Spring Golf Lessons
(Adults and older youth accompanied by an adult). Bob Brown and Malcolm Ferrier will run this four-session golf program for new golfers, those wanting to tidy up their skills and those returning to the game. Includes three sessions on the power swing and one on the short game. Bob and Malcolm give golfers the opportunity to learn this lifetime sport. A make-up session may be scheduled as needed due to weather conditions. This program fills up so register early!
Date: Sat, May 1 - 22
Time: 9:00 - 10:00am
Ages: Adults and older youth accompanied by an adult
Location: Island Greens Golf Course
Fee: $42
Ultimate Frisbee - NEW!
A game of athletics and spirit, to create the ultimate game. Come join a 17-year tradition of playing Ultimate Frisbee in Langley. Pick-up games are co-ed, all ages and all levels of play. Beginners are especially welcome. Keep the tradition alive! Participation is free. For additional information or updates on location and schedule, contact Scott at scottshannondavis@yahoo.com or call the Park office. Participation is at-your-own-risk and by participating you consent to our standard waiver/release of liability.
Date/Time: Sundays, year-round; Noon - 2:00pm
OR Thursdays, Sep - Nov; 6:00pm - 8:00pm (as daylight hours permit)
Ages: All ages (co-ed)
Location: Community Park soccer field, above 'Castle Park' or nearby baseball field
Fee: FREE
Teen Open Volleyball
Come out Tuesday evenings for this opportunity to play volleyball with other youth in the area. Pick up games continue until the end of the school year, except on school closure days. Contact Amber at 360-320-1757 for questions or schedule updates. Participation is at-your-own-risk and by participating, parents/guardians consent to our standard waiver/release of liability.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, January - June; 5:00 - 6:30pm
Ages: Grades 6 - 12
Location: Langley Middle School - Multipurpose or Main gyms
Fee: FREE
Beginning Drawing
Learn drawing in a supportive atmosphere! In this class you will experience your natrual ability to draw through exercises that emphasize seeing. Learn the fundamentals of art and basic drawing techniques including line and contour, value, texture, form/shapes, space, proportion, composition and perspective. projects will focus on creating both realistic and abstract drawings. Working from photos, objects, still life and the imagination, you will develop your ability to see and translate that visual experience into drawing. Drawing improves creative thinking and problem solving skills.
Bring supplies to first class.
Minimum 5 students. Sign up with a friend!
Date: Mon, Jan 18 - Mar 8
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Ages: Adults and youth 16+
Instructor: Quinn Fitzpatrick
Location: SWPRD Recreation building, 5475 Maxwelton Road, Langley
Fee: $170
Beginning Guitar
Have fun while learning how to play acoustic guitar! Gain a solid foundation and the tools to play thousands of songs using traditional and contemporary sources in folk, country, gospel, blues and rock styles. Learn fundamental chords, progressions, strums and finger picking. By the end of this couse, you will have the resources to play many songs in different styles. Loaner guitars are available; be sure to reserve one prior to the first class. Minimum of 5 people required - sign up with a friend!
Date: Mon, Jan 18 - Mar 8
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults and youth 16+
Instructor: Quinn Fitzpatrick
Location: SWPRD Recreation building, 5475 Maxwelton Road, Langley
Fee: $115
Guitar Boot Camp
If you have been playing guitar and are ready to get basic training on how to make yourself a better guitar player, this workshop is for you! During this hardcore session, you will learn guitar fretboard logic, scales, practice exercises, fundamental chords and progressions, essential strumming and finger picking patterns. You will learn everything you should know to have a rock solid foundation in playing guitar! Then learn how to put it all to work with some group soloing and jamming at the end. Guitar Boot Camp is geared toward folks who have some playing experience and would like to take their playing to the next level. This course gives you the tools to play hundreds of songs in different styles. Songs will be derived from both traditional and contemporary sources. All materials included!
Dates: Sat, Feb 27
Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults and youth 16+
Instructor: Quinn Fitzpatrick
Location: SWPRD Recreation building, 5475 Maxwelton Rd, Langley
Fee: $50
Introduction to Guitar
If you have been considering playing guitar and are ready to take a test run, this workshop is for you! During this introductory session, you will learn basic chords, strums and play simple songs by the end of the workshop. No note reading required! This workshop is for folks who have no guitar playing experience whatsoever and would like to sample guitar with a thorough, encouraging and patient instructor. All materials included! Loaner guitars are available with advance request. Minimum of 4 people required - sign up with a friend!
Dates: Sat, Mar 13
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults and youth 16+
Instructor: Quinn Fitzpatrick
Location: SWPRD Recreation building, 5475 Maxwelton Rd, Langley
Fee: $40
Young Artists: Fundamentals of Drawing
Have you always wanted to draw well but worried that it was a magical talent you had to be born with? If you can write your name or use a keyboard, you have the ability in your hands to create beautiful artwork! Tap into a side of your mind that is creative, productive and refreshing as we learn how to see things around us in a new way! This is a beginner's course so please don't feel intimidated. We will develop basic skills involving value, the effects of light and shadow, line qualities, composition and more.
* Supplies: Except for the sketchbook, instructor will provide the following for a $5 materials fee paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class: Spiral-bound sketchbook 11x14 or larger, 18x24 newsprint, soft drawing pencil and conte crayon.
Dates: Wed, Feb 24 - Mar 31
Time:3:45pm - 4:45pm
Instructor: Stephanie Schuemann
Ages: 11 - 18 years
Location: SWPRD Recreation building, 5475 Maxwelton Road, Langley
(Participants may sign up to be escorted by instructor to program from Intermediate School; simply notify us and turn in a permission slip to the school office.)
Fee: $30*
Equestrian Art
Horses have been a favorite subject of artists for centuries. If you enjoy the beauty of horses, please join us as we explore the equestrian art. We will focus on the internal skeletal and muscular structure (which is a necessity for accuracy), and will look at the variety of forms and faces of different breeds. Understanding their gaits and natural movements will enhance the realism of our illustrations. One of our goals is to complete a custom personal portrait of your favorite equine, so bring photographs if you have a particularly favorite horse buddy, or choose from many beautiful examples.
* Supplies: Except for the sketchbook, instructor will provide the following for a $5 materials fee paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class: Spiral-bound sketchbook 11x14 or larger, 18x24 newsprint, soft drawing pencil, optional conte crayon and kneaded eraser.
Date: Mon - Thu, April 5 - 8
Time: Noon - 3:00pm
Ages: 11 - 18 years old
Instructor: Stephanie Schuemann
Location: SWPRD Recreation building, 5475 Maxwelton Road, Langley
Fee: $60*
