Arts, Music & Special Interest

CRAFTING GROUP

Get together weekly 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+

Every Mon ............................................... 2:00 - 3:30p

Cost............................................................ FREE!

 

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 ............................................................ 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 .......................................................... Jul 11 + 25, Aug 8 + 22, Sep 12 + 26

Time ............................................................ 1:00 - 2:30p

Cost ............................................................ $1 Drop-In

 

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! *Extroverts 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, July 10, Aug 14, Sep 11 ............... 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