Nature's Jewelry. The Walker Nature Education Center will teach adults (ages 16 and up) how to make a beautiful necklace, bracelet, earrings or keychain using glass and metal beads, semiprecious stones and other materials from nature. No previous experience is required. All supplies will be provided. Saturday, March 29 from 2-3 p.m. at the Glade Community Room,11550 Glade Drive, in Reston. Fee is $6 for Reston Association members; $9, non-members. Visit www.reston.org. Call 703-435-6558.
Kidsit Babysitting Classes. The Herndon Community Center offers courses for youth ages 11-15 on topics such as rights and responsibilities, child development, baby care, toys and games, first aid and how to handle emergencies. Class will be held on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Space is limited. Call 703-435-6868.
Pilates and Yoga. Winter schedule (March 3-April 12) for Pilates and Yoga classes for all ages, including children, at "Balanced Bodies" now open for regestration. Classes geared for ADD/ADHD children are available. For the lastest schedule and to register, visit www.bbodies.com or contact Carrie Smith at 703.408.8136.
Self-Defense. Classes meet every Sunday at the YMCA, from 4-5:30 p.m. Other classes meet 1-2 hours twice a week: Wednesday, from 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The program is recognized by the Police Martial Arts Association and the American Jujitsu Association. Call 703-435-3824, or the YMCA program manager, Todd Morris, at 703-742-8800.
Polymer Clay Classes. With "Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!" participants will learn how to make animals out of polymer clay on Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The cost for the class is $20 for people who live and work in Reston; $58 for all others. Workshops are targeted to people 14 years and older. To register, call 703-476-8617.
Reston Institute for the Arts. "Jump! Shout! Dance!" Master Class Series; all master classes will be held at the Reston Community Center.
The Afro-Caribbean Dance Workout of Kukuwa Nuamah will kick off the series with four master classes throughout the semester, one per month from January to April. Plain workout attire, a water bottle and towel. The dates and times for the Afro-Caribbean Workout are as follows:
Saturday, March 15, from 2-3:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 5, from 2-3:30 p.m.
The cost is $15 per session. Pay in advance for all four: $55. Participants will need to reserve a space for each session.
These master class sessions are $20 per class. For further information call 703-430-8768 or email ngoma@bellatlantic.net.
Wee Play. Explore the wonders of spring at Wee Play, a weekly playgroup class. Play at the rice table, make a simple craft, listen to flannel board and puppet stories, shake the parachute, play with bean bags, hoops or balls, and then enjoy a snack with friends. Wee Play is located at the Classical Ballet Academy in Herndon. Classes meet once a week for 10 weeks. Class times are Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Call Kathy Brennan at 703-403-8699 to register for the spring session beginning March 5 and 6.
Kiddie Open Gym. Herndon Community Center offers prents an escape from cabin fever. Toddlers through 5-year-olds are invited to attend the Kiddle Open Gym every Tuesday and Thursday, through March 6, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. A $3 fee includes a surprise and play on the mats, big wheel days, kiddie basketball, super sticker days and more. Special days and themes. Call for more information at 703-435-6868.
Artist Lassie Corbett is offering classes for children and adults at Herndon Old Town Gallery-A Place to Paint, 720 Lynn St., Herndon. Creative mixed media, beginning watercolor class, watercolor basics class for those with some experience, workshop and critique for advanced students. Oriental brush painting on Thursday afternoons. Call 703-435-1888. Visit www.lassiecorbettart.com.
Gentle Yoga for Seniors. Safe, relaxing way for older adults to maintain mental and physical well being. This fitness program, sponsored by the RCC Senior Academy, is geared toward people who are challenged by age, illness or inactivity. It will be held at the Reston-Herndon Senior Center, 1850 Cameron Glen Drive in Reston, on Thursdays, from 9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m., through March 27. Register either in person or by faxing a completed RCC Registration form to 703-476-8617. Cost is $15 for persons over 55 who live or work in Reston, and $30 for all others. Call 703-476-4500 (V/TTY).
Gentle Adult Yoga Classes. Classes are held in Reston at Brown's Chapel. Beginners level. Class schedule is ongoing. Mondays, from 10-11:30 a.m. and from 7-8:30 p.m.; Thursdays from 7:45-9:45 p.m. Simple breathing, stretching and deep relaxation techniques are taught. Cost is $60/monthly. Registration required. Call 703-476-2827.
Relaxation Classes. RA's Brown's Chapel in Reston, from 7-7:30 p.m. Classes are designed to guide participants beyond stress towards feelings of peacefulness, calmness and relaxation. All are invited and childcare is available. Registration is required. Donations of $5 are accepted. Call 703-707-0447.
Lamaze Childbirth Classes. Certified Lamaze instructor at the YMCA in Reston. A series of five classes are offered on Tuesday nights, from 7-9 p.m. Call 703-631-4629 for a schedule and to register.
Free Conversational English Classes. All levels are being offered at Washington Plaza Baptist Church, 1615 Washington Plaza, Reston. Call 703-471-5225.
Easybridge!3 Brush up on Bridge playing and meet new friends. A 14-week Easybridge! 3 class will be held at the Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods, on Fridays, from 12:30-3:00 p.m., through May 9. The class is intended for persons 55 and older. Fee is $5 per person for people who live or work in Reston, and $10 for all others. A one-time fee of $20 is due to the instructor, Ronald Kral, on the first day of class. The Reston Community Center is located at 2310 Colts Neck Road. Call 703-476-4500 (V/TTY). Visit www.restonweb.com/rcc/.
Intuitive Painting. Artist Judith Forst offers classes on Tuesdays, through March 18, or on Saturdays, through March 22. Intuitive painting is about the process of painting as a means for "self-expression, moving through creative blocks, finding your authentic voice and experiencing the joy of painting." Cost is $230. Classes meet in Reston. Call 703-860-0551. Email jforst@comcast.net.
ESL Courses. Reston Community Center offers English as A Second Language (ESL) courses for adults with beginning to intermediate levels of proficiency in English. The courses will cover basic grammar, conversation, pronunciation and writing. Classes are targeted to people age 16 and older. Students are required to take a free Assessment Test before they can attend a class. The fee is $20 for people who live or work in Reston and $87 for all others. For information on assessment testing, class locations, dates and times, call the Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500 (TTY/V).
Winter Wellness Classes. A program at Reston Community Center Hunters Woods. "Basic Skin Care" is the topic of the next class on Thursday, March 20, from 7-9 p.m. The class will teach the latest skin care technology and techniques. The final free session, "Health and Stress Workshop," will be held on Tuesday, April 29, from 7-8 p.m. Discover how stress affects the body and learn simple ways to reduce its negative effects. All classes will be held at RCC Hunters Woods. The classes are free, but registration is required. Call 703-476-8617.
Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road. Register at 703-476-8617. Visit www.restonweb.com/rcc:
Scrapbooking Classes. RCC's Scrapbooking for Beginners Workshop will take place Saturday, March 22 from 9-11:30 a.m. The Workshop will be repeated on Tuesday, May 6, from 7-9:30 pm. Cost is $10 for people who live or work in Reston; $15 for all others. The workshops are designed for people age 16 and older.
Mosaics Level II. By the end of class, participants will have the practical skills, experience and know-how needed to plan and complete advanced mosaic glass projects on their own. Mondays, March 17-April 7, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The class is for students 18 and older. The registration fee is $35 for people who live or work in Reston; $72 for all others. Participants should wear long pants and enclosed shoes.