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FALL 2021
MALT
MT. AIRY LEARNING TREE
NEIGHBORS TEACHING NEIGHBORS
WELCOME BACK
CELEBRATION
SEPTEMBER 19
275+ COURSES
SEP.OCT.NOV.DEC.
IN PERSON • ONLINE
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
MALT is back! We have planned an incredibly strong Fall term—offering 277 classes,
both in-person and online. Once again our neighborhood will be filled with dance,
music, art, movement, and insightful conversations—all inspired by our dedicated,
talented teachers.
We welcome you back and hope you will join us on September 19th for our celebration.
We promise it will be all that you imagine when you think of MALT. WELCOME BACK CELEBRATION!
In my journey, it is great to be back. From 1992 to 1997 I was MALT's Assistant Director, Join us as we celebrate the reopening of the Mt. Airy Learning Tree!
and I've spent the last two months working with a great team, talking to new teachers Enjoy music, dancing, teacher demos, delicious treats including cupcakes from
and to those I first met almost 30 years ago! the Frosted Fox Cake Shop and a RIBBON-CUTTING at 4:30 PM to mark this
Recently, I read a New York Times essay by Adam Grant where he writes that during joyful occasion! Meet our teachers, learn about all of our fabulous Fall term
the past year we have been missing “collective effervescence,” a sense of energy and classes and sign up. Special guests will include State Representative Chris Rabb.
harmony people feel when they come together in a group around a shared purpose Plus, hula hoops and Caribbean dance, AND pony rides with MALT horseback
—“That we find our greatest bliss in these moments.” riding instructor Misty Godfrey. Be sure to bring your ukulele, too!
At MALT, that’s what we are all about. And now we are back to doing what we all love,
fulfilling our mission—to bring our community together. Sign up, have fun, find and MALT IS BACK -- Let's Celebrate! We hope to see you there!
follow your bliss, and enjoy the collective effervescence. Sunday, September 19 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Outside on the Lawn.
Grace Epiphany Church, 224 East Gowen Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Janet Greenwood Gala
Executive Director
Our Fall Term is dedicated to MALT’s
MEET & GREETS @ MALT
CONTENTS
Founder Barbara Bloom. Visit pg. 36
Our Office will be open on Thursday evenings Thursday, September, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
in September! Drop by and visit, we would love 5:30 to 7:30 pm
to see you! Ask us questions about our classes Want to teach a class at MALT? We want
Talks + Walks 4 MALT Mission Statement and register. to hear about it! Proposals are due Oct. 1.
Arts + Crafts 9 The mission of the Mt. Airy Learning Tree
11 is to strengthen and enrich the diverse
Strengthen Our Roots MALT POP-UPs
Computers + Technology 17 community of Northwest Philadelphia
We can’t wait to be out in the community! Sunday, September 26
Cooking + Foods 19 by providing opportunities for individuals Come visit us at these upcoming neighborhood 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Dance 22 to come together in educational and events. Learn about our classes, register for the (rain date Sunday, October 3)
recreational activities. Fall term in person, and get to meet our board
Daytime Classes 26 Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival
members, teachers and office team.
Fitness + Exercise 27 Enjoy a day of art, music and food along
Sunday, September 12
Finance + Careers 33 STAFF 2:00 to 6:00 pm
Germantown Avenue.
Woodmere Art Museum 42 Executive Director Marketing Director Thursday, September 30
Germantown Outdoor Market with Live Music 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Family + Home + Garden 43 Janet Greenwood Gala Sarah Claxton
Kids + Teens 45 An afternoon of live music, vendors and food Good Neighbor Day and Senior Expo
Program Director Graphic Designer
trucks plus wonderful neighborhood vibes.
Mind + Body + Health 48 Caehlin Bell Annette Aloe At State Representative Pamela A. DeLissio’s
Sports + Recreation 61 Attic Brewing Co. Senior Expo, there will be giveaways, health
Outreach Director 37 Berkley Street, Germantown
Words + Music + Theater 66 Stephanie Bruneau screenings and more. Stop by our table!
Online Classes 65 Attic is offering a Behind the Scenes Beer Class Roxborough Memorial Hospital
this term. See page 19.
MALT General Policies 76 BOARD OF GOVERNORS 5800 Ridge Avenue, Roxborough
MALT Covid-19 Policy 77 John Autin Susan Beetle Sunday, September 19 Saturday, October 23
President Susie Bash 10:00 am to 2:00 pm 12:00 to 6:00 pm
Registration 79
Brian J. Foley Lanina Cavicchio High Point Sunday Market
Thank you to our Fall Catalog Celeste Lamb Allens Lane Art Center Open House
Sponsor, Chestnut Hill Hospital Vice President Live music, delicious treats and beverages. with POST (Philadelphia Open Studio Tours)
Allyson L. Katzman
Bob Rossman Patricia Robinson High Point Cafe - Allens Lane Train Station Free art making activities for families, theater
Treasurer Pauline Taylor 7210 Cresheim Road, Mt. Airy performances, dance activities, art making
We strongly believe we can have a healthy Donna Carney Rene Vargas demos and an art exhibition.
and safe term. As of 8/16, teachers and Secretary Jesse Wilson
On the cover Clockwise from the top: Allens Lane Art Center
students are required to wear masks. Dancing with Soul (pg. 23), Ukulele (pg. 71), 601 West Allens Lane, Mt. Airy
Please read our COVID-19 policy on pg. 77
ADVISORY BOARD Behind the Scenes at Attic Brewing Co. (pg. 19);
Bill Ewing Fran Johnston Social Media Crash Course (pg. 18)
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Talks + Walks
A GUIDED TOUR OF THE
LEST WE FORGET MUSEUM
OF SLAVERY
TW18. Join Gwen Ragsdale, Executive Director,
for a 90-minute guided tour of the Lest We
Forget Museum of Slavery that not only reviews
slavery from capture to emancipation, but also
covers today's social justice issues. It is the
only slavery museum in Philadelphia and the
only museum with an extensive collection of
artifacts from the transatlantic slave trade. The
collection includes iron shackles, chains and
other forms of ironware, in addition to Bill of
Sale documents, Jim Crow objects, segregation Gary Reed
signs and a Black Inventors wall.
Gwen Ragsdale is the Executive Director of AFRICAN AMERICAN
the Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery. She
is an storyteller, novelist and filmmaker. Her
PHOTOGRAPHERS
novel, Peculiar Relationships, explores the Tu from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
evolving relationships between black and TW19. This series will explore the history
Philadelphia Muses, Artist Meg Saligman white women from slavery to current day. Her of African American photographers. These
films are award-winning. Lest We Forget won photographers have covered thousands of
Best Documentary Award from HBO/Martha’s untold stories of individuals as well as histori-
Vineyard Film Festival, and My Slave Sister My- cal events. Some of the notable people we will
self won both the Toronto and New York Best discuss include Jules Lion, thought to be the
Documentary Awards.
