2014 Cabin Fever Series

Second Sundays Sounds at Six Sundays at 6:00pm, Jan. 12, Feb. 10, & March 10 Community Congregational Church, 901 First St. FREEDon’t miss this unique & wonderful classical musical recital series that brings renowned & talented classical musicians to McCall from all over the country (and sometimes the world!) These 90-minute performances offer opportunities for community members of ALL ages to enjoy evenings of warm musical delight sure to melt away the most stubborn cases of cabin fever. Sponsored by the McCall Music Society & the Community Congregational Church. This season will include Del Parkinson on Gershwin, and pianist Dr. Christopher Atzinger from St. Olaf’s. Full schedule can be found at www.mccallucc.org/secondsunday.html.

Spanish for Adult Beginners Wednesdays, Jan. 15 through Feb. 19, 5:00-6:00pm McCall Public Library, $20This class for adult beginners will teach essential Spanish language skills. Course content includes vocabulary, practicing speaking & listening skills, games, and interactive computer practice. The class level is basic and is open to 15 students. No supplies or prior experience necessary. Offered by the McCall Public Library and taught by McCall’s multi-lingual maestro, Lida Clouser. Register at www.mccall.lili.org or by calling 630-3358. Registration Required

Samba, Carnivale Style! Saturday, Jan. 18, 9:00am-12:00noon Location TBA, $28If you really want to beat cabin fever, hot Brazilian samba is the way to go! This workshop provides a unique opportunity for us Idaho mountain-dwellers to learn this tropical dance from world-famous dancer, Dora Oliveira. Dora has performed and taught Afro-Brazilian dance for over 25 years. Her career as a professional dancer began in 1976 when she joined renowned Brazilian folkloric dance troupe, Exaltao Bahia. To find out just how great Dora is, check out her website at www.dancewithdora.com. Then be sure to take advantage of this special opportunity. Registration Required

Brazilian Samba Drumming Option 1: Saturday, Jan. 18, 9:00am-12:00noon! Location TBA, $28 Option 2: Mons & Weds, Jan. 13, 15, 20, & 22, 7:00-8:30pm + Mardi Gras parade participation ! Location TBA, $52Get ready to rock the Winter Carnival parade with the rhythms of authentic Brazilian samba! Students will be introduced to samba instruments and the different forms of samba by world-famous, Seattle-based, award-winning Brazilian musician, Eduardo Mendonca. The workshop will lead students to achieve proficiency in 2 samba rhythms. All instruments are provided! Find out more about Eduardo at www.showbrazil.com/en/eduardo.html and don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from a master. Registration Required

Draw What You See Mondays, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10, 6:00-8:00pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $45This class for adult beginners will help students learn to draw what they see. Experienced arts educator, Gayle Siegfried, will lead students through a variety of exercises designed to train the eye and hand to capture subjects as they really appear. All supplies will be provided and NO previous art experience is necessary. If you’ve been waiting for just the right class to come along to provide a completely non-intimidating introduction to art, this is the one for you! Registration Required

Jewelry Making: Simple Stringing with Beads Tues. & Thurs., Jan. 28 & 30, 6:30-9:00pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $40In this class taught by jewelry artist, Louise Gilbert, students will complete a necklace and bracelet of glass and/or stone beads. Students may design their own unique pieces, or work from established patterns. Design elements of color, shape, bead size, and placement will be discussed. Upon completing pieces, students will learn how to properly attach a clasp. Emphasis will be placed on making pieces that are professional-looking and durable. Cost includes all supplies. Registration Required

Learn to Sew Like a Pro Mon., Wed., & Fri., Feb. 3, 5, & 7, 6:30-8:30pm Granny’s Attic, 104 North 3rd St. (next to Rudy’s Gym), $55 Over the years, Cabin Fever sewing classes have been frequently requested. Now we are able to offer this wonderful class for beginners. Participants will learn to sew under the tutelage of expert seamstress, Lori Wagner, owner of Granny’s Attic. Over the course of this class, beginning students will learn to construct a pillowcase, jewelry pouch, and apron as they obtain basic skills needed for future projects. Cost includes all fabrics and necessary supplies. Students will need to bring their own sewing machines to class. A small number of machines are also available at Granny’s Attic for a nominal rental fee. To inquire about sewing machine rental, contact Lori at 634-5313. This class will not be able to accommodate walk-ins. Students must register by January 27th. Registration Required

