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SUMMARY:The Art of Black Out Poetry: FREE Community Event
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Black Out Poetry: FREE Community Event \nFriday May 8th 10:30am-11:30am FREE  \nDiscover the poem hidden within the page. Join us for a relaxing\, community-focused workshop where we turn the old into the new. Blackout poetry is a fascinating form of “found art” where you take an existing page of text—like an old book or newspaper—and mask the words you don’t want\, leaving behind a completely original poem. It’s not just about writing; it’s about revealing the message that was already there. \nWe believe that creativity and wellness go hand-in-hand. To help you settle into your creative flow\, we will begin the session with a guided meditation designed to clear the mind and ground your intentions. From there\, you’ll dive into the rhythmic\, meditative process of selecting words and “blacking out” the rest with ink\, markers\, or even decorative patterns. \nAll are welcome! From seasoned artists to those who haven’t picked up a pen in years. All supplies provided. Come as you are\, and leave with a piece of your own poetic soul.  \nGuest Instructor \, Isabella Smarro is a recent graduate with a theater and fine arts degree. She has been writing poetry\, art journaling\, and crafting for years and is looking forward to creating a space for people to connect & create in community.  \n 
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LOCATION:Thrifty Connections\, 158 Lafayette Street\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beginner Sourdough Baking with Cocoa & Sage May 8th
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Sourdough Baking with Cocoa & Sage $45.00 \nJoin us for a relaxed\, hands-on class where we’ll explore the magic of sourdough together. \nWe’ll start by demystifying the myths and rules that often make sourdough feel intimidating\, and instead discover how this ancient craft can be simple\, forgiving\, and full of joy. \n What you’ll take home: \n\nYour own live sourdough starter to keep alive and bake with\nA loaf ready to pop into your oven at home\nA reference pamphlet with a tried-and-true bread recipe and key tips\nAccess to a private Facebook group to build community with classmates\, share successes\, and troubleshoot together long after the session ends\nThe confidence to work with dough in a way that feels approachable and easy\n\nThis is an evening of learning\, sharing\, and connecting—like gathering around the kitchen table. Come curious\, leave inspired (and with bread on the way). \nGuest Instructor: Tiffany Palmer is the owner of Cocoa & Sage a home bakery that provides Organic Sourdough & hand crafted treats.‘Hi\, Im Tiffany\, a local baker passionate about crafting sourdough loaves with love and patience. When I’m not tending to my starter\, I’m a proud mom of three little taste-testers.’ \n https://www.hotplate.com/cocoaandsage \n*All ticket sales are final \n\nTickets may be transferred to a friend or donated but cannot be refunded
URL:https://thriftyconnections.com/event/beginner-sourdough-baking-with-cocoa-sage-may-8th/
LOCATION:Thrifty Connections\, 158 Lafayette Street\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
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