Walnut Creek Guide to Arts + Rec Spring 2015

VOLUME N o 13 Spring 2015

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CIVIC ARTS EDUCATION

RECREATION

Experience exciting new fiber arts equipment and classes – see pages 27-30

Spring registration begins February 17

Choose your own ceramics style – classes for both wheel throwing and handbuilding Develop your inner artist at our popular drawing, painting and printmaking classes

Spring swim lessons begin in April at Clarke Swim Center Discover a new hobby with a one-day Bonsai workshop on March 21

Spring Has Sprung and Summer is Just Around the Corner As you’re perusing the many offerings we have for Spring, it’s not too early

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

to get a jump start on your summer planning—our early-bird camp registration begins March 2! Walnut Creek Day Camp, a tradition for over 30 years, provides the

School Year Preschool offered at three locations!

quintessential summer camp experience with crafts, games, swimming and lots of outdoor adventures. Arts, Adventures and Academics Summer Camp offers exceptional arts programming while supporting year-round learning through creative enrichment. While Walnut Creek Sports Camp gives children ages 9-14 the opportunity to explore a different sport each week and emphasizes discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. We’re also a one-stop shop for more than 50 additional specialty camps like science, Lego, skateboarding, cooking, and dance.

And swim lessons start up again beginning in April, with registration for both group and private lessons beginning February 17th.

If you’ve been to any of our parks, you might have noticed some exciting new amenities. At Walden Park, we have a new 9-hole disc golf course; at both Larkey Park and Heather Farm Park, we’ve added additional sand volleyball courts; and the City’s blockbuster hit, the new all-abilities playground at Heather Farm Park—a 30,000 square-foot kids’ paradise continues to thrill Walnut Creek residents and folks from around the Bay Area alike. These are just a few of the things that make Walnut Creek Arts + Recreation an essential part of your community!

Kevin Safine Director of Arts, Recreation & Community Services

A school year program is offered at Fine Arts Preschool at the Shadelands Art Center, Heather Farm and Civic Park Preschools. Our programs offer well-rounded, safe and nurturing environments that are developmentally age-appropriate with a focus on developing the “whole child.”

The programs serve children from 24 to 66 months, offering hands-on learning through play.

Expanding social/emotional, physical and cognitive development, using both an integrated and project based curriculum, provides a “child-centered” approach to learning that makes for an exciting, dynamic learning environment.

We are currently taking registrations for all preschools, including our new Pre-K, a four-day-a-week afternoon program. These popular programs fill fast so call or visit soon to secure a place for your child.

Scholarships are available for low and moderate income families.

Visit www.arts-ed.org or call 925.943.5846 for more information

Reserve Your Picnic Area NOW! Book your picnic up to 4 months in advance. picnic season is March 1 through November 30.

Larkey Park Medium Picnic Area (up to 75 people) $175/day Large Picnic Area (up to 300 people) $285/day

Heather Farm Park Small Picnic Area (up to 30 people) $60/day Medium Picnic Area (up to 75 people) $175/day Large Picnic Area (up to 300 people) $285/day

Online Booki n Availa g ble!

All other picnic sites are available on a first-come/first-served basis, free of charge.

For more information visit www.walnut-creek.org/picnics or call 943-5858.

Arts CERAMICS & SCULPTURE 6-9 Youth | Adult |

MUSIC 31-35 Youth | Adult |

DRAWING, PAINTING & PRINTMAKING 10-20 Youth | Adult |

DANCE 36-38 Youth | Adult |

DIGITAL MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY 21-23 Youth | Adult | JEWELRY 24-25 Youth | Adult | GLASS 26 Youth | Adult |

DRAMA 39 Youth | FRIENDS OF CIVIC ARTS EDUCATION FOUNDATION 40-41 Exhibition CALENDAR 30 preschool 2

DECORATIVE & FIBER ARTS 27-30 Youth | Adult |

Rec HEALTH & FITNESS 44-48 Youth | Adults | Adults 50+ |

DOG/PET CARE 82 Adults |

MARTIAL ARTS 48-49 Youth | Adults |

SPORTS 60-63 Youth | Adults | Adults 50+ |

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT 50-53 Youth | Adults | Adults 50+ |

AQUATICS 64-69 Youth | Adults | Adults 50+ |

SOCIAL DANCE 54-55 Youth | Adults |

TENNIS 70-71 Youth | Adults | Adults 50+ |

SCIENCE & TECHNology 56 Youth | FOOD & COOKING 57-59 Youth | Adults |

SPECIALIZED RECREATION 73 Youth | Adults | adults 50+ 74-78 Adults 50+ |

+ more PRESCHOOL 2 GOLF 72 OPEN SPACE 79-81 Maps 83

REGISTRATION 84-85 facility rentals 86 Lesher center for the arts 87

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Civic Arts Education One of Northern California’s largest community arts education programs, the city’s CAE programs reach over 8,000 students of all ages and backgrounds each year with 130 artists providing 600 classes, workshops, master classes, year-long programs, performances, exhibits, art sales and events. The mission is to create engaging arts opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds that instruct, inspire and ignite.

CERAMICS & SCULPTURE 6-7

Youth

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Adult

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Open Studio

DRAWING, PAINTING AND PRINTMAKING 10-13 Youth 14-20 Adult DIGITAL MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY 21

Youth

21-23 Adult JEWELRY 24

Youth

24-25 Adult GLASS 26

Youth

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Adult

DECORATIVE & FIBER ARTS 27-29 Youth 28-30 Adult EXHIBITION/EVENT CALENDAR 30 MUSIC 31-35 Youth 35

Adult

DANCE 36-38 Youth 38

Adult

DRAMA 39 Youth FRIENDS OF CIVIC ARTS EDUCATION 40-41 PRESCHOOL 2

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Ceramics & Sculpture Ceramics & Sculpture

CERAMICS & SCULPTURE

AGES 4-7

AGES 6-8

Clay Play: Habitats

Air Dry Clay Sculpture

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

Like immediate results when working with clay? This class

versatile and forgiving mediums. This is a great introduction to

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

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

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

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

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

squeeze methods, children will learn the basics from scoring to

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

glazing their work. Build imaginary worlds filled with people,

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

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

elements of jewelry making such as beads and bracelets.

islands and more!

INSTRUCTOR : Karen Kelly

INSTRUCTOR : Rana Nassar

LOCATION Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center

LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

$91: 10 classes

$104: 9 classes

Class 27956

Mon

Class 27942 3:45pm-4:45pm

No class 5/25

3:30pm-4:30pm

4/10-6/12

AGES 8-12

Clay Works I

AGES 5-16

Clay for Homeschoolers

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

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

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

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

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

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

bowls, plates and mugs, animals and birdhouses.

experience working with clay to explore this versatile medium.

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.

9:00am-11:00am

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Mon

No class 5/25

$141: 9 classes

Wed

LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

Class 27955

LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

Class 27951

INSTRUCTOR : Rana Nassar

$107: 9 classes

INSTRUCTOR : Ellen Sachtschale

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Fri

4/6-6/8

4/15-6/10

5:00pm-6:30pm

4/6-6/8

Ceramics & Sculpture AGES 8-12

A D U LT

Clay Works II: Hand Building/Wheel Throwing

Ceramics

Great class for students with clay experience. Work on your

Decorating, glazing and firing techniques will be covered.

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

Emphasis on developing a personal sense of form using

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

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

centering to making simple pots. Prerequisite: must have taken

student must be able to center and throw a simple cylinder and

Clay Play or have clay experience with knowledge of handbuilding

bowl form. Note: It is highly recommended that all beginning

techniques.

students attend first class.

INSTRUCTOR : Rana Nassar

LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios

LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

Ceramics (Beg/Int)

$141: 9 classes

Class 27954

Tue

Learn to wheel throw or handbuild basic ceramic forms.

INSTRUCTOR : Lynne Meade

3:30pm-5:30pm

4/7-6/9

No class 5/5

$185: 9 classes

Class 27733

Mon

9:00am-12:00pm

4/6-6/8

No class 5/25

AGES 12-17

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

Ceramics (Int/Adv) INSTRUCTOR : Lynne Meade $185: 9 classes

Class 27734

Mon

1:00pm-4:00pm

needed and $20 bag of clay).

No class 5/25

INSTRUCTOR : Ellen Sachtschale

Ceramics (Beg/Int)

LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios

4/6-6/8

INSTRUCTOR : Michael Berkley

$157: 10 classes

$195: 10 classes

Class 27744

Wed

4:30pm-6:30pm

4/8-6/10

Class 27745

Thu

4:30pm-6:30pm

4/9-6/11

Class 27735

Wed

7:00pm-10:00pm

4/8-6/10

Ceramics (Beg-adv) AGES 12 & up

INSTRUCTOR : James Newton

NEW | Clay Totems

$195: 10 classes

Create your own personal totem that expresses your unique

Class 27750

Wed

9:00am-12:00pm

4/8-6/10

personality. Totems are 3-D self-portraits/stories in clay using a slab-handbuilding technique. Totems may include keepsakes,

Ceramics (Beg/Int)

tactile beads and sculptural elements, such as carving and

INSTRUCTOR : Coreen Abbott

journalistic pieces that are all about you. This class has two parts

$195: 10 classes

on non-consecutive Saturdays to accommodate both the building and glazing processes. Supply fee covers the cost of the glazes and the firing. Clay and tools are provided. Some experience with clay is helpful but not required.

Thu

7:00pm-10:00pm

4/9-6/11

Ceramics (Beg-Adv) INSTRUCTOR : James Newton

INSTRUCTOR : Ellen Sachtschale

$185: 9 classes

LOCATION Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center

Class 27737

$87: 2 classes

$20 supply fee due at first class.

Class 28423

9:00am-3:00pm

Sat

Class 27736

Sat

9:00am-12:00pm

4/11-6/13

No class 5/23

4/18-5/2

Ceramics (Beg/Int) INSTRUCTOR : Michael Berkley $195: 10 classes

Class 27738

Fri

7:00pm-10:00pm

4/10-6/12

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Ceramics & Sculpture A D U LT

A D U LT

NEW | Surface Decoration Come join us on an exploration into surface design. You will be

Garden Vessels and Expressive Totems (Int/Adv)

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

Create a fantastical garden of voluptuous vessels and totems

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

that express your unique personality. Totems will include large

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

tactile beads, sculptural elements and journalistic pieces that are

glazes, dipping glazes, and overlapping glazes and techniques for

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

using a sprayer.

mushroom sculptures and more. Instructor’s bulbous textured slab techniques will be demonstrated in the garden vessel portion of

INSTRUCTOR : Lesley Jensen

this class.

LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios

INSTRUCTOR : Ellen Sachtschale

$185: 9 classes

Class 27749

Mon

7:00pm-10:00pm

4/6-6/8

LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios $195: 10 classes

No class 5/25

Class 27746

Thu

9:00am-12:00pm

4/9-6/11

A D U LT 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.

Surface Decoration for Thrown and Handbuilt Pottery

Investigate broad artistic concepts like abstraction, representation,

Learn a wide range of decorative surface treatments for clay

form and/or narrative through building demonstrations, image

from the wet stage through leather hard, bone dry, bisque-ware

presentations and our own explorations in the studio. Techniques

and post glaze stage. Techniques will include using colors in clay

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

for design, many underglaze procedures, texturing with tools or

texture and treatments both ceramic and nontraditional also

chemicals, spraying, pouring and painting with glazes and, finally,

addressed. No wheel work will be taught.

post-glaze techniques of luster and china painting. We will discuss the various effects different types of firing have on finished work.

INSTRUCTOR : Chris Kanyusik

INSTRUCTOR : Ann Henderson

LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios

LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios

$195: 10 classes

Class 27741

Tue

9:00am-12:00pm

4/7-6/9

$195: 10 classes

Class 27742

Tue

1:00pm-4:00pm

4/7-6/9

Class 27743

Thu

1:00pm-4:00pm

4/9-6/11

A D U LT

A D U LT

Ikebana Flower Vases (Int/Adv)

Sodium Vapor (Int/Adv)

Create abstract vase forms for Ikebana flower arranging. You will

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

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

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

other than usual containers. Water tight, high temp reduction firing will be used to finish off the pieces.

INSTRUCTOR : Gregory Byard LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios

INSTRUCTOR : Bruno Kark

$238: 10 classes

LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios

Class 27747

Fri

9:00am-12:00pm

4/10-6/12

$195: 10 classes

Class 27740

Tue

7:00pm-10:00pm

4/7-6/9

Ceramics studio information

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.

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CERAMICS & SCULPTURE

Ceramics & Sculpture

A D U LT

Handmade Art Tiles and Wall Reliefs (Beg-Adv)

Makers Series Workshops

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

Join us for one or more of the workshops below. You’ll leave

Emphasis on decorative techniques with underglazes, slips and

with something you made by hand to keep or give away.

glazes to enhance your work. Moldmaking techniques and use of

Don’t forget to invite a friend or family member!

extruded forms will be included. Surface decoration with carving, stamp images and relief designs.

INSTRUCTOR : Ed Blackburn LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios $185: 9 classes

Class 27748

Sun

10:00am-1:00pm

4/12-6/14

No class 5/24

A D U LT

NEW | Makers Series: Hand Decorated Raku Pottery Want to make your own hand-decorated pottery? You can decorate Marian Harris

a cup or bowl, paint it yourself, and then finish it using an historical technique called raku. In one day, you’ll learn to decorate pre-made bisque ware pottery, observe the raku firing process, and take the finished work home in the same day! $10 supply fee due at class includes glazes and one bisque piece.

Hand Decorated Raku Pottery Adults Page 9 Great Garden Stepping Stones ages 8-12 Page 12

INSTRUCTOR : Gregory Byard LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios $43: 1 class $10 supply fee due at class

Class 28227

Sat

9:00am-12:00pm

6/20

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.

LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios $152: 56 classes $91: Walnut Creek Clay Arts Guild Members

Class 27739 No class 5/23-25

4/6-6/13

Magical Miniature Mania ages 8-12 Page 12 Wacky Walking Sticks ages 8-12 Page 12 Magic of Monotypes Adults Page 19 Basic Jewelry Adults

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Glass Bead Making Adults Page 26 Machine Sewing Pajama Bottoms ages 8-12 Page 27 Stitched Transformations-Embellish Clothes ages 8-Adult Page 28 Book Altering--Create an Art Journal ages 8-Adult Page 28

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Drawing, Painting & Printmaking

DRAWING, PAINTING & PRINTMAKING

AGES 4-6

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

AGES 1½-3

wonderful class for developing creativity and confidence. Activities

Terribly Terrific Twos: Toddler/Parent

change each quarter.

Designed to foster the toddler/parent relationship, explore

INSTRUCTOR : Rana Nassar

social, physical, language development and parent education.

LOCATION Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center

Exploration activities including music and movement, tactile and

$97: 10 classes

visual art exploration and circle activities will be offered each session.

Class 27952

Wed

3:30pm-4:30pm

4/8-6/10

Class 27953

Wed

4:45pm-5:45pm

4/8-6/10

INSTRUCTOR : Julie Tadena LOCATION Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center

Terribly Terrific Twos (Ages 1½-2) $114: 10 classes

$5 supply fee due at first class

Class 27949

9:00am-10:15am

Fri

4/10-6/12

Terribly Terrific Twos (Ages 2-3) $133: 10 classes

$5 supply fee due at first class

Class 27950

10:30am-12:00pm

Fri

4/10-6/12

AGES 5-10

Spring Art Days Don’t be bored! Enjoy the spring break by enrolling in Spring Art Days. Spend a day or even the whole week at our spring inspired classes. Each day we will be working on unique projects using different techniques: painting, sculpting and building. We have a short mid-morning break, so bring a snack and a drink.

“Hoppy Art” Let’s create something that could hop. Will it be soft and fluffy, hard and bouncy or slimy and bumpy? It is up to you construct and paint your own special hopper.

INSTRUCTOR : Lisa Taft LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

Class 27964

Wed

9:30am-12:30pm

4/8

$37: 1 class

Swimmy Art Art Blooms

This creation lives under the water and loves to swim. It could be

Blooms will burst into rainbow colors! We will be painting and

big or small, grey or colorful. It is up to you to make and paint a

sculpting colorful flowers both real and imaginary.

unique swimming creature.

Class 27962

9:30am-12:30pm

4/6

Class 27965

Thu

9:30am-12:30pm

4/9

Feathered Art Friends

Art on the Move

Can you create something that could fly? What type of fantastic or

You are the engineer and designer of a vehicle of your choice. It

realistic flying creature will you make? We will be constructing and

could have wings, wheels or sails. You will be using wood to make

painting bird-like creations.

a special vehicle with its own riders.

Class 27963

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Mon

Tue

9:30am-12:30pm

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Class 27966

Fri

9:30am-12:30pm

4/10

Drawing, Painting & Printmaking AGES 5-7

AGES 6-8

Primary Colors: Early Elementary Art

Mix It Up: Media Mash-up

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

Student artists will experiment with a new medium and a new

sculpting techniques as children explore the basic design concepts

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

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

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

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

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

Children repeating this class will complete extended projects that

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

provide further independent growth and development.

printmaking and more.

INSTRUCTOR : Sue Scott

INSTRUCTOR : Casey Rasmussen White

LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

LOCATION Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center

$85: 9 classes

$89: 10 classes

$15 supply fee due at first class

Class 27972

3:45pm-4:45pm

Class 27948

Wed

3:45pm-4:45pm

4/15-6/10

AGES 6-8

Wed

4/8-6/10

AGES 6-8

Cartooning: Basic Drawing Skills

Paint Box

Learn the basic drawing skills needed to create cartoon characters

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

and stories that are the foundation of successful cartooning.

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

Expressive faces and bodies in action will be explored, along with

tempera, acrylic and watercolor paints combined with drawing

creative viewpoints and settings. Media include pencil, pen and

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

ink, brush painting, markers and watercolor. Repeating students

about creating depth in your paintings, reducing complex subjects

will have the opportunity to create and work on projects with

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

instructor.

Students repeating this class will complete extended projects that provide further independent growth and development in the

INSTRUCTOR : Timothy Hancock

medium.

LOCATION Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center

INSTRUCTOR : Sue Scott

$91: 10 classes

Class 27944

Tue

3:30pm-4:30pm

4/7-6/9

LOCATION Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center $78: 8 classes

Class 27946

AGES 6-8

Mon

4:45pm-5:45pm

4/13-6/8

No class 5/25

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,

AGES 8-12

Basic Anime/Manga Cartooning

contour, simple perspective and composition. Projects include still

Are you interested in Japanese anime/manga cartooning? This

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

popular style of drawing is very dramatic with lots of engaging

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

characters involved in a variety of adventures. You will learn

students with little or no formal drawing experience to discover

the basics, using existing characters and the techniques needed

the sheer fun and satisfaction of drawing. Children repeating this

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

class will have extended projects that provide further independent

composition, paneling, coloring and much more.

growth and development in the medium.

INSTRUCTOR : Warren Paylado

INSTRUCTOR : Sue Scott

LOCATION Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center

LOCATION Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center

$85: 9 classes

$78: 8 classes

Class 27947

Mon

Class 27959 3:30pm-4:30pm

4/13-6/8

Mon

3:45pm-4:45pm

4/6-6/8

No class 5/25

No class 5/25

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City of Walnut Creek

Arts, Adventures & Academics

NEW | Makers Series: Magical Miniature Mania Create a magical miniature land with inhabitants in a shoebox.

Through painting and sculpting we will make a special place that can tell your very own story.

INSTRUCTOR : Lisa Taft LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

“We love Civic Arts Camps!

Our family plans our summer around them.

Thank you for offering such high quality programming!”

Beginning June 22

Summer Camp 2015 www.Arts-Ed.org

AGES 8-12

Make it Mine!

Adventures in Textile Design

$33: 1 class

$10 supply fee due at class

Class 28112

9:30am-12:30pm

Sat

5/30

AGES 8-10

NEW | Makers Series: Wacky Walking Sticks Find a perfect stick to use for hiking and exploring and turn it into a masterpiece. We will be sculpting with plaster to form a handle, then painting and decorating the sticks with objects found on walks and in nature.

INSTRUCTOR : Lisa Taft LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center $33: 1 class

$10 supply fee due at class

Class 28110

9:30am-12:30pm

Sat

5/9

AGES 8-12

Using water-soluble paints in a wide variety of easy to learn

Ready Made Portraits

applications, students will create their own designs and decorate

Explore portraiture from a different perspective. Instead of

pillowcases, t-shirts and even a flag or banner to celebrate their

painting or drawing a self-portrait or someone else, we will use

colorful creativity! Block printing, batik and freezer paper stencils

dimensional objects from everyday life to construct a face. You

are just a few of the fun techniques that will be explored.

might use a fork or spoon to create a nose or straw from a broom to add hair. There is no limit to how you might build a face. We

INSTRUCTOR : Casey Rasmussen White

will use both drawing and painting techniques to enhance our

LOCATION Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center

portraits. We will also explore composition, hues and tints (black/

$89: 10 classes

$15 supply fee due at first class

white) and facial anatomy, but mostly we’ll have fun creating

Class 27971

3:45pm-4:45pm

whimsical portraits.

Tue

4/7-6/9

INSTRUCTOR : Staff

AGES 8-10

LOCATION Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center

NEW | Makers Series: Great Garden Stepping Stones

$110: 10 classes

Class 27970

Fri

5:00pm-6:30pm

4/10-6/12

We will be creating sculptures that can decorate outside gardens.

Make a mosaic tile and cement stepping stone and a pin wheel garden sculpture that will help protect and beautify your springtime garden.

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INSTRUCTOR : Lisa Taft LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

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$33: 1 class

$10 supply fee due at class

Civic Arts Education has a new facebook page. Like us by

Class 28113

9:30am-12:30pm

searching for Walnut Creek Civic Arts Education on facebook.

Sat

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Drawing, Painting & Printmaking AGES 8-12

AGES 11-17

The Comics: Int/Adv Cartooning

Chalk and Conte Crayon Drawing

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

Explore the fundamentals of drawing using charcoal and conte

anime/manga character designs and story illustrations. Learn

crayons to achieve the basic skills for representational drawing.

advanced drawing techniques, storytelling, and the process of

Explore a series of drawing concepts like texture and shape to

making an illustration. Create and develop characters, settings and

learn techniques through demonstrations and exercises that give

environments using perspective and other cartooning techniques.

students exposure to a versatile and engaging drawing medium.

INSTRUCTOR : Timothy Hancock

INSTRUCTOR : Madison Lloyd

LOCATION Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center

LOCATION Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center

$118: 10 classes

$110: 10 classes

Class 27943

Tue

4:45pm-6:15pm

4/7-6/9

AGES 8-12

Class 27968

Wed

5:00pm-6:30pm

4/8-6/10

AGES 11-17

Tinkering: Woodworking

Painting on Non-traditional Surfaces

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

Explore painting on surfaces other than paper or canvas using

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

a variety of paint and ink. Flat and 3D surfaces using items such

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

as shoes and roofing paper will also be explored. Students will

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

look at painting applications such as fresco and encaustic and the

hand tools and your imagination to create contraptions that roll,

techniques of both modern and masters’ styles and techniques.

float and move. Our process will start with a doodle, a brainstorm of ideas, and deal with challenges, design and construction of individual projects.

INSTRUCTOR : Sue Scott LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center $84: 9 classes

Class 27945

Wed

5:00pm-6:00pm

4/15-6/10

INSTRUCTOR : Casey Rasmussen White LOCATION Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center $110: 10 classes

$15 supply fee due at first class

Class 27969

5:00pm-6:30pm

Tue

4/7-6/9

AGES 11-17

Teen Drawing & Painting For young artists interested in taking their drawing and painting

AGES 8-14

Masters & Contemporary Painters Studio

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

Visit the works of a different artist each week and examine their

focusing on basic techniques, then moving on to more complex

techniques and methods of working with the medium. Focus

projects. Student exposure to a variety of mediums including

on an important piece of that artist’s body of work. Children

acrylics, pastels, charcoal pencil and watercolor. Continuing

often find these studies and exercises to be huge confidence

students receive individual help in their areas of interest and

builders, exposing them to new approaches to their own creative

medium of their choice.

expression. Work in both acrylic and oil paint, selecting artists from Michelangelo to Picasso. Completion of Paint Box or a similar class recommended.

INSTRUCTOR : Karen Kelly LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center $110: 10 classes

$10 supply fee due at first class

Class 27941

4:00pm-5:30pm

Fri

4/10-6/12

an understanding of form, composition, line, light/shadow, perspective and color. Students may work at the easel, initially

INSTRUCTOR : Patsy Taylor LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center $146: 10 classes

$20 supply fee due at first class.

Class 27764

4:15pm-6:15pm

Tue

4/7-6/9

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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.

INSTRUCTOR : Mark Jezierny LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center $172: 10 classes

Class 27762

Wed

1:00pm-4:00pm

4/8-6/10

A D U LT

Leslie Wilson

This course is for beginners and continuing artist students who

AGES 13-17

Advanced Anime/Manga Cartooning

want to enrich their artwork with an intense focus on the joy

Continue your journey into the Japanese art of anime/manga

imaginary images or someone who finds great satisfaction in

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

rendering a form accurately with great detail, this course is for

will focus on elements of graphic design, character and creature

you. Work with a variety of black and white media: graphite,

development, basic anatomy, poses, expressive and gestural

graphite powder, charcoal, pen & ink, sharpies. Combine

drawing, storyboarding, game development and more. This class

observational study with projects targeting personal invention.

