Acrylic Painting with Dan Gibson

Local artist Dan Gibson is offers his popular acrylic painting workshops at Rose Center. Students will complete an 11"x14" acrylic painting in each class.

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Price: $35 for members, $40 for non-members.  All materials provided.  Pre-registration required through instructor.

Instructor: Dan Gibson

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When: Upcoming workshops are November 28th, December 26th, January 23rd, and February 27th.  Each workshop is 9am-Noon.

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Where: Classroom 3

Contact: Dan Gibson at for more information or to register for the course.

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Local artist Wendy Leedy holds an ongoing drawing class at Rose Center every Monday. Students will learn technical aspects of drawing in this 6-session class. 

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Price: $42 for six sessions.  Show up anytime.

Instructor: Wendy Leedy

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When: Every Monday, 6-8pm.

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Where: Classroom 3

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Contact: Wendy Leedy at 865-993-2952

Drawing with Wendy Leedy 

Adventures in Art with Jessica Borchert

Join Jessica Borchert for her online painting classes!  Open to all ages and experience levels. 

Price: $12 for individual classes, $10 for group classes.  Can sign up for 6 week sessions.

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Instructor: Jessica Borchert 

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When: TBA 

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Where: Online   

Contact: Jessica Borchert, ,

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Art Adventures with Robyn Canter

Students will be exploring different art methods from painting to learning how to do cement art, and will focus on a certain type of art each month.  The class agenda will be set every month.  Please come and join us for art exploration! (Some art projects may also incorporate safe science experiments!)

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Age: Kindergarten - 6th grade 

Price: $45 a month, $40 for Friends of Rose Center

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Instructor: Robyn Canter

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When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm

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Where: Children's Studio  

Contact: Robyn Canter, ,

865-469-3614

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Cake Decorating

Classes are open to all ages and cover the basics of cake decorating. Topics include baking, making and coloring icing, and the fundamentals of decorating to make beautiful cakes.

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Price: $65 for a 6 week course.  Pre-registration required through instructors.

Instructors:

Cate Russert, Mondays 6-8:30pm 

, 609-610-5582

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Susan Rucker-Skaggs, Tuesdays 10-12:30pm or Thursdays 6-8:30pm

, 423-231-5426

When: Instructors publish schedules as they become available.

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Where: Prater Hall Kitchen 

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Sew Basic 

Do you have a sewing machine and unsure where to start?  In this 2-hour workshop, you will learn the basics on how to use your machine.  Projects will be completed that will give you the knowledge and confidence to start your journey to sewing creatively. 

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Price: $40 for non-members, $35 for members.  Pre-registration required through instructor.

Instructor:  Paula Moles
                 

When: Every other Tuesday, 6-8pm

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Where: Classroom 2 

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Contact:  Paula Moles; , 330-280-2542

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Sounds of Joy Music Academy

Joy Goodman offers one-on-one sessions for all band instruments, voice, piano and more!

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Where: Music Room

Contact: For more information or to sign up,

contact Joy at 423-277-0803.

Salsa Habana

If you want to lose weight, have fun, and make new friends, come and learn salsa!  Cuban salsa.  Come and participate in partner dancing known as Rueda de Casino.  Developed in Havana, Cuba in the late 1950s and early 1960s, pairs of dancers form a circle, with dance moves called out by the caller.  Bring your family and friends for a night of fun!

Price: $10 a class

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Instructors: Lexis Aragon

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When: Mondays and Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm

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Where: Dance Studio 

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Contact:  Lexis Aragon at , 786-54-3301

GROOVE

GROOVE gives you permission to be your own true self!  Exercise and movement are about so much more than just weight loss.  GROOVE offers a safe and fun environment to have a dance fitness experience with no judgement.  Amazing music with simple movements that everybody can do.  You can't get it wrong!  Fun for all ages so join us and dance like nobody is watching!

Price: $7 a class

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Instructors: Jenee Kowalski

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When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm - 8pm

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Where: Tai Chi Room

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Contact:  Jenee Kowalski at Jeneekowalski4@gmail.com  or instagram @jeneekowalski 

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Wing Chun

Wing Chun is a low impact martial arts system that is great for health and fitness.  Along with the benefits of fitness, students will also learn self defense applications.  For ages 12 and up.  All welcome to learn this traditional Chinese martial art!

