CANCELLED Journal Jam

December 12th, 2024|Categories: Health and Wellness, Writing and Publishing|Tags: brain based health, creative arts, Journal Jam, journaling, Lifelong Learning, writing|

Due to illness, Journal Jam is cancelled this month. Did you ever think you could develop friendships through writing and conversation? Learn about ourselves and connect with others in a small group setting, guided by quick thinks and writing prompts to encourage writing without filters and converse without judgement. FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a journal or paper, and [...]

Create A Handmade Journal

November 14th, 2024|Categories: Creative Arts|Tags: creative arts, journal making, Lifelong Learning|

Begin your 2025 art or writing projects with a new journal. Using basic bookbinding techniques, create a signature journal with chain stitch binding and quality paper stock for writing or drawing. Enjoy decorating and personalizing your journal and add a closure if desired. FORMAT: In-Person - Classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Workshop AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO BRING: Your favorite scissors. The Holland Center provides [...]

Create with Felted Fiber

October 23rd, 2024|Categories: Creative Arts|Tags: art, brain based health, creative arts, felted fiber, Lifelong Learning|

Unleash your creativity with felted fiber! Using the "wet felting" method, you can make either a trivet, glasses case, or a sculpture with sheep wool and other sustainable fibers. You'll learn to overlap layers of wool, add soap and water, and then rub & roll the piece until it becomes fabric or “felted”. As an added benefit, you will walk away with the knowledge of how to replicate this process [...]

Paint Skies with Pastels

August 15th, 2024|Categories: Creative Arts|Tags: art, brain based health, creative arts, drawing, Lifelong Learning, pastels|

Learn how to realistically paint skies with clouds and sunsets using pastels -- the purest and most vibrant medium for creating beautiful sky paintings. You'll learn how to layer pastels and soften the edges, how to achieve perspective, and how values can draw your eye into a painting and give it depth. If you have always wanted to try pastels, come join us for some fun with this medium. FORMAT: [...]