An engaging and practical introduction to music theory: harmony, melody, rhythm, dynamics, taste and performance techniques; including hands-on guitar or keyboard lessons, as needed. Class breadth and pace will be tailored to the specific needs and experience levels of the individual students. All skill levels and instruments welcome. 

Matt Powell is a locally based writer and musician. He has a bachelor of music from Berklee College of Music. Several of his articles have been featured in national publications, many of them about songwriting and music. He performs regularly around the area, and is teaching the third edition of his six-week Songwriting Workshop at ASUMH this Fall. 

In this immersive workshop we will deep-dive into the craft of songwriting. With lessons on structure, theory, lyric writing and more, as well as hands-on critiques and demonstrations. If you are new to writing songs, or want to write better songs, you will benefit from this workshop. All skill levels and styles welcome.  

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Matt Powell is a locally based writer and musician. He studied songwriting and guitar performance at Berklee College of Music, and has written or co-written songs for over 30 years, including placements in network TV and indie films. Several of his articles have been featured in national publications, many of them about songwriting and music. 

Join us for an Herbal remedies make and take class! One Burn treatment and one Lip Balm with recipes to make your own gifts for friends and family.

Instructor BIO

I am Robin Moore, Certified Community Herbalist, a Native of Fulton County Arkansas. I am a wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend to many with over 30 years of experience using and teaching about herbs. I learned food preservation, homesteading skills and Folk medicine traditions from family and mentors, studied under several Herbalist including Matthew Wood, Phyllis D. Light and I attended the Appalachian Center for Natural Health (ACNH).

I continue to pass on the Traditional ways of using local plants to support health, connect with nature and build Community, these relationships are essential for nurturing our mind, body and spirit. I hope to inspire you to learn and pass on these traditions to future generations.

Every life is a unique story. Research shows oral family stories are lost within two generations, which means they likely will be lost with your grandchildren. Research also shows young adults who know their family stories are better grounded and telling your stores can provide you purpose. This three-hour workshop will show you how to determine the focus of your story, how to unlock memories through sensory prompts and using letters, photos + historical document s to assist in telling your story.

BIO

Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell is a writer living in a small cabin in the Ozark Mountains.  She shares her life with her rescued dogs, Chloe and Turner Bear. She is the author of many articles on the animal/human bond as well as “Living Large in Our Little House: Thriving in 480-Square Feet with Six Dogs, a Husband and One Remote.” You can see more of her work at kerrifivecoatcampbell.com.

Are you interested in learning Sign Language? This course is designed for students who wish to expand their knowledge in conversing with people who are deaf. Includes receptive and expressive skill building, fingerspelling, Deaf Culture, conversational signs and time in ASL. Classifiers, locations, temporal aspect, videos with Deaf Signers, and guest speakers.

*Class will not be held October 27th.

*This class is for ages 11 and older. 

Freeze-dried foods are becoming more popular, but many people still aren’t sure how to actually use them in everyday life. This workshop is designed to make freeze-dried foods feel simple, practical, and approachable—using real ingredients in ways that support busy schedules, travel, meal planning, emergency preparedness, and everyday convenience.

Participants will learn what freeze-dried foods are, how they compare to other food preservation methods, and why they work so well for both convenience and quality. We’ll cover practical ways to use freeze-dried ingredients in meals, snacks, smoothies, soups, travel food, and quick everyday cooking. The workshop will also explore when to rehydrate foods, when you don’t need to, and how to build a simple pantry with versatile freeze-dried staples.

Christine, along with her husband and sister, has spent the past five years freeze-drying food for their families and business. What began as a way to store food has grown into a practical system for simplifying meals, reducing food waste, and keeping real food options readily available for everyday life.

This class focuses on practical use—not how to operate a freeze dryer. Participants will leave with beginner-friendly guidance, everyday meal ideas, preparedness tips, and simple ways to start using freeze-dried foods with confidence.

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Christine Lunceford is the co-founder of Oh My Goodness Farm, a small family business focused on helping people use freeze-dried foods and simple, real-food solutions in everyday life. She works along side her sister, Autumn, and her husband, combining their shared passion for practical, healthy living.

Together, they have been freeze-drying food for the past five years. What started as a way to store food and reduce waste for their own families has grown into a business where they teach others how to use freeze-dried ingredients in meals, snacks, and pantry cooking.

Christine enjoys helping others discover that real food doesn’t have to be complicated—meals can be quick, convenient, and still made with simple, wholesome ingredients.

Are you working on a manuscript, play, poems, memoir you would like to see published? Join this professionally led critique group to help you polish your prose. This workshop includes one draft edit per session from the instructor.

BIO

Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell is a writer living in a small cabin in the Ozark Mountains.  She shares her life with her rescued dogs, Chloe and Turner Bear. She is the author of many articles on the animal/human bond as well as “Living Large in Our Little House: Thriving in 480-Square Feet with Six Dogs, a Husband and One Remote.” You can see more of her work at kerrifivecoatcampbell.com.

Living a full life means filling our hearts with love. That also means, eventually, heartbreak and sometimes trauma. Writing is a cathartic way to express our thoughts, feelings and can lead us on a healing journey. In this workshop, you will learn the healing power of writing through journaling and essay writing. 

Instructor Bio: 

Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell is a writer living in a small cabin in the Ozark Mountains.  She shares her life with her rescued dogs, Chloe and Turner Bear. She is the author of many articles on the animal/human bond as well as “Living Large in Our Little House: Thriving in 480-Square Feet With Six Dogs, a Husband and One Remote.” You can see more of her work at kerrifivecoatcampbell.com