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ADULT CLASSES
Free Yoga Classes from Yoga Monkey Free No Stress Yoga at Rivertown Senior Center, Athens, Thursday 10:30 - 11:30 October 11 - November 15
	Yoga taught by trained teacher, Nita Sacks-Steketee of Yoga Monkey Thursday 10:30 - 11:30 October 11 - November 15 Class is done seated in a chair Helps build flexibility and balance Stay active & healthy Sponsored by the Athens Cultural Center
Free Watercolor Workshop with Painter William Carbone Starting October 13th Saturdays, 11:00 to 1:00 pm at the Rivertown Seniors Apartments
	Free Weekly New Time & Place Rivertown Seniors Apartments Phase II Community Room 19 Third Street, Athens An Athens Cultural Center Project
STUDIO PAINTING WITH ROBERT LAHM Tuesdays from 6 to 9 PM, September 11 through October 30 (eight weeks)
	This class is for students at all levels who are interested in studying traditional methods of painting. Paint en plein air in the Athens Riverfront Park during the summer months with noted local instructor Bob Lahm. The class will explore numerous techniques including oil, acrylic, watercolor and egg tempera. In case of inclement weather, students should meet at the Athens Cultural Center. Maximum enrollment of 12 students.  Bob's classes have been fully subscribed, so don't wait to enroll. Fee: $168 To register and for more information, contact: Robert Lahm at 518-634-2305 or ralahm@francomm.com Make checks payable to: The Athens Cultural Center                  Mail to: The Athens Cultural Center 24 Second Street Athens, NY 12015 Attention: Nora Adelman
PASTELS WITH DOT CHAST Mondays from 2 to 4:30, June 4th through July 30th--Free
	Do you need some pretty in your life?  Does brutalist architecture and German neo-realism get you down?  We have just the thing for you! Take pastel class with Dot Chast and learn how to create your own Degas ballet dancer.  Dot can help you learn to maneuver those colorful sticks and take your technique to a new level.  All materials are provided.  Just wear clothes that you don't mind covering in pastel colors.  And, just come to the first class to register.
PLEIN AIR PAINTING WITH ROBERT LAHM Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8-30 PM, through July 24th
	Paint en plein air in the Athens Riverfront Park during the summer months with noted local instructor Bob Lahm. The class will explore numerous techniques including oil, acrylic, watercolor and egg tempera. In case of inclement weather, students should meet at the Athens Cultural Center. Maximum enrollment of 12 students.  Bob's Spring class was fully subscribed, so don't wait to enroll.                 Fee: $109 To register and for more information, contact: Robert Lahm at 518-634-2305 or ralahm@francomm.com Make checks payable to: The Athens Cultural Center                  Mail to: The Athens Cultural Center 24 Second Street Athens, NY 12015 Attention: Nora Adelman
SWING INTO SPRING WITH SWING DANCING Now that the weather's heated up, why don't you do the same? Wednesday, May 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd, 7-8:30 p.m.   If you’re looking for a way to swing into spring, come to the Athens Cultural Center on Wednesday nights in May to swing dance.  You don’t have to have a partner and you don’t have to have any experience.  Just bring a willing spirit to learn and make new friends. Deb Samuels, a New York State employee, and Harvey Sprung, a retired teacher, have enthusiastically agreed to teach Basic East Coast Swing Dancing to adults of all ages.   During the first hour, the two avid swing-dancers will teach the basic simple steps and the techniques of balance, hand holds, and tension.  The last half hour will be devoted to practice. Participants must be willing to change partners and be prepared with comfortable clothing and leather or suede bottom shoes (not sneakers) for easy sliding.   To register, tell us whether you’d like to lead or follow and either email info@athensculturalcenter.org with Swing Dance in the subject space or send a letter to Swing Dance, Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens, NY 12015 and include your name and telephone number.
STUDIO PAINTING WITH ROBERT LAHM Learn to work in Oils, Acrylic, Watercolor and Egg Tempera with this noted instructor  Tuesday evenings 6-9 p.m.. March 20th through May 8th
	This class is for beginner, intermediate and advanced students who are interested in studying traditional methods of painting. Beginning students will work from a still life using the under-painting and glazed color approach. This classic style allows the beginner to learn values and colors separately, which is less confusing than conventional direct painting techniques. Intermediate and advanced students can increase their range of abilities by accomplishing this method. Intermediate and advanced students are invited to bring special projects (i.e. unfinished paintings, from photographs, etc.) to work on in class. All students should bring an easel and new students a 12 X 18 or 14 X 17 sketch pad, kneaded eraser and charcoal pencils to class on opening night. Additional material requirements for new students will be discussed then. The class will have a maximum enrollment of 12 and will be focused on individual instruction for each of the participants. About the instructor:  Robert A. Lahm – Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts (advertising design & illustration); Montclair Art Museum School. Mr. Lahm has worked as a commercial illustrator for more than 35 years and is an avid landscape and wildlife painter. View his work on line at: www.francomm.com\home\ralahm     Fee:         $168 To Register and for more information: contact Robert Lahm at 518-634-2305 or  ralahm@francomm.com Mail tuition checks to: The Athens Cultural Center 24 Second Street, Athens, NY 12015 Attention: Nora Adelman   Make checks payable to: The Athens Cultural Center
CHILDREN'S CLASSES
Free Yoga Classes from Yoga Monkey Free Kids Yoga at Yoga Monkey, 104 N. Washington St. Athens,  Tuesday 4 - 5 pm, October 16 - Nov 20
	Free Kids Yoga for Kids 8 years old and up Yoga taught by trained teacher, Nita Sacks-Steketee of Yoga Monkey Tuesday 4 - 5 pm, October 16 - Nov 20     * Playfull Approach to Yoga     * Good for Coordination     * Concentration and Self-Esteem Space is limited. Register in advance 518 253-5838 or yogamonkey@netstep.net Sponsored by the Athens Cultural Center
FREE SUMMER CLASSES FOR KIDS Six weeks of Summer Fun Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Classes start July 10th! Instructor Natalie Boburka reprises her popular summer class schedule for 2007.  The classes cover a wide range of art forms such as papermaking, collage, painting, drawing and sculpture. Historical themes and great artists of the past will serve as inspiration.   In her teaching, Natalie really pushes color so her students develop their own color palettes. “The great thing about classes in the Cultural Center is that the kids become comfortable in a gallery environment at a young age. The kids really encourage each other and it becomes a very supportive environment.” AGES 7 to 10 Time: 10 a.m. to noon Days Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Location ACC, 24 Second Street Instructor Natalie Boburka Registration call 518-899-6146 email:  boburkastudios@yahoo.com or show up for the first day of class Week 1,  July 10-12 Collage Craziness Be inspired by illustrator/authors and make your own paper to create a collage masterpiece. Week 2,  July 17-19 Patterns and Platypuses!  Let Matisse show you how to incorporate patterns into artworks. Week 3,  July 24-26 Hudson Habitats  We will paint, draw, and build our own habitat to bring home, as well as one to stay at the Cultural Center.
