Education

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Three Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20; 2-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $55
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Limited to 12 students

This class is designed for those who have already begun writing their memoir and need help with staying on track or with energizing their ideas. It aims to keep your memoir writing progress steady and move you closer to the finish line, or maybe even complete it. If you haven't started yet but are looking for inspiration, this class is perfect for jumpstarting your project.

In this course, you will:
• Learn the importance of naming names and writing about living people.
• Discover how to write a synopsis and a cover letter for when you’re ready to seek an agent or publisher.
• Write from prompts that capture your life and help you get more of your memories on the page.
• Share your work, ideas, concerns, questions, and epiphanies with fellow writers.

Over the series of three class sessions, you’ll enjoy the fun and surprises of writing about your life. This class is ideal for both beginning and intermediate memoir writers. Come and join us to keep your memoir writing on track and infused with new energy!

Instructor: Lylanne Musselman, award-winning poet, playwright, and visual artist

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Cost $25, includes supplies for making five cards/envelopes
Limited to 12 students
Reservations Required
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Join us for this special occasion card-making class featuring different styles of stamps and a variety of supplies. In addition to learning helpful tips and tricks for making your cards stunning, you’ll also receive all the supplies you need to make five, one-of-a-kind cards for your family and friends during class.  

Instructor: Krista Flynn, Program Coordinator, Office of Community Engagement, Ball State University 

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Cost: $40         
Limited to 10 students
Reservations Required
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Dive into a world of vibrant creativity with this watercolor workshop! You can experience the magic of Yupo paper, a synthetic marvel that transforms your watercolor journey. Unlike traditional paper, Yupo's unique surface prevents water and pigment from absorbing, allowing you to dance with colors until they blend into breathtaking textures.

Led by Ann Johnson, local artist and former owner of F.B. Fogg, this workshop promises an enriching experience for beginners and seasoned painters alike. 

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Cost: $30, includes project     
Limited to 15 students
Reservations Required
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Gone are the days of your grandmother's needlepointing—today's needlepointing experience is vibrant, dynamic, and entirely customizable. In each class you can create a one-of-a-kind needlepointed piece by selecting your own thread colors. The stitch guide that accompanies the project allows you to even choose the stitches you want to use to complete the project. Open to all skill levels. 

Instructor: Linda Burkhardt, owner, Elegant Needleworks, Inc.

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

No Charge—Reservations Required
Limited to 20 students
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Tracing your roots is a way to document history and family information that you can pass along to future generations. With many resources available online, genealogy is becoming popular and easier to accomplish. Class is for those will little or no previous knowledge of genealogy.  

Instructor: Karen Good, board member and chair of Ancestor Hunters, Delaware County Historical Society; and the Indiana County Genealogist

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Three Tuesdays, September 3, 10, 17; 2-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $55
Please register online at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057
Limited to 12 students

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of various poetry styles and forms. No prior experience in writing poetry is necessary, but participants should possess fundamental writing skills and a genuine interest in the craft of poetry. This class caters to writers eager to enhance their craft, whether for personal fulfillment or for the dream of getting something published.

In addition to creating poetry, participants will discover a diverse selection of poems and poets, both familiar and new. The course includes practical exercises using prompts, along with handouts covering various poetry forms such as free verse, prose poems, sonnets, pantoums, haiku, and ekphrastic poetry. Even if you're unsure poetry is for you, you're bound to find something captivating by the end of these three sessions.

Instructor: Lylanne Musselman, award-winning poet, playwright, and visual artist

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Cost: $95         
Limited to 24 students
Reservations Required
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Instruction in finger spelling and basic conversation based on American Sign Language and signed English. 

Certificate of Completion provided to those who attend all six sessions in their entirety.  

