2015 Cabin Fever

2015 Cabin Fever Series Feeling Your Bones, a Poetry Discussion Series Tuesdays, Jan. 6 (May Sarton), Feb. 3 (Rumi), Mar. 3 (Mary Oliver), Apr. 7 (group choice) 6:30-7:30pm McCall Public Library, 216 E. Park St. FREE Poetry is a distillation. In as few words as possible, a poem conveys an image, idea, sensation, or story common enough to understand and graceful enough to inspire. Each Tuesday evening during the series, participants will closely discuss a few select pieces by a well-loved poet. Participants will gain new perspectives with a favorite poet or enjoy discovering someone new. Facilitated by Renee Silvus, M.A., Holistic Heath & Healing.

Second Sundays Sounds at six Sundays at 6:00pm, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, & March 8 Community Congregational Church, 901 First St. FREE Don’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. January’s recital will feature an exciting 2-piano concert on a pair of Steinways, performed by Dr. Mark Hansen, Chair of the Department of Music at Boise State University and Svetlana Maddox, a native of Moldova who teaches piano at the College of Western Idaho! The evening will include works by Ravel, Albeniz, Granados, and Rachmaninoff. Find the full season schedule at www.mccallucc.org/secondsunday.html.

Exploring the Hero’s Journey Thursdays, Jan. 15, 22, and 29, 6:30-8:00pm McCall Public Library, 216 E. Park St., $30 Every few years another film arrives telling the same story~ Star Wars, The Matrix, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, The Hunger Games. Why are we continually fascinated with the hero’s journey?  Mythologist Joseph Campbell offers that it resonates deeply with our human experience, especially in our search for meaning and purpose.  In this three-part series, participants will look closely at rich variations of the story through fine art, mythology, literature, and film to explore a deeper understanding and appreciation of how the story and its archetypes illuminate our own lives. January 15   Departure ~ The Call, Acquiring Help, Crossing Thresholds January 22  Initiation ~ The Road of Trials, Final Battle or Reward Januray 29  Return ~ Escapes, Refusals, More Thresholds, Gifts, Mastery and Freedom Facilitated by Renee Silvus, M.A., Holistic Heath & Healing Registration Required

Authentic Movement & Improvisation Tuesdays, Jan. 20 & 27, Feb. 3 & 10, 6:30-8:00pm Mountain Dance Unlimited, 1016 North 3rd St. (above Moxie Java), $36 The ability we had as young children for spontaneous play & movement is the hardest thing to preserve in a person’s life. Yet that grace and freedom are the very thing we need as we age and our body and mind become

more rigid. In fact, it is this loss of elasticity in body and mind that is the very definition of aging. Whether you are 16 or 70, reawakening spontaneous play & movement allows us to access natural vitality and joy. This class is organized to engage us in group imagination. Through a series of exercises and games, participants will be supported and coached to explore movements that feel natural, make sense and enliven. This is a fundamental course in movement open to anyone from16 to 70, and facilitated by mother-daughter team, Judy Anderson and Irene Shaver. Registration Required

Western Fiction: Let’s Talk About It Book Discussion Series Wednesday evenings, Jan. 21, Feb. 4, 18, March 4, 18, 7:00-8:30pm McCall Public Library, 216 E. Park St., FREE During 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 2015 theme is Western Fiction. Book titles, in order of discussion, are This House of Sky, by Ivan Doig; Buffalo Girls, by Larry McMurtry; Ceremony, by Leslie Marmon Silko; The Brave Cowboy, by Edward Abbey; and The Virginian, by Owen Wister. Books are provided and a library card is not required. Registration Required -- call the library at 634-5522 to register.

Photography for Everyone!

