Painting heirloom recipe cards is a lovely way to preserve family culinary traditions. Hand paint elements or ingredients from the recipe to make decorative borders. Practice painting fruits and veggies, utensils and baked goods. These fun skills will allow you to begin your own recipe journal or a special art piece to frame for our home kitchen. Materials are included.
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November 3 Tuesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Lisa Robinson, Central CreativesLocations: Central Creatives Painting heirloom recipe cards is a lovely way to preserve family culinary traditions. Hand paint elements or ingredients from the recipe to make decorative borders. Practice painting fruits and veggies, utensils and baked goods. These fun skills will allow you to begin your own recipe journal or a special art piece to frame for our home kitchen.... read more -
October 25 Tuesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Lisa Robinson, Creative CentralLocations: Central CreativesThis two hour workshop will teach you a step by step process of sketching individual sunflower shapes and painting them in watercolor. If time allows we will concentrate on a loose landscape of sunflower... read moreThis two hour workshop will teach you a step by step process of sketching individual sunflower shapes and painting them in watercolor. If time allows we will concentrate on a loose landscape of sunflower fields. -
September 9 – November 11 Wednesday9:00 AM → 9:40 AMSessions: 10Instructor: Erika AtkinsonLocations: Oasis RochesterThis class is a continuation of tap 3, continuing to learn complex rhythms and combinations. It is recommended that you've completed tap 3 or have at least 5 years of tap dance training to be in this... read moreThis class is a continuation of tap 3, continuing to learn complex rhythms and combinations. It is recommended that you've completed tap 3 or have at least 5 years of tap dance training to be in this level. -
September 9 – November 11 Wednesday9:45 AM → 10:25 AMSessions: 10Instructor: Erika AtkinsonLocations: Oasis RochesterThis class is an open level, welcoming all dancers. Class will consist of a warm-up/ stretching period, movements across the floor, focusing on basic jazz terminology, and choreography of the given season or time. Dancers will learn some classic choreography, such as Fosse, Robbins, and Blankenbuehler, but also original choreography for different chosen... read moreThis class is an open level, welcoming all dancers. Class will consist of a warm-up/ stretching period, movements across the floor, focusing on basic jazz terminology, and choreography of the given season or time. Dancers will learn some classic choreography, such as Fosse, Robbins, and Blankenbuehler, but also original choreography for different chosen holidays, artists and themes. Jazz shoes, ballet shoes, sneakers, or non slip socks are required. -
September 9 – December 9 No Class: 11/25Wednesday10:00 AM → 11:00 AMSessions: 13Instructor: Kristine Hannon, retired Rochester City School District teacherLocations: ZoomIf you have studied Spanish before and have a basic speaking knowledge of Spanish, you are welcome to join this lively class. The advanced intermediate level class provides an opportunity to practice speaking in a friendly environment. You must have taken Spanish with Kris previously. Text is on your confirmation letter. You must have a computer/laptop,... read moreIf you have studied Spanish before and have a basic speaking knowledge of Spanish, you are welcome to join this lively class. The advanced intermediate level class provides an opportunity to practice speaking in a friendly environment. You must have taken Spanish with Kris previously. Text is on your confirmation letter. You must have a computer/laptop, tablet or a phone and capability for sound and camera access. “Complete Spanish All-in-One, Premium Third Edition" ISBN 978-1-264-28554-9 -
September 9 – November 11 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:10 AMSessions: 10Instructor: Erika AtkinsonLocations: Oasis RochesterTap Aerobics is a fun, high-energy fitness class that combines basic tap dance steps with aerobic movements to boost cardiovascular health, coordination, and rhythm. Set to upbeat music, this class offers a great workout while allowing participants to enjoy the joy of dance. Basic experience is Tap is highly recommended. Come with a willingness to move... read moreTap Aerobics is a fun, high-energy fitness class that combines basic tap dance steps with aerobic movements to boost cardiovascular health, coordination, and rhythm. Set to upbeat music, this class offers a great workout while allowing participants to enjoy the joy of dance. Basic experience is Tap is highly recommended. Come with a willingness to move and have fun! -
RECORDEDSeptember 9 – September 30 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianLocations: Oasis RochesterImpressionist artistic relationships of male and female artists have been often viewed in a master-pupil light, with the female artist as the secondary figure. This 4-session class will look at the artistic interchanges among these painters and print-makers in the larger context of conditions for women artists and the Impressionist movement. Please... read moreImpressionist artistic relationships of male and female artists have been often viewed in a master-pupil light, with the female artist as the secondary figure. This 4-session class will look at the artistic interchanges among these painters and print-makers in the larger context of conditions for women artists and the Impressionist movement. Please register for this class if you plan to join the class in person.
