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Songwriting Workshop with Megan Bee
Songwriting Workshop with Megan Bee
SONGWRITING WORKSHOP WITH MEGAN BEE Megan Bee is a Athens County songwriter. Her 2017 studio album Like a Canyon received The Ohio Music Awards Best Americana and Best Singer-Songwriter Album. It also won her a finalist spot in the 2018 USA Songwriting Competition. She brings us Workshop #8 in our musical lending library series and... Read More
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Pelvic Floor: It’s so much more!
Pelvic Floor: It’s so much more!
You’ve asked, ladies, and here it is. Let’s move beyond being resigned to wearing panty liners, running to the bathroom, “going” when we don’t have to go and painful sex…we are going to do something about this. Pause the kegels, we are going to show you another way. This workshop is focused on not only pelvic floor health... Read More
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Introduction to Weaving
Introduction to Weaving
Using simple handheld looms, class will explore basic weaving techniques that can be applied to all forms of looms. Different types of larger looms will also be presented and pros and cons discussed. Class will include two field trips, one to The Fiber Fun Studio with Lois Wagner, the second to the Kennedy Museum on... Read More
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Waste to Energy – Intro to Biogas
Waste to Energy – Intro to Biogas
Have you heard of biogas and wondered if you could turn your own food scraps and other organic wastes into FREE cooking fuel? Now you can! In this introductory lecture-format class, students will learn the principles behind biogas production, and the basics of how to construct an anaerobic methane digester and gas collection system based... Read More
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Put Down Your Phone and Hike! – With Artist in Residence Barbara Bryn Klare
Put Down Your Phone and Hike! – With Artist in Residence Barbara Bryn Klare
Help celebrate Ora Anderson’s Birthday, the Nature Trail, AND welcome the Dairy Barn’s Artist in Residence, Barbara Bryn Klare in this family friendly, all abilities welcome group hike. Participants will leave their phones behind and go on a color scavenger hunt on the Ora Anderson Nature Trail behind the Dairy Barn Arts Center. Afterward, participants... Read More
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Intro to Quilting – Take 5 Goes Crazy!
Intro to Quilting – Take 5 Goes Crazy!
Have you always wanted to learn how to quilt? Then come join one or join all in our series of beginner's quilting classes at Athens Makerspace! Our talented instructor, Debbie Boggs, will guide you in turning scrap fabrics into a masterpiece to keep or give away. No prior quilting experience required. The pattern you will... Read More
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VALIDation Workshop
VALIDation Workshop
Do you want to get your business idea in front of customers without wasting time or money? Join Erin Rennich, Innovation Center Client Liaison and Certified Strategyzer Facilitator for the Customer VALIDation Workshop on October 9th.
Intermediate Sewing Part II: Fabric Scrap Zipper Pouch
Intermediate Sewing Part II: Fabric Scrap Zipper Pouch
The second in a 2-part series for participants who have taken Beginning Sewing or have other basic sewing skills to take on the next step and develop their sewing finesse. In this friendly 3-hour class, students will learn skills to work with zippers, interfacing, and bias tape, and will leave with a handy zippered pouch,... Read More
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Free Krav Maga Self Defense classes for OU students
Free Krav Maga Self Defense classes for OU students
#SaferStronger Due to recent reports of armed robberies on campus and to consistent reports of rapes, still occurring, #SpeakUp Student Organization for Gender Rights and Justice is taking on the prevention route. We are offering a 2-day FREE Self-defense Krav Maga workshop on Oct 10th and 11th. Krav Maga is one of the world's... Read More
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Healthy Worksite Award Workshop
Healthy Worksite Award Workshop
All worksites in the state of Ohio, regardless of size or status (i.e., public, private, for-profit, non-profit) are encouraged to apply for the Healthy Worksite Award through the Healthy Business Council of Ohio. The application is available online: https://ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b7Q81VeEOTxRpqt. In an effort to offer support to local employers in their application process, the Southeast Ohio... Read More
Free Krav Maga Self Defense classes for OU students
Free Krav Maga Self Defense classes for OU students
#SaferStronger Due to recent reports of armed robberies on campus and to consistent reports of rapes, still occurring, #SpeakUp Student Organization for Gender Rights and Justice is taking on the prevention route. We are offering a 2-day FREE Self-defense Krav Maga workshop on Oct 10th and 11th. Krav Maga is one of the world's... Read More
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Halloween Costume Creation I
Halloween Costume Creation I
Do you want to make this Halloween your best ever? Have an idea for a killer costume but aren't sure how to build it? Athens Makerspace can help you figure out how to Make your costume dreams come true! In this class our costume expert will work with you to craft an ideation sketch and... Read More
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Intro to Vintage Sewing Machine Restoration
Intro to Vintage Sewing Machine Restoration
Intro to Vintage Sewing Machine Restoration will explore the history and mechanics of sewing machines and include a hands-on demonstration of cleaning and adjusting a single machine. This on-going event will feature a different model machine each time it is offered. Attendees do not need to attend classes in a set order. Check back to... Read More
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Halloween Costume Creation II
Halloween Costume Creation II
Whether or not you attended our last class, Halloween Costume Creation I, to create your action plan and materials list, you are now ready to build your best costume ever, right? Then bring all your materials, and our professional staff will assist you to build your masterpiece! Basic machine sewing skills will be helpful to... Read More
Welded Horseshoe Pumpkin Class
Welded Horseshoe Pumpkin Class
In search of unique autumn decorations? Come join us to weld a pumpkin out of upcycled horseshoes (good as decoration for Halloween and Thanksgiving)! Using MIG welder techniques, our talented instructor, Liz King, will guide participants through this Make-and-Take project. Having MIG welding experience is helpful but not necessary. Participants should wear close-toed shoes, denim... Read More
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Glute Reboot
Glute Reboot
Sitting too much and lack of physical activity has led our population to a sad place of “dead butt syndrome” (DBS), often referred to as gluteal amnesia. Seriously, it is a real thing and it could be wreaking havoc on the rest of your body. Use this workshop to learn more about DBS and what... Read More
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MRWIG 3rd Annual Forest Field Day & Potluck
MRWIG 3rd Annual Forest Field Day & Potluck
The Muskingum River Woodland Interest Group (MRWIG) is hosting our third annual Forest Field Day Saturday, October 26th. Tour a recent prescribed burn at Blue Rock State Forest in the afternoon, wrapping up with a potluck, silent auction, and raffle, with the evening transitioning into a stargazing and astronomy program. Participants should expect some moderate-intensity... Read More
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Scherenschnitte Workshop
Scherenschnitte Workshop
Back by popular demand, we're hosting a workshop on scherenschnitte with local artist Bonnie Grove. Learn the Pennsylvania-German art of hand-cut paper designs and spend a relaxing afternoon turning an ordinary sheet of paper into a work of art you can frame or use as a charming Christmas tree ornament. The workshop will take place... Read More
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Intermediate Sewing Part I – Apron
Intermediate Sewing Part I – Apron
The first in a 2-part series for participants who have taken Beginning Sewing or have other basic sewing skills to take on the next step and develop their sewing finesse - while making a beautiful work apron! In this friendly 3-hour class, students will learn skills to create pockets and use bias tape as a... Read More