Living Out Loud Fall 2019 Class Schedule by Fulton County Arts & Culture

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LIVING OUT

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F R E E ARTS & CULTURAL CLASSES FOR FULTON COUNTY SENIORS

SEPTEMBER 10 - DECEMBER 19*

8-WEEK CLASS SESSION *BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES VARY BY ARTS CENTER

REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 13, 2019

PARTICIPANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: FULTON COUNTY RESIDENT AND AT LEAST 55 YEARS OLD AS OF THE CLASS START DATE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE

PROVIDED BY FULTON COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES

UBER & LYFT F O R

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THE DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES IS EXCITED ABOUT THE LIVING OUT LOUD PARTNERSHIP AND LOOKS FORWARD TO PROVIDING UBER/LYFT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR SENIORS 55 YEARS AND OLDER TO ATTEND LIVING OUT LOUD (LOL) SENIOR PROGRAMMING. THE NEXT LOL PROGRAM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 THROUGH NOVEMBER 8, 2019.. LOL SERVICES ARE OFFERED UNDER THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: You must be enrolled in the LOL program offered by Fulton County Department of Arts and Culture. · You must be at least 55 years or older for the LOL Uber/Lyft service only. The LOL participation age requirement differs from the standard Fulton County senior transportation program (age 60 and above). · You are allowed to travel to and from LOL classes only, no other trip types are allowed. · You must not have any other reliable and/or safe transportation available to you. · You will pay $1 per trip, $2 for a round trip. · You must call the Department of Senior Services at 404-612-7947 to apply for the LOL Uber/Lyft transportation service. · Once registered, you will receive a rider’s ID number specific to the LOL Uber/Lyft transportation service. You will also receive instructions on how to use the service. · You must have a cell phone in your possession during Uber/Lyft travel times. · You must abide by the Uber/Lyft Suspension policies and guidelines while using Uber/Lyft services. · Your trip distance must be 10 miles one-way or less from your pickup and drop off addresses to the class location. · Transportation services will end at the conclusion of the LOL Fall session. The Department of Senior Services is excited about the Living Out Loud partnership and looks forward to providing Uber/Lyft transportation services that will allow you to participate in arts and culture programming. · TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED FOR THE DURATION OF THE LIVING OUT LOUD FALL SESSION SERVICES END ON THE LAST DAY OF PROGRAMMING PARTICIPANTS WILL ONLY BE TRANSPORTED TO AND FROM THE ART CENTERS

HOW DO I GET STARTED FOR UBER/LYFT PLEASE CALL 404-612-7947 1

ABERNATHY ARTS CENTER

LAURA MARTIN, ARTS CENTER MANAGER 254 JOHNSON FERRY ROAD N.W. SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328 | 404-613-6172

GENTLE YOGA FOR SENIORS

DRAWING FOR SENIORS

WEDNESDAYS, 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. SEPTEMBER 11 – OCTOBER 30 INSTRUCTOR: IRENE YANG AGING OFFERS US MANY GIFTS...WISDOM, RESILIENCE, MATURITY, EXPERIENCE AND MORE. IT MAY ALSO CARRY SOME PHYSICAL CHALLENGES. BY INCORPORATING A YOGA PRACTICE INTO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENTS IN YOUR BALANCE, STRENGTH, STABILITY, FLEXIBILITY, JOINT HEALTH AND RESPIRATION. YOGA IS A STEP YOU CAN TAKE TOWARDS AGING GRACEFULLY.

FRIDAYS, 10:00 A.M. - NOON SEPTEMBER 6 – NOVEMBER 1 INSTRUCTOR: EVELYN BREIT SHARPEN YOUR PENCILS AND GET READY TO LEARN LINE, SHAPE, VALUE, AND COMPOSITION. CREATE DYNAMIC DRAWINGS THAT REFLECT YOUR PERSONAL STYLE, POINT OF VIEW, AND ELEVATED POWERS OF OBSERVATION. STUDENTS WILL WORK IN GRAPHITE AND CHARCOAL FROM STILL LIFE SETUPS, PHOTOS, AND THEIR IMAGINATION. ALL LEVELS WELCOME.

