city of walnut creek guide to arts+rec - winter 2016

RECREATION CIVIC ARTS EDUCATION

VOLUME No 16

WINTER 2016

Make music and meet new friends at our all-levels Community Choir or Ukelele Jam!

Try out fun, high energy street styles with Youth or Adult Hip Hop dance, pgs 9 and 36.

Kids and adults! Try weaving and make a scarf to keep warm this winter, pgs 10 and 37.

Create Happiness: A study of the Happiness Project ® pg 61.

Financial literacy for youth, pg 26.

Introducing Skyhawks Tot Baseball, pg 28.

Explore new health + wellness classes like Gentle Yoga and Learn to Relax! pg 57.

Together we create a better community through services that strengthen heart, mind and body.

WEDDINGS, PARTIES,

RECEPTIONS & MORE!

THE PERFECT LOCATION FOR YOUR NEXT

OR CORPORATE EVENT

WEDDINGS, PARTIES, CORPORATE MEETINGS & MORE!

Special Occasion

CITY OF WALNUT CREEK

THREE LARGE VENUES

• Each over 3,000 square feet

• Two locations in unique park settings

• Capacities ranging from 200-300 guests

• Facilities include kitchens and on-site parking

• No preferred vendor list

• Rental fees from $105 to $195/hour

MEETING ROOMS, CLASSROOMS & MORE!

• Additional rooms accommodate 15-300 attendees

• Projection screens and WiFi at most facilities

• Rental fees from $30 to $105/hour

Facility Rental Offi ce Heather Farm Community Center

(925) [email protected]

For more information, please visitwww.walnut-creek.org/rentals

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The City of Walnut Creek’s Preschool Enrichment Programs are offered at Civic Park Preschool, Fine Arts Preschool at the Shadelands Art Center, and Heather Farm Preschool, and service children 24 – 60 months. Our preschool programs provide a safe nurturing environment that promotes the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of each child. Our play-based programs are inspired by Reggio Emilia practices that offer a foundation for meaningful, experiential, and creative arts-based learning. Registration for our Summer 2016 programs and our School Year 2016-17 programs open Monday, February 22 at 9:00 am for all preschools. Please call or drop by the Shadelands Art Center for more information.

Facility Rental Office, Heather Farm Community Center (925) 256-3575 [email protected]

For more information, please visit www.walnut-creek.org/rentals

VISIT HTTP://www.wALnUT-CREEK.oRG/CAE/PRESCHooL/ oR CALL 925.943.5846

Scholarships are available for low and moderate income families.

Season’s Greetings!

With shorter

days and cooler

weather comes our

series of Winter

classes, designed

to improve your

overall wellbeing,

deepen your

connection to

community, and inspire you with different

ways of viewing the world.

This session includes a variety of new

offerings. Join our Adult Chorus, sign your

toddler up for Skyhawks Tot Baseball, or

explore your inner superhero in a cape

making workshop in partnership with the

Bedford Gallery’s My Hero: Contemporary

Art and Superhero Action exhibit (running

Sept 29 – Dec 20 at the Lesher Center for the

Arts).

The Larkey Swim Center has closed for a

major renovation project. Located next to

the Lindsay Wildlife Experience, the center

has served as a place to learn to swim and

recreational swim destination for many

years. We look forward to welcoming

you back to Larkey with new programs

and enhanced facilities when renovations

complete in 2017. In the meantime, visit

Clarke Swim Center at Heather Farm Park

for ongoing classes, lap swimming, and

recreational swim hours.

Walnut Creek is a Super Community, part

of the Super Bowl 50 celebrations leading

up to the big game in February 2016. Learn

more about Super Community themed

events, developed in partnership with

Walnut Creek Downtown and Walnut Creek

Chamber of Commerce, at walnut-creek.org.

Join us and start 2016 off with activities that

strengthen your heart, mind and body.

Kevin Safine

Director of Arts, Recreation & Community

Services

Summer & School Year Preschool Programs Enrollment opens in February!

YouthCERAmICS & SCUlpTURE 4-6

DANCE 6-9

DECORATIVE & FIbER ARTS 10

DIgITAl mEDIA & phOTOgRAphy 11

DRAmA 12

DRAwINg, pAINTINg & pRINTmAkINg 13-17

EVENTS CAlENDAR 17

FOOD AND COOkINg 18

hEAlTh & FITNESS 18

mARTIAl ARTS 19

mUSIC 19-24

pERSONAl ENRIChmENT 25-26

SCIENCE & TEChNOlOgy 27

SpORTS 27-29

SpECIAlIzED RECREATION 69

AdultsCERAmICS & SCUlpTURE 32-35

DANCE 35-37

DECORATIVE & FIbER ARTS 37-39

DIgITAl mEDIA & phOTOgRAphy 39-42

DOg/pET CARE 43

DRAmA 44

DRAwINg, pAINTINg & pRINTmAkINg 44-50

FOOD AND COOkINg 51-52

glASS 53

hEAlTh & FITNESS 54-57

JEwElRy 58

mUSIC 59-60

pERSONAl ENRIChmENT 60-62

SpORTS 63

SpORTS/FITNESS gROUpS 63

ADUlTS 50+ pROgRAmS & SERVICES 64-68

SpECIAlIzED RECREATION 69

+ MORE

pRESChOOl pROgRAmS 2

FACIlITy RENTAlS 2

UpCOmINg EVENTS 17

FRIENDS OF CIVIC ARTS EDUCATION FOUNDATION 30-31

AqUATICS 70-73

TENNIS 74-75

mAkERS SERIES wORkShOpS 76

OpEN SpACE 77-79

REgISTRATION 80-81

bOUNDARy OAk gOlF 82

lEShER CENTER FOR ThE ARTS 83

bEDFORD ART gAllERy 83

Registration begins December 1

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Youth

A G E S 4 - 7

ClAy plAy-hAbITATS

Come explore the wonderful world of clay, one of the most

versatile and forgiving mediums. This is a great introduction to

3D art for young creative minds with or without clay experience.

Using a variety of techniques including pinch, coil, slab and

squeeze methods, children will learn the basics from scoring to

glazing their work. Build imaginary worlds filled with people,

animals and a place for them to reside-trees, caves, tropical islands

and more!

InSTRUCToR: Rana Nassar

LoCATIon Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

$99: 8 CLASSES

Class 30057 Mon 3:45pm-4:45pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

InSTRUCToR: Ellen Sachtschale


$106: 9 CLASSES

Class 30148 Sat 9:00am-10:00am 1/9-3/19

no CLASS 1/16, 2/13

A G E S 5 - 1 3

NEw | mAkERS SERIES: wIll yOU bE my VAlENTINE?

Get a chance to make your parent and/or best friend a personal

valentine! Make not only hearts, but seasonal flowers, butterflies,

rainbows, or something really special. They can be ready to hang,

stand alone, or both! This class will use nontoxic, polymer clay,

which can be baked in a home oven to give a ceramic-like finish.

The polymer clay comes in several colors and will give you quick

results.

InSTRUCToR: Karen Kelly


$43: 1 CLASS

Class 30216 Sun 9:00am-12:00pm 2/7 Ages 5-8

Class 30217 Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm 2/7 Ages 9-13

A G E S 5 - 1 6

ClAy FOR hOmESChOOlERS

Your hands are the two best clay tools in the world. Come see

what you can learn to make: cups, bowls, boxes, people, animals,

bookends, houses, cars, signs, dinosaurs, miniature scenes, and

lots more. Learn all the techniques to make your ideas work, plus a

variety of decorative and glaze finishes. Flexibility in projects and

assistance for students with different needs.



$160: 10 CLASSES

Class 30149 Wed 9:00am-11:00am 1/13-3/16

A G E S 6 - 8

AIR DRy ClAy SCUlpTURE

Like immediate results when working with clay? This class

explores a self-hardening clay medium which doesn’t require a

kiln. The polymer clay comes in a variety of colors and is easily

shaped and formed. Once the sculpture is completed, it can be

baked in an oven, giving it a ceramic like finish. Projects include

whimsical creatures, free-form sculpture, and more. We’ll also do

elements of jewelry making such as beads and bracelets.



$109: 9 CLASSES

Class 30150 Fri 3:30pm-5:00pm 1/15-3/18

no CLASS 2/19

CERAmICS & SCUlpTURE

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Youth

A G E S 8 - 1 2

ClAy wORkS I

A great opportunity for older children who haven’t had a lot or any

experience working with clay to explore this versatile medium.

Focus on learning basic hand-building skills such as scoring, using

slip, coil building, using molds and glazing. We’ll make functional

bowls, plates and mugs, animals and birdhouses.



$104: 8 CLASSES

Class 30059 Mon 5:00pm-6:30pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A G E S 8 - 1 2

ClAy wORkS II: hAND bUIlDINg/whEEl ThROwINg

Great class for students with clay experience. Work on your

handbuilding skills using soft slabs, coils and pinch pots. Students

will learn the basics of throwing on the electric pottery wheel from

centering to making simple pots. Prerequisite: must have taken

Clay Play or have clay experience with knowledge of handbuilding

techniques.



$160: 10 CLASSES

Class 30060 Tue 3:30pm-5:30pm 1/12-3/15

A G E S 8 - 1 2

FANTASTICAl CREATURES AND gARDEN DElIghTS

Create amazing creatures and unusual plants from your

imagination as well as “box turtles” (hidden key boxes), “fish

sticks” (whimsical utensils), giant bugs and more! These creations

can playfully inhabit a garden or they can add character to your

bedroom or home!



$144: 9 CLASSES

Class 30151 Sat 10:30am-12:30pm 1/9-3/19

no CLASS 1/16, 2/13

A G E S 1 2 - 1 7

TEEN ClAy: whEElThROwINg/hANDbUIlDINg

Beginning to intermediate instruction on the electric potter’s

wheel. Instruction and creative opportunity for handbuilding

techniques and projects as well. $35 supply fee ($15 tool kit if

needed and $20 bag of clay).


LoCATIon Studio E, Civic Park Studios

$160: 10 CLASSES

Class 30127 Thu 4:30pm-6:30pm 1/14-3/17

A G E S 1 7 & U P

SURFACE DECORATION (bEg-ADV)

Come join us on an exploration into surface design. You will be

challenged to push your design ideas to great heights. Some of

the techniques that will be covered are stenciling, scraffitto, slip

decoration, use of oxides, over glazes, under glazes, pouring

glazes, dipping glazes, and overlapping glazes and techniques for

using a sprayer.

InSTRUCToR: Lesley Jensen


$175: 8 CLASSES

Class 30125 Mon 7:00pm-10:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

Studio use is for instruction and other learning. Work produced or fired in the Civic Arts Ed Ceramics Studio may not be sold except through the Clay Arts Guild and Civic Arts Education. No work produced outside of classes or open studio will be fired. Class and workshop fees include firing. Clay must be purchased in class. Tools and tool kits may be purchased in the studio. Wheel chair

accessible electric potter’s wheel available.

CERAMICS STUdIo InFoRMATIon

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Youth

A G E S 1 7 & U P

NEw | INTENSIVE CERAmICS (bEg-ADV)

Learn to wheel throw and/or hand-build basic ceramic forms.

Surface decoration on unfired work will be covered. There is an

emphasis on forms you’ve always wanted to explore. For all Int/

Adv students, you must be able to center and throw a simple

cylinder and bowl form.

InSTRUCToR: Takemi Tsuruta


$128: 5 CLASSES

Class 30527 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm 1/4-1/8

A G E S 1 7 & U P

NEw | INTENSIVE OpEN STUDIO

Intensive Open Studio provides 25 hours of supervised studio time

for students enrolled in the Winter Ceramics Intensive class. This

is a way to enhance throwing and hand-building skills learned

from the Ceramics Intensive. Hours will be held Monday-Friday

from 12pm-5pm, directly following the intensive. No instruction is

provided. Students must purchase clay in the studio and provide

own tools. Use of studio equipment is included in the fee. Studio

use is strictly for non-commercial learning purposes.


$30: 5 CLASSES $20: CLAY ARTS GUILd MEMBERS

Class 30525 Mon-Fri 12:00pm-5:00pm 1/4-1/8

DANCE A G E S 2 - 4

mOmmy AND mE: pARENT & ChIlD

Sing, play games, stretch and increase self-confidence in a

special time between parent and child while learning basic dance

concepts.

InSTRUCToR: Neela Reed

LoCATIon Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center

$102: 10 CLASSES

Class 30209 Thu 9:00am-9:45am 1/14-3/17

$93: 9 CLASSES

Class 30210 Fri 11:30am-12:15pm 1/15-3/18

no CLASS 2/19

A G E S 3 - 4

pRE-bAllET

Blend the discipline of ballet with the freedom of creative dance.

Begin with basic positions and steps of ballet; then leap, spin

and kick while improvising to music, words and pictures. Listen

to stories and music of well-known classical ballets. Parents may

watch last session only.


InSTRUCToR: Erin Leedom

$102: 10 CLASSES

Class 30203 Tue 3:30pm-4:15pm 1/12-3/15

InSTRUCToR: Tetyana Martyanova

$102: 10 CLASSES

Class 30204 Wed 3:45pm-4:30pm 1/13-3/16

Class 30205 Wed 4:30pm-5:15pm 1/13-3/16


$102: 10 CLASSES

Class 30206 Thu 9:45am-10:30am 1/14-3/17

$93: 9 CLASSES

Class 30207 Fri 10:45am-11:30am 1/15-3/18

no CLASS 2/19

InSTRUCToR: Jennifer O’Neill

$84: 8 CLASSES

Class 30208 Sat 9:00am-9:45am 1/9-3/19

no CLASS 1/16, 1/30, 2/13


Youth

A G E S 3 - 4

TINy TAppERS

Noisy, fun, irresistible and contagious, youth tap is an ideal

introduction to the dance studio! Civic Arts tap embraces other

dance forms such as ballet and jazz, while promoting the young

student’s musicality, strength, flexibility and balance. A series

of warm-up exercises, stationary center practice and traveling

combinations will culminate in a routine set to music. Tap shoes

required.

InSTRUCToR: Amanda Farris


$93: 9 CLASSES

Class 30278 Thu 4:00pm-4:45pm 1/14-3/10

A G E S 4 - 5

pRE-bAllET

Blend the discipline of ballet with the freedom of creative dance.

Begin with basic positions and steps of ballet; then leap, spin

and kick while improvising to music, words and pictures. Listen

to stories and music of well-known classical ballets. Parents may

watch last session only.


InSTRUCToR: Tetyana Martyanova

$102: 10 CLASSES

Class 30196 Wed 5:15pm-6:00pm 1/13-3/16


$93: 9 CLASSES

Class 30197 Fri 10:00am-10:45am 1/15-3/18

Class 30198 Fri 3:45pm-4:30pm 1/15-3/18

no CLASS 2/19


$84: 8 CLASSES

Class 30199 Sat 9:45am-10:30am 1/9-3/19

no CLASS 1/16, 1/30, 2/13

A G E S 6 - 1 0

bAllET I

Introduction to the beauty, grace and discipline of ballet. Each

class will include a traditional barre and center. Children will

enjoy dancing to the magical music from classical ballets such as

Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker. Registration requirement:

Five-year olds with one year experience may move to Ballet I.



$102: 10 CLASSES

Class 30202 Tue 4:15pm-5:00pm 1/12-3/15


$93: 9 CLASSES

Class 30200 Fri 4:30pm-5:15pm 1/15-3/18

no CLASS 2/19


$84: 8 CLASSES

Class 30201 Sat 10:45am-11:30am 1/9-3/19

no CLASS 1/16, 1/30, 2/13

A G E S 7 - 1 1

bAllET II

Designed for students wanting to continue with their ballet

training. Class will continue with the traditional barre and

center work, improving technique, working on proper body

alignment and will have an emphasis on vocabulary. Registration

requirement: Students must have completed a full year in

the Ballet I level and be at least seven years old in the second

grade. A placement class must be taken in Ballet II if a student is

transferring from another dance program.



$48 MonTHLY PAYMEnT

Class 29444 Tue 5:00pm-6:00pm 9/8-6/7

no CLASS 3/29

The first dance class is a placement class to ensure each

student is enrolled in the appropriate class. We encourage all

students to stay enrolled in the same level for at least one year,

unless the instructor advises otherwise.

Ballet Attire: Girls-black leotard, pink footed tights, pink ballet

slippers, hair pulled back in a bun away from face; Boys-black

tights, white T-shirt, black ballet slippers. All year-round dance

programs will be subject to a $3 administrative processing fee,

which will be added to first payment.

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Youth

A G E S 8 - 1 3

NEw | hIp hOp

Syncopation derived from jazz funk and street jazz, with high

energy focusing on the latest styles and moves.

InSTRUCToR: LaTonya Watts

LoCATIon Dance Studio, Shadelands Art Center

$84: 8 CLASSES

Class 30212 Mon 6:00pm-7:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A G E S 9 - 1 5

bAllET III

Designed for intermediate level students. Technique is

strengthened along with the advancement of ballet curriculum

skills. This challenging class requires a commitment to regular

attendance and adherence to the ballet attire. Meets two times per

week, must attend both days. Registration requirement: Students

must have completed a full year in Ballet II level and be at least

nine years of age. A placement class must be taken in Ballet II if a

student is transferring from another dance program.

InSTRUCToR: Rebecca Crowell, Tetyana Martyanova

LoCATIon Studio D, Civic Park Studios

$96 MonTHLY PAYMEnT

Class 29446 Mon, Thu 4:00pm-5:30pm 9/10-6/9

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15, 3/28, 3/31, 5/30

A G E S 1 1 - 1 8

pROFESSIONAl TRAININg pROgRAm

Intermediate and advanced ballet training, including technique,

pointe, variations from classical and contemporary repertory.

For audition, contact Director Rebecca Crowell Berke at

[email protected]. Intermediate class meets three days per

week; must attend all three days. Advanced class meets four days

per week; must attend all four days. Please call for a brochure for

more information.

InTERMEdIATE

InSTRUCToRS: Rebecca Crowell Berke, Graciela Acedo, Erin

Leedom, Edward Stegge

LoCATIon Shadelands Art Center & Studio D, Civic Park

$183 MonTHLY PAYMEnT

Class 29443 Mon 5:30pm-7:00pm 9/9-6/1

Wed 5:00pm-7:00pm

Sat 12:30pm-2:30pm

no CLASS 1/16-1/18, 2/13-2/15, 3/28-4/2, 5/28-30

AdVAnCEd

InSTRUCToRS: Rebecca Crowell Berke, Graciela Acedo, Erin

Leedom, Edward Stegge

LoCATIon Shadelands Art Center & Studio D, Civic Park

$398 MonTHLY PAYMEnT

Class 29443 Mon 4:00pm-7:00pm 9/9-6/1

Wed 5:00pm-7:30pm

Fri 4:00pm-7:00pm

Sat 9:30am-12:30pm

no CLASS 1/16-1/18, 2/13-2/15, 3/28-4/2, 5/28-30

A G E S 1 4 - 1 8

NEw | TEEN wORkS: hIp hOp STREET STylES

Get down to pop and hip-hop music during this fast-paced, high

energy workshop. Students will study syncopation techniques

derived from jazz funk and street jazz with a focus on the latest

styles and moves.



$38: 1 CLASS

Class 30542 Sat 10:00am-1:00pm 1/30


Youth

A G E S 1 4 & U P

NEw | hIp hOp-TEENS/ADUlTS

Whether you’re looking to pick up a few new moves, get some

exercise with its innovative style, or learn moves often seen on TV,

this is the class for you.



$93: 8 CLASSES

Class 30211 Mon 7:00pm-8:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A G E S 6 - 1 6

pOm pOm, bATON TwIRlINg AND DANCE

Come experience the unique sport of baton twirling combined

with Dance and Pom Pom! This program will teach basic baton

skills that help develop hand-eye coordination and focus on quick

thinking. Rhythm and movement will be explored through dance,

pom pom, and marching fundamentals. Students will have the

opportunity to perform in talent shows, and participate in local

hometown parades. So jump on board this exciting class!

InSTRUCToR: Sandi Rios

LoCATIon Exercise Room, Tice Valley Gym

BEG/nEw STUdEnTS

$53: 5 CLASSES

Class 30502 Thu 4:15pm-5:00pm 1/7-2/11

no CLASS 1/28

$43: 4 CLASSES

Class 30503 Thu 4:15pm-5:00pm 2/18-3/10

InT/AdVAnCEd STUdEnTS

$83: 5 CLASSES

Class 30504 Thu 5:00pm-6:00pm 1/7-2/11

no CLASS 1/28

$67: 4 CLASSES

Class 30505 Thu 5:00pm-6:00pm 2/18-3/10

A G E S 6 - 1 7

TAhITIAN AND pOlyNESIAN CUlTURES

Experience the motions and songs of the Pacific Islands and learn

the Polynesian culture. Instruction includes dances from Tahiti and

neighboring islands for all levels.

InSTRUCToR: Lisa and Rey Aguilar

LoCATIon Multipurpose Room, Civic Park Community Center

$69: 8 CLASSES

TAHITIAn/PoLYnESIAn CULTURE (BEG) Class 30495 Sat 9:30am-10:30am 1/16-3/12 ages 6-12

no CLASS 2/13

TAHITIAn/PoLYnESIAn CULTURE (TEEnS InT/AdV)*

Class 30496 Sat 10:30am-12:00pm 1/16-3/12 ages 6-17

no CLASS 2/13

A G E S 1 3 A n d U P

TAhITIAN DANCE & DRUmmINg

This class offers various Tahitian dance styles from the oteas (dances

to percussion), aparimas, to ahuro’as (story telling dances) and

drumming/music technique for men and women. Student should be in

fairly fit health without any major health issues.


LoCATIon Assembly Hall, Civic Park Community Center

$69: 8 CLASSES

TAHITIAn AHURo’A woMEnClass 30498 Wed 6:30pm-7:30pm 1/13-3/9

no CLASS 2/17

TAHITIAn 1 woMEn And MEn (BEG)Class 30499 Wed 7:30pm-8:30pm 1/13-3/9

no CLASS 2/17

TAHITIAn II woMEn And MEn (InT)*Class 30500 Wed 8:30pm-9:15pm 1/13-3/9

no CLASS 2/17

TAHITIAn III woMEn And MEn (AdV)*Class 30501 Wed 9:15pm-10:00pm 1/13-3/9

no CLASS 2/17

*Registration by instructor invitation only

LoCATIon Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center

$69: 8 CLASSES

TAHITIAn dRUMMInG/MUSICClass 30497 Sat 9:30am-10:30am 1/16-3/12

no CLASS 2/13

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Youth

DECORATIVE & FIbER ARTS A G E S 5 & U P

NEw | mAkERS SERIES: VAlENTINE’S pROJECT (pARENT & ChIlD)

Make a Valentine’s Day gift for your loved one! Using the

wonderful craft supplies provided, we will hand-make a loving

gift incorporating paper and fiber art techniques, along with many

personal embellishments to make this one-of-a-kind gift. Must be

accompanied by an adult; maximum two children per adult.

InSTRUCToR: Alexandra Milukhin

LoCATIon Studio H, Heather Farm

$33: 1 CLASS $5 SUPPLY FEE dUE AT CLASS

Class 30444 Sun 12:30pm-2:30pm 2/7

A G E S 5 - 8

kINDER-EARly ElEmENTARy SEwINg

Tools and sewing techniques for kindergarten through second

graders, such as large-eyed needles, embroidery floss thread,

sewing on buttons, and felt, are designed for small hands

and make learning how to sew fun and easy. They will enjoy

creating an assortment of projects designed for their age group.

Children repeating will do extended projects that provide further

independent growth and development in the medium.

InSTRUCToR: Carole Laur


$94: 10 CLASSES $10 SUPPLY FEE dUE AT FIRST CLASS

Class 30110 Thu 3:45pm-4:45pm 1/14-3/17

A G E S 6 & U P

NEw | mAkERS SERIES: CApED CRUSADERS! mAkE yOUR OwN CApE

Who is your inner superhero? Join us for this fun, gallery

activity and workshop! Participants will take inspiration from the

upcoming exhibit at the Bedford Gallery, My Hero: Contemporary

Art and Superhero Action to explore their own inner superhero and

express that persona through the making of their own wearable

cape. All ages welcome! This workshop is a Friends of Civic Arts

fundraiser; 100% of proceeds from registration will go directly to

CAE’s scholarship fund.

InSTRUCToRS: Maile Ogasawara, Dominique Enriquez

LoCATIon Civic Park, Park Place

$43: 1 CLASS

Class 30516 Sun 10:00am-1:00pm 1/17

A G E S 8 - 1 2

bASIC mAChINE gARmENT SEwINg

Kids will learn how to make a simple garment for themselves,

along with other simple projects. They will learn proper use of the

sewing machine and sewing terminology; how to use a pattern,

cut and piece fabric, and a variety of sewing techniques.




Class 30107 Thu 5:00pm-6:30pm 1/14-3/17

A G E S 8 - 1 2

NEw | mAkERS SERIES: bACkpACk

Create your own back pack. Learn a variety of sewing techniques.

We will cover how to use the sewing machine using the straight

stitch, zigzag stitch and maybe even a decorative stitch. You will

watch your project take shape as the afternoon progresses. What

fun you will have using your new backpack knowing you made it.




Class 30308 Fri 1:30pm-5:00pm 3/4

A G E S 8 - 1 2

wEAVINg FOR kIDS (bEg)

Using our four-shaft table looms kids will learn to plan a project,

prepare the loom and weave a scarf while having fun with color

and texture. Yarn spinning will also be introduced and farm-to-

fabric connections will be discussed. Weaving will be self-paced so

multiple projects will be possible.

InSTRUCToR: Jaia Orient



Class 30113 Wed 3:45pm-5:15pm 1/13-3/16







Youth

DIgITAl mEDIA & phOTOgRAphy

A G E S 8 - 1 0

NEw | CIRCUIT CIRCUS

Make interactive drawings and sculpture with Makey Makey

circuit boards. We’ll build and paint sculptures and then using a

computer’s keyboard interface, connect sounds to our sculptures

and “play” them. We’ll incorporate circuits into our artwork using

a variety of conductive materials, from foil to graphite and play

dough. Artist experimenters welcome!

InSTRUCToR: Beth Krebs


$117: 8 CLASSES

Class 30124 Thu 4:45pm-6:45pm 1/14-3/3

A G E S 1 2 - 1 8

gRAphIC ART wITh CREATIVE SUITE FOR hOmESChOOlERS

Interested in expanding your creative expression or design savvy

in digital form? This class is an introductory look at Adobe Creative

Suite’s Photoshop and Illustrator programs. We’ll start with the

basics: tools, palettes, and menus. Then we’ll expand, practice and

play in the programs while creating beautiful digital art works fit

to hang in your home gallery. This course is a fun, in-depth look

at the creative side of Photoshop and Illustrator, with flexibility for

your personal expression built in.

InSTRUCToR: Alexis Burdick


$118: 8 CLASSES

Class 30297 Mon 9:30am-11:30am 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A G E S 1 4 - 1 8

NEw | TEEN wORkS: ADObE IllUSTRATOR wORkShOp

Fasten your seatbelt. Keep your hands and feet in the car at all

times. This is a fast-paced, in-depth look at Adobe Illustrator.

Learn the basics: tools, panels, and menus. Then jump in as we

manipulate shapes, create illustrations, and build one-of-a-kind

digital artworks. Love recent album covers, posters, and ads? This

course is the primer for all things Adobe Illustrator.



$38: 1 CLASS

Class 30530 Sat 9:00am-12:00pm 2/27

A G E S 1 6 & U P

gRAphIC ART wITh CREATIVE SUITE




basics: tools, palettes, and menus. And then we’ll expand, practice

and play in programs while creating beautiful digital art works fit






$117: 8 CLASSES

Class 30298 Mon 6:45pm-8:45pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

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DRAmA A G E S 5 - 7

mINI kIDS ThEATER

Explore the basics of theater through music, movement, and

theater games! Students will work with professional theater artists

to help build their confidence and develop their voices as young

actors in Mini Kids Theater. Students will end the session with a

performance for family and friends! No auditions necessary. $10

performance fee included in course fee.

InSTRUCToR: Heather Moss-Layman

LoCATIon Classroom, Tice Valley Gym

$210: 10 CLASSES

Class 30104 Thu 3:30pm-4:15pm 1/14-3/17


$190: 9 CLASSES

Class 30105 Fri 3:30pm-4:15pm 1/15-3/18

no CLASS 2/19

A G E S 8 - 1 1

kIDS ThEATER

Join us for an in-depth exploration of theater! In a supportive and

exciting environment led by professional theater artists, students

will learn about the actor’s tools and uncover their unique voice

as a performer. Through the study of movement, voice, and

improvisation, young actors will work toward a performance of

a collection of short plays. Kids Theater is all about: confidence,

communication skills, self-expression, team work, compassion,

and most importantly, FUN! Scripts and materials are included.

Kids Theater is for young actors with a range of experiences-no

auditions required. $10 performance fee included in course fee.

