The class discusses camera techniques and shares composition and lighting tips that can be applied to all cameras and will help both amateur and experienced photographers make the most of photo opportunities. Former UM Director of Photography, Robert Jordan, will expand participant’s understanding of how the camera “'sees” the world differently from human eyes and how to use this knowledge to create visualized images. Robert will touch on post-production editing and enhancing images, as well as hardware options for archiving and printing.

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. will be in the classroom, then weather permitting, all are welcome to attend an optional photo walk on campus from approximately 12-1 p.m.

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Join Tammy Wilson of The Dance Studio in Tupelo for two dance classes in September: Beginner East Coast Swing & Intermediate Salsa! Sign up for one or the other or take both!

Rumba is a captivating and passionate Afro-Cuban dance that embodies the essence of romance. Emerging in the early 20th century, it has become a quintessential Latin dance style. Dancers engage in a mesmerizing interplay of movement and emotion, often performed as a partnership. The dance combines slow hip movements with quick, intricate footwork, creating a beautiful contrast. Rumba is as much about storytelling as it is about technical skill. This is a beginner class open to all levels of dancers.

East Coast Swing is a lively partner dance that developed from swing dancing in the United States. It’s danced to a variety of musical genres, including jazz, blues, rock-and-roll, and big band music using a basic six-count rhythm with spins, turns, and energetic footwork. This is an intermediate class. Students should be familiar with the basic steps.

No partner is necessary for either class!

Registration for one class is $60, and if you register for both Rumba and Swing, it’s $100.

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Get ready for the holidays by creating handmade greeting cards. Work together with the instructor and new friends to explore a variety of card-making tools and materials to design unique cards to share with someone special. A variety of Halloween, Christmas, and holiday themed card making accessories will be available, and depending on the level of complexity, you can expect to make 4 to 6 cards in this class.

This class is a great opportunity to experiment with techniques like dry embossing and heat embossing, using special powders and tools to add beautiful texture and dimension to your creations. Come learn, create, and make new friends!

Children who are 12 or older may attend this class with a paying adult.

Skills Introduced: Dry and heat embossing

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Join Tammy Wilson of The Dance Studio in Tupelo for two dance classes in September: Beginner East Coast Swing & Intermediate Salsa! Sign up for one or the other or take both!

Rumba is a captivating and passionate Afro-Cuban dance that embodies the essence of romance. Emerging in the early 20th century, it has become a quintessential Latin dance style. Dancers engage in a mesmerizing interplay of movement and emotion, often performed as a partnership. The dance combines slow hip movements with quick, intricate footwork, creating a beautiful contrast. Rumba is as much about storytelling as it is about technical skill. This is a beginner class open to all levels of dancers.

East Coast Swing is a lively partner dance that developed from swing dancing in the United States. It’s danced to a variety of musical genres, including jazz, blues, rock-and-roll, and big band music using a basic six-count rhythm with spins, turns, and energetic footwork. This is an intermediate class. Students should be familiar with the basic steps.

No partner is necessary for either class!

Registration for one class is $60, and if you register for both Rumba and Swing, it’s $100.

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This is a multi-season series created for family date nights. This is a great way to get out and spend time together while learning new games, practicing some math, meeting other families, and generally connecting over play. We encourage teams to grab dinner beforehand!

One adult and one child will learn “pen & paper” games on September 24 and October 1 and “nothing needed” games on October 22 and 29. Sign up for one, two, three or all four sessions. Sign up for all four for a discount!

We will learn and practice 3 new games each week. Game difficulty will range from easy to focus required. We will master a few well played classics but also introduce newer versions, alternative rules, and hopefully a few you’ve never heard of!

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Join Communiversity for scary good fun and learn the basics of creating a Halloween wreath using a variety of materials including ribbons and deco-mesh, just in time for Halloween! Great for decorating or gifting to a friend!

Students will learn everything they need to create their wreath and get started. Depending on wreath size and density, most students can expect to finish the wreath at home.

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Learn and practice the basics of knitting while making a pair of cozy slipper socks.

Skills Introduced:

Casting OnKnit StitchPurl StitchK2 Tog DecreaseKnit1 Purl1 RibbingBinding offSeamingPattern Reading
We will also discuss fiber characteristics and care, where to find patterns and resources, and project planning and troubleshooting.

