Frustrated with the non-intuitive controls of your iPhone? Wonder how the kids do this stuff? This class is for iPhone users of all levels who want to better understand this tool and create the best photos possible. Chock full of shooting tips and editing techniques that will help you create more vibrant, interesting, and meaningful photographs regardless of subject or conditions. Students will learn and practice in the classroom for hands-on experience.

In the heart of downtown Athens, Tweed Recording stands as a beacon for aspiring audio professionals. Our facility is packed with spaces for students to learn, equipment to get their hands on and use, and programs that will immerse students in the world of audio production. Our five studios contain one of the best collections of contemporary and vintage gear in the world. Beyond technical skills, we emphasize the importance of understanding the music business, teaching students how to monetize their creations and navigate the industry’s complexities. At Tweed, students forge meaningful connections within the music community, laying the foundation for a sustainable and fulfilling career in audio production.

Hundreds of President George Washington’s (1732-1799) likenesses were produced in paint, marble, engravings, and decorative arts during and after his lifetime, more than any other president of the 18th and 19th centuries. Images of Washington were not just portraits but testaments to his heroic virtues, especially the concept of him as America's Cincinnatus. Like that Roman statesman and military leader, Washington willingly relinquished military and presidential powers to return to his farm at Mount Vernon. We will analyze how portraits and images of Washington by Charles Willson Peale, Gilbert Stuart, Jean-Antoine Houdon and others emphasized his virtues and greatness as the leader of the Continental Army and the nation's first president. We will see, too, how he was turned into a deity after death.

Dr. Armitage will educate and entertain with his Tales From The Garden. Was there really someone called Joe Pye? Of all the flowers in the world, why is the poppy the flower of remembrance? What do bachelor's buttons have to do with bachelors, and why is a dogwood called a dogwood? It has nothing to do with dogs. Enjoy the stories behind the common names of plants we know. Smile and learn.

Learn about Admiral John Towers, the pioneering naval aviator from Rome, GA. Towers commanded the first transatlantic flight in 1919, and is probably best remembered for his attack on Pearl Harbor in the war games in February of 1932. Come learn about this fascinating man and his accomplishments.

This course explores one profound idea: that love is the foundation of everything we seek—happiness, success, meaning, and fulfillment. Whether our goals are personal or professional, emotional or material, love is the key that unlocks them. Through philosophy, psychological research, and real-world stories from Mason Scurry’s work as a love researcher, we’ll examine how love functions not only as a feeling, but also as a way of living and leading—a mindset that shapes how we see ourselves, others, and the world. Students will explore how living in and with love can transform relationships, expand creativity, build wealth, and deepen inner peace. This is not a sentimental study, but a rigorous inquiry into the most powerful force in human life—and how understanding it can change everything.