Mondays, Jan. 26 & Feb. 2, 9, & 23, 6:30-8:30pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $48 This four-week class will provide a foundation in creative digital photography for students at all levels. Professional photographer Pam Benham will help students develop both creative skills and knowledge of the technical aspects of photography. The class will address basic camera functions, shutter speed, F-Stop, ISO, quality & resolution controls,and lens choices. Detailed instruction and creative assignments, along with weekly group critiques, will help students understand the technical and creative aspects of photography. Students will need to bring their own digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR); student laptops are optional. Instructor Pam Benham works as a location photographer throughout the West for a wide array of corporate, editorial, and advertising accounts. Pam has taught at Boise State University, the College of Southern Idaho, and most recently designed, launched, and taught the College of Western Idaho’s first photography classes. Find out more about Pam at www.benhamphotography.com. Registration Required

Get Your Suds On! Soap & Fiber Felting with Alpaca Wool Wednesday, Feb. 4, 6:30-8:00pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $20 Take your soap to a new level by felting all natural alpaca fiber around it! Not only is this a great introduction to the mechanics of fiber felting, this project will also leave you with 2 bars of soap that have extra exfoliating punch -- perfect for scrubbing your back, hands, feet, etc. Your resulting felted soap can be used like any other soap, but it will last longer, won't leave soap scum on the dish, and will continue to smell wonderful as alpaca is naturally odor-resistant and anti-bacterial! This class teaches the basics of wet felting, which will open the door to all sorts of creative projects! Taught by Brandy Vernay Henson, owner of Alpaca Harmony, LLC. Brandy’s family has been raising champion alpaca breeding stock and sharing the wonders of alpaca fiber for over 15 years. Cost includes 2 bars of handmade soap and alpaca fiber from lovingly raised Craigmont alpacas. Registration Required

Dead Owls Flying: The Story of the Great Gray Owl Thursday, Feb. 5, 6:30-8:30pm McCall Public Library, 216 E. Park St., FREE (suggested $5 donation) At this presentation, biologist and author of Dead Owls Flying, Leon Powers will share the the story of Valley County’s own celebrity recluse -- the Great Gray Owl. At the heart of the story is Powers’ two-decade study of

North America’s largest and possibly rarest owl, the great gray. This huge bird long ago earned such monikers as Gray Ghost of the Woods, and Phantom of the Northern Forests. The embodiment of elusiveness, the great gray’s rarity only adds to this owl’s mystique – prompting its lofty status among bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts as one of the most sought-after birds in North America. Beginning in 1986, Powers and two of his students began sleuthing out the presence of this rare owl in Long Valley, near Donnelly-McCall, Idaho. Although tracking this owl is a lot like chasing ghosts, the researchers located at least 30 great grays in parts of Long Valley. But the passing of time begat troubling signs of habitat degradation. To investigate these ominous trends, Powers conducted a follow-up study between 1997 and 1999. By sheer coincidence, this low profile study propitiously coincided with and benchmarked the ongoing toll of the Valley’s extreme make over – measuring the collateral 560 × 374 - painting.55one.com damage to both Valley habitat and its celebrity owls.

The Wonders of Watercolor, a 6-Week Introduction Fridays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6 & 13, 5:30-7:30pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $68 Veteran arts educator and illustrator Gayle Siegfried will guide students through this fun 6-week introduction to painting with watercolors. Students will learn how to properly use watercolor paint, brushes, and paper. Step-bystep 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

Celebrating Winter with Fire & Ice ~ Baking with Stacey Kucy Monday, Feb. 9, 6:30-8:30pm Alpine Village Sales Gallery 206 (park on Maverik-side of building), $36 Join local baker extraordinaire and owner of the popular Stacey Cakes bakery, Stacey Kucy, for an evening of decadent delight. Stacey will teach students how to combat cabin fever and FIRE up cold winter nights by crafting her special molten chocolate cake. For those times when winter calls for embracing the ICY side of things, Stacy will arm students with the skill to create her very own signature Eskimo Pies. Not to be missed -- space limited -- register early! Registration Required

