The
GUY MASON COMMUNITY CENTER
Winter 2011
Programs will take place at
alternate sites due to major renovations at the center. See the enclosed chart
for class location.

Winter classes are for 8 weeks
CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF Jan. 10th, 2011
Unless
otherwise specified
REGISTRATION
FOR CLASSES BEGINS
Monday
Jan. 3rd, 2011 @ 9:00 am
GM Winter Relocation Chart
Chevy Chase Community Center
5601 Connecticut Ave. NW (Conn. Ave & McKinley St) 202 282-2204
Jelleff’s B&G Club 3265 S
St NW (off Wisc. Ave) 202 462-1317
Stoddert Recreation Center 4001 Calvert St NW 202 299-3326
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CLASS |
DAY & TIME |
RELOCATION SITE |
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Abstract
Painting |
Mon.
700pm-900pm |
Chevy
Chase |
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Abstract
Painting |
Sat.
1000am-1200pm |
Chevy
Chase |
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Drawing
& Painting w/Paul Zapatka |
Thu.
630pm-830pm |
Chevy
Chase |
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Painting
For Pleasure |
Mon.
200pm-400pm |
Chevy
Chase |
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Painting
For Pleasure |
Sat.
130pm-330pm |
Chevy
Chase |
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Art
Studio w/Critique |
Sat.
1100am-100pm |
Chevy
Chase |
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Intro
to Enamels & Fused Glass |
Mon.
700pm-915pm (1/10-1/24) |
Chevy
Chase |
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Enamels
& Fused Glass Series II |
Mon.
700pm-915pm (1/31) |
Chevy
Chase |
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Duplicate
Bridge |
Mon.
1100am-300pm |
Chevy
Chase |
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Duplicate
Bridge |
Thu.
1100am-300pm |
Chevy
Chase |
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Belly
Dancing |
Wed.
645pm-745pm |
Chevy
Chase |
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Brazilian
Samba |
Tues.
630pm-800pm |
Stoddert |
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Move
It or Lose It |
Wed.
930pm-1030am |
Jelleff’s |
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Pilates
Basic |
Thu. 630pm-730pm |
Jelleff’s |
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Hatha
Yoga |
Thu. 735pm-835pm |
Jelleff’s |
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Integral
Yoga |
Tue./Fri.
945am-1045am |
Jelleff’s |
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Pottery |
Mon. 630pm-900pm |
Chevy
Chase |
|
Pottery |
Wed.
700pm-930pm |
Chevy
Chase |
|
Pottery |
Sat.
100pm-330pm |
Chevy
Chase |
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Art
4 Kidz (child & guardian) |
Thu. 10:00am-1045am |
Chevy
Chase |
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Art
4 Kidz (child & guardian) |
Thu. 1100am-1145am |
Chevy
Chase |
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Music
Together(child & guardian) |
Tue.
400pm-445pm |
Stoddert |
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Music
Together(child & guardian) |
Tue.
500pm-545pm |
Stoddert |
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Music
Together(child & guardian) |
Wed.
945am-1030am |
Jelleff’s |
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Music
Together(child & guardian) |
Wed.
1045am-1130am |
Jelleff’s |
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Music
Together(child & guardian) |
Wed.
1145am-1230pm |
Jelleff’s |
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Music
Together(child & guardian) |
Fri.
945am-1030am |
Jelleff’s |
|
Music
Together(child & guardian) |
Fri.
1045am-1130am |
Jelleff’s |
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Music
Together(child & guardian) |
Fri.
1145am-1230pm |
Jelleff’s |
FEES: There are two fees listed for classes. The
first amount is for D.C. Residents and the second refers to Non-Residents.
There is a $5.00 surcharge for classes under $100.00 and a $10.00 surcharge for
classes
over $100.00.
To view schedule only log onto
Guy Mason Website www.guymasonstudioarts.com
&
To register online, log onto DPR’s website
How to
Register
1
To Register Online
a. Go directly to www.dpr.dc.gov
and click ‘Register for Programs’.
b. Click ‘Online Registration System’ then scroll to
class location
c. Select class and follow directions.