	Week 4, July 31-August 2 Lounging Lizards  Study, draw, paint, sculpt and create a lizard box! Week 5,  August 7-9 Printing Plants Textures, printing, plants, and fun! Week 6,  August 14-16 Media Madness!  Use different materials each day and work in an independent studio atmosphere.  Come with ideas! For more information, visit us at www.athensculturalcenter.org
AGES 11 and up Time: Days Location Instructor Registration 1  to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ACC, 24 Second Street Natalie Boburka call 518-899-6146 email boburkastudios@yahoo.com, or show up for the first day of class
Week 1,  July 10-12 Movement and Space  Explore watercolor techniques that use the loss of control to create controlled chaos!  Then try sun prints as a way of beginning a piece! Week 2,  July 17-19 Drawing, drawing, drawing!  Develop your drawing skills. Get hints and techniques to help you draw realistically. Week 3,  July 24-26 Texture and Color  We’ll use artists such as Vincent Van Gogh to learn how to use texture and color in our work.
Our Free Patterns and Patches Class Will Teach Kids Ages 7-11 to Work with Patterns and Color Mondays, 10 to 11:30 AM
	The Athens Cultural Center is adding another creative and educational experience for kids to its summer schedule.  "Patterns and Patches," a free workshop for boys and girls, 7 to 11 years old, is scheduled for four Mondays, July 23 & 30 and August 6 & 13 from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Youngsters will have fun making patterns from paper and cloth, playing with color, learning about measuring, and practicing simple sewing techniques.  Each participant will take home a handmade pillow made from a quilt block which they have created.   A larger group quilt will also be produced from combined quilt squares from all the kids and will be exhibited at the Athens Cultural Center Student Show "Major Works by Minors" in September.  Sharon Levanway of Athens and Sue Updike-Porter, members of Quilters United in Learning Together, a guild in Delmar, are the teachers. Registration for this class will take place on Monday, July 23 at 9:30, just before the first class, at the Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens.  Class size is limited.  Be there and be square!
	Week 4, July 31-August 2 Sky high Sculptures  Louise Nevelson will inspire us to create our own wooden sculptures.  Week 5,  August 7-9 Mobiles and More  Learn about Alexander Calder, the inventor of mobiles and create your own moving masterpieces. Week 6,  August 14-16 Create a Canvas  Design your own large canvas.  Try a mixed media approach, explore your own personal style, make something HUGE! For more information, visit us at www.athensculturalcenter.org
	FREE YOGA CLASSES FOR KIDS AND SENIORS STARTING IN MAY Nita Sacks-Stekette of Yoga Monkey Studio Will Help You Move with Child-like Abandon, Regardless of Your Age For Kids: Nita's playful approach to yoga develops coordination, concentration and self esteem.  Its fun, creative and most important, a positive learning experience for everyone involved. Seven Mondays in May and June starting May 7th 4-5 pm at YogaMonkey, 7 Second Street, Athens (across from the Athens Cultural Center) For kids 8 years old and up.   Space is limited so register in advance. Call (518 253-5838) or email yogamonkey@netstep.net For Seniors: You've worked so hard taking care of everyone else in your life, so now its time to devote some attention to the body that carried you through all these years.Yoga can help you to feel better, move with greater flexibility and balance, and think with keener focus and awareness.  Stretching, deep breathing and relaxation techniques can help you to remain healthy and active.   Thursday mornings starting May 3rd 10:30-11:30 am at Rivertown Senior Center For registration: Call Rivertown Senior Center at (518) 945-2700 or email yogamonkey@netstep.net
	SHORT FILM WORKSHOP FOR TEENS Bring Your Short Films for Submission to the Reels Teens Film Festival Sunday, March 25th, 12 to 3 p.m. The Catskill Film Society is looking for teens that have made short films.  Bring your films to a one-day workshop where we will review your work and help you submit your films to the Reels Teens Film Festival. To Register and for more information: Contact thinedgefilms@gmail.com