PHILADELPHIA: THE BADASS WOMEN OF first African American photographer; James
Van Der Zee, credited with taking portraits
MURAL CAPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA A. October 9 | $20.00
to a new level; Gordon Parks, the first African
THE WORLD! Sa from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sa from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
American to be hired by a major national
M from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM B. November 4 | $20.00 magazine; and local Philly photographer and
TW01. Time to hear about cool colonial women, Th from 12 PM to 1:30 PM Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Tarver, to name just
TW09. For over 35 years, Mural Arts has united change makers, women in medicine, and more
The Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery a few. There will be a questions and answer
artists and communities through a collabora- pioneers who have made their mark on this
5501 Germantown Ave. session after each lecture. This is an opportu-
tive process, rooted in the traditions of mural- city of brother love and sisterly affection. Learn
nity to explore the rich and diverse history of
making, to create art that transforms public about our forgotten founder, Hannah Callowhill
African American photography.
spaces and individual lives. This course will of- Penn; Ona Judge and her great escape from
fer an opportunity to learn about this process, George Washington; Philadelphia's first female Gary Reed is an experienced, local photog-
the history of Mural Arts Philadelphia, core doctors and more! Tour is approximately 1.5 rapher who is always learning new technol-
program areas, and hear the stories behind miles and ends at 13th and Locust. ogy to hone his craft. He has created several
some of the murals that encompass this largest photography books such as Jan 1st, The Lost
Rebecca Fisher is the cofounder of Philadel-
outdoor art gallery which has proudly earned Centennial, and recently Imperfect Rumba.
phia's top-rated Beyond the Bell Tours. Beyond
Philadelphia international recognition as the the Bell designs inclusive historical walking November 2-23 | $64.00
"mural capital of the world". tours that put the people back into people's his- 4 sessions
Offered by Mural Arts Philadelphia. tory. Rebecca is passionate about the intersec- Imperfect Gallery
Ellen Soloff is the Director of Tours and Mer- tion of social justice and tourism. 5539 Germantown Ave.
chandise at Mural Arts Philadelphia, the largest September 25 | $39.00
public art program of its kind in the country, *Meet at the Wawa on 6th and Chestnut Sts.
and has held this position since 2014. In this
role, she oversees a department that runs an-
nually 800+ mural tours and experiences for
residents and tourists, as well as manages a
team of 25 tour guides.
September 20-27 | $34.00
2 sessions
"Thank you for being a
**This is a hybrid course: the Sept. 20 class will
fantastic, community-
be conducted on Zoom; the Sept. 27 class is a
walking tour. The tour will start at Lenfest Plaza,
oriented, learning
PAFA, 128 N. Broad Street. organization!"
©Ron Tarver
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THE FRENCH INFLUENCE ONLINE: PAINTERS AND PRESERVING AND
IN PHILADELPHIA: A TALK, THEIR MEDIA ADAPTING THEIR WORLD:
A WALK, A TASTE W from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM THE WOMEN OF CLIVEDEN
W from 12 PM to 1:30 PM TW08. We will take a deep look at art from M from 10:00 AM to 12 PM
TW10. Settlers from France to Philadelphia different times and places to see the impact TW20. Built in 1767 as a summer home to the
date from the time of William Penn in 1662. The of the media that painters use. The materials Chew family, Cliveden was the site of the Revo-
French influence in Philadelphia has continued painters apply effect not only the surface of lutionary War Battle of Germantown in 1777 and
through the years and will be revealed in this the painting but also speaks to style, history explores the lives of the Chew family and their
tour of the city's historic, cultural and culinary and time, locale, and ‘isms. Weekly themes workers, both the enslaved and servants, from
development. Join us for a walk around Logan introduce egg tempera and oil paints, water- the 1760s until the 1970s. The tour will explore
Circle with stops at French Influence points, color and gouache, and synthetic materials like Cliveden’s current exhibition, Preserving and
starting at Sister Cities Café and ending at Café acrylic paints, resins, glitter, and much more. Adapting their World: The Women of Cliveden
Cret for an informal café et croissant. Through the lens of exciting prompts, we will with Education Director Carolyn Wallace. Learn
explore paintings by Van Eyck, Degas, Bearden, about how the exhibit was developed and have
Elise Bromberg is a retired social worker Frankenthaler, Wyeth, among others.
turned docent/tour guide at the Penn Mu- Logan Circle the opportunity to see objects from Cliveden’s
seum, Mural Arts Program and Philly Touch Lynn Berkowitz textile collections not currently on view.
Tours. She is also an independent Philadelphia
tour guide.
MT. AIRY HISTORY AND November 3-17 | $54.00 Carolyn Wallace is an educator, program
coordinator and collections manager with a
ARCHITECTURE TOUR 3 sessions
background in historic sites. In her current
September 22 | $24.00 Su from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM The Comfort of Your Own Home role as Education Director for Cliveden of the
Meet at Sister Cities Cafe, Logan Square TW17. Take a walk of almost two miles, step- National Trust. She is focused on education,
ping back in history to discover the historic PHILADELPHIA interpretation and collections.
SEE PAGE 42: WILD and architectural treasures along several of NOSTALGIA September 20 | $25.00
FOODIE WALK AT THE the oldest streets in Mt. Airy. The tour begins
in front of the United Lutheran Seminary on Sa from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Cliveden Carriage House
WOODMERE ART MUSEUM Germantown Avenue. We will discuss Mt. Airy's TW14. Explore two different looks at the popu-
6401 Germantown Ave., rear
many "pasts" - Native American, Revolutionary lar history of Philadelphia. Part One: Philly A-Z,
ONLINE: PAINTED War, railroad history, and the development of a fascinating story for every letter of the alpha- EMBRACING PUBLIC
RHYTHM, MUSIC, Mt. Airy as a streetcar suburb, as well as the bet. Part Two: Philly Broadcasting History, from
SPEAKING NERVES
AND DANCE contributions of George Woodward and others
in the 20th century. The tour ends in Fairmount
the 1920s' downtown department store radio
stations through 1950s' American Bandstand. Tu from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
W from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Park near the ruins of the Buttercup Cottage at TW03. Learn the tools to not only manage ner-
Rick Spector founded Moviehouse Produc-
TW07. Let the rhythm take you into and Cresheim Road. Wear walking shoes and bring vousness, but to actually welcome it! Nervous
tions in 1983, educating and delighting com-
through a painting with a toe-tapping tempo! water. Not recommended for young children. anxiety before and during any high pressure
munity groups throughout the Delaware Valley
During the class’s fast-paced, fun, and artful Park close to the Allen Lane train station. social event is normal. It is an evolutionary re-
with his multi-media nostalgia programs. His
conversations, we will look at how different David Schaaf is a local architect and former core works includes a multi-part series on the action to what our bodies perceive as a threat,
artists use rhythm to activate a painting with director of the Urban Design Division of the popular history of Philadelphia. and it often helps us perform. In this course we
accented elements just like musicians and City Planning Commission. Mr. Schaaf was a will embrace the good parts, and learn ways to
dancers use beats, pattern, and cadence. October 16 | $39.00 mitigate/manage the harmful parts.
