Join Gina for a fun all levels mini intensive to learn a powerful Zambra Mora Choreography! This class is suitable for beginner and intermediate dancers that have some experience in the Zambra Style.

Barefoot or dance shoes preferred, wear comfortable clothing that you can move freely in.

With years of teaching and performance experience, Gina brings her expertise, warmth, and energy to every class. Whether you’re new to Zambra Mora or looking to expand your repertoire, this class offers a fun, supportive environment to grow your skills and enjoy the beauty of dance.  

Class sessions will be on Tuesday, October 20 and 27 from 11:45 - 1:45 (No class sessions on Tuesday, October 6 or 13) at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine).

For ages 18 and up.

Join Gina Marie for a fun mini intensive to learn a sassy Bellydance Choreography! This class is suitable for beginner and intermediate dancers that have some Bellydance experience (previous Level 1 class highly encouraged). Gina will teach an easy to follow routine across two engaging sessions. 

Barefoot or dance shoes. No sneakers. Comfortable clothing such as yoga wear or something you can move freely in. A coin belt or hip scarf is fun to wear if you have one.

Gina Marie is Director of Blue Lotus World Dance and is a certified SharQui Belly Dance Fitness Instructor.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, October 22 and 29 (No class sessions on Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15) from 9:30 - 11:30 at the River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

It was a turbulent decade filled with contrasts and the Broadway musical was no exception. The 1960s saw such diverse shows as Hello, Dolly! and Hair, Bye Bye Birdie and Fiddler on the Roof, and Mame and Man of La Mancha. We will be looking at such hits as A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, 1776, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Funny Girl, and Camelot, as well as several lesser known works. The class is part lecture, part watching scenes from these musicals and listening to some of the most memorable songs that came from them.

Thomas Hischak is a retired Professor of Performing Arts from the State University of New York College at Cortland. He is the author of over thirty books on theatre, film, and popular music.

Class sessions will be on Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 and Dec. 7 from 9:30 to 11 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine)

NO CLASS SESSIONS on Nov. 23 and Dec. 14, 21, 28.

For ages 18 and up.

Prerequisite: You must have taken one of the River House Jewelry Wire Wrapping monthly classes.

This advanced class will move from basic loops, earrings and bracelets to making wire wrapped elements such as roses, wire love knots, Celtic elements, and clover leafs. These will be incorporated into matching sets of jewelry. You will wrap your own clasps as well as learn various tools and techniques. 

Supplies needed:

• Shynek 10 piece Jewelry tools kit
• Ph Pandehall 1200 piece 4mm bicone AB crystal beads
• Bencreat wire 18, 20, 26 gauge
• Any other beads you may have 

(Items can be found on Amazon)

Kathy Tengesdahl has an AA degree in art and a BS in Education. She combines that with 35 years of creating Jewelry art and she is adept at bead weaving with a focus on creating with wire wrapping. She has taught for the past 5 yrs in The Villages, Florida and now 7 months living in St Augustine. She hopes you will join her in creating something beautiful that you will be proud to wear.

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 and Dec. 7 from 10 to noon at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

NO CLASS SESSIONS on Nov. 23 and Dec. 14, 21, 28.

For ages 18 and up.

Cut, tear, layer, and glue your way to a finished piece — no experience needed, just bring your curiosity.

Join us for an afternoon of paper, texture, and color. We'll explore how torn and cut edges, layering, and composition come together to build a finished collage — you'll leave with a completed piece of your own and a few new techniques to keep experimenting at home.

Most-needed supplies — feel free to bring extras from your own stash

• Assorted paper — old magazines, scrapbook paper, tissue paper
• A sturdy backing board or heavy cardstock
• Sharp scissors
• Glue stick and/or white glue
• A pencil, for sketching your layout first
• A small container for water (if using paint or gel medium)
• An apron or old shirt — collage gets a little messy!

A limited supply of shared materials will be on hand, but bringing your own favorites is encouraged.

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 and Dec. 7 from 1:30 - 3:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084).

NO CLASS SESSIONS on Nov. 23 and Dec. 14, 21, 28.

For ages 18 and up.

Learn to play some fun, easy classics in a fun group setting. You will learn:

• Tuning
• Basic chords
• Understanding rhythms
• Strum patterns
• Learn to play some fun, easy classics

Requirements:

• Ukulele
• Music stand strongly suggested
• 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 run on Wednesdays, Nov. 4, 18 and Dec. 2, 9 from 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. at River House, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084.

NO CLASS SESSIONS on Nov. 11, 25 and Dec. 16, 23, 30

For ages 18 and up.

Guitar 3 for Beginners

• Learn all Open string Chords
• Intro to Pentatonic Scale shapes and patterns
• Barre Chords
• Learning Fretboard notes
• Fun playing Classic favorites

Requirements

• Guitar
• Ability to play basic chords relatively well
• Music stand suggested
• 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 run on Wednesdays, Nov. 4, 18 and Dec. 2, 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at River House, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084.

NO CLASS SESSIONS on Nov. 11, 25 and Dec. 16, 23, 30.

For ages 18 and up.

Jewelry art students can expect to learn basic tool use and refine a wire loop in the first class as well as creating a pair of wire wrapped crystal earrings. In subsequent classes we will create spirals combined with crystals to create earrings and advancing to a tree of life wire wrapped pendant as well as a wire link bracelet. Along the way you will learn correct tool usage, wire straightening, wrapped loops, unclosed loops, and making your own loop clasps.

Supplies required:

• Shynek 10 piece Jewelry tools kit
• Oh Pandehall 1200 piece 4mm bicone AB crystal beads
• Bencreat wire 18, 20, 26 gauge
• Any other beads you may have 

(These items can be found on Amazon)

Kathy Tengesdahl has an AA degree in art and a BS in Education. She combines that with 35 years of creating Jewelry art and she is adept at bead weaving with a focus on creating with wire wrapping. She has taught for the past 5 yrs in The Villages, Florida and now 7 months living in St Augustine. She hopes you will join her in creating something beautiful that you will be proud to wear.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, Nov. 4, 18 and Dec. 2, 9 from 1 to 3 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

NO CLASS SESSIONS on Nov. 11, 25 and Dec. 16, 23, 30.

For ages 18 and up.