Parks, Recreation and Marine

ART AND CULTURAL 

CERAMICS WORKSHOP
Learn basic ceramics techniques: coiling, slabbing, wheel, glazing, mold making and sculpture. All skill levels welcome. We fire to cone 6. Bring notepad, pencil and material fee to first class. Additional supplies will be needed, instructor will provide the list. Ages: 16 years old and up. Studio fee: $35.

Anita Sinclair
Bixby Park

Class #67480    9/3-10/22         6-9 p.m.           W         $65
Class #67481    9/8-10/27         9 a.m.-noon     M         $65
Class #67482    9/7-10/26         1:30-4:30 p.m.  Su        $65
Class #67486    10/29-11/19     6-9 p.m.           W         $32
Class #67487    11/3-11/24       9 a.m.-noon     M         $32
Class #67488    11/2-11/23       1:30-4:30 p.m.  Su        $32 

ADVANCED CERAMICS WORKSHOP
An advanced course, we fire to cone 6. Experiment with materials and techniques that do not get covered in the basic ceramics workshop. Feel free to do self-directed projects with guidance during this class. Additional supplies will be available for students who have developed technical sufficiency and have a desire to explore deeper into ceramic processes. Bring samples of work, notepad, pencil, your clay and tools and material fee to first class meeting. Ages: 16 years old and up. Studio fee: $35. 

Anita Sinclair   
Bixby Park
Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

Class #667479  9/4-10/23         $65
Class #667485  10/30-11/20     $32 

BEGINNING QUILTING
A beginning guide to quilting with a sewing machine. You will learn 4 patch to log cabin in a sampler quilt. Supply list at first class, bring sewing machine and manual. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $33. *No Class 11/4.

Sandra Szladek
Wardlow Park
Tuesday, 6:30-9 p.m.

Class #667491  9/2-10/7
Class #667492  10/14-11/25*

DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS
In this course, you will learn to draw through a series of skill based exercises. You will learn contour line, positive/negative space, value, shading, perspective, compositions, and more. All skills levels welcome. Instructor will provide materials list. Ages: 16 years old and up. 

Anita Sinclair
Bixby Park
Monday, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Class #667483  9/8-10/27         $65
Class #667489  11/3-11/24       $32

FAST QUILT
Come join the fun! Fast Quilt consists of making quilts with a sewing machine. You can do your own thing or do the class project. This class is suitable for the beginner or more advanced. Material list at first class. You will need a sewing machine in good working condition. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $33.

Sandra Szladek
Wardlow Park
Wednesday, 6:30-9 p.m.

Class #667493  9/3-10/8
Class #667494  10/15-11/19 

FAST QUILT RETREAT
An all day weekend retreat. Come Friday to set up. Then sew all day on Saturday and Sunday with friends. You can work on your own project or work on a class project. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $60.

Sandra Szladek
Wardlow Park
Friday Saturday Sunday

Class #667495  10/3-10/5     6:30-10 p.m.        F
                                            10 a.m.-10 p.m.   Sa Su

OIL PAINTING
Representational oil painting of still life arrangements and landscapes from observation. All skill levels welcome. We will focus on techniques, skill building, color mixing, composition and conceptual skills. Instructor will provide materials list. Ages: 16 years old and up.

Anita Sinclair   
Bixby Park
Sunday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Class #667484  9/7-10/26         $65
Class #667490  11/2-11/23       $32

DANCE

2 STEP & SWING
Grab your boots and learn the latest 2 step pattern- plus learn East Coast Swing moves. No partner or experience needed. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $40.

Janet Karter
El Dorado Park West
Wednesday, 7:45-8:45 p.m.

Class #667355  9/3-10/8
Class #667356  10/15-11/19

ADULT TAP
An amazing workout and fun at the same time! This class is for those who have wanted to tap or have had tap dancing before. Explore various styles of tap in fun routines. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $68.Class held at Marina Community Center,151 Marina Dr., Seal Beach. *No Class 11/27. 

