Special Interest ClassesJanuary to April 2022

PIMA COUNTY

3500 West River Road • Tucson, AZ 85741520-724-5000 • www.pima.gov/nrpr

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2022 SESSION DATESWinter 2022: January 3-April 24, 2022 Registration Opens: December 7, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. Arizona Time

These classes are subject to immediate cancellation if any order or advisory by a federal, state or local official would preclude Pima County’s ability to offer these classes, such as orders and advisories intended to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. All registered participants would be immediately notified should there be a cancellation. For the status of each class, please visit: pima.gov/classregistration.

REGISTRATION DEADLINEPlease check on-line for individual class deadline information.

ON-LINE REGISTRATION INFORMATIONYou can register for classes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the comfort of your home or any public computer.

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Unable to register online? Call Lisa Uthe at 520-724-5264 for assistance. Please note that calling for assistance does not guarantee registration into a class. We accept cash or credit card at the River Road office. Mail in registrations and checks are not accepted.

Classes are filled on a first come first serve basis. Register early to ensure a space in the class you want. If the class you want is full, add yourself to the wait list to ensure a space in the class if an opening becomes available. Wait lists are prioritized on a first come first serve basis. Registration for unfilled spaces may be available the first week of class, but you are strongly urged to register early.

MATERIAL FEESDo not include material fees with class registration fees. Material fees are paid directly to the class instructor on the first day of class.

CLASS CONFIRMATIONWhen registering on-line you have the option to print your receipt. If you choose to register in person, a receipt will be printed and given to upon payment of your class(es).

CLASS CANCELATIONA minimum number of people must register for a class in order for it to be held. It is at the Instructors’ discretion to set the minimum number of students.

REFUND/TRANSFER FEESRefund fee: $10 Transfer fee: $5 These fees will be waived if a class is canceled due to a facility issue, instructor issue or insufficient student registrations. Refunds and transfers must be performed by administration support.

CLASS INFORMATIONFor class information go to www.pima.gov/classregistration. If you require assistance with registering, please call 520-724-5264.

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Class LocationsBFMP Brandi Fenton Memorial Park 3482 E. River Rd. Tucson, 85718

NWAC Northwest Art Center 7770 N. Shannon Rd. Tucson, 85741

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORSSharon Bronson, Chair, District 3

Adelita S. Grijalva, Vice Chair, District 5Rex Scott, District 1

Dr. Matt Heinz, District 2Steve Christy, District 4

PIMA COUNTY ADMINISTRATORChuck Huckelberry

NATURAL RESOURCES, PARKS AND RECREATIONChris Cawein, Director

3500 West River Road • Tucson, AZ 85741520-724-5000 • www.pima.gov/nrpr

Pima County HolidaysJanuary 1 – New Year’s Day

January 17 – Martin Luther King Jr. DayFebruary 21 – Presidents’ Day

ARTS & CRAFTS

ART/DRAWING/PAINTINGPainting Open Studio-Multi Media (Ages 18 & Up) No Instruction-Students and Overton Art group members may work without instruction in oils or acrylics on Monday mornings. Painting, drawing or similar related media are also allowed. A studio monitor will be there to open and close the building and check the class roster for registrations. We ask that each participant clean up their area prior to leaving. This program is continuous year-round. If you have questions about allowable media, please call 520-724-5264 to inquire M-F 8-4 p.m.Class Code Location Day Time Fee11180 NWAC-303 Mon 1/3-4/18 9:00 a.m.-Noon $15

Drawing Multi Media (Ages 18 & Up)Instructor: Larry Wollam, CPSALearn illustration techniques using pen and ink, ink wash, scratchboard, atomized ink, pastel, pencil, charcoal, and colored pencil. Beginners accepted with instructor’s approval. Please email instructor at lwollam1940@gmail.com for more information. Class Code Location Dates Time Fee11120 NWAC-303 Wed 1/5-2/23 1:30-4:30 p.m. $9611121 NWAC-303 Wed 3/9-4/20 1:30-4:30 p.m. $96

Realism with Watercolor (Ages 18 & Up)Instructor: Larry Wollam, SAWG, WFWSFor intermediate to advanced students looking to achieve a controlled realism in the work they are doing. Students must have mastered the basics of drawing, etc. enough to achieve a very realistic rendering of the subject to be painted. [This not a beginning watercolor class]. Please email instructor at lwollam1940@gmail.com for more information.Class Code Location Dates Time Fee11122 NWAC-303 Fri 1/7-2/25 9:00 a.m.-Noon $9611123 NWAC-303 Fri 3/11-4/29 9:00 a.m.-Noon $96

Picture Framing and Art Presentation (Ages 18 & Up)Instructor: Larry Wollam, CERTIFIED PICTURE FRAMER (CPF)This class will offer detailed instruction in frame cutting and manufacturing, archival preservation, and all types of mat cutting for works of art under glass to include various types of hinges. The first class (important) will cover all tools and materials. The instructor will have several mat cutters for use in the class, but you may have, or may wish to purchase your own. A number of blank mats will be furnished for practice. Intense, but fun! Class is limited to 8 participants. Instructor will go into

