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Flat Street Center for Photography in Brattleboro, VT is offering a round of summer workshops that will be taught by area photographers. The course topics include “Intro to Photography,” learn how to use a 35mm camera and make your own black and white prints: “Intermediate Photo,” fine tune your basic camera and darkroom skills: “Understanding Your Camera,” learn how your camera works and “Taker Better Pictures,” learn to use your camera more creatively. Classes begin in Jun. and run thru Aug. with both weeknight and weekend classes scheduled. Space limited. Flat Street Center for Photography, 49 Flat St., Brattleboro, VT. For more info, a complete listing or to sign up, call 802-251-6051 or visit website: http://www.flatstreetphoto.org.

Wed., September 25

Drumming with Barbara Leavy: West African rhythm structures drumming workshop series. All levels of experience welcome. Every Wed., 7:30-9 p.m. $10/per class. LifeArt Community Resource Center, 43 Central Sq., Keene, NH. For more info, call 603-357-1456.

Creative Writing Workshops for Women: Led by Kate Gleason. Workshop runs Wed., thru Nov. 13, 2002 from 9 a.m.-noon in Keene, NH. 10 weekly 3-hour sessions/$210. Some financial aid available. Late registration thru Sept. 30. To register, call 603-358-6973 or e-mail: [email protected].

Thurs., September 26

Drumming with Barbara Leavy: West African rhythm structures drumming workshop series. All levels of experience welcome. Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m. $10/per class. Harmony & Invention, Depot Sq., Peterborough, NH. For more info, call Joanne VanDeusen at 603-924-6778 or by mailto: [email protected].

Creative Writing Workshops for Women: Led by Kate Gleason. Workshop runs Thurs., thru Nov. 14, 2002 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Peterborough, NH. 10 weekly 3-hour sessions/$210. Some financial aid available. Late registration thru Sept. 30. To register, call 603-358-6973 or mailto: [email protected].

Sat., September 28

Introduction to Basket Weaving with Meg Kupiec: Students will learn a variety of weaving methods and basic elements of basket design as they construct a round tote basket. From 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Material fee: $15. $60 members; $75 non-members. Sharon Arts Center, 457 Rte. 123 S, Sharon, NH. For info or to register, call 603-924-7256 or visit website: http://www.sharonarts.org.

The Art of the Author Interview: Sarah Anne Johnson, author of the forthcoming collected interviews “Serious Women, Daring Words,” will led the workshop from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., for the NH Writer’s Project, in Concord, NH. For registration info, call 603-226-6649 or visit: http://www.nhwritersproject.org.

Beekeeping Workshop: Topics of discussion will include treatment of nosema and tracheal mites, winter preparations, winter protein and carbohydrate supplements, and making beeswax handcreams. Bring a veil, if you have one, as we shall be opening some colonies. Presented by Charles Andros, former NH/VT Apiary Inspector. 1-3 p.m. Paul Harlow Farm, Rte. 5 (1/2 mi. north of I-91, Exit 5 ramp. Look for BEE sign on west side), Westminster, VT. For more info and/or to register, call 603-756-9056 or mailto: [email protected].

Portraying Animals with Leslie Hudson-Tolles: Students in this weekend workshop will work from their own references (photos, sketches, previous work) of their favorite animals Learn how to handle the technical challenges of the form, including skeletal and musculature aspects unique to the animal. All levels welcome. Work in medium of choice. Sept. 28 & 29, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $195 members; $250 non-members. Sharon Arts Center, 457 Rte. 123 S, Sharon, NH. For info or to register, call 603-924-7256 or visit website: http://www.sharonarts.org.

Glass Blowing with Jordana Korsen: Learn basic manipulation of molten glass and the technical aspects of glass blowing. From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 2-day workshop on Sept. 28 & 29 or Oct. 5 & 6 at Jordana’s studio in Jaffrey, NH. All tools and materials included. Registration closes one week prior to workshop date. $450 members; $475 non-members. Sharon Arts Center, 457 Rte. 123 S, Sharon, NH. For info or to register, call 603-924-7256 or visit website: http://www.sharonarts.org.

Plein Air Watercolor with Marilyn Swift: The focus of this plein air workshop will be on simplifying observed landscape forms into the basic elements of light and shade. Sept. 28 & 29, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. All levels welcome. $195 members; $250 non-members. Sharon Arts Center, 457 Rte. 123 S, Sharon, NH. For info or to register, call 603-924-7256 or visit website: http://www.sharonarts.org.

Encaustic Painting Workshop with Elise Freda: Paintings in encaustic can have both lush surfaces and enormous depth-one reason why this ancient medium is experiencing a revival among contemporary painters. Sept. 28 & 29 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Material fee: $50. $195 members; $250 non-members. Sharon Arts Center, 457 Rte. 123 S, Sharon, NH. For info or to register, call 603-924-7256 or visit website: http://www.sharonarts.org.

