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THE ARTS
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Ballet and Tap Combo Discover the dancer within. Enhance overall body control, improve confidence, and increase strength through progressive movements. Learn fun and artistic choreography that emphasizes technique, coordination, and creativity. Study proper foot placement, dance terminology, and body alignment while learning the fundamentals of ballet and tap. Wear black leotard, white tights, and ballet and tap shoes.
Ages: 5 – 10 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Anderson Performing Arts
Tu 4/7 – 4/28 6:15 – 7 PM $49 10384 Tu 5/5 – 5/19 6:15 – 7 PM $40 10385 Tu 6/9 – 6/30 6:15 – 7 PM $49 10386
Tutus and Tap Tap, twist, and twirl. Young dancers increase coordination, enhance balance, and improve confidence as you plié, chassé, and pirouette across the floor. Learn the techniques needed to build a foundation in ballet, tap, and rhythm. Enjoy a variety of fun equipment such as balls, hula hoops, and mats. Wear black leotard, white tights, and ballet and tap shoes.
Ages: 2 – 4 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Anderson Performing Arts
Tu 4/7 – 4/28 5:15 – 5:45 PM $39 10389 Tu 5/5 – 5/19 5:15 – 5:45 PM $30 10390 Tu 6/9 – 6/30 5:15 – 5:45 PM $39 10391 Tu 4/7 – 4/28 5:45 – 6:15 PM $39 10393 Tu 5/5 – 5/19 5:45 – 6:15 PM $30 10394 Tu 6/9 – 6/30 5:45 – 6:15 PM $39 10395
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Mom and Tot Tots rock! Delight in new toys, new people, and enrich the relationship between parent and toddler. Enhance baby’s motor skills, boost cognitive development, and enhance memory. Bond with your tot through creative movement, songs, and chants. Explore a variety of rhythms, sounds, and musical instruments. Parent participation required. Register per child. $6 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.
Ages: 4 Mos – 15 Mos Wylie Recreation Center / Anderson Performing Arts
Piano Without music, life would B flat. Increase patience, confidence, and concentration training your ears for tone. Sharpen fine motor skills and understand the concepts of time and tempo. Learn to read music playing a variety of pieces, from simple songs to Beethoven’s sonatas. $10 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Keyboard provided. Bring folder and pencil.
Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Caryl Booker
W 4/8 – 4/29 5:45 – 6:15 PM $45 + supply fee 10400 W 5/6 – 5/27 5:45 – 6:15 PM $45 + supply fee 10401 W 6/3 – 6/24 5:45 – 6:15 PM $45 + supply fee 10402
Music Makers Start the music! Boost listening skills, enhance cognitive abilities, and socialize with new friends. Establish a sense of rhythm, engage in-group activities, and nurture creative movement. Play music inspired by your favorite tunes on the keyboard. $20 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Alternatively, purchase supplies on your own. Supply List prints on receipt. Keyboard provided.
Ages: 2 – 4 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Caryl Booker
Tu 4/7 – 4/28 10:45 – 11:15 AM $45 + supply fee 10404 Tu 5/5 – 5/26 10:45 – 11:15 AM $45 + supply fee 10405
Game Design Versus Activate Player Two! Increase problem-solving ability, improve critical thinking skills, and gain technical confidence while programming character movements, creating complex environments, and producing an interactive story for your very own video game. Learn to design, plan, and code a joystick video game for two players. Take home your finished Windows PC game. $5 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.
Ages: 9 – 14 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / 8Bit Education
M 4/6 – 4/27 5 – 6 PM $79 + supply fee 10410
LEGO Animation Create your very own LEGO Movie. Learn the art of film editing, tips to maintain organization, and how to capture still images. Build the sets, produce a script, create the voice overs, and edit stills to bring the movie to life. Access your video via download link. $5 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.
Ages: 8 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / 8Bit Education
Tu 5/5 – 5/26 5 – 6 PM $79 + supply fee 10411
Minecraft Arctic Realm Brr ... it is cold in here. Work with a team, boost creativity, and enhance problem-solving skills. Analyze resources, control blocks, and assemble complex buildings to survive the harsh arctic environment. Collaborate with peers to create a thriving city on top of a frozen mountain. $5 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.
