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ADVENTURES IN MIXED MEDIA
Master Artist-Instructor: Jean Pederson

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4-day workshop. Monday, February 24 through Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Create texture and add depth to your paintings in this experimental workshop with Jean Pederson. Using a variety of acrylic mediums, you will learn to build up interesting surfaces and intriguing grounds that can be used within your paintings or as a base for finished work.

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Ailey II

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Graciously Sponsored by Susen H. and James C. Berg & Doug and Sherry Gentry 
Ailey II is universally celebrated for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dancers with the passion and creativity of today’s finest emerging choreographers.

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ALCOHOL INK ARTISTRY
Artist-Instructor: June Lanza

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Two-day class. Monday & Tuesday, March 3 & 4, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Grab a smock and dive into the fun and beginner-friendly world of alcohol-ink mixed-media art, no experience required! During this two-part workshop, you will learn about a popular solvent-based dye called alcohol ink and get a taste of its many exciting functions.

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APPROACHING REALISM IN WATERCOLOR
Master Artist-Instructor: Cheryl Fausel

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4-session class. Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This course is open to artists of all levels with the caveat that one should have some experience in watercolor. Cheryl will present sketches and a finished painting, guiding the students through a step-by-step basis of the creative process approaching realism in watercolor.

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GLASS FUSING
Artist-Instructor: Petra Kaiser

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4-session class. Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2025 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. This class will combine beginning and advanced students. The procedures and techniques to be taught will include compatibility and testing, basic fusing techniques, annealing, and slumping.

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ACRYLIC BLOOM TECHNIQUE
Artist-Instructor: Tammy DeCaro

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One-day class. Wednesday, March 5 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The bloom technique is an advanced fluid art technique that has multiple layers and recipes. Immerse yourself in this comprehensive 1-day course mixing colors and creating up to six original bloom paintings each, from a basic bloom, bloom swipe, minimalist bloom, and deconstructed bloom styles to name a few.

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Dr. Peter Singer
Artificial Intelligence: Reality Catching Up to Science Fiction

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The emergence of public artificial intelligence products has increased focus on how they may affect our society and lives. At recent hearings, Congress was introduced to the progress and dangers of these rapidly advancing technologies. Dr. Peter Singer examines the scope of AI development, the benefits it offers, and the ethical challenges to human society.

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GLASS FUSING
Artist-Instructor: Petra Kaiser

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4-session class. Thursdays, March 6, 12, 20 & 27 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. This class will combine beginning and advanced students. The procedures and techniques to be taught will include compatibility and testing, basic fusing techniques, annealing, and slumping.

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