Harness the power of social media to grow your audience and boost your brand—one post at a time. This dynamic class dives deep into crafting scroll stopping content tailored for each platform, from Instagram reels to Twitter threads. Learn how to write engaging captions, spark viral shares, and use storytelling to build authentic connections that keep followers coming back. You’ll also discover savvy strategies to turn likes and comments into real income by monetizing your social presence like a pro. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. Class is delivered via Zoom and a link will be shared the day before the class.

If you love to travel and love to write, this is for you! We will discuss how to use all your senses in a new destination to create more detailed and in depth descriptions that capture and maintain readers’ interest, and whether or not you need to include photos with your work. You will also learn how to find and submit your finished product to print and online markets, the business side of travel writing (how to take travel tax deductions), and how to avoid worn out travel writing cliches. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Class is delivered via Zoom and a link will be shared the day before the class.

Looking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You will learn how to: find a gap in a niche market and fill it; build your own website, and market your business effectively (including SEO) so potential customers will find you; take care of business forms and taxes; create multiple sources of income (including Affiliate commissions). You’ll also get info about the 25 most popular online businesses to start. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

The word “apps” is short for applications. You have many standard apps on your phone for practical uses. Let’s use many of these apps in this user friendly class. We will discuss and demonstrate your maps, calendar, photo gallery, some settings, widgets, search, getting apps, and do more as time permits. Class is delivered via Zoom and a link will be shared the day before the class.

Don’t let your computer control you! Find out what you should and should NOT click on. Instructor will discuss scams to know about; frustrating and suspicious popups; advertisements; your haywire computer, e mail ads, and links. (Not for Apple/Mac users, or tablets.) Class is delivered via Zoom and a link will be shared the day before the class.

In this one shot class Andrea will be a resource for students to help you understand how to use your sewing machines. Beginners will leave confident of how to thread their own machine, wind a bobbin and sew a simple drawstring bag. The first half of the class will feature one on one interaction with students to make sure they can thread and wind a bobbin. Following the threading can be challenging at first. As students become more familiar with the threading they will move on to some stitching of straight lines to get better control of the speed and how the fabric and machine work together. Fabric and drawstrings will be provided. Students will also learn how to make a drawstring bag with step by step instruction. If time permits, we may also explore zig zag stitches, hem stitch and zipper foot. Sign up for this interactive beginner’s class now!

Become a mystery writer for fun or profit! You will discover the different sub genres and three act story structure of mystery writing and create an intriguing cast of characters. Learn how to research and pick your setting, make sure your opening grabs readers’ attention, use “red herrings” to misdirect your readers and create suspense until you’re ready for the final reveal. Publishing options will also be discussed. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Class is delivered via Zoom and a link will be shared the day before the class

Are you ready to bring your drawing skills to the next level? Drawing is such a versatile medium. We will move into finished drawing techniques. Explore creating bold, graphic drawings one week and subtle grayscale drawings the next and even using patterns (like zen tangle) to embolden black and white pictures. We will be exploring shading techniques, light and shadow and how to capture detail without losing form. We will be using pencils, water soluble graphite, cont crayons, scratch board and pen and ink. All levels welcome Materials NOT included but typically cost $25-$75. The list of materials will be emailed to students after registration. Instructor Melissa Pandina.