Craft Fairs and Sidewalk Art Show with Susan Joy Sager: This seminar will cover the basics in helping participants determine if fairs or shows are an appropriate market for their work, which fairs to do, and how to set up an effective booth at attract customers as well as how to make sales efficiently. From 9 a.m.-noon. $65 members; $75 non-members. Sharon Arts Center, 457 Rte. 123 S, Sharon, NH. For info or to register, call 603-924-7256 or visit website: http://www.sharonarts.org.

Pricing Your Work — A Cost Based Approach with Susan Joy Sager: Determine what your costs are to produce your work and what you need to earn to survive and prosper as an artist or craftsperson. Bring a representative piece of your work, a list of your studio expenses, and a calculator (if you have one). From 1-4 p.m. $65 members; $75 non-members. Sharon Arts Center, 457 Rte. 123 S, Sharon, NH. For info or to register, call 603-924-7256 or visit website: http://www.sharonarts.org.

Sun., September 29

Portraying Animals with Leslie Hudson-Tolles: See Sept. 28 listing.

Glass Blowing with Jordana Korsen: See Sept. 28 listing.

Plein Air Watercolor with Marilyn Swift: See Sept. 28 listing.

Encaustic Painting Workshop with Elise Freda: See Sept. 28 listing.

Wed., October 2

Creating a Media Kit: Terri Lipman will offer participants tips and guidelines for your business. Find out ways to create a buzz for your business, which will draw interest and activity. From 6-8 p.m. at Stonewall Farm and Education Center, 242 Chesterfield Rd., Keene, NH. Workshop co-sponsored by Stonewall Farms, Hannah Grimes Marketplace, USDA and MicroCredit-NH and is free for members and $10 non-members. To register call, 603-352-1434.

Drumming with Barbara Leavy: See Sept. 25 listing.

Creative Writing Workshops for Women: See Sept. 25 listing.

Thurs., October 3

Accounting Issues: Being self-employed and operating a microbusiness is one of the most challenging undertakings. Tonight’s topic: Accounting Issues, from 6-8 p.m. at the Peterborough Recreational Center, Union St., Peterborough, NH. Free to members; $10 non-members. Presented by MicroCredit-NH. For more info about this and other programs, call Candace Whittemore at 603-224-2069 or 800-769-3482, mailto: geninfo@microcreditnh@org, or visit website: http://www.microcreditnh.org.

Business Fundamental Series — Talking Shop with Your Accountant: Learn the lingo and the questions to ask to understand your financial systems, and if you already use a bookkeeper or a SPA, know what to ask and understand from them! From 6-8 p.m. at Jaffrey Civic Center, Main St., Jaffrey, NH. This workshop will be presented by Kork Little of Carl Little, CPA . Free for members and $10 non-members. To register call, 603-352-1434.

Drumming with Barbara Leavy: See Sept. 26 listing.

Creative Writing Workshops for Women: See Sept. 26 listing.

Sat., October 5

Introduction to Box Building with Celeste Wyrosdic: Construct two boxes to hold a special gift, piece of artwork, collection of postcards or photos. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Material fee: $16. $60 members; $75 non-members. Sharon Arts Center, 457 Rte. 123 S, Sharon, NH. For info or to register, call 603-924-7256 or visit website: http://www.sharonarts.org.

Silk Painting — Roketsu-zome with Martha Palaza: Explore the unusual Japanese silk painting technique of Roketsu-zome. Oct. 5 & 6, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $195 members; $250 non-members. Sharon Arts Center, 457 Rte. 123 S, Sharon, NH. For info or to register, call 603-924-7256 or visit website: http://www.sharonarts.org.

Chinese Watercolor Painting I with Jing-hua Gao Dalia: This workshop introduces the principles, concepts, and tools of Chinese landscape painting. Oct. 5 & 6, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $90 members; $110 non-members. Sharon Arts Center, 457 Rte. 123 S, Sharon, NH. For info or to register, call 603-924-7256 or visit website: http://www.sharonarts.org.

Still Life Painting with Thomas Tietjen: Learning to understand what you see is the first step to painting a great still life. Oct. 5 & 6, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $195 members; $250 non-members. Sharon Arts Center, 457 Rte. 123 S, Sharon, NH. For info or to register, call 603-924-7256 or visit website: http://www.sharonarts.org.

Glass Blowing with Jordana Korsen: See Sept. 28 listing.

Sun., October 6

Glass Blowing with Jordana Korsen: See Sept. 28 listing.

Silk Painting — Roketsu-zome with Martha Palaza: See Oct. 5 listing.

Chinese Watercolor Painting I with Jing-hua Gao Dalia: See Oct. 5 listing.

Still Life Painting with Thomas Tietjen: See Oct. 5 listing.