Fayette County Parks & Recreation Class and Program Update

The Fayette County Parks & Recreation Department is currently accepting registration for the following programs (see below). Advance registration is required, and space is limited. Please register ASAP at least two business days before the first class. For more information about any program, call 770-716-4320 or visit online at www.fayettecountyga.gov.

IN THIS UPDATE:
§ Pottery (Ages 4 – adult)
§ Poet’s Corner *NEW PROGRAM! (Not in Winter Brochure)
§ “Mojo’s Bananas about Books” (stuffed animal workshop)
§ Acting Craze
§ Nature Hike with Mike
§ “Talking Friends Party - CAT” - A Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop
§ Watercolor & Oil Painting
§ Dog & Rally Obedience

The Fayette County Parks & Recreation Department office (980 Redwine Rd., Fayetteville) will be closed January 1 – 2 and will reopen on Monday, January 5 at 8:00 a.m.

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Pottery for children/Youth
Learn pottery, hand-building and wheel-turning skills for beginners through advanced students. Clay gives both the artist and engineer a medium for expression. You will make functional and/or decorative objects, such as cups, bowls, tiles, vases and birdfeeders. For additional information including additional classes, parties & parent/child workshops, contact us at the number below.

Youth Pottery
Day: Mondays
Date: Session I: January 5 – February 9
Session II: February 23 – March 30
Session III: April 13 – May 18
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fee: $75 + $20 supply fee payable to instructor at first class
Age: 10 - 14 years old
Location: Kiwanis Center Pottery Studio

Children’s Pottery
Day: Tuesdays
Date: Session I: January 6 – February 10
Session II: February 24 – March 31
Session III: April 16 – May 21
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fee: $75 + $20 supply fee payable to instructor at first class
Age: 4 – 9 years old
Location: Kiwanis Center Pottery Studio

“Mojo’s Bananas about bookS” – A Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop
Children will have the opportunity to stuff “Mojo” the monkey, decorate a t-shirt, and promise to read (10) books within 4 weeks. Each child will receive a book log. On the 5th week, participants will return for a ceremony to review their book log, make mini banana splits, and receive their certificate of achievement.
Day: Saturdays
Date: January 10 and February 7 (2 day class)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Fee: $27 per child
Age: 3 – 12 years old (ages 3-5 must be accompanied by parent)
Location: Activities House

Acting craze
Join the fun as we build theater skills such as projection and pronunciation in this exciting class. Students in the first session will develop
characters for a “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves" presentation. In the second session, participants will create a “Talent Show Production.” A final performance for family and friends will be held immediately after the last class of each session.
Day: Fridays
Date: Session I: January 16—March 6
Session II: March 20—May 15
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Fee: $56 per person
Age: 8 - 15 years old
Location: Kiwanis Center
*NO CLASS: February 20, April 3 or April 10.

Nature hike with mike
Join Mike Swanson, FCPRD Program Coordinator and amateur naturalist, as we explore the sights and sounds of nature. Children will increase their nature knowledge while creating an awareness and appreciation of the world around them. Destinations will include various parks and nature destinations in Fayette and surrounding counties.

Day: Saturdays
Date: Session I January 24
Session II February 28
Session III March 21
Session IV April 25
Time: 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. (actual times may vary)
Age: 6 – 12 years old (Parents may join the trip at the same cost.)
Fee: $8 per person (A $10 transportation fee will be added if the destination is outside of Fayette County.)
Location: TBA (A different destination for each session.)

“Talking friends party” - A Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop
Each child will receive an “un-stuffed” collectible cuddly friend, hand stuff it, “wish upon” and insert a rainbow star & zip it closed. Then you will name your friend, create a customized birth certificate and personalize your new friend by dressing it an adorable t-shirt. Finally, you will color & decorate your new cuddly friend’s “Take Home Bag.”
Day: Saturdays
Date: Session I January 24 (Cat with meowing sound chip inside the animal)
Session II March 14 (Dog with barking sound chip inside the animal)
Session III April 18 (Monkey with monkey sound chip inside the animal)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Fee: $25 per child
Age: 3 – 12 years old (ages 3-5 must be accompanied by parent)
Location: Activities House

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Pottery Classes
Learn pottery, hand-building and wheel-turning skills for beginners through advanced students. Clay gives both the artist and engineer a medium for expression. You will make functional and/or decorative objects, such as cups, bowls, tiles, vases and birdfeeders. For additional information including additional classes, parties & parent/child workshops, contact us at the number below.

Monday PM
Day: Mondays
Date: Session I: January 5 – February 9
Session II: February 23 – March 30
Session III: April 13 – May 18
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $140 pre-registration + $40 supply fee payable to instructor at first class
Age: 15 – Adult
Location: Kiwanis Center Pottery Studio

Tuesday PM
Day: Tuesdays
Date: Session I: January 6 – February 10
Session II: February 24 – March 31
Session III: April 16 – May 21
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $140 pre-registration + $40 supply fee payable to instructor at first class
Age: 15 – Adult
Location: Kiwanis Center Pottery Studio

POET’S CORNER **NEW**
Whether you write you own poetry or simply enjoy reading and listening to poetry, you are encouraged to join this program. Beginning to advanced poetry writers and enthusiasts can bring either their lyrical artworks or the works of favorite poets. We will read these aloud and have positive discussion - no critiquing please! Descriptive, thematic & therapeutic writing exercises will be available to those wishing to practice and improve poetry skills outside of class. Bring a willingness to share and encourage others. Additional sessions will be added in February and March if there is sufficient interest.

Day: Thursdays
Date: Session I: January 8 – 29
Session II: April 2 – 23*
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $45 per person
Age: 20 years old & older
Location: Activities House
*April is National Poetry Month!

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DOG OBEDIENCE
Teach your dog to be a canine citizen through obedience training. This class is based upon the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) course. Your dog will learn to walk on a leash, come when called, sit politely for petting, and much more. Most of all, they will learn good manners. Please do not bring your dog to the first class.

Day: Wednesdays
Session I: January 21 - March 25
Session II: April 1 - June 10*
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fee: $85 per dog
Age: 10 - Adult
Duration: 10 weeks
*No class April 8!

RALLY OBEDIENCE
Rally is a sport in which dog and handler complete a course designed to demonstrate obedience training. Improve communication with your dog while developing a sense of teamwork. Rally can be used as a dynamic, enjoyable way to practice obedience commands, or as a link to obedience and agility competition. Pre-requisite: the dog should have successfully completed basic dog obedience and/or Canine Good Citizen (CGC) training. Please bring your dog to every class.

Day: Wednesdays
Session I: January 21 - March 11
Session II: April 1 - May 27*
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fee: $80 per dog
Age: 10 - Adult
Duration: 8 weeks
*No class April 8!

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