Personal Enrichment

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Learn to Speak French (Beginner)

with Dennis Michaud

Jan

January 29th to March 18th, 2020

$55 More Info

Learn the four language skills of French: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The course’s textbook includes supporting CDs. Dennis Michaud has an M.A.T. in French and is a Maine certified teacher. He has taught at the University level in addition to teaching adult education classes.

To enroll in enrichment classes, participants must be at least 18 years old and not enrolled in school.

Waiting list available

Pilates

with Jeannette Richards

Jan

January 29th to March 11th, 2020

$35 More Info

Pilates is a form of exercise that is designed to strengthen your core while lengthening and strengthening your extremities. It also improves your balance and flexibility. Pilates was invented by Joeseph Pilates to rehabilitate injured dancers. It uses concise controlled movements designed to strengthen individual muscle groups from in the inside out creating long lean muscles. It can improve your posture too, while increasing your body awareness. Pilates is accessible to people of all fitness levels and can be the ultimate cross-training routine, offering individuals of all abilities an opportunity to reach their next level. Bring your mat and join us for mat pilates to challenge and increase your core body strength and improve your flexibility. Jeannette Richards is a certified Pilates instructor. She taught in Cincinnati, Ohio for 8 years and prefers the challenge of mat pilates. She has run several marathons, including the Boston Marathon 3 times. Doing Pilates is a great way to stay flexible and strengthen all muscle groups. Participants must be at least 18 years old and not enrolled in school.

Waiting list available

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Watercolor Painting Part I

with Carolyn Wallace-Zani

Jan

January 29th to March 18th, 2020

$55 More Info

Paint vibrant watercolors with confidence! The emphasis for this class will be on learning the basic watercolor techniques for successful watercolor painting. The former student will have the opportunity to develop more confidence by perfecting their current skill level, while the more experienced student will explore their personal style. Class exercises include: learning about materials, color mixing, color theory, and watercolor techniques. Demonstrations, group critiques, and independent exercises will further enhance your learning experience. No prior painting experience is necessary. All skill levels are welcomed. 7 week class. No class February 19. Carolyn Wallace-Zani owns her own studio. She conducts painting and drawing classes and workshops locally and at the University of Maine Page Farm And Home Museum. Her work is widely collected and her award-winning artwork was recently chosen as part of the Art In the Capitol program at the State House in Augusta.

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Ballroom Dance

with Chuck McKay and Carole Luetjen

Jan

January 29th to March 25th, 2020

$49 More Info

This course will teach the basics in the ballroom dance styles of swing and waltz. These dances are partner dances, so participants must register with a partner. This course will also teach timing, leading and following skills necessary to succeed in all partner dances. Each couple will progress at an individual pace. No previous dance experience is necessary. Sneakers are the recommended foot attire.

To enroll in enrichment classes, participants must be at least 18 years old and not enrolled in school. 7 week course. No class on February 19 or March 4.

Dance Burn!

with Sue McKay

Jan

January 30th to March 19th, 2020

$35 More Info

You don’t need to know how to dance to have fun and get a great workout with this aerobic dance class! Join instructor Sue McKay for an introduction to a variety of dance styles – Country, Latin, Ballroom, Hip-Hop – we do it all! Non-stop, sweaty action as participants learn a NEW routine—start to finish--and a different style of dance each week. Bring your water bottle and a sweat towel and join us as we burn up the dance floor! Beginners welcome. No partner required. 7 week class. No class on February 20. Instructor: Sue McKay

Drawing Techniques Part I

with Carolyn Wallace-Zani

Jan

January 30th to March 19th, 2020

$55 More Info

Do you aspire to draw like the masters or have you ever wished you could own an original piece of artwork? Unleash your talent and create your own masterpiece! Students will learn how to handle the graphite medium to create realistic, three-dimensional forms. Learn about design, values, textures, edges and composition by employing the Elements and Principles of Design. Step-by-step instruction includes a demonstration at the beginning of class followed by group exercises. Students will be working with both still life compositions and drawing the human portrait. Students will work at their own pace to develop their individual drawing style. No previous experience is necessary. Following each class, there will be a group class critique. Carolyn Wallace-Zani owns her own studio. She conducts painting and drawing classes and workshops locally and at the University of Maine Page Farm And Home Museum. Her work is widely collected and her award-winning artwork was recently chosen as part of the Art In the Capitol program at the State House in Augusta. 7 week class. No class on February 20.

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