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some advanced framing techniques to include shadow boxes, sink-mounts, textile stretching and float mounts. Please email instructor at lwollam1940@gmail.com for more information.Class Code Location Dates Time Fee11124 NWAC-303 Fri 1/7-2/25 1:00-4:00 p.m. $9611125 NWAC-303 Fri 3/11-4/29 1:00-4:00 p.m. $96

CLAY / POTTERYClassic Clay (Pottery/Clay) (Ages 18 & Up)Instructors: Jada Ahern, Laurie Dunham, Melissa Miller, Brenda ArwoodExperience clay techniques including slab building, coiling, throwing on the potter’s wheel, sculpture, glazing, and firing. Specific assignments given by the instructor will build your clay skills. Self-motivated students work independently. Student supplies basic tool kit and must purchase Cone 10 clay ($17/25lbs) at the facility. Materials fee of $5 per is payable to instructor on first day of each session. Please email jadasclay@hotmail.com for Classroom Safety Guidelines before registering. Max 6 students.Class Code Location Dates Time Fee11144 NWAC-302 Mon 1/3-2/14 1:00-4:00 p.m. $14011145 NWAC-302 Tue 1/4-2/15 8:30-11:30 a.m. $14011146 NWAC-302 Tue 1/4-2/15 1:00-4:00 p.m. $14011148 NWAC-302 Wed 1/5-2/16 9:00 a.m.-Noon $14011149 NWAC-302 Wed 1/5-2/16 1:00-4:00 p.m. $14011150 NWAC-302 Wed 1/5-2/16 6:00-9:00 p.m. $14011151 NWAC-302 Thu 1/6-2/17 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $140

11152 NWAC-302 Mon 2/28-4/18 1:00-4:00 p.m. $16011153 NWAC-302 Tue 3/1-4/19 8:30-11:30 a.m. $16011154 NWAC-302 Tue 3/1-4/19 1:00-4:00 p.m. $16011156 NWAC-302 Wed 3/2-4/20 9:00 a.m.-Noon $16011157 NWAC-302 Wed 3/2-4/20 1:00-4:00 p.m. $16011158 NWAC-302 Wed 3/2-4/20 6:00-9:00 p.m. $16011159 NWAC-302 Thu 3/3-4/21 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $160

Sculpture Weekend Workshop (Ages 18 & Up)Instructor: Jada Ahern BFAWe work with your images to make a clay sculpture up to 15”x15”. Keeping your skills and abilities in mind, we will create building plans and an armature if needed for your idea. Friday night is setup and planning. Saturday and Sunday executing and finishing your sculpture to be bisque fired and picked up at a later date. Glazing and cold glazing ideas will be covered in last hour of class. After registering please email instructor with your ideas so, we can get a head start on planning jadasclay@hotmail.com. Student supplies own tools, and can purchase Cone 10 clay ($17/25lbs at the facility) or bring their own for this workshop only. WSO recommended. Please email jadasclay@hotmail.com for Classroom Safety Guidelines before registering. 6 max students.Class Code Location Dates Time Fee11160 NWAC-302 Fri 2/4 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sat/Sun 2/5 & 2/6 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $15011161 NWAC-302 Fri 4/8 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sat/Sun 4/9 & 4/10 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $150

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Throwing Weekend Workshop (Ages 18 & Up)Instructor: Jada Ahern BFAWe will work with your experience on the potter’s wheel to take you to your next level. You are already able to throw a 1-1.5lb, 6” cylinder without help. Friday night is setup and planning. Saturday and Sunday executing and finishing your pieces to be bisque fired and picked up at a later date. Glazing and cold glazing ideas will be covered in last hour of class. After registering please email instructor with your ideas so we can get a head start on planning at jadasclay@hotmail.com. Student supplies own tools, and can purchase Cone 10 clay ($17/25lbs at the facility) or bring their own for this workshop only. WSO recommended. There will be a one-hour break from Noon-1pm. Please email jadasclay@hotmail.com for Classroom Safety Guidelines before registering. 6 max students.Class Code Location Dates Time Fee11162 NWAC-302 Fri 1/14 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sat/Sun 1/15 & 1/16 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $15011163 NWAC-302 Fri 3/11 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sat/Sun 3/12 & 3/13 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $150

Weekend Work Time (Currently Registered Students)Instructor: Jada Ahern BFAEnjoy uninterrupted hours of “clay” time. No instruction. Must be registered in a weekly clay class. Please email jadasclay@hotmail.com for Classroom Safety Guidelines before registering. 8 max students.

