Winter 2025

BEGINNING LATIN DANCE | ALL AGES Emily Mertens Ready to have fun and try something new? Beginning Latin dance teaches the basics of all Latin dances, including merengue, salsa and bachata. No partner required and all ages and levels are welcome! Specific location instructions included in emailed PDF receipt. 441436 A 8-9 pm Tu 1/7-1/28 441436 B 8-9 pm Tu 2/4-2/25 441436 C 8-9 pm Tu 3/4-3/25 DancePlus $139 R | $167 NR O 4 sessions GUITAR TEST DRIVE | 14+ YRS Vaughan Music Studios Take a guitar for a test drive! An enthusiastic (and remarkably patient) VMS musician/instructor introduces you to this fun and popular instrument. Get comfortable holding a guitar, learn to read a chord chart and by the end of the class, play a simple song. Comfortable, small-group format. Guitars provided or bring your own if you have one. 441400 A 6-7 pm Th 1/9-1/30 441400 B 6-7 pm Th 2/27-3/20 Vaughan Music Studios $75 R | $90 NR O 4 sessions INTRO TO UKULELE | 14+ YRS Vaughan Music Studios The ukulele is enjoying an upsurge in popularity, not to mention it is small, portable and easy on the ears. Enjoy a hands-on instrument tutorial with the experienced professional musicians at Vaughan Music Studios. Learn some ukulele basics and practice playing a simple song in a relaxed, small-group setting. A new song is introduced at each class. Instruments are provided; but please feel free to bring your own. 441407 A 6-7 pm Th 2/6-2/20 Vaughan Music Studios $55 R | $66 NR O 3 sessions BEGINNING KNITTING | 14+ YRS Joyce Lewis Knitting is therapeutic and a wonderful hobby for any time of the year. Learn basic knitting skills including casting on, knit and purl stitches, shaping and binding off. We cover how to correct simple mistakes and how to read a pattern. Work on a project of your choice with supervision from our experienced (and extremely patient) instructor. Knitting needles, practice yarn and an instruction booklet included. Limited enrollment. 441200 A 7-8:30 pm Th 1/9-1/30 Senior Center Building 2, Room 204 $72 R | $86 NR O 4 sessions

INTERMEDIATE KNITTING | 14+ YRS Joyce Lewis Hone your knitting skills by learning lace, color work, cable patterns and more. This class is appropriate for those who have taken Beginning Knitting or who already have basic knitting skills. Circular and double pointed needles as well as patterns are provided. Students should bring 2 skeins of #4 wool, wool blend or acrylic yarn for the hat projects. Limited enrollment. 441285 A 7-8:30 pm Th 2/6-2/27 Senior Center Building 2, Room 204 $72 R | $86 NR O 4 sessions Paint your favorite furry friend in just a couple hours. Email a photo to liz.colorfulcolumbus@gmail.com no less than two days in advance of the class and then follow a template of your photo as the instructor guides you through the process. All materials included. 441567 A 6:30-8:30 pm Th 2/6 Senior Center Building 1, Room 105 $40 R | $48 NR MACRAMÉ WALL HANGING | 14+ YRS Kathy Lamancusa Dress up your blank space with a pop of boho chic in your home or workspace! In this hands-on class, learn the basic knots needed to create a striking and beautiful macramé wall hanging. All supplies provided, including the cording cut to size, a wooden hanging pole, a macramé board and T-pins to be used during the class. Instructional handouts available at class. Don’t miss your opportunity to create this gorgeous DIY piece! 441575 A 1-4 pm Su 3/23 Senior Center Building 1, Room 105 $34 R | $41 NR Adult BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCE | 18+ YRS Emily Mertens Whether you are looking to start a new hobby, to socialize, or prepare for an event, Beginning Ballroom Dance covers the basics of waltz, tango, cha-cha, salsa and more. The class is designed to introduce the basics of social etiquette and technique in a fun and comfortable environment. You can register as an individual or as a couple, as partners can be provided and all ages are welcome! Register only one person per couple and note the name of your dance partner when registering. Individuals should sign up at least one-two weeks in advance to allow time for a partner to be provided. Specific location instructions included in emailed PDF receipt. 441417 A 7-8 pm Tu 1/7-1/28 441417 B 7-8 pm Tu 2/4-2/25 441417 C 7-8 pm Tu 3/4-3/25 DancePlus $139 R | $167 NR per individual O 4 sessions $169 R | $203 NR per couple O 4 sessions PAINT YOUR PET | 14+ YRS Liz Thomas, Colorful Columbus

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