6th Annual Heritage Night -- A Nez Perce Evening Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6:30-8:30pm Shore Lodge, FREE (suggested $5 donation)Each year, our popular Heritage Night serves as the heart of the Cabin Fever series. This special evening provides opportunities to learn and share stories and experiences related to our heritage. This year, Josiah Blackeagle Pinkham of the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) nation, will share storytelling, history, culture, and early oral traditions that he learned from tribal elders. Josiah is a member of the Nez Perce tribe and resides on the Nez Perce reservation in Lapwai. He is also an ethnologist and is experienced in presenting historical information, material culture, song and dance, and ceremony. Valley and Adams Counties were traditionally visited by the Nez Perce, and their experiences here (as well as those of other Indian nations) predate those of European settlers. Come join us for a deeper look at the heritage of this place, as well as a fresh look at the present.

Our Earth, Our Ethics: Let’s Talk About It Book Discussion Series Wednesday evenings, Jan. 22, Feb. 5, 19, March 5, 19, 7:00-8:30pm McCall Public Library, FREEDuring this popular winter book discussion series, participants will gather at the library to explore themes and issues addressed by the season’s books, led by visiting scholars. Our 2014 theme is environmental ethics. Book titles, in order of discussion, are Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, by Annie Dillard; The Botany of Desire, by Michael Pollan;

Indian Creek Chronicles, by Pete Fromm; Prodigal Summer, by Barbara Kingsolver; and A Sand County Almanac, by Aldo Leopold. Books are provided and a library card is not required. Registration Required -- call the library at 634-5522 to register.

Ceramic Sgraffito Plates -- An Art Club Fundraiser Thursdays, Feb. 6 & 13, 6:30-8:30pm McCall-Donnelly High School Art Room, $40This Cabin Fever offering is a special event presented by Art Club students from McCall-Donnelly High School. MDHS students and artist/teacher Cynthia Dittmer will lead participants through the creation of dynamic handmade dinner plates with decorative ‘sgraffito’ designs. In ceramics, sgraffito is a technique of ornamentation in which a surface layer of thin, colored slip is incised to reveal a ground of contrasting clay color. In this workshop, participants will learn the history of sgraffito, some clay hand-building skills, and basic design principles using imagery from nature. Finished plates will be white with black designs. All proceeds from this class will support MDHS Art Club activities. This is a great way to support art in our schools! Registration Required

Chocolate: Food of the Gods Thursday, Feb. 6, 6:30-8:30pm McCall Public Library, FREE (suggested $5 donation)Join University of Idaho professor, Dr. Lauren Fins, for this popular lecture on chocolate. Archeological evidence indicates that chocolate was consumed by early meso-Americans at least 3,000 years ago. Chocolate was prepared as a frothy drink spiced with chilies or vanilla, was used in cultural ceremonies, and its seeds were traded as currency. Europeans added sugar to the drink and used chocolate as a medicine, an aphrodisiac, and a stimulant. Americans today consume an average of 12 pounds of chocolate per person per year. In this presentation, Dr. Fins will explore the natural and cultural history of chocolate, including the social and environmental costs of this "food of the gods." Donations will help us cover the cost of some delectable samples!

