November 7: Design personalized ornaments using miniature gourds, paints, dyes, and a variety of decorative materials. Demonstrations on how to add decoupage techniques and ink dyes will be given.
November 14: Learn to use engraving tools to add texture and dimension to your ornaments. Participants will be shown how to add highlights by using gold leaf and glitter. Participants will also explore finishing techniques, including sealing their work for long-lasting display.
Class Description: Celebrate the season by creating one-of-a-kind gourd ornaments. Participants will learn about the history, cultivation, and many uses of gourds before decorating miniature gourds using a variety of techniques, including painting, dyeing, decoupage, gold leaf, and engraving. You'll leave with several handcrafted ornaments ready to display or give as gifts. No experience is required, and all gourds have been grown by the instructor.
Keep your kid safe on their phone with this empowering, yet practical training for busy parents and caregivers. This class breaks down the essential insights everyone needs to understand in order to confidently protect their child online. You'll leave the training understanding recommended privacy settings, risky apps to avoid, screen time boundaries, and the warning signs that matter most. Walk away with the knowledge and tools to create a safer digital environment for your family.
October 17: Learn to weave 2-3 miniature turkey wing brooms using pine needles and traditional Appalachian broom-making techniques.
October 31: Create a miniature hawktail broom from pine needles and finish the series by weaving a functional whisk broom from broomcorn (sorghum).
Class Description: Explore the history of broomcorn (sorghum) and its importance in American craftsmanship, including its historical significance in Illinois. During this two-part workshop, participants will learn traditional Appalachian broom-making techniques while creating several miniature pine needle brooms in both the turkey wing and hawktail styles. The series concludes with weaving a full-sized broomcorn whisk broom. No experience is required, and all materials are provided.
Are you overwhelmed or running out of storage with all of the photos just sitting on your phone? In our live online workshop, learn to delete the clutter, create printed photo books and protect your precious memories forever. In just one hour, you'll transform your chaotic photo collection into an organized library you can actually navigate, plus learn maintenance habits that take only minutes each week, without any confusing tech jargon.
Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and crafters! This online interactive class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva to bring your creative projects to life. You'll learn to design and create everything from custom greeting cards and party invitations to printable wall art, gift tags, and personalized crafts. Whether you're working from scratch or customizing templates, you'll receive step-by-step guidance to turn your ideas into beautiful, print-ready projects. Leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva for all your creative crafting needs.
