Discover the art of hand embroidery in this beginner-friendly class! Learn a variety of foundational stitches, including back stitch, stem stitch, lazy daisy stitch, satin stitch, and knots, while building confidence with needle and thread. Students will create a stitch sampler to practice and reference their new skills, then apply those techniques to embellish two embroidered dish towels. Choose from a selection of designs to create projects that reflect your personal style. No prior embroidery experience is necessary. All materials are provided! Ages 18+ Ray Cordes, High School Art Instructor

Why do we need fairy tales now? Author Sharon Blackie makes the claim that the original fairy tales with their darkness, symbolism and humour guide us through difficult life-journeys in perilous times. Her work has been centred around fairy tales (as well as myth) – as a psychologist, as a mythologist/ folklorist and as a writer and teacher. Fairy tale heroines are resourceful, brave and savvy and engaged with the challenges and possibilities for transformation ahead. Fairy tales are powerful because at the heart of every one of them is transformation. These old stories of the folk that have been handed down to us through so many generations show women what it might look like not just to survive, but to thrive – by moving forward through a challenging world with values shaped by relationship, respect and reciprocity. The stories of fairy tales help us find our bearings and guide us through heartbreaking times. Fairy tales insist that we dig deep for previously unimagined inner resources. They breathe life into our hopes and dreams; they illuminate who we are – and who we might possibly someday become. They show us how to live and how to express our individuality always by gratitude for the surprising and ever-shapeshifting gift of life itself. They teach us to be savvy, inspire us to grow in confidence, show us how to be bold and claim the future we dream of. They show us how to take hold of our own personal narratives and transform them into stories. How can we transform our everyday existence into a meaningful life narrative? We will discuss as the chapters go: budding, flowering, fruiting, ripening and seeding in relation to reimagining our stories across changing lives and changing times and cultivating our “inner imaginarium” through expressive arts. After registering, participants can pick up their book at The Vintage Storyteller. Books will be available a month before class begins. Registration fee includes the hardcover book Kari Ramstrom

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+.Topics include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) How to play along with simple tunes

You can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. The class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is included. A recording of the class is included as well. For ages 13+ Craig Coffman

You can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do - using chords. Since this class is held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. This course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, so you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction. For ages 13+ Craig Coffman

Discover the art of hand embroidery in this beginner-friendly class! Learn a variety of foundational stitches, including back stitch, stem stitch, lazy daisy stitch, satin stitch, and knots, while building confidence with needle and thread. Students will create a stitch sampler to practice and reference their new skills, then apply those techniques to embellish two embroidered dish towels. Choose from a selection of designs to create projects that reflect your personal style. No prior embroidery experience is necessary. All materials are provided! Ages 14+ Emilie Kalvig