Lifelong Learning

Do you have a project you are working on and need help and guidance? Working on zippers, buttons, and other more advanced sewing skills? Bring your project from home and get the advice you need. Sewing machines are available for use. This is not a pattern-making class, but pick one out with the instructor’s help. These classes are all one-day registrations.

Explore the loom and learn to weave with our instructor Helen in this fun beginners’ class. Projects may take the entire session to complete. All students are encouraged to attend every class and consider registering for multiple sessions. All skill levels are welcome, and initial project materials are provided. This class is session-based with 4 offerings a year.

Continue your weaving craft with our instructor Helen. Participants must have previous loom experience and projects must be completed within the registered time. All rooms are cleared of materials before the beginning of a new session unless other arrangements are made. Students may wish to purchase their own materials. This class is session-based with 4 offerings a year

Yoga combines physical poses with mindfulness, breathing techniques, and meditation. The combination of these promotes functional mobility, and self-discovery and helps rebalance the nervous system. These classes are all one-day registrations.

Join Teresa for yoga, specifically designed for older adults using chairs to improve the health of your body. Targeted exercises can be practiced to help your individual needs. These classes are all one-day registrations.

This class typically has a relaxed, cozy atmosphere, perfect for unwinding while learning new techniques. Enjoy a well-lit room which is often accompanied by a fun conversation. Tables are arranged with various materials—threads, yarns, needles, embroidery hoops, fabric, and patterns—neatly organized for easy access. These classes are all one-day registrations.

Do you need to finish pieces from Beginning or Intermediate weaving? Come on in and work on your pieces. This class has no instructor so weavers must be comfortable working on their own. Open only to those currently enrolled in a weaving class with us. These classes are all one-day registrations.

Tai Chi for Arthritis is a safer, more effective form with an emphasis on improving health. Relieve pain, maintain and improve health, and prevent falls for older adults. These classes are all one-day registrations.

Explore, learn, and get creative with clay. All skill levels are welcome with a skilled instructor’s guidance. Participants should sign up for multiple days to start a project but can also sign up day-by-day if they have pieces to finish. These classes are all one-day registrations.

Build strong bones and muscles while developing cardiovascular endurance and flexibility. Individual modifications are provided as needed. These classes are all one-day registrations.

Start from scratch or bring a project you started but would like support to finish.  Learn to cut fabric with the rotary cutter, learn how to sew on a sewing machine, make the quilt sandwich, and/or do the top quilting and binding.  Or maybe you already know how to quilt but enjoy the company and lots of space to work?  Either way, join us!  All fabric and thread are provided. These classes are all one-day registrations.

Continue your weaving craft with our instructor Helen. Participants must have previous loom experience and projects must be completed within the registered time. All rooms are cleared of materials before the beginning of a new session unless other arrangements are made. Students may wish to purchase their own materials. This class is session-based with 4 offerings a year

Yoga + QiGong = YoGong fusion which opens your body and breath to fuller vitality. Join us in this moving meditation class covering technical points on how to access and deepen your relationship with your body's energy system. We use flowing, invigorating, and ‘release stagnation’ practices to sensitize the awareness of this subtle relationship. This class is session-based with multiple offerings a year.

American Mahjong is a fun, engaging, and educational experience designed for players of all levels! Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this program provides the perfect balance of instruction and hands-on play.

🔹 Learn the Basics – Understand the fundamental rules, tile meanings, and winning strategies with step-by-step guidance.
🔹 Practice with Guidance – Play in a supportive environment with expert tips and real-time coaching.
🔹 Strategy & Advanced Play – Master essential tactics, improve your tile-reading abilities and enhance your game through interactive lessons.
🔹 Social & Fun – Meet fellow Mahjong enthusiasts, participate in friendly matches, and enjoy the thrill of the game.

Join us and immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Mahjong while having a great time! Whether you’re playing for fun or looking to compete, this program will help you build confidence and skill in an enjoyable setting.

