• [Oasis] Just Write: Flash Fiction and Essays

    [Oasis] Wonder and Charm: Music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance

    Virtual Event

    Join Oasis for this class. The Middle Ages and the Renaissance were fabulous periods of invention and creativity. Their music is beautiful and timeless. We will enjoy the melodies of the early abbeys, the Italian and English courts, and I’ll include music from the coronation music for Queen Elizabeth. A rich assortment of YouTube links for this music will be provided so you can continue to enjoy it any time you’d like!

    Free
    [Oasis] Just Write: Flash Fiction and Essays

    [Oasis] Shades of Light Photography in the 19th Century

    Virtual Event

    Join Oasis for this extensively illustrated presentation given by William Itoh features examples of daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, and paper prints (including cartes-de-visite, cabinets, and stereoviews) that represent the introduction and development of photography in the United States. These enduring images chronicle the story of America in the 19th century, including the drama of the Civil War and the opening of the American West.

    Free
    [Oasis] Just Write: Flash Fiction and Essays

    [Oasis] Just Write: Flash Fiction and Essays

    Virtual Event

    Join Oasis for this four-part workshop series, where you’ll read and discuss exemplary pieces of very short fiction and non-fiction with a focus on the craft of writing. Through analysis and experimentation, you’ll learn how to write stories and essays that range in length from six words to 1,500 words, and you’ll have the chance to share your efforts in a supportive workshop environment.

    [Oasis] Gmail Basics and Beyond

    Virtual Event

    Want to know more about Gmail? Many of us use this email program, but are we really using it to its maximum potential? This Oasis course will teach you how to create an account and compose, read, reply to, delete and forward messages. In addition, you will learn how to send and save attachments, organize your email with tabs, labels and stars, snooze emails and create filters that automatically place new email into categories.

    Free
    [Oasis] Just Write: Flash Fiction and Essays

    [Oasis] Aspiring and Intermediate Poetry Workshop

    Virtual Event

    Join Oasis and Seretta Martin, MFA, San Diego Poetry Annual, managing editor, published poet. This Poetry series has been generously underwritten by anonymous donor, a.k.a. The Moon of Happiness. We welcome writers who want to learn more about poetry craft, and revision. First, we read each other’s poems and offer suggestions. As time permits, we write for 15 minutes to a prompt (optional sharing), and/or discuss the printed lesson handout which is also emailed soon after the class session.

    [Oasis] Just Write: Flash Fiction and Essays

    [Oasis] Watercolor Wonder

    Virtual Event

    Join Oasis and discover the joy of watercolor using the paints and brushes you already own. Learn to mix luminous colors, create flowing washes, and let go of perfection as you rediscover the beauty of simple materials. We will discuss basic techniques and uses for the materials you own. Materials needed: two cups of water, paper towel, watercolor paper/watercolors/ brushes, – bring what you own, we will discuss how to use them effectively.

    Free
    [Oasis] Just Write: Flash Fiction and Essays

    [Oasis] Just Write: Flash Fiction and Essays

    Virtual Event

    Join Oasis for this four-part workshop series, where you’ll read and discuss exemplary pieces of very short fiction and non-fiction with a focus on the craft of writing. Through analysis and experimentation, you’ll learn how to write stories and essays that range in length from six words to 1,500 words, and you’ll have the chance to share your efforts in a supportive workshop environment.

    [Oasis] Just Write: Flash Fiction and Essays

    [Oasis] Aspiring and Intermediate Poetry Workshop

    Virtual Event

    Join Oasis and Seretta Martin, MFA, San Diego Poetry Annual, managing editor, published poet. This Poetry series has been generously underwritten by anonymous donor, a.k.a. The Moon of Happiness. We welcome writers who want to learn more about poetry craft, and revision. First, we read each other’s poems and offer suggestions. As time permits, we write for 15 minutes to a prompt (optional sharing), and/or discuss the printed lesson handout which is also emailed soon after the class session.