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Oracle vs Tarot: Two Decks, Two Worlds

with Jeannie Sullivan

Feb
23

Next session: February 23rd, 2027

In this class you will learn what the difference between the Oracle and Tarot decks, what they are and which (or both) is right for you. We will discuss how to use both decks and what each has to offer you.

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Oil Painting: Expressive Brushwork

with Ed Higgins

Feb
24

Next session: February 24th to March 24th, 2027

Oils are a very forgiving medium, great for learning because it’s easy to revise, repaint, wipe out and start over. Keeping an oil painting mobile and active throughout the process means that at any moment or any stage, your painting can surprise you and move you forward in a new direction. Sometimes one brushstroke allows you to see new possibilities. Ed has helped many artists power through their fear of starting, and gain confidence as oil painters. If you’ve never painted in oils before, don’t be afraid, contact Ed directly with any questions ed_higgins@icloud.com. *This class will focus on Expressive Brushwork.

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Best Clothing & Makeup Colors For Your Coloring

with Candace Sanborn

Feb
24

Next session: February 24th, 2027

Is your closet full of black-colored clothing? Would you like to learn what other colors look good on you? In this fun interactive class, you'll be draped in a variety of colors to learn about warmer and cooler tones to determine what types of colors look best on you. You'll also receive recommendations for eye shadows, blush and lipsticks, along with sunglasses colors and jewelry metals to flatter your coloring!! Please wear a lower neckline to class. Presented by Candace Sanborn of Radiant Image consulting services.

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Animal Studies: Birds

with Ed Higgins

Feb
26

Next session: February 26th to March 26th, 2027

Back by popular demand! This winter we’ll be taking a deep dive into studying animals, particularly studying our feathered friends, birds. To really learn about any subject, you have to draw it. We’ll begin every class with speed sketching warm up drills, followed by working from reference images and videos that will focus us on constructive anatomy and capturing the moods, aspects, and expressions of our subjects. You may work in any media you prefer. There is no set materials list, but a hardbound sketchbook or mixed media journal is recommended for your studies. Contact Ed Higgins directly with any questions ed_higgins@icloud.com.

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Star Books

with Joelle Webber

Mar
4

Next session: March 4th to 18th, 2027

Learn to make this complex layered accordion book, also called a carousel book. In this three week class, we will designing the background, middle ground & foreground of our star books. Finishing the book by stitching the three layers together & adding decorative covers with ribbon ties. Tools & materials provided. *A material fee of $20 should be paid to the instructor on the first night. **Snow Date: 3/25.

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Spring Vision Board

with Rebecca Quigg

Mar
8

Next session: March 8th to 22nd, 2027

Learn why this popular and powerful visual tool is so effective. This project can help you realize your goals! A variety of media (words, pictures, fabrics, shapes - or any media that you like) representing your aspirations, hopes, and dreams will be arranged on a collage board to help you clarify and concentrate on your path forward. Materials are provided.