Parks, Recreation and Marine

Spring 2026 Adult classes

*Spring Class Registration Begins on Monday,  Feb 2.

ART AND CULTURAL

Ceramics Workshop

Learn basic ceramics techniques: coiling, slabbing, wheel, glazing, mold making and sculpture. All skill levels welcome. We fire to cone 6. Bring notepad, pencil and material fee to first class. Additional supplies will be needed, instructor will provide the list. Ages: 16 and up. Studio fee: $35.

Anita Sinclair
Bixby Park

Advanced Ceramics Workshop

This is an advanced course, we fire to cone 6. We will be experimenting with materials and techniques that do not get covered in the basic ceramics workshop. Feel free to do self directed projects with guidance during this class section. Additional supplies will be available for students who have developed technical sufficiency and have a desire to explore deeper into ceramic processes. Bring samples of work, notepad, pencil, your clay and tools and material fee to first class meeting. Ages: 16 and up. Studio fee: $35.

Anita Sinclair
Bixby Park

Drawing Fundamentals

In this course, you will learn to draw through a series of skill based exercises. You will learn contour line, positive/negative space, value, shading, perspective, compositions, and more. All skills levels welcome. Instructor will provide materials list. Ages: 16 and up.

Anita Sinclair
Bixby Park

*NEW* Beginning Knitting 

An introductory class where students will learn the basic knitting stitches: knit and purl, along with how to cast on (start knitting) and bind off (finish knitting). Toward the end of the session, students will begin a simple project. Perfect class for beginners and those looking to pick up the craft again! Ages: 16 and up. Class fee: $55. Material fee: $10; yarn and needles provided.

Peachy Keen Knits - Abby Anderson
Orizaba Park

Oil Painting

Representational oil painting of still life arrangements and landscapes from observation. All skill levels welcome. We will focus on techniques, skill building, color mixing, composition and conceptual skills. Instructor will provide materials list. Ages: 16 and up. *No class 4/5.

Anita Sinclair
Bixby Park

Beginning Quilting

A beginning guide to quilting with a sewing machine. You will learn 4 patch to log cabin in a sampler quilt. Supply list at first class, bring sewing machine and manual. Ages: 18 and up. Class fee: $33.

Sandra Szladek
Wardlow Park

Fast Quilt

Come join the fun! Fast Quilt consists of making quilts with a sewing machine. You can do your own thing or the class project. This class is suitable for the beginner or more advanced. Material list at first class. You will need a sewing machine in good working condition. Ages: 18 and up. Class fee: $33.

Sandra Szladek
Wardlow Park

Fast Quilt Retreat

An all day weekend retreat. Come Friday to set up. Then sew all day on Saturday and Sunday with friends. You can work on your own project or work on a class project. Ages: 18 and up. Class fee: $60.

Sandra Szladek
Wardlow Park

DANCE

2 Step & Swing

Grab your boots and learn the latest 2 step pattern, plus learn East Coast Swing moves. No partner or experience needed. Ages: 18 and up. Class fee: $40.

Janet Karter
El Dorado Park West

Adult Tap

An amazing workout and fun at the same time! This class is for those who have wanted to tap or have had tap dancing before. Explore various styles of tap in fun routines. Class held at Marina Community Center, 151 Marina Dr., Seal Beach. Ages: 18 and up. Class fee: $68. *No class 4/9.

Anne Pennypacker
Marina Community Center

Almost Ballet

Learn to dance at any age. Class includes warm-ups, stretching, floor exercises, pilates, cool down and relaxation exercises. Please bring a mat and wear ballet slippers or socks. Fee per person, per class. Ages: 18 and up. Class fee: $5.

Mildred Caudillo
El Dorado Park West

Belly Dance-Beg

A fun fitness and energizing dance. Burn calories, reduce stress, increase self-esteem, and trim/tone your body with graceful movements. Strengthen back and stomach muscles, improve stamina and flexibility to exotic music. Ages: 18 and up. Class fee: $45.

Fahtiem
Wardlow Park

Belly Dance-Int

A fun fitness and energizing dance. Burn calories, reduce stress, increase self-esteem, and trim/tone your body with graceful movements. Strengthen back and stomach muscles, improve stamina and flexibility to exotic music. Ages: 18 and up. Class fee: $45.

Fahtiem
Wardlow Park

Belly Dance - Adv

A fun fitness and energizing dance. Burn calories, reduce stress, increase self-esteem, and trim/tone your body with graceful movements. Strengthen back and stomach muscles, improve stamina and flexibility to exotic music. Ages: 18 and up. Class fee: $45.

