Highland Senior Center

Watercolor
Date: August 22, 2017
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $8 members
      $10 non-members
Instructor: Avon Hall
Location: Game Room
Description: Not only is this one of our oldest classes, but is also one of the oldest art forms going back to paleolithic times. Watercolor is a painting method in which the paints are made of pigments suspended in a water-based solution. Watercolor refers to both the medium and the resulting artwork. Working with watercolors is difficult because with paint, it stays put. However, with watercolor, the paper and absorption changes the outline and appearance as it dries. Additionally, you have to be careful as colors can run into each other as they are absorbed, changing the shape and color of objects. If you mess up with paint you can paint over or scrape off the paint but in watercolor you might be able to partially correct a mistake by re-wetting and blotting making errors costly. To help you with this is Avon Hall, our Watercolor instructor. While Avon has no formal instruction as an art teacher, but does have lots of experience in art. While in the Air Force, and stationed in France 50 years ago, he took some art classes in oil painting and drawing. He did not take up watercolor until eight years ago, when he heard that we had a class and he was curious about it. Avon has won several prizes for his art, and has even sold some.

Cane Self-Defense
Time: Thursdays 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $10.00 members
      $10.00 non-members
Location: Exercise Room
Description: This month we'd like to shine the spotlite one something all of us could use. Some self defense. Specifically Cane Self Defense. The class is how to defend yourself using your cane or walking stick. Taught by Senior Master Jim Willoughby. He has taught the class for nearly four years. He has been involved in martial arts for over 50 years, is a member of the Masters 2012 Hall of Fame. Senior Master Willoughbys' thoughts on the class is simple. Everyone else was teaching kids, and he had a bad knee so he and former instructor Grandmaster Pierre Bergere put a class together that takes seniors limits and disabilities into account. There are other cane classes out there, but they require a full range of motion. This class does not. The class also focuses on the redirection of power, and not necessarily attack. It is a fun class for serious situations. Everyone is welcome, but remember to bring your cane or walking sticks. Also, dress in comfortable clothing. The class meets at 10 a.m., and the cost is $10 per week. For more information call us at (909)862-8104. Remember, the best offense is a good defense.