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Class Acts
The following is a list of ongoing classes available in Loudoun County. The list includes everything from dance to computer techniques: PhilosophyChinmaya Mission Dulles Center is organizing a series of free spiritual discourses called Jnana Yajna (Sacrifice of Knowledge) by Brni. Sumati Chaitanya, Acharya of Chinmaya Mission United Kingdom. Kathopanishad (The Science of the Self) will be discussed 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 25, 29 and 30; and 7-8:30 a.m. Dec. 24 and 26-28. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15 (Yoga of the Supreme Spirit) will be Dec. 23-29, 7- 8:30 p.m.
All discussions will be held at Arcola Community Center, 24328 Goshen Road, Aldie. The cost is free and children's activities are planned.
Call 703-592-6720 or visit www.chinmayadulles.org.
Art
Catherine Hillis: New and expanded classes with watercolor artist Catherine Hillis begin Jan. 11. She is moving to an expanded studio in Purcellville and will now offer children’s studio art classes on Fridays as well as additional adult classes in watercolors. Her new studio is located at 107 E. Main St., #4D. Contact Hillis for registration information at 703-431-6877 or chhillis@aol.com.
Everything and the Kitchen Sink, a watercolor and mixed media master class with Catherine Hillis, will be Jan. 5-6 at Round Hill Arts Center, 6 W. Loudoun St. Nontraditional water media techniques will be explored. The cost is $150. Register by calling 540-338-5050.
Pottery classes with David Norton and Amy Oliver will be held at Round Hill Arts Center, 6 W. Loudoun St. Classes for beginners will be held through Jan. 9; intermediate students, through Jan. 7; advanced students, through Jan. 8. Tuition is $220. To register, call 540-338-5050.
Young at Art, a series of classes for children 4 and older, will be Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., at Sterling Annex Community Center, 22084 Shaw Road. Each class is $9 and registration is required. Call 703-430-6673.
KidzArt, a guided creativity curriculum for kids, is after school on Thursdays at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 37018 Glendale St., Purcellville. Classes are divided into three age groups: ages 3½-5 at 2 p.m., and ages 5-7 and 8-11 at 3 p.m. To enroll or learn more, call 703-669-3772 or e-mail info@kidzart.com.
Music
Handbell ringers: Galilee United Methodist Church, 45425 Winding Road, Sterling, is looking for handbell ringers for its group. Practices will be Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., at the church. Call 703-430-2203.
Irish dance: Footloose Dance and Fitness Studio, at 739 E. Main St., Purcellville, is offering Irish step dance for beginners and intermediates on Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Call 540-338-3668 or visit www.footloosestudio.com.
Scottish dance: Catherine Davidson Fisher, founder of the Davidson School of Highland Dance, will teach Scottish Highland dance classes at the Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro. Classes will be offered Mondays for children 4 and older. Call for time and details, 301-865-4546.
Dance: The Leesburg Senior Activity Center offers square dance classes for beginners on Mondays, 7-10 p.m.; line-dancing lessons on Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m.; tap dance lessons on Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. The center is at 215 Depot Court S.E. Free. Call to register, 703-737-8039.
Crafts
Sewing and stitch-in: Beginners can learn to sew at the Leesburg Senior Activity Center, 215 Depot Court S.E., Leesburg. This morning class is free. Call 703-737-8039.
Family
The Loudoun chapter of the American Red Cross is offering “When I’m in Charge” classes to latchkey kids. The classes, which teach kids to be safe when home alone, are at Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Call 703-777-7171 for details.
Language
Spanish: Beginning Spanish. Classes are every Tuesday at Leesburg Senior Activity Center, 215 Depot Court S.E. The cost for 13 weeks is $7. Call 703-737-8039.
ESL: Christ Our Savior Church, at 46611 Jefferson Drive in Sterling, is offering evening classes on English as a second language. The fee is $20 for materials. Call 703-433-1500.
English: St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, by Briar Patch Park in Sterling, is offering English classes for adults. Call for times and details. 703-421-7086.
MS Word and Excel: Classes on Microsoft Word and Excel are Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, at Leesburg Senior Activity Center, 215 Depot Court S.E. Cost for 12 weeks is $21. Call 703-737-8039.
ESL Computer Basics: Classes for adults are held the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St. Space is limited, so register in advance at 703-430-9500.
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