ALPHARETTA ARTS CENTER

KIM ZANE, CULTURAL SERVICES MANAGER 13450 COGBURN ROAD, ALPHARETTA, GA 30009 | 678 297-6140

ADAPTIVE LINE DANCE

THURSDAYS 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. SEPTEMBER 19-NOVEMBER 21 INSTRUCTOR: WENDY HAGGERTY THIS CLASS IS GEARED TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S OR OTHER NEUROMUSCULAR/NEURODEGENERATI VE DISORDERS, AS WELL AS, THOSE WITH PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS OR BALANCE CHALLENGES. ALL DANCES TAUGHT WILL BE APPROPRIATE FOR THIS AUDIENCE. THE STEPS ARE SIMPLE, ACCESSIBLE AND MOST OF ALL FUN. THERE’S NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

HAND BUILDING

THURSDAYS 1:00-3:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 19 - NOVEMBER 21 IINSTRUCTOR: KRISTEN SMITH WORKING WITH CLAY, YOU WILL LEARN HAND BUILDING TECHNIQUES AND CREATE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS USING SLABS, COILS, STAMPS, AND MUCH MORE.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT THURSDAYS 11:15 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. SEPTEMBER 19-NOVEMBER 21 INSTRUCTOR: WENDY HAGGERTY THIS IS A FUN AND EASY ACTIVITY TO GET LOW-IMPACT EXERCISE WITH NO PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE. IN THIS CLASS YOU WILL LEARN THE ESSENTIALS OF LINE DANCE AND GET MOVIN’ AND GROOVIN’ TO ALL KINDS OF RHYTHMS INCLUDING COUNTRY, “R&B, TOP 40, OLDIES, HIP HOP, AND LATIN.

DRAWING AND PASTELS

THURSDAYS 1:00-3:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 19 - NOVEMBER 21 INSTRUCTOR: HOPE WEISS THIS CLASS WILL INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO DRAWING AND PASTELS. CLASSES WILL COVER DIFFERENT TYPES OF PASTELS, LAYERING, UNDER-PAINTINGS, LIGHT AND SHADOW, VALUES, COLOR THEORY, HOW TO USE COLOR TO CREATE A HARMONIOUS PAINTING.

AVIATION COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER TAE EARL-JACKSON, ARTS CENTER MANAGER 3900 AVIATION CIRCLE, NW ATLANTA GA 30349 | 404-612-8600

TIME TO QUILT TUESDAYS, 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. SEPTEMBER 10 – OCTOBER 29 INSTRUCTOR: DARLYNE DANDRIDGE STUDENTS WILL HAVE FUN SOCIALIZING AND LEARNING BASIC HAND AND MACHINE TECHNIQUES TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL TRADITIONAL OR CONTEMPORARY 18” X 18” SQUARE BLOCK. THIS CLASS IS FOR BEGINNERS OR EXPERIENCED TEXTILE STUDENTS LOOKING TO IMPROVE THEIR HAND QUILTING SKILLS. SUPPLIES: SEWING MACHINE OPTIONAL. SOME FABRIC AND SEWING NOTIONS PROVIDED. STUDENTS MAY BRING FAVORITE FABRIC, EMBELLISHMENT, AND SEWING NOTIONS (MEASURING TAPE, QUILTING NEEDLES, THREAD).

PIANO LAB: INTRODUCTION TO KEYBOARDING WEDNESDAYS, 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. SEPTEMBER 11 – OCTOBER 30 INSTRUCTOR: GWENDOLYN WELCH LEARN TO PLAY THE PIANO USING AN EASY LEARNING SYSTEM THAT WILL HAVE YOU PLAYING SONGS AND UNDERSTANDING THE KEYBOARD IN A VERY SHORT TIME. ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 9

UBAN LINE AND BALLROOM DANCING

SEPTEMBER 10 – OCTOBER 29 TUESDAYS, 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. INSTRUCTOR: T.J. ESTELL GET YOUR BODY MOVING WITH THIS FUNFILLED CLASS THAT WILL INCREASE YOUR STAMINA, FLEXIBILITY AND IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE. STUDENTS SHOULD WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES FOR MOVEMENT. REGISTER ONLINE WWW.FULTONARTS.ORG OR VISIT THE ARTS CENTER TO REGISTER

AVIATION COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER TAE EARL-JACKSON, ARTS CENTER MANAGER 3900 AVIATION CIRCLE, NW ATLANTA GA 30349 | 404-612-8600

PIANO LAB: INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDING

WEDNESDAYS, 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 11 – OCTOBER 30 INSTRUCTOR: GWENDOLYN WELCH PREREQUISITE: PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIVE FINGER SCALES AND THE ASSOCIATED 1-4-5 CHORD PROGRESSIONS CONTINUE TO LEARN TO PLAY THE PIANO USING AN EASY LEARNING SYSTEM ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 9.

