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  • $Monetize$ Websites, Blogs, and Social Media with Affiliate Marketing!! (Online Zoom Class)

    Earn a passive monthly income from selling other people’s products by placing a merchant-provided advertisement link on your site and get a commission for every sale, click, or lead. Learn where to find 1000+ free and low cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won’t offer a beneficial ROI (return on investment). Learn how to find high, recurring, and second-tier commissions. You’ll also learn SEO secrets to increase your site’s ranking and visibility on search engines like Google. Informative handouts for future use are included in the class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author, and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • 50 $Money$ Making Side Hustles for Teens- *FOR TEENS*

    Hey, Teen! What's the fastest way to make money as a teenager? The answer is a side hustle. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait till you're over a certain age to earn $$ with side hustles that can easily fit into your teen life — between all the classes, chill sessions, and extracurricular activities. And, most of these side hustles don’t require you to study more, won’t interfere with your social life, and can help you hit any financial goal — maybe even get that car! You’ll leave class loaded with information about how to fill out any legal forms to get the business started, and details about 50 profitable side hustle ideas to get you going fast. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructors include a guest teen entrepreneur, and a longtime instructor LeeAnne Krusemark who is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Art Classes with Caroline Porter- Autumn Mason Jar Floral Class

    Explore new skills with the fall inspired watercolor and ink, Autumn Mason Jar Floral, artwork. Led by watercolor artist, Caroline Porter, you’ll learn a variety of skills including watercolor layering, how to paint glass, ink drawing techniques, various flower designs, and more! This 8x10 inch artwork is perfect for beginners and intermediate. Students will get to pick what flowers and colors to incorporate in their piece after being shown several techniques for flowers. To help students gain confidence, everyone will also get to practice on scrap paper before working on their final artwork. Materials: Paper: Strathmore 300 Series Cold Press 140 lb. Brushes: Round size 6, 8 and/or 10 Watercolor Paints: Winsor & Newton Cotman Series Ink: Black Ink Pens. Instructor will provide all necessary materials for this class, however, if you would like to use your own materials (i.e. paints or brushes), students are more than welcome to bring their own.
  • Art Classes with Caroline Porter- Fall Mushroom Forest Art Journal

    Enjoy an evening like never before with Watercolor Artist, Caroline Porter! Immerse yourself in this Mushroom Forest Art Journal class while you learn a variety of drawing and painting skills. In this four page build your own art journal piece, you’ll learn watercolor washes, wet on wet and wet on dry techniques, basic drawing, how to use salt on watercolors, and so much more! This class is perfect for beginners to intermediate. The first three pages will cover a different learning objective to help create the final page, the Fall Mushroom Forest Scene: Paper: Strathmore 300 Series Cold Press 140 lb. Brushes: Round sizes 2 - 10 and Fine Liner Brush Size 0-1 Watercolor Paints: Winsor & Newton Cotman Series and Iridescent Watercolors from Enlightened Art Supplies Misc: Black ink pens, pencils, ruler, masking tape, masking fluid, salt, paper towels, water, twine, etc. Instructor will provide all necessary materials for this class, however, if you would like to use your own materials (i.e. paints or brushes), students are more than welcome to bring their own.
  • Art Classes with Caroline Porter- Holiday Greeting Cards Watercolor Class

    Show your loved ones how much they mean to you by sending handmade holiday greeting cards. Or treat yourself to unique and handmade holiday decor for years to come. In this watercolor class, you’ll learn a variety of beginner friendly skills including layering, inkwork, using salt with watercolors, and more. Each student will paint four of the five Holiday Greeting Cards (due to time) listed below: 1. String of Lights 2. Salty Tree 3. Happy Holly-days 4. Wreath OR Ornament. Each card measures roughly 5x7 inches and is hand folded by the instructor prior to class. Brown paper envelopes will be included for each card.Materials: Paper: Strathmore 300 Series Cold Press 140 lb. Brushes: Round size 4, 6, 8 and/or 10 and/or Fine Liner Brush Size 0-1 Watercolor Paints: Winsor & Newton Cotman Series and/or Enlightened Watercolors Iridescent Watercolors Misc.: salt, pen ink, paper towels, etc.Instructor will provide all necessary materials for this class, however, if you would like to use your own materials (i.e. paints or brushes), students are more than welcome to bring their own.
  • Art Classes with Caroline Porter- Witch Swamp Watercolor Class