2
In Person – or money
order/credit card Mon-Fri 9am-9pm
classes begin week of January 10, 2011 unless otherwise specified
Crafts Classes
Exercise & Fitness
ART
CLASSES
ABSTRACT PAINTING -Starts Jan 10th
This course is an
introduction to working with contemporary abstract principles using acrylic and
latex paint. Explore color, texture, composition and painting techniques and
adapt to your own interests and style. Examine artists and movements of the 20th
century, and current contemporary painting, to gain historical and theoretical
knowledge to inform your own painting explorations. More info: Contact
Instructor Shara Bani at 301.564.1451 or sharabani@att.net for supply list or to view her
website log onto www.rumicard.com
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Sessions:
8 weeks |
Hours |
Fees |
Instructor |
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Monday |
7:00
pm-9:00 pm |
$145/$155 |
Banisadr |
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Saturday |
10:30
am-12:30 pm |
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LANDSCAPES, CITYSCAPES &
SEASCAPES -Starts
Jan. 13th
ages 17 and over
This
course presents the fundamentals of drawing and painting land, city and
seascapes. Students will be introduced to one, two and three-point perspective
using pencil, color pencils, pastels and ink or acrylic paint. Turner pastels
and watercolors can be used for seascapes. For landscapes and cityscapes,
students may work outside, weather permitting and photos may be used especially
for seascapes.
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Sessions:
8 weeks |
Hours |
Fees |
Instructor |
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Thursday |
6:30
pm-8:30 pm |
$90/$95 |
Zapatka |
PAINTING FOR PLEASURE -Starts
Jan. 10th
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Sessions:
8 weeks |
Hours |
Fees |
Instructor |
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Monday |
2:00
pm-4:00 pm |
$90/$95 |
Joffe |
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Saturday |
1:30
pm-3:30 pm |
$90/$95 |
Joffe |
Art class for all levels-
acrylics, watercolor or oils. Beginners will be given a materials supply list
at the first class. Advanced Students may work from their projects - whether it
be still life, landscape or photographs. Instructor will advise on composition,
color and
STUDIO w/CRITIQUE -Starts Jan.15th
Artists with some previous experience work on
projects. The instructor provides guidance as well as group and individual
critiques.
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Sessions:
8 weeks |
Hours |
Fees |
Instructor |
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Saturday |
11:00
pm-1:00 pm |
$90/$95 |
Phillips |
CRAFTS
CHINA PAINTING -Starts Jan. 12st
Learn
to paint on porcelain, including basic techniques on brush strokes and how to
mix colors. The class is designed for beginners and the more advanced, allowing
students to work on their own projects and at their own pace. All styles of
porcelain painting are taught, especially Dresden and Meissen.
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Sessions:
8 weeks |
Hours |
Fees
|
Instructor |
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Wednesday |
10:30
am-12:30 pm |
$90/$95
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Sylos-Labini |
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Wednesday |
1:00
pm-3:00 pm |
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Thursday |
10:30
am-12:30 pm |
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Thursday |
1:00
pm-3:00 pm |
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POTTERY -Starts Jan. 10th
Beginning
and intermediate artisans learn at their own skill level. Emphasis is on shape,
function and surface decoration. Students will learn everything there is to
know from basic clay forming and the wheel, to decorating and glazing to form
finished pieces. Courses include
demonstration and critiques. A materials fee of $45.00 will be paid to
instructor.
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Sessions:
8 weeks |
Hours |
Fees |
Instructor |
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Mon.
- Beginners |
6:30 pm-9:00 pm |
$145/$155 |
Baker |
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Wed.-
Wheel Throwing |
6:30 pm-9:00 pm |
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Miller |
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Sat.-
Wheel Throwing |
1:00 pm-330pm |
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Baker |
INTRODUCTION
TO ENAMELS & FUSED GLASS -Starts Jan. 10th
Introductory workshops
for copper enameling and fused glass: Sessions are the pre-requisite for
students wishing to become eligible for the ongoing crafts studio series. This
workshop is intended to equip the student with basic skills needed to complete introductory
projects.
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Sessions: 2 weeks |
Hours |
Fees |
Instructor |
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Monday |
7:00 PM-9:15 PM |
$10/$15 |
Barton |
$65 materials fee covers supplies &
studio (equipment) fees. If
questions, contact
instructor at gmsaworkshop@earthlink.net
MONDAY CRAFTS STUDIO
- Glass and Enamels -Starts
Jan. 31st
Students who wish to participate in the 6 weeks
crafts studio series must have completed the introductory course for copper
enameling and fused glass or have permission of the instructor. The studio
crafts series provide an opportunity for students to put their new skills to
use.
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Session: 6 weeks |
Hours |
Fees |
Instructor |
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Monday |
7:00 PM-9:15 PM |
$30/$35 |
Barton |
$15 studio (equipment) fee is
payable at each session attended. If questions, contact instructor at gmsaworkshop@earthlink.net
EXERCISE & FITNESS
BELLY DANCING -Starts Jan. 12st
This
class offers a thorough workout through graceful, feminine movement. Class
begins and ends with dance and yoga-based stretching to warm up and cool
down. Increase muscle tone and flexibility, improve overall fitness, and
feel beautiful with the ancient art of belly dance.
