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Musical Instrument Lessons - Guitar, Piano or Ukulele Lessons - Children or Adults
with Joseph Smith
Start your musical journey with J Nicholas Music, where beginners learn to play with confidence and experienced players perfect and grow their skills with a customized lesson plan. This four-week offering includes step-by-step lessons and instruction of songs from your first lesson! Adults and children can enjoy professional instruction without the high cost of traditional music schools. Enroll today and make music part of your life with J. Nicholas Music!
*Contact the office to register with sibling discount - 716-215-3034
*Please note which instrument you wish to learn.
Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Class
with Desiree Palka
Join Desiree Palka, owner of Grazed In The 716 LLC, for a fun, creative evening! Desiree will guide registrants in creating a stunning Thanksgiving-themed charcuterie board. The charcuterie board will consist of a variety of flavors, textures, meats and cheeses in keeping with Fall. Your charcterie board will be the perfect addition to your holiday spread created by you!
Hobbit Door Ornament
with Venus Snyder
In this class you will learn what basics are needed to create a Hobbit Door and how to expand on that using your own creativity inspired by Tolkien's beautiful world to make a one-of-a-kind magical decoration. All supplies are provided. You are welcome to bring any components you would like to make your hobbit door unique to you!
Open Craft Night
with Tabitha Darrah
Join Tabitha and class for a social, crafting evening! Bring your own project and supplies. Open to anyone who wants to craft and join in a lovely evening. Bring your own ideas and supplies. We are here to help each other or just hang out. *Register for all the meetings, or one or a few. Registration is required and will be accepted before and after the initial meeting.
Self Defense - Krav Maga with The Warrior U - Ages 13-Adult
with Joe Gizzarelli
Join the owner of The Warrior U, Joe Gizzarelli, 4th Degree Black Belt in Karate and 3rd Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga, for instruction and practice in Krav Maga, reality-based self-defense. This course is designed for teens and adults, ages 13 and up. You'll learn how to protect yourself, your family, and those around you. Instruction will cover defending against grabs, pulls, chokes, and how to effectively strike back. We'll also discuss everyday situations that might feel unsafe and you'll develop the confidence to deal with potential threats, enhance your social awareness and instincts when out in public and get a fantastic workout!
*Contact the office to register with $5 discount for first responders, military, and parents who register and train alongside their teenager. 716-215-3034
Holiday Cookie Workshop: Royal Icing & Bakery Black & White Cookies
with Tess Georgakopoulos
Bake, decorate, and celebrate the season with two festive holiday sweets. Learn to decorate sugar cookies withroyal icing and create iconic bakery-style Black & White cookies from scratch. Includes make-ahead sugar cookie recipes, simple decorating techniques, and a fun, festive experience for all skill levels.
Crystal Bead Ornament
with Venus Snyder
Turn large crystal beads into a 3d ornament in front of your eyes. This sparkling decoration is a showstopper and must have for every tree. This ornament is more of an intermediate design, but by using the larger beads it makes it much easier so come challenge yourself and make something beautiful. All supplies are provided.
Festive Mediterranean Mezze Charcuterie Board
with Tess Georgakopoulos
The word “Mezze” refers to what we all know as finger foods and dips. Many Mediterranean meals consist of a variety of “mezze” items that come together creating the most wonderful flavors, tastes and textures. Learn how to bring warmth, color,and the flavors of the Mediterranean to your fall and winter gatherings with this festive Mediterranean mezze cook-along class where Chef Tess (a descendant of Spartans) will guide you through creating a stunning mezze-style charcuterie board perfect for sharing or seasonal entertaining any time of year. The mezze-style charcuterie board will include four delicious scratch-made dips, warm-spiced, bright Greek meatballs, andhandmade pita bread. Mezze boards/ platters will be rounded out with an array of fresh and pickled vegetables, olives, fruitand nuts for a vibrant crowd—pleasing spread! The board, platter, or table becomes the canvas upon which we create an edible work of art! Food processor or blender is needed for the creation of whipped feta and stand mixer recommended for the pita bread.