Jewelry-Making: An Introduction to Wire Wrapping Tues. & Wed., Feb. 10 & 11, 6:30-9:00pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $42 In this class taught by professional jewelry maker, Louise Gilbert, students will learn to do simple wire-wrapping, a skill widely used in jewelry construction. The main project will be the creation of a chain necklace (using a prefabricated chain) featuring wire-wrapped bead dangles. After this process has been mastered, students will go on to make several pairs of earrings using wire-wrapping techniques.  Come join the fun and learn how easy it is to make your own jewelry with a few simple tools and materials!  Students who have taken Louise’s classes in previous Cabin Fever seasons are encouraged to repeat the class and deepen their skills. Registration Required

Creativity & Leadership Wednesday, Feb. 11, 6:30-8:30pm McCall Public Library, 216 E. Park St., $24 Strong leadership depends not only on "hard" left-brain skills, but on "soft" right-brain skills as well. In this interactive, multidimensional workshop taught by Renee Silvus, M.A., students will explore how to more fully own and utilize their innate creative powers to become inspired leaders. Participants will use exercises drawn from creativity research, somatic psychology, Nonviolent Communication, and Integral Theory to stretch their creative muscles. Come have some fun, listen to your muse, cultivate multiple perspectives, and be inspired to practice what you learn about creative leadership. Registration Required

Printmaking: the Art of Monotype & Pochoir Thursday, Feb. 12, 6:00-9:00pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $42 Learn 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 three hours, 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

Wine 102: Intro to Italy or La Dolce Vita! Thursday, Feb. 26, 6:30-8:30pm Cellar at Bistro 45, $25 Italian wines account for 20% of all wines produced in the world. Yet they remain shrouded in mystery for many wine connoisseurs. Join local wine guru Kit Worthington of the Bistro 45 and fine wine specialist, Scott Sprague, from Idaho Wine Merchant as they decode one of the most important wine regions in the world through delicious samples and fun stories in this "Intro to Italy." Join us for this fun opportunity to learn the secrets of living La Dolce Vita! This class will fill quickly. Registration Required

An Evening with Author Floyd Loomis Tuesday, Feb. 17, 6:30 to 8:30pm McCall Public Library, 216 E. Park St., FREE (suggested $5 donation) Idaho author Floyd Loomis was raised in Long Valley so it is not surprising that he writes eloquently of growing up in a small ranching town in his novels about Frankie Ravan. The first book in the series, named for its title character, introduces Frankie, an eight-year old boy who has many typical small-town adventures beginning in 1958. For many readers, Frankie’s experiences will call forth echoes of their own childhood experiences. In Ravan’s Winter, Loomis extends Frankie’s story into early adulthood and explores issues surrounding personal growth and small town roots. A recent book review in Idaho Magazine called Loomis a gifted storyteller who “takes the reader into a bygone time and place, and deep into the natural beauty of rural Idaho. His descriptions of the tranquil woods and fields where Frank is most at home soothe and delight. This narrative of family and neighbors, friends and enemies and small town tradition knits together the life of one young man in a manner both simple and beautiful.” During this Cabin Fever visit, Floyd Loomis will read selections from his books and discuss how he came to write his novels. A major point of discussion will include how an author can develop a compassionate writing style that appreciates humor and natural beauty, while striving to express underlying realities of family and social disarray.

The Art of Japanese Shibori & Indigo Vat Dyeing Wednesdays, Feb. 18 & 25, 6:00-9:30pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $56 This extensive workshop will cover the Japanese art of Shibori, which involves binding and tying fabric prior to dyeing to create beautiful and intricate designs. After we prepare our fabric we will dye it in a traditional Indigo vat, which is a natural source of vibrant blue dye. We will discuss setting up an indigo vat as well as dyeing with other natural dyes. Students should plan to bring their own white cotton t-shirt to dye; we will provide cotton scarves for everyone to dye as well! Taught by talented NICHE-award finalist, Betsy Hinze. Registration Required

