WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER
1 |
| AFTER SCHOOL ART (AGES 6 THROUGH 13) |
Students explore a different art technique, element or principle of design, based on art in the Museum in this weekly class. Due to the popularity of the class it will be offered on two different days (Wednesday and Thursday afternoons). Sign up for only one day. Each class is limited to 15 students.
Instructor: Donna Pickens
Time: 3:45 to 4:45 P.M.
Wednesdays: September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19;
December 3, 10, 17
Thursday: September 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Cost: $160 members/$220 non-members for the 14 class series
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THURSDAY,
OCTOBER
2 |
| PRESCHOOL POTTERS (AGES 4 TO 6) |
This informative series of classes is designed to introduce young artists, accompanied by a parent or adult partner, to working in clay. Students will make simple projects such as animal masks, texture tiles, and garden ornaments. They will also finish their artwork by glazing and adding mixed media.
Instructor: TBA
Time: 1 to 2 P.M.
Thursdays: September 25; October 2, 9, 16, and 23
Cost: $60 members/$120 non-members for the 5-class series
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| AFTER SCHOOL ART (AGES 6 THROUGH 13) |
Students explore a different art technique, element or principle of design, based on art in the Museum in this weekly class. Due to the popularity of the class it will be offered on two different days (Wednesday and Thursday afternoons). Sign up for only one day. Each class is limited to 15 students.
Instructor: Donna Pickens
Time: 3:45 to 4:45 P.M.
Wednesdays: September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19;
December 3, 10, 17
Thursday: September 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Cost: $160 members/$220 non-members for the 14 class series
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| DESIGNING IN STAINED GLASS |
| (ages 14 and older)
Students will learn to design a glass window and complete their creation by cutting, grinding, and soldering the glass patterns. Beginners as well as those with more experience in working with glass are welcome! The class size is limited to eight students to allow for individual instruction. All glass working tools and most materials are provided.
Instructor: Gloria Simons
Time: 6 to 8:30 P.M.
Thursdays: October 2, 9, 16, 23; November 6, 13
Cost: $110 members/$170 non-members
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FRIDAY,
OCTOBER
3 |
| FIRST FRIDAYS |
| First Fridays
Fall into the crisp sounds of First Fridays!
Join us this fall as we welcome back Montana Skies, scheduled to play November 7, 2008. This husband and wife duo, Jennifer and Jason Adams, is sure to be a crowd pleaser with their new acoustic sound. Montana Skies performs using a rare pairing of cello, six-string electric cello, spanish classical guitar, and steel string guitar.
If you missed their performance in April, do not miss them in November!
Also on schedule:
October- Keith Moody, singer-songwriter from Tennessee with perfect combination of classic rock, soul, traditional country, and bluegrass
November-Don't miss the return of Montana Skies!
December-TBA
Date: First Friday of every month
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
Admission: $10 Non-members
$5 Members
$3 Masters
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SATURDAY,
OCTOBER
4 |
| CLAY AND GLASS ADVENTURE |
| (ages 10 to 14)
Explore ceramics, fused glass, and mosaics in this exciting series of classes, designed to introduce students to basic techniques of hand-building in
clay (slab construction), cutting and fusing glass, and creating with glass tesserai.
Instructors: Sarah Struby
Time: 1 to 3 P.M.
Saturdays: October 4, 11, 25
Cost: $60 members/$120 non-members
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| FLORAL IMPRESSIONS |
| Floral Impressions
Spend a lovely fall afternoon with two of Montgomery’s incredible artists! Learn about the art of creating unusual floral arrangements with Eddie Scott, florist extraordinaire, as artist Clark Walker interprets the still life inspirations in paint.
Participants will also have an opportunity to create their own still life impressions in watercolor.
Saturday: October 4
Time: 2 to 4 P.M.
Cost: $35 members/$70 non-members
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SUNDAY,
OCTOBER
5 |
| ART A' LA CART |
October 5 and 19; November 2 and 16; December 7 and 21
1 to 3 P.M.
