BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — With the snow finally making its way to Michiana this week, plenty of people are likely looking for a way to beat the cabin fever. To the artistic folks at Anna Russo Sieber Arts & Culture, there’s no better cure for the winter blues than crafting a new skill.

Beginning mid-January, people can learn all sorts of new talents at the gallery, located at 147 Fifth St. in Benton Harbor.

 

A full list of classes are as follows:

Italian Culture Club — $210

5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 3 to April 13

This class is offered to returning intermediate students.

 

Conversational Italian — $210 + textbook

5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 2 to April 12

This is a basic class is designed for those wishing to learn to conversationally speak Italian.

 

Mosaic workshop — $75+ material costs

1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 20-21

Students will learn to create mosaic masterpieces in this two-day workshop.

 

Mosaic workshop — $65 + material costs

1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6

This one-day workshop will be offered on a Saturday so as to include those who can’t make it during the week.

 

Cultural ceramics — $85

5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Jan. 19 to March 1

Students will research and create cultural ceramic pieces.

 

Photography

5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays Feb. 3 to March 2

Students will learn about black and white photography, timing and various shooting styles. Those participating are asked to bring a camera.

 

Wine education — $17 each or $80 for five

Starts Thursday, Feb. 5

A broad range of wines, pairings and learning wine language will be covered. The following four classes will be announced at the first class.

 

For more information about any of these classes, or to sign up, visit arsartsandculture.org or annarussoart.com. The studio can also be reached at (269) 208-4409 or arsarts.culture@gmail.com