Arts & Enrichment

Martial Arts – Jiu Jitzu                                  

The Fraser Rec Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program is a 16-week program of Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals, a great place to learn the basics. Our professors are Brazilian Black Belts and have extensive coaching experience, are certified and have won numerous tournaments at all levels of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Jiu-jitsu is one of two martial arts that are defensive (the other being Aikido). There is no striking and the main goal in jiu-jitsu is to level the field by taking the opponent to the ground to get a submission. Brazilian jiu-jitsu is one of the most effective self-defense martial arts, where real life self-defense situations are explored at the beginning of every class. As a sport, jiu-jitsu has a point system for certain moves and advancements as you progress towards a submission. Jiu-Jitsu is one of the fastest growing martial arts in the world. The uniform fee is an additional $100 for your Gi and Rash Guard if you do not already own one.

Location:   Fitness Room at Rec Center
Instructor: Raoni Orlandi                     MIN/MAX: 10/25

Activity #      Age                Day                Date                   Time               Fee (M/NM)

123354-01      6-13               M,F               02/05-05/31          5:30P-6:30P      $710/$710

123354-02      14+                M,F               02/05-05/31          6:30P-7:30P      $720/$720

Beginning Spanish Session 1 – Adult

Are you one who has always wanted to learn to speak Spanish and truly understand what you are saying? This is the class for you. This beginning Spanish class will start with the basics and give you the skills you need to have a simple conversation. We will learn vocabulary and grammar for travel such as numbers, telling time, weather and other helpful expressions. We will learn the present tense and how to properly use subject pronouns and conjugate regular AR verbs. This class will emphasize speaking and being understood, so be prepared to converse!
About the teacher:
I am an avid traveler and love visiting Spanish speaking countries. I have a degree in Spanish language and literature, and I am a certified teacher in the State of Colorado. I have taught Spanish for many years in high school and college level classes. https://www.amazon.com/Nonsense-Spanish-Workbook-Jam-packed-intermediate/dp/153332672X/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3P2YGX58I14T3&keywords=Spanish+workbook&qid=1698423941&sprefix=spanish+workbook%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-6

Location:   Full Classroom
La Profesora: Stephanie Irving    MIN/MAX: 5/12

Activity #            Age               Day           Date                   Time                          Fee(on-line/in-person)
443138-06            18+                  W               01/14-02/11         5:30P-6:30P                  $155-cancelled

Spanish Beginning Session 4- Adult 
Are you one who has always wanted to learn to speak Spanish and understand Spanish grammar? This is a beginning Spanish class that knows introductory vocabulary such as numbers, colors, time, days, months and basic dialogue. We also learned the present tense and how to conjugate regular and some irregular verbs. We will continue using the present tense in this session and move forward from there. This class will emphasize speaking and being understood, so be prepared to converse!
Workbook:
We will also have a workbook for those who want extra practice. You may purchase it on Amazon, and perhaps elsewhere:
No Nonsense Spanish Workbook by Cata Cuneo, $14.00
About the teacher:
I am an avid traveler and love visiting Spanish speaking countries. I have a degree in Spanish language and literature, and I am a certified teacher in the State of Colorado. I have taught Spanish for many years in high school and college level classes.

Location:   Full Classroom
La Profesora: Stephanie Irving             MIN/MAX: 5/12

Activity #             Age                  Day                Date                                            Time                  Fee(on-line/in-person)
443138-07             18+                      M                  01/20/2025-02/17/2025            5:30P-6:30P        $155

Tunisian crochet, also called Afghan crochet, is a crochet technique that uses a long, specialized hook to create a fabric with a denser, more woven-like appearance, often considered a blend between crochet and knitting due to the way it holds multiple loops on the hook at once before working them off in a single pass

Location:  Fraser Historic Church
Instructor: Emily Born                 MIN/MAX: 3/8

Activity #                   Age                       Day                     Date                 Time                          Fee
143305-03                    18+                          Tue                       03/04-03/28   5:30p-7:30p               $65

Location:   Fraser Historic Church
Instructor: Emily Born                 MIN/MAX: 3/8

Activity #                   Age                       Day                     Date                 Time                          Fee
143304-01                   18+                          Tue                        01/14                 5:30p-7:30p                $25- Ear warmer headband
143304-02                   18+                          Tue                        02/04-02/25   5:30p-7:30p                $65- Granny Squares
143304-04                   18+                          Tue                        04/01-04/22   5:30p-7:30p                $65-Farmers Market Tote Bag
143304-05                   18+                          Tue                        05/06-05/27   5:30p-7:30p                $65-Summer Lace Shawl

Sharpen your brain! This 8 week progressive class introduces the fundamentals of improvisational theater. Through a variety of short-form games, exercises, and scene work, you’ll learn to think fast, collaborate with others, and embrace spontaneity. Whether you’re a smart person with a short attention span or just someone who wants to get out of your head, come meet your tribe!

Location:   Program Building -Stage
Instructor: Kristin Hanson                    MIN/MAX: 4/8

Activity #                   Age                       Day                     Date                 Time                          Fee
543310-09                    18+                          Sun                       01/05-03/02   5:00p-7:00p              $105

Pottery – Adult 2024                             

Come unwind and have a therapeutic evening of art. If you are new to the wheel you will learn the basics of wedging, centering, and throwing a piece on the wheel. If you already have experience, you can refresh your memory and get back into the swing of it. You’ll also have the opportunity for hand building; using the slab roller and the extruder to create beautiful pieces of art, anything from bowls and cups to jewelry and much more! Materials fee included for clay, glazes, and kiln firings.