On these delightful Sunday afternoons, become inspired by enjoying the Museum exhibitions, then make your own creations! These activities are designed to last approximately 30 minutes and to enhance a featured exhibition at the Museum. Brief guided tours of the related exhibition are also included in this free program for all ages. Children under 10 must have an adult chaperone.
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| WEEKENDS AT ONE |
Sundays, 1 to 2 P.M.
The Museum offers free docent-led tours of temporary exhibitions every Sunday at 1 P.M. |
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| SUNDAY FILM |
| Connecticut Seasons of Light: Cradle of American Impressionism
October 5
2 to 3 P.M.
This Emmy Award-winning film explores the work of Childe Hassam, J. Alden Weir, John Twachtman and the natural world that inspired them. The showing will follow a docent- led tour of American Impressionism: Paintings from the Phillips Collection at 1 P.M.
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TUESDAY,
OCTOBER
7 |
| TODDLER CRAFTS & STORYTIME |
| (ages 2 to 4)
Begin art enrichment early in this class for parents and young children, combining storytelling, books, and simple art activities. A variety of art media will be explored each time, such as oil pastels, markers, watercolor, acrylic and tempera paint. These classes fill up quickly, so sign up early for one class or a series of classes! Class size is limited to 10 children, each accompanied by an adult partner.
Instructor: Anne Herbert
Time: 10:30 to 11:15 A.M.
Tuesdays: October 7, 21; November 18; December 2, 16
Cost: $8 members/$16 non-members per class session
$ 25 members/$ 50 non-members for a series of any 4 classes
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WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER
8 |
| AFTER SCHOOL ART (AGES 6 THROUGH 13) |
Students explore a different art technique, element or principle of design, based on art in the Museum in this weekly class. Due to the popularity of the class it will be offered on two different days (Wednesday and Thursday afternoons). Sign up for only one day. Each class is limited to 15 students.
Instructor: Donna Pickens
Time: 3:45 to 4:45 P.M.
Wednesdays: September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19;
December 3, 10, 17
Thursday: September 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Cost: $160 members/$220 non-members for the 14 class series
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THURSDAY,
OCTOBER
9 |
| PRESCHOOL POTTERS (AGES 4 TO 6) |
This informative series of classes is designed to introduce young artists, accompanied by a parent or adult partner, to working in clay. Students will make simple projects such as animal masks, texture tiles, and garden ornaments. They will also finish their artwork by glazing and adding mixed media.
Instructor: TBA
Time: 1 to 2 P.M.
Thursdays: September 25; October 2, 9, 16, and 23
Cost: $60 members/$120 non-members for the 5-class series
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| AFTER SCHOOL ART (AGES 6 THROUGH 13) |
Students explore a different art technique, element or principle of design, based on art in the Museum in this weekly class. Due to the popularity of the class it will be offered on two different days (Wednesday and Thursday afternoons). Sign up for only one day. Each class is limited to 15 students.
Instructor: Donna Pickens
Time: 3:45 to 4:45 P.M.
Wednesdays: September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19;
December 3, 10, 17
Thursday: September 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Cost: $160 members/$220 non-members for the 14 class series
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| DESIGNING IN STAINED GLASS |
| (ages 14 and older)
Students will learn to design a glass window and complete their creation by cutting, grinding, and soldering the glass patterns. Beginners as well as those with more experience in working with glass are welcome! The class size is limited to eight students to allow for individual instruction. All glass working tools and most materials are provided.
Instructor: Gloria Simons
Time: 6 to 8:30 P.M.
Thursdays: October 2, 9, 16, 23; November 6, 13
Cost: $110 members/$170 non-members
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SATURDAY,
OCTOBER
11 |
| THE ART OF DANCE |
The Art of Dance
A Series of Presentations by Elie Lazar, Artistic Director of the Montgomery Ballet
Free to the Public
Sponsored by the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
Join us in the Wilson Auditorium for four fascinating lectures by Elie Lazar, artistic director of the Montgomery Ballet. The lectures will be held from 11 A.M. to noon on four Saturdays throughout the year: October 11, 2008; November 8, 2008; January 24, 2009; and February 21, 2009. The lectures are designed for watching the magic of dance unfold with an up-close view of the dancers. The audience can follow the progression of the dancers’ discipline, accuracy, and knowledge.
