Speaker: Amanda Linehan- Thinking about self publishing? Curious why you might want to self-publish rather than aim for traditional publication with a publisher? Join us for this talk with self-published author Amanda Linehan! Learn the steps and materials necessary to publish an ebook and/or print book. WHAT: WHEN: WHERE: A FREE lunchtime collaborative learning experience …
June 2024 Artist of the Month “Julie Jenkins” Julie Jenkins creates realistic paintings on wood, acrylic, metal, and recycled slate. Her art focuses on landscapes, nature, and everyday joys. Julie makes unique use of color, light, and texture in her art. She is able to bring the natural beauty of the Maryland terrain to colorful …
May 2024 Artist of the Month “The Rise & Thrive Experience” Gaby Nobody identifies as an “elevated thoughts activist” and her art focuses on depicting her healing journey and a return to self. The Rise & Thrive experience showcases abstract mixed media works on canvas, metal prints, and “fun-sized” framed prints alongside a captivating collection …
Speaker: Julie Yoder- Deepen your understanding of cultural differences in the workplace and learn basic strategies for clearer communication and understanding among diverse teams. Both native English speakers and English learners will leave with tools they can immediately implement at work for clearer communication. WHAT: WHEN: WHERE: A FREE lunchtime collaborative learning experience designed to …
April 2024 Artist of the Month “Our Changing Planet” Michael Gresalfi uses melted wax, known as ‘encaustic medium’ as well as glass paint, oils and acrylics on a variety of surfaces including canvas, fiberboard, poster board, wood, and mirrors. His style moves between the semi-realism, to more expressionistic, and abstract styles. This month, Michael will …
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Speaker: Colleen Wile- Evidence shows that the emotional culture of an organization influences employee satisfaction, burnout, absenteeism, teamwork, and team performance, however, “emotions” can often seem like a dirty word at work. Join us to play a simple game to help break that taboo! WHAT: WHEN: WHERE: A FREE lunchtime collaborative learning experience designed to …
March 2024 Artist of the Month “Do You Remember” Michelle Ramos is a self taught artist who got in touch with her artistic nature as a way to deal with her bipolar disorder. Her artistic journey is relatively young, but she has come a long way in the short time she has been painting. This …
Speaker: – Chef Dave Rolls Chef Dave will share his health journey and how healthy, delicious food can make good health a reality for you. Trained in cooking for weight loss, food sensitivities and allergies, and to address medical conditions like Type 2 diabetes, Chef Dave will share tips and tricks on how to eat …
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ABOUT THE ARTIST Karen majored in Studio Art at the University of Maryland in College Park and has enjoyed taking classes and workshops at the Delaplaine Arts Center, Frederick Book Arts Center, St Mary’s College of Maryland, and Frederick Community College. She also earned an MA in Publication Design at The University of Baltimore. Karen …
Speaker: Julia Ferguson- Did you know that having a values statement is just as important for freelancers and micro-biz owners as it is for large companies? If your small biz doesn’t have a values statement, or if you think yours needs some work, this Brain Boost is for you! A values statement names the core …
Brain Boost: Values Matter (you should define yours) Read More »