Lifelong Learning

LEARN TO GOLD-LEAF ALMOST ANYTHING Nothing adds a touch of pizzazz like a band of gold leaf trim.  In this two-day workshop, instructor Larry Charles will teach you every step of how to add gold leaf to stationery, paintings, gift wrapping, jewelry boxes and metal. All of the art supplies are included in your registration fee. Projects include creating handmade letterhead, adding gold pin stripes to boxes, writing with gold, [...]

This is the only three-day workshop in the Valley that teaches you all the paper engineering techniques for creating paper pop-up books and cards. Instructor Larry Charles will cover such topics as  art materials, simple cutting and folding techniques, creating movement, and coloring tips. Expect to do one or two finished pop-ups each morning. All the necessary art supplies are included in your registration fee. December 6, 7, and 8, [...]

For four Tuesday mornings, instructor Larry Charles will share the tricks and techniques that professional artists use to add more realism to their paintings.  Whether you are a beginner or an artist who wants to expand your subject matter, this class is for you. The workshops will spend half the time showing you oil painting techniques, and the other half exploring acrylic painting. Topics include proportion and scale, shading and [...]

This seminar is designed to help you prevent Type 2 Diabetes, and give you as much information as possible on it.  1 out of 3 American adults has prediabetes. It's very important to know what you are dealing with, how to prevent it, how to help family members, and how to cope with it yourself.   The Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Change Program includes: A proven program to prevent or delay [...]