Fahtiem
Wardlow Park

Line Dancing

Line dancing to all types of music is fun to do at clubs, parties, everywhere. Learn new routines each week. Meet new people. No experience needed. Class fee: $40.

Janet Karter
El Dorado Park West

Wedding Survival

Whether getting married, mother/ son, father/ daughter dance or attending a wedding, this class will prepare you to look your best on the dance floor covering nightclub and ballroom basics! Class held at Marina Community Center, 151 Marina Dr., Seal Beach. Ages: 18 and up. Class fee: $68. *No class 4/8.

Anne Pennypacker
Marina Community Center

Latin Rhythms

Learn to look your best on the dance floor! This class will cover leads and follows, basics and turns of salsa, bachata, rumba, swing and more! Class held at Marina Community Center, 151 Marina Dr., Seal Beach. Ages: 18 and up. Class fee: $68. *No Class 4/8.

Anne Pennypacker
Marina Community Center

DOG TRAINING

Dog Behavior Training 101 - Positive Reinforcement

Help your dog become a well-behaved family member without the use of fear or intimidation (no choke chains/prong collars). Learn a variety of real-life rewards and consequences and how to decrease rewards as behaviors are learned. Class covers foundation behaviors, basic commands used in real-life, and more! Dogs four months and older with current vaccines. Contact 714.8210.6622 or CrossroadsPetResort.com for more information. Ages: 10 and up. Class fee: $185. Material fee: $10.

Crossroads Country Club Pet Resort
Marina Vista

Dog Behavior Training 201 - Positive Reinforcement

Continue to enhance your relationship with your dog by building on the foundation behaviors you learned in our 101 class. Practice more advanced real life commands with added distance, duration, distractions and more! Vaccines must be current. For more information: 714.821.6622 or CrossroadsPetResort.com. Ages: 10 and up. Class fee: $185. Material fee: $10.

Crossroads Country Club Pet Resort
Marina Vista

FITNESS

40-30-20 Interval Training

A new body, a new you! Lose fat while increasing your strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness with workouts that are fun, challenging, and never boring. Become lean, agile, strong, toned during 40, 30, and 20 second Tabata Boot Camp-style exercise intervals that change your body and give you lasting results. All fitness levels welcome. Bring resistance band, one dumbbell, and mat. Walk-in fee available. Ages: 16 and up. Class fee: $60. Optional one time equipment fee of up to $15. *No class 3/23, 5/11.

Tami Santy
Recreation Park

B.L.A.S.T. Total Body Fitness

This full-body workout boosts your metabolism, blasts away inches and helps you Become Lean, Agile, Strong, Toned with the perfect combination of strength, cardio and agility/sports movements. We will use body weight, kettlebells, agility ladders, battle ropes, and other fitness toys - each workout is unique, challenging, and fun. All fitness levels welcome. Ages: 16 and up. Bring dumbbells and mat. Walk-in fee available. *No class 3/26, 5/14.

Tami Santy
El Dorado Park West

Cardio Kickbox Fusion

Punch and kick your way to a healthy, strong, resilient body. This cardio-based class will challenge your body and your mind using kickboxing combinations and optional jump roping. All levels welcome. Ages: 16 and up. Bring mat, jump rope and dumbbells. Walk-in fee available. *No class 3/24, 5/12.

Tami Santy
El Dorado Park West

CSI - Cardio Sculpt Low-Impact Aerobics

Increase cardio endurance, build core strength plus balance with mat pilates, weights and bands. Interval format Wednesday. All fitness levels. Ages: 18 and up. Bring mat, water and weights. Walk-in fee available. Class fee: $30.

Marilynn Bodnar
El Dorado Park West

El Dorado Park Yoga (Outdoors)

Enjoy Yoga outdoors. Strengthen, relax and restore with asanas, breath work, relaxation and mindfulness in the beautiful El Dorado Park. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and/or blanket. Ages: 14 and up.  Vehicle entry fee waived with receipt of class registration. Class meets at Horeshoe Lake at El Dorado East Park. Class fee: $72. Drop-in fee available ($12). *No class 4/5.

Monica Roman
El Dorado East Regional Park

Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku)

This class, led by a certified Forest Therapy Guide, offers a guided sensory experience, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Participants will engage in slow, mindful walks with carefully crafted invitations to connect with nature through their senses. This immersive experience aims to reduce stress, improve well-being, and deepen connections with oneself, others, and the natural world. The class concludes with a shared tea and snacks. Please bring a blanket or towel to sit on. Please arrive 10 minutes before class to park and settle in before the walk. Vehicle entrance fee waived with proof of class registration. Ages: 12 and up. Class meets at Horeshoe Lake at El Dorado East Park. Class fee: $20. Material fee of $5 per class.

