This class will cover parts of the instrument, string names, notes on the fret board, tuning, first position chords, strumming patterns, blues progressions, blues patterns, tab and music notation and the joy of playing the guitar! Bring an acoustic guitar (6-string) to class. Available for rental at Doo-Wop Shop, 1587 Bardstown Rd. (456-5250) and 2915 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy. (491-4191). . Enrollment is limited to 7 students.

The classes will teach the 13 Posture Hand Form created by fourth generation Yang family descendent, Master Yang Zhenduo. The 13 Posture Hand Form is an excellent form for beginners, seniors or anyone wishing to explore the benefits of Yang Style Tai Chi. The movements of the 13 Posture Form are easy to learn and perform yet keep all the principles and important movements of the traditional long form.

Learn formal and expressive techniques of abstract painting. Discover understandable techniques for using space, mass, color and line. In addition to broad principles, this class explores a basic abstract "alphabet," the fractured image, spatial arrangement, the image forsaken, and textural devices.

The world as we know it today was shaped by the events that took place between September 1939 and September 1945, but how different would the world be if, at key moments during that period, history had taken an alternative path? In this class we will review the actual details of some of the most pivotal events of the war, and then examine the possible, even probable impact on the world had the outcome of those events been different.

Learn the process of creating your own original art by making prints from carved linoleum blocks. Make prints in time to give original gifts to your family and friends for the holidays. Linoleum blocks can be used to make holiday cards or just be given as unique art prints.

This course is for beginning and intermediate watercolor artists who want to improve their range of techniques in the application of watercolor paint to paper and learn how to move the paint on the paper. Students can build their repertoire of techniques to achieve specific effects. Individual instruction will be provided in a group setting with demonstrations of technique along with observation and critique of technique development. Personal feedback will be provided in a constructive and interactive manner.