Join Margaret Gustafan, on Tuesdays (Sept. 27-Nov. 15) from 5:30pm-7:30pm, for #A182 Pottery II: Garden Pots. This class teaches wheel throwing and soft slab construction methods, along with carving and stamping techniques to create durable ceramic vessels and sculptures for the garden. Participants will explore surface design using additive and subtractive processes, in addition to... Read More
Join Alexandra Valentino, Thursdays (Oct.20-Nov.17) from 5:30pm-7:30pm, for #A179 Modern Portraiture. Students will learn unique methods and techniques Alexandra has developed on her own journey into accomplished portraiture. Beginners and those with previous experience, alike, will benefit from the non-traditional approach explored in this class. Over the course of this 5-week class, students will fully... Read More
For Adults and Teens 16 and older Join Bonnie Proudfoot on Saturday, November 5th from 1:00pm-5:00pm for #B325 Flameworked Glass Beads. This engaging 4-hour class will introduce techniques of making glass beads with a torch. Often called lampworking or flameworking, this practice dates back to ancient Egyptians. This class is for complete beginners or for... Read More
All are welcome to join us for a beginner-friendly Scottish folk dance class. Scottish Country Dance is a social dance form a bit like contra, but with more footwork. The name of the game is fun! Who is this for: You! This class will be perfect if you've never danced before, if you're a pro... Read More
Join teaching artist, Alexandra Valentino, on Friday, Oct. 21 (5:30pm-7:30pm) for a guided adventure with brush and canvas. Participants will create a unique 14”x18” painting based on a common theme. This workshop's theme…pumpkins! Just in time for the holidays, and featuring the warm color palette of Fall. All supplies and materials are provided for this... Read More
Join teaching artist Kelly Shaw on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 1:00pm-2:30pm for #B328 Needle Felted Ornaments. Using the special qualities of natural wool fiber, participants will learn how to create colorful, wonderfully fuzzy textile ornaments. This family-friendly workshop provides all tools and materials needed to make 1-2 ornaments per person. Participants under the age of... Read More
Join teaching artist, Alexandra Valentino, on Friday, Dec. 9 from 5:30pm-7:30pm for a guided adventure with brush and canvas. Participants will create a unique 14”x18” painting based on a common theme. This workshop's theme…TBD! Just in time for the holidays, and featuring the cool color palette of Winter. All supplies and materials are provided for... Read More
Join Teaching artist, Hillary Gattian, Saturday, Dec. 10 from 5:30pm-7:30pm for #B330 Barn Quilt Mini Mural. For the past 20 years, Barn Quilts have been popping up across the United States and Canada. Steeped in Americana tradition, this “homegrown” art form tells the stories of farms, communities and historical events while adding visual interest to... Read More
Join teaching artist, Rebekah Halbirt on Friday, Dec. 9 from 4:00pm-5:30pm for #B327 Needle Felted Ornaments. Using the special qualities of natural wool fiber, participants will learn how to create colorful, wonderfully fuzzy textile ornaments. This family-friendly workshop provides all tools and materials needed to make 1-2 ornaments per person. Participants under the age of... Read More
Do you want to get ready to be a parent and earn baby stuff at the same time? Meet other parents and hear their stories? The come hang out with us! The Prepared Parents Workshop is offered by The Birth Circle, a small community group helping pregnant and new families in the Athens area! The... Read More
All are welcome to join us for a beginner-friendly Scottish folk dance class. Scottish Country Dance is a social dance form a bit like contra, but with more footwork. The name of the game is fun! Who is this for: You! This class will be perfect if you've never danced before, if you're a pro... Read More
Join Rural Action and educators from across the region for the 9th Annual Appalachian Green Teachers Conference October 27-28 at Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center. This two-day hands-on experience is for teachers and non-formal educators interested in environmental education. Registration and workshop information can be found at ruralaction.org/events