Slow Flow Yoga
Fall session starts October 8th
Saturdays, 9:30 - 10:45 AM

Slow flow yoga is a small, intimate class where postures are introduced and explored in a slow vinyasa format, with the poses being connected through the breath. Classes build endurance, flexibility, and strength. A basic knowledge of yoga practice is recommended. Please bring your own mat. A few mats will be available for general use. The class will start on October 8th and be on-going subject to minimum enrollment.

Class fee: $5 suggested donation; registration not required

Time: 9:30 - 10:45 AM

Date: Saturdays: Starting October 8th

Information: jslepska@hotmail.com

FREE ORIGAMI WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES
with children 7 and older
Saturdays, November 12th & December 3rd 9:30 AM ‐ 12:30 PM (register for one or both workshops)

These three-hour workshops will explore folding folding simple to intermediate models, including the cup, balloon, sailboat, starbox, crane (bird) the origami lily and more. Bring your own dollar bill and we'll also make a dollar bill origami t-shirt.

Instructor: Ruby Silvious has been folding paper since she was five. Early influences include her Japanese great grandmother who taught her how to fold her first crane (bird). She now specializes in making traditional origami models into unique art forms. Ruby is a painter, printmaker and graphic designer whose award winning art was recently exhibited in Albany and Greene counties. She lives in Coxsackie with her husband and son. For more of her work, please visit www.rubysdesign.com.

Schedule: Saturdays, November 12th and December 3rd, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
(Sign up for one or both sessions)

Workshop Fee: The workshops are free, however, pre-registration is required.

Materials: Included

Information and Registration: classes@athensculturalcenter.org

ANIMAL PORTRAIT PAINTING CLASS FOR ADULTS
Six-Week Class with Instructor Robert Lahm
Tuesdays, November 15th through December 20th
6:00 -9:00 PM

This is a unique opportunity for artists to paint portraits of favorite pets, backyard wildlife or wildlife. Students should bring clippings or photographs to work from.

Instructor: Robert A. Lahm has worked as a commercial illustrator for more than 35 years and is an avid landscape and wildlife painter. See more of his work at: www.francomm.com/home/ralahm/.

Schedule: Tuesdays, November 15th through December 20th
6:00 - 9:00 PM (Six sessions)

Class Fee: $150 Make checks payable to: The Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens, NY12015

Materials: Contact instructor Ron Lahm at ralahm@gmail.com

Information and Registration: Ronald A. Coons at ymiron@aol.com or 518-945-3731

PORTRAIT DRAWING CLASS
Instructor: Robert Lahm
Tuesdays, January 11th through March 1st, 2011 (Eight Classes) 6PM to 9PM

Classes meet each week at the Athens Cultural Center, on Second Street, Athens. The goal of this class is to achieve an understanding of the art of "catching a likeness" in portraiture. Students will work from a live portrait model in charcoal on paper.

Schedule: Tuesdays, January 11th through March 1st, 6PM-9PM (Eight Classes)

Class Fee and payment: $195 (Includes model fee)
Checks payable to: The Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens, NY 12015

Materials: Contact instructor Ron Lahm at ralahm@gmail.com for the materials list

Registration and Information: Ronald A. Coons at ymiron@aol.com or 518-945-3731

FREE ORIGAMI WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS AND TEENS
Three-Hour Workshop with Ruby Silvious
Saturday, May 7th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Learn the basics of paper folding! This three-hour workshop will include folding a cup, a water bomb (ball), a box, and if time allows, the traditional crane. Bring your own dollar bill and we'll also make a dollar bill origami t-shirt.

Instructor: Ruby Silvious has been folding paper since she was five. Early influences include her Japanese great grandmother who taught her how to fold her first crane (bird). She now specializes in making traditional origami models into unique art forms. Ruby is a painter, printmaker and graphic designer whose award winning art was recently exhibited in Albany and Greene counties. She lives in Coxsackie with her husband and son. For more of her work, please visit www.rubysdesign.com.

Schedule: Saturday, May 7th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (One-time session)

Class Fee: Free

Materials: Included

Information and Registration: classes@athensculturalcenter.org.

STUDIO PAINTING
Seven-Week Class with Instructor Robert Lahm
May 17th through June 21st Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 PM 6PM to 9PM

This class is for beginner, intermediate and advanced students who are interested in studying traditional methods of painting. This course is designed to accommodate student interest in technique and painting mediums including Oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel or pencil. Weather permitting; landscape painting will be explored outdoors.

Instructor: Robert A. Lahm has worked as a commercial illustrator for more than 35 years and is an avid landscape and wildlife painter. See more of his work at: www.francomm.com/home/ralahm/.

Schedule: Tuesdays, May 17th through June 21st, 6:00 - 9:00 PM (Seven sessions)

Class Fee: $150 Make checks payable to: The Athens Cultural Center

Materials: Contact instructor Ron Lahm at ralahm@gmail.com.

Information and Registration: Ronald A. Coons at ymiron@aol.com or 518-945-3731

PLEIN AIR IN THE PARK
Ten-Week Class with Instructor Robert Lahm
July 5th through September 6th Tuesdays, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

This class is for beginner, intermediate and advanced students who are interested in studying traditional methods of painting and exploring landscape techniques utilized by Hudson River School painters. Students are welcome to work in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, or pencil.

Instructor: Robert A. Lahm has worked as a commercial illustrator for more than 35 years and is an avid landscape and wildlife painter. See more of his work at: www.francomm.com/home/ralahm/.

Schedule: Tuesdays, July 5th through September 6th, 5:30 - 8:30 PM, (Ten sessions)

Location: Athens Riverside Park

Rain day location: Athens Cultural Center

Class fee: $150
Make checks payable to: The Athens Cultural Center

Materials:Contact instructor Robert Lahm at t ralahm@gmail.c for the materials list

Information and Registration: Ronald A. Coons at ymiron@aol.com or 518-945-3731