Do you think learning new skills is fun? So does the Funhouse and they have come up with a number of classes, beginning next week, January 10 to learn new ways to have fun. For more information, call 376-7177, or go to www.TheFunhouse.org

Digital Photography:  Gene Nery. Want to learn all the different things your digital camera can do?  Beginning digital photography will teach you the basics and some tricks on how to best utilize your camera.
Thursdays, Jan. 13th – February 2nd, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
$120 nonmembers, $100 members.

Digital Storytelling:  Alex Huppenthal. The art of film storytelling using low cost video equipment.  Use your flip camera, iphone or digital camera to create a short interesting story.  Learn sound, lighting, editing.
Wednesdays, January 12 – January 26, 6 – 8 p.m.
$120 nonmembers, $100 members.

Mac 101:  Gene Nery. Fundamentals of Apple Macintosh computers.  We will look at Mac operating system, e-mail, photos, music, Internet, downloads, and more.
Tuesdays, January 11 – February 15, 6 – 7 p.m.
$130 nonmembers, $115 members.

Photoshop:  Hannah Adams-Collier. Guide to Adobe Photoshop CS5.  Learn how to use this top of the line tool to create shape, customize and repair your photography, create web and print graphics and illustrations. Learn to use layers, special tools for beginner and advanced users.
Mondays, January 10 – February 14, 6 – 8 p.m.
$160 nonmembers, $130 members.

Kid/Teen Classes

Baby/Toddler Playgroup. Tuesday mornings connect with other parents, get crafty in our art yurt, build a giant block fort, and other fun activities.
Birth – Five.  Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
FREE with Funhouse Membership.

Music Together:  Mary Giampetro. This internationally recognized early childhood music education program facilitates learning by inspiring children and parents with song, dance, instruments, and rhythm play.  Each family receives a music CD and book.  For more info visit:
www.sanjuanmusictogether.com.  Wednesdays, starting January 11th, 9:15 – 10 a.m. or 11 – 11:45 a.m.

Homework Club. Get help with school assignments in a fun, supportive environment.  Monday – Thursday.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.  FREE with Funhouse Membership.

Running Club. Running Club starts in January! Stay tuned for more details about winter running club….including Gnarly Night Runners!  FREE with Funhouse membership.

Savvy Stitchers. Weekly after school group works on sewing, knitting, or crocheting projects.  Get help with projects, use sewing machines, or just hang out stitch, sew or knit.  Ages:  8 and up.  Thursdays, starting January 27th, 3:30-4:30 p.m.  FREE with Funhouse membership.

Science/Art Connections:  Lana Hickman. Lana guides kids through various Science or Art projects. She is terrific at developing projects that are not just fun, but also educational.  Monday – Thursday.  3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
FREE with Funhouse Membership.

Beginning Guitar for kids. Zachary Edwardsen. Learn the basics. Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Jan. 11 – Feb. 17, $10 per class.  Ages: 8-15.

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