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.

Students will explore the acoustic side of the classic rock era, from Clapton and the Eagles to the Beatles and Rolling Stones. We will learn chords, riffs, arrangements, and jam together-forming our own unplugged ensemble. Students of all levels are welcome; basic chord knowledge recommended. Must provide own instrument.

The basics of crochet and knitting will be taught to beginners, while experienced artisans will receive advice and instruction to create projects of their choice. All beginners should bring a skein of 5-8 oz. light-colored worsted weight yarn (#4), a pair of small scissors, a three-ring binder notebook to hold letter size handouts and a pen. Crochet beginners bring an I-9 crochet hook; knitting beginners bring short number 9 knitting needles. Experienced artisans bring their own projects to work on.

Explore a relaxing new craft, no experience necessary! Learn techniques for starting/stopping a thread and 12 go-to stitches. Instructor will share tips, tricks and tools. Students to bring embroidery/small sewing scissors and note taking materials to class. A 10” x 10” piece of 13 count canvas mounted on stretcher bars will be provided to all students the first night of class. * A materials fee of $12 is due to the instructor at the first class.

This class will go into depth with paint mixing, different pouring mediums and a variety of paint pouring techniques. Most supplies should be purchased after the first class. We will go over the different material choices available for you to use for your artwork. This is a MESSY FUN class! Please come dressed appropriately in comfortable clothes you aren't afraid to get dirty.

Join us to make and design your very own bar of soap using a hemp based, detergent free soap, all natural essential oils of lemon and lavender, and all natural stone pigmented mica powder for coloring, if you choose. There will be different molds, colors and paint brushes for you to choose from and you will take home your bar of soap with you.