Spring Guide 2024

Adult Adult Ballet

Adult Horsemanship 18 years & older Join in the fun with beginning riding lessons! Dunham Woods Farm is a superior equestrian facility dedicated to providing the best lesson and horse care instruction available for over 50 years. You will explore the proper ways to groom, tack and handle horses. In the saddle, you will learn the basics of riding at the walk and trot. Lessons will be held in our indoor arena during inclement weather. First day of class is orientation and groundwork. Riders should wear jeans or Jodhpur pants and hard soled riding or hiking boots with a small, low heel. Must have an approved riding helmet or bicycle helmet to ride. Visit our website for more information! www.DunhamWoodsFarm.com Contractual 24231-00 April 3-May 8 W/7:00-8:00 pm $206(R)/$226(NR) NEW LOCATION: Pingree Oaks Farm, 39W984 Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL 60124 18 years & older Have you always wanted to learn a foreign language, but never had the opportunity? Now is a perfect time! Stay connected and learn Spanish from the safety and comfort of your own home via the interactive Zoom platform! In this class you will learn conversational Spanish that you can immediately begin using. The class will be tailored to fit the needs of the students enrolled. Taught live by Language in Action, Inc. instructor. Zoom login information will be emailed to participants the day before the first class. Contractual 24271-00 April 10-May 15 W/6:00-7:00 pm $99(R)/$119(NR) Virtual Spanish for Adults Improve your English skills without leaving your home via the interactive Zoom platform! In this class you will learn conversational English, as well as some reading and writing that you can immediately begin using. The class will be tailored as much as possible to the needs of the students enrolled. Taught by Language in Action, Inc. instructor. Zoom link will be emailed out the day before the class. Contractual 24272-00 April 9-May 14 Tu/7:15-8:15 pm $99(R)/$119(NR) Virtual Learn to Sign (ALS) 18 years & older Interested in learning the basics of American Sign Language or communicating with your young child through signing? Learn to sign in a fun, interactive and lively environment. Each session covers new material. Taught live on the Zoom platform by a Language in Action, Inc. instructor. Zoom login information will be emailed to participants the day before the first class. Contractual 24276-00 April 10-May 15 W/7:00-8:00 pm $99(R)/$119(NR) Virtual Pickleball League & Clinic See Page 19 English as a Second Language for Adults 18 years & older

14 years & older This class is good for the beginner through the experienced dancer. Dancers can work at their own pace– come for the fun and exercise. Great Class for Mother & Daughter/Son. This class will not be in dance recital. 24323-00 April 1-May 13 M/7:00-8:00 pm $72(R)/$92(NR) RA 16 years & older All experience levels are welcome! Join us for fun and exercise if you have never twirled before or are ready to strut your stuff again, join us for fun and exercise. All participants will work at their own pace. Contractual 24264-00 April 4-May 30 Th/7:30-8:30 pm $77(R)/$97(NR) RORC 18 years & older You will learn the different edit modes to make editing faster and simpler. But what if you want to dive into editing your photos even more? For example making the photo part black and white, or blurring a background of the photo that just did not blur enough. You will learn to practice hands on with your photos. Get answers on the spot while editing your photos. Below is a partial list of what we cover in class: learn the toolbar, editing RAW photos, blurring backgrounds, making all types of black and white photos - that started color, correct too dark or too bright photos, color correct if photo is too yellow, learn layers, selecting parts of the photo to make changes. Instructor will send Zoom link before the class. Contractual 24212-00 April 10-24 W/6:00-8:00 pm $110(R)/$130(NR) Virtual Photo 1 Digital SLR Photography - Any Camera Model 18 years & older You will start learning the basics of your camera to give you a good foundation. Camera modes, aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, close-up flowers photo, methods of focus, ISO, and taking pictures in manual mode. At the end of this class you will have an understanding of your camera and gear so you can use them to their fullest potential. Participants must bring film and 35mm camera that will work in manual mode or digital SLR (removable lens) This class will not cover specific models of cameras for customization. Contractual 24210-00 May 2-16 Th/6:00-8:00 pm $110(R)/$130(NR) RORC 18 years & older Have you always wanted to get more detail in your flower or close-up pictures but struggle trying to accomplish it? Join our class to discuss and practice how to accomplish sharply focused flowers, bugs and other small objects. After learning focusing techniques, we will discuss how to control the lighting and ex posure to really make your images pop. Explore new techniques to see the small world you will be taking photos of; learn about different lenses and filters to help you accomplish our small world photography. Participants must bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera to class including lenses. The use of a tripod is highly recommended for this class and encouraged. Contractual 24211-00 May 6-20 M/6:00-8:00 pm $110(R)/$130(NR) RORC Baton Twirling For Adults Photoshop Elements Class Macro and Close-Up Photography

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