Weekend Classes / Ages 6 - 12

Youth Programs

Weekend Classes / Ages 6 - 12

Ceramics for Beginners

Age: 8 – 12 yrs. REC3300-01 $25/R, $30/NR Sa, Ma. 11, 18 & Apr. 1 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

AH Lower Level Instructor: Addy Schober

Learn the basic skills and techniques of ceramics. Participants will end with two finished pieces to take home. Please note: There are three sessions scheduled with the last session designated for pick up. There will be a one week break to allow time for firing. All materials will be provided.

Nature Art Class

Age: 6 – 12 yrs. REC3302-01 $20/R, $24/NR Sa, Apr. 22 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

AH Lower Level Instructor: Addy Schober

Join us to create nature inspired art! In this session, we will explore the natural world through various nature focused art actives such as painting, drawing, and print making. All materials will be provided.

Nature Explorers

Age: 6 – 10 yrs. REC3301-01 $20/R, $24/NR Sa, May 6 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

AH Lower Level Instructor: Addy Schober

Participants will explore and engage with the natural world through a combination of science investigation, crafts, and interactive activities. Dress for the outdoors as part of this session will be held outside, weather dependent.

Starting Seeds Indoors

City of Dubuque Greenhouse, 2241 Lincoln Ave.

Age: 12 yrs. & older

REC3333-01 $10/R, $12/NR Sat, April 1 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Instructors: Brittany Demezier & Kelly Goossen

Ready to take the next step with your garden? Start your own transplants at home! During this workshop we will discuss lighting, timing, stalk pinching, container sizing, and fertilizer considerations to get the best transplants with the resources you have.

Participants will also get a tour of the City of Dubuque greenhouse and plant their own tomato seeds to take home!

Yoga For All Ages

Toddler + Me Yoga

Age: 2 – 5 yrs.

$48/R, $58/NR 10 – 10:45 a.m. Challenge to Change

Sat, Jan. 7 – 28

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This fun and creative class introduces toddlers to the world of yoga through animated poses, books, music, crafts, and games. Little yogis will enhance fine motor skills, develop coordination, and practice self-calming techniques through breathing exercises. Get ready to go on a journey where we will roar like a lion, swim with the dolphins, and soar like a butterfly. Giving your child the gift of this experience is one they will never forget. Each child must be accompanied by an adult caregiver to attend this class.

Kids Yoga

Age: 5 – 12 yrs.

$48/R, $58/NR

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Challenge to Change

REC3000YOGAKID-01 W, Jan. 11 – Feb. 1

REC3000YOGAKID-02 W, Feb. 15 – Mar. 8

REC3000YOGAKID-03 W, Mar. 22 – Apr. 12

REC3000YOGAKID-04 W, Apr. 26 – May 17

During this weekly class, yogis will explore the practices of yoga + mindfulness + arts/crafts!

Valentines Day Yoga Workshop

Age: 6 – 12 yrs. $36/R, $43/NR F, Feb. 10 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

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We’re excited to share our Kids LOVE Workshop where children will explore the practices of yoga and mindfulness while creating Valentine-themed crafts for themselves and others! This is a time for parents/guardians to just be, while our youthful yogis get into the holiday spirit! Come one and all for some serious mindfulness holiday fun!

Spring Break Yogart Camp

Age: 7 – 12 yrs.

$36/R, $43/NR T/W, Mar. 14 & 15 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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Join us for a fun-filled two days of yoga and art over spring break! Our YogART program combines the creative, calming practices of yoga and art into one amazing event. At camp, children will breathe, stretch, and imagine as they receive instruction in yoga and mindful art. Please bring a water bottle and sack lunch!

Grown-Up Yogart

Age: 21 yrs. & Older

$36/R, $43/NR

6 – 9 p.m. Challenge to Change

F, Jan. 20 REC3000YOGARTADULT-01

F, Feb. 17 REC3000YOGARTADULT-02

F, Mar. 24 REC3000YOGARTADULT-03

F, Apr. 21 REC3000YOGARTADULT-04

F, May 19 REC3000YOGARTADULT-05

Yoga + Art + Wine. YogArt is no longer just for the kids. We are excited to offer a fun night out for the adults! Bring a friend and join us each month as we enjoy a glass of wine and a fun, social evening of gentle yoga and creativity. Each month will feature an art project starting with a vision board in January and valentine art centers in February!

