hobbies / create
Basic Digital Photography
Do you want to become a better photographer ? Instructor John Pennoyer has over 20 years experience and will teach you how to get the best photos with your camera . Classroom sessions focus on basic features and uses for your particular camera . The last session ends with you putting your instruction to use and taking photos at a local nature center . Bring your DSLR camera , mirrorless ( those with interchangeable lenses ) or high-end fixed-lens camera and owners manual .
◗ Oct 11-Oct 21 | W / Sa | 6:30-8:30 pm 3 Sessions | Fee : $ 59 | Staff Dev Ctr AL077-2C51-F1 | Pennoyer
Intermediate Digital Photography
Explore pin-point focusing , composition , controlling motion in your image , use of filters , quality of “ light ” and many other areas to improve your photography . Prerequisite : Basic Digital Photography or knowledge of camera operation for manual exposure settings . A field shoot will take place at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park .
◗ Nov 2-Nov 4 | Th / Sa | 6:30-9 pm 2 Sessions | Fee : $ 59 | Staff Dev Ctr AL077-2C52-F1 | Pennoyer
recreation
Introduction to Pickleball
Players will learn all the basics to be able to play pickleball . We will cover equipment , unique lingo , score keeping , court position , and the fundamentals of serve , return and the volley . Players receive 30 minutes instruction plus 30 minutes playing time .
◗ Sep 20-Oct 11 | W | 6:30-7:30 pm 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 75 | Sandburg Edu Ctr AL077-2G31-F1 | Post
◗ Sep 23-Oct 14 | Sa | 9-10 am 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 75 | Sandburg Edu Ctr AL077-2G31-F2 | Post
◗ Oct 25-Nov 15 | W | 6:30-7:30 pm 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 75 | Sandburg Edu Ctr AL077-2G31-F3 | Post
◗ Nov 4-Dec 2 | Sa | 9-10 am 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 75 | Sandburg Edu Ctr AL077-2G31-F4 | Post
Fall
Colors Canoe Trip
Experience fall colors and the beautiful Rum River on a 30-foot voyageur canoe . Participants will paddle the majestic river in all its fall beauty . Space is limited to 10 participants , so don ’ t miss out on this unique program . Dress for the weather . All equipment provided . Class held at Rum River South County Park in Anoka .
◗ Oct 7 | Sa | 2-4 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Off-Site AL077-2C89-F1 | Murawski
Golf Lessons – Beginning
Learn the fundamentals of swinging , chipping and putting . Instructed by a golf course pro . Class held at Rum River Hills Golf Club in Ramsey . Participants must bring their own clubs . Range fee is included .
◗ Sep 11-Oct 2 | M | 5:45-6:45 pm 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 95 | Off-Site AL077-2C90-F1 | Tollette
◗ Sep 14-Oct 5 | Th | 7-8 pm 4 Sessions | Fee : $ 95 | Off-Site AL077-2C90-F2 | Tollette
Table Tennis
Join our co-ed recreational table tennis series . Learn basic techniques and gain confidence in your knowledge of table tennis rules and etiquette . Guarantee of four to five singles matches each week . No experience necessary . All equipment provided . See website for additional information regarding scoring , play details and class meeting dates .
◗ Sep 18-Oct 30 | M | 6-8 pm 7 Sessions | Fee : $ 35 | Roosevelt MS AL077-2C92-F1 | Krugerud
◗ Nov 6-Dec 18 | M | 6-8 pm 7 Sessions | Fee : $ 35 | Roosevelt MS AL077-2C92-F2 | Krugerud
drawing and painting
Needle Felt Painting
Create a beautiful “ painting ” out of wool roving . Learn to needle felt an image on a piece of felt using roving as your “ paint .” Create a one-of-a-kind image in a small embroidery hoop that can be hung on a wall .
◗ Nov 13 | M | 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 45 | Sandburg Edu Ctr AL077-1C06-F1 | Merry
Acrylic Painting
Learn to paint quick and expressive acrylic paintings with one brush and a limited color palette . Working quickly allows colors to blend and brush strokes to show creating dynamic results in your acrylic paintings . See website for supply list .
◗ Sep 13 | W | 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 19 | Online AL077-1C11-F1 | Merry 1
◗ Nov 8 | W | 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 19 | Online AL077-1C11-F2 | Merry 1
◗ Dec 6 | W | 6:30-8:30 pm ( photo above ) 1 Session | Fee : $ 19 | Online AL077-1C11-F3 | Merry 1
Watercolor Poinsettia
Explore watercolor painting with your friends in this fun and relaxing class . You will create a beautiful seasonal painting using a technique called “ wet-on-wet .” This class is designed and adapted for all levels of experience . All supplies provided .
◗ Dec 5 | T | 10 am-12 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Sandburg Edu Ctr AL077-1C40-F1 | Marshall ƒ
Acrylic Pouring – Holiday Pour
Pour painting is an innovative way to use acrylic paint to create an art piece . Learn the process of mixing acrylic paints with other materials to give it a more fluid consistency so that it can be poured directly onto a canvas . An 8 in . x 10 in . canvas and all supplies are included . Please bring a box to take work home .
◗ Dec 12 | T | 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 45 | Sandburg Edu Ctr AL077-1C07-F1 | Merry
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