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Illuminated Fantasy Bestiary
Saturdays, 1:00 pm
January 16 – February 20 | Ages 16+

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Class:

In this 6-week class, students will learn how to make a faux illuminated manuscript page that includes an illustration of a fantasy creature or animal of their choosing, a brief description written in gothic blackletter of the creature featuring an illuminated letter, and plenty of imaginative doodles and decorations in the margins!

What You’ll Learn:

Attendees will learn how to make a faux illuminated manuscript page by imitating the drawing style of medieval manuscripts (namely the Aberdeen Bestiary), use colored ink to bring their illustrations to life, basic blackletter calligraphy, and how to decorate a large illuminated letter.

What You’ll Leave With:

You will leave with an illuminated manuscript page of their own design, the skills and knowledge to create art in the specific stylized way of medieval illuminated manuscripts, and a brief knowledge of the history of the art form.

Instructor:   Sabrina Almeida

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Community Event | Open-mic Night | November 19th, 2026 | 6:30pm | 13+

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Join us for a free, community open-mic night. We welcome poets, musicians, comedians, actors, and more. Performers are invited to participate with spoken word, comedy skits, short stories, songs, music, and even use our piano! Each participant will get up to 4 minutes on the stage. Come perform, or just watch! We will have a cash bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as mini-charcuterie boards, or spinach dip with soft pitas, available for purchase!

This event is suggested for guests ages 13+, due to the potential of sensitive topics, and the uncontrolled nature of subject material, as well as to keep a quiet environment for our performers. However this is at the discretion of the parent. Nudity is prohibited.

SEATING IS LIMITED! Registration is required to attend or perform.

November 19th| 6:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm) Sign up to participate upon arrival

Registration is REQUIRED. Seating is limited. This event is free thanks to the generous support of the R.C. Durr Foundation