FUN FOR ALL AGES IN UPCOMING CLASSES

4:36 pm | Wednesday, Jan 24th
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Franklin Recreation Complex

The Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN, offers activities for all ages including classes for adults and kids.  Try the new Hogwarts Academy for ages 8-12!

 

Color Wheels- You & Me Paint Night

Join us for a fun night of adult + child partner art inspired by the heart art of Jim Dine. Open to grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, etc. Paint a pair of canvases that fit together to create a colorful piece you are both sure to love!   Meets Friday, February 2 at the   Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For children ages 5 to 12. The fee is $20 (for two) and registration is required at www.wcparksandrec.com (#10497).

 

Color Wheels-Homeschool Art Class

Each week, students in this ongoing art class will explore art history, techniques, styles and artists from the past and present. A variety of media will be used to create rich experiences for each child.  Instructor: Shelly Egly. Color Wheels for homeschoolers meets Fridays, February 2-23 (skip 2/16)  from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. For ages 5-11.  The fee is $42 for the three–class session. Register on line at www.wcparksandrec.com  (activity # 10503).

 

Sticky Fingers Preschool Art Club

Enhance and celebrate you preschooler’s creativity by enrolling them in the Sticky Fingers Preschool Art Club at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Ms. Shelly offers educational art experiences geared to young children (ages 3 to 6, potty-trained), with 2 to 3 works of art completed in each class. Choose Fridays, February 2-23 (skip 2/16) ($36 for 3 classes, #10495) or Mondays, February 5-26 (skip 2/19) ($36 for 3 classes, #10492). Both classes are from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Register on line at www.wcparksandrec.com.

 

Piano

Private piano lessons are offered on Fridays in 30-minute time slots. Learn note reading skills, music theory and artistic technique.  For ages 4 through adults. Contact instructor James Weinberg to set up lesson times: 615-268-2296. Meet at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd.

 

Mommy & Me Movement

Bring the kids, ages 0-4 months for a fun and energetic 30-minute movement class. Moms and kids will dance, sing, bond and make memories. Dads, grandparents and caregivers are welcome.  Mommy & Me Movement meets on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd.  General admission fees apply. (Class is free to all premium family pass holders.)

 

Color Wheels-After School Art

Join the fun as students explore art history, techniques, styles, and famous artists from past to present.  This class is for kids 5 to 11 years, and meets Wednesdays, February 7-28 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The fee is $58. Registration is online at www.wcparksandrec.com (#10500). This class meets at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd.

 

Preschool Musical Theatre

Theatre professional Julia Nolan leads this fun Preschool Musical Theatre class for ages 3-5 years. Learn songs and dances along with theatre games to perform for parents, family and friends. Class meets Wednesdays, February 7-28 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The course fee is $48 and registration is open at www.wcparksandrec.com (activity # 10807).

 

Babysitting 101

A fun interactive class that trains 12-16 year olds to be the best babysitter in the neighborhood.  This one-day course teaches sitters how to handle common problems, how to be safe, first aid techniques, and playtime ideas.   Includes a Smart Kids workbook. Class meets Saturday, February 24 from 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. To register, go to www.wcparksandrec.com  (#10747). $60 per child.

 

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community.  Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com.  You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.

The Art of Landscapes with Rachael McCampbell

9:00 am | Thursday, Feb 2nd
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The Art of Landscapes with Rachael McCampbell

Adults
Thursdays February 2 – March 9; 9 a.m. – Noon
Cost: $280 per person; acrylic paints and brushes available
Classes are sponsored in part by the Stephen Benneyworth Fund for the Arts at Owl’s Hill

Due to the weather, the landscape model will be a photograph. The focus will be on the different aspects of a landscape painting: mood, color-mixing, creating distance, cloudscapes, etc.. We will be working in both oil and acrylic. Any level is acceptable. Some acrylic paints and brushes will be available.

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Paint Pottery to Benefit Shelter

10:00 am | Saturday, Jan 21st
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Paint Pottery on Saturday to Benefit Shelter  – January 21 at Third Coast Clay in The Factory at Franklin

Third Coast Clay, located inside The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., will host a fundraiser for Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC) on Saturday, January 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For one day only, 15% of all store profits will go toward the shelter’s emergency medical needs fund.

Third Coast Clay is a paint-your-own pottery studio. Pottery pieces are available for all ages and skill levels, so bring the whole family! The studio fee is $6 per person. Just pick your piece, (ranging from $8-$30), choose your colors and paint. Allow at least 90 minutes for the process. When your piece is painted, leave it at the store where it will be glazed and fired and ready to pick up in seven days. Not an artist? Stamps and stencils are available and there is always a staff member to help you get started. For more information, go to www.thirdcoastclay.com.

Shelter director Laura Chavarria is excited about partnering with Third Coast Clay. “We are always looking for ways to increase visibility in the Williamson County community,” she stated. “Third Coast Clay is a fun Franklin institution that everybody loves to visit. We appreciate and applaud their interest in supporting our shelter. It will be a fun day!”

WCAC is located at 106 Claude Yates Dr. in Franklin, TN. The shelter is open for adoptions Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m. During January, all kitten cat and dog adoptions are $17; puppies are $85. Deposits may be required for pets not already spayed or neutered. For additional information, go to www.adoptwcac.org, or call the shelter at (615) 790-5590.