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RECORDEDSeptember 9 – September 30 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianLocations: ZoomImpressionist artistic relationships of male and female artists have been often viewed in a master-pupil light, with the female artist as the secondary figure. This 4-session class will look at the artistic interchanges among these painters and print-makers in the larger context of conditions for women artists and the Impressionist movement. Please register... read more
Impressionist artistic relationships of male and female artists have been often viewed in a master-pupil light, with the female artist as the secondary figure. This 4-session class will look at the artistic interchanges among these painters and print-makers in the larger context of conditions for women artists and the Impressionist movement. Please register for this class if you plan to join the class via Zoom.
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September 9 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Locations: Seneca Park ZooSeneca Park Zoo is home to over 90 species including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish, and arachnids. Zoo exhibits include Rocky Coasts, dedicated to animals of the polar and temperate coastal regions of the world, including African penguins, California sea lions, polar bears, snowy owls, Canada lynx, and sandhill cranes and A Step into Africa,... read moreSeneca Park Zoo is home to over 90 species including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish, and arachnids. Zoo exhibits include Rocky Coasts, dedicated to animals of the polar and temperate coastal regions of the world, including African penguins, California sea lions, polar bears, snowy owls, Canada lynx, and sandhill cranes and A Step into Africa, which was designed to replicate a portion of the NgoroNgoro Crater in Tanzania. This section houses African elephants, baboons, African lions and domestic goats It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The zoo is operated by Monroe County with support from the Seneca Park Zoo Society and originally opened in 1894. This 90 minute walking tour, led by a zoo docent, will take you through the exhibits. You'll meet the animals and learn about conservation efforts in our area and beyond. Feel free to stay after the tour to continue to explore, have lunch and relax amongst the animals! RSVP by 9/2 at noon. -
September 9 – December 9 No Class: 11/25Wednesday11:15 AM → 12:15 PMSessions: 13Instructor: Kristine Hannon, retired Rochester City School District teacherLocations: Oasis RochesterThis is a continuation for those who have taken Spanish II. You will be able to practice in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You must have previously taken class with Kris. The textbook is not included and will be listed on your... read moreThis is a continuation for those who have taken Spanish II. You will be able to practice in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You must have previously taken class with Kris. The textbook is not included and will be listed on your confirmation. -
September 9 – December 9 No Class: 11/25Wednesday11:30 AM → 12:25 PMSessions: 13Instructor: Erika AtkinsonLocations: Oasis RochesterThis is the performing tap dance troupe which is open for participation with permission from Erika... read moreThis is the performing tap dance troupe which is open for participation with permission from Erika only.
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September 14 Wednesday12:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”Locations: Oasis RochesterThis cult favorite is considered to be one of the very best films ever made about Italian Americans. Written and directed by Academy Award and Tony Award winning actress Anne Bancroft (Anna Maria Italiano), this hilarious but heartwarming story depicts the struggles of a man loved by friends and family alike who has just one problem. He can't stop eating.... read moreThis cult favorite is considered to be one of the very best films ever made about Italian Americans. Written and directed by Academy Award and Tony Award winning actress Anne Bancroft (Anna Maria Italiano), this hilarious but heartwarming story depicts the struggles of a man loved by friends and family alike who has just one problem. He can't stop eating. Join Dom Deluise, Anne Bancroft, Ron Carey, and Candice Azzara to learn the lesson of a lifetime - it's not about food, it's about love. -
September 9 – November 11 Wednesday12:30 PM → 1:10 PMSessions: 10Instructor: Erika AtkinsonLocations: Oasis RochesterTap dance? You? You bet! Come, have a good time, and tap those tootsies! This is a class for those who have taken Tap 1 or have taken a recent tap... read moreTap dance? You? You bet! Come, have a good time, and tap those tootsies! This is a class for those who have taken Tap 1 or have taken a recent tap class. -
September 9 – December 9 No Class: 11/25Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 13Instructor: Kevin FinniganLocations: ZoomThis is a BEGINNING LEVEL course, but designed for those who have some prior instruction in French or for those who feel that their French is really very weak. Students should be able to know basic vocabulary, such as foods, transportation, school, numbers, etc., as well as grammatical concepts as regular and some irregular verbs (aller, avoir, être,... read moreThis is a BEGINNING LEVEL course, but designed for those who have some prior instruction in French or for those who feel that their French is really very weak. Students should be able to know basic vocabulary, such as foods, transportation, school, numbers, etc., as well as grammatical concepts as regular and some irregular verbs (aller, avoir, être, faire) in the present tense. The course is taught via Zoom. Participants must have access to a computer/laptop/tablet/phone with video and audio capability and printer/copier/ scanner. The text used is 'Bien Dit! French 1,' and its two accompanying workbooks, 2013 edition. -