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Sessions:
8 weeks |
Hours |
Fees |
Instructor |
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Wednesday |
6:45
pm-7:45 pm |
$70/$75 |
Lara
Adrienne |
BRAZILIAN SAMBA -Starts Jan. 25th
This
class will introduce students to Brazilian Samba. Samba dance is a unique and
specialized dance form using groups of four to six step movements incorporating
side to side, forward-and-backward and circular motions. Men and women dance
samba differently and together, yet with minimal touching. The dance for women
is characterized by symmetrical foot movements accompanied by elegant hip,
shoulder and arm movement. Men also perform the foot movements, but with
limited hip and shoulder gyrations. Samba for fun!
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Sessions:
8 weeks |
Hours |
Fees |
Instructor |
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Tuesday |
6:30
pm-8:00 pm |
$90/$95 |
Pessoa |
MOVE IT or LOSE IT -Starts Jan. 19th
If
you love moving to music and want a work out that doesn’t put you on course for
eventual joint replacement, try this blend of ballet, jazz and modern: small
studies which give you strength, flexibility ---- and joy!
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Sessions:
8 weeks |
Hours |
Fees |
Instructor |
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Wednesday
|
9:30
am-10:30 am |
$60/$65 |
April |
PILATES -Basic
Mat class -Starts Jan. 13th
Pilates
strengthens and stretches; slims thighs, corrects bad posture, elongates
muscles while realigning the body relieving tension and strain.
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Sessions:
8 weeks |
Hours |
Fees |
Instructor |
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Thursday-Basic |
6:30
pm-7:30 pm |
$100 |
Robles-Gordon |
YOGA -Starts Jan. 19th
Integral
Yoga offered on Tuesdays and Fridays creates an opportunity for integration and
harmony for the individual by calming the mind and toning the entire nervous
system. The typical 1 1/2 hour session includes four aspects: a series of
physical postures, deep relaxation, simple breathing exercises and meditation.
Hatha Yoga
class is a one hour multi-level class with emphasis on strength, healing,
flexibility and endurance. The class will explore breathing exercises and
interactive yoga. It’s an invigorating combination that will challenge your
physical and mental strength.
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Sessions:
8 weeks |
Hours |
Fees |
Instructor |
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Tuesday
- Integral |
9:15
am-10:45 am |
$90/$95 |
Sturm |
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Thursday
- Hatha |
7:35
pm-8:35 pm |
$80/$85 |
Robles-Gordon |
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Friday
- Integral |
9:15
am-10:45 am |
$90/$95 |
Sturm |
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Monday
- Power Yoga |
7:30
pm-830 pm |
$80/$85 |
Leigh |
BRIDGE DUPLICATE
- ON-GOING PROGRAM
A
competitive play for the serious bridge player in an ongoing league .
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Sessions
|
Hours |
Fees |
Director |
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Monday |
11:00
am-3:00 pm |
$5.00 |
Galvin |
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Thursday
|
11:00
am-3:00 pm |
$5.00 |
Galvin |
ART FOR KIDZ -Starts Jan.13th
ages 20 months - 3 years
This
is a special class for toddlers, ages 20 months to 3 years old, and
parent/caregiver. Children learn about color, texture and more while
experimenting with new and innovative materials. Little fingers will experiment
with painting, gluing, sticking, and printing while developing fine motor,
language and self–help skills. Materials fee of $35.00 is payable to the
instructor.
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Sessions:
8 weeks |
Hours |
Fees |
Instructor |
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Thursday |
10:00
am-10:45 am |
$100/$110 |
Baker |
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Thursday |
11:00
am-11:45 am |
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MUSIC TOGETHER -Starts Jan.11th
ages birth-4 years
Parents
participate with their children, ages birth – four. Music Together classes
build on you child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement to develop
musical skills. Ages Birth – 4 years
old. Materials fee of $37.00 paid to the instructor.