Herbal Soap Making Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:00-9:00pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $42Real soap is the result of a chemical action between fat and lye. Many “beauty” or “cleansing” bars commonly available are not real soap. The problem with such "bars" is that the fat in these products does not undergo soap’s chemical processes and therefore leaves a residue on our skin. This residue often contains synthetic perfumes and additives that irritate the skin, as well as fats that encourage bacteria growth. Over time, dry skin or eczema can result. Naturally-made organic soap rinses clean and is healthy for both the environment and our skin. In this 3-hour workshop, students will learn how to make their own herbal soaps under the tutelage of professional herbalist Darcy Williamson. Students will use a variety of natural herbs and roots, and enhance their soaps with pure essential oils. Each student will hand-craft 16 bars of pure, organic soap to take home. Cost includes all supplies as well as a take-home soap-making bucket for future batches, and a print-out of Darcy’s special herbal soap recipes. Registration Required

Valentine Baking with Stacey Kucy Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6:30-8:30pm Alpine Village Sales Gallery 206 (park on Maverik-side of building), $35Join local baker and owner of the popular Stacey Cakes bakery, Stacey Kucy, for an evening of decadent delight. Stacey will teach students how to create such Valentine delicacies as chocolate truffles, chocolate souffle, and profiteroles. Your own Valentines will be especially sweet on you this holiday if you share with them the magic learned in this fun class. Space limited -- register early! Registration Required

Shakespeare’s Othello Thursdays, Feb. 13, 20, 27, 6:30-8:00pm & March 6, 6:00-9:00pm McCall Public Library, $28Nothing will shake off a tough case of cabin fever faster than an exploration of the socio-political, psychological, and poetic wonders of one of Shakespeare's most relevant tragedies -- Othello. Join literature instructors Meg Lojek and Ted McManus for a guided reading and film analysis of Othello. During the first three sessions, participants will read portions of the play aloud, ask questions, and discuss race, prejudice, and the play as an expression of human nature itself. During the final session, the group will watch the 1995 film starring Laurence Fishburne and Kenneth Branagh. This winter, indulge in a classic story full of love, evil, and intellectual jousting. All readers are welcome -- no previous Shakespeare experience necessary. Books will be provided on-loan for those in need of a copy. Registration Required

Missoula Flood Formations -- a Photographic Journey Tuesday, Feb. 18, 6:30-8:30pm McCall Public Library, FREE (suggested $5 donation)The Missoula Flood Formations are the geographic result of cataclysmic floods that swept periodically across eastern Washington and down the Columbia River Gorge at the end of the last ice age. These glacial lake outburst floods were the result of periodic sudden ruptures of the ice dam on the Clark Fork River that created Glacial Lake Missoula. After each ice dam rupture, the waters of the lake would rush down the Clark Fork and the Columbia River, flooding much of eastern Washington and the Willamette Valley in western Oregon. After the rupture, the ice would reform, creating Glacial Lake Missoula again. Geologists estimate that the cycle of flooding and reformation of the lake lasted an average of 55 years and that the floods occurred several times over the 2,000-year period between 15,000 and 13,000 years ago. These rhythmic floods formed unique and noticeable patterns on the landscape of the Northwest. Join distinguished educator and photographer, Bill Woolston, for a visual exploration of the landscape created by the ancient Missoula Floods through a slideshow and open lecture that encourages questions and discussion. Bill Woolston recently retired from his post as Professor of Art and Director of the Art Department at the University of Idaho and is an accomplished photographer. He has been photographing the Missoula Flood Formations for many years.

Meeting the Muse of Creativity Tuesday, Feb. 18, 6:00-9:00pm Whirling Circles Studio, 125E Commerce St. $32Beat cabin fever by stoking the fires of personal creativity! Through this 3-hour workshop, students will learn to access their own unique muses, the artists who reside within. Guided by artist, healer, and art therapist, Uma Mulnick, students will learn to use the creative process as a way to listen to their own inner creative voices. Students will emerge with unique acrylic paintings reflecting their own personal muse and symbolism. No prior painting experience necessary. Registration Required Printmaking: the Art of Monotype & Pochoir Wed. & Thurs., Feb. 19 & 20, 6:00-9:00pm Whirling Circles Studio (125E Commerce St.), $60Learn to create luminous monoprints using non-toxic Akua water-based inks and stencils (pochoir) in a process inspired by New Mexico printmaker, Melanie Yazzie. Over the course of two evenings students will create beautiful, one-of-a-kind prints, suitable for framing. This workshop, taught by professional artist Theresa Burkes, is designed for beginning and advanced printmakers. All supplies are provided. Class size is limited, so don’t delay! Registration Required

