Teen and Adult Classes and Programs

Brentwood Classes / Fairview Classes / Franklin Classes / Hillsboro Classes / Spring Hill Classes

Fairview Recreation Complex
To register call (615) 799-9331

SCALE DOWN
Do you want to learn how to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle? Join Scale Down, an ongoing weight health education and weight loss support program. Learn about portion sizes, My Pyramid, physical activity and more!
Days:  Tuesdays

Dates: Ongoing
Time: 6:00pm to 6:30pm
Ages: High School-Adult

Cost: FREE

Instructor: Kristina Giard, Health Educator, Williamson Co Health Dept.
You can register by calling the Williamson Co Health Dept at (615) 799-2389 ext.112

GUITAR LESSONS
Guitar lessons for beginners to advanced musicians offered at an affordable price. This class will prove that anybody can learn to play!  Please bring your guitar and tuner to class. *Level classes are offered for those who have completed the beginners course and are approved by the instructor.
Days: Thursday      
Dates: 3/4 - 3/25
Session Length: 4 weeks
Time                              Class                  Ages
5:00 to 6:00pm         Beginners               All
6:00 to 7:00pm            Level 1                  All
7:00 to 8:00pm            Level 2                  All
8:00  to 9:00pm           Level 3                  All
Cost: $60.00 for 60 minute class   
Supply Fee: $20.00 (payable to instructor)
Instructor: Elandria Lewis

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTER’S TRAINING
This class will give participants the skills and confidence they need to become great babysitters. This course covers training in care giving, decision making, safety and first aid skills, and preventing and responding to emergencies. *Pre-registration with the instructor is required.
Day: Saturday
Date: March 20th
Time: 9:00am to 2:30pm *Bring sack lunch to class.*
Ages: 11 yrs – 15 yrs
Cost: $50.00 per person
Instructor: Cyndea Wendell 
Please contact the instructor at (615) 585-9055 for more information.

“ I Love My Pet" SCRAPBOOK ALBUM
Make a beautiful 6"x6", 12-page album!  Learn scrapbooking techniques and have fun.  Leave class with a fantastic,
one-of-a-kind, hand-made scrapbook for yourself or for someone special.   All materials supplied. Drawings for prizes!
Day: Monday  
Date: March 15th
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Adult
Cost: $10.00 per person
Supply Fee: $15.00 per person
Instructor: Cyndea Wendell

VICTORIAN PATCH PILLOW
Design your own beautiful pillow in this class with your favorite fabrics, silks, velvets and more. * Feel free to bring any material that you have at home to share with the class or to use yourself. You can even bring lace doilies and old broaches to decorate with.
Day: Tuesday and Wednesday
Date: March 16th & 17th
Session Length: 2 days
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
Cost: $25.00 per person
Supply Fee: $15.00  (payable to the instructor)
Instructor: Cyndea Wendell

JUJUTSU
This class will focus on a fighting system that employs a wide range of techniques- including kicks, throws, joint locks, and choking. This class will be offered for both adults and children. (children's class being a softer technique style.)
Day: Mondays
Dates: 3/1 - 3/22
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Session Length: 4 weeks
Cost: $40.00 per session
Instructor: Brian Williams

DECORATING YOUR HOME: "Affordable Elegance for the Home"
These classes will be offering a variety of home decorating tips that everyone can use. You will learn how to shop room by room, buy furniture for small and large areas, pick paint colors, about flooring and much more.

Class	Day	Date	Time
Decorating your Home	Tues. or Thurs.	3/2 or 3/4	9:00am to 11:00am
	Saturday	3/6	9:30am to 11:30am
Clean & Organize your Home	Tues. or Thurs.	3/9 or 3/11	9:00am to 11:00am
	Saturday	3/13	9:30am to 11:30am
Pick the Right Paint Color	Tues. or Thurs.	3/16 or 3/18	9:00am to 11:00am
Home Offices	Tues. or Thurs.	3/23 or 3/25	9:00am to 11:00am

Ages: Adults
Cost: $10.00 per class
Supply Fee: $5.00
Insturctor: Carol Price   www.carolshomecreations1.com

Franklin Recreation Complex
To register call (615) 790-5719 ext. 10

BELLY DANCE CLASSES
Belly dance is a beautiful and exotic art! This class teaches the basics of belly dance. You will learn stretches, technique and a choreographed routine during this class. You will have a great time while toning hips, thighs and abs. You’ll sweat and love every minute of it!
Day: Mondays
Dates: 3/1-3/29
Session Length: 5 weeks
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Cost: $55.00
Instructor: Patty Clark

WESTERN LINE DANCING
Whether you can “boot-scoot” with the best of them or you want to test your “two left feet” out on the dance floor for the first time, you will love participating in our Western Line Dancing Class. You’ll have a great time and feel the benefits of a cardio workout. Come learn the latest and hottest new line dances. **Couples must be family members**
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: 3/2-3/23
Session Length: 4 weeks
Times: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
Cost: $30.00 per person/$55.00 per couple
Instructor: Bubba McMillen

