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2008 Fall Class Schedule

ONGOING CLASSES

ART

Art through the Ages
Grades 1 – 2
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm
Sept 2 – 30 (5 weeks) CCC
Instructor: Courtney Lane
Cost: $50
Supplies: $12
 
Grades 3 – 5
Thursdays 6:30-8:00 pm
Sept 4 – Oct 9 (5 weeks) CCC
Instructor: Courtney Lane
Cost: $60
Supplies: $12
 
Grades 6 - 8
Thursdays 6:30-8:00 pm
Oct 23 – Dec 11 (7 weeks) CCC
Instructor: Courtney Lane
Cost: $84
Supplies: $16

Students will study cave paintings, mosaics, royal portraits, Impressionism and modern art. We will create our own examples of these as we learn about art history.

Beginning Drawing
Adults
Wednesdays 10:00 am - noon
Sept 3 – Oct 8 (6 weeks) CCC
Instructor: Janie Calvert
Cost: $75
Supplies: $15

 

This course is designed for the absolute beginning drawing student.  In a safe and relaxed environment, we will have fun together while learning about basic drawing materials, drawing techniques, the drawing process and the principles of drawing.  All this using practical drawing exercises.

 

Beginning Watercolor
Adults
Wednesdays 10:00 am - noon
Oct 22 – Dec 3 (6 weeks) CCC
Instructor: Janie Calvert
Cost: $75
Supplies: $15


Designed for the beginning student in a safe and fun environment we will:

            -examine the basic materials in watercolor

            -talk about basic color concepts and techniques

            -learn how to choose a subject

            -have hands-on experience with techniques and materials

 


DANCE

Contemporary/Free Movement
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm
Session 1: Sept 2 – Oct 7 (6 weeks)
Session 2: Nov 11 – Dec 16 (6 weeks)
Ages: High school to adults FPC
Instructor: Vanessa Tanner
Cost: $60 per session

No dance experience necessary

You don’t have to know technique to dance this style. All you need is to feel the music and move! In this class we will dance our life-stories.


Wear comfortable loose clothing and supportive tie-up shoes.

HEALTH and WELLNESS

Build a Firewall for Your Body
Mondays 7:00-8:30 pm
Sept 15, 22 (2 weeks)
Ages: High school to adult CCC
Instructor: Anna Schott
Cost: $30

Did you know 75% of all diseases are caused by lifestyle choices? Come learn simple steps you can take to build the best firewall for your body.

Yoga
Saturdays through Aug 30
9:00 am
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Glenn Pearson
Location: The Tao Center
855 Springfield Hwy, Suite 108
Goodlettsville, TN 27072
Cost: $5


Call 615-851-4333 to register.

MUSIC

Classical Music Appreciation

Tuesdays 1:30-3:00 pm
Sept 2 – Dec 2 (14 weeks)
Ages: Grades 4-9 CCC
Muzetta Swann, Instructor
Cost: $12 per class ($168)

This class provides an introduction to music aesthetics and the basic elements of music.  We’ll learn about and listen to classical music from the Middle Ages to the 21st Century highlighting the major composers.  Students will be able to write and create art as expressions of the music.

 

Ideal for homeschool!

 


PERSONAL FINANCE

Take Control of Your Money Before It Takes Control of You!
Mondays 7:00-8:30 pm
Sept 29, Oct 6 (2 weeks)
Ages: High school to adults
Cost: $30
Sarah Hord, Instructor

We don't plan to fail! We just fail to plan! This class is designed to help you gain control of your financial future. You'll perform a financial check-up and see where you are now, decide where you want to be and make a financial plan to get there.

SEWING/NEEDLECRAFT

Beginning Knitting
Mondays 6:30-8:00 pm
Sept 8-Oct 13 (6 weeks)
Ages: 15 to adult CCC
Instructor: Jan Schendel
Cost: $72
Supply list given

The basic stitches such as knit, purl, ribbing, casting on and binding off will be taught. Several easy patterns will be provided. Students may choose to work on one of several simple projects.

Style Begins with a Stitch
Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 pm
Sept 9 – Oct 14 (6 weeks)
Ages: High school to adult
Instructor: Dot Bridges
Location: The Fabric Shoppe,
517 Memorial Blvd, Springfield
Cost: $72
Supply list given

 

This class will offer basic sewing techniques for the beginner.  It will include instruction on the proper use of the sewing machine, reading pattern books and laying out patterns, properly finishing seams and hand-stitching hems.  Each student will complete a clothing project.

WRITING

Creative Writing
Tuesdays 10:30-Noon
Sept 2 – Dec 2 (14 weeks)
Ages: Grades 4-9 CCC
Instructor: Muzetta Swann
Cost: $12 per class ($168)

 

This class will help students develop their writing skills while learning to organize their thoughts and express their ideas.  Various experiences will be offered such as viewing artwork, listening to music, walking in the woods, and taking short “mystery” trips.  These experiences will be written about based on objective and subjective observation.  Learning skills and study habits will also be a focus.

 

Ideal for homeschool!

 

 


Most classes will be held at First Presbyterian Church
or Central Chirstian Church in downtown Springfield.
Payment for the semester is due prior to the first class. 
Cash or check is accepted.  Please make checks payable to Willow Oak Center for Arts & Learning.  There is also a $10 regisrtation fee for all classes.