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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.
 

Candle Making Class

This two-hour class, taught by instructor Yolanda Knox, will cover how to make soy scented candles. Supplies are included with the price of the class.

 

2024- UPCOMING CLASSES:

 

 

LOCATIONS

McAbee Center -
MP Room

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Tuesdays

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

COST

$35Registration fee*

*supplies included

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.

 

2024- UPCOMING SESSIONS:

  • • January 16 - February 20
  • • March 12 - April 16
  • • May 7 - June 11
  • • July 7 - August 13
  • • September 9 - October 15
  • • November 5 - December 10

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.

 

2024 - UPCOMING SESSIONS:

• January 17 - February 28

• March 13 - April 24

• May 8 - June 12

• July 10 - August 14

• September 11 - October 16

• November 6 - December 18

 

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.

 

2024 - UPCOMING SESSIONS:

• January 17 - February 28

• March 13 - April 24

• May 8 - June 12

• July 10 - August 14

• September 11 - October 16

• November 6 - December 18

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.

 

2024 - UPCOMING SESSIONS:

• January 22 - February 26

• March 18 - April 22

• September 23 - October 28

• November 18 - December 30

LOCATIONS

McAbee Center

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Mondays

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

AGES

18+

COST

$125

Dance Your Heart Out!

Instructional Dance Classes

Learn to Two Step, West Coast Swing, and more during this six-week course! Award-winning instructor Phillip Farley has been certified nationally since 1995 and teaches 27 different styles of dances!

 

Partners not required.

 

2024 - UPCOMING SESSIONS:

• January 16 - February 20

• March 12 - April 16

• September 10 - October 15

• November 5 - December 10

 

 

LOCATIONS

Belk Center (aerobics room)

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Tuesdays

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

AGES

All

COST

$80