NEW The background of emery paper, a pure black abrasive (like sandpaper), allows you to achieve subtle effects for sunrises, sunsets, moonlight, and other lighting conditions. Explore this texture and see how colored pencils can produce effects similar to pastels or watercolor. All levels. Supply list on receipt.

NEW Discover how blood sugar shapes mood, cravings, and midlife weight. Understand how spikes contribute to anxiety, brain fog, insulin resistance, and hormonal changes - and why these patterns are often missed. Gain a clear, practical picture of what’s happening in your body and where to begin stabilizing it.

Learn the basics of making quick breads and scones, featuring zucchini bread and pumpkin cranberry scones. Enjoy freshly baked treats paired with a cup of tea while discovering tips and techniques for successful baking at home.

NEW Jordan is the runt of the Middle East. Compared to Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, it has the smallest population, scarcest resources, and greatest vulnerability to regional conflict. And yet this contrived Arab country, with a divided society and antiquated monarchy, has outlasted endless predictions of collapse. Jordan is an accidental crucible where titanic forces have created an important, if misunderstood, state that is now central to the Palestinian question and Middle East peace. Sean Yom, Assoc Prof, Poli Sci, Temple U.

With the holidays fast approaching, let's get ready for overnight guests with easy, lazy weekend recipes. Menu: Biscuits with Sausage (pork or chicken) and homemade gravy, the Perfect Omelet and Banana Peanut Butter and Blueberry Muffins.

NEW Across PMA and PAFA, A Nation of Artists appears less as a patriotic survey than as a contested question: who is allowed to picture America, and who is pictured in return? Prof. Grewe's tour follows the exhibition’s dual structure—PMA’s chronology and PAFA’s thematic encounters—to test the promise of national belonging against histories of expansion, inclusion, patronage and reinvention. We will explore American art as argument, inheritance, cultural unifier and unfinished civic work. (3 Feet: Extensive Walking and Lengthy Periods of Standing.)

NEW Explore charcoal drawing techniques, which can also be used in painting and to build skills in observation and approach. Charcoal is a forgiving, inexpensive and expressive material. Prepare to experiment and get a little messy while we develop skills in value, edge and atmosphere. Supply list on receipt.

NEW Learn the fundamentals of bag making while creating two fully lined zipper pouches you'll actually use. Work with different types of zippers commonly used in bag making while building confidence with your sewing machine. We'll also cover accurate stitching, pressing, interfacing, and tips for achieving clean, professional-looking results. Students should be familiar with the basic operation of their sewing machine.  Supply list on  receipt.