Meghan Pinyan
Colorado Lagoon

El Dorado East Regional Park

Yoga with Lacey

This all levels, alignment-based yoga class will include various poses and movement focused upon strength, stretch and balance. Breathing and relaxation techniques are also explored to link both mind and body awareness. Please bring a yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks and yoga strap. Walk-in fee available. Ages: 16 and up.

Lacey Marsac
Wardlow Park

Mindfulness Tai Chi & Qigong

Enjoy a relaxing, centering, and energizing start to your week! Cultivate wellness and vitality while building your knowledge of these healing martial arts. Explore one new mindfulness technique per session. Each class illuminates a step on the path toward form mastery. Physically adaptive and emotionally safe instruction. Walk-in fee available. Ages: 18 and up. Class fee: $40.

Richard Harvey
El Dorado Park West

Tai Chi & Qigong

A peaceful, ancient Chinese exercise that relaxes the mind and body through slow, controlled movements. It also enhances balance and memory. Ages: 18 and up. Class fee: $55.

Howard Richner
Bixby Park

MUSIC

Adult Guitar - Level 1

Kickstart your guitar journey in this energetic 6-week beginner class for adults! With a maximum of 6 students, you’ll get focused guidance while learning essential skills, chords, and songs in a relaxed group setting. No instrument needed- guitars provided in class. Ages: 18 and up. Class held at Cal Heights Music at 1240 E. Wardlow Rd. Class fee: $150.

Cal Heights Music Staff
Cal Heights Music

Adult Piano - Level 1

Start your piano journey in this engaging 6-week beginner class for adults! With only 4 students per group, you’ll receive plenty of personalized instruction while learning foundational skills, reading music, and of course having fun. Books are sold separately. Available at our shop or from your favorite bookseller. Ages: 18 and up. Class held at Cal Heights Music, 1240 E. Wardlow Rd. Class fee: $150.

Cal Heights Music Staff
Cal Heights Music

Adult Ukulele - Level 1

Learn to play the ukulele in this fun beginner course! With a max of 6, each student receives personalized guidance in an energetic group setting. Explore the ukulele, learn fun songs, and of course have fun. No instrument needed- ukuleles provided in class. Ages: 18 and up. Class held at Cal Heights Music, 1240 E. Wardlow Rd. Class fee: $150.

Cal Heights Music Staff
Cal Heights Music

Build a Beat

Want to create a song but don’t know where to start? This class will guide you through the process of writing, creating, recording, protecting, selling, marketing, and promoting your music in today’s environment. All styles are welcome! Class held at Jammin’ Music, 4228 Atlantic Ave. Ages: 18 and up. Class fee: $115. *No class 4/11.

Jammin’ Music Inc.
Jammin’ Music

SPORTS

Jujitsu

Japanese Jujitsu self-defense. Students learn escapes, throws, locks, and holds to control a larger opponent with one-on-one instruction from an instructor with 45 years of self-defense experience. Class is for beginners and advanced students. New students start first week of each month. LakewoodBudoKai.com. Ages: 18 and up. Class fee: $45. *No class 5/25.

Russell Kelley
Stearns Champions Park

Karate

Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate; learn blocks, punches, strikes, and kicks to defend against an attack with one-on-one instruction from an instructor with 45 years of self-defense experience. Class is for beginners and advanced students. New students start first week of each month. LakewoodBudoKai.com. Class fee: $45. *No class 5/25.

Russell Kelley
Stearns Champions Park

Karate - Shotokan

Japanese Karate retains all the traditions of this ancient art. The philosophy and rules of karate will help develop discipline and respect. Consistent training helps students become stronger and develop confidence. Karate will teach students the customs and courtesies of Japanese culture. Uniforms are available for an additional amount. More information will be given during the first class. Ages: 12 and up. Class fee: $90. *No class 4/20, 5/25. 

Jony Martinez
Cesar Chavez Park

Shotokan Karate

Shotokan, a Japanese Karate developed from various martial art of “empty hand” fighting. To learn the Shotokan style one begins with humility. Shotokan is self-defense karate and discipline of the mind. Students of any age will develop valuable self-defense skills, self-control and self-discipline, improve concentration, coordination and focus. Please wear loose fitting clothing (preferably white). Uniforms are available for an additional $40 (regardless of the size). Ages: 18 and up. Class fee: $50

Antonio Silva
Bixby Park