Winter 2025

INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM AND TECHNIQUE 18+ YRS Emily Mertens The Intermediate Ballroom and Technique class covers more advanced steps in the basic social dances. Classes are taught at a faster pass and in greater detail. Participants should be familiar with the basics of these three social dances or should have taken one Beginner’s Ballroom. The class focuses on learning more steps, as well as how to lead and follow them with a variety of partners. Other techniques include an introduction to Cuban motion and footwork. 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. 441431 A 7-8 pm M 1/13-2/10 (skip 1/20) 441431 B 7-8 pm M 2/24-3/17 DancePlus $139 R | $167 NR per individual O 4 sessions $169 R | $203 NR per couple O 4 sessions PAINT LIKE BOB ROSS | 18+ YRS Sam Graybill, Certified Ross Instructor Sam leads you step-by-step through the techniques of Bob Ross to complete a beautiful oil landscape painting on an 11”x14” canvas. Please see the photo samples on our registration website and a listing of the Bob Ross paintings below; paintings are created in the style of Bob Ross. All skill levels welcome, including those who have never painted before. Sam surprises many with the amount of talent she is able to wriggle out of people; come ready for tons of fun! All supplies provided. Please register by the Wednesday prior. January: Northern Lights February: By the Edge of the Water March: Cold Days Ahead 441565 A 1-3 pm Su 1/5 441566 A 1-3 pm Su 2/2 441591 A 1-3 pm Su 3/2 Senior Center Building 1, Room 105 $72 R | $86 NR

CREATING IN CLAY | 18+ YRS Royce Hilderbrand, MFA

We now offer two ceramics options. Section A is for beginners or those looking for more guidance and instruction. Section B is for those with past pottery wheel experience that want to hone their craft during studio time with no instruction provided. Section A registrants receive instruction on the wheel throwing process through targeted demonstrations, as well as individual guidance throughout. Clay and limited glaze options provided. Bring plastic shopping bags for clay storage. Apron recommended. Tools available but bring your own if you have them. Limited enrollment. 441520 A 6:30-9 pm Tu 1/7-2/11 441520 B 6:30-9 pm Tu 1/7-2/11 UA High School, Classroom W1304 $160 R | $192 NR O 6 sessions FUNDAMENTALS OF WATERCOLOR | 18+ YRS Kevin Buckland This is a fun and essential approach to watercolor painting for any artist, beginner thru advanced, wishing to improve their paintings. Work at your own pace and skill level. No paint along with the instructor as in traditional art classes. Each artist selects their own photographic reference to work from; a subject with meaning and specific interest to them. There are positive critiques and painting demonstrations throughout the six-week class. Kevin assists in offering encouragement while exploring composition, painting techniques, color mixing and more. Some experience is recommended, but all levels are welcome. A supply list is included within your PDF receipt emailed immediately following registration (double check your email address is correct at registration). 441437 A 6:30-9:30 pm W 1/8-2/12 441437 B 6:30-9:30 pm W 2/19-3/26 Senior Center Building 1, Room 105 $110 R | $132 NR O 6 sessions PASTEL UNLIMITED | 18+ YRS Vivian Ripley Join our workshop, where we examine the many possibilities of creating art with pastel, a medium growing in popularity. Through the years, pastel has proven it is not a fragile medium. Vivian presents various subject matter, different surface usage and details about color properties in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Demonstration is included along with insightful group critique. All levels. Experienced pastelists are encouraged to grow in their creativity. A supply list is included within your PDF receipt emailed immediately following registration (double check your email address is correct at registration). Please call Vivian with any supply needs questions at the phone number in your receipt. 441526 A Noon-2:30 pm W 1/22-3/12 Senior Center Building 1, Room 105 $114 R | $138 NR O 8 sessions

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