Natural Menopause for Mind, Body & Spirit Thursday, Feb. 19, 6:30-8:30pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $26 Natural menopause is just that ~ natural. It is a definite physiological milestone in a woman’s life, heralding the end of fertility (not the end of life or productivity) and is the beginning of a powerful and important new phase of growth. This rite will occur in 25% of women by age 47, in 50% by age 50, 75% by age 52, and in 95% by age 55. In this class taught by professional herbalist Darcy Williamson, participants will learn how to prepare for the journey. The class will focus on three major shifts that take place during this natural progression. We will discuss mind and the process for changing our views and thoughts concerning menopause. Our body will be discussed ~ the changes and temporary discomforts we go through and how to address these issues using herbs and diet, rather than pharmaceuticals. Perhaps the most important part of this presentation and discussion is spirit, and how we creatively prepare ourselves for our new journey. Students will leave with important knowledge, and an informational handout. Registration Required

Swing Dance Fridays, Feb. 20, 27 & March 6, 13 Beginner Level: 6:30-7:30pm Intermediate Level: 8:00-9:00pm McCall-Donnelly High School Commons, $70 per couple or $35 per person, all four sessions It’s back -- one of Cabin Fever’s most popular classes! Put a little swing in your winter with this class taught by Howard and Kristina Wright, who have been dance partners for the past 23 years. Freestyle Swing is a fast, upbeat dance with lots of turns and spins. This is a dance style that is often fun for those wanting to get onto the dance floor. Howard & Kristina will cover the basic elements of this swing dance as well as more advanced steps. They will also touch on the basics of waltz, two-step with another partner, and dance routines as time and interest allows. We’re offering two skill levels. If you feel comfortable with  basic swing moves or you rocked the beginner 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 Actor’s Imagination Mondays, Feb. 23 & March 2 & 9, 7:00-9:00pm Payette Lakes Middle School Band Room, $36 This class taught by Amy Rush is designed for theater lovers with any level of experience, including none! Exercise your natural creativity through movement, vocal work, games and improvisation. Learn how your senses, your body, and your memory supply you with endless fuel for play. As a group we will generate stories and create scenes from our collective imagination as well as explore scenes from contemporary plays. Be prepared to jump in and have fun, all that is required is your enthusiasm!  Registration Required

Anticipating the Flavors of Spring with Chef Gary Kucy Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6:30-8:30pm Alpine Village Sales Gallery 206 (park on Maverik-side of building), $36 Join McCall’s own famous chef, Gary Kucy, for a special winter evening anticipating the advent of spring. In this class, Gary will lead students through the creation of a gourmet three-course meal. The menu will be a surprise, but will feature the delightful flavors of spring. 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. We are so lucky to have Gary here in McCall!! Early registration is recommended, as this class is expected to fill quickly. Registration Required

Making Your Own Cheese Thursday, Feb. 26, 6:30-8:30pm Alpine Village Sales Gallery 206 (park on Maverik-side of building), $42 Join certified Master Canner Anjel Griggs to learn the ancient art of cheese-making in this fun one-evening workshop. Anjel’s classes at the Boise Grange regularly fill to capacity. She has won multiple awards for her presentation, preservation, and preparation of various foods. Now, in this Cabin Fever offering, Anjel will reveal the secrets of making fresh mozzarella cheese in McCall. In the first half of the class, Anjel will explain how cheese was discovered, precisely why milk becomes cheese, exactly what each chemical does (and why), and what NOT to do with your chemicals. Also covered will be crucial details about various types of milk, how to avoid cheese failure, and the secrets to making your own perfect cheese. The second half of the class will be devoted to making fresh mozzarella! Students will take home a ball of mozzarella and a detailed handout on cheese making, along with a raging desire to make more cheese! Registration Required

Artful Writing: Finding Inspiration for Creative Writing in Other Art Forms Saturday Feb. 28, 4:00-7:00 and Sunday, March 1, 10:00am to 2:00pm Hotel McCall Executive Suite, $75 Countless writers have found their inspiration for writing in visual art, music, dance, and other art forms. How might these other arts help inspire us to shape our own written works? How might a story or essay or poem not only be about a photograph but somehow “photographic?” Or sculptural? Or painterly? Or like a piece of jazz music? In this interactive workshop, poet and fiction writer Alexandra Teague will help writers of all levels explore what they can learn from responding to the other arts. We’ll discuss a few short readings as models, write in response to exercises and prompts, offer one another feedback, and otherwise explore how a wide range of existing works may inspire more creative form or content in our own prose and/or poetry. Alexandra Teague is the author of Mortal Geography (Persea 2010), winner of the 2009 Lexi Rudnitsky Prize and 2010 California Book Award, and The Wise and Foolish Builders (April 2015), which responds, in part, to the art of architecture. Her poems have recently appeared or are forthcoming in The Threepenny Review, The Southern Review, The Missouri Review, Willow Springs, and elsewhere. She is an assistant professor at University of Idaho, an editor for the visual art and writing publication Broadsided Press, and a founding member of the interdisciplinary arts project The Bask Collective. Registration Required

