CRE-912 COSR-Drawing

Section Info: Omalley Senior Center | Drawing | The drawing workshop is a group study of shared creative drawing interests. Each class, students will be engaged in exploring drawing with pencil, charcoal, colored pencil and more. The instructor will guide, discuss, and critique. Participants will explore, share and converse over creative ideas while nourishing their own weekly project.

CRE-912 ONLN-Acrylic Painting

Section Info: Online | Acrylic Painting | This course is designed to guide you through the history of acrylics, set up, product essentials and technique. We will delve into creating magnificent paintings quickly and easily with direction, individuality, and imagination. We will also expand into marketing and sales of art on and offline. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. is mandatory for section 305.

CRE-912 ONLN-Chinese Calligraphy

Section Info: Online | Chinese Calligraphy | Chinese calligraphy is a refined art form with five main styles, from informal to elegant. Characters express balance, proportion, and rhythm through precise stroke order and spacing. Influenced by Zen Buddhism and Taoism, the practice is meditative. Students will also explore exhibition opportunities and potential markets for their work. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 9-11 a.m. is mandatory for section 313.

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-Drawing

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Drawing | Scott Clarke is an accomplished local artist specializing in good art classes that combine laughter, creativity and motivation. Throughout his inspiring ten-week course, you will explore a different facet of drawing from still life and perspective to caricature and cartooning and MORE!

CRE-912 SSAC-Chinese Brush Painting

Section Info: Severn Senior Center | Chinese Brush Painting | Learn fundamental Chinese calligraphy and brush techniques to paint orchid, bamboo, plum blossom, and chrysanthemum in the sumi-e tradition. Students experiment with ink, color, and brushwork while exploring the mind body connection and artistic expression. Suitable for beginners or those improving skills; art venues and sales potential are also discussed.

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 ONLN-Pastels

Section Info: Online | Pastels | This course is for students of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Beginners will learn materials and pastel application methods through demonstrations, while advanced students will explore art principles and new techniques. Students will discover pastels as an exciting alternative to traditional painting methods. Individual attention is provided, and topics like framing, exhibiting, and shipping pastels will be covered. Students will paint their own subjects or images chosen by the instructor, with an emphasis on individuality, taking risks, and working from photographs. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 1-3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 304.

CRE-913 SSAC-Drawing and Painting

Section Info: Severn Senior Center | Drawing and Painting | Participants will complete several art projects of their own choosing, such as still life, portrait, and landscape, in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. No previous art experience is required. Drawing basics such as line, value, light and shadow, linear perspective, and portrait proportions will be covered using pencil, eraser and drawing paper. Color basics such as primary, secondary, tertiary, complementary, and neutral colors, tint, tone, and shade will be covered using acrylic paint and oil pastel on drawing paper.

HOR-903 ONLN-Beyond Basic Gardening

Section Info: Online | Beyond Basic Gardening | Build upon basic gardening skills to identify ornamental and native plants for propagation as well as indoor seed starting. Learn specific techniques for pruning trees, shrubs, and perennials. Discuss soil building, watering, mulching, and year-round care of your landscape. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. is mandatory for section 301.

HOR-903 ONLN-Beyond Basic Gardening

Section Info: Online | Beyond Basic Gardening | Build upon basic gardening skills to identify ornamental and native plants for propagation as well as indoor seed starting. Learn specific techniques for pruning trees, shrubs, and perennials. Discuss soil building, watering, mulching, and year-round care of your landscape. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. is mandatory for section 301.

HTH-926 COSR-Aerobics and Strength

Section Info: Omalley Senior Center | Aerobics and Strength | This class begins with 20-30 minutes of cardio movement to raise the heart rate and get blood pumping. This is followed by a mixture of conditioning training to help tone the body using a combination of hand weights, bands, small balls, and a chair to build core strength, balance, and tone. This is truly a complete body workout!

HTH-926 MC-Aerobics, Strength

Section Info: Main Campus | Aerobics, Strength | No class Aug 4 and 6 | This class improves balance, cardiovascular fitness, and strength using weights, balls, bands, bars, and a mat or chair. We begin with a warm-up and stretch, followed by low-impact aerobics to raise the heart rate. Strength and cardio segments alternate, ending with core work and stretching. All major muscle groups are trained for a total-body workout-set to great music.

HTH-926 MC-Aerobics, Strength

Section Info: Main Campus | Aerobics, Strength | No class Aug 4 and 6 | This class improves balance, cardiovascular fitness, and strength using weights, balls, bands, bars, and a mat or chair. We begin with a warm-up and stretch, followed by low-impact aerobics to raise the heart rate. Strength and cardio segments alternate, ending with core work and stretching. All major muscle groups are trained for a total-body workout-set to great music.