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

Materials list will be discussed at first class.

strong drawing and composition skills.

LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center

LOCATION Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center

$172: 10 classes

$107: 9 classes

Class 27960

Mon

of drawing. Whether you are a mark maker and love doodling

INSTRUCTOR : Peter Brown

INSTRUCTOR : Warren Paylado

Class 28384 4:45pm-6:15pm

Thu

9:00am-12:00pm

4/9-6/11

4/6-6/8

No class 5/25

A D U LT

Drawing: Sketching & Rendering

A D U LT

NEW | Drawing Basics

Learn to draw quickly, accurately and with confidence. Learning

This drawing class is suitable for beginners as well as students

sketching them on to paper will be the focus of this class. Topics

who already paint but would like to improve their drawing skills.

include still life, composition, texture, basic perspective, shading

In this class we will use a variety of methods to practice basic

along with landscape and figurative themes. Students should bring

drawing skills including value (lights and darks), proportion and

paper, pencils, ruler and eraser to class. Beginners welcome.

how to reduce objects to their basic shapes and forms and

perspective. Additional challenges appropriate to the level of the student will be included. This class will be taught with the intention of developing the skills of the absolute beginner and the

LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center $172: 10 classes

Tue

LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center

Class 27763

INSTRUCTOR : Patsy Taylor

Class 27768

INSTRUCTOR : Mark Jezierny

$172: 10 classes

established painter alike.

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4/10-6/12

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A D U LT

Perspective Drawing

Enjoy Watercolor (Beg/Int)

This class is designed for those who have never taken an art

Learn the pure and simple techniques of watercolor in this class

course all the way to the experienced artist who wants to learn

for beginners and intermediates. Demonstrations at each class

more about perspective drawing. Topics include one, two and

on using watercolor transparently, layered, textured and more.

three point perspective, drawing shapes, grids, stairs, dividing

Individual instruction and critique. Materials discussed at first

surfaces into equal parts, buildings, reflections and calculating cast

class.

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.

INSTRUCTOR : Patricia Strout LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center $172: 10 classes

INSTRUCTOR : Mark Jezierny

Class 27722

LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center

Tue

9:00am-12:00pm

4/7-6/9

$172: 10 classes

Class 27761

Wed

9:00am-12:00pm

4/8-6/10

A D U LT

Watercolor Painting (Int/Adv) Explore watercolor to its fullest with emphasis on learning a

A D U LT

Drawing & Painting: Intro to Different Mediums

direct painting process, incorporating principles of design, and

Have you always wanted to draw and/or paint but feel that you

coaching and critiques as needed. Materials list online at www.

don’t know enough to get started? Do you want to try a new

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your own creative vision to make exciting watercolor paintings.

Bring reference materials and painting materials. Demonstrations,

medium before purchasing products? Core skills taught while exposing you to a wide variety of techniques and mediums, including charcoal, pastels, acrylics, oils and watercolor. A fun

INSTRUCTOR : Leslie Wilson LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center

class with lots of exposure to techniques and tools with a focus on

$143: 8 classes

expanding in the direction of your choice.

Class 27781

Wed

INSTRUCTOR : Patsy Taylor LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center

4/8-6/10

1:00pm-4:00pm

4/10-6/12

$127: 7 classes

$172: 10 classes

$30 supply fee due at first class

Class 27780

Class 27766

6:30pm-9:30pm

No class 4/24, 5/1, 5/22

Wed

2:00pm-5:00pm

No class 4/22, 4/29

4/8-6/10

A D U LT

Fri

A D U LT

Pastel drawing & painting

Painting Still Life Like the Old Masters

This class is for adventurous beginners and continuing artists

Learn the techniques of the old masters. Using oils or acrylics,

who want to introduce fresh visual elements into drawings and

work through the processes of underpainting, grisaille,

paintings. One of the amazing qualities of the soft pastel medium

layering and glazing to achieve a beautiful and timeless three-

is its versatility, which combines well with watercolor, acrylics,

dimensionality. Previous experience with paint is not necessary.

oils and all drawing media (colored pencils, graphite, charcoal,

Come to first class with materials from list, ready to work.

marking pens and ink). Traditional and innovative processes will

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

be covered.

INSTRUCTOR : Jody Mattison

INSTRUCTOR : Pamela Howett

LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center

LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center

$172: 10 classes

$172: 10 classes

Class 28385

Tue

Class 27777 1:00pm-4:00pm

Thu

9:00am-12:00pm

4/9-6/11

4/7-6/9

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Night Painting: Oil & Acrylics (Beg-Adv) Using still life and photo references both as inspiration and learning tool, students will be introduced to a variety of subjects while concentrating on learning and reinforcing the fundamentals of painting: drawing, composition, color, and brushwork. Classes will include a variety of short demos, warm-ups, skills reviews, challenges and end of class critiques. Bring supplies and be prepared to paint in medium of your choice. Beginners with no knowledge of paints or painting should consider Drawing & Painting: Intro to Different Mediums a prerequisite.

INSTRUCTOR : Patsy Taylor LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center $172: 10 classes

Class 27767

Marian Harris A D U LT

Thu

6:30pm-9:30pm

4/9-6/11

A D U LT

Intaglio and Relief Printmaking

Monday Morning Painting

In this class we will focus on two kinds of printmaking-intaglio

Primary focus is on the development of each student’s personal

and relief printing. The intaglio process will consist of etchings

style in painting. Classes will alternate with short demos, reviews,

and drypoints. In relief printing, we will create linocuts and/or

challenges and end-of-class critiques. All painting styles and

woodcuts. Please bring materials to first class. Artists of all levels

subject matter are acceptable but focus will be on oil and acrylics.

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

Lessons focus on still-life and landscape. Work is primarily from photo references. Bring supplies for the medium of your choice.

Beginners with absolutely no knowledge of paints should consider Drawing & Painting: Intro to Different Mediums as a prerequisite.

INSTRUCTOR : Moose Wesler LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center $170: 8 classes

Class 27774

INSTRUCTOR : Patsy Taylor

Thu

6:00pm-9:00pm

4/9-6/4

No class 5/28

LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center $157: 9 classes

Class 27765

Mon

9:00am-12:00pm

4/6-6/8

No class 5/25

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,

A D U LT

Painting (Int/Adv)

value shapes and other techniques to enhance your drawing skills.

This class is for students with some prior painting experience.

newsprint to first class. Supplies and materials discussed in class.

Topics include color theory, composition, brush and palette knife

Experienced students bring own supplies. Undraped models used;

techniques, creating atmosphere and textural effects, developing

teens may be admitted with permission of parent and instructor.

your own style, use of painting media and various other painting

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

Beginners bring vine charcoal, drawing board and 18x24 rough

applications and techniques. Students may work in any style they choose (from abstraction to realism) and in any paint media.

Students may bring in unfinished artwork to resolve any conflicts

Class 27776

INSTRUCTOR : Mark Jezierny LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center $172: 10 classes

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Tue

LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center $206: 10 classes

that they may have.

Class 27760

INSTRUCTOR : Jody Mattison

9:00am-12:00pm

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Fri

9:00am-12:00pm

4/10-6/12

Drawing, Painting & Printmaking A D U LT

A D U LT

Portrait and Figure Drawing and Painting

Mixed Media!

This continuing portrait and figure class is for both drawing and

predictable perspective. This class inspires continuing artists

painting students. One, two, or three session poses with nude

and adventurous beginners to strengthen their visual voice and

and clothed models each quarter. New students are welcome

discover the joy of working in a more personal way in new visual

and strongly encouraged to work in charcoal and pencil to build

territory. Combine traditional and unusual media to yield rich

up drawing skills. Continuing students may progress to oil,

results. Watercolor, acrylics, soft pastels, oil sticks/oil pastels,

acrylic, water media or chalk pastel. Drawing and painting topics

collage techniques, some photo transfer-a potpourri of mixed

demonstrated and individually addressed, including basic block-in,

media methods. Work with the technique of the week or pursue

composition, measuring, proportion, foreshortening, anatomy,

individual projects. Materials list will be discussed at first class.

Stretch your boundaries and approach painting from a less

value, color, layering and brushwork. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

INSTRUCTOR : Peter Brown LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center

INSTRUCTOR : Jody Mattison

$172: 10 classes

LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center

Class 28386

Fri

9:00am-12:00pm

4/10-6/12

$230: 9 classes

Class 27778

Sat

9:30am-1:00pm

4/11-6/13

No class 5/23

A D U LT

Painting the Still Life with Color and Light

A D U LT

Afternoon painting class emphasizing the use of color and light in

Abstract Acrylic Painting

painting the still life in oil, chalk pastel or acrylic. Both alla prima

Artists of all disciplines come and explore abstract art, pure form

(all at once) and indirect layering methods will be explored. Weekly

on the painted surface. Transform reality or develop completely

in-depth demonstrations are integral to the class and will focus

nonrepresentational imagery. Class supports your process, from

on topics such as composition, lighting, color palette, layering;

accessing your creative source and gathering ideas, to developing

technique will be addressed, as well as use of materials. Materials

concepts and visual vocabulary. Emphasis on composition, color,

list online at www.arts-ed.org.

shape, movement and texture. Experimentation is encouraged; use collage, mixed media and non-traditional media to enhance your work. Demonstrations, activities, individual and group critiques. All levels welcome. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

INSTRUCTOR : Tina Pressler

INSTRUCTOR : Jody Mattison LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center $172: 10 classes

$10 supply fee due at first class

Class 27779

1:00pm-4:00pm

Tue

4/7-6/9

LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center

A D U LT

$133: 7 classes

Class 27771

Mon

12:30pm-3:30pm

4/6-6/8

No class 4/27, 5/4, 5/25

Abstract Watercolor Landscapes Discover how to translate emotion into a watercolor landscape painting. Photographs are invaluable if used correctly. Beginners and continuing painters experience landscape, through sketches to establish the values, color, mood and composition of the scene, getting to know the subject and loosening up as you go.

Techniques move beyond realism to a bolder, more abstract version of a landscape with demonstrations, individual and group critiques. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

INSTRUCTOR : Pamela Howett

Some drawing and painting classes may use undraped models. Teens may be admitted with permission of parent and instructor. Some drawing experience recommended for beginning painting students.

LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center $157: 9 classes

Class 27770

Mon

6:30pm-9:30pm

4/6-6/8

No class 5/25

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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, individual help each class. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

INSTRUCTOR : Fumiyo Yoshikawa LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center $143: 8 classes

Class 27772

Mon

9:00am-12:00pm

4/6-6/8

No class 4/13, 5/25

A D U LT

Color Theory Study the basic theories and fundamentals of color. Through lectures and studio exercises, students will learn and apply various principles of color theory. Topics include a brief history of color, color scheme studies, absorption and reflection, additive and Mary Lou Correia

subtractive synthesis, bezold effect, color terms, color perspective, mineral and modern pigments and color mixing. Students from beginning to advanced who work in acrylic, oil or watercolor are

A D U LT

Portrait and Landscape Painting from Photographs: Oil/Acrylics Expand your creativity and art education while having fun. Learn

encouraged to participate.

INSTRUCTOR : Mark Jezierny LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center

to create strong compositions and attain accurate color, values,

$157: 9 classes

and representation through demonstrations and individual

Class 27759

instruction. Acquire a greater visual awareness and skill to

No class 5/25

Mon

6:30pm-9:30pm

4/6-6/8

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.

Plein Air Painting Experience

INSTRUCTOR : Gary Bergren

Enjoy painting in the natural environment! We will discuss the

LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center

philosophy of plein air painting, sketching and designing a

$146: 10 classes

Class 27866

Tue

6:30pm-9:00pm

4/7-6/9

Wed

painting. Locations include park, cityscapes and waterscapes.

Explore direct painting with vibrant color with an emphasis on light and composition; use of digital camera as a tool for

$172: 10 classes

Class 27865

A D U LT

9:00am-12:00pm

4/8-6/10

composition and how to include figures in paintings. Suggested text Kevin Mcpherson’s “Landscape Painting Inside and Out.” Students encouraged to be inventive, experiment and develop their own color sense. Enjoy the excitement of morning light and seasonal colors. Oil or acrylic preferred. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

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INSTRUCTOR : Mary Lou Correia

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Fri

10:00am-1:30pm

5/1-6/5

Drawing, Painting & Printmaking A D U LT

A D U LT

Collage with Acrylic and Watercolor

NEW | Gelli Plate Printing Workshop

This class is for those who have never painted before, as well

Explore the secrets of colorful monoprinting without a press in

as painters of all levels. Learn about the proper grounds and

a guided step-by-step workshop. You will create amazing prints

mediums suitable for collage. Create an interesting effect with

loaded with layers of color, texture and design. The immediacy

multiple thin layers of acrylic or watercolor. Learn to blend the

of printing will encourage rhythm and repetition in your work,

edges of added material without creating hard cut and paste

a powerful tool to enrich any art practice. Add depth and

edges. Techniques include how to color and dye tissue paper,

complexity in one easy pull or rework imagery using mixed media.

treat and alter magazine papers, and hand printmaking techniques

Experimentation is encouraged. All levels welcome. No solvents or

to enhance your collage. Also includes demonstrations and

alcohol. Bring a bag lunch. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

discussions on elements of art. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

INSTRUCTOR : Tina Pressler LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center

INSTRUCTOR : Seema Mahboob

$61: 1 class

LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center

Class 28059

Sun

10:00am-3:00pm

6/7

$226: 5 classes

Class 27782

Sat

2:00pm-5:00pm

4/11-5/9

A D U LT

NEW | Makers Series: Magic of Monotypes A D U LT

Come experience the joy and freedom of playing with shapes,

Creative Art

textures, and colors, producing beautiful one-of-a-kind monotype

Come and create in this fun and inspiring class for all levels.

prints made on a French American etching press! Using vibrant

Discover new art forms, media and techniques to expand

inks, we may incorporate items like rice paper, lace or leaves into

your repertoire or move through creative blockage. Each class

images-anything flat and textured. You will leave with colorful

introduces a new project, exercise or technique-drawing, painting,

prints on quality paper. Paper and inks provided, but bring a smock,

paper, collage, book arts, fiber, assemblage, found objects, mixed

scissors, and anything textured you would like to try printing. We

media, sculpture, puppets, dolls, etc. Drawing skills are not

may also explore transfer prints and subtractive design. $15 supply

required. You choose what to work on, 2D or 3D, and the media/

fee due at class.

techniques. Students provide their own inexpensive art supplies.

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

INSTRUCTOR : Marian Harris LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center

INSTRUCTOR : D Jeka Lambert

$30: 1 class

$15 supply fee due at class

LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center

Class 28056

9:00am-12:00pm

Sat

4/11

$118: 6 classes

Class 27773

Mon

1:00pm-4:00pm

4/6-5/11

A D U LT

MokuhangaJapanese Woodblock Printing

A D U LT

Flowing Paint on Silk

For artists’ in-home studios without a press, this beautiful, low-tech

One of the most exciting aspects of painting silk is the opportunity

process may be the perfect solution. This workshop introduces

to create strikingly vivid textures of color. In this introductory

a traditional Japanese woodblock printing process, Ukiyo-E

course, participants will create a scarf or tapestry, using basic silk

technique. Participants learn to carve the woodblock, use Japanese

painting techniques. As the hand of the artist delicately guides the

carving tools, and print with water-based ink on Japanese paper.

flow of the liquid, the colors glide through the silk and generate

Participants will cut their own woodblocks and create a small edition

delight and excitement. The result is stunning! All levels are

of multicolor prints. All levels are welcome. Bring a bag lunch.

welcome. $5 supply fee per 31’ x 31’ silk. Materials list online at

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INSTRUCTOR : Tomoko Murakami

INSTRUCTOR : Tomoko Murakami

LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center

LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center

$167: 2 classes

$30 supply fee due at first class

Class 27999

10:00am-5:00pm

$134: 2 classes

Class 28060

Sat

10:00am-4:00pm

Sun

6/7-6/14

5/2-5/9

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Drawing, Painting & Printmaking A D U LT

Open Studio Figure Drawing & Painting Studio available for working from the figure, short and long poses, supervised use; no instructor. Participants provide their own supplies. Different model each week. Enrollment limited. Note: No solvents in class.

INSTRUCTOR : Jody Mattison LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center $143: 10 classes $99: w/ another CAE class

Class 27775

Fri

1:00pm-4:00pm

4/10-6/12

A D U LT

Open Studio Painting Open to all experienced painters and current painting students.

Fumiyo Yoshikawa

Work on your own in a group setting, no instruction. Participants provide their own supplies and are responsible for cleanup.

LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center

A D U LT

Sketchbook Journal Workshop Whether traveling around the globe or making observations in your backyard, journaling is a wonderful way to combine the

$113: 10 classes $57: w/ another CAE class

Class 27757

Thu

1:00pm-5:00pm

4/9-6/11

joys of drawing with your experiences in life. Find out how you can draw through journaling! Make your journal a personal and creative experience. Learn the methods and materials for “quick” sketches, long sketches, what to focus on, how to add color and how to keep it all compact and travel ready. First meeting in studio, remainder on location. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

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

INSTRUCTOR : Patsy Taylor

etching press, equipment, blankets and tools in an open studio

LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center

environment to create your own prints. Supervised use but no

$100: 4 classes

instruction provided. Participants provide own paper, plates and

Class 28055

Sat-Sun 10:00am-1:00pm

4/25-5/3

inks and any specialized materials.

LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center $113: 10 classes

A D U LT

$57: w/ another CAE class

Starting Art For beginners and those who haven’t drawn since childhood.

Class 27758

Thu

1:00pm-5:00pm

4/9-6/11

Guided, non-threatening instruction to help you use the longneglected right side (artistic side) of your brain. Expand your abilities to observe and draw what you see. Join others who also think they “can’t draw a straight line” and discover you can!

Valuable for teachers. Bring a bag lunch on Saturday.

INSTRUCTOR : Sarah Gross LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center $93: 2 classes

$10 supply fee due at first class

Class 28054

Sat

10:00am-3:00pm

Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm

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Digital Media & Photography

DIGITAL MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY

Jeremy Smith

Beth Witrogen A D U LT

AGES 13 & up

GoPro Movie Making

The Joy of Digital Photography 101

Use the latest GoPro camera to make your own movie, just like

Learn to see photographically. Individual student growth is

surfers, skateboarders and other adventurers! Learn to storyboard

encouraged by working both indoors and outdoors taking scenics,

your movie, shoot it, edit it on a MacBook, and share it with the

portraits, still lifes, and landscapes/cityscapes, working with

world. You’ll leave with the skills to continue directing your own

lighting, composition, content. Plus, you learn about shutter speed,

productions.

f stops, light meters, ISO, dynamic range, icon, settings, RAW or JPEG, color balance, and more!

INSTRUCTOR : Staff

INSTRUCTOR : Conrad Johnson

LOCATION Park Place, Civic Park

LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center

$84: 1 class

Class 27967

Sat

9:00am-6:00pm

5/30

A D U LT

CAE Photography Forum

$125: 7 classes

Class 28061

Mon

7:00pm-9:00pm

4/6-5/18

Class 28062

Tue

9:00am-11:00am

4/7-5/19

A D U LT

The mission of the Photography Forum is to encourage photographers at all levels to continue to study the art of

NEW | Creative Portraiture

photography, practice and produce new work, and to share ideas

Portraiture is one of the most popular disciplines in photography,

and experiences. Meets third Tuesday of each month (June

but what makes for a truly memorable image? This class will teach

through May) to share images, critiques, technical developments,

students the means to creatively apply techniques such as lighting,

and hear guest speakers. Photographic field trips and workshops

composition and conceptual thinking to a variety of unique portrait

allow members to broaden their knowledge of photography. Field

projects. Students must have a DSLR camera, tripod, memory

trip expenses are the responsibility of participants. Attendance at

card, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Aperture or other basic photo

one meeting is free to enrolled CAE students.

editing software.

INSTRUCTOR : Tom Crews

INSTRUCTOR : Jeremy Smith

LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center $104: 6 classes

$72: 12 classes

Class 26105

Tue

7:00pm-9:30pm

6/17-5/19

Class 28085

Tue

6:30pm-9:30pm

4/7-5/26

No class 4/21, 5/5

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Digital Media & Photography

Tom Crews A D U LT

A D U LT

Take Control of Your Digital Camera Learn a clear and understandable approach to composing great

NEW | Photo Essay and Visual Storytelling

photographs and how to gain more control over the design of

Photography at its core is the art of storytelling, but what does

pictures by subject placement, framing, and selecting a point

it take to tell a truly compelling visual narrative? In this class

of view. Camera functions, transferring files, and image file

students will learn how to link images together as part of a

management will be explained. We will investigate the creative

cohesive set that accomplishes this goal. We will also explore

aspects of digital photography and discuss the importance of

what it takes to create stand-alone images that do, in fact, speak a

obtaining correct exposure. Photographic assignments and a field

thousand words. Students should have a DSLR camera, memory

trip will allow practice using tools and techniques learned in class.

card and Adobe Photoshop Elements, Aperture or any other basic photo editing software.

INSTRUCTOR : Tom Crews

INSTRUCTOR : Jeremy Smith

LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

$126: 7 classes

Class 28082

Wed

6:30pm-9:00pm

5/6-6/10

Field Trip

Sat

11:00am-1:00pm

6/6

$138: 8 classes

Class 28089

Mon

6:30pm-9:30pm

4/6-6/1

No class 5/25

A D U LT

Intermediate Digital Photography This is a continuation of Joy of Digital or any beginning

Introduction to Photoshop Elements

photography class. Apply your basic knowledge and experience

This class will concentrate on those features needed to edit your

to a fresh set of assignments and lessons. Make point of view and

digital images, including navigating around the program, viewing

depth of field work for you. Explore the influence of light and the

and saving your files, resizing and cropping, understanding layers,

drama of shadow. Flash, strobe lighting, metering available light,

image adjustments, using levels, hue/saturation, color balance,

and shooting during the “magic� hour are demonstrated and

using the select and image editing tools and more. Assignments

discussed. Students are encouraged to develop a personal vision

allow students to practice the tools and techniques learned in

and set a goal for the end of class.

class. Students should bring a laptop computer with Photoshop Elements installed

INSTRUCTOR : Conrad Johnson $125: 7 classes

INSTRUCTOR : Tom Crews LOCATION Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center

LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

Class 28063

Tue

1:00pm-3:00pm

4/7-5/19

Class 28064

Tue

7:00pm-9:00pm

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$134: 6 classes

Class 28081

LOCATION Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center

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Thu

6:30pm-9:00pm

5/7-6/11

Digital Media & Photography A D U LT

A D U LT

The Magic of Black & White (Int/Adv)

NEW | Location Photography

Without the distraction of color you can make powerful images

Learn professional location photography techniques in this fast

that reveal the essence of a landscape; with infrared a good

moving one-day class. We will cover lighting, posing, composition,

landscape can become magical. We’ll cover good composition,

metering, the right lens, the right point of view, and how to make

seeing with fresh eyes, conventional and infrared digital capture

backgrounds work.

and conversion from RAW files and B&W film. Two field trips to great locations plus critiques of your work. Use any digital or film camera allowing manual focus, aperture, and shutter speed, provided you already understand its controls. Tripod and remote

INSTRUCTOR : Conrad Johnson LOCATION Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center $74: 1 class

Class 28070

release recommended.

Sat

9:00am-3:00pm

4/25

INSTRUCTOR : Bill Helsel

A D U LT

LOCATION Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center

NEW | The Still Life

$101: 5 classes

Class 28078

Wed

7:30pm-9:30pm

5/6-5/20

Learn the classic approach to designing and creating a great still

Field Trips

Sat

6:00am-10:00am

5/9

life. We’ll cover how to choose the right setting, props and lighting.

Sat 4:30pm-8:30pm

5/16

Discover which lenses are best for the subject.

INSTRUCTOR : Conrad Johnson

A D U LT

LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center

NEW | It’s Still Photography: Minimalism

$48: 1 class

Seeing the world more directly and openly, without an agenda,

Class 28071

Sat

9:00am-12:00pm

5/2

can change your relationship to photography–and to your world.

We will practice quieting the mind and learning techniques so that images appear freshly, instead of planning what to shoot.

Class consists of meditation, instructions on letting go, discussion,

A D U LT

Inside Your Canon and Nikon DSLR

interactive sharing of images, and two field shoots between

Learn about all of the features of your Digital Single Lens Reflex

classes. No meditation experience required, but you should know

Camera. We will cover all of the functions of the camera’s buttons,

how your camera works. DSLR preferred.

dials, and menus and how these features will help improve your photography. Bring your camera, manual, and questions.