SENIORS WITH VOICES

WEDNESDAYS, 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. SEPTEMBER 11 – OCTOBER 30 INSTRUCTOR: GWENDOLYN WELCH IF YOU CAN TALK YOU CAN SIGN OUT LOUD IN THIS FUN INTERACTIVE CLASS WHERE STUDENTS WILL LEARN TO BREATHE PROPERLY AND PRONOUNCE VOWELS AND CONSONANTS THROUGH WARM-UP EXERCISES AND SONG.

THE ART OF WATER COLOR ADULTS THURSDAYS, 11:00 A.M. – NOON SEPTEMBER 12 – OCTOBER 31 INSTRUCTOR: TISHA SMITH IN THIS CLASS, PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN MANY DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO PAINTING IN WATER COLOR. THE COURSE IS GEARED TO TARGET THE USE OF WATERCOLOR PAINTS, TOOLS AND MATERIALS. UTILIZING COLOR BASICS, PARTICIPANTS WILL COVER THE COLOR WHEEL, COLOR TEMPERATURE, PROPERTIES, HUES, AND VALUE ALL WHILE CREATING UNIQUE WATER COLOR COMPOSITIONS. REGISTER ONLINE WWW.FULTONARTS.ORG OR VISIT THE ARTS CENTER TO REGISTER

AVIATION COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER TAE EARL-JACKSON, ARTS CENTER MANAGER 3900 AVIATION CIRCLE, NW ATLANTA GA 30349 | 404-612-8600

CHAIR YOGA

FRIDAYS, 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. SEPTEMBER 13 – NOVEMBER 1 INSTRUCTOR: BROOKE BRIMM THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY. STUDENTS WILL PRACTICE POSES, STRETCHING, AND BREATHING WHILE SITTING IN A CHAIR AND STANDING. THIS CLASS IS IDEAL FOR SENIORS OR THOSE WITH A DISABILITY. CLASS ATTIRE: YOGA MATT. STUDENTS SHOULD WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES FOR MOVEMENT.

DANCE MOVEMENT EXPRESSIONS

FRIDAYS, 10:30 – 11:30 A.M. SEPTEMBER 13 – NOVEMBER 1 INSTRUCTOR: T. HOWARD A STIMULATING AND EXCITING FUSION OF UNIVERSAL DANCE MOVEMENT STYLES, TECHNIQUE, AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS. STUDENTS WILL EXPERIENCE VARIOUS DANCE STYLES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON BODY CONDITIONING FLEXIBILITY, BALANCE, ENDURANCE, AND STRENGTH. CLASS ATTIRE: STUDENTS SHOULD WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES FOR MOVEMENT.

SOUTH FULTON ARTS CENTER

TONY JORDAN, ARTS CENTER MANAGER 4645 BUTNER ROAD ATLANTA, GA 30349 | 404-612-3022

ART FUSION

INNER HEALING STRETCH

TUESDAYS, NOON - 2:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 10 – OCTOBER 29 INSTRUCTOR: REN DILLARD IEXPLORE THE INTRICATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SPOKEN WORD POETRY, VISUAL ARTS AND PAINTING.

WEDNESDAYS, 11:00 P.M – 1:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 11 – OCTOBER 30 INSTRUCTOR: NARVIAR N. GRIFFIN WATSON THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED TO RELEASE TENSION, STRESS AND MUSCULAR TIGHTNESS THROUGH A GUIDED STRETCHING SESSION. STUDENTS WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE IN STRENGTH TRAINING, BALANCING AND COORDINATION EXERCISES. PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING. PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED A YOGA MAT FOR THIS CLASS.

DANCE

THURSDAYS, 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 12 – OCTOBER 31 INSTRUCTOR: NARVIAR N. GRIFFIN WATSON STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE THE PIANO IN A GROUP SETTING, LEARNING BASIC MUSIC THEORY, PRACTICE FINGER EXERCISES, SCALES AND LEARN HOW TO PLAY SHORT COMPOSITIONS. THIS CLASS MEETS TWICE A WEEK TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 11:00 AM -12:00 PM. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN BOTH CLASSES SEPARATELY AND ATTEND BOTH CLASSES A WEEK.

