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Classes in Art, Music and Lifelong Learning
ART
NEW SKETCHING WITH INK & WATERCOLOR LIVE ONLINE
Acquire techniques for both quick and slow, more developed ink- based sketching with various types of pens and brushes. Working with traditional black and brown inks, explore additional ink colors and both permanent and water soluble inks. Concentrating on sketching techniques for line, texture, and washes, develop design strategies that balance visual richness with simplicity. Lots of demos, handouts, and feedback.
Tuition: $125 Instructor: John Hancock Mon, 2:00- 4:00 pm | Feb 01- Mar 08, 2021
DRAWING: AN INTRODUCTION LIVE ONLINE
Introducing beginners to the basics of drawing, this course begins with essential incremental steps that allow students to understand the basics of drawing from observation with regular practice. Starting in pencil and then charcoal, each student will leave with finished pieces at the end of 6 weeks.
NEW ZENTANGLE: MEDITATIVE ART FORM LIVE ONLINE
We invite you to tap into your creativity with Zentangle, an easy to learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing small, structured patterns. It helps one relax, focus, and gain inspiration, and can be done almost anywhere without special abilities or costly supplies. Finished Zentangle art is an unplanned abstract- unusual in that you have no idea what the result will be when you begin. The Zentangle method will help you discover artistic talent you never thought you had; it can enhance focus and become a self- help healing practice through meditative and repetitive strokes. Join the many who have already discovered this beautiful, inspiring, beneficial art called Zentangle.
Tuition: $79 Instructor: Sandra Blade Tue, 6:00- 7:30 pm | Feb 09- Mar 16, 2021
Tuition: $105 Instructor: John Hancock Wed, 6:00- 8:00 pm | Feb 03- Mar 10, 2021
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NEW ZOOM TIPS TO GET YOU STARTED LIVE ONLINE
Get Ready! Zoom has lots of cool features; be prepared when going to class, meetings or connecting with family and friends. Course covers Zoom beginning basics, allows you to ask questions, and ensures you’re ready to enter the virtual world, with technology worries behind you.
Tuition: Free Pre-registration required by Jan 18 Instructor: Dorothy Connelly and Jennifer Whitmore Thu, 12:00- 1:00 pm | Jan 21, 2021 Mon, 2:00- 3:00 pm | Jan 25, 2021
NEW CREATIVITY, CHAOS AND CULTURE LIVE ONLINE
The times they are a changin’. Bob Dylan wrote that; we are living it! This course encourages students to work on releasing creative blocks and explore latent creative potential. Using journaling as a catalyst, weekly assignments will help you explore, develop, and examine how we express and view our creativity.
Tuition: $95 Instructor: Samuel Johnson Wed, 1:00- 2:30 pm | Feb 10- Mar 17, 2021 Wed, 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm | Feb 10- Mar 17, 2021
NEW MEDITATION FOR MODERN TIMES LIVE ONLINE
Providing historical information on a spectrum of meditation styles and techniques, this course provides students with a ‘toolbox’ of various meditation techniques to balance the mind.
Tuition: $95 Instructor: Samuel Johnson Thu, 1:00- 2:30 pm | Feb 04- Mar 11, 2021 Thu, 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm | Feb 04- Mar 11, 2021
MUSIC
BEGINNING MANDOLIN: GET THE RHYTHM LIVE ONLINE
Pick and grin your way through this fun beginner’s course, covering a variety of music genres, including bluegrass. You’ll learn chord positions, basic music theory, simple techniques with right and left handsand how to play basic tunes and melodies.
Tuition: $115 Instructor: Jeffrey Hensley Wed, 6:30- 8:00 pm | Jan 27- Mar 03, 2021
BEGINNING GUITAR FOR ADULTS LIVE ONLINE
Have you owned a guitar for some time, and need a push to make progress? Though all beginners are welcome, this course is specifically geared towards those who know a few chords and want to play songs! Bring a functioning, recently tuned guitar and a clip on tuner (available at any local music store). Acoustic guitars only please. Your preferred musical genre will be a component of your study plan.
Tuition: $109 Instructor: Richard Adams Mon, 4:00- 6:00 pm | Feb 01- Mar 08, 2021
BEGINNING UKULELE PART I LIVE ONLINE
For the absolute beginner, learn to strum, chord, and pick your Ukulele in this group class. In four weeks you’ll be able to play and sing along with your favorite tunes. Need a Uke? BRCC will loan you one during sessions and for practice at home; request when registering. Soprano and Concert Ukes only; class uses standard GCEA tuning.
Tuition: $60 Instructor: Richard Adams Thu, 6:00- 7:00 pm | Feb 04- Feb 25, 2021
NEW HOME RECORDING: FROM MICROPHONE TO MP3 LIVE ONLINE
Ever thought about recording your own music, starting a podcast, pursuing voice- over workyet unsure where to start? Join this dynamic and comprehensive course on home audio recording. Learn the ins and outs of Digital Audio Workstations, microphones, recording techniques, and more. Take your project from ‘microphone to mp3’ as you record, edit, and produce your at- home audio recording projects.
UKULELE LEVEL 3 NEW LIVE ONLINE
Join your Ukulele comrades in this advanced course to learn more fun songs- play anywhere you go! Family events and summer festivals will be made happier with the toe- tapping Ukulele tunes you experience in this course. Class uses standard GCEA turning; preferable to have enrolled in at least one basic Ukulele course prior to this one.
Tuition: $129 Instructor: Richard Adams Thu, 6:00- 7:30 pm | Mar 04- Mar 25, 2021
NEW MANDOLIN: LEVEL 2 LIVE ONLINE
Keep on playing your Mandolin! Level 2 sessions build on prior beginning knowledge, with a pick and grin that covers a variety of music genres, including bluegrass. Advance with chord positions, basic music theory, simple techniques with right and left hands- and learn how to play new tunes and songs.
Tuition: $129 Instructor: Jeffrey Hensley Wed, 6:30- 8:00 pm | Mar 10- Apr 14, 2021
Tuition: $115 Instructor: Joshua Burtner Mon, 6:00- 8:00 pm | Feb 15- Mar 22, 2021
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