CRE-912 ONLN-Drawing

Section Info: Online | Drawing | Improve your drawing skills by learning basic visual tools like the rules of thumb, relational measurement, and simplified measuring systems. The course includes exercises to enhance your drawing abilities. Students can choose to draw posted images or their own selections, primarily using pencils and charcoal, with optional watercolor pastels. You'll learn to create thumbnail sketches and how to evaluate and work from photographs | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 315.

CRE-912 PASD-Acrylics

Section Info: Pasadena Senior Center | Acrylics | In this class, students will learn skills to paint a variety of nature scenes on elements from nature including rocks, driftwood, oysters shells, crab shells and more. Advanced and beginner students are welcome. Class is designed to be a relaxing and fun exploration of painting and art! Please come to the first session to see examples of painted elements and discuss supplies. Acrylic paints and brushes are required for this class. All nature elements will be provided by the instructor.

CRE-912 PASD-One Stroke Paint

Section Info: Pasadena Senior Center | One Stroke Painting | Designed for experienced students, this class deepens practice of One Stroke techniques including flat, U, daisy, bud, teardrop, petal, shell, and leaf strokes. Materials, marketing, and selling finished projects are also discussed. Supply needs are reviewed in the first session; purchasing beforehand is not recommended.

CRE-912 SCSC-Colored Pencil

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Colored Pencil | Discover the versatile creative potential of colored pencils, perfect for studio or travel drawing. Develop artistic skills with various colored pencil media, including professional-grade wax, oil, watercolor and pastel pencils plus related drawing materials. Explore historical styles of art including realist, impressionist, expressionist, surrealist, and abstract art. Learn color theory, composition, texture effects, and techniques to create depth. Various drawing techniques, surfaces and enhancement tools are also covered. Beginner to intermediate students welcome.

CRE-912 SCSC-Multimedia Drawing Studio

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Multimedia Drawing Studio Practice | Develop your artistic skills, personal style and understanding of color theory, composition, creation of depth, texture and historical styles of art covered in the introductory Colored Pencil Drawing course. Students are encouraged to continue exploring wax, oil, watercolor, pastel and other types of colored pencil combined with various drawing and painting media such as pen and ink, markers, watercolor, acrylics and other mixed media techniques for enhanced and varied effects. Intermediate to advanced students are welcome.

CRE-913 ONLN-Painting

Section Info: Online | Painting | This course offers intermediate and experienced oil or acrylic painters the chance to refine their skills in composition, design, and execution. The instructor provides lectures and individualized guidance. Previous painting experience is recommended. Students will learn to evaluate and improve their own work, painting their own subjects or images selected by the instructor. The course emphasizes working from photographs, taking creative risks, and developing individuality. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Thursdays from 12:30- 3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 303.

CRE-913 PSRC- Acrylic Painting

Section Info: Pascal Senior Center | Acrylic Painting | All levels welcome! Hone drawing, planning, and composition, then master a three-step acrylic method that prevents muddy color. Demos and critiques guide you through personal or instructor-provided subjects and invite bold experiments in pen, ink, collage, and mixed media. We will also survey exhibition venues and sales opportunities. Note: Supply needs are explained at Session 1- please wait to buy materials and try to attend the kickoff class.

HTH-900 SCSC-Healing Arts& Sciences 2

Section Info: South County Senior Center | This course is an experiential in-depth follow-up to the HLOA: Healing Arts and Sciences (Level 1) course. Level 1 completion is highly recommended before taking this more in-depth course. Beyond the basic understanding of complementary, alternative, holistic wellness and mind-body medicine, students are encouraged to further develop self-healing abilities and skills for greater health and well-being.  Included are exercises designed to increase meditative mindfulness, intuitive insights, subtle energy healing abilities and inspired creative expression.

HTH-901 COSR-Aerobic Dancing

Section Info: Omalley Senior Center | Aerobic Dancing | No class Sept 7 | This aerobic dance class strengthens the cardiovascular system while toning muscles through professionally choreographed routines by Jacki Sorensen. Easy steps are taught and cued throughout. Hand weights and floor work improve strength and flexibility. Upbeat music carries participants from warm-up to cooldown. Beginner to intermediate level.

HTH-901 COSR-Aerobic Dancing

Section Info: Omalley Senior Center | Aerobic Dancing | No class Sept 7 | This aerobic dance class strengthens the cardiovascular system while toning muscles through professionally choreographed routines by Jacki Sorensen. Easy steps are taught and cued throughout. Hand weights and floor work improve strength and flexibility. Upbeat music carries participants from warm-up to cooldown. Beginner to intermediate level.

HTH-902 ANSR-Line Dance Intermed, Adv

Section Info: Annapolis Senior Center | Line Dance Intermediate and Advanced | If you have some experience in line dancing and would like a challenge, these classes are for you! They are geared toward intermediate to advanced level students and include more modern or newer dances.

HTH-902 ONLN-Line Dance Beginner

Section Info: Online | Line Dance Beginner | No class Sept 7 | This low-impact line dance class is designed for beginners, with clear guidance through basic steps, circle dances, and similar routines. Instructor focuses on simple techniques and may share dance history. Movements can be adapted to accommodate students with physical limitations, making the class accessible and enjoyable for all. | Note: Attendance in online sessions Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 302.

HTH-902 ONLN-Line Dance Beginner

Section Info: Online | Line Dance Beginner | No class Sept 7 | This low-impact line dance class is designed for beginners, with clear guidance through basic steps, circle dances, and similar routines. Instructor focuses on simple techniques and may share dance history. Movements can be adapted to accommodate students with physical limitations, making the class accessible and enjoyable for all. | Note: Attendance in online sessions Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 302.

HTH-903 ANSR-Line Dance Intermediate

Section Info: Annapolis Senior Center | Line Dance Intermediate | This low-impact line dance class is geared toward intermediate dancers with instruction through the steps and how to perform circle dances and other similar dances. The history of some dances is occasionally explained. Dances can be adapted for students who have physical limitations.

HTH-903 ONLN-Line Dance Intermediate

Section Info: Online | Line Dance Intermediate | Line dancing is a great way for people of all ages to get in shape and have fun! If you have experience in line dancing and would like a challenge, this is the class for you! It is geared toward the intermediate level and includes new dances. Various genres of music will be used. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Thursdays from 4-5:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 318.