This course takes you deeper into cold process soap making with an emphasis on determining the oils you want to use, water Substitution (beer, herbal infusions, goats milk, etc), additives, colorants, using dried herbs, using different types of molds, cutting and packaging, introduction to swirling and advanced color techniques.

Each student will take home two bars of soap. Prerequisite- Cold Process Soap Making 101. Note: There is a $10 supply fee payable to the instructor the day of class.

This six-week course in the most popular dance- the All-American Swing (East Coast) will include all of the fundamentals of the dance, and include many step patterns not available anywhere else.

Impress your friends at dances and parties with your skill and variety of moves. All this while learning in a friendly, fun environment from two Board Certified instructors with over 30 years' experience between them.

Note:A partner is required.

This Latin dance has assorted colorful stories of its origin and they all add to its charm. Moving about with a simple, unique, basic step pattern incorporating Cuban Motion and a combination of recognizable moves that Latins themselves use whenever and wherever they dance. Cruise ships bands invariably play this tempo throughout the length of the cruise.

This spin-off of East Coast Swing is a totally different looking dance and the footwork is also unique. The tempo is slower, and the woman dances in a slot and always has the right of way in that slot with the man moving in and out and across it. It is more sensuous than the swing but just as playful. It has been accepted in most Ballroom dance venues.

This Course is for people who have taken the Beginning SWING course and want to add new, more showy steps to their repertoire. Adding new and unique steps, therefore adds more variety and pleasure for both partners to what they already know to this playful, All-American Dance.

This Course is for people who have taken the Beginning SWING course and want to add new, more showy steps to their repertoire. Adding new and unique steps, therefore adds more variety and pleasure for both partners to what they already know to this playful, All-American Dance.

Further your skills in this most romantic dance with moves that indicate the bond between two partners in this dance of love. The Rumba is the dancer's introduction to the world of Latin Dances and from which they can use the step patterns and the Cuban Motion learned in all the other Latin dances. A must learn dance for all dances to Lain American music.

Add to your skills and step patterns by learning new and even more showy partnered moves that will thrill both the dancers and those "watching and wishing" they could be doing the steps themselves. All patiently taught by two certified instructors who have proven themselves in competitions having won the top honors and awards.

Add more elegant steps to what you already know, while doing this classic universally played dance. Weddings, parties, and dances all include this timeless, elegant dance in their musical offerings. Don't miss it.

David Mead will present basic horticultural and artistic principles of Bonsai. Have you ever considered this art as a hobby? David will answer the question "How does that tree grow in that small pot?" He will also discuss Bonsai history and the art's unique basics of styling and proper applications of soils, watering and fertilization. A great starter class for someone curious about bonsai.

Several life-changing innovations are the result of many missteps combined with an occasional brilliant insight that turns a mistake into a surprising portal of discovery. Enroll in this fun and educational class and explore some of the noteworthy accidental inventions that demonstrate that not all accidents are created equal.

Come learn how to make body care with all natural ingredients, including beeswax, shea butter, and coconut oil. This class is for you whether you're a newbie or have already experimented making your own body products. Once you start, you'll never go back to store-bought products! In class you will learn how to make a balm, a lotion bar, and a luxurious body butter. You will also receive a packet of recipes and tips. Note: There is a $10 supply fee payable to the instructor the day of class.

Have you ever wanted to try Scuba Diving in a nice shallow pool? Here's your opportunity. Participants will get the opportunity to see how to put scuba gear together, and then play around in a pool where they can always just stand up. For those that fall in love with this course, the next step is the Scuba Certification course.

Note: Participants need to bring a swimsuit and towel, and snorkel gear if they have it.

Have you ever wanted to try Scuba Diving in a nice shallow pool? Here's your opportunity. Participants will get the opportunity to see how to put scuba gear together, and then play around in a pool where they can always just stand up. For those that fall in love with this course, the next step is the Scuba Certification course.

Note: Participants need to bring a swimsuit and towel, and snorkel gear if they have it.

In this course, participants will learn how honey bees age, perform different jobs, and create the honey and other products in a bee hive. Bees change jobs like some of us do during our lifetimes. And they can even change their age when needed. Don't we all wish we could do that?

Weather permitting, we will visit the Marion County Beekeeper's Club Apiary, located on property. Protective gear will be provided.

If you have grown orchids for a while, you may have plants that seem to be growing out of their pots. Do they need to be repotted? How do I do that without killing them? This class will walk through the repotting process in a hand's-on step-by-step workshop. Learn proper repotting techniques. Bring your orchid plant(s0 that need repotting. There will be a $10 supply fee payable to the instructor the day of class for a new pot, and some orchid bark.

Now that you know the basics of the cold-process soap making method, it’s time to build upon those skills and discover how to create more complex soaps.

