New Classes Forming at Community Center

New classes on everything from art and pottery to martial arts and sports are forming presently at the new Community Center on Amelia Church Road.

Here's a rundown on what's available:

POTTERY, ART & FITNESS – NEW CLASSES! NEW INSTRUCTORS! NEW TIMES!
The Clayton Parks & Recreation Department is offering new pottery classes with new instructors. Class size is limited. Register at the Parks & Recreation office at the Clayton Community Center (715 Amelia Church Road). All Classes will be held at the Clayton Community Center unless otherwise specified. Class size is limited and if minimum class size is not met, the class will not be held, so register early.

PRESCHOOL ART CLASS
This class is designed for young preschoolers with a parent or caretaker. Each class will focus on a particular topic with a project to take home. Emphasis will be on fun while exploring color, texture, and our natural environment. For example, for a fall leaves class, we will take a walk, talk about fall colors, and do a painting incorporating the natural things we gather. All supplies will be provided. Dress for the mess. Registration fee covers one child and one adult. Instructor: Lisa Bailey; Fee: $30/resident/four week session and $45/non-resident/four week session; Ages: 3-5 + adult; Date/Time:  Thursday 10:00-11:00am beginning September 16.

AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASS
After School Art Class will be held on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30-6:00pm for six weeks beginning September 15 at The Clayton Community Center. The fee is $45/resident and $60/non-resident. Register at the Parks & Recreation office. Matisse, Rodin, Picasso, Da Vinci, and many others will be our guides as we do an overview of different media with a "master or two" as our jumping off point. We will paint, cut, sculpt, draw and print. This hour and a half class is designed for elementary school children. Many supplies are included but there will be a supply fee for student's individual sketch pads and supplies they will keep. Class size is limited to eight students. The instructor is Lisa Bailey.

ADULT BASIC DRAWING
Learn the fundamentals of composition, form, perspective, and light through quick sketches and more detailed work. No drawing experience necessary.  Come develop your skills while expressing yourself! Instructor: Lynda Wilson; Fee: $65/resident/six week session and $80/non-resident/six week session; Date/Time: Monday 10:00am-12noon beginning September 13.

CALLIGRAPHY
The Clayton Parks & Recreation Department will be offering Calligraphy classes on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00pm for six weeks beginning September 7 at The Clayton Center (111 E. Second Street). Fees $35/resident and $50/non-resident. Classes will be conducted by John McFadden. Master the art of distinctive hand lettering. Projects will include Old English, Italic, Script, and Uncial. Express yourself making invitations, greeting cards, announcements, and award certificates, etc.

JEWELRY SILVERSMITHING
Learn jewelry fabrication using a torch. Projects will include basic design, soldering, sawing, filing, drilling, stone setting, forms and polishing. Also an introduction to copper enameling. Tools provided. Class will be held on Thursday evenings beginning September 9 from 6:30-8:45pm for eight weeks at The Clayton Center (111 E. Second Street). The cost is $65/resident and $80/non-resident. The instructor is John McFadden.

ZUMBA
The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, and get hooked. Achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! Check it out at www.zumba.com. Instructor: Kathryn Dolin; Fee: $20/resident/month and $35/non-resident/month; Ages: 18 & up; Date/Time:  Thursdays 6:00-6:50pm; If interested in taking a Tuesday morning class from 9:30-10:20am, call 553-1554.

TAE KWON DO CLASS
The Clayton Parks and Recreation Department is offering Tae Kwon Do classes at the Clayton Community Center on Tuesdays (5:30-7:00pm) and Saturdays (12:45-2:00pm) for ages 7-12 and Tuesdays (5:30-7:00pm) and Saturdays (11:30am-12:45pm) for ages 13 & up and Thursdays (7:00-8:30pm) and Saturdays (10:00-11:30am) for blue and black belts. The fee is $30/month for residents and $45/month for non-residents (A resident is classified as anyone living within the Clayton town limits. A Clayton address does not necessarily classify you as a resident). Alternating instructors: Joey Reeder, Charles Farrell and Ken Farrell. New students can register at the beginning of each month.

TAI CHI CLASSES
Tai Chi Classes are being offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00-11:00am or Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:00pm at The Clayton Center, third floor.  The fee is $30/month/resident and  $45/month/non-resident. New participants can register at the beginning of each month.

QUICKSTART TENNIS
The Parks & Recreation Department  is offering QuickStart Tennis classes on Tuesdays from 6:00-6:45pm for ages 5-7 and from 7:00-7:45pm for ages 8-10 at Clayton Community Park.  The cost for each eight week session is $45/residents and $60/non-residents. Class size is limited. The instructors are Armani and Cliff Joyner. Start date is and August 10.

TENNIS CLASSES
The Parks & Recreation Department  is offering Tennis classes on Wednesdays at 6:00pm for ages 11-15 and 7:00pm for ages 16 & up at Clayton Community Park.  The cost for each four week session is $35/residents and $50/non-residents. Class size is limited. The instructors are Armani and Cliff Joyner and Scott . Start dates are August 25, and September 29.

ADULT SINGLES TENNIS LADDER
Adult Singles Tennis Ladders offer a great opportunity to meet and enjoy friendly competition with players of similar ability where good sportsmanship is encouraged and expected. There are two divisions, 3.0-4.0 and 4.5 -up for both men and women. Players arrange their own match times and location and must be over 18 as of 6/18/10. The fee is $5/resident and $20/non-resident. Register at the Parks & Recreation office (340 McCullers Street) or call 553-1550 for additional information.

SENIOR BINGO
If you are 55 and over, come join us for our monthly Bingo. The Recreation Department sponsors Bingo every third Monday at Heritage Court Apartments at 11am and every third Friday at the Clayton Senior Center at 10am Prizes are awarded to the winners.

MAT PILATES FOR SENIORS
Pilate’s classic mat exercises focus on strengthening the abdominal core, improving posture and lengthening for better flexibility and helps relieve stress. This is a non-impact workout for everyone regardless of age or abilities. Modifications will be given for inflexible people. Class is held at the Clayton Senior Center (303 Dairy Road) from 10:00-10:45am. The instructor is Donna Granger.

SENIOR CHAIR STRENGTH & FLEX
Lo aerobic and toning work geared toward the individual that has limited movement, but wants to stay active at the same time. Class is held at the Clayton Senior Center (303 Dairy Road) from 11:00-11:30am. The instructor is Donna Granger.

POTTERY OPEN STUDIO
Open Studio is available to approved potters and enrolled students in our pottery program. A punch card can be purchased at front desk for $30/resident and $45/non-resident good for ten visits to the studio. Some tools are available for use. Clay must be purchased from the Parks & Recreation Department for an additional $25/25lb. bag