Following the presentation, make reservations to enjoy a wonderful lunch in our Café M. At 2 P.M, be sure to catch an afternoon matinee at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Limited seating will be available at all venues. Please call 334.240.4333 for reservations to the lecture series; 334.240.4339 for lunch reservations at Café M; and 334.271.5353 for ASF matinee reservations.
Lectures at MMFA:
October 11, 2008— The Story of Coppelia
November 8, 2008— Corps de Ballet Dancers and Principals
January 24, 2009— The Creation of Gloria
February 21, 2009— The Art of Mime in Dance
Matinees at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival:
October 11, 2008-- Charlotte’s Web, 2 & 4 P.M.
November 8, 2008—Charlotte’s Web, 2 & 4 P.M.
January 24, 2009-- Bear Country, 2 P.M.
February 21, 2009-- No Matinee Available
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| CLAY AND GLASS ADVENTURE |
| (ages 10 to 14)
Explore ceramics, fused glass, and mosaics in this exciting series of classes, designed to introduce students to basic techniques of handbuilding in
clay (slab construction), cutting and fusing glass, and creating with glass tesserai.
Instructors: Sarah Struby
Time: 1 to 3 P.M.
Saturdays: October 4, 11, 25
Cost: $60 members/$120 non-members
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| SILVER JEWELRY GIFTS |
| (for beginning and intermediate levels)
Make sterling silver jewelry using art clay to mold your designs in this exciting series! First time participants will make pendants and earrings; more advanced students will make rings using a syringe method. Class size is limited to 10 participants, so sign up early and get a head start on holiday gifts!
Instructor: Mi Kyung Park
Time: 1 to 3:30 P.M.
Saturdays: October 11, 18, 25; November 1
Cost: $100 members/$160 non-members
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SUNDAY,
OCTOBER
12 |
| WEEKENDS AT ONE |
Sundays, 1 to 2 P.M.
The Museum offers free docent-led tours of temporary exhibitions every Sunday at 1 P.M. |
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WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER
15 |
| AFTER SCHOOL ART (AGES 6 THROUGH 13) |
Students explore a different art technique, element or principle of design, based on art in the Museum in this weekly class. Due to the popularity of the class it will be offered on two different days (Wednesday and Thursday afternoons). Sign up for only one day. Each class is limited to 15 students.
Instructor: Donna Pickens
Time: 3:45 to 4:45 P.M.
Wednesdays: September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19;
December 3, 10, 17
Thursday: September 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Cost: $160 members/$220 non-members for the 14 class series
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THURSDAY,
OCTOBER
16 |
| PRESCHOOL POTTERS (AGES 4 TO 6) |
This informative series of classes is designed to introduce young artists, accompanied by a parent or adult partner, to working in clay. Students will make simple projects such as animal masks, texture tiles, and garden ornaments. They will also finish their artwork by glazing and adding mixed media.
Instructor: TBA
Time: 1 to 2 P.M.
Thursdays: September 25; October 2, 9, 16, and 23
Cost: $60 members/$120 non-members for the 5-class series
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| AFTER SCHOOL ART (AGES 6 THROUGH 13) |
Students explore a different art technique, element or principle of design, based on art in the Museum in this weekly class. Due to the popularity of the class it will be offered on two different days (Wednesday and Thursday afternoons). Sign up for only one day. Each class is limited to 15 students.
Instructor: Donna Pickens
Time: 3:45 to 4:45 P.M.
