Submitted Photo Basics of Oil Painting is one of the most popular courses offered by the Silver Creek Central School District’s Community Education program. Chalk Couture is a new creative class open to the public, and it kicks off Feb. 25.

SILVER CREEK — The Community Education division of Silver Creek Central School District is offering a variety of music, arts and personal growth/self-care courses to the public for spring/winter 2020 and registration is underway. All classes take place on the SCCS campus at 1 Dickinson Street.

¯ Rubber Stamp Card Making: Rubber stamping will be used to make handcrafted greeting cards with instructor Jody Enser. You will make two each of five different cards and each class will be different. Class meets in the high school in Room 154 on Tuesdays on Feb. 4, March 3, April 7, May 5, and June 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fee for the five separate classes is $25 plus a $5 supply fee to be paid to the instructor during class time.

¯ Writing Clearly: Inspiration, passion, an important message, and the simple transmission of facts. These are some of the reasons we write. Instructor Cathy Kaicher will help you convey your ideas and information so that the reader “gets it” the way you intend. We will talk about direct phrasing, unambiguous sentence structure, active voice and more. If participants wish, we can use your real-life experiences to help determine what we cover in class, which meets at the high school in Room 212 on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. starting Feb. 6 and ending March 5. No class Feb. 20. Fee for the four classes is $20.

¯ Basics of Oil Painting: Explore your inner creativity while learning the basics of this self-expressive craft with instructor Barney Kuzara Jr., a professional artist who strives to give individual instruction to each student and is very talented in his craft. Supply list will be discussed at the first class. Maximum enrollment 20; you must call to register. Class meets at the high school in Room 149 on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. starting Feb. 25 and ending April 21. Fee for the eight classes is $40 plus supplies.

¯ Empowered Women/Self-care Part 1: This five-week class with instructor Betty Bates will enlighten women on becoming stronger and more confident in controlling one’s life. Each week will focus on a different theme: Health, gratitude, proficiency, laughter, and joy boomerangs. Class will be held in the high school library on Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. starting March 2 and ending March 30. Fee for the five classes is $25.

¯ Chalk Couture/Chalk Full of Fun: Learn a new hobby — chalking with silkscreen transfers — that is taking the nation by storm. Join instructor Dawn Gard, independent designer, for a make-and-take project and materials you can customize over and over again. Chalk Couture is revolutionizing DIY and home dÈcor with Chalkology paste, chalk transfers, Couture Ink and boards. During each class you’ll complete a project to take home, along with a new two-sided board, reusable silkscreen transfer, squeegee, and three paste packets. Class meets in the high school in Room 145 on Tuesdays on Feb. 25, March 31, April 28, May 26 from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. The fee for the four separate classes is $50. Check out Dawn’s demonstration videos at www.facebook.com/ChalkinwithDawn.

¯ Voices with Glory: Do you wish to sing with happiness and beauty? Do you wish to make harmony with your friends and family? Are you a secret shower singer? Instructor Sondra Holland, a New York state-certified vocal teacher, wishes to help develop your unique voice. Let’s sing the good oldies, songs of peace, love and fun. Enjoy making music together in elementary school Room 415 on Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. starting March 30 and ending May 11. Fee for the six classes is $30.

¯ Yoga meets the Arts: Learn how meditation helps you tap into your creativity. In the Orient, artists — before they conceptualize their visions — perform gentle yoga and meditation. Instructor Sondra Holland learned this art technique when she was a student of TANKA, or Tibetan, artistic ways. She would enjoy very much sharing this lovely expression with future artists in Silver Creek and the surrounding area in elementary school Room 415 on Mondays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. starting March 30 and ending May 11. Fee for the six classes is $30.

How to register

Visit www.silvercreekschools.org to download and print a form or call (716) 951-8111 and leave a message with your name, number and the name of your course. Send in your money promptly with a registration form and the fee. Checks or money orders can be made out to Silver Creek CS Community Ed. Those 65 and older are eligible for a 15% discount.