Winter 2026 Activity Guide

MONDAY MORNING DRAWING | 50+ YRS Mindy Newman Mindy provides individual guidance, discussion and demonstrations. This is not taught as a beginner class; however, beginners are welcome to join this relaxed instruction. Many of our drawings are exercises. We look to modern and abstract artists to direct creative minds. Participants register for each month, and supplies and materials are on their own. A supply list is included as an attachment with your emailed receipt. Participants may choose to get prints for a $5 material fee paid directly to the instructor or bring your own prints to each lesson. January Basic drawing skills are introduced to beginners and the regulars are happy to return to see how improved old portraits of pets or wildlife a have become. Technical skills of how to draw fur are introduced to those who are not familiar. The use of line sensitive art contours helps to develop and

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP | 50+ YRS Mindy Newman With over 30 years of teaching experience, Mindy uses exercises to teach technique, color and composition. She mentors ongoing participation, this is not taught as a beginner class; however, beginners are welcome to join this relaxed instruction, and participants may work on their own project. Participants register for each month. Supplies and materials are on your own. A supply list is included as an attachment with the emailed receipt. Participants may choose to get colored watercolor prints for a $5 material fee paid directly to the instructor. January 1/6 - The Winter Roses 1/13 - Teatime Herbs: Use vertical paper and vignette, white paper background 1/27 - Barren Forest: No prints for copy, only inspirations. 551115 A 1-3 pm Tu 1/6-1/27 (skip 1/20)

define the structure. 1/5 - Simple Shapes 1/12 - Light & Shadow 1/26 - Catch Up Day 551112 A BCCC, Level 2, Art Room $30 R-BCCC M | $36 NR February 2/2 - Heart to Heart Serial 2/9 - Picasso Flowers 2/23 - Wildlife in Winter 551112 B BCCC, Level 2, Art Room $30 R-BCCC M | $36 NR

BCCC, Level 2, Art Room $30 R-BCCC M | $36 NR

3 sessions

O

10:30 am-12:30 pm M

1/5-1/26 (skip 1/19)

February 2/3 - Looking through the Frosted Window: We use cellophane pressing to create ice along with salt.

3 sessions

O

2/10 - Wintery Landscapes 2/17 - Meditate on a Candle 2/24 - Catch Up Day 551115 B 1-3 pm BCCC, Level 2, Art Room $40 R-BCCC M | $48 NR

Tu

2/3-2/24

OLDER ADULT

10:30 am-12:30 pm M

2/2-2/23 (skip 2/16)

4 sessions

O

March - Returning Birds Google The Audubon Society for ideas. 3/3 - Canadian Geese 3/10 - Blue Heron 3/17 - Barn Owls 3/24 - Do a large painting of your choice. 3/31 - Catch Up Day 551115 C 1-3 pm Tu

3 sessions

O

March 3/2 - Tree Buds in March 3/9 - Crocuses are Calling 3/16 - The Celtic Green Man to celebrate the Rebirth 3/23 - The Palms 3/30 - Catch Up Day 551112 C 10:30 am-12:30 pm M 3/2-3/30

3/3-3/31

BCCC, Level 2, Art Room $50 R-BCCC M | $60 NR

5 sessions

O

BCCC, Level 2, Art Room $50 R-BCCC M | $60 NR

5 sessions

O

INTERESTED IN LEADING A CLASS? Instructors are always in demand for UA Parks & Rec programming. The majority of programming is provided by contractual instructors who provide program proposals in advance of season planning. If you are interested in offering a program or know someone you’d like to recommend, please reach out to Eliese Kendrick, Recreation Manager at ekendrick@uaoh.net.

PLEASE NOTE: a $1 fee is charged on most transactions in our registration system that supports our PLAY UA Financial Assistance program.

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