September 9 – September 30 Wednesday1:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol' One-Two’Locations: Oasis RochesterHow does a boy from Omaha, Nebraska, end up as the symbol of elegance on the dance floor and one of the most beloved icons of American cinema? From vaudeville to the Broadway stage, from film sets to award-winning television, Fred Astaire conquered show business to become a symbol of sophisticated entertainment around the world. Join us as we bask in the... read moreHow does a boy from Omaha, Nebraska, end up as the symbol of elegance on the dance floor and one of the most beloved icons of American cinema? From vaudeville to the Broadway stage, from film sets to award-winning television, Fred Astaire conquered show business to become a symbol of sophisticated entertainment around the world. Join us as we bask in the rhythmic perfection of Fred Astaire on both the small and large screens. -
October 12 Wednesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Susan Carmen-Duffy, Owner, Create Art 4 GoodLocations: Central CreativesExplore drawing with colored pencils! Participants will discover techniques of colored pencil art including initial sketching, layering, blending, and building colors. We will work on texture and details. Please have a few reference photos available to work from, landscapes are preferred. Materials needed: colored pencils, drawing paper, scrap paper,... read moreExplore drawing with colored pencils! Participants will discover techniques of colored pencil art including initial sketching, layering, blending, and building colors. We will work on texture and details. Please have a few reference photos available to work from, landscapes are preferred. Materials needed: colored pencils, drawing paper, scrap paper, reference photos, pencil sharpener - Instructors favorite is Derwent Studio or Prismacolor pencils- Papers - Strathmore artagain, or mixed media paper is recommended. Q-tips or a blending stump are also recommended. -
September 9 – November 11 Wednesday1:15 PM → 1:55 PMSessions: 10Instructor: Erika AtkinsonLocations: Oasis RochesterTap dance? You? You bet! You do not need special shoes to try this class. Come, have a good time, and tap those tootsies! This is a class for... read moreTap dance? You? You bet! You do not need special shoes to try this class. Come, have a good time, and tap those tootsies! This is a class for beginners.
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January 12 – January 26 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 3Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianLocations: ZoomConditions for making art in the Netherlands, where artists painted for the market, differed from those in Italy. Judith Leyster, Rachel Ruysch and other women were respected professional artists. But expectations for women meant that they were more likely to paint flowers than other subjects. Defying expectations in the 18th century, Angelica Kauffman and... read moreConditions for making art in the Netherlands, where artists painted for the market, differed from those in Italy. Judith Leyster, Rachel Ruysch and other women were respected professional artists. But expectations for women meant that they were more likely to paint flowers than other subjects. Defying expectations in the 18th century, Angelica Kauffman and Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun specialized in history paintings and portraits of royalty. This three-session class will look at how the work of women artists connected with the ideology of femininity. Register for this class if you will only be viewing via Zoom. You must have a computer/tablet/phone with audio and video capability. -
October 7 – October 28 Wednesday1:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol' One-Two’Locations: Oasis RochesterBefore Sinatra, Elvis, and the Beatles there was Bing, the first crooner. His ascent to superstardom was unprecedented. He not only succeeded on stage and film but he enjoyed incredible success on radio and was one of the most popular entertainers around the globe during WWII. His keen intelligence and discipline also led him to successes in business and... read moreBefore Sinatra, Elvis, and the Beatles there was Bing, the first crooner. His ascent to superstardom was unprecedented. He not only succeeded on stage and film but he enjoyed incredible success on radio and was one of the most popular entertainers around the globe during WWII. His keen intelligence and discipline also led him to successes in business and the world of sports. Join the fun with us in this initial exploration of the renaissance man of show business that was Bing Crosby. -
RECORDEDOctober 14 – November 4 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianLocations: Oasis RochesterThe beginnings of photography in Britain in the 19th century were affected by a unique set of circumstances that restricted commercial activity and fostered the growth of work by privileged amateurs. This 4-session class will look at the technical and aesthetic aspects of mid-century photography, with special attention to the work of Julia Margaret Cameron,... read moreThe beginnings of photography in Britain in the 19th century were affected by a unique set of circumstances that restricted commercial activity and fostered the growth of work by privileged amateurs. This 4-session class will look at the technical and aesthetic aspects of mid-century photography, with special attention to the work of Julia Margaret Cameron, and will follow the expansion of the medium as it recorded the rapidly changing culture of Victorian England. Please register for this class if you plan to join the class in person.