“Travel Sketching”, a class in how to get more out of your travel experiences by learning to see and sketch all kinds of things: flower gardens, interesting doors, old churches, foreign street scenes, boats and more. All you need is a pencil and a small sketchbook to start. Your instructor will provide photos to draw from, or you can bring your own, and you’ll get personal help with interpreting that scene onto paper. You’ll learn about different materials, how to pack a travel sketch kit, taking your own reference photos, adding color and lots more.

Rosamond Parrish, FWS (Florida Watercolor Society Signature Member), has taught classes in drawing and watercolor at the COA, St Augustine Art Association, Jacksonville Art Museum and the Ponte Vedra Cultural Council for over thirty years. She founded the Jacksonville Watercolor Society and has won dozens of awards for drawing and painting. She was recently honored with a solo exhibit of her work at the Lightner Museum, (“Have Brush, Will Travel”), where her paintings reflected her travels to favorite places. The St. Johns County Cultural Council awarded her “plein air” watercolors with Second Place in “Under the Same Sky”.

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, November 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 10 from 1:30 - 2:30 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

No class sessions on Nov. 5 and Dec. 17, 24, 31.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Since everything has a vibrational frequency, including ourselves, it makes sense that sound frequencies impact how we feel. That’s why particular songs and types of music often bring about specific types of emotions. Vibrational sound healing therapy (sound bath) can retune your body, mind and spirit, while encouraging relaxation, healing and wellness. These sessions use therapeutic crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks and other sound vibration tools. The combination of tones and vibrations that produce a state of tranquility and act as a massage for the nervous system create a state of vibrational balance and harmony.

Participants are encouraged to be in a resting position. Best if on the floor with a yoga mat or a portable reclining chair but sitting up also works. Many enjoy having a light sheet or blanket to place over them.

Simply rest with eyes closed and listen as the practitioner plays a variety of instruments and you “bathe” in the soothing sounds and vibrations. Sound frequencies slow down the brain waves to a deeply restorative state which activates the body’s system of self-healing. Crystal bowls are tuned to chakras as well as the tuning forks. The gong, bowls and tuning forks helps release tension in the body and stimulates the glandular and nervous system. Vocal chanting sometimes is added which further releases stagnant energy of the organs and as in singing lifts our spirit. As in humming and sound frequency, nitric oxide is release and enhances our cellular state within.

Sharon has been on her journey since 2000, trained in Woodstock, NY with Master trainers of Sound and Frequency. She is a Qigong Practitioner, Senior Trainer of IIQTC Tai Chi Easy Leader, certified in various Tai Chi Health forms, Master Reiki and energy healer, and completed studies in MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction)

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, November 12, 19 and December 3 from 2:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

No class sessions on Nov. 5, 26 and Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Join international fitness pro Mindy Mylrea as she guides you through a total body strength and cardio circuit class that's ’low impact, heart-healthy and gentle on the joints. The 60 minute class includes easy-to-follow low impact moves partnered with total body strength conditioning. Stretching & relaxation exercises are also included to keep you active and fit. 

Mindy Mylrea is the 2017 Life Time Achievement Award Winner for CanFitPro , 2016 Empower Instructor of the Year, 2015 PFP Trainer of the Year, 2015 International Presenter of the Year, 2013 CanFitPro Specialty Presenter of the Year, 2008 ECA OBOW Fitness Presenter of the Year, the 2004 Can Fit Pro International Presenter of the Year, the 1999 International IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, and a National and World Aerobic Champion. She is an international presenter, author, motivational speaker, video and TV personality, and CEC provider for ACE, NASM, CanFitPro, and AFAA. She is the creator and lead talent behind Gliding, Tabata Bootcamp, Extreme HIIT, Fluid Strength, and the nonprofit One Day to Wellness. She is a master trainer and on the pro development team for Schwinn Cycling, Silver and Fit, Savvier Fitness, and Bosu. She has authored numerous articles and stars in 1000’s of educational and consumer fitness videos. 

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, November 19, 26 and December 3, 10 from 9 to 10 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class sessions on Nov. 5, 12 and Dec. 17, 24, 31

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Join Ramona as she teaches Beginners Ballroom Dance Group Class. No partner is needed. A strictly beginners Ballroom Dance Class where you come to enjoy yourself with friends you haven't met yet. We have a great time while learning a new skill.

Learn the basic steps in Ballroom Dance so you can move around the dance floor with confidence. Dancing is the best exercise for your body and your brain. Come join us, you'll love it.