member of the City's Historical Commission for
Through the lens of different ‘isms, we will take more than a dozen years. He has lived in Mt. United Lutheran Seminary Matthew Cooley received a Master of Arts
a focused look at paintings that feature dance, Airy for nearly 40 years and has led this very 7301 Germantown Ave. in Professional Communication from La Salle
acquaint ourselves with music of their time popular MALT tour since 1992. University. Matt has taught various commu-
and place, and see the element of rhythm in
dynamic compositions. October 17 | $29.00 ONLINE: GREEN BURIAL nication courses in both professional and
academic settings. He is a full-time trainer for
Lynn Berkowitz, MFA, BFA, with a career Meet at United Lutheran Seminary Tu from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM the Defense Logistics Agency, Training Division
in art museums, has developed an array of 7301 Germantown Ave. and has also taught at area colleges, including
TW05. Are you interested in being "green,"
award-winning gallery tours, experiences, and NO WALK-INS. Meet directly in front of the even in death? Have you ever seen all natural La Salle University, Gwynedd Mercy College
apps aimed at helping audiences of all ages United Lutheran Seminary, on Germantown burial grounds, where you can be buried in and Montgomery County Community College.
and abilities engage with a diversity of art 'isms Ave., across from Wawa. a wicker basket, shroud or mushroom suit? Matt brings a high degree of communication
and approaches. Would you like your family to be involved in knowledge along with flexibility, energy and
the burial process, either digging or back fill- enthusiasm to his training classes.
September 22 - October 6 | $54.00
3 sessions ing your grave? Learn more if you are curious November 30 | $34.00
about exploring all natural funeral and burial
The Comfort of Your Own Home options, rather than more traditional funeral MALT Office, 6601 Greene St.
Follow MALT on Social Media. and burial options.
Tag us in your posts! Patricia Quigley is a licensed Pennsylvania
mtairylearningtree funeral director at West Laurel Hill Funeral
Home in Bala Cynwyd, and a long time Mt. Airy
mtairylearningtree resident.
November 9 | $29.00
The Comfort of Your Own Home
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Arts + Crafts
SOCIAL MOVEMENTS, BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY FUN WITH WATERCOLOR
THEN AND NOW AND ETHICS TECHNIQUES
M from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tu from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM F from 10:00 AM to 12 PM
TW12. Explore how social movements have TW02. Buddhism has gained visibility as an AC15. If you have always wanted to paint with
evolved over times, from the 1960s to today. outstandingly peaceful and insightful religion. watercolors, but have been afraid to try, this is
Students will study the art of various move- Learn about the history, doctrines of this faith, the perfect place to start. Geared towards be-
ments, such as Civil Rights, Anti-War, Black and see why its ethical practices are admired ginners, learn several tricks to creating beauti-
Power, Feminism, Gay Pride, Environmentalism, by psychologists. Similarities and contrasts with ful watercolors. Each session will begin with a
Occupy, and Black Lives Matters. Students will Judeo-Christian heritage will be noted. We'll short demonstration of a different watercolor
investigate these movements through works do a bit of Buddhist self-inquiry and meditation technique. Students will then have plenty of
of different styles and genres, including plays, practice as well. time to experiment.
poetry, songs, autobiography, and documentary David Low, MS, PhD has a doctorate in religious Rebecca Hoenig has been an artist and art
films. This class will provide some much needed studies, and is an adjunct professor at Rutgers, teacher for several decades. She is particularly
context on the history of social movements and Rowan and other colleges for ten years. He inspired by nature and begins most of her work
perspective on current events. spent three years attending Zen retreats, and with drawing and observation from life.
Sean Lovitt is an adjunct professor who has has a private counseling practice in Mt. Airy. September 24 - October 15 | $89.00 DRAWING AND
been teaching at the college level for close October 19 - November 2 | $59.00 4 sessions OBSERVING ANIMALS
to a decade. He has been involved in popular
education for many years, most recently by
3 sessions Center on the Hill IN ART
conducting workshops at the A-space in West United Lutheran Seminary Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill Tu from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Philadelphia. Sean has done extensive archival 7301 Germantown Ave. 8855 Germantown Ave. AC10. This course will look at how artists have
research on social movements in the United BYO materials or buy them from list that will be depicted animals in art from cave drawings to
States and witnessed first hand political orga-
nizing in several countries.
ISLAM IN THE 21ST CENTURY emailed to you in advance of first class. modern times. With these images as inspiration,
Tu from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM we will draw animals of our choice using various
September 27 - October 18 | $64.00 media and techniques. Beginners to advanced
TW04. Come appreciate the teachings of the artists are welcome to join this insightful course.
4 sessions
Muslim religion. We will learn basic history and This course is very appropriate to anyone who
United Lutheran Seminary doctrines, and understand how modern trends wants a new ways of "seeing" and "drawing."
7301 Germantown Ave. and issues have impacted Islamic communities It will be fun! Please bring any kind of pad—
worldwide. Part of this will be understanding "It’s wonderful that people not too small — and pencil and charcoal and
SOCIAL MOVEMENTS are willing to SHARE
pervasive historical and philosophical factors kneaded eraser to the first class.
which have predisposed some Muslim groups
WORKSHOP to develop interpretations which some may find Zipora Schulz is a New York transplant who
M from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM controversial. their knowledge with left the world of advertising as a sketch artist
and began teaching art almost 20 years ago to
TW13. Social Movements often appear organic David Low others." adults and children.
and spontaneous but to bring about effective
September 21 - October 5 | $59.00 October 5-26 |$74.00
change they need strategies, tactics and goals.
3 sessions 4 sessions
In this workshop you will get a brief overview
of the history of social movements, and Saul United Lutheran Seminary Wesley Enhanced Living, 6300 Greene St.
