of your photos

• How to manipulate your photos using free Apps for Editing

This is a fun learning experience with Kathy Peoples as your instructor. iPhones are preferred for this class but Android is also welcome.

2025: Are you on track to hit your goals?

With advancements in technology, moving money is easier than ever. From our couch we can have the thought, I'm hungry. At that point instead of heading to the pantry, we can pause our doom scroll and type in our handheld device that we would like food delivered directly to our doorstep. What food? Well, the options are as unlimited as the restaurants that exist in a 25 mile radius. We order exactly what we think sounds good and then thanks to apple and google and tech savvy engineers, we double click the side button. Voila - 30-45 minutes later hot food arrives at our doorstep. "Wow. Thank you DoorDash. This is delicious."

It took years for thousands of engineers to develop the technology that allows us to bring this lifestyle into reality. And it is absolutely amazing that we have arrived at a place where life could be this convenient, but convenience comes with a very high price tag. How high? Well, it can eat an entire monthly food budget in 5 meals. And that is just one example, companies have made it so easy for us to give them our money, and marketing works. We can spend any time night or day, from home or afar, but is this helping us achieve the goals we set this year? Are there ways that we can utilize technology to our advantage? Are there seemingly small habits we can implement to keep some of our money for our own goals? Are there things we can do to make sure our money goes towards the things we value most? The answer is YES!

This 4 week course will focus on how to set impactful goals and learning the financial habits you can implement to reach them! It will teach you how to use technology to your advantage! We will cover the basics of money movement, account types you can move money in and out of, and what you can do with the money once it arrives in your account. We will learn a little more about how our financial system operates, so we are able to use the tools and resources to help us reach our goals! I'm excited to see you there!

Fused Glass - Advanced Continue learning about Fused Glass while making larger Glass Plates and Bowls. Each participant will make at least two large Glass Plates or Shallow Bowls (approximately 8” – 10” in diameter) and one smaller dish. Sample projects will be available for design inspiration. Participates will be able to modify the provided materials while using their imagination and creativity to create these functional Fused Glass projects. Participants will be inspired and encouraged to create designs using texture, form, and color as they create beautiful masterpieces. All Fused Glass Projects will be taken to the instructor’s studio to be fired in a kiln before being returned before the last class session. Knowledge of glass fusing and glass cutting is required. Prerequisite: OLLI Glass Fusing I or a demonstrated knowledge acceptable to the instructor. Closed-toed shoes are required (no sandals or flip flops). All materials will be provided by the instructor.

A Material Fee of $85 will be collected during the first class (cash or check). Additional projects may be made if time permits (additional material fees will apply to projects in excess of the those included).

"Fused Glass Fundamentals Learn about Fused Glass while making Glass Plates, Bowls, and Jewelry in this Foundations & Fundamentals class. Glass Cutting techniques will be demonstrated and practiced before advancing to laying out and creating simple Fused Glass Jewelry and Refrigerator Magnets. The class will advance to making a 6” X 6” Glass Tile and an 8” X 8” Glass Plate or Shallow Bowl. Sample projects will be available for design inspiration. Participates will be able to modify the provided materials while using their imagination and creativity to create several functional Fused Glass projects. Participants will be inspired to create narratives between design, texture, form, and color which will allow the molten glass to produce unique, one-of-a-kind, beautiful masterpieces. All Fused Glass Projects will be taken to the instructor’s studio to be fired in a kiln before being returned before the last class session. No experience in glass is needed, but closed-toed shoes are required (no sandals or flip flops). All materials will be provided by the instructor.

A Material Fee of $65 will be collected during the first class (cash or check) "

Students will learn about the continent of Africa by studying it's varied geography. This means that we will start with map handouts . We will learn cities, countries and regions (oh my!). As the course progresses, we will use a map of it's climate zones. We may even focus on some of the major animals that inhabit these regions. A major map study for this particular continent is Imperialism. This concept allows us to understand why the continent's past is influencing it's current political and economic changes. As with any course that I teach, there are always opportunities for us to reshape the curriculum as we go along. I have learned that OLLI students always have good questions and great ideas.

Beginner Level 8 week course Student will learn how to make/use a pattern template, cutting, pinning, & sewing the pieces back together in a square. The student will complete 4 squares and will have options for the squares (wall quilt, pillow, or place mats).

First class bring pencil, paper, paper cutting scissors. A supply list will be provided in first class, Students will have to shop for fabric 1st class discussion. Homework will be hand sewing! 

This workshop will offer a fun drumming and dancing opportunity for all with no knowledge of music nor experience necessary. Based primarily around African Djembe hand drums, we will explore playing natural rhythms, connecting tempos (speed of music), dynamics (volume), time signatures (123,123 v. 1234,1234, etc.), the creative process, and career opportunities.

With no expectations of performing, this fun interactive workshop will introduce playing and listening techniques; a brief history of drumming; cultural comparisons; and present and future music industry opportunities. Connecting through Drums might be your first time with a drum but our goal is that it will not be your last!

Drums will be provided to all participants to use for the duration of this workshop.

Students will learn basic knitting stitches: knit, purl, cast on, cast off, yarn over, decrease. We will begin a lace dishcloth during the last class.

Students will need to bring to class a circular US 6 needle, small pair of scissors, worsted weight cotton, yarn (size 4), yarn should be a light color. The light color allows you to see the stitches and learn to read them. This is a class for the very basic of students, especially those who have not knitted before.

If you are new to Ballroom Dancing than this is the course for you! It's easy when you know a few secrets about Directional Movements, Frame and Lead and Follow. You will be introduced to the basic steps of Waltz, Rumba and Swing and how to move to the music. No experience or partner is required — Couples you will learn how to dance with your partner, and Singles You will get to meet new people when we change partners.

