Music Winter 2025

PIANO FUNDAMENTALS

Students learn basic finger positions, proper playing techniques, notes, scales, and even play simple songs on electronic keyboards. It's the perfect way to jump-start your musical journey! All levels are welcomed.

Ages 6 to 10 | $85 ($68 Resident)

·        92419 Jan. 14 to Feb. 4, Tuesday, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. (Aurora Public Library)

Ages 11 to 14 | $85 ($68 Resident)

·        92420 Jan. 14 to Feb. 4, Tuesday, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. (Aurora Public Library)

Ages 6 to 14 | $85 ($68 Resident)

·        92421 Jan. 17 to Feb. 7, Friday, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. (Aurora Public Library)

YOUTH GUITAR FUNDAMENTALS with Aaron Clement

Students will learn to identify the parts of the guitar, proper technique, fun introductory songs and the basics of fretboard mapping in a classroom setting. Bring your guitar.

Ages 6 to 10 | $85 ($68 Resident)

·        92427 Jan. 18 to Feb. 8, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. (Aurora Public Library)

Ages 11 to 18 | $85 ($68 Resident)

·        92428 Jan. 18 to Feb. 8, Saturday, 11:30 – 12:15 PM (Aurora Public Library)

ADULT GUITAR FUNDAMENTALS with Aaron Clementi

Ages 18+ | $88 ($70 Resident)

This class is open to adults of all skill levels. Participants will learn or refine techniques, explore chords, and play a variety of songs. Instruction is tailored to individual abilities in a structured, supportive environment. Please bring your guitar.



·        93648 Jan. 15 to Feb. 5, Wednesday, 6 to 7 p.m. (Central Recreation Center)

THEATRE WINTER 2025



Develop lifelong skills such as listening, self-confidence, reading, memorization, focus and concentration. Students create characters, dialogue, monologues, scenes and performance pieces with guidance from experienced theatre professionals. Perform for family and friends on the final day of class. We strongly encourage consistent attendance for all theatre classes. Requires pre-registration. Theatre Booking Page (PerfectMind.com)

Storybook, Alive! Robert Munsch

Ages 4 to 7 

Bring favorite Robert Munsch storybooks to life in these fun theatre classes! Act out a different story such as, “I Love You Always, I Have To Go, 50 Below Zero, Thomas’ Snowsuit,” each week. Perform a favorite story on the final day of class. Students must have classroom experience and be able to use the restroom independently. Instructor: Joi Hiatt



92435 Jan. 6 to Feb. 24, (No Class Jan. 20 and Feb. 17)   

·        Monday, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.        

·        $75 ($60 Resident)

Southeast Recreation Center, 25400 E. Alexander Drive  

Storybook, Alive!

Ages 4 to 7

Bring your favorite storybooks to life in these fun theatre classes! Act out a different story each week, performing a favorite story on the final day of class. Students must have classroom experience and be able to use the restroom independently.

Instructor: Jennifer Patten

92437 Jan. 7 to Feb. 11 (Mo Willems)

92438 Feb. 18 to Mar. 25 (Laura Numeroff)

·        Tuesday, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.

·        $75 ($60 Resident)



Mission Viejo Library, Community Room, 15324 E. Hampden Circle

Improvisation

Ages 9 to 14

Learn to create characters, circumstances, scenes and dialogue with your fellow actors. Train your brain to make quick, positive, creative decisions in a fun and supportive environment. Share a performance with your family on the last day of class. For advanced beginners to intermediate students. Requires consistent attendance.

Instructor: Hugo Jon Sayles

92441 Jan. 18 to Feb. 22

·        Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m.

·        $106 ($85 Resident)



Aurora Central Library, Studio, 14949 East Alameda Parkway  

Hunger Games: End Game

Ages 11 to 16

Create a character based on the Hunger games book series. Write an internal monologues and scenes about the night before they enter the games then learn stage combat for an epic final battle between the combatants. Share a performance with your family on the last day of class. For intermediate to advanced students. Requires consistent attendance, outside classwork and memorization. Minimum 5^th grade reading level required. Instructor: Lisa Mumpton and Mathew Clark.

92446 Jan. 18 to Feb. 22 

·        Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon

·        $130 ($104 Resident)

·        Aurora Fox Arts Center, Studio, 9900 East Colfax Avenue                   

Questions? Email lmumpton@auroragov.org or call

303 739-6520

WATERCOLOR NIGHTS with Aaron Clement

Ages 14 to adult

Learn to compose, texture, and color layer with watercolor. For beginning to intermediate artists. Supplies needed.

92453 Jan. 14 to Feb. 4

·     Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m.

·        $98 ($78 Resident)

Expo Community Center (Parkview), 10955 E Exposition Avenue

WATERCOLOR DAYS with Terry Necessary

Ages 14 to adult |

Learn to compose, texture, and color layer with watercolor. For beginning to intermediate artists. Supplies needed.

 92452 Jan. 14 to Feb. 4,

• Tuesday, 1 to 3 p.m. (Aurora Center for Active Adults)
• $98 ($78 Resident)

POLYMER CLAY with Terra Necessary

Ages 13 to adult

Learn to sculpt and work with polymer clay. It takes paints, powders & patinas well for virtually any finish. Supplies needed.

92454: Jan. 15 to Feb. 5

·        Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

·        $110 ($88 Resident)

 Aurora Public Library (Cultural Studio), 14949 E Alameda Parkway

DRAWING DAYS with Hilliard Moore

Ages 14 to adult

Start with basic drawing or enhance your skills with charcoal, pastels, and colored pencils. Supplies needed.

92451 Jan. 16 to Feb. 6

·        Thursday, 1 to 3 p.m.

·        $98 ($78 Resident)

Aurora Center for Active Adults (Room 110), 30 W Del Mar Circle

CREATIVE DRAWING for Young Adults with Hilliard Moore p

Ages 9 to 15

Students will dive deeper into drawing techniques, exploring shading, perspective, and form to create more dynamic and detailed artwork while developing their personal style. Supplies provided.

92455 Jan. 15 to Feb. 5

·        Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m.

·        $90 ($72 Resident)

 Expo Community Center,

10955 E Exposition Ave

YOUTH DRAWING with Shari Myers

Ages 7 to 10

Join our sketch squad and explore the world of art through drawing. In this class Young Creatives will learn key techniques for drawing forms, shading, and so much more. Supplies provided.

92457 Jan. 16 to Feb. 6

·        Thursday, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

·        $78 ($62 Resident)

Aurora Public,

14949 E Alameda Parkway

COMICS & MANGA with Terra Necessary

Ages 10 to 15

Learn the basic building blocks of drawing, work on character design and creating dynamic poses with your characters. Supplies provided.

92456 Jan. 16 to Feb. 6

·        Thursday, 5:45 to 7:15 p.m.

·        $78 ($62 Resident)



Aurora Public Library,

14949 E Alameda Parkway

Join the Aurora Potters' Guild for their Winter Sale at the Community College of Aurora Student Center Rotunda