Alinsky's "Rules for Radicals." Then students 7301 Germantown Ave.
will learn how to organize, plan and build
a campaign or action plan for a cause they MODERN MIDDLE EAST CREATIVE COLLAGE
care about, focusing on goals, strategies, and Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
tactics. Working in small groups or individu- W from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
ally, they will design one they can use out in the TW11. The Middle East is always in the news, AC04. This class is for ANYBODY AND EVERY-
world. but why is a small area of land several thousand BODY who wants to have fun and play with
miles away so important to the US and the paper. Absolutely NO previous art experience
Amy Cox is a retired professor of politics, is necessary. You will be amazed at how easy,
peace and conflict resolution. She has taught world? We will explore the historical, religious,
economic, and political reasons this region is relaxing, and rewarding it is to make a collage.
courses on nationalism, social movements and Please bring a pair of scissors, some paper (old
political change. Amy has been a social justice valuable, potentially dangerous to the world,
and discuss if there is a peaceful way out of the magazines, wrapping paper, newspaper, calen-
advocate and activist for the last 20 years dars etc.), and some form of adhesive such as
including 5 years in local and national student cycle of violence that has plagued the region for
the last 70 years. glue or a gluestick.
politics in Canada leading regional and national
campaigns around tuition, whistle-blower Munir Kreidie is a Middle East scholar and Rebecca Hoenig
protection, copyright issues, unionization of traveler. He is the son of a UN diplomat from December 7-14 | $64.00
graduate assistants and divestment. Lebanon. Munir has a BA and MA in Political Sci- 2 sessions
November 8-15 | $54.00 ence and International Relations from Villanova
Location TBA
2 sessions University.
United Lutheran Seminary December 1-15 | $59.00
7301 Germantown Ave. 3 sessions
Materials Fee: $10 payable to instructor United Lutheran Seminary
for book 7301 Germantown Ave.
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PLANT BASKETRY ONLINE: THE SPA DESIGN YOUR OWN
Sa from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM TREATMENT: MAKE YOUR PENDANT NECKLACE
AC01. Learn how to weave from materials har- OWN BODY BUTTER AND Sa from 10:00 AM to 12 PM
vested directly from nature! Our main material SUGAR SCRUB AC06. Design a beautiful necklace and
will be paper mulberry bark, harvested from Sa from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM pendant out of a selection of semi-precious
various vacant lots around South Philadel- AC03. Looking for products to exfoliate and stones, crystals, freshwater pearls and accent
phia. The paper mulberry tree is invasive, but moisturize your skin? We will spend our time beads. Learn how to use three essential tools
incredibly cool! We may also use grape vines, together learning how to mix butters, oils and for jewelry making. Flat nose, round nose and
cloth, and other supplemental materials. waxes to create a spa quality emulsified sugar cutters. Gain knowledge of jewelry terminol-
Participants will learn basic techniques such scrub and a silky smooth body butter. You will ogy and properties of semi-precious stones.
as plaiting, twining, and finishing. Within the need a hand or stand mixer and a glass/metal Students will learn a lifelong skill which will be
time-frame, and depending on which materi- bowl, and will learn how to formulate and applied to jewelry making, and gain knowledge
als you choose to incorporate, you will be able customize recipes. Ingredients will be included of semi-precious stones. This is a great course
to finish your very own basket ranging in size in the supply fee. to take if you want to make gifts for loved ones,
from a large cup to a large bowl. No experience and express your style creatively.
necessary. Cheri Skipworth is the owner of the Hand-
madeU Studio. The goal of HandmadeU is to Y'vonne Page-Magnus has many years of
Emily Hirshorn is an educator, dog lover, inspire the creativity in others, this is accom- experience in this field. She has a BA in Fine
traveler, and all-around crafty gal. She loves plished through our monthly craft subscription Arts from the Inter-Continental University in
"Y'vonne was GREAT
trying out new techniques and has dabbled In box and our craft workshops. Cheri has been London where she learned jewelry making,
a variety of art forms, including mosaic tile, fi- an avid crafter for more than 30 years and has knotting and silk threading from a private in-
ber arts, paper-making, pottery, and printmak-
ing. She enjoys learning traditional and ancient
been teaching arts and crafts to others for structor. She also studied geology on her own and I look forward to
and is deeply passionate about semi-precious
techniques and understanding how people’s
more than 20 years.
stones. taking more classes
October 23 | $24.00
environments influenced their craft.
October 2 |$44.00 with her. "
October 9 | $64.00 The Comfort of Your Own Home
Wesley Enhanced Living, 6300 Greene St.
Private home, East Mt. Airy $25 material fee payable to instructor.
$29 material fee payable to instructor
$20 materials fee payable directly to the
instructor. LEARN TO CREATE
PROJECTS WITH
A CRICUT MACHINE
Sa from 10:00 AM to 12 PM
AC05. Students will learn the basic functions
of using your Cricut Smart Cutting Machine.
The class will also cover how to access fonts
and templates, as well as where to buy ma-
terials. All students will make and design a
personalized glass or mug to take home with
them. Students are encouraged to bring their
own Cricut Machines. Materials fee includes
vinyl, a cup and a tee shirt.
Kim Woodbury has been doing arts and crafts
for over 35 years! She has been using Cricut for
over 6 years. She currently owns her own busi-
ness with a Cricut, vinyl and a heat press.
September 18-25 | $49.00
Follow MALT on Social Media.
2 sessions
Tag us in your posts!
Grace Epiphany Church, 224 E. Gowen Ave.
mtairylearningtree
$20 material fee payable to instructor
mtairylearningtree
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DIGITAL CAMERAS: SLRS LET'S MAKE A QUILT QUICK JEWELRY CRAFTS
AC09. Do you have a digital SLR but keep it on W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM W from 12 PM to 3:00 PM
auto everything? Trying to get the most out of AC18. Learn to make a patchwork quilt for the AC21. While roaming a big craft store you see
your camera but you don't know what all the first time, or use this course as a refresher to a string of beads that just calls to you - and
buttons do? Bring your camera and learn how to get back into quilting. Students choose be- you don't have a clue how to turn them into
take more control over your photography. Gain tween several easy patterns to create a beauti- JEWELRY..this class can take care of that! Learn
some composition tips, too. Be sure to charge ful small quilt (baby quilt size or wall quilt). No to put together earrings, pendants, bracelets,
your battery before each class. Your camera experience necessary, but a sewing machine key chains, and wine glass charms using beads,
must have the following letters on the top dial: in good working order is needed. Students will stones, charms, and wires available at most
P, M, A, and S or P, M, Av, and Tv. have a chance to play with color, master sewing craft stores. We'll even make a wrapped wire
Nicki Toizer was Technical Director at MALT for machine skills and create a work of art! ring!
