Raleigh Parks Winter-Spring 2024 Leisure Ledger

Fibers - Beginner Sewing: Roll-Up Organizer Age: 8-12 yrs. Create a useful roll-up organizer to store a variety of things from your school supplies or your toothbrush and toothpaste for travel, or even your lunch utensils! You will learn the basics of using a sewing machine, the tools used in sewing, and the vocabulary for following a pattern. No experience is necessary. Supplies included. We will be using Sertoma's sewing machines. 2 sessions. Instructor: Samantha Pell Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $90 Mar 9-Mar 16 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Fibers - Youth Learn to Weave Age: 8-12 yrs. This class is great for weaving beginners or those who want to explore pattern, texture and material with the technique. Students will work on three small weavings to challenge their approach in these design elements. Supplies included. 2 Sessions. Instructor: Samantha Pell Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $90 Mar 9-Mar 16 Sa 2:00-4:00pm Homeschool & Afterschool Art Time Age: 7-12 yrs. Come join us for this four-week class. We will explore art elements such as line and color composition. We will use many kinds of media, such as watercolor, tempera, chalk and acrylic paint. This class will at times get a little messy, so it is advisable to wear old clothes or bring an old T-shirt. Class length is four weeks, with a makeup class, if needed, added the week following the scheduled end of the session. Instructor: Maureen Seltzer Optimist Community Center – Course Fee: $51 Jan 3-Jan 24 W 1:30-3:00pm Jan 3-Jan 24 W 4:30-6:00pm Feb 7-Feb 28 W 1:30-3:00pm Feb 7-Feb 28 W 4:30-6:00pm Mar 13-Apr 3 W 1:30-3:00pm Mar 13-Apr 3 W 4:30-6:00pm Apr 17-May 8 W 1:30-3:00pm Apr 17-May 8 W 4:30-6:00pm Homeschool Art Time Age: 4-6 yrs. Join us for this four-week art class. We will explore art elements such as line and color composition and use many kinds of media, such as watercolor, tempera, chalk and acrylic paint. This class will at times get a little messy, so it is advisable to wear old clothes or bring an old T-shirt. Class length is four weeks with a makeup class, if needed, added the week following the scheduled end of the session. Instructor: Maureen Seltzer. Optimist Community Center – Course Fee: $46 Jan 3-Jan 24 W 11:45am-12:45pm Feb 7-Feb 28 W 11:45am-12:45pm Mar 13-Apr 3 W 11:45am-12:45pm Apr 17-May 8 W 11:45am-12:45pm

It’s Showtime Theater! Age: 6-13 yrs. Students build confidence and find their voice with beginning acting lessons. Students will be taking on different emotions and environments as they work on skits. It’s time for your close up! Instructor: Gabriellia Whitaker. Our theatre program continues month to month until December. Class will consist of a Winter Play on the last class in December and a Spring Play on the last class in June. Scripts will be given to students and we’ll work on practicing lines. Lake Lynn Community Center – Course Fee: $51 Jan 10-Jan 31 W 7:00-8:00pm Feb 7-Feb 28 W 7:00-8:00pm Mar 6-Mar 27 W 7:00-8:00pm Apr 3-Apr 24 W 7:00-8:00pm Full Session Option – Course Fee: $201 Jan 3-Apr 24 W 7:00-8:00pm Jazzed to Jive Age: 5-11 yrs. Leap, twirl, and Jazz Hands!! The first half of class will focus on ballet technique and choreography; in the second half, we will let our hair down and bust a move with Jazz and Hip Hop steps. Freestylin’ freedom is encouraged in the “final bow” of each class. Jazzy Cheer-Hip Hop Fusion Age: 6-13 yrs. This fun, high-energy class offers a mixture of cheerleading and hip-hop. So get those Poms Poms ready and learn to do some footwork with jazz hands! Please wear comfortable attire. Ages 6-13 years old. Instructed by Ms. Gabbie. We do 2 recital performances in the dance season, one in winter (December) and the other in spring (June) where they will receive a trophy for the dance year. We also participate in Christmas parades. Lake Lynn Community Center Jan 6-Jan 27 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $41 Feb 3-Feb 17 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $31 Mar 2-Mar 30 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $41 Apr 6-Apr 27 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $41 Junior Competition Team Age: 7-12 yrs. This Competition Team is for dancers ages 7-12 years old. There will be performances outside the studio and 3 competitions in which this class will compete (NC State Fair, Believe Competition and Showstopper Competition). Additional entry fee and costume costs will be required. Instructor Ms. Gabbie - No experience necessary. We do 2 recital performances in the dance season, one in winter Instructor: Ms. Gabbie Greystone Recreation Center Jan 8-Jan 29 M 5:00-5:55pm 5:00-5:55pm 5:00-5:55pm 5:00-5:55pm Fee: $31 Fee: $41 Fee: $41 Fee: $41 Feb 5-Feb 26 M Mar 4-Mar 25 M Apr 1-Apr 22 M Full Session Option Jan 6-Apr 27 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $151

(December) and the other in spring (June) where they will receive a trophy for the dance year. We also participate in Christmas parades. Lake Lynn Community Center – Course Fee: $50 Jan 6-Jan 27 Sa 2:15-3:00pm Feb 3-Feb 24 Sa 2:15-3:00pm Mar 2-Mar 30 Sa 2:15-3:00pm Apr 6-Apr 27 Sa 2:15-3:00pm Full Session Option – Course Fee: $200 Jan 6-Apr 27 Sa 2:15-3:00pm Music - Raleigh Children’s Orchestra Age: 6-13 yrs. The Raleigh Children’s Orchestra is a multilevel string orchestra for students in grades 1-7 who have played for six months or more. The orchestra provides a rare opportunity for young players to rehearse and perform in an ensemble setting. For those who are not yet proficient in reading music, parts are available with string names and finger numbers. More experienced players have more difficult parts and leadership opportunities. All will gain fluency in playing and ensemble skills. The semester ends with a free public concert. Students provide their own instruments, music stands and three-ring binders. 8 sessions. Director: Ilse Mann. Sertoma Arts Center Half Session (8 Weeks) – Course Fee: $105 Jan 4-Feb 22 Th 6:15-7:30pm Feb 29-Apr 25 Th 6:15-7:30pm Full Session (16 Weeks) – Course Fee: $200 Jan 4-Apr 25 Th 6:15-7:30pm Pottery - Ceramic Circus Age: 6-11 yrs. In the first class students will create a big top circus tent. In the second class we will create clowns and circus animals. In the last class we will glaze these with bright colors. Pottery will be ready 2 weeks after the last class. 3 Sessions. Supplies included. Instructor: Patty Merrell. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $60 Jan 11-Jan 25 Th 4:15-5:30pm Pottery - Funky Fungi Age: 6-11 yrs. Children will create splendidly speckled and spotted toadstools using textures and handbuilding techniques during the first class. During the second class, young potters will decorate with vibrant glazes. Pottery will be ready for pick-up two weeks after class is over. Supplies included. 2 sessions. Instructor: Patty Merrell. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $41 Feb 27-Mar 5 Tu 4:15-5:30pm

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