Instructor: Laura Shadoin, retired teacher, Muncie Community Schools

Beech Grove Cemetery

Held at Beech Grove Cemetery
No Charge—Reservations Required
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The Sultana was a wooden steamboat that exploded on the Mississippi just outside of Memphis on April 27, 1865. It was considered one of the deadliest maritime disasters in US history. The boat, built to carry 376 passengers, was vastly overloaded with paroled Civil War prisoners of war. On board were an estimated 2,300 people, 1,700 of whom lost their lives, including 55 from Delaware County. A monument in the Beech Grove Cemetery honors the 55 Delaware County members who died in the disaster. Despite the magnitude of the tragedy, the Sultana disaster received very little coverage as it was overshadowed by the end of the war and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln just days prior. 

Presenter: Jennifer Lewis Sparks, historical and genealogical researcher, lecturer, and cemetery enthusiast

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Cost: $25
Reservations Required
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https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057         
Limited to 24 students

Grant writing is a crucial activity for nonprofits and educators to fund projects and support their mission. In this introductory class, you will learn the basics of grant writing including:

• How to find funding opportunities
• The basic elements of a grant proposal
• Developing a project budget
• The “do’s and don’ts” of writing a proposal

About the Instructor
Class is taught by Jackie Davis, director, Pre Award, Strategy, and Outreach, Sponsored Projects Administration, Ball State University. Working as a grant professional for over 20 years, Jackie has experience as a program officer, grant writer, grant program manager, and grant proposal manager. She is a Certified Research Administrator (CRA), who has spent her career assisting others in the pursuit of grant funding. 

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Cost: $30, includes project   
Limited to 15 students
Reservations Required
Please reserve online at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057

Gone are the days of your grandmother's needlepointing—today's needlepointing experience is vibrant, dynamic, and entirely customizable. In each class you can create a one-of-a-kind needlepointed piece by selecting your own thread colors. The stitch guide that accompanies the project allows you to even choose the stitches you want to use to complete the project. Open to all skill levels. 

Instructor: Linda Burkhardt, owner, Elegant Needleworks, Inc.

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Cost: $40 
Limited to 10 students        
Reservations Required
Please reserve online at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057

Unleash your creativity to create a beautiful autumn landscape scene. Ann Johnson will teach you the techniques of integrating collage elements into your watercolor masterpieces. You’ll discover the art of experimentation as you cultivate a unique and personal style. From exploring the fundamental principles of texture, layering, contrast, and color to witnessing how these elements harmonize in finished paintings, this workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of mixed media techniques. Open to all skills levels.

Instructor: Ann Johnson, local artist and former owner of F.B. Fogg

Ball State Alumni Center

No Charge - Reservations Required
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This panel presentation features historic photographs, maps, newspaper articles, and ghost stories of Muncie and Delaware County’s past.  Program hosted by the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center in collaboration with Delaware County Historical Society, Muncie Public Library, and the University Libraries Archives and Special Collections. Refreshments served after the program.

Panelists:

• Melissa Gentry, Supervisor, Map Collection, Ball State University Libraries
• Sara McKinley, Local History and Genealogy Supervisor, Muncie Public Library

Karen Vincent, Delaware County Historian 

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Cost: $40 
Limited to 10 students
Reservations Required
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Embrace the beauty of the season as you learn to capture the essence of snow-covered landscapes in breathtaking painted scenes. This workshop offers an opportunity to explore the art of winter watercolors. Whether you're just starting your artistic journey or seeking to refine your skills, this workshop promises an unforgettable experience filled with inspiration and creativity. 

Class is taught by Ann Johnson, local artist and former owner of F.B. Fogg. Open to all skills levels. 

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Cost: $25, includes supplies for making 5 cards 
Limited to 12 students
Reservations Required
Please reserve online at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057

Join us for a holiday card making class featuring different styles of stamps and a variety of supplies. In addition to learning helpful tips and tricks for making your cards stunning, you’ll also receive all the supplies you need to make five one-of-a-kind cards for your family and friends during class.   

Instructor: Krista Flynn, Program Coordinator, Office of Community Engagement, Ball State University

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Cost: $10
Limited to 40 participants
Reservations Required
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Listen to three short talks before enjoying an afternoon tea in the Ball Family mansion. Guests will have an opportunity to see three floors of holiday decor and view all the beautiful needlepointed pieces featured in the living room.