2 Ukulele Workshops and a Live Concert

The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Leah Woosley Music has arranged for YouTube sensation and online instructor Tyler Austenfeld to stop in Mount Vernon, Iowa and teach 2 ukulele workshops.  You can learn more about Tyler at his website: TenThumbsPro.

  1. The first workshop, @ 2pm is Beginner- Past the Strum Pattern, is geared towards beginners, so if you have a uke and just started playing or have been wanting to learn, this will be great for you!
  2. The second workshop, @ 3pm is Intermediate Rhythm, this will be perfect for more advanced beginners/ intermediate players.
  3. The FREE concert will follow starting at 5pm and is open to the public.
$20 – $25

Coming Home to Ourselves: A Morning Retreat for Women with Qoya and Community

The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Saturday, October 26 from 9-noon. What is Qoya Qoya is a movement practice that knows: through movement, we remember. We remember our essence as women is Wise, Wild and Free. We remember the body's wisdom and we move in response, trusting that if it feels right, it is right. We remember the body's truth, that […]

$15

Class – March Early Out Make and Take – Blooming Acres

Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Join Blooming Acres for their March "Early Out -Make and Take" class.

They will be making Unicorn Pots to be planted with fun succulents!

This adorable Unicorn will be accented with felt flowers and a glittery horn.

Cost of this class is $20 and includes both materials and your succulent plants.

$20

Class – Intro to Sewing – Blooming Acres

Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

This class is for kids 8 to 14 to learn the basics of using a sewing machine. Click here for more info.

Call to find out

Class – Sew Your Own Pillowcase – Blooming Acres

Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Kids will get to sew a pillowcase of their own from start to finish. Must have taken Intro to Sewing or be familiar with a sewing machine. Ages 8-14. Six spots available For more info

Call for cost

Class – Sew Your Own Tote Bag – Blooming Acres

Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Kids will sew their own tote bag from start to finish. Must have taken Intro to Sewing or be familiar with a sewing machine. Ages 8-14. Six spots available. Click here for more info.

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Canceled – Class – Embroidery Embellishments with Cate – Blooming Acres

Blooming Acres Florist and Gifts 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Due to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular class session has been canceled.  At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions. Be sure to check out Blooming Acres Facebook page for more info, they are having fun with videos! For example, see the video from 03/20/20 below (don't worry […]

$15

Canceled – Other Sessions Still Open – Qoya LAST Saturday Series

Dance Arts Iowa 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Due to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular in-person Qoya session has been canceled.  At this time we are still planning on holding our other in-person sessions.

But wait, there's more!

I have moved my Qoya dance classes online and for a couple of weeks I'm offering them entirely free.

I have information on the website here: https://studiosadie.world/qoya

- Sarah Sadie

Be safe, be well, we look forward to seeing you after this passes.

$20

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