Ages: 9 – 14 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / 8Bit Education
F 4/3 – 4/24 5 – 6 PM $79 + supply fee 10412
Organizing 101 Overwhelmed with clutter? Reduce stress, gain energy and calm from the space, and clear your head and home of clutter. Discover the essentials of home organizing including living areas, office, kid’s room, email, and paper. Learn techniques, methods, and systems to tackle messes and regain control of the space. Bring notebook and pen.
Ages: 18 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Jennifer Whetten
Sa 4/4 – 4/25 10 – 11 AM $69 10413
Sewing Workshop I needle little more thread. Increase attention to detail, enhance concentration, and socialize with friends. Learn to operate a sewing machine and then measure, pin, and cut fabrics. Utilize a variety of patterns to create unique sewn items. $10 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request.
Ages: 8 – 16 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Amber Smith
Storage Pod Get organized. Sew a fun and functional storage pod to take home. Sa 4/4 9:30 AM – 12 PM $25 + supply fee 10415 Fish Bag Sew excited, I can hardly bait! Cut, create, and sew a fish laundry bag. Sa 5/2 9:30 AM – 12 PM $25 + supply fee 10416
Basic Floral Design Fill your world with color. Under the guidance of a professional florist, design a floral masterpiece by combining colors, choosing proper flower combinations, and creating the right balance. Make anything from quaint corsages to beautiful arrangements for your home. All supplies provided.
Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Kate Philippi
Tu 4/7 10 – 11 AM $5 10352 Tu 5/5 10 – 11 AM $5 10458 Tu 6/2 10 – 11 AM $5 10459
Card Making Think outside the card store. Create your own greetings, birthday wishes, and thank you notes. Embellish paper with stamps, stickers, folds, fonts, and more. Get hands-on assistance crafting two unique, personalized cards for friends and family. All supplies provided.
Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Angela Daniel
Th 4/9 10 – 11 AM $5 10461 Th 5/14 10 – 11 AM $5 10462 Th 6/11 10 – 11 AM $5 10463
Sewing A stitch in time saves nine, or sew they say. Enhance fine motor skills, boost reading comprehension, and apply math. Learn to read and follow directions, then cut and pin fabric. Discover how to operate a sewing machine to make pajama pants and a hanging car bag. Supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request.
Ages: 8 – 16 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Amber Smith
Pajama Pants $12 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request. M 4/6 – 4/27 4:30 – 5:30 PM $59 + supply fee 10418 Hanging Car Bag $10 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request. M 5/4 – 5/18 4:30 – 5:30 PM $59 + supply fee 10419
Cooking Craze Reveal your inner sous chef. Gain valuable cooking experience, expand your taste palate, and become comfortable in the kitchen. Learn how to safely use kitchen tools as you experiment with different flavors and ingredients. Enjoy eating the delicious treats you prepared at the end of each class. $12 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.
Ages: 7 – 14 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Chefsville ®
Cinnamon Rolls I like the way you roll! Bake, frost, and stuff gooey, yummy, sweet cinnamon rolls. Sa 4/25 10 AM – 12 PM $19 + supply fee 10421 Taco Bar Let’s taco ‘bout it! Cook the meat, prepare the toppings, and whip up sauces for the taco bar. Sa 5/9 10 AM – 12:30 PM $19 + supply fee 10422 Cookie Decorating Decorate cookies like a pro. Discover the tips and tricks to frosting and decorating cookies. Sa 6/20 10 AM – 12 PM $19 + supply fee 10423
Scrap It! Scrapbooking is a work of heart. Preserve special memories through creativity, discover skills to balance pages and create a beautiful display for your photos. Embellish your creations by utilizing cutting techniques, stickers, stamps, and more. Share and receive tips with fellow scrappers over lunch. Bring current project and supplies to class. Cutting tools, tape runners, stamps, and pizza provided.
Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Shirley Poulan
Tu 4/14 9 AM – 1 PM $5 10465 Tu 4/21 9 AM – 1 PM $5 10466 Tu 5/12 9 AM – 1 PM $5 10467 Tu 5/19 9 AM – 1 PM $5 10468 Tu 6/9 9 AM – 1 PM $5 10469 Tu 6/16 9 AM – 1 PM $5 10470
Gardening Embrace your green thumb. Learn and share gardening tips while socializing with friends. Grow your very own fruits and vegetables alongside a skilled instructor. Gain valuable plant care tips. Seeds, tools, and soil provided.
Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Kate Philippi
W 4/1 8:30 – 9:30 AM $5 10472 W 4/15 8:30 – 9:30 AM $5 10473 W 5/6 8:30 – 9:30 AM $5 10474 W 5/20 8:30 – 9:30 AM $5 10475 W 6/3 8:30 – 9:30 AM $5 10476 W 6/17 8:30 – 9:30 AM $5 10477
Model Masters Release your inner craftsman. Glue, hammer, and paint wood model kits into custom works of art while progressing at your own pace. Socialize with friends, enhance dexterity, and create a model masterpiece. New project featured each month. All supplies provided.
Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Matt Kruse
F 4/3 – 4/24* 1:30 – 2:30 PM No Charge 10479 **No class 4/17 F 5/1 – 5/29 1:30 – 2:30 PM No Charge 10480 F 6/5 – 6/26 1:30 – 2:30 PM No Charge 10481
Third Monday Book Bunch Social networking and a good book. No batteries required. Immerse yourself in a good story with friends. Discuss thrilling tales, mysterious manuscripts, and awe-inspiring adventures. Paperback books selected a month in advance by the group based on group discussion and interest.
Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Donna Shirley
M 4/20 12:30 – 1:30 PM No Charge 10483 M 5/18 12:30 – 1:30 PM No Charge 10484 M 6/15 12:30 – 1:30 PM No Charge 10485
Rock On #WylieRocks. Join in the painted-rock craze that provides creative time with friends while turning plain rocks into works of art. Follow step-by-step painting instruction to create a beautiful addition for your home garden or the Senior Rec Center’s Inspirational Rock Garden. All supplies provided.
Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Pam Little
Tu 4/21 12:30 – 2 PM No Charge 10487 Tu 5/19 12:30 – 2 PM No Charge 10488 Tu 6/16 12:30 – 2 PM No Charge 10489
Craft Corner Get crafty. Create one-of-a-kind treasures to keep or share with your friends and family. Quick and easy projects include something for everyone. Learn a new skill, or show off an old one in a friendly environment with fellow crafters. All supplies provided.
Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Alexis Armstrong
W 4/15 12:30 – 1:30 PM No Charge 10512 W 5/20 12:30 – 1:30 PM No Charge 10513 W 6/17 12:30 – 1:30 PM No Charge 10514
Good Yarns Get hooked. Chain, slip stitch, and double crochet your next craft project. Learn the basic steps of crochet while experimenting with a variety of color schemes and textures. Take home a great handmade project and the skills to make many more. All supplies provided.
Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Michelle Stone
Beginner M 4/13 12:30 – 1:30 PM No Charge 10493 M 4/27 12:30 – 1:30 PM No Charge 10494 M 5/11 12:30 – 1:30 PM No Charge 10495 M 6/8 12:30 – 1:30 PM No Charge 10496 M 6/22 12:30 – 1:30 PM No Charge 10497 M 4/13 2 – 3 PM No Charge 10499 M 4/27 2 – 3 PM No Charge 10500 M 5/11 2 – 3 PM No Charge 10501 M 6 /8 2 – 3 PM No Char ge 1050 2 M 6 /22 2 – 3 PM No Char ge 1050 3 Intermediate M 4/6 1 – 2 PM No Charge 10505 M 4/20 1 – 2 PM No Charge 10506 M 5/4 1 – 2 PM No Charge 10507 M 5/18 1 – 2 PM No Charge 10508 M 6/1 1 – 2 PM No Charge 10509 M 6/15 1 – 2 PM No Charge 10510
Creative Confections Treat yourself to the sweetest projects. Discover a world of confectionery delight. Join in for a yummy and simple spin on cakes, candies, and cookies. Use items found in most home kitchens to transform ordinary sweets and treats into edible treasures. Baking supplies and ingredients provided.
Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center
M 4/27 12:30 – 1:30 PM No Charge 10642 M 12:30 – 1:30 PM No Charge 1 0644 M No Charge 1 0646 M 2 – 3 PM No Charge 1 0648
Wreath Making Deck out your door. Create a beautiful wreath using a variety of textures, ribbon, and décor. Learn how to select and place stems and color for a balanced and whimsical look. Take it home or surprise a friend with a unique handmade gift. All supplies provided.
Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Lupe Kuharsky
Tu 4/28 12:30 – 1:30 PM $9 10651 Tu 5/26 12:30 – 1:30 PM $9 10652 Tu 6/23 12:30 – 1:30 PM $9 10653 Tu 4/28 2 – 3 PM $9 10655 Tu 5/26 2 – 3 PM $9 10656 Tu 6/23 2 – 3 PM $9 10657