    Bring out your inner spooky spirit with the dark and misty, Witch Swamp, watercolor piece. With instruction from watercolor artist, Caroline Porter, students will master both wet on wet and wet on dry watercolor techniques. This 8x10 inch artwork is perfect for beginners to intermediate level. Learn how to elevate your piece with background splatters, swamp grass details, and birds flying in the distance. To help students gain confidence, everyone will get to practice on scrap paper before working on their final artwork. Students will also choose their swamp color (examples show green and pink versions)Materials: Paper: Strathmore 300 Series Cold Press 140 lb. Brushes: Round size 6, 8 and/or 10 and/or Fine Liner Brush Size 0-1 Watercolor Paints: Winsor & Newton Cotman Series. Instructor will provide all necessary materials for this class, however, if you would like to use your own materials (i.e. paints or brushes), students are more than welcome to bring their own.
  • Be a Better Writer: 10 Easy Tips to Improve your Writing NOW (Online Zoom Class)

    We write everyday: emails, social media posts, work projects, and even non-fiction or creative writing. Improving is just a matter of knowing some simple tricks to make your writing more impactful and readable, and may help get you a promotion at work or avoid rejection from a publisher. In this hands-on session, there will be writing/editing examples and exercises so you can see in real time how to make sentences flow properly while still maintaining reader interest, and you will leave with a workbook full of writing tips and tricks, which is included in the class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published (Online Zoom Class)

    If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the editor's desk. You will discover how to: become a “published” writer overnight submit manuscripts the correct way find the right publisher for your work write irresistible query letters determine when and how to get an agent 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer If you really want to succeed, this step-by-step workshop is a must! Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Beginner’s Guide to Starting a FREE Blog (Online Zoom Class)

    Online blogging is a great way to get the word out about you, your service, your product, or information you want to share! You will learn step-by-step how to: * start a FREE blog with WordPress * choose a blog template * emphasize your blog content with a creative name * use your unique voice to share your expertise * connect your domain/website You will also learn how to earn an income with your blog, including links to other websites and advertising on your blog, as well as increase your internet ranking. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Beginner’s Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers

    ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to: register for a FREE ChatGPT account input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses build creative content, from stories to marketing copy determine its capabilities and limitations understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Christmas in Krakow

    Twenty years ago, my husband and I celebrated the most wonderous Christmas of our lives in Krakow, Poland as we joined our son and his family for the holiday. We visited the medieval Market Square, alive with Christmas, Santa Claus, and Ronald McDonald; rode in a carriage to Wawal castle and met its fire-breathing dragon, Smok; and took a one-horse open sleigh ride over the river and thru the forested hills of the Carpathian Mountains. Let me share this storybook memory with you.
  • Comedy Writing: How to Be Funny on Paper and Stage (Online Zoom Class)

    Whether you need to make a dull work presentation more lively, mix laughter with learning in the classroom, or ultimately want to write for print/production or perform your own stand up routine, this fast-paced session will show you how to apply humor to all aspects of your life. You will learn the anatomy a joke, how to use your powers of observation to sharpen your wit, write different types of jokes, and use humor to entertain and influence people. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former stand-up comedian at places like The Laugh Factory in Hollywood, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Cookie Decorating Class for Adults!

    Local cookier Sammy’s Sweets will teach participants how to use a variety of royal icing techniques to make cookie masterpieces!
  • Creative Writing 101: A Beginner’s Guide

    You don’t need a degree in creative writing to be an exceptional writer and get paid for it! Anyone with a passion for writing can learn and develop their fiction and non-fiction writing skills. Whether you’re writing from your own life experience, creating new worlds, or informing readers about important information, this class will teach you about the different forms of creative writing, the top 10 creative writing tips for beginners, as well as how to brainstorm for new creative writing ideas, bring your words to life with engaging descriptions, develop your own writing style, and how to get paid for your creative writing. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Earn Extra Money Mystery Shopping (post-requisite) (Online Zoom Class)

    Have you seen ads telling you how to become a shopper, but only if you send them a lot of money? You do not have to pay to begin your new career in this exciting field. (Participants must also attend “How to Start Any Home Business + 250 Home Business Ideas!” for a clear understanding of this endeavor.). You will learn how to sign up with many legitimate mystery shopping companies WITHOUT FEES, avoid pitfalls and scams, create a required mystery shopping resume and profile, and how to file your mystery shopping reports for payment. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee, including a list of 25 legitimate companies you can work for. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Experience History with a Paranormal Twist On a Virtual Trip Through Haunted Anoka