InSTRUCToR: Heather Moss-Layman


$268: 10 CLASSES

Class 30102 Thu 4:15pm-6:00pm 1/14-3/17


$242: 9 CLASSES

Class 30103 Fri 4:15pm-6:00pm 1/15-3/18

no CLASS 2/19

A G E S 1 0 - 1 4

JUNIOR ThEATER

In a supportive and exciting environment led by professional theater

artists, Junior Theater participants will learn about the actor’s

tools and uncover their unique voice as a performer. Through the

study of movement, voice, scene study, improvisation, and musical

theater, actors will work toward a showcase of monologue, scenes,

and songs throughout the year and a performance of a full length

play at the end of the year. This program is about confidence,

communication skills, self-expression, team work, compassion, and

most important, FUN! Scripts and materials are included. Junior

Theater is a year-long program-all levels of experience welcome!

$20 performance fee included in course fee.

InSTRUCToRS: Patricia Drozda and Heather Moss-Layman


$770: 59 CLASSES

Class 30009 Tue, Thu 4:00pm-6:00pm 9/15-5/12

no CLASS 3/29, 3/31, 4/5, 4/7

A G E S 1 4 - 1 8

TEEN ThEATER

Teen Theater builds on actors’ experience in Junior Theater by

expanding their range of theater skills, stage presence, and self-

expression. Through an in-depth study of movement, voice, scene

study, improvisation, and musical theater, actors will work toward

a showcase of monologue, scenes, and songs throughout the

year and a performance of a full length play at the end of the year

including original works. Scripts and materials are included. Teen

Theater is a year-long program-all levels of experience welcome!

$20 performance fee included in course fee.

InSTRUCToRS: Patricia Drozda and Heather Moss-Layman


$770: 59 CLASSES

Class 30778 Tue, Thu 6:00pm-8:00pm 9/15-5/12

no CLASS 3/29, 3/31, 4/5, 4/7

A G E S 1 4 - 1 8

NEw | TEEN wORkS: STORy SlAm

Teens will explore different mediums, including autobiographical

writing, poetry, visual art and performance to share stories from

their lives. The workshop will culminate in the creation of individual

work, as well as an optional collaborative slam-style performance

for one another.

InSTRUCToR: Hannah Michahelles


$68: 1 CLASS

Class 30541 Sat 10:00am-4:00pm 2/6


Youth

SChOlARShIpS AVAIlAblE!

Go to http://www.friendsartsed.org/Scholarships.html for

more information.

DRAwINg, pAINTINg & pRINTmAkINg A G E S 1 ½ - 3

TERRIbly TERRIFIC TwOS: TODDlER/pARENT

Designed to foster the toddler/parent relationship, explore social,

physical, language development and parent education. Exploration

activities including music and movement, tactile and visual art

exploration and circle activities will be offered each session.

InSTRUCToR: Julie Tadena


TERRIBLY TERRIFIC TwoS (AGES 1½-2)

$114: 10 CLASSES

Class 30086 Fri 9:00am-10:15am 1/15-3/18

TERRIBLY TERRIFIC TwoS (AGES 2-3)

$133: 10 CLASSES

Class 30087 Fri 10:30am-12:00pm 1/15-3/18

A G E S 2 - 3 ½

lEARNINg ThROUgh ART AND SENSORy plAy

Our play based, child-centered parent-child program will support

and encourage your child’s growing curiosity about the world

around them and their abilities to interact with that world. Be part

of your child’s play through art and sensory experimentation,

small motor manipulation and building, circle time stories, music

and movement and cooking activities and watch your child grow,

socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively. Talk, share your

concerns and joys with other parents and together learn how to

navigate this exciting time of growth and development in your

child.

InSTRUCToR: Thea Sorscher

LoCATIon Civic Park Preschool, Civic Park

$133: 10 CLASSES

Class 30073 Fri 8:30am-10:00am 1/15-3/18

A G E S 2 ½ - 3 ½

mAkINg ART TOgEThER

Parents and children will explore different mediums of art in

this class! We will paint, color and collage using themes from

books and songs each week. Through the collaborative parent/

child art projects, we help build social and emotional language

development, music and dance and tactile exploration.

InSTRUCToR: Jaclyn Combs

LoCATIon Heather Farm Preschool, Heather Farm

$133: 10 CLASSES

Class 30074 Tue 9:00am-10:30am 1/12-3/15

A G E S 3 - 1 2

NEw | FAmIly OpEN STUDIO

Make Family Open Studio your new weekly tradition! This is

a special place for kids to connect with their creativity while

playing boundlessly with art materials, concepts, techniques and

challenges together. The creative mess stays at our studio–not

your home! Our Family Open Studio is offered once every third

Saturday of the month. Drop in together as a family or come by

a little later and let your child explore alongside their peers! Each

drop-in class explores a new project based on the quarter’s theme.

Winter quarter theme: Wearable Art. Register prior to class or pay

by credit card on the day of class.



$10: 1 CLASS

Class 30463 Sat 9:00am-10:30am 1/23

Class 30464 Sat 9:00am-10:30am 2/20

Class 30465 Sat 9:00am-10:30am 3/19

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A G E S 4 - 7

I CAN DO IT ART

Studio art instruction for older preschool children. Young artists

use their imaginations and learn new skills to create their own

works of art. Lots of art materials to explore: paints, clay, wood,

chalk, pens, etc., as they draw, paint, and explore new media. A

wonderful class for developing creativity and confidence. Activities

change each quarter.



$99: 10 CLASSES

Class 30067 Wed 3:30pm-4:30pm 1/13-3/16

Class 30068 Wed 4:45pm-5:45pm 1/13-3/16

A G E S 5 - 7

pRImARy COlORS

Studio art for primary school age children. Drawing, painting and

sculpting techniques as children explore the basic design concepts

of line, shape, color, texture and more. Sculpture and collage

projects included. Completion of I Can Do it Art recommended.

Children repeating this class will complete extended projects that

provide further independent growth and development.

InSTRUCToR: Susan Scott


$91: 10 CLASSES

Class 30083 Wed 4:00pm-5:00pm 1/13-3/16

A G E S 5 - 1 0

mAkERS SERIES: hEART ART

How many things can you create from heart shapes? Did you know

that you can make a zoo full of animals by using only hearts? We

will be preparing for Valentine’s Day by going crazy with hearts!

We will paint, construct and sculpt to create a collection of heart

animals and heart-felt creations. Bring a snack.

InSTRUCToR: Lisa Taft


$33: 1 CLASS

Class 30306 Sat 1:00pm-4:00pm 2/6

A G E S 5 - 1 0

NEw | mAkERS SERIES: hOppy SpRINg ART

Spring is in the air! We will be making things that hop, sing and

bloom just in time for the holidays. Be prepared to paint and sculpt

a beautiful springtime centerpiece. Bring a snack.



$33: 1 CLASS

Class 30442 Sat 1:00pm-4:00pm 3/19

A G E S 5 - 1 0

NEw | mAkERS SERIES: lUCky lEpREChAUN mAgIC ART

Think green and let’s make a leprechaun and its world in a box.

What will it look like? You will be painting, constructing and

sculpting your very own special world for the little people. Bring a

snack.



$33: 1 CLASS

Class 30441 Sat 1:00pm-4:00pm 3/12

A G E S 5 - 1 0

NEw | mAkERS SERIES: SNOw ART

Paint and sculpt a winter wonderland complete with snowmen and

penguins. Bring a snack.



$33: 1 CLASS

Class 30440 Sat 1:00pm-4:00pm 1/23

A G E S 6 - 8

bEgINNINg CARTOONINg

Learn the basic drawing skills needed to create cartoon characters

and stories that are the foundation of successful cartooning.

Explore expressive faces and bodies in action, along with creative

viewpoints and settings. Media include pencil, pen and ink, brush

painting, markers and watercolor. Repeating students will have the

opportunity to work on projects with instructor.

InSTRUCToR: Tim Hancock


$93: 10 CLASSES

Class 30293 Tue 3:30pm-4:30pm 1/12-3/15FOllOw US ON TwITTER

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Youth

A G E S 6 - 8

kIDS’ SkETCh: AN INTRODUCTION TO DRAwINg

“Drawing is the art of taking a line for a walk.” — Paul Klee. Learn

the fundamentals of drawing and sketching including: line, texture,

contour, simple perspective and composition. Projects include still

lifes, landscapes, cityscapes, all of which serve to expose students

to work in pencil, colored pencil, marker and charcoal. Ideal for

students with little or no formal drawing experience to discover

the sheer fun and satisfaction of drawing. Children repeating this

class will have extended projects that provide further independent

growth and development in the medium.

InSTRUCToR: Sue Scott


$79: 8 CLASSES

Class 30071 Mon 3:30pm-4:30pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A G E S 6 - 8

mIxED mEDIA mASh-Up

Student artists will experiment with a new medium and a new

project every week. Draw, paint and sculpt little masterpieces and

learn different ways to express yourself, as well as learn how a

variety of materials work. Modern masters will be our inspiration.

Media include pastel, watercolor, air dry clay, mixed media,

printmaking and more.

InSTRUCToR: Casey Rasmussen White



Class 30076 Wed 4:00pm-5:00pm 1/13-3/16

A G E S 6 - 8

pAINT bOx

Open the paint box and find a world where your imagination will

lead you to discover new and exciting ways to use paints. Use

tempera, acrylic and watercolor paints combined with drawing

to develop a sense of composition, color and design. Learn more

about creating depth in your paintings, reducing complex subjects

to a simpler form and creating texture with pattern and repetition.

Students repeating this class will complete extended projects

that provide further independent growth and development in the

medium.



$79: 8 CLASSES

Class 30080 Mon 4:45pm-5:45pm 1/11-3/14

A G E S 6 - 1 0

CREATIVE NATURE

Emphasis on encouraging each child’s unique self-expression as

they discover the beauty found in natural forms. Work on skills

necessary to draw animals and natural objects using a variety of

techniques. Through playful use of tempera, pastels, watercolors

and colored pencils, students observe and draw plants and

animals from the Lindsay Museum (taxidermy). Completion of

Primary Colors or a similar art class recommended.



$91: 10 CLASSES

Class 30062 Thu 3:30pm-4:30pm 1/14-3/17

A G E S 7 - 1 2

NEw | kIDS OpEN STUDIO

Make Kids Open Studio your new weekly tradition! This is

a special place for kids to connect with their creativity while

playing boundlessly with art materials, concepts, techniques and

challenges together. The creative mess stays at our studio–not

your home! Our Kids Open Studio is offered once every third

Saturday of the month. Drop in together as a family or come by

a little later and let your child explore alongside their peers! Each

drop-in class explores a new project based on the quarter’s theme.

Winter quarter theme: Wearable Art. Register prior to class or pay

by credit card on the day of class.



$10: 1 CLASS

Class 30460 Sat 10:30am-12:00pm 1/23

Class 30461 Sat 10:30am-12:00pm 2/20

Class 30462 Sat 10:30am-12:00pm 3/19

A G E S 8 - 1 2

bASIC ANImE/mANgA CARTOONINg

Are you interested in Japanese anime/manga cartooning? This

popular style of drawing is very dramatic with lots of engaging

characters involved in a variety of adventures. You will learn

the basics, using existing characters and the techniques needed

to create your own. You will explore poses, basic anatomy,

composition, paneling, coloring and much more.

InSTRUCToR: Warren Paylado


$93: 8 CLASSES

Class 30056 Mon 4:00pm-5:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

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A G E S 8 - 1 2

DRAwINg AND CARTOONINg

Take your fun ideas and turn them into finished cartoons, comics,

anime/manga character designs and story illustrations. Learn

advanced drawing techniques, storytelling, and the process of

making an illustration. Create and develop characters, settings and

environments using perspective and other cartooning techniques.

InSTRUCToR: Tim Hancock


$121: 10 CLASSES

Class 30294 Tue 4:45pm-6:15pm 1/12-3/15

A G E S 8 - 1 2

hOmESChOOl pAINTINg STUDIO

For students who have had some painting experience and are

interested in learning to paint with oil paint (water-based) and/or

further explore acrylic paint. Color mixing, light, form, texture and

composition will be explored.




Class 30066 Fri 1:30pm-3:00pm 1/15-3/18

A G E S 8 - 1 2

TINkERINg

Tinkering is what happens when you try something you don’t quite

know how to do, guided by whim, imagination and curiosity. When

you tinker, there are no instructions–but there are also no failures,

no right or wrong ways of doing things. We’ll use real wood, real

hand tools and your imagination to create contraptions that roll,

float and move. Our process will start with a doodle, a brainstorm

of ideas, and deal with challenges, design and construction of

individual projects.



$112: 10 CLASSES

Class 30088 Wed 5:15pm-6:45pm 1/13-3/16

A G E S 1 2 - 1 7

TEEN DRAwINg & pAINTINg

For young artists interested in taking their drawing and painting

to a higher level. Explore a variety of subjects, developing

an understanding of form, composition, line, light/shadow,

perspective and color. Students may work at the easel, initially

focusing on basic techniques, then moving on to more complex

projects. Student exposure to a variety of mediums including

acrylics, oils, charcoal pencil and watercolor. Continuing students

receive individual help in their areas of interest and medium of

their choice.

InSTRUCToR: Patsy Taylor

LoCATIon Annex B, Shadelands Art Center


Class 30085 Tue 4:15pm-6:15pm 1/12-3/15

A G E S 1 3 - 1 7

TEEN ANImE/mANgA CARTOONINg

Continue your journey into the Japanese art of anime/manga

taking your characters and stories to the next level. This class

will focus on elements of graphic design, character and creature

development, basic anatomy, poses, expressive and gestural

drawing, storyboarding, game development and more. This class

is for students who are at an intermediate or advanced level with

strong drawing and composition skills.

InSTRUCToR: Warren Paylado


$97: 8 CLASSES

Class 30215 Mon 5:00pm-6:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15


Calendar

A G E S 1 3 - 1 8

NEw | ART ON ThE wAll: STENCIlINg

Learn how to make stencils in the style of street artists worldwide.

You’ll use drawing and photographs to make basic and multi-

layered stencils to use on t-shirts, posters, wheat-pastes, signs,

patches, banners and more! All levels welcome.

InSTRUCToR: E. Oscar Maynard


$73: 4 CLASSES

Class 30453 Wed 5:30pm-7:30pm 1/13-2/3

A G E S 1 4 - 1 8

ART ExplORATION

Explore 2D art mediums individually and combined in mixed-

media art works. This class will include, yet not limited by,

graphite, acrylic, collage, conte, pastes and ink. Art works

created in this class will be self-portrait, intuitively driven with

fine attention to detail, design, elements and principles, and

craftsmanship. If you are an art dabbler, with interest in art play,

texture, layer, creative concept and flow, this class is for you!


LoCATIon Annex C, Shadelands Art Center

$104: 8 CLASSES

Class 30494 Mon 4:30pm-6:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A G E S 1 6 & U P

NEw | COllAgE CARAVAN

Pack your stamps and stencils and jump on board! Get ready

to re-work your own art and up-cycle found ephemera to create

everlasting, personal works of art. Play with lots of new techniques

and share your unique ideas with the other unbound artists on this

wild ride! Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.



$114: 6 CLASSES

Class 30280 Mon 12:00pm-3:00pm 1/11-2/29

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

ExhIbITIONS, EVENTS & pERFORmANCES

oCT 23- EARLY JAn

Rick and Tina Nelson, Digital Photographys and Oil Paintings ,

City Hall 3rd Floor

oCT 28- JAn 1

Michelle Su, Photographs, Heather Farm Community Center

noV 17- JAn 1

Richard Cammack, Abstract Paintings, Boundary Oak

dEC 1

Registration for Winter classes begins. See pages 80-81 for

registration information.

dEC 1-FEB 1

David Vander Jagt, Ceramic Wall Pieces, City Hall 1st Floor

dEC 4-6

Holiday Artists Market at Shadelands Art Center, including the

Clay Arts Guild. Fri, 5:00-9:00pm; Sat and Sun, 10:00am-6:00_pm.

dEC 7-FEB 7

Carole Dwinell, Artists Handmade Books, Shadelands Art Center

dEC 11 And 12

Winter Ballet Gala, Del Valle Theatre, Fri, 7:30pm; Sat, 2:00pm;

tickets $16.75 general, $12 for groups of 10 or more

dEC 13

Jazz Band & Flock of Flutes Concert, Shadelands Art Center,

4:00pm, tickets $10

dEC 15

Youth Orchestras of the Diablo Valley Concert, Shadelands Art

Center, 7:30pm, tickets $10

JAn 11

Winter classes begin

FEB 16

Registration for Spring classes begins

FEB 29

Registration for Summer Camps begins

MAR 17

Jr. Theater Winter Showcase, Shadelands Art Center, 7:00 pm;

tickets $10

MAR 18

Kids and Mini Kids Winter Showcase, Shadelands Art Center,

5:00pm; tickets $10

MAR 24

Jazz Band Concert, Shadelands Art Center, 7:30pm, tickets $10

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FOOD & COOkINg

A G E S 4 - 1 2

wE TEACh yOUR kIDS TO COOk

New five-week session. Cooking with kids inspires kids to enjoy

healthy food! Kids eat what they cook. Our goal is to make your

children fall in love with healthy eating. Young chefs have fun

while learning a valuable life skill. Class includes how to grocery

shop, understanding food labels, working safely in the kitchen,

working in a team, and proper clean up.

InSTRUCToR: Cooking with Kids Foundation

LoCATIon Lakeside Room, Heather Farm Community Center

$265: 5 CLASSES $17 SUPPLY FEE dUE AT CLASS

Class 30544 Mon 1:30pm-3:00pm 2/29-3/28 ages 4-5

Class 30545 Mon 4:00pm-5:30pm 2/29-3/28 ages 6-12

A G E S 6 - 1 7

NEw | pARENT & ChIlD CUlINARy bONDINg: pERUVIAN CUISINE

Prepare a renowned, non-cook Peruvian Tuna-Avocado Causa

Roll learning the history of the native ingredients while you and

your child assemble the creative presentation of this delicious,

nutritious potato dish.

InSTRUCToR: Nora Frazier


$55: 1 CLASS $28: AddITIonAL SIBLInG dISCoUnT $20 SUPPLY FEE dUE AT CLASS

Class 30546 Sat 10:00am-1:00pm 1/16

hEAlTh & FITNESS A G E S 1 ½ - 3

gymNASTICS-pARENT/ChIlD

This popular class, designed for parents and toddlers, will enhance

your child’s motor development and confidence. Emphasis is

on movement, rolling, climbing, hanging and jumping. Parent

participation required.

InSTRUCToR: CGS Gymnastics Services, Inc.


$78: 5 CLASSES

Class 30227 Tue 9:30am-10:15am 1/5-2/2

Class 30228 Tue 9:30am-10:15am 2/9-3/8

A G E S 3 - 5

gymNASTICS-pRESChOOl

Classes are designed to enhance your child’s strength,

coordination and confidence. Emphasis is placed on beginning

gymnastics skills and equipment use.

InSTRUCToR: CGS Gymnastics Services, Inc.


$78: 5 CLASSES

Class 30230 Tue 10:15am-11:00am 1/5-2/2

Class 30231 Tue 10:15am-11:00am 2/9-3/8


Youth

mARTIAl ARTS A G E S 3 - 6

TINy TIgERS kARATE

This program is a good base for your child’s journey into martial

arts. Each week is themed and focuses on specific skills in a fun

learning environment. Instructors are all black belts with over five

years of teaching experience. Classes are broken down into groups

based on age if necessary. Participants will need to purchase a

uniform on the first day of class for $35.

InSTRUCToR: Delta Martial Arts and Athletics

LoCATIon Studio, Delta Martial Arts & Athletics

$80: 7 CLASSES

Class 30506 Mon 6:00pm-6:30pm 1/11-3/7

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

$58: 5 CLASSES

Class 30508 Tue 3:30pm-4:00pm 1/5-2/2

Class 30509 Tue 3:30pm-4:00pm 2/9-3/8

Class 30510 Thu 5:00pm-5:30pm 1/7-2/4

Class 30511 Thu 5:00pm-5:30pm 2/11-3/10

A G E S 7 - 1 2

kARATE kIDS

All of our Karate Kids classes are taught in a professional

facility dedicated to small class sizes and methods focused on

the challenges of school-aged children. Through fun drills and

exercises your child will develop self-esteem, self-discipline, safety

awareness, respect and increased athletic abilities. Participants will

need to purchase a uniform on the first day of class for $35.

InSTRUCToR: Delta Martial Arts and Athletics

LoCATIon Studio, Delta Martial Arts & Athletics

$94: 7 CLASSES

Class 30512 Mon 4:00pm-4:40pm 1/11-3/7

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

$68: 5 CLASSES

Class 30514 Tue 6:30pm-7:15pm 1/5-2/2

Class 30515 Tue 6:30pm-7:15pm 2/9-3/8

mUSIC

A G E S 3 M o S - 5 Y R S

mUSIC TOgEThER

Winner of Bay Area Parent magazine “Best music class for

young children” (2014) and CBS Local “Best mommy and me”

class in the East Bay (2013). Working towards basic music skills

of singing in tune and keeping an accurate beat this class for

newborn, toddler and preschoolers mixed together features songs,

instrumental activities, movements and group music making.

Supply fee includes CDs, songbook and parent guide that help

reinforce and extend learning beyond the classroom. Call (925)

943-5846 for sibling discount.

InSTRUCToR: Music Together Tri-Valley, Inc.


$215: 10 CLASSES $143: SIBLInGS oVER 8 MonTHS $45 SUPPLY FEE PER FAMILY dUE AT FIRST CLASS

Class 30404 Mon 5:00pm-5:45pm 1/11-3/21

no CLASS 2/15

Class 30405 Mon 6:00pm-6:45pm 1/11-3/21

no CLASS 2/15

Class 30409 Tue 4:45pm-5:30pm 1/12-3/15

Class 30410 Tue 5:45pm-6:30pm 1/12-3/15

Class 30406 Sat 9:15am-10:00am 1/9-3/12

Class 30407 Sat 10:15am-11:00am 1/9-3/12

Class 30408 Sat 11:15am-12:00pm 1/9-3/12

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A G E S 1 - 2 ½

TUNEFUl TODDlERS-pARENT/ChIlD

Toddlers and parents learn delightful songs, dances and musical

activities that focus on singing and keeping a beat to enhance

timing, coordination, listening and language skills. High-quality

percussion instruments are used, as well as puppets, stories and

colorful props, to make this a very special music time.

InSTRUCToR: Cynthia Schultz


$93: 10 CLASSES

Class 30252 Tue 9:30am-10:00am 1/12-3/15

A G E S 1 - 5

FAmIly mUSIC

A fun, mixed age music class that siblings can attend with

a parent! Important musical concepts will be presented and

reinforced in an engaging and nurturing environment. Experience

the advantages of interacting, bonding and learning together.

Siblings 11 months and under are free.



$93: 10 CLASSES

Class 30253 Tue 10:15am-11:00am 1/12-3/15

Class 30254 Wed 10:30am-11:15am 1/13-3/16

A G E S 4 ½ - 5

pETITE pIANIST: pARENT/ChIlD

An introductory course to piano for young children. Learn basic

note reading, rhythms and simple songs in a fun supportive

environment.




Class 30255 Tue 11:30am-12:15pm 1/12-3/15

InSTRUCToR: Stephen Evans


Class 30189 Wed 1:00pm-1:45pm 1/13-3/16

A G E S 4 - 5

UkUlElE FOR kIDS

Learn the basics of music on a fun instrument the perfect size

for little hands! You will learn how to hold the instrument, basic

notes and chords, strumming patterns and rhythms. We will play

and sing our favorite songs while learning the basics of ukulele.

Instruments will be discussed at first class. You will need to buy or

rent your own.

InSTRUCToR: Jonathan Mendle

LoCATIon Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center


Class 30162 Mon 1:30pm-2:15pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A G E S 4 - 7

INTRO TO SUzUkI VIOlIN

Join us for a fun-filled class with parents. Learn violin

fundamentals, posture, finger movements, bowing directions,

rhythms and respective behavior through games and songs. Begin

to play simple melodies in the manner of the Suzuki method.

Instruments discussed at first class.

InSTRUCToR: Tonya Lei


$93: 8 CLASSES

Class 30158 Mon 4:00pm-4:30pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A G E S 4 & U P

INTRO TO SUzUkI VIOlIN (CONT)

Small group lessons with parent. Learn rhythm, games and

songs like “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” from Suzuki Book I in a

supportive, fun setting. Prerequisite: must complete Intro to Suzuki

Violin. Bring instrument to first class.

InSTRUCToR: Tonya Lei


$93: 8 CLASSES

Class 30159 Mon 3:30pm-4:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15







Youth

A G E S 5 - 7

mUSIC FOR hOmESChOOlERS

In this fun and engaging class we will develop a strong musical

foundation by learning the concepts, language, notation, and

vocabulary of music and its greatest composers. Through singing

and playing rhythm and Orff instruments, children will develop

the coordination, concentration, and self-confidence necessary

for future musical growth. Orff instruments include assorted

glockenspiels, xylophones, and metallophones designed just for

children.




Class 30256 Wed 9:30am-10:15am 1/13-3/16

A G E S 5 - 7

mUSIC TOgEThER bIg kIDS

Focusing on pre music-reading literacy, this research based

program maintains a playful nature while teaching Sol fege,

conducting, leadership skills, rhythm, awareness of pitch, graphic

notation , story songs, dance and free movement with a variety

of percussion instruments. Thinking of putting your child in

instrumental lessons? Start here first and give them a rhythmic

and tonal foundation. The $45 materials fee includes CDs,

songbook, parent guide and more. Call (925) 943-5846 to receive

sibling discount.

InSTRUCToR: Music Together Tri-Valley, Inc.


$230: 10 CLASSES $185: SIBLInGS oVER 8 MonTHS $45 SUPPLY FEE PER FAMILY dUE AT FIRST CLASS $10 SIBLInG SUPPLY FEE

Class 30403 Mon 3:45pm-4:45pm 1/11-3/21

no CLASS 2/15

A G E S 5 - 1 0

DRUmmINg FOR FUN

This class is designed to inspire children to explore their musical

curiosity, using a variety of hand drums. It emphasizes exposure

to fun musical experiences and introduces basic rhythmic and beat

patterns.

InSTRUCToR: John Waller


$96: 8 CLASSES

Class 30194 Sat 11:00am-12:00pm 1/9-3/12

no CLASS 1/16, 2/13

A G E S 5 - 1 0

gUITAR FOR kIDS

Learn the basics of guitar, from holding it to playing basic chords.

You will have the opportunity to play/sing along to all styles of

music from nursery rhymes to popular music. Through some easy

to learn music theory and rhythm exercise, you’ll be having fun

rocking out in no time. Bring your own acoustic guitar to class.

InSTRUCToR: John Waller



Class 30193 Thu 4:30pm-5:20pm 1/14-3/17

A G E S 5 - 1 2

NEw | All AbIlITIES mUSIC ThERApy

Music therapy is an incredible tool that allows children to work

on multiple goal areas in fun, encouraging, and supportive ways.

Students will focus on increased emotional expression, enhanced

group and social interaction, greater self-esteem, and improved

communication skills. This course will address these goal areas

through songwriting, instrument playing, acting, performing and

more.

InSTRUCToR: Caitlin Britt


$93: 10 CLASSES

Class 30195 Tue 4:00pm-4:50pm 1/12-3/15

A G E S 6 - 9

pIANO FOR ChIlDREN

Develop music reading, good practice habits, musicianship and

solid technique at the piano. Must have a piano or keyboard at

home for practice.



$111: 10 CLASSES $8.50 SUPPLY FEE dUE AT FIRST CLASS

Class 30190 Wed 4:30pm-5:20pm 1/13-3/16



Class 30191 Thu 4:00pm-4:50pm 1/14-3/17

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A G E S 6 - 9

pIANO FOR ChIlDREN (CONTINUED)

Students will continue exploring the electronic keyboard by

learning simple chords and song rhythms and how to improvise

on the piano. Explore the many different sounds that the electronic

piano can make and learn to identify the various instruments.

Materials used will be current popular songs with fun and exciting

rhythms, so be prepared to have fun in this class! Students should

register only once for this class.



$111: 10 CLASSES

Class 30192 Thu 5:00pm-5:50pm 1/14-3/17

A G E S 6 - 1 0

ThE lITTlE VOICE

Do you love to sing? Are you interested in learning more about

music and how to use your own instrument that you carry with

you every day? Then come join us in a fun, structured and

supportive environment where we’ll learn the different elements

of music including rhythm, dynamics, tempo and of course-how

to sing.

InSTRUCToR: Caitlin Britt


$90: 8 CLASSES

Class 30268 Mon 5:00pm-5:50pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A G E S 6 - 1 1

lET IT gO! SINgINg FOR hOmESChOOlERS

A music appreciation class emphasizing vocal development and

learning vocal technique, vocal range and breath control. Students

will be exposed to different composers, various genres and styles

of music. Build confidence and have fun singing as a group!

InSTRUCToR: Ivanna Taratula


$112: 10 CLASSES

Class 30186 Fri 11:00am-12:00pm 1/15-3/18

A G E S 6 - 1 1

NEw | yOUTh ChORUS

Join Walnut Creek’s brand new Community Chorus. In this class

students will meet others who love to sing, learn how to sing in a

group setting, and even have a chance to perform! No experience

necessary and all levels are welcome!