Anne Pennypacker      
Marina Community Center
Thursday, 7-7:45 p.m.

Class #667557  8/21-9/11
Class #667558  9/18-10/9
Class #667559  10/16-11/6
Class #667572  11/13-12/11* 

ALMOST BALLET
Learn to dance at any age. Class includes warm-ups, stretching, floor exercises, Pilates, cool down and relaxation exercises. Please bring a mat and wear ballet slippers or socks. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $5. Fee per person, per class. 

Mildred Caudillo         
Cherry Park
Friday, 10-11:15 a.m.

Class #667581  9/5-9/26
Class #667582  10/3-10/24
Class #667583  11/7-11/28 

ARGENTINE TANGO
Friendly and patient instruction awaits for this beginner class. 8-count basic, ochos (forward/back), turns and walks. Partner is recommended. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $10. Fee per person, per class.

Mildred Caudillo         
Wardlow Park
Friday, 7-8:15 p.m.      

Class #667584  9/5-9/26
Class #667585  10/3-10/24
Class #667586  11/7-11/28 

BELLY DANCE-BEG
A fun fitness and energizing dance. Burn calories, reduce stress, increase self-esteem, and trim/tone your body with graceful movements. Strengthen back and stomach muscles, improve stamina and flexibility to exotic music. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $45. 

Fahtiem
Wardlow Park
Monday, 6:15-7:15 p.m.

Class #667342  9/8-10/6
Class #667343  10/27-11/24 

BELLY DANCE-INT
A fun fitness and energizing dance. Burn calories, reduce stress, increase self-esteem, and trim/tone your body with graceful movements. Strengthen back and stomach muscles, improve stamina and flexibility to exotic music. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $45.

Fahtiem
Wardlow Park
Monday, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Class #667340  9/8-10/6
Class #667341  10/27-11/24

BELLY DANCE- ADV
A fun fitness and energizing dance. Burn calories, reduce stress, increase self-esteem, and trim/tone your body with graceful movements. Strengthen back and stomach muscles, improve stamina and flexibility to exotic music. Ages: 18 years old and up. 

Fahtiem
Wardlow Park
Monday, 8:45-9:45 p.m.

Class #667344  9/8-10/6
Class #667345  10/27-11/24

LATIN RHYTHMS
Learn to look your best on the dance floor! This class will cover leads and follows, basics and turns of salsa, bachata, rumba, swing and more! Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $68. Class held at Marina Community Center, 151 Marina Dr., Seal Beach. 

Anne Pennypacker
Marina Community Center
Wednesday, 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Class #667544  9/17-10/8
Class #667545  10/15-11/5

LINE DANCING
Line dancing to all types of music is fun to do at clubs, parties, everywhere. Learn new routines each week. Meet new people. No experience needed. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $40. 

Janet Karter     
El Dorado Park West
Wednesday, 6:45-7:45 p.m.

Class #667357  9/3-10/8
Class #667358  10/15-11/19 

DOG TRAINING

DOG BEHAVIOR TRAINING 101 POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
Help your dog become a well-behaved family member without the use of fear or intimidation (no choke chains/prong collars). Learn a variety of real-life rewards and consequences and how to decrease rewards as behaviors are learned. Class covers foundation behaviors, basic commands used in real-life, and more! Dogs four months and older with current vaccines. Ages: 10 years old and up. Contact 714.821.6622 or CrossroadsPetResort.com for more information. Class fee: $185. Material fee: $10.

Crossroads Country Club Pet Resort   
Marina Vista
Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Class #667336  9/6-10/4
Class #667337  10/25-11/22

DOG BEHAVIOR TRAINING 201 POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
Enhance your relationship with your dog by building on the foundation behaviors learned in our 101 class. Practice more advanced commands with added distance, duration, distractions and more! Vaccines must be current. Ages: 10 years old and up. For more information: 714.821.6622 or CrossroadsPetResort.com. Class fee: $185. Material fee: $10.

