Art

 

Beginning Painting Class

Students will draw and paint in oil, pastels or acrylics on a subject of their choice. Students will analyze different paintings, artist styles and techniques to help increase their knowledge base. Supply list discussed at first class. Instructor: Jennifer Bernatz.
Community Recreation Center
9/22-11/10 . . . W . . . 6-9pm . . . $65 ID/$70 OD . . . 19505

 

Woodworking Basics

Project-oriented class to learn the proper and safe use of basic hand and electric tools. Consumer information also covered. Basic supplies provided. No prerequisite. Instructor: Robert Havas. Call 541-463-5252 to register at Lane Community College.
Adult Activity Center
9/29-11/17 W 6-9pm
Adult . . . $131 + $10 registration fee LCC # 22910
Age 60+ $107 + $10 registration fee LCC # 22910

 

Lapidary Shop

Equipped with slab and trim saws, grinders, sanders and polishers. Shop staff will cut rocks. Instructors: Springfield Rock Club. Shops closed 12/20-31.
Adult Activity Center
Weekly . . . TuWTh . . . 9am-3pm . . . . . . $2.50 ID/$3 OD
Monthly . . . 2nd W . . . 5:30-8pm . . . . . . $2.50 ID/$3 OD

 

Wood Shop

Equipped with saws, planer, jointer and hand tools. Instruction available. Instructors: Vince Bernucci and Don Clark. Shops closed 12/20-31.
Adult Activity Center
Weekly . . . M-Th . . . 9-11:30am & 12:30-3pm . . . $3 ID/$3.50 OD

 

 

General Interest

 

Dog Obedience

Does your puppy or dog need manners? Do you want to learn how to understand your dog through better communication? Join instructor Jan Bradfeldt of Snow Creek Farm Obedience School and teach your dog to become a Canine Good Citizen. CGC testing available.
Community Recreation Center

Puppy Class
9/1-10/20 . . . W . . . 6:30-7:30pm . . . $100/session $12.50/drop-In . . . 19051
10/27-12/15 . . . W . . . 6:30-7:30pm . . . $100/session $12.50/drop-In . . . 19053

 

Dog Class
9/1-10/20 . . . W . . . 7:30-8:30pm . . . $100/session $12.50/drop-In . . . 19052
10/27-12/15 . . . W . . . 7:30-8:30pm . . . $100/session $12.50/drop-In . . . 19054

 

Chef Series: Octoberfest

Ages 21+. Celebrate Octoberfest by joining us for a fun evening exploring at Hop Valley Brewing Company. Tour the brewing facility and learn from brew master Trevor Howard the ins and outs of making beer. Then learn to prepare one of Chef Dave Lucht's specialty appetizers and entrees. Sample the creations and receive the recipes. Beverages not included. Register by 10/15.
Hop Valley Brewing Company, 980 Kruse Way
10/20 . . . W . . . 6:30-8pm . . . $25 ID/$30 OD . . . 19507

 

Tasty Thai Cooking

Saturday Market Bangkok Grill owner and popular instructor Saman Harnsongkram will share authentic Thai recipes including side dishes, entrees and an assortment of variations to spark your creativity. Register.
Adult Activity Center
9/13-10/18 . . . M . . . 5:30-7:30pm . . . $90 ID/$95 OD/6 weeks . . . 19252

 

Living with Vision Loss

If you have vision loss, take this opportunity to learn new skills and rely on yourself again. The two-hour class addresses the emotional and practical impact of vision loss. Hear personal stories and insider tips. Discover simple equipment, including braillewriter and tactile labeling, that will change your life. Presenters: Denise Gosar, braille transcriptionist; Kevin Ehrenshaft, Commission for the Blind; and Marthana Guglielmo, a senior advocate who is legally blind.
Adult Activity Center
9/22 . . . W . . . 9:30-11:30am . . . Free . . . 19238

 

Dream Play: Intro to Dream Interpretation

Practice dream interpretation and apply valuable insights from dreams to your life. Learn the different types of dreams and the steps for interpretation. Use dreams for self-understanding and for problem solving. Instructor: Rony Demont. Register.
Adult Activity Center
10/6 . . . W . . . 6:30-8:30pm . . . $5 ID/$6 OD . . . 19269

 

Holiday Baking with the Dessert Diva

Join Sandy Scheetz, the "Dessert Diva," for three delicious evenings of baking. Favorites include cookies and biscotti with prep-ahead options, pies and tarts—all your favorites plus a few new ones, including almost no-bake recipes and special occasion desserts,plus gluten-free recipes. Her delicious creations are simple and elegant, yet versatile enough for all your holiday occasions. Register.
Adult Activity Center
11/1-15 . . . M . . . 5:30-8pm . . . $45 ID/$47 OD . . . 19429

 

 

 

Gardening

 

Outstanding Orchids

Register for the series or individual classes.