Yoga at the MFC with Coleen Frenzel

Age: 13 yrs. & Older FREE! Th, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Multicultural Family Center

All levels welcome. Mats provided. Instructor Coleen Frenzel is an experienced yoga instructor who believes yoga to be essential for mental, emotional, and physical health. Program is in partnership with Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Dubuque. Sign up at www.mfcdbq.org. Drop-ins are always welcome, but please arrive a few minutes early so you can register in-person.

Chair Yoga - FREE Program!

at the Multicultural Family Center

at the Multicultural Family CenterJoin Pam Connolly, certified group fitness instructor, as she leads you to a safe alternative to strengthen you mind and body. Chair yoga will increase flexibility, enhance muscles, and improve balance and core strength- all without leaving your seat! This program is free. Registration is required.

T, Dec. 6 – 27 9:30 – 10:15 a. m. ACTA1002-01

F, Dec. 2 – 30 9 – 9:45 a.m. ACTA1002-02

T, Jan. 3 - 31 9:30 – 10:15 a. m. ACTA1003-01

F, Jan. 6 - 27 9 – 9:45 a.m. ACTA1003-02

T, Feb. 7 - 28 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. ACTA1004-01

F, Feb. 3 - 24 9 – 9:45 a.m. ACTA1004-02

T, Mar. 7 - 28 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. ACTA1005-01

F, Mar. 3 - 31 9 – 9:45 a.m. ACTA1005-02

T, Apr. 4 - 25 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. ACTA1006-01

F, Apr. 7 - 28 9 – 9:45 a.m. ACTA1006-02

Mindful Musicians at Centrally Rooted

$135/R, $162/NR 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Centrally Rooted

M, Jan. 16 – Mar. 6 REC3500FAM-01

Age: 0 – 6 yrs. $135/R, $162/NR 5:30 – 6:15 pm Centrally Rooted

Th, Jan. 19 - Mar. 19 REC3500FAM-01

Mindful Musicians is an 8-week programmatic experience that promotes the foundational pillars of musical competence that reach into the realms of verbal, physical, and cognitive development, while simultaneously implanting core beliefs that support positive mental health and coping skills for times of future distress. Parent/Caregiver & Child Class!

THE WIZARD OF OZ

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2023

It’s The Wizard of Oz you know and love — except that the characters are live on stage and in full color. Oh, and everyone dances the whole time! Based on both the book and the classic 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz brings Frank Baum’s unforgettable story to life — while giving it a ballet twist. Choreographer Erin Alarcón let her imagination run free in this original ballet. with blended roles for the company’s professional dancers with parts for young guest dancers from the Dubuque area, led by the Academy of Ballet.

PERFORMANCES: APRIL 21, 2023 AT 7:00 P.M. AND APRIL 22, 2023 AT 1:00 P.M.

Support for The Wizard of Oz provided by the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support provided by the City of Dubuque Special Projects grant program and the City of Dubuque Department of Leisure Services.

Attention young dancers: Would you like a chance to try out for a role in American Midwest Ballet’s The Wizard of Oz? Up to 55 local young dancers (ages 9 and up) will be cast in this production and appear alongside professional dancers. More information to come. For future updates, subscribe to Heritage Center emails: BIT.LY/HERITAGEEMAILS

Teen Hangouts

Grades 6th - 12th FREE! MWF, 3 – 5:30 p.m. Multicultural Family Center

Come hang out after school at the MFC on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Enjoy a snack, meet other teens, play games, access our wifi, do homework, and use our computers! Registration NOT required.

Teen Nights

Grades 6th - 12th FREE! M or W, 5 - 7 p.m. Multicultural Family Center

Teen Nights are planned weekly on either Monday or Wednesday nights. Activities include games, movies, field trips, and FREE dinner! Registration is required. Check the MFC Facebook page for details!

LGBTQ+ Support Group

at the Multicultural Family Center

Ongoing, 2nd & 4th Monday of each month Ages: 18 yrs. and older 6 - 7:30 p.m.

This adult support group is for individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, +plus. The MFC is a place where anyone can feel free to be themselves without concern about being treated differently because of sexualorientation and/or gender identity/expression.

Groups are led by volunteer mentor Indigo Channing. Registration NOT required. Groups are in person at the MFC or via Zoom: ID 563 542 9736, Password: Pride