Abstract Painting
Wednesdays, July 1 – August 5 | 11:00 am | Room 303
Cost: $20 paid at sign up. Enjoy the fun of painting without limits! Even if you are a realist painter this class will open new avenues to enhance your style. Drawing skills are not necessary for the successful abstract artist. Instructor Michael Farrar will lead you through some fun exercises to explore the world of abstract painting.
Beginner Oil Painting
Wednesdays, July 1 – August 5 | 1:00 pm | Room 303
Cost: $20 paid at sign up. Learn how the basic shapes and lighting can create beautiful paintings. Oils give you more time to blend and do surface textures on your canvases than other media. We’ll start with the basics and move onto landscapes.
Acrylic Painting
Thursdays, July 2 – August 6 | 1:00 pm | Room 303
Cost: $20 paid at sign up. Acrylic paint is a fast-drying paint made of pigment suspended in acrylic polymer emulsion. Acrylic paints are water-soluble, but become water-resistant when dry.
Watercolor Painting
Thursdays, July 2 – August 6 | 3:00 pm | Room 303
Cost: $20 paid at sign up. Come learn the basic skills and the beauty of watercolor. Sign up begins April 1st. Friday, May
Beginner Knitting
Thursdays, July 2 – August 6 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm | $30 | Room 314
Participants will learn how to cast on and basic knitting stitches. Class time will be dedicated to practicing and learning how to deal with the inevitable errors (all knitters make them – even the most experienced). All materials needed for a beginner knitter will be provided. Just bring yourself, and a little patience. Reference materials will also be provided. Materials: 32 inch Circular, Knitting Needle Size US 8.0(5mm), enough Red Heart acrylic yarn to practice and make a scarf, crochet hook (size I), stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needles. Class size limited to four.
Intermediate/Advanced Knitting
Thursdays, July 2 – August 6 | 3:00 pm | Room 314
Sit, knit and chat. Have a knitting question/ problem? Want to have some dedicated time to work on a knitting project? Want to learn how to read a knitting pattern? This session will be dedicated to working on your new or ongoing projects. Bring your knitting projects, questions and problems and we will help each other and find answers together. Class size limited to 20.
Grilling Basket
Monday, July 6 | 10:00 am | $45 | Multipurpose Room
Weaving level: intermediate/beginner. Dimensions: 32″diameter X 10″ height. Make this bucket just in time for summer grilling needs. The bucket is food safe, and a lid may be purchased at Lowes. Choose from four colors (cottage garden, deep forest, hearthside, or painted desert). Please indicate which color you would like at sign up.
Flower Arranging Class: Floral Design with Sunflowers”
Thursday, July 16 | 10:00 am | $20 total
You will create a one-sided arrangement with sunflowers and purple accent flowers. Please bring your stem cutters. All supplies will be available. You can bring a low-sided container of your choice if you desire.
Wool Felt Sunflower
Wednesday, July 22 | 9:00 am | Room 303 | $12, paid to Instructor
This class will also be available via Zoom.
Butterbean Auction
Wednesday, July 224 | 12:30 pm | Room 239
Butter beans and prizes are sponsored by Visiting Angels. A butter bean auction is similar to bingo, just more fun because you bid with the butterbeans on items provided by the sponsor.
Mosaic Coasters
Wednesday & Thursday, July 22 & 23, 1:30 pm | Room 314 | $20
This class will also be available via Zoom.
Learn French!
Fridays, July 24 – August 28 | Room 303 | $56
Book needed: Barron’s EZ French by Christopher Hendris and Theodore Kendris at Books-a-Million or Amazon. Class taught by Ghyslaine Maxwell.
Beginner French: 9:00 am
Intermediate French: 10:00 am
Card Making: Christmas in July
Monday, July 27 | 11:00 am | $15 | Room 303
We will make 4 cards. Please bring scissors and adhesives.
Wool Felt Christmas Cat
Wednesday, July 29 | 9:00 am | Room 303 | $12
This class will also be available via Zoom.
Advanced Crochet
Fridays, July 31 – September 4 | 9:30 am – 10:30 am | Room 303 | $20, paid to instructor
Class is limited to 4 participants. Participants will work on project of choice.
Beginning Crochet
Fridays, July 31 – September 4 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Room 303 | $20, paid to instructor
Participants will use basic stitches and learn how to make a scarf. Bring a size 5mm (US size H-8) Susan Bates hook. Limited to 4.
Intermediate Crochet
Fridays, July 31 – September 4 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Room 303 | $20, paid to instructor
Participants will make a sampler afghan that uses squares of different designs. Required supplies, a size H hook and four 7 ounce skeins of #4 worsted weight yarn (bring a main color (3) and (1) contrasting color). Limited to 4.
Rook Tournament
Thursday, August 6 | 9:00 am | $10 | Card Room
Lunch will be provided. Partners will be drawn day of tournament. You can pick up a set of rules at sign up.
National Senior Citizens Day
Friday, August 21 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Atrium
Come celebrate National Senior Citizens Day with us. A variety of vendors will be set up with information. Light refreshments will be served. Vendor Bingo will be played for chance to win prizes.
Beginner Spanish
Mondays, August 24 – November 9 | 9:00 am | Computer Lab
This is a beginner level Spanish course. You will learn things from greetings to family members, numbers, and colors. You will also learn important words for travel.
Advanced Spanish
Mondays, August 24 – November 9 | 10:00 am | Computer Lab
Must have taken the beginner Spanish course.
Clay 101 w/ Susan Vorhees
Tuesdays, August 25 – November 10 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | $50 | Clay Room
This class is a combination of hand building and wheel throwing. Beginners are welcomed.
Learn Sign Language
Tuesdays, August 25 – September 29 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | $30 | Room 303
Have you ever wanted to learn something new or have a new talent? This is the class for you. Pat Stillwell has 40+ years of ASL experience. Class is limited to 15 people.
You and Your Sewing Machine
Tuesdays, August 25 – November 10 | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Room 303
Do you struggle to set up your sewing machine? After this sewing workshop, you will walk away with more confidence and skill to help you tackle your first (or next) DIY project. Some materials will be provided. The student must bring his or her own sewing machine and thread.
Hand Building with Clay
Wednesdays, August 26 – November 11 | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm | Clay Room
Instructor Jess Parks. The basic techniques are easy to learn and the range of forms you can produce endlessly. You will have the opportunity to make functional or more sculptural pieces. Each class will have demos. Cost: $50.00 plus $100.00 firing fee. Sign up will begin on August 5 at 2:00pm. Class is limited to 14 people.
Advanced Hand Building with Clay
Thursdays, August 27 – November 12 | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm | Clay Room
Instructor Jess Parks. This is an advanced level pottery class. You will learn to create more forms that are complex and are encouraged to develop their own style. Cost: $50.00 plus $100.00 firing fee. Sign up will begin on August 5 at 2:00pm. Class is limited to 14 people.
End of Summer Cookout: Eastman Cabins
Thursday, September 10 | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm | $5, bring a side dish to share
Join us to say goodbye to Summer at Eastman Cabins, Shelter #9.
Car Show and Food Trucks
Thursday, October 1 | 8:00 am – 2:00 pm | Front Parking Lot
Bring your favorite or most unique car to display in the Front Parking Lot. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded – as well as People’s Choice. A variety of food trucks will also be on-site. This is open to the public so spread the word!