InSTRUCToR: Rhonda Crane

LoCATIon Auditorium, Shadelands Art Center

$78: 7 CLASSES

Class 30422 Mon 6:00pm-7:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15, 2/22

A G E S 7 - 1 2

VIOlIN ENSEmblE (bEg)

Learn to hold the violin, read notes, and play simple melodies.

Rental of instruments to be discussed at first class.

InSTRUCToR: Rem Djemilev


$120: 10 CLASSES

Class 30155 Fri 3:30pm-4:15pm 1/15-3/18

A G E S 7 - 1 4

FlUTE FOR hOmESChOOlERS

This class is an economical alternative to beginning flute lessons

and a good way to determine if the flute is a good fit for you. Learn

basic notes, how to blow into a flute, and participate in fun-filled

music theory games and activities. Students must provide their

own flute by second class. Rentals discussed at first class.

InSTRUCToR: Monica Williams


$91: 9 CLASSES

Class 30154 Tue 1:00pm-1:50pm 1/19-3/15


Youth

A G E S 8 - 1 4

pIANO FOR hOmESChOOlERS

Develop music reading, good practice habits, musicianship and

solid technique at the piano. Must have a piano or keyboard at

home for practice.




Class 30257 Wed 11:30am-12:15pm 1/13-3/16

A G E S 9 & U P

CEllO ENSEmblE

The glorious sound of a cello choir and the resonance and mellow

tones of cellists playing together is inspiring and a huge audience

hit. Work on ensemble playing, intonation and exploring the vast

cello ensemble literature. At least one year private cello instruction

or completion of Suzuki Book I is required.



$120: 10 CLASSES

Class 30187 Tue 8:35pm-9:20pm 1/12-3/15

A G E S 9 - 1 4

gUITAR FOR TwEENS (bEg)

Learn some of the basics and discover how fun and easy the guitar

can be! Proper technique, tone production, tuning, note reading

and single line melodic playing. Move on to ensemble playing and

basic solo repertoire. No experience in music or guitar necessary.

Note: Nylon string classical guitar in appropriate size is required.



$120: 10 CLASSES

Class 30156 Tue 6:00pm-7:00pm 1/12-3/15

A G E S 9 - 1 8

yOUTh ORChESTRAS OF ThE DIAblO VAllEy

Members of the Young Performers Orchestra (YPO) will sharpen

orchestral playing skills while enjoying camaraderie, teamwork

and ensemble experience and working toward musical excellence.

A suite of successively more advanced orchestral experiences

culminates with the teen level Diablo Regional Youth Orchestra

(DRYO) which will perform challenging music and accompany

renowned guest artists. Request full information by calling (925)

943-5846. No pre-auditions.

InSTRUCToR: Rem Djemilev


YPo (AGES 9-13) $365: 35 CLASSES

Class 29794 Tue 5:00pm-6:15pm 9/15-5/17

no CLASS 3/29

dRYo (AGES 12-18) $493: 35 CLASSES

Class 29795 Tue 6:30pm-8:30pm 9/15-5/17

no CLASS 3/29

A G E S 1 1 - 1 7

ElECTRIC gUITAR bASICS

Learn the Basics of electric guitar, including, power chords,

scales, picking, and how to get a screamin’ rock tone! Beginner

to intermediate welcomed. Must bring electric guitar and small

practice amp.

InSTRUCToR: Roland Sayn



Class 30260 Sat 3:00pm-4:00pm 1/9-3/19

no CLASS 1/16, 2/13

A G E S 1 2 & U P

NEw | FAmIly ChORUS







$78: 7 CLASSES

Class 30427 Mon 7:00pm-8:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15, 2/22






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A G E S 1 2 & U P

NEw | blUES JAm

Learn all about the blues and have fun jamming with other

musicians in this class. Topics include blues form, 7th chords,

major and minor pentatonic scales, and learning to improvise

melodies. Must bring guitar or have another instrument. Piano

players welcome!




Class 30292 Sat 2:00pm-3:00pm 1/9-3/19

no CLASS 1/16, 2/13

A G E S 1 2 & U P

FlOCk OF FlUTES

Join the Flock and soar with the East Bay’s only flute choir.

Enhance your performing opportunities and become a better

flutist. Prerequisite: 3 years playing experience, good rhythm, tone

and sight reading skills. Mid-year enrollment is possible. Please

call (415) 200-6617 for audition to be scheduled by appointment

only.



$382: 33 CLASSES

Class 29727 Tue 7:30pm-9:00pm 9/15-5/24

no CLASS 3/29

A G E S 1 4 & U P

gUITAR IN A FlASh FOR ADUlTS

Learn to play a perennial instrument, including effective playing

postures, finger style and pick style techniques, reading tablature

and standard music notation while playing beautiful melodies.

Acoustic nylon or steel string guitars preferred but electric guitars

are acceptable if accompanied with a small practice amplifier.

Open to teens and adults. No experience necessary.



$96: 8 CLASSES

Class 30157 Mon 7:00pm-8:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A G E S 1 4 & U P

INTRODUCTION TO UkUlElE

Learn the basics of the ukulele, from basic chords to strumming

and songs, and you’ll be playing in no time!




Class 30258 Sat 1:00pm-1:50pm 1/9-3/19

no CLASS 1/16, 2/13

A G E S 1 6 & U P

JAzz bAND ENSEmblE

Feel the thrill of being part of a full jazz ensemble. Play music of

the jazz masters from the 1930s to the present day. At least four

years of experience, knowledge of four major scales and sight

reading skills are required. Auditions required. Please call (925)

676-8203.

InSTRUCToR: Max Pricco


$382: 32 CLASSES

Class 29793 Thu 7:30pm-9:30pm 9/17-5/19

INDIVIDUAl mUSIC lESSONS

Civic Arts Education maintains a list of approved professional

music teachers for instruction in voice, music therapy for

special needs, jazz-improv, brass, percussion, string and

woodwind instruments. Lessons are held in Civic Arts facilities.

Visit www.arts-ed.org for a list of instructors and contact

information. Instructors will make the individual lesson and

payment arrangements.


Youth

pERSONAl ENRIChmENT A G E S 1 ½ - 3

lITTlE lITS I

In this story-time based toddler class, children will be introduced

to preschool themes through music and books. Wonderful read-

alouds, rhymes, storyboards, and movement and finger play, will

prepare children for a life-long love of reading and learning. This

gentle and interactive class will end with a short stay-and-read

time. You will take home songs to sing, book titles to read, and

ideas for simple activities. A parent or caregiver required to stay in

class. No unregistered siblings.

InSTRUCToR: Meera Sriram


$99: 8 CLASSES

Class 30287 Thu 9:45am-10:30am 1/21-3/10

A G E S 2 ½ - 4

NEw | lITTlE lITS II

This is an enriching early literacy class for pre-kinders. The story-

time based sessions will cover themes related to the environment,

social studies, and cultures. We will have fun, meaningful, and

interactive read-alouds, songs and movement, and an activity or

a game, all emphasizing vital language and reading skills. This

class will encourage a love for books and a curiosity to learn, while

opening up our world for young children. A parent or caregiver

required stay in class. No unregistered siblings.

InSTRUCToR: Meera Sriram


$125: 6 CLASSES

Class 30288 Thu 11:00am-12:00pm 1/21-2/25

A G E S 3 - 6

NEw | FRENCh lANgUAgE, ART AND CUlTURE

Preschoolers learn about the French culture while exploring their

artistic skills. Inspired by various famous French artists, students

express themselves in French using their imagination to create

an art piece through different techniques and media, such as,

drawing, painting, collage, charcoal, watercolor, oil pastel and

acrylic. Students listen to French stories, songs and learn classic

French dances. Each class ends with a “taste of France” snack.

InSTRUCToR: Ushine - Ghenwa Serhan

LoCATIon Club Room, Heather Farm Community Center


Class 30239 Tue 9:00am-12:00pm 1/5-3/8

A G E S 3 - 6

SpANISh ImmERSION pRESChOOl

Children will learn Spanish in a hands-on interactive and

stimulating environment. In this class your child will develop

social, fine and gross motor skills. Your child will have fun singing,

doing creative art, making puzzles, enjoying new friends and other

activities.

InSTRUCToR: Miriam Lattanzi



Class 30223 Wed 9:00am-12:00pm 1/6-2/3

Class 30224 Wed 9:00am-12:00pm 2/10-3/9

Class 30225 Thu 9:00am-12:00pm 1/7-2/4

Class 30226 Thu 9:00am-12:00pm 2/11-3/10

A G E S 6 - 1 0

NEw | lE VOIlà! AN INTRODUCTION TO ThE FRENCh lANgUAgE AND ARTS

Your child will be introduced to the fundamental elements of the

French language with an emphasis on the development of basic

listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for kindergarten

and elementary-age students. French culture is woven into the

curriculum blending the study of language with works of art from

the masters of the Impressionist Movement. Your budding artist

will gain an understanding of the impressionist movement and

how it influenced the way people think, view and create art.

InSTRUCToR: Ushine - Ghenwa Serhan



Class 30290 Wed 4:00pm-5:30pm 1/6-3/9

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A G E S 6 - 1 3

ChESS ClASS-FROm bASIC TO ADVANCED

Class designed for interested beginners and kids already familiar

with basic chess tactics and strategies. Lessons are based on

famous games played by grandmasters and world champions

and include: easy-to-follow instructions, tournaments, puzzles,

video games. Students receive individual instructions and detailed

evaluation forms along with analysis of their games/moves. The

use of TV, iPad and projectors allows kids to solve puzzles, play

against the computer and get an automatic rating. All participants

receive trophies at the last class.

InSTRUCToR: Pacific Chess Academy


$133: 8 CLASSES

Class 30286 Tue 6:00pm-7:00pm 1/12-3/1

A G E S 8 - 1 0

NEw | ThE FUNDAmENTAlS OF ESSAy wRITINg

Students will learn the art of writing essays. Younger students

will write three paragraph essays while older students will write

five paragraph essays which are the preferred method in schools.

They will learn to plan and outline essays properly and how to use

topic sentences, hooks, thesis statements, transitional words and

supporting details in order to write stronger essays.

InSTRUCToR: Lekha Ink, Corp



Class 30411 Mon 5:00pm-6:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A G E S 1 0 - 1 4

NEw | ENhANCINg FINANCIAl lITERACy FOR yOUTh

This financial education program is designed to help young people

further develop their financial knowledge on age appropriate

topics such as saving for short and long term goals, basic

budgeting, income and expenses, understanding credit and debt,

earning and compound interest, and the ABC’s of the stock market.

Parents are also encouraged to attend to help foster their child’s

longterm educational development.

InSTRUCToR: Rich Cerruti


$23: 1 CLASS

Class 30539 Tue 4:00pm-5:30pm 1/12

LoCATIon Oak View Room, Walnut Creek Library

$23: 1 CLASS

Class 30540 Tue 4:00pm-5:30pm 2/16

A G E S 1 0 - 1 5

bAbySITTINg FOR bEgINNERS

Learn the skills needed to be a trusted and responsible babysitter.

Learn all about child development, bedtime strategies, discipline,

how to get jobs, and ways to make babysitting fun for you and

the kids. Basic first aid, general safety, and what to do in an

emergency will also be covered. Students should dress to play and

bring a lunch. Students will receive a certificate of completion.

InSTRUCToR: Suzy McCreary


$51: 1 CLASS

Class 30222 Sun 9:00am-2:30pm 2/28

A G E S 1 1 - 1 3

NEw | ThE FUNDAmENTAlS OF CREATIVE wRITINg

Students will learn Lekha’s time-tested methods to overcome

writer’s block while writing short stories, poems, and short skits.

Students will be introduced to a variety of fiction and non-fiction

genres. They will progress into genre writing and learn how each

genre has its own set of particular rules that drives character

creation, setting, and plot.

InSTRUCToR: Lekha Ink, Corp



Class 30394 Mon 3:45pm-4:45pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15


Youth

SCIENCE & TEChNOlOgy A G E S 5 - 8

NEw | my FIRST VIDEO gAmE

Learn how to create and design a unique and interactive

introductory video game with Freshi Game Design! Younger

Game Developers work in pairs to conceive, design and build their

own original computer game. Working with PC based software,

students will learn fun techniques like creating characters and

levels and making their characters fly and bounce around the

game screen!

InSTRUCToR: Freshi Films, LLC


$151: 6 CLASSES

Class 30528 Tue 3:30pm-4:45pm 1/26-3/1

A G E S 8 - 1 2

NEw | DIgITAl ANImATION CREATORS: wITh pC!

Working with a friend or partner, young animators learn computer

software techniques to create digitally animated characters and

stories. In this class, participants will learn PC based skills that

help with computer drawing, character creation and movement,

voiceover work and character interaction and speech. Students will

focus on learning introductory computer animation techniques and

will create original characters and short animated stories.

InSTRUCToR: Freshi Films, LLC


$151: 6 CLASSES

Class 30526 Wed 3:30pm-5:00pm 1/27-3/2

A G E S 1 ½ - 3

wEE hOOp-DRIbblERS

This parent-interactive class develops gross motor skills and

coordination pertinent to the game of basketball. Children

experience the joy of mastering a skill through repetition. Activities

include catching bubbles and organized games that help develop

listening skills. Parent participation required. Participants will need

to purchase a Wee Hoop basketball on the first day of class for $7.

InSTRUCToR: Wee Hoop

LoCATIon Court 1, Tice Valley Gymnasium

$78: 5 CLASSES

Class 30218 Tue 10:00am-10:35am 1/5-2/2

Class 30219 Tue 10:00am-10:35am 2/9-3/8

A G E S 4 - 5

wEE hOOp-hOT ShOTS

Wee Hoop is designed to provide children with a positive

basketball experience while promoting an active lifestyle. This

class places an emphasis on developing basketball skills and

learning basic rules of the game. The activities in this class will

encourage teamwork and new friendships. Participants need to

purchase a Wee Hoop basketball on the first day of class for $7.

InSTRUCToR: Wee Hoop

LoCATIon Court 1, Tice Valley Gymnasium

$78: 5 CLASSES

Class 30220 Tue 10:40am-11:25am 1/5-2/2

Class 30221 Tue 10:40am-11:25am 2/9-3/8

SpORTS






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A G E S 2 - 5

SkyhAwkS: plAy-hAwk

Playhawk provides a fun, safe and positive environment where

future athletes can take their first step towards an active and

healthy lifestyle. Using our progressive curriculum and modified

equipment, participants learn athletic fundamentals and social

skills through a series of fast-paced games and activities. Our

primary development objectives include running, jumping,

throwing, kicking, catching, balance, body movement, hand/foot-

eye coordination, self-esteem and teamwork! The participant-to-

coach ratio is approximately 6:1.

InSTRUCToR: Skyhawks

LoCATIon Soccer Field, Tice Valley Gymnasium

$85: 5 CLASSES

Class 30233 Thu 10:00am-10:30am 1/7-2/4 ages 2-3*

Class 30234 Thu 10:00am-10:30am 2/11-3/10 ages 2-3*

Class 30235 Thu 10:30am-11:15am 1/7-2/4 ages 3-5

Class 30236 Thu 10:30am-11:15am 2/11-3/10 ages 3-5

*Parent Participation Required.

A G E S 3 - 5

NEw | SkyhAwkS TOT bASEbAll

Skyhawks Tot Baseball was designed to give children a positive

first step into America’s Pastime. Using our progressional

curriculum and modified equipment, participants learn Baseball

fundamentals and social skills through a series of fast-paced

instructional circuits and developmental games. Our primary

development objectives include throwing, catching, hitting, base-

running, balance, body movement, hand/eye coordination, self-

esteem, teamwork and sportsmanship!

InSTRUCToR: Skyhawks

LoCATIon Soccer Field, Tice Valley Park

$85: 5 CLASSES

Class 30237 Thu 11:30am-12:15pm 1/7-2/4

Class 30238 Thu 11:30am-12:15pm 2/11-3/10

kIDz lOVE SOCCER

Learn the world’s most popular sport from professional coaches

using the Kidz Love Soccer method which includes age-

appropriate skill demonstrations, fun games, and instructional

scrimmages conducted in a non-competitive, recreational format.

Shin guards required by the second class meeting. Participants

receive a KLS jersey.

A G E S 2 - 3 ½

pARENT & mE SOCCER

As you and your child participate in our fun, age-appropriate

activities, your child will develop both large motor skills and

socialization skills. A variety of activities designed around the

game of soccer will be played each week. The fun happens on the

field so you won’t have to watch from the sidelines.

InSTRUCToR: Kidz Love Soccer

LoCATIon HF 2-Soccer North, Heather Farm Sports Fields

$113: 8 CLASSES

Class 30469 Mon 10:45am-11:15am 1/25-3/21

no CLASS 2/15

Class 30470 Thu 9:30am-10:00am 1/28-3/17

Class 30471 Thu 5:45pm-6:15pm 1/28-3/17

LoCATIon Lower Bowl, Arbolado Park

$113: 8 CLASSES

Class 30472 Sat 11:45am-12:15pm 1/30-3/19







Youth

A G E S 3 ½ - 4

TOT SOCCER

Young children will develop large motor skills while having fun

running and kicking just like the big kids!



$113: 8 CLASSES

Class 30474 Mon 9:30am-10:00am 1/25-3/21

no CLASS 2/15

Class 30475 Mon 5:15pm-5:45pm 1/25-3/21

no CLASS 2/15

Class 30476 Thu 10:10am-10:40am 1/28-3/17

Class 30477 Thu 5:00pm-5:35pm 1/28-3/17


$113: 8 CLASSES

Class 30478 Sat 9:00am-9:30am 1/30-3/19

A G E S 4 - 5

pRE SOCCER

Children will learn the basic techniques of soccer while building

self-esteem and learning to follow instructions in a nurturing

teaching environment.



$113: 8 CLASSES

Class 30479 Mon 10:00am-10:35am 1/25-3/21

no CLASS 2/15

Class 30480 Mon 5:45pm-6:20pm 1/25-3/21

no CLASS 2/15

Class 30482 Thu 10:40am-11:15am 1/28-3/17

Class 30483 Thu 3:40pm-4:15pm 1/28-3/17

Class 30484 Thu 5:00pm-5:35pm 1/28-3/17


$113: 8 CLASSES

Class 30485 Sat 9:30am-10:05am 1/30-3/19

A G E S 5 - 6

SOCCER 1

Beginning players learn dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting,

defense, etc. Fun skill games are played at every session, and

every participant will have a ball at his or her feet. Small-sided

soccer matches will be introduced gradually.



$113: 8 CLASSES

Class 30487 Mon 3:45pm-4:30pm 1/25-3/21

no CLASS 2/15

Class 30490 Thu 4:15pm-5:00pm 1/28-3/17


$113: 8 CLASSES

Class 30491 Sat 10:05am-10:50am 1/30-3/19

A G E S 7 - 1 0

SOCCER 2: SkIllz AND SCRImmAgES

Players will enjoy advanced skill building; dribbling, passing

and shooting in a team play format. Each class will focus on

scrimmages that emphasize application of finer technical points.

All levels are welcome.



$113: 8 CLASSES

Class 30492 Mon 4:30pm-5:15pm 1/25-3/21

no CLASS 2/15


$113: 8 CLASSES

Class 30493 Sat 10:50am-11:35am 1/30-3/19

wEATHER wATCH: In case of rainouts, please call the KLS Field

Hot-Line at 1-888-372-5803 30 minutes prior to your class start time

or download the free Kidz Love Soccer app for iPhone or Android

to receive cancellation notifications directly on your phone. All

rainouts will be made up at the regular class time during the

week(s) following the end of the session. No credits will be issued

if make-ups are offered. If we are unable to schedule a make-up,

refunds will be issued.

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help Us Celebrate our 10th Anniversary! AUCTIon * dInnER & CoCKTAILS * dAnCInG

BEnEFITInG THE FRIEndS oF CIVIC ARTS EdUCATIon FoUndATIon

www.FRIEndSARTSEd.oRG. oR CALL 925.939.2787

For tickets or more information

10th Annual Viva Arts gala!

Please join us for a very special evening on Friday,

February 19th at the Shadelands Art Center. For the

past ten years, the Friends of Civic Arts Education

Foundation, with support from our generous donors,

has raised funds to provide scholarships and program

support for the Walnut Creek Civic Arts Education

program.

You won’t want to miss the celebration this year! As

we take our “Hats Off to the Arts”on January 19th, we’ll

start the evening with champagne, appetizers and a

silent auction featuring over 100 items to bid on. There

will also be a prize for guest with the most creative “hat”

in keeping with our theme.

The gourmet dinner, accompanied by fine wines and

a special anniversary dessert, will be followed by a

fabulous live auction which includes a trip to New York

City, a trip to Honolulu, several get-away weekends,

tickets to special events and other one-of-a-kind items.

Dancing to the incredible music of the Cosmo Alleycats

will round out the evening.

Tickets go on sale January 4, 2016. Sponsorship

opportunities are available now by contacting the

Foundation office.

Help us continue to provide financial support for

students of all ages participating in art, music, drama

and dance classes through the Walnut Creek Civic Arts

Education program. Join our celebration!

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Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation

Support Civic Arts Education with your year-End gift!“Arts education helps prepare students for the expectations of the 21st century workforce, which includes the ability to innovate, communicate and collaborate.” California Alliance for Arts Education

FRIENDS OF CIVIC ARTS EDUCATION FOUNDATION bOARD mEmbERS

Nan Siegel, President; Michael Weiner, Vice President; Yama Jamili, Treasurer; Linda VanderJagt, Secretary; Glynnis Cowdery, Director;

Kathy Jakel, Director; Suzanne Masella, Director; Mary Leigh Miller, Director; David VanderJagt, Director; Virginia Saifer, Executive Director

ConSIdER MAKInG A donATIon In HonoR oF

SoMEonE SPECIAL To YoU!

Please donate today by:

• Sending a check to the Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation,

1666 north Main St., walnut Creek, CA 94596

• Go to www.FriendsArtsEd.org and click on the link to donate • Call the Foundation office at 925.939-2787 You will receive a letter of acknowledgement for your tax-deductible donation.

Did you know that the study of fine arts engages many areas of the brain and also has comprehensive effects

on students’ brain development? The arts encourage the understanding and sharing of values. The arts

promote social skills that increase mindfulness and respect for others. The arts boost perceptual and cognitive

skills. The Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation removes barriers to arts engagement by providing

scholarship support so that residents of the region with financial need can participate in Civic Arts Education

programming.

We need your help! Please join us in showing your support for Civic Arts Education. Your year-end donation

will help the Friends Foundation fund scholarships, arts programming, art supplies and equipment for

students of all ages.

The Friends Foundation is the non-profit partner of the Walnut Creek Civic Arts Education Program, and is a

registered 501(c)(3) organization.

Foundation President Nan Siegel and ARCS Director Kevin Safine.

2015 Arts Excellence Award Winner Clarissa Chan.

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Adult

A G E S 1 7 & U P

NEw | INTENSIVE CERAmICS (bEg-ADV)

Learn to wheel throw and/or hand-build basic ceramic forms.

Surface decoration on unfired work will be covered. There is an

emphasis on forms you’ve always wanted to explore. For all Int/

Adv students, you must be able to center and throw a simple

cylinder and bowl form.



$128: 5 CLASSES

Class 30527 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm 1/4-1/8

A G E S 1 7 & U P

NEw | INTENSIVE OpEN STUDIO

Intensive Open Studio provides 25 hours of supervised studio time

for students enrolled in the Winter Ceramics Intensive class. This

is a way to enhance throwing and hand-building skills learned

from the Ceramics intensive. Hours will be held Monday-Friday

from 12pm-5pm, directly following the intensive. No instruction is

provided. Students must purchase clay in the studio and provide

own tools. Use of studio equipment is included in the fee. Clay

Arts Guild members qualify for discounted open studio fee. Studio

use is strictly for non-commercial learning purposes.


$30: 5 CLASSES $20: wALnUT CREEK CLAY ARTS GUILd MEMBERS

Class 30525 Mon-Fri 12:00pm-5:00pm 1/4-1/8

A G E S 1 7 & U P

SURFACE DECORATION (bEg-ADV)

Come join us on an exploration into surface design. You will be

challenged to push your design ideas to great heights. Some of

the techniques that will be covered are stenciling, scraffitto, slip

decoration, use of oxides, over glazes, under glazes, pouring

glazes, dipping glazes, and overlapping glazes and techniques for

using a sprayer.

InSTRUCToR: Lesley Jensen


$175: 8 CLASSES

Class 30125 Mon 7:00pm-10:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A d U LT

NEw | mASTER pOTTER wORkShOp wITh kEVIN SNIpES

“STATUTES oF ConVERSATIon”In this one-day workshop, Snipes will hand-build, carve, and

decorate several forms, ranging from a vase to more complex

forms like a lidded jar. He will also discuss his style of surface

decoration that he presented at the 2015 NCECA ‘Layering

Techniques’ lecture: underglazing, glaze subtraction methods, and

“Mishima.” Kevin will explain his aesthetic approach to relating

the subconscious additives of non-objective expression and how

these concepts manifest in “word bubbles” and the figurative

form’s environment. During Snipes’ slide talk a discussion on his

current work as well as accolades and honors will be presented;

i.e., artist residency programs at the Clay Studio, Watershed

Center for Ceramic Arts, and receiving a Taunt Fellowship from

the Archie Bray Foundation. He has exhibited both nationally and

internationally. Open to all skill levels. Co-sponsored by Walnut

Creek Clay Arts Guild, Trax Gallery, and Clay People.


$83: 1 CLASS $43: wALnUT CREEK CLAY ARTS GUILd MEMBERS $73: TRAx GALLERY/CLAYPEoPLE dISCoUnT

Class 30147 Sat 10:00am-4:00pm 2/6

CERAmICS & SCUlpTURE

Studio use is for instruction and other learning. Work produced or fired in the Civic Arts Ed Ceramics Studio may not be sold except through the Clay Arts Guild and Civic Arts Education. No work produced outside of classes or open studio will be fired. Class and workshop fees include firing. Clay must be purchased in class. Tools and tool kits may be purchased in the studio. Wheel chair

accessible electric potter’s wheel available.

CERAMICS STUdIo InFoRMATIon


Adult

A d U LT

INTRO TO SCUlpTURE

More fully understand the process of working with clay and

constructing sculpted ceramic objects from functional to figurative.

Investigate broad artistic concepts like abstraction, representation,

form and/or narrative through building demonstrations, image

presentations and our own explorations in the studio. Techniques

include pinch, slab, coil and solid handbuilding methods. Surface

texture and treatments both ceramic and nontraditional also

addressed. No wheel work will be taught.

InSTRUCToR: Chris Kanyusik


$199: 10 CLASSES

Class 30143 Tue 9:00am-12:00pm 1/12-3/15

Class 30144 Tue 1:00pm-4:00pm 1/12-3/15

A d U LT

IkEbANA FlOwER VASES (INT/ADV)

Create abstract vase forms for Ikebana flower arranging. You will

be coached through the wheel, slab roller and extruder to make

other than usual containers. Water tight, high temp reduction firing

will be used to finish off the pieces.

InSTRUCToR: Bruno Kark


$199: 10 CLASSES

Class 30138 Tue 7:00pm-10:00pm 1/12-3/15

A d U LT

hANDbUIlDINg AND ThE pOTTER’S whEEl (bEg-ADV)

Explore the use of the potter’s wheel to change the shape of coils

and slabs into plates, platters, bowls and other functional forms.

Thrown forms will be taken off the wheel and manipulated on the

hand building table to create one of a kind trays, vases, square

and oval baking dishes and more. This is a great introduction to

working with clay for the beginner and a great class for the student

who only uses the potter’s wheel or only hand builds but is not

versed in both methods of working in clay.

InSTRUCToR: James Newton


$199: 10 CLASSES

Class 30145 Wed 9:00am-12:00pm 1/13-3/16

A d U LT

CERAmICS

Learn to wheel throw or handbuild basic ceramic forms.

Decorating, glazing and firing techniques will be covered.

Emphasis on developing a personal sense of form using sound

fundamental skills. Prerequisites: For all Int/Adv classes student

must be able to center and throw a simple cylinder and bowl form.

Note: It is highly recommended that all beginning students attend

first class.


CERAMICS (BEG/InT) InSTRUCToR: Lynne Meade

$175: 8 CLASSES

Class 30129 Mon 9:00am-12:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

CERAMICS (InT/AdV) InSTRUCToR: Lynne Meade

$175: 8 CLASSES

Class 30130 Mon 1:00pm-4:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

CERAMICS (BEG/InT) InSTRUCToR: Takemi Tsuruta

$199: 10 CLASSES

Class 30131 Wed 7:00pm-10:00pm 1/13-3/16

CERAMICS (BEG/InT) InSTRUCToR: Coreen Abbott

$199: 10 CLASSES

Class 30133 Thu 7:00pm-10:00pm 1/14-3/17

CERAMICS (BEG-AdV) InSTRUCToR: James Newton

$199: 10 CLASSES

Class 30136 Sat 9:00am-12:00pm 1/9-3/19

no CLASS 2/6

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SCUlpTINg ThE FIgURE IN ClAy (bEg-ADV)

In this class we will be exposed to a range of techniques and

approaches for sculpting the human figure in clay. Working with

live models, we will explore using the human figure in art, study

anatomy and proportion, and will deepen our understanding of

building artworks from clay using both solid and hollow-built

processes, sculpting additively and subtractive carving, with and

without armatures. We will discuss gesture, pose, and weight

distribution, and focus on both traditional and non-ceramic

finishes.

