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July 2022
How to Secure our Future: Machine Learning Security w/ Gary McGraw
Why Machine Learning Security Impacts Everybody Machine Learning, the most popular form of Artificial Intelligence, appears to have made impressive progress on many tasks including image classification, machine translation, autonomous vehicle control, playing complex games including chess, Go, and Atari video games, and more. This has led to much breathless popular press coverage of Artificial Intelligence, and has elevated deep learning to an almost magical status in the eyes of many. ML, especially of the deep learning sort, is…
Find out more »Summer Reading Program: Didgeridoo Down Under
The Summer Reading Program Series is in partnership with The Handley Regional Library. he DDU Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, art, science, literacy development, comedy, character building, anti-bullying, motivational speaking and audience participation. The didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years, and is known for its otherworldly sound. But DDU is much more than music. It’s interactive, educational, motivational and super fun for all ages! Doors open at 10:00 and program…
Find out more »Sing! Play! Create! Music Camp w/ Laura Cullinane
Ages 7-12 Have fun developing individual musicianship in a group setting! Musical campers will learn several songs from a variety of genres, with some ukulele playing and percussion for good measure. Throughout the week we will also meet and explore instruments from the folk Strings family, and campers will construct their own simple string instrument to take home! We will wrap up on Friday with an informal performance/sharing of some of the week’s songs and activities. Laura Cullinane is a…
Find out more »Summer Reading Program: Talewise “Pirates Lost at Sea”
Ahoy there, matey! Set sail with Talewise on a thrilling action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island. With mutiny and high-tide looming, they must rescue their salty captain and find a way to repair their ship before all hope is lost…at sea! Find out what happens at this high-energy show on July 20! Doors open at 10:00 and program starts at 11:00 PM FREE EVENT! Reservations may be made in advance either online or…
Find out more »Summer Reading Program: Tampa Taiko Drums
A fun-filled, interactive program that covers the history of taiko, the music of Japan, modern drumming performance, and drum making using discarded barrels that have been recycled into taiko drums. iFrameResize({ checkOrigin: false, inPageLinks: true, heightCalculationMethod: 'taggedElement' }, '#dv-iframe'); body, html {height:inherit !important;} Doors open at 10:30 and program starts at 11:00 PM FREE EVENT! Reservations may be made in advance either online or by calling the Barns of Rose Hill Box Office at 540-955-2004 (Noon to 3:00 –…
Find out more »October 2022
Oxford Punch Rug Hooking Class
This workshop is a perfect way to learn punching needle rug hooking or for those who would like to refine their rug punching technique. You can arrive knowing little to nothing and leave with a handcrafted rug ready to hang or display and have acquired the knowledge to punch hook larger rugs. Class content will include discussions on all aspects of punch needle rug hooking such as different types of punch needles, equipment, proper punching technique and lots of inspiration.…
Find out more »November 2022
Rug Hooking Class: Embellishing Fine Hooked Rugs: “The Serpent” (Approx 12”x15”)
Instructor: Cindy Irwin $95 will be due upon arrival for materials. This fee is in addition to the enrollment fee. This workshop is a perfect way to learn 3 to 6 cut wool strips for rug hooking or for those who would like to improve their hooking skills. You will learn how to attach gemstones to foundation before hooking. You will learn how to hook using mixed media including velvet, silk, roving, yarn and more. You will learn how to…
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