INSTRUCTOR : Beth Witrogen LOCATION Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center

INSTRUCTOR : Tom Crews

$57: 3 classes

LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center

Class 28077

Tue

7:00pm-9:00pm

4/7-4/21

A D U LT

$48: 1 class

Class 28079

Sat

10:00am-1:00pm

6/13 Canon

Class 28080

Sat

1:30pm-4:30pm

6/13 Nikon

NEW | Wow! Landscape Photography Discover how to transform your ‘wow!’ moments in wild landscapes into powerful, creative expressions of your personal vision. Our spring photo exploration of Mt. Diablo’s hidden canyons includes two Saturday photo lectures and field sessions that provide composition, exposure tools and practice creating beautiful landscape photos in afternoon and sunset light. We’ll critique photos from the first session in the second class, discuss more locations and offer resources for continued learning.

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

INSTRUCTOR : Susan Reynolds

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LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center

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$93: 2 classes

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Class 28072

Sat

3:00pm-8:00pm

4/11-4/18

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Jewelry

JEWELRY

A D U LT

Mixed Metal Clay for Jewelry Create one of a kind piece of jewelry using copper and bronze metal clay. Learn the basics of metal clay from construction to finishing. Emphasis will be on construction. Techniques used will cover rolling, cutting, texturing, drying and more. Basic tools required will be discussed at the first class. No experience required.

INSTRUCTOR : Hope Weiner Humphreys LOCATION Studio J, Civic Park Studios

D. Jeka Lambert AGES 8-12

$155: 6 classes

$60 supply fee due at first class

Class 27937

1:00pm-4:00pm

Wed

4/8-5/13

A D U LT

NEW | Art of Inlay Explore fields of natural color laid against your metal jewelry

Wire Jewelry

and add depth and dimension to your work with the art of inlay

Be the coolest kid on the playground with your own handmade

employed to match up these complimentary materials. Students

jewelry! Learn to make bracelets, earrings, rings, hair barrettes,

will begin by creating a ring with a basic two-part color field from

and key chains using different colored wire and a wide range of

two distinct types of wood. For the second project we will delve

different sized colored beads.

into adding metal strips and creating circular forms within a

INSTRUCTOR : Bonnie Heras

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

LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center

INSTRUCTOR : Emma Mankin-Morris

using wood, bone, metal and stone. Basic filing and sawing are

$100: 9 classes

$15 supply fee due at first class

LOCATION Studio J, Civic Park Studios

Class 27957

3:30pm-5:00pm

$71: 1 class

Mon

4/6-6/8

No class 5/25

Class 27936

AGES 12-17

Sun

10:00am-4:00pm

5/10

A D U LT

Introduction to Jewelry

Creative Art Jewelry

Get a taste of what real jewelry making is all about. Students will

Art jewelry uses non-traditional materials and techniques to bend

be introduced to basic hand tools and techniques such as sawing,

the boundaries between traditional jewelry, fiber arts, assemblage

riveting, filing, soldering and polishing. With their new skills, they

and art. Make your own beautiful art jewelry using an array of

have an opportunity to create sample charms in copper and brass

widely available inexpensive materials and simple techniques.

and then progress into their final project, a sterling silver ring.

Demos, guidance, design theory and inspirational images help

INSTRUCTOR : Bonnie Heras

you to imaginatively create hand made one of a kind jewelry using textiles, fiber, stitching, paper, beads, chain, adhesives, wire,

LOCATION Studio J, Civic Park Studios $118: 10 classes

$25 supply fee due at first class

Class 27958

4:30pm-6:00pm

Wed

4/8-6/10

found/repurposed/upcycled materials, and art and craft materials.

This class does not teach metal fabrication techniques.

INSTRUCTOR : D Jeka Lambert LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center $115: 6 classes

Class 27938

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Mon

9:00am-12:00pm

4/6-5/11

Jewelry A D U LT

A D U LT

Holloware: Metal Forming (Int/Adv)

Jewelry Fabrication (Int)

Learn and explore fold forming, anti-clastic forming, forging and

Perfect your basic soldering and fabrication skills in this second

raising to create bold new jewelry designs and elegant sculptures.

level fabrication class. Students will be led through three exciting

Lectures, demos and handouts will be given for all techniques.

and challenging projects which will build upon basic skills. Projects

Students will have the ability to make technical samples and two

include cuff bracelet with texture and possibility to add a stone;

to three finished projects that combine at least two techniques.

solder inlay earrings with cup component; and a two-part hinge

Copper and brass will be provided. Silver can be used but should

necklace with fabricated clasp. Students will learn soldered inlay,

be purchased by student.

basic forming, hinge building, clasp making, tool familiarity, earring back making, basic riveting and advanced soldering

INSTRUCTOR : Bonnie Heras

techniques through this series of projects.

LOCATION Studio J, Civic Park Studios $188: 10 classes

$25 supply fee due at first class

Class 27929

6:30pm-9:30pm

Wed

4/8-6/10

A D U LT

Jewelry Design & Construction (Beg/Int) Emphasis on building basic/intermediate knowledge of jewelry design and construction. Beginners will design their own jewelry

INSTRUCTOR : Emma Mankin-Morris LOCATION Studio J, Civic Park Studios $188: 10 classes

$35 supply fee due at first class

Class 27930

6:30pm-9:30pm

Thu

4/9-6/11

A D U LT

Makers Series: Basic Jewelry

and construct pieces using fundamental techniques of soldering,

Interested in making your own handmade jewelry? This one-day

sawing, filing, finishing, and basic bezel setting. Lectures,

workshop will give you a quick overview of general hand tools that

demos, and handouts provide basis of any techniques needed.

are used to make a wide variety of jewelry. Students will learn how

Intermediates will progress through more advanced techniques

to anneal, texture, file and polish copper and brass. Using these

of forging, cold connections and etching. Jewelry will be made

new skills, student will have the opportunity to make a pendant or

from metal sheet and wire. Copper, brass and tools provided. New

a pair of earrings. All metal and tools will be provided.

students must attend first class for safety discussion and materials list.

INSTRUCTOR : Bonnie Heras LOCATION Studio J, Civic Park Studios

INSTRUCTOR : Karen Ehrhardt

$43: 1 class

$15 supply fee due at class

LOCATION Studio J, Civic Park Studios

Class 27931

1:00pm-5:00pm

$188: 10 classes

$5 supply fee due at first class

Class 27935

Tue

6:30pm-9:30pm

4/7-6/9

Class 27934

Fri

12:00pm-3:00pm

4/10-6/12

Sun

5/17

A D U LT

Open Studio Jewelry Open to all experienced jewelers and current jewelry students.

A D U LT

Work independently on any jewelry or metalsmithing project

Jewelry Casting

of your choice and have access to all the tools the jewelry

In lost wax casting, you start by making a wax model of what you

department has to offer. No instruction is included and participants

want your jewelry piece to look like and end with a piece of jewelry

provide their own materials. A monitor will be on site to make

made of metal. The ability to carve the wax allows for a sculptural

sure equipment is used properly and cleanliness of the space is

look. We will go over wax carving and shaping and other

maintained.

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 : Bonnie Heras LOCATION Studio J, Civic Park Studios

INSTRUCTOR : Karen Ehrhardt

$100: 10 classes $50: w/another CAE class

LOCATION Studio J, Civic Park Studios

Class 27932

$188: 10 classes

$5 supply fee due at first class

Class 27933

12:00pm-3:00pm

Thu

Mon

6:30pm-9:30pm

4/6-6/8

4/9-6/11

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Glass

GLASS

AGES 12-17

A D U LT

Fused Glass

Glass Bead Making (Beg & int)

Come chill out while making some warm glass items. Make sun-

Make beautiful glass beads using a hot head bead torch. Each

catchers, garden art, bugs and bowls. Learn glass cutting, design,

student uses a torch to maximize hands-on time. Basics of glass

layering and kiln forming.

bead making include: use of tools and equipment, safety, how to make several different shaped beads, and a variety of surface

INSTRUCTOR : Alisha Douglass

decoration techniques. Please wear all natural fiber clothing. No

LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center $157: 10 classes

$15 supply fee due at first class

Class 27961

4:15pm-6:15pm

Thu

4/9-6/11

previous experience required. Beginning and repeat students welcome. Must have supplies for first class. First class mandatory.

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

INSTRUCTOR : Melissa McCumiskey

A D U LT

LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center

Glass Fusing & Slumping

$127: 6 classes

$10 supply fee due at first class

Learn to fuse layers of compatible glass in a kiln to create tiles,

Class 27753

Tue

6:30pm-9:30pm

4/7-5/12 Beg

jewelry, small frames, dishes and ornaments. Techniques covered

Class 27755

Thu

6:30pm-9:30pm

4/9-5/14 Int

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.

will make fun, whimsical lamp-worked glass beads in this one-day

LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center $168: 8 classes

$10 supply fee due at first class

Class 27751

Wed

6:30pm-9:30pm

4/8-5/27

Class 27752

Wed

1:00pm-4:00pm

4/8-5/27

A D U LT

Fused Glass (Beg-Adv) 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.

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

INSTRUCTOR : Melissa McCumiskey LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center $43: 1 class

$25 supply fee due at class

Class 27756

10:00am-2:00pm

Sat

5/30

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 2nd Saturday of each month (June through May, no meeting in December) to share glass pieces, critiques, technical developments and hear guest speakers.

INSTRUCTOR : Melissa McCumiskey

INSTRUCTOR : Melissa McCumiskey

LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center $168: 8 classes

$10 supply fee due at first class

Class 27754

1:00pm-4:00pm

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workshop. Tools and materials provided. No experience necessary.

A D U LT

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Makers Series: Glass Bead Making Come play with glass. Make your own glass beads. Each student

INSTRUCTOR : Penny Ruhter

Tue

A D U LT

4/7-5/26

LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center $60: 11 classes

Class 26507

Sat

10:00am-12:00pm

6/14-5/9

Decorative & Fiber Arts

DECORATIVE & FIBER ARTS AGES 5-7

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

Bora Han

LOCATION Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center $89: 10 classes

$10 supply fee due at first class

Class 27939

3:45pm-4:45pm

Thu

4/9-6/11

AGES 8-12

NEW | Makers Series: Machine Sewing Pajama Bottoms Create your own pajama bottoms (casual pants). Learn a variety

AGES 5-12

NEW | Make Mom a Gift: Basket Weaving with Handspun Yarn

of sewing techniques, including pattern layout, the proper way to cut out your project, and using the straight and zigzag stitch on the sewing machine. Watch your pants take shape as the day

Celebrate Mother’s Day—a parent-child project day. Using basic

progresses. What fun you will have wearing your new pants

basket weaving methods, kids will work with their parent or care-

knowing you made them!

giver to incorporate handspun yarn, along with many personal embellishments to make this one-of-a-kind basket just for Mom. Add a special message and attach a handmade trinket to create yet another layer of love to your gift. Must be accompanied by an adult; maximum two children per adult.

INSTRUCTOR : Carole Laur LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center $63: 1 class

$15 supply fee due at class

Class 28109

9:00am-3:00pm

Sat

4/25

INSTRUCTOR : Alexandra Milukhin

AGES 8-12

LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center $73: Child & Adult $5 supply fee due at class $38: Additional Child $5 supply fee due at class

Class 27863

Sat

9:00am-12:30pm

5/9

NEW | Jogakbo Accessories: Parent-Child Workshop Spend a morning with your child creating beautiful fabric fashion accessories through the traditional patchwork craft of Jogakbo.

Fashion Artist Bora Han will teach you the hand-stitching

AGES 8-12

techniques that have been passed down from generations for six

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.

bands, pins, or bracelets from imported traditional Korean silk fabric. Must be accompanied by an adult; maximum two children per adult.

INSTRUCTOR : Bora Han LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

INSTRUCTOR : Carole Laur LOCATION Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center $110: 10 classes

$10 supply fee due at first class

Class 27940

5:00pm-6:30pm

Thu

centuries! You and your child can choose to make necklaces, hair

4/9-6/11

$63: Adult/Child $40 supply fee due at first class $33: Additional Child $20 supply fee due at first class

Class 27870

Sun

9:00am-12:00pm

5/17

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A G E S 8 & u p / A du lt

A G E S 8 & u p / A du lt

NEW | Makers Series: Stitched Transformations-Embellish Clothes

NEW | Makers Series: Book AlteringCreate an Art Journal

The stitch, with its many forms and functions, represents one of

Bring your own hardbound book to alter, or choose from the

the most versatile verbs in the textile language. We will explore

selection presented in class. We will combine several types of

hand embroidery and surface embellishment while transforming

artistic techniques including ink, dye, and paint to create marks on

your plain t-shirt or skirt into an embellished piece of apparel.

the surface. Along with handmade papers, handspun fibers and

Learn appliqué, reverse appliqué, beading, and hand and machine

found objects, we will transform this book into a formidable vessel

sewing - all on a variety of constructed surfaces. Bring your

for your written thoughts, asking each newly formed page to

favorite stencil or use the instructor’s stencils. Finished project will

stimulate the imagination through the poetry of the extraordinary.

be a beautifully transformed piece of apparel.

INSTRUCTOR : Alexandra Milukhin

INSTRUCTOR : Alexandra Milukhin

LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

$38: 1 class

$5 supply fee due at class

Class 27859

Sat

9:00am-12:30pm

5/16 Ages 8 & up

Class 27857

Sat

9:00am-12:30pm

4/18 Ages 8 & up

Class 28098

Sat

1:00pm-4:30pm

5/16 Ages 14 & up

Class 28096

Sat

1:00pm-4:30pm

4/18 Adults

Class 27868

Sat

9:00am-12:30pm

6/6

Ages 8 & up

Class 28097

Sat

1:00pm-4:30pm

6/6

Adults

A G E S 8 & u p / A du lt

NEW | 3-D Collage: Fiber and Mixed Media

A G E S 8 & u p / A du lt

NEW | Making Art Cloth: Spin, Weave and Sew Create your own custom yarn by spin-plying strands of fuzz, thread, yarn, fabric, and trinkets galore. Learn the basics of

The Cabinet of Curiosities Meets the Modern Day Shadow Box.

weaving using your handmade yarn, as well as choosing from an

Using the technique of juxtaposition, we will create our own

abundant supply of yarns both natural and synthetic. Once off the

miniature tableaux referencing the work of Joseph Cornell’s

loom, your finished fabric can be enjoyed for its own uniqueness

dream-like boxes. Bring your own found or treasured elements

or transformed into a wearable piece of art. Sewing techniques will

such as photographs, textiles, ephemera and other objects infused

be demonstrated to further transform creations into a functional

with inherent connections, experiences, and memories; or choose

handbag for all to envy.

from the communal treasure chest to inform and enrich your work.

Bring your own special box or create one. Material fee includes an abundance of collage materials, adhesives, tools, wood and found materials.

INSTRUCTOR : Alexandra Milukhin LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

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$5 supply fee due at class

$38: 1 class

$38: 1 class

$5 supply fee due at class

Class 27861

Sat

9:00am-12:30pm

5/2 Ages 8 & up

Class 28100

Sat

1:00pm-4:30pm

5/2 Ages 14 & up

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INSTRUCTOR : Alexandra Milukhin LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center $73: 1 class

$5 supply fee due at class

Class 27855

Sat

9:00am-4:00pm

4/11

Ages 8 & up

Class 28095

Sun

9:00am-4:00pm

4/12

Adults

Class 27867

Sat

9:00am-4:00pm

5/23

Ages 8 & up

Decorative & Fiber Arts A G E S 1 3 & u p / A du lt

A D U LT

NEW | Wabi-Sabi Weaving: Create a Loom Woven Sculpture

NEW | Crochet Basics

Allow Wabi-Sabi to influence the creative weaving process. With

basic crocheting stitches and make one or two small crocheted

each passing of the weft, celebrate the passing of time using the

items. Second half focus on learning basic knitting stitches and

materials of our world--budding blossoms, rusting wires--nature

make 1-2 small knitted items. After learning the basic stitches

and its cycles of growth, decay, and erosion become embodied into

make an assortment of small projects such as bags, scarves, pot

the cloth. We’ll integrate metal wires into the weaving to transform

holders and coasters. Students wishing to take their projects home

the cloth into a malleable form and free-standing structure. We’ll

or create different projects need to provide their own yarn and

create depth by sewing, wrapping, felting and deconstructing to

needles. Supply fee due at first class includes binder of instruction

further investigate the creation of sculpture.

materials, a crochet hook, a skein of worsted weight yarn, several

Learn how to crochet and knit. First half of class focus on learning

useful accessories and some simple patterns.

INSTRUCTOR : Alexandra Milukhin LOCATION Studio H, Heather Farm

INSTRUCTOR : Pattee Court

$129: 2 classes

LOCATION Lobby, Shadelands Art Center

Class 27854

$8 supply fee due at first class

Sat-Sun 9:00am-4:00pm

4/25-4/26

$71: 9 classes

$20 supply fee due at class

Class 27897

9:00am-10:00am

Sat

4/11-6/13

No class 5/23

A D U LT

Weaving (Beg)

A D U LT

You have to be warped to weave, or so they say. Join us in this playful class, focusing on loom warping skills. You will learn how

NEW | Happy Hands Knitting Circle

to design with pattern, color and texture, creating a sampler and a

Knitters and crocheters of all levels are welcome. Get help with

project of your choice. Looms and some yarns provided. Materials

projects you just can’t seem to finish. Meet others with similar

list online at www.arts-ed.org.

interests and get inspired to create beautiful works of textile art which will become family heirlooms. A variety of interesting

INSTRUCTOR : Lou Grantham

techniques will be introduced for those who want to try something

LOCATION Studio H, Heather Farm

new, such as broomstick lace crochet, cable stitch knitting, and

$200: 9 classes

$5 supply fee due at first class

Class 27845

1:30pm-4:30pm

Tue

4/7-6/2

others.

INSTRUCTOR : Pattee Court LOCATION Lobby, Shadelands Art Center

A D U LT

$138: 9 classes

Weaving (Cont)

Class 27898

Once the weaver is secure in loom warping techniques, the

Sat

10:00am-12:00pm

4/11-6/13

No class 5/23

range of weaving projects is limitless. Explore, at your own level, projects such as colonial overshot, rug weaving, lace weaving, wall hangings, double weave, and tapestry. To take this class you must be able to warp the loom on your own or have completed one beginning weaving workshop or course. Prerequisite: Beginning Weaving or instructor’s ok. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

INSTRUCTOR : Lou Grantham LOCATION Studio H, Heather Farm $200: 9 classes

$5 supply fee due at first class

Class 27850

1:30pm-4:30pm

Tue

4/7-6/2

Alexandra Milukhin

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Decorative & Fiber Arts EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS & PERFORMANCES

A D U LT

NEW | Beginner’s Workshop: Handwoven Tote Bag

Mar 2

Learn how to plan, set up and weave on a four harness table loom

Registration for Summer Camps begins

loaned to you for use in class and home. Using fine, beautiful, high-quality wool yarn, you will weave the fabric and construct a tote bag that is as gorgeous as it is functional. No weaving or

Mar 12 & 13

sewing skills required. Supply fee covers the cost of all materials

Youth Theatre Company, Mini Kids and Kids Theatre

needed.

performances, “Rapunzel”, 7:00pm, Shadelands, tickets $10

INSTRUCTOR : Jennifer Pellman LOCATION Studio H, Heather Farm

Mar 15-May15

$111: 4 classes

$30 supply fee due at first class

Class 27871

9:30am-12:30pm

Thu

Fumiyo Yoshikawa Exhibit, City Hall First Floor

4/16-5/7 Mar 19

A D U LT

NEW | Jogakbo: Korean Patchwork Wrapping Cloth Jogakbo generally refers to Korean traditional patchwork and is an expression of the Korean women’s sense of beauty and creativity.

Having been passed down from generations for six centuries, this craft has been used mainly to create various household items,

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

April 24 & 25

Youth Theatre Company, Teen Theatre performance, “Once on This Island” 4/24-7:00pm; 4/25-2:00pm and 7:00pm; Del Valle Theatre

usually made from leftover clothes. Fashion artist Bora Han will teach you the traditional hand-sewing skills, and you will make a

May 4

table mat, tea table runner, or wrapping cloth to treasure for years.

Registration for Summer classes begins

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

INSTRUCTOR : Bora Han

May 15 & 16

LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

Youth Theatre Company performance, “Mulan”, 5/15-7:00pm;

$111: 2 classes $2 Supply fee due at first class

Class 27864

Sun

10:00am-4:00pm

5/16-11:30am, 2:00pm & 7:00pm; Del Valle Theatre, tickets 5/31-6/7

$12.00-$16.75

May 15-July 15

A D U LT

Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving Workshop-I

Open Space Exhibit featuring the work of local landscape artists, City Hall First Floor

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

May 26

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

Youth Orchestras of the Diablo Valley (YPO & DRYO) concert,

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

7:00pm, Shadelands, tickets $10

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.

May 27 & 29

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

Spring Dance Performance, 7:00pm, Shadelands, tickets $10

INSTRUCTOR : Reba Siero LOCATION Studio H, Heather Farm

May 28

$66: 1 class

Class 27853

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Sun

9:30am-4:30pm

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Music

MUSIC AGES 3mos-5yrs

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 the learning beyond the classroom. Call (925) 943-5846 for sibling discount.

INSTRUCTOR : Music Together LOCATION Classroom, Tice Valley Gym $208: 10 classes $143: Siblings over 8 months $45 supply fee per family payable to Instructor at first class

Class 27726

Mon

5:00pm-5:45pm

3/30-6/15

6:00pm-6:45pm

3/30-6/15

5:00pm-5:45pm

3/31-6/16

6:00pm-6:45pm

3/31-6/16

9:15am-10:00am

4/11-6/20

10:15am-11:00am

4/11-6/20

11:15am-12:00pm

4/11-6/20

No class 4/6, 5/25

Class 27727

Mon

No class 4/6, 5/25

Class 27731

Tue

No class 4/7, 5/26

Class 27732

Tue Sat Sat

No class 5/23

Class 27730

Sat

A fun, mixed age music class that siblings can attend with reinforced in an engaging and nurturing environment. Experience the advantages of interacting, bonding and learning together.

No class 5/23

Class 27729

Family Music a parent! Important musical concepts will be presented and

No class 4/7, 5/26

Class 27728

AGES 1-5

No class 5/23

Siblings 11 months and under are free.

INSTRUCTOR : Cynthia Schultz LOCATION Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center $91: 10 classes

Class 27984

Tue

10:15am-11:00am

4/7-6/9

Class 27985

Wed

10:30am-11:15am

4/8-6/10

AGES 1-2½

Tuneful Toddlers-Parent/Child Toddlers and parents learn delightful songs, dances and musical

AGES 4-5

Petite Pianist-Parent/Child

activities that focus on singing and keeping a beat to enhance

An introductory course to piano for young children. Learn basic

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

note reading, rhythms and simple songs in a fun supportive

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

environment.

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

INSTRUCTOR : Stephen Evans

INSTRUCTOR : Cynthia Schultz

LOCATION Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center

LOCATION Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center

$108: 10 classes

$91: 10 classes

Class 27995

Class 27983

Tue

9:30am-10:00am

$12 supply fee due at first class

Wed

11:30am-12:20pm 4/8-6/10

4/7-6/9 LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center $108: 10 classes

$12 supply fee due at first class

Class 27982

3:00pm-3:50pm

Thu

4/9-6/11

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Music AGES 4 & up

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 LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center $102: 9 classes

Class 27989

Mon

3:30pm-4:00pm

4/6-6/8

No class 5/25

AGES 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. Supply fee includes CDs, songbook, parent

AGES 4-5

guide and more.

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 : Music Together LOCATION Classroom, Tice Valley Gym $228: 10 classes $183: Siblings in Music Together $45 supply fee per family payable due at first class $10 sibling supply fee

Class 27844

Mon

3:45pm-4:45pm

3/30-6/15

No class 4/6, 5/25

INSTRUCTOR : Jonathan Mendle LOCATION Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center $90: 9 classes

$10 supply fee due at first class

Class 27990

1:30pm-2:15pm

Mon

4/6-6/8

No class 5/25

AGES 5-8

The Little Voice Do you love to sing? Then come and sing your favorite songs with a fun supportive group. In this class you will sing songs from your

AGES 4-7

favorite Disney movies while learning how to sing with proper

Intro to Suzuki Violin

technique.

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

INSTRUCTOR : Jill Brehm Enders

fundamentals, posture, finger movements, bowing directions,

LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center

rhythms and respective behavior through games and songs. Begin

$99: 9 classes

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

Instruments discussed at first class.

LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center $102: 9 classes

Mon

4:00pm-4:30pm

No class 5/25

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INSTRUCTOR : Tonya Lei

Class 27973

Class 27988

4/6-6/8

5:00pm-5:50pm

4/6-6/8

Music AGES 5-10

AGES 6-11

Drumming for Fun

Let It Go! Singing for Homeschoolers

This class is designed to inspire children to explore their musical

This is a music appreciation class emphasizing vocal development

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

and learning vocal technique, vocal range and breath control.

to fun musical experiences and introduces basic rhythmic and beat

Students will be exposed to different composers, various genres

patterns.

and styles of music. Have confidence when singing. Most important, have fun singing as a group!

INSTRUCTOR : John Waller LOCATION Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center

INSTRUCTOR : Ivanna Taratula

$95: 8 classes

LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center

Class 27986

Sat

11:00am-12:00pm

4/11-6/13

$110: 10 classes

Class 27994

No class 4/25, 5/23

Fri

11:00am-12:00pm

4/10-6/12

AGES 7-12

AGES 6-9

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

NEW | Intro to Piano and Recorder for Homeschoolers

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

Learn the basics of piano and recorder in one class! Recorder is

music from nursery rhymes to popular music. Through some easy

a great first wind instrument, easy to produce a tone right away.