7th Annual Heritage Night -- The Forgotten Expedition Wednesday, March 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, author and biologist Leon Powers will share the story of the only pioneer scientific expedition ever to explore Long Valley. Leon’s book, The Forgotten Expedition, is an expose’ on the most fascinating scientific trek you’ve never heard of. Strangely, this last and most productive of the pioneer biological expeditions into Idaho and Oregon went virtually unnoticed for years. Finally, after 40 years of sleuthing and research, Leon published the story of the expedition and its findings in his 2011 book. At this season’s Heritage Night, Leon will share the story of the 1907 expedition, which included a summer of collecting and exploring the peninsula which later became Ponderosa State Park. The results of the expedition include scientific reporting on the 153 birds, 37 mammals, and 18 sets of eggs collected in this 1907 journey. For the benefit of biologists and wildlife watchers, Powers will also weave into the story numerous modern-day observations of biota along stretches of the 1907 route.

The Art of Batik -- An Art Club Fundraiser Thursday, March 5 & Tuesday, March 10, 5:30-7:30pm McCall-Donnelly High School Art Room, $40 This Cabin Fever offering is a special event presented by Art Club students from McCall-Donnelly High School. Art Club students, with the guidance of artist and teacher Cynthia Dittmer, will teach the art of batik. Originating in Indonesia, batik is an art form that involves using a wax-resist process on cloth. After designs are applied with hot wax using special tools, the cloth is then dyed. As the wax resists the dye, a variety of unique abstract or representational designs are developed by each individual artist. Wax and dye can be applied multiple times to create rich and subtle blends of color and pattern. This class is suitable for adult beginners and youth over 12. Cost includes all project materials and tool usage. No experience required. Proceeds from this class will benefit the MDHS Art Club. Registration Required

Sunday Funday: New Brunch Ideas for Lazy, Leisurely Sundays Sunday, March 8, 10:00am-12:00noon Alpine Village Sales Gallery 206 (park on Maverik-side of building), $36 You've worked hard all week. It's Sunday morning -- time to celebrate laziness and leisure! Join Chef Amy Klingler of Amy's Whole Food Creations in the kitchen at Alpine Village to enjoy a Sunday Funday brunch feast and to learn new ideas to add to your own Sunday menu repertoire. Gluten-free pastries, bite-size quiches, sparkling bellini's, savory canapés, and other mouth-watering creations will be created and shared. The class will begin with a beverage and a toast to the day of rest and relaxation. Students will be introduced to new techniques and recipes. The class will be hands-on with plenty of sampling and eating for everyone. Commence your week with with a decadent and indulging meal in good company and high spirits! Students will take away their own copies of the new, quick and healthy recipes to make for their own future Fundays. Registration Required

Learn to Crochet Granny Squares Monday, Wednesday, Friday, March 9, 11, & 13, 5:30-7:00pm Keep Me In Stitches Studio, 136 E. Lake St., $40 Join local fiber maestro, Lynda Vrgora, around the cozy table at Keep Me In Stitches to learn the traditional art of crocheting Granny Squares in this fun, mid-winter (yes -- March is midwinter in McCall!) class. Traditionally used as a creative and colorful way to use up leftover yarn, Granny Squares were at the center of late sixties hippy couture and seventies DIY fashion. Long used in afghans, purses, hats, vests, and more, the venerable Granny Square remains delightfully open to new interpretation and usage. The time has come to update this classic and make it part of your own repertoire. Participants should have some beginning crochet skills coming into this class. All yarn to get you started will be provided, as well as a crochet hook to take home to continue crafting. Registration Required

