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Sakiori – The Japanese Art of Rag Weaving (online)

ONLINE SESSION

Let's get inspired by the Japanese art of rag weaving. "Saki" means to tear or rip and "Ori" means to weave. Sakiori is an example of "mottainai" - waste not want not. Join Jacqui and repurpose your scraps of fabrics to weave a small bag or wall hanging. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON DECEMBER 29TH AT 5PM […]

Why Do Poems Have Feet? Poetry Class (online) with Molly Haile

ONLINE SESSION

An introduction to rhythm, meter, and sound in poetry: Join writer and author Molly Haile to explore how poets use sound to emphasize the meaning of their poems. We'll unpack exactly what meter—including iambic pentameter—is, look at a few published poems to see how poets use sound to evoke emotion, and try out our new […]

Creative Immersion (online) with Krystal Hart

ONLINE SESSION

Join artist Krystal Hart and experience the art of self-expressive “Creative Play.” Learn to use more than one art material on this journey to discover meaning and beauty within the abstract work you create. You will utilize the best each medium has to offer. Krystal will demonstrate methods using familiar art mediums and handmade art […]

Nature Drawing (in person) with Alex Gaal

Hirsch Classroom on 1st floor 1250 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio #130, Greensboro, United States

Learn to capture the sounds, smells, and textures of the natural world around you using traditional drawing techniques. In this course you will learn to observe and create illustrations of nature using just a pen or pencil. Registration is required. This class will be held in person in the the Hirsch classroom. Masks are required. […]

Play with Your Words! Meet the Hermit Crab (online) with Molly Haile

ONLINE SESSION

Not the creature but the playful writing form that, much like the real hermit crab, "borrows" homes. Hermit crab essays and stories borrow everyday forms such as instruction manuals, recipes, horoscopes, or questionnaires and use them to become something unexpected and new. In this class, we'll look at several published examples and then write our […]

Active Meditation with Mantra & Mala Beads (in person) with Kim Kesterson Trone

Hirsch Classroom on 1st floor 1250 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio #130, Greensboro, United States

A mala is a string of 108 beads used to help the mind focus during meditation. Traditionally, yogis and meditators would use malas to count mantras during Japamala practice, a form of mantra meditation. Counting the beads helps meditators focus on the sounds, vibration, and meaning of the words chanted. Join Kim and create your […]

Nature Drawing Online with Alex Gaal

ONLINE SESSION

Learn to capture the sounds, smells, and textures of the natural world around you using traditional drawing techniques. In this course you will learn to observe and create illustrations of nature using just a pen or pencil. Registration is required. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON March 14TH AT 12PM  YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ART […]

Miniature Prayer Flags (in person) with Mary Beth Boone

1250 Revolution Mill Drive, Greensboro - Held at 1250 Gallery, 1st Floor

In this printing workshop we will create a group of small Tibetan prayer flags embellished with stencil printed patterns using shape and color. We will share thoughts about our personal hopes and dreams while creating a suite of small flags. Designing, printing, and creating the flags will be a healing process as we send healing […]

Nature Drawing (online) with Alex Gaal

ONLINE SESSION

Learn to capture the sounds, smells, and textures of the natural world around you using traditional drawing techniques. In this course you will learn to observe and create illustrations of nature using just a pen or pencil. Registration is required. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON April 5th AT 12PM  YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ART […]

What to Remember When Waking: A Thinking and Writing class – in person & online

Hirsch Classroom on 1st floor 1250 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio #130, Greensboro, United States
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Do you have a morning routine? Do you like to watch the sun rise? What do you think (or daydream) about in that liminal space between sleeping and waking? Taking our inspiration from David Whyte’s poem “What to Remember When Waking” and also from other writers and each other, we’ll reflect and write about mornings, […]

Nature Drawing (online) with Alex Gaal

ONLINE SESSION

Learn to capture the sounds, smells, and textures of the natural world around you using traditional drawing techniques. In this course you will learn to observe and create illustrations of nature using just a pen or pencil. Registration is required. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON May 9th AT 12PM  YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ART […]

Creative Hands (in person) with Dalene Johnson-Lowery

Hirsch Classroom on 1st floor 1250 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio #130, Greensboro, United States

Join Dalene and create a surprise Make ‘N’ Take project! “Come join me with an open mind & heart; you will leave with something you created.” Registration is required. REGISTRATION CLOSES AT NOON THE DAY BEFORE CLASS BEGINS. THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD IN PERSON IN THE HIRSCH CLASSROOM. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE […]