Clifton Cultural Arts Center

Welcome to the Lost Isle of Stitchery, where we learn embroidery skills on a fabric treasure map dreamed up by your instructor Abby Langdon. Each session we’ll enhance our map with new stitches. By week 4 we will master navigating this wonderful world of hand stitchery together, having gained lots of new knowledge, skills, and camaraderie.

Pilates Strengthen your core and improve posture, balance, and flexibility in Pilates, a mind-body workout that boosts overall fitness and well-being. Ages: 18+ Session: Mondays / Fridays, ongoing | 9:00 – 10:00 am and Thursdays, ongoing | 6:30-7:30 pm Cost: $10/class | $80/10-class pass Instructor: Barbara Sferra

Tai Chi Improve health and wellbeing by exploring this meditative Chinese martial art that is a great form of exercise. Ages: 18+ Session: Fridays, ongoing | 10:00 – 11:00 am Cost: $7/class Instructor: Alice Porte

Welcome to the Lost Isle of Stitchery, where we learn embroidery skills on a fabric treasure map dreamed up by your instructor Abby Langdon. Each session we’ll enhance our map with new stitches. By week 4 we will master navigating this wonderful world of hand stitchery together, having gained lots of new knowledge, skills, and camaraderie.

Zumba™ Get a great aerobic workout when you practice this Latin-inspired dance exercise routine. Ages: 18+ Session: Wednesdays / Saturdays, ongoing | 10:00 – 11:00 am Cost: $9/class | $70/10-class pass Instructor: Robin Goodrich

Giant Puppets Workshop Create giant puppets for parades, processions, rallies, or outdoor puppet shows! The first workshop we will design and build armatures with cardboard to paper mache. The second workshop we will assemble and paint our giant puppets. Ages: All Ages (children under 10 with an adult) Session: Sat, Aug 1 and 8 | 1:00 - 4:00 pm Cost: $50 Instructor: Lizzy DuQuette

Tue & Thu | 6:00 – 8:00 pm Wed | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Sat | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Pilates Strengthen your core and improve posture, balance, and flexibility in Pilates, a mind-body workout that boosts overall fitness and well-being. Ages: 18+ Session: Mondays / Fridays, ongoing | 9:00 – 10:00 am and Thursdays, ongoing | 6:30-7:30 pm Cost: $10/class | $80/10-class pass Instructor: Barbara Sferra

Breaking for Kids! Explore the fundamentals of street dance taught by the city’s best break dancers. Ages: 6-12 Cost: $60/month Instructor: Heroes Rise Street Dance Academy

Contemporary Batik Explore the ancient art form of batik using contemporary materials. Students will learn basic batik skills with instructor-led projects. Ages: 16+ Session: Mon, Aug 3 - 24 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm Cost: $120 Instructor: Deb Jones

Yang Style Tai Chi Improve health, vitality, and well-being through Tai Chi and Qigong. Learn Yang style forms, Ba Duan Jin, and the philosophy behind each art. Ages: 40+ Session: Tuesdays, ongoing | 9:00 - 10:15 am Cost: $5/class | $40/8-week pass Instructor: Rick Warm

NIA Technique Experience Nia, a joyful fusion of dance, martial arts, and yoga that builds fitness, balance, and expression for all ages and abilities. Ages: 18+ Session: Tuesdays / Thursdays, ongoing | 6:00 - 7:00 pm Cost: $12/class, $80/10 classes Instructor: Mary Singler & Uma S.

Salsa Dancing Keep in shape and meet new people with this fun dance class. No partner required! Ages: 18+ Session: Tuesdays / Wednesdays, ongoing | 6:30 - 8:00 pm / 8:00 – 9:30 pm Cost: $110/month Instructor: Salsannati

Raku Ceramics Do you like to play with fire? This workshop is perfect for you! While learning the Japanese-based technique of Raku firing we will learn how heat, flame and oxygen transform how your piece looks. It's an unpredictable process with lovely outcomes. We provide all safety equipment and training for an enjoyable experience. Ages: 16+ Session: Tues, Aug 4 - 25 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $115 Instructor: Melinda Welch

House Dance Learn the fundamentals of House dance with original steps, freestyle, and choreography to the bass-driven beats of Chicago’s club scene. modern hip hop Ages: 18+ Cost: $60/student Instructor: Heroes Rise Dance Company

Tai Chi: Moving Meditations Learn Tai Chi, the meditative Chinese martial art that promotes health, balance, mental calm, and clarity - no experience needed. Ages: 18+ Session: Tuesdays, ongoing | 7:30 – 8:30 pm Cost: $5/class Instructor: Uri Sella

Zumba™ Get a great aerobic workout when you practice this Latin-inspired dance exercise routine. Ages: 18+ Session: Wednesdays / Saturdays, ongoing | 10:00 – 11:00 am Cost: $9/class | $70/10-class pass Instructor: Robin Goodrich

Salsa Dancing Keep in shape and meet new people with this fun dance class. No partner required! Ages: 18+ Session: Tuesdays / Wednesdays, ongoing | 6:30 - 8:00 pm / 8:00 – 9:30 pm Cost: $110/month Instructor: Salsannati

Tue & Thu | 6:00 – 8:00 pm Wed | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Sat | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

NIA Technique Experience Nia, a joyful fusion of dance, martial arts, and yoga that builds fitness, balance, and expression for all ages and abilities. Ages: 18+ Session: Tuesdays / Thursdays, ongoing | 6:00 - 7:00 pm Cost: $12/class, $80/10 classes Instructor: Mary Singler & Uma S.

Pilates Strengthen your core and improve posture, balance, and flexibility in Pilates, a mind-body workout that boosts overall fitness and well-being. Ages: 18+ Session: Mondays / Fridays, ongoing | 9:00 – 10:00 am and Thursdays, ongoing | 6:30-7:30 pm Cost: $10/class | $80/10-class pass Instructor: Barbara Sferra

Tue & Thu | 6:00 – 8:00 pm Wed | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Sat | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Pilates Strengthen your core and improve posture, balance, and flexibility in Pilates, a mind-body workout that boosts overall fitness and well-being. Ages: 18+ Session: Mondays / Fridays, ongoing | 9:00 – 10:00 am and Thursdays, ongoing | 6:30-7:30 pm Cost: $10/class | $80/10-class pass Instructor: Barbara Sferra