If you’ve ever been curious about freeze-dried foods but weren’t sure where to start, this class will give you a clear and practical foundation. Freeze-dried foods are becoming more popular, but many people don’t realize how simple they are to use in everyday life.

In this workshop, you’ll learn what freeze-dried food is, how it compares to other food preservation methods, and why it works so well for both convenience and quality. We’ll walk through how to re-hydrate foods, when you don’t need to, and how to start incorporating freeze-dried ingredients into meals, snacks, and pantry staples.

Christine, along with her husband and sister, has spent the past five years freeze-drying food for their families and business. What started as a way to store food has grown into a practical system for simplifying meals and reducing time in the kitchen—without sacrificing real ingredients.

This class focuses on simple, real-life use—because “instant” doesn’t have to mean processed. You’ll leave with ideas you can start using right away, whether you’re looking to save time, reduce waste, or just make meals a little easier.

Limited seating available. Early registration is recommended. This workshop is part of a series. Check out the other available classes to continue building your confidence with freeze-dried foods.

Instructor BIO:

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.

Short stories go a long way. A well-written short story can shock us, challenge us, or force us to examine our own lives. In this engaging summer course, we will look at seven classic short stories, discussing theme, character, metaphor, and the context of the work in the writer’s life. Selections will include stories by classic writers, including Jack London, Flannery O’Connor, and Leo Tolstoy. All materials will be provided. 

Instructor Bio:

Matt Powell is a locally based writer and musician. His work has been featured in multiple national publications, including Variety, No Depression, and Angels Flight-literary west. He taught the comparative literature class, The Language of the River, at ASUMH last Spring. 

*Last day to register for class Monday June 22nd.

The painting class taught by a professional artist helps students develop both technical skills and personal artistic style. Students create original paintings using still life, photography, and imagination as inspiration. Instruction covers color theory, brush techniques composition and an overview of historical painting styles as they relate to a modern world.  Students will also be offered the option of a creating a 9” x 9” liquid  lead glass project/ faux stained glass in plexi glass or painting on canvas. 

*Must be 16 or older. 

*There is a $6 material fee. Please bring $6 to instructor at the beginning of class. 

*If you have your own supplies that you would like to bring, please reach out to the instructor prior to class. dianenyc111@gmail.com

Instructor BIO:

Diane Hoppmann's larger scale impressionistic paintings are inspired by a heightened sensitivity to nature's changing light,color and atmospheric conditions in the Ozarks. She spends much of her time immersed in the landscape, observing flowing creeks and rivers, foliage reflections and shifting patterns of wind and water on the lake. Diane describes this experience as"Being Home."

Painting allows her to transfer the tranquil observations into the perfect balance of composition, shape, perspective and color while escaping into a peaceful and safe emotional space.

Diane Hoppmann was born in Madison, Wisconsin and currently lives in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She graduated from the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C. earning a B.F.A. She also attended the Post Bachelorette program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and graduated from New York University in New York City with an M.A.

Diane Hoppmann then continued to paint and show her work while starting her own successful decorative painting business in New York and Washington, D.C. for the next thirty years.

Her featured exhibitions and clients include East Hampton Center for Contemporary Arts, Adrian Arscht, Eileen Fisher, Ralph Lauren Home and Hertz Worldwide Corporate headquarters. Diane has also shown with local shows such as The Art Odyssey, Springfield Airport 'Sky Gallery" and ASUMH Art Gallery.

Summer is made for getting outside—road trips, lake days, ball games, camping, and everything in between. This workshop is all about making food one less thing to worry about by using freeze-dried foods as simple, real-life solutions for your summer activities.

Participants will learn how to build easy grab-and-go snack kits, pack lightweight meals that don’t require refrigeration, and keep food simple whether you're traveling across the state or heading out for the day. We’ll cover practical ideas for family trips, kid-friendly options, and ways to avoid relying on convenience store food while still keeping things quick and easy.

