Hopkins Community Education

Bob Ross taught a technique that shows anyone can paint. This class will show you step by step how to create a beautiful painting. The class is 4 hours long and all supplies are provided. At the end of the class, you leave with a beautiful 12x16 oil painting anyone will be proud to display on their wall. Open to anyone ages 7+ (with an accompanied adult). Friday April 5 - Snowy Morning, Saturday April 20 - Sunset Falls, Saturday May 11 - Mountain Lake

Bob Ross taught a technique that shows anyone can paint. This class will show you step by step how to create a beautiful painting. The class is 4 hours long and all supplies are provided. At the end of the class, you leave with a beautiful 12x16 oil painting anyone will be proud to display on their wall. Open to anyone ages 7+ (with an accompanied adult). June class: Sunset Lake July class: Sunlit Birch August class: Misty Deer

Whether you need to make a dull work presentation more lively, mix laughter with learning in the classroom, or ultimately want to write for print/production or perform your own stand up routine, this fast-paced session will show you how to apply humor to all aspects of your life. You will learn the anatomy a joke, how to use your powers of observation to sharpen your wit, write different types of jokes, and use humor to entertain and influence people. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former stand-up comedian at places like The Laugh Factory in Hollywood, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Self Publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for YOU? (participants must also attend “Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published”) And, can you do both? You will discover the pros and cons of all the self publishing options, including print-on-demand and e-book publishing, as well as Amazon options, and see how they compare to traditional publishing. Informative handouts, including a rated description of 50 self publishing companies for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information, along with a detailed tutorial to set up your free Zoom account, will be emailed the day before class.

If you love to travel and love to write, this is for you! We will discuss how to use all your senses in a new destination to create more detailed and in-depth descriptions that capture and maintain readers’ interest, and whether or not you need to include photos with your work. You will also learn how to find and submit your finished product to print and online markets, the business side of travel writing (how to take travel tax deductions), and how to avoid worn-out travel writing cliches. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

What can you do on Instagram that can result in huge growth for your customer base and sales? We’ve got the answers you need in this fun beginner level class to grow your business with Instagram. You’ll learn the key steps needed in order to improve your company bottom line and also gain more followers. Plus, you’ll learn to make your content irresistible and have fun in the process!

Did you know that hand embroidery has been practiced around the world for centuries and includes over 300 different stitches? Join us for this introductory class where you’ll learn 10 basic stitches including the Running, Back, Chain, and Blanket stitch, a French Knot, and more. Leave class with a completed project and the confidence to tackle hand embroidery on your own. Bring an 6-8” embroidery hoop and scissors. $5 supply fee paid to instructor.