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Arts & Music Beginning Painting “I didn’t know that painting a sky and clouds was this easy!” “Undercoating a painting really helps to cover those little bumps.” These are things we learn at this easy-going, beginning and advanced painting class. Learn how to use perspective, lay out your painting in accordance with correct principles, and many other useful things to move you along to a higher level as an artist. Acrylic and oil painters welcome. Instructor: Hank C Zwetsloot Location: Senior Center Day Th Th Th Th Time 9-11:30 a.m. 9-11:30 a.m. 9-11:30 a.m. 9-11:30 a.m. Fee Code $20 9878 $20 9883 $25 9889 $20 9890 Here’s an art class where you can definitely get beyond “stick people.” You’ll be learning to draw and paint in a very friendly environment. Whether you’re new to the art world, or advanced, this workshop is for you! Each person decides on his or her medium of choice and subject matter. Newcomers will begin with easy instructions in pencil and then be introduced to acrylic painting. Come give it a try! Instructor: Joan E. Tillotson Location: Senior Center Fee Code $15 10273 $20 10277 $25 10281 $15 10274 $20 10278 $20 10282 Time 9-11:30 a.m. 1-3:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 9-11:30 a.m. 1-3:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee Code $20 10275 $20 10279 $20 10283 $25 10276 $20 10280 $20 10284 Location: Pelusi Building Age Date Day 50+ Mar 5-26 M 50+ Mar 6-20 Tu 50+ Mar 7-21 W 50+ Apr 2-30 M 50+ Apr 3-24 Tu 50+ Apr 4-25 W If you have taken the Beginning Ukulele 1 class one or more times, or you know the basic chords (C-Am-F-A7-D7- G7-C7), then you are ready for Beginning Ukulele 2. This class will continue with more chords and more harmonically complex songs. You will also learn some fingerpicking patterns and continue working on strumming. It doesn’t get more difficult, it just gets easier and more fun! Instructor: Gordon Lustig Location: Senior Center Fee Code $40 10090 Dance Beginning Tap Dancing This class will help you learn the basic skills of tap dancing. This is great exercise for the body and the mind while having a lot of fun! This class is for students who are new to tap dancing or who haven’t tapped in many years. Location: Pepperette Baton & Dance Club Age Date 50+ Jan 5-26 50+ Feb 2-23 50+ Mar 2-23 50+ Apr 6-27 Day F F F F Time 9:15-10 a.m. 9:15-10 a.m. 9:15-10 a.m. 9:15-10 a.m. Fee Code $48 9712 $48 9713 $36 9714 $48 9715 int Time 9-11:30 a.m. 1-3:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 9-11:30 a.m. 1-3:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee Code $40 10079 Beginning Ukulele 2 Age Date Day Time 21+ Feb 7-28 W 4-5 p.m. Drawing and Painting Workshop Age Date Day 50+ Jan 8-29 M 50+ Jan 9-30 Tu 50+ Jan 3-31 W 50+ Feb 5-26 M 50+ Feb 6-27 Tu 50+ Feb 7-28 W Age Date Day Time 21+ Jan 3-24 W 4-5 p.m. Age Date 18+ Jan 4-25 18+ Feb 1-22 18+ Mar 1-29 18+ Apr 5-26 Did you know that playing a musical instrument helps to keep your brain healthy and lowers your stress level? Additionally, learning a new instrument creates whole new synapses in your brain. The popularity of the ukulele has never been higher. Why? It’s inexpensive, easy to learn, and doesn’t require anything more than the desire to play it. Practicing simple chords five minutes a day will quickly lead to a playing proficiency that will allow you to play hundreds, if not thousands, of songs! Instructor: Gordon Lustig Location: Senior Center Beginning Ukulele 1 39