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Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. January 14–February 11 (5 weeks, 15 total hour of instruction) AAC Print Room Looking at a life organically: Pick a time frame or a theme: a day-in-the-life, the places where you have lived, a special trip, or significant events over a lifetime. We will map the event(s), then utilize words, text-as-image, and actual images to represent those events as a vine that winds its way through the pages of an accordion book. This organic approach uncovers the threads that connect these phenomena, as well as your thoughts about them. For the cover page, we will make a low-tech, ink self-portrait. Then, using folded paper, we will create non-adhesive hardcovers to house the accordion pages. The resulting structure will be an exploration of the twists and turns of self-reflection on our past stories and our potential future stories. Materials: Cutting knife, stylus (for scoring), sharp pencils and a good eraser (Pink Pearl is good), glue (UHU glue stick or PVA & brush or small roller), 12” ruler, scissors. Optional/recommended: 12” centering/beveled ruler, bench hook with cutting mat (9” x 12” cutting mat size is ideal), bone folder. Materials will be provided to create the book and the covers. Max Students: 8 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/71 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

It’s been two years since voters allowed the city of San Diego to charge them for trash pickup, and now they want to know how much it will cost. In other news, the San Diego Registrar of Voters is looking for more poll workers, especially bilingual ones, for the November election. Plus, this October, San Diego Central Library has the most low-key, low-stress horror book club for the Halloween season. We have details on the Email Book Club.

Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. January 11–March 1 (8 Weeks, 24 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio Fun and fast paced, life drawing is a wonderful way to be in the moment. Learn how to draw the human figure, hone your existing skills, and develop some new ones. This class is for all levels of skill. Materials: Newsprint pad, 18” x 24”; soft vine charcoal; kneaded eraser. You are welcome to bring along any materials not on the list that you already have and would like to use. The instructor will provide some unusual art supplies with which to experiment. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/58 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

The abrupt change came the day after Cameron Hamilton testified on Capitol Hill that he did not agree with proposals to dismantle an organization that helps plan for natural disasters and distributes financial assistance.

The National Institutes of Health will partner with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to create a database of Americans with autism, using insurance claims, medical records and smartwatch data.

Cardinal Robert Prevost made his first speech as Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, shortly after being elected pontiff. This is a transcript of the speech, translated from its original Italian.

Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. January 8–March 5 (9 weeks, 27 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio In this class we will sculpt a full figure from the life model. Students will have eight weeks to build an armature, learn basic figure proportions and structure, and sculpt an entire figure from head to toe. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the skeleton and basic anatomy, and how to depict the illusion of weight. Regular instructor demonstrations and discussions of technique will be given. This class is for all skill levels. Materials: Materials will be discussed at the first class. Please note: this course runs for nine sessions total. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/55 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Israel's ongoing blockade of aid for Gaza forced the humanitarian group to shut its soup kitchens as it faced empty warehouses and no replenishment of supplies in the war-battered enclave.

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. January 8–March 5 (9 weeks, 27 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio There are few artistic pursuits more rewarding than creating a successful portrait bust, especially of a loved one or significant other. Join sculptor Marty Davis as he teaches the process of creating a bust from photos. Students will learn how to photograph a portrait sitter, and how to use those photos to create an accurate three-dimensional (3D) likeness. Marty will explain and demonstrate the elements of successful portraiture. Topics include the anatomy of the skull and neck, the proportion and placement of the features, and how to generate and refine a convincing likeness. Students will create a single portrait bust of a subject of their choosing over eight weeks. No experience with sculpture necessary. This class is for all skill levels. Materials: Materials will be discussed at the first class. Please note: this course runs for nine sessions total. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/54 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

2 Tuesdays and 1 Thursday, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. January 7, 9, and 14 (3 days, 9 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio How do you like your coffee? Made with your own two hands! Let's move away from the disposable cup and make something that lasts. In this beginner-friendly course, students will learn hand-building techniques—pinch, coil, and slab—to create functional drinking vessels. We will give special attention to coffee cups to encourage students to enhance their own morning coffee rituals; however, any favorite beverage will fit. We will learn to handbuild: mugs (cups with handles) tumblers (cups without handles) espresso cups matching saucers matcha bowls pour over coffee drippers While this is a beginner-friendly course, intermediate and advanced students may join. Students will learn how to: Wedge clay Roll out slabs using a rolling pin and wooden guides Utilize hand-building techniques for form and function Use templates Compress & strengthen clay to reduce air bubbles, cracks, and warping during the drying process Make handles Trim and carve into leather hard clay Apply decoration and texture Glaze vessels and reduce mishaps Materials: Clay will be provided. Please purchase a standard-size rolling pin and beginner’s pottery tool kit. Tools can be purchased locally at Freeform Ceramics in National City. We will also learn how to improvise tools with common household items. Please bring a notebook / sketchbook to class to keep track of wonderful ideas. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/53 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook