In this class, appropriate for beginners or experienced basket makers, students will learn how to weave a basket that is approximately 8” x 8’ x 6” tall.  The basket will be primarily natural colored and highlighted with one or two colors of your choice. This 2-part class will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024, and Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 6p-8p at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost to register is $40.00 and includes all materials & supplies. The cost to register is $40.00 and participants must be 18+. To register, please visit www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405. 

Back by popular demand - introduction to macrame (new instructor)! The centuries-old textile crafting medium is an easy and affordable way to decorate any space. With projects that check the box aesthetically and functionally, the possibilities to create art to fit anyone’s lifestyle are endless. Consisting of minimal tools, the art of macrame blossoms by combining various types of hand-knotted cord, yarn, or the like, to create beautiful hanging baskets, plant holders, garments, and wall hangers. During this 2-week workshop on Wednesdays, January 22 & January 29 from 4p-6p, participants will learn some of the macrame basics and will construct a wall hanging to take home. The $45.00 registration cost includes all materials necessary, which participants will receive at the beginning of the class. The deadline to register is Wednesday, January 15, so don’t delay! To register, please visit www.corryhied.org or call 814.664.9405.

*Must be 16 or older to register

Bring your friends and family to a movie screening at the Corry Hi-Ed! No Small Matter is the first feature documentary to explore the most overlooked, underestimated, and powerful force for change in America today: early childhood education. Through poignant stories and surprising humor, the film lays out the overwhelming evidence for the importance of the first five years and reveals how our failure to act on that evidence has resulted in an everyday crisis for American families, and a slow-motion catastrophe for the country. The Washington Post described the film as “well-argued and urgent, this is a film that everyone who care about the future of our country should consider seeing.”

The free movie screening will be on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 4p-6p at the Corry Higher Education Council. Preregistration is required by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

How to Crochet for Beginners is ideal for those who have never crocheted but are looking to learn a lifelong artform. In this 4-week course, students will learn the different types of stitching, how to read patterns, how to speak the language of “crochet,” and much more. There will be information sheets provided for students to take home for continued practice and learning. The $45 registration fee includes all materials (H hook and yarn). The course will be held on Wednesdays starting February 19, 2025, through March 12, 2025, from 4p-6p at the Corry Higher Education Council.

**For ages 12+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult) 

This meditative art class is a fun and lighthearted way to relieve stress, increase fine motor skills and improve hand/eye coordination. Creating repetitive doodles is an easy to learn and easy to do exercise that supports relaxation, focus and inspiration. Treat yourself to a relaxing, healthful, and educational experience. All materials are provided, and you will take home a 4x4 art piece you can display or use to create a personalized greeting card. 

Program Benefits: Relaxation, creative inspiration & expression, stress relief, develop/rehabilitate fine motor skills, increase ability to concentrate, and improve hand/eye coordination.

This 90-minute workshop will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025, from 5p-6:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost is $25, and preregistration is required by calling 914-664-9405 or by visiting www.corryhied.org.

**Participants must be at least 16 to attend

Tara Graham holds a BFA in Graphic Design and a variety of holistic health certifications. She has 20 years teaching experience in yoga, mindfulness, and nutrition. Tara offers public classes and workshops as well as private wellness services including health counseling, holistic health education, somatic therapy and behavior modification coaching. She holds certifications in the following areas: 

Himalayan Institute - 500hr Certified Yoga Teacher, Himalayan Institute - 200hr Certified Yoga Teacher, National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) - Certified Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist (200hr AYS), The Institute for Integrative Nutrition – Certified Health Coach, American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) - Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Longevity Fitness Inc. - Certified MELT Instructor, Embodied Philosophy - MindBody Therapy Certification, Yoga International - Yin Yoga Certification, Meditation Revealed, Let Your Yoga Dance, Reiki Level 1 & 2, and Thai Massage Level 1 & 2.

Bring your friends, favorite drinks (BYOB - alcohol permitted) and snacks, and enjoy a fun filled evening creating your very own masterpiece during a ‘paint & sip’! Students will paint a Spring landscape to enjoy for the Spring season. Instructor Martha will be there to guide you through every step. The cost to register is $30.00 and includes all supplies. The class will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 5:30p-8p at the Corry Higher Education Council. To register, please visit www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405.

**Must be 21+ to attend. ID check and signed waiver required at time of check-in.