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

Students will learn to read music and rhythms while having fun

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

playing songs we know and love. We will alternate between piano and recorder in class and at times play them both in a group

INSTRUCTOR : Staff LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center $97: 10 classes

$10 supply fee due at first class.

Class 27991

4:30pm-5:20pm

Fri

4/10-6/12

AGES 6-9

Develop music reading, good practice habits, musicianship and solid technique at the piano. Must have a piano or keyboard at home for practice.

LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center $8.50 supply fee due at first class

INSTRUCTOR : Cynthia Schultz

Class 27980

Wed

4:30pm-5:20pm

Thu

4:00pm-4:50pm

LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center $98: 9 classes

$10 supply fee due at first class

Class 27997

1:30pm-2:30pm

Mon

4/6-6/8

AGES 7-12

Violin Ensemble (Beg) An introduction to the violin in a supportive group. Learn how to hold the violin, read notes, and play simple melodies in a friendly, fun setting. Enrollment limited. Rental of instruments to be discussed at first class.

4/8-6/10

INSTRUCTOR : Stephen Evans

Class 27981

INSTRUCTOR : Monica Williams

No class 5/25

Piano for Children

$108: 10 classes

ensemble. A great introduction to music! Bring a recorder to class.

INSTRUCTOR : Rem Djemilev LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center

4/9-6/11

$117: 10 classes

Class 27975

Fri

3:30pm-4:15pm

4/10-6/12

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.

Scholarships available!

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

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

information. Instructors will make the individual lesson and

more information.

payment arrangements.

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Music AGES 10-14

AGES 10 & up

Classical Guitar for Tweens (Beg)

Introduction to Ukulele

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

If you’ve never played the ukulele before and are interested in

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

learning to strum basic chords to traditional folk songs, this class

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

is for you. Focus is on building an introduction to the instrument,

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

using easy beginning chords, playing the Hawaiian vamp and

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

having fun. Students must bring their own ukulele to class.

INSTRUCTOR : Jonathan Mendle

INSTRUCTOR : Staff

LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center

LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center

$117: 10 classes

$90: 9 classes

$10 supply fee due at first class

Class 27987

1:00pm-1:50pm

Class 27978

Tue

6:00pm-7:00pm

4/7-6/9

Sat

4/11-6/13

No class 5/23

AGES 9-18

Youth Orchestras of the Diablo Valley Members of the Young Performers Orchestra (YPO) will sharpen

AGES 10-15

Electric Guitar Rock

orchestral playing skills while enjoying camaraderie, teamwork

Learn everything you need to know to rock out on guitar! Jam

and ensemble experience and working toward musical excellence.

out to live rock music while learning some of rock’s most classics

A suite of successively more advanced orchestral experiences

songs such as Black Sabbath’s “Ironman,” Neil Young’s “Rocking

culminates with the teen level Diablo Regional Youth Orchestra

in the Free World” and Jimi Hendrix’s “All Along the Watchtower.”

(DRYO) which will perform challenging music and accompany

Learn everything from how to hold the guitar to rock’s most

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

valuable tool, the power chord. You will be rocking out in no time!

943-5846. Program runs from September thru May. Mid-year

Bring your own electric guitar and small practice amp.

enrollment is possible.

INSTRUCTOR : Staff LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center

AGES 10 & up

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.

$97: 10 classes

$10 supply fee due at first class

Class 27992

5:30pm-6:30pm

Fri

4/10-6/12

AGES 10-17

The Voice Do you want to learn to sing your favorite songs with proper vocal technique? In this class you will explore your voice by singing pop

INSTRUCTOR : Stephen Evans

music and songs of your choice solo or in groups. Every session is

LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center

different. All levels and musical styles welcome!

$117: 10 classes

INSTRUCTOR : Jill Brehm Enders

Class 27979

Tue

8:35pm-9:20pm

4/7-6/9

LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center $99: 9 classes

Class 27976

Mon

No class 5/25

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6:00pm-6:50pm

4/6-6/8

Music AGES 12 & up

A D U LT S

Flock of Flutes

Listening to Music: Modern Period

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

The next class in the Listening to Music series will focus on the

Enhance your performing opportunities and become a better

modern period. We will listen to and discuss music by Barber,

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

Bartók, Berg, Bernstein, Britten, Copland, Falla, Gershwin,

and sight reading skills. Program runs from September thru May.

Hindemith, Holst, Ives, Messiaen, Prokofiev, Respighi, Schoenberg,

Mid-year enrollment is possible. Please call (415) 200-6617 for

Shostakovich, Stravinsky, Vaughan Williams, Webern and others.

audition to be scheduled by appointment only.

Come join us!

INSTRUCTOR : A.J. Remedios LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center

AGES 14 & up

$70: 6 classes

Folk Jam

Class 27974

Fri

10:00am-12:00pm

4/10-5/15

Do you sing or play a musical instrument? Do you enjoy folk music? Do you want to jam with other people who also like folk music? We will get together to jam, learn about folk music, while using some simple basics that define the genre of folk, and have a good time playing. All levels are welcome. Come join the fun!

A D U LT S

Native American Flute Circle A mixed level ensemble, all levels welcome. We will play a new

INSTRUCTOR : Staff

song every week that explores the wonderful and beautiful tone

LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center

of the Native American flute. Beginning students will learn the pentatonic scale and basic flute techniques while advanced

$90: 9 classes

Class 27993

Sat

2:00pm-3:00pm

4/11-6/13

No class 5/23

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.

INSTRUCTOR : Monica Williams

AGES 14 & up

LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center

Guitar in a Flash for Adults

$97: 10 classes

Learn to play a perennial instrument, including effective playing

Class 27996

Wed

11:00am-12:00pm

4/8-6/10

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.

INSTRUCTOR : Jonathan Mendle LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center $106: 9 classes

Class 27977

Mon

7:00pm-8:00pm

4/6-6/8

No class 5/25

AGES 17 & up

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. Program runs from September thru May. Mid-year enrollment is possible.

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Dance

DANCE

AGES 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.

LOCATION Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center INSTRUCTOR : Erin Leedom $97: 10 classes

Class 27879

Tue

3:30pm-4:15pm

4/7-6/9

INSTRUCTOR : Tetyana Martyanova $88: 9 classes

Class 27880

Wed

3:45pm-4:30pm

4/8-6/10

Class 27881

Wed

4:30pm-5:15pm

4/8-6/10

No class 5/27 INSTRUCTOR : Neela Reed $97: 10 classes

Class 27882

Thu

10:45am-11:30am

4/9-6/11

9:00am-9:45am

4/11-6/13

$88: 9 classes

Class 27884

Sat

No class 5/23 INSTRUCTOR : Andrea Brosnan

AGES 2-4

$97: 10 classes

Mommy and Me: Parent & Child

Class 27883

Fri

10:45am-11:30am

4/10-6/12

Sing, play games, stretch and increase self-confidence in a special time between parent and child while learning basic dance concepts.

Tap-Children

LOCATION Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center INSTRUCTOR : Neela Reed

Thu

Noisy, fun, irresistible and contagious, youth tap is an ideal introduction to the dance studio! Civic Arts tap embraces other

$97: 10 classes

Class 27877

AGES 3-9

dance forms such as ballet and jazz, while promoting the young 10:00am-10:45am

4/9-6/11

student’s musicality, strength, flexibility and balance. A series of warm-up exercises, stationary center practice and traveling

INSTRUCTOR : Andrea Brosnan

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

$97: 10 classes

required.

Class 27878

Fri

11:30am-12:15pm

4/10-6/12

INSTRUCTOR : Tetyana Martyanova LOCATION Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center $97: 10 classes

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

Tiny Tappers (Ages 3-4)

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

Class 27889

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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4:00pm-4:45pm

4/9-6/11

Beginning (Ages 5-9) Class 27890

Thu

4:45pm-5:30pm

4/9-6/11

Dance AGES 4-5

AGES 6-10

Pre-Ballet

Ballet I

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

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

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

class will include a traditional barre and center. Children will

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

enjoy dancing to the magical music from classical ballets such as

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

Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker.

watch last session only.

LOCATION Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center

LOCATION Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center

INSTRUCTOR : Erin Leedom

INSTRUCTOR : Tetyana Martyanova

$97: 10 classes

$88: 9 classes

Class 27875

Class 27885

Wed

5:15pm-6:00pm

4/8-6/10

No class 5/27

Tue

4:15pm-5:00pm

4/7-6/9

INSTRUCTOR : Neela Reed $88: 9 classes

INSTRUCTOR : Andrea Brosnan

Class 27873

$97: 10 classes

No class 5/29

Class 27886

Fri

10:00am-10:45am

4/10-6/12

Class 27874

Fri Sat

4:30pm-5:15pm

4/10-6/12

10:30am-11:15am

4/11-6/13

No class 5/23

INSTRUCTOR : Neela Reed

AGES 7-11

$88: 9 classes

Class 27887

Fri

3:45pm-4:30pm

4/10-6/12

No class 5/29

Class 27888

Sat

Jazz/Hip Hop Come learn fun and funky dance moves! Learn to kick, leap and

9:45am-10:30am

4/11-6/13

No class 5/23

turn to the latest hip hop and pop music. It’s a high energy class with a strong emphasis on jazz technique. At the end of the session we will have a performance for friends and family. Jazz shoes required.

AGES 5-12

INSTRUCTOR : Staff

NEW | Capoeira for Kids

LOCATION Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center

Capoeira is a dynamic art form originating in Brazil, combining

$88: 9 classes

martial arts, dance, music, gymnastics with chess-like strategy,

Class 27876

and cooperative play. Capoeira promotes movement using body

No class 5/23

Sat

12:45pm-1:45pm

4/11-6/13

actions and acrobatic games that help kids learn about agility, space around them, and each other. Students will also learning songs in Portuguese, developing musical fluency with the instruments while teaching the important of rhythm, cadence and camaraderie. Capoeira classes will help kids learn discipline, selfawareness channel energy, stimulate imagination, and promote creativity.

INSTRUCTOR : Fabiano Pinheiro LOCATION Assembly Hall, Civic Park Community Center $98: 8 classes

Class 28434

Mon

4:30pm-5:45pm

4/13-6/8

Ages 5-8

Class 28435

Mon

6:00pm-7:15pm

4/13-6/8

Ages 9-12

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No class 5/25

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.

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A D U LT

Ballet II

Tap-Adult

Designed for students wanting to continue with their ballet

Adult/teen tap is an ideal physical workout and artistic outlet in

training. Class will continue with the traditional barre and center

one! Our tap embraces other dance forms such as ballet and jazz,

work, improving technique, working on proper body alignment

while promoting musicality, strength, flexibility and balance for the

and will have an emphasis on vocabulary. Attire for girls: black

beginning and advanced student alike. Includes a series of warm-

leotard, pink footed tights, pink ballet slippers, hair pulled back in

up exercises, stationary center work and traveling combinations

a bun away from face; attire for boys: black tights, white T-shirt,

which culminate in a routine set to music. Tap shoes required.

black ballet slippers. Registration requirement: Students must have completed a full year in the Ballet I level and be at least 7 years old in the second grade. A placement class must be taken in Ballet II

INSTRUCTOR : Alana Buschini LOCATION Studio D, Civic Park Studios

if a student is transferring from another dance program. Program

$88: 8 classes

runs from September thru June. Call (925) 943-5846 for more

Tap-Adult, Tap Fundamentals

information.

Class 27891

Tu

7:00pm-8:00pm

4/14-6/2

Tap-Adult, Musical Theatre Tap AGES 9-15

Class 27892

Tu

8:00pm-9:00pm

4/14-6/2

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

A D U LT

Adult Ballet (Int)

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

For students with some formal ballet training. Class includes a

week, must attend both days. Registration requirement: Students

barre warm-up, center work, turns, jumps and leaps. Ballet shoes

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

required. Proper ballet attire is not required. Wear something that

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

fits close to the body.

student is transferring from another dance program. Program runs from September thru June. Call (925) 943-5846 for more information.

INSTRUCTOR : Ginger Megley LOCATION Dance Studio, Shadelands Art Center $105: 9 classes

Class 27872 AGES 11-18

Professional Training Program Intermediate and advanced ballet training, including technique, pointe, variations from classical and contemporary repertory. For audition contact Rebecca Crowell Berke, Director at rebecca@ diablo ballet.org. Intermediate class meets three days per week; must attend all three days. Advanced class meets four days per week; must attend all four days. Program runs from September thru June. Please call (925) 943-5846 for a brochure for more information.

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7:30pm-8:45pm

4/8-6/10

Drama

DRAMA

AGES 7-12

Kids Theatre Let’s put on a show, Mulan. This performances-based program will begin to prepare your young actor for our more advanced competition groups. Each session students will rehearse and perform a show in its entirety. End the session with a performance for family and friends. Participation in Mini-Kids is recommended but not required. No experience necessary. Work with our Youth Theatre Company staff to learn the basics of the stage. No

AGES 5-6

Mini Kids Theatre

audition. $10 performance fee included in course fee. Thursday

An all YTC Show: Mulan. Mini Mids, Kids Theatre, Junior Theatre

5/13, 3:30-4:30pm at Del Valle Theatre. Performances are 5/15 and

and Teen Theatre will join together to create a production at Del

5/16 at Del Valle Theatre. Friday class: extra rehearsals on 5/6,

Valle Theatre. Groups will rehearse separately and then have joint

4-6pm at Shadelands; and 5/13, 4:30-5:30pm at Del Valle Theatre.

rehearsals at the end. Each group will have two performances. No

Performances are 5/16 at Del Valle Theatre.

class: extra rehearsals on 5/5, 4:00-6:00pm at Shadelands; and

audition. $10 performance fee included in course fee. Thursday class: extra rehearsals on 5/5, 4:00-6:00pm at Shadelands; and 5/13, 3:30-4:30pm at Del Valle Theatre. Performances are 5/15 and

INSTRUCTOR : Nicole Dial LOCATION Classroom, Tice Valley Gym

5/16 at Del Valle Theatre. Friday class: extra rehearsals on 5/6,

$263: 10 classes

4-6pm at Shadelands; and 5/13, 4:30-5:30pm at Del Valle Theatre.

Class 28295

Thu

4:15pm-6:00pm

3/19-5/7

Performances are 5/16 at Del Valle Theatre.

LOCATION Dance Studio, Shadelands Art Center

INSTRUCTOR : Nicole Dial LOCATION Classroom, Tice Valley Gym

$263: 10 classes

$206: 10 classes

Class 28296

Class 28297

Thu

3:30pm-4:15pm

Fri

4:15pm-6:00pm

3/20-5/8

3/19-5/7 AGES 10-14

LOCATION Dance Studio, Shadelands Art Center

Junior Theatre

$206: 10 classes

Class 28299

Fri

3:30pm-4:15pm

3/20-5/8

Scholarships available!

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

Long-term program that began in October 2014. Please call (925) 943-5846 for more information.

AGES 14-18

Teen Theatre Long-term program that began in October 2014. Please call (925) 943-5846 for more information.

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Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation

Who we are: We are a dedicated group of volunteers, donors and patrons of the arts. Our mission is to ensure financial support for scholarships, quality programming and facility improvement for all arts disciplines within the Walnut Creek Civic Arts Education program. The foundation strongly believes Arts Learning is essential to human development and a community’s quality of life.

Arts Excellence Awards Winners Wanted Now!

The Friends Foundation is pleased to announce the third annual Kathy Nelson Arts Excellence Awards. This program awards and recognizes outstanding talent within the Civic Arts programs in the fields of music and art. “The most successful musicians and artists often reflect on the support, encouragement and mentoring they received when there were learning and improving.” says Michael Weiner, Friend’s Foundation President. “We want to join in on that process in supporting these students.”

If you know of an outstanding CAE student of any age who would like to apply for an arts excellence award, please encourage them to apply. Details and the applications are available online at www.FriendsArtsEd.org. Applications are due March 13, 2015. Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $250 each for Civic Arts program expenses.

How to apply for a scholarship: Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation offers scholarships for area residents.

Our needs-based scholarships help low income families and individuals access high quality, life changing arts and preschool education. Full or partial tuition assistance is available. Visit http://www.friendsartsed.org/scholarship.html to learn more and apply.

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Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation

Your donation dollars at work: Since 2005 the Friends Foundation has provided over 800 children and adults in our community with scholarships for performing and visual art classes. The positive impact on families and individuals who otherwise would not be able to participate in these programs because of financial need is considerable. This access is made possible through the generous donation of community leaders, donors and patrons like you. In addition to scholarships, the Friends Foundation provides a no fee arts and music preschool program for low-income families, thanks to a grant from the Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation. Also, the Friends Foundation annually awards arts excellence awards to recognize outstanding talent within the Civic Arts programs.

157 SCHOLARSHIPS

were awarded to students to pursue their artistic education in Civic Arts

21FAMILIES

Low Income

were enrolled in our Starting Arts preschool program

1MISSION

to insure local arts education for our community

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AQUATICS

HEALTH & FITNESS

64-69 Youth

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64-69 Adults

Youth

45-46 Adults 46-48

Adults 50+

MARTIAL ARTS

TENNIS 70

Youth

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Adults

48-49 Youth 48-49 Adults PERSONAL

GOLF 72

Youth

62, 72

Adults

ENRICHMENT 50-51 Youth

SPECIALIZED

51-52 Adults

RECREATION

52-53

73

Youth

73

Adults

Adults 50+

SOCIAL DANCE 54

Youth

54-55 Adults 55

Adults 50+

ADULTS 50+ 74-78

Adults 50+

Walnut Creek Recreation The Recreation Division is proud to provide the Walnut Creek community with a wide variety of

OPEN SPACE

programs and activities that improve physical and

SCIENCE &

79-81 Youth

emotional health, create memories, strengthen

TECHNOLOGY

79-81 Adults

families, create community, foster human development, and reduce stress.

56 Youth DOG/PET CARE

We truly have something for everyone.

82 Adults

FOOD & COOKING 57

Youth

57-59 Adults

PRESCHOOL 2 Youth

SPORTS 60-62 Youth 62-63 Adults

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Health & Fitness

HEALTH & FITNESS

AGES 6-11

Rhythmic Gymnastics This class is designed to introduce your child to the basics skills of rhythmic gymnastics. Rhythmic gymnastics combines the elegance of dance and ballet with the use of apparatus; ball, ribbon, hoop and rope. Children will be taught skills in order to attain flexibility, strength and coordination. The class will do different games and activities incorporating their new skills. The class will be fun and non-competitive, yet challenge your child.

INSTRUCTOR : Anastasia Torba LOCATION Lounge, Civic Park Community Center $75: 6 classes

Class 28057

Fri

5:00pm-6:00pm

4/17-5/29

No class 5/22

AGES 6-16

Pom Pom, Baton Twirling and Dance Learn how to twirl the baton! It’s fun and unique, combining dance and baton twirling for an exciting performance art. You can perform in parades, be the star of your school’s athletic events or talent show, and join a competition team!

AGES 1 1/2-3

Gymnastics-Parent/Child

INSTRUCTOR : Sandi Rios

This popular class, designed for parents and toddlers, will enhance your child’s motor development and confidence. Emphasis is

LOCATION Exercise Room, Tice Valley Gym

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

Beg/New Students

participation required.

$43: 5 classes

INSTRUCTOR : CGS Gymnastics Services, Inc.

Class 27840

LOCATION Lakeside Room, Heather Farm Community Center $93: 6 classes

Class 27644

Tue

Tue

9:30am-10:15am

4/28-5/26

Class 27843

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. LOCATION Lakeside Room, Heather Farm Community Center $93: 6 classes

10:15am-11:00am

3/17-4/21

10:15am-11:00am

4/28-5/26

$78: 5 classes

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Tue

4/23-5/14

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Thu

4:45pm-6:00pm

3/19-4/16

4:45pm-6:00pm

4/23-5/14

$51: 4 classes

Gymnastics-Preschool

Class 27647

4:00pm-4:45pm

$63: 5 classes

Class 27841

Tue

Thu

Int/Advanced Students

AGES 3-5

Class 27646

3/19-4/16

3/17-4/21

$78: 5 classes

Class 27645

4:00pm-4:45pm

$35: 4 classes

Class 27842 9:30am-10:15am

Thu

Thu

Health & Fitness A D U LT

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Adi-Yoga “Open Gate”

Hatha Yoga

‘Adi’ means primal, original, or source. Adi-Yoga is the classical

Introduction and practice of yoga postures and body alignment.

Tantrik Kundalini Hatha Yoga from the trans-Himalayan region.

Through stretching and relaxation techniques, yoga postures will

Adi-Yoga brings together meditative movement (Asana), breathing

strengthen the body and stimulate creative energy. Emphasis on

practices (Pranayama), chanting (Mantra), and mindfulness

correcting and adapting postures to meet individual needs. Bring

practices (Meditation) to help cultivate present-moment

your own mat, pad, or small rug. Refrain from eating for two hours

awareness, reduce daily stress, and improve your sense of well-

before class.

being.

INSTRUCTOR : Sandra Foster

INSTRUCTOR : Michael Stearns

LOCATION Dance Studio, Shadelands Art Center

LOCATION Club Room, Heather Farm Community Center

$93: 9 classes

$123: 10 classes

Class 27893

Class 27789

Mon

7:00pm-8:15pm

3/16-5/18

Class 27896 LOCATION Lakeside Room, Heather Farm Community Center $135: 11 classes

Class 27790

Thu

9:30am-10:45am

3/19-5/28

Thu

7:00pm-8:00pm

4/6-6/8

Sat

10:35am-11:35am

4/11-6/13

No class 5/23 INSTRUCTOR : Sandra Foster LOCATION Studio D, Civic Park Studios $102: 10 classes

$135: 11 classes

Class 27791

Mon

No class 5/25

5:30pm-6:45pm

3/19-5/28

Class 27894

Wed

5:30pm-6:30pm

4/8-6/10

INSTRUCTOR : Nancy Spiecker

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Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement

LOCATION Dance Studio, Shadelands Art Center $115: 10 classes

Class 27895

Fri

10:00am-11:30am

4/10-6/12

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.

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Pilates: Slow Method Flexband/Roller A blend of traditional Pilates mat work and the Slow Method, this class takes Pilates to a whole new level. The roller adds elements

INSTRUCTOR : Tancha McKnight

of self-massage, circulation, balance and control while the

LOCATION Lakeside Room, Heather Farm Community Center

flexband increases resistance for arm and leg sculpting. Increase your overall body strength, awareness, flexibility and coordination

$115: 9 classes

Class 27785

Thu

3:30pm-4:30pm

3/26-5/21

all in one enjoyable and dynamic workout.

INSTRUCTOR : Connie English LOCATION Lakeside Room, Heather Farm Community Center $135: 11 classes

Class 27652

Wed

9:30am-10:20am

3/18-5/27

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Health & Fitness A D U LT S 5 0 +

Chair Yoga This class involves practicing yoga using a chair instead of on 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 LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center $83: 10 classes

Class 27607

Thu

10:15am-11:15am

3/19-5/28

No class 4/9

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

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done sitting, standing and walking. Learn to improve the quality

Tai Chi & Chi Kung

of your life. Your instructor, who has been teaching for 20 years,

Learn the ancient Chinese ways to health and longevity through

will verbally direct the class through movements to improve your

meditation and exercise. In this class we use gentle movement and

balance.

learn how to realign our posture, breathe for relaxation and stretch

INSTRUCTOR : Tancha McKnight

in stillness. Begin the beautiful routine of classical Yang style Tai

LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center

Chi Chuan. Appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.

INSTRUCTOR : Qi Works

$75: 6 classes

Class 27635

Mon

1:30pm-2:30pm

4/13-5/18

LOCATION Bridge Cul-de-Sac, Civic Park $63: 6 classes

A D U LT S 5 0 +

Class 27900

Thu

9:30am-10:45am

3/12-4/16

Class 27901

Sat

9:30am-10:45am

3/14-4/18

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 3lb hand

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weights and come exercise to your favorite hits from the big band

Zumba

era through ’60s music.

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

LOCATION Assembly Hall, Civic Park Community Center

in disguise. Beginners welcome as the steps are very basic and

$53: 9 classes

easy to follow. Bring towel and water to class.

