Hopkins Community Education

Are you looking for an inspiring place to practice your art? Open Art Studio at Hopkins Center for the Arts is available to adult artists of all levels. Held in the Art Classroom with large north facing windows, artists can enjoy their very own 6-ft wide/ height-adjustable table, sink with easy water access, and countertop space. Participants must bring their own supplies and instruction is not provided. Given the nature of Open Studio, please plan on using non-toxic, odorless mediums. There is no kiln or dark room available at this location.

Learn to play pickleball! This sport combines tennis, badminton, and table tennis into a fun, low-impact activity. Adults of all ages and skill levels can play. Sessions available for beginners and advanced beginners/ intermediate level players. If you have knowledge of the rules and have played 8 or more times, please consider registering for advanced beginner/intermediate session. Equipment provided. Court shoes are strongly encouraged to reduce the risk of falling/injury. High-quality discounted paddles are available for purchase from the instructor. See instructor for details.

We will explain the alphabet soup of Medicare A, B, C and D and review a couple of important differences between Medicare supplemental options.

Begin your day with this rejuvenating morning yoga practice, taught in the tradition of B.K.S. Iyengar. The course includes basic standing, sitting, and restorative poses that are modified to meet your individual needs. Among its many benefits, yoga helps manage arthritis, osteoporosis, and stress-related illness, while keeping the immune system strong. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring your own mat. This class is offered in hybrid mode for your convenience. It will meet in person but it will also be offered via Zoom. You can decide how you want to participate each week.

Develop strength, balance, flexibility, and presence of mind. Learn and refine standing and seated asanas, twists, forward and backward extensions, inversions, restorative poses, and pranayama. All levels welcome; students will be instructed to an appropriate level of challenge and progress.

If you love to dance and you have missed being in ballet class, this class is for you! Ballet is excellent physical training, can improve cardio health, and counter the collapse that can happen with aging. Moving creatively to music while developing balance and grace is fun in a class that is supportive and welcoming. Some ballet background is helpful, and all ages are welcome. We follow the classic structure of a ballet class and modify for the various needs of individuals. Come and check us out! It is never too late to dance! No discounts.

Chair yoga is a gentle practice that includes seated poses on the chair and standing poses using the chair for balance and support. Yoga can help manage arthritis and osteoporosis while strengthening your immune system. This class is ideal for those with limited mobility and strength, or who are healing from injuries. Participants will need access to Zoom and a straight back chair. This class will meet online via Zoom. Online meeting information will be sent via email by the instructor before the first class. What past students are saying about this course: Nancy Marcy is a treasure to Hopkins Community Ed!!! The instructor is very knowledgeable and personable. Willingly accommodates any physical limitations of the participants by explaining and demonstrating how to modify the pose to prevent pain or injury but still get desired stretch. Very enjoyable and beneficial class. I also appreciate this option for online class. As always, Nancy is terrific--well planned and prepared, energetic and very helpful. Great instructor; great class. Instructor provides lots of variety in poses to make each class unique, effective and enjoyable. Thanks.

Begin your day with this rejuvenating morning yoga practice, taught in the tradition of B.K.S. Iyengar. The course includes basic standing, sitting, and restorative poses that are modified to meet your individual needs. Among its many benefits, yoga helps manage arthritis, osteoporosis, and stress-related illness, while keeping the immune system strong. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring your own mat. This class is offered in hybrid mode for your convenience. It will meet in person but it will also be offered via Zoom. You can decide how you want to participate each week.

Reduces stress, strengthens the body, and restores internal and external balance. Recommended by many top medical universities and organizations. Requires the ability to stoop, turn, and change directions. Here's what students are saying about this course: Enjoyed the class Very good class, helps with knee problems

Learn the basics of linocut printmaking! Linocut has been around for centuries and has a unique quality that makes the process just as enjoyable as the end result. You’ll carve and print your very own block, and get to take home both your linocut block and your beautiful prints at the end of the class!

SUN family form improves mental and physical capacity as well as relaxation, balance and vitality! Relieve pains, increases range of motion and improves quality of life. Recommended for arthritis and fall prevention. This form is suitable for most physical conditions and can be done sitting or standing.