Class is for beginners and players who already know how to play the game.

Pétanque: A class in playing the traditional French game of Pétanque. You will find the outdoor game of pétanque (pronounced pé-tonk) being played in almost every town and village in southern France. All it takes to play the game is a set of  two or more metal boules (balls), each ball weighing about 1.5 pounds; a small colorful target ball made of wood (called a cochonnet); and a players’ ring approximately 28 inches in diameter. The game is usually played on an outdoor gravel, sandy or grass surface. The class is designed for beginners and experienced players who would like to develop their skills in playing the game.

There are dozens of pétanque clubs throughout the United States including seven in Florida. That includes Saint Augustine’s ‘Boules de Leon’ Pétanque Club. The sport is governed by the Pétanque Federation of America. State and regional tournaments take place on a regular basis throughout the U.S. The sport is very popular with retired folks who sometimes play it well into their eighties. It is a wonderful activity for stimulating the physical and mental processing skills of people of all ages. The game is very easy to learn (it can be learned to play in less than a day), but it takes practice and patience to become a skilled player.

The Pétanque classes will take place on a patch of gravel and grass behind the car park on the South West side of the COA building at 180 Marine St., but registration for the class is at River House (179 Marine St.)

Participants can wear any outdoor clothing, along with any outdoor shoes, but NOT sandals, flip-flops or shoes with exposed toes. You are encouraged to bring water, wear a hat with a brim or peak and use sunscreen. Also, bring a folding chair if you want a place to sit.

Class sessions will be on Mondays June 1, 8, 15, 22 (no class session on 6/29) from 9:30 to 10:30 at a patch of gravel and grass behind the car park on the South West side of the COA building at 180 Marine St., but registration for the class is at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 and up.

Come join us for a fun filled group course where we will all be playing several classic pop and rock favorites together. Focus will be on tightening up our chord changes, learning new songs and having fun!

Requirements

• Ability to play basic open string chords reasonably well
• Instrument
• Music stand
• Pen or pencil

Dennis Fermin has been playing guitar for over 30 years and joyfully helping others learn to play along the way. As a graduate from Musician's Institute of California, he has the skills and the patience to teach on many different topics and styles of music. Currently you can hear him perform locally as Fermin Spanish Guitar.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24 from 11:30 to 1 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Watercolor/doodle class is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to learn about, and experiment with, two fascinating art forms: watercolor painting and doodling. Through a combination of hands-on instruction, group discussions, and individual feedback, students will develop their own unique style and gain the skills and confidence needed to express themselves creatively. 

 Supplies needed:

• Watercolor paints - tube or pan paint sets
• Extra-Fine black line markers (i.e. Sharpie black)
• Small set of color markers (dual tips)
• 140lb watercolor paper (hot or cold press -ok)
• Mechanical pencil
• White gel pen
• Gold gel pen
• Eraser
• Paper towels
• 2 Water containers
• Paint brushes - 4, 6, 8 rounds; 1 inch flat brush; rigger brush
• Color wheel

Class sessions take place on Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 from 11 - 1 at the River House, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084.

For ages 18 and up

With instructor Liz Monaco, this class is designed to teach you the popular art of Colored Pencil to create your very own works of art. You will learn color mixing, layering, and other techniques to get the results you have always wanted. 

*Supplies Needed:

• Prisma Color Premier Colored Pencils – Set of 24
• Open Stock Colors: Black Grape, Magenta
• Colorless Blender
• White Plastic Eraser, Pencil Sharpener, Ruler
• Bristol Vellum Drawing Paper
• Tracing paper, Graphite Transfer Paper

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 from 1:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Preregistration is required for this program as space is limited.

This class will cover the dos and don'ts in caring for one's landscape, as well as time and money saving tips. 

Barbara started her horticultural background at the age of 6 working in her family's garden center in Connecticut. It served her well , as it helped put her through college doing perennial gardens in the summer. She has been a Master Gardener in Connecticut and Florida for a combined total of 30 years. 

This one session class will meet on Monday, June 8 from 9:15 to 11:15 at River House (179 Marine St. St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Join our inspiring hands-on class designed to help you craft and personalize your very own art journal! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, these workshops offers a perfect space to explore your creativity, experiment with different techniques, and develop your unique artistic voice.

A signature is a grouping of papers to be used as pages of a book. A number of these pages can be sewn into the spine of the book along with creating decorative applications to present interest and variety.

Supplies specific to this class:

• 15-20 paper variety (copy paper, old book pages, note paper, decorative paper, etc.
• Awl
• Wax thread
• Large needle
• Scissors or exacto blade to trim
• Ruler

Class session will be held on Monday, June 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Join our inspiring hands-on class designed to help you craft and personalize your very own art journal! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, these workshops offers a perfect space to explore your creativity, experiment with different techniques, and develop your unique artistic voice.

Many of the book pages will have some decorative or interactive elements, like pockets, flip outs, and ephemera. You can even include some personal items that you want to keep in your special book.

Supplies specific to this class:

• You can use paints, markers, pens, or other mixed media to decorate your pages. Magazine images, decorative paper scraps, old book pages, stickers, etc. Whatever you have on hand that you can include as part of your theme.
• Stick Glue
• Scissors

Class session will be held on Monday, June 15 from 1:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Preregistration is required for this program as space is limited.

This class will cover the dos and don'ts in caring for one's landscape, as well as time and money saving tips. 

Barbara started her horticultural background at the age of 6 working in her family's garden center in Connecticut. It served her well , as it helped put her through college doing perennial gardens in the summer. She has been a Master Gardener in Connecticut and Florida for a combined total of 30 years. 

This one session class will meet on Monday, June 22 from 9:15 to 11:15 at River House (179 Marine St. St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.