This welcoming, beginner-level course helps learners build confidence using provided computers, smartphones, and essential online tools. Over 10 weeks, students will learn how to use devices, set up accounts and manage passwords, send and receive email, navigate the internet safely, use social media, complete online forms, shop and bank online securely, and access helpful digital resources. Smartphone basics such as texting, calling, and using apps are also included. A skills checklist will guide learning and assess progress. Students who successfully complete the course may check out a computer from the FLI Lending Library for home use. This course is free due to a generous grant from the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County.

This semester, we’ll continue our colored pencil journey with a review of the basic steps for achieving realism—perfect for both returning students and newcomers. In the first half, we’ll focus on portraits of people and animals; in the second half, you’ll paint from your own reference images. Supplies: Strathmore Bristol Vellum paper, professional-grade Prismacolor pencils (minimum 12-count, not watercolor), pencil sharpener, Tombow mono sand and kneadable erasers. Available at Michaels and United Art & Education. $2 copy fee due first class.

Discover how to use the elements of art to create a variety of sketches. We will learn about both materials and techniques. Everyone is encouraged to find their own style. Each week will involve a different aspect of sketching. Materials are available at Hobby Lobby: 1) Faber-Castell Graphite Grip Pencils Artist Drawing Set (3 pencils 2B, B, HB, eraser, and metal sharpener), $6.49. 2) Master’s Touch Hardcover Spiral Sketch Pad (acid free paper)—your choice of size, regular cost $6.99 to $19.99-Master’s Touch goes on sale every other week. (Let HL head cashier know if pencils are sold out—they will be reordered within a week)

In the workshop, students will learn about the many elements that differentiate music theater from plays and operas. During the course of the workshop, students will explore sound with movement, improve their pronunciation, further develop their vocal quality, and learn about character development. By the end of the workshop, students will have learned one to two pieces of their choosing that they will be able to perform in any place, at any time. The final class will be a recital that is open to the public.

Red Ball Tennis is a fun social tennis experience designed for new players, returning players, or anyone else who wants to play! It’s played with a shorter tennis racquet and a lower compression tennis ball with a slower bounce. There are four players in a game and it’s played on a pickleball court. There are only a few rules, simple scoring, and lots of fun. If you’re looking for a new game to try, consider Red Ball Tennis. Join us for this inaugural class! Racquets and balls provided. Assisted by Mary Chapman

In 1959 Studebaker earned a record profit of over $28 million. Just 4 years later the plant was closed for good. What happened? Join for this sweeping history meets business class and learn what led to the end of the line for South Bend's once largest employer.

Join the fastest growing sport in Europe! Juggling without drops with a new device called the juggle board which is juggling by rolling balls on rails not throwing. Learn to juggle three and four balls, pass six balls with a partner and develop a multitude of juggling patterns all while sitting down at a table without drops. This course will then transition for many to a simple, fun and innovative three ball juggling technique called claymotion juggling. Taught by the creative team that developed the popular juggling series, this course is open to everyone regardless of physical ability. All props provided.

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A focus on moving every part of the body from head to toe. Gentle poses that are adapted as needed for the less flexible.