Weekly News: Sept 8 – 12

Upcoming Workshop & Class Registration DEADLINES

• Thursday, September 11 deadline: Quilling Workshop with Julia Macek (Monday, September 15 (10 – 12:30 pm) $50/$65 Materials provided. Beginners welcome. Designed for both beginners and seasoned artists, this workshop invites you to explore a variety of quilling techniques, turning vibrant strips of paper into intricate patterns that spring to life before your eyes. Elevate your creative game today by attending this workshop with award-winning quilling artist, Julia Macek! Pre-registration required. Please sign up and pay on or before Thursday, September 11. Register online HERE, email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or just stop by.

• Tuesday, September 16 deadline: Air-dry clay—Houses (4-week class) (Th 9/18 10a – 12p)
• Thursday, September 18 deadline: Watercolors with Lionel Sanchez (Sa 9/20 10a – 1p)

Class, Workshop, & Club News

• INTRO TO MAH JONGG STARTING: Mondays (8 weeks), starts September 8 (1 – 3:30pm) $6/$8. No experience necessary. Register online HERE, email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or sign up in person.

• PANTOUM POEMS: On Thursdays from 10:30am – 12pm the Poetry class meets online and in person. No experience necessary. The topic for this week is “Pantoum Time.” Pantoum is a trendy Malaysian form of poetry with repeating lines. Register online HERE, email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or just stop by.

• PHOTO CLUB SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE:  Clouds (or non-radioactive Mushroom Clouds). Please upload your photos before the September 17 meeting. Email info@LECtampa.org or call (813) 932-0241 if you have questions or would like more information.

• BOOK CLUB 2.0 SEPTEMBER SELECTION: Read or listen to Sisters of Night and Fog by Erika Robuck, then join the discussion on Monday, September 29 (10am -12pm). (Note: This book may have content not suitable for all readers.) Email info@lectampa.org or call (813) 932-0241 if you have questions or would like more information.

LEC BIRTHDAY PARTY & BASKET RAFFLE NEWS!
The Life Enrichment Center is celebrating its 45th Birthday on November 8, 2025 from 10 am to 2 pm.  As in years past, we’ll have vendors, a basket raffle, and more.

• BASKET RAFFLE: If you want to contribute to the basket raffle, please email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or just stop by.

• VENDOR TABLES: Do you want a table to display and sell your wares on our November 8 Birthday Bash? There’s a sign-up on the Resource table. Please reserve your table before Oct. 31. Thanks.

Coming Soon! (Call or email if you would like more information.)

• Monday, September 15 (10 – 12:30 pm): Quilling Workshop with Julia Macek ($50/$65)
• Wednesday, September 17 (1:30-3pm): Photo Club online meeting
• Thursday, September 18 (10am – 12pm): Air-dry clay—Houses (4-week class) ($10/$12 + clay)
• Saturday, September 20 (10am -1pm): Watercolor Workshop with Lionel Sanchez ($20/$30)
• Tuesday, September 23: Photo Club outing to tour TPA’s public artworks
• Saturday, September 27 (10am – 12pm): Holiday Cardmaking with Cathy Stump ($10/$12)
• Wednesday, October 1: Potluck
• Monday October 6 (9:30am – 12pm): Watercolors with Roxanne Tobaison ($20/$30)
• Monday, October 20 (10am – 12pm): Watercolor 101 with Kathy Edwards (3-week class) ($10/$12 + paper)