Parks, Recreation and Marine

Winter Adult Classes 2025

ART AND CULTURAL

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.

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

Class #68518    12/2 - 1/6
Class #68519    1/13 - 2/17

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. Class fee: $65. Studio fee: $35. 

Anita Sinclair   
Bixby Park

Class #68655    1/7 - 2/18                     6 - 9 p.m.          W        
Class #68656    1/5 - 2/23                     9 a.m. - noon    M        
Class #68657    1/4 - 2/22                     1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Su           

ADVANCED CERAMICS WORKSHOP
This is an advanced course, we fire to cone 6. Experiment with materials and techniques not covered in the basic ceramics workshop. Feel free to do self directed projects with guidance during this class section. 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. Class fee: $65. Studio fee: $35.

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

Class #68658    1/8 - 2/26 

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. Ages: 16 years old and up. Class fee: $65. Instructor will provide materials list.

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

Class #68654    1/5 - 2/23 

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. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $33. Material list at first class. You will need a sewing machine in good working condition. *No Class 12/24, 12/31.

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

Class #68520    12/3 - 1/21*
Class #68521    1/28 - 2/25

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

Class #68522    12/5 - 12/7       6:30 - 10 p.m.   F Sa Su
Class #68523    2/6 - 2/8           6:30 - 10 p.m.   F 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. Ages: 16 years old and up. Class fee: $65. Instructor will provide materials list.

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

Class #68653    1/4 - 2/22 

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 #68458    1/7 - 2/11 

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.

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

Class #68310    1/8 - 1/29
Class #68311    2/5 - 2/26 

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         
El Dorado Park West

Friday, 10 - 11:15 a.m.

Class #68673    12/5 - 12/26
Class #68674    1/2 - 1/23
Class #68675    2/6 - 2/27 

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. *No Class 12/22, 1/19. 

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

Class #68510    12/1 - 12/29*    $40
Class #68511    1/5 - 2/9 *        $45

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. *No Class 12/22, 1/19.

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

Class #68512    12/1 - 12/29*    $40
Class #68513    1/5 - 2/9 *        $45 

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 #68322    1/7 - 1/28
Class #68323    2/4 - 2/25 

LINE DANCING
Line dancing to all types of music is fun to do at clubs, parties, everywhere. Learn new routines each week and 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 #68460    1/7 - 2/11 

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 Park
Saturday,         9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Class #68381    11/10 - 2/7       

DOG BEHAVIOR TRAINING 201 POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
Continue to enhance your relationship with your dog by building on the foundation behaviors learned in our 101 class. Practice more advanced real life 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 Park
Saturday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Class #68382    1/10 - 2/7 

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. Optional one time equipment fee of up to $15. Walk-in fee available.

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

Class #68344    12/1 - 12/15     $36
Class #68345    1/5 - 1/26         $48
Class #68346    2/2 - 2/23         $48 

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. Ages: 16 years old and up. Bring dumbbells and mat. Walk-in fee available.

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

Class #68350    12/4 - 12/18     $36
Class #68351    1/8 - 1/29         $48
Class #68352    2/5 - 2/26         $48 

B.L.A.S.T. TOTAL BODY FITNESS: DROP-IN
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 levels welcome. Ages: 16 years old and up. Class fee: $15. Bring dumbbells and mat. Walk-in fee available.

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

Class #68354    1/8 - 1/29
Class #68355    2/5 - 2/26

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. Ages: 16 years old and up. Bring mat and jump rope. Walk-in fee available.

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

Class #68359    12/2 - 12/16     $36
Class #68360    1/6 - 1/27         $48
Class #68361    2/3 - 2/24         $48

CARDIO KICKBOX FUSION: DROP-IN
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. Ages: 16 years old and up. Class fee: $15. Bring mat and jump rope. Walk-in fee available.

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

Class #68362    12/2 - 12/16
Class #68363    1/6 - 1/27
Class #68364    2/3 - 2/24

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. Ages: 18 years old and up.Class fee: $30. Bring mat, water and weights. Walk-in fee available. *No Class 12/24.

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

Class #68369    12/1 - 12/29*
Class #68370    1/5 - 1/28        
Class #68371    2/2 - 2/25  

FOREST BATHING (SHINRIN-YOKU)
This class, led by a certified Forest Therapy Guide, offers a guided sensory experience, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Participants will engage in slow, mindful walks with carefully crafted invitations to connect with nature through their senses. This immersive experience aims to reduce stress, improve well-being, and deepen connections with oneself, others, and the natural world. The class concludes with a shared tea and snacks. Please bring a blanket or towel to sit on. Ages: 12 years old and up. Class fee: $25. Material fee of $5 per class. Please arrive 10 minutes before class to park and settle in before the walk. Vehicle entrance fee waived with proof of class registration

Meghan Pinyan           
El Dorado East Regional Park
Saturday, 9 - 11:00 a.m.