Let’s Make Fire Cider! Wednesday, March 11, 6:30-8:30pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $38 Fire cider is a combination of immune-boosting herbs and roots steeped in organic apple cider vinegar and sweetened with organic honey. It provides anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, decongestant, and circulation-boosting actions as well. Ingredients include horseradish, hot peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, lemons (or limes) and apple cider vinegar. All of these good things put together yield a powerful immune-stimulating elixir. In this one-night hands-on workshop, participants will make their own quart-jar of Fire Cider under the expert tutelage of professional herbalist, Darcy Williamson. Cost includes all supplies as well as Fire Cider recipe handout to take home. Registration Required

Arm-Knitting -- Special Mid-Season Fundraiser Monday, March 16, 6:00-9:00pm Alpine Village Sales Gallery 206 (park on Maverik-side of building), $45 Join us for this unique mid-season fundraiser to learn a fun creative technique while supporting the Cabin Fever program! In this offering, ALL instruction and supplies are donated as are a variety of soups, warm bread, and hot drinks to create a cozy and festive environment. Celebrate and support the Cabin Fever program by spending this special evening learning to arm-knit with instructor Nanci Boslau. Arm-knitting takes the basic knit-stitch concept and uses arms as the “knitting needles.” The result is a knitted product featuring large loose loops ideal for certain projects and very fast to complete. This easy-to-learn craft will be applied in this session towards the creation of a lovely neck scarf that participants will take home. The first portion of class will be devoted to technique instruction. Then students will work on their own projects with Nanci’s help while visiting, dining, and sitting around a warm fire. Photos of finished products will be featured on our website and the class date nears. ALL proceeds will benefit Cabin Fever. Registration Required

Tasty Tapas with Chef Corinne Lewis Tuesday, March 17, 6:30-8:30pm Alpine Village Sales Gallery 206 (park on Maverik-side of building), $36 Tapas come to us from Spain, where the serving of these delightful hot or cold appetizers has developed into a sophisticated cuisine. In Spain, it is traditional for patrons to order a variety of tapas to form their own unique and complete meal. True to Mediterranean style, the serving of tapas is designed to encourage conversation and slow dining, as people encounter each appetizer as a small meal shared together with wine and talk, rather than focusing on their own individual dinners. This class, taught by popular Cabin Fever veteran Corinne Lewis, will teach the art of creating tapas. A French native, Corinne is the former food director for the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and travels extensively. Don’t miss this opportunity to further hone your cooking skills in this fun, lively, and educational class. Students will come away with printed recipes for all foods prepared. Optional wine/ beverage suggestions will be provided prior to class. Suggested wine pairings will be suggested to students prior to class -- students are welcome to bring their own wine or beverage of choice. This class will fill quickly, so early registration is recommended. Registration Required

Artful Leather Wrap Bracelets Tuesday & Thursday, March 17 & 19, 6:30-9:00pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $42 In this class, professional jewelry maker Louise Gilbert will teach students how to make a trend-setting leatherwrap bracelet with beads. Students will start with a single-wrap bracelet and progress to the double and/or triple-wrap bracelet. There will be a nice selection of beads from which to choose, as well as buttons for the closure. This is a fun project with an EASY to MEDIUM difficulty rating. Photos of sample bracelets will be available on our website closer to class date. Registration Required

The Owyhees: American Identity and the West Thursday, March 19, 6:30-8:30pm McCall Public Library, 216 E. Park St., FREE (suggested $5 donation) Join BSU’s associate professor of history, Dr. John Bieter, for this evening exploration of landscape and identity. Through his presentation, Dr. Bieter will use six stories to explain the formation and legacy of the western identity in America. Beginning in the Owyhee Mountians of southwestern Idaho, Bieter exposes the conflict that arises over land disputes such as nineteenth-century competing mining claims, 'the last American Indian massacre,' and

the cattle-sheep wars. Exploring the twenthieth century, Bieter traces how the power of the western identity continues to impact our lives through the saga of Claude Dallas, the Taylor Creek bombing range conflict, and the continuing debate over the Owyhee Canyonlands. In addition to teaching history at BSU, Dr. Bieter also serves as an advisor for pre-service educators in the College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs and as the Director of the Center for Basque Studies.