Swing Dance Fridays, Feb. 21, 28 & March 7, 14 Beginner Level: 6:30-7:30pm Intermediate Level: 8:00-9:00pm Barbara R. Morgan Elementary School, cafeteria & gym, $70 per couple or $35 per person, all four sessionsIt’s back -- the most popular Cabin Fever class of 2013! Put a little swing in your winter with this class taught by Howard and Kristina Wright, who have been dance partners for the past 22 years. Country Western Swing is a fast, upbeat dance with lots of turns and spins. It is characterized by the use of continuous rock steps.  This is an easy dance to learn and is often fun for those wanting to get onto the dance floor immediately. Howard & Kristina will cover the basic elements of this free-style swing dance as well as more advanced steps. They will also touch on the basics of waltz and two-step. This year we’re offering two skill levels. If you rocked the dance floor last year, feel free to move on up to “intermediate.” Give it a whirl!  You’ll love it! Registration Required (please register with a partner; registration can be done separately as 2 individuals or as a team -- just let us know who your partner is. Don’t have a partner? Give us a call and we’ll help 634-7136).

The Wonders of Watercolor Mondays, Feb. 24, March 3 & 10, 6:00-8:00pm Whirling Circles Studio, 125E Commerce St., $45Veteran arts educator and illustrator Gayle Siegfried will guide students through this fun introduction to painting with watercolors. Students will learn how to properly use watercolor paint, brushes, and paper. Step-by-step demonstrations will help students create their own unique paintings. Color theory & mixing, composition, & technique will be addressed. All supplies included -- no experience necessary! Registration Required

Making Sense of Yoga -- Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6:30-8:30pm McCall Public Library, FREE ($5 suggested donation)Have you ever been curious about yoga, but been overwhelmed by all of the classes, books, dvds, and philosophies out there? In this lecture and exploration, local studio owner and teacher Debbi Murphy will take the confusion out of yoga and explain what this ancient wisdom has to offer us in our modern lives. Though numerous ancient texts mention yoga, credit for putting together a formal, cohesive philosophy of yoga goes to Sage Patanjali. In his Yoga Sutras, Patanjali delineates the very essence of the philosophy and teachings of yoga in a highly succinct, scientific and systematic way that is as relevant for yoga philosophy and practice today as it was when it was written over 2000 years ago. In this introduction, students will explore how this basic and influential work can illuminate life both on and off the mat. Debbi Murphy created Shanti Yoga Studio & Teacher Training in McCall, Idaho, in 2001. Since then, her teacher training has expanded to include Boise, Sun Valley, and international retreats. Debbi continues to teach all sections of the curriculum but is particularly passionate about the "Yoga Philosophy, History and Ethics" module where she can weave in her background as well as current research in neuroscience.

Wine 101 Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6:30-8:30pm The Cellar at Bistro 45, $25Join wine experts Kit Worthington and Kim Mott for this delightful introduction to wine wisdom. Discover the nuances of aroma, the origin of the varietals; find the ability to discern flavors. This class will help students discover new pleasures in wine. Wine is alive. Little grapes make long journeys through many intricate steps to arrive in bottles where they rest peacefully in quiet slumber. When you open a bottle and let air in, they wake up, yawn and stretch -- and start to change quickly! Registration Required

Household Cleaning with Backyard Herbs Thursday, Feb. 27, 6:00-9:00pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $38 Cleaners are among the most toxic products found in the home. In 2000, cleaning products were responsible for nearly 10% of all toxic exposures reported to U.S. Poison Control Centers, accounting for 206,636 calls. Many common cleaning agents pose hazards such as skin or respiratory irritation, watery eyes, or chemical burns, while others are associated with chronic effects such as cancer. Take the toxic cleaning agents out of your home! In this workshop, students will learn to make household cleaning products from local plants from experienced professional herbalist, Darcy Williamson. Students will be sent home with an ample supply of hand-crafted cleaning products, as well as a detailed list of recipes. Registration Required