GUITAR WORKSHOP
Guitar Music School, led by instructor Tony Seago, provides easy to follow, step-by-step instructions of the basic foundations of all styles of guitar playing. With forty years of experience as a guitar student, and ten years as an instructor, Tony teaches every aspect of playing guitar, from the mechanics of finger strumming to songwriting. Some classroom guitars are available or you may bring your own.
Days        Dates                Time                              Cost        Ages
Mondays 3/15-4/5            7:30pm to 8:30pm      $40.00   13 yrs – 16 yrs
Supply Fee: $40.00 (illustrated manual & CD), payable to instructor
Session Length: 4 weeks
Instructor: Tony Seago

PROFESSOR FIXIT’S REMODELING & HOME REPAIR WORKSHOPS
Professor Fixit is a State Licensed Home Improvement Contractor with over 25 years home repair experience. Professor Fixit’s Remodeling & Home Repair workshops will empower you.
Toilet Repair 201
A leaky toilet can double you water bill.  A plumber visit can cost $125.00.
This workshop will cover:
• How a toilet works
• Simple diagnosis procedures
• Hands on parts identification
• Common repair practices
• Tricks of the Trades
• Complete rebuild done by class
• Question and Answers
Day: Tuesday
Date: March 23
Time: 5:45pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Adult
Class Fee: $35.00
Instructor: Mark McKenzie Contact the instructor with questions concerning curriculum, mark@mdmckenzie.com or 495-7146

Floor and Wall Tile 201
Tile work will add to your home’s valve.  Tile adds distinction to your décor.
This workshop will cover:
• Pros and cons of tile
• Design and layout procedures
• Discussion of tools and materials
• Class practical—Preparation
• Class practical—Floor and wall tile
• Class practical—Grouting
• Question and Answers
Day: Tuesday
Date: March 30
Time: 5:45pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Adult
Class Fee: $35.00
Instructor: Mark McKenzie Contact the instructor with questions concerning curriculum, mark@mdmckenzie.com or 495-7146

BELLY DANCE CLASSES
Belly dance is a beautiful and exotic art! This class teaches the basics of belly dance. You will learn stretches, technique and a choreographed routine during this class. You will have a great time while toning hips, thighs and abs. You’ll sweat and love every minute of it!
Day: Mondays
Dates: 4/5-4/26
Session Length: 4 weeks
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Cost: $44.00
Instructor: Patty Clark

WESTERN LINE DANCING
Whether you can “boot-scoot” with the best of them or you want to test your “two left feet” out on the dance floor for the first time, you will love participating in our Western Line Dancing Class. You’ll have a great time and feel the benefits of a cardio workout. Come learn the latest and hottest new line dances. **Couples must be family members**
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: 4/6/4/27
Session Length: 4 weeks
Times: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
Cost: $30.00 per person/$55.00 per couple
Instructor: Bubba McMillen

BEGINNING SPANISH FOR ADULTS
This course is designed to equip you with the basic fundamentals of conversational Spanish! We will be integrating vocabulary, grammar and culture into our classes. Join us for this session of informative classes.
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: 4/7-4/28
Session Length: 4 weeks
Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Ages: Teens - Adults
Cost: $50.00
Instructor: Stephanie Yanner

GUITAR WORKSHOP
Guitar Music School, led by instructor Tony Seago, provides easy to follow, step-by-step instructions of the basic foundations of all styles of guitar playing. With forty years of experience as a guitar student, and ten years as an instructor, Tony teaches every aspect of playing guitar, from the mechanics of finger strumming to songwriting. Some classroom guitars are available or you may bring your own.
Days        Dates                Time                              Cost        Ages
Mondays 4/12-5/3            7:30pm to 8:30pm      $40.00   13 yrs – 16 yrs
Supply Fee: $40.00 (illustrated manual & CD), payable to instructor
Session Length: 4 weeks
Instructor: Tony Seago

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – How to Get Off Automatic
Camera Basics- how to get the most out of your digital camera: point and shoot or DSLR. This class covers basic camera operation so you can take advantage of your camera’s capabilities. Learn the top tips for making better photos, and get a chance to ask a pro your questions. Bring your camera and its manual to class and come away better prepared to photograph.
Days:  Monday
Date:  April 12
Time:  6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages:  Adult
Class Fee:  $25.00
Instructor: John Hampton
For more detailed information contact John Hampton at www.jhamptonphotography.com

HOW TO GET THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION
Most parents think that financial aid is only for certain families & therefore don’t apply, but many middle & upper class families are actually eligible to receive money for college. Even families making $150,000 or more per year can pay for college on tax-favored basis. In this workshop, you’ll learn the 9 best kept secrets of the college financial aid system. You’ll learn how to double or even triple your eligibility for financial aid, how to pick the colleges that will give you the best financial aid packages & how to find scholarships, grants & low interest loans that most parents don’t know exist. This workshop provides straightforward facts you need to know to get the most money for college you possibly can without spending your entire life’s savings. Registration REQUIRED, please call 370-8015.
Day: Tuesday
Date: April 13
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Adults
Cost: FREE
Instructor: Jonathan Pagano and Michael King\