Class 27629 Class 27630

LOCATION Exercise Room, Tice Valley Gym

No class 4/8

$102: 11 classes

Class 27720

Tue

7:30pm-8:30pm

3/17-5/26

Class 27721

Thu

7:30pm-8:30pm

3/19-5/28

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Mon

3:00pm-4:00pm

3/16-5/18

3:00pm-4:00pm

3/18-5/27

No class 4/6, 5/25

INSTRUCTOR : Janice Litvin

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INSTRUCTOR : Susan Funkhouser

Wed

Health & Fitness A D U LT S 5 0 +

A D U LT S 5 0 +

Walk For Life This innovative program, based on the Feldenkrais Method, was

Qigong (Ancient Chinese Health Exercise)

created by Ruthy Alon, Feldenkrais Teacher since 1965. Tancha

Qigong was created over 3000 years ago to strengthen the body

McKnight is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher, a student of

and cure and prevent disease, thus promoting health, vitality and

Ruthy Alon and a teacher of Walk For Life©. WFL is designed to

longevity. It is an ancient Chinese health and healing exercise

improve our comfort and efficiency in walking. It is a tour-de-force

comprised of breathing, movement and meditation. Qigong

learning opportunity and will benefit everyone who wishes to

is an enjoyable way to keep fit, reduce stress, gain flexibility,

enhance, protect and invigorate their walking experience. Walking

youthfulness and a positive mental attitude. These gentle exercises

increases our flexibility, strength and stamina, and can be one of

are designed to harmonize the internal organs and enhance their

life’s great pleasures. This will be both an indoor and outdoor class

functions, balance the body, mind and spirit and to balance the

and involves the use of walking poles.

individual with nature. This class is appropriate for both beginners and students with prior training. Master Adam Wallace is a senior

INSTRUCTOR : Tancha McKnight

student of internationally renowned Master Michael Tse, and is

LOCATION Lounge, Civic Park Community Center

certified with over 25 years of experience in affiliation with the Tse Qigong Centre.

$48: 1 class

Class 27631

Sat

9:30am-12:00pm

4/4

Class 27632

Sat

9:30am-12:00pm

5/30

INSTRUCTOR : Adam Wallace LOCATION Assembly Hall, Civic Park Community Center $99: 8 classes

A D U LT S 5 0 +

Class 27639

Zumba for Beginners

Mon

10:15am-11:15am

3/23-5/18

No class 4/6

Zumba is fun! It’s different, it’s effective, and it’s an aerobic workout. Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-tofollow moves to create a fun experience. You will forget you’re exercising! Come check it out.

principles, with its origins in martial arts practice for vital energy

LOCATION Exercise Room, Tice Valley Gym

and longevity. Through this gentle discipline you will realize strength, internal power, balance, inner calm, ease of movement

$36: 6 classes

Tue

Traditional Tai Chi Tai Chi is China’s #1 health exercise, based on the Yin and Yang

INSTRUCTOR : Jo Nash

Class 27612

A D U LT S 5 0 +

11:00am-11:45am

3/17-4/28

and self-awareness. Taijiquan unifies the body in movement and is appropriate for both beginners and students with prior training.

No Class 4/7

Students will learn the Yang Style 24-Step Form. Master Adam $25: 4 classes

Class 27616

Tue

Wallace is a senior student of internationally renowned Master 11:00am-11:45am

5/5-5/26

LOCATION Assembly Hall, Civic Park Community Center

Michael Tse, and is certified with over 25 years’ experience in affiliation with the Tse Qigong Centre.

INSTRUCTOR : Adam Wallace LOCATION Assembly Hall, Civic Park Community Center

$36: 6 classes

Class 27610

1:45pm-2:30pm

3/18-4/29

Fri

1:45pm-2:30pm

3/20-5/1

No class 4/6

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Class 27640

No class 4/8

Class 27615

$99: 8 classes

Wed

Mon

9:00am-10:00am

3/23-5/18

No class 4/10

$25: 4 classes

Class 27613

Wed

1:45pm-2:30pm

5/6-5/27

Class 27611

Fri

1:45pm-2:30pm

5/8-5/29

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Health & Fitness

MARTIAL ARTS

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 27603

Fri

1:00pm-2:00pm

3/20-4/24

1:00pm-2:00pm

5/1-5/29

No class 4/10

Class 27604

Fri

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 LOCATION Assembly Hall, Civic Park Community Center $83: 10 classes

Class 27609

Tue

11:00am-12:15pm

3/17-5/26

No class 4/7 LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center $83: 10 classes

Class 27608

Thu

8:45am-10:00am

3/19-5/28

No class 4/9

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Martial Arts AGES 3-6

AGES 7-12

Tiny Tigers Karate

Karate Kids

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

All of our Karate Kids are taught in a professional facility dedicated

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

to small class sizes and methods focused on the challenges of

learning environment. Instructors are all black belts with over five

school-aged children. Through fun drills and exercises your child

years of teaching experience. Classes are broken down into groups

will develop self-esteem, self-discipline, safety awareness, respect

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

and increased athletic abilities. Participants will need to purchase a

uniform on the first day of class for $35.

uniform on the first day of class for $35.

INSTRUCTOR : Delta Martial Arts and Athletics

INSTRUCTOR : Delta Martial Arts and Athletics

LOCATION Studio, Delta Martial Arts & Athletics

LOCATION Studio, Delta Martial Arts & Athletics

$58: 5 classes

$68: 5 classes

Class 27658

Mon

6:00pm-6:30pm

3/16-4/20

No class 4/6

Class 27659

Mon

4:00pm-4:40pm

3/16-4/20

Tue

6:30pm-7:15pm

3/17-4/21

Tue

6:30pm-7:15pm

4/28-5/26

4:00pm-4:40pm

4/27-5/18

No class 4/6

Tue

3:30pm-4:00pm

3/17-4/21

No class 4/7

Class 27661

Class 27685 Class 27686 No class 4/7

Thu

5:00pm-5:30pm

3/19-4/23

Class 27687

Class 27660

Tue

3:30pm-4:00pm

4/28-5/26

$55: 4 classes

Class 27662

Thu

5:00pm-5:30pm

4/30-5/28

6:00pm-6:30pm

4/27-5/18

No class 4/9

Class 27688

Mon

$47: 4 classes

Class 27684

Mon

AGES 5-60

Cutting Edge Martial Arts

AGES 5-12

Keeping Kids Safe

This challenging, traditional program is offered to build an

This program featured on ABC7’s View From The Bay is designed for the health and safety of your child. Safety expert and 5th degree black belt Sensei Preston Jones designed the program to engage your child in hands-on activities and games that help teach techniques to keep safe at home, school and while visiting friends.

Stranger and bully awareness are the focus. As safety experts agree, “Every child should learn how to keep themselves safe.”

LOCATION Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center $63: 5 classes

Fri

5:30pm-6:15pm

3/20-4/24

5:30pm-6:15pm

5/1-5/29

No class 4/10.

Class 27668

Fri

begins with a warm-up combining both kids and adults. Students are then separated by age and ability to learn techniques combining five traditions: Tae-Kwon-Do, Shotokan, Aikido, Judo and Jujitsu. Emphasis is on physical conditioning, character development and technique perfection. “A cutting edge black belt is not something you earn; it’s something you become.”

INSTRUCTOR : Preston Jones Enterprise

INSTRUCTOR : Preston Jones Enterprise

Class 27667

ongoing practice in martial arts for students of all ages. Class

LOCATION Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center $63: 5 classes

Class 27669

Tue

5:30pm-6:30pm

3/17-4/21

Fri

6:30pm-7:30pm

3/20-4/24

10:00am-11:15am

3/21-4/25

No class 4/7

Class 27671

No class 4/10

Class 27673

Sat

No class 4/11

Class 27670

Tue

5:30pm-6:30pm

4/28-5/26

Class 27672

Fri

6:30pm-7:30pm

5/1-5/29

Class 27674

Sat

10:00am-11:30am

5/2-5/30

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Personal Enrichment

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

AGES 5-12

Kids’ Carpentry Lifetime carpentry skills such as problem-solving, measuring and applied mathematics are taught in a fun, supportive atmosphere.

The safe use of woodworking hand tools is emphasized while boys and girls, kindergarten-7th grade, work together on boats, bird feeders, doll furniture, games, clocks and more. Program may be taken year-round with different projects offered each session.

Our motto is: Building confidence and teaching with respect and humor in a safe and happy environment.

INSTRUCTOR : Director Michael Glass LOCATION Club Room, Heather Farm Community Center $107: 6 classes $36 supply fee due at first class

AGES 1 1/2-3 1/2

Little Lits This class emphasizes early literacy in children to prepare them for a lifelong love of reading. Theme-based sessions introduce vital language and pre-reading skills through wonderful read-alouds,

Class 27581

Thu

3:00pm-4:00pm

4/16-5/21

Class 27582

Thu

4:00pm-5:00pm

4/16-5/21

Class 27583

Thu

5:00pm-6:00pm

4/16-5/21

AGES 7-12

Chess Class-Advanced

songs, storyboards, movement and finger play. This gentle and

Class designed for kids who know the basic strategies and want

interactive class will end with a short stay & read time. You will

to improve their skills and rating. Each 1.5 hour class consists

take home songs to sing, book titles to read, and ideas for simple

of thorough instructions, rated tournament games as well as

activities. A parent or caregiver must stay in class. No unregistered

analysis and blitz games. Students will learn techniques from

siblings.

famous games played by world champions. All participants receive trophies at the last class.

INSTRUCTOR : Meera Sriram LOCATION Club Room, Heather Farm Community Center

LOCATION Club Room, Heather Farm Community Center

$99: 8 classes

Class 27852

Tue

INSTRUCTOR : Pacific Chess Academy

10:00am-10:45am

4/7-5/26

$188: 10 classes

Class 27643

Tue

6:00pm-7:30pm

3/24-5/26

AGES 3-5 AGES 10-15

Spanish Immersion Preschool Children will learn Spanish in a hands-on interactive and stimulating environment. In this class your child will develop

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

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

Learn all about child development, bedtime strategies, discipline,

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

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

fun activities.

the kids. Basic first aid, general safety, and what to do in an emergency will also be covered. Students should dress to play and

INSTRUCTOR : Spanish 4 Children LOCATION Club Room, Heather Farm Community Center

Class 27712

LOCATION Club Room, Heather Farm Community Center

Wed

9:00am-12:00pm

3/18-4/22

Thu

9:00am-12:00pm

3/19-4/23

Class 27713

Wed

9:00am-12:00pm

4/29-5/27

Class 27715

Thu

9:00am-12:00pm

4/30-5/28

No class 4/8

Class 27714

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

INSTRUCTOR : Suzy McCreary

$168: 5 classes $7 supply fee due at first class

$51: 1 class

Class 27723

No class 4/9

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Sun

9:00am-2:30pm

4/26

Personal Enrichment AGES 14 & up

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NEW | Improving Relationships thru Understanding Personality Types

NEW | From Coupons To Groupons

Take the official Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator® and explore how

or “Extreme Couponing” pique your interest? Would you like to

personality types impact relationships. Learn how to bring an

learn how to save money locally and on-line but don’t know where

increased level of understanding and harmony into your personal

to start? This workshop provides you with an overview of thrift

and professional relationships. “Whatever the circumstances of

shopping, couponing and on-line sites which will arm you with

your life, the understanding of type can make your perceptions

the tools needed to begin your bargain shopping and treasure

clearer, your judgments sounder, and your life closer to your

hunts. Participant needs to know how to navigate the Internet on a

heart’s desire.” —Isabel Briggs Meyers.

beginner basis.

INSTRUCTOR : Ben Fliehmann

INSTRUCTOR : Debra Carmel

LOCATION Oak View Room, Walnut Creek Library

LOCATION Lounge, Civic Park Community Center

$103: 2 classes

Class 28246

Sat

Do the television shows, “American Pickers”, “Storage Wars”,

$28: 1 class

10:00am-12:00pm

4/18-4/25

AGES 14 & up

Class 27724

Thu

9:00am-11:00am

4/23

A D U LT

NEW | Finding the Right Career Path for Your Personality Type

NEW | Introduction to Bonsai

Take the official Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator® and explore career

class is for you as well as beginning bonsai artists seeking to learn

paths that suit your unique type. This class is especially beneficial

more in order to advance their skills. Class begins with a broad

for students and those contemplating a career change. “Whatever

overview of bonsai then transitions to a more focused perspective

the circumstances of your life, the understanding of type can make

using satsuki azaleas as the bonsai subject. Topics include bonsai

your perceptions clearer, your judgments sounder, and your life

history, care, maintenance, styles, presentation, and environmental

closer to your heart’s desire.” —Isabel Briggs Meyers.

considerations. Additionally, we will conduct a demonstration

Curious to learn about bonsai and wonder how to begin? This

using techniques relevant to the season.

INSTRUCTOR : Ben Fliehmann LOCATION Club Room, Heather Farm Community Center

INSTRUCTOR : Rick Garcia

$103: 2 classes

LOCATION Club Room, Heather Farm Community Center

Class 28247

Sat

10:00am-12:00pm

5/2-5/9

$28: 1 class

Class 28226

Sat

9:00am-11:30am

3/21

A D U LT A D U LT

CPR & First Aid Combo Receive certification in both Community CPR and Standard First

Introduction to Mindfulness

Aid. Both certifications are through EMS Safety Services and are

This one time Introduction to Mindfulness class highlights how

good for 2 years. Class includes introduction in use of defibrillator

to use deep breathing techniques to reduce stress while also

(AED). Wear comfortable clothing.

increasing awareness of our minds and bodies.

INSTRUCTOR : CPR For Life

INSTRUCTOR : Joree Rosenblatt

LOCATION Classroom, Professional Education Center

LOCATION Oak View Room, Walnut Creek Library

$65: 1 class $10 supply fee due at class

$28: 1 class

Class 27716

Class 27786

Sat

9:00am-4:00pm

3/21

Class 27787

Sat

9:00am-4:00pm

4/18

Class 27788

Sat

9:00am-4:00pm

5/16

Wed

12:00pm-1:30pm

3/18

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Personal Enrichment A D U LT

A D U LT S 5 0 +

Fundamentals of Mindfulness

NEW | Guided Autobiographical Writing

Mindfulness is the practice of learning how to be in the present

Do you have life stories you rarely think about or share? Or life

moment, slow down our busy lives, and be free of the judgments

stories you tell, but never write down? Learn how to write the stories

we place on ourselves and others. Through deep breathing

of your life. No writing experience necessary–you are guided every

techniques, it has been scientifically proven to increase a mind/

step of the way through life theme prompts explored in class, short

body connection, empathy, compassion and gratitude, and overall

story writing assignments and positive, supportive class discussions.

quality of living. This six-week course teaches practical tools for

Writing autobiographical stories in small groups gives you the

how to reduce stress and anxiety and cultivate the awareness to

chance to understand the direction your life has taken and to create

live your life with attention and intention.

a legacy for friends and family. Please bring notebook or laptop.

INSTRUCTOR : Joree Rosenblatt

INSTRUCTOR : Jill Morris

LOCATION Oak View Room, Walnut Creek Library

LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center

$113: 6 classes

Class 27717

Wed

$143: 8 classes

12:00pm-1:15pm

3/25-5/6

No class 4/8

Class 28101

A D U LT

9:00am-11:00am

3/20-5/22

A D U LT S 5 0 +

NEW | Introduction to the Tarot, Numerology, and Astrology

Bridge Class – Heart Series

Review the history of the Tarot and demonstrations of its use.

relaxed, atmosphere by enrolling in one of four bridge courses

The Tarot, based on a picture and number system, contains

offered throughout the year. Whether you are interested in playing

psychological, historical, mythological, and even Biblical insights.

bridge just for fun or serious competition, these classes will improve

Through the use of numerology (science of numbers), we will

your game. The instructor is an American Contract Bridge League

use birthday dates, years, and months to determine why your

Accredited Instructor and Silver Life Master. Half of a bridge player’s

life has certain events. We will study astrology as a tool for your

time at the table is spent playing defense. This course covers

life’s journey. Class includes personal insights by the instructor,

opening leads against both suit and no trump contracts, defensive

individual and group discussions offering something for everyone.

signals, developing defensive tricks and more. Prerequisites: Club

Learn to play bridge or learn to be a better player in a friendly,

and Diamond series or equivalent experience.

INSTRUCTOR : Jean Mulgrew LOCATION Lounge, Civic Park Community Center

INSTRUCTOR : Larry Miller

$40: 2 classes

LOCATION Assembly Hall, Civic Park Community Center

Class 28244

Tue

7:00pm-9:00pm

4/14-4/21

$63: 8 classes

Class 27576

Thu

10:00am-12:00pm

4/2-5/28

No Class 4/9

A D U LT

NEW | Italian for Beginners & Travelers Beginning class covers the basics of the language and its grammar structure, allowing for easy communication with Italian people.

A D U LT S 5 0 +

Mah-Jongg

Begin practicing conversation with a native Italian teacher and

Mah-Jongg is a fascinating rummy-like game played with tiles rather

learn the vocabulary in a fun environment. No prior knowledge

than cards. American Mah-Jongg uses a card of standard hands

is necessary—only an interest in Italy, its culture and its people.

against which all games are played. It requires a very small amount

Class allows students to progress to the next level course offered

of time to learn but results in hours of enjoyment and a lot of mental

in spring as well as partake in a separate optional “off-the-beaten-

stimulation. For a fun experience come and enjoy a supportive

path” trip to Italy led by the instructor.

environment where you will learn to play one step at a time.

INSTRUCTOR : Dario Ciarlantini

INSTRUCTOR : Betty Fraga

LOCATION Lounge, Civic Park Community Center

LOCATION Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center

$123: 8 classes

Class 27653

Thu

7:00pm-8:30pm

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Fri

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$43: 4 classes

$9 supply fee due at first class

Class 28430

Tue

1:00pm-4:00pm

3/17-4/14

Class 28431

Tue

1:00pm-4:00pm

4/21-5/12

Personal Enrichment A D U LT S 5 0 +

A D U LT S 5 0 +

NEW | The Ripening Time The Genius of Our Unique and Enhanced Passage into Elderhood.

NEW | Transitioning Into Retirement with Soul Collage®

We will inquire into the practical wisdom of life through the

Soul Collage® is a multi-leveled, creative process that anyone can

normalization of life experiences for adults. As Aristotle noted,

do. Following the guidelines, you create cards from fragments

Sophia is a spiritual wisdom that transcends the practical knowledge

of cut-out magazine pictures. Cards containing the images you

of effectively navigating in the world. Spiritual wisdom points to

select–or the images that select you–come straight through your

a ripening of the human being-an opportunity saved only for the

soul, bypassing the mind and are given meaning. Class will explore

elderly. We will explore some models provided by Maslow, Erikson,

themes, issues and actions in the transition into retirement.

Eberle, and Stornstam that help us understand both practical

Through a hands-on journey, we’ll look at your changing identity,

wisdom and spiritual wisdom and what it means to us in our lives

what to do after retirement, the bucket list, and your legacy.

today and in our culture. The process will include some teachings, discussion, sharing, readings, and reflection.

LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center

INSTRUCTOR : Roger Desmarais

$65: 8 classes

LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center $83: 8 classes

Class 27606

Wed

INSTRUCTOR : Jacqui Love Marshall

Class 28105

Fri

11:30am-12:30pm

3/20-5/15

No class 4/10

10:30am-12:00pm

3/18-5/13

No class 4/8

A D U LT S 5 0 +

Tech Buddies

A D U LT S 5 0 +

Mind Your Mind

Do you have an iPad but aren’t sure what to do with it yet? Or

Mental fitness for fun. Keep your mental fitness at capacity with

but didn’t quite get what you needed out of it? Then try “Tech

interesting topics, focused discussion, word puzzles (learn to make

Buddies.” Designed for both beginners and advanced-beginners,

and to solve), multi-media and more. Use both right brain and left

the Tech Buddies series of classes will teach you the basics of word

brain activities and all your senses to stimulate the brain. You’ll start

processing, email, internet searching and how to use your iPad.

by creating a mind map and adding to it as the class progresses.

The emphasis is on individualized instruction, and handouts are

have you already tried taking an introductory computer class,

tailor-made to fit each student’s needs and interests. Come learn in

INSTRUCTOR : JoAnn M. Adams LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center $53: 10 classes

Class 27585

Tue

a small group setting where you will feel comfortable and really get your questions answered. Each class consists of a two-hour group session and a private one-hour session with the instructor, which

10:00am-11:30am

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No class 4/7

you will schedule at the first meeting.

INSTRUCTOR : Martha D. Strizich LOCATION Technology Room, Walnut Creek Library

A D U LT S 5 0 +

NEW | Beginning Spanish For Seniors

$53: 2 classes

This program is designed for people 50 years old and up who want

All About Email

to learn Spanish in a relaxed atmosphere while discovering Latin

Class 27594

American art and culture. Enjoy subjects such as Comida Mexicana, Flamenco and Vino, Latin American traditions, etc. By the end of the course, students will be able to express themselves in the present

Tue

10:00am-12:00pm 3/17

Tue

10:00am-12:00pm 3/31

Surfing the Web

Class 27595

tense and have a simple conversation by using vocabulary for

Introduction to Word

everyday use. Come and join us and let’s start this “fiesta.”

Class 27596

INSTRUCTOR : Yanett Kenney

All About iPads

LOCATION Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center

Class 27597

Tue

10:00am-12:00pm 4/7

Tue

10:00am-12:00pm 4/21

$93: 9 classes

Class 28104

Mon

1:30am-2:30am

3/16-5/18

No Class 4/6

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Social Dance

SOCIAL DANCE

AGES 13 and up

AGES 6-17

Tahitian and Polynesian Cultures

Tahitian Dance & Drumming

Experience the motions and songs of the Pacific Islands and learn

This class offers various Tahitian dance styles from the oteas

the Polynesian culture. Instruction includes dances from Tahiti

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

and neighboring islands for all levels.

and drumming/music technique for men and women. Student should be in fairly fit health without any major health issues.

INSTRUCTOR : Lisa Aguilar LOCATION Multipurpose Room, Civic Park Community Center

LOCATION Assembly Hall, Civic Park Community Center

$67: 7 classes

$67: 8 classes

Tahitian/Polynesian Culture (Beg) Class 27798

Sat

INSTRUCTOR : Lisa and Rey Aguilar

9:30am-10:30am

3/28-5/16

ages 6-12

Tahitian Ahuro’a Women Class 27801

No class 4/18

Wed

6:30pm-7:30pm

3/25-5/20

No class 4/15

Tah/Polynesian Culture (Int/Adv)* Class 27799

Sat

10:30am-12:00pm

3/28-5/16

ages 6-17

No class 4/18

*Registration by instructor invitation only

Tahitian 1 Women and Men (Beg) Class 27802

Wed

7:30pm-8:30pm

3/25-5/20

No class 4/15

Tahitian II Women and Men (Int)* Class 27803

Wed

8:30pm-9:15pm

3/25-5/20

No class 4/15

Tahitian III Women and Men (Adv)* Class 27804

Wed

9:15pm-10:00pm

3/25-5/20

No class 4/15

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*Registration by instructor invitation only

Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/WalnutCreekRec

LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center

Become a part of the Walnut Creek Recreation family,

$67: 7 classes

and keep up with all the latest news, activities, and fun

Tahitian Drumming/Music

on Facebook! Share your photos, tell us what you think,

Class 27800

and stay connected!

No class 4/18

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Sat

9:30am-10:30am

3/28-5/16

Social Dance A D U LT

A D U LT

All About Social Ballroom, Swing and Hot Latin Salsa

Line Dance

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

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

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

dancer and those with some line dance experience. Learn how

smooth-flowing combinations and a great method of teaching will

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

make you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor and

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

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

introductory dances. Intermediate class is for the improving and

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

experienced dancer who wants to learn newer dances and review the classics. Dances taught will reflect the interest and ability of

INSTRUCTOR : Anna Magid LOCATION Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center

Mon

the class.

INSTRUCTOR : John Trentacosti

$84: 6 classes

Class 28084

The beginning/easy intermediate class is an energetic class with

8:00pm-8:55pm

4/20-6/1

LOCATION Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center $43: 5 classes

No class 5/23

Line Dance (Beg/Easy Int) Class 27648

A D U LT

Wed

5:30pm-7:00pm

3/18-4/22

Wed

5:30pm-7:00pm

4/29-5/27

Wed

7:00pm-9:00pm

3/18-4/22

Wed

7:00pm-9:00pm

4/29-5/27

No class 4/8

Argentine Tango

Class 27649

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

Line Dance (Int) $43: 5 classes

not only locally, but also worldwide. Learn fundamentals,

Class 27650

technique, rhythm and musicality while gaining movement

No class 4/8.

awareness and the satisfaction of being able to dance the most challenging of all dances. Please wear leather-soled shoes.

Class 27651

A D U LT S 5 0 +

INSTRUCTOR : Marcelo Solis LOCATION Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center

Line Dance-All Levels

$63: 6 classes

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

Argentine Tango (Beg) Class 27654

Thu

7:30pm-8:30pm

of dancing. Dances taught will be a mixture of beginner to 4/16-5/21

intermediate dances, depending on the level of participants. One new dance will be taught each week with reviews of all others

Argentine Tango (Int) Class 27656

Thu

8:30pm-9:30pm

taught. Open dancing for warmup. Step sheets provided for all 4/16-5/21

dances taught. Dancers should wear comfortable shoes with suede or leather soles. Good workout and lots of fun. Partner not required.

A D U LT

NEW | Hot Bachata and Salsa Night Learn the popular Dominican Bachata and Latin Salsa dances in six weeks. Emphasis on leading, following and communicating

INSTRUCTOR : Alice Marez LOCATION Assembly Hall, Civic Park Community Center $75: 9 classes

between partners. Patterns you can use at any event or dance

Class 28304

party. Great instruction make learning fun and easy. We guarantee

No class 4/7

Tue

2:00pm-3:30pm

3/17-5/19

you will have a fun time in this class!

