Local artist Leslie Puckett shares her collection of handmade / special edition artists books. Starting with a little bit of historical context on book forms, you’ll then be able to see and touch creative contemporary artist books from her collection, including some of her own creations. Some how to examples and resources will be shared (more…)
Burt Altman and Tallahassee Segway tours will lead us on a historical tour of Cascades Park, covering such sights as the old Waterworks Building, the Leon County Jail (formerly Firestone Building), Centennial Park, Smokey Hollow, and the Edison (formerly electric plant). We’ll leave from the Tallahassee Segway Tours shop where participants will be provided with (more…)
View the documentary movie “Unchained” which follows the work of Carol Buckley of Elephant Aid International (EAI) and her team, to enhance captive elephant welfare in Nepal, showing by gentle persuasion and example that there is a ‘better way’ to treat elephants in human captivity. Following the film, Elephant Aid International founder Carol Buckley will (more…)
Spend the day in beautiful Thomasville, GA and tour four unique, historic churches. St. Thomas Episcopal was founded in 1868 and has five Tiffany pieces. First United Methodist Church’s beautiful brick structure was completed in 1885. Different colored bricks were made from local clay. First Presbyterian Church was built in 1888. President Eisenhower and his (more…)
Visit Peterbrooke Chocolatier in Miracle Plaza and learn the art of making fine chocolate. Their expert chocolatier will explain the origins of this popular treat while you taste the different chocolate varieties they carry in the shop. Learn how they hand temper chocolate on marble. Dip a pretzel, and an Oreo and enjoy a cup (more…)
Author Penny Young will explore with participants the elements of the writing process – preparation and training to work with words and language, the urge and need to put pen to paper, life experiences and rewards. Using her three self-published novels and the fourth in the making, she will provide background and insights into her (more…)
Zentangle® is for everyone. This fun, “no mistakes” art process will engage you to focus on your unique expressions… “one stroke at a time.” With familiar tools – a pencil, pen, & paper, treat yourself to explore, to discover, and to create beautiful patterns inspired by our daily surroundings. Midori will gently guide you through (more…)
Zentangle® is for everyone. This fun, “no mistakes” art process will engage you to focus on your unique expressions… “one stroke at a time.” With familiar tools – a pencil, pen, & paper, treat yourself to explore, to discover, and to create beautiful patterns inspired by our daily surroundings. Midori will gently guide you through (more…)
Martin Kendal – Reed, PhD gives a somewhat light – hearted introduction to human olfaction. He will cover the science behind our sense of smell, research methods, how do we compare with other species, and smell disorders. (more…)
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to follow the amazing underground journey of our precious water “blue gold” with noted biologist, Jim Stevenson, former chief biologist for Florida State Parks. This fascinating tour traces the journey southward of our water from Tallahassee to the world famous Wakulla Springs. Peer into the underground aquifer that supplies our drinking (more…)
