Feb 05 Thursday
Embrace the journey of aging with confidence and vitality! Join Vicky Willis, a certified Yoga instructor and OLLI’s Yoga Guru, in this transformative program designed specifically for those looking to enhance their well-being as they age. Through slow, precise movements rooted in Yoga, participants will systematically stretch and condition their muscles, providing essential support to aging joints. This program focuses on four key areas: strength, flexibility, agility, and balance; fundamental elements for healthy living that can help eliminate morning stiffness and improve overall mobility.Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket, blocks, a yoga strap, and a yoga mat, and to wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement. Join us to foster a healthier, more active lifestyle as you embrace the changes that come with age! Activity Level: 1
This 6-week class series introduces students to making pottery on the wheel and includes all stages of the ceramic cycle.
This 6-week course introduces students to making pottery on the wheel and engages every stage of the ceramic cycle. It begins with throwing wet clay into basic forms like bowls and cups, then moves into trimming and modifying those leather-hard pieces, and finally glazing them.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to take home their finished, functional, handmade works of art. Classes meet every Thursday from 6 PM-8 PM for 6 weeks, Thursday, February 5th - Thursday, March 12th. If a Thursday has inclement weather, we will hold March 19th as a make-up day.
Feb 07 Saturday
In this workshop we will focus on a single long-pose figure drawing. Gesture and form will be a main focus. Other principles covered will be relationships, proportion, shadow mapping, and light/shade. We will draw in half-hour bouts during these three hours.
Supplies provided, all levels welcome! Instruction will be given for those wanting help.
Host will have personal sketchbooks and art books on view as well.
Please note: Participants in this workshop will be drawing from a live nude model.
Feb 08 Sunday
Bring a friend and make a vase with us for Valentine's Day while sipping wine and snacking!Bring your besties and make the cutest heart-shaped clay vases with us for Valentine’s Day—wine in hand, snacks on deck, creativity flowing! And if you’re up for it, end the night watching the sunset at the overlook.
Grab the gals for this fun and easy “make and take” night!We’ll sip wine, snack on light appetizers, and walk you through a simple step-by-step vase-making activity that’s perfect for all skill levels (yes—even total beginners!)
You’ll create your own adorable vase, and we’ll provide everything you need (flowers not included). Your ticket also includes two complimentary drinks and lite appetizers—because crafting is always better with a little sip & snack.
While you won’t take your vase home that night, we’ll fire it for you and have it ready to pick up in time to gift to your Valentine (or keep for yourself—we won’t tell!) by February 14th.
It’s going to be a creative, cozy, memory-making evening you won’t want to miss! Grab your gals, get your tickets, and let’s make something beautiful together.
Feb 09 Monday
Arts Live Theatre is gearing up for fall! Classes are available for ages 4-5, 6-8, 9-12 and 13-18 years old. Alt offers classes like ZOMBIE MANIA, CHARLOTTE’S WEB, THE MINISTRY OF MAGIC DISCOVERIES, PEPPA’S ADVENTURES, CHICKEN LITTLE AND FRIENDS, FANCY NANCY’S SHENANIGANS, and PODCAST THEATRE and more! Classes begin the week of September 26 and run for 8 weeks. Teaching Artists are theatre professionals and educators. For more information and to register please visit, www.artslivetheatre.com today. Space is limited so register now!
Irish Slow Session is for those who would like to learn Irish tunes and songs. The hour before each Irish Session we’ll learn a few new tunes and tips on how to jam in the Irish Sessions.Every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Check the Folk School calendar for more information.
RD holds secular, science-based addiction recovery support groups every Monday. We are LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent led/friendly. Harm reduction approaches welcomed. Sober curious folks are welcomed. Anyone questioning their relationship to substances is welcomed. No student observers, please.
Using principles learned from the Fundamentals, Figure/Head, and Painting classes, we’ll apply our knowledge and skills to Great Master artworks. We’ll learn watercolor basics (wet on wet,wet on dry, color mixing). Each week we’ll look at various artists such as Rubens, Rembrandt, Winslow Homer and more. From each, we’ll cover the human figure, landscapes, and abstracts.
Course Outline
Week 1: Overview/ Review, Wet on Wet, Wet on Dry/Damp, Water Control Brushes, Strokes,Pencils, paint
Week 2: Simple Volumes, Visualizing simple masses/Value
Week 3: Monochrome, Using Black and Earth-tones
Week 4: Color, Working with Primaries, Color Mixing
Week 5: Warm and Cools
Week 6: Long-Form Master Study, Applying our skills to a single study
Feb 12 Thursday
Feb 16 Monday