Enroll in this intermediate level class and learn the art of making luxurious moisture-rich milk soaps! Each student will take home two bars of soap. Prerequisite- Cold Process Soap Making 101. Note: There is a $15 materials fee payable to the instructor the day of class.

Join PGA professionals Matt Hibbs and Russ Smith for a PowerPoint presentation on the basics of golf. If you are interested in learning the game of golf, but are too intimidated to step foot on the course, then this is the class for you. Topics will include rules, etiquette, lingo, fundamentals and much more. This is a great way to begin a wonderful relationship with a sport for life.

Join PGA professionals Matt Hibbs and Russ Smith for a PowerPoint presentation on the basics of golf. If you are interested in learning the game of golf, but are too intimidated to step foot on the course, then this is the class for you. Topics will include rules, etiquette, lingo, fundamentals and much more. This is a great way to begin a wonderful relationship with a sport for life.

This is the first step towards becoming a Certified Scuba Diver, covering the classroom requirements and pool time to learn the skills needed. After completion of this course, participants will be ready to schedule the last step of certification dives in deeper water. These can be arranged through the instructor, or any PADI Dive Shop.

Note: There is a $100 fee payable to the instructor the first day of class: $50 for the workbooks, and $50 for the scuba gear rental. Class time is from 9:30am-noon. Pool time is from 1-3pm.

This is the first step towards becoming a Certified Scuba Diver, covering the classroom requirements and pool time to learn the skills needed. After completion of this course, participants will be ready to schedule the last step of certification dives in deeper water. These can be arranged through the instructor, or any PADI Dive Shop.

Note: There is a $100 fee payable to the instructor the first day of class: $50 for the workbooks, and $50 for the scuba gear rental. Class time is from 9:30am-noon. Pool time is from 1-3pm.

This course looks at how and why we keep honeybees. Each class will include basic information for those who may want to start beekeeping. Equipment and start-up costs will be discussed.

Weather permitting, the class will visit the Marion County Beekeepers Club’s apiary where we'll open hives and look at the inside workings. Each class will end with a Q & A session.

Learn the secrets of miniature garden design in a container for indoors or your covered lanai. Use live ferns, foliage, and succulents to make a tropical beach or woodland scene. Enhance with creative miniature accessories, the style being smaller, adorable versions of what you can realistically find in larger landscapes.

See www.gardening-inspirations.com/Workshops for sample photos.
Supplies:Bring your own container to match your decor, or appropriate containers are available at class, most $12. The ideal container should be 4-6” deep and 12-14" wide, and can be a bowl or rectangular pot of any material, with or without a drainage hole.

Class covers soil, drainage rock, sand, mulch, plants, basic miniature/fairy accessories, wire, glue, use of all tools, and more. You may purchase additional supplies at class if desired. Bring gardening gloves if you have them.

Has it been a while since your last dive? If it's been over a year, many diver operators won't rent you gear or take you out on a boat for insurance reasons. Take a refresher with Heath, so you can get back to diving! This is an individual refresher course and will take place at a local spring. The instructor will set a dive date with participants after registration. Note: there may be spring entry fees or gear rental needed. Heath will share those costs prior to the dive class.

Has it been a while since your last dive? If it's been over a year, many diver operators won't rent you gear or take you out on a boat for insurance reasons. Take a refresher with Heath, so you can get back to diving! This is an individual refresher course and will take place at a local spring. The instructor will set a dive date with participants after registration. Note: there may be spring entry fees or gear rental needed. Heath will share those costs prior to the dive class.

Learn to snorkel, or improve your skills. This course will cover the basics and advanced techniques. This is a great course before you go on a cruise, or to teach your grandchildren. All gear is provided, or participants are welcome to bring their own. Students should bring a swimsuit and towel to class.

Note: Participants should be comfortable in the water. Weak swimmers should bring a flotation device to class.

Learn to snorkel, or improve your skills. This course will cover the basics and advanced techniques. This is a great course before you go on a cruise, or to teach your grandchildren. All gear is provided, or participants are welcome to bring their own. Students should bring a swimsuit and towel to class.

Note: Participants should be comfortable in the water. Weak swimmers should bring a flotation device to class.

Many people believe orchids are difficult to grow. Some are, but many are not. Do you know which are which? Attend this class to find out. Find out what to look for when buying an orchid. Then, after taking it home, how to water and feed it, and how much light it needs, and much more. This class is geared to answering all of your orchid questions.

The endless work honey bees do for mankind is amazing to discover. Here, we will learn how queen bees are created, the jobs assigned to each caste of bees, and how we can help them survive.

We will also discuss some of the foods honey bees provide for mankind and why they do it. If possible, we will visit the Marion County Beekeeper's Club Apiary to watch live bees at work. Protective gear will be provided.

Come, explore some of the possibilities honey bees provide for us.