Page 25 - Kent Parks Recreation Guide Fall 2026

Adult Pottery Age 16+
Get ready to get your hands in clay this fall! Perfect for beginners and returning ADULT
artists, these classes explore hand building and hybrid wheel-throwing techniques
while creating functional, food-safe pottery fired to cone six. All materials are
included, just bring your creativity and enjoy bringing your ideas to life.
Kent Commons | $235/5, $282/6 | Instructor: B. Ohno
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Adult Continuing Tap Dance Age 16+
Sat 6 sess. 9/5-10/10 10am-11:30am AD0504 01F This class is for participants who have learned basic tap steps and tap vocabulary.
Sat 5 sess. 10/24-11/21 10am-11:30am AD0504 02F Welcome drop-ins for $12. Tap shoes required.
Kent Commons | $130 | Instructor: M. Murphy-Brown
Acrylic Painting: Techniques & Exploration Age 16+ DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Tue 13 sess. 9/8-12/1 3pm-4pm AD0603 01F
Beginning and intermediate painters looking to develop their skills in both
traditional and experimental acrylic techniques. Students will enjoy a mix of Wed 13 sess. 9/2-12/9 8pm-9pm AD0603 03F
demonstrations, individual guidance, group discussions, and constructive No class 11/11, 11/25
feedback. The instructor will introduce new methods and projects regularly to
keep things fresh and inspiring.
Kent Commons | $85 | Instructor: M. Mendoza Advanced Tap Dance Age 16+
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Focuses on strengthening students' technique, developing sound, tone, and
Mon 5 sess. 9/14-10/12 6pm-7:30pm AD0506 01F virtuosity as well as learning challenging choreography. Welcome drop-ins for
$12. Tap shoes required.
Mon 5 sess. 10/19-11/16 6pm-7:30pm AD0506 02F Kent Commons | $140 | Instructor: M. Murphy-Brown
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Oil Painting: Beginning to Intermediate Age 16+ Tue 14 sess. 9/8-12/8 7:15pm-8:15pm AD0603 02F
Beginning and intermediate painters will explore both traditional and
experimental oil painting techniques through demonstrations, individual Adult Ceili Irish Dance Age 12+
guidance, group discussions, and constructive feedback. The instructor will
regularly introduce fresh methods and projects, ranging from underpainting and Class is open to dancers who are interested in learning Irish dancing, having fun,
brushwork to glazing and color theory, to keep the class engaging and inspiring. and getting some exercise. We will begin with the basic movements and progress
Kent Commons | $85 | Instructor: M. Mendoza to learning traditional sets. No dance experience is necessary. Participants should
wear comfortable clothing and shoes (sneakers, ghillies, ballet, or jazz shoes).
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Optional Holiday Recital will be held Saturday, December 12.
Tue 5 sess. 9/15-10/13 6pm-7:30pm AD0507 01F Kent Commons | $55 | Instructor: R. Golding
Tue 5 sess. 10/20-11/17 6pm-7:30pm AD0507 02F DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Thu 11 sess. 9/24-12/10 7:15pm-8pm AD0604 01F
No class 11/26
DANCE Intro to Line Dancing with Lauren Age 16+

Perfect for absolute beginners! Learn essential line dance steps, including
V-steps, K-steps, grapevines, Montereys, jazz boxes, simple turns, and triple
steps. Enjoy a fun, supportive environment while building confidence,
Beginning Ballet & Jazz Age 16+ coordination, and muscle memory through popular, easy-to-follow dances!
Drop-ins welcome at $20 per class.
Perfect for beginners, this class offers a supportive environment to learn basic Kent Commons | $108/6, $125/7 | Instructor: L. Schmid
techniques and movements in both ballet and jazz styles. Develop grace,
coordination, and rhythm while enjoying a fun and energetic workout. Students DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
should wear comfortable clothing, workout gear, or dance attire. Jazz/ballet Thu 6 sess. 9/17-10/22 5:30pm-6:15pm AD0817 01F
shoes are required. Drop-ins welcome at $18 per class.
Kent Commons | $224 | Instructor: M. Murphy-Brown Thu 7 sess. 10/29-12/17 5:30pm-6:15pm AD0817 02F
No class 11/26
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Thu 14 sess. 9/3-12/10 7pm-8:30pm AD0601 01F Beginner Line Dancing with Lauren Age 16+
No class 11/26
Know your basic steps and ready for more? Learn popular line dances with new
combinations, rhythm changes, and triple-step patterns. Build coordination,
Adult Continuing Ballet Age 16+ musicality, and confidence while exploring symmetrical and asymmetrical
dance sequences. Drop-ins welcome at $20 per class.
A continuation of beginning ballet with advanced combinations. Drop-ins Kent Commons | $108/6, $125/7 | Instructor: L. Schmid
welcome at $12 per class. Ballet shoes are required.
Kent Commons | $130 | Instructor: M. Murphy-Brown DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Thu 6 sess. 9/17-10/22 6:30pm-7:30pm AD0817 04F
Fri 13 sess. 9/4-12/4 6pm-7pm AD0601 02F Thu 7 sess. 10/29-12/17 6:30pm-7:30pm AD0817 05F
No class 11/27. No class 11/26

Adult Beginning Tap Dance Age 16+ Intermediate Line Dancing with Lauren Age 16+
Learn tap combos and routines in these energetic classes! Drop-ins welcome at Take your dancing up a notch with intricate choreography, direction changes,
$12 per class. Tap shoes required. dynamic turns, and asymmetrical patterns. Build stronger transitions, pattern
Kent Commons | $130 | Instructor: M. Murphy-Brown recognition, and confidence while mastering faster, more complex routines in a
fun, encouraging environment. Drop-ins welcome at $20 per class.
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Kent Commons | $108/6, $125/7 | Instructor: L. Schmid
Fri 13 sess. 9/4-12/4 7pm-8pm AD0603 04F DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
No class 11/27 Thu 6 sess. 9/17-10/22 7:45pm-9pm AD0818 01F
Thu 7 sess. 10/29-12/17 7:45pm-9pm AD0818 02F
No class 11/26
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Register for Fall 2026 programs at MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5100