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Join Tammy Wilson of The Dance Studio in Tupelo for two dance classes in September: Beginner East Coast Swing & Intermediate Salsa! Sign up for one or the other or take both!

Rumba is a captivating and passionate Afro-Cuban dance that embodies the essence of romance. Emerging in the early 20th century, it has become a quintessential Latin dance style. Dancers engage in a mesmerizing interplay of movement and emotion, often performed as a partnership. The dance combines slow hip movements with quick, intricate footwork, creating a beautiful contrast. Rumba is as much about storytelling as it is about technical skill. This is a beginner class open to all levels of dancers.

East Coast Swing is a lively partner dance that developed from swing dancing in the United States. It’s danced to a variety of musical genres, including jazz, blues, rock-and-roll, and big band music using a basic six-count rhythm with spins, turns, and energetic footwork. This is an intermediate class. Students should be familiar with the basic steps.

No partner is necessary for either class!

Registration for one class is $60, and if you register for both Rumba and Swing, it’s $100.

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This is a multi-season series created for family date nights. This is a great way to get out and spend time together while learning new games, practicing some math, meeting other families, and generally connecting over play. We encourage teams to grab dinner beforehand!

One adult and one child will learn “pen & paper” games on September 24 and October 1 and “nothing needed” games on October 22 and 29. Sign up for one, two, three or all four sessions. Sign up for all four for a discount!

We will learn and practice 3 new games each week. Game difficulty will range from easy to focus required. We will master a few well played classics but also introduce newer versions, alternative rules, and hopefully a few you’ve never heard of!

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Learn and practice the basics of knitting while making a pair of cozy slipper socks.

Skills Introduced:

Casting OnKnit StitchPurl StitchK2 Tog DecreaseKnit1 Purl1 RibbingBinding offSeamingPattern Reading
We will also discuss fiber characteristics and care, where to find patterns and resources, and project planning and troubleshooting.

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Join Tammy Wilson of The Dance Studio in Tupelo for two dance classes in September: Beginner East Coast Swing & Intermediate Salsa! Sign up for one or the other or take both!

Rumba is a captivating and passionate Afro-Cuban dance that embodies the essence of romance. Emerging in the early 20th century, it has become a quintessential Latin dance style. Dancers engage in a mesmerizing interplay of movement and emotion, often performed as a partnership. The dance combines slow hip movements with quick, intricate footwork, creating a beautiful contrast. Rumba is as much about storytelling as it is about technical skill. This is a beginner class open to all levels of dancers.

East Coast Swing is a lively partner dance that developed from swing dancing in the United States. It’s danced to a variety of musical genres, including jazz, blues, rock-and-roll, and big band music using a basic six-count rhythm with spins, turns, and energetic footwork. This is an intermediate class. Students should be familiar with the basic steps.

No partner is necessary for either class!

Registration for one class is $60, and if you register for both Rumba and Swing, it’s $100.

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Learn and practice the basics of knitting while making a pair of cozy slipper socks.

Skills Introduced:

Casting OnKnit StitchPurl StitchK2 Tog DecreaseKnit1 Purl1 RibbingBinding offSeamingPattern Reading
We will also discuss fiber characteristics and care, where to find patterns and resources, and project planning and troubleshooting.

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Prepare to have fun with businesswoman and professional chandler, Judith Jones, in an interactive candle-making experience designed for beginners and aspiring entrepreneurs alike. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the foundational skills of candle making, including wax selection, fragrance blending, wick types, and proper pouring techniques.

Whether you’re interested in creating custom candles for your own personal enjoyment or exploring candle making as a profitable business opportunity, this class will give you the knowledge and confidence to get started. All supplies are included, so all you need to bring is your creativity and enthusiasm. You’ll leave with your own handcrafted candle and the skills to continue creating long after the workshop ends.

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Learn and practice the basics of knitting while making a pair of cozy slipper socks.

Skills Introduced:

Casting OnKnit StitchPurl StitchK2 Tog DecreaseKnit1 Purl1 RibbingBinding offSeamingPattern Reading
We will also discuss fiber characteristics and care, where to find patterns and resources, and project planning and troubleshooting.

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With the holiday season just around the corner, join cookie decorator extraordinaire, Rebekah Carr, to learn how to decorate amazing, iced sugar cookies.

You will receive 6 pre-made cookies and learn different techniques for decorating each one. You will learn techniques such as wet on wet, piping, flooding, and how to add sprinkles and other details to your cookies.

