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Have fun learning to play Ukulele. You will learn very basic music reading and technique and will meet goals of performing simple exercises and songs in a group setting. No experience necessary. Texas Strings is located 15609 NW Military Hwy. San Antonio, TX 78231.  Instructor: A. Wright.

This class is a continuation of the Basics of Playing the Button Accordion, Level 1. In this session, students will advance to following basic music sheets with scales already learned and will be able to play easy songs while accompanied by a Bajo Sexto, played by the instructor.

Students must have their own button accordion in the key of GCF. Prerequisite for the class is the completion of Beginning Button Accordion Level 1. A materials fee of $10 is due and payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Ages 15+ welcome. Rentals are available at Alamo Music Center, contact Gary Smith (gary.smith@alamomusic.com or 210-538-9421) for pricing.

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop combining upcycled fabrics and wood puzzles to create colorful, textured art! Choose your colors & make the mountain theme all your own. A $30 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class and includes all supplies to complete a project in class. This class is designed for learners ages 18+.

Did you attend a painting party and now have an interest in developing your skills further? In this introductory course, learn the theory and practice of acrylic painting. Explore color mixing, the color wheel, values, and basic color theory and principles. Complete your first painting using a monochromatic color scheme. By the time you have completed this course, you will have developed the skills and knowledge to continue on in your learning of how to paint with acrylics. A $30 cash materials fee is payable to the instructor for all supplies needed. This program is geared for adult learners ages 18+.

Do you have some previous leatherworking experience but have a leather project you need some guidance on? The Open Leatherworking class is the next best thing to private instruction. Come hone the skills you have begun all while learning new techniques that apply to a variety of future leather projects. Students are responsible for bringing and providing their own project materials and basic leatherworking tools. Don’t have a set project in mind yet? Email the instructor for a list of various projects available. Ages 15+ welcomed.

Learn how to make an elegant Egyptian-styled necklace with square or round wire. This class is a fun and easy way to create your own necklace. A cash materials fee of $20-30 (depending on your wire selection) can be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class. Please bring your own basic tools for class; round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, cutters, ruler, and a sharpie marker.