 

Simple Orchid-Growing Secrets

Don't throw that gift or purchased orchid away when it is done flowering! Learn simple secrets to growing common orchids in your home or office. The lid of mystique has been lifted on orchids in the West by their introduction into public markets. Come learn what the Eastern world has known for thousands of years. Instructor: Kevin Wescott, orchid expert. Register.
Adult Activity Center
9/15 . . . W . . . 6:30-8pm . . . $3 ID/$4 OD . . . 19258

 

Air-Growing Orchids

Class includes growing requirements, potting media, pests, disease and any special conditions for air-growing, or epiphyte orchids. Orchid expert Kevin Wescott will cover Large Corsage, Butterfly or Moth and Antelope Orchids through lecture and hands-on demonstration. Register.
Adult Activity Center
10/6 . . . W . . . 6:30-8pm . . . $3 ID/$4 OD . . . 19266

 

Ground-Growing Orchids

Learn about growing requirements, potting media, pests, disease and any special conditions for these terrestrial orchids. Orchid expert Kevin Wescott will cover Lady Slippers, Small Corsage and Pansy Orchids through lecture and hands-on demonstration. Register.
Adult Activity Center
11/3 . . . W . . . 6:30-8pm . . . $3 ID/$4 OD . . . 19267

 

Dancing Dolls and Spider Orchids

Includes growing requirements, potting media, pests, disease and any special conditions for these unique flowers. Orchid expert Kevin Wescott will cover various hybrids of this fast, easy-growing group of flower-laden plants. Register.
Adult Activity Center
12/1 . . . W . . . 6:30-8pm . . . $3 ID/$4 OD . . . 19268

 

 

Our Sewing Room Classes

Willamalane is partnering with Our Sewing Room to offer fiber arts classes. For more information about these offerings, contact Our Sewing Room at 541-225-4857 or visit oursewingroom.net. Supplies may be an added cost.

All classes take place at Our Sewing Room, 448 Main St.

 

How to Use Your Serger

Learn how to thread and re-thread your serger as well as general maintenance. Learn several stitches such as overlock, flatlock and rolled hems. Register by 11/3. Instructor: Jeanne Barnes.
11/10-12 . . . WThF . . . 10am-1pm . . . $65 plus supplies . . . 19276

 

Knitting Clog Slippers with Felt

Make a pair of felted clog slippers that are soooo comfortable! They are great as holiday gifts. Register by 9/17. Instructor: Jeanne Barnes.
9/24-10/22 . . . F . . . 10am-12pm . . . $45 plus supplies . . . 19277

 

Duvet Cover

Give your bedroom a new look by making a duvet cover out of two sheets. Basic sewing skills required. Register by 10/7. Instructor: Karen Freeman.
10/13 . . . W . . . 10am-2pm . . . $35 plus supplies . . . 19274

 

Hanging Organizer from Recycled Jeans

Take those used jeans and recycle them into a useful organizer. Intermediate sewing skills required. Register by 9/15. Instructor: Karen Freeman.
9/22 & 29 . . . W . . . 6:30-8:30pm . . . $40 plus supplies . . . 19278

 

French Style Fabric Memory Board

A unique gift with unlimited uses. This is a beautiful way to display photos, cards, jewelry, recipes, hair accessories and other memorabilia. Register by 11/10. Instructor: Karen Freeman.
11/17 . . . W . . . 10am-2pm . . . $35 plus supplies . . . 19279

 

Fun Boxes and Bowls from Fabric

Create boxes and bowls. You will need to bring two fat quarters of coordinating fabric plus two more fat quarters of coordinating fabric as well as thread for each set of fabrics. All other supplies and instruction books provided. Register by 10/12. Instructor: Jeanne Barnes.
10/19 & 26 . . . Tu . . . 9am-12pm . . . $60 plus supplies . . . 19273

 

Halloween Costume Class

Create your own Halloween costume. Bring a pattern and any specific supplies needed to make your costume to the first class. Register by 9/24. Instructor: Jeanne Barnes.
10/1,-2 . . . F: 6-7:30pm Sa: 10am-4pm $60 . . . 19280

Music and Dance

 

Swinging in the Rain

Gain confidence on the dance floor with swing dance and variations from cha-cha, two-step and polka. Register.
Adult Activity Center
9/13-10/25 . . . M . . . 7:45-9:15pm . . . $28 ID/$30 OD . . . 19430
11/1-12/13 . . . M . . . 7:45-9:15pm . . . $28 ID /$30 OD . . . 19431

 

 

Piano Lessons

Always wanted to learn or need to brush up on your technique? Half-hour individual lessons. Call for time slot. Instructor: Jean Wu. Register. No class 11/27.
Adult Activity Center
9/11-10/23 . . . Sa . . . 9:30am-12pm . . . $84 ID/$87 OD . . . 19551
10/30-12/18 . . . Sa . . . 9:30am-12pm . . . $84 ID/$87 OD . . . 19552

 

Guitarchestra I — INTRODUCTION

Ages 11+. Learn basic chords, strumming patterns and songs in a supportive group setting. Instructor has 20+ years of experience. Bring your own acoustic guitar. Teacher will provide all necessary materials. Instructor: Ian Zalewski.
Community Recreation Center
9/25-12/4 . . . Sa . . . 11am-12:25pm $40 ID/$50 OD . . . 19096

 

Guitarchestra II — INTERMEDIATE

Ages 11+. Ten chords and the truth! A guitar class built around only learning and playing songs. Chord progressions will be translated into English, creating a fun, learning atmosphere. Graduates receive sheet music of over 50 songs. Some guitar experience required. Instructor: Ian Zalewski.
Community Recreation Center
9/25-12/4 . . . Sa . . . 12:30-1:55pm . . . $40 ID/$50 OD . . . 19098

 

Guitarchestra III — Lead Guitar

Ages 11+. Got Van Halen? Weekly handouts will cover flashy tricks, chord theory, scale patterns and all other basics tostart on the way to becoming a "Guitar Hero." Applicable to every style of music. Instructor Ian Zalewski.
Community Recreation Center
9/25-12/4 . . . Sa . . . 2-3pm
$40 ID/$50 OD . . . 19100