Poetry depends on compression and distillation, and it succeeds when it makes (and shares) discoveries and surprises. These surprises often come by way of metaphor. How do we free ourselves to find fresh and surprising metaphors and make wild (but effective) connections between things in this world that have not previously been connected? How do […]
We know about the magic of salt, fat, acid, and heat in the kitchen. In this workshop, participants will explore two magic elements in poetry -- history and word play – and experiment with them to write their own poems. Note: Participants might consider using the poem they begin in this workshop as content for […]
Join us for a reading and reception with author, artist and educator Cindy Hunter Morgan on Tuesday, June 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Hessel School House. Enjoy readings from Cindy's written works. Light refreshments will be provided. A donation at the door is appreciated. Cindy is the author of Far Company (Wayne […]
The Mahjong group will be meeting a the Hessel School House on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 AM - Noon throughout the summer. All experience levels are welcome to attend.
Students ages 6-11 years old will create frogs using polymer clay and fabric. First they will learn the pinch, coil and slab techniques to create frog sculptures. While these clay sculptures are baking, we will be creating a simple fabric frog. All materials are included. Instructor: Cheryl Gordon Class Size: Min. 4 / Max. 12 […]
In this workshop we’ll read examples of the epistle – poems written as letters to others – and then write our own letter poems or letter prose poems. The epistle allows a writer to engage in something that feels like a private exchange. The result can be delightful for both writer and reader. Epistolary poems […]
SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST/AUTHOR Cindy Hunter Morgan Athletes cross train. Artists and writers should too! In this workshop, participants will carve their own stamps for block printing. Some participants might choose to create something related to or in conversation with one of our previous projects, but that’s not necessary. All materials included. Class fee: $50.00 Pre-registration […]
We’ll read some powerful and delightful examples of very short prose, and we’ll think about what a vessel the size of a paragraph can hold. Maybe you’ll create a map or a list. Maybe you’ll write a tiny essay. Note: Participants might consider using this as content for the artist’s book we’ll make in a […]
Due to lack of registrations, we had to cancel the June 30th class. Our next Little Learners event is Friday, July 14th. Come and let your preschooler explore nature and art with Mrs. Gordon. Preschoolers 2-5 years old will be creating theme based nature and art projects, enjoy a story and have fun socializing […]
In this workshop, guest artist Cindy Hunter Morgan will be teaching participants how to make their own accordion books. We’ll cover book board with Italian book cloth and hand fold our paper to form the pages of our books. Participants will leave their own completed books and can choose whether to leave these books blank […]
Select a wooden chair from our selection and create a one-of-a-kind porch chair. Using your own color scheme and theme have fun creating a decorative porch chair. You will be using paints and odds and ends to create your unique piece of furniture. All materials are included. Class Fee: $55.00 (Includes all materials, including a chair!) […]