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Finding clubs that welcome beginners
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Listings that mention beginner friendliness
Acknowledging Acts Of Kindness Club
Schedule code: 2TH@12:30PM-BCUpdated by club leaderBeginner-friendlyDrop-in friendly
The mission of our club is to promote a culture of kindness in The Villages and beyond. We acknowledge and honor those who spread kindness and have many other creative activities to promote kindness.
Best for: Anyone interested in promoting kindness in The Villages is welcomed in this club.Bring: Your smile
Social & NeighborhoodBig Cypress Recreation2nd Thursday at 12:30PM (BC)
Art - Paint It Your Way
Schedule code: QTU@9AM-CCUpdated by club leaderBeginner-friendlyDrop-in friendly
This is a Free Open Art class where any level artist from beginner to famous can come and work in any medium on their Special projects! Bring your own supplies: Table covering, paint,brushe, canvas and an iPad can be helpful. This is a very social, friendly club. Come join us!
Best for: Any age…including visitors.Bring: Table covering, paint, brushes and canvas
Arts & CraftsColony Cottage RecreationRecurring Tuesday at 9AM (CC)
Art-Art In Paradise
Schedule code: QW@9AM-PAUpdated by club leaderBeginner-friendly
A free ‘studio opportunity’ to get on with your own Art piece with help from members with lots of Art experience. Not a formal class. Lots of learning and teaching going on though
Best for: Artists of all levels of talent and experience and media - from beginners to professionals. We learn from each other.Bring: Bring along an Art piece you are working on OR ideas and starter photos, sketches for a new work. Members will help with advice and encouragement
Arts & CraftsChula Vista RecreationRecurring Wednesday at 9AM (PA)
Art-Clay-Ceramics-Southside Ceramics III
Schedule code: QW@1PM-OLUpdated by club leaderBeginner-friendly
Learn ceramics. Techniques offered once a month.
Best for: Anyone living in the Villages. Must have an ID.Bring: Supply sheet provided when filling out application.
Arts & CraftsOlympia RecreationRecurring Wednesday at 1PM (OL)
Art-Clay-Mulberry Clay Group
Schedule code: QF@8AM-MGUpdated by club leaderBeginner-friendlyDrop-in friendly
Members work on hand-built and wheel thrown projects.
Best for: Previos experience is required. We are not a teaching club. Basic class is available through The Villages course schedule starting in September.Bring: Members must provide their own table cover for a 6 ft. table. We have some tools for member use
Arts & CraftsMulberry Grove RecreationRecurring Friday at 8AM (MG)
Art-Clay-Mulberry Clay Group
Schedule code: QSA@8AM-MGUpdated by club leaderBeginner-friendlyDrop-in friendly
Members work on hand-built and wheel-thrown projects.
Best for: Previous experience is required. We are not a teaching club. Basic class is available through The Villages course schedule starting in September.Bring: Members must provide their own table cover for a 6 ft. table. We have some tools for member use.
Arts & CraftsMulberry Grove RecreationRecurring Saturday at 8AM (MG)
Art-Clay-Mulberry Clay Group
Schedule code: QTH@8AM-MGUpdated by club leaderBeginner-friendlyDrop-in friendly
Members work on hand-built and wheel thrown projects.
Best for: Previous experience is required. We are not a teaching club. Basic class is available through The Villages course schedule starting in September.Bring: Members must provide their own table cover for a 6 ft. table. We have some tools for member use.
Arts & CraftsMulberry Grove RecreationRecurring Thursday at 8AM (MG)
Art-Clay-Mulberry Clay Group
Schedule code: QTU@8AM-MGUpdated by club leaderBeginner-friendlyDrop-in friendly
Members work on hand-built and wheel-thrown projects.
Best for: Previous experience is required. We are not a teaching club. Basic class is available through The Villages course schedule starting in September.Bring: Members must provide their own table cover for a 6 ft. table. We have some tools for member use.
Arts & CraftsMulberry Grove RecreationRecurring Tuesday at 8AM (MG)
Art-Coloring-Color
Schedule code: Me(North)Q2,4TU@1PM-MGUpdated by club leaderBeginner-friendly
A fun club for Villagers who want to do coloring using markers, pencils, chalk, etc. Meets at Mulberry Rec Center on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 1 pm
Best for: Anyone who likes to laugh and build new friendships.Bring: Bring along any special pens, markers, chalk that you want to use. We have some supplies.
Arts & CraftsMulberry Grove RecreationRecurring Monday at 1PM (MG)
Art-Mosaic Maniacs
Schedule code: QTU@10AM-FEUpdated by club leaderBeginner-friendlyWait-list
TV Mosaic Maniacs Club is a resident volunteer run club whose members can expect a welcoming, creative environment focused on making mosaic art, building skills, and enjoying the company of fellow artists.
Best for: Residents of The Villages interested in creating mosaic art.Bring: Members provide their own materials and tools.
Arts & CraftsFenney RecreationRecurring Tuesday at 10AM (FE)
Ayn Rand Discussion Group
Schedule code: 2TU@2PM-EHUpdated by club leaderBeginner-friendly
Without presentation, members discuss their interests and questions about libertarian novelist philosopher Ayn Rand's works, with host who studied with Rand's associates in NYC.
Best for: Those interested in the philosophy and works of novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand (Atlas Shrugged, The Fountainhead, etc.)Bring: None
Education, Books & DiscussionEisenhower Recreation2nd Tuesday at 2PM (EH)
Band-Rustic Rockers
Schedule code: QSU@1PM-EHUpdated by club leaderBeginner-friendlyDrop-in friendly
The Rustic Rockers is a classic rock band and this is our rehearsal time. Everyone is welcome to come and listen, and if you are brave enough come up and sing a song or two.
Best for: Everyone that wants to come and listen. To our band practice.Bring: Nothing
Music, Dance & PerformanceResident band / rehearsalEisenhower RecreationRecurring Sunday at 1PM (EH)
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Will I slow everyone down?
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What should I bring?
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