Leisure Ledger September - December 2023

Barn Quilts Age: 16-99 yrs. You don’t have to have a barn or live in the country to enjoy the beauty of barn quilting. The quilt patterns that grace the sides of old barns, bring communities together and provide a creative way to honor family heritage. Learn how quilt trails along the countryside came to be as you join instructor Beth Ball in a quilt painting workshop. The farming history and peaceful setting of Horseshoe Farm will provide inspiration, as you paint a quilt masterpiece that you will be proud to display. Quilt patterns, instruction, paints and other needed materials for completing a 2’ x 2’ painted quilt board are provided in this all inclusive workshop. Please bring a water bottle and dress to be outdoors. Preregistration is required. Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve – Course Fee: $66 Oct 7 Sa 9:00am-12:00pm Bellydance for Fun & Fitness Age: 18-99 yrs. Learn to move your body in ways you never thought possible and bring out your inner goddess. No prior dance experience is necessary for this course as we will cover the basic movements of belly dance while engaging core muscles. Strengthen and tone through low-impact dance. No special clothing needed, just wear what makes you feel comfortable! Sadiyah instructs. Lake Lynn Community Center – Course Fee: $5 Sep 10-Dec 17 Su 3:15-4:00pm Bookmaking - Fall Origami Age: 14-99 yrs. Celebrate the changing of the seasons with some fall themed origami creations! We will have several different design options with both verbal step by step instructions and

Teen Pottery - Beginning Wheel Age: 13-15 yrs. Level up and get behind the potter’s wheel! Spend six afternoons with other creative teens in the new Pullen Arts Center wheel classroom, learning the fundamentals of wheel throwing. In this small group class, students will receive individualized attention from instructors. The focus will be on learning about the creative process and persistence, the properties of clay, wedging, centering, throwing, refining shapes, trimming/ finishing, and glazing. Pieces will be glazed during the last class meeting. Pieces will be left for firing and available for pickup two weeks after the last class. All supplies included. 6 sessions. Emily Malpass & Mary Parker co-teach. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $166 Sep 24-Oct 29 Su 2:00-4:00pm Adult Adult Ballet/Tap Age: 18-99 yrs. It’s never too late to be a ballerina or tap star! We’ll start with basic dance techniques and barre exercises that correct posture and balance while improving flexibility. We’ll then go into tap dance techniques! Why choose when you can have both worlds? Please wear comfortable attire. Tights, leotard, ballet slippers, tap shoes and ballet skirt are preferred but not required. Instructed by Ms. Gabbie. Lake Lynn Community Center Sep 11-Oct 2 M 6:30-7:30pm Fee: $41 Oct 9-Oct 30 M 6:30-7:30pm Fee: $41 Nov 6-Nov 27 M 6:30-7:30pm Fee: $41 Dec 4-Dec 18 M 6:30-7:30pm Fee: $38 Full Session Option Sep 11-Dec 18 M 6:30-7:30pm Fee: $188

paper instructions for different types have folded your of learners. Once you creations you can take or have the option to garland or a mobile! S session. Instructor: Jo Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $46 Nov 18 Sa 1:00-4:00pm Bookmaking - Halloween Zines Age: 14-99 yrs. Get into the Halloween Spirit by joining us to make some haunted house inspired zines! In this workshop we will have three different zine design bases that you can learn to make and you'll have plenty of time to customize them with anything from spooky scary skeletons to your favorite horror movie villains. No experience needed and all materials provided! 1 session. Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $31 Oct 28 Sa 1:00-3:00pm Bookmaking - Longstitch Sampler Age: 16-99 yrs. This class explores long-stitch bindings by making three books of similar size but with different bindings, cover materials, and closures. The emphasis is to explore the different ways to make long-stitch books so you can eventually create your own long-stitch designs for binding. All levels. A $40 supply fee is due to the instructor at the first class. This class qualifies students for a book & print studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Kathy Steinsberger. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $136 Sep 20-Oct 25 W 1:00-4:00pm Bookmaking - Ornament Books Age: 16-99 yrs. Great as tiny little gifts or holiday decorations, these little books are fun for everyone! Using a variety of different papers and basic origami folds we will create little book ornaments that turn into stars when opened. Students are encouraged to bring decorative papers, old books, or magazines to use for the books. Supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Jennifer Sandry. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $61 Dec 9 Sa 12:30-4:30pm them home as is, string them into a upplied included. 1 celyn Steslicke.

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