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Arts & Enrichment


For any questions related to PARA's arts & enrichment classes/courses, please email Program Supervisor, Linda Dill, at ldill@tcpara.org.
 

Floral Design Course

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Classes will cover the basic concepts of design, including colors, styles and visual balance. Learn about using tools, how to use color in containers, and physical weight. Classes will cover step by step instructions.

 

Supplies are not included with the price of the class. Instructor Randy Howell will distribute a supply list during the first class.

 

2025- UPCOMING SESSIONS:

  • • March 11, 18, 25
  • • April 1, 8, 15
  • • May 6, 13, 20, 27
  • • June 3, 10
  • • July 8, 15, 22, 29
  • • August 5, 12
  • • Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
  • • Oct. 7, 28
  • • Nov. 4, 18, 25
  • • Dec. 2, 9

LOCATIONS

McAbee Center

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Tuesdays

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

COST

$75Registration fee*

*supplies not included

Beginner Watercolor Course

This course is designed for beginners and will cover various watercolor techniques including an emphasis on color, composition, and values. A variety of subject matter will be painted. Previous painting experience is not required. Instructor Beth Page will work with each participant individually at any skill level.

 

Supplies are not included with the price of the class. The instructor will distribute a supply list during the first class.

 

  • 2025 - UPCOMING SESSIONS:
    • • March 12 - April 30
    • • May 14 - June 18
    • • July 9 - August 13
    • • September 3 - October 8
    • • October 29 - December 10

     

LOCATIONS

Phelps Center

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Wednesdays

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

AGES

All

COST

$80 Registration fee*

*supplies not included

Advanced Watercolor Course

This course is designed for those with previous watercolor experience. Participants will paint subjects of their own choosing and be encouraged to develop their own style. The class will also explore various watercolor techniques. 

 

Supplies are not included with the price of the class. Instructor Beth Page will distribute a supply list during the first class.

 

2025 - UPCOMING SESSIONS:

  • • March 12 - April 30
  • • May 14 - June 18
  • • July 9 - August 13
  • • September 3 - October 8
  • • October 29 - December 10

LOCATIONS

Phelps Center

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Wednesdays

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

AGES

All

COST

$80

Beginning Guitar for Adults

This six-week course led by instructor Scott Hilliker is designed to be beginner guitar lessons for adults. Learn to tune and care for your guitar as well as how to play introductory chords and strum patterns.

 

An acoustic guitar is required for the class.

 

2025 - UPCOMING SESSIONS:

  • • January 27 - March 3
  • • March 24 - April 28
  • • September 22 - October 25

LOCATIONS

McAbee Center

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Mondays

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

AGES

18+

COST

$125