Primrose Sewing

Weekly Sewing Classes Starting in March!
Franklin Rec Center
Ages: 7 - 13
Cost: $175.00
Instructor: Abby Gustavson

Spring is a super time to improve your sewing skills during the Spring Weekly Classes with Primrose Sewing! The six-week session in March and April is designed to teach girls and boys (ages 7-13 years) how to develop their sewing skills! New and returning students will use sewing machines, meet new friends, and take home original projects!



Weekly Classes:
Friday | 9:00 AM
Friday | 12:00 PM
Friday | 2:00 PM
Saturday | 9:00 AM

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In the small group classes, students will sew a Fabric Basket, a Cotton Skirt (or PJ Shorts for boys), an Ice Cream Pillow, a Surprise Project, and a Service Project for the Williamson County Animal Center. The classes are all identical and are available for youth of all skill levels.

Pre-School / Kindergarten Programs

Pre-School Prep
Re-occurring each month!
Wednesdays: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Franklin Recreation Center
Ages 3.5 - 6 years old
Cost: $80 per month ($20/session)
Instructor: Brittany Whipple

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If your child is ready to learn skills needed to be confident, prepared, and excited for school, (but isn't ready for an all day class), this is the perfect opportunity! Each day will have a theme to help guide class practice, play, and learning. Little ones will have fun seeing what school is all about with reading, writing, mathematical concepts, and hands-on activities!
*$10 supply fee paid to instructor at the start of the first class.

Instructor: Brittany Whipple, M.Ed, Vanderbilt University and MTSU, former math teacher with Williamson County Schools, and mom to 3 young learners.

*Children must be potty trained. *This is a drop-off class.

For more information, contact Evan Smith at Evan.Smith@williamsoncounty-tn.gov

S.T.E.M

RoboThink: Build and Play with Robots

Robotics: Building Bots To Battle!
Weekly classes start April 5th
Wednesdays: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Franklin Rec Center
Ages 8-13
Cost: $120
Instructor: RoboThink

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This class is perfect for young kids who love to build! We'll guide each student through building and playing with a different robot every week. Kids will be introduced to dc and servo motors, switches, IR sensors, Arduino mainboard and more through games and contests.

Week 1: Drill Dueler Robot - dc motor, switches

Week 2: Flag Footbot - dc motors, Arduino mainboard, and wired controllers

Week 3: Self-Driving Car - IR sensors, dc motors, and Arduino mainboard

Week 4: Capture Bot - servo motor, remote receivers, wireless controller

Every week is full of fun activities to keep our budding engineers interested and engaged. Join us to build and battle and May the Best Bot Win!

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Mind & Body

Tae Kwon-Do
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Beginner: 5:00-6:00p (Ages 6+ & white belt - yellow belt)
Advanced: 6:15-7:30p (Ages 13+ and green belt+)
Fairview Recreation Center
Ages 6+
Cost: $60 Per Month
Instructor: Eddie Manor

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With over 30 years of experience, Eddie Manor is a great choice when it comes to learning the art of Tae Kwon-Do. Students will gain confidence learning self-defense techniques, as well as an appreciation for this Korean martial art.

For more information, contact Evan Smith at Evan.Smith@williamsoncounty-tn.gov

Beginner Kendo Martial Arts
Franklin Recreation Center
Days: Thursdays  
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm 
Dates: Recurring each month!
Ages: 10+
Cost: $30.00/month 
Instructor: Walter White 
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Join instructor Walter White in the Japanese art of bamboo fencing. Kendo builds endurance and fitness and helps develop mental discipline, all while teaching respect and honor. Kendo also emphasizes etiquette in all facets of training and is appropriate for all ages to learn. In this class, beginners will learn the necessary skills to further build upon in the advanced Kendo class.*$30 supply fee paid directly to the instructor at the start of class (for new participants only, to cover the cost of the instructor purchasing a Shinai-bamboo sword.)

Instructor White holds the rank of Yondan (4th degree black belt) in Kendo and has trained in this form for over 30 years.
 
For more information, contact Evan Smith at Evan.Smith@williamsoncounty-tn.gov

Music Classes/Lessons:

Guitar and Ukulele Lessons
Franklin/Nolensville Recreation Center
Days: Wednesdays/Thursdays  
Time: Various PM times
Ages: 10+
Cost: $100.00/month 
Instructor: Jonathan Jimmerson 
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In this course students will learn how to play either the guitar or ukulele. The courses cater to all levels of musicianship (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). It is recommended that students bring their own instruments however, the instructor can provide instrument for class time only.

Instructor Jonathan Jimmerson came from Northern California where he produced music, recorded, taught, and performed at a high level. Check out his website: https://www.guitaristandpedalsteelplayernashville.com/ for more information!

For more information, about classes contact Evan Smith at evan.smith@williamsoncounty-tn.gov.

Private Music Lessons
Nolensville Recreation Center
Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays (set-up time with Instructor)
Times: Lesson Times will vary (based on set-up time with Instructor)
Ages: 8 and older
Cost: $15.00 per session (can purchase multiple sessions for the month)
Instructor: Phil Mikel

Click Here to register! *not currently accepting new students*

Do you want to learn how to play guitar or piano? Weekly, private guitar or piano lessons are available. Instruction will include performance technique and musical theory, which is tailored to the student's skill level and interests. Lessons are offered in 30 minute time frames, $15 per lesson. Multiple classes a week can be scheduled and taken if agreed upon with the instructor.

The cost for $15 for one (1) 30 minute lessons. You can choose multiple "Participants" or "Seats Requested" depending on how many lessons you wish to sign up for during the month.

If you are a new student, please contact Kyle Adams at kyle.adams@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or (615)786-0200 ext. 2414 for available time slots prior to registering.