INSTRUCTOR : Anna Magid LOCATION Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center $84: 6 classes

Class 28083

Mon

7:00pm-7:55pm

4/20-6/1

No class 5/25

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Science & Technology

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

AGES 2-3

AGES 6-9

Burrowing Buddies

Video Game Design for Youngsters!

Tarantulas, gophers, worms, snakes. All sorts of amazing animals

Learn how to create and design a unique and interactive

can be found underground. Uncover more about these creatures,

introductory video game with Freshi Game Design! Young game

and meet some of them too! Parent participation is required.

developers work in pairs to conceive, design and build their own original computer game. Students will learn fun techniques like

INSTRUCTOR : Lindsay Wildlife Museum

creating characters and levels and making their characters fly and

LOCATION Classroom, Lindsay Wildlife Museum

bounce around the game screen!

$48: 4 classes

Class 28248

Wed

10:30am-11:15am

4/8-4/29

INSTRUCTOR : Freshi Films, LLC LOCATION Club Room, Heather Farm Community Center $151: 8 classes

AGES 2-3

Class 28123

Snouts and Sniffers

Wed

3:30pm-4:45pm

3/25-5/20

No class 4/8

How do different creatures “smell�? What else do they use their snouts for? In this class, sniff out more about some of the incredible way animals use this part of their body. Parent participation is required.

INSTRUCTOR : Lindsay Wildlife Museum

unique video game! Advanced gamers learn new game design

$48: 4 classes

Wed

Video Game Design: Beginning to Advanced Improve your skills and impress friends and family with your

LOCATION Classroom, Lindsay Wildlife Museum

Class 28249

AGES 8-12

techniques including multiple character animations and movement 10:30am-11:15am

5/6-5/27

options, platform style games and multiple game genres.

Beginners work in pairs and are introduced to fundamental game design elements, including character creation, background design and building a complete video game level. All students will have a completed game by the end of class.

INSTRUCTOR : Freshi Films, LLC LOCATION Club Room, Heather Farm Community Center $151: 8 classes

Class 28114 No class 4/7

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Tue

3:30pm-4:45pm

3/24-5/19

Food & Cooking

FOOD & COOKING AGES 4-12

We Teach Your Kids to Cook Now 4 weeks! In this fun class, Chef Lynda and staff guide children in learning how to make recipes the entire family will enjoy! Young chefs learn the basics of nutrition, grocery shopping, reading food labels, food and knife safety, and the importance of proper cleanup. Children learn how to make delicious, healthy food that builds self- esteem and supports their bodies. Parents, your young chefs will have fun while they learn the life skill of cooking tasty, healthy and affordable foods.

INSTRUCTOR : Cooking with Kids Foundation LOCATION Lakeside Room, Heather Farm Community Center $189: 4 classes

$16 supply fee due at first class

Class 27718

Mon

1:30pm-3:00pm

4/13-5/4

ages 4-5

Class 27719

Mon

4:00pm-5:30pm

4/13-5/4

ages 6-12 A D U LT

Dim Sum

A D U LT

NEW | Basic Cake Decorating

Dim Sum means “a little bit of heart,� and these little savories

Bring an apron and join this fun and creative class where you will decorate a cake from start to finish. Learn basic decorating skills and techniques and say goodbye to store bought cakes! Learn how to frost and decorate with borders, scrolls, simple flowers, leaves, and writing using a frosting bag, coupler and tips. Wow everyone with the cake you bring home that you decorated yourself! Please bring decorating bag and tips.

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.

INSTRUCTOR : Chat Mingkwan

INSTRUCTOR : Nina Wong LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center $42: 1 class

$20 supply fee due at class

Class 28074

6:00pm-8:30pm

Wed

and sweets gladden the heart and palate. Dim Sum can be served

3/25

LOCATION Kitchen, Civic Park Community Center $57: 1 class

$15 supply fee due at class

Class 28090

6:30pm-9:30pm

Tue

5/12

A D U LT

A D U LT

Healthy Stir-fries

NEW | Cookie Decorating Class Learn the art of decorating with royal icing. It is easier than you think! Learn how to make royal icing and the popular techniques to create decorative cookies that are too beautiful to eat. Have fun while learning the skills. Practice on cookies to gain the confidence to make your own cookie creations. Let the artist come out in you!

Please bring an apron, decorating bag and tips.

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

INSTRUCTOR : Nina Wong

basil, chow mien, peppered shrimp, and more.

LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center $42: 1 class

$16 supply fee due at class

Class 28073

6:00pm-8:30pm

Wed

Wok and stir-fry cooking techniques were invented in China, but all

3/18

INSTRUCTOR : Chat Mingkwan LOCATION Kitchen, Civic Park Community Center $57: 1 class

$15 supply fee due at class

Class 28091

6:30pm-9:30pm

Thu

4/23

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A D U LT

A D U LT

NEW | Italian-Peruvian Menu

NEW | Noodles workshop

Italians established their small businesses and intermarried with

Asian countries share similar values and histories, but their unique

Peruvians, propagating while fusing their Old World cuisine with

cuisines highlight their differences. Noodles have become an

the existing native/Spanish one. The class begins with Peruvian

Asian mainstream diet and their recipes have been modified to

olive canapes, your appetizer, a mix of golden raisins, pecans,

fit regional palates by using local ingredients and techniques.

Peruvian chili and onion on Italian crostini. The entrée is fettuccini

Learn to make several types of noodles with Pan Asian influence.

au gratin in shrimp and crab sauce. Dessert will be an apricot

Learn popular, worldwide trends to prepare a scrumptious meal.

coconut torta-milk caramel, apricot preserves, Italian meringue,

Bring your sharp chef knife, cutting board, cloth hand towel and

and port wine.

beverage.

INSTRUCTOR : Nora Frazier

LOCATION Kitchen, Civic Park Community Center

LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center

$57: 1 class

$15 supply fee due at class

$52: 1 class

$16 supply fee due at class

Class 28245

6:30pm-9:30pm

Class 28087

6:30pm-9:30pm

Fri

Tue

3/31

5/8 A D U LT

A D U LT

NEW | Italo-Peruvian Flavors

NEW | Peruvian Cuisine / Italian Influence

Largely influenced by Italian cuisine, many Peruvian dishes have

Italian immigration to Peru from Tuscany, Florence, Liguria, Genoa

Italian brand names as well as Italian ingredients, like the famed

and Sicily began in the 1500’s-1900’s. The menu for this class

Risotto, your entree for this class, with shrimp and Portobello

portrays ?Italy? in all three dishes: Your appetizer is Dungeness

mushrooms. Causa trio tasting will be the appetizer, including crab

Crab “a la Parmesana,” fresh crab au gratin, Pisco Brandy and

and smoked salmon among other ingredients, on seasoned potato

a hint of spice—from the Peruvian coast where the immigrants

causa. For dessert you will prepare a layered quinoa and sauteed

settled. Spaguetti a la Puttanesca, your entree, a fresh Peruvian

cinnamon mango pudding, a sophisticated presentation of quinoa.

version; and for dessert Peach Tres Leches, a three milk syrup infused cake with peaches, Italian meringue, and port wine. $16

INSTRUCTOR : Nora Frazier LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center

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$52: 1 class

$16 supply fee due at class

Class 28088

6:30pm-9:30pm

Thu

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supply fee due at class. http://norafrazier.wix.com/peruviancuisine INSTRUCTOR : Nora Frazier LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center $52: 1 class

$16 supply fee due at class

Class 28086

6:30pm-9:30pm

Thu

4/16

Food & Cooking A D U LT

A D U LT

Plant-strong: How to Thrive on a Plantbased Diet

Vegetarian Thai Cooking series

This class will address the benefits of a plant-based diet, how to

instructor, and author, offers a hands-on cooking class to explore

create nourishing meal plans, and practical steps to preparing

the use of Thai plant-base ingredients. Convert popular Thai

delicious vegetarian meals. Great for someone who cooks for a

dishes into delicious vegetarian meals. Learn to use exotic Thai

family member who is vegetarian or vegan, wants to add more

herbs, spices, and seasonings with local fresh garden ingredients.

vegetables to their plate, or desires to transition to more of a plant-

Let’s get healthy together and add this type of cooking to your

based eating plan. Although not a cooking class, these informative

vegetarian repertoire. Bring your sharp chef knife or cleaver,

and hands-on sessions will involve creating meal plans, recipes

cutting board, hand towel, and your own beverage.

and shopping guides.

Using recipes from his book Buddha’s Table, Chat Mingkwan, chef,

INSTRUCTOR : Chat Mingkwan

INSTRUCTOR : Michelle Dwyer

LOCATION Kitchen, Civic Park Community Center

LOCATION Club Room, Heather Farm Community Center

$160: 4 classes

$45 supply fee due at class

$99: 4 classes

Class 28093

6:30pm-9:30pm

Class 27711

Wed

7:00pm-9:00pm

Thu

4/30-5/21

4/29-5/20 A D U LT

A D U LT

Vietnamese Cooking Series

Sushi Workshop

Let’s explore what makes Vietnamese cuisine so popular!

Learn to slice fresh fish and shape into bite-size offerings for Nigiri.

Vietnamese cuisine has an East-meets-West combination of subtle

Learn to convert plain rice into flavorful sushi rice, wrap, and roll

tastes and flavors. Plus, while Asian food is generally healthy,

into all sorts of Sushi. Hands-on prepare traditional rolls, Nori Maki

Vietnamese is at the forefront. You’ll learn to use fresh herbs, such

and trendy rolls, Uramaki. Learn all the basics of preparing fresh

as Vietnamese mint-rau ram, basil-rau que, ngo gai, and pick up

sushi and have fun creating your own delicious and healthy dinner

simple techniques in preparing popular Vietnamese dishes such as

such as toro, unagi, cucumber roll, spicy roll, California roll and

lemongrass chicken, hot and sour seafood soup, clay pot, shrimp

Philadelphia roll.

fresh spring rolls, green mango salad, and more.

INSTRUCTOR : Chat Mingkwan

INSTRUCTOR : Chat Mingkwan

LOCATION Kitchen, Civic Park Community Center

LOCATION Kitchen, Civic Park Community Center

$57: 1 class

$15 supply fee due at class

$160: 4 classes

$45 supply fee due at class

Class 28092

6:30pm-9:30pm

Class 28099

6:30pm-9:30pm

Thu

4/2

Tue

4/14-5/5

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Sports

SPORTS 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 are required by the second class meeting. Participants receive a KLS jersey.

AGES 2-3 1/2

AGES 3 1/2-4

Parent & Me Soccer

Tot Soccer

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

Young children will develop large motor skills while having fun

activities, your child will develop both large motor skills and

running and kicking just like the big kids!

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.

LOCATION HF 2-Soccer North, Heather Farm Sports Fields $111: 8 classes

Mon

LOCATION HF 2-Soccer North, Heather Farm Sports Fields $111: 8 classes

INSTRUCTOR : Kidz Love Soccer

Class 27689

INSTRUCTOR : Kidz Love Soccer

Class 27694 Class 27695

10:45am-11:15am

4/6-6/1

No class 5/25

Class 27690

Thu

9:30am-10:00am

4/9-5/28

Class 27691

Thu

6:15pm-6:45pm

4/9-5/28

Mon

9:30am-10:00am

4/6-6/1

5:15pm-5:45pm

4/6-6/1

No class 5/25

Mon

No class 5/25

Class 27696

Thu

10:10am-10:40am

4/9-5/28

Class 27697

Thu

5:35pm-6:05pm

4/9-5/28

LOCATION Lower Bowl, Arbolado Park LOCATION Lower Bowl, Arbolado Park

$111: 8 classes

$111: 8 classes

Class 27692

Sat

Class 27698 11:00am-11:30am

4/11-6/6

11:35am-12:05pm

4/11-6/6

No class 5/23

Class 27693

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4/11-6/6

Sports AGES 4-5

AGES 7-10

Pre Soccer

Soccer 2: Skillz and Scrimmages

Children will learn the basic techniques of soccer while building

Players will enjoy advanced skill building; dribbling, passing

self-esteem and learning to follow instructions in a nurturing

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

teaching environment.

scrimmages that emphasize application of finer technical points.

All levels are welcome.

INSTRUCTOR : Kidz Love Soccer LOCATION HF 2-Soccer North, Heather Farm Sports Fields

INSTRUCTOR : Kidz Love Soccer

$111: 8 classes

LOCATION HF 2-Soccer North, Heather Farm Sports Fields

Class 27699

Mon

10:00am-10:35am

4/6-6/1

5:45pm-6:20pm

4/6-6/1

Class 27700

Mon

$111: 8 classes

Class 27709

No class 5/25

Mon

4:30pm-5:15pm

4/6-6/1

No class 5/25

No class 5/25

Class 27704

Thu

10:40am-11:15am

4/9-5/28

Class 27701

Thu

3:40pm-4:15pm

4/9-5/28

Class 27702

Thu

5:00pm-5:35pm

4/9-5/28

LOCATION Lower Bowl, Arbolado Park $111: 8 classes

Class 27710

Sat

10:50am-11:35am

4/11-6/6

No class 5/23

LOCATION Lower Bowl, Arbolado Park $111: 8 classes

Class 27703

Sat

9:30am-10:05am

4/11-6/6 KIDZ LOVE SOCCER WEATHER WATCH: In case of rainouts,

No class 5/23

please call the KLS Field Hot-Line at 1-888-372-5803 ½ hour prior to your class start time or download the Kidz Love Soccer

AGES 5-6

app. All rainouts will be made up at the regular class time dur-

Soccer 1

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

Beginning players learn dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, age-specific defense, etc. Fun skill games are played at every

be issued if make-ups are offered. If we are unable to schedule a make-up, credits will be issued.

session, and every participant will have a ball at his or her feet. Small-sided soccer matches will be introduced gradually.

INSTRUCTOR : Kidz Love Soccer LOCATION HF 2-Soccer North, Heather Farm Sports Fields $111: 8 classes

Class 27705

Mon

3:45pm-4:30pm

4/6-6/1

6:20pm-7:05pm

4/6-6/1

4:15pm-5:00pm

4/9-5/28

No class 5/25

Class 27708

Mon

No class 5/25

Class 27706

Thu

LOCATION Lower Bowl, Arbolado Park $111: 8 classes

Class 27707

Sat

10:05am-10:50am

4/11-6/6

No class 5/23

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Sports AGES 1 ½ -3

AGES 6-14

Wee Hoop-Dribblers

Skateboarding Group Lessons

This parent-interactive class develops gross motor skills and

Jordan Richter’s skateboarding academy provides a holistic

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.

approach to learning the fundamentals of skateboarding. They have created challenging and exciting lesson plans that make learning to skateboard safe and easy. Each lesson plan is tailored to fit each level of rider, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or expert skateboarder. Our methods of teaching work to create a

INSTRUCTOR : Wee Hoop

strong foundation of skills and confidence, which give each rider a

LOCATION Court 1, Tice Valley Gymnasium

safe and positive skateboarding experience!

$78: 5 classes

INSTRUCTOR : Jordan Richter Skateboarding Academy

Class 27663

Tue

10:00am-10:35am

3/17-4/14

LOCATION Skate Park, Heather Farm Park

Class 27664

Tue

10:00am-10:35am

4/28-5/26

$165: 6 classes

Skateboarding Group Lessons (Beg) Class 27836

AGES 4-5

Sat

10:00am-11:00am

3/21-5/2

No class 4/5

Wee Hoop-Hot Shots Wee Hoop is designed to provide children with a positive

Skateboarding Group Lessons (Int)

basketball experience while promoting an active lifestyle. This

Class 27838

class places an emphasis on developing basketball skills and

No class 4/5

Sat

11:15am-12:15pm

3/21-5/2

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

A D U LT

Golf Develop your skills with Boundary Oak Director of Instruction

LOCATION Court 1, Tice Valley Gymnasium

and former PGA tour player Dave DeLong. Golfers will learn

$78: 5 classes

Class 27665

Tue

10:40am-11:25am

3/17-4/14

Class 27666

Tue

10:40am-11:25am

4/28-5/26

fundamentals such as the swing, short game, rules and etiquette.

Class size limited to 10 to ensure quality instruction. Bring a nine iron or pitching wedge to the first class. Clubs provided upon request at class.

AGES 2-5

INSTRUCTOR : Walnut Creek Golf

NEW Skyhawks: Play-Hawk

LOCATION Driving Range, Boundary Oak Municipal Golf Course

Playhawk provides a fun, safe and positive environment where

$93: 6 classes

future athletes can take their first step towards an active and

Beg/Int Golf Coed

healthy lifestyle. Participants will learn sport specific skill including

Class 27902

throwing, kicking, hitting and catching, along with social skills.

No class 4/7

Through age appropriate games and activities, participants

Class 27903

learn sport specific skills, balance, body movement, hand/eye

No class 4/7.

coordination, self-esteem, teamwork and sportsmanship. The

Class 27904

participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 6:1

No class 4/7

INSTRUCTOR : Skyhawks Staff

Class 27905

LOCATION Court 3, Tice Valley Gymnasium $99: 6 classes

Class 28272

Thu

10:00am-10:30am

4/16-5/21

Ages 2 – 3* *Parent Participation required Class 28273

Thu

10:30am-11:15am

Ages 3 - 5

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$5 ball fee to be paid at each class

Tue

9:30am-10:30am

3/17-4/28

Tue

6:00pm-7:00pm

3/17-4/28

Tue

7:00pm-8:00pm

3/17-4/28

Thu

6:30pm-7:30pm

3/19-4/23

Sports Tice Valley, Foothill and Walnut Creek Intermediate Community Gymnasiums

Drop-in Volleyball

Tice Valley, Foothill and Walnut Creek Intermediate Community

7:00-10:00pm at the Tice Valley Gym. Cost is $6 and is open to the

Gymnasiums are available for public and private rentals. Book

first 42 participants. When a third court is available, we can take an

your special events with us (birthday parties, basketball/volleyball

additional 21 participants.

The volleyball drop-in program meets on Friday evenings from

practices, luncheons, business meetings, etc.). For further information call Leo Harrod, Wes Allnutt, or Hope Keung at (925) 256-3572.

Sports/Fitness Groups

Badminton Drop-in badminton meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9am-12pm at Tice Valley Gym. Cost is $4.

Continental Little League (925) 210-6141

Baseball and softball programs for boys and girls aged 7-15.

Log on to www.continentalbaseball.com for information.

Pickle Ball

CYO Sports

Drop-in pickle ball meets on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and

St. John Vianney boys and girls basketball – call (510) 376-5423.

Friday mornings from 9am-12pm at Tice Valley Gym. Cost is $4.

St. Mary’s boys and girls basketball, cross country, and track & field – call (925) 256-8453.

spring Basketball Adult Basketball Leagues

Jazzercise (925) 947-6897

(925) 943-5866

Sunday & Thursday 5-on-5

Class is designed for all fitness levels and ages, with high- and low-impact options. Classes are ongoing. Register anytime.

Location: Tice Valley Gym.

To request a registration packet for our Sunday or Thursday 5 on

Mon-Thu; 9am; 6:15pm

5 or for questions about the adult basketball leagues, email Hope

Friday 9am; 5:45pm

Keung at keung@walnut-creek.org. Sunday night league play will

Sat; 8:30am; Sun 9am

begin in March and Thursday night league play will begin in April.

Games will be played at the Tice Valley Community Gymnasium.

Odyssey/Jrs. Girls Volleyball (925) 974-6219

Oddyssey/VIP is a volleyball instructional program designed for 5th – 8th grade girls to learn or enhance their game. Email

Drop-in Basketball

OdysseyVball@astound.net for more information.

The basketball drop-in program meets Monday-Fridays 12-3:30pm

Walnut Creek Adult Softball, Inc. (925) 943-1955

the Tice Valley Gym, fee $4.

WCASI Provides a recreational slow-pitch softball program at Heather Farm Park. For dates and for more information, log onto www.wcasi.org.

Volleyball Adult Volleyball Leagues

(925) 943-5866

Monday Night Coed League

Wednesday Night Women’s 4’s

To request a registration winter packet or for questions about the adult volleyball leagues, email Keung@walnut-creek.org.

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 Keung@walnut-creek.org. Free

Walnut Creek Little League (925) 806-8242

Baseball and Softball programs for boys and girls aged 8-16. For more information, log onto 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 onto www.wcyfmarauders.com.

agents list is distributed to team managers as we do not place

Walnut Creek Soccer Club (925) 407-5662

individuals on teams.

The WCSC is a youth soccer organization only, with players ages 6-18. For information, visit www.wcsc.org.

Free Agents: Although we do not place players on teams, we will take your information and make it available to team managers who are looking for players. Send an email to add yourself to the free agents list to Hope Keung at Keung@walnut-creek.org. You can also access registration and free agent forms, schedules and

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. Log onto www.wcyaa.com for information.

league rules at www.quickscores.com/walnutcreek.

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Aquatics

AQUATICS YEAR-ROUND FACILITY AND SWIMMING PROGRAMS Home of the following swim programs:

• Walnut Creek Aquabears – Age group Year Round U. S. Swim Team • Walnut Creek Aquanuts – Age Group Synchronized Swim Team • Walnut Creek Masters – Adult Swim Team • Walnut Creek Swim Club – Summer Recreational Swim Team

CLARKE SWIM CENTER Located in Heather Farm Park

Competitive Programs

1750 Heather Drive, Walnut Creek (925) 943-5856

Walnut Creek Aquabears Swim Team The nationally ranked Walnut Creek Aquabears Swim Team is a

• Heated pools open year-round

year-round U.S.S. (United States Swimming) competitive program.

• Olympic size, 20-lane lap pool

For more information call (925) 939-5990. Website:

• Certified professional lifeguards

www.walnutcreekaquabears.org. Head coach: Mike Heaney.

• Heated locker rooms and showers • Fitness center with cardiovascular and weight equipment • Seasonal diving pool with 1-meter diving board.

• Seasonal children’s pool • Vending machines

Walnut Creek Masters Swim Team Our masters (ages19-90) 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. For more

FACILITY CLOSED*

April 5

information call (925) 280-5421. Website: www.swim4wc.org.

Head Coach: Kerry O’Brien.

May 30, 31 Additional Dates: TBD WEEKEND HOURS May 26

Walnut Creek Aquanuts Synchronized Swim Team The Walnut Creek Aquanuts is one of the most acclaimed teams in

LARKEY PARK SWIM CENTER

international synchronized swimming and home of Olympic cham-

Located by the Lindsay Museum

abilities. Call (925) 934-4792. Website: www.aquanuts.org.

2771 Buena Vista Avenue, Walnut Creek

Head Coach: Kim Probst.

pions. The Aquanuts provide a year-round program of all ages and

(925) 943-5861

• Open June 15 - August 16, 2015

Walnut Creek Swim Club (WCSC )

• L-shaped recreation and lap pool (25 yards by 25 meters)

WCSC is one of the oldest and finest recreational swim teams in

• Diving area with 1-meter diving board

the County celebrating our 52nd year. We pride ourselves in

• Children’s wading pool (1 foot deep)

creating an atmosphere where swimmers not only do swimmers

• Vending Machines

improve but there is great family fun for everyone!

• Spring season private rentals

Co-Head Coaches: Brett Anderson and Jason Kamp. www.walnutcreekswimclub.org email: director@walnutcreekswimclub.org.

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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

Admission Fees Daily Admission Fees Everyone entering the facility must pay an admission fee. No refunds.

accommodate more swimmers. Swimming instruction of any

Recreational swimming

kind is prohibited. Fitness Center for use by adults, 18 and older.

Children (ages 6 & under)

$3.50

Closed toe shoes and clothing must be worn at all times.

Youth (ages 7-17)

$4.25

Use at own risk.

Adults (ages 18 & older)

$5.00

LAP SWIM (13 yrs & older)

lap swimming

Lap Swim (ages 13 & older) $5.00

Clarke Swim Center

Current - June 14, 2015 Mon-Fri 5:30am – 4:00pm Mon-Thu 7:00pm – 8:30pm Sat-Sun 11:00am – 4:00pm

Daily PARK PASS OPTION Allows in/out privileges during recreational swim times Children (ages 6 & under)

$4.00

Youth

(ages 7-17)

$4.75

FITNESS CENTER (18 yrs & older)

Adults

(ages 18 & older)

$5.50

Clarke Swim Center

Discount 15 Swim Passes

*See facility description for closure dates

Fitness Center for use by adults ages 18 and older. Closed toed shoes and clothing must be worn at all times. Use at own risk.

Current - June 14, 2015 Mon-Fri 6:00am – 3:30pm Mon-Thu 7:00pm – 8:15pm Sat-Sun 11:00 am – 3:45pm

Valid for 1 year. No refunds.

Children (ages 6 & under)

$45.00

Youth (ages 7-17)

$56.25

Adults (ages 18 & older)

$63.75

Lap Swim (ages13 & older)

$63.75

*See facility description for closure dates

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

NEW | LAP SWIM/FITNESS CENTER DISCOUNT MONTHLY passes Monthly

(based on 30 days)

$60.00

6 Month

(based on 182 days)

$340.00

Annual

(based on 357 days)

$640.00

swimmers. Swimming instruction of any kind is prohibited.

Clarke Swim Center

Current - June 14, 2015 Sat-Sun 12:00pm – 4:00pm* All participants ages 7-17 must be accompanied by a swimming adult (18 & up). *See facility description for closure dates

NEW | Summer Recreational Swim Pass Unlimited use during recreational swimming hours at both Clarke Swim Center and Larkey Swim Center. Valid: June 13, 2015 – September 7, 2015.