10 years. She has loved photography for more Judy Donovan is an award-winning fiber artist, Bea Quindlen teaches occasional mini-craft
FLOWER POT than 20 years and enjoys teaching others how
to use their cameras.
quilter and wearables designer who lives in classes at lunch, break, or after work just be-
DECORATING WORKSHOP Mt. Airy. She is part of the Philadelphia Guild of cause people ask "can you show me.." She loves
AC14. Create and design decorative clay flower A. October 11-25 | $64.00 Handweavers. to share what she's "discovered" and pass on
pots that will surely enhance and beautify your M from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM September 29 - October 27 | $94.00 the joy of crafting.
home, garden and patio! Learn simple drawing 3 sessions 5 sessions October 20 | $44.00
techniques to create faces, abstract and/or B. November 4-18 | $64.00 Mt. Airy Axis, 520 Carpenter Lane MALT Office, 6601 Greene St.
floral designs on your flower pot. Using acrylic Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
paint will give your flower pot a bright, bold and 3 sessions $5 materials fee payable to the instructor, plus
exciting look that can withstand any weather. MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. MIGHTY MASH optional purchase of jewelry pliers for $5.
No need to worry about color running or fad-
ing. Accessorize your flower pots with buttons, Optional $20 materials fee for book and UP COLLAGE
earrings, stones, fabric, etc. handouts payable to the instructor. Th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ONLINE: RESIN CASTING -
Danielle Wilson has degrees in fashion design, AC19. This course is not the kinder gentler GEODE COASTERS
cousin of the soft and sweet scrapbooking. No,
fashion merchandising, and business. She loves
showing others how to create new and exciting
INTRO TO CANDLE MAKING this course allows for and encourages using
Sa from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Sa from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM AC22. Learn all the basics of using resin to
things from clothes to household decor. found images and mixed media to let go and
cast beautiful geode coasters. We will discuss
AC17. Using hands-on experience, learn candle blast your emotions out in a flurry of bits and
A. September 25 | $24.00 safety, mixing, colorants, inclusions, minimiz-
making and get instruction on candle safety, pieces. Once you have found your voice and
Sa from 10:00 AM to 12 PM ing bubbles and curing. Students will learn how
marketing, and creativity in the craft industry. made a mess, just stand back with your hands
to properly mix resin and use it with molds to
B. October 16 | $24.00 Learn the basics of the soy wax method and firmly on your hips and say unapologetically,
create beautiful works of art. This class will in-
Sa from 10:00 AM to 12 PM why it's so popular. We will also discuss other "Yea, that's what I meant!" Artists will explore a
troduce students to playing with resin. Students
waxes. These new skills will help you create gifts new means of image making and create at least
Wesley Enhanced Living, 6300 Greene St. will need to work in a well ventilated space.
for family and friends, and enjoy the benefits of one collage.
$12 materials fee payable to the instructor. aromatherapy from beautiful candles. Cheri Skipworth
There will be demonstrations of various materi-
Mar Na Carter has been making candles for als and techniques. Also, a condensed history September 25 | $29.00
ETCHED! more than 15 years and has learned how to mar- and discussion of collage with an emphasis on
artistic intent.
The Comfort of Your Own Home
Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM ket, sell and profit from the business.
A supply list provided or $14 materials fee
November 13 | $44.00 John Serpentelli has created several hand- payable to instructor
AC12. Etching glass is a cool and easy tech- made animated films using collage materials
nique to personalize your glasses or create Wesley Enhanced Living, 6300 Greene St. for HBO Family, Nick Jr., Sesame Street and
unique gifts for all your friends. Add your
initials or other trendy shapes to your glass.
$10 materials fee payable to the instructor PBS. RUG HOOKING
We will also play with color and learn how to September 30 - October 7 |$44.00 SMALL PROJECTS
elevate our etched designs. Participants can 2 sessions W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
etch up to 3 pieces, and will get to choose from Mt. Airy Axis, 520 Carpenter Lane AC23. Learn the rug hooking technique to use
an assortment of glass. We strongly believe we can have scraps of fabric to create pictures, rugs, hot
$20 material fee payable to instructor
Cheri Skipworth is the owner of the Hand- a healthy and safe term. pads, and more. Enjoy the creativity and com-
madeU Studio. The goal of HandmadeU is to Read our COVID-19 policy on pg. 77. munity of rug hooking
inspire the creativity in others, this is accom- Check our website for updates. Betsy Warner has 20 years of experience with
plished through monthly craft subscription box rug hooking. She has taken classes with teach-
and craft workshops. Cheri has been an avid ers from US and Canada, and has taught the
crafter for more than 30 years and has been craft for the past five years here in Philadelphia
teaching arts and crafts to others for more than at Osher LIfelong Learning Institute (OLLI ).
20 years.
October 6-27 | $74.00
December 2 |$24.00 4 sessions
Mt. Airy Axis, 520 Carpenter Lane Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting
$15 material fee payable to instructor 20 E. Mermaid Lane
$30 materials fee payable to instructor
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SEEING SERENITY CREATE A "YOU ARE WATERCOLOR AND
IN STILL-LIFE ENOUGH" MIRROR DRAWING FOUNDATIONS
F from 10:00 AM to 12 PM Th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Tu from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
AC24. For everyone who would like to experi- AC27. This class will be all about self love! It AC26. Join in the fun of learning how to handle
ence the serenity that comes from looking is so important to put yourself first — mind, materials and process in drawing and water-
closely. Geared towards beginners, students body, and soul! This must be taught and color in a supportive, friendly environment. Re-
will learn the step by step secrets to drawing practiced on a daily basis. You will create your ceive hands-on instruction in basic watercolor
from life. Students may use any medium that very own “You Are Enough" mirror and learn washes, color mixing, line drawing and shading
they want from a simple pencil and eraser to four steps to take care of yourself and elevate techniques. We will begin to understand and
color pencils, oil pastels, or watercolors for self-awareness. apply good composition. We do a few projects
their still-lives. If you have ever admired a vase together with plenty of hands-on instruction.
Ashanta Smith has been studying the law of
of flowers, bowl of fruit, or other every day When you are ready, you are facilitated in your
objects, this is an opportunity to learn how to
attraction for over 15 years now and has taken
over 30 classes. Three years ago she started
own projects. BASIC CALLIGRAPHY
capture the beauty around you in an original Marcia Jones is a teaching artist who works Sa from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
her business, Espejo mirror and started speak-
still-life drawing or painting. from her home studio in Mt. Airy. She paints in
ing about self love. AC30. Add some flair to your signature, some
Rebecca Hoenig watercolor, acrylic and oils, and passionately pizzazz to your greeting cards! Don't worry -
December 9 |$34.00
October 22 - November 5 |$79.00 believes in sharing the regenerative power of we're not going to recreate an ancient manu-
Mt. Airy Axis, 520 Carpenter Lane art to anyone who is interested! script! Learn how to use a calligraphy cartridge
3 sessions
$10 material fee payable to instructor October 5 - November 2 | $104.00 ("fountain") pen, basic strokes, shapes, and
Center on the Hill formats. Students will do some practice exer-
Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill 5 sessions
cises then develop their own alphabet. Each
8855 Germantown Ave. Center on the Hill student will take home a pen set, instruction
Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill book, and exercise sheets.
