Welcome to this beginner yoga class, where we experience movement, mindfulness & peacefulness. BRING: your own mat or use ours.
Leader: Pam Bortz Limit: 8 Fee: $60.00
Tue - Sep 2, 9, 16, 30 Oct 7, 14 5-6:30pm
Tue - Sep 2, 9, 16, 30 Oct 7, 14 7-8:30pm
MORNING YOGA & YOUR HEALTH
Welcome to this beginner yoga class, where we experience movement, mindfulness & peacefulness. BRING: your own mat or use ours.
Leader: Pam Bortz Limit: 8 Fee: $60.00
Wed - Sep 3, 10, 17 Oct 1, 8, 15 9:30-11am
AIR DRY CLAY
Learn to work with air dry clay, also known as cold porcelain. This craft is well known in South America & is evolving worldwide. With this clay can be made little magnets, flowers, to large size figurine dolls. This is an introductory class, explaining how to work the clay & the tools needed to create wonders with this clay. We will make a dog magnet, yours to take home. All supplies included.
Leader: Amira El Kadri Limit: 10 Fee: $10.00
Sat - Sep 6 9:30am-12pm
FALL VEGETABLE GARDEN
Learn about floating row covers, cold frames & other season extending tips to keep your garden producing well after your spring & summer plantings are done. Find out about vegetables suited for cooler fall weather & take a few transplants home to enjoy another harvest.
Leader: Vicki Gallagher 577 Staff Limit: 20 Fee: $5.00
Sun - Sep 7 2-4pm
PLAN YOUR FIRST TRIP TO BRITAIN
Dream of going to Britain but don’t know how to start? Let a frequent traveler help you. Learn pros & cons of independent or group travel & how to explore far & wide without driving. Create itineraries with places you would like to see. Hear tips- eating inexpensively in cities, seeing royalty, incorporating a literary, historical & more. Books & magazines will be available for research. Handouts will cover websites & other resources.
Leader: Jan Barley Limit: 12 Fee: $5.00
Mon - Sep 8 6:30-8:30pm
HOME CANNING
Introducing a new twist on an old concept. Preserving. It’s been going on for years. Today, home canning is as safe & easy as cooking a meal. Join us for a hands-on demonstration to make strawberry jam. Go home with recipes, fact sheets, conversion charts & a jar of jam. Coffee & biscuits provided!
Leader: Deb Trzcinski Limit: 15 Fee: $20.00
Thu - Sep 11 9:30-11:30am
Thu - Sep 11 6-8pm
AUTUMN CANDY JAR
What can you create with clay, wire, beads, powdered glass, raffia & a mason jar? A lovely Autumn themed candy jar! Materials & tools provided, all skill levels welcome. DaphneRains@bex.net for picture.
Leader: Daphne Rains Limit: 10 Fee: $26.00
Fri - Sep 12 6-8pm
Wed - Sep 17 10am-12pm
GREETING CARDS GALORE
Create & assemble 50 handmade greeting cards in just a couple hours! Go home with a multitude of cards of varying techniques; birthday, baby, thank-you, thinking of you & more! BRING: adhesive of your choice.
Leader: Kristen Strumm Limit: 20 Fee: $35.00
Thu - Sep 18 6:30-8:30pm
SUSHI
Is it raw fish? Cooked seafood? Vegetarian? Learn the history of Sushi & how to make this low fat, nutritious, quick & easy dish. The combination of ingredients & presentation will show that sushi preparation can be very artistic. A feast for the eyes & a healthy meal in disguise! BRING: apron. Meal & sample of Ching’s sauce included. Dishes: Sushi Rolls, Rice Triangle, Hot & Sour Soup, Moon Cake
Leader: Ching Leong Limit: 15 Fee: $20.00
Fri - Sep 19 11:30am-2pm
Fri - Sep 19 6-8:30pm
DRIED FLOWER TOPIARY
Topiary designs look impressive but the basic technique makes it simple to make. Make a tabletop globe topiary using 6 in. globe & cover with autumn flowers, herbs, berries atop a trunk of bundled branches planted in a terra cotta pot (approx. 20 in. high). BRING: glue gun & scissors.