Christine, along with her husband and sister, has spent the past five years freeze-drying food for their families and business. What started as a way to store food has become a go-to tool for making travel and busy days easier—using real ingredients that are ready when you are.

This class focuses on simple planning, less mess, and real food on the go—so you can spend more time enjoying your summer and less time thinking about meals. Participants will leave with ideas and a suggested list of freeze-dried foods to keep on hand for travel, outdoor activities, and everyday summer adventures.

Limited seating available. Early registration is recommended. This workshop is part of a series. Check out the other available classes to continue building your confidence with freeze-dried foods.

Instructor BIO:

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.

Herbal soaks offer therapeutic relief by combining warm water with botanicals to reduce stress, relax muscles, improve circulation, and soothe skin conditions. Herbal liniments, also topically applied, use herbal tinctures or oil-based solutions that penetrate quickly into the skin for rapid relief of pain and inflammation. This method increases local blood circulation, promotes healing to muscle aches, sprains, bruises, and arthritis.

*Class handout and 2 take home products. 

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.

Summer schedules fill up quickly, and mealtime often becomes one more thing to figure out at the end of a long day. This workshop is designed to simplify that by showing how freeze-dried foods can help you create quick, flexible meals using real ingredients.

Participants will learn how to use freeze-dried fruits, vegetables, herbs, and proteins to build simple meals like salads, side dishes, skillet meals, and easy combinations that come together in minutes. We’ll cover when to rehydrate, when not to, and how to use freeze-dried ingredients to reduce prep time without sacrificing flavor or quality.

Christine, along with her husband and sister, has spent the past five years freeze-drying food for their families and business. What started as a way to store food has become a practical, everyday tool for making meals faster, easier, and more manageable—especially during busy seasons.

This class focuses on real food, less prep, and flexible meals that work with your schedule—because “fast food” can still be made with simple, wholesome ingredients.

Participants will leave with meal ideas and a suggested list of freeze-dried foods to keep on hand for quick, everyday cooking.

Limited seating available. Early registration is recommended. This workshop is part of a series. Check out the other available classes to continue building your confidence with freeze-dried foods.

Instructor BIO:

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.

*Last day to register for class Monday July 13th.

The painting class taught by a professional artist helps students develop both technical skills and personal artistic style. Students create original paintings using still life, photography, and imagination as inspiration. Instruction covers color theory, brush techniques composition and an overview of historical painting styles as they relate to a modern world.  Students will also be offered the option of a creating a 9” x 9” liquid  lead glass project/ faux stained glass in plexi glass or painting on canvas. 

*Must be 16 or older. 

*There is a $6 material fee. Please bring $6 to instructor at the beginning of class. 

*If you have your own supplies that you would like to bring, please reach out to the instructor prior to class. dianenyc111@gmail.com

Instructor BIO:

Diane Hoppmann's larger scale impressionistic paintings are inspired by a heightened sensitivity to nature's changing light,color and atmospheric conditions in the Ozarks. She spends much of her time immersed in the landscape, observing flowing creeks and rivers, foliage reflections and shifting patterns of wind and water on the lake. Diane describes this experience as"Being Home."

Painting allows her to transfer the tranquil observations into the perfect balance of composition, shape, perspective and color while escaping into a peaceful and safe emotional space.

Diane Hoppmann was born in Madison, Wisconsin and currently lives in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She graduated from the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C. earning a B.F.A. She also attended the Post Bachelorette program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and graduated from New York University in New York City with an M.A.

Diane Hoppmann then continued to paint and show her work while starting her own successful decorative painting business in New York and Washington, D.C. for the next thirty years.

Her featured exhibitions and clients include East Hampton Center for Contemporary Arts, Adrian Arscht, Eileen Fisher, Ralph Lauren Home and Hertz Worldwide Corporate headquarters. Diane has also shown with local shows such as The Art Odyssey, Springfield Airport 'Sky Gallery" and ASUMH Art Gallery.