Have fun moving and grooving to those songs that simply make you want to jump off your chair and move.  After a brief warm-up, 40 minutes of heart-pumping dance to make your brain, heart, and body smile.  A perfect mix of cardio fun on a weekday morning.  No dance experience is required. 

“Mindful Movement” is a holistic wellness class designed to connect the mind and body through physical and reflective exercises. These sessions are led by Marea: an artist, healing circle facilitator, and a compassionate, experienced instructor with a 200-hour Certification in Yoga and a background in both Eastern and Western wellness traditions.

Each session begins gently with Yin, Hatha, and Anusara Yoga, stretch, and core strength exercises. The class then moves away the mat, chair and pilates ball and into creative outlets such as journaling and expressive art exercises. Special attention and care are given for issues such as knee, back, hip pain or mobility restraints. Students will grow their confidence in body awareness, self-reflection, and the subtle changes that come with mindful practice.

Whether you're seeking stress relief, rejuvenation, pain management, or a deeper self-connection, Mindful Movement offers a supportive space for you to grow. All levels are welcome!

Do you have a project you are working on and need help and guidance? Bring your project from home and get the advice you need. Sewing machines available for use. This is not a pattern-making class but pick one out with the instructor’s help. These classes are all one-day registrations.

Continue building your stained glass skills in a supportive, creative studio environment! This open studio class is designed for participants who have completed our First Timers Stained Glass or Beginner Stained Glass class and are ready to work more independently.

Participants will design and create their own stained glass projects while refining techniques such as pattern preparation, glass cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing. An instructor will be on hand to provide guidance, troubleshoot challenges, and help you expand your skills, but students should be comfortable with basic stained glass tools and processes.

Continue building your stained glass skills in a supportive, creative studio environment! This open studio class is designed for participants who have completed our First Timers Stained Glass or Beginner Stained Glass class and are ready to work more independently.

Participants will design and create their own stained glass projects while refining techniques such as pattern preparation, glass cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing. An instructor will be on hand to provide guidance, troubleshoot challenges, and help you expand your skills, but students should be comfortable with basic stained glass tools and processes.

Explore, learn, and get creative with clay. All skill levels are welcome with a skilled instructor’s guidance. Participants should sign up for multiple days to start a project but can also sign up day-by-day if they have pieces to finish. These classes are all one-day registrations.

Explore the creative possibilities of collage in this relaxed, seasonal art series! Each session features a new theme inspired by the time of year, using a wide variety of materials such as decorative papers, magazines, fabric, paint, stamps, natural elements, and found objects. Whether you're creating whimsical spring florals, vibrant summer landscapes, cozy autumn compositions, or festive winter designs, every class offers fresh inspiration and techniques to spark your creativity.

All supplies are provided, making it easy to jump in and create. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own favorite papers, photos, embellishments, or works-in-progress and use the class as an open studio to experiment, refine projects, and connect with fellow artists. Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, this series celebrates creativity, self-expression, and the joy of making art in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Continue building your stained glass skills in a supportive, creative studio environment! This open studio class is designed for participants who have completed our First Timers Stained Glass or Beginner Stained Glass class and are ready to work more independently.

Participants will design and create their own stained glass projects while refining techniques such as pattern preparation, glass cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing. An instructor will be on hand to provide guidance, troubleshoot challenges, and help you expand your skills, but students should be comfortable with basic stained glass tools and processes.

Discover the endless possibilities of mixed media in this creative, seasonally inspired art series! Each session explores a new theme based on the time of year while incorporating a variety of artistic materials and techniques, including acrylic paint, ink, collage, texture mediums, stamps, stencils, fabric, found objects, and more. Whether you're layering vibrant spring florals, capturing the colors of autumn, or creating winter-inspired works, every class offers fresh inspiration and opportunities to experiment.

