Personal Enrichment Classes
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ARTS, CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Ceramic Designs: Hand Building and Wheel Throwing
Whether for personal enrichment or a future career, this hands-on class is for students at any skill level. Beginners will receive ample individual instruction and demonstration to build basic skills. Experienced students can use the class to push the boundaries of their technique or expression. (1) 25lb of clay provided in cost.
Quilting “Camp” for Adults
Join us for a week long “camp” for beginner to advanced quilters with a desire to create a memory quilt, pillow or wall hanging. Participants will learn techniques used in making t-shirt quilts, printing old or new pictures on fabric, using appliqué and patchwork to tell a memorable story or celebrate an event.
DANCE
Introduction to Line Dance-Level 1
This class is an introduction to line dance. We will take the time to learn basic steps and patterns, to build coordination and confidence on the dance floor. We’ll learn popular line dances done at social events: Cupid Shuffle, Electric Slide, Copperhead Road, and others. After 6 weeks, you may feel ready to further develop your skills in our Level 2 – Absolute Beginner class.
Absolute Beginner Line Dance-Level 2
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Level 1 Line Dance, or able to dance Cupid Shuffl e, Electric
Slide,
and Copperhead Road. Great, you’ve danced the basic line dances at social events, and are ready to build
on that knowledge. Our instructor will guide you to an improved foundation of dance
step terminology, rhythm counts, posture, and dance floor etiquette. You’ll experience
a variety of absolute beginner line dances, to different genres of music. Leave your
inhibitions at the door and join us on the dance floor.
Beginner+ Line Dance-Level 3
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 2 class. Successful completion of Level 2 class. This class will build upon the skills learned at the Absolute Beginner level. You’ll learn dances suitable for the experienced dancer, with some emphasis on body posture, and styling principles. The dances will provide a natural progression of complexity: steps, turns, syncopations, tags and restarts. This 6-week session will prove to be a good ole time on the dance floor.Improver/Intermediate Line Dance-Level 4
This class will feature dance routines suitable for the experienced line dancer, who has mastered a comprehensive range of step patterns and movements. This 6-week session is intended to satisfy the seasoned dancer with new challenges, that will prove fun and rewarding.FITNESS
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Build flexibility, strength, and balance in your body and mind and decrease unhealthy stress responses in everyday life. Grounding and centering techniques will be incorporated. Comprehensive instruction will help students find body alignment and meditative practice matching breath to movement. All levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat.
Tai Chi Basics
Learn soft, slow, graceful movements to help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. Tai Chi movements are approached in a mindful attitude and never forced; the muscles relaxed rather than tensed. There is no impact to aggravate joints and can be performed standing or even sitting making it the perfect activity to improve and maintain your physical function and quality of life. The class will use the Yang 24 form and various Qi Gong movements. No special equipment needed and dress comfortably.
Tai Chi Practice
Students will improve and refine postures learned in Tai Chi Basics. Learn several Qi Gong exercises for enhanced stress reduction and improved wellness and practice the Beijing Form (working knowledge required). No special equipment needed and dress comfortably.
FINANCE
Retirement Guide: Income, Taxes & Legacy
This class will include the following topics: Investment and estate planning. Income tax reduction and insurance planning. Proper portfolio balance to reduce investment risk, getting more income from investments, reducing probate costs and long-term care planning.
LANGUAGES
Discover Sign Language
This course offers an immersive experience in silence, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the perspective of the Deaf community and build your confidence in signing. Through video demonstrations, you will learn not only how to make signs but also how to communicate with facial expressions effectively. By taking this course you can develop your skills and enhance your ability to communicate with the hard of hearing community.
Instant Italian
Learn to express yourself comfortably in Italian. You’ll be surprised how quickly and easily you are able to learn Italian in this course, which provides knowledge of practical words and phrases you are likely to hear if you vacation in Italy.
MUSIC
Introduction to Guitar
Become skilled with the use of your iPhone camera and use the best photo apps available. Learn how to take and edit photos, and how to troubleshoot the most common issues. The class will cover the principles of photography, the art of composition, how to find great lighting, and advanced techniques. Classes will consist of lectures, demonstrations, critiques, and discussions. Photo walks to nearby places will also be part of the class, allowing students to apply lessons.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Introduction to Photoshop CC
Whether you are a photographer, digital illustrator, graphic designer, or someone who wants to alter old family photos, learning Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud (CC) is a must. This introductory is filled with easy-to-follow, detailed step-by-step instructions that teach you how to edit and manipulate images and create basic compositions using Photoshop in the Creative Cloud. Discover how to improve photographs by editing out flaws, correcting poor exposure, or creating a composite image using the newest techniques Photoshop has to offer. Best of all, you need no prior artistic ability or Photoshop experience to take this course.