Flavors of the Southwest Tuesday, March 4, 6:30-8:30pm Alpine Village Sales Gallery 206 (park on Maverik-side of building), $35Join McCall’s own famous chef, Gary Kucy, for an evening of Southwest cooking. In this class, Gary will lead students through the creation of a delectable meal, southwestern style. The menu will be a surprise, but will include an appetizer or soup, full entree, and dessert. Participants may bring a beverage of their choice to the class, if desired. Wine recommendations will be provided by Gary closer to the class date. In 2013, Gary was a semifinalist for the prestigious James Beard award. The James Beard Foundation Awards were established in 1990 and are often called “the Oscars of food.” The awards honor the finest chefs, restaurants, wine professionals, journalists, cookbook authors, restaurant designers, and other food professionals in the United States. The awards are voted on by more than 600 culinary professionals. Early registration is recommended, as this class is expected to fill quickly. Registration Required

Gluten-Free Baking: An Introduction Wednesday, March 5, 6:30-8:30pm Alpine Village Sales Gallery 206 (park on Maverik-side of building), $35Living Gluten-Free is a challenge, but it can also be delicious. Be safe and have fun. Join local chef, Amy Klingler, for an evening dedicated to gluten-free baking. Chef Amy is a pioneer in the gluten-free world. She was diagnosed gluten and celiac intolerant over 10 years ago. She has been cooking and educating people about the ease and benefits of a GF lifestyle ever since. In this class, Amy will teach you a few classic baking techniques and styles using locally-sourced gluten free products. You will learn how to create your own GF flour blends, where to shop for ingredients, and learn new recipes. Recipes and demonstrations will include: a sweet bread, a sandwich bread, and a cookie. Amy will also provide snacks and samples made from her recipe collection. Informative handouts and visual examples will also be provided. Don’t be intimidated or scared anymore by this alternative way of baking. Amy will answer your questions and address all of your GF frustrations. Baking safely will become second nature.“A truly tasty treat is worth a thousand words, or rather, a thousand smiles.” This class will fill quickly, so don’t delay! Registration Required

Beginning Crochet Option 1: Mon., Wed., Fri., March 10, 12, & 14, 5:30-7:00pm OR Option 2: Mon., Wed., Fri., April 7, 9, & 11, 5:30-7:00pm Keep Me In Stitches, 136 E. Lake St., $40Join zany local yarn maestro Lynda Vgora for an introduction to crocheting. Students will meet around the table at the cozy Keep Me In Stitches store, where Lynda will teach the basics of crochet crafting. Students will complete either a stylish beret or snowboard cap as their first project and will receive a crochet hook to keep and take home to further exercise their newly-discovered skills. Cost includes project yarn and crochet hook. Registration Required

Make Your First Quilt Tues. & Thurs., March 11 & 13, 6:00-9:00pm Granny’s Attic, 104 North 3rd St., $85If you’ve always wanted to know how to quilt, but were afraid to jump in, here’s your opportunity! Lori Wagner, expert quilter and owner of Granny’s Attic, will guide beginners through the creation of a small baby quilt (or wall-hanging). All necessary supplies will be provided, including pre-cut fabric kits created by Lori. Students will need to bring their own sewing machines to class. A small number of machines are also available at Granny’s Attic for a nominal rental fee. To inquire about sewing machine rental, contact Lori at 634-5313. This class will not be able to accommodate walk-ins. Students must register by March 4th. Registration Required

Idaho Wines: Past, Present, and Future Wednesday, March 12, 6:30-8:30pm Cellar at Bistro 45, $32Learn all you ever wanted to know about Idaho wines with this hearty course offered by Carrie Sullivan, Proprietor of Telaya Wine Company. The course will start with a discussion of Idaho wine industry history – the pioneers in Idaho wine, what having an Idaho AVA (American Viticulture Area) means, and comparing Idaho’s path with that of our neighbor, Washington. Carrie will discuss the factors that make Idaho unique in grape production, as well as the challenges that still need to be faced. Four of Telaya Wine Company’s wines will be available for tasting, and their history and production processes will be discussed. Topics of conversation will also include grape selection and vineyard management, the fermentation process, long harvest days, and the entry of highly-skilled winemakers into the Valley. A look at the future will include an exploration of the quality standards of Idaho wine, as well as the perception of Idaho wines in our region and beyond. Registration Required

