Leisure Classes
BEGINNING BACKPACKING
This course will prepare participants to travel safely, efficiently, and to be environmentally aware while in the wilderness. Concentration will be on equipment, logistics, techniques, and decision making making. A three-day trip with first aid and hands-on skills will prepare students for their own backcountry travel and future planning. Families are welcome. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. Equipment will be made available at a discounted rental or purchase rate. Contact Jim Broshears or Karl Boercker at 877-6876 for more information. Information/equipment list available at Trailhead Adventures.
INSTRUCTORS: Brad Cooke, Karl Bercker & Jim Broshears.
T/TH: 6:00pm to 9:00pm 12yrs-Adult
CLASSROOM SESSION # 1: May 27, 2008
CLASSROOM SESSION # 2: May 29, 2008
BACKPACKING TRIP: May 30, 31, June 1 – Location to be determined
SESSION #1 AND #2 LOCATION: Trailhead Adventures, 6265 Skyway
FEE: $40
BEGINNING PINE NEEDLE BASKET CLASS
This is a fun class to get you started with basic pine needle basket making. The instructor has been making and taching pine needle baskets for over 30 years. You will learn to gather and use natural and man made materials, three different starts, a variety of stitches, turning up, shaping, and finishing off. Students should bring scissors to class.
INSTRUCTOR: Debbie Norton
6wks 12yrs-Adult
Wednesday Session: Jan. 23-Feb. 27 7:00-9:00pm
Saturday Session: Jan. 26-Mar. 1 12:00-2:00pm
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $60.00 (plus $10 materials fee payable to instructor)
CROCHETING
Participants will learn the basic techniques of crocheting. Students provide supplies and SHOULD PREREGISTER.
VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTOR: Jinny Church
Tues 1:00-3:00pm 6wks Adults
SESSION I: Jan. 22-Mar. 11 (no class 2/5 & 2/12)
SESSION II: Mar. 25-Apr. 29
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $22.00
DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES
Each seven-week basic dog obedience class will cover sit/down/stay/come and heel. House manners and problems will also be discussed. Dogs must be at least four months old and have a current license or current rabies certificate. The first meeting of each session is informational-Do not bring your dog!
INSTRUCTOR: Rebecca Settergren
Sat 10:30-11:30am 7wks 12yrs-Adult
SESSION: Feb. 9-Mar. 22 (dates have changed)
Weds 6:30-7:30pm 7wks 12yrs-Adult
SESSION I: April 2-May 14
SESSION II: May 21-July 2 (dates have changed)
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $75.00
GOURMET SWISS TRUFFLES
Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Get your hands into chocolate and learn how to create decadent truffles! Enjoy working with several types of premium chocolates, liqueur flavorings, and coatings such as chopped nut, cocoa powder, coconut and powdered sugar. We will review chocolate as a unique food and taste different types and percentages of cocoa, review and practice making ganache, rolling centers, coating truffles, and package your creations. Bring your apron and appetite! Have fun with Clarice from Coco Amatrice Artisan Chocolates. Return home with your delicious Swiss Truffles which are perfect for holiday parties, hostess gifts and gift-giving occasions.
INSTRUCTOR: Clarice Armstrong
Sat 12:00-3:00pm 1 time 16yrs-Adult
SESSION: Jan. 26
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $29.00 (plus $25 materials fee payable at class)
GUITAR
Learn your favorite song(s) and how to write your own in this fun and easy course. Learn the background of your instrument including music theory, time signatures, chords, scales and composition. You must supply your own guitar.
INSTRUCTOR: Matt Savage
Monday 8 wks Thursday 8wks
4:30-5:30pm Beginning (7-12yrs) 6-7pm-Beginning (13yrs-Adult)
5:30-6:30pm Beginning (13yrs-Adult) 7-8pm-Inter. (13yrs-Adult)
SESS. I: Jan. 28-Mar. 31 SESS. I: Jan. 31-Apr. 3
(no class 2/11 & 2/18 (no class 2/21 & 3/27)
SESS. II: April 7-June 2 SESS. II: Apr. 10-June 19
(no class 5/26) (no class 4/24, 5/15, 5/22)
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $60.00
PAINTING FROM WITHIN ***NEW***
Unlock your creativity with a spontaneous painting activity that does not require drawing skill. Working with blank paper, we choose a paint color and put it on in any shape we want. Being spontaneous is essential to creativity and is one of the first casualties of modern life. Free yourself. Paint from within. Paint and paper included in fee.
INSTRUCTOR: Linda D. Menicucci, Ph.D.
Sat 10:00am-12:00pm 1 time 15yrs-Adult
SESSION I: Jan. 26
SESSION II: Mar. 15
SESSION III: May 10
LOCATION: The Creative Spirit (6555 Skyway)
FEE: $50.00
