Arts, Music & Special Interest
CRAFTING GROUP
Get together with some other crafters and work on your projects together at the Senior Center. No registration required, just Drop-In!
Location.................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages............................................................ 21+
Mon ............................................................ 2:00 - 3:30p
Cost............................................................ FREE!
*No class February 19; May 27
SIP-N-PAINT
Come enjoy some sparkling cider and create a colorful and whimsical 11x14 acrylic painting, with step-by-step instructions. No previous experience required. All supplies included. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor ............................................... Cindy Allen, Inspirations Art
Location .................................................. McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ........................................................... 21+
Wed ............................................................ May 15, Jul 17, Aug 21, Sep 18
Time ........................................................... 1:30 - 3:30p
Cost ........................................................... $30
DRUMMING CIRCLE
Do you have a drum? Hand drum or African drum? Drumming is good for the soul, therapeutic, meditating and fun! No experience needed. The instructor has a few extra drums to share in class, bring your own if you have and rattles, chimes, wooden clappers work too.
Instructor ............................................... Terry Filer
Location .................................................. McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ........................................................... 16+
Thurs .......................................................... May 9 + 23, Jun 13 + 27, Jul 11 + 25, Aug 8 + 22, Sep 12 + 26
Time ............................................................ 1:00 - 2:30p
Cost ............................................................ $1 Drop-In
OH SNAP! HOW TO TAKE BETTER PHOTOS
No matter if your preferred camera is in your phone, a vintage number, or a digital SLR, this class will showcase ways to make your photographs stronger. The sessions will cover the rules of composition and provide examples for review. All participants will have the opportunity to practice critiquing work with their peers and the instructor. No photography experience necessary. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor ................................................. Angela Manginelli
Location .................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................ 16+
Tues ............................................................. Jun 4
Time ............................................................ 5:30 - 8:30p
Cost ............................................................. $28
THE ART OF THE JOURNAL: A MINDFULLNESS PRACTICE
This class will inspire you to develop a mindfulness practice and keep a journal of your everyday life. Each week we will look at different types of journals, draw and play with art supplies and gain confidence in our journaling practice. No experience needed. All supplies are included. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor ................................................. Alanna Beckwith
Location .................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................ 16+
Thurs ........................................................... Jun 13, Jun 20, Jun 27
Time ............................................................. 1:30 - 3:30p
Cost ............................................................. $10 Drop-In
GREATHOUSE OF MUSIC
Mark and Helena Greathouse, an international musical performing duo, present their one-hour performance, "You Do Speak English, Don't You?", a family friendly, lively cabaret style variety show. The show is basically a love story of how the two met in Europe, eventually married, and moved to Mark’s native Oregon, where they live today. A Question-and-Answer session follows the performance, with Helena sharing what her life was like growing behind the Iron Curtain and making it to the West. The show features Mark's own songs, Czech folk songs, as well as several familiar songs and parts of instrumental numbers. The songs are all interspersed with short, humorous dialogues highlighting challenges Helena and Mark have experienced in their lives as a Czech-American couple.
Location .................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................. ALL
Fri .................................................................. Jun 21
Time ............................................................ 1:30 - 2:30p
Cost ............................................................. FREE!
WEARABLE ART - ABSTRACT MINI PENDANTS
Yupo is a synthetic watercolor paper that creates abstract special effects when paint is applied. In this workshop will be creating Abstract Landscape pendants using acrylic inks on Yupo paper. The lesson will include a quick tutorial, applying inks to Yupo, using a view-finder to discover your favorite composition, and adding it to your pendant. Each participant will make 2 stunning abstract pendants. No experience necessary, all supplies will be included. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor .................................................. Kirsten Browne
Location ..................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ............................................................. 16+
Sat ................................................................ Jun 22
Time ............................................................ 1:30 - 3:30p
Cost .............................................................. $25
IMPROV (COMEDY) FOR INTROVERTS*
Interacting with people in social situations can sometimes feel awkward and overwhelming. Improv comedy can be a great way to learn a new skill that can help increase comfortability while meeting new people in a welcoming environment. This class will lead participants through a series of games focused on getting you out of your head and having some fun.
Angela and Christopher have years of experience, training and performing at top improv clubs in Chicago, NYC, and Boston. Although both are extraverts on-stage, they have social anxiety in real life and know how uncomfortable social situations and small talk can be. Improv has helped them boost their moods and confidence, decrease anxiety and stress, think more creatively, increase neuroplasticity, and be better humans in general. No acting, improv, or comedy experience needed! *Extraverts are welcome, too!
Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor .................................................... Angela Manginelli & Christopher Knapp
Location ....................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ................................................................ 16+
Wed ................................................................ Jul 10 - 17
Time ................................................................ 5:30 - 8:30p
Cost ................................................................. $115
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
Love reading books and talking about them? The group is open to anyone wishing to attend. Simply read the book and show up for the discussion. Copies of the month’s book selection are available at the Public Library circulation desk while supplies last. Email Diane.McMillen@mcminnvilleoregon.gov for more information. Titles can be found online at bit.ly/macbookgroup
Location ........................................................ McMinnville Senior Center
Wed, Apr 10, May 8, Jun 12 ................. 2:00p
Cost .................................................................. FREE!
GROUP WATERCOLOR
Share work and time with others who enjoy and share an interest in watercolor painting. Bring your own supplies. No specific instruction scheduled, but extensive volunteered opinions. Short critique period for those interested. Questions may be addressed to Daryl Nelson flutterby@onlinemac.com
Instructor ........................................................ Daryl Nelson
Location ........................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages .................................................................... 16+
Every Tue ......................................................... 9:00 to 12:00p
Cost ..................................................................... $3 Drop-In
CHINA PAINTING
Students from beginner through advanced welcome. Instructor will assist new painters with patterns and enhance your talent. In 6 weeks you will have two finished masterpieces. A supply fee of $10 will be paid to instructor in class that covers materials and firing of art work.
Instructor ........................................................ Joy Williams
Location ........................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages .................................................................... 21+
2nd / 4th Tue ................................................ 10:00 - 2:00p
Cost ..................................................................... $3 Drop-In
GOURD ARTISTRY
Join local artists to exchange ideas, and work together. We are here to have fun creating art out of gourds! All skill levels and experience welcome.
Facilitators ...................................................... Sharon Dietrichson / Cheryl Ray
Location ............................................................ McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ..................................................................... 21+
Every Thur ........................................................ 9:30 - 12:00p
Cost ..................................................................... $3 Drop-In