Wednesdays: September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19;
December 3, 10, 17
Thursday: September 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Cost: $160 members/$220 non-members for the 14 class series
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| DESIGNING IN STAINED GLASS |
| (ages 14 and older)
Students will learn to design a glass window and complete their creation by cutting, grinding, and soldering the glass patterns. Beginners as well as those with more experience in working with glass are welcome! The class size is limited to eight students to allow for individual instruction. All glass working tools and most materials are provided.
Instructor: Gloria Simons
Time: 6 to 8:30 P.M.
Thursdays: October 2, 9, 16, 23; November 6, 13
Cost: $110 members/$170 non-members
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SATURDAY,
OCTOBER
18 |
| OPEN STUDIO |
| (ages 8 to 13)
One Saturday each month in the fall, a special art project will be taught in the studio in connection with a current Museum exhibition. Sign up for one or the series of two. Class size is limited to 15 students.
Instructors: Museum Education staff
Time: 1 to 2:30 P.M.
Saturdays: October 18 – Impressionist Painting (en plein air drawing & painting)
November 15- Art of the Theatre (create mini-sets and costumes)
Cost: $15 members/$30 non-members for each class
$ 25 members/$50 non-members for both classes
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| SILVER JEWELRY GIFTS |
| (for beginning and intermediate levels)
Make sterling silver jewelry using art clay to mold your designs in this exciting series! First time participants will make pendants and earrings; more advanced students will make rings using a syringe method. Class size is limited to 10 participants, so sign up early and get a head start on holiday gifts!
Instructor: Mi Kyung Park
Time: 1 to 3:30 P.M.
Saturdays: October 11, 18, 25; November 1
Cost: $100 members/$160 non-members
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SUNDAY,
OCTOBER
19 |
| ART A' LA CART |
October 5 and 19; November 2 and 16; December 7 and 21
1 to 3 P.M.
On these delightful Sunday afternoons, become inspired by enjoying the Museum exhibitions, then make your own creations! These activities are designed to last approximately 30 minutes and to enhance a featured exhibition at the Museum. Brief guided tours of the related exhibition are also included in this free program for all ages. Children under 10 must have an adult chaperone.
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| WEEKENDS AT ONE |
Sundays, 1 to 2 P.M.
The Museum offers free docent-led tours of temporary exhibitions every Sunday at 1 P.M. |
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TUESDAY,
OCTOBER
21 |
| TODDLER CRAFTS & STORYTIME |
| (ages 2 to 4)
Begin art enrichment early in this class for parents and young children, combining storytelling, books, and simple art activities. A variety of art media will be explored each time, such as oil pastels, markers, watercolor, acrylic and tempera paint. These classes fill up quickly, so sign up early for one class or a series of classes! Class size is limited to 10 children, each accompanied by an adult partner.
Instructor: Anne Herbert
Time: 10:30 to 11:15 A.M.
Tuesdays: October 7, 21; November 18; December 2, 16
Cost: $8 members/$16 non-members per class session
$ 25 members/$ 50 non-members for a series of any 4 classes
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WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER
22 |
| AFTER SCHOOL ART (AGES 6 THROUGH 13) |
Students explore a different art technique, element or principle of design, based on art in the Museum in this weekly class. Due to the popularity of the class it will be offered on two different days (Wednesday and Thursday afternoons). Sign up for only one day. Each class is limited to 15 students.
Instructor: Donna Pickens
Time: 3:45 to 4:45 P.M.
Wednesdays: September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19;
December 3, 10, 17
Thursday: September 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Cost: $160 members/$220 non-members for the 14 class series
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THURSDAY,
OCTOBER
23 |
| PRESCHOOL POTTERS (AGES 4 TO 6) |
This informative series of classes is designed to introduce young artists, accompanied by a parent or adult partner, to working in clay. Students will make simple projects such as animal masks, texture tiles, and garden ornaments. They will also finish their artwork by glazing and adding mixed media.
Instructor: TBA
Time: 1 to 2 P.M.