Your training will start with visualization of the dances which will make it a breeze for you to learn. The sessions wrap up with a Holiday Practice Party. Don't sit this one out! Enroll today!

Each student will create baskets from longleaf pine needles. They will learn weaving and coiling techniques including adding beads and handles to their creations. A continuous lecture on the history of this craft will be included.

The total cost of supplies is $25 per student due first day of class (cash or credit card accepted).

You have a story to tell! I just know you do! Whether you have been writing your entire life or you just want to try something new, this class can work for you. In this class you will experience an intimate workshop setting with others who also have stories to tell.

You will be given weekly assignments incorporating specific writing strategies to help you get started. As you write and share your writing, you receive feedback that will hopefully inspire you further. Your purpose in memoir writing is yours! You may want to write a book or just compile written memories to pass on to your children or grandchildren.

All you really need for this class is your memories, a pen, some paper, and if you choose a laptop.

Within 70 years after Mohammed's death, Islam had spread all across the north of Africa. Around 700 AD a war of succession was underway in the Visigoth Kingdom in Spain, the successor there to Rome. One of the warring parties needed military allies, so he invited the Muslims in North Africa to help him. They agreed, crossed over and rendered aid. They soon, however, turned on the Visigoths and conquered all of Iberia, save for a small group of Christians in the NW corner. The course will inform the students of the incredible riches and accomplishments of the Caliphate of Cordoba and also how the small group of Christians grew and waged an almost 800 year campaign to rid Iberia of Muslims which happened in 1492 AD.

"Did Middle Eastern terrorism start with the 9/11 attack, or did it start in 1972 with the Munich Olympic attack? Was Al-qaeda a passing phenomenon? Did the US succeed in ‘degrading and destroying’ ISIS? Was Hamas October 7 attack to be expected? Did killing Ben Laden and Al-Baghdadi put an end to future terrorism from the Middle East? These and many other questions will be examined by exploring the causes, the circumstances and the major factors in play now and then. "

This 4-week course will cover a wide variety of topics surrounding the history and culture of coastal South Carolina from the North Carolina border south to Pawleys Island. The class will primarily focus around the communities along Hwy 17 — from the Grand Strand to the Hammock Coast — including food, music, art, and history unique to each area.

This course will go over events in Europe and it's nearby environs after the year 1000 and before 1500. Students will learn such things as...The Crusades (yes there was more than one), The Magna Carta, The Black Death (Bubonic Plague), and the Hundred Years War. Among the characters that we will talk about are...King John, Saladin, Frederick Barbarossa, Richard the Lionhearted, and Joan of Arc.

Along the way, we may even learn about such things as the parts of a castle and the building of a Gothic Cathedral. The Medieval world was an exciting time , with lots of interesting things going on but you might not want to have lived there.

This course will serve as a guide to launching, growing, and perfecting your podcast from scratch. The focus will be for beginners looking to start their first podcast.

This course covers everything you need to know to get your voice out into the world. You’ll learn the essentials from choosing your podcast topic, selecting your podcast name, podcast equipment, recording techniques, editing software, and distribution platforms.

Plus, we’ll dive into content creation strategies, interview tips, and ways to market and monetize your show. By the end of this course, you’ll have a complete blueprint to build and sustain a successful podcast.

This course is for participants who have previously taken Introduction to the Watercolor Beginner Course or those who have previously painted and have knowledge about watercolor painting. You will be expected to know the color wheel, how to mix colors, how to use paint, paper and brushes to achieve different effects.

This Watercolor Intermediate/Open Studio is for participants who want to pursue more advanced techniques and are encouraged to paint watercolors of their own choice and style, whether realistic or abstract.

Guided instruction and constructive critiques will assist you in becoming a more confident painter. Your paintings should be on full size 9x12 watercolor paper.

Participants will need their own supplies:

-Watercolor paints. NO NEON!!

-Watercolor paper, Strathmore or Arches 9x12

-Watercolor brushes, ROUND small #2 or #3, medium #6 or #7, large #11 or #12. FLAT 1" brush

-Carbon or transfer paper

-Pencil

-2 cups for water

-Painter's tape. NOT masking tape

-Paper towels

-Brown Cardboard or board 12x15 -this can be from delivery box

-Empty paper towel cardboard roll

-Palette to mix colors. 10" round or square.

These supplies can be bought on Amazon or at a local art store. The most important supplies are good quality paper, a few good brushes and a quality set of primary color

Dive into the intriguing world of espionage in this specialized course that demystifies history's "second-oldest profession." We will separate Hollywood fiction from real-world operations with the help of contemporary examples, gaining insights from a seasoned intelligence expert. Learn how spies operate within different geopolitical contexts, understand the ethical and moral dilemmas they face, and uncover the strategies employed to protect national security.

Whether you are a student of history, international relations, or simply fascinated by the world of secrets, this course will provide you with a deeper understanding of the shadowy world of spies. By the end of the course, you'll be able to distinguish between the dramatized portrayals of espionage and the real tactics and techniques used by intelligence agencies around the globe.

This course is designed as an introduction to the process of self-publishing literary works. Inspiring authors will learn the creative process of transforming their literary ideas into a publishable book.

Topics include: (1) Determining the literary genre, (i.e., fiction, nonfiction, children's literature, inspirational, how-to-guides, and novels versus novellas); (2) Determining the topic, content, and style of writing; (3) Editing your book; (4) Designing your book cover and illustrations; (5) Formatting and preparing your material for publishing; (6) Launching and Publishing; and (7) Marketing.

Course material included with registration: Ready Writers by author Becky DeWitt. Students may also bring computers or iPad for course activity.