InSTRUCToR: Chris Kanyusik


$243: 10 CLASSES

Class 30126 Wed 4:00pm-7:00pm 1/13-3/16

A d U LT

gARDEN VESSElS AND ExpRESSIVE TOTEmS (INT/ADV)

Create a fantastical garden of voluptuous vessels and totems

that express your unique personality. Totems will include large

tactile beads, sculptural elements and journalistic pieces that are

all about you. Class will include one-of-a-kind planters, birdbaths,

mushroom sculptures and more. Instructor’s bulbous textured slab

techniques will be demonstrated in the garden vessel portion of

this class.



$199: 10 CLASSES

Class 30141 Thu 9:00am-12:00pm 1/14-3/17

A d U LT

DINNERwARE: lET’S SET ThE TAblE (INT/ADV)

Traditional plates, bowls and cups will be covered, but less

common items as well: salt shakers, butter bells and butter dishes,

sugar bowls and creamers, pitchers, gravy boats, bread baskets,

platters, casseroles, vases, ladles, sushi dishes and any other

specialty dishes students want to learn. At the end of course

potluck, students will eat from their handmade plates, served from

dishes made by their peers.

InSTRUCToR: Ann Henderson


$199: 10 CLASSES

Class 30146 Thu 1:00pm-4:00pm 1/14-3/17

A d U LT

SODIUm VApOR (INT/ADV)

Emphasis on ceramic work for high-fire salt kiln, to be stacked with

kiln shelves. Students participate in loading and unloading of kilns.

InSTRUCToR: Gregory Byard


$243: 10 CLASSES

Class 30128 Fri 9:00am-12:00pm 1/15-3/18


Adult

A d U LT

pOTTERy mAkINg FOR RAkU FIRINg (INT/ADV)

Raku is a low-firing process. Preheated ware is put into a hot kiln

with tongs, then withdrawn and usually heavily smoked. First half of

class will focus on forms and techniques in making both handbuilt

and wheel thrown objects that work well with the raku firing process

and demos of glaze application, use of resists and terra sigillata.

Second half of class will focus on firing of work. Note: Students

participate in the firing process and must be physically able to pull

their own work from kiln. It is advisable that students provide their

own gloves and tongs which are also available in the studio for

purchase. No registration permitted after second class.



$243: 10 CLASSES

Class 30140 Fri 7:00pm-10:00pm 1/15-3/18

A d U LT

hANDmADE ART TIlES AND wAll RElIEFS (bEg-ADV)

Explore a variety of methods for making art tiles and wall reliefs.

Emphasis on decorative techniques with underglazes, slips and

glazes to enhance your work. Moldmaking techniques and use of

extruded forms will be included. Surface decoration with carving,

stamp images and relief designs.

InSTRUCToR: Ed Blackburn


$199: 10 CLASSES

Class 30142 Sun 10:00am-1:00pm 1/10-3/13

A d U LT

OpEN STUDIO CERAmICS

Open Studio provides up to 30 hours per week of supervised

studio time for currently enrolled ceramics and sculpture students

(workshops not eligible) to enhance and share skills and knowledge.

Hours may be adjusted at the city of Walnut Creek’s discretion.

Studio is closed on all legal city holidays. Check current Open studio

hours posted in Studio. No instruction is provided. Student must

purchase clay in the studio and provide own tools. Glazes, firing

and use of studio equipment are included in the fee. Clay Arts Guild

members qualify for discounted open studio fee and other benefits.

Studio use is strictly for non-commercial learning purposes.


$152: 58 CLASSES $91: wALnUT CREEK CLAY ARTS GUILd MEMBERS

Class 30137 1/9-3/19

no CLASS 1/18, 2/6, 2/15

DANCE

A G E S 1 3 A n d U P

TAhITIAN DANCE & DRUmmINg

This class offers various Tahitian dance styles from the oteas

(dances to percussion), aparimas, to ahuro’as (story telling dances)

and drumming/music technique for men and women. Student

should be in fairly fit health without any major health issues.



$69: 8 CLASSES

TAHITIAn AHURo’A woMEnClass 30498 Wed 6:30pm-7:30pm 1/13-3/9

no CLASS 2/17

TAHITIAn 1 woMEn And MEn (BEG)Class 30499 Wed 7:30pm-8:30pm 1/13-3/9

no CLASS 2/17

TAHITIAn II woMEn And MEn (InT)*Class 30500 Wed 8:30pm-9:15pm 1/13-3/9

no CLASS 2/17

TAHITIAn III woMEn And MEn (AdV)*Class 30501 Wed 9:15pm-10:00pm 1/13-3/9

no CLASS 2/17

*Registration by instructor invitation only


$69: 8 CLASSES

TAHITIAn dRUMMInG/MUSICClass 30497 Sat 9:30am-10:30am 1/16-3/12

no CLASS 2/13

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NEw | hIp hOp-TEENS/ADUlTS

Whether you’re looking to pick up a few new moves, get some

exercise with its innovative style, or learn moves often seen on TV,

this is the class for you.



$93: 8 CLASSES

Class 30211 Mon 7:00pm-8:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A d U LT

All AbOUT SOCIAl bAllROOm, SwINg AND hOT lATIN SAlSA

Have a great time and learn swing, foxtrot, jitterbug, cha-cha,

waltz, hot Latin salsa, mambo, tango and much more. Easy,

smooth-flowing combinations and a great method of teaching will

make you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor and

prepare you for any dance party or wedding. We change partners

so you can meet new friends. Singles and couples are welcome.

InSTRUCToR: Anna Magid

LoCATIon Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center

$84: 6 CLASSES

Class 30524 Mon 7:00pm-7:55pm 1/25-3/7

no CLASS 2/15.

A d U LT

ARgENTINE TANgO

Argentine Tango is very popular in the Bay Area, one of the

most developed and dedicated tango communities in the world.

Learning Tango will open your possibilities for social connections

not only locally, but also worldwide. Learn fundamentals,

technique, rhythm and musicality while gaining movement

awareness and the satisfaction of being able to dance the most

challenging of all dances. Please wear leather-soled shoes.

InSTRUCToR: Marcelo Solis


$53: 5 CLASSES

ARGEnTInE TAnGo (BEG)Class 30264 Thu 7:30pm-8:30pm 1/7-2/4

Class 30266 Thu 7:30pm-8:30pm 2/11-3/10

ARGEnTInE TAnGo (InT)Class 30265 Thu 8:30pm-9:30pm 1/7-2/4

Class 30267 Thu 8:30pm-9:30pm 2/11-3/10

A d U LT

lINE DANCE

The beginning/easy intermediate class is an energetic class with

many returning dancers. It is designed for both the beginning line

dancer and those with some line dance experience. Learn how

to line dance and review dances being taught in the area. New

dancers are welcome. The first part of the class will be devoted to

introductory dances. Intermediate class is for the improving and

experienced dancer who wants to learn newer dances and review

the classics. Dances taught will reflect the interest and ability of

the class.

InSTRUCToR: John Trentacosti


$48: 5 CLASSES

LInE dAnCE (BEG/EASY InT)Class 30241 Wed 5:30pm-7:00pm 1/6-2/3

Class 30242 Wed 5:30pm-7:00pm 2/10-3/9

LInE dAnCE (InT)Class 30243 Wed 7:00pm-9:00pm 1/6-2/3

Class 30244 Wed 7:00pm-9:00pm 2/10-3/9

A d U LT

SAlSA & lATIN RhyThmS DANCE

For those who want to experience Salsa and any Latin dance.

Learn how to move your body, hips, and feet. We will cover

techniques for posture and smooth movement. Detailed instruction

will allow you to lead or follow to any type of Latin rhythm. Great

tips and lots of fun.

InSTRUCToR: Marcelo Solis


$53: 5 CLASSES

Class 30262 Thu 6:30pm-7:30pm 1/7-2/4

Class 30263 Thu 6:30pm-7:30pm 2/11-3/10







Adult

A d U LT S 5 0 +

lINE DANCE (bEg-INT)

This class is designed for both men and women on all levels

of dancing. Dances taught will be a mixture of beginner to

intermediate dances, depending on the level of participants. One

new dance will be taught each week with reviews of all others

taught. Open dancing for warm-up. Step sheets provided for all

dances. Good workout and lots of fun. Partner not required. Focus

on both levels during class time and extra time provided after class

if needed for beginners.

InSTRUCToR: Alice Marez


$35: 4 CLASSES

Class 30399 Tue 2:00pm-3:30pm 1/5-1/26

Class 30400 Tue 2:00pm-3:30pm 2/9-3/1

A d U LT S 5 0 +

mODERN DANCE

Explore a world of movement in a non-competitive environment.

This introduction to modern dance explores rhythm, simple

combinations, musicality, and improvisation. We build a dance

“vocabulary” while honoring your unique creative process. No

dance experience required. In the intermediate class we continue

exploring a world of movement in a non-competitive environment

including rhythms, improvisation, choreography, and partnering

while honoring your unique creative process. Some dance

experience required for intermediate class.

InSTRUCToR: Lynn Simon


$99: 8 CLASSES

BEGInnER ModERn dAnCEClass 30335 Thu 11:00am-12:15pm 1/14-3/10

no CLASS 2/11

InTERMEdIATE ModERn dAnCEClass 30336 Thu 12:45pm-2:00pm 1/14-3/10

no CLASS 2/11

A d U LT

mAChINE gARmENT SEwINg (bEg)

Students will learn the proper use of the sewing machine and

sewing terminology. They will learn how to make a simple

garment for themselves along with other simple projects. The

class will include learning how to use a pattern, cut and piece

fabric, and a variety of sewing techniques.




Class 30108 Mon 7:00pm-9:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15



Class 30779 Wed 7:00pm-8:30pm 1/13-3/16

A d U LT

bEgINNINg wEAVINg

This is a small, fun class focused on learning the basics of

weaving. Using our four-shaft floor looms, students will explore

pattern, color and texture through the creation of both a sampler

and a self-designed project. Perfect for absolute beginners and

for students with some experience who want to feel more secure

in their warping technique and project planning strategies. Teens

welcome.




Class 30109 Thu 6:00pm-9:00pm 1/14-3/17

DECORATIVE & FIbER ARTS

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A d U LT

FIbER ARTS AND CRAFTS

Explore fiber arts through imagery and material exploration,

pattern and design while learning a wide variety of processes such

as natural dyeing including Indigo, spinning, felting, weaving,

embroidery, crochet, knitting machines and sewing. Many projects

will be conceived and created—fiber-jewelry, scarves, bags, table

runners, and rag rugs. Bring your imagination and desire to make

and create!




Class 30281 Sat 9:30am-12:30pm 1/9-3/12

no CLASS 1/16, 1/30, 2/13

A d U LT

wEAVINg

Beginners will learn how to warp a four-harness loom in the

daytime class. The evening class is a multi-level weaving class.

You will learn how to design with pattern, color and texture,

warp and weft calculations, pattern reading, and finishing. Once

the weaver is secure in loom warping techniques, the range of

weaving projects is limitless. Experienced weavers can explore, at

their own level, projects such as colonial overshot, rug weaving,

lace weaving, wall hangings, double weave, and tapestry.




Class 30111 Tue 1:30pm-4:30pm 1/12-3/15

Class 30112 Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm 1/12-3/15

A d U LT

NEw | mIxED lEVEl wEAVINg

Beginning students will learn the basics while weaving a sampler

and, time permitting, a self-designed small project using four-shaft

floor looms. We will cover terminology, project planning, warping

technique and basic weave structure while having fun with pattern,

color and texture. Continuing students will have an opportunity

to explore a wide variety of weave structures, working at their

own pace and level. Beginner’s supply fee covers all materials.

Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.



$226: 10 CLASSES $23 SUPPLY FEE FoR BEGInnERS dUE AT FIRST CLASS

Class 30114 Thu 2:00pm-5:00pm 1/14-3/17

A d U LT

glORIOUS TApESTRy!

The lovely art of tapestry weaving opens up vistas of ancient and

modern creations. We will view images of tapestry and use as

inspiration tapestries by contemporary artists and ancient ones

too. Learning the techniques of weaving shapes, such as angles,

circles, stripes, color blending, ‘meet and separate’ technique, and

joining will give you the tools to begin creating your own original

tapestry designs. We will discuss cartooning and the creation of

original designs for weaving imagery on a loom. Materials list

online at www.arts-ed.org.

InSTRUCToR: Janet Moore



Class 30251 Thu 10:00am-1:30pm 1/14-2/18

A d U LT

NEw | CROChET 101

Learn five basic foundation stitches: chain stitch, single crochet,

double crochet, half double crochet and treble crochet. Learn to

read patterns and put your new stitches together to create finished

projects, such as scarves, hats, potholders and afghans. Patterns

for several simple projects will be made available, and there will

be time to work on projects. Supply fee includes instructions, a

skein of worsted weight yarn, a crochet hook and a small took kit

containing stitch holders, small scissors and a yarn needle.

InSTRUCToR: Pattee Court

LoCATIon Lobby, Shadelands Art Center


Class 30213 Sat 9:00am-10:00am 1/9-3/19

no CLASS 1/16, 2/13

NEED phOTO!


Adult

A d U LT

NEw | OpEN STUDIO CROChET

Bring your current project to the open studio and crochet in the

company of other artists who are as passionate about crocheting

as you are. Get one-on-one help to overcome roadblocks in

completing your project, as well as help in interpreting patterns.

No crochet lessons will be given during the open studio. Crochet

101 is recommended if you’ve never taken crochet lessons before.

InSTRUCToR: Pattee Court

LoCATIon Lobby, Shadelands Art Center

$72: 9 CLASSES

Class 30214 Sat 10:00am-11:30am 1/9-3/19

no CLASS 1/16, 2/13

A d U LT

RIgID hEDDlE lOOm wEAVINg wORkShOp-I

The rigid heddle loom is a very portable, inexpensive, and

elegantly simple tool for weaving. The Cricket Loom is a small

rigid heddle loom that is ideal for knitters who want to use up

leftover yarns, for spinners with yarn to spare, and for those just

wanting to give weaving a try. Learn how to warp using the direct

warping peg method and to weave a scarf using a variety of yarns.

Returning students are encouraged. Bring your own yarn or pay a

supply fee of $15. Loom may be rented for $5 or bring your own.


InSTRUCToR: Reba Siero


$67: 1 CLASS

Class 30435 Sun 9:30am-4:30pm 1/10

A d U LT

RIgID hEDDlE lOOm wEAVINg wORkShOp-II

Not only is the rigid heddle loom very portable and easy to use, it

is very versatile. Think of the many beautiful indigenous pattern

weavings of Latin American and Southeast Asia, which are

made on looms similar to the rigid heddle loom. You will have

an opportunity to explore a range of lace and patterned weaves

such as leno lace, Spanish medallion and pick up patterns. Bring

a lunch. Bring your own yarn or pay a supply fee of $15. Loom

may be rented for $5 or bring your own warped rigid heddle loom.


InSTRUCToR: Reba Siero


$67: 1 CLASS

Class 30436 Sun 9:30am-4:30pm 1/24

DIgITAl mEDIA & phOTOgRAphy A G E S 1 6 & U P

gRAphIC ART wITh CREATIVE SUITE




basics: tools, palettes, and menus. And then we’ll expand, practice

and play in programs while creating beautiful digital art works fit






$117: 8 CLASSES

Class 30298 Mon 6:45pm-8:45pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A d U LT

TAkE CONTROl OF yOUR DIgITAl CAmERA

Learn a clear and understandable approach to composing great

photographs and how to gain more control over the design of

pictures by subject placement, framing, and selecting a point

of view. Camera functions, transferring files, and image file

management will be explained. We will investigate the creative

aspects of digital photography and discuss the importance of

obtaining correct exposure. Photographic assignments and a field

trip will allow practice using tools and techniques learned in class.

InSTRUCToR: Tom Crews


$155: 7 CLASSES

Class 30780 Thu 6:30pm-9:00pm 1/14-2/18

Field Trip Sat 11:00am-1:00pm 2/13






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INSIDE yOUR CANON AND NIkON DSlR

Learn about all of the features of your digital single lens reflex

Camera. We will cover all of the functions of the camera’s buttons,

dials, and menus and how these features will help improve your

photography. Bring your camera, manual, and questions. Register

for the Canon EOS class in the morning or the Nikon class in the

afternoon.



$48: 1 CLASS

Class 30304 Sat 10:00am-1:00pm 1/9 Canon

Class 30305 Sat 1:30pm-4:30pm 1/9 Nikon

A d U LT

ThE JOy OF DIgITAl phOTOgRAphy 101

Learn to see photographically. Individual student growth is

encouraged by working both indoors and outdoors taking scenics,

portraits, still lifes, and landscapes/cityscapes, working with

lighting, composition, content. Plus, you learn about shutter speed,

f-stops, light meters, ISO, dynamic range, icon, settings, RAW or

JPEG, color balance, and more!

InSTRUCToR: Conrad Johnson


$110: 6 CLASSES

Class 30117 Mon 7:00pm-9:00pm 1/11-2/29

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

$146: 8 CLASSES

Class 30118 Tue 9:00am-11:00am 1/12-3/1

A d U LT

INTERmEDIATE phOTOgRAphy 102

This is a continuation of Joy of Digital or any beginning

photography class. Apply your basic knowledge and experience

to a fresh set of assignments and lessons. Make point of view

and depth of field work for you. Explore the influence of light and

the drama of shadow. Flash, strobe lighting, metering available

light, and shooting during the ‘magic’ hour are demonstrated and

discussed. Students are encouraged to develop a personal vision

and set a goal for the end of class.



$110: 6 CLASSES

Class 30119 Mon 1:00pm-3:00pm 1/11-2/29

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15


$146: 8 CLASSES

Class 30120 Tue 7:00pm-9:00pm 1/12-3/1

A d U LT

NEw | ADVANCED INTERmEDIATE DIgITAl phOTOgRAphy 103

For the serious enthusiast, we will cover the finer points of getting

dramatic images with emotional content. Assignments are more

challenging and will encourage developing a personal vision.



$146: 8 CLASSES

Class 30121 Tue 1:00pm-3:00pm 1/12-3/1

A d U LT

CREATIVE pORTRAITURE

Portraiture is one of the most popular disciplines in photography,

but what makes for a truly memorable image? This class will teach

students the means to creatively apply techniques such as lighting,

composition and conceptual thinking to a variety of unique portrait

projects. Students must have a DSLR camera, tripod, memory

card, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Aperture or other basic photo

editing software.

InSTRUCToR: Jeremy Allen Smith


$141: 8 CLASSES

Class 30122 Mon 6:30pm-9:30pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15


Adult

A d U LT

phOTOgRAphINg CITIES DAy & NIghT

Dramatic compositions, intense color and contrast, atmosphere,

people--the urban landscape is full of photographic possibilities.

Class covers composition, locations and photographic strategies,

exposure for digital and film, color, B&W (including infrared) and

more. Two field trips will explore some of our best local cityscapes

at the best times: early-to-mid morning and late afternoon, dusk

and night. Share results during second and third classes. Bring a

DSLR or advanced compact digital, or 35mm or medium format

film camera that allows manual adjustment of focus and exposure,

tripod and remote release.

InSTRUCToR: Bill Helsel


$117: 5 CLASSES

Class 30123 Tue 7:30pm-9:30pm 2/9-2/23

Field Trip Sat 6:30am-11:30am 2/13

Field Trip Sat 3:00pm-8:00pm 2/20

A d U LT

INTRODUCTION TO phOTOShOp ElEmENTS

This class will concentrate on those features needed to edit your

digital images, including navigating around the program, viewing

and saving your files, resizing and cropping, understanding layers,

image adjustments, using levels, hue/saturation, color balance,

using the select and image editing tools and more. Assignments

allow students to practice the tools and techniques learned in

class. Students should bring a laptop computer with Photoshop

Elements installed



$137: 6 CLASSES

Class 30115 Wed 6:30pm-9:00pm 2/3-3/9

A d U LT

NEw | VIDEO EDITINg ON IphONE

Learn how to record, edit, and post high quality videos! All from

your iPhone! Students will be introduced to techniques to increase

overall quality, including aesthetics, composition, audio, and

lighting techniques. We’ll also learn how to use the iMovie app

for editing, sharing or posting completed videos. Topics for class

include: continuity, voice overs, titles, stills, and music. Students

must provide their own iPhone with the iMovie app installed.

InSTRUCToR: Frank Pappas

LoCATIon Park Place, Civic Park

$85: 4 CLASSES

Class 30432 Tue 7:00pm-9:00pm 1/19-2/9

A d U LT

INTRODUCTORy lIghTINg wORkShOp

Whether it is the soft contrast of natural window light or the

heart stopping intensity of studio strobes, lighting will always be

the most import facet of photography. In this one-day workshop

students will take a hands-on approach to working with various

types of lighting and light modifiers. Students should bring a DSLR

camera, tripod, flashlight and memory card.



$58: 1 CLASS

Class 30438 Sat 12:30pm-5:30pm 1/9

A d U LT

NEw | bASIC STUDIO lIghTINg

This class deals with the task of lighting different types of products

and subjects. Strobe and tungsten lighting will be discussed

and demonstrated. Emphasis will be on “One Light” lighting,

Chiaroscuro, North light, fill light and how to establish rich tonal

value.



$48: 1 CLASS

Class 30454 Sun 9:00am-12:00pm 1/24

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NEw | phOTOgRAphINg pEOplE

Here is a hands on/how to for the photographer who wants to

improve his/her people skills. Correct lenses, lighting, posing

and backgrounds with be discussed and demonstrated. You will

learn how to work with your subject to get the best angle and

expression.



$48: 1 CLASS

Class 30455 Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm 1/24

A d U LT

NEw | phOTOgRAphINg pEOplE 2

More available light studio work with emphasis on posing and

working with the subject. Students will be hands on and set up and

direct professional looking candid portraits.



$48: 1 CLASS

Class 30456 Sun 9:00am-12:00pm 2/21

A d U LT

NEw | mAkERS SERIES: CREATE AN INCREDIblE phOTObOOk

Transform “stacks” of your favorite photographs sitting on a hard

drive into an incredible photo book, whether to share with family

or to sell to an international audience. Learn how to edit for best

presentation, sequence into a beautiful story and create a first

mock up that brings your book vision to life. Explore collaboration,

design, print on demand and print and digital editions, and

resources for continued learning. Materials list online at

www.arts-ed.org.

InSTRUCToR: Susan Reynolds


$43: 1 CLASS

Class 30307 Sat 1:00pm-5:00pm 1/30

A d U LT

mAkERS SERIES: pORTRAITURE wORkShOp

In this one-day workshop, students will work with models to

capture unique and compelling portraits. We will discuss popular

strategies for the lighting, framing, and composition of various

types of portrait photography. Models will be provided. Students

should bring a DSLR camera and memory card.



$53: 1 CLASS

Class 30437 Sat 1:30pm-6:30pm 2/6

A d U LT

NEw | TRAVEl AND ARChITECTURAl phOTOgRAphy

During this walking tour of downtown Walnut Creek, we will

explore the widest angle lenses you have, work with both short

and long telephotos and learn to get the most out of an urban and

countryside scene. Walking attire is recommended, and we will go

rain or shine.



$48: 1 CLASS

Class 30457 Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm 2/21

A d U LT

CAE phOTOgRAphy FORUm

The mission of the Photography Forum is to encourage

photographers at all levels to continue to study the art of

photography, practice and produce new work, and to share ideas

and experiences. Meets third Tuesday of each month (June

through May) to share images, critiques, technical developments,

and hear guest speakers. Photographic field trips and workshops

allow members to broaden their knowledge of photography. Field

trip expenses are the responsibility of participants. Attendance at

one meeting is free to enrolled CAE students.



$73: 12 CLASSES

Class 28897 Tue 7:00pm-9:30pm 6/16-5/17


Adult

DOg/pET CARE A d U LT

DOg ObEDIENCE: bEgINNINg

In this foundation class, your dog will learn how to walk nicely on

leash, sit and stay, come when called, not bolt through doors, not

jump up, behave when groomed or examined, and more. With

these skills your dog will have a more meaningful existence, will

be handy around the house, and will be a welcome part of society.

The first class is mandatory, and owners should come without

their dog. Suitable for dogs four months and older.

InSTRUCToR: Dog Dynamics, Inc.



Class 30315 Tue 7:15pm-8:00pm 1/5-2/9

Class 30316 Tue 7:15pm-8:00pm 2/16-3/22

A d U LT

hElp FOR REACTIVE DOgS

Don’t let another walk feel like a disaster because your dog lunges

at other dogs. Don’t stop taking your dog out in public because

your dog loses his brain when a car goes by. Learn what makes

your dog react, and the steps you can take to redirect that energy

into more positive social behavior. Please do not bring your dog

the first day of class, but come ready to learn how to set your dog

up for success and stop the overly reactive response to every day

common occurrences. Prerequisite: Basic Obedience or instructor

approval




Class 30313 Tue 6:15pm-7:00pm 1/5-2/9

Class 30314 Tue 6:15pm-7:00pm 2/16-3/22

A d U LT

TEChNIqUES FOR OFF-lEASh pREpARATION

Now that your dog understands basic obedience, let’s move on

to the next step. Teach your dog to obey hand signals and voice

commands from a distance of 20 feet. Our goal is to train your dog

to walk nicely at your side with your hands off the leash, drop to a

down position from a distance, come to a heel position, and other

invaluable behaviors. This is a perfect class for people who enjoy

training and want to take it to the next level. Prerequisite: Basic

Obedience or instructor approval.




Class 30317 Tue 8:15pm-9:00pm 1/5-2/9

Class 30318 Tue 8:15pm-9:00pm 2/16-3/22

TURF & DOg pARk UpDATE

www.WalnutCreekRec.org or (925) 256-3574

Prior to field or dog park use, all groups and individuals

should call for updated conditions of all city fields and the

Heather Farm Dog Park






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NEw | bEgINNINg ACTINg/SpEAkINg wITh CONFIDENCE

Discover how to project your most confident voice! Through

acting, movement, voice, and improvisation techniques

students will learn how to comfortably command space, directly

communicate, and sharpen listening skills. Whether it’s for a big

presentation at work, to become more comfortable socially, or

to begin to explore the craft of acting, this class will empower

students to find their unique, creative voice.

InSTRUCToR: Patricia Drozda


$53: 1 CLASS

Class 30310 Sun 1:00pm-5:00pm 2/7

A d U LT

NEw | ImpROVISATION FOR ADUlTS

Students will uncover their natural spontaneity and creativity

and discover the magic of being truly “in the moment.” Students

will learn the fundamentals of improv and develop lifelong

skills, including improved focus, listening, working in a group,

compassion/non judgment, and the ability to take risks. Most

important, students will rediscover their sense of play, de-stress,

and have way too much fun!

InSTRUCToR: Patricia Drozda


$53: 1 CLASS

Class 30309 Sun 1:00pm-5:00pm 1/31

DRAwINg, pAINTINg & pRINTmAkINg

A G E S 1 6 & U P

NEw | COllAgE CARAVAN

Pack your stamps and stencils and jump on board! Get ready

to re-work your own art and up-cycle found ephemera to create

everlasting, personal works of art. Play with lots of new techniques

and share your unique ideas with the other unbound artists on this

wild ride! Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.



$114: 6 CLASSES

Class 30280 Mon 12:00pm-3:00pm 1/11-3/7

no CLASS 1/18, 2/8, 2/15

A d U LT

DRAwINg bASICS

This drawing class is for beginners as well as students who paint

but would like to improve their drawing skills. We will use a variety

of methods to practice basic drawing skills including value (lights

and darks), proportion and perspective. Additional challenges

appropriate to the level of the student will be included. This class

develops the skills of the absolute beginner and established

painter alike. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.



$175: 10 CLASSES

Class 30054 Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm 1/12-3/15

A d U LT

DRAwINg wITh blACk & whITE mEDIA

Drawing is perhaps one’s best doorway into the visual arts.

Students will learn to draw using a variety of black and white

media from the most traditional to the very latest including

graphite, charcoal, pen and ink and even Sharpies. Students

will engage in personal projects and critiques and receive

individualized instruction and a framework for understanding art.

All experience levels welcome. Materials will be discussed and

experimental media will be provided.

InSTRUCToR: Peter Brown

LoCATIon Annex A, Shadelands Art Center

$175: 10 CLASSES

Class 30185 Thu 9:00am-12:00pm 1/14-3/17







Adult

A d U LT

DRAwINg: SkETChINg & RENDERINg

Learn to draw quickly, accurately and with confidence. Learning

how to reduce objects to their basic shapes and forms and

sketching them on to paper will be the focus of this class. Topics

include still life, composition, texture, basic perspective, shading

along with landscape and figurative themes. Students should bring

paper, pencils, ruler and eraser to class. Beginners welcome.

