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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"

The richness of one's whole life is difficult to capture on a plain piece of paper. Instead, we will take specific moments from our own personal histories, add some reflection, toss in a dash of insight, and produce brief, vivid pieces that can stand alone or be combined with others. Writers of all levels are … Continue reading "Memoir Writing"

Many of us have read this play in high school. A close reading of it now will let us bring more enlightened views to this problem play. It is an early Shakespeare comedy and the main plot depicting the attempts of a suitor to win a bride is dominated by a disturbing subplot involving an … Continue reading "The Merchant of Venice"

Ready to take your pine needle baskets to the next level? Learn how to make floating coils, bridges and faggotting in this class. You must have taken a prior Beginner Pine Needle Basket Class to enter. Please bring your favorite needle, a small pair of sharp scissors and a pair of pliers.

Participants will make a 28x40 rag rug. Students will choose and buy their own fabric (or use rags they have collected). Students will learn to warp their loom, cut the rag strips, join rag strips, and weave these to make a beautiful rag rug.

This fun and exciting class will guide you though the process of creating a colorful terracotta mosaic bird bath for your garden that will attract gorgeous birds and butterflies. You will learn how to cut/nip glass, lay out your desired design, gluing, grouting and finishing your project. As you will be working with adhesives and … Continue reading "Mosaic Birdbath"

This class is designed for students who have either been through the Beginning Watercolor levels I and II or have had enough experience in watercolor to paint independently from photos or sketches of their own.

Learn the art of Japanese crimp cloth: create a Shibori scarf.

Participants will create a 20x30 wall hanging/rug using techniques of design, layering fabric, cutting thru the fabric design, ragging edges and machine quilting. Participants choose from three provided designs, using a variety of beautiful batik fabrics and threads.

We will learn about different kinds of knitting needles, yarns, yarn needles, stitch holders, markers and place holders. We will talk about different knit stitches. You will also receive many sources of knitting help, advice and patterns. We will learn the basic knit stitch by making a project bag. If time and interest allow, we … Continue reading "Introduction to Knitting"

Digital field photography on Jekyll Island - it doesn't get any better than that. Treat yourself to three field shoots - a sunrise shoot, a sunset shoot, and a mid-day shoot - at three separate venues on Jekyll Island. After each shoot, we will download and critique the images, and offer suggestions on how to … Continue reading "Digital Field Photography"

Our Writers Workshop returns with some exciting changes for 2018. Our class time will now be two hours in length with the first hour devoted to creating new poems, memoirs, or fiction, and the second hour focused on critique. Participants will distribute their works-in-progress prior to their scheduled critique time in order to receive thoughtful … Continue reading "Jekyll Island Writers Workshop"

A colorful workshop using paint on a unique, reusable gel plate surface. We will fearlessly learn how to explore ways to use paint and unexpected objects to create fun designs to do versatile printing on note cards, stationery, mixed art, journaling, gift bags and tags and material!

Learn to draw beautiful art even if you have never drawn before. The Zentangle method is easy to learn, fun and a relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structural patterns. Everyone can benefit from Zentangle. It will give you increased focus and relaxation, decreased stress and just plain fun.

OVER THE TOP OVERSHOT. We will take the rules for traditional colonial overshot and break some of those rules to produce a modern piece. The emphasis will be on producing a finished award-winning piece.

In this course, students will develop their poetic craft and create personal poetry and verse through the use of poetic conventions and indivdiual design. Students will also learn the practices of traditional poetic forms and styles. In the workshop forum, students will be encouraged to share their poems through oral presentation and provide support for … Continue reading "The Art of Writing Poetry – Morning"

In this course, students will develop their poetic craft and create personal poetry and verse through the use of poetic conventions and indivdiual design. Students will also learn the practices of traditional poetic forms and styles. In the workshop forum, students will be encouraged to share their poems through oral presentation and provide support for … Continue reading "The Art of Writing Poetry – Evening"

In this course on painting landscapes we will study the impressionist style of Claude Monet and the other Impressionists to learn how to use lively brushwork and bright colors to create sun-splashed landscapes. We will use both acrylic and oil on canvas or canvas boards. Students may use either acrylic or oil or a combination … Continue reading "Painting Landscapes in an Impressionist Style"

Painting Landscapes in an Impressionist Style Winter 2018 ~ 3 classes

Come join us for a pleasant discussion of exploring the wonderfullness of our brains and how we can use them to enhance our lives. Learn to focus our thoughts in a positive mode of meditation and developing a true awareness of compassion and regard for others. Develop our own inner peace.

In this fun and easy class, you will create this beautiful bracelet with a color scheme of your choosing. First, students will learn the art of creating beads from paper. Next, you will use the beads you have created to develop a bracelet. This fun class can be enjoyed by everyone from beginner students who … Continue reading "Paper Bead Bracelet"

Take your thoughts back in time to make a beautiful Victorian Beaded Bag that is lined and embroidered inside and complete with frame. It will be an heirloom for a bride or anyone you treasure to have this keepsake.

Learn to make beautiful paper beads inspired by the colors of the ocean! Using your handcrafted paper beads with other components, featuring a stunning Starfish Pendant, you will create a lovely one-of-a-kind beach-style necklace. So come and get rolling.

The rise of Christianity in the West brought new energy to the creation of visual art, especially in Europe. This rebirth of artistic energy, which we now call the Renaissance, gave the world the paintings of Giotto, Bellini, Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael, Titian along with dozens of others. Many art historians would say these are the … Continue reading "The Great Religious Paintings of the Western World"

Create an attractive necklace and earring set by learning basic beading using flexible wire, glass beads, ceramic cabochons and stone components.

Yes, pom poms! You will learn a way to make lots of small pom poms fast, tie them very close together to a base and, like magic, a cute mat! Shag carpet has nothing on us!

Hand painted wine glasses make a wonderful, personal gift for a friend or family member, or to keep for yourself! Join us for this fun class and learn all the steps to create your own hand painted glasses. No experience is necessary, and at the end of the class, you will take home your own … Continue reading "Wine Glass Painting"

Bring a sewing machine in working order - and thread of course and scissors. Your Supplies Kit will have fabric, batting and lining. We will complete a clutch or tote bag in one class!