8855 Germantown Ave.
ONLINE: CREATING AN Bea Quindlen
INTENTION CANDLE November 13 | $44.00
AC25. This course will guide students step by WREATH MAKING AT
step as they create their own soy wax inten- DIXON MEADOW HOUSE MALT Office, 6601 Greene Street
tion candle to use as part of intention practice. M from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM $10 materials fee payable to the instructor.
During this course we will set positive inten- AC28. Join Lauren Kope, Head Gardener
tions, learn about soy wax, and create a candle
to light your path to new possibilities.
at Wyck House and Garden, in creating a CREATIVE DRAWING
Kaniesha Thomas, MSW, has been an entre-
beautiful holiday wreath for your home. In this
workshop, attendees will make a fresh wreath
AND JOURNALING
preneur for the last four years. The mission from evergreen branches, adding with foraged Tu from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
of her business is to create art that embodies accents such as berries, grasses, seed pods, AC32. Explore techniques that include imagi-
spirituality, healing and self care. and vines. native drawing, collage, existing poetry, and
A. October 6 | $29.00 Lauren Kope is a recent graduate of the our own writing. We will draw inspiration from
W from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Longwood Gardens Professional Gardener nature, dream imagery and known artist's
Program. During her time at Longwood, she works. This pictorial/literary union enhances
B. December 3 | $29.00 the imagination and allows the mind to make
F from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM completed an assignment with the French
Heritage Society, working at the Potager du Roi mysterious connections. We'll practice drawing
The Comfort of Your Own Home (Versailles) and the Parc de Bagatelle in Paris. techniques along with using other media (col-
Lauren is currently the Head Gardener at the lage, paint, fabric, sewing, some simple book-
$15 materials fee payable to the instructor. making art, bamboo and sumie ink brush, etc).
Wyck House in Germantown.
We will also look at "altered books." At the end,
The Whitemarsh Foundation is dedicated each student will have created a personal art
to the conservation and stewardship of open journal. This class is for all levels; adults and
space in the Whitemarsh Valley and surround- teens welcome.
The Perfect Holiday Gift for Everyone ing areas. The Foundation's major initiatives
Zipora Schulz
on Your List!
he gift
have included the preservation of over 180
et November 2-23 | $74.00
acres of the iconic Erdenheim Farm, the
MALT has over 275 classes. Online and In Person! restoration of the Dixon Meadow House into 4 sessions
giv
an environmental learning center, and the
of
MALT classes in Cooking, Yoga, Pilates and Dancing will give you Wesley Enhanced Living, 6300 Greene St.
creation and stewardship of the Dixon Meadow
and yours healthier bodies all year long. Our classes in Financial Preserve. We are grateful to co-present this Bring a blank journal (any size) and a copy of
Planning and Working for a Living can give your family peace of course with the Foundation. your favorite poem to the first class.
mind for years to come. Our Music and Art classes make the
world a better place in which to live. With such a variety of December 6 |$20.00
offerings the possibilities are endless!
Call 215.843.6333 for a MALT gift certificate
Dixon Meadow at Whitemarsh Foundation
548 Flourtown Rd, Lafayette Hill
WHITEMARSH
$20 materials fee payable to the
Whitemarsh Foundation
F O U N D AT I O N
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Computers + Technology
FUSED GLASS DISH ONLINE: GETTING TO INTRO TO
W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM KNOW YOUR IPHONE MICROSOFT EXCEL
AC33. Design and create a fused glass piece Tu from 10:00 AM to 12 PM Tu from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
using colored sheet glass and embellishments. CC01. Have you just purchased a new iPhone, CC03. The spreadsheet is the tool for
Learn how to cut and layer the glass to achieve which was recommended by your daughter or anyone who has to manage numbers. Learn
beautiful results. The glass will be fused in son who told you that you can't live without it? to create, save, modify and print spread-
our kiln and then slumped into a form turning Or are you seriously considering buying one sheets. Begin using formulas and functions,
it into a functional shallow dish. Pieces will and want to learn more beforehand? Or as a and format your own worksheets to make
be ready to pick up one week after our class professional, were you advised that it would them more understandable and easier to
meets. Beginners welcome. help you organize your life? Discover some read.
Jessica Liddell, BA Arts Education, has been of the wonders of the iPhone and learn how David Grauel comes to MALT by way of
teaching ceramics to adults and children since to become more productive in this hands-on NYC where he was a Technical Support and
two-part course. Students with an iPhone
1995. She has exhibited her work nationally and
has directed collaborative public arts projects
BEGINNING MOSAICS should bring it to class and are encouraged
Training Specialist in Microsoft Office prod-
W from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM ucts for such companies as Goldman Sachs
in community centers, camps and schools, to discuss their favorite apps. Designed for and Morgan Stanley. As part of the Human
including the MALT Mosaic at Lovett Library. AC35. Learn the art of mosaic! Make a beautiful iPhone 5 or newer. Resources Administration, he trained su-
October 6 | $20.00 wall hanging or mirror for your home. Explore Nina Epstein is known as the Digital Diva and pervisors and staff, worked the Help Desk,
the tools and techniques used in this ancient has been an information technology instructor and performed network troubleshooting.
Bella Mosaic, 6780 Germantown Ave. art form. Students will leave with a working and consultant for over 25 years, helping indi-
knowledge of the art form and be able to do October 12-26 | $54.00
$25 materials fee payable to the instructor. viduals and small business owners use tech- 3 sessions
variations of the project at home. nology and solve their computing problems.
Jessica Liddell Center on the Hill
November 2-9 | $49.00
FUSED GLASS 2 sessions
Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill
JEWELRY MAKING September 22-29 | $55.00
2 sessions The Comfort of Your Own Home
8855 Germantown Ave.
W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Students will use laptops
Bella Mosaic, 6780 Germantown Ave. with Windows 10, Office 2010.
AC34. Make a colorful and unique piece of
jewelry with the fused glass process which lay- $25 materials fee payable to the instructor. ONLINE: GETTING TO
ers and melts cut glass together for luminous KNOW YOUR IPHONE.. INTRO TO WORDPRESS
results. You will leave the class with pendants,
SEE PAGE 42: BETTER Tu from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
pins, earrings and/or rings. This is a fun way to
build up your jewelry collection or make gifts LANDSCAPE AND Tu from 10:00 AM to 12 PM
CC04. WordPress makes it possible to
for friends. BEYOND: OBSERVATION CC02. This course is designed for anyone have your website up and running in 24 hours.