InSTRUCToR: Mark Jezierny


$175: 10 CLASSES

Class 30183 Fri 6:30pm-9:30pm 1/15-3/18

A d U LT

ART wORkShOp

This course is for those who have never taken an art course or who

feel that they are lacking in the basic fundamentals of various art

applications. For intermediate and advanced students who would

like to explore in depth the medium of their choice. Topics may

include color theory, composition, light and shadow, perspective,

various drawing and painting techniques, use of artist’s materials

along with brief information on artists past and present.



$175: 10 CLASSES

Class 30182 Wed 1:00pm-4:00pm 1/13-3/16

A d U LT

pERSpECTIVE DRAwINg

This class is designed for those who have never taken an art

course all the way to the experienced artist who wants to learn

more about perspective drawing. Topics include one, two and

three point perspective, drawing shapes, grids, stairs, dividing

surfaces into equal parts, buildings, reflections and calculating cast

shadows with natural and artificial lighting. With knowledge of

perspective, students no longer need to guess if something in their

drawing or painting is correct.



$175: 10 CLASSES

Class 30181 Wed 9:00am-12:00pm 1/13-3/16

A d U LT

DRAwINg & pAINTINg: INTRO TO DIFFERENT mEDIUmS

Have you always wanted to draw and/or paint but feel that you

don’t know enough to get started? Do you want to try a new

medium before purchasing products? This class offers core skills

while exposing you to a wide variety of techniques and mediums,

including charcoal, pastels, acrylics, oils and watercolor. A fun

class with lots of exposure to techniques and tools with a focus on

expanding in the direction of your choice.




Class 30069 Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm 1/13-3/16

A d U LT

pASTEl DRAwINg wITh wET mEDIA

For the experimental beginner and seasoned pastel artist, this

course introduces a fresh splash of wet media to enhance your

drawings. Soft pastel is a far more versatile medium that can

not only be blended to create soft color transitions, but can be

combined with charcoal, watercolor and acrylic which opens the

door to texture, layering and innovative mark-making. Traditional

processes will also be covered.

InSTRUCToR: Pamela Howett


$175: 10 CLASSES

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NEw | bEgINNINg wATERCOlOR TEChNIqUES

Love the beauty of watercolor paintings but haven’t yet learned

all the skills? This class, designed with beginners in mind, focuses

on the infinite ways watercolor creates magic: from transparency

and luminosity, to layering texture, shape and color. You’ll learn

to paint wispy clouds, jagged granite, and more to achieve

vibrant and successful paintings. Intermediate watercolorists

are encouraged to join for deeper understanding of various

techniques. One-on-one easel time and reviews included. Materials

list online at www.arts-ed.org.

InSTRUCToR: Pamela Howett


$145: 8 CLASSES

Class 30091 Mon 6:30pm-9:30pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A d U LT

ENJOy wATERCOlOR (bEg/INT)

Learn the pure and simple techniques of watercolor in this class

for beginners and intermediates. Demonstrations at each class

on using watercolor transparently, layered, textured and more.

Individual instruction and critique. Materials discussed at first

class.

InSTRUCToR: Patricia Strout


$175: 10 CLASSES

Class 30445 Tue 9:00am-12:00pm 1/12-3/15

A d U LT

ExplORINg wATERCOlOR (INT)

Join our caravan of like-minded seekers and dive into the

unexpected joy of watercolor! Perfect for the continuing artist who

wants a fresh start or needs a gentle push along the way. We will

work together in a series of little paintings using the transparent

magic of watercolor to create our own “artist’s voice.” From the

moment we wet our brush to our final colorful stroke we will try to

evoke the presence of each artist in his/her work, discovering the

personal palette of colors and shapes unique to each of us.

A $25 supply kit is available from the instructor, but not required.




$145: 8 CLASSES

Class 30092 Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm 1/13-3/2

A d U LT

wATERCOlOR pAINTINg (INT/ADV)

Explore watercolor to its fullest with emphasis on learning a

direct painting process, incorporating principles of design, and

your own creative vision to make exciting watercolor paintings.

Bring reference materials and painting materials. Demonstrations,

coaching and critiques as needed. Materials list online at

www.arts-ed.org.

InSTRUCToR: Leslie Wilson


$175: 10 CLASSES

Class 30090 Wed 2:00pm-5:00pm 1/13-3/16

Class 30089 Fri 1:00pm-4:00pm 1/15-3/18

A d U LT

mONDAy mORNINg pAINTINg (INT/ADV)

Emphasis is on development of each student’s personal style in

painting. Classes alternate with short demos, reviews, challenges

and end-of-class critiques. All painting styles and subject matter

are acceptable but focus will be on oil and acrylics. Lessons

concentrate on still-life and landscape. Work is primarily from

photo references. Bring supplies for the medium of your choice.

Beginners with no knowledge of paints should take Drawing and

Painting: Intro to Different Mediums as a prerequisite.



$145: 8 CLASSES

Class 30077 Mon 9:00am-12:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15


Adult

Leslie Wilson

A d U LT

NIghT pAINTINg: OIl & ACRylICS (INT/ADV)

Using still-life as inspiration and a learning tool, students will

be introduced to a variety of subjects while concentrating on

reinforcing the fundamentals of painting: drawing, composition,

color, brushwork. Classes include a variety of demos, warm-ups,

skills reviews, challenges and end-of-class critiques. Focus is on

individual development. Students may work on their own personal

subjects. Bring supplies and be prepared to paint in medium of

your choice. Beginners should consider Drawing & Painting: Intro

to Different Mediums a prerequisite.



$175: 10 CLASSES

Class 30078 Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm 1/14-3/17

A d U LT

FIgURE DRAwINg

Quick gesture sketches and longer poses train your eye to observe

and render the human form. Learn to use blocking, foreshortening,

value shapes and other techniques to enhance your drawing skills.

Beginners bring vine charcoal, drawing board and 18x24 rough

newsprint to first class. Supplies and materials discussed in class.

Experienced students should bring your own supplies. Undraped

models used; teens may be admitted with permission of parent

and instructor. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

InSTRUCToR: Jody Mattison


$210: 10 CLASSES

Class 30063 Fri 9:00am-12:00pm 1/15-3/18

A d U LT

pAINTINg ThE STIll lIFE wITh COlOR AND lIghT

Afternoon painting class emphasizing the use of color and light in

painting the still life in oil, chalk pastel or acrylic. Both alla prima

(all at once) and indirect layering methods will be explored. Weekly

in-depth demonstrations are integral to the class and will focus

on topics such as composition, lighting, color palette, layering;

technique will be addressed, as well as use of material. Materials





Class 30081 Tue 1:00pm-4:00pm 1/12-3/15

A d U LT

pORTRAIT AND FIgURE DRAwINg AND pAINTINg

This continuing portrait and figure class is for both drawing and

painting students. One, two, or three session poses with nude

and clothed models each quarter. New students are welcome

and strongly encouraged to work in charcoal and pencil to build

up drawing skills. Continuing students may progress to oil,

acrylic, water media or chalk pastel. Drawing and painting topics

demonstrated and individually addressed, including basic block-in,

composition, measuring, proportion, foreshortening, anatomy,

value, color, layering and brushwork. Materials list online at

www.arts-ed.org.



$234: 9 CLASSES

Class 30064 Sat 9:30am-1:00pm 1/9-3/19

no CLASS 1/16, 2/13

A d U LT

FIgURE pAINTINg lIkE ThE OlD mASTERS

Learn the techniques of Titian and other old masters. Using oils

(preferred) or acrylics, we will work through the processes of

underpainting, grisaille, layering and glazing to achieve a beautiful

and timeless three-dimensionality. Previous experience drawing

the figure recommended. Previous experience with paint is helpful

but not necessary. Come to first class with materials, ready to

work. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.



$210: 10 CLASSES

Class 30065 Thu 9:00am-12:00pm 1/14-3/17

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AbSTRACT ACRylIC pAINTINg

Artists of all disciplines explore abstract art, pure form on

the painted surface. Transform reality or develop completely

nonrepresentational imagery. Class supports your process, from

accessing your creative source and gathering ideas, to developing

concepts and visual vocabulary. Emphasis on composition, color,

shape, movement and texture. Experimentation is encouraged; use

collage, mixed media and non-traditional media to enhance your

work. Demonstrations, activities and individual and group critiques.

All levels welcome. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

InSTRUCToR: Cybele Gerachis


$145: 8 CLASSES

Class 30055 Mon 1:00pm-4:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A d U LT

mIxED mEDIA pAINTINg

Students explore a variety of mixed media methods using a wide

range of wet and dry media methods. Gain hands-on experience

with paints, glues, pastels, pencils, varnishes and supports as you

develop personal projects throughout the quarter. Guidance will

be provided around materials, design and composition through

group discussions and individual instruction. Most projects will

be conducted with provided materials. Further materials will be

discussed at the first class.

InSTRUCToR: Peter Brown


$175: 10 CLASSES

Class 30184 Fri 9:00am-12:00pm 1/15-3/18

A d U LT

pORTRAIT AND lANDSCApE pAINTINg FROm phOTOgRAphS: OIl/ACRylICS

Expand your creativity and art education while having fun. Learn

to create strong compositions and attain accurate color, values,

and representation through demonstrations and individual

instruction. Acquire a greater visual awareness and skill to

interpret and execute a portrait, working from photographs.

Develop your painting abilities to work in a representational

manner. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

InSTRUCToR: Gary Bergren


$175: 10 CLASSES

Class 30180 Wed 9:00am-12:00pm 1/13-3/16

A d U LT

JApANESE bRUSh pAINTINg

Gain the freedom of brush strokes that give excitement to art

work. Oriental brush painting makes you aware of our world and

allows you to capture the spirit of the subject. Course covers

basic elements and discipline essential to the practice of Sumi-e.

Lectures, demonstrations, and individual help each class. Materials


InSTRUCToR: Fumiyo Yoshikawa


$145: 8 CLASSES

Class 30070 Mon 9:00am-12:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A d U LT

pRINTmAkINg ExplORATIONS

This class will offer a variety of printmaking techniques, beginning

with monotypes, to engage students in the magical world of

printmaking. Throughout the course, we’ll also explore etching

(intaglio) and block printing (relief). Each class will have instruction

and studio time for students to pursue their individual interests.

No experience necessary; the only requirement is enthusiasm!

Experienced printmakers welcome. Materials will be discussed at

first class.

InSTRUCToR: Moose Wesler


$206: 10 CLASSES

Class 30084 Thu 6:00pm-9:00pm 1/14-3/17


Adult

A d U LT

CREATIVE ART

Come and create in this fun and inspiring class for all levels.

Discover new art forms, media and techniques to expand

your repertoire or move through creative blockage. Each class

introduces a new project, exercise or technique–drawing, painting,

paper, collage, book arts, fiber, assemblage, found objects, mixed

media, sculpture, puppets, dolls, etc. Drawing skills are not

required. You choose what to work on, 2D or 3D, and the media/

techniques. Students provide their own inexpensive art supplies.


InSTRUCToR: D. Jeka Lambert


$114: 6 CLASSES

Class 30061 Mon 1:00pm-4:00pm 1/25-3/7

no CLASS 2/15

A d U LT

mIxED mEDIA COllAgE

Layering various collage materials such as dye tissue paper, old

letters, or altered magazine cut outs can create excellent base

layers for paintings and mixed media collages. Students will learn

how to properly use grounds and acrylic mediums to adhere

collage elements making seamless blended edges. Watercolor and

acrylic wash techniques as well as hand printmaking will also be

demonstrated to maximize and enhance the work. Elements of art

and demonstrations will be shared with all levels of art makers and

painters alike. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

InSTRUCToR: Seema Mahboob


$203: 5 CLASSES

Class 30075 Sat 2:00pm-5:00pm 2/20-3/19

A d U LT

NEw | TExT AND ART

Explore the use of text as part of an artwork and text as art.

Through the use of screen print, letterpress, and stamps, including

linocut blocks, students will craft small posters, broadsides and

illustrative work. Prior printmaking experience helpful. Materials


InSTRUCToR: E. Oscar Maynard


$81: 4 CLASSES

Class 30295 Wed 7:45am-9:45pm 1/13-2/3

A d U LT

NEw | ADVANCED SCRIbblINg

Join us for this two-Saturday workshop open to educators of all

levels and those interested in process-based visual arts. We will

experience a hands-on art-making format using a variety of media

ranging from clay to pastels. Participants will work collaboratively

with the intent of learning or re-learning how to relax and enjoy

the creative possibilities without the need for an end product. No

experience necessary! Bring a snack.

InSTRUCToR: Doug Rowe


$63: 2 CLASSES

Class 30301 Sat 10:00am-1:00pm 1/23-1/30

A d U LT

NEw | mAkERS SERIES: pAINTERly gEl plATE mONOpRINTINg

The possibilities of printing techniques from gel plate are endless.

Students will make monoprint from a gel plate working in multiple

layers to bring out the rich textural effect. This class is open to all

levels. Even a beginner will find it easy and fascinating. The more

experienced students will take their creativity to a higher level.


InSTRUCToR: Seema Mahboob


$53: 1 CLASS

Class 30468 Sun 11:00am-4:00pm 1/24

A d U LT

pAlETTE kNIFE pAINTINg wORkShOp

Painting with a palette knife is a very freeing experience,

“loosening” your work. It’s a great way to let the unexpected

happen. Whether this might just become your exciting new

method of painting, or you use it just to add some areas of

interest, come explore the potential of painting with a palette knife.

Lunch break included. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.



$136: 2 CLASSES

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A d U LT

NEw | INSpIRATIONAl FlAg mIxED mEDIA

A mixed media class where we will be creating and assembling

personalized prayer flags using techniques I have developed over

the years. This creativity-driven class involves design, collage,

gelli prints, custom stamps, stencils and sewing. Materials list

online at www.arts-ed.org.

InSTRUCToR: Chris Messer



Class 30371 Sat 10:00am-4:00pm 2/6

A d U LT

mAkERS SERIES: ARTISTS’ TRADINg CARDS

Remember baseball trading cards? At 2-1/2” by 3-1/2” they are the

perfect size to make and show beautiful art as well! Come try your

hand at this “little” craft. We’ll design, cut and glue, add sparkle

and trade! All materials will be provided but do personalize with

any old photos, favorite pictures from magazines, wrapping paper,

quotes, etc. Instructor will provide some materials, as well. Please

bring your own scissors (think small!) and let’s make tiny art!

InSTRUCToR: Carole Dwinell



Class 30439 Sat 12:30pm-6:30pm 2/20

A d U LT

ENCAUSTIC (hOT wAx) wORkShOp

Encaustic is a beeswax based paint that dates back to the 5th

century. Kept molten on a heated palette, encaustic is applied to

a surface and reheated to fuse the paint into a uniform enamel-

like finish. Learn safety, working with heat sources, equipment,

paints, medium, collage materials, fusing layers, tools, priming

appropriate substrates, scraping, pastel sticks, incising and more.

Bring a bag lunch. Wear cotton art clothes and closed toe shoes.

InSTRUCToR: Connie English



Class 30302 Sat 10:00am-4:00pm 3/5

A d U LT

OpEN STUDIO FIgURE DRAwINg & pAINTINg

Studio available for working from the figure, short and long

poses, supervised use; no instruction. Participants provide their

own supplies. Different model each week. Enrollment limited. No

solvents in class.



$146: 10 CLASSES $101: w/ AnoTHER CAE CLASS

Class 30079 Fri 1:00pm-4:00pm 1/15-3/18

A d U LT

OpEN STUDIO pAINTINg

Open to all experienced painters and current painting students.

Work on your own in a group setting, no instruction. Participants

provide their own supplies and are responsible for cleanup.



Class 30276 Thu 1:00pm-5:00pm 1/14-3/17

A d U LT

OpEN STUDIO pRINTmAkINg

Open to all experienced printmakers who have taken a CAE class

within the past three quarters or are currently enrolled in a class.

Use a fine art custom handmade French American professional

etching press, equipment, blankets and tools in an open studio

environment to create your own prints. Participants provide own

paper, plates and inks and any specialized materials.



Class 30277 Thu 1:00pm-5:00pm 1/14-3/17

Connie English


Adult

FOOD & COOkINg A d U LT

NEw | CARIbbEAN NIghT: A TASTE OF CUbA

Hands-on cooking class with historical overview. We will begin

with an avocado salad duo appetizer: a sweet and sour and savory

version. Your entree: Ropa Vieja “Old Clothes,” a tasty Cuban

shredded beef stew with olive oil, garlic and more, accompanied

with Arroz Cubano (Cuban rice). For dessert: bananas flambe with

Rum Bacardi. Simple and exquisite.


LoCATIon Kitchen, Civic Park Community Center


Class 30529 Fri 6:30pm-9:30pm 1/22

A G E S 6 - 1 7

NEw | pARENT & ChIlD CUlINARy bONDINg: pERUVIAN CUISINE

Prepare a renowned, non-cook Peruvian Tuna-Avocado Causa

Roll learning the history of the native ingredients while you and

your child assemble the creative presentation of this delicious,

nutritious potato dish.



$55: 1 CLASS $28: AddITIonAL SIBLInG dISCoUnT $20 SUPPLY FEE dUE AT CLASS

Class 30546 Sat 10:00am-1:00pm 1/16

A d U LT

NEw | “lE pERUVIAN CUISINE”-FRENCh FOOD mOmENTS

Hands-on cooking class with historical overview. The French

also left their flavors in Peruvian kitchens. In this class you will

prepare shrimp cocktail au Cognac, a different kind of appetizer.

Beef Medallions au Roquefort, accompanied with corn-studded

Peruvian rice, will be your entree. For dessert, the deliciously

delicate Crepes Suzette with Grand Marnier sauce.




Class 30531 Fri 6:30pm-9:30pm 2/12

A d U LT

CURRy wORkShOp

Asian curries have had much Indian influence with spices such as

cumin and coriander. But natives have added a number of local

spices, including fresh and dried chilies, to create a variety of

curries and to call their own. Let’s prepare some of the popular

curry dishes from Southeast Asian, such as Thai aromatic green

curry, Indonesian dried beef curry, Burmese red curry, Malaysian

yellow curried rice, etc. Bring your sharp chef knife or cleaver,

cutting board, hand towel, and your own beverage.

InSTRUCToR: Chat Mingkwan



Class 30537 Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm 3/8

A d U LT

DIm SUm

Dim Sum means “a little bit of heart,” and these little savories

and sweets gladden the heart and palate. Dim Sum can be served

as an elegant and fun light appetizer, light lunch, snack, or as a

special treat. We will learn to use a variety of ingredients and

seasonings to create popular items, and learn techniques of filling

and wrapping delicious popular Asian snacks such as pork and

shrimp dumplings, BBQ pork buns, Chinese broccoli, and sesame

seed balls.




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Hands-on cooking class with historical overview. This class

offers you Peruvianized Spanish flavors: Mushrooms Tapas with

Alliole with sherry wine and garlic mayonnaise is your appetizer.

The entree: Paella Peruana, a flavorful Peruvian version, and for

dessert a Spanish coconut flan: creamy custard with coconut and

sugar caramel topping.




Class 30532 Fri 6:30pm-9:30pm 3/11

A d U LT

hEAlThy STIR-FRIES

Wok and stir-fry cooking techniques were invented in China, but all

Asian cultures have adapted and modified the classic techniques

to make them their own. Learn about the various methods and

simple techniques of stir-frying, quick and easy food preparation

using fresh ingredients, and taking little time to cook. Make

delicious healthy dishes from Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and

Thai cuisine. Menu includes Beef and Broccoli, Eggplant and Thai

Basil, Chow Mein, Peppered Shrimp, and more.




Class 30534 Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm 2/9

A d U LT

NEw | SEAFOOD OF ThE SOUThEAST COOkINg SERIES

Using his new cookbook, Asian Fusion, Chat invites you to join

his quest for healthy eating. Let’s modify popular Asian dishes

into light meals and maintain the soul that makes Asian cuisine

so uniquely popular. For each meal we will make five dishes from

various Asian cuisines, such as Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Thai,

and Vietnamese. By using only seafood and vegetable products,

we’ll make dishes that are healthier and more beneficial.




Class 30535 Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm 2/17-3/9

A d U LT

ThAI COOkINg SERIES

Recently returned from Thailand with new trends and his

cookbook, Easy Thai, Chat invites you to get into Thai with this

four-week intensive Thai cooking series. Learn Thai culinary

philosophy and recognize Thai tastes and flavors by hands-on

preparation of a five-dish Thai meal each night. We’ll use herbs

and spices such as galangal and kaffir lime that are unique to Thai

cuisine and transform fresh ingredients into delicious dishes.




Class 30533 Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm 1/13-2/3

A d U LT

wINTER SUShI

Discover the secret to slicing fresh fish and shaping it into bite-size

offerings for sushi and nigiri. You’ll convert plain rice into flavorful

sushi rice, wrap it and roll it into traditional and trendy rolls. Have

fun creating your own delicious and healthy dinners of nigiri

and popular rolls such as California, Philadelphia, cucumber and

spicy. Please bring the following to class: pointed-tip chef’s knife,

large cutting board, bamboo mat, cloth hand towel, non-alcoholic

beverage, and a large to-go box.




Class 30538 Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm 1/19


Adult

glASS A d U LT

FUSED glASS (bEg-ADV)

Explore your creative and artistic abilities. Fusing and slumping

glass offer almost limitless possibilities for creating with color

and form. Learn the basics of glass cutting, fusing and slumping.

Use sheet glass, frit, stringers and rods, design and make glass

art pieces. Continuing students expand their knowledge with new

techniques and interact and share new ideas with other students.


InSTRUCToR: Melissa McCumiskey



Class 30100 Tue 1:00pm-4:00pm 1/12-3/1

A d U LT

glASS bEAD mAkINg (INT)

Enhance your bead making skills building on skills learned

in Beginning Bead Making. Explore the uses of bead making

techniques such as dots, lines, complex twisties, raking and

encasing. Make shaped beads including hearts, fish and more.

Hands-on using a hot head torch. Wear all natural clothing.





Class 30101 Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm 1/12-2/16

A d U LT

glASS FUSINg & SlUmpINg

Learn to fuse layers of compatible glass in a kiln to create tiles,

jewelry, small frames, dishes and ornaments. Techniques covered

include glass cutting, surface decoration, pattern bars and

slumping into molds. Continuing students will be encouraged to

expand their knowledge with new techniques. Materials list online

at www.arts-ed.org.

InSTRUCToR: Penny Ruhter



Class 30097 Wed 1:00pm-4:00pm 1/13-3/2

Class 30098 Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm 1/13-3/2

A d U LT

mAkERS SERIES: glASS bEAD mAkINg

Come play with glass. Make your own glass beads. Each student

will make fun, whimsical lamp-worked glass beads in this one-day

workshop. Tools and materials provided. No experience necessary.



$43: 1 CLASS $25 SUPPLY FEE dUE AT FIRST CLASS

Class 30446 Sat 10:00am-2:00pm 3/19

A d U LT

CAE glASS FUSERS gROUp

The mission of the Glass Fusers Group is to encourage glass

workers of all levels to continue to study art glass, practice and

produce new work, and to share ideas and experiences. The group

will meet the second Saturday of each month (June through May,

no meeting in December) to share glass pieces, critiques, technical

developments and hear guest speakers.



$61: 11 CLASSES

Class 28642 Sat 10:00am-12:00pm 6/13-5/14

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NEw | wEllNESS qIgONg

Wellness Qigong exercises build balance, strength, and flexibility

and boost energy and the immune system. Class includes healing

acupressure points, meditations to release stress and calm the

mind, and the ‘Aloha Qigong,’ a simple moving Qigong form to

harvest Qi from earth and the cosmos and to nourish gratitude for

nature.

InSTRUCToR: Kaleo Ching


$123: 10 CLASSES

Class 30777 Wed 4:30pm-5:45pm 1/6-3/9

A d U LT

ADI-yOgA “OpEN gATE”

“Adi” means primal, original, or source. Adi-Yoga is the classical

Tantrik Kundalini Hatha Yoga from the trans-Himalayan region.

Adi-Yoga brings together meditative movement (Asana), breathing

practices (Pranayama), chanting (Mantra), and mindfulness

practices (Meditation) to help cultivate present-moment

awareness, reduce daily stress, and improve your sense of well-

being.

InSTRUCToR: Michael Stearns


$91: 8 CLASSES

Class 30311 Mon 6:30pm-7:45pm 1/4-3/7

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15


$124: 10 CLASSES

Class 30312 Thu 6:30pm-7:45pm 1/7-3/10

A d U LT

NEw | bUDDhA pAlmS qIgONg

Buddha Palms Qigong is an ancient Daoist practice that is

especially powerful for boosting your energy and releasing stress.

Self-care acupressure points and meridian massage help you to

release stress, balance your energy and emotions, and deepen

the effectiveness of Buddha Palms. Qigong warm-up exercises

enhance balance, strength, and flexibility. Qigong foundations of

posture, breathing, and intention help you ground, center, and be

present in everyday life.

InSTRUCToR: Kaleo Ching


$99: 8 CLASSES

Class 30250 Mon 6:00pm-7:15pm 1/4-3/7

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A d U LT

FElDENkRAIS AwARENESS ThROUgh mOVEmENT

This class is for anyone who wants to move well and feel

fantastic. Classes are designed to stimulate brain/mind function,

coordination, and physical strength. You will use your body and

brain to feel younger, stronger and fit! Slow, easy movements

progress to complex active movements. Please dress comfortably

and bring a big towel and pillow.

InSTRUCToR: Tancha McKnight


$123: 10 CLASSES

Class 30402 Thu 3:30pm-4:30pm 1/7-3/10

A d U LT

NEw | gENTlE pIlATES

Pilates practice develops core strength, body awareness,

coordination, flexibility and balance. Pilates also improves

posture and ease of movement. This class focuses on movement

fundamentals and a gentler approach to the basic Pilates

exercises. Please bring a yoga mat, towel and yoga block (by

second class).

InSTRUCToR: Jill Woolums


$66: 5 CLASSES

Class 30397 Wed 1:00pm-2:00pm 1/6-2/3

Class 30398 Wed 1:00pm-2:00pm 2/10-3/9

hEAlTh & FITNESS


Adult

A d U LT

hAThA yOgA

Introduction and practice of yoga postures and body alignment.

Through stretching and relaxation techniques, yoga postures will

strengthen the body and stimulate creative energy. Emphasis on

correcting and adapting postures to meet individual needs. Bring

your own mat, pad, or small rug. Refrain from eating for two hours

before class.

InSTRUCToR: Sandra Foster


$93: 8 CLASSES

Class 30269 Mon 7:00pm-8:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

$97: 9 CLASSES

Class 30273 Sat 10:35am-11:35am 1/9-3/19

no CLASS 1/16, 2/13

InSTRUCToR: Sandra Foster


$107: 10 CLASSES

Class 30270 Wed 5:30pm-6:30pm 1/13-3/16

InSTRUCToR: Nancy Spiecker


$110: 9 CLASSES

Class 30274 Fri 10:00am-11:30am 1/15-3/18

A d U LT

NEw | lOSE FOR lIFE: hOw TO lOSE wEIghT FOREVER

This unique and lively 6-week program is for those who want

to lose weight for the last time. Aimed at motivating, topics

include: research-based strategies to refine your food plan, start

an exercise program and fit it into your busy life, and change your

metabolism. Certified by the Aerobics and Fitness Association

of America, Janice Litvin studied Personal Training at DVC and

teaches both Zumba fitness and strength training. She has

maintained a 55-pound weight loss for over 10 years.

InSTRUCToR: Janice Litvin

LoCATIon Classroom, Tice Valley Gymnasium

$63: 6 CLASSES

Class 30289 Thu 7:00pm-8:00pm 1/14-2/18

A d U LT

pIlATES: SlOw mEThOD FlExbAND/ROllER

A blend of traditional Pilates mat work and the Slow Method.

The roller adds elements of self-massage, circulation, balance

and control while the flexband increases resistance for arm and

leg sculpting. Increase your overall body strength, awareness,

flexibility and coordination all in one enjoyable and dynamic

workout.



$123: 10 CLASSES

Class 30106 Wed 9:30am-10:20am 1/6-3/9

A d U LT

NEw | lEARN TO RElAx

Learn to relax through breathe, meditation and self-massage.

Beginning with self-massage for feet, back, and body (using

massage balls instructor provides) we move into calming

breathing techniques followed by simple meditation from our

mats. Class ends with energizing breathing techniques and easy

stretches to get you back into your day feeling refreshed and

relaxed.



$73: 10 CLASSES

Class 30782 Wed 10:30am-11:00am 1/6-3/9

A d U LT

TAI ChI & qIgONg

Learn the ancient Chinese ways to health and longevity through

meditation and exercise. We use gentle movement and learn

how to realign our posture, breathe for relaxation and stretch in

stillness. Begin the beautiful routine of classical Yang style Tai Chi

Chuan. Appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.

InSTRUCToR: Qi Works

LoCATIon Bridge Cul-de-Sac, Civic Park

$63: 6 CLASSES

Class 30284 Thu 9:30am-10:30am 1/14-2/18

Class 30285 Sat 9:00am-10:15am 1/16-2/20

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zUmbA

Zumba fitness fuses hypnotic Latin/International rhythms and

dance moves to create an exhilarating and dynamic fun-filled

interval training and toning hour. Zumba is known as the exercise

in disguise. Beginners welcome. Bring towel and water.