Botanical Easter Eggs Monday & Tuesday, March 30 & 31, 6:30-8:30pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $30 In this class, artist Betsy Hinze will teach participants to make beautiful naturally-dyed eggs with botanical designs just in time for Easter! The first day will be spent preparing the eggs and discussing natural, safe, and colorful dye options. The second day will feature an unveiling of the group’s creations and provide time to decorate baskets to take eggs home in.  Registration Required

Cabin Fever Creperie ~ Crafting Crepes with Corinne Lewis Wednesday, April 1, 6:30-8:30pm Alpine Village Sales Gallery 206 (park on Maverik-side of building), $36 How better to learn the art of crepe-making than from a French native and professional chef? Join professional chef and former food and beverage director for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Corinne Lewis, for this fun class on crepes. Crepes are essentially thin pancakes that can be completed with a variety of tasty fillings, including cheese, fruits, vegetables, and more. While our word is derived from the French delectable, crepes are enjoyed all over the world and are part of an amazingly diverse number of cuisines. This class will teach the art of basic crepe production, French-style, and will explore a variety of filling options and serving suggestions. Suggested wine pairings will be suggested to students prior to class -- students are welcome to bring their own wine or beverage of choice. This class will fill quickly, so early registration is recommended. Registration Required

Someplace with a Mountain: Film & Discussion Date to be Announced, 7:00-9:00pm Location to be Announced, FREE (suggested $5 donation) Narrated by Chevy Chase, this tragic yet hopeful documentary tells the story of a small group of Pacific island atolls that are disappearing due to rising sea levels and the Lapita Navigators that inhabit them. These proud forefathers of many Pacific cultures are losing their homes and crops as the seas around them rise due to global warming. Filmmaker and sailor Steve Goodall encountered the islanders on his travels and agreed to help them tell their story. The outcome and conclusion of this story of discovery will be told in the context of an event celebrating their living culture, a culture at a crucial crossroads. After the one-hour film concludes, the film’s maker, Steve Goodall, will discuss the film’s content -- including the looming issue of climate refugees -- as well as the artistic process of making the film.

Photography for Everyone, Part II Mondays, April 6, 13, 20, & 27, 5:30-7:30pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $48 This four week class provides an intermediate level of photography exploration and is suitable for students who completed Photography for Everyone Part I as well as amateur photographers who are at an intermediate level. Through a series of class field trips, followed by weekly critiques, students will explore various genres of photography including landscape, portraiture, sports, and conceptual -- addressing both fine art and functional aspects. The first hour of each class will be spent on location in and around McCall and Valley County

photographing. The second hour of each class will involve downloading images, discussing process, and critiquing our work. Students will need to bring their own DSLR camera. Student laptops are optional but encouraged. See the description for Photography for Everyone Part I for more info. Registration Required

Sweet Spring Crochet Bowls Monday, Wednesday, Friday, April 6, 8, & 10, 5:30-7:00pm Keep Me In Stitches Studio, 136 E. Lake St., $40 Learn to crochet or extend your skills in this fun, beginner-friendly class taught by McCall’s most famous zany yarnster, Lynda Vrgora. Students will meet around the cozy table at Keep Me In Stitches to craft unique bowls of wool and cotton yarns. Starting with a continuous chain, the bowls are formed by spiraling from the center, moving outward and upward -- easy, fast, furious! (and a great way to use up yarns left over from other projects!) A sample photo will be available on our website as the class date nears. Cost includes project yarn and a crochet needle to take home for future crafting. Registration Required