    Through the magic of Power Point, your guide will take you through forgotten Anoka to hear the stories of the people who once lived there and, according to some, are still hanging around.During this hour-long presentation, she will tell you of long ago Anoka—of the Jackson Hotel, now Billy’s, the old Post Office, Colonial Hall, the Masonic Lodge, and some infamous residences, all haunted, of course.
  • Explore 50 Different Self Publishing Options (prerequisite) (Online Zoom Class)

    Self Publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for YOU? (participants must also attend “Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published”) And, can you do both? You will discover the pros and cons of all the self publishing options, including print-on-demand and e-book publishing, as well as Amazon options, and see how they compare to traditional publishing. Informative handouts, including a rated description of 50 self publishing companies for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Explore the World as a Travel Writer (Online Zoom Class)

    If you love to travel and love to write, this is for you! We will discuss how to use all your senses in a new destination to create more detailed and in-depth descriptions that capture and maintain readers’ interest, and whether or not you need to include photos with your work. You will also learn how to find and submit your finished product to print and online markets, the business side of travel writing (how to take travel tax deductions), and how to avoid worn-out travel writing cliches. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Foundations Of Online Genealogy

    There has never been a better time to start discovering your family's history. Gone are the days of only traveling to courthouse basements and archives. You can now research easily from your own home. Join me as I teach you how to get started, reviews of subscription websites, which tools to use, which types of records you'll find, plus how to be an effective and accurate researcher. (Formerly titled Introduction to Online Genealogy).
  • Genealogy Methods: Research Skills Through Case Studies

    It can take years to learn how to research effectively. Watch as I go through the steps that I use as a professional genealogist to solve common research problems. These case studies will show you techniques that you can apply to your own research.
  • Hat Burning Class

    Unleash your creativity in this engaging adult art class where style meets self-expression! Learn the unique art of burning intricate designs onto baseball caps or fedora hats, turning everyday accessories into personalized, wearable art. With step-by-step guidance from the instructor, you’ll move from initial design concept to the final burn, creating a hat that reflects your individual flair. Don’t worry if you don’t consider yourself an experienced drawer—the instructor provides stencils and plenty of design support to help bring your vision to life. A variety of hat colors will be available, and all necessary tools and materials are provided. Please note that end times may vary based on the complexity of your project. {Hat burning is a creative and engaging technique where participants use specialized burning tools to etch custom designs onto fedora or baseball style hats. For those choosing fedoras, I also include decorative hat bands to complete their unique creations} **Due to the use of a heated burning tool during this class, participants must be at least 16 years old. While the tool is safe when handled correctly and with care, there is a risk of injury if misused or if attention lapses. For the safety of all participants, we are not able to accommodate anyone under the age of 16**
  • Hauntings and History of the Emerald Isle

    Experience History with a Paranormal Twist on an Armchair Tour Through Ireland.Ireland is famous for its “thin places,” a membrane or a thin layer between worlds that cross over each other.From pagan times to present, Ireland’s dark history has been recorded in its abbeys and churches, forts and castles, jails and graveyards by those who lived during those turbulent times and often perished because of them.Their ghosts are eyewitnesses to this history.Sometimes, they are the history.
  • How to Make Extra Cash Pet Sitting (after school/work) (Online Zoom Class)

    Do you love animals…especially dogs? Learn how to make extra money after school or work by watching dogs or other pets, usually in the pet’s home. You will learn about feeding, watering, and exercising pets, how to make a good impression as well as what questions to ask when interviewing for a pet sitting job, and what to do when a dog has behavioral issues. You will also discover other services you can offer to make more money, such as dog walking, grooming, puppy training, etc. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. This class is taught by a seasoned professional pet sitter and a longtime entrepreneur. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • How to Outline and Write an Irresistible Romance (Online Zoom Class)

    Romance is the #1 selling fiction genre. Whether you're a new or experienced writer, this comprehensive session will help you sharpen your skills with practical step-by-step advice. You will discover the different romance sub-genres and understand the proven romance formula. You will also learn to create a unique setting, introduce your protagonist (lead character), percolate friction, and write relatable dialogue as well as intimate scenes. Publishing options will also be discussed. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.