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Holiday Wreathmaking
Learn to create festive wreaths for your home. Join Parks Staff in the City Greenhouse for a wreath making workshop! Attendees will create an 18” winter wreath using evergreen and natural elements, many of which are found in our local parks! Hands-on instruction, materials, and festive refreshments will be provided.
Dates: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 (FULL) or Thursday, December 12, 2024
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Ages: 18+
Location: City of Holland Greenhouse, 429 E 24th Street
Fee: $45 Resident | $60 Non-Res by 12/2/24
        $50 Resident | $65 Non-Res after 12/2/24; pending availability


Learn Watercolor Painting
Learn the basic techniques of watercolors and color theory. Paint landscapes, florals, still life's, and a portrait of your pet or favorite animal.
Dates: Tuesdays, January 7 - February 18, 2025
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Ages: 18+
Location: TBD
Fee: $75 Resident | $90 Non-Res by 12/2/24
        $85 Resident | $100 Non-Res by 12/23/24
        $95 Resident | $110 Non-Res after 12/23/24; pending availability


LED Saber Combat
LED Saber Combat brings galactic swordsmanship right to you. Join instructor Michael Caston-Coleman, combatant of New Dawn Kyber Squadron, as he leads the class on combat techniques of LED Saber combat from the ground up. This is an introductory class and welcome to any students, no experience required. Equipment is provided by the Swordsmanship Museum and Academy. 
Dates: Tuesdays, January 7 - 28, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Ages: 18+
Location: TBD
Fee: $70 Resident | $85 Non-Res by 12/2/24
       $80 Resident | $95 Non-Res by 12/23/24
       $90 Resident | $105 Non-Res after 12/23/24; pending availability


Medieval Longsword - Level 1
This class, hosted by the Swordsmanship Museum and Academy, introduces students to the fundamentals of Medieval German Longsword Combat. The techniques that will be taught are taken directly from translations of a Renaissance Swordsmanship Manual, published in 1570 by Joachim Meyer. This class will be taught by Brian Chau, and will include optional sparring. Equipment is provided by the Swordsmanship Museum and Academy.
Dates: Thursdays, January 9 - 30, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Ages: 18+
Location: TBD
Fee: $70 Resident | $85 Non-Res by 12/2/24
       $80 Resident | $95 Non-Res by 12/23/24
       $90 Resident | $105 Non-Res after 12/23/24; pending availability


Hand-Building or Wheel Throwing with Clay
No matter your experience level, come create some awesome works of art with clay. Use the wheel or learn a hand-building technique for creating functional or decorative works of art. To accommodate all experience levels, there will be opportunities for both independent and instructor-led work.
Session 1 - FULL
Dates: Wednesdays, January 15 - February 19, 2025
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Ages: 18+
Location: Holland High School Art Studio, (600 VanRaalte Ave., Holland)
Fee: $110 Resident | $125 Non-Res by 12/16/24
       $120 Resident | $135 Non-Res by 1/6/25
       $130 Resident | $145 Non-Res after 1/6/25; pending availability

Session 2
Dates: Wednesdays, February 26 - April 2, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Ages: 18+
Location: Holland High School Art Studio, (600 VanRaalte Ave., Holland)
Fee: $130 Resident | $145 Non-Res by 1/27/25
        $140 Resident | $155 Non-Res by 2/17/25
        $150 Resident | $165 Non-Res after 2/17/25; pending availability


Wellness

Adult Tap Class
Join us in exploring the art of tap dancing! Whether you are stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or refining existing skills, our class is tailored to accommodate various skill levels. There will be a brief performance on the last day of class. Tap shoes are required.
Dates: Mondays, January 13 - February 10, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Ages: 18+
Location: TBD
Fee: $35 Resident | $50 Non-Res by 12/9/24
        $45 Resident | $60 Non-Res by 12/30/24
        $55 Resident | $70 Non-Res after 12/30/24; pending availability