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The game of Mahjong, with origins in China, is surrounded by myth and debate. Some say that Confucius developed the game around 500 BC. The Peoples Republic of China banned the game in 1949 because it was... Capitalistic... in nature. (The ban has since been removed.) Here on Jekyll Island the game began in 1982. … Continue reading "Beginning Mahjong Jekyll Island Version"

New instructor Catherine Hillis brings saturated color, dramatic light and emotive atmosphere to life in watercolors. The instructor will guide students to develop solid skills, successful compositions and how to paint reflections and dramatic light. This class begins with an introduction to the basic skills of watercolor painting, moves on to the development of successful … Continue reading "Watercolor Without Boundaries"

An introduction to circular knitting, you will learn to knit tube socks. Tube socks are quick, easy and fun! This is the easiest way to learn knitting with two sets of circular needles. I could not believe how easy the cast on is: I had to read it and watch several times to see what … Continue reading "Learn to Knit Tube Socks"

This class is designed for students who have taken a beginning watercolor class, but don't feel ready for an intermediate class. We will begin by doing a few paintings step by step together to review various techniques such as washes, lifting, trenching, hard lines vs. blended lines, credit card rocks, sponging, etc. Students will be … Continue reading "Beginning Watercolor II"

Beginning Weaving - No experience necessary! You will learn to weave on a floor loom from beginning to end! Step by step instructions will be given to teach you to warp and weave your project. Think stripes! You will design and execute a unique kitchen towel using a fiber that is part cotton, part linen … Continue reading "Beginning Weaving"

Working with Plastalina Clay (stays soft), students will learn basic hand sculpting techniques. We will begin with a simple still life and progress to easy-to-do wildlife figures. Class meets in the kitchen at Goodyear Cottage. First timers and repeats welcome.

Working with Plastalina Clay (stays soft), students will learn basic hand sculpting techniques that are more advanced than those taught in the Beginning Class. You will create three dimensional figures of your choosing. Class meets in the kitchen at Goodyear Cottage. This class is designed for those students who have previously taken the Beginning Class … Continue reading "Sculpting Clay for Intermediates"

This course is for those with little or no experience in fly tying. We'll start out learning the basics about the types of insects that inhabit trout waters, the stages of their life cycles and various behaviors and how trout are attracted to feed on them. From this knowledge we will determine what insect patterns … Continue reading "Fly Tying for Beginners"

Participants will learn the process of linocut print making using design, carving and printing techniques. Each participant will create two linocut prints.

Bet you thought you left history behind when you left school . . . Here's an opportunity to join this discussion class and learn more in depth about the place we call home, and the families who helped Jekyll Island become a Millionaires' winter paradise. No genealogy experience required! Come to this class and learn … Continue reading "The Millionaires of Jekyll Island"