Acrylics
Beginning students will explore collage and mixed media while learning acrylic basics. Advanced students will apply advanced concepts. Technique, composition, design, and value will be taught while exploring your creative side; art history is included. Students can work from photo reference or paintings. Supplies provided. All levels.
Instructor: Pat Jackson
M.J. Studios: 670 Gregory Lane, Suite G
4 weeks | $68/$58 (Dist. Res.)
4520.805 3/6–3/27 W 6:30–8:30 pm
$30 lab fee payable to instructor
Oil Painting or Watercolor
16 yrs & up
Beginners learn basic techniques on one painting, oil or watercolor. Advanced students work on a project of choice with instructor’s approval. Color theory, composition, and painting techniques for each medium are covered in an ongoing lecture series. Materials list at first class. Beginners pay $30 lab fee to instructor to cover supplies for first project. All levels.
Instructor: Trudi Edwards
Winslow Ctr: Rms 1 & 2, 2590 Pleasant Hill Rd.
6 weeks | $71/$61 (Dist. Res.)
$30 lab fee for new students only, to cover supplies for first project.
*No class 5/27
Art with Mark Jezierny
Drawing: Sketching & Rendering
Learn to draw quickly, accurately and with confidence. Learn how to reduce objects down to their basic shapes and forms, and sketch them onto paper. Topics include still life, composition, texture, basic perspective, shading, and landscape & figurative themes. Students should bring paper, pencils, ruler and eraser to class. Beginners welcome.
Senior Center: Arts & Crafts Room
4 weeks | $100/$85 (Dist. Res.)Art with Mark Jezierny
Plein Air Painting
Let’s go outdoors! This class is designed for students working in pencil, pastels, oil, acrylic or watercolor who want to work outdoors. We will meet in the building on the first meeting to discuss outdoor painting equipment, composition, perspective & color mixing. The rest of the term we will meet at painting sites. Bring paper, pencil and any painting supplies that you might have to the 1st class. Beginners welcome.
Senior Center: Game Room (first meeting)
4 weeks | $100/$85 (Dist. Res.)
Braided Rug and Basket-Making Intro
16 yrs & up
Attend one or both! Learn the techniques of this traditional craft while making useful & decorative objects such as rug, basket, seat mat, pet bed, meditation/dance mat, etc. Interesting “tricks” demonstrated. Supplies provided; recycled materials are used.
Instructor: Arlene Magarian
Rodgers Ranch: 315 Cortsen Rd.
1 workshop | $35/$29 (Dist. Res.)
$10 lab fee payable to instructor.
Guitar, Beginning I
Amaze your family and friends by being able to play tunes in just four weeks! Start with five major chords to create music. Learn rhythm, tempo, strumming techniques and the basics of guitar. Bring guitar or guitars are available to rent for $20/month. Rental charges can be used towards purchase.
M.J. Studios: 670 Gregory Lane, Suite G
4 weeks | $89/$79 (Dist. Res.)
ff $15 lab fee payable to instructor
Drumming Intensive
African Djembe Rhythms
Learn the basic hand positions that help to create the basic tones on the drum. We start slowly & work the tones, rhythms & breaks to get the rhythms into our bodies. We have extra drums to share.
Instructor: John Waller
Winslow Ctr: Rms 1 & 2, 2590 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Drop In: $11 per class
8-Class Punch Card: $80*
1/8–4/30* Tu 7:30–8:25 pm
5/7–8/27* Tu 7:30–8:25 pm
*No class 3/5, 7/2
Conga Drum Basics
Learn to play mambo or tumbao on conga with its distinct hand movements that create the grooves most associated with Afro Cuban music. There is a relaxed way to play and these sessions will help you to build the rhythms slowly and perfectly. We will work on a variety of rhythms from Cuba, Brazil and Africa. We will also play along to some fun, easy Latin music CD’s during class. Conga drum provided.
Drop-in: $11 | 8-class punch card: $80**
1/8–4/23* Tu 8:30–9:25 pm
*No class 3/5
Middle Eastern Drum
Ensemble
Drums & rhythms from Morocco, Egypt, Algeria & other countries are played in the group. The drabukah or doumbec drum is in the top of the mix in today’s modern Arabic music. The frame drum called tar & a tambourine called ricq help to create the texture. We will play dozens of rhythms and try all of the instruments.
Drop-in: $11 | 8-Class Punch Card: $80**
5/7–8/27 Tu 8:30–9:25 pm
**The punch card may be used for any of John Waller’s Drumming classes, but not the Monthly Drum Circle, and does not expire. Cards may be purchased at the District Office, 147 Gregory Lane, or at in class.
Monthly Drum Circle
Relax & come to the drum circle to learn a new groove or to share one. We have fun percussion sounds to add some spice. Bring a drum or show & tell item. All skill levels welcome.
Instructor: John Waller, plays Rock, Jazz, World music on drum set and hand drums; has easy, engaging teaching style.
Winslow Ctr: Rms 1 & 2, 2590 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Drop-in: $9
3/21, 4/18, 5/16, 6/20, 7/18, 8/15 Th 7:00–8:30 pm