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Saturday, January 28 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (w/1hr lunch break) Learn the ancient fiber craft of weaving your own fabric using a sustainably harvested wooden Rigid Heddle Loom and soft natural fibers. In his hands-on workshop, instructor Jeanine Ertl will teach you everything you need to know to warp and weave on your own. This class is perfect for anyone who’s been curious about weaving beyond a lap loom and wants to learn the warping and weaving processes. We’ll dive into fiber & fabric and demystify the process of getting set up (otherwise known as warping a loom), weaving, and finally, finishing and removing a woven fiber good from the loom! And, you’ll go home with handwoven fabric in-hand. Length of the final piece will depend on the individual’s own pace. All materials included. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! In this workshop you’ll learn: * How a Rigid Heddle Loom works; * How to Plan a Textile (e.g. sett, basic pattern & choosing fiber, etc.) * How to Warp a Rigid Heddle; * How to Weave; * How to Remove your Woven; * And, How to Finish a freshly Handwoven Textile. OPTION: Students will weave on my Ashford looms in-class. The instructor will have a variety of Ashford looms (Sample It and Knitters Looms) present for purchase in class. Please contact Jeanine at aninidesigns@gmail.com if you have any questions or specific looms you’re interested in beforehand. • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Social Media Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Saturday, January 28 from 1 – 3 p.m. Instructor: Suzanne Balestri With Valentine’s Day around the corner, wow your sweetie or show your windows, potted plants, and gardens some love with fused glass art! Learn the basics of Kiln-Formed (“Fused”) Glass and create your own glass garden and/or window decor to beautify your indoor and outdoor spaces!! This workshop is great for all skill levels including beginners! You will learn how fused glass differs from other forms of art glass, what tools are used in creating a basic piece, and how to cut and grind the glass you will be using in your project. You will then create your pieces using a colorful array of provided glass and embellishments that you will adhere onto your glass “canvas”. Your pieces will be fired in a glass kiln to completely fuse your design into one piece, and will be ready for you to pick up the following week. The workshop fee includes all materials, equipment, pre-workshop instruction videos, and kiln firing for two pieces. Additional sun catchers or garden sticks can be made for $10 each. Beginners welcome! This workshop is appropriate for ages 13 and up. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by adult. • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Social Media Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. From the war in Ukraine to climate crises to mounting poverty, there's no shortage of global challenges facing United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres as world leaders convene on New York City for the annual General Assembly.

Wednesdays from 5 – 7 p.m. This three-class series taught by Maria Tsagalakis serves as an introduction to wheel thrown ceramics where students will learn the important steps of throwing, trimming, and glazing. Each week a different step is taught. Within this 3-week course, students learn how to create functional pottery pieces while exploring their creativity! Projects will be ready to pick up 1-2 weeks after the last class. No experience necessary. Ages 13+ welcome! .• Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Social Media Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Premieres Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS App + Encore Monday, Oct. 2 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV. Follow the 50-year career of preeminent First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams. See how his landmark cases—from the Pentagon Papers to Citizens United to Clearview AI—helped define free speech as it is known today. Join Dan Abrams, Ari Melber, Nina Totenberg and more as they explore how Abrams' career has shaped major changes in law, public discourse and civic action since the 1960s.