Active Adult Program May-Aug Classes
5/16/25
Please register for all programs. Classes that have not met the minimum registration may be cancelled. Contact us directly about registering for programs which have already started. RPRCR administration has added a $1 fee to classes that cost $15 or more. If you are not a resident of the City of Raleigh you will have a $15 non-resident fee added to classes that cost $15 or more. For more information please visit our Raleigh Parks website Raleighnc.gov and search for “Active Adult Program”. How to Register: Online via RecLink at reclink.raleighnc.gov or in-person at any Raleigh Parks facility. Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults 1901 Spring Forest Road 919-996-4720 on GoRaleigh Route 25L Five Points Center for Active Adults 2000 Noble Road 919-996-4730 on GoRalegh Route 2 Walnut Terrace Center 1256 McCauley Street 919-996-6160 on GoRaleigh Route 21
Art Abstract/Whimsical Acrylic Painting Unleash your creativity in our painting class! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this class is designed for you. Dive into a world of vibrant colors and innovative techniques as you create your own masterpiece on an 18x24 inch canvas using acrylics.. All supplies are provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm! Instructor Gail Walnut Terrace Center Jul 15 Tu & F 2:30-3:45PM Fee: $5 Art Room Open Studio Open Studio Hours are available to any participant who has completed an art course through Active Adults. This program aims to create a fun and collaborative environment for pursuing your creative interests. Feel free to unleash your creativity during open studio time! This is an opportunity for you to pursue your personal interests without the constraints of a course instructor. Please bring your own materials. It's an excellent opportunity to meet new people and explore various types of art. Don't be afraid to get messy! Just make sure you clean up. Make the most of any course you take with us. Five Points Center May 1-Aug 28 Tu & Th 2:00-4:00PM Fee: $0 Basic Watercolor Techniques Unlock your inner artist and find your own style. Paper and paints are provided as we explore simple yet effective and popular techniques of water coloring. Walnut Terrace Center May 9 F 2:30-3:45PM Fee: $7 Aug 12 Tu 2:30-3:45PM Fee: $7 Crafts Bring your own projects to work on or work on projects for donation to local charities. Students share skills with each other in this social environment. Instructor: Sarah Ellen Sanders Five Points Center May 1-Aug 28 M-Th 9:30AM-12:00PM Fee: $0
Drum It Up Join this class to experience first-hand excitement of live drumming. If you are a total beginner, or have a musical background, this is the class for you. All hand drums will be provided or bring your own. We will use a Djembe African hand drum to work on independence, coordination, basic rhythm patterns, ensemble performance and solo improvisation. Each class will focus on four elements of drumming: Hand exercises, beat patterns with drum tones, ensemble participation and a goal to complete an extended group composition. As a bonus for at home practice, a play along video will be provided! If you want to drum, let’s get started! Class limited to 10 participants. Level I Intro/Beginner: No prior musical experience is required. Level II Intermediate: Requires completion of at least one Level I Beginner class or instructor approval for previous drumming experience. This class continues the excitement and techniques of the beginner level and will focus on intermediate/advanced development of hand drumming and the use of sticks. Level III Advanced: Requires completion of Level II Intermediate: Continues with advanced rhythms, beats, utilization of bass drum patterns, improvisation and more. Look for a Beginner Level in the fall. Instructor: Robert Jackson Five Points Center Beginner Level I Aug 6-Sep 24 W 9:15-10:15AM Fee: $60 Inter/Advan Level II&III Mar 6-Sep 24 W 10:30-11:30AM Fee: $60 Anne Gordon Center Advanced Level III Aug 8-Sep 26 F 9:15-10:15AM Fee: $60 Knitting and Crocheting If you like to knit and crochet, please come and share your skills and projects with other like-minded patrons. This is an informal social time; there is no instructor. Anne Gordon Center May 1-Aug 28 Th 2:00-4:00PM Fee: $0
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