InSTRUCToR: Janice Litvin


$93: 10 CLASSES

Class 30245 Tue 7:30pm-8:30pm 1/5-3/8

A d U LT S 5 0 +

ChAIR yOgA

This class involves practicing yoga using a chair instead of the

floor and is ideal for those who are challenged with mobility or

for those looking for an alternative to other yoga programs. Wear

loose clothing, and bring a non-slip yoga floor mat to class. Before

registering for this class, please call the instructor at (925) 462-

5285.

InSTRUCToR: Marcia Conroy


$88: 10 CLASSES

Class 30332 Thu 10:15am-11:15am 1/7-3/10

A d U LT S 5 0 +

mOVE TO ImpROVE yOUR bAlANCE

Having good balance is one of the most important aspects of

healthy aging. This class is based on the Feldenkrais Method

which uses creative and innovative movements that will feed

and challenge your brain. There is extensive research that shows

that balance can be greatly improved. These movements will be

done sitting, standing and walking. Learn to improve the quality

of your life. Your instructor, who has been teaching for 20 years,

will verbally direct the class through movements to improve your

balance.

InSTRUCToR: Tancha McKnight


$75: 6 CLASSES

Class 30342 Mon 1:30pm-2:30pm 1/25-3/7

no CLASS 2/15

A d U LT S 5 0 +

SENIORCISE

Low impact exercise for men and women. Enhance flexibility,

strength, cardiovascular endurance, coordination, and balance.

Muscle toning with light weights. Bring a pair of 1- to 3-lb hand

weights and come exercise to your favorite hits from big band

through 1960s music.

InSTRUCToR: Susan Funkhouser


$43: 8 CLASSES

Class 30517 Mon 3:00pm-4:00pm 1/4-3/7

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

$53: 10 CLASSES

Class 30518 Wed 3:00pm-4:00pm 1/6-3/9

A d U LT S 5 0 +

qIgONg FOR hEAlTh AND VITAlITy

Qigong is China’s ancient method to strengthen the constitution,

promote vitality, prevent and cure disease, prevent premature

aging, and prolong life. Lin Hou Sheng’s 18 Movements benefit the

internal organs (enhancing their functions) and related external

(sensory) organs, reduce stress, and increase flexibility. This class

is appropriate for both beginners and students with prior training.

Master Adam Wallace, certified with almost 30 years’ experience,

teaches the skill with depth, clarity and precision.

InSTRUCToR: Adam Wallace


$59: 4 CLASSES

Class 30423 Mon 10:15am-11:00am 1/4-2/1

no CLASS 1/18

Class 30424 Mon 10:15am-11:00am 2/8-3/7

no CLASS 2/15







Adult

A d U LT S 5 0 +

TAI ChI ChUAN

Tai Chi is China’s #1 health and longevity exercise, based on

martial arts and Yin/ Yang principles. It benefits bones, digestive

and lymphatic systems, balance, coordination, strength, and the

Mind-Body connection. The Simplified Yang Style 24-Step Form

was created for ease in learning and practice, and is appropriate

for both beginners and students with prior knowledge. Master

Adam Wallace, certified with almost 30 years’ experience, teaches

the skill with depth, clarity and precision.

InSTRUCToR: Adam Wallace


$59: 4 CLASSES

Class 30420 Mon 9:00am-10:00am 1/4-2/1

no CLASS 1/18

Class 30421 Mon 9:00am-10:00am 2/8-3/7

no CLASS 2/15

A d U LT S 5 0 +

zUmbA FOR bEgINNERS

Zumba is fun! It’s different, it’s effective, and it’s an aerobic

workout. Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow

moves to create a fun experience. You’ll forget you’re exercising!

Come check it out.

InSTRUCToR: Jo Nash


$65: 10 CLASSES

Class 30447 Wed 11:00am-11:45am 1/6-3/9


$65: 10 CLASSES

Class 30448 Fri 1:45pm-2:30pm 1/8-3/11


$65: 10 CLASSES

Class 30449 Tue 11:00am-11:45am 1/5-3/8

A d U LT S 5 0 +

gENTlE ExERCISE

Increase your mobility, vitality and well-being. Improve your

flexibility and range of motion through mild yoga stretches. Tone

your muscles with easy strength exercises. Get in touch with your

body through movement-awareness. Tune the nervous system

through conscious relaxation. Increase your vitality with deep

breathing. This class is designed to accommodate all, from the fit

to the frail. The exercises can be done sitting or standing. Come,

and have fun!

InSTRUCToR: Ziv Porat

LoCATIon Lounge, Civic Park Community Center

$41: 5 CLASSES

Class 30417 Fri 1:00pm-2:00pm 1/8-2/5

Class 30418 Fri 1:00pm-2:00pm 2/12-3/11

A d U LT S 5 0 +

gENTlE yOgA

It is never too late to begin yoga. Each individual will develop a

unique yoga practice modifying it to fit their specific needs. The

focus will include stretching to promote flexibility; asanas to

enhance bone health; pose sequences to slightly increase heart

rate; and restorative poses to relieve stress. Wear loose clothing,

and bring a non-slip yoga floor mat as well as a firm blanket to

class. Before registering for class, please call instructor at (925)

462-5285.

InSTRUCToR: Marcia Conroy


$88: 10 CLASSES

Class 30334 Tue 11:00am-12:15pm 1/5-3/8

Class 30333 Thu 8:45am-10:00am 1/7-3/10

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NEw | ChARm bRACElET: SIlVER mETAl ClAy AND STERlINg

Students will design and make all the components for a charm

bracelet. Silver metal clay will be used to create two-sided and

three-dimensional charms. Techniques learned will include two-

sided stone setting, hollow form construction, solid syringe work

and framing a bead of glass. The charms will be displayed on a

simple linked bracelet made with silver jump rings. The bracelet

will be completed with a hand-made bar and toggle.

InSTRUCToR: Arlene Mornick

LoCATIon Studio J, Civic Park Studios


Class 30303 Sat-Sun 10:00am-4:00pm 2/20-2/21

A d U LT

JEwElRy CASTINg

In lost wax casting, you start by making a wax model of what you

want your jewelry piece to look like and end with a piece of jewelry

made of metal. The ability to carve the wax allows for a sculptural

look. We will go over wax carving and shaping and other

techniques needed to cast a wax piece into a finished piece of

jewelry. Wax, bronze and most other supplies, and tools provided.

Silver is not provided. Materials list handout at first class.

InSTRUCToR: Karen Ehrhardt



Class 30093 Fri 12:00pm-3:00pm 1/15-3/18

A d U LT

JEwElRy FAbRICATION (bEg)

This class covers all of the basic techniques that will keep you

working for years. You will get a good basis to advance to more

complicated techniques and designs. The class uses lectures,

demos and handouts to cover sawing, soldering, finishing and

basic stone setting. You will be designing and making jewelry as

you learn. Silver, copper, or brass sheet and wire will be used.

Brass and copper and tools will be provided. Materials list handout

at first class.

InSTRUCToR: Karen Ehrhardt



Class 30095 Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm 1/12-3/15

Class 30096 Thu 12:00pm-3:00pm 1/14-3/17

A d U LT

OpEN STUDIO JEwElRy

Open to all experienced jewelers and current jewelry students.

Work independently on any jewelry or metalsmithing project

of your choice and have access to all the tools the jewelry

department has to offer. No instruction is included and participants

provide their own materials. A monitor will be on site to make

sure equipment is used properly and cleanliness of the space is

maintained.

InSTRUCToR: Staff


$105: 8 CLASSES $54: FEE w/ AnoTHER CAE CLASS

Class 30261 Mon 6:30pm-9:30pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/1

JEwElRy


Adult

mUSIC A G E S 1 2 & U P

NEw | FAmIly ChORUS







$78: 7 CLASSES

Class 30427 Mon 7:00pm-8:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15, 2/22

A G E S 1 2 & U P

NEw | blUES JAm

Learn all about the blues and have fun jamming with other

musicians in this class. Topics include blues form, 7th chords,

major and minor pentatonic scales, and learning to improvise

melodies. Must bring guitar or have another instrument. Piano

players welcome!




Class 30292 Sat 2:00pm-3:00pm 1/9-3/19

no CLASS 1/16, 2/13

A G E S 1 2 & U P

FlOCk OF FlUTES

Join the Flock and soar with the East Bay’s only flute choir.

Enhance your performing opportunities and become a better

flutist. Prerequisite: 3 years playing experience, good rhythm, tone

and sight reading skills. Mid-year enrollment is possible. Please

call (415) 200-6617 for audition to be scheduled by appointment

only.



$382: 33 CLASSES

Class 29727 Tue 7:30pm-9:00pm 9/15-5/24

no CLASS 3/29

A G E S 1 4 & U P

gUITAR IN A FlASh FOR ADUlTS

Learn to play a perennial instrument, including effective playing

postures, finger style and pick style techniques, reading tablature

and standard music notation while playing beautiful melodies.

Acoustic nylon or steel string guitars preferred but electric guitars

are acceptable if accompanied with a small practice amplifier.

Open to teens and adults. No experience necessary.



$96: 8 CLASSES

Class 30157 Mon 7:00pm-8:00pm 1/11-3/14

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A G E S 1 4 & U P

INTRODUCTION TO UkUlElE

Learn the basics of the ukulele, from basic chords to strumming

and songs, and you’ll be playing in no time!




Class 30258 Sat 1:00pm-1:50pm 1/9-3/19

no CLASS 1/16, 2/13

A G E S 1 6 & U P

JAzz bAND ENSEmblE

Feel the thrill of being part of a full jazz ensemble. Play music of

the jazz masters from the 30s to the present day. At least four years

of experience, knowledge of four major scales and sight reading

skills are required. Auditions required. Please call (925) 676-8203.

InSTRUCToR: Max Pricco


$382: 32 CLASSES

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lISTENINg TO mUSIC: OpERA ARIAS

For most opera-goers, arias, or “airs” – which often place great

demands on a singer’s voice and technique – are the high points

of the evening. Many of their tunes are so famous that people who

have never been to an opera recognize them instantly. This new

class features great arias sung by great singers. Join us!

InSTRUCToR: A.J. Remedios


$72: 6 CLASSES

Class 30160 Fri 10:00am-12:00pm 1/22-2/26

A d U LT

NATIVE AmERICAN FlUTE CIRClE

A mixed level ensemble, all levels welcome. We will play a new

song every week that explores the wonderful and beautiful tone

of the Native American flute. Beginning students will learn the

pentatonic scale and basic flute techniques while advanced

students will learn how to embellish and phrase while playing with

others. Instruments provided for in-class use, and instruments may

be purchased from instructor for at-home use.



$91: 9 CLASSES

Class 30161 Wed 11:30am-12:30pm 1/20-3/16

A d U LT

NEw | UkUlElE JAm

Ukulele jams are all the rage. Come together with members of the

community to sing and strum the ukulele. No previous experience;

all levels invited. New to the ukulele? You will learn as you play

and sing in the group. This jam is a joyful, fun, social experience.


InSTRUCToR: Carolyn Bybee

LoCATIon Heather Farm Preschool, Heather Farm

$120: 10 CLASSES

Class 30459 Tue 7:00pm-8:30pm 1/12-3/15

pERSONAl ENRIChmENT A d U LT

CpR & FIRST AID COmbO

Receive certification in both Community CPR and Standard First

Aid. Both certifications are through EMS Safety Services and

are good for two years. Class includes introduction in use of

defibrillator (AED). Wear comfortable clothing. Please bring a

lunch and drink.

InSTRUCToR: Sandie Pettus, CPR For Life

LoCATIon Classroom, Professional Education Center


Class 30246 Sat 9:00am-4:00pm 1/9

Class 30247 Sat 9:00am-4:00pm 2/6

Class 30248 Sat 9:00am-4:00pm 3/5

A d U LT

why yOU ShOUlD FIghT

Conflict is critical in both the development and maintenance of

healthy long-term relationships. In this workshop, we will examine

some truths that may initially seem counter-intuitive. For example,

we will address questions such as: How can conflict teach us

things about ourselves and our partners that we would not know

otherwise? How can conflict (done well) help us to love each more

fully and become a better team? Rather than avoiding tension,

might we actually be wise to accelerate into conflict in order to

strengthen our relationships? Although not required, attendance

of “How to Have a Good Fight” held on January 14 is highly

recommended.

InSTRUCToR: Shauna Springer, Ph.D.


$60: 1 CLASS

Class 30716 Thu 7:30pm-9:00pm 1/7

A d U LT

NEw | hOw TO hAVE A gOOD FIghT

How can we fight without damaging the one we love? This

workshop dips into both research and clinical examples to provide

practical strategies for how to do conflict well. This is not standard

“couples communication” curriculum – if you come, you will learn

something new! Although not required, prior attendance of “Why

You Should Fight” held on January 7 is highly recommended.



$60: 1 CLASS

Class 30717 Thu 7:30pm-9:00pm 1/14


Adult

A d U LT

NEw | ThE hAppINESS pROJECT®: AN ExpERIENCE ON hOw TO gROw hAppIER

With the blessing of author Gretchen Rubin, local Psychologist

Dr. Shauna Springer will offer a six-week series based on The

New York Times #1 best-selling book, The Happiness Project. This

series will cover research and theory on how to create happiness

as well as offer guided experiences to facilitate personal insight.

At the end of six weeks, each participant will have created an

individualized plan for how to lead a truly happy life.



$183: 6 CLASSES

Class 30547 Mon 7:00pm-8:30pm 1/25-3/7

no CLASS 2/15

A d U LT

NEw | ThE lIFE COURSE OF SUCCESSFUl RElATIONShIpS

Think about the happiest long-term couple you know. Like all

similarly satisfied couples, they went through three distinct

relationship phases. This workshop will provide an over-arching

model for the development of successful relationships, identifying

key hallmarks of each phase. I will also de-bunk the notion of

“soulmates” while describing how two partners can become each

other’s “one in a billion” perfect match. A mentally-stimulating

workshop for anyone who wants a birds-eye view on the life

course of happy marriage.



$60: 1 CLASS

Class 30718 Thu 7:30pm-9:00pm 2/18

A d U LT S 5 0 +

mIND yOUR mIND

Mental fitness for fun. Focused discussions, written puzzles,

linguistics, films and much more!

InSTRUCToR: JoAnn M. Adams


$28: 5 CLASSES

Class 30433 Tue 10:00am-11:30am 1/5-2/2

Class 30434 Tue 10:00am-11:30am 2/9-3/8

A d U LT S 5 0 +

bRIDgE ClASS: DIAmOND SERIES

Learn to play bridge or learn to be a better player in a friendly,

relaxed, atmosphere by enrolling in one of four bridge courses

offered throughout the year. Whether you are interested in playing

bridge just for fun or are interested in serious competition, these

classes will improve your game. Instructor is an American Contract

Bridge League Accredited Instructor and Silver Life Master. This

class is designed to improve the student’s skill at declarer play. The

Club series or equivalent experience is a prerequisite. Techniques

including developing a plan, the finesse, hold up play, dummy

reversal, crossruff, endplay and others are practiced.

InSTRUCToR: Lawrence W. Miller


$63: 8 CLASSES

Class 30363 Thu 10:00pm-12:00pm 1/7-2/25






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A d U LT S 5 0 +

mEmOIR wRITINg – lEARN hOw TO wRITE yOUR lIFE STORy

Do you have life stories you would like to share with family and

friends? Join this fun, eight-week class and learn how to write

your life stories. No writing experience necessary! You are guided

every step of the way through writing prompts explored in class,

in class writing and sharing work within a supportive and positive

atmosphere. Come join us for this wonderful opportunity to write

about the life you have lived. Continue your journey in writing

your life stories in the Intermediate/Advanced class.

InSTRUCToR: Jill Morris


$153: 8 CLASSES

Class 30401 Fri 9:30am-11:30am 1/8-2/26 (Beg)

Class 30781 Mon 9:30am-11:30am 1/4-3/7 (Int/Adv)

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A d U LT S 5 0 +

mAh-JONgg

Mah-Jongg is a fascinating rummy-like game played with tiles

rather than cards. American Mah-Jongg uses a card of standard

hands against which all games are played. It requires a very small

amount of time to learn but results in hours of enjoyment laced

with a lot of mental stimulation. For a fun experience come and

enjoy a supportive environment where you will learn to play one

step at a time.

InSTRUCToR: Elizabeth Fraga



Class 30338 Tue 1:00pm-4:00pm 1/5-1/26

Class 30339 Tue 1:00pm-4:00pm 2/2-2/23

A d U LT S 5 0 +

TECh bUDDIES: All AbOUT IpADS

Do you have an iPad but want to learn more about what you

can do with it? This two-hour class for beginners and advanced

beginners helps you explore the possibilities. We’ll start with the

basics of using the iPad and then take a look at some popular apps

and features such as Maps, Siri and iBooks. Come learn in a small

group setting where you can feel comfortable and really get your

questions answered. Handouts included.

InSTRUCToR: Martha D. Strizich


$33: 1 CLASS

Class 30416 Thu 1:00pm-3:00pm 1/28

Class 30415 Thu 1:00pm-3:00pm 3/3

A d U LT S 5 0 +

bEgINNINg SpANISh FOR SENIORS

This program is designed for people who want to learn Spanish in

a relaxed atmosphere while discovering Latin American Art and

Culture. By the end of the course, students will be able to express

themselves in the present tense and have a simple conversation by

using vocabulary for everyday use. Come and join us and let’s start

this “fiesta.”

InSTRUCToR: Yanett Kenney


$83: 8 CLASSES

Class 30340 Mon 1:30pm-2:30pm 1/4-3/7

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A d U LT S 5 0 +

bEgINNINg SpANISh FOR SENIORS II

Let’s continue the Fiesta! This program is designed for people

who have some experience speaking Spanish and are looking for

review and more extensive practice. Knowledge of fundamental

grammar points and vocabulary needed.

InSTRUCToR: Yanett Kenney


$83: 8 CLASSES

Class 30341 Mon 2:30pm-3:30pm 1/4-3/7

no CLASS 1/18, 2/15

A d U LT S 5 0 +

ThE gENIUS OF ThE AgINg pROCESS

The Ostrich Syndrome: Head in the Sand Denial won’t make aging

disappear! We must examine our limitations and celebrate them as

opportunities to free us from cultural negatives and help us enter

an unknown world rich with ambiguity, mystery, and meaning.

We will explore models by Maslow, Erickson, Thornstram etc. to

appreciate how our journey brought us to “here” and what we

need to do to get to “there.” The classes will consist of some

teaching, discussion, poetry, and reflective sharing.

InSTRUCToR: Roger Desmarais


$83: 7 CLASSES

Class 30337 Tue 10:30am-12:00pm 1/5-3/8

no CLASS 1/19, 2/9, 2/16


Adult

SpORTSgymNASIUm RENTAlS

Tice Valley, Foothill and Walnut Creek Intermediate Gymnasiums

are available for public and private rentals. Book your special

events (basketball/volleyball, practices, business meetings, etc.)

with us. For further information call the Tice Gym rental line at

925-256-3560.

DROp-IN bADmINTON & pICklE bAll

The drop-in programs meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday

mornings from 9:00-12:00pm and Thursdays from 12-3pm at Tice

Valley Gym. Call 925-256-3572 for winter schedule. Cost is $4.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

FAll/wINTER bASkETbAll lEAgUE

Adult Basketball Leagues (925) 943-5866 Sunday 5-on-5

Fall/winter leagues are currently in progress. To request a

registration packet for spring Sunday night 5-on-5 or for questions

about the adult basketball leagues, email [email protected].

Games will be played at the Tice Valley Community Gymnasium.

Individuals looking to join a team may be placed on a free agents

list by emailing Hope Keung at [email protected]. Free

agents list is distributed to team managers as we do not place

individuals on teams.

VOllEybAll lEAgUES

Adult Volleyball Leagues (925) 943-5866

Monday Night Coed League Wednesday Night Women’s 4’s

To request a winter registration packet or for questions about

the adult volleyball leagues, email [email protected].

Games will be played at the Tice Valley Community Gymnasium.

Individuals looking to join a team may be placed on a free agents

list by emailing Hope Keung at [email protected]. Free

agents list is distributed to team managers as we do not place

individuals on teams.

ADUlT DROp-IN VOllEybAll

The volleyball drop-in program meets on Friday evenings from

7:00-10:00pm at the Tice Valley Gym. Cost is $6 and is open to the

first 42 participants. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

TURF & DOg pARk hOTlINE

(925) 256-3574

Prior to field or dog park use, all groups and individuals should call

for updated conditions of all City fields and the Heather Farm Dog

Park.

Sport/Fitness groupsConTInEnTAL LITTLE LEAGUE (925) 210-6141

Baseball and softball programs for boys and girls aged 7-15. Log

on to www.continentalbaseball.com for information.

CYo SPoRTS

St. John Vianney boys and girls basketball – call (510) 376-5423.

St. Mary’s boys and girls basketball, cross country, and track &

field – call (925) 256-8453.

JAzzERCISE (925) 947-6897

Class is designed for all fitness levels and ages, with high- and

low-impact options. Classes are ongoing. Registration is taken by

Jazzercise anytime.

LoCATIon: Tice Valley Gym.

Mon-Thu: 9am; 6:15pm

Friday: 9am; 5:45pm

Sat: 8:30am; Sun 9am

odYSSEY/JRS. GIRLS VoLLEYBALL (925) 974-6219

Odyssey/VIP is a volleyball instructional program designed

for 5th – 8th grade girls to learn or enhance their game. Email

[email protected] for more information.

wALnUT CREEK AdULT SoFTBALL, InC. (925) 943-1955

WCASI Provides a recreational slow-pitch softball program at

Heather Farm Park. For dates and for more information, go to

www.wcasi.org.

wALnUT CREEK LITTLE LEAGUE (925) 806-8242

Baseball and Softball programs for boys and girls aged 8-16. For

more information, log on to www.wcbaseball.org.

wALnUT CREEK MARAUdERS And CHEER (925) 941-4745

This contact football organization competes in the Diablo Valley

Youth Football Conference and is open to boys and girls aged 5-15

years old. Log on to www.wcyfmarauders.com.

wALnUT CREEK SoCCER CLUB (925) 407-5662

The WCSC is a youth soccer organization only, with players ages

6-18. For information, visit www.wcsc.org.

wALnUT CREEK YoUTH ATHLETIC ASSoCIATIon (925) 933-4884

WCYAA offers recreational sports for boys and girls in grades K-11,

including basketball, t-ball/baseball and summer soccer. Go to

www.wcyaa.com for information.

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Adults 50+Adults 50+

ADUlTS 50+ pROgRAmSCRAb FEED

If you love crab, you’ll LOVE this evening. All you can eat CRAB,

pasta, salad, french bread and dessert. A delicious fundraising

dinner for the benefit of the Walnut Creek Seniors Club. Dining,

dancing, fun with family and friends; what more could you ask for?


$45

Sat 5:30pm-11:00pm 1/9

pANCAkE bREAkFAST

Come and enjoy the best pancake breakfast in town. This event is

held on the 1st Sunday of each month and is open to everyone.

This popular community event plays host to families large and

small, grandparents and friends alike. Just a reminder, we stop

serving at 11:45am, so be sure to come early! There will be no

pancake breakfast in January.


$3.00 AdULTS / $1.50 CHILdREn UndER 12

Sun 9:00am-12:00pm 2/7, 3/6

VAlENTINE’S TEA

Don your hats and gloves, and join us for a lovely midday cup

of tea, entertainment and delicious goodies to delight your

taste buds. Traditional scones, tea sandwiches, biscuits, cakes,

Devonshire cream and jam are just a sampling of the tasty morsels

we’ll enjoy. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be

available at the door. For tickets call (925) 943-5851.


$10 PER TICKET

Fri 11:00am-1:00pm 2/12

NEw yEAR’S bINgO

Start the New Year off with a bang! Join us today for a Bingo Bash

complete with lunch, a money tree raffle and a morning of Bingo.

Payouts are $20 for regular games and $50 for Blackout. Tickets

can be purchased at the Walnut Creek Senior Club, Civic Park

Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek. Questions? Call

(925) 943-5851.


$8 PER TICKET

Fri 10:00am-1:00pm 2/26

AARp DRIVE SAFETy pROgRAm

This 4-1/2 hour refresher driver safety course is for those who have

taken the 8-hour course within the last 4 years. Completion of the

course entitles those folks over 55 years of age to a discount on

their auto insurance. The refresher course is good for 3 years and

can be repeated. Call 943-5851 for more information or to register

for class. Must have taken the 8-hour Driver Safety Class within the

last 4 years.


$15 AARP MEMBERS / $20 non-AARP MEMBERS

Tue 12:00pm-4:30pm 2/23

AARp TAx-AIDE

The AARP Tax-Aide program was created to help low-and middle-

income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and over,

prepare and file their income tax returns with the IRS, free of

charge. Locations are equipped to file your return electronically,

allowing you to receive your refund much faster. The program is

designed to serve and file simple tax returns. If your tax return

is relatively complex you will be advised to seek professional tax

assistance.


FREE

Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm 2/4-4/14

FRIDAy SOCIAlS

Mark your calendar for our monthly Friday Socials and treat

yourself to an afternoon of great entertainment. A delicious

soup and sandwich lunch can also be purchased for $2. Lunch

reservations must be made at least one week in advance of the

lunch date by calling (925) 943-5851. Pay at the door. If your plans

change, please cancel your reservation. Reservations are only held

until 11:30am. For those not having lunch, there is no charge to

attend.


FREE/ $2 LUnCH

Fri 11:00am-12:45pm 1/22, 2/19, 3/25

mOVIE mATINEE

Enjoy popular, recently released feature length films on the first

Monday of each month. Your $1 admission price includes a bag of

freshly popped popcorn. Bring your friends. Reservations are not

required; however seating is limited.


$1 dRoP-In

Mon 1:00pm-3:00pm 1/4, 2/1, 3/7

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Adults 50+

bAzAAR gROUp

This is a great drop-in opportunity to learn or share craft ideas

while socializing with others and fundraising for the Club. Projects

include a variety of crafts from decorative painting to crocheting

to anything you’d like to explore. This is a group of fun-loving

members who welcome newcomers. Materials for projects are

provided and items created are sold in the display case and

at the Annual Holiday Boutique. Call (925) 943-5851 for more

information.


FREE

Every Wed 9:00am-3:00pm

CARDmAkINg wORkShOpS

Pop-ups, Stamping and Glitz and more! Come and learn new

techniques for cardmaking in these fun and easy workshops. Your

fee covers all materials. Plan on going home with at least 8 cards

to share with family and friends. No special artistic skills required.

You’ll be guided through the cardmaking process one step at a

time. Advance sign-ups required, class size is limited. Please bring

a pair of scissors and a small bottle of craft glue to class.

InSTRUCToR: Linda Rogers


$10: 1 CLASS

Mon 9:00am-10:30am 1/25, 2/29

hOOkED ON bOOkS

If you love to read, enjoy talking about the books you’ve read and

want to spend time with others just like you, then this is a great

group to join. A wonderful club member, volunteer and avid reader

has stepped forward to coordinate this program. We meet on the

1st Tuesday of the month to discuss our reading selections.


$0.50 dRoP-In

Tue 1:00pm-3:00pm 1/5, 2/2, 3/1

INVESTmENT DISCUSSION gROUp

All those interested in the market and investments are encouraged

to join the investment discussion group to share experiences and

insight with others. Visitors are welcome any time. No investing,

this is purely a discussion group. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of

the month. For questions, contact the Senior Club at (925) 943-

5851 or group coordinator Wayne Slater at (925) 938-2705.


$1 dRoP-In

Tue 1:30pm-4:00pm 1/19, 2/16, 3/15

SCREENTImE

Enjoy watching feature-length films which are followed by a

discussion. You’ll view a variety of films featuring biographies,

musical programs, history, and documentaries. If you wish, your

volunteer coordinator is happy to stay for an informal discussion

afterwards with any members of the audience who wish to share

their thoughts and ideas about that day’s program.


FREE

Mon 12:30pm-2:30pm 1/11, 2/8, 3/14

“lET’S SINg”

If you love to sing, come join the fun and sing familiar songs of the

Big Band Era. This group is open to everyone. Members provide

a community service by performing for non-profit organizations

and senior living facilities. Participants must provide their own

transportation to the Center and to local performances. We use

a keyboard, guitar, microphone, tambourines, and occasionally

maracas. Singing is fun and can benefit your health; be sure and

tell your friends too!


$1 dRoP-In

Every Fri 1:00pm-2:30pm 1/8-3/11

SINg-A-lONg

If you love to sing in the shower and the idea of singing for fun

sounds attractive then this is the group for you! Meet once each

week to sing your favorite songs from the past including movies,

musicals, and more.


$1 dRoP-In

Every Fri 9:30am-11:00am


Adults 50+

SNAppy CATS

Join the snappiest kazoo band in town! This fabulous group

of musicians rehearses once each week and performs for area

retirement communities.


FREE

Every Fri 9:30am-11:00am

mAh-JONgg DROp-IN

Come and play American Mah-Jongg with us! Both experienced

and new learners are welcome. Haven’t played before? Be sure to

sign up for the Mah-Jongg class listed under Personal Enrichment.