Women in Middle Eastern History Thurs., March 13, 6:30-8:30pm McCall Public Library, FREE ($5 suggested donation)American culture often stereotypes Middle Eastern women as either oppressed, anonymous, veiled figures or as the scantily-clad harem dancers made popular by Hollywood. Both of these images are based on fundamental misunderstandings of Middle Eastern and Islamic history. The harem made popular in movies never existed, and the veil has often been used by women as a sign of strength. Middle Eastern women were, and are, actively engaged in many dimensions of life. From the time of the prophet Muhammad, Middle Eastern women have successfully fought in battles, led religious movements, and resisted colonial powers. Rather than being meek figures, women strode confidently through the streets, managed large estates, and practiced law. Ironically, contact with Western political ideology and Western popular culture in many cases limited options for Middle Eastern women rather than expanded them. This lecture will help people recognize Western stereotypes, many dating back centuries, and reveal Middle Eastern women on their own terms. Presented by Joanne Klein, Associate Professor of History at Boise State University.

A Journey through Central Asia on the Silk Road Monday, March 17, 6:30-8:30pm Community Congregational Church, 901 First St., FREE ($5 suggested donation)Traveler and geologist Dr. Kim Manley will lead audience members through a tour of Central Asia in this engaging slide show and lecture. Dr. Manley will discuss her 1993 journey through Russia, Kirghizia, Western China, Tadjikistan, and Uzbekistan. During her trip she visited Lake Issyk-Kul and crossed the Tien Shan Mountains to Kashi in Western China. The trip included visits to many historic places, including palaces, mosques, medressehs, museums, and markets seldom visited by Westerners.  Along this route, Dr. Manley traversed Tamerlane’s (Timur the Great) ancient capital of Samarkand where a highlight was a medieval astronomical observatory. Historic peoples along the Silk Road included the Kassites, Aryans, Scythians,

Macedonians under Alexander, Huns, Bactrians, Seljuk Turks, and Mongols under Genghis Khan. Fight cabin fever with the delights of the Silk Road and an armchair journey to this historic and beautiful region.

Decoupage, Updated Tues. & Wed., March 18 & 19, 6:30-8:30pm Much Muchier Store, 136 E. Lake St. (just east of Paul’s), $30Join artist and creative shop owner, Jessica Records, for a fun evening at the Much Muchier studio. Jessica will teach the versatile art of decoupage. Though popular among 1970s DIY-ers, decoupage is thought to have originated with East Siberian tomb art. Nomadic tribes used cut-out felts to decorate the tombs of their deceased. From Siberia, the practice traveled to China, and by the 12th century, cut paper was being used to decorate lanterns, windows, boxes and other objects. In the 17th century, Italy, especially Venice, was at the forefront of trade with the Far East and it is generally thought that it is through these trade links that decoupage made its way into Europe. Each student will practice new skills on a clipboard which he/she will personalize and take home. Registration Required

Creativity with Glass Tues., Wed., Thurs., April 1, 2, & 3, 6:30-8:30pm 44* North Studio, 309 East Lake St., $48Over the years, we have had many Cabin Fever requests for glass art instruction. This course, taught by glass artists Judy Kirkland and Betsy Woods is the class many of you have been waiting for! Judy and Betsy will guide students through the construction of a small 8” x 8” colorful mosaic sun-catcher using a glass-on-glass process (no lead solder required). All necessary tools will be available at the studio and cost includes all supplies. Registration Required

Encaustic & Mixed Media Wed. & Thurs., April 2 & 3, 6:00-9:00pm Whirling Circles Studio (125E Commerce St.), $76Encaustic painting (painting with pigmented beeswax) was invented by the Greeks and used by the Egyptians for portraiture long before oil painting was developed. Encaustic art is known for its rich hues, three-dimensional translucence, and longevity. In this workshop taught by professional Boise artist, Theresa Burkes, students will explore several encaustic media techniques, including preparing a wood substrate for painting, painting with encaustic, and collage and transfer techniques. Students will also learn how to set up an encaustic studio. All supplies provided. Registration Required

