Take time out of your busy schedule for our free yoga classes sponsored by Homewood  Library. A gentle workout of 15 minutes in the chair, 15 minutes standing with chair, 15 minutes on the mat.  All levels of fitness welcome.  Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

(6th-12th Grade) Learn how to paint beautiful paintings with oil paints. All supplies are provided. Please make sure to wear something you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

(2nd-5th Grade) Let your imagination fly and join us for S.T.E.A.M./creative-based read aloud where we will discuss and make a craft based on the book. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Ready to move beyond Auto mode? Join photographer Leann Hill in “Snap to Stunning” and dive into the exciting world of digital photography, transforming everyday snapshots into captivating works of art! This hands-on course covers the essentials of composition, lighting, and editing, with practical tips on retouching, posing, and capturing landscapes and architecture. Bring your digital camera with manual control capability, a sturdy tripod, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Whether you’re photographing friends, scenery, or structures, this interactive class will help you create images you’ll be proud to share! Artists Bio: Leann Hill is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) specializing in cinematic portraiture and commercial photography. Her work is characterized by dramatic scenery with bold, deep colors and features on-location studio lighting for adventurous and epic backdrops. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Leann’s portrait and landscape work has been nationally published in Climbing Magazine’s 50th Anniversary edition, Paddling Magazine, and the Sheriff’s Star Magazine. Her personal projects include long-exposure nature shots, macro photography of flora and fauna, and candid portraits of individuals aged 50 and above.

Join us for a creative experience sculpting delicate flower fairies using polymer clay! This hands-on class will guide you through the basics of sculpting human-like bodies and crafting beautiful, detailed clothing for your fairy. Perfect for both beginners and those with some experience, you’ll learn to shape form and texture while creating a one-of-a-kind character. Leave with your own enchanting fairy sculpture, complete with intricate clothing, and the foundational skills to continue your creative journey. Let your imagination bloom! Artist Bio: Cindy Free brings vibrant energy and infectious enthusiasm for sculpting into the classroom. As a bronze figurative artist, she focuses on dancers and other graceful creatures. With 29 years of experience directing the Birmingham Ballet and a rich background in ballet, Cindy has an intuitive understanding of the human figure in motion. Her journey into sculpting began with creating sand sculptures during beach vacations, eventually evolving into a passion for bronze to craft lasting works of beauty. Cindy creates limited edition and commissioned pieces, and her work is represented by the Beverly McNeil Gallery in Birmingham, Alabama. 

Join experienced director and playwright David Strickland for this welcoming and inspiring advanced playwriting class! Together, we’ll explore the art of crafting dynamic plays, embracing the joy of surprising ourselves through the creative process. With a mix of at-home and in-class writing exercises, you’ll share your work in a supportive and encouraging workshop environment. This class is open to everyone, but it’s especially great for those with some experience in playwriting or a solid understanding of the basics. Come ready to grow, create, and have fun! Artist Bio: David Strickland is a seasoned director hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, with extensive experience in directing plays and musicals. He considers Terrific New Theatre his artistic home, having directed acclaimed productions such as “Fun Home,” “The Big Meal,” and “The Nora Plays.” David has also directed at Birmingham Children’s Theatre, Theatre Downtown, and Red Mountain Theatre, and has assistant directed at regional theatres nationwide, from Florida to Connecticut.

In Javacia Bowser’s “First Person: Personal Narrative Writing” workshop, participants will explore the basics of creative non-fiction with a focus on memoir. They will learn how to transform personal life experiences into compelling stories and gain insight into getting their narratives published. Artist Bio: Javacia Harris Bowser is an “award-winning journalist and author of Find Your Way Back: How to Write Your Way Through Anything. She is the founder of See Jane Write, a community for women writers in Birmingham. Named an Innovator Changing the South by Southern Living and recipient of the 2022 Alabama State Council on the Arts Fellowship for Prose, Javacia’s work has appeared in The Birmingham Times, Good Housekeeping, Shondaland.com, and ELLE. When she’s not writing, she’s usually practicing Pilates, eating tacos, listening to Beyoncé, or spending time with her husband, Edward. 

Enjoy performances presented by the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Music this spring, including some special guest artists.

The Department of Music, in the UAB College of Arts and Sciences, presents recitals and concerts by students, faculty and guest artists each fall and spring semester. Many of the performances are free and open to the public.

The UAB Department of Music has distinguished itself as one of the finest centers for educating young musicians in the Southeast. The PRISM concert offers audiences a sampler of all the music being made within the department, which features more than 20 faculty and nearly two dozen adjunct faculty. Nearly 300 students make up the Department of Music ensembles, with majors ranging from music to almost every undergraduate program on campus.