JOHNS CREEK ART CENTER

STUART MILLER, DIRECTOR 6290 ABBOTTS BRIDGE ROAD, BLDG. 700, JOHNS CREEK GA 30097 | 770-623-8448

BIT OF THIS A BIT OF THAT: LET’S MIX IT UP: EXPLORING AMIXED MEDIA ARTISTIC MEDIA THURSDAYS, 10:00-11:30 A.M. OCTOBER 25-DECEMBER 19 INSTRUCTOR: KAREN KANTOR IN THIS MIXED MEDIA CLASS STUDENTS EXPAND THEIR CREATIVE BOUNDARIES THROUGH THE EXPLORATION OF THE POSSIBILITIES AND CHALLENGES OF DIFFERENT ARTISTIC MEDIA EACH WEEK. PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE ACRYLIC PAINTING, COLLAGE, POLYMER CLAY, POTTERY PAINTING HOLIDAY THEMED CRAFTS AND MORE. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THIS NOVICE ARTIST TO TRY OUT DIFFERENT MEDIA.

TUESDAYS, 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. AUGUST 13 - OCTOBER 2 INSTRUCTOR: STEVIE SACKIN IN THIS PROJECT-BASED CLASS STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES AND CHALLENGES OF A DIFFERENT ARTISTIC MEDIUM EACH WEEK. PROJECTS INCLUDE ACRYLIC PAINTING, COLLAGE, POLYMER CLAY, POTTERY PAINTING, MEMORY BOXES, HOLIDAY CRAFTS AND MORE. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THIS NOVICE ARTIST TO TRY OUT DIFFERENT MEDIA.

ADOBE CC FOR SENIORS

THURSDAYS, 10:00 A.M. - NOON 2 SESSIONS OFFERED: AUGUST 15 – SEPTEMBER 5 SEPTEMBER 12- OCTOBER 3 INSTRUCTOR: MARK SMITH GET STARTED MAKING GRAPHICS AND EDITING HOME VIDEO IN THIS 4 WEEK INTRODUCTORY COURSE TO THE ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD! LEARN TO TOUCH UP PHOTOS WITH PHOTOSHOP, DRAW GRAPHICS WITH ILLUSTRATOR, AND MAKE FLYERS AND FAMILY NEWSLETTERS WITH ADOBE INDESIGN. EDIT DESKTOP VIDEO OF FAMILY EVENTS AND SLIDESHOWS, AND ADD MUSIC WITH ADOBE PREMIERE. REGISTER ONLINE WWW.FULTONARTS.ORG OR VISIT THE ARTS CENTER TO REGISTER

JOHNS CREEK ART CENTER

STUART MILLER, DIRECTOR 6290 ABBOTTS BRIDGE ROAD, BLDG. 700, JOHNS CREEK GA 30097 | 770-623-8448

BEGINNING ACRYLIC PAINTING

THURSDAYS, 1:00 -3:00 P.M. AUGUST 15 – OCTOBER 3 INSTRUCTOR: SUMMER RUSSELL LOWE HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO TRY YOUR HAND AT ABSTRACT PAINTING? WHILE IT MAY LACK REPRESENTATIONAL SUBJECT MATTER, SUCCESSFUL ABSTRACT ARTWORK IS DEPENDENT UPON A KNOWLEDGE OF SOUND ARTISTIC PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES EXPERIENCE WITH PAINTING, THIS ALL LEVEL COURSE WILL TOUCH ON COMPOSITION, COLOR THEORY AND HANDLING.

FEATS OF CLAY: INTRODUCTION TO HANDBUILDING

FRIDAYS, 10:00 A.M. - NOON AUGUST 16 – OCTOBER 4 INSTRUCTOR: CATHI BROSTROM NOVICES TO CERAMICS WILL LEARN THE BASIC HANDBUILDING TECHNIQUES INCLUDING PINCH, COIL AND SLAB CONSTRUCTION AS WELL AS GLAZING TECHNIQUES. STUDENTS WILL CREATE FUN DECORATIVE AND FUNCTIONAL OBJECTS WHILE HONING THEIR CERAMIC SKILLS.

SOUTHWEST ARTS CENTER

SALONDIA AVENI, ARTS CENTER MANAGER 915 NEW HOPE ROAD ATLANTA, GA 30331 | 404-613-3220

SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SENIORS CREATIVE MOVEMENT TUESDAYS, NOON - 1:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 10 - OCTOBER 29 INSTRUCTOR: R. SCOTT THIS COURSE WILL HIGHLIGHT THE PRACTICAL USES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA AND HELP PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES WITHIN THE SOCIAL NETWORK THEY ARE INTERESTED IN. (FACEBOOK, TWITTER, ETC.) PARTICIPANTS SHOULD FEEL FREE TO BRING LAPTOPS, TABLETS OR OTHER MOBILE DEVICES TO CLASS. ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 6

