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Little Lessons

Little Lessons explores the many skills and talents of the UMW community, sharing their expertise with short tutorials.

Episodes

Season 1

  • Episode 1: Screen Printing

    Join Emma as she creates a peeking TV cat screen-print from scratch. She’ll take you from darkroom photo emulsion to the final printmaking in the sunny studio.

  • Episode 2: Gel Electrophoresis

    Gel electrophoresis is a tried and true method for separating macromolecules such as DNA or RNA. See Hannah demonstrate the more than two dozen steps of the process with panache — think you’re willing to give it a try?

  • Episode 3: Canva Posts

    Rebecca, Communications and Marketing Coordinator for the Red Cross Club at UMW, gives a step-by-step lesson on how to set up a social media post for greater awareness of a blood drive. What will you tell the world about?

  • Episode 4: Dorm Spa Night

    Yulia and Hannah walk through how to do a spa night in your own dorm, teaching an indulgent skin care regimen. What better way to relax from coursework than to have a nineteen-step facial?

  • Episode 5: Microwave Mug Cake

    Jema teaches you how to make a delicious mug cake in your microwave! Grab your coziest pajamas and some simple ingredients, and in under five minutes you’ll have your first — but definitely not your last! — mug cake to enjoy.

Creators

Name: Colleen Cragun
Major: Studio Art and Psychology
Graduation Year: 2022

Lively Shows: Little Lessons

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