When: Mondays, 6:00-8:00 pm, EST

Dates: August 4 - August 25 (4 weeks) 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25

Where: Online via Zoom

Instructor: Grace McFetters Caldwell

Learn to sew a variety of stitches with beauty and texture on a fun sampler!  This floral sampler will be ready to frame in an embroidery hoop and hang on a wall when we are through with the class, and you’ll be proud to show the world of your embroidered success!  Hand embroidery can be a stress reliever and a moment to yourself, a way to leave the world behind with needle and thread.  When you know how to do a variety of stitches, you will want to stitch everything from photos in your phone to new samplers you find on Etsy.  The embroidery world will be available to you!

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

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.

Please Note: This class is for women only. 

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. 

When: Wednesdays, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, EST

Dates: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3

Where: Online via Zoom

Instructor: Annelies Gentile

Interplay Movement with Annelies:: Wednesday Wellness Creative Lunch Hour: 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.

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. 

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. 

When: Thursdays, 2:00-5:00 pm, EST

Dates: 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, MAKE UP 9/18

Where: Online

Instructor: Flossie Hoy

Are you interested in-depth exploration of Landscape Photography? If so, you should seriously consider signing up for this course. Students will work on pre-visualizing the image before actually taking the picture.  Students will be taught how to pre-plan landscape shooting assignments to help ensure the outcome is what they previsualized. We will discuss location, time of day, type of lighting, Lens choices, Camera settings and selective focus (DOF) regarding shooting landscapes.  We will continually work on strengthening compositional skills.  The class will have weekly shooting assignments to be viewed and discussed in class critiques. The course will be tailored around student needs and interest. Most importantly we will have fun!

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

Participants must have taken TJF's Photo 1 Class or have permission from the instructor.

If you have not taken a virtual writing class with TJF previously, please contact Operation ART Program Manager Isabella Brezenski at isabella@thejoelfund.org 

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.

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. 

Instructor: June Guralnick

Location: Online via Zoom

When: Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm (EST)

Dates:  8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, MAKE UP DATE 9/18

Whether you are writing a memoir, a dark fictional story, or even a reflective poem, the addition of humor can help keep readers engaged! Focusing on the various types of humor writing (situational comedy, parody, rom com, black comedy and even jokes), we’ll explore how best to integrate humor into our stories! Incorporating fun writing exercises and a mindfulness-based approach, this class is for anyone who enjoys writing in any form (fiction, nonfiction, poems, journaling, letters, etc.). No previous writing experience needed! Offering a safe, supportive online group environment, the class welcomes veterans, current active duty and reserve members of the armed forces as well as veteran caregivers and immediate adult military family members.

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

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.

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

Location: Online via Zoom

Fridays, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (E.S.T.)

Dates:  8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, MAKE UP DATE 9/19

Instructor: June Guralnick

This class is for writers who have at least a partial draft of a book. Participants must have previously taken The Joel Fund’s WRITING YOUR BOOK class or have direct permission from the instructor to attend. If you have been working on a new book (fiction or nonfiction), collection of stories, poetry chapbook, or a drama/screenplay, this class is for you! This class employs advanced writing exercises and mindfulness-based prompts to keep you inspired and on track to either hone and edit your book’s first draft, or make those final touches and start sending out your work to publishers! Offering a safe, supportive online group environment, the class welcomes veterans, current active duty, and reserve members of the armed forces as well as veteran caregivers and immediate adult military family members. 

Class Textbook: Stephen King's On Writing

Please make sure to provide a mailing address for a copy of Stephen King's On Writing via mail.

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

Participants must have taken a previous TJF writing class or have permission from the instructor.

If you have not taken a virtual writing class with TJF previously, please contact Operation ART Program Manager Isabella Brezenski at isabella@thejoelfund.org 

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.

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