WEDNESDAYS, 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. SEPTEMBER 11 - OCTOBER 30 INSTRUCTOR: A. AXAM MOVE AND GROOVE! LEARN TO "MOVE WITH PURPOSE" USING EVERYDAY MOVEMENTS THAT IMPROVE MOBILITY AND SPARK THE IMAGINATION. ALL CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE A VARIETY OF SKILL LEVELS, AND STUDENTS DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE ANY PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING. ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 20 STUDENTS

JEWELRY MAKING

WEDNESDAYS, 10:00 A.M. - NOON SEPTEMBER 11 - OCTOBER 30 INSTRUCTOR: C. JOHNSON UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY! MAKING BEADED JEWELRY IS FUN AND CHALLENGING. PLUS, YOU LEAVE WITH A LOVELY HANDMADE PIECE OF JEWELRY. ALL CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE A VARIETY OF SKILL LEVELS, AND STUDENTS DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE ANY PREVIOUS ARTS TRAINING. ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 20 STUDENTS.

SOUTHWEST ARTS CENTER

SALONDIA AVENI, ARTS CENT ER MANAGER 915 NEW HOPE ROAD ATLANTA, GA 30331 | 404-613-3220

TAI CHI

TWO (2) CLASSES OFFERED: WEDNESDAYS 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 11 - OCTOBER 30 FRIDAYS 1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. SEPTEMBER 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NOVEMBER 1 INSTRUCTOR: T. RASHEED THIS COURSE EXPLORES THE TRADITIONAL CHINESE EXERCISE OF TAI CHI. IT PROVIDES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF BASIC SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES THAT LEAD TOWARD AN INTEGRATION OF THE MIND-BODY-SPIRIT TRILOGY. VARIOUS CHINESE FITNESS EXERCISES IN RELATION TO HEALTH ARE EXPLORED. AMONG THE POSSIBLE BENEFITS: BALANCE BOOSTING STRESS AND PAIN REDUCTION IMMUNE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT EASING DEPRESSION INCREASING BONE DENSITY. ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 20 STUDENTS

SOUTHWEST ARTS CENTER

SALONDIA AVENI, ARTS CENT ER MANAGER 915 NEW HOPE ROAD ATLANTA, GA 30331 | 404-613-3220

ACTING FOR SENIORS

THURSDAYS, 10:00 A.M. - NOON SEPTEMBER 12 – OCTOBER 31 THIS UNIQUE ACTING EXPERIENCE WILL UTILIZE STORYTELLING, IMPROVISATION, CREATIVE MOVEMENT, MUSICAL THEATRE AND OTHER MODALITIES TO SUPPORT SENIORS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN EXPLORING THEMSELVES AND THEIR CREATIVITY! ATTIRE/SUPPLIES: COMFORTABLE CLOTHES THAT PARTICIPANTS CAN MOVE IN. CLOSED-TOED SHOES, IF POSSIBLE. PLEASE BRING A NOTEBOOK AND WRITING UTENSIL. ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 20 STUDENTS

CREATIVE MOVEMENT

FRIDAYS, 11:00 A.M. - NOON SEPTEMBER 13 – NOVEMBER 1 INSTRUCTOR: A. AXAM MOVE AND GROOVE! LEARN TO "MOVE WITH PURPOSE" USING EVERYDAY MOVEMENTS THAT IMPROVE MOBILITY AND SPARK THE IMAGINATION. ALL CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE A VARIETY OF SKILL LEVELS, AND STUDENTS DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE ANY PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING. ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 20 STUDENTS

YOGA FOR THE WISE

FRIDAYS, 12:15 P.M. - 1:15 P.M. SEPTEMBER 13 – NOVEMBER 1 INSTRUCTOR: L. MCCALL YIN YOGA CLASS IS DEVELOPED FOR DEEP TISSUE STRETCHING VIA A SERIES OF ASANAS (POSTURES) THAT WILL ELONGATE, STRENGTHEN AND RELAX MUSCLES. CLASS WILL REQUIRE STRAP, 2 BLOCKS AND BOLSTER PILLOW. CLASS IS DESIGNED TO MEET PARTICIPANTS WHERE THEY ARE PHYSICALLY. ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 20 STUDENTS

WEST END PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

MARY CANNON, ARTS CENTER MANAGER 945 RALPH DAVID ABERNATHY BLVD. ATLANTA, GA 30331 | 404-613-6468

BEGINNING PIANO TUESDAYS, 10:00 –1 1:15 A.M. SEPTEMBER 10 - OCTOBER 29 INSTRUCTOR: STEVE VINCENT STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE THE PIANO IN A GROUP SETTING, LEARN BASIC THEORY, PRACTICE FINGER EXERCISES, SCALES AND LEARN TO PLAY SHORT COMPOSITIONS. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 10 STUDENTS.