Passes cannot be shared and are non-refundable, non-transferable.

Not valid for lap swim.

Recreational Swim Hours

Per Person

$60

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 14, 2015 50 meter pool only Sat-Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm *See facility description for closure dates

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Aquatic Fitness Classes Water Aerobics 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

Facility Rental Programs Our facilities are great for end-of-the-year private school parties and summer day camp/care recreational swimming opportunities.

Call now to reserve hours of summer fun. Contact Karen HeastonMartin at (925) 943-5899, ext. 2438 for more information. Space is limited so sign up early!

Splish Splash Party Area Reservations Reserve table space for your next pool side party at Clarke Swim Center. Rental includes 4 picnic tables under covered area. Use of charcoal barbeque grill and access to refrigerator for storage. Admission for up to 20 guests during recreational swimming hours.

Weekdays 1:00pm-4:45pm Weekends 12:00pm – 5:00pm Additional guests pay regular admission fees.

Packages starting at: $135(spring, fall weekends. Summer weekdays). $155 (Summer weekends)

minutes long.

Clarke Swim Center $66/12-class punch ticket (valid 2 years) or drop-in $7

Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am & 9:00am

(Deep water)

Tue/Thu

(Shallow water)

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

Reservations & information call: 925-943-5899 ext. 2438

to talk with a coach.

Looking for something inside? Pool side room rental also avail-

Clarke Swim Center

able! Call for pricing.

$8: masters daily admission fee

Employment Opportunities Now Hiring!

Mon-Fri

5:30am; 6:45am; 10:30am; noon

Mon-Thu

7:00pm

Register for tryout at front counter.

WC Masters Free Adult Swim Lesson Walnut Creek Masters is offering free swim lessons to non-

Walnut Creek Aquatics is NOW HIRING for Spring & Summer 2015!

We are looking for Lifeguards and/or Swim Instructors (15 yrs+) and support staff. We accept American Red Cross Lifeguard Training 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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swimming or novice adults. Receive one-on-one training in water comfort and stroke work. Swimming Saves Lives is sponsored by United States Masters Swimming in partnership with the City of Walnut Creek.

• Eligible students must commit to attending all 6 classes.

Instructor : Kerry O’Brien Location: Clarke Swim Center free

Class 28490

M/T/Th

6:45pm-8:00pm

May 4-14

Aquatics

Youth Programs

Certification Courses American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

A g es 7 - 1 2

TRY it - YOUTH WATER POLO!

This course will provide you with the following skills and

TRY IT Water Polo is designed for the beginner to those who may

CPR-FPR, and AED.

certifications to become a lifeguard: lifeguarding, first aid,

have an interest in joining a competitive polo team but not quite ready for the full commitment of a year round program.

• Participants must pass all written and practical exams to earn certificate.

Our talented instructors will help youth learn basic skills needed for the sport in a fun, pressure free environment. We will build

• Must be 15 years old by the last day of class.

on ball handling, dribbling, passing /receiving skills, shooting

• Must attend ALL classes to be eligible to take final exams.

and goalie drills. Offense and defense pattern drills will also be explored all while building upon swimming endurance and having

LOCATION Classroom, Clarke Swim Center

fun! Get ready to learn, laugh and play polo!

FEE $213/ (Includes books & certification)

Swimming test may be required. Participants should be able to

Class 27542

Sa/Su

9:30am-5:30pm

3/7 – 3/15

swim a minimum of one length of freestyle comfortably and tread

Class 27544

Mon-Thu

9:30am-5:30pm

3/30 - 4/3

water.

Class 27545

Mon-Thu

9:30am-5:30pm

4/6 - 4/9

Class 27543

Sa/Su

9:30am-5:30pm

4/18 – 4/26

Instructor : Aquatics Staff Location: Larkey Swim Center

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING REVIEW COURSE

$73: 8 classes

Class 28305

Sat

2:30 – 3:15

4/25-6/13

This course is designed for individuals that hold current certifications in Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED which will expire soon (before

A g es 6 - 1 4

this spring or summer 2015) who need to renew their certifications

YOUTH STROKE & SWIM CLINICS - Summer Swim Team Prep 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 & turn and eligibility for 2012.

Classes are taught by U.S.S. Walnut Creek Aquabears swim team

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

coaches.

$100: (includes Lifeguard/First Aid, CPR/AED certification cards)

Instructor: USS Walnut Creek Aquabears Swim Team Coaches

Class 27546

Sat/9am-6pm & Sun/9am-5pm

3/28, 3/ 29

Location: Clarke Swim Center

Class 27547

Sat/9am-6pm & Sun/9am-5pm

4/11, 4/12

$133: 8 classes

Dates

Days

6y-8y 4:00-4:45pm Class

9y-14y 4:45-5:30pm Class

3/9 – 4/1

Mon & Wed

27550

27554

3/10 – 4/2

Tue & Thu

27551

27555

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Swim Lessons REGISTRATION

A G E S 1 0 m o S - 3 YRs

Guppy $40.50: 6 classes

tue-thu

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Parent/toddler basic water orientation class. Both parent and toddler participate in this 20-minute class. Skills include water

registration begins on february 17.

Online: www.WalnutCreekRec.org Fax to: (925) 938-7529

adjustment for parents and toddlers, holding techniques, entry and exit from the pool edge, games and songs. Floating, arm and leg movement, and breath control may also be included for older toddlers. All this makes for a positive experience for the child.

Session Times

Walk-in: Clarke Swim Center Mail to: City of Walnut Creek, Attn: Aquatics Registration,

Clark

301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek CA 94598

Swim Center

III

IV

4:05pm

5/12-5/21 28011

5/26-6/4 28010

5:50pm

28009

28008

No phone-in registrations accepted.

Registration form on page 89.

AGES 3-5

Starfish BEFORE REGISTERING FOR SWIM LESSONS

$54.00: 6 classes

The Aquatics program offers a variety of classes for all ages. Find

Water adjustment for young children. Playing activities in the

the class that is right for you!

water, students will work on bubble blowing, breath control, kick-

Please read the course descriptions carefully. It is important to

crucial for his/her development.

Please know that it may take your child more than one class

clarke swim center

ing (with support), floating (with support), and arm movement.

Session Times

I

Clarke

4/14-4/23 3:55pm None

Swim

4:30pm

Center

5:05pm

register your child for the proper class. Please think carefully about the prerequisites. Placing your child in the correct class is

tue-thu

session to graduate to the next level.

II

III

IV

4/28-5/7 None

5/12-5/21 28048

5/26-6/4 28051

28044

28046

28049

28052

28045

28047

28050

28053

Transfers between classes may only be at the discretion of Aquatics staff. Parents may request transfers prior to the first day of the class. An evaluation of the student may take place the first through third day of a session. Instructors reserve the right to re-place your child if needed.

AGES 3-7

Seahorse $54.00: 6 classes

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Prerequisite: Pass Starfish or ability to perform equivalent skills.

Spaces cannot be “held.” To register please completely fill out

Fundamental skill building class. Students must be comfortable

the registration slip. List your 2nd and 3rd choices for classes. Full

with floating on front and back with support and submerge head

payment is required at time of registration.

for at least 5–10 seconds. Class objective: float without support and recover to a vertical position. Continue to work on kicking,

Class Refund Policy:

arm strokes, and independence in shallow water.

Refunds, minus a $10 service charge, are allowed up to 7 days

I 4/14-4/23

II 4/28-5/7

III 5/12-5/21

IV 5/26-6/4

prior to the first class. After the 7 days, a swim center credit minus

Clarke

4:30pm

28024

28025

28026

28027

the $10 service charge, good for 1 year, may be issued. We do not

Swim

5:05pm

28028

28029

28030

28031

give refunds for weather or lack of participation. No refunds or

Center

5:40pm

28032

28033

28034

28035

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.

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Aquatics

Aquatics AGES 6-12

AGES 4-11

Dolphin

Lobster $54.00: 6 classes

tue-thu

$54.00: 6 classes

clarke swim center

tue-thu

clarke swim center

Prerequisite: Pass Seahorse or ability to perform equivalent skills.

Prerequisite: Pass Seal or ability to perform equivalent skills.

Focus on unsupported front and back crawl skills. Students must

Stroke refinement, coordination and endurance. Students must

be able to do front and back crawl strokes with support, 10 bobs,

be able to swim at least 25 yards of front and back crawl, 15 yards

and float unsupported for at least 20 seconds. Class objective:

of elementary backstroke and breaststroke kick, and tread water

introduce students to the basics of elementary backstroke, diving

for one minute. Class objective: continue stroke refinement and

into deep water and treading water. Continue with front and back

endurance. Introduce breast-stroke arms, dolphin kick, open turns

crawl.

and more diving.

Session Times

4/14-4/23

I

4/28-5/7

II

5/12-5/21

III

5/26-6/4

IV

Clarke

3:55pm

None

None

28022

28023

Swim

4:30pm

28012

28013

28014

28015

Center

5:05pm

28016

28017

28018

28019

5:40pm

28020

28037

None

None

Clarke Swim

Session I Times 4/14-4/23 6:15pm

28004

II

4/28-5/7 28005

III

IV

5/12-5/21

5/26-6/4

28006

28007

Center

A G E S 1 5 & o l de r

Adult/Teen AGES 5-11

$54.00: 6 classes

Seal tue-thu

basic swimming skills. Skills will include floating, kicking, freestyle

clarke swim center

and backstroke, and more depending on individual skill level.

Prerequisite: Pass Lobster or ability to perform equivalent skills.

Increase endurance of front and back crawl. Students must be able to swim front and back crawl 15 yards, do 20 bobs, glide

Clarke

underwater, and tread water for at least 45 seconds. Class

Swim

objective: continue with front and back crawl refinement, treading

Center

Session Times

I

II

III

Session I Times 4/14-4/23 6:15pm

28000

II

III

IV

4/28-5/7

5/12-5/21

5/26-6/4

28001

28002

28003

Center

water, diving, and introduction of breaststroke and scissor kick.

Swim

clarke swim center

Instructors will work with students at their own pace to develop

$54.00: 6 classes

Clarke

tue-thu

IV

5:40pm

4/14-4/23 28036

4/28-5/7 28037

5/12-5/21 28038

5/26-6/4 28039

6:15pm

28004

28005

28006

28043

A g es 3 & o l de r

Private Lessons $23

1 class

Mon/SAT/SUN

Clarke Swim Center

Work with an instructor one-on-one for 20 minutes. We focus on the things you want to learn. We encourage you to sign up for at least two private sessions. We cannot guarantee same instructor for each session.

Clarke Swim Center

Mon

4/13

4/20

4/27

5/4

5/11

5/18

6/1

6/8

4:00pm

28307

28373

28375

28377

28378

28379

28380

28381

4:25pm

28308

28312

28313

28314

28315

28316

28317

28318

4:50pm

28309

28319

28320

28321

28322

28323

28324

28325

5:15pm

28310

28326

28327

28328

28329

28330

28331

28332

5:40pm

28311

28333

28334

28335

28336

28337

28338

28339

Sat

4/18

4/25

5/2

5/9

5/16

5/23

6/6

6/13

11:00am

28355

28356

28357

28358

28359

28360

28361

28362

11:30am

28363

28364

28365

28368

28366

28369

28367

28370

Sun

4/19

4/26

5/3

5/10

5/17

5/24

6/7

6/14

11:00am

28406

28407

28408

28409

28410

28411

28412

28413

11:30pm

28414

28415

28416

28417

28418

28419

28420

28421

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Tennis

WALNUT CREEK TENNIS CENTER HEATHER FARM PARK, 1751 HEATHER DRIVE • WWW.LIFETIMETENNIS.COM • (925) 945-0105 The 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.lifetimetennis.com or call us at the phone number listed above.

• Registration begins February 17 • Register online at www.lifetimetennis.com or in the office at 1751 Heather Drive, Walnut Creek.

• Spring Session runs for 12 weeks and includes 1 bonus/rain makeup day, to be held on the weekends of June 6 & 7, time TBD.

LITTLE TENNIS (Ages 4-6) M-F M-F M-F M-F

3/30-4/3 3/30-4/3 4/6-4/10 4/6-4/10

9:00am-11:00am 11:30am-1:30pm 9:00am-11:00am 11:30am-1:30pm

$152R/167NR $152R/167NR $152R/167NR $152R/167NR

Junior DEVELOPMENT TEAM (Ages 7-15) M-F M-F M-F M-F

Spring Adult Tennis ADULT TENNIS CLASSES (16 & older)

Spring Break Camps

3/30-4/3 3/30-4/3 4/6-4/10 4/6-4/10

9:00am-12:00pm 11:30am-2:30pm 9:00am-12:00pm 11:30am-2:30pm

$180R/$195NR $180R/$195NR $180R/$195NR $180R/$195NR

Session is 12 weeks long

* Indicates 11 week session • No classes on April 5th • Student / teacher ratio is 8:1 • R=Resident, NR=Non Resident Level Cardio Cardio Cardio Beginning Adult Beginning Adult Beginning Adult Beginning Adult Advanced Beginning Adult Advanced Beginning Adult Advanced Beginning Adult Advanced Beginning Adult Intermediate/Advanced Adult (6:1) Intermediate/Advanced Adult Intermediate/Advanced Adult Intermediate/Advanced Adult Intermediate/Advanced Adult (6:1) Advanced Adult Advanced Adult Advanced Adult Advanced Adult Late Night Drill Late Night Drill Backhand/Net Game Backhand/Net Game Doubles Strategy Doubles Strategy Ladies Drill & Play Ladies 3.5+ (6:1) Men’s Advanced Drill Super Seniors 55+ Serve & Return Specialty Shot Mixed Drill & Play Mixed Drill & Play 70

Day Monday Wednesday Sunday* Monday Monday Saturday Sunday* Monday Monday Thursday Thursday Monday Wednesday

Thursday Friday Saturday Wednesday Saturday Saturday Sunday* Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Monday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Saturday Tuesday Tuesday

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Time 8:00am-9:00am 7:00pm-8:00pm 8:00am-9:00am 9:00am-10:00am 7:00pm-8:00pm 12:00pm-1:00pm 11:00am-12:00pm 10:00am-11:00am 8:00pm-9:00pm 10:00am-11:00am 6:00pm-7:00pm 6:00pm-7:00pm 9:00am-10:00am 7:00pm-8:00pm 12:30pm-1:30pm 8:00am-9:00am 10:00am-11:00am 10:00-11:00pm 6:00pm-7:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm 9:00pm-10:00pm 9:00pm-10:00pm 11:30am-12:30pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 9:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-7:00pm 8:00pm-9:00pm 7:00pm-8:00pm 8:00pm-9:00pm 10:30am-11:30am 1:00pm-2:00pm 2:00pm-3:00pm 10:00-11:30pm 6:00-7:30pm

Dates 3/30-6/15 4/1-6/17 4/5-6/21 3/30-6/15 3/30-6/15 4/4-6/20 4/5-6/21 3/30-6/15 3/30-6/15 4/2-6/18 4/2-6/18 3/30-6/15 4/1-6/17 4/2-6/18 4/3-6/19 4/4-6/20 4/1-6/17 4/4-6/20 4/4-6/20 4/5-6/21 4/1-6/17 4/2-6/18 4/3-6/19 4/4-6/20 3/30-6/15 4/1-6/17 4/1-6/17 4/1-6/17 4/2-6/18 4/3-6/19 4/4-6/20 4/4-6/20 3/31-6/16 4/1-6/17

Fee $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $132R/$143NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $132R/$143NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $168R/$180NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $168R/$180NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $132R/$143NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $168R/$180NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $198R/$210NR $198R/$210NR

Tennis

Spring Youth Tennis LITTLE TENNIS & ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT (Ages 4-6)

Session is 12 weeks long

* Indicates 11 week session • No classes April 5 • Student / teacher ratio is 6:1 • R=Resident, NR=Non Resident Level Little Tennis Little Tennis Little Tennis Little Tennis Little Tennis

Day Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday* Sunday*

LITTLE RALLYER (Ages 6-9)

Time

Dates

4:15-5:00am 3:15-4:00pm 9:15-10:00am 9:15-10:00am 1:15-2:00am

4/2-6/18 4/3-6/19 4/4-6/20 4/5-6/21 4/5-6/21

Fee $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $132R/$143NR $132R/$143NR

Session is 12 weeks long

* Indicates 11 week session • No classes April 5 • Student / teacher ratio is 4:1 • R=Resident, NR=Non Resident Level Little Rallyer Little Rallyer Little Rallyer Little Rallyer

Day Monday Wednesday Thursday Saturday

INTRO TO TOURNAMENT PLAY (AGES 6-9)

Time

Dates

3:15-4:00pm 3:15-4:00pm 3:30-4:15pm

3/30-6/15 4/1-6/17 4/2-6/18

3:15-4:00pm

4/4-6/20

Fee $192R/$204NR $192R/$204NR $192R/$204NR $192R/$204NR

Session is 12 weeks long

* Indicates 11 week session • No classes April 5 • Class is invitation only by tennis instructor • No online enrollment • Must sign up for at least 2 days offered per session • R=Resident, NR=Non Resident Level Intro to Tournament Play Intro to Tournament Play Intro to Tournament Play Intro to Tournament Play Intro to Tournament Play

Day Monday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday*

YOUTH TENNIS (Ages 7-15)

Time

Dates

4:00-5:00pm 4:00-5:00pm 4:00-5:00pm 11:00-12:00pm

3/30-6/15 4/1-6/17 4/3-6/19 4/4-6/20

12:00-1:00pm

4/5-6/21

Fee $192R/$204NR $192R/$204NR $192R/$204NR $192R/$204NR $176R/$165NR

Session is 12 weeks long

* Indicates 11 week session • No classes April 5 • Student / teacher ratio is 8:1 • R=Resident, NR=Non Resident Level Youth Tennis (7-12) Youth Tennis (7-12) Youth Tennis (7-12) Youth Tennis (7-12) Youth Tennis (7-12) Youth Tennis (10-15) Youth Tennis (10-15) Youth Tennis (10-15) Youth Tennis (10-15)(4:1) Youth Tennis (10-15)

Day Thursday Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday* Wednesday Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday*

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TEAMS (Ages 8-17)

Time

Dates

5:00-6:00pm 5:00-6:00pm 10:00-11:00am 2:00-3:00pm 10:00-11:00am 6:00-7:00pm 4:00-5:00pm 11:00-12:00pm 6:00-7:00pm 2:00-3:00pm

4/2-6/18 4/3-6/19 4/4-6/20 4/4-6/20 4/5-6/21 4/1-6/17 4/3-6/19 4/4-6/20 4/4-6/20 4/5-6/21

Fee $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $132R/$143NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $144R/$156NR $192R/$210NR $132R/$143NR

Session is 12 weeks long

* Indicates 11 week session • No classes April 5 • Student / teacher ratio is 8:1 • R=Resident, NR=Non Resident Drop-In rate $30R/$35NR Level Jr. Development Jr. Development Jr. Development Jr. Development Jr. Development

Day Monday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday*

Time

Dates

4:00-6:00pm

3/30-6/15

4:00-6:00pm 6:00-8:00pm 4:00-6:00pm 4:00-5:30pm

4/1-6/17 4/3-6/19 4/4-6/20 4/5-6/21

Fee $288R/$312NR $288R/$312NR $288R/$312NR $288R/$312NR $264R/$286NR

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Golf

Experience Boundary Oak Catering Experience • Perfect location for Weddings, Showers, Anniversaries, Business Meetings, Fundraisers, Birthdays & Celebration of Life.

• Flexible banquet & meeting spaces that can accommodate group sizes up to 250 seated guests.

• Outdoor Ceremony Site available for weddings.

Golf Experience • 18-hole Championship Golf Course.

• 5 sets of tees to accommodate any skill level of golfer.

• Digital Caddies Tablet GPS on all Golf Cars.

• Lighted Driving Range includes a grass tee hitting area and a 12 stall covered hitting bay.

• Ample Complimentary Parking.

• Home to the LPGA/Girls Golf Junior Program and host facility for the First Tee of Contra Costa.

• Spectacular views of Mt. Diablo and the foothills of the East Bay.

• Perfect facility to host your Corporate, Charity, Club or Fundraiser Golf Event.

• Unique Dining Events held monthly including: 4th Friday’s, Easter Brunch, Mother’s Day Brunch and various holiday themed events.

• Host for the PGA Web.com Tour Qualifier.

Contact us at (925) 934-3600 x 21

For Tee Times Please Call (925) 934-4775 x 10 For Tournaments Please Call (925) 934-4775 x 13

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Specialized Recreation

SPECIALIZED RECREATION

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

AGES 8 & up

Park Community Center. Price includes dinner, gratuity and

Specialized Recreation Karate

transportation.

If you have ever wanted to try the martial arts but thought that your ‘disability’ limited you--think again! This program

LOCATION TBA

will challenge you and show you just how fun and adaptable

$38: 1 class

Karate can be. The program has been adapted and designed for

Class 28285

Wed

5:45pm-8:30pm

4/15

participants of all ages and abilities. Wear loose comfortable

Class 28286

Wed

5:45pm-8:30pm

5/20

clothing. Shorts are NOT recommended.

LOCATION Assembly Hall, Civic Park Community Center

Specialized Recreation Movie Fest

$39: 6 classes

Class 28275

Thu

AGES 16 & up

5:30pm-6:15pm

4/16-5/21

Specialized Recreation presents two great movies for one great time! Price includes admission for the double feature and popcorn. An emergency form is required for all participants and

AGES 16 & up

Specialized Recreation Cardio Fitness Join cardio fitness instructor Debbie Landesman for this specially

Class 28277

LOCATION Lounge, Civic Park Community Center $39: 6 classes

Mon

5:30pm-6:15pm

LOCATION Lounge, Civic Park Community Center $15: 1 class

designed cardio program for special needs adults.

Class 28274

must be on file prior to the start of event.

4/13-5/18

Sat

11:00am-3:00pm

5/16

AGES 16 & up

Specialized Recreation Saturday Trips Specialized Recreation offers two Saturday trips each month. Trips

AGES 16 & up

Specialized Recreation Dances

vary in cost and duration. Trips are for special needs participants

Join us for merriment and music as we celebrate the season with

trips will be from the Civic Park Community Center. An emergency

song and dance. Each month our Friday dance will be hosted at

form is required for all participants and must be on file prior to the

a different location. Please arrange for drop off and pick up at the

start of event.

16 years older and above. Drop off and pick-up for all Saturday

location of the dance. All dances are $7 at the door.

Join your friends and dance to your favorite tunes.

LOCATION TBA

Sat

4/4, 4/18, 5/2

$7 AT THE DOOR LOCATION Pleasant Hill Senior Center

Fri 7:00pm-9:00pm

AGES 16 & up

4/10

LOCATION Lakeside Room, Heather Farm Community Center

Fri 7:00pm-9:00pm

5/15

LOCATION Concord Senior Center

Fri 7:00pm-9:00pm

Specialized Recreation Yoga This class is specifically designed and instructed to allow developmentally disabled adults and young adults to gain the benefits of the philosophy and practice of yoga. Wear loose,

6/12

comfortable clothing. Shorts are NOT recommended. An emergency form is required for all participants and must be on file prior to the start of event.

AGES 16 & up

Specialized Recreation Dinner Club Join us as we tour the world in 90 days to sample foods of various cultures. Our very own Bay Area hosts some of the best

LOCATION Lounge, Civic Park Community Center $39: 6 classes

Class 28276

Wed

6:00pm-6:45pm

4/15-5/20

restaurants in the state and we’ll take the opportunity to try as

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Adults 50+

ADULTS 50+ PROGRAMS & RESOURCES

AARP Driver 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 (925) 943-5851 for more information or to register for class.

LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center $15: AARP Members/$20 Non-AARP members $20: non-AARP members

Tue 12:00pm-4:45pm

5/5

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! No pancake breakfast in April.

LOCATION Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center $3 Adults/$1.50 Children under 12

Sun 9:00am-12:00pm

5/3

Friday Socials Celebrating Mothers and Fathers Day Luncheon

Mark your calendar for our monthly Friday Socials and treat

Join us today as we celebrate Mother’s and Father’s Day

soup and sandwich lunch can also be purchased for $2. Lunch

together. We’ll enjoy a delicious catered luncheon and special

reservations must be made at least one week in advance of the

entertainment that will combine to make this an event to

lunch date by calling (925) 943-5851. Pay at the door. If your plans

remember.

change, please cancel your reservation. Reservations are only held

yourself to an afternoon of great entertainment. A delicious

until 11:30am. For those not having lunch, there is no charge to LOCATION Assembly Hall, Civic Park Community Center $12 Ticket

Fri 11:00am-1:00pm

5/8

LOCATION Assembly Hall, Civic Park Community Center Free / $2 lunch

Fri

AARP Tax-Aide The AARP Tax-Aide program was created to help low-and middleincome taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and over,

11:00am-12:45pm

4/17, 5/22

Movie Matinee

prepare and file their income tax returns with the IRS, free-of-

Enjoy popular, recently released feature length films on the first

charge. Locations are equipped to file your return electronically

Monday of each month. Your 50-cent admission price includes a

allowing you to receive your refund much faster. The program is

bag of freshly popped popcorn. Bring your friends. Reservations

designed to file simple tax returns. If your tax return is relatively

are not required; however seating is limited. There is no April

complex, you will be advised to seek professional tax assistance.

