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2010 Fall Classes – More Coming Soon!

Our drop in classes are in full swing, and we are updating our program monthly with new classes and events. For more information, or to register, call 888-1261.

ONGOING CLASSES….drop in!

Novel Workshop
Poetry Clinic
ZUMBA Fitness
Open Studio
Pilates with Mary Regele

FALL CLASSES - Register now by clicking here!

Make your own quilt by Christmas, for yourself or for a gift! -

Class will include all materials needed to finish a lap quilt, wall hanging, or crib quilt. You will learn cutting techniques, fabric and color selection, precise sewing and piecing and quilting ideas. Fabric and batting included and you will select your own preferences from a range of colors and patterns. Some fall and Christmas themed fabric is available as well. Bring your sewing machine. If you don’t have one there will be two available for class to share.
Debi Diender is a self-taught, quilter and fabric artist. She has shown quilts at the Vermont Quilt Festival, American Sewing Expo, Sulky Thread Challenge, Gallery at the Vault, River Arts, Studio Place Arts and more. She is the designer of “Fabric Accordion Art” and has won two first place prizes and been a finalist in the $100,000 Quilt Challenge. Her quilt is shown in the Best Quilts of 2006 Commemorative Collection.

Date: 4 Monday evenings, 6-9pm – Monday October 4, 11, 18, 25

Cost (materials included): $175 (Scholarships available!)

ONGOING CLASSES…drop in!

Poetry Clinic – Guest facilitator, Jeanne Masson-Douglas September 7th!

Jeanne Masson-Douglas is a writer and editor of monographs, creative essays, and poetry. A member of the Poetry Society of Vermont since 1980, she served as editor of its chapbook, The Mountain Troubadour, from 1993-2003. Jeanne enjoys working with adults in writing courses and creative writing workshops, returning as often as possible to her first love, the writing of poems. She is currently working on her third collection, Farmhouse Kitchens:
Recipes & Verse.

For those of you who use writing classes as a way to set aside special time for your writing practice: Here is an irresistible gift … a clinic to keep your pen and mind in motion. The first hour of the clinic will be devoted to generative poetry writing exercises; the second hour will be devoted to respectful critiques of work you bring to or make in class.

Cost: $5.00 suggested donation
When: Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 6-8pm

Coming September 14th – Novel Workshop with Grant Meixel!

Writers wanted!

Are you a writer? Do you have an idea for that novel you have always been meaning to write? Perhaps you are a person who has already begun work on a novel, but needs help with organizing or revising your book? Maybe you are looking for a forum for respectful critiques of what you have already written? If so, join Grant Meixel for an ongoing series of writer’s workshops aimed at helping novelists with these questions and many others.

Meixel is a graduate of the Lycoming College Creative Writing Program (studying under novelist G.W. Hawkes), holds a Master’s of Education from Johnson State College, and specializes in helping writers deal with procrastination and a stalled creative process.

When: Tuesdays, beginning September 14th, 6-8pm

Cost: $5.00 suggested donation

ZUMBA Fitness

Dance your way to a fitter you! Learn the steps to the 4 basic Zumba rhythms…Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia & Reggaeton with an addition of Hip Hop.

Instructor: Certified ZUMBA instructor, Karen Machia
When: Monday evenings 5:15 – 6:15 pm (Canceled Labor Day, September 6th!)
No registration, arrive early, class full at 35 participants!
Cost: $10.00 drop – in, or $40 for a 5 session card

Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 (Moved to the Senior Center beside the Cumberland Farms on Main Street 5:30-6:30 pm Thursday, September 2): Certified trainer, Sharlene Seymour

No registration, arrive early, class full at 35 participants.
Cost: $10.00 drop – in, or $40 for a 5 session card

Open Studio

Figure Drawing with models. Participants work on their own and need to bring their own materials. All levels of expertise welcome!

When: Ongoing, Tuesday evenings 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
No registration

Cost: $8.00 drop-in

Pilates with Mary Regele -

Pilates is a core workout of the abs, waist and lower back, done on the mat or standing. It lengthens and strengthens the body.

“Pilates is a great way to end a stressful day. I feel stronger but more relaxed after each class.” – Heather Bradley, student

Mary Regele is a Morrisville resident with 20 years teaching experience. AFAA certfied instructor and personal trainer.

Instructor: Mary Regele
When: Ongoing, Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm (Moved to the Senior Center beside the Cumberland Farms on Main Street 6:30-7:30 pm Thursday, September 2!)

No registration.
Cost: $5.00 drop in
Materials: Please bring a mat.

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