District 214 Community Education

The guitar is one of the most versatile and popular instruments around, and our beginning guitar class is the perfect way to get started! In this introduction to guitar playing, we will cover basic chord shapes, strumming patterns and simple lead lines, and apply what we’ve learned to popular and well-known songs. No prior experience is necessary, students must provide their own guitars.

The ukulele is quickly becoming one of the most popular string instruments. Join our beginner class and learn all the basics you need to start your musical journey! In this class, we will cover basic chords, strumming patterns, and simple lead lines, as well as learn how to read tablature while applying these skills to learning popular and well-known songs. No prior experience required, students must provide their own ukulele.

Do you enjoy yarn crafts? Would you like a place to work on projects with other crafters? Join our Crochet and Knit club where you can make friends and share ideas and tips along the way! Some experience/knowledge is required. Our facilitator is experienced in crochet. She will be happy to answer questions, or help you find someone in the class that might be able to help. This is not a class for beginners that need direct instruction. Please note our regular Crochet & Knitting class with Zee Wang will be back in the future.

Did you ever want to learn how to play Fingerstyle/Classical guitar? Students will learn the fundamentals of playing without a pick, exploring beginning classical/fingerstyle guitar pieces and learning how to apply this technique into your song repertoire. Students of all levels are welcome; basic chord knowledge recommended. Must provide your own instrument.

Have you taken a beginner ukulele class and you want to continue to grow your skills? In this class you will build on the chords and strumming patters learned in Beginner Ukulele. Students must provide their own instruments.

This class is for adults who are interested in learning Latin dance styles including salsa, merengue, bachata, cha-cha, and rumba. Beginners as well as experienced dancers will benefit from this variety of Latin dance moves. Singles and couples are welcome.

Line dancing is a great way to meet new people, get some fun exercise, and just have a great time! In this class, we'll cover a number of different well known line dances based on country and pop songs. No prior experience required, singles and couples both welcome.

In this intermediate level class, we’ll build upon what we’ve already learned in the beginning Line Dancing class and take our skills to the next level. Open only to students who have already taken Line Dancing. Singles and couples both welcome.

This class is for any sewer with experience using a commercial pattern and a sewing machine. Participants are asked to come to the first day of class with the following: sewing supplies, their choice of a commercial pattern, either fabric ready to cut (pre-wash fabric) or a garment that they have already cut and /or started constructing. Individual guidance will be provided as needed. Sewing and construction techniques will be taught and shared with the entire group based on the projects people are working on. Bernina machines are available.