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WINGS Workshops for Girls ages 8-13

FOAM PRINTMAKING with Dayna Talbot Learn to make colorful art prints by rolling ink onto Styrofoam trays and printing on rice paper. Sunday, March 14 1-3pm

Prerequisites: Workshops are free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required by Friday, March 12th.

Dates:
03-14-10
Days:
Sunday
Time:
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Registration
Dates:

00-00-00 - 03-12-10
Instructor:
Dayna Talbot
Location:
WREN downstairs classroom
WREN Members: $0.00
Non WREN Members: $0.00

"PRe-Bay" Workshop

Before you sell anything on eBay yo need to be ready! Learn the basic skills of preparing an item for on line sales in this class. How to take, edit and resize photos, how to effectively name your item for optimal customer search results, how to write a description and what details you need to include, and the fundamentals of how to upload your pictures and copy into an eBay listing. Students should feel free to come prepared with photographs on flash drives, cameras and your own laptop if yo have one. WREN has a limited number of laptops for student use; please specify when registering if you will need one.

Dates:
03-16-10
Days:
Tuesday
Time:
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Registration
Dates:

00-00-00 - 00-00-00
Instructor:
Roland Shick and Judy Wallace
Location:
WREN Classroom
WREN Members: $24.00
Non WREN Members: $30.00

Cloud Computing

Learn about what Cloud Computing is and how you can do it too. Cloud Computing is using web-based applications to access and share files, all you need is a computer with an internet connection! This class will focus on the Google suite of Cloud Computing applications. A google account is required.

Dates:
03-17-10
Days:
Wed.
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Registration
Dates:

00-00-00 - 00-00-00
Instructor:
Jason Tors
Location:
WREN in Bethlehem
WREN Members: $24.00
Non WREN Members: $30.00

Brown Bag Networking Lunch

Thursday, March 18th features Anne McKinsey of AMCK Web & Print Design, who will share some of the challenges of working from a home office and bring you up to speed on some of her most popular services.

Dates:
03-18-10
Days:
Thurs.
Time:
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Registration
Dates:

00-00-00 - 00-00-00
Instructor:
Anne McKinsey
Location:
WREN in Bethlehem
WREN Members: $00.00
Non WREN Members: $00.00

Computer Networking for Home & Small Business

Saturday’s March 20th, 27th, April 3rd, 10th & 17th from 10-1pm Have more than 2 computers at home or your small business? Want to share files or one printer between two or more computers?In this class you will network a series of computers together, share files, printer, disks, and scanners, automate back-up of computers to a single disc, configuring your router to meet your needs, and add switches to increase your network. Lear n the mystery of network addressing and how DNS can speed up your browsing and all over network. This is a hands on lab class.
Class meets every Saturday from 3/20/2010 - 4/17/2010 10am - 1pm.

Dates:
03-20-10 - 04-17-10
Days:
Sat.
Time:
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Registration
Dates:

00-00-00 - 00-00-00
Instructor:
Mike Girouard
Location:
WREN in Bethlehem
WREN Members: $160.00
Non WREN Members: $200.00

Farmers Market Meeting

Come discuss plans for our Berlin Farmers Market!

Dates:
03-24-10
Days:
Wed.
Time:
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Registration
Dates:

00-00-00 - 00-00-00
Instructor:
Laura Jamison
Location:
Northland Dairy Bar, Berlin
WREN Members: $00.00
Non WREN Members: $00.00

Clearing Clutter for a Balanced Life

Organizing is a skill that anyone can learn! Why is de-cluttering and organizing so important for a balanced life? Take the leap and learn the importance of “taking stock” before you organize, the five steps to organizing anything, and how to maintain the system you have created. Karen Roy is a professional organizer and owner of Beyond the Front Door – a de-cluttering and feng shui business. She teaches clients basic feng shui principles as they apply to re-arranging, decorating and de-cluttering.

Dates:
03-24-10
Days:
Wed.
Time:
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Registration
Dates:

00-00-00 - 00-00-00
Instructor:
Karen Roy
Location:
WREN in Bethlehem
WREN Members: $24.00
Non WREN Members: $30.00

I’d Rather Die than Give a Speech

The number one fear among those polled is the fear of…you guessed it…public speaking. The number seventh fear is death. No wonder we would rather die than give a speech. In this interactive workshop we will reveal some important “secrets” in preparing presentations and ways to overcome this paralyzing fear. Come prepared for an exciting time of fun participation and discovery.

Dates:
03-25-10
Days:
Thurs.
Time:
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Registration
Dates:

00-00-00 - 00-00-00
Instructor:
Carrie Gendreau
Location:
WREN in Bethlehem
WREN Members: $24.00
Non WREN Members: $30.00

Goal Setting for Success

Do your unmet goals wear you down? Do you avoid making goals for fear of failure? Are you uncertain what you want?
This workshop is designed to provide you with the tools to set the best goals for all aspects of your life and business, and a customized structure and support system to see that your goals are met. We will investigate three key ingredients to goal setting and unearth what gets in your way. You will connect with an increased belief in your self and your goals thus being empowered to move toward your goals immediately. This workshop is a great follow up to YOUR BEST LIFE YOUR BEST YEAR workshop, but is equally powerful on its own. Go On And Live Successfully

Dates:
03-30-10
Days:
Tues.
Time:
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Registration
Dates:

00-00-00 - 00-00-00
Instructor:
Katrine Barclay
Location:
WREN in Bethlehem
WREN Members: $40.00
Non WREN Members: $60.00

WREN Book Club

"The Glass Castle" by Jeanette Walls - In this book, Walls chronicles her upbringing at the hands of eccentric, nomadic parents - Rose Mary, her frustrated -artist mother, and Rex, her brilliant, alcoholic father. To call the elder Walls' childrearing style laissez faire would be putting it mildly. Walls describes in facinating detail what it was like to be a child in this family. PLEASE BRING A DISH TO SHARE!

