Course Description: Students are introduced to the world of print-mkaing, particularly through contemporary media including risograph printing and zines. Through this course students learn aesthetics, design skills and communication in the process of creating their own zines and serving a project of interest.
Instructor/s: Aurora Brush
Course Description: Students learn camera skills, delving into leveraging photography for social change and receiving an introduction to photography programs. Additionally, students gain insight into proper lighting techniques and the art of capturing photography headshots, all through real-life work experiences.
Instructor/s: Sarah Danziger & Lesly Deschler Canossi
INTRODUCTION TO REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE & COOPERATIVE LIVING
Students begin the fellowship with a full immersion into the concepts and practice of sustainable home economics & regenerative farming, centered around experiences at Hawthorne Valley Farm. Students engaged in real work at the farm's creamery and bakery, and vegetable fields, actively learning about food production.
Facilitator/s:Joe Harris
‘24 Place Corps Fellows on board the boat the built, named ‘Purple Rain’!
Ecology of the Hudson, Woodworking & Sailing
This course at the Hudson River Maritime Museum immerses students in the ecology of the Hudson River while also teaching woodworking skills. Students engage in hands-on experiences such as constructing a boat in the woodshop, rowing, sailing, and fostering a deep understanding of both the river ecosystem and traditional craftsmanship. Students finish the course by learning to sail on the Hudson using the very boat they built!
Instructor/s:Kerry Gallagher, Wayne Ford
Public Design Projects
This course delves into the intricacies of urban planning and critical thinking, teaching students to analyze and think critically about public spaces and enact tangible landscape design projects that benefit the Kingston community. As part of this course students create the Moon Trail, an installation of kiosks throughout Kingston providing free menstrual products to all members of our community.
Instructor/s: Karine Duteil
Introduction to Ceramics
This course teaches the essentials of hand building and wheel throwing with clay, and introduces students to a working ceramics studio. In addition to class instruction students also pursue independent projects in clay with guidance from staff.
Instructor/s: Lex Feldheim
Community Service
This course teaches students that community engagement and outreach are fundamental values not only of our program, but of civically engaged life. Through active participation in various departments serving the public at People’s Place, students acquired a holistic understanding of the intricacies and diverse offerings of a multifaceted public center which includes a free cafe, a thrift store, a food pantry, a public event space, and more all within People's Place.
Regenerative Agriculture & Food Sovereignty
This course teaches regenerative agriculture and its application in an urban context, encompassing sustainable food production practices, along with discussions of food justice and sovereignty. Students learn about soil health and crop diversity and gain hands-on experience by learning to grow their own plants and design gardens, cultivating practical skills essential for creating thriving, community centered food systems. Students also learn about advocacy for equitable access to nutritious food.
Instructor/s: Nina Tucker
Nutrition, Meal Planning & Food Preparation
This key element of programming teaches fellows to prepare food, work in a home kitchen, plan and budget for meals and groceries, preserve, compost and use food sustainably and eat in a nutritious way.
Facilitator/s: Lissy Darnell
