Adult Variety

Fast & Fabulous Cards

Ages 16+

These fast and fabulous cards will wow your recipients but only will take a short time to create. We will be making four cards in an hour! Each session will feature different cards, and all will include birthday, thank you, thinking of you, and a seasonal card. A variety of greetings are available to fit your needs.

Christmas in July Card Stock Up

Ages 16+

Do you find you don’t send out Christmas cards because you’re just too busy in December? Then it’s not too early to start thinking about Christmas cards! Want to send something special to your friends and family this holiday? Create 10 Christmas cards (2 each of 5 different designs). They will include a variety of quick and easy cards. We will be using rubber stamping, designer-patterned paper and plenty of embellishments to finish the cards. All supplies and envelopes included. A steal compared to card store prices!

WOW Card Making Class

Ages 18+

Are you ready for more advanced card designs? Do you love layers, embellishments, techniques, and bling? Then this card class is for you! We will make two “over-the-top” cards each class. New cards will be featured each month, so sign up for all and save!

Basics of Interior Design

Ages 18+

Time to spruce up your living space? Not sure where to begin updating the rooms in your house or apartment? Learn how to remodel your space and give it a new look using color, scale and repetition. Discuss current trends and what’s on its way out. Visually balance the furniture, paint, art and accessories to look like a professional did it.

Instructor: Kristie Sandoval, Alaric Designs

Bath & Kitchen Remodeling

Ages 16+

Thinking of remodeling your kitchen or bath but not sure where or how to begin? Not sure of the difference between quartz and granite? Learn how to develop a design plan to give to multiple contractors to make sure you get the right price on your project. We’ll discuss materials, local places to shop and how to develop a plan of attack for your new space.

Instructor: Kristie Sandoval, Alaric Designs

Color Theory for Interiors

Ages 18+

It’s time to update your paint colors, but you’re not sure where to begin? How do you bring it all together and show off your space and everything in it? Does your space feel dark and dreary? Choosing the right paint colors starts with a little research on the basics of color theory and psychology. Some great facts to know before repainting any space.

Instructor: Kristie Sandoval, Alaric Designs

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Horsemanship for Adults

Ages 18+

Join in the fun at Dunham Woods Farm with beginning riding lessons! You’ll learn the proper ways to groom, tack, and handle horses. In the saddle, you will learn the basics of riding at the walk and trot. Riders should wear jeans or Jodhpur pants and hard-soled riding or hiking boots with a small, low heel. Bring an approved riding helmet or bicycle helmet. Class location: Dunham Woods Farms, 9N755 Nesler Road, Elgin. Visit their website for more information at www.DunhamWoodsFarm.com.

Women’s Self-Defense

Ages 13+

Be aware! Be empowered! Be safe! Identifying and avoiding dangerous situations and making safe choices will be discussed. Participants will learn how to use karate and kung fu techniques and objects in their environment as weapons to stop an attack. Attendees may participate in the class activities at their comfort level. Girls younger than 13 should be accompanied by an adult female.

Tai Chi

Ages 14+

Discover how the flowing and graceful movements of Tai Chi can reduce stress and anxiety, improve balance and body control, increase the feeling of peace and well-being, and promote health and healing. Learn the basic breathing, movement, and philosophy of Tai Chi and begin to practice this ancient art form of meditation in motion. Beginning and returning students are welcome. This class cannot be used as a fitness make-up class.

Mindful Meditation & Stress Management

Ages 16+

Train your mind the way you train your body for the perfect antidote to daily stress. Chopra Center certified instructor Stephanie Frantz will teach you centuriesold meditation and breathing techniques to help you de-stress and increase your overall sense of well-being.

Instructor: Stephanie Frantz, Chopra Center certified

Adult Tap Dance

Ages 21+

The Beginner participants will have fun learning basic tap technique, simple routines and step combinations set to fun music. The Intermediate class will cover more complex patterns and combinations that will be used to create routines set to fun music. Note: Tap shoes required for Intermediate class, only preferred in Beginner class.

Spanish Language Lessons

Have you always wanted to learn a foreign language, but never had the opportunity? Are you planning a vacation, or working with Spanish-speaking students or clients? In this relaxed, small-class environment, you will learn Spanish conversation, grammar, and phonetics that you can immediately begin using. This class will be tailored to the needs of the students enrolled.