Rising Sap Tincture Making for Spring Vitality Thursday, April 9, 6:00-9:00pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $42 Tincture making is fun and easy! April in Valley County is the prime time to harvest barks and buds from our native trees and shrubs. The sap rises during early spring, enhancing the plant’s potency. Tinctures made from spring barks and buds provide a number of healing properties including pain relief, cough suppression, immune strengthening, energy boosting, and mood elevation. In this hands-on workshop taught by professional herbalist Darcy Williamson, students will spend one hour outdoors gathering material from trees and shrubs. Once back to the warmth and comfort of the classroom, students will “garble” the harvest and turn it into valuable medicinal tinctures. Students should dress for harvesting in cold weather. If snow is still deep, bring snowshoes or cross country skis for our foraging excursion. Participants will leave with recipe handouts and their own tincture. Registration Required

Encaustic & Mixed Media Monday & Tuesday, April 13 & 14, 6:00-9:00pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $76 Encaustic 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

Polly Bemis: A Chinese American Pioneer Tuesday, April 14, 6:30-8:30pm McCall Public Library, 216 E. Park St., FREE (suggested $5 donation) Polly Bemis, Idaho’s most famous Chinese woman, lived in Western Idaho for over 60 years. Starting her pioneer life in nearby Warren as a “slave” to a Chinese businessman, Polly later married Charles Bemis. Charlie died in 1922 and Polly died in 1933. Since her death, popular fictionalized versions of Polly’s life have varied in details. In this lecture by Moscow’s Priscilla Wegars, primary sources will provide the foundation for the true story of Polly’s life. Priscilla Wegars, Ph.D., is a historian, historical archaeologist, artifact analyst, editor, and proofreader. She founded the University of Idaho's Asian American Comparative Collection (AACC), a unique resource of artifacts, images, and documentary materials essential for understanding Asian American archaeological sites, economic contributions, and cultural history.

Eco-Dyed Scarves Wednesday & Thursday, April 15 6:00-9:30pm & April 16, 6:30-8:30pm Payette Lakes Middle School Art Room, $42 In this class taught by talented artist, Betsy Hinze, students will learn how to dye beautiful, vibrant silk scarves with all-natural materials and kitchen scraps. The class will cover mordanting (preparing the fabric) and earthfriendly dye practices, as well as different techniques to transfer plant designs to the fabric. Participants will use the first day of class to make scarves and then let them sit overnight bundled up to set the dye. An unveiling party on day two will reveal unique and beautiful plant-dyed scarves! Students will leave with their very own hand-dyed silk scarf to keep or give as a gift, as well as the skills to keep creating!  Registration Required

Passion of the Earth, a New Story of Creation for Earth Day Wednesday, April 22, 6:30-8:30pm McCall Public Library, 216 E. Park St., FREE (suggested $5 donation) From the Monastery of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood, Idaho, comes a fresh Earth-friendly retelling of the Creation story. Passion of the Earth unites poetry and art, as well as theology and science in a series of multimedia artworks that represent a union between the traditional Catholic Stations of the Cross and the contemporary “Cosmic Walk.” Like the Stations of the Cross, it is a story told in several parts designed to help people connect to strong, emotional narrative and images. Like the new “cosmic walks,” it is a creative telling of the origins and development of our universe incorporating new science as well as art and poetry. In this special Earth Day presentation, local Benedictine Oblate, Debbie McCoy, will introduce this project and its aim to make new connections between our relationship to the Earth and traditions of the Christian faith. Debbie will also share the project’s artwork, created by author Sister Teresa Jackson, OSB, of Cottonwood and artist, Melanie Weidner, of Portland. You will hear the “story behind the story” of the history, creation, and message of this compelling artistic and spiritual collaboration.

* * * Before You Register * * * Check out membership opportunities that offer 15% discounts on all MAHC classes -- visit www.mccallarts.org MAHC * P.O. Box 1391 * McCall, ID * 83638 [email protected] * 634-7136 www.mccallarts.org 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. •

registration is REQUIRED where noted • all class & event dates/times are subject to change or cancelation -- all registered students will be notified of changes • need-based FULL & partial scholarships are available for ALL classes -contact MAHC for more info •

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