Welcome local author and historian Scott Mingus, Sr. for his Civil War presentation based on his book “Flames beyond Gettysburg – The Confederate Expedition to the Susquehanna River, June 1863.” We’ll hear about the Confederates’ mission to seize the vital Susquehanna River Bridge between Wrightsville and Columbia. We’ll also learn about the capture and ransom of York, and the activities around the railroads and Hanover Junction. This important story will help us realize the vital part our area and its residents played in a turning point of the war. To further your experience, sign up for our Civil War hike led by Scott.
 
Instructor: Scott Mingus, Sr.
Day/Date: Friday, Feb. 17, 6 p.m.
Location: Shank’s Mare Outfitters
Cost: $41 R ~ $51 NR (Fee includes Dinner & Speaker)

Learn everything you need to know about painting with acrylics. This would include mixing color, use of brushes and other supplies and applying the concepts of the elements and principles of design. You will develop your own style of painting. You can use the subject matter of your choosing. Bring a favorite photograph or objects for a still life or you can paint from various still lives in the studio.

Instructor: Debra Gohn, is a local artist and a graduate of MSU.
Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Day/Date: Session 1: Mondays, Jan. 2 - Feb. 6 or
                   Session 2: Mondays, Feb. 13 - March 19
Location: Raspberry Hill Arts Studio, 2680 Windsor Road
Cost: $135 (includes supplies) or $108 (without supplies)
Registration Deadline: Session 1: Dec. 26
                                        Session 2: March 5

Cut the cost of matting and framing pictures and photographs by doing it yourself. Make those odd-sized mats inexpensively. You will be able to measure and cut a mat, color coordinate the mat to the picture and differentiate between the kinds of mats available. You will learn how to frame a print and a canvas and wire it for hanging. Information will be provided on where to buy discounted real wood or fabricated wood frames and mat board.

Time: 7:45 -8:45 p.m.
Day/Date: Session 1: Mondays, Feb. 13 - Feb. 27
                     Session 2: Mondays, March 5 - March 19
Location: Raspberry Hill Arts Studio, 2680 Windsor Road
Cost: $45 (includes supplies)
Registration Deadline: Feb. 6

Do you look at your drawings and say, “They just don’t look real”? With developing the technique of contour drawing, you will gain eye-hand coordination to draw more accurately. You will add value with numbered pencil or charcoal to create a 3-D effect. 

Time: 7:45 - 8:45 p.m.
Day/Date: Mondays, Jan. 2 - Feb. 6
Location: Raspberry Hill Arts Studio, 2680 Windsor Road
Cost: $135 (includes supplies) or $108 (without supplies)
Registration Deadline: Dec. 26

Clinic covers swing basics, putting, pitch shot, full swing and chipping. Certified Golf Professionals from Heritage Hills Golf Resort will teach this series of six lessons. Also receive a $20 range discount card, 2 Free Lesson Friday rounds, $5 discount on a private lesson, 10% off golf club set ($58.00 & up value) and an instruction book. Bring your own clubs or rent from the clubhouse.

Time: 6 -7 p.m.
Day/Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Aug. 30–Sept. 15 (6 sessions)
Location: Heritage Hills Golf Resort, Mt. Rose Ave., York
Cost: $99 R - $109 NR