Ages 7 - 17

These 30-minute private lessons are for individuals of all skill levels who are looking to learn the dulcimer or expand upon what they already know. Students will learn the basics of the dulcimer, as well as more advanced techniques tailored to everyone's needs. The material covered will explore playing melodies and chords, using different tunings, and techniques to further develop playing. Takes place in the Broyles Building.

Students will need to supply their own dulcimer, strings, and picks.

Four classes, one per week. Sessions will re-start every 4 weeks. You may register for additional sessions at your leisure.

Once you register for the class, you will receive an email or phone call to schedule your day and time for lessons. Four lessons/dates will be scheduled in this series. Lessons will restart each month. 

Go ahead and register for future months if you wish. There are no refunds or make-up for missed lessons.  

Weeks of October 26, Novemebr 2, 9, 16.

Schedule your class between 8am - 5pm M-F and receive a discount.  Call the McKinney Center for the discount promo code before registering.

Ages 15 - Adult

This two-part class is designed for those interested in collecting oral stories from family members, neighbors, veterans, and community members. Participants learn how to conduct one-on-one interviews as well as how to hold story circles through a combination of class instruction and hands-on training. This class covers such skills as generating effective questions, finding potential storytellers, creating the best environment, as well as proper use of recording equipment. Participants each receive a PDF guidebook which follows the training course and Power Points. All who complete the course will be certified story collectors for Jonesborough’s StoryTown Programs. All Participants are encouraged to continue using the skills learned in this class by becoming a StoryTown Brigade member, and to collect stories from Washington County community members for use in Jonesborough’s StoryTown programs, which include a monthly radio show, podcast, annual play, and other projects.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Thursdays, November 5, 12.

Let experienced mosaic artist Beverly Thomas Jenkins guide you through the process of creating a beautiful Sunflower mosaic to cherish or give to a loved one, just in time for gift giving! Takes place in the Broyles Building.

The piece will be created on a 9x12” wood panel, easy to hang. All supplies are included in the class.

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Fridays, November 6, 13.

9:00 am - Noon, Saturdays, November 7, 14.

Adult

A soap melt and pour class is a fun, hands-on workshop that teaches you how to create custom, detergent free, goats milk soap base by melting a pre-made base and adding your own colors, scents, and botanical ingredients. Plus, choosing your own soap mold. You will be able to choose holiday themed scents and mold shapes. It is entirely beginner-friendly, completely bypassing the dangerous handling of raw lye. Each student will complete and take home 6 bars of soap. Takes place in the Broyles Building.

Noon - 2:30pm, Tuesday, November 10.

Adult

Grocery Bag Basket We will be weaving a basket to hold all those bags we get at the stores and shops. The basket has a wooden base and a leather handle. Color insert reed will be chosen by the students on the day of class.

9am - 3pm Saturday, November 14.

Ages 14 - Adult

In this two-hour glass fusion workshop, students will make decorative glass holiday ornaments. This hands-on session is designed for fun!  Students will make up to five ornaments while learning the basics of fused glass.  Students will have the chance to use frit, and stingers glass to make unique creations!  All tools and materials are included and fired projects will be available two weeks after the class. Takes place in the Broyles Building.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, November 17.