Crossroads Country Club Pet Resort
Marina Vista
Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Class #667338  9/6-10/4
Class #667339  10/25-11/22 

FITNESS

40-30-20 INTERVAL TRAINING
A new body, a new you! Lose fat while increasing your strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness with workouts that are fun, challenging, and never boring. Become lean, agile, strong, toned during 40, 30, and 20 second Tabata Boot Camp-style exercise intervals that change your body and give you lasting results. All fitness levels welcome. Bring resistance band and mat. Ages: 16 years old and up. Class fee: $60.Optional one time equipment fee of up to $15. Walk-in fee available. *No class 9/22, 11/3.

Tami Santy
Recreation Park
Monday, 6-6:45 p.m.

Class #667456  9/8-10/13*
Class #667457  10/20-11/24*

B.L.A.S.T. TOTAL BODY FITNESS
This full-body workout boosts your metabolism, blasts away inches and helps you Become Lean, Agile, Strong, Toned with the perfect combination of strength, cardio and agility/sports movements. We will use body weight, kettlebells, agility ladders, battle ropes, and other fitness toys - each workout is unique, challenging, and fun. All fitness levels welcome. Bring dumbbells, resistance band, and mat. Ages: 16 years old and up. Walk-in fee available. *No Class 9/18, 11/6.

Tami Santy
El Dorado Park West
Thursday, 6-6:45 p.m.

Class #667460  9/4-10/9*         $60
Class #667461  10/23-11/20*   $48 

CARDIO KICKBOX FUSION
Punch and kick your way to a healthy, strong, resilient body. This cardio-based class will challenge your body and your mind using kickboxing combinations and optional jump roping. All levels welcome. Bring mat and jump rope. Ages: 16 years old and up. Walk-in fee available. *No class 9/23, 11/4.

Tami Santy      
El Dorado Park West
Tuesday, 6-6:45 p.m.

Class #667464  9/2-10/14*       $72
Class #667465  10/21-11/25*   $60

CSI - CARDIO SCULPT LOW-IMPACT AEROBICS
Increase cardio endurance, build core strength plus balance with mat pilates, weights and bands. Interval format Wednesday. All fitness levels. Bring mat, water and weights. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $25. Walk-in fee available.

Marilynn Bodnar         
El Dorado Park West
Monday Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Class #667317  9/3-9/29
Class #667318  10/1-10/29
Class #667319  11/3-11/26 

DANCE WITH CARMEN
A Dance class in Spanish! Have fun while you tone up and dance the stress away. Una clase de baile en Espanol! Diviertete y mantente saludable. Despidete del estres y disfrutate a lo maximo mientras tonificas tu cuerpo. Precio por persona, por clase. Clase en el Parque Silverado.

Carmen Valdivia          
Silverado Park
Tuesday Thursday, 9-10 a.m.   

Class #667514  15 +     9/2-9/23           $2
Class #667515  15 +     10/2-10/30       $2
Class #667516  15 +     11/4-11/27       $2 

FOREST BATHING (SHINRIN-YOKU)
A guided sensory experience in the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), led by a certified Forest Therapy Guide. Participants will engage in slow, mindful walks with carefully crafted invitations to connect with nature through their senses. This experience aims to reduce stress, improve well-being, and deepen connections with oneself, others, and the natural world. Class concludes with a shared tea and snacks. Material fee of $5 per class. Please arrive 10 minutes before class to park and settle in before the walk. Ages: 12 years old and up.Class fee: $20. Vehicle entrance fee waived with proof of class registration.

Meghan Pinyan
El Dorado East Regional Park

Class #667801  9/13-9/13      9-11 a.m.    Sa     $20
Class #667800  10/5-10/5      9-11 a.m.    Sa     $20
Class #667802  10/11-10/11  9-11 a.m.    Sa     $20
Class #667803  11/9-11/9      9-11 a.m.    Su     $20
Class #667804  11/22-11/22  9-11 a.m.    Sa     $20 

TAI CHI & QIGONG
A peaceful, ancient Chinese exercise that relaxes the mind and body through slow, controlled movements. It also enhances balance and memory. Ages: 18 years old and up.Class fee: $55. 