Leader: Leslie Snell Limit: 15 Fee: $20.00
Sat - Sep 20 10am-12pm
AUTHENTIC NORTHERN CHINESE MEAL
Cook authentic Northern Chinese food in minutes. These quick & simple recipes will amaze you & your family. Believe it or not, the ingredients are nutritious & healthy. BRING: apron. Meal & sample of Ching’s sauce included. Dishes: Chicken & Shrimp Dumplings, Pot Sticker, Hot & Sour Soup, Moon Cake
Leader: Ching Leong Limit: 15 Fee: $20.00
Sat - Sep 20 6-8:30pm
MAIOLICA POTTERY
Come bring out the painter inside of you! Take bisque ware with an opaque white Maiolica glaze, then decorate with brightly colored stains. Pots are already made, no pottery experience required. Several painting ideas available, including wax resist techniques. Make 2 bowls, 1 plate, 1 cup.
Leader: Julie Beutler 577 Staff Limit: 12 Fee: $40.00
Mon - Sep 22, 29 6-8pm
STAINED GLASS GARDEN ORNAMENT
Add a sparkle of color to your landscape with this handsome outdoor ornament. The stained & beveled glass design mounts on a copper pipe for easy installation. All tools & materials provided, no experience necessary. Many colors will be available. www.stevesglassclass.com for picture.
Leader: Steve Noblet Limit: 11 Fee: $28.00
Thu - Sep 25 6:30-9:30pm
SATURDAY POTTERY-TEA POTS
This class will provide intermediate & advanced students specific pottery skill instructions, individual attention & feature special demonstrations. As well, it is a supervised class time for students to work on projects of their choice. PRE-REQUISITE: has taken the 6-week Adult Pottery class or prior approval from Pottery Director.
Leader: Julie Beutler 577 Staff Limit: 15 Fee: $11.00
Sat - Sep 27 9am-12pm
Sat - Sep 27 1:30-4:30pm
HERBAL TEA TIME
Experience the wonders of herbal teas. From pick-me-ups to calming blends; a home garden can provide just your cup of tea. Learn history & folklore of herb teas, therapeutic benefits of herb teas & how to make the perfect cup! Taste a variety of teas & treats & develop your own blend to take home with “goodie” recipes.
Leader: Leslie Snell Limit: 15 Fee: $18.00
Sun - Sep 28 2-4pm
Youth and Family Classes
YOUTH POTTERY: 3rd-5th grds
Let your child experience the fun of working in clay! They will learn the basics of hand building & explore the potter’s wheel. Also, learn about glazing while finishing their pieces with high & low fire glazes.
Leader: Julie Beutler 577 Staff Limit: 11 Fee: $60.00
Wed - Sep 10, 17, 24 Oct 1, 8, 15 3:45-5:15pm
DRAWING FUN WITH MR. PICASSO: 2nd-7th grds
Local artist Roy Wilson, as Mr. Picasso, will help youth develop drawing & compositional skills. His step-by-step method is accessible & challenging to all levels. Explore nature & cartooning themes. Come share your creativity! BRING: #2 pencil, eraser, 12x18 drawing pad.
Leader: Roy Wilson Limit: 20 Fee: $70.00
Fri - Sep 12, 19, 26 Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Nov 7, 14, 21 Dec 5, 12, 19 3:55-5pm
MUSICAL JAMBOREE: 2-4 yr olds & adult
Join us as we make music in this class designed for young children. We will dance, play games, sing, listen to stories & use toy musical instruments to make our own music. Class includes a CD of songs written for this class.
Leader: Elaine Sneider Limit: 12 Fee: $57.00
Mon - Sep 15, 22, 29 Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov 3 10-10:45am
Mon - Sep 15, 22, 29 Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov 3 11-11:45am
YOUTH POTTERY: 6th-12th grds
Students will focus on developing their creative side in many hand built & wheel projects. The course will feature extruded work, slab work & development of potter’s wheel skills. They will glaze their work & get an understanding of how it is fired.
Leader: Julie Beutler 577 Staff Limit: 9 Fee: $72.00
Thu - Sep 18, 25 Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 4-6pm
YOUTH POTTERY: K-2nd grds
Have fun with clay! In this class we will learn to make pinch, slabs & coil pots, & other fun hand built projects. They will learn about glazing & take home several pieces!
Leader: Julie Beutler 577 Staff Limit: 9 Fee: $50.00
Tue - Sep 23, 30 Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 3:45-4:45pm
Call us at 419-874-4174 to be on the waiting list.