Dates:
03-30-10
Days:
Tuesday
Time:
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Registration
Dates:

00-00-00 - 00-00-00
Instructor:
Location:
WREN Central
WREN Members: $00.00
Non WREN Members: $00.00

Bruce Baker Returns to WREN!

We are always happy to welcome back the fabulous Bruce Baker! Bruce has been offering workshops for nearly 20 years and is nationally known for is informative and lively sessions. This will be a power packed day not to be missed. Bring copies of all your marketing material…business card, brochure, product packaging, picture of craft/trade/farmers market booth, handouts, printed ads etc.
Morning Session 9-11:30am Step back and take a critical look at your business. Is your branding, marketing material, website etc consistent? Do you have a unified look? Is your message to your target customer clear and on target? Bruce will entertain us with some of the best and worst marketing campaigns and explain why. He will share his knowledge and experience, so we can take our business to the next level.
Lunch 11:30-1pm Bring your lunch and join us for an opportunity to talk to Bruce and other participants in the workshop.
Afternoon Session 1-4pm Don’t expect an afternoon slump in this workshop. Here is Bruce at his best, fast talking humor filled expertise. Bruce will analyze the marketing materials of 10 brave WREN member businesses. Sharing what works and what doesn’t with all us is the best way for us to understand the nuances of critically looking at your own material. If time permits, workshop participants will be asked to volunteer for a ‘speed review’.

Dates:
04-07-10
Days:
Wed.
Time:
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Registration
Dates:

00-00-00 - 00-00-00
Instructor:
Bruce Baker
Location:
WREN in Bethlehem
WREN Members: $60.00
Non WREN Members: $85.00

Bruce Baker Returns to WREN - Morning Session Only

Morning Session 9-11:30am Step back and take a critical look at your business. Is your branding, marketing material, website etc consistent? Do you have a unified look? Is your message to your target customer clear and on target? Bruce will entertain us with some of the best and worst marketing campaigns and explain why. He will share his knowledge and experience, so we can take our business to the next level.

Dates:
04-10-10 - 04-07-10
Days:
Wednesday
Time:
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Registration
Dates:

00-00-00 - 00-00-00
Instructor:
Bruce Baker
Location:
WREN in Bethlehem
WREN Members: $25.00
Non WREN Members: $60.00

Bruce Baker Retuns to WREN - Afternoon Session Only

Afternoon Session 1-4pm Don’t expect an afternoon slump in this workshop. Here is Bruce at his best, fast talking humor filled expertise. Bruce will analyze the marketing materials of 10 brave WREN member businesses. Sharing what works and what doesn’t with all us is the best way for us to understand the nuances of critically looking at your own material. If time permits, workshop participants will be asked to volunteer for a ‘speed review’.

Dates:
04-10-10 - 04-07-10
Days:
Wednesday
Time:
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Registration
Dates:

00-00-00 - 00-00-00
Instructor:
Bruce Baker
Location:
WREN in Bethlehem
WREN Members: $25.00
Non WREN Members: $60.00

WINGS Workshops for Girls ages 8-13

DEPRESSION BEADS with Barb Shuchman Learn to make rolled paper beads from wallpaper and other recycled papers. Sunday, April 11 1-3pm

Prerequisites: Workshops are free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required by Friday April 9th.

Dates:
04-11-10
Days:
Sunday
Time:
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Registration
Dates:

00-00-00 - 04-09-10
Instructor:
Barb Shuchman
Location:
WREN downstairs classroom
WREN Members: $0.00
Non WREN Members: $0.00

Brown Bag Networking Lunch

Thursday, April 15th Noon-1pm Gina D’Orazio of D’ORazio Bookkeeping celebrates April 15th, Tax Day with us, and offers advice for making taxes easier and smoother for next year!

Dates:
04-15-10
Days:
Thurs.
Time:
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Registration
Dates:

00-00-00 - 00-00-00
Instructor:
Gina D'Orazio
Location:
WREN in Bethlehem
WREN Members: $00.00
Non WREN Members: $00.00

Farmers Market Meeting

Come discuss plans for this summers market season!

Dates:
05-05-10
Days:
Wed.
Time:
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Registration
Dates:

00-00-00 - 00-00-00
Instructor:
heather Harvey
Location:
WREN in Bethlehem
WREN Members: $00.00
Non WREN Members: $00.00

WINGS Workshop for Girls ages 8-13

EXPLORING VERNAL POOLS with Elise Lawson and Julie Yates Following a short slide presentation of local vernal pool species, we walk to a vernal pool and look for wood frogs, spotted salamanders, and other animals that depend on these ponds for survival. Wear old clothes, rubber boots, or old shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Sunday, May 16th 1-3pm

Prerequisites: Workshops are free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required by Friday, April 14th.

Dates:
05-16-10
Days:
Sunday
Time:
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Registration
Dates:

00-00-00 - 05-14-10
Instructor:
Elise Lawson and Julie Yates
Location:
WREN downstairs classroom
WREN Members: $0.00
Non WREN Members: $0.00

Brown Bag Networking Lunch

Thursday, May 20th Noon-1pm meet WREN Member Eileen Jeffrey who will talk about her business, It’s an Eybug! Specializing in hand tied antique and classic fly patterns used for fly fishing and for decoration.

Dates:
05-20-10
Days:
Thurs.
Time:
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Registration
Dates:

00-00-00 - 00-00-00
Instructor:
Eileen Jeffrey
Location:
WREN in Bethlehem
WREN Members: $00.00
Non WREN Members: $00.00

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