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In May 1864, Federal Armies in the eastern theatre under U.S. Grant began an all out drive to destroy the Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by General Robert E. Lee. After bloody stalemates in the Wilderness, Grant swung the Army of the Potomac to the east in order in get around the flank of Lee’s army.

This deadly dance continued through June, with the battles at the North Anna and Cold Harbor.  Lee was finally brought to bay at Petersburg, where the armies faced each other for ten months. The Federals broke through in April 1865. Lee, in an attempt to save his army, fled west, but was eventually boxed in. He surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia on April 12, bringing the war in the East to an end.

Learn how to preserve your memories like a professional on a shoestring budget. Bring your favorite snapshots (4X6) and learn how to display them. Consumable materials included in class fee.

If you already have the knowledge you may use this time as an open scrapbook session. Use the instructors tools and join in the camaraderie.

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Wednesday, April 30

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Wednesday, April 9

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Landfills around the area are overflowing with unnecessary
organic materials, and composting is a practical and convenient
way to handle this yard debris. This class will teach you
simple methods that you can use to compost in your own backyard
and how to troubleshoot a smelly compost pile. BONUS:
The first 10 people who register and attend the class will
receive a free compost bin!

Wednesday, April 16

Herbal salt or sugar facial scrubs are a fun way to use herbs and spices to improve your facial skin. There are many combinations that can be made to create a more personal product. A few combinations for the scrubs will be demonstrated. The class will make a small sample to take with them. The ingredients are right in your kitchen! It is a craft that is easy to make
and use and better yet give away.

Wednesday, April 23

Wednesday May 7

Using hypertufa, made from sand or perlite combined with cement and peat moss, you will create a molded planter to take home and plant. This easy to make product is lighter in weight than concrete and can be planted with sedum or hen and chicks, rare alpines or even shade-loving plants. The finished trough has an ancient look like stone. All materials for creating the troughs will be supplied. The instructors will provide step by step instruction. Dress to get dirty. Please bring a pair of sturdy rubber gloves for kitchen use. Class limit 15. Cost $10. You must pay in advance for this class.

May 21

This class expands on the hypertufa theme. Students can
make larger troughs, bird baths, or small staddle stones. You
must take Hypertufa I to take this class. Please bring a pair of
sturdy rubber gloves for kitchen use and dress to get dirty.
Class limit 8. Cost $25. You must pay in advance for this
class.

Visiting Instructor, Brian Drillinger (Broadway, Film and
Television credits, Edgemar Center for the Arts, instructor at
the Larry Moss Studios in LA)
• 8 classes, 4 hours per week;
• Tuition: $299
• Saturdays, April 5th - May 24th, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Pottstown, PA
• Register now! Class size is limited!!
• Contact: rebecca@villageproductions.org or 610.633.8083 or visit www.villageproductions.org for info and registration form