Howard Richner          
Bixby Park
Saturday, 9:30-10:45 a.m.

Class #667453  9/6-9/27          
Class #667454  10/4-10/25
Class #667455  11/1-11/22 

YOGA WITH LACEY
This all levels, alignment-based yoga class will include various poses and movement focused upon strength, stretch and balance. Breathing and relaxation techniques are also explored to link both mind and body awareness. Please bring a yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks and yoga strap. Ages: 16 years old and up. Walk-in fee available.

Lacey Marsac  
Wardlow Park

Class #667383   9/8-9/29        6:15-7:15 p.m.     M    $40
Class #667384   10/6-10/27    6:15-7:15 p.m.     M    $40
Class #667385   11/3-11/24    6:15-7:15 p.m.     M    $40
Class #667386   9/8-9/29        7:30-8:30 p.m.     M    $40
Class #667387   10/6-10/27    7:30-8:30 p.m.     M    $40
Class #667388   11/3-11/24    7:30-8:30 p.m.     M    $40
Class #667389   9/3-9/24        6:15-7:15 p.m.     W    $40
Class #667390   10/1-10/29    6:15-7:15 p.m.     W    $50
Class #667391   11/5-11/26    6:15-7:15 p.m.     W    $40
Class #667392   9/3-9/24        7:30-8:30 p.m.     W    $40
Class #667393   10/1-10/29    7:30-8:30 p.m.     W    $50
Class #667394   11/5-11/26    7:30-8:30 p.m.     W    $40

SPORTS

JUJITSU
Japanese Jujitsu self-defense. Students learn escapes, throws, locks, and holds to control a larger opponent from one-on-one instruction from an instructor with 45 years of self-defense experience. Class is for beginners and advanced students. New students start first week of each month. Ages: 13 years old and up. Class fee: $45. Visit: www.LakewoodBudoKai.com.

Russell Kelley
Stearns Champions Park
Monday Wednesday Friday, 7-8 p.m.

Class #667365  9/3-9/29
Class #667366  10/1-10/29
Class #667367  11/3-11/24           

KARATE
Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate; learn blocks, punches, strikes, and kicks to defend against an attack from one-on-one instruction from an instructor with 45 years of self-defense experience. Class is for beginners and advanced students. New students start first week of each month. Ages: 13 years old and up. Class fee: $45. Visit: www.LakewoodBudoKai.com.

Russell Kelley  
Stearns Champions Park
Monday Wednesday Friday, 8-9 p.m.   

Class #667368  9/3-9/29
Class #667369  10/1-10/29
Class #667370  11/3-11/24 

KARATE - SHOTOKAN
Japanese Karate retains all the traditions of this ancient art. The philosophy and rules of karate will help develop a better form of discipline and respect. Consistent training helps students become stronger and develop confidence. Karate will teach students the customs and courtesies of Japanese culture. Uniforms are available for an additional amount. More information will be given during the first class. Ages: 10 years old and up. Class fee: $95.

Jony Martinez  
Cesar Chavez Park
Monday Wednesday Friday, 7:15-8:45 p.m.

Class #667410  9/1-9/29                      
Class #667411  10/1-10/31
Class #667412  11/3-11/26 

SHOTOKAN KARATE
Shotokan is a Japanese karate developed from various martial arts of “empty hand” fighting. Shotokan begins with humility. Shotokan is discipline of the mind. and self-defense karate. Students of all ages will develop valuable self-defense skills, self-control and self-discipline, improve concentration, coordination and focus. Please wear loose fitting clothing (preferably white). Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $50. Uniforms are available for an additional $40 (regardless of the size).

Antonio Silva   
Bixby Park
Friday Saturday, 7-8 p.m.        

Class #667476  9/5-9/27
Class #667477  10/3-10/31
Class #667478  11/1-11/29