All supplies are provided, so you can simply arrive ready to create. Participants are also welcome to bring their own favorite materials, unfinished projects, or specialty tools and use the class as an open studio to explore ideas, develop personal projects, and enjoy creating alongside fellow artists. This series is perfect for beginners and experienced artists looking to play, learn, and express themselves in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Continue building your stained glass skills in a supportive, creative studio environment! This open studio class is designed for participants who have completed our First Timers Stained Glass or Beginner Stained Glass class and are ready to work more independently.

Participants will design and create their own stained glass projects while refining techniques such as pattern preparation, glass cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing. An instructor will be on hand to provide guidance, troubleshoot challenges, and help you expand your skills, but students should be comfortable with basic stained glass tools and processes.

This class is for the players wishing to explore the deeper and more subtle aspects of the practice. It is taught from the inside out to inform the body/mind system. This is a resource for those interested in developing endurance, strength, and fluidity in their physical activities. The instructor is an Asian Bodywork Therapist and is qualified to teach the class as a group health and fitness coach. Prior knowledge of tai chi is not necessary but may be helpful. QiGong exercises will be taught as warm-ups. This class is session-based with multiple offerings a year.

Join a group of creativity-seeking individuals in a light-filled studio for a morning of painting, learning new skills, or working on a piece in progress. Participants can bring their supplies or, for novices finding their medium, we have a variety of materials to explore during class. Individual attention is provided, but within a group setting. All skill levels are welcome! These classes are all one-day registrations.

Build strong bones and muscles while developing cardiovascular endurance and flexibility. Individual modifications are provided as needed. These classes are all one-day registrations.

Continue building your stained glass skills in a supportive, creative studio environment! This open studio class is designed for participants who have completed our First Timers Stained Glass or Beginner Stained Glass class and are ready to work more independently.

Participants will design and create their own stained glass projects while refining techniques such as pattern preparation, glass cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing. An instructor will be on hand to provide guidance, troubleshoot challenges, and help you expand your skills, but students should be comfortable with basic stained glass tools and processes.

Explore, learn, and get creative with clay. All skill levels are welcome with a skilled instructor’s guidance. Participants should sign up for multiple days to start a project but can also sign up day-by-day if they have pieces to finish. These classes are all one-day registrations.

Continue building your stained glass skills in a supportive, creative studio environment! This open studio class is designed for participants who have completed our First Timers Stained Glass or Beginner Stained Glass class and are ready to work more independently.

Participants will design and create their own stained glass projects while refining techniques such as pattern preparation, glass cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing. An instructor will be on hand to provide guidance, troubleshoot challenges, and help you expand your skills, but students should be comfortable with basic stained glass tools and processes.

Explore, learn, and get creative with clay. All skill levels are welcome with a skilled instructor’s guidance. Participants should sign up for multiple days to start a project but can also sign up day-by-day if they have pieces to finish. These classes are all one-day registrations.

American Mahjong is a fun, engaging, and educational experience designed for players of all levels! Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this program provides the perfect balance of instruction and hands-on play.

🔹 Learn the Basics – Understand the fundamental rules, tile meanings, and winning strategies with step-by-step guidance.
🔹 Practice with Guidance – Play in a supportive environment with expert tips and real-time coaching.
🔹 Strategy & Advanced Play – Master essential tactics, improve your tile-reading abilities and enhance your game through interactive lessons.
🔹 Social & Fun – Meet fellow Mahjong enthusiasts, participate in friendly matches, and enjoy the thrill of the game.

Join us and immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Mahjong while having a great time! Whether you’re playing for fun or looking to compete, this program will help you build confidence and skill in an enjoyable setting.

In this class we’ll explore ways of shaping lived experience into compelling stories. Each week we’ll discuss an element of craft, explore a new prompt, and engage in open discussion. We’ll also take a tour through the different ways your story can be told — poetry, fiction, memoir, family history, graphic novels, and more. This course is open to beginners as well as those actively working on pieces. Weekly handouts and readings will be provided. 

Analeah Loschiavo is a writer living in Chicago. Some of her work can be found in Western Humanities Review, Cosmonauts Ave, FANZINE, Territory, and at analeah.com.