Price: $80 a month, $70 for Friends of Rose Center

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Instructors: Jesse Canter

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When: Mondays and Wednesdays 6-8pm,

or Sundays 1-5pm

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Where: Tai Chi Room

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Contact:  Jesse Canter at 865-469-3650 or

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Mullins Kung Fu 

Traditional Kung Fu training incorporating strength, flexibility, fitness, and self defense through Shaolin Kung Fu.  Children's ages start at 4 years.  No age limits for adults.  Show up any time. 

Price: $80 a month

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Instructors: Kevin Mullins

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When: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm

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Where: Prater Hall

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Contact:  Kevin Mullins at 423-736-2271 or

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Ballroom Dance Classes

Ballroom Dance returns with new instructors, David and Rhonda McNish. Couples and individuals are invited to learn the basic steps of the classic dances.

Price: $10 per person.  Show up anytime.  Please bring exact change or checks to class.  

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Instructors: David and Rhonda McNish

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When: Tuesdays 7-8pm

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Where: Classroom 1

Clogging at Rose Center: 

Price: $40.00 for four weeks.  All classes start out at age 8-adult.  Pre-clog classes are available--see instructor. 

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Instructor: Heather Ehret 

When:

Thursdays

Clog 1 -2  6:00 - 6:40 PM 

Clog 2  5:15 - 6:00 PM
Clog 3  4:45 - 5:30 PM
Beginner Clog: 6:45-7:30 PM
Clog 2: 7:30 - 8:15 PM      

Contact: 

For more information, visit the Mo'Town Cloggers online at or contact instructor Heather Ehret at

423-967-8800 or  

Line Dancing 

Give this popular dance form a try - or learn some new steps in this fun class!  New students welcome anytime.

Price: $6 per person per class.  Show up anytime.  Please bring exact change or checks to class.  

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Instructor: Glenda Hardin

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When: Mondays; Beginners class 6-7pm, Intermediate class 7-8pm

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Where: Prater Hall

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Contact: Glenda Hardin at 423-581-4249

Elizabeth Williams Dance Studio

The Elizabeth Williams School of Dance offers classes each Monday and Tuesday in Ballet, Jazz, Tumbling, and Hip-Hop. The school was established in 1980 by Elizabeth and Ricky Williams. EWSD teaches ballet, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, tumbling, clogging, and tap for all ages and experience levels. 

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Instructors: Various

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Where: Dance Studio

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Contact:  For more info or to register, visit

Yoga

Rose Center plays host to awesome yoga instructors.  Learn the basics, strengthen your core, and be kind to your body.

Instructors:

Henrietta Thompson

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 PM, and Saturday morning at 10:00 AM

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Price:

$10 drop in fee,  multi-class passes available with a discount for a monthly pass.  Speak to your instructor regarding discounts. $8 for regular students. 

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Links to more info and instructors: 

Tai Chi

Both beginning and continuing classes of Tai Chi are open for all fitness levels. Students will learn from noted instructors Jim Parker and Barbara Thompson about the basic 108 moves in Tai Chi to restore and maintain a sense of wellness. 

Price: $25 a month

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Instructors: Jim Parker and Barbara Thompson

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When:
Mondays: 5:30 - 7:00 PM  Continuing Tai Chi

Thursdays: 10:30 - Noon  Continuing Tai Chi

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Where: Tai Chi Room

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Barre Class 

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Barre classes offer a unique full-body workout combining pilates, weights, standing barre work and movements on the floor.  You will sculpt your arms, thighs, and flatten abs in a one-hour session!  All movements are low impact and will help improve posture and balance.  Instructor Connie Ailey has over 7 years of Barre certification and teaching experience.

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Price: $8 a session

Instructor: Connie Ailey

When:
Mondays: 5:30 - 7:00 PM  

Thursdays: 5:30 - 7:00 PM

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Where: Dance Studio 

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