Fairy Tales, Folklore, and You: Writing from Cultural & Personal Mythologies Saturday, April 5, 4:00pm-7:00pm & Sunday, April 6, 10:00am-2:00pm Hotel McCall, $70As W.H. Auden said, “Some writers confuse authenticity, which they ought always to aim at, with originality, which they should never bother about.” From the very first stories we hear in our childhood, we learn to identify the trickster and the seer, the heroine and the witch, the hero and the villain. These mythologies enable us to explore our own stories and those of our families. In this interactive workshop, prose-writer Sayantani Dasgupta and poet Alexandra Teague will help writers of all levels explore their cultural mythologies and personal/family stories. Through writing exercises, reading, discussions, and workshop, you will draft and revise prose or poems that explore and build upon the stories--unoriginal, but perhaps authentic--that surround you. Who is the trickster in your stories? Or the seer? How might your stories speak to others? How might they be revised or retold? Why have they endured? How can your specific cultural background, your broader society, your family, and the stories you tell yourself help generate meaningful new writing? 

Alexandra Teague is the author of Mortal Geography (Persea 2010), winner of the 2009 Lexi Rudnitsky Prize and 2010 California Book Award. Her second book, The Wise and Foolish Builders (Persea 2015), draws upon four years

of research into the story of Sarah Winchester, Victorian heiress to the rifle fortune, as well as overlapping family and cultural stories. Her poems have recently appeared or are forthcoming in The Threepenny Review, The Southern Review, The Missouri Review, Willow Springs, and elsewhere. She is Assistant Professor of Poetry at University of Idaho and an editor for Broadsided Press. Sayantani Dasgupta is from New Delhi, India. Her writing has appeared in American journals such as Kweli, Gulf Stream, SN Review, and Indian journals like Tehelka. Her work has thrice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, and the essay On Seeking Answers received a 2010 Pushcart Prize Special Mention. She teaches South Asian literature and writing at the University of Idaho and is an editor for Crab Creek Review. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity!! Registration Required

Ready, Set -- Act! Mondays, April 7, 14, & 21, 7:00-9:00pm Payette Lakes Middle School Band/Choir Room, $35Have you ever wanted to try acting? Do you love theater and the stage? Do you want to explore a new way of creating and communicating? This course is for you! Ready, Set -- Act! is an enjoyable and confidence-building introduction to the craft of acting and improvisation. No previous acting experience is required – only a willingness to participate. Participants can expect to: • explore their creativity in a safe and exciting environment, • experience a buzz and energy that will carry into the rest of the week, • HAVE FUN while learning along the way! Taught by multi-talented theater professional Amy Rush, and supported by the Alpine Playhouse. Registration Required

An Introduction to Ceramics Tues., Thurs., Tues., Thurs., April 8, 10, 15, & 17, 6:30-8:30pm Whirling Circles Studio (125E Commerce St.), $45Join professional ceramicist and Gallery 55 director Alan Giltzow for some serious fun with clay. Students will work with leather-hard slabs, learning tooling techniques to create unique pieces of artwork. Color will be added with under-glazes (colored slips) and then fired. This is a great class for beginning students wanting to work with clay. Participants will have an additional option to attend a real Raku firing at Alan’s home studio in Donnelly (date to be decided & weather-permitting). Registration Required

The Fine Art of Gourmet Italian Cooking Wednesday, April 9, 6:30-8:30pm Alpine Village Sales Gallery 206 (park on Maverik-side of building), $35Join Long Valley native and chef at Boise’s popular Asiago’s Ristorante, Floyd Loomis, for an evening of gourmet Italian cooking. Floyd will instruct students in the preparation of roasted veal chop with fennel & fennel seed-orange glaze, Tuscan style arugula gnocchi, and Tiramisu with creme anglaise & chocolate sauce. Due to Floyd’s culinary talents, Asiago's Ristorante, an osteria-style fine dining eatery, has won Boise Weekly’s "Best Italian" prize for the past several years. Students may bring their own beverage to the class if desired -- Italian wine suggestions will be provided by the chef prior to the class date. Early registration is recommended -- this class will fill quickly. Registration Required

