Leisure Classes
NEGOTIATING LIFE'S TRANSITIONS **NEW**
Life is a process of beginning and endings. Life transitions are
challenging because they force us to let go of the familiar and
force us to adjust to a new way of living, at least temporarily.
This class is designed to help you learn coping skills and how
to take care of one’s self during these times. Not to just survive,
but thrive! You will gain information and support. The
instructor has years of experience in health care including hospice
and mental health. She currently has a private counseling
practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Please contact
instructor at
877-0372 for questions or more information.
INSTRUCTOR: Bonnie Snow, RN, LCSW
Wed 9:00am-11:00am
SESSION I: March 14, 2012
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $20.00 (includes handouts)
CHINESE PAINTING
Learn the basics of traditional Chinese brush painting, including
fundamental theories of Chinese art, brush techniques and
composition, and proper use of ink and color. Create your own
works including plants, flowers, birds, fish, and animals.
Instructor will provide samples and step by step instruction.
This is a beginning class but all levels of experience are welcome.
You must provide your own supplies and will cost you
about $20.00 to $25.00. Supply list is available in the office.
INSTRUCTOR: Jan Walker
Mon 2:30pm-4:00pm 6wks 16yrs-Adults
SESSION I: January 23-March 12
(no class 2/13 & 2/20)
SESSION II: March 19-April 23
SESSION III: April 30-June 11 (no class 5/28)
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $50.00
GEMSTONE BEAD DESIGN
These classes will include information about gemstones, their
hardness and mineral classification, and how gemstones
relate to synthetic and simulated stones. Tools will be available
for class use however if students have their own they
should bring them and if students have beads and findings
already purchased they are welcome to bring them. There will
be a charge for beads and findings purchased from the
instructor. Each student should bring a small towel to class
(approximately 24”x18”). Anyone wishing more information
should call the instructor at 877-7374.
INSTRUCTOR: Mary Schisler
T/W 10:00am-12:00pm 1wk Adults
SESSION I: January 17-18 (Necklace design & bead knotting)
SESSION II: February14-15 (Earring making & chain linking)
SESSION III: March 13-14 (Designing multi-stranded bead
necklaces)
SESSION IV: April 17-18 (Designing multi-chain necklaces w/beads)
SESSION V: May 15-16 (Cluster necklaces)
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $20.00 (plus materials fee payable to instructor-varies
from $5.00-$20.00 depending on project)
ANIMAL ILLUSTRATION
Create realistic black and white drawings of your favorite animals
using pencil and charcoal. Discover professional tips for
composing your pictures from sketching in important elements
to the smallest details. Learn to control opaque and transparent
layering techniques. Create textures of fur, feathers, and
scales. Embellish your masterpiece with contrast, shading,
shadows, and reflections to maximize three dimensional characteristics.
Complete a drawing you will be proud to display.
Supplies list available in PRPD office.
INSTRUCTOR: Ben Saturen
Tues 3:30pm-5:30pm 4wks 10yrs-Adult
SESSION I: January 10-31 *CANCELED*
SESSION II: February 7-28
SESSION III: March 6-27
SESSION IV: April 3-24
SESSION V: May 8-29
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $30.00
BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION
Create scientific illustrations of exotic flowers, leafy foliage, tantalizing
fruit, and seeds – even carnivorous. Draw flora to scale,
add texture, shadows, and balance as you transfer visual references
to paper. Sharpen your drawing skills and pencils as you
learn techniques to create 3-dimensional drawings that appear
to pop out of the paper! Supplies list available at PRPD office.
INSTRUCTOR: Ben Saturen
Thurs 3:30pm-5:30pm 4wks 10yrs-Adult
SESSION I: January 12-February 2 **CANCELLED**
SESSION II: February 9-March 1
SESSION III: March 8-April 9
SESSION IV: April 5-26
SESSION V: May 10-31
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $30.00
BASICS OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Whether you have a digital point and shoot or SLR camera, you
will have fun learning to use the functions of your camera to
take pictures of people and places with increased control well
beyond snapshots. Bring your camera, manual, and lots of
enthusiasm for learning. There will be a one hour lunch break.
For more information contact dave@mountainthymephoto.com.
INSTRUCTOR: Dave Bermann
Sat 9:00am-4:00pm 1 wk 14yrs-Adult
SESSION: February 18
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $50.00
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
After taking your digital photos, learn to use Adobe Photoshop
Elements to make your images really stand out. We will start
with basic control of brightness, contrast, cropping, and color
management. We will then explore advanced artistic and creative
control techniques along with panoramic and High
Dynamic Range (HDR) processing using this very capable and
reasonably priced program. Students are encouraged to bring
a laptop computer (Mac or PC) with Photoshop elements preloaded,
and up to ten of your own photos to work on using
newly learned techniques. There will be a one hour lunch
break. For more information contact dave@mountainthymephoto.com.
INSTRUCTOR: Dave Bermann
Sat 9:00am-4:00pm 1wk 14yrs-Adult
SESSION: March 17
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $50.00
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 10:30am-11:30am 7wks 12yrs-Adult
SESSION: February 25-April 7 (updated)
Wed 6:30pm-7:30pm 7wks 12yrs-Adult
SESSION I: April 11-May 23
SESSION II: June 6-July 18
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $75.00
Visit Rebecca at her new website
PET TECH: FIRST AID & CARE FOR YOUR PETS
This program is taught not only to enhance the quality of pets’
lives but also to aid pet owners and professionals (groomers,
sitters, etc.) in caring for pets in emergency situations. The following
topics will be covered: Primary Assessment, Rescue
Breathing, CPR (canine/feline), choking management, bleeding
and shock management, snout-to-tail assessment for injury
and wellness, assessing the pets vitals, pet first aid kit and content,
insect bites, stings, snakebites, heat and cold injuries,
seizure, caring for your senior “pet-izen”, and dental care.
Hands-on training included. This does not replace veterinary
care.
INSTRUCTOR: Jeanne Hagerman
Sat 9:00am-4:00pm 1 time Adults
SESSION I: February 11
SESSION II: April 14
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $99.00 (materials included)
GOURMET SWISS TRUFFLES ***CANCELED***
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 12:00-4:00pm
1 time 16yrs-Adult
SESSION: February 4
LOC: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $29.00 (plus $25.00 materials fee payable at class)