Wild Edible Medicine

Creative Writing Classes

Have you ever dreamed of writing a novel? A children’s book? Even a memoir? This class could be the first step in making that dream come true!

Author Donna Ball (www.donnaball.net) will offer a series of creative writing classes beginning Tuesday June 9 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at The Center on Warwoman in Clayton. Day classes are also available beginning Wednesday June 24 from 1:00-3:00. Each class will meet twice a month through August. The cost is $20 per class. Register by e-mailing DonnaABall@aol.com Or by calling 706-746-5838.

Beginner and experienced writers of all interests are welcome, but YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER by JUNE 1.

Herbs of Spring

Herbs of Spring
Saturday May 9 , 2009, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Spend a glorious spring day with Patricia Kyritsi Howell in the forests of the Southern Appalachian Mountains learning about the many medicinal herbs that thrive in cool spring weather. An herb walk at a nearby forest trail will be followed by a lecture explaining the uses of the herbs seen. This a great class for herbal beginners, experienced herbalists and anyone interested in native plants of our region.

You will learn:

About the ecology of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
Basic field botany techniques for identifying plants.
The medicinal uses of over twenty herbs of spring.

For more details about this and other classes, visit www.wildhealingherbs.com
Location: The Center on Warwoman, Pinnacle Drive and Warwoman Road, Clayton, GA 30525.
Cost is 45.00. Pre-registration is required. Visa/MasterCard accepted. Call 706-746-5485 or e-mail info@wildhealingherbs.com

Spring Classes at the Globe Gallery

Join the fun!

April 20th - BOOKBINDING for Art books - 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Monday – Fee: $20.
Instructional workshops on a variety of techniques for making handmade books with Peggy McBride.
All tools and basic materials supplied. Bring your own tools/paper, if desired.
May 9th - CLAY BIRDS II Workshop - 2:00-5:00 pm – Saturday – Fee: $45.
Whimsical Birds-on-a-Stick for your garden with local artist, Jean Stewart
April 20th – MOLDMAKING FOR PMC – 2:00 -4:00 pm – Monday – Fee: $25.
Debi Snyder will assist us in making cold molds for use in future Precious Metal Clay (PMC) classes and experiment with non-metal
clays to learn new layering, rolling and cutting techniques to incorporate into silver clay in a future class.
May 7 - BRONZE PMC - 5:30-7:30 pm – Thursday - Fee: -$65.
May 14 - BRONZE PMC - 5:30-7:30 pm – Thursday - Fee: -$65.

PMC classes are all taught by Debi Snyder, local silversmith. Fee includes all supplies, clay and small kit of tools to make a unique silver jewelry piece. We will sculpt, mold, fire and finish our pieces. The kit is yours to keep for future classes. (Previous PMC students get a reduced rate.)
NOTE: Please call ahead for the silver and bronze classes so we will have enough supplies for everyone.

Globe Gallery is located just off 76 East at the corner of Highway 441. Look for the round Globe sign and green steps. Hours open: Thursday-Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 10-4

PRECIOUS METAL CLAY JEWELRY WORKSHOP with Debi Snyder

Thursday ~ March 26
6:00-8:00 pm at the Globe Gallery
Make your own Earrings or Pendant!!

No Experience Necessary!~ Students will be introduced to Precious Metal Clay in this class learning basic techniques while creating a pendant or a pair of earrings. Every student will leave with a finished work of art! As a pliable material, PMC can be formed, rolled, surface textured...then fired to the melting point of metal. $ 65. includes PMC Kit plus clay & firing. Reserve your space by March 19th!! (706) 782-0071

Rick Claridad on FLYFISHING

A wonderful evening at the Globe with Rick Claridad

Come out on Friday, March 13, from 6-8 pm to hear Rick's stories about the art of casting as he demonstrates and shares his expertise with you. Rick will show his Vintage Travelogue/Slide Show, featuring flyfishing excursions around America, to Patagonia, and beyond.

Wine and Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Please RSVP to the Globe Gallery, 706.782.0071. The cost is $15 per person.

Handbuilding Clay Class at the Globe

Whimsical Birds-on-a-Stick

with area artist, Jean Stewart

Sunday, March 8 / 2-5 pm $45

No experience is necessary. Call the Globe Gallery at 706.782.0071 to reserve your space.

Painting with Libby Matthews

Libby Mathews
Winter/Spring Class Schedule
March 6 - April 3

Thursday Evening Class - 6:00 - 9:00
(Beginner to intermediate)
Working from Still Life or a Photograph

Friday Morning Class - 9:30 - 12:30
"Alla Prima"
(Intermediate to Advanced Painter)
working from Still Life or Photographs

Friday Afternoon Class - 1:30 - 4:30
"Alla Prima"
(Intermediate to Advanced Painter)

All classes are held at the Brushdance Studio, 140 South Main Street, Clayton. Please call Libby at 706-782-7205 to sign up. Each class is $230. The fee is $400 if you are taking both Friday classes. See you there!

March Classes at the Globe Gallery

23 DEGREES TILT: Creative UPCYCLING classes
Sundays ~ 2 - 4 pm
a free and fun way to recycle everyday materials creatively by making treasures from “trash”
before it gets recycled or dumped

Bookbinding for Art Books
Mondays ~ 6 - 8 pm
Introductory class is free on March 2 and is followed by ongoing workshops $20/per session -preregister

Beadworking and Jewelry classes
Thursdays ~ 4 - 6 pm
You'll leave class with a piece to take home! $20, and supplies are provided.

Friday, March 13 ~ 6 - 8 pm
an evening talk with vintage travelogue slide show with local flyfishing expert, Rick Claridad Refreshments included-$15

Sunday, March 8 ~ 2 - 5 pm
clay workshop making whimsical garden birds-on-a-stick with Jean Stewart. $45

The Globe Gallery is located just off HWY 76 East at 441 in Clayton
Gallery Hours are Thursday through Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-4