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Sessions:
8 weeks |
Hours |
Fees |
Instructor |
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Tuesday |
4:00 pm-4:45 am |
$120/$130 |
Wims |
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Tuesday |
5:00
pm-5:45 pm |
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Wednesday
|
9:45
am-10:30 am |
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Papworth |
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Wednesday |
10:45
am-11:30 am |
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Wednesday |
11:45
am-12:30 pm |
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Friday |
9:45
am-10:30 am |
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Friday |
10:45
am-11:30 am |
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Friday |
11:45
am-12:30 pm |
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Instructors
Lara Adrienne
Lara
Adrienne has studied Classic Egyptian, Turkish, and fusion styles of oriental
(belly) dance. She has studied intensively with and attended workshops of
many reputable instructors, including Noor Jihan, Zahra, Antonia, Lotus Niraja,
and Sema Yildiz. Living in Istanbul, Turkey for two years deepened her
appreciation for and understanding of Turkish music and dance. She has
performed in stage shows, at restaurants, nightclubs, and other venues in and
around Washington, DC, in Lisbon, Portugal, and in Istanbul, Turkey. She
has been teaching belly dance since 2006, and her approach to the dance is
graceful, fluid, and unique. In addition to oriental dance, Lara has
studied and continues to study other types of dance including: modern, ballet,
jazz, Indian and Polynesian since she was five years old. Lara Adrienne
receives immense joy from dancing and aims to share the physical, mental and
emotional benefits of this dance with her students.
Gayla
April
Ms.
April has been in the field of dance both as a performer and teacher for 40
years. Her training includes study with the Washington School of Ballet, The
National Ballet , Erika Thimey Dance Theatre , Pola de La Tour and Evelyn Davis and Charles Weidman. She
also holds a B.A. in English Literature from George Washington University.
Shara Banisadr
Is
a multi-disciplined experimental painter with a studio in Kensington and
exhibits nationally and internationally. She studied in Iran, Montreal, Paris
and the US, and focuses on mixed media abstract painting. Shara was born and
raised in Tehran, Iran into an artistic family of art collectors, musicians,
painters, poets, politicians and writers. She currently teaches at the Maryland
School of Art and Design and Montgomery College.
Laurence
Galvin
Is
a rated Tournament Director for the American Contract Bridge League for 30 +
years. He has also served as a National Director for the American Bridge
Association and is a life master in both organizations.
Maria
Gomez
Maria
Gomez was born in Madrid where she graduated from Veterinarian School. She
worked at NIH and while teaching some
Spanish classes, she discovered how much she really enjoyed it and has been an
instructor at the Guy mason and Chevy Chase Centers for at least 10 years. Ms. Gomez is also on the faculty of American
University where she received a PHD in 2004.
Neil Joffe
An
artist from South Africa who graduated from the University of South Africa at
Johannesburg, Neil Joffe has
exhibited works there and in Capetown. He was invited to exhibit his paintings
locally by the International Monetary Fund and ended up residing in this area
in 1993. His work is influenced by his life in South Africa as well as his
connection to the International Arts
movements of the 20th century. In the last few years, Mr. Joffe has
been teaching glazing techniques layering one glaze on the other to produce a
luminous textured surface. His teaching approach is to help students create
different color and composition solutions which will result in more personal
and satisfying artwork as opposed to them slavishly copying from photographs or
books.
Jonathan Kerr
Starting
in high school and continuing his education in clay through college, Jonathan
Kerr has honed his throwing skills, adapting lessons learned from instructors
in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Colombia. Focusing primarily on
utilitarian pottery, he has recently also explored raku and sagar firing
techniques; “Hand-made functional ware something everybody can learn to
make.” Mr. Kerr attended Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.
Sariane
Leigh
Sariane
Leigh is a fitness instructor from Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated from
University of Maryland-College Park with a B.A in Communication and the George
Washington University with an M.A. in Womens' Studies. Ms. Leigh has taught
aerobics, yoga and Pilates to youth, seniors, health care workers, runners and
cyclists. Her love for international outreach has taken her to Belize, Honduras
and Panama where she coordinated Fitness Beach Retreats for teenage mothers.
Ms. Leigh currently balances her time between Anacostia teaching yoga classes
and Foggy Bottom working as an educational coordinator at George Washington
University
Paula M. Miller
A potter since 1984, Paula
Miller studied under Mexican potter, Alfredo Hijar, Japanese potter,
Kyoko Hull and American potters, Debra Vardon and Sara Bailey. She has
been affiliated with Guy Mason Center's pottery studio since 1996, initially as
an assistant and beginning in 2004, as an instructor. In addition to ceramics,
she teaches polymer clay techniques. Ms Miller is a graduate of Catholic
University and owner of Dagoba Designs and Intact Artifact.
Patti
Papworth
Patti
Papworth holds a BA degree in Vocal Performance from Utah State University and
is an accomplished classical and jazz musician, who frequently performs in
musical theater. She has been teaching Music Together classes since 1999 and
enjoys working with young children. In addition to teaching, Ms Papworth
maintains a private piano and voice studio.
