Does research and documentation seem overwhelming? Are you interested in doing an A&S project but don't know where to start? This class will teach you how to find, evaluate, and document the sources you need to research and complete an A&S project in any category. (handout) Additional information on this topic
Tips for Teaching a Better A&S Class
Do you have a skill or information you want to share but don’t know where to start? A&S classes can be a lot of work to develop and present, especially if you have never taught before. This class aims to provide some helpful tips to make it simpler and more efficient to turn your ideas into classes that are both easy for you to teach and easy for your students to understand. (handout)
Commonplace Books Past and Present
Commonplace books have been used since antiquity as an organized way to save and compile knowledge. They take many forms and serve many purposes. This class will provide a brief history of the commonplace book and then provide information on how to use modern technology and a variety of apps to create your own digital commonplace book. This class also draws heavily on Tiago Forte’s book “Building a Second Brain.” (slides)Additional Information on this topic
Risqué Pompeii: Art Under the Volcano
Upon the discovery of Pompeii, and its neighbor Herculaneum, Victorian explorers were both surprised and horrified by what they found. The sexually explicit artwork they uncovered would forever change their view of Ancient Rome and eventually lead to our modern concept of pornography. Come have a look at the artwork that caused such an uproar that it was hidden away for nearly two centuries.Ages 18+ (slides)Additional information on this topic
Sadomasochism in Religious Art
This class looks at Western European depictions of Christian saints and martyrs and focuses on the abundance of violence often with sexual overtones present in this art.Ages 18+ (slides)
Since prehistoric times, people have been using objects to satisfy their sexual desires or enhance their sexual experiences with their partner. This class explores the origins of the adult toys available today. Ages 18+ (slides)
This class will teach you about the ancient history of cupping, from its beginnings using animal horns to more sophisticated bamboo and glass cups. Learn how different types of cupping were done and what each was used for. The class will include a brief demonstration of fire cupping.Ages 18+ (slides)
Beginning Macramé
Come learn about the history of macrame long before the tacky plant hangers of the 1970s. This class will teach you the two basic macrame knots and how to put them together to form a multitude of patterns. You will leave with a macrame coaster. (handout)*alternative holiday class you will make a snowflake ornament*
Turk’s Head Knots
Do your tassels look a bit too mundane? Would you like to take them up a notch? In this hands on class you will learn up to three common Turk's head knots that can not only be used to decorate all sorts of things, but are also just like those that adorned fancy period tassels. Ages 16+ (handout) (slides)