Instructor: Stacey Sprenz

Where: The Joel Center | 115 W Young St, Rolesville, NC 27571

Date: February 7th

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm 

Getting the Shot: Mastering Smartphone Photography - Smartphones are great tools for photographers but knowing how to maximize their potential is key to getting the shots you want. This 2-hr class will touch on the basics of great photography, tailored for using a smartphone to capture your images. Through a hands-on approach, students will create and photograph various scenes using tips, editing techniques, and creative applications shared by the instructor. By applying what they learn, the students will develop skills necessary for great smartphone images every time. This class is designed for beginners and those with basic knowledge of photography on a smartphone.

Please make sure to bring a fully charged smartphone. 

Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older.

We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. Email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org to receive the scholarship promo code with your name and email address

A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class, or will miss a class, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Assistant at stephanie@thejoelfund.org or 919.213.0054.

Instructor: Annelies Gentile

When: 1:00-4:00 pm 

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026

Enjoy poetry in 3-D! Join us as we explore fun and fluid play with watercolor and words through haiku. You'll be guided to paint, then create a cube and design it with your own original poetry, and illumination. Poems will come from your own life experiences. Haiku is an easy pattern of 5 syllables in the first line, 7 syllables in the second line and 5 syllables in the third line. Easy to do! No experience needed. In a nutshell, LightBox Poetry is an artistic reminder to keep holding the light of life in your hands. Facilitated by Artist and Integrative Life and Leadership Coach, Annelies Gentile, MA, PCC.

We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. To receive the scholarship promo code, email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org with your name and military connection. 

A workshop will be canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late or will miss the workshop, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org or 919 200 0886 or Operation ART Program Assistant at stephanie@thejoelfund.org or 919-213-0054.

Instructor: Annelies Gentile

Where: The Joel Center | 115 W Young St, Rolesville, NC 27571

Date: Saturday, Feb 21st, 2026

When: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Interplay Movement with Annelies is a creative community-building experience unlocking the wisdom of the body for wellness. Join us to play with forms such as movement, laughter, conversation, storytelling, song, and music as we cultivate shared joy and wellbeing. No experience needed, come as you are! 

Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older.

This workshop is the in-person portion of the 5 weeek virtual Creative Movement Wellness class also taught by Annelies Gentile. You may join this workshop without having taken the virtual class. 

This in person workshop will be held 2/21/26 - in-person from 1PM - 3PM at The Joel Center in Rolesville. 

We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. To receive the scholarship promo code, email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org with your name and military connection.