Movie.

Tax Aide will meet in Assembly Hall on 4/9.

LOCATION Lounge, Civic Park Community Center

LOCATION Lounge, Civic Park Community Center

$0.50 Drop-In

Free

Mon 1:00pm-3:00pm

Thu 9:00am-5:00pm

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Adults 50+ Bazaar Group

Snappy Cats

This is a great drop-in opportunity to learn or share craft ideas

Join the snappiest kazoo band in town! This fabulous group

while socializing with others and fundraising for the Club. Projects

of musicians rehearses once each week and performs for area

include a variety of crafts from decorative painting to crocheting

retirement communities.

to anything you’d like to explore. This is a group of fun-loving members who welcome newcomers. Materials for projects are

LOCATION Assembly Hall, Civic Park Community Center

provided and items created are sold in the display case and

Free

at the Annual Holiday Boutique. Call (925) 943-5851 for more

Every Fri

9:30am-11:00am

information.

Hooked On Books

INSTRUCTOR : Martha Strizich LOCATION Multipurpose Room, Civic Park Community Center Free

Every Wed

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

9:00am-3:00pm

reader, has stepped forward to coordinate this program. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month to discuss our reading selections.

Card Making Workshops

In April will meet in the Las Trampas room, Walnut Creek Library.

Come and learn new techniques for card making in these fun and easy workshops. Your fee covers all materials. You will create

LOCATION Lounge, Civic Park Community Center

at least eight cards to share with family and friends. No special

$0.50: Drop-in

artistic skills required. You’ll be guided through the card making

Tue

1:00pm-3:00pm

4/7, 5/5

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

All those interested in the market and investments are encouraged

LOCATION Lounge, Civic Park Community Center

to join the investment discussion group to share experiences and

$10: 1 class

Mon

Investment Discussion Group

insight with others. Visitors are welcome any time. No investing, 9:00am-11:30am

3/30, 4/27, 5/18

this is purely a discussion group. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. For questions, contact the Senior Club at (925) 9435851 or group coordinator Wayne Slater at (925) 938-2705. Held

Sing-a-Long

the 3rd Tuesday of every month.

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

LOCATION Lounge, Civic Park Community Center

week to sing your favorite songs from the past including movies,

$1 Drop-In

musicals, and more.

Tue

1:30pm-4:00pm

4/21, 5/19

LOCATION Lounge, Civic Park Community Center $1 Drop-In

Every Fri

9:30am-11:00am

Let’s Sing!

Love to sing songs from the Big Band Era of the 1930s and 1940s and enjoy Broadway show tunes? Join the fun and receive some vocal instruction and have the opportunity to either sing as part of the group or, if you would like, occasionally lead the group in song. Short solo or duets are also available for those who want to perform for the group. Singing can lift your spirits and provide a sense of physical and mental wellbeing. Drop-in visitors are welcome. Lyrics are provided. Volunteer coordinator: Robin Wolf.

LOCATION Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center Free

Fri 1:15pm-2:45pm

3/20-5/29

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Adults 50+ 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.

LOCATION Lounge, Civic Park Community Center Free

Mon

12:30pm-2:30pm

4/13, 5/11

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.

LOCATION Multipurpose Room, Civic Park Community Center $0.50 Drop-In

Every Mon

12:00pm-3:30pm

Bridge Programs Open bridge for experienced players. Partners are not required.

Mah-Jongg Drop-In

Players are rotated into the group for that day’s play. For Marathon

Come and play American Mah-Jongg with us! Both experienced

is required.

Bridge, pre-registration through the Marathon Bridge coordinator

and new learners are welcome.

LOCATION Multipurpose Room, Civic Park Community Center

LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center $0.50: Drop-in

Every Tue

1:00pm-4:00pm

3/17-5/26

Tuesday Drop-In Bridge $0.50 Drop-In

Every Tue

8:45am-12:00pm

Trivia Fan-Atics

Sunday Drop-In Bridge

Do you enjoy the challenge of playing trivia? Want to have a good

$0.50 Drop-In

laugh and lots of fun while you exercise your brain? Then this is

Every Sun

12:30pm-4:00pm

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.

Marathon Bridge $20 Drop-In

Every Fri

12:00pm-4:00pm

LOCATION Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center $0.50: Drop-in

Wed

2:00pm-4:00pm

4/1, 5/6

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Adults 50+ Drop-In Bingo Enjoy a fun afternoon of Bingo with other Bingo lovers. Cards are

Senior Services

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

Drop in on the 2nd Wednesday of the month to check your blood

with friends.

LOCATION Multipurpose Room, Civic Park Community Center

pressure for free.

LOCATION Lobby, Civic Park Community Center

$1 Per Card

Every Thu

Blood Pressure Screening

Free

12:45pm-2:45pm

Wed 9:30am-11:00am

Tennis Join other tennis players every Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:00am-12:00pm

5/13

Hot Meals

at Larkey Park for a fun morning of tennis. This is an ongoing

Hot Meals are served daily, and anyone over 60 years is welcome.

program and open to all adults over 50.

Call (925) 280-7310 from 10:00am-noon one day ahead for a reservation.

LOCATION Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center

Club 55 Skiers

$2: suggested donation

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 am and return approximately at 6:30 pm. Must contact David Summers at davidsummers8@aol.com.

Mon-Thu 12:00pm-1:00pm Fri 11:30am-12:30pm No meals served 4/6 thru 4/10, 5/25

Bus Passes County Connection bus passes are available at the reception desk.

Check purchases only (checks payable to County Connection).

Creakers Softball Join our “over 50� softball program. Call Terry White at (925) 9397508. Fee is $72/year.

Care Management In-home assessment and consultation are available through Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging and Senior Outreach Services.

Cycling Club

Contact each agency for more information and additional services.

The Cycling Club meets Thursdays at 9:00am (8:30am June

Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging: (925) 945-8040; Senior

through August) for weekly rides. Walnut Creek Seniors club

Outreach Services: (925) 937-8311.

membership is required to participate. Contact coordinator Peter Culshaw at shotsfan@gmail.com for more information

Deaf Seniors Club Deaf seniors from all over the Bay Area gather to enjoy informative

Walking Buddies

speakers, table and card games, and parties. For information call

Enjoy the company of friends and exercise at the same time.

California Relay Services, VOICE 1 (800) 735-2922 or TDD by calling

The Tuesday group is for all walkers on local trails for one to

1 (800) 735-2929. Contact the Seniors Club by calling (925) 943-

one-and-a-half hours. The Thursday group is more strenuous

5851.

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

LOCATION Lounge, Civic Park Community Center Free

Every Wed

9:30am-4:00pm

$1 Drop-In

Every Tue

Walking Buddies I

8:15am-12:00pm

Every Thu

Walking Buddies II

8:15am-12:00pm

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Adults 50+ 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.

Walnut Creek Seniors Club Ready 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,

Insurance Counseling

where a dynamic, successful recreation program flourishes.

Benefits include a monthly newsletter which keeps members

Medicare Insurance Counseling (HICAP) is held the fourth Tuesday

up-to-date on special events, classes, a variety of special interest

of each month from 1:00-3:00pm and the second Wednesday

drop-in activities, services and travel opportunities. For January-

of each month from 1:00-3:00pm. Please call (925) 602-4168 to

December, annual dues are only $12.00. Club members enjoy

schedule an appointment. No Long-Term Care counseling is

discounts on special events, savings on local and international

available at the Walnut Creek Senior Center. Please call (925) 602-

trips, access to lots and lots of activities, and free social services

4163 for Long-Term Care questions.

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

Office of Aging

4:00pm, Monday - Friday, or call 943-5851 for more information.

Senior Information is available through the Contra Costa County

Drop-In Activities

Office on Aging. Call 1 (800) 510-2020.

See activity descriptions for more info

Senior Peer Counseling

Mondays

Senior peer counseling is available for individual one-on-one,

Pinochle: 12:00pm–3:30pm, Multipurpose Room

45-minute counseling sessions the first three Thursdays of

Movie Matinee: 1:00pm–3:00pm, Lounge*

each month from 10:00am-12:00pm. Call (925) 943-5851 for an

Screentime: 12:30pm-2:30pn, Lounge*

appointment.

Tuesdays

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.

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

Wills Preparation

Trivia Fan-Atics: 2:00pm-4:00pm, Conference Room*

Simple Wills Preparation is available by appointment on the first

Thursdays

Monday of each month from 1:30pm–3:00pm. Call (925) 943-5851

Bingo: 12:45pm–2:45pm, Multipurpose Room

for an appointment.

Cycling Club: Meet 9:00am Walking Buddies II: Meet 8:15am, Lobby

Transportation Services

Fridays

You can go many places in Walnut Creek with the Walnut Creek

Friday Socials: 11:00am–1:00pm, Assembly Hall*

Seniors Club Mini Bus service. Just call (925) 933-1434 from

Snappy Cats: 9:30am-11:00am, Assembly Hall Singing the Oldies!: 9:30am-10:30am, Lounge

SUNDAY Pancake Breakfast: 9:00am–11:45am, Social Hall* Bridge: 12:30pm–4:00pm, Multipurpose Room * See activity description for exact dates.

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Open Space

OPEN SPACE PROGRAMS

Plants of Lime Ridge Saturday April 11, 2:00 – 5:00 pm, Lime Ridge

Lime Ridge is home to many unique plants. We’ll spend three hours hiking in easy to moderately rated areas while exploring the many environs of this truly unique park. Sturdy footwear, hat, sun protection and water are recommended.

There is a $3.00 per person charge for this program. For information please call Ranger Bruce Weidman at (925) 943-5899 x2665. The meeting spot is behind Boundary Oaks Golf Course.

Follow the signs.

Pollinators Aplenty Sunday April 12, 2:00 – 3:30, Howe Homestead Park

Come take a stroll through the community garden and search for the various pollinators that help our plants grow. From the breeze to the beehives, we’ll have plenty to explore. There is no charge Programs are available for reservation upon receipt of this brochure.

for this program but donations are accepted. Contact Ranger Art

Reservations are required for all programs if you are bringing

Janke at (925) 943-5899 x3521 for more information.

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.

Celebrate Earth Day in the Open Space Saturday April 25, various locations

Please call the ranger listed for more information or to confirm weather has cancelled a program. Open Space maps are available

Earth Day in the Walnut Creek Open Space will kick off with a

at ranger stations or by sending a message including your mailing

volunteer trail project that will be determined after we see what

address to dollard@walnut-creek.org.

Mother Nature leaves us following the winter season. Jobs will be available for the youngest to the oldest of participants.

Environmental Education activities are planned for Howe Homestead in the afternoon and we’ll finish up with Ranger Dan

Ranger-Led Programs

Bylin’s Save the Frogs Day activities at Shell Ridge. Watch for more specific information to be coming your way. More information as it becomes available will be provided by Supervising Ranger Nancy Dawson Dollard at (925) 943-5899 x2135.

Howe History Tour Sunday March 8, 1:00 – 2:30, Howe Homestead 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 about his amazing history and show some of the photo displays

Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/WalnutCreekRec

in the Dutch Kitchen. There is no charge for this program but

Become a part of the Walnut Creek Recreation family,

donations re accepted. More information can be obtained by calling

and keep up with all the latest news, activities, and fun

Ranger Art Janke at (925) 943-5899 x3521.

on Facebook! Share your photos, tell us what you think,

him busy here at “Gopher Gulch Ranch.” Ranger Art Janke will talk

and stay connected!

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Open Space

On-Going Programs Lime Ridge Monthly Hike Sundays, March 8, April 12 and May 10, 9:00 – 10:30, Lime Ridge

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

Frog Fanatics: Save the Frogs Day Saturday April 25, 7:30- 9:00 pm, Hanna Grove/Bob Pond at Old Borges Ranch

and inland scrub habitats that are home to a great variety of animals. Every month there’s something new to see and share.

Meet at the parking lot at the intersection of Ygnacio Valley Road and Montecito Drive. There is no charge for this program but donations are accepted. For more information contact Ranger Art Janke at (925) 943-5899 x3521.

Celebrate the seventh annual Save the Frogs Day by attending our Frog Fanatics program. We will meet at the Bob Pond/Hanna Grove Picnic Area and enjoy a short presentation in the amphitheater on our native frogs. As darkness falls we will look and listen for the frogs and toads that are found in and around Bob Pond.

Dress appropriately for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring

Old Borges Ranch Open “Historic” House Sundays, March 8, April 12 and May 10, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Old Borges Ranch in Shell Ridge Open Space.

a flashlight. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. There is no charge for this program but donations are

Join us as we open the Historic Ranch House doors for you to

accepted. For more information call Ranger Dan Bylin at (925) 943-

tour at your own leisure. Open Space Ranger staff will be on hand

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to answer any of your questions while you tour the ranch house.

There is no charge for this program but donations are accepted.

Howe Honey Harvest Sunday May 3, 10:00 and 1:00, Howe Homestead Park

Monthly Birding Programs Join Ranger Dan Bylin and learn about our local bird life. Bring

We’ll be as busy as bees as we harvest and sample fresh local honey. Humans have harvested honey for thousands of years for

binoculars and a small notepad to record your observations. Carry water and wear sturdy shoes.

a number of uses. Come and learn about honeybees and enjoy a

Beginners are welcomed and encouraged to attend. There is no

taste of their labor. Space is limited and reservations are required.

charge for this program but donations are accepted. For more

There is a charge of $2 per person for this program but you will

information on these programs contact Ranger Dan Bylin at (925)

be leaving with a treat. To make your reservation or for more

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information, please contact Ranger Art Janke at (925) 943-5899 x3521.

Acalanes Open Space World Atlatl Day Saturday, June 6, 10:00 – noon, Sugarloaf Open Space

Saturday, March 14, 9:00 – 11:00 am

We will hike the Sousa Trail to Putnum Creek and Acalanes Ridge.

This beautiful trail is a great place to find birds that are uncommon

Join us as we compete in a world-wide day of throwing. Come

in Walnut Creek’s Open Space but may be very common in your

reach for your chance to win the title of BEST IN THE WORLD.

backyard. Meet at the trail head at the end of Sousa Dr.

More than a dozen other counties will be competing in this contest on their own turf that day. International fame could be yours! Meet the Ranger in the picnic area. There is no charge for this program but donations are accepted. For more information call Ranger Bruce Weidman at (925) 943-5899 x2665.

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Open Space Lime Ridge Open Space Saturday, April 11, 9:00 - 11:00 am

Moon Stalkers – Night Hikes in the Open Space Reservations are required due to the nature of the program, group

Lime Ridge offers a variety of habitats for birds. Our hike will take us through grasslands, chaparral, oak woodlands, and buckeye groves. We will have a chance of seeing phainopepla, California thrashers, and migrants. Meet in the parking lot at the end of Valley Vista Road next to Boundary Oak Golf Course.

International Migratory Bird Day Walk, Old Borges Ranch, Shell Ridge Open Space

size and natural obstacles. The meeting location will be given to participants when they make a reservation. Flashlights, sturdy footwear and weather appropriate clothing is recommended.

There is no charge for this program but donations are accepted.

For reservations and additional information please call Ranger Bruce Weidman at (925) 943-5899 x2665.

Full Moon Hike Saturday, April 4, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, Lime Ridge

Saturday, May 9, 8:00 – 10 am Join us as we take to the trails when the sun goes down. We’ll Learn about our local migratory birds on their special day. Join us for a leisurely stroll around Old Borges Ranch and discover the fascinating world of bird migration. We will be welcoming back

enjoy some nightfall activities as we explore the world of darkness and maybe get a chance to see nature’s night shift in action. Bring a flashlight.

orioles, flycatchers, warblers, and more. Meet under the windmill at the Ranger’s station at Old Borges Ranch.

Dark Night Hike – International Dark Sky Week

Drop-In Rabbit Stick Toss & ISAC Atlatl Contest

Saturday, April 18, 8:00 – 9:30 pm, Shell Ridge

Saturdays, March 21, April 18 and May 9, 2:00 – 3:30 pm

Darkness is one of the necessities for a healthy natural habitat.

Tonight we celebrate the International Dark Sky Week and learn

Try your skill at tossing the Atlatl, “The Atom Bomb of the Stone Age.” The atlatl has been in use for over 20,000 years. You can also enter an internationally accredited contest (ISAC). Contest winners

about how light pollution is having a negative effect on Planet Earth’s living occupants. Join us as we “detox” from the night lights and regain our connection to darkness.

will get their name in the World Atlatl magazine! The rabbit stick is a non-returnable boomerang and is used for small game. Open target will begin at 2:00 pm. The ISAC starts at 3:00 pm. There is no charge for this program but donations are accepted. Contact Ranger Bruce Weidman at (925) 943-5899 x2665 for information.

Old Borges Ranch Public Tours Saturdays, March 28 and April 25, 2:00 – 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 1903 carriage barn while learning what life was like on the ranch 100 years ago. Meet under the windmill near the parking lot at Borges Ranch. There is no charge for this program but donations are accepted. Contact Ranger Dan Bylin at (925) 943-5899 x2162 for information.

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Dog/Pet Care

DOG/PET CARE

A D U LT

Dog: 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.

INSTRUCTOR : Dog Dynamics, Inc. LOCATION Lakeside Room, Heather Farm Community Center $133: 6 classes $25 supply fee due at first class

Class 27796

Tue

8:15pm-9:00pm

4/7-5/12

5/12 will meet at Civic Park Community Center A D U LT

Dog Obedience: Beginning

A D U LT

In this foundation class, your dog will learn how to walk nicely

Pet First Aid and CPR for dogs and cats

on leash, sit and stay, come when called, not bolt through doors,

The PetTech First Aid and CPR class is a comprehensive course.

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.

Through lecture, demonstration and hands on participation, students learn pet first aid, gain assessment tools, and learn how to handle emergency situations; CPR; control bleeding; care for insect bites and stings; the signs of heatstroke, frost nip and frost bite and appropriate care; choking, vomiting, shock and more.

INSTRUCTOR : Dog Dynamics, Inc.

Participants receive a handbook and certification upon successful

LOCATION Lakeside Room, Heather Farm Community Center

completion.

$133: 6 classes $25 supply fee due at first class

INSTRUCTOR : East Bay Pet Care LLC

Class 27792

Tue

7:15pm-8:00pm

LOCATION Oak View Room, Walnut Creek Library

4/7-5/12

5/12 class meet at Civic Park Community Center.

$103: 1 class

Class 27783

Wed

5:00pm-9:00pm

3/18

A D U LT

Dog: 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

Turf & Dog Park UPDATE www.WalnutCreekRec.org or (925) 256-3574

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.

INSTRUCTOR : Dog Dynamics, Inc. LOCATION Lakeside Room, Heather Farm Community Center $133: 6 classes $25 supply fee due at first class

Class 27794

Tue

6:15pm-7:00pm

5/12 class meets at Civic Park Community Center

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Prior to field or dog park use, all groups and individuals 4/7-5/12

should call for updated conditions of all city fields and the Heather Farm Dog Park.

Maps

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Registration where we are

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) 9435846. (No phone registration 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.

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Standards of behavior For the enjoyment and safety of everyone, the City of Walnut Creek expects all participants 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 opportunity The City of Walnut Creek does not discriminate on the basis of disability in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. This nondiscrimination 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 process for filing of grievances or to request a copy of the City’s grievance procedures, contact ADA Liasison at (925) 943-5899 ext.2203. photos The City of Walnut Creek reserves the right to photograph facilities, activities, and program participants for potential future use. All photos will remain the property of the City of Walnut Creek and may be used for publicity or promotional purposes only.

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 LOCATIONS Arbolado 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 Jane Emanuel, Chair; Glynnis Cowdery, Vice Chair; Joe Bologna; Polly Bradbury; Anita Sagastegui Park, Recreation & Open Space Commission Tom Worthy, Chair; Jodi Davenport, Vice Chair; Carla Ludwig; Ian McLaughlin; Fred Weston

CONFIRMATION

pre-registration

Re gistration FORMS

FAMILy registration

Confirmations will be sent for all mail-in, fax-in and phone registrations. 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 is required for participation in programs. Please do not attend a class if you have not been registered.

Registration forms received prior to the dates specified will not be given priority consideration; however, you may fax, mail, or drop off your form at any time.

Complete one registration form per family. Forms may also be downloaded from our website.

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Health & Fitness

Registration Registration begins February 17

REGISTRATION FORM PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCOUNT

TEL (HOME) TEL (CELL/WORK) ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP EMAIL ADDRESS 1ST CHOICE PARTICIPANT NAME

M/F

DOB

ACTIVITY NAME

ACCOUNT #

CLASS #

START DATE

2ND CHOICE CLASS #

START DATE

EXP DATE

FEE

TOTAL

AUTHORIZATION SIGNATURE 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 damage 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

policies Refu ndS/creditS

• All credits on account are valid

• Lab fees are payable to the

with disabilities to participate in

• Refunds/credits are subject to a

for a maximum of one year.

instructor at the first class. Please

our programs. If you have any spe-

service charge of $10 per person,

• Failure to attend program or

do not include lab fees with your

cial needs that may require specific

per class. Refunds are processed

“no-shows” will not be granted a

registration fees.

accommodations, please call (925)

within three weeks.

refund/credit.

• Accounts with credit amounts un-

943-5858.

• Refunds will be considered if

• Refund policies may vary for 50+

der $15 that are eligible for refund

requests are submitted up to seven

(Seniors) programs.

will be remitted upon request.

days prior to the first day of class.

fees

• For payment plans (annual

• For withdrawal requests received

•All courses and camp registra-

programs, camps, etc.), customers

after the refund period but prior to

tions include a $3 administrative

must provide a MasterCard or VISA

the first day of class, a credit valid

processing fee.

for automatic payment processing.

for one year may be permitted for

• Fees must be paid in full at time

In order to use a different method

use toward a future course.

of registration by cash, money

of payment, customers may pay

• Withdrawal requests after the first

order, VISA, MasterCard or check

prior to any scheduled payment

class meeting are subject to partial

payable to the City of Walnut

date(s).

credit less service charge and pro-

Creek, unless otherwise stated in

rated course fees.

program description.

• No refund requests are accepted

• All payments are processed upon

after the last class meeting.

receipt.

Waiting lists

CANCELLATIONs

MAKE-UP CLASSes

QUESTIONS

Waiting lists are established once a class has reached maximum enrollment. If space opens or a new class is created, you will be notified.

A class may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met. A full refund is available.

Make-up dates for missed classes will only be granted for class cancellations resulting from inclement weather or from direction of the Arts, Recreation & Community Services Department.

Arts: (925) 943-5846 Rec: (925) 943-5858 Aquatics: (925) 943-5856 50+: (925) 943-5851 Specialized Recreation: (925) 256-3531

ADA Accommodations In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Walnut Creek encourages those

donations If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation to Civic Arts Education or Walnut Creek Recreation, please indicate so on your registration form. Thank you!

SCHOLARSHIPS Civc Arts Education Scholarships are being accepted for Spring 2015. The deadline is March 27, 2015. Walnut Creek Recreation scholarships are accepted on an on-going basis.

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Facility Rentals CITY OF WALNUT CREEK

THE PERFECT LOCATION FOR YOUR NEXT

Special Occasion OR

CORPORATE EVENT

WEDDINGS, PARTIES,

RECEPTIONS & MORE! WEDDINGS, PARTIES,

CORPORATE MEETINGS & MORE! 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 Office Heather Farm Community Center

(925) 256-3575 rentals@walnut-creek.org For more information, please visit

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Lesher Center for the Arts

The Object & the Void: West Coast Metal Sculpture February 17 – April 12, 2015 The Object & the Void features four west coast sculptors who use metal, ranging from bronze to steel, to explore weight and balance.

Through their sculptures, the artists express narrative, poetic, and abstract concepts.

Participating artists: Bella Feldman, Linda Fleming, Clay Jensen, and Yoshitomo Saito.

Linda Fleming, Planetesimal, 2013, powder coated steel, 76 x 84 x 84”

BLOW UP: Inflatable Contemporary Art April 26 – June 21, 2015 BLOW UP explores the imaginative ways artists use air as a tool for creating large-scale sculpture. The artworks use the perception of space and unexpected materials to open a dialogue about pop culture and social norms. The public is invited to an opening reception on Sunday, April 26, 3:00-5:00pm.

Momoyo Torimitsu, Somehow I Don’t Feel Comfortable, 200, nylon, 4.8 x 2 x2 meters

Call for Entries – Botanica: All Things Plant Life All Artists are invited to enter artwork for juried exhibition at Bedford Gallery.

Submission Deadline: May 8 Botanica asks artists to create artwork that explores how plant life can be represented by a diverse range of media. Please see our website for entry details Andie Thrams, Cross-Fertilization (Humility), 2011, mixed media on

All shows at the beautiful Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Drive Downtown Walnut Creek (925) 943-7469 www.LesherARTScenter.org

paper over wood panel, 8 x 8”

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.

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The camp guide arrives the end of February as part of the community newsletter, “In a Nutshell”, or online at www.WalnutCreekRec.org.