BEGINNING PAINTING TUESDAYS, 1:00 P.M – 2:30 P.M. SEPTEMBER 10 - OCTOBER 29 INSTRUCTOR: MICHI PENDLETON STUDENTS WILL LEARN THE BASIC TECHNIQUES AND CONCEPTS OF PAINTING, INCLUDING: COLOR THEORY, COMPOSITION, VALUE, COLOR MIXING, BRUSH WORK AND BLENDING. INDIVIDUALS WILL ADVANCE AT THEIR OWN PACE WHILE LEARNING ABOUT AND PAINTING WITH ACRYLIC PAINTS.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT

TUESDAYS, 11:30 A.M – 12:30 P.M. SEPTEMBER 11 - OCTOBER 30 INSTRUCTOR: TERRI AXAM MOVEMENT IS IMPORTANT FOR HEALTH AND MAINTAINING MOBILITY. EACH CLASS WILL BEGIN WITH A GENTLE WARM-UP. PARTICIPANTS ARE WELCOME TO DANCE WITH SMALL OR BIG MOVEMENTS AND EACH STUDENT IS ENCOURAGED TO MOVE IN WAYS THAT WORKS FOR THEIR BODY & MOBILITY.

ACTING WEDNESDAYS, 11:30 A.M – 1:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 11 - OCTOBER 30 INSTRUCTOR: ANTHONY GOOLSBY STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE THEATRE WHILE LEARNING THE FUNDAMENTALS OF VARIOUS ACTING APPROACHES, STYLES AND TECHNIQUES, SCENE STUDY AND MONOLOGUES.

WEST END PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

MARY CANNON, ARTS CENTER MANAGER 945 RALPH DAVID ABERNATHY BLVD. ATLANTA, GA 30331 | 404-613-6468

YOGA

THURSDAYS, 10:30 A.M â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NOON SEPTEMBER 12 - OCTOBER 31 INSTRUCTOR: RAGENIA WADDADA THIS CLASS OFFERS DEEP RELAXATION & RELEASE THROUGH A GENTLE HATHA FLOW. OUR PRACTICE IS DESIGNED TO DEEPEN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR BREATH & OUR BODY THROUGH A SEQUENCING THAT MOVES FLUIDLY, PROMOTING EASE, CALM AND CLARITY. BRINGING OUR AWARENESS TO OUR BREATH THROUGHOUT OUR PRACTICE, WE GENTLY EASE TOWARDS PROGRESSIVELY CULTIVATING STRENGTH & FLEXIBILITY OF BOTH BODY AND MIND. THIS CLASS IS PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS AND ALL LEVELS OF YOGIS.

AFRICAN DANCE & DRUMMING

SATURDAYS, 10:30 - 11:45 A.M. SEPTEMBER 7 - OCTOBER 26 INSTRUCTOR: MANGA AFRICAN DANCE INC./RAMATU SABBATT A FUN ENERGETIC CLASS FEATURING TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN DANCE MOVEMENTS TO THE SOUNDS OF LIVE DRUM RHYTHMS. STUDENTS WILL MOVE AND PROGRESS AT THEIR OWN PACE. STUDENTS WILL ALSO LEARN AFRICAN DRUMMING TECHNIQUES. STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN BRIEF OVERVIEWS OF THE PURPOSE AND HISTORY OF THE MOVEMENTS AND RHYTHMS THAT THEY LEARN.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Robb Pitts, Chairman Lee Morris, Vice Chairman (District 3) Liz Hausmann, (District 1) Bob Ellis (District 2) Natalie Hall (District 4) Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. (District 5) Vacant (District 6)

COUNTY MANAGER Dick Anderson

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Anna Roach

ARTS & CULTURE

SENIOR SERVICES Ladisa Onyiliogwu, Director

Lionell Thomas, Director Emmitt Stevenson, Deputy Director

FULTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL Joe Bankoff, Chair

Catherine Fox

Joan Compton, Vice Chair

Sandra DeShields-Hightower

Sandy Barth

Dr. Carrie Clements Johnson

Marc Boyd

Pamela Smith

Collie Burnett

Sadie Talmadge

W. Imara Canady

Marie Willsey

Jan Collins

Mtamanika Youngblood

Arnika Dawkins

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