Jessica Liddell AND INVENTION AT who has a basic understanding of the iPhone The reason it is the popular choice for website
December 8 | $45.00
WOODMERE ART MUSEUM and wants to learn more. This interactive, fun
class will cover tips, tricks, music, photogra-
building is that no coding is necessary. We will
start from the beginning and gradually build on
Bella Mosaic, 6780 Germantown Ave. phy, apps and more! Designed for iPhone 5 or the previous material. It is recommended (but
newer. not required) that you already have a Word-
$30 materials fee payable to the instructor. Press site.
Nina Epstein
November 16-23 | $49.00 David Grauel
2 sessions November 9-23 | $54.00
The Comfort of Your Own Home 3 sessions
Center on the Hill
MALT & GivingTuesday Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill
8855 Germantown Ave.
November 30, 2021
WINDOWS 10
GivingTuesday, held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, MADE SIMPLE
is a global movement that celebrates generosity. Tu from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
CC05. Learn what's new in Windows 10, includ-
This year, GivingTuesday falls on November 30, and we are using this opportunity ing how to access multiple programs, organize
to raise money for our scholarship fund. Mark your calendar and make a donation files, change computer settings, arrange your
to help us ensure that all of our neighbors have an desktop, save and print documents. For any
equal opportunity to enrich their lives with a Mt. Airy device using the Windows 10 operating system.
Learning Tree course. Help us build a world in which David Grauel
the power of generosity is at the heart of the society November 30 - December 14 | $54.00
we create together, unlocking dignity, opportunity 3 sessions
and equity here in Mt. Airy and around the globe!
Center on the Hill
Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill
8855 Germantown Ave.
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Cooking + Foods
ONLINE: BLOGGING GO BEHIND THE SCENES
WITH WORDPRESS AT ATTIC BREWING CO.
W from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CK01. Come visit Germantown’s Attic Brew-
CC08. WordPress is the simplest, most popular ing Co. and learn about how they brew their
way to create your own website or blog. We'll award winning beer and what makes this
walk you through the hardest part of a Word- neighborhood-focused brewery so cool.
THANK YOU! Press blog, getting started! You will know how You’ll get to sample beers with the owners as
We are grateful to Pfizer for selecting MALT easy and user-friendly WordPress really is and they share their knowledge of beer styles, in-
to be the recipient of its 2021 Community why it's the perfect site for blogging. If you have gredients, and brewing processes. Plus you’ll
Grants Program. Pfizer’s generous gift of something to say and are ready to learn the learn all about the history of beer.
$3,500 helps us transition to hybrid learn- ends and outs of blogging then get ready for this
Participants will also receive a logo pint glass
ing and restart our community program. fun and fast paced course!
and 20% coupon for to-go beers to take home
Tasha Nicole after the class. Participants must be 21+.
WINE TASTING:
December 1-8 | $49.00 Laura Lacy is the Co-Owner of Attic Brewing QUALITY WINES FOR
ONLINE: GRAPHIC DESIGN
2 sessions Co. in Germantown. After working 13 years
for a major fashion retailer, she decided she
$12 OR LESS
USING CANVA The Comfort of Your Own Home
wanted to be her own boss and together with Tu from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tu from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM her husband Todd opened Attic Brewing Co. CK13. Anyone can spend $100 on a
CC06. Learn how to create professional and ONLINE: SOCIAL MEDIA in January 2020. She's the business mind bottle of wine and expect it to be of
creative designs for your business, events, or CRASH-COURSE FOR behind the brewery and prioritizes the com- high quality, but for the discriminat-
social media content using Canva! This is a BUSINESSES pany's community involvement and inclusive
company culture. Attic Brewing's Silver Medal
ing buyer on a budget, how do you
choose among the thousands of labels to find
project based learning course that will cover Sa from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
the basic principles of graphic design and Bloodhound Brown Ale was also a recipe Laura good quality wines at bargain prices? Join us
how you can level up with professional-level CC09. If you're running a start-up or mid-sized created as a homebrewer. When she's not at as we sample some favorites that are easy on
digital and print graphics. Students of all ages company, discover how to take advantage of work, she loves spending time with their dog the wallet but do not disappoint. Learn how
welcome. this social media and digital connectivity to your Nina and being outside. to separate the plonk (cheap, mass-produced
customers. Learn basic social media terminol- A. October 19 | $24.00 wine) from choice wines at very reasonable
Namarah McCall is a teaching artist based in ogy and the steps for establishing a business prices! Participants must be 21+.
Philadelphia who has taught graphic design, Tu from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
account in Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Rodney Chonka has led wine tastings at MALT
music, songwriting, and movement courses You'll also learn how to create quality content B. November 16 | $24.00
with Rock to the Future as well as maintaining Tu from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM since 2009. He has lived, studied, taught and
and decode analytics. traveled in France, and has toured wineries
private vocal coach clientele for three years.
DeAnn Cox is the owner of Cox Management Attic Brewing Co., 137 Berkley Street throughout Europe and the US.
November 9-30 | $54.00 and Consulting Firm, Inc. She has successfully Please bring a $20 materials fee to the class, November 9-16 | $29.00
4 sessions directed the company's strategic planning, payable to the instructors. 2 sessions
The Comfort of Your Own Home social media management, business develop-
ment, resources, quality assurance and cus- Cliveden Carriage House
tomer satisfaction. 6401 Germantown Ave., rear
ONLINE: INTRO TO THE October 16-23 | $44.00 $12 materials fee payable to the instructor.
GOOGLE PLATFORM 2 sessions
Th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The Comfort of Your Own Home "Great opportunity to taste beers FLAVORFUL
CC07. This course will teach how easily the
Google suite of free products can help you from a NEW BREWERY VEGETARIAN DISHES
organize your life and business. Learn the tips ONLINE: GET PAID in Germantown and learn a little
Sa from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
and tricks to using Google Drive, Google Docs, BY GOOGLE about beer-making." CK08. Just Vegetables! Just because there's
Google Sheets and Google Forms. If you are Sa from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM no meat doesn't mean there's no flavor! Learn
trying to get a business started or simply want a new recipes and ask a chef questions about
better understanding of the products available CC10. This workshop focuses on how to earn food techniques. We will have an enjoyable
to you, then this class is for you! income by becoming a Google AdSense partner. cooking experience, engaging to all the five
Earn passive income by tapping into the larg- senses. We will have time to sip, chat and
Tasha Nicole has worked in customer service, est network of online advertisers who bid for
retail, the healing arts and information technol- chew!
ad space on your domain or website. Learn
ogy for the past 15 years, utilizing her passion how to apply for the program and maintain the Shayla Felton-Dorsey is a culinary instructor
and talent for working with people. She has partnership. with The Philadelphia Free Library’s Culinary
a unique talent to "talk" with technology and Literacy Center. She has her own personal
solve even the most troublesome tech program DeAnn Cox chef/catering business, Shayla's Savour.
issues, which led her to learn web design, and November 20 | $34.00 October 2 |$39.00
the tools used in the world of tech support.