Sonia
Pessoa
A native of Bahia, Sonia Pessoa is a dance
instructor who specializes in Brazilian Samba. She has performed professionally
in the Washington area and abroad at private functions, museums and night
clubs, including the Women’s Museum, the Smithsonian, Discovery Channel and the
Kennedy Center to name a few. She has been an assistant dance instructor at the
George Washington University and the University of the District of Columbia. In
the nineties, Ms Pessoa danced lead roles with the Oba Oba Brazilian Dance
Troupe during their tour through the USA and Canada. She attended the
University of the District of Columbia and Howard University and has a Bachelor
of Science Degree in Nutrition. Presently she resides in the District of
Columbia and is teaching at the Capoeira Spot and Body Smith.
James
Phillips
Born
in Brooklyn, New York, Phillips was raised on a farm in Virginia. He attended
the Philadelphia College of Art before returning to New York in the 60’s. In
the 60-70’s he was associated with Weusi and Afri-Cobra groups and was inspired
by contacts such as John Coltrane and such artists as Romare Bearden. Jazz and
African cultural influences are strongly evident in his work. Phillips was an
artist-in-resident at the Studio Museum in Harlem and has won CAPS and National
Endowment for the Arts Awards.
Amber
Robles-Gordon
Amber Robles-Gordon is a
mother of one, a visual artist, college student, teacher, advocate and leader.
Ms. Robles-Gordon earned her undergrad degree in Business Administration at
Trinity University, Washington, DC, and she is currently pursuing her Masters
Degree in Fine Arts at Howard University, Washington, DC.
Ms. Robles-Gordon
has been teaching yoga for five years and Pilates for two years. In addition,
she has maintained her personal practice for six and half years. Ms.
Robles-Gordon is also a member of the Aerobic and Fitness Association of
America and has participated in both Practical Pilates Instructor Training and
Practical Yoga Instructor Training Program.
Ms. Robles-Gordon has
taught workshops, private sessions and group classes with DC Yoga and other entities throughout the
Washington Metropolitan area for five years.
Her ultimate goals in life are to continue to create, prosper and infuse
her personal and professional life interaction with the healing power of art
and yoga.
Pleasant Lowengard Silicki
Ms Silicki is the founder of lil omm yoga -a
community dedicated to prenatal/postnatal yoga, mindful parenting and local
resources for new parents. She is also a lululemon Logan Circle fitness
ambassador. Pleasance found yoga as an outlet for stress and a compliment to
her half marathon training while working as an elementary school teacher and
administrator in the District of Columbia Public and Charter Schools. In 2006, Pleasance completed the Hot Yoga
200 hour Teacher Training and is a registered yoga teacher. Pleasance has
completed the Ma Yoga Prenatal and Postnatal teacher training, Radiant Child
Teacher Training, YOKID Teacher Training and Yoga For Y.O.U.T.H training. Pleasance serves as a mentor for the Center
For Inspired Teaching Teacher Empowerment Program. She is on the board for
YOKID, as well as a volunteer for Girls on the Run. Pleasance is a co- leader
in the DC Chapter of Holistic Moms Network
and on the Friends of Guy Mason board. After the birth of her daughter in
March 2008, Pleasance became passionate about fitness and community for
pregnant women and new moms. In addition to prenatal and post-natal yoga, lil
Omm offers charity yoga classes, family yoga, mom and baby classes, playgroups,
workshops, and information for new moms.
Pleasance lives in Glover Park with her adored Staffordshire Bull
Terrier, husband and daughter.
Donna Sturm
Dona
Sturm is a certified Integral Yoga Instructor and Teacher of Transcendental
Meditation. She has practiced, taught and studied meditation and yoga for over
25 years in the U.S., Canada, India, Nepal, Kenya, and several European
countries.
Maria
Luisa Sylos-Labini
Born
in Tolmezzo, Italy and has a Masters in Italian Literature from the University
of Treiste. Mrs. Sylos-Labini has been a member of the Northern, Va. Porcelain
Arts Club since 1989. She is also a member of the Potomac China Painting Association, the Va. World Organization of
China Painters and IPAT, an international porcelain painters association. She
has attended numerous seminars from artists such as Alfredo Toledano, Ann
Zitterkopf, Camille Miller, Mary Ashcroft and Joyce Taylor.
Paul Zapatka
Paul Zapatka is a native
Washingtonian. He received his art education from American University and the
College of New Rochelle in New York. He has been in numerous group shows
including the Watergate Gallery and the Lincoln Center in New York. His work
emphasizes bright colors and, in many paintings, there is a focus on the mood
of the picture. Many of his landscapes and seascapes reflect his love for the
clean air and water of Cape Cod --- “ a relief for my asthma”, he says. Mr
Zapatka’s work reflects his interest in some of the masters, Claude Monet,
Henri Matisse, Vincent Van Gogh, Homer Winslow and Wayne Thieubaud.
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