The Arts
Sewing Basics I
Come sew with us! Begin or refresh your knowledge of the essentials of sewing. The course introduces you to operating a sewing machine, essential tools, fabric types and preparation, basic stitches, reading patterns, and cutting fabric. Apply this knowledge to create simple projects in class. You will also learn about seam allowances, various seams, hems, and finishes. Start with the basics and prepare yourself for more advanced techniques.
Instructor: Zoee Frazier
Sewing Basics II
Ready to advance your sewing skills to the next level? Master more advanced techniques and intermediate projects in this course. Learn techniques for sewing smooth curves, sharp corners, pivoting, applying interfacing, installing zippers, creating bias tape, and adding style to your garments with pockets, pleats, and gathering. Additionally, this course will cover creating templates for size consistency in projects and provide instructions for sewing various professional seams. Basic sewing skills are required.
Instructor: Zoee Frazier
Intermediate Sewing
This course builds on your foundational sewing skills through creative and technical projects that enhance confidence, precision, and versatility. Master decorative seams, embellishment techniques, and structured home items like pillows and cushion covers. Explore garment construction—shaping, darts, waistbands, hemming, and sleeves—plus quilting basics, specialty fabrics, and advanced patterns. By the end, you’ll have the skills to take on complex projects and bring your unique designs to life.
Instructor: Zoee Frazier
Beginning Ukulele
The ukulele is a hot instrument to play! In Beginning Ukulele, you'll learn its history, parts, tuning, basic playing techniques, strumming or picking styles, chord variations, and tips for playing with others. You’ll also practice songs and learn to transpose them using different chords or a capo. The instructor will cover different ukulele types, songbooks, accessories, and online resources. Don’t have a ukulele? No problem! The instructor will provide guidance on finding one and has a few "loaner ukes" for class use.
Intermediate Ukulele
Advance your ukulele skills in this Intermediate course. Explore chords beyond major, minor, and 7th, and learn various music styles. The course covers ensemble playing, basic music theory, and improvisation. You’ll understand music faster, gain a musical vocabulary, and feel confident playing with others. Designed to meet students’ needs, it emphasizes basics while exploring new topics. Basic uke chords and strumming comfort are required.
Intro to Songwriting
Songwriting is a unique and expressive art form that blends creativity with a deep understanding of musical principles. In Intro to Songwriting, you’ll explore the essential elements of a song—form, function, structure, and patterns. Learn to craft melodies, discover melodic designs that elevate your work, and develop and arrange lyrics. Finally, you will learn how to seamlessly connect the words of your lyrics with the harmonious chords.
Instructor: Jenna DeMartino
Beginner Guitar
Start with the basics of learning to play a guitar. Learn how to hold, tune, and strum your guitar. Then explore fretwork and how it creates different sounds. Lessons will also cover basic notation, musical symbols, open notes, and chords. Understand the fundamentals of playing a guitar and practice learning a new song. The required textbook, Guitar Method Book 1 by Hal Leonard, is available for purchase on the . A guitar (6-string electric or acoustic), a tuner, and picks are required.
Instructor: Jenna DeMartino
Nature’s Birdhouses
Discover the trend of using gourds as birdhouses and birdfeeders nationwide. Attract birds to your yard with a beautifully decorated and natural birdhouse made from a gourd. In Nature’s Birdhouses, choose a gourd to craft your own natural bird sanctuary. Gourds are prepped and ready for assembly; we provide paint supplies, just bring ideas and inspirational pictures for painting your gourd — as well as a paint shirt. Have fun and enjoy seeing and hearing birds in their new natural and decorated gourd home.
Tree of Life
The Tree of Life has emerged in multiple art forms. Create your own Tree of Life on a natural gourd. Discover the history of gourds, along with their various functions and uses. Then, use wire to form the tree structure and adorn it with natural stones. Finish your creation with a rim made from treated pine needles. The course will provide a stained gourd, wire, stones, a rim, and supplies.
Seasonal Ornaments
Create hand-painted gourds just in time for the holidays. Learn about the fascinating history of gourds. Then, draw and paint a seasonal character onto two 4 to 6-inch gourds. You will have two unique ready-to-hang ornaments to give away or add to your holiday decorations. The course will provide two small gourds, embellishments, paint, and supplies. Examples will be displayed for inspiration; just bring a paint shirt.
Springtime Birds
Go crazy with gourds! This fun, creative art project will inspire your creative self to make a bird of your imagination. In Springtime Birds, you will transform two small gourds into artistic birds. Make them silly or make them realistic. You will be provided two 4 to 6-inch cleaned gourds to decorate. The course will provide paint supplies, colorful wire, dowel rods, feathers, and bases for the birds. Just bring ideas and inspirational pictures for painting your gourd — as well as a paint shirt. Invite a friend or two and have fun bringing your silly gourd birds to life.