GERMAN LESSONS
Are you planning a trip to Germany?  Or would you like to be able to speak to Grandma, the new neighbors, the parents in law? This class will enable you to hold a simple conversation in German – and learn about German culture and customs as well.
Days: Wednesdays       
Dates: 4/14-5/19
Session Length: 6 weeks
Time:10:00am to 11:00am 
Ages: Teen/Adult
Class Fee: $60.00 Please contact the instructor for information on study book email doritart@live.com
Instructor: Dorit Riley

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – Image Composition
Image composition and critique.  You’ve begun to take pictures, but want to hear “Wow!” more often when people see them.  In this class, learn the basics of photo composition from a pro.  Bring in your images (no more than two per participant, please!) for critique and come away with solid knowledge of how to improve your photos.
Day:  Monday
Date:  April 19
Time:  6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages:  Adult
Class Fee:  $25.00
Instructor: John Hampton
For more detailed information contact John Hampton at www.jhamptonphotography.com

PROFESSOR FIXIT’S REMODELING & HOME REPAIR WORKSHOPS
Professor Fixit is a State Licensed Home Improvement Contractor with over 25 years home repair experience. Professor Fixit’s Remodeling & Home Repair workshops will empower you.
Electrical Workshop 201
A fan can add comfort, valve to your home and save on your energy cost. 
This workshop will cover:
• Material and tool discussion
• Safety procedures
• Switches, dimmers, outlet, oh my
• Installing a fan / lighting fixture
• Tricks of the Trades
• Hands on demonstration
• Question and Answers
Day: Tuesday
Date: April 20
Time: 5:45pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Adult
Class Fee: $35.00
 Instructor: Mark McKenzie Contact the instructor with questions concerning curriculum, mark@mdmckenzie.com or 495-7146

Drywall Repair 201
Doorknob holes, cracking tape seams, water damaged drywall all detract from your homes beauty.
• This workshop will cover:
• Material and tool discussion
• Hole repair procedures
• Tape seam repair procedures
• Primer and paint discussion
• Tricks of the Trades
• Hands on demonstration
• Question and Answers
Day: Tuesday
Date: April 27
Time: 5:45pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Adult
Class Fee: $35.00
Instructor: Mark McKenzie Contact the instructor with questions concerning curriculum, mark@mdmckenzie.com or 495-7146

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – Digital Workflow with Introduction to Photoshop Elements
Digital camera to print, web, and more; or, What do I do After “Click!”?  Look over a pro photographer’s shoulder and take a workflow journey from your just-taken image to a finished product.  Learn about computer storage and backup, image manipulation, image metadata (huh?), and more. Instructor will give a demonstration of typical workflow using Photoshop Elements, including basic photo editing.
Day: Monday
Date: April 26
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Adult 
Class Fee: $25.00
Instructor:  John Hampton
For more detailed information contact John Hampton at www.jhamptonphotography.com

CONTINUING SCREENWRITING
Continuation of skills and techniques learned in Screenwriting. Students must have completed Screenwriting with Sean Kennelly prior to registering for this program. Course instructor recommends purchasing “Save The Cat! Goes to the Movies” by Blake Snyder for the class as it will be used for comparative studies in class.
Days: Mondays
Dates: 4/26-6/7 (skip 5/31)
Session Length: 6 weeks
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Teen to Adults
Cost: $60.00
Supply Fee: $12.00 (reading selections), payable to instructor
Instructor: Sean Kennelly

SCREENWRITING
Dive into this introduction to screenwriting taught by Creative Screenwriting magazine’s own Sean Kennelly. Course covers the 3-Act Structure, character creation, dialogue, outlining, format and tips for marketing your finished screenplays. A minimum of 10 hours per week outside of class are suggested for course writing assignments. Course instructor recommends purchasing “Save The Cat!” by Blake Snyder for the class as it will be referenced extensively in class.
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: 4/28-6/2
Session Length: 6 weeks
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Teen to Adults 
Cost: $60.00
Supply Fee: $12.00 (reading selections), payable to instructor
Instructor: Sean Kennelly
 

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Hillsboro-Leipers Fork Community Center
To register call (615) 591-9274

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Indoor Sports Complex
To register call (615) 370-3471 ext. 10

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Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill
To register call (615) 302-0971 ext. 10

Polynesian Dancing
Learn to dance like the island natives of Hawaii, New Zealand and Tahiti. Instructor Chris Hendrickson uses these dance representations as a form of both exercise and education.
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: 3/3 – 3/31
Session Length: 5 weeks
Cost: $43.75
Supply Fee: $5.00 (payable to instructor)
Instructor: Chris Hendrickson 

• Pros and cons of tile
• Design and layout procedures
• Discussion of tools and materials
• Class practical—Preparation
• Class practical—Floor and wall tile
• Class practical—Grouting
• Question and Answers

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Sponsorship Opportunity

You can become a Parks Partner!  Williamson County Parks and Recreation is currently seeking sponsors for their upcoming  programs.  If you would like to make a  donation (either in the form of needed items or a monetary donation) in order to sponsor a class or event, please contact  Laurie Kamunen at (615) 790-5719 ext. 18.