$1 dRoP-In

Every Tue 1:00pm-4:00pm

pINOChlE

Join a great group of card-playing men and women for a fun

afternoon. All ability levels are welcome including those who want

to learn how to play.


$1 dRoP-In

Every Mon 12:00pm-3:30pm

bRIDgE pROgRAmS

Open bridge for experienced players. Partners are not required.

Players are rotated into the group for that day’s play. For Marathon

Bridge, pre-registration through the Marathon Bridge coordinator

is required.

TUESdAY dRoP-In BRIdGE


$1 dRoP-In

Every Tue 8:45am-12:00pm

SUndAY dRoP-In BRIdGE


$1 dRoP-In

Every Sun 12:30pm-4:00pm

MARATHon BRIdGE


FEE: $20

Every Fri 12:00pm-4:00pm

DROp-IN bINgO

Enjoy a fun afternoon of Bingo with other Bingo lovers. Cards are

sold separately for each session for $1 each. Paper games are also

played and are 25 cents for each square. This is a great activity for

keeping your brain healthy and challenged as well as having fun

with friends.


$1 PER CARd

Every Thu 12:45pm-2:45pm

TRIVIA FAN-ATICS

Do you enjoy the challenge of playing trivia? Want to have a good

laugh and lots of fun while you exercise your brain? Then this is

the activity for you! Join us on the first Wednesday of each month

for a fun-filled afternoon of trivia challenge. This is a drop-in

activity so no registration is required. Your hosts will be Bob and

Cindy Mohler.


$1 dRoP-In

Wed 2:00pm-4:00pm 1/6, 2/3, 3/2

bOwlINg

Beginner to advanced bowlers gather for recreational play and

exercise at Diablo Lanes in Concord on Tuesdays from 10:00am to

12:00pm.

CREAkERS SOFTbAll

Join our “over 50” softball program. Call Terry White at (925) 939-

7508. Fee is $72/year.

ClUb 55 SkIERS

Enjoy mid-week rates, short lines and best of all, no driving!

Weekly ski trips are scheduled for Wednesdays, weather

permitting. We meet at Heather Farm Community Center at the

large parking lot near the duck pond at 5:30 a.m. and return

approximately at 6:30 p.m. To sign up contact Roger Lamm at

[email protected].

CyClINg ClUb

The Cycling Club meets Thursdays at 9:00am (8:30am June

through August) for weekly rides. Walnut Creek Seniors club

membership is required to participate. Contact coordinator Peter

Culshaw at [email protected] for more information.


Adults 50+

TENNIS

Join other tennis players every Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:00am-12:00pm

at Larkey Park for a fun morning of tennis. This is an ongoing

program and open to all adults over 50.

wAlkINg bUDDIES

Enjoy the company of friends and exercise at the same time.

The Tuesday group is for all walkers on local trails for one to

one-and-a-half hours. The Thursday group is more strenuous

for experienced hikers lasting two to three hours or more. Some

Thursday hikes that are out of the area require the consent of the

coordinator.

LoCATIon Lobby, Civic Park Community Center

$2 dRoP-In

Every Tue Walking Buddies I 8:15am-12:00pm

Every Thu Walking Buddies II 8:15am-12:00pm

ADUlTS 50+ SERVICES

blOOD pRESSURE SCREENINg

Drop in on the 2nd Wednesday of the month to check your blood

pressure.


FREE

Wed 9:30am-11:00am 1/13, 2/10, 3/9

hOT mEAlS

Hot Meals are served daily, and anyone over 60 years is welcome.

Call (925) 280-7310 from 10:00am-noon one day ahead for a

reservation.


$2: SUGGESTEd donATIon

Mon-Thu 12:00pm-1:00pm

Fri 11:30am-12:30pm

No meals served 1/1, 1/18, 2/15

bUS pASSES

County Connection bus passes are available at the reception desk.

Check purchases only (checks payable to County Connection).

CARE mANAgEmENT

In-home assessment and consultation are available through Diablo

Valley Foundation for the Aging and Senior Outreach Services.

Contact each agency for more information and additional services.

Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging: (925) 945-8040; Senior

Outreach Services: (925) 937-8311.

DEAF SENIORS ClUb

Deaf seniors from all over the Bay Area gather to enjoy informative

speakers, table and card games, and parties. For information call

California Relay Services, VOICE 1 (800) 735-2922 or TDD by calling

1 (800) 735-2929. Contact the Seniors Club by calling (925) 943-5851.


FREE

Every Wed 9:30am-4:00pm

EChO hOUSINg

Individual landlord/tenant and fair housing counseling is held the

2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:00am-12:00pm. Call (925)

943-5851 for an appointment.

hOmE CARE REgISTRy

Home Care Registry is a free service provided by Senior Outreach

that refers affordable home care workers to elders in need of

assistance. Call (925) 937-8311 for more information.

INSURANCE COUNSElINg

Medical Insurance Counseling (HICAP) is held the 2nd Wednesday

and 4th Tuesday of each month from 1:30-3:30pm. Call (925) 943-

5851 for an appointment. No Long Term Care counseling available

at the WCSC.

OFFICE OF AgINg

Senior Information is available through the Contra Costa County

Office on Aging. Call 1 (800) 510-2020.

SENIOR lEgAl SERVICES

Senior Legal Services are available by appointment the fourth

Thursday of the month from 11:00am-1:15pm. Call (925) 943-5851

for your appointment.


walnut Creek Seniors ClubReady to jump-start your lifestyle? Join the Walnut Creek Seniors

Club. You’ll discover exciting recreational, social and volunteer

opportunities. More than 2,500 members visit Civic Park

Community Center, a place for active adults age 50 and better,

where a dynamic, successful recreation program flourishes.

Benefits include a monthly newsletter which keeps members

up-to-date on special events, classes, a variety of special interest

drop-in activities, services and travel opportunities. For January-

December, annual dues are only $12.00. Club members enjoy

discounts on special events, savings on local and international

trips, access to lots and lots of activities, and free social services

including blood pressure checks, medical insurance counseling,

income tax preparation, will preparation and legal advice. To

join, come by Civic Park Community Center between 9:00am and

4:00pm, Monday - Friday, or call 943-5851 for more information.

Drop-In Activities

SEE ACTIVITY dESCRIPTIonS FoR MoRE InFo MondAYS

Pinochle: 12:00pm–3:30pm, Multipurpose Room

Movie Matinee: 1:00pm–3:00pm, Lounge*

Screentime: 12:30pm-2:30pn, Lounge*

TUESdAYS

Bridge: 8:45am–12:00pm, Multipurpose Room

Walking Buddies I: Meet 8:15am, Lobby

Petanque: 2:00pm-4:00pm, Patio*

Mah-Jongg: 1:00pm-4:00pm, Conference Room

wEdnESdAYS

Bazaar Group: 9:00am–3:00pm, Multipurpose Room

Trivia Fan-Atics: 2:00pm-4:00pm, Conference Room*

THURSdAYS

Bingo: 12:45pm–2:45pm, Multipurpose Room

Cycling Club: Meet 9:00am

Walking Buddies II: Meet 8:15am, Lobby

FRIdAYS

Friday Socials: 11:00am–1:00pm, Assembly Hall*

Snappy Cats: 9:30am-11:00am, Assembly Hall

Let’s Sing!: 1:15pm-2:45pm, Social Hall

Singing the Oldies!: 9:30am-10:30am, Lounge

Marathon Bridge: 12:00pm-4:00pm, Multipurpose Room

SUndAY

Pancake Breakfast: 9:00am–11:45am, Social Hall*

Bridge: 12:30pm–4:00pm, Multipurpose Room

* See activity description for exact dates.

Adults 50+

SENIOR pEER COUNSElINg

Senior peer counseling is available for individual one-on-one,

45-minute counseling sessions the first three Thursdays of

each month from 10:00am-12:00pm. Call (925) 943-5851 for an

appointment.

TRANSpORTATION SERVICES

You can go many places in Walnut Creek with the Walnut Creek

Seniors Club Mini Bus service. Just call (925) 933-1434 from

9:00am-10:00am the day before you need a ride. For Monday

reservations, please call the Friday before. Service runs Monday

through Friday from 9:15am to 11:30am and from 1:00pm to

3:30pm. (Please note: Due to Wednesday reservations having

limited availability, we encourage you to make your medical

appointments on most other days of the week.) Please call (925)

943-5851 for more information. You must be a Walnut Creek

Seniors Club member to participate.

wIllS pREpARATION

Simple Wills Preparation is available by appointment on the first

Monday of each month from 1:30pm–3:00pm. Call (925) 943-5851

for an appointment.


An EMERGEnCY FoRM IS REqUIREd FoR ALL PARTICIPAnTS

In THE SPECIALIzEd RECREATIon PRoGRAM ACTIVITIES And

MUST BE on FILE PRIoR To THE START oF EVEnT.

Specialized Recreation

SpECIAlIzED RECREATION A G E S 8 & U P

SpECIAlIzED RECREATION kARATE

If you have ever wanted to try the martial arts but thought

that your “disability” limited you—think again! This program

will challenge you and show you just how fun and adaptable

Karate can be. The program has been adapted and designed for

participants of all ages and abilities. Wear loose comfortable

clothing. Shorts are NOT recommended. .


$63: 10 CLASSES

Class 30374 Thu 5:30pm-6:15pm 1/21-3/24

A G E S 1 6 & U P

SpECIAlIzED RECREATION CARDIO FITNESS

Join cardio fitness instructor Joline Sewell for this specially

designed cardio program for special needs.


$57: 8 CLASSES

Class 30372 Mon 5:30pm-6:15pm 1/25-3/21

no CLASS 2/15

A G E S 1 6 & U P

SpECIAlIzED RECREATION DANCES

Join us for merriment and music as we celebrate the season with

song and dance. Each month our Friday dance will be hosted at

a different location. Please arrange for drop off and pick up at the

location of the dance. All dances are $7 at the door.

$7 AT THE dooR

LoCATIon Pleasant Hill Senior Center

Fri 7:00pm-9:00pm 1/8

LoCATIon Concord Senior Center

Fri 7:00pm-9:00pm 2/19

LoCATIon Heather Farm Community Center

Fri 7:00pm-9:00pm 3/11

A G E S 1 6 & U P

SpECIAlIzED RECREATION DINNER ClUb

Join us as we tour the bay area to sample foods of various

cultures. Walnut Creek hosts some of the best restaurants in the

area and we’ll take the opportunity to try as many as we can. Our

Dinner Club meets one Wednesday each month and is limited to

the first ten participants who sign up. If needed, staff will assist

each participant with their meal and beverage selection. Drop off

and pick-up will be from the Civic Park Community Center. Price

includes dinner, gratuity and transportation.


$38: 1 CLASS

Class 30375 Wed 5:45pm-8:30pm 1/20

Class 30376 Wed 5:45pm-8:30pm 2/17

Class 30377 Wed 5:45pm-8:30pm 3/16

A G E S 1 6 & U P

SpECIAlIzED RECREATION mOVIE FEST

Specialized Recreation presents two great movies for one great

time! Price includes admission for the double feature and pop-

corn.


$15: 1 CLASS

Class 30383 Sat 11:00am-3:00pm 2/13

A G E S 1 6 & U P

SpECIAlIzED RECREATION SATURDAy TRIpS

Specialized Recreation offers two Saturday trips each month. Trips

vary in cost and duration. Trips are for special needs participants

16 years older and above. Drop off and pick-up for all Saturday

trips will be from the Civic Park Community Center.

LoCATIon TBD

Sat 1/16, 1/30, 2/27, 3/12, 3/26

A G E S 1 6 & U P

SpECIAlIzED RECREATION yOgA

Join yoga instructor Kristen Stewart for this specifically designed

yoga program that allows developmentally disabled adults and

young adults to gain the benefits of the philosophy and practice

of yoga. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Shorts are NOT

recommended.


$63: 10 CLASSES

Class 30373 Wed 6:00pm-6:45pm 1/20-3/23


ClARkE SwIm CENTER

Located in Heather Farm Park

1750 Heather Drive, Walnut Creek

(925) 943-5856

•Heatedpoolsopenyear-round

•Olympicsize,20-lanelappool

•Certifiedprofessionallifeguards

•Heatedlockerroomsandshowers

•Fitnesscenterwithcardiovascularandweightequipment

•Seasonaldivingpoolwith1-meterdivingboard.

•Seasonalchildren’spool

•Vendingmachines

•WiFizoneonpooldeck

•Rentablepicnic/partyarea

•Rentablemeetingroom

FACILITY CLoSEd

November 21, 22, 26; December 25; January 1, 2016

Additional dates: TBD

wEEKEnd HoURS

November 27; Additional dates: TBD

FACILITY CLoSES AT 4:00 P.M.

December 24, 31

lARkEy pARk SwIm CENTER

**Closed for renovation until summer 2017**

Located by the Lindsay Museum

2771 Buena Vista Avenue, Walnut Creek

(925) 943-5861

Recreational Swim hours

Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Horseplay is not permitted. Swimming instruction of any kind is

prohibited.

CLARKE SwIM CEnTER

Current - June 12, 2016

50 meter pool only

Saturday - Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm

Admission Fees DAIly ADmISSION FEES

Everyone entering the facility must pay an admission fee.

No refunds. One time entrance fee. No in/out privileges.

Children (6 and Under)............ $3.50

Youth (7-17).............................. $4.25

Adults (18 & older)................... $5.00

Lap Swim (13yrs & older)…….$5.00

DISCOUNT 15 SwIm pASSES

Valid for 1 year. No refunds.

Children (6 and under) $45.00

Age (7-17) $56.25

Age (18 & older) $63.75

Lap Swim (13yrs & Older) $63.75

lAp SwIm/FITNESS CENTER DISCOUNT mONThly pASS

For adults 13 and older only

Monthly (based on 30 days) $60.00

6 Month (based on 182 days) $340.00

Annual (based on 357 days) $640.00

AqUATICS

Aquatics


Aquatics

lap Swimming & Fitness Center

All swimmers must swim continuous laps, in the true tradition of

lap swimming. Circle swimming will be enforced in order to

accommodate more swimmers. Swimming instruction of any

kind is prohibited. Fitness Center for use by adults, 18 and older.

Closed toe shoes and clothing must be worn at all times.

Use at own risk.

lAp SwIm (AgES 13 & OlDER)

CLARKE SwIM CEnTER


Monday - Friday 5:30 am - 4:00 pm

Monday - Thursday 7:00pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday - Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

FITNESS CENTER hOURS (AgES 18 & OlDER)

CLARKE SwIM CEnTER


Monday - Friday 6:00am - 3:30pm

Monday - Thursday 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Saturday - Sunday 11:00 am - 3:45 pm

FAmIly lAp SwImmINg

Fitness swimming for the entire family! All swimmers ages 7

and older must swim continuous laps, in the true tradition of lap

swimming. Recreation swimming and horseplay are prohibited.

Circle swimming will be enforced to accommodate more

swimmers. Swimming instruction of any kind is prohibited.

CLARKE SwIM CEnTER


Saturday - Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm*

*All participants ages 7-17 must be accompanied by a swimming

adult (18 & up).

Competitive programs

wALnUT CREEK AqUABEARS SwIM TEAM

The nationally ranked Walnut Creek Aquabears Swim Team is a

year-round U.S.S. (United States Swimming) competitive program.

Head Coach: Mike Heaney

www.walnutcreekaquabears.org

(925) 939-5990

wALnUT CREEK MASTERS SwIM TEAM

Our Masters (ages 19-90) team is one of the finest and most fun

in the country, providing a competitive swimming program and

structured fitness program for adults of ALL abilities.

Head Coach: Kerry O’Brien

www.swim4wc.org

(925) 280-5421

wALnUT CREEK AqUAnUTS SYnCHRonIzEd SwIM TEAM

The Walnut Creek Aquanuts is one of the most acclaimed teams

in international synchronized swimming and home of Olympic

champions. The Aquanuts provide a year-round program for all

ages.

Head Coach: Kim Probst

www.aquanuts.org

(925) 934-4792

wALnUT CREEK SwIM CLUB (wCSC)

WCSC is one of the oldest and finest recreational swim teams

in the county celebrating our 52nd year. We pride ourselves in

creating an atmosphere where not only do swimmers improve but

there is great family fun for everyone!

Co-Head Coaches: Brett Anderson and Jason Kamp.

www.walnutcreekswimclub.org

[email protected]


Aquatics

Special Interest wATER AERObICS (yEAR ROUND)

Shape up and slim down with invigorating water exercise! Use the

water’s natural buoyancy and resistance as an excellent form of

exercise for those looking for something new or those with special

considerations such as: pregnancy, arthritis, knee/joint problems

or other special considerations. Swimming skills not required.

Shallow water and deep water classes offered. All classes are 50

minutes long

LoCATIon: Clarke Swim Center

$66/12-CLASS PUnCH TICKET (VALId 2 YEARS) oR dRoP-In $7

Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am & 9:00am

wAlNUT CREEk mASTERS: INTRODUCTION TO mASTERS SwImmINg

The Walnut Creek Masters Swim Team Program welcomes fitness

swimmers to try out our year-round program any time. Interested

fitness swimmers are invited to sample our program and learn

how to participate in an organized Masters program. Learn that

you do not have to be a fast or competitive swimmer to enjoy

the benefits of receiving expert instruction from our experienced

coaches to maximize your stroke performance and build upon your

endurance while in an encouraging, supportive atmosphere. For

more information visit: www.swim4wc.org. or contact Head Coach

Kerry O’Brien (925) 280-5421. You can also stop by during practice

to talk with a coach.

LoCATIon: Clarke Swim Center

$8 MASTERS dAILY AdMISSIon FEE

Mon - Fri 5:30am; 6:45am; 10:30am; noon

Mon - Thurs 7:00pm

Register for tryout at front counter

youth programsyOUTh COmpETITIVE SwIm & STROkE ClASS

Sessions are designed with the summer-recreational swim team

swimmer in mind. Instruction includes each of the four

competitive strokes and their associated turns, skills and drills.

This course reviews County Swim Meet stroke and turn and

eligibility for 2016. Classes are taught by USA Walnut Creek

Aquabears (WCAB) swim team coaches.

InSTRUCToR: Russel Mikuni (WCAB coaching staff)

LoCATIon Clarke Swim Center

$133: 8 CLASSES

Aquatics

Dates Days Ages 6-84:00-4:45pm

Class

Ages 9-144:45-5:30pm

Class

2/1 – 2/24 Mon/Wed 30548 30552

2/2 – 2/25 Tue/Thu 30549 30553

3/7 – 4/6* Mon/Wed 30550 30554

3/8 – 4/17* Tue/Thu 30551 30555

*no CLASS the week of March 28 – March 31







Certification Courses AmERICAN RED CROSS lIFEgUARD TRAININg (R2012)

This course will provide you with the following skills and

certifications to become a lifeguard: lifeguarding, first aid,

CPR-FPR, and AED training (oxygen admin. optional).

•Participants must pass all written and practical exams to earn

certificate.

•Must be 15 years old by the last day of class.

•Must attend ALL classes to be eligible to take final exams.

LoCATIon Classroom, Clarke Swim Center

FEE $213/ (InCLUdES BooKS & CERTIFICATIon)

Class 29950 Sat-Tue 9:30am-5:30pm 12/19-12/22

Class 30556 Fri 5:00pm-9:00pm,

Sat 9:30pm-5:30pm,

Sun 9:30am-1:00pm (2/28 only) 2/19-2/28

Class 30557 Tues-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm 3/29-4/1

Class 30558 Tues-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm 4/5-4/8

*More classes listed in the spring guide!

AmERICAN RED CROSS lIFEgUARD TRAININg REVIEw COURSE

This course is designed for individuals that hold current

certifications in Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED which will expire

soon (before this spring or summer 2016) who need to renew

their certifications before they expire in half the time as a regular

certification course. Participation in class does not constitute

automatic renewal of certification. Must pass all written and

practical exams to earn certificate. Must provide proof of current

certification.

LoCATIon Classroom, Clarke Swim Center

$100: (InCLUdES LIFEGUARd/FIRST AId, CPR/AEd CERTIFICATIon CARdS)

Class 29952 Sat/Sun 10:00am-4:00pm 12/12-12/13

Class 30561 Sat/Sun 10:00am-4:00pm 3/19-20

Class 30562 Sat/Sun 10:00am-4:00pm 4/2-3

Aquatics

Registration Information REGISTRATIon BEGInS dECEMBER 1

Online: www.walnutcreekrec.org

Fax to: (925) 938-7529

Walk-in: Clarke Swim Center

Mail to: City of Walnut Creek, Attn: Aquatics Registration,

301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek CA 94598.

Scan and email to: [email protected]

No phone-in registrations accepted!

Registration form on page 81

AqUATICS REFUNDS

Refunds, minus a $10 service charge, are allowed up to 7 days

prior to the first class. If cancelation is within 7 days of the class

start date, a swim center credit minus the $10 service charge, good

for 1 year, may be issued. We do not give refunds for weather or

lack of participation. No refunds or credits will be issued once the

class has ended. If you must drop a class due to serious illness or

injury, contact Karen Heaston-Martin immediately at: Heaston@

walnut-creek.org or (925) 943-5899 Ext. 2438. Transfers between

classes may only be done if space allows. $10 service fee may

apply to transfers.

year Round Employment OpportunitieswALnUT CREEK AqUATICS IS now HIRInG FoR wInTER, SPRInG & SUMMER 2016.

We are looking for Lifeguards and/or Swim Instructors (15 yrs+)

and support staff. We accept American Red Cross Lifeguard

Training Certificates or Ellis & Associates International

Lifeguarding Certificates. Desirable candidates must enjoy the

water, outdoors, and children, and possess a current lifeguarding

certificate. For more information please call (925) 943-5859. For

an application visit our web site at www.WalnutCreekRec.org or

come to Clarke Swim Center in Heather Farm Park. We will accept

applications until all positions are full.

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winter Adult Tennis ADUlT TENNIS ClASSES (16 & OlDER) Session are 6 weeks long

Student/teacherratiois8:1unlessotherwiseindicated•R=Resident,NR=NonResident

wAlNUT CREEk TENNIS CENTERHEATHER FARM PARK, 1751 HEATHER DRIVE • WWW.LIFETIMETENNIS.COM • (925) 945-0105The tennis courts at the Walnut Creek Tennis Center in Heather Farm Park are available on a pay-as-you-play basis. The fee is based on a

higher level of service, which includes the ability to reserve court use and provision of a well-stocked proshop with racket stringing service.

For more information about class descriptions, registration, private lessons, and ball machine rental please visit our website at www.lifetim-

etennis.com or call us a 925-945-0105.

•OfficehoursareMon-Fri8:00am-10:00pm,Sat-Sun8:00am-8:00pm

•RegistrationbeginsDecember1,2015

•Registeronlineatwww.lifetimetennis.comorinthe

• office at 1751 Heather Drive, Walnut Creek.

•SixweekWinterSessionsruntwicethroughoutthewinter

•Bonus/RainMakeUps:Session1Jan23&24,Session2March5&6

Level day Time Session 1 Fee Session 2 Fee Cardio (8:1) Monday 8:00-9:00am 1/04-2/08 $78R/$86NR 2/15-3/21 $78R/$86NRCardio (8:1) Wednesday 7:00-8:00pm 1/06-2/10 $78R/$86NR 2/17-3/23 $78R/$86NRCardio (8:1) Sunday 8:00-9:00am 1/10-2/14 $78R/$86NR 2/21-3/27 $78R/$86NRBeginning Adult Monday 9:00-10:30am 1/04-2/08 $117R/$129NR 2/15-3/21 $117R/$129NRBeginning Adult Monday 7:30-9:00pm 1/04-2/08 $117R/$129NR 2/15-3/21 $117R/$129NRBeginning Adult (4:1) Thursday 9:00-10:00am 1/07-2/11 $108R/$119NR 2/18-3/24 $108R/$119NRBeginning Adult (4:1) Saturday 11:00-12:00pm 1/09-2/13 $108R/$119NR 2/20-3/26 $108R/$119NRBeginning Adult Sunday 11:30-1:00pm 1/10-2/14 $117R/$129NR 2/21-3/27 $117R/$129NRAdvanced Beginning Adult Monday 10:30-12:00pm 1/04-2/08 $117R/$129NR 2/15-3/21 $117R/$129NRAdvanced Beginning Adult Monday 7:30-9:00pm 1/04-2/08 $117R/$129NR 2/15-3/21 $117R/$129NRAdvanced Beginning Adult Thursday 10:00-11:30am 1/07-2/11 $117R/$129NR 2/18-3/24 $117R/$129NRAdvanced Beginning Adult (4:1) Thursday 6:00-7:00pm 1/07-2/11 $108R/$119NR 2/18-3/24 $108R/$119NRAdvanced Beginning Adult (4:1) Sunday 2:00-3:00pm 1/10-2/14 $108R/$119NR 2/21-3/27 $108R/$119NRIntermediate/Advanced Adult Monday 6:00-7:30pm 1/04-2/08 $117R/$129NR 2/15-3/21 $117R/$129NRIntermediate/Advanced Adult Tuesday 7:30-9:00pm 1/05-2/09 $117R/$129NR 2/16-3-22 $117R/$129NRIntermediate/Advanced Adult Wednesday 9:00-10:30am 1/06-2/10 $117R/$129NR 2/17-3/23 $117R/$129NRIntermediate/Advanced Adult Thursday 7:00-8:30pm 1/07-2/11 $117R/$129NR 2/18-3/24 $117R/$129NRIntermediate/Advanced Adult (4:1) Friday 12:00-1:00pm 1/08-2/12 $108R/$119NR 2/19-3/25 $108R/$119NRIntermediate/Advanced Adult (4:1) Saturday 8:00-9:00am 1/09-2/13 $108R/$119NR 2/20-3/26 $108R/$119NRIntermediate/Advanced Adult Sunday 4:00-5:30pm 1/10-2/14 $117R/$129NR 2/21-3/27 $117R/$129NRAdvanced Adult Wednesday 10:30-12:00pm 1/06-2/10 $117R/$129NR 2/17-3/23 $117R/$129NRAdvanced Adult (4:1) Saturday 10:00-11:00am 1/09-2/13 $108R/$119NR 2/20-3/26 $108R/$119NRAdvanced Adult (4:1) Sunday 1:00-2:00pm 1/10-2/14 $108R/$119NR 2/21-3/27 $108R/$119NRLate Night Drill (4:1) Monday 9:00-10:00pm 1/04-2/08 $108R/$119NR 2/15-3/21 $108R/$119NRLate Night Drill (4:1) Wednesday 9:00-10:00pm 1/06-2/10 $108R/$119NR 2/17-3/23 $108R/$119NRBackhand/Net Game (4:1) Friday 11:00-12:00pm 1/08-2/12 $108R/$119NR 2/19-3/25 $108R/$119NRBackhand/Net Game (4:1) Saturday 3:00-4:00pm 1/09-2/13 $108R/$119NR 2/20-3/26 $108R/$119NRDoubles Strategy Monday 6:00-7:30pm 1/04-2/08 $117R/$129NR 2/15-3/21 $117R/$129NRDoubles Strategy (4:1) Wednesday 8:00-9:00pm 1/06-2/10 $108R/$119NR 2/17-3/23 $108R/$119NRMixed Drill & Play Tuesday 11:00-12:30pm 1/05-2/09 $117R/$129NR 2/16-3-22 $117R/$129NRMixed Drill & Play Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm 1/05-2/09 $117R/$129NR 2/16-3-22 $117R/$129NRServe & Return (4:1) Saturday 3:00-4:00pm 1/09-2/13 $108R/$119NR 2/20-3/26 $108R/$119NRLadies 3.5+ Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm 1/06-2/10 $117R/$129NR 2/17-3/23 $117R/$129NRLadies Drill & Play (4:1) Wednesday 8:00-9:00pm 1/06-2/10 $108R/$119NR 2/17-3/23 $108R/$119NRMen’s Advanced Drill Thursday 8:30-10:00pm 1/07-2/11 $117R/$129NR 2/18-3/24 $117R/$129NRMen’s 3.5+ Thursday 8:30-10:00pm 1/07-2/11 $117R/$129NR 2/18-3/24 $117R/$129NRSuper Seniors 55+ (4:1) Friday 10:00-11:00am 1/08-2/12 $108R/$119NR 2/19-3/25 $108R/$119NRMixed Doubles League Friday 9:30-11:00am 1/08-2/12 $117R/$129NR 2/19-3/25 $117R/$129NRSpecialty Shot Saturday 1:30-3:00pm 1/09-2/13 $117R/$129NR 2/20-3/26 $117R/$129NR

Registration: Online at lifetimetennis.com or In Person at the Walnut Creek Tennis Center. For More Information Please Call: (925) 945-0105

Tennis

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Tennis

winter youth TennislITTlE TENNIS & AThlETIC DEVElOpmENT (AgES 4-6) Sessions are 6 weeks long

