Johnston Community Education

Using a photograph of the lovely oak leaf in fall colors for reference, we will learn the techniques needed to draw with wax based colored pencil. We will describe the shape and color of nature’s finest designs. All tools and supplies will be provided to students for the workshop. Supplies; Drawing paper and board, colored pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener, reference photograph, tape, drawing board, name tag. Instructor Kathy E. Esch, BFA Bachelors of Fine Art, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Liberal Arts and Commercial Art Degree, Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI 23 years of experience teaching art and photography 31 years of exhibiting art in group shows, juried shows and competitions

Using photographs for reference we will draw trees and landscapes from the comfort of an air-conditioned studio. Using all the techniques available to us, we will describe the shape and texture of the natural world on paper. All tools and supplies will be loaned to students for the workshop. Supplies; Drawing paper (3), hard and soft pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener, reference photographs, tape, drawing board, name tag. Instructor Kathy E. Esch, BFA Bachelors of Fine Art, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Liberal Arts and Commercial Art Degree, Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI 23 years of experience teaching art and photography 31 years of exhibiting art in group shows, juried shows and competitions

Participants raise their heart rate and increase strength and endurance through a combination of cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility training. Be challenged everyday. Please try to show up at least 5-10 minutes before class to allow time for set-up. Wear good tennis shoes and athletic clothing. Instructor: Andi Feekes

TEST TEST TEST Description of the alumni association.... How donation funds are used... JCSD is not a 501c3, donations are not tax deductible... Donation instructions... Option 1: Select one of the predetermined donation amounts Option 2: If you would like to donate a different amount, please contact the Johnston Community Education office to set that up Thank you and Go Dragons!

Johnston Green Days Bags Tournament: Saturday, June 17, 2023 Double Elimination Tournament (All teams guaranteed 2 games) Captain's Meeting held at 12:00pm. All Team Captain's are required to attend Tournament play begins immediately following Captain's Meeting Tournament will be held at Terra Park, 6400 Pioneer Pkwy, Johnston, IA 50131 $20 per Team Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd,& 3rd place teams Winning team receives custom wrap for a board set (provided by team) by Lashier Graphics & Signs (http://www.lashier.com) 2023 Tournament Rules Questions: scott.kruthoff@johnston.k12.ia.us

NEW! Please take the time to register online for this program. Register only once per season- and attend as much as you like. Once you are registered, you are on our check-in list. The purpose of this registration: - JCE has your contact information so we can communicate any changes to open gym dates/times - Your emergency contact information is stored within our system - Tracks the interest and attendance easier

Must have completed a Beginners Course first. Come learn the rules of the game and skills needed to get started playing one of the fastest growing sports! This is a beginner course so pickleball equipment is available if needed including a paddle and ball. A good pair of court shoes is helpful. Players must complete a beginner course before doing the advanced beginner clinic. Instructor: Chuck Golliher

Group tennis lessons are available for adult players who want to learn fundamentals and basic strategy. Class start with all the basics and teach proper grips and strokes, including forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, serve and return. Rallying and scorekeeping with be taught. Participants should bring their own racket and a water bottle each day. Camp Director: Nicole Berger

This class focuses on color mixing. Participants will learn how to mix colors to keep them pure and darken colors without making mud. The color wheel will be used as a guide to pairing colors intentionally. All tools and equipment will be loaned to students for the workshop. All tools and equipment will be loaned to students for the workshop. Paper will be mounted to boards for support. Students will remove the paper at the end of the workshop and take home their paintings. Supplies; Watercolor paper mounted on board (2), water containers (2), mixing plate, brushes (2), paper towels, pencil, eraser, reference photo, watercolor paint in tray, tape, name card. Instructor Kathy E. Esch, BFA Bachelors of Fine Art, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Liberal Arts and Commercial Art Degree, Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI 23 years of experience teaching art and photography 31 years of exhibiting art in group shows, juried shows and competitions

This class is for beekeepers with some experience. Topics are continually updated to include latest research on best practices and include fall mites, disease management, winter nutrition, evaluation, fall feeding, winter protection, emergency winter and spring feeding, and if there is time, a brief preview of Beekeeping 201, swarm management, spring flow, "supering", and making splits. Instructor notes available for purchase (optional) Instructor: Julia McGuire

Winter Beekeeping Notes: If you would like to purchase the presentation content delivered by our Beekeeping instructor, this is your option to do that. The presentation slides will be emailed to you 48 hours prior to the start of the Beekeeping class by Johnston Community Education. The presentation consists of approximately 75 PowerPoint slides. You will receive the file in a fillable-PDF format so that you have the option to print the notes and bring them with you OR bring a laptop to class and take notes right on the slides. This presentation was created by our instructor, Julia McGuire, for the Beekeeping class. She hopes that the notes will be a great resource for participants after the class ends, but also requests that you not share the notes with others who have not taken the class.