Life Long Learning (Livingston Center)

Join us for a unique culinary adventure where you’ll learn the ins and outs of growing and cooking with seasonal fresh produce, straight from the earth. Our Master Gardeners will guide you through the process, sharing tips and tricks to make the most of your harvest. In our class, we’ll be cooking up a storm with fresh tomatoes, corn, okra, and much more, inspired by the classic dishes of classic Southern cooks.

Focusing on breath, movement, and mindfulness, this class is a great place to step onto your mat whether you’re new to yoga or already practicing. Expect compassion and acceptance with guidance and modifications as we focus on the full person: mind, body, and spirit. Come as you are and leave what no longer serves you.

An introductory 1.5 hour workshop provides a practical overview of the basics in grant writing, from idea to proposal development & submission. Participants will learn how to identify funding opportunities, write clear project goals, align proposal components and develop an understanding of grant administration for managing the grant details once funded. Ideal for beginners, the course offers tips, resources and strategies to enhance one’s success in seeking grant funding.

Learn the basics of traditional calligraphy using a flat edged pen in this hands-on class. We'll focus on how to hold the pen, create consistent strokes, and build clean, structured letterforms step by step. You'll be guided through a foundational alphabet and begin to understand how pen angle and spacing work together to create balanced, beautiful lettering.

Discover the fundamentals of baking with yeast in this hands-on bread-making class. Participants will learn helpful tips, common mistakes to avoid, and best practices for creating successful yeast breads at home. Each student will receive a recipe card to take home and leave with a freshly baked loaf of bread. This class provides a strong foundation for anyone interested in exploring more advanced bread baking and working with yeast. All ingredients and supplies are included.

This hands-on Chicken Butchery Basics class teaches participants the essential skills needed to safely and efficiently break down a whole chicken into its primary cuts. Students will learn proper knife handling, basic butchery techniques, and how to identify and separate the breast, wings, thighs, drumsticks, and carcass for stock production. Each participant will receive recipes specifically designed for each cut, helping them maximize flavor and minimize waste in their home kitchen. By the end of the class, students will have the confidence to process whole chickens on their own and will have the option to purchase a basic butchery knife to continue practicing at home.