August 2025 Diamond Bar Connection Newsletter and Fall Recreation Guide - Flipbook - Page 28
SENIOR CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
SENIOR CLASSES CONTINUED
ARTISAN QUILTING
Fundamental quilting
techniques and essential skills,
including fabric selection,
preparation, pattern reading,
cutting, piecing, appliqué,
emerging quilt design, and
cost analysis to construct and
complete artisan-quality quilts
for retail sales.
Instructor Susan Stringfellow
Location Diamond Bar Center, Sycamore Room
9/4-12/18
Th
9 am-12:05 pm
No Class 11/27
DRAWING
Perceptual and technical skills in drawing. Includes dry
and 昀氀uid media for the older adult population. Focus
on single objects, still life, and landscape.
Location Diamond Bar Center, Sycamore Room
Instructor Michelle Emani
9/2-12/16
Tu
12:30-3:20 pm
No Class 11/11
Location Diamond Bar Center, Sycamore Room
Instructor Yasmin Cordona
9/5-12/19
F
1-3:05 pm
No Class 11/28
SEWING AND DESIGN
Basic sewing techniques, including basic tailoring,
pattern reading, cutting, and style design, to construct
professional-looking garments.
Instructor Susan Stringfellow
Location Diamond Bar Center, Sycamore Room
9/4-12/18
Th
12:30-3:35 pm
No Class 11/27
WATERCOLOR PAINTING
REGENERATIVE GARDENING
Principles of watercolor
painting for the older
adult population.
Emphasis will be on
creative expression
to develop primary
skills for watercolor
as they relate to
composition and technique.
Instructor Kelly Conte
Location Diamond Bar Center, Pine Room
9/4-12/11
Th
1-3:50 pm
An exploration of organic and traditional gardening
as it applies to gardeners and innovative green
entrepreneurs. This course prepares students with
gardening skills, including plant needs, design,
propagation methods, pruning, pest control, and
soil science, that can be applied on the job or in the
community. This course is built upon a regenerative
gardening framework centered around sustainability,
waste reduction, community building, indigenous
wisdom, and environmental education.
Instructor Benjamin Brown
Location Diamond Bar Center, Sycamore Room
9/3-12/17
W
10-11:50 am
No Class 11/27
HEALTHY AGING / SLOW MOVEMENT
Healthy aging, including diet, nutrition, disease
prevention, and application of Tai Chi principles
to maintain health while aging.
Instructor Figueroa-Darby, Raea
Location Diamond Bar Center, Pine Room
9/4-12/18
Th
9:30-11:20 am
No Class 11/27
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