UTICA/ROME — This spring, the Mohawk Valley Community College Cultural Series will host a variety of hands-on workshops that include make-and-take crafts, athletic skills and wellness. Tickets are available at www.mvcc.edu/tickets.

Fused Glass: Spring Nite Lites workshop is at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 in the Plumley Complex room 150 on the Rome campus. Penny and Marie Veschusio from Songbyrd Street Studios will lead participants through the process of creating a fused glass nightlight by cutting glass pieces and decorating it — a perfect way to add a little light to a home, the announcement said.

The nightlights will be brought back to be fired in the kiln and pickup will be the following week at the Utica campus box office, Wilcox Hall room 106. Admission is $10 general, $5 for MVCC employees and free for MVCC students. Tickets are limited.

Bunny-Themed Spring Globe workshop is at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 in the Alumni College Center room 116 on the Utica campus; and at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6 in the Plumley Complex room 119 on the Rome campus.

A fun springtime twist on a traditional snow globe craft, these bunny-themed globes are a great addition to your spring decor or to gift to a loved one, the announcement added.

In this “fun and relaxing hands-on workshop” led by Sarah Dustin, owner of The Adirondack Ink, participants will personalize their globes with bunny figurines, colorful flower confetti, sparkles and more. No experience necessary. Admission is $5 general, $2 for MVCC employees and free for MVCC students.

Make Your Own Japanese Paper Kites workshop is at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 in the Alumni College Center room 116 on the Utica campus. In this hands-on workshop hosted by MVCC’s Anime Haven Club, participants will learn about the history of these kites and make their own to welcome spring. No experience necessary. Admission is $5 general, $2 for MVCC employees and free for MVCC students.

Lacrosse Stick Skills and Shooting workshop is at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 in the Jorgensen Center Field House on the Utica campus.

In this 90-minute workshop led by MVCC Head Lacrosse Coach Nick Evanoff, boys and girls ages 7 to 16 years old will learn proper cradling, passing, catching and shooting techniques. Boys are required to have a lacrosse stick, helmet and gloves. Girls are required to have a lacrosse stick and goggles. Admission is $10 general, $5 for MVCC employees and free for MVCC students.

Pound Unplugged workshop is at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 in the Jorgensen Center room 115 on the Utica campus.

This workout session will fuse cardio, Pilates and yoga through continuous body motion using lightly weighted drumsticks called Ripstix.

This special preview class will highlight the Pound and Pound Unplugged formats available in upcoming classes offered by MVCC’s Center for Corporate and Community Education (CCED).

Those who purchase a ticket and attend this one-time introductory workshop will receive a promo code for $10 off the full CCED course. Admission is $10 general, $5 for MVCC employees and free for MVCC students.

Japanese Reiki: Energy Healing Training workshop is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 5 in Wilcox Hall room 225 on the Utica campus; and 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 in the Plumley Complex room 119 on the Rome campus.

Reiki is a Japanese form of energy healing; a type of alternative medicine used to reduce stress, anxiety, physical pain and past trauma.

In this workshop led by Certified Reiki Masters Ashleigh Frank and Lynn Brooks, participants learn to channel life force energy through your hands onto another, removing the negative energy and techniques to clear energy pathways, the announcement said.

Those who purchase a ticket and attend this one-time introductory workshop will receive a promo code for $10 off the full course offered by CCED. Admission is $5 general, $2 for MVCC employees and free for MVCC students.

Water Aerobics workshop is at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 13 in the Jorgensen Center on the Utica campus.

Water aerobics is a great way to get in shape as water is a natural aid in resistance training, the announcement added. Individuals who purchase a ticket and attend this one-time introductory workshop will receive a promo code for $10 off the full course offered by CCED. Admission is $5 general, $2 for MVCC employees and free for MVCC students. Tickets are limited.

The MVCC Cultural Series is sponsored by MVCC’s Cultural Events Council, in collaboration with MVCC’s Program Board, with significant support from the Student Activity Fee. See the complete series lineup and ticket sales at www.mvcc.edu/tickets.