Adults - Fall 2010 Classes

Private music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin and bass can begin at any time for $26 per half hour. All ages welcome. Longer lessons are also available.

Adult Acrylic Painting  Learn technique and expressive methods with Scott Debus on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 for six weeks beginning Sept 15th and Nov 3rd for $120 plus $25 supplies.  Beginners and experienced students are welcome. 

Adult Handbuilding  Learn about the careful balance between aesthetic and utilitarian considerations that can determine the difference between a pot you like to use and a pot you love to use.  Instructor Michaela Kuhn will introduce several methods of constructing with clay involving slabs and coils.  Tuesdays from 9:45am to 12:15pm for 8 weeks beginning Aug 24th or Oct 19th for $165 plus $20 supplies.

Mosaic 101  Learn the art of mosaic with Michaela Kuhn.  This class will explore tile and mosaic through several different applications and assignments.  Using found shards and our handmade tiles we will create our own mosaic pieces while concentrating on color, pattern, composition and function.  Thursdays from 3:30 to 5pm for 8 weeks beginning Aug 26th or Oct 21st for $165 plus $30 supplies.

Paper Clay Mixing paper pulp and clay together creates a light weight material for molding and sculpting.  These creative pieces will be glazed and fired to become beautiful original pieces.  Instructor, Michaela Kuhn.  Thursdays from 5:30 to 7pm for 8 weeks beginning Aug 26th or Oct 21st for $165 plus $30 supplies.

Writing Your Memoirs Class  Each class includes instruction, examples and writing exercises. You’ll write short stories about things that have happened in your life. During this eight-week class, you’ll learn how to uncover your memories, organize your ideas, and make your stories interesting, and you’ll have a lot of fun in the process. At the conclusion, your favorite story will be included in a class book.  Thursdays from 2 to 3:30pm for 8 weeks beginning Sept 9th for $65.  Tonya McGue, Instructor.

Flamenco Dancing  Flamenco is the traditional gypsy dance & music of Southern Spain.  It’s emotion, it’s strength.  It’s dancing, it’s passion.  Learn Flamenco movement basics through technique, rhythm and choreography.  Every Wednesday evening from 8 to 9pm with Susana Butler for $12.50 per class.  To register, call 828-702-1975 or visit www.flamencosoltado.com

ZUMBA  Join the Party and Spice Up Your Body!  Dance and workout to the hot rhythms of Latin America and the world!  ZUMBA is a FUN Latin-inspired dance fitness class that will boost your energy, improve your strength, tone your body, and burn calories.  You don't need to know how to dance to have fun and benefit from ZUMBA - If you love music, this is the class for you!  Thursdays 5:45 - 6:45 PM beginning Jan 7th and is ongoing.  $10 to drop-in or pay $30 in advance for 4 classes. Visit www.ZumbaBeat for more information.

Ballroom Dancing  Come with or without a partner and learn from Stanley Ostendorff.  Each series will be 4 weeks in length on Thursday nights from 7 to 8pm.  Cost is $50 per person.  Also visit www.ballroomplus.com for weekend dance parties at Creative Spark! 

*Beginner East Coast Swing Aug 19th – Sept 9th

*Beginner West Coast Swing Sept 23rd – Oct 14th

*Beginner Waltz Oct 28th – Nov 18th

Weekend Dances  The first hour is a free lesson given by Stanley Ostendorff.  No reservation necessary, just pay $12 at the door.  Most Fridays OR Saturdays beginning at 7:30pm.  Check www.ballroomplus.com for a complete schedule.