Student/teacherratiois6:1•R=Resident,NR=NonResident

Level day Time Session 1 Fee Session 2 Fee Little Tennis Tuesday 5:15-6:00pm 1/05-2/09 $78R/$86NR 2/16-3/22 $78R/$86NRLittle Tennis Thursday 3:15-4:00pm 1/07-2/11 $78R/$86NR 2/18-3/24 $78R/$86NR Little Tennis Friday 3:15-4:00pm 1/08-2/12 $78R/$86NR 2/19-3/25 $78R/$86NRLittle Tennis Saturday 9:15-10:00am 1/09-02/13 $78R/$86NR 2/20-3/26 $78R/$86NR Little Tennis Sunday 9:15-10:00am 1/10-2/14 $78R/$86NR 2/21-3/27 $78R/$86NRLittle Tennis Sunday 2:00-2:45pm 1/10-2/14 $78R/$86NR 2/21-3/27 $78R/$86NR

lITTlE RAllyER (AgES 6-9) Sessions are 6 weeks long

Student/teacherratiois4:1•R=Resident,NR=NonResident

Level day Time Session 1 Fee Session 2 Fee Little Rallyer Monday 3:00-4:00pm 1/04-2/08 $108R/$119NR 2/15-3/21 $108R/$119NRLittle Rallyer Wednesday 3:00-4:00pm 1/06-2/10 $108R/$119NR 2/17-3/23 $108R/$119NRLittle Rallyer Thursday 4:00-5:00pm 1/07-2/11 $108R/$119NR 2/18-3/24 $108R/$119NRLittle Rallyer Friday 3:00-4:00pm 1/08-2/12 $108R/$119NR 2/19-3/25 $108R/$119NRLittle Rallyer Saturday 9:00-10:00am 1/09-2/13 $108R/$119NR 2/20-3/26 $108R/$119NR Little Rallyer Saturday 4:00-5:00pm 1/09-2/13 $108R/$119NR 2/20-3/26 $108R/$119NRLittle Rallyer Sunday 3:00-4:00pm 1/10-2/14 $108R/$119NR 2/21-3/27 $108R/$119NR

INTRO TO TOURNAmENT plAy (AgES 6-9) Sessions are 6 weeks long

Student/teacherratiois5:1•Classisinvitationonlybytennisinstructor•Noonlineenrollment•Mustsignupforatleast2daysofferedper

session

Level day Time Session 1 Fee Session 2 Fee Intro to Tournament Play Monday 4:00-5:00pm 1/04-2/08 $108R/$119NR 2/15-3/21 $108R/$119NR Intro to Tournament Play Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm 1/06-2/10 $108R/$119NR 2/17-3/23 $108R/$119NRIntro to Tournament Play Friday 4:00-5:00pm 1/08-2/12 $108R/$119NR 2/19-3/25 $108R/$119NRIntro to Tournament Play Saturday 11:30-12:30pm 1/09-2/13 $108R/$119NR 2/20-3/26 $108R/$119NRIntro to Tournament Pay Sunday 11:30-12:30pm 1/10-2/14 $108R/$119NR 2/21-3/27 $108R/$119NR

yOUTh TENNIS (AgES 7-15) Sessions are 6 weeks long

Student/teacherratiois8:1unlessotherwiseindicated•R=Resident,NR=NonResident

Level day Time Session 1 Fee Session 2 Fee Youth Tennis (7-12) (4:1) Thursday 5:00-6:00pm 1/07-2/11 $108R/$119NR 2/18-3/24 $108R/$119NRYouth Tennis (7-12) Friday 4:00-5:30pm 1/08-2/12 $120R/$132NR 2/19-3/25 $120R/$132NRYouth Tennis (7-12) Saturday 10:00-11:30am 1/09-2/13 $120R/$132NR 2/20-3/26 $120R/$132NRYouth Tennis (7-12) Saturday 1:30-3:00pm 1/09-2/13 $120R/$132NR 2/20-3/26 $120R/$132NRYouth Tennis (7-12) Sunday 10:00-11:30am 1/10-2/14 $120R/$132NR 2/21-3/27 $120R/$132NRYouth Tennis (10-15) (4:1) Wednesday 6:00-7:00pm 1/06-2/10 $108R/$119NR 2/17-3/23 $108R/$119NRYouth Tennis 10-15) Saturday 12:00-1:30pm 1/09-2/13 $120R/$132NR 2/20-3/26 $120R/$132NR Youth Tennis (10-15) Saturday 5:00-6:30pm 1/09-2/13 $120R/$132NR 2/20-3/26 $120R/$132NRYouth Tennis (10-15) Sunday 12:30-2:00pm 1/10-2/14 $120R/$132NR 2/21-3/27 $120R/$132NR

ImpROVEmENT & JUNIOR DEVElOpmENT TEAmS (AgES 8-15) Sessions are 6 weeks long

Student/teacherratiois8:1unlessotherwiseindicated•R=Resident,NR=NonResident•Drop-Inrate$30R/$33NR•Tryoutrequiredforthisclass

Level day Time Session 1 Fee Session 2 Fee Jr. Development Wednesday 4:00-6:00pm 1/06-2/10 $156R/$172NR 2/17-3/23 $156R/$172NRJr. Development Friday 6:00-8:00pm 1/08-2/12 $156R/$172NR 2/19-3/25 $156R/$172NRJr. Development Saturday 4:00-6:00pm 1/09-2/13 $156R/$172NR 2/20-3/26 $156R/$172NRJr. Development Sunday 2:00-4:00pm 1/10-2/14 $156R/$172NR 2/21-3/27 $156R/$172NR

hOlIDAy JUNIOR TOURNAmENTS (AgES 8-12)

HolidayJuniorTournamentsaredesignedtorunduringdesignateddaysofffromschool•Playersmustbeapprovedbycoachtoparticipate.

R=Resident,NR=NonResident

Holiday day Time dates FeeMartin Luther King Day Monday 12:00-3:00pm January 18 $12R/14NRPresident’s Day Friday 12:00-3:00pm February 12 $12R/14NRPresident’s Day Monday 12:00-3:00pm February 15 $12R/14NR

Registration: Online at lifetimetennis.com or In Person at the Walnut Creek Tennis Center. For More Information Please Call: (925) 945-0105

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Makers Series

mAkERS SERIES wORkShOpS & TEEN wORkS wORkShOpS

Join us for one or more of the workshops below. You’ll leave with something you

made by hand to keep or give away. Don’t forget to invite a friend or family member.

Y o U T H

will You Be My Valentine Ages 5-8 Page 4

will You Be My Valentine Ages 9-13 Page 4

Valentine’s Project (Parent & Child) Ages 5 & up Page 10

Caped Crusaders! Make Your own Cape Ages 6 & up Page 10

Back Pack Ages 8-12 Page 10

Heart Art Ages 5-10 Page 14

Hoppy Spring Art Ages 5-10 Page 14

Lucky Leprechaun Magic Art Ages 5-10 Page 14

Snow Art Ages 5-10 Page 14

A d U LT S

Create an Incredible Photobook Adults Page 42

Portraiture workshop Adults Page 42

Painterly Gel Plate Monoprinting Adults Page 49

Artists’ Trading Cards Adults Page 50

Glass Bead Making Adults Page 53

T E E n w o R K S w o R K S H o P S

Teen Works offers a series of arts-based workshops for high school students, ages

14-18 years. Join us for one or more weekend workshops throughout the year!

Workshops are open to high school students of all levels and interest in the arts.

Scholarships are available. Check out our Teen Works schedule for the Winter below:

Hip Hop Street Styles Ages 14-18 Page 8

Adobe Illustrator Ages 14-18 Page 11

Story Slam Ages 14-18 Page 12

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OpEN SpACE pROgRAmS

Programs are available for reservation upon receipt of this

brochure. Reservations are required for all programs if you

are bringing a group of five or more. Pets are not permitted at

ranger-led interpretive programs, camping or special events.

Most programs are 1 – 1½ hours in length. Children under 16

must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Rain the day

of the program or heavy rain in the days leading up to a program

will cancel most programs. Please call the ranger listed for more

information or to confirm that weather has cancelled a program.

Open Space maps are available at ranger stations or by sending a

note with your mailing address to [email protected].

Ranger-led programshIkINg lImE RIDgE

Sunday January 10, 9:00 to 10:30am, Lime Ridge open Space

Put on your hiking boots and grab some water, a snack and a hat.

It’s time to join Ranger Art Janke on a guided hike into incredible

Lime Ridge. The trails pass through oak woodlands, grasslands

and inland scrub habitats that are home to a great variety of

animals. Every month there’s something new to see and share.

Meet the ranger at the parking lot at the intersection of Ygnacio

Valley Road and Montecito Drive. This is a free program and is for

all ages. For more information contact Ranger Art Janke at (925)

943-5899 x3521.

mlk VOlUNTEER DAy

Saturday January 16, 9:00 to 12:00 noon, old Borges Ranch and

Hanna Grove Picnic Area

In honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday a day of coming

together and improving the community is called for. Join staff

for a day of cleaning, planting, refurbishing at our historic site

and recreational area in Shell Ridge. We will have a variety of

jobs for you to choose from for all ages. This is a free program.

Registration is required and a volunteer gift will be given. Register

by calling Supervising Ranger Nancy Dawson Dollard at (925) 943-

5899 x2135 or by e-mail, [email protected].

CElEbRATINg wATER (RESOURCE mANAgEmENT pROgRAm)

Saturday January 23, 9:00 to 11:00am, Bob Pond at the Hanna

Grove Picnic Area in Shell Ridge open Space

To show our optimism we’re planning a morning of studying the

water resources of Shell Ridge. This is program 1 of a series to

explore Open Space management of our natural resources. We

will talk about the importance of our water resources to humans,

livestock and wildlife species throughout the Open Space. You

will get to take part in water quality testing. Rain will not cancel

this program and you should dress to possibly get wet. There is a

materials fee of $4 per person. Reservations are required and can

be made by contacting Supervising Ranger Nancy Dawson Dollard

at (925) 943-5899 x2135 or by e-mail, [email protected].

hOwE hISTORy TOUR

Sunday, February 7, 1:00 to 2:30 pm, Howe Homestead

Community Park

From around the world James Howe lived an amazing life as an

Associated Press correspondent before settling in Walnut Creek.

Hobbies such as winemaking, smoking meats and pigeon flutes

kept him busy here at “Gopher Gulch Ranch.” We will talk about

his amazing history and look at some of the photo displays in

the Dutch Kitchen. This is a free program but donations of $2.00

per person are gratefully accepted. For more information contact

Ranger Art Janke at (925) 943-5899 x3521.

Open Space

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Open Space

IN SEARCh OF ThE bORgES RANCh SERpENT

Sunday February 28, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, old Borges Ranch in

Shell Ridge open Space

Join us for our annual search for the Borges Ranch Serpent. If you

love snakes, or even if you don’t, you will want to come along as

we search Borges Ranch for the elusive sharp-tailed snake. You

will learn all about this harmless little snake that prefers the cold,

wet months of winter instead of the warm, dry days of summer.

We also will have the chance of finding some of our native

amphibians that call the ranch their home. The program consists

of an easy stroll around Old Borges Ranch and Bob Pond. Hope for

rain and meet under the windmill at Borges Ranch. Rain does not

cancel this program because this snake likes the wet weather. This

is a free program but donations of $2 per person are gratefully

accepted. For more information contact Ranger Dan Bylin at

(925) 943-5899 x2162.

READ ACROSS AmERICA AT hOwE hOmESTEAD

wednesday March 2, 10:00 to 11:00am, Howe Homestead

Community Park

In celebration of Read Across America we will be meeting at the

Homestead to tell stories and read books on the topic of wildlife

and the Open Space. This program will be geared to the preschool

audience and a light snack will be provided. There is a materials

fee of $2 per person for this program. Reservations are required.

Contact Supervising Ranger Nancy Dawson Dollard at 925/943-

5899 x2135 or by e-mail to [email protected].

whO pOOpED IN ThE pARk?

Sunday, March 13, 9:00 to 10:30am, Lime Ridge

Many animals call Lime Ridge home, yet they are rarely seen.

How do we know they are here? The signs they leave behind tell

us who’s in the park and what they are doing. Join us on a search

for scat, tracks and other animal signs in the park. Meet Ranger

Janke in the parking lot at the corner of Ygnacio Valley Road and

Montecito Drive. This is a free program but donations of $2 per

person are gratefully accepted. Rain the day of the program will

cancel this program. For more information contact Ranger Art

Janke at (925) 943-5899 x3521.

FIRE DEFENSIblE SpACES IN A gRASSlAND NEIghbORhOOD (RESOURCE mANAgEmENT pROgRAm)

Saturday March 26, 10:00am to 12:00 noon, Howe Homestead

Park

Each year the Open Space Division spends over $35,000 to create

fire breaks around the Open Space sites that help protect our

neighbors from grassland fires. The Open Space Supervising

Ranger will discuss the Open Space Division’s actions and share

ideas on what adjacent homeowners can do to help protect

their property. This is a program in the continuing series on

resource management issues in the Open Space. This program

is free. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting

Supervising Ranger Nancy Dawson Dollard at (925) 943-5899

x2135 or by e-mail to [email protected].

Open Space

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Open SpaceOpen Space

On-going programsTRAIl CREw VOlUNTEER DAyS

Saturday January 2, February 6 and March 5, 9:00 to 12:00 noon,

Meeting sites to be determined

We’re getting the band together again! Rangers and maintenance

staff are bringing back the trail crew volunteers for the first

Saturday of each month. We are anticipating the need for a lot of

trail work this winter whether we have rain or not. No previous

experience is needed. We supply the tools, water bottle and gloves

and meaningful work to be accomplished. Each month we will

work on a different area so confirm your attendance by contacting

Supervising Ranger Nancy Dawson Dollard at (925) 943-5899

x2135 or by e-mail to [email protected].

mONThly bIRD wAlkS

Join Ranger Dan Bylin to learn about our local bird life. While

we search for birds we will discuss identification tips, behaviors,

habitat requirement and other interesting facts about our feathered

friends. Be sure to bring binoculars and a small notepad to record

your observations. Carry water and a hat, and wear sturdy shoes.

These birding programs are free but donations are accepted.

Rain the day of the program cancels birding programs. For more

information call Ranger Dan Bylin at (925) 943-5899 ext. 2162.

JAnUARY BIRd wALK: wInTER’S nIGHT owL PRowL AT oLd BoRGES RAnCH

Saturday, January 9, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Enjoy an evening stroll at Borges Ranch looking and listening for

our resident owls. Winter marks the time when our resident owls

are usually very vocal calling to their mates and pairing up for the

breeding season. We will hike around Old Borges Ranch and into

Shell Ridge Open Space looking and listening for great-horned,

barn, and Western-screech owls. Park in the upper parking lot at

Old Borges Ranch and meet the Ranger under the windmill. Bring

a flashlight, wear sturdy walking shoes and be prepared for cold

weather. Rain cancels the program. Reservations are required, and

space is limited to 20 people. For reservations please call Ranger

Dan Bylin at (925) 943-5899 ext. 2162 or e-mail bylin@walnut-

creek.org.

FEBRUARY BIRd wALK: SHELL RIdGE oPEn SPACE

Saturday, February 13, 9:00 to 11:00 am

We will explore the grasslands above Borges Ranch for wintering

songbirds and raptors, and then search for thrushes, thrashers,

and kinglets on the chaparral covered slopes above Pine Creek.

Meet in the Old Borges Ranch parking lot.

MARCH BIRd wALK: BoRGES RAnCH

Saturday March 12, 9:00 to 11:00am

Join us as we welcome the Bullock’s orioles back to Old Borges

Ranch for the spring and summer. We will be walking the grounds

at the historic Borges Ranch and the woodlands around the Hanna

Grove Picnic Area in search of our early spring migrants. This is

the time of the year when neo-tropical migrants arrive in our area

and begin preparing for the breeding season. The orioles usually

begin to arrive and start singing around the second or third week

of March. Meet in the Old Borges Ranch parking lot.

OlD bORgES RANCh OpEN “hISTORIC” hOUSE

Sundays January 10, February 14, and March 13, 1:00 to 3:00 pm,

old Borges Ranch in Shell Ridge

Join us at the ranch as we open the Historic Ranch House doors

on the second Sunday of each month. Open Space Ranger staff

will be on hand to answer any of your questions while you tour

the Historic 1901 Borges Ranch house at your own pace and see

for yourself what life was like on the ranch for the Borges family.

These programs are free. For more information contact Ranger

Dan Bylin at (925) 943-5899 x2162.

OlD bORgES RANCh TOURS

Saturdays January 30, February 27, and March 26, 2:00 to 3:00 pm,

old Borges Ranch in Shell Ridge

Join Ranger Dan Bylin on a tour to explore historic Borges Ranch.

The Borges Family settled in Walnut Creek over 100 years ago, and

their ranch is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour

the 1901 ranch house and the 1903 horse barn while learning what

life was like on the ranch 100 years ago. Meet under the windmill

near the parking lot at Old Borges Ranch. These tours are free but

donations of $2 per person are gratefully accepted. Rain the day

of the tour or in the days leading up to the tour will cancel the

program. For more information contact Ranger Dan Bylin at (925)

943-5899 x2162.


ONlINE

Available 24/7

Log onto

www.WalnutCreekRec.org or

www.arts-ed.org

FAx

Registration, with VISA or

MasterCard information to:

(925) 938-7529 or

(925) 944-3598 for Aquatics.

mAIl

Registration Form with

payment to: Walnut Creek

Recreation Registration,

301 N. San Carlos Drive,

Walnut Creek, CA 94598.

Make checks payable to City

of Walnut Creek.

phONE

Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm

(925) 943-5858 or (925) 943-

5846. (No phone registra-

tion available for Aquatics)

Please have your class title,

number and credit card

information ready.

wAlk-IN

Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm;

Heather Farm Community

Center, 301 N. San Carlos

Drive, Heather Farm Park or

Shadelands Art Center, 111

N. Wiget. Aquatics: Clarke

Memorial Swim Center, 1750

Heather Drive, Heather Farm

Park.

STANDARDS OF bEhAVIORFor the enjoyment and safety of everyone, the City of Walnut Creek expects all par-ticipants and spectators to treat the people and facilities connected with the program with respect and abide by all rules and direction from the staff. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for failure to abide by these standards.

EqUAl OppORTUNITyThe City of Walnut Creek does not discriminate on the basis of disability in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. This nondis-crimination policy covers admission to, treatment in or employment in City of Walnut Creek programs and activities. For information about Walnut Creek’s equal opportunity policies, the pro-cess for filing of grievances or to request a copy of the City’s grievance procedures, contact ADA Liaison at (925) 943-5899 ext.2203.

phOTOSThe City of Walnut Creek reserves the right to photo-graph facilities, activities, and program participants for potential future use. All pho-tos will remain the property of the City of Walnut Creek and may be used for public-ity or promotional purposes only.

ConFIRMATIon

Confirmations will be sent for all mail-in, fax-in and phone registra-tions. Confirmations are sent via email when possible, by post if necessary. If you do not receive your confirmation within 2 weeks, please call (925) 943-5858.

PRE-REGISTRATIon

Pre-registration is required for participation in programs. Please do not attend a class if you have not been registered.

REGISTRATIon FoRMS

Registration forms received prior to the dates specified will not be given priority consideration; how-ever, you may fax, mail, or drop off your form at any time.

FAMILY REGISTRATIon

Complete one registration form per family. Forms may also be downloaded from our website.

whERE wE ARE Civic Park Community Center ............................................... 925.943.5852 1375 Civic Drive, 94596 Heather Farm Community Center ........................................ 925.943.5858 301. N San Carlos Drive, 94598 Shadelands Art Center........................................................... 925.943.5846 111 N. Wiget Lane, 94598 Tice Valley Community Gymnasium .................................... 925.256.3572 2055 Tice Valley Blvd. 94595

Arts Recreation & Community Svcs. Dept ........................... 925.943.5848 Civic Arts Education............................................................... 925.943.5846 Clarke Memorial Swim Center at Heather Farm ................. 925.943.5856 Dog Park Hotline .....................................................................925.256.3574 Facility Rentals ....................................................................... 925.256.3575 Field Conditions Hotline ........................................................ 925.256.3574 Larkey Swim Center .............................................................. 925.943.5861 Preschools............................................................................... 925.943.5846 Recreation Information/Park & Picnic Reservations ........... 925.943.5858 Seniors Club............................................................................ 925.943.5851 Seniors’ Volunteer Mini Bus...................................................925.943.1434 Skate Park Hotline.................................................................. 925.256.3584 Specialized Recreation .......................................................... 925.256.3531 ClASS lOCATIONSArbolado Community Park, Arbolado Drive at Doncaster, 94598 Delta Martial Arts, 2956 Treat Boulevard, Suite H, 94518 Foothill Community Gymnasium, 2775 Cedro Lane, 94598 Heather Farm Preschool, 500 N San Carlos Drive, 94598 Lindsay Wildlife Museum, 1931 First Avenue, 94597 Park Place, 1395 Civic Drive, 94596 Professional Education Center, 2905 Salvio Street, 94519 Walnut Creek Intermediate, 2425 Walnut Boulevard, 94597 Walnut Creek Library, 1644 N. Broadway, 94596

Boundary Oak Golf Course.....................................................925.934.4775 3800 Valley Vista Road 94598 Walnut Creek Tennis Center ..................................................925.945.0105 1751 Heather Drive (Heather Farm Park) Open Space............................................................ 925.943.5899, ext. 2135

City Council Bob Simmons, Mayor; Loella Haskew, Mayor Pro Tem; Cindy Silva; Justin Wedel; Rich Carlston

City Manager Ken Nordhoff

Director of Arts, Recreation & Community Services Kevin Safine

Arts Commission Glynnis Cowdery, Chair; Polly Bradbury, Vice Chair; Joe Bologna; Anita Sagastegui; Jane Emanuel

Park, Recreation & Open Space Commission Jodi Davenport, Chair; Fred Weston, Vice Chair; Carla Ludwig; Ian McLaughlin; Tom Worthy

Registration

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REgISTRATION FORmPERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCOUNT

TEL (HOME) TEL (CELL/WORK)

ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARTICIPANT NAME M/F DOB ACTIVITY NAME CLASS # START DATE CLASS # START DATE FEE

ACCOUNT # EXP DATE TOTAL

AUTHORIZATION SIGNATURE

REFUndS/CREdITS

•Refunds/creditsaresubjecttoa

service charge of $10 per person,

per class. Refunds are processed

within three weeks.

•Refundswillbeconsideredif

requests are submitted up to seven

days prior to the first day of class.

•Forwithdrawalrequestsreceived

after the refund period but prior to

the first day of class, a credit valid

for one year may be permitted for

use toward a future course.

•Withdrawalrequestsafterthefirst

class meeting are subject to partial

credit less service charge and pro-

rated course fees.

•Norefundrequestsareaccepted

after the last class meeting.

•Allcreditsonaccountarevalid

for a maximum of one year.

•Failuretoattendprogramor

“no-shows” will not be granted a

refund/credit.

•Refundpoliciesmayvaryfor50+

(Seniors) programs.

FEES •Allcoursesandcampregistra-

tions include a $3 administrative

processing fee.

•Feesmustbepaidinfullattime

of registration by cash, money

order, VISA, MasterCard or check

payable to the City of Walnut

Creek, unless otherwise stated in

program description.

•Allpaymentsareprocessedupon

receipt.

•Supplyfeesarepayabletothe

instructor at the first class. Please

do not include supply fees with

your registration fees.

•Accountswithcreditamountsun-

der $15 that are eligible for refund

will be remitted upon request.

•Forpaymentplans(annual

programs, camps, etc.), customers

must provide a MasterCard or VISA

for automatic payment processing.

In order to use a different method

of payment, customers may pay

prior to any scheduled payment

date(s).

AdA ACCoMModATIonS

In compliance with the Americans

with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City

of Walnut Creek encourages those

with disabilities to participate in

our programs. If you have any spe-

cial needs that may require specific

accommodations, please call (925)

943-5858.

donATIonS If you wish to make a tax-deduct-

ible donation to Civic Arts Educa-

tion or Walnut Creek Recreation,

please indicate so on your registra-

tion form. Thank you!

SCHoLARSHIPS Civc Arts Education Scholarships

are being accepted for Winter

2016. The deadline is January 4,

2016. Walnut Creek Recreation

scholarships are accepted on an

on-going basis.

wAITInG LISTS

waiting lists are established once a class has reached maximum enrollment. If space opens or a new class is created, you will be notified.

CAnCELLATIonS

A class may be cancelled if mini-mum enrollment is not met. A full refund is available.

MAKE-UP CLASSES

Make-up dates for missed classes will only be granted for class can-cellations resulting from inclement weather or from direction of the Arts, Recreation & Community Services department.

qUESTIonS

Arts: (925) 943-5846 Rec: (925) 943-5858 Aquatics: (925) 943-5856 50+: (925) 943-5851 Specialized Recreation: (925) 256-3531

pOlICIES

WAIVER OF LIABILITY

I consent to the above person’s participation in the activities and agree on behalf of myself, or minor child, that I assume the risk of accident, injuries or property dam-

age sustained from any cause in connection with my (or my child’s) participation in the activities. I voluntarily release and hold harmless the City (including its officers,

agents, employees and volunteers) from any liability for an accident, injury or property damage (except to the extent cause by the City’s active negligence or willful

misconduct). I understand that I am responsible for the registration policies and procedures outlined in the brochure. I also understand that the City reserves the right to

photograph activities and participants; those photos remain the City’s property for potential future use for publicity or promotional purposes.

DATED SIGNATURE PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER: PARENT PARTICIPANT GUARDIAN

REgISTRATION bEgINS DECEmbER 1

1ST CHOICE 2ND CHOICE

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Experience Boundary OakExperience Boundary Oak

3800 Valley Vista Road | Walnut Creek, CA 94598 | www.playboundaryoak.com

Catering Experience•PerfectlocationforWeddings,Showers,

Anniversaries,BusinessMeetings,Fundraisers,Birthdays&CelebrationofLife.

•Flexiblebanquet&meetingspacesthatcanaccommodategroupsizesupto250seatedguests.

•OutdoorCeremonySiteavailableforweddings.

•AmpleComplimentaryParking.

•SpectacularviewsofMt.DiabloandthefoothillsoftheEastBay.

•UniqueDiningEventsheldmonthlyincluding:4thFriday’s,EasterBrunch,Mother’sDayBrunchandvariousholidaythemedevents.

Contact us at (925) 934-3600 x 21

Golf Experience•18-holeChampionshipGolfCourse.

•5setsofteestoaccommodateanyskilllevelofgolfer.

•DigitalCaddiesTabletGPSonallGolfCars.

•LightedDrivingRangeincludesagrassteehittingareaanda12stallcoveredhittingbay.

•HometotheLPGA/GirlsGolfJuniorProgramandhostfacilityfortheFirstTeeofContraCosta.

•PerfectfacilitytohostyourCorporate,Charity,CluborFundraiserGolfEvent.

•HostforthePGAWeb.comTourQualifier.

ForTeeTimesPleaseCall(925) 934-4775 x 10

ForTournamentsPleaseCall(925) 934-4775 x 13

Golf

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1601 Civic Drive

Downtown Walnut Creek

(925) 943-7469

www.LesherARTScenter.org

For more details on all of the exciting programs and events

listed above visit www.bedfordgallery.org, email galleryinfo@

bedfordgallery.org, or call (925) 295-1417.

Bedford Gallery receives generous funding from the Lesher

Foundation, JP Morgan Chase, and Diablo Regional Arts Association.

my hERO! CONTEmpORARy ART AND SUpERhERO ACTION

January 17 – March 20, 2016

Experience the escapades of iconic superheroes

with this pumped-up collection of international

art. My Hero! celebrates and re-envisions the

possibilities that exist when you have a magic cape

or superhuman power that changes everything.

The public is invited to an opening reception on

Sunday, January 17, 3-5pm. If you are interested in

participating in our Superhero Wearable Art Show,

submit your idea and costume image to

[email protected].

ShOp AT ThE bEDFORD gAllERy!

The Bedford Gallery sells hand crafted jewelry, art,

accessories, and more made by local artists. Take a

piece of art home with you the next time you visit

the gallery – perfect for holiday shopping!

SAFE AT hOmE: A ShORT SURVEy OF bASEbAll ART

April 10 – June 12, 2016

The arrival of spring means one thing to

many: the beginning of baseball season.

Safe at Home celebrates America’s beloved

pastime and includes a mix of contemporary

and historic work from artists, as well as

memorabilia.

Call for Artists: visit www.bedfordgallery.org

for details on submissions for our baseball

juried show!

The public is invited to an opening reception on Sunday, April 10,

3:00-5:00pm.

Jewelry from Unpossible Cuts

Louis Grant, No Curves Please, 2007, oil on canvas, 20 x 16 in.

Graham Kirk, Supergirl and Mount Taranaki, 2009, archival print, 16 x 20 inch

Lesher Center for the Arts

SUMMER CAMP 2016

redesign

RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER

Look for the camp guide inside the community newsletter,“In a Nutshell,” arriving in homes March 1.

Or online at www.WalnutCreekRec.org.

City of Walnut Creek

PRSRT STD

US POSTAGE

PAID

WALNUT CREEK, CA

PERMIT NO. 282

ECRWSSCITY OF WALNUT CREEK | 301 N. SAN CARLOS DR. | WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598


Look for the camp guide inside the community newsletter,“In a Nutshell,” arriving in homes March 1.

Or online at www.WalnutCreekRec.org.

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