Step-by-step guidance makes this class great for beginners!

Children who are 12 or older may attend this class with a paying adult.

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Learn the art of modern calligraphy and hand-lettering while creating personalized gift tags, hand-lettered cards, and festive envelope designs perfect for the holiday gift-giving season! This fun and relaxed workshop is designed for beginners of all ages, with no prior lettering or art experience necessary.

Participants will learn foundational brush lettering techniques using felt-tip brush markers, including creating thick-and-thin stroke contrast, improving brush control, and practicing faux calligraphy styles. Throughout the workshop, participants will apply their new skills to a collection of seasonal paper goods that can be customized for a variety of celebrations, traditions, and occasions throughout the holiday season.

In addition to creating custom gift tags, participants will personalize pre-made greeting cards and explore creative envelope addressing styles that add a thoughtful, elegant touch to holiday cards, invitations, thank-you notes, and special gifts.

This inclusive workshop is intended to celebrate the spirit of seasonal creativity, gift-giving, and connection in a welcoming environment for everyone.

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Is your child ready to begin babysitting? Empower them with the knowledge and skills they need to be confident and safe whether helping with younger siblings or babysitting. The mission of Safe Sitter® is to provide life skills, safety skills, and child care training to all youth in order to build safer communities.

Course content includes: Safety Skills: Indoor safety, outdoor safety, online safety, and personal safety. Child Care Skills: Child development, child care routines (including diapering practice), and behavior management. First Aid & Rescue Skills: Injury prevention, injury management, choking rescue, and CPR. Life & Business Skills: Screening jobs, setting fees, and greeting employers.

CPR Certification is not included.

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New Orleans, Louisiana

Join the long-awaited Fiber Field Trip cohosted with the Oxford Fiber Festival as we tour the New Orleans art scene, eat plenty of beignets, and visit some of the best fiber shops in the Deep South. This three-day journey will cover entry into the acclaimed New Orleans Museum of Art, a lecture and mini-class at ricRack New Orleans, and feature plenty of dedicated shopping time at Quarter Stitch near the historic Jackson Square and French Market.

Whether you are looking for a safe, convenient way to start a little solo travel or are getting the girls together for a fun weekend away, we'd love to have you join our Fiber Field Trip in New Orleans.

Dates: February 26-28, 2027
Cost: $1325 for a Single Traveler (1 person in a room), $1650 for a Pair of Travelers (2 people in a room)
Deadline to Register: January 15, 2027

A minimum of 8 people is required for this trip. If the minimum is not reached, all participants will be informed and refunded.

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New Orleans, Louisiana

Join the long-awaited Fiber Field Trip cohosted with the Oxford Fiber Festival as we tour the New Orleans art scene, eat plenty of beignets, and visit some of the best fiber shops in the Deep South. This three-day journey will cover entry into the acclaimed New Orleans Museum of Art, a lecture and mini-class at ricRack New Orleans, and feature plenty of dedicated shopping time at Quarter Stitch near the historic Jackson Square and French Market.

Whether you are looking for a safe, convenient way to start a little solo travel or are getting the girls together for a fun weekend away, we'd love to have you join our Fiber Field Trip in New Orleans.

Dates: February 26-28, 2027
Cost: $1325 for a Single Traveler (1 person in a room), $1650 for a Pair of Travelers (2 people in a room)
Deadline to Register: January 15, 2027

A minimum of 8 people is required for this trip. If the minimum is not reached, all participants will be informed and refunded.

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New Orleans, Louisiana

Join the long-awaited Fiber Field Trip cohosted with the Oxford Fiber Festival as we tour the New Orleans art scene, eat plenty of beignets, and visit some of the best fiber shops in the Deep South. This three-day journey will cover entry into the acclaimed New Orleans Museum of Art, a lecture and mini-class at ricRack New Orleans, and feature plenty of dedicated shopping time at Quarter Stitch near the historic Jackson Square and French Market.

Whether you are looking for a safe, convenient way to start a little solo travel or are getting the girls together for a fun weekend away, we'd love to have you join our Fiber Field Trip in New Orleans.

Dates: February 26-28, 2027
Cost: $1325 for a Single Traveler (1 person in a room), $1650 for a Pair of Travelers (2 people in a room)
Deadline to Register: January 15, 2027

A minimum of 8 people is required for this trip. If the minimum is not reached, all participants will be informed and refunded.

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