Gourmet Cooking, Idaho Style! Thursday, April 10, 6:30-8:30pm Alpine Village Sales Gallery 206 (park on the Maverik-side of building), $35Idaho has a lot more to offer, culinarily speaking, than its famous potatoes. This class will teach students how to prepare an authentic gourmet Idaho dinner. Professional chef and Long Valley native, Floyd Loomis, will guide students through the creation of pan-fried elk tenderloin finger steaks with wild Idaho blackcap sauce; rough-mashed potatoes with sundried-tomato pesto & locally produced goat cheese; and roasted asparagus with olive oil & lemon flake seasalt. Students may bring their own beverage if desired -- Idaho wine suggestions will be provided by the chef prior to the class. Early registration is recommended -- this class will fill quickly. Registration Required

Introduction to Wirework Jewelry Tues. & Thurs., April 15 & 17, 6:30-9:00pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $40Simple wirework is the foundation for making earrings and beaded dangles and opens the door to a wealth of other fun jewelry projects. In this class, jewelry maker Louise Gilbert will teach students the basic technique of constructing a simple loop, as well as a wrapped loop. With these new skills, students can expect to make two bracelets and at least two pairs of earrings.  Glass and gemstone beads will be provided, as well as silver wire. All necessary tools will be provided. Registration Required

Unfortunate Brothers: Korea’s Reunification Dilemma -- film & discussion Friday, April 18, 6:30-8:30pm Location to be announced, FREE (suggested $5 donation)Unfortunate Brothers: Korea’s Reunification Dilemma, is a 50-minute documentary about historical and current issues surrounding Korea’s unification. Shot over the course of three years, Unfortunate Brothers explores complicated issues involving unification of the two Koreas by following Mr. Lee, a North Korean defector trying to adjust to life in his newly adopted South Korean homeland. "Even though I live in South Korea, my heart is in North Korea. The [North Koreans] are not strangers, but my brethren," says Mr. Lee. Through Mr. Lee’s intensely personal account of his journey from North Korea, as well as expert interviews, the film unravels the riddle of Korean unification and promotes deeper understanding of two countries many of us don’t fully understand. We are so excited to present this internationally-recognized documentary in McCall! A post-film discussion with the director and crew will offer the audience a chance to talk with the film-makers about both the film’s content and the process of filming this documentary. A not-to-be-missed highlight of the 2014 season!

Encountering & Enjoying Poetry: a Readers’ Workshop Mon. & Wed., April 14 & 16, 6:30-8:30pm McCall Public Library, $26 What better way to welcome spring than with poetry? Participants in this workshop will explore poetry and poetic forms, concentrating on a few of the big ones: sonnets, villanelles, sestinas, conceits, and odes. Literature instructor Alison Foudy will lead students through an introduction to poetry terminology and a few methods for analyzing poetry.  Then participants will jump into looking at specific forms, analyzing poetry according to form and meaning, and penning a few poems in order to better-understand specific forms of poetry and why poets might employ those forms.  This workshop will include a combination of lecture, seminar-style discussion, and hands-on practice. Registration Required

Alpine Garden Design Tues. & Wed., April 22 & 23, 6:30-8:30pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $35This workshop, the last of the 2014 Cabin Fever series, offers a welcome opportunity to lay the groundwork for a beautiful summer in your garden. Experienced landscape architect and landscaper Pavla Clouser, will lead students through the two-day workshop which will introduce perennials as a key element of our short season garden. Pavla Clouser was educated as a landscape architect in Brno, Czech Republic. She has toured and worked in gardens around the world, especially in England and is currently owner of Ginko Landscaping in McCall. Registration Required

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please register early -- all classes require a minimum number of students. In the past we have canceled an occasional class only to discover too late that there was sufficient interest -- so don’t delay!

In addition, some classes fill very quickly. Please contact us to be put on a waiting list if you cannot get into a class.

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all class & event dates/times are subject to change or cancelation -- all registered students will be notified of changes

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