The first class is required to attend the session. 

Location:   Program Building – Pottery Room
Instructor: Callie McDermott                      MIN/MAX: 3/5

Activity #                   Age                       Day                     Date                    Time                          Fee
443424-01                    18+                          Mon                      01/06-02/03      10am-12pm                 $135
443424-1A                    18+                          Mon                      01/06-02/03      5:30pm-7:30pm        $135
443424-02                    18+                          Mon                      02/10-03/24      10am-12pm                 $155
443424-2A                    18+                          Mon                      02/10-03/24      5:30pm-7:30pm        $155
443424-03                    18+                          Mon                      03/31-05/05      10am-12pm                 $155
443424-3A                    18+                          Mon                      03/31-05/05      5:30pm-7:30pm        $155

Make your own unique cards! We’ll design, carve, and print two sets of cards; you’ll also take home your linocut. Bring sketches/ideas for your card design.

Location:   Program Building – Art Studio
Instructor: Kristin Hanson                    MIN/MAX: 3/6

Activity #                   Age                       Day                     Date                 Time                          Fee
163021-09                     18+                         Tue                        09/10/24        10:00A-12:30P          $30- cancelled
163021-9A                     18+                         Tue                        09/10/24        5:30P-8:00P              $30
163021-10                     18+                         Thur                      11/07/24        5:30P-8:00P              $30- Holiday Postcard Edition!

Open Studio time for students age 18 years and older. You MUST have attended a minimum of two instructed classes prior to being able to sign up for Open Studio. The hours of Open Studio are between 7:00am and 10:00pm. Special requests may be made by e-mailing an samantha@fraservalleyrec.org. The studio fee includes unlimited studio time, one bag of clay, one bisque, one glazing and firing. Open Studio time with be offered by the month starting the first day of the month and ending the last day of the month. Please read the Pottery Studio rules and etiquette prior to using the Studio. Open studio is not available during class times. Class schedules can be found at fraservalleyrec.org. If you have any questions or concerns please contact samantha@fraservalleyrec.org.

Location: Program Building – Pottery Studio

Join us for a Fall themed needle felting class! In this workshop, you will learn how to sculpt shapes and figures using wool and special felting needles. Learn the basics of the art of needle felting and make some decorations for your Thanksgiving tablescape in November or Holiday Decorations in November!

Location:   Program Building – Art Studio
Instructor: Emily Born                   MIN/MAX: 3/6

Activity #                   Age                       Day                     Date                 Time                          Fee
124421-1                        18+                          Tue                     01/21/25          5:30p-7:30p                $25-snowmen
124421-02                      18+                          Thur                  02/06/25          5:30p-7:30p                $25- valentines
124421-03                      18+                          Thur                  03/13/25          5:30p-7:30p                $25- flowers
124421-12                      18+                          Thur                  04/10/25          5:30p-7:30p                $25-easter
124421-12                      18+                          Thur                  05/08/25          5:30p-7:30p                $25-flowers

Need to spice up your style?! Make your own jewelry! We will be using handbuilding techniques to create earrings and pendants from start to finish. You’ll leave the class with a few pieces each and a small jewelry dish to display your creations.

Activity #                   Age                       Day                     Date                 Time                          Fee
143111-07                    16-99                       Wed                   07/17-07/31      6:00P-8:00P             $85
143111-09                    16-99                       Tues                  09/17-10/01      6:00P-8:00P             $90
143111-1                    16-99                         Wed                   11/06-11/20      6:00P-8:00P             $90

Try something new and exciting with your friend or partner. You’ll get a quick into to the basic steps of throwing on the pottery wheel and then you’ll be turned loose to make your own pots. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty, and show up ready to have some fun. Tools are provided. Each student will be provides with 5lbs of clay and get to keep on of their pots from the evening that we will glaze and fire for you. Your creations can be picked up at later date. The fee covers both members of the pair.

Location:   Program Building – Pottery Room
Instructor: Callie McDermott                      MIN/MAX: 3/5

Activity #                   Age                       Day                     Date                 Time                          Fee
443404-02                    18-99                      Th                         02/13/25          6:00P-8:30P              $105
443404-04                  18-99                      W                           04/02/25        6:00P-8:30P              $105

Come finish up projects from previous or current classes.

Location:   Program Building – Pottery Room
Instructor: Callie McDermott                      MIN/MAX: 3/5

Activity #                   Age                       Day                     Date                 Time                          Fee
543689-01                  18-99                       Sun                       09/15               4:00P-6:30P              $25
543689-02                 18-99                      Thurs                      09/19               10:00a-12:00p          $25

Location:   GPCRC-Classroom
Instructor: Kristin Hanson                    MIN/MAX: 4/8

Activity #                   Age                       Day                     Date                 Time                          Fee
343-117-01                    16+                         Thur                     10/03-11/21       5:30-7:30P                 $155-Cancelled

Make your own beaded wrap bracelet! We’ll do a short bracelet so you can practice starting and finishing one, then start a longer one. 

Location:   Program Building – Art Studio
Instructor: Kristin Hanson                    MIN/MAX: 3/6

Activity #                   Age                       Day                     Date                 Time                          Fee
143111-08                      18+                          Tue                      08/20/24         10:00a-12:00p            $40-Cancelled
143111-8A                      18+                          Tue                      08/20/24         5:30p-7:30p                $40-Cancelled
143222-10                      18+                          Thur                    10/17/24         5:30p-7:30p                $40- cancelled