Thursdays: September 25; October 2, 9, 16, and 23
Cost: $60 members/$120 non-members for the 5-class series
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| AFTER SCHOOL ART (AGES 6 THROUGH 13) |
Students explore a different art technique, element or principle of design, based on art in the Museum in this weekly class. Due to the popularity of the class it will be offered on two different days (Wednesday and Thursday afternoons). Sign up for only one day. Each class is limited to 15 students.
Instructor: Donna Pickens
Time: 3:45 to 4:45 P.M.
Wednesdays: September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19;
December 3, 10, 17
Thursday: September 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Cost: $160 members/$220 non-members for the 14 class series
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| DI"VINE" LUNCH |
11 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Call your favorite group of friends and join us in Cafe M once a quarter for the Museum’s latest tradition: a food and wine pairing brought to you by a partnership with MBC-United. The next event will be held in the Cafe on Thursday, October 23rd.
You may enjoy the day’s lunch made especially for pairing with MBC-United’s featured wines. Enjoy a sampling of fall's best wines as you soak in Cafe M’s signature view.
Call 334.240.4339 for reservations.
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| DESIGNING IN STAINED GLASS |
| (ages 14 and older)
Students will learn to design a glass window and complete their creation by cutting, grinding, and soldering the glass patterns. Beginners as well as those with more experience in working with glass are welcome! The class size is limited to eight students to allow for individual instruction. All glass working tools and most materials are provided.
Instructor: Gloria Simons
Time: 6 to 8:30 P.M.
Thursdays: October 2, 9, 16, 23; November 6, 13
Cost: $110 members/$170 non-members
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SATURDAY,
OCTOBER
25 |
| CLAY AND GLASS ADVENTURE |
| (ages 10 to 14)
Explore ceramics, fused glass, and mosaics in this exciting series of classes, designed to introduce students to basic techniques of handbuilding in
clay (slab construction), cutting and fusing glass, and creating with glass tesserai.
Instructors: Sarah Struby
Time: 1 to 3 P.M.
Saturdays: October 4, 11, 25
Cost: $60 members/$120 non-members
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| SILVER JEWELRY GIFTS |
| (for beginning and intermediate levels)
Make sterling silver jewelry using art clay to mold your designs in this exciting series! First time participants will make pendants and earrings; more advanced students will make rings using a syringe method. Class size is limited to 10 participants, so sign up early and get a head start on holiday gifts!
Instructor: Mi Kyung Park
Time: 1 to 3:30 P.M.
Saturdays: October 11, 18, 25; November 1
Cost: $100 members/$160 non-members
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SUNDAY,
OCTOBER
26 |
| WEEKENDS AT ONE |
Sundays, 1 to 2 P.M.
The Museum offers free docent-led tours of temporary exhibitions every Sunday at 1 P.M. |
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TUESDAY,
OCTOBER
28 |
| VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION |
| 5 P.M.
The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts could not function without the dedication of its volunteers who serve so ably in so many capacities. On an evening in October the Museum will formally express appreciation, recognize exceptional service, and enjoy a special cocktail buffet.
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WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER
29 |
| AFTER SCHOOL ART (AGES 6 THROUGH 13) |
Students explore a different art technique, element or principle of design, based on art in the Museum in this weekly class. Due to the popularity of the class it will be offered on two different days (Wednesday and Thursday afternoons). Sign up for only one day. Each class is limited to 15 students.
Instructor: Donna Pickens
Time: 3:45 to 4:45 P.M.
Wednesdays: September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19;
December 3, 10, 17
Thursday: September 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Cost: $160 members/$220 non-members for the 14 class series
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THURSDAY,
OCTOBER
30 |
| AFTER SCHOOL ART (AGES 6 THROUGH 13) |
Students explore a different art technique, element or principle of design, based on art in the Museum in this weekly class. Due to the popularity of the class it will be offered on two different days (Wednesday and Thursday afternoons). Sign up for only one day. Each class is limited to 15 students.
Instructor: Donna Pickens
Time: 3:45 to 4:45 P.M.
Wednesdays: September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19;
December 3, 10, 17
Thursday: September 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Cost: $160 members/$220 non-members for the 14 class series
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