Originally published Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Activities to go and do
Classes Drawing in pencil: Fundamental techniques, including light source, shadow, form and compositional strategies. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 10-31, Frances...
Classes
Drawing in pencil: Fundamental techniques, including light source, shadow, form and compositional strategies. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 10-31, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Cost: $88. Ages 15 and up. Registration: 425-771-0230 or www.reczone.org.
Ballroom dancing: Beginning course covering basics for swing, fox trot, rumba, salsa and tango. 7:15-8:15 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 12- March 2, Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Center, 18900 44th Ave. W. Cost: $53-$56. Registration: 425-771-4030.
Mosaics: Create a mosaic picture frame while learning basic techniques. 1-2 p.m. Jan. 13, Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, 5303 28th St. S.W. Cost: $4-$6 plus a $30 supply fee due to the instructor. Registration: 425-776-9173.
Beginning fly tying: Learn about the tools, materials and techniques needed to create flies for use on local lakes and rivers. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 16-March 6, Edmonds Library, Edmonds Plaza Room, 650 Main St. Cost: $38. For ages 14 and up. Registration: 425-771-0230 or www.reczone.org.
Calligraphy: Improve handwriting skills and learn the basics of italic calligraphy. 10 a.m.-noon or 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 16-Feb. 20, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Cost: $75. For ages 16 and up. Registration: 425-771-0230 or www.reczone.org.
Glass beads: Artist Steve Goodrich will teach how to make and sell glass beads. 1-5 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 13-27, Mongrain Studio, 724 First St., Mukilteo. Materials included. Cost: $325. Registration: 425-640-1243 or www.edcc.edu/ArtsNow.
Livestock winter series: Learn the basics of raising livestock on a small farm. Pasture fencing, Jan. 15; beef cattle, Feb. 12; poultry, March 19; goats, April 30; 6-9 p.m., WSU Snohomish County Extension, 600 128th St. S.E., Everett. Cost: $30 per class or $100 for the entire series. Registration: 425-388-2400, ext. 5502.
Beaded jewelry: Techniques and supplies to create a bracelet and necklace. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 17 or 27, Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, 5303 28th St. S.W. Cost: $4-$6 plus a $10 supply fee due to the instructor. Registration: 425-776-9173.
Glass fusing: Basic techniques including kiln forming, firing using pre-cut colored-glass elements. 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 18-Feb. 1, Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W. Lynnwood. Cost: $189. Registration: 425-640-1243 or www.edcc.edu/ArtsNow.
Chinese Landscape Painting: Create landscapes with Asian ink and watercolor on rice paper. 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 18-Feb. 22, Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Cost: $139. Registration: 425-640-1243 or www.edcc.edu/ArtsNow.
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Digital cameras: How to choose the right digital camera, tips on use, USB, memory cards and sharing photos. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 20, Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Center, 18900 44th Ave. W. Cost: $24-$25. Registration: 425-771-4030.
Journaling with paint: A short painting demonstration followed by guided meditation focusing on the process, not technique. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 20, Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave W., Lynnwood. Cost: $105. Registration: 425-640-1243 or www.edcc.edu/ArtsNow.
Screenwriting: Learn how to write a screenplay and short scripts, critique work and marketing strategies. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 23-Feb. 27, Edmonds Community College, Mountlake Terrace Hall 105, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Cost: $125. Registration: 425-640-1243 or www.edcc.edu/ArtsNow
Livestock Advisor Training: Raising Livestock 101: Learn how to breed and raise livestock in preparation for becoming a certified WSU Livestock Advisor. 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 24-April 11, University Center at Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave., Everett. Cost: $150. Registration: 425-388-2400, ext. 5502.
Seniors
Meditation: Learn techniques such as thought stopping, visualization and watching your breath. 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 9, Feb. 6 or March 6, WSU Extension conference room at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. S.E., Mill Creek area. Free. Registration: 425-357-6002.
Compiled by Laurie Dunlap. Send calendar items to The Times of Snohomish County, 1133 164th St. S.W., Suite 101, Lynnwood, WA 98087. Fax: 425-745-7723. E-mail: north@seattletimes.com.
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