Class Code Location Dates Time Fee11164 NWAC-302 Sat 1/22 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $3511165 NWAC-302 Sun 1/23 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $3511166 NWAC-302 Sat 2/12 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $3511167 NWAC-302 Sun 2/13 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $3511168 NWAC-302 Sat 3/5 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $3511169 NWAC-302 Sun 3/6 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $3511170 NWAC-302 Sat 4/2 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $3511171 NWAC-302 Sun 4/3 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $35

JEWELRYJewelry Fabrication (Ages 18 & Up)Instructor: Hilary Jones-WujcikLearn how to design and create jewelry using silver, copper and brass. Techniques include sawing, texturing, soldering and stone setting. Demonstrations of advanced techniques are also included in this class. MASKS, Safety Glasses and Closed Toe Shoes are REQUIRED! The cost of tools and supplies is approximately $110. A $8 studio fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. NO MAKE UP CLASSES. (No class 2/9/22)Class Code Location Dates Time Fee11112 NWAC-301 Wed 1/5-2/16 1:00-4:00 p.m. $14411113 NWAC-301 Tue 3/8-4/12 6:00-9:00 p.m. $14411114 NWAC-301 Wed 3/9-4/13 1:00-4:00 p.m. $144

Jewelry: Enameling (Ages 18 & Up)Instructor: Hilary Jones-WujcikExplore color as you create jewelry by firing enamels on to metal. Demonstrations may include

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silkscreen, sgraffito, cloisonné and use of liquid enamels. Learn both torch firing and kiln firing. MASKS, Safety Glasses and Closed Toe Shoes are REQUIRED! The cost of tools and supplies is approximately $60. You will need to purchase your own enamels. Info emailed after registration is complete. NO MAKE UP CLASSES.

Class Code Location Dates Time Fee11115 NWAC-301 Tue 1/4-2/8 9:00 a.m.-Noon $14411116 NWAC-301 Tue 3/8-4/12 9:00 a.m.-Noon $14411117 NWAC-301 Sat 3/26-4/2 9:00 a.m.-Noon $48

Jewelry: Lost Wax Casting (Ages 18 & Up)Instructor: Hilary Jones-WujcikDiscover this ancient method of creating jewelry. You will learn how to carve models, use build up waxes and transform nature objects into silver, brass and bronze through the use of a centrifugal caster. MASKS, Safety glasses and closed toe shoes are required! The cost of tools and supplies is approximately $60. An $8 studio supply fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. NO MAKE UP CLASSES.Class Code Location Dates Time Fee11118 NWAC-301 Tue 1/4-2/8 6:00-9:00 p.m. $144

Jewelry Casting Madness (Ages 18 & Up)Instructor: Hilary Jones-WujcikWe will experiment with drop casting: molten metal into water and other unusual materials. MASKS, Safety glasses and closed toe shoes are required! The cost of tools and supplies is approximately $20. A $2 studio supply fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.Class Code Location Dates Time Fee11119 NWAC-301 Sat 3/12 9:00 a.m.-Noon $25

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HEALTH & FITNESSBundle of 6, 12 & 24 Group Fitness Classes with SOUL Fitness (Ages 13 & Up)Instructor: Maddy Tarbox, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, and Nutrition Coach.At SOUL Fitness, we take a more mindful approach to overall health & fitness. Our fun, high energy group fitness classes will help you lose weight, build strength, improve cardiorespiratory endurance & mobility in addition to improving mental strength. Your teammates will help encourage you to achieve your goals because Together, Everyone, Achieves, More (TEAM). Please call/text instructor at 408-332-6572 prior to beginning of class.Class Code Location Days Time Fee11174 BFMP Tu, Thu & Sat 1/4-1/15 7:00-8:15 a.m. $9911175 BFMP Tu, Thu & Sat 1/4-1/29 7:00-8:15 a.m. $19911176 BFMP Tu, Thu & Sat 1/4-2/26 7:00-8:15 a.m. $36511177 BFMP Tu, Thu & Sat 3/1-3/12 7:00-8:15 a.m. $9911178 BFMP Tu, Thu & Sat 3/1-3/26 7:00-8:15 a.m. $19911179 BFMP Tu, Thu & Sat 3/1-4/23 7:00-8:15 a.m. $365

WRITINGListen and Flow (Ages 18 & Up)Instructor: Traci Moore, MFA Listen and Flow is no ordinary writing class. It’s creative writing about our lives, in an open, non-critical space. Here we’re going for honest, not perfect. We don’t even try to write well! Instead, we listen to prompts and write whatever pops up. Afterward, we share, listen, and offer our quiet thanks. Listen and Flow is a peaceful, small-group practice that reminds us, time and again, that we’re all more alike than we think. Join us! For adult writers of all skill levels. Limit 6. Please bring a notebook and pen. For details, visit www.traci-moore.com.Class Code Location Dates Time Fee11108 NWAC-303 Thu 1/6-1/27 10:00-11:30 a.m. $7511109 NWAC-303 Thu 2/3-2/24 10:00-11:30 a.m. $7511110 NWAC-303 Thu 3/3-3/24 10:00-11:30 a.m. $7511111 NWAC-303 Thu 3/31-4/21 10:00-11:30 a.m. $75

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