Adult Classes Winter/Spring 2012

 
The ERJCC's Adult Services Department offers Art, Music and Special Interest classes. 

Other classes for adults include Aquatics, Center for Jewish Living & Learning, Dance, Fitness, Gymnastics,  Mind, Body & Spirit, Sports & Recreation and Tennis.  Click here for the complete schedule of all adult classes. 
  

Art Classes

Beginning Drawing   Adult
Think you can't draw a straight line? Think only "talented' people can draw? Think again! In this dynamic course you will be given the basic tools and tricks of the trade that will allow you to see better and draw exactly what you see. Composition, proportion, shading and much more is covered. Bring a #2 pencil and some 8*11 inch paper to the first class.

Beginning Ring Making   Adult
This class will equip students with basic ring fabrication knowledge. Unlike a general beginning metals class, this class will focus on a specialized skill set within metalsmithing, affording students the opportunity to create refined objects. Beginners are welcome. In class we will make one band ring in silver with a stone setting. Topics covered include texture on metal, sawing, metal properties, stone setting, soldering and design.

Ceramics Workshop   Adult
Basics of hand-building, under glazing, over glazing and use of ceramic molds will be taught. Continued individualized instruction of detail development will also be given.  Fees include all materials, glazes, and firings.

Jewelry Making   Adult
Learn the basic beginning skills to create your own jewelry. In this introductory metalsmithing class, learn design layout, sawing, piercing, riveting and beginning soldering. You will create at least one piece of jewelry.

Advanced Drawing   65+ YRS
This class is for anyone who has taken Gerry's Beginning Drawing class or by permission of the instructor. The student will pick something they want to draw, and they will receive individual instruction on how to achieve that goal with friendly, gentle critiques along the way. Projects can be rendered in graphite, colored pencil, oil pastels or charcoal. Drawing is very relaxing and rewarding so come and take a break from your busy day.

Painting   65+ YRS
Explore the world of painting as you try your hand at creating landscapes, still life, or your very own special, original masterpiece.

Click here for a schedule of Art classes.  

Music

Beginning Guitar I   Adult
Learn to read music, proper left and right-hand technique, chords and strumming for song accompaniment.

Beginning Guitar II   Adult
A continuation of Beginning Guitar or for those who have had previous guitar lessons. The class will focus on movable chords, transposing, playing in different keys and picking techniques.

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Special Interest Classes 

Bridge Class Adult
Never played bridge but you are looking to  learn? Looking to improve your game? This class introduces the game of bridge and covers the fundamentals of bidding. This class was designed to teach novice players the Standard American bidding conventions and will also offer some fundamentals on the play of the game.

Mah Jongg   Adult
Like to play complex games? If you're interested in learning a new game, try Mah Jongg, an ancient Chinese tile game of both skill and luck. You will learn the basics of this fascinating game in just four sessions! Note: You must bring an official Standard Hands and Rule card. Mah Jongg sets will be provided. 

Book Club Meeting  65+ YRS 
Meet with other members who enjoy reading, and take part in a lively discussion about the pre-selected book of the month. Book titles are announced a month ahead, and, in most cases, a reading guide is available in the Adult Services office.

From Memories to Memoirs  65+ YRS 
Co-sponsored by Inprint, this memoir workshop for older adults will explore literary non-fiction in its many forms - from memoirs of our past to our thoughts on more immediate political and social situations.  We will look at ways to access our memories, to recall the details of experience and to structure those details in compelling prose.

Let's Dance  65+ YRS 
Learn all the latest dances: Line Dancing Country Western, Ethnic and Latin. All requests taken. Relieve stress and exercise or come for fun!  

Today's News    65+ YRS 
This discussion group will focus on current events. During every session, the group leader will present a newsworthy item for the group to discuss.

  
Symposium: Lifelong Learning Institute

Upcoming topics will include:

• The Magic of Midrash and Tales From Tradition
• Queens and Crowns
• Houston's Unique Museum Treasures
• The Windows Into Art

Learn more...

 Click here for a schedule of all Special Interest classes. 

 For more information about art, music or adult special interest classes, please contact Esther Bethke at ebethke@erjcchouston.org or 713-729-3200 ext. 3258.