Class #68659    12/6 - 12/6
Class #68660    1/10 - 1/10

Colorado Lagoon
Saturday, 9 - 11:00 a.m.

Class #68661    1/31 - 1/31
Class #68662    2/28 - 2/28

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.

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

Class #68469    12/6 - 12/13     $27
Class #68470    1/3 - 1/24         $55
Class #68471    2/7 - 2/28         $55

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. Ages: 16 years old and up. Please bring a yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks and yoga strap. Walk-in fee available. * No Class 1/19, 2/16.

Lacey Marsac  
Wardlow Park

Class #68408    1/5 - 1/26*       6:15 - 7:15 p.m. M         $30
Class #68409    2/2 - 2/23*       6:15 - 7:15 p.m. M         $30
Class #68410    1/5 - 1/26*       7:30 - 8:30 p.m. M         $30
Class #68411    2/2 - 2/23*       7:30 - 8:30 p.m. M         $30
Class #68412    1/7 - 1/28         6:15 - 7:15 p.m. W         $40
Class #68413    2/4 - 2/25         6:15 - 7:15 p.m. W         $40
Class #68414    1/7 - 1/28         7:30 - 8:30 p.m. W         $40
Class #68415    2/4 - 2/25         7:30 - 8:30 p.m. W         $40 

MUSIC

ADULT GUITAR - LEVEL 1
Kickstart your guitar journey in this beginner class for adults! With a maximum of 6 students, you’ll get focused guidance while learning essential skills, chords, and songs in a relaxed group setting. No instrument needed - guitars provided in class Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $95. Class held at Cal Heights Music, 1240 E. Wardlow Rd., Long Beach.

Cal Heights Music

Class #68508    12/4 - 1/22       6:30 - 7 p.m.     Th
Class #68509    12/6 - 1/10       1:30 - 2 p.m.     Sa 

ADULT PIANO - LEVEL 1
Start your piano journey in this 6-week beginner class for adults! With only 4 students per group, you’ll receive plenty of personalized instruction while learning foundational skills and reading music. Ages: 18 years old and up.Class fee: $95. Books are sold separately - available at our shop or from your favorite bookseller. Class held at Cal Heights Music, 1240 E. Wardlow Rd., Long Beach.

Cal Heights Music

Class #68504    12/9 - 1/13       6 - 6:30 p.m.     Tu       
Class #68505    12/6 - 1/10       2 - 2:30 p.m.     Sa

ADULT UKULELE - LEVEL 1
Learn to play the ukulele in this fun beginner course! With a max of 6, each student receives personalized guidance in an energetic group setting. Explore the ukulele, learn fun songs, and of course have fun. No instrument needed - ukuleles provided in class. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $95. Class held at Cal Heights Music, 1240 E. Wardlow Rd., Long Beach.

Cal Heights Music

Class #68506    12/9 - 1/13       6:30 - 7 p.m.     Tu
Class #68507    12/6 - 1/10       2:30 - 3 p.m.     Sa

SPORTS

JUJITSU
Japanese Jujitsu self-defense. Students learn escapes, throws, locks, and holds to control a larger opponent from one-on-one instruction with 45 years of self-defense experience. Class is for beginners and advanced students. Ages: 13 years old and up. Class fee: $45.  New students start first week of each month.  Visit: www.LakewoodBudoKai.com. *No Class 1/9.

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

Class #68386    12/1 - 12/17
Class #68387    1/5 - 1/30 *
Class #68388    2/2 - 2/27 

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. Ages: 13 years old and up. Class fee: $45. New students start first week of each month. Visit: www.LakewoodBudoKai.com. *No Class 1/9.

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

Class #68389    12/1 - 12/17
Class #68390    1/5 - 1/30 *
Class #68391    2/2 - 2/27

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. Ages: 10 years old and up. Class fee: $95. Uniforms are available for an additional amount. More information will be given during the first class. *No Class 12/24, 1/19, 2/16.

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

Class #68475    12/1 - 12/29*
Class #68476    1/2 - 1/30 *      
Class #68477    2/2 - 2/27 *