Tag Archive for: Beginners

The Writers Circle:
Community and Critique for Creative Writing
Wednesday, 6:30 pm
September 23 – October 14 | Ages 16+

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Class:

A 4-week class of intimate writing in which writers will participate in fastwrite prompts, feedback discussions, and small group breakouts to share and receive responses to their brought work. The classformat supports fiction, non-fiction, poetry, journaling, or any other format that the writers wish to bring.

What You’ll Learn:

Newer writers will learn ways to explore their craft and find their writing voice. Experienced writers will learn new ways to approach their work from feedback from others, opening avenues for honing their craft and the craft of others.

All writers will learn topics on the process of writing, from developing a regular practice, improving elements of writing in prose or poetry, and how to both give and receive feedback in a constructive and positive way.

What You’ll Leave With:

  • Participants will leave with honest, respectful, and constructive feedback on whatever piece they chose to bring to the workshop (if they choose to share).
  • Participants will leave with further writing prompts for future fastwrites.

Participants will leave with a sense of a trusted writing community that they created together and can continue to rely on in the future.

Instructor: Michael Georgilis 

Supply List

  • Written Piece for feedback: writers are invited to bring a piece (2-3 minutes in length) they’d like to share for optional read-around and feedback.
  • Writing supplies: either pen and paper, journals, laptops; anything that’s needed for folks to write in a way that’s comfortable for them.

 

Gentle Slow Flow Yoga
Tuesdays, 8:00 am
October 20 – November 10
Beginner Yoga for Ages 16+

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Class:

Join us to help find your center and help maintain your mental and physical health. This yoga class is slower in pace, cadence, and more gentle to your nervous system. In this class we practice less intense positions, and offer extended time for meditation, breath work, and relaxation. Beginner friendly. Class is beginner friendly, for adults ages 16+.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group, movement-by-movement instructed environment, you will learn traditional and easy yoga stances and practices.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will leave refreshed with a better mental and physical well-being.

Drop in pricing is available for each class session. Please select the date you wish to attend when registering.

Instructor: Sara Dauwe

Supply List

 

Equipment you’ll need:

  • Yoga Mat
  • Comfortable, unrestricting attire
  • Drinking Water
  • Face Towel

Equipment you may need (we have some):

  • Blocks
  • Yoga Blanket
  • Bolster

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

** Please review our terms and conditions here.

 

Intro to Photography
Wednesday, 6:00 pm
April 15 – May 6 | Ages 16+

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Class:

During this new and exciting 4-week course, its intent is to teach each student how to confidently use their camera by understanding exposure, composition and natural ambient light. In addition, we will cover basic editing. Each session will blend instruction, hands-on practice and group discussion to build skills progressively.

What You’ll Learn:

In a small group learning environment, students will learn the camera basics and exposure fundamentals, the understanding of the usage of light, color and basic editing, composition and visual storytelling, and more!

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the 4-week course, you will understand and control exposure settings, compose visually engaging photographs, use natural light effectively, perform basic photo editing, and approach photography with confidence and creative intention

Deadline to register for the full 4-weeks by: April 11th

Instructor: Tommy Jordan

Supply List

 

Equipment you’ll need:

  • Any DSLR camera and lens
  • Fully charged camera battery for each class
  • A memory card for the camera (8 GIG minimum.)
  • Notebook and Pencil