Amphibians of the Northeast

Practice drawing techniques via lectures, warm-up drawings, and longer finished poses. Techniques may include gesture and organizational line, contour line, shape-plane-volume-modeling, value, foreshortening, and anatomical studies. We will work from a clothed model and have critiques to provide a supportive class response. Choose to work in drawing...

Whether it is the daisy, the shark, the porcupine, the thunderstorm, the rainbow or the caterpillar, every being of nature is '"of itself so." In other words, everything in nature spontaneously expresses itself without apology, artifice or self-consciousness.  Nature always remains true to itself; it never turns on itself or denies itself what...

Learn the ancient Japanese art of Shibori or indigo tie-dye. First students will learn techniques for tying, folding, and dipping your fabric. Then students will learn how to prepare a vat of indigo. I will go over 30 shibori folds and binds to give you a full understanding of the resist process. Due to social distancing this workshop will be...

Without question, Italy provides a staggering percentage of the world's most distinctive and interesting wines. In addition, the sheer breadth of styles they produce is equally impressive. From the steely, minerally whites of the Tre Venezie and Val d'Aosta to the dark, powerful reds of Sicily and Campania, this country is a formidable force in...

Our Wine 101 is not only one of the best classes we offer, it's also my favorite one to teach. Yes, we talk fundamentals, but more than just a rote review of grapes and regions, our goal is to make wine your friend. In this class, you'll become familiar with what you like, but also why you like it.  In turn, you'll know what questions to ask,...

Expanding Your Influence: Understanding the Psychology of Persuasion Bringing about the reaction you want from others and expanding your influence require insights that go beyond the actual process of influencing—and into the psychology of what truly prompts us to say yes or no. This 2-day influencer training explores these psychological triggers,...

Learn how to make fabulous tie dye from the comfort of your own home. We will go over 15 folding and dyeing techniques. You can do the folds along with Catherine and prep the fabric during the workshop. Due to the nature of tie dye it will need to sit overnight before you can open it and wash it. If you buy the suggested kit- please allow at least...

Learn the visceral and dynamic nature of drawing with charcoal. Each class is a deep dive into the material, with a focus on layering, reductive, and additive techniques centered around vine charcoal. Work from an array of subjects from landscape to still life, portraiture, and interiors with a medium that presents depth and volume to every drawing....

By far, one of my favorite class of the year. We’ll pour six wines. Some from islands. Some from volcanoes. Some from volcanoes on islands. We’ll talk about why these wines are unique, what sets them apart, and how to track them down. Islands are a special habitat for growing grapes. When the vineyards hug the coast, the grapes soak up the...

You will paint animation and life into your watercolor landscapes with the addition of birds and animals either in motion or resting. Learn how to create a balance between nature and wildlife while being true to both. You will work with watercolor.  A supply list will be sent.  Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing 1 or similar coursework and painting...

The Celtic spiritual tradition is a spiral way, one that honors non-linear consciousness and intimately follows nature’s rhythms of rising and falling, of fullness and emptiness. When we open ourselves to this way of being in relationship to time’s unfolding, we discover a profound wisdom that honors our own seasons of flowering and fruitfulness,...

Numerology is more than a form of chance divination. Numbers represent Divine archetypal energies that help make up this Universe. The very fabric of the world and society around us is formed through a pattern of energies you can find in the spiritual study of numbers. You are so much more than just a single number. You are an equation—a multi-faceted...

Harassment occurs when someone is subjected to unwanted sexual advances, petitioned for sexual favors, or physically / verbally abused. Harassment doesn’t have to be of a sexual nature – it can include offensive remarks about a person’s gender. For example, anyone could be guilty of harassing another if offensive comments are made about certain...

When we consider the sacredness of the Earth, we tend to think of beautiful, awe-inspiring places like old-growth forests and snowy mountains. Yet hurt places like a landfill, a clear-cut forest, and a street corner where an act of violence has occurred are also part of the sacred Earth, and they are often shunned. In this workshop participants open...

Is the novel an intrinsically modern form? Are prose works like Satyricon, Daphnis and Chloe, and The Golden Ass actually ancient novels? These narratives of ancient Greece and Rome offer a kaleidoscopic array of fictions: pastoral tales of erotic exploration; fierce satires of urban life and aristocratic rapacity; fantastical accounts...

Society and the Spirit of Capitalism: an Introduction to Max Weber Max Weber sought to explain nothing less than the emergence of the modern world and the direction in which it was headed. A trailblazer (along with Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim) of the modern discipline of sociology, Weber brought to bear empirically driven methods of comparative analysis...

In the Footsteps of Peace Pilgrims:  Reclaiming the Sacred Art of Pilgrimage Since time immemorial, seekers have been called to pilgrimage. Religious and spiritual traditions the world-over include pilgrimage among their practices. Sacred activists count marches and solidarity walks as a form of pilgrimage; some heed the call to pilgrim in nature...

The sanctuary of the heart is an intimate personal retreat guided by popular Hay House author, McLean. It is designed to help you cultivate more self-awareness, integrity, and compassion for yourself and others. Through practices and discussion, rediscover the loving, open, connected person you really are. Experience solid ways to rediscover and...

Divine feminine energy is essential for creativity, spaciousness, balance, peace, openness, confidence, vitality, and authentic passion. Your life is shaped at the Source and understanding how to reconnect with—and manifest it—is essential for fulfillment. The Divine feminine represents the part of your consciousness that connects you to thriving...

The 4-Hour Supported Scaffold Course that conducted online can be used only for SST purposes. This course will include 1-hour of hands-on activity conducted in person in order to get the 4-Hour Supported Scaffold Card that can be used on the job sites. More information about Hands-on training will be provided to students once the situation with COVID-19...