Art and Music Classes for All Ages
WILLIAMSON COUNTY ENRICHMENT CENTER CLASSES
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce a number of community classes for youth and adults at the new Williamson County Enrichment Center at Academy Park, 110 Everbright Ave. All classes are fee-based and open to the public. Registration is now available at www.wcparksandrec.com.
Card Making with Varada
Perfect for a beginner or experienced paper crafter. Explore your creativity and learn how to create handmade, unique greeting cards using different techniques and holiday themes. Card Making with Varada meets Saturdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (August classes use watercolors: 8/4, 8/11. 8/18 or 8/25, $25 each) at the Williamson County Enrichment Center at Academy Park, 110 Everbright Ave. Open to ages 9 through adults. Register for these classes at www.wcparksandrec.com.
Beginner’s Watercolor Workshop
Join the fun on Sunday, August 5 and learn the basics of watercolor techniques. Go home with a fully painted landscape. This class is for ages 16 through adults, and meets from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Williamson County Enrichment Center at Academy Park, 110 Everbright Ave. Register at www.wcparksandrec.com, #11943. The class is $50. Supplies are provided.
Basic Drawing
Adults can learn to draw in this drop-in class on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Williamson County Enrichment Center at Academy Park, 110 Everbright Ave. Learn the basics of drawing: perspective, value and texture. Each class will include a drawing exercise such as a face, animal or landscape. Classes are $15 each and will meet on Tuesdays (August 7-28). No advance registration is required-just pay the class fee at the front desk of the center.
Watercolor Landscape Workshop
Artist Amanda Harrison offers this monthly class in how to paint a landscape. Each class features a different subject and students are guided step-by-step. Watercolor Landscape will be Monday, August 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Williamson County Enrichment Center at Academy Park, 110 Everbright Ave. The class is for ages 16-adults, and is $50. Register at www.wcparksandrec.com (#11940).
Watercolor Hand Lettering Workshop
Learn how to hand letter with watercolor in this class for ages 16-adults. Learn the difference in calligraphy and hand lettering and take home a finished quote. Meets Wednesday, August 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Enrichment Center at Academy Park, 110 Everbright Ave. The class $50. Register at www.wcparksandrec.com (#11945).
Piano or Voice Lessons
Private weekly piano or voice lessons for ages 3 through adults with a focus on fun! For piano students, learn your way around the keyboard through a natural process, play songs with both hands and read music. Voice students will practice popular songs, breathing and vocal exercises as well as learn stage presence. Thirty-minute private lessons are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays. Contact instructor Lauren D’Amato at 615-394-1258 to reserve your class time. Meets at the Williamson County Enrichment Center at Academy Park, 110 Everbright Ave.
Guitar, Ukulele and Mandolin Lessons
Master guitarist John D’Amato offers private lessons on the guitar, ukulele and mandolin for all ages and skill levels. Lesson plans are created with the music and songs you want to play! Lessons are available on Fridays, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Williamson County Enrichment Center at Academy Park, 110 Everbright Ave. Thirty-minute private lessons are $30 each, payable monthly. Contact instructor John D’Amato at 615-394-1252.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.