Wear comfortable shoes, leather bottom preferred.

Ramona is the former owner of Mona Gail Dance Center. She studied Ballroom dance under Jack Kalan and became a teacher at the age of sixteen. While working with Fred Astaire she became the Tri-State Dance Director and she is a multi National Championship winner. She has experience in choreography and her local students won first place in the "I Love Dance Competition" at World Golf Village in 2020.

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, November 19, 26 and December 3, 10 from 11:30 to 12:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class sessions on Nov. 5, 12 and Dec. 17, 24, 31

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

You must have basic knowledge of ballroom dancing.

In this class you will learn the technical elements of ballroom dance including leading and following. You will also learn correct ballroom posture so you will look good while executing your steps. Learn how to recognize the right music for the right dance.

Come join us. You'll have a great time!

No partner is needed.

Wear comfortable shoes, leather bottom preferred.

Ramona is the former owner of Mona Gail Dance Center. She studied Ballroom dance under Jack Kalan and became a teacher at the age of sixteen. While working with Fred Astaire she became the Tri-State Dance Director and she is a multi National Championship winner. She has experience in choreography and her local students won first place in the "I Love Dance Competition" at World Golf Village in 2020.

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, November 19, 26 and December 3, 10 from 12:45 to 1:45 at The River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class session on Nov. 5, 12 and Dec. 17, 24, 31

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Learn the Basics of Argentine Tango (the original Tango). The Dance progresses counterclockwise around the floor. No partner needed. Dancers rotate partners. Leather soled shoes are preferrable. No flipflops, rubber soles, etc. Dance sneakers are Ok.

Virginia has been dancing Argentine Tango for over 20 years. She studied in the U.S. and traveled to Argentina twice to study with the Maestros. She has danced in group performances and solo with a partner here and in Atlanta and has been teaching here in St Augustine, Ormond Beach and Jax and surrounding areas since 2008. You might have seen her performing in the Romanza Festvale over the past 7 years.

Class sessions are Tuesdays, November 19 and December 3, 10 from 2:45 to 3:45 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class sessions on Nov. 5, 12, 26 and Dec. 17, 24, 31.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Come learn the fun dance art of Line Dance with a lively variety of music including Pop, Country, and Latin.

Wear comfortable shoes, preferably with leather bottoms.

Ramona is the former owner of Mona Gail Dance Center. She studied Ballroom dance under Jack Kalan and became a teacher at the age of sixteen. While working with Fred Astaire she became the Tri-State Dance Director. Ramona is a multi National Championship winner. She has experience in choreography and her local students won first place in the "I Love Dance Competition" at World Golf Village in 2020.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, November 20 and December 4, 11 from 11:45 to 12:45 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class sessions on Nov. 13, 27 and Dec. 18, 25.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Neurographic art goes beyond creating visually appealing pieces; it can also have positive effects on mental and overall well-being. 

Neurographic Art was termed by Pavel Piskarev as a technique of drawing random lines into and off the paper’s edge in ambling free flow. Then, one thickens some of the lines to define and form shapes and finishes by FILLING IN the interstices aka, intersections which created in a relaxed, soothing manner activates (neuron) curves to soften any points resembling the neural patterns of our brain.  

Talent in Art or drawing is not required. This is an intuitive, relaxing exercise and not just a DOODLE on paper. You will feel your brain releasing the residue of stress and trauma as you work your way through this Manifestation of ARTFORM.  

 BENEFITS OF THIS ART PRACTICE

• Relief from anxiety
• Finding peace 
• Stress reduction 
• More mindful presence and awareness 
• Clarity and perspective 
• Expression of inner feelings
• Creating art for personal spaces 
• Therapeutic mental health strengthening

Supplies for your neurographic art will be provided however, if you have your own favorite markers, crayons or paints, please feel free to bring them to the class.  

Estelle Thibodeau is an Ordained Minister of The Alliance of Divine Love. Through her work with other ministers, she learned different methods of healing and teaching. Several years ago she was introduced to neurographic art at a class taught by a fellow minister and has been practicing and sharing this method since. “This art form, is meant to induce a meditative state in which anxiety, sadness, fear, and trauma can be processed. It opens your eyes to see the unique creation you will express & share with others in the group.” Estelle has lived in St.Augustine for 15 years, is a graduate of Flagler College, and has a business called The Seventh Root located in downtown St.Augustine. She is also the founder of The Cheesy Chess Club, a nonprofit organization providing casual unrated over the board Chess to our community.

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, December 2 & 9 from 11:30 to 1 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.