The Comfort of Your Own Home Wesley Enhanced Living, 6300 Greene St.
September 23-30 | $49.00
2 sessions
The Comfort of Your Own Home
18 MT. AIRY LEARNING TREE/FALL 2021 MTAIRYLEARNINGTREE.ORG/215.843.6333 19FERMENTING FOR FUN ONLINE: BUTTERMILK APPLE BUTTER MAKE
AND YOUR HEALTH BISCUITS AND SCONES AND TAKE
Tu from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Su from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
CK02. Come learn the basics of turning veg- CK07. Join Jackie to make fluffy Southern but- CK12. Learn how to make Apple Butter at the
gies into delicious art that works wonders on termilk biscuits and then pivot to make tasty Tree House after visiting the newly planted Phil-
your intestinal tract! "Probiotic" isn't just a buzz scones. Learn the difference between the two, adelphia Orchard Project Phood Phorest. Bring
word— probiotics are a key to lasting health and pick a favorite! Cook along or take notes a dozen of your favorite apples and a jelly-sized
and immunity. Students will be amazed at how for later. You will receive an ingredient list and jar, and slice, cider, simmer, and season your
fun and easy it is to transform the contents of recipes prior to class. way to delicious apple butter. Rooted in the
their refrigerator into nutritious condiments Jackie Jonas Monastery orchards of Germany, apple butter
and sides. This class will cover sauerkraut, kim- was brought to Pennsylvania, and conceivably
chi, pickles, rejuvelac and non-dairy cheeses. September 26 | $34.00 here to German Township, by early colonists
Dorothy Bauer spent most of her adult life The Comfort of Your Own Home as a way of preserving their apple harvest. Fun
Cheri Skipworth with her students. fact: There is no butter in apple butter! Its name
in Berkeley, California where she was able to
take classes at Living Light Culinary Institute comes from its smooth texture.
and study with world renowned raw chef and ONLINE: CLASSIC Christina Moresi M.Ed. is the Environmental
author, Elaina Love. CAKE FROSTING VICTORIA SPONGE CAKE Education Planner at the Tree House. Her new-
September 28 | $29.00 TECHNIQUES Sa from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM est endeavor, the Philadelphia Orchard Project
M from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Phood Phorest, was born from an autumn
Mt. Airy Axis, 520 Carpenter Lane CK06. Join Jackie Jonas from the comfort of
dream after over a decade of cindering and
CK05. Cake decorating can be easier than you your own kitchen to create this quintessential
$20 materials fee payable to the instructor. making apple butter for groups, schools, fami-
might think. With a few simple tips and holding English tea time treat. Work along with her as
lies, and adults. One day we will harvest fruit
a pastry bag properly, you can add some pizzazz you create the British classic from a traditional
from the orchard. Until then, we will practice
recipe with a few tweaks for the American pal-
MAKE WATER KEFIR to your cakes. We will explore buttercream icing
ate. Students will receive an ingredient list and
our cooking and snacking.
(KOMBUCHA'S COUSIN) consistency, borders, stars, writing, coloring
icing and more. We will also play with Royal prep instructions prior to class, so that they can September 20 | $20.00
Tu from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Icing and Fondant. This is an introductory, basic bake along. You will get tips and tricks for bak- Wissahickon Environmental Center
CK03. Learn how to make your own home brew class for those with little to no cake decorating ing up delicious treats, and finish with a lovely (Tree House)
of this tasty probiotic beverage for a frac- experience. cake to enjoy. Tea recommendations included. 300 W. Northwestern Ave
tion of the cost from the store. We will cover Cheri Skipworth is the owner of the Handma- Jackie Jonas is an experienced teacher and Bring a dozen of your favorite apples and a
the health benefits and the many flavoring deU Studio. The goal of HandmadeU is to inspire cooking coach. The daughter and granddaugh- jelly-sized jar.
possibilities, not to mention the gift potential. the creativity in others, this is accomplished ter of professional cooks, she learned to cook
You will get a kit to take with you that includes through monthly craft subscription box and for crowds at an early age. She has taught
everything you need to start your own batch craft workshops. Cheri has been an avid crafter cooking classes in person and virtually. As "The PREVENT WEIGHT
(except the water). for more than 30 years and has been teaching Kitchen Doula" she works to turn hesitant cooks GAIN DURING THE
Dorothy Bauer arts and crafts to others for more than 20 years. into confident ones.
HOLIDAY SEASON
October 5 | $29.00 November 8-22 | $44.00 October 16 | $34.00 Su from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3 sessions The Comfort of Your Own Home
Mt. Airy Axis, 520 Carpenter Lane CK14. During the months of October-January
Mt. Airy Axis, 520 Carpenter Lane is where we see a spike in weight gain. This
$15 materials fee payable to the instructor. may be due to the holidays, parties, increase
$35 materials fee payable to the instructor
will cover cookies, cupcakes or mini cakes in in sweets and alcohol and decrease in exercise
HOLIDAY FARE THAT WILL each class, as well as a supply tool kit for each with the busyness of the holiday season. This
DO YOUR BODY GOOD! person that includes cake decorating tips, a talk will include ways to navigate a holiday party
and how to make the best choices, what dishes
Tu from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM decorating Spatula, cake decorating practice
boards, couplers, cake decorating bags, icing to stay clear from and what dishes to load up
CK04. Live your best life this holiday season colors, toothpicks and an apron! on. We will review ways to alter recipes to adjust
with a sumptuous gluten and dairy free stuffing, down calorie, sugar and fat content. Recipes
un-turkey loaf, desserts to live for (low glyce- included!
mic index of course!) and a variety of healthy Nicole Schillinger is a Registered and Licensed
remakes of the traditionals (mashed no-tatoes, Dietitian and Personal Trainer with 18+ years
nog and more). There will be a selection of holi- of experience. She is also a certified personal
day cookies and a cake or pie so those pecans trainer and group exercise instructor with years
will have somewhere to go! of experience educating and teaching the public
Dorothy Bauer about the importance of health and wellness.
November 16 | $29.00 November 21 | $34.00
Mt. Airy Axis, 520 Carpenter Lane Wesley Enhanced Living, 6300 Greene St.
$20 materials fee payable to the instructor.
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