Build real world skills in business development, customer relationships, and leadership in this hands-on workshop focused on practical strategies you can apply immediately to improve conversations, close deals, and lead with confidence. Through real examples and guided discussion, you’ll learn how to uncover client needs, communicate value, handle objections, and use negotiation strategies effectively while gaining tools you can use right away in your work or business. The course is led by Paul Mackowick, a Peters Township community member with over 40 years of experience in sales and sales leadership, including leading high performing teams generating $100M+ in annual revenue.

Learn the basics of crochet while creating a beautiful handmade basket. This beginner-friendly workshop will introduce essential crochet stitches, techniques, and tools in a relaxed and supportive environment. Participants will learn how to start a project, maintain proper tension, and follow a simple pattern. Step-by-step instruction will guide you through the process of creating your own functional basket to take home. Along the way, you'll gain confidence and skills that can be applied to future crochet projects. No prior crochet experience is required.

This beginner-friendly workshop is designed for parents and caregivers who want to take better photos of their kids, family moments, school events, and sports. You will learn the basics of photography so you can feel more confident using your smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless camera, or point-and-shoot.

What do you love to look at, birds, flowers, your children or grandchildren, pets, paintings by master artists? Learn to draw your favorite people and things! Bring in photographs you would like to make drawings from. Each week, you will get guided help in class & inspiration for more drawing practice between classes! We will begin by playing with our supplies to find out how to make a variety of marks, lines and shading types, and then move on in later classes to sketch from the photos you bring in. All drawing materials are provided. 

Calling all small business owners, makers, and entrepreneurs. Learn how to create photos that stop the scroll and help your business stand out online. Students are encouraged to bring a smartphone or camera, along with a product from their business to photograph during class.

Wondering where all of the patterns in the store went? Learn how to draft your own patterns and make clothes you will be proud to wear. 

Sessions will be held at Sewing Original Stitches, 826 Midland Ave. Midland, PA 

Explore the colorful world of watercolor painting in this relaxed and creative class designed for beginners and continuing artists alike. Learn foundational watercolor techniques and discover how to create the effects and styles you want while painting simple scenes and working from photographs. Participants are encouraged to bring a favorite photo for inspiration—whether it’s a natural scene, fall landscape, bird, flower, or portrait—and will receive guidance and support in creating original watercolor paintings from reference images. Work at an unhurried pace in a welcoming environment. All art materials are provided. 

Discover the fun and relaxing world of chunky knitting in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop! You will be exposed to simple finger- knitting techniques and basic stitches using soft, oversized yarn to create your own cozy starter piece. All materials are provided; no experience necessary.