If you dream of riding horses, this one-day beginner’s riding course is for you! Learn to work with horses in a safe and fun environment. You will learn horsemanship skills