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  • Acrylic Painting Level 1: Introduction
  • Fee: $125.00
    Item Number: 2501ART10601
    Dates: 7/16/2025 - 8/13/2025
    Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C
    Instructor: Juanita Garza
    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
    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+.

 

  • Back to School Season: Create the Trendy Balloon Pencil!
  • Fee: $90.00
    Dates: 8/7/2025 - 8/7/2025
    Times: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C
    Instructor: Blanca Lopez Mayflauer Events
    Join us for an exciting workshop where you'll learn to craft the popular Balloon Pencil! Ideal for photo opportunities, the first day of school, or as a fun addition to any seasonal event, this course covers everything you need to know about balloon sizing, along with essential tips and tricks. You'll be equipped to recreate this stylish balloon pencil year after year! This is a hands-on, make-and-take course, so come ready to create!

    Cash materials fee of $20 payable to instructor at the beginning of class.
 

  • Balloon 101 Hands-On Course
  • Fee: $60.00
    Dates: 7/24/2025 - 7/24/2025
    Times: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C
    Instructor: Blanca Lopez Mayflauer Events
    Are you ready to dive into the art of balloon decor? In this beginner-friendly course, you'll receive comprehensive, step-by-step guidance on constructing your very own Organic Balloon Garland—a stylish and popular decoration choice! Throughout the workshop, you'll discover essential tips, tricks, and tools that will elevate your balloon crafting skills. This is a hands-on, make-and-take class featuring high-quality balloons that are guaranteed to last indoors for over 4 weeks. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and take home a stunning balloon garland!

    Cash materials fee of $20 payable to instructor at the beginning of class.
 

  • Beginner Ukulele for Adults 101
  • Fee: $149.00
    Dates: 7/19/2025 - 8/23/2025
    Times: 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 6
    Location: Texas Strings
    Instructor: Texas Strings
    Have fun learning to play Ukulele. Please bring an acoustic Concert or Soprano Ukulele to class. 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.

    The material fee of $15 will be collected for the required book.
 

  • Beginning Button Accordion: Level 2
  • Fee: $85.00
    Dates: 7/23/2025 - 8/27/2025
    Times: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 6
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C
    Instructor: Fred Flores
    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. Ages 15+ welcome. Rentals are available at Alamo Music Center, contact Gary Smith (gary.smith@alamomusic.com or 210-538-9421) for pricing.

    Class handouts included in tuition. Student must bring own instrument.
 

  • Beginning Button Accordion: Level 2
  • Fee: $85.00
    Dates: 7/26/2025 - 8/30/2025
    Times: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 6
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C
    Instructor: Fred Flores
    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. Ages 15+ welcome. Rentals are available at Alamo Music Center, contact Gary Smith (gary.smith@alamomusic.com or 210-538-9421) for pricing.

    Class handouts included in tuition. Student must bring own instrument.
 

  • Gemstones and Lapidary Arts
  • Fee: $55.00
    Item Number: 2501JWL10101
    Dates: 8/5/2025 - 8/19/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 3
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C
    Instructor: John Speck
    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

    This course is intended for beginning and advanced students. Beginning students learn the art of lapidary, cutting and polishing gemstones that can be used to make beautiful jewelry. Using diamond-based lapidary equipment, each participant will make 2-3 finished gemstones. No prior experience is required. Advanced students are those that have taken this course before and will, therefore, require less supervision. They will be allowed to work with a larger range of and more challenging lapidary materials. Special thanks goes to The Southwest Gem and Mineral Society in San Antonio for supplying the lapidary equipment used in the class.


    A supply fee of $30 is payable to the instructor and provides safety equipment, raw gemstones, use of all tools and equipment, and jewelry materials.

 

  • Gemstones and Lapidary Arts
  • Fee: $55.00
    Item Number: 2501JWL10102
    Dates: 8/5/2025 - 8/19/2025
    Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 3
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C
    Instructor: John Speck
    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

    This course is intended for beginning and advanced students. Beginning students learn the art of lapidary, cutting and polishing gemstones that can be used to make beautiful jewelry. Using diamond-based lapidary equipment, each participant will make 2-3 finished gemstones. No prior experience is required. Advanced students are those that have taken this course before and will, therefore, require less supervision. They will be allowed to work with a larger range of and more challenging lapidary materials. Special thanks goes to The Southwest Gem and Mineral Society in San Antonio for supplying the lapidary equipment used in the class.


    A supply fee of $30 is payable to the instructor and provides safety equipment, raw gemstones, use of all tools and equipment, and jewelry materials.

 

  • The Mighty Live Oak Tree - Acrylic Painting Class
  • Fee: $30.00
    Dates: 7/26/2025 - 7/26/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C
    Instructor: Angela Rowley
    Get ready to unleash your inner tree hugger and paint a beautiful, gnarly live oak tree. From trunk, to limbs, to branches and leaves, you will using brushstroke techniques to create a live oak tree with all it’s unique characteristics. Canvas, paint, and supplies will be provided by the instructor. Ages 16+ are welcome.

    Cash materials fee of $5 payable to instructor at the beginning of class.
 

  • Beginner Ukulele for Adults 101
  • Fee: $149.00
    Dates: 6/7/2025 - 7/12/2025
    Times: 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 6
    Location: Texas Strings
    Instructor: Texas Strings
    Have fun learning to play Ukulele. Please bring an acoustic Concert or Soprano Ukulele to class. 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.

    The material fee of $15 will be collected for the required book.
 

  • Beginning Button Accordion: Level 2
  • Fee: $85.00
    Dates: 6/7/2025 - 7/19/2025
    Times: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 6
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C
    Instructor: Fred Flores
    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. Ages 15+ welcome. Rentals are available at Alamo Music Center, contact Gary Smith (gary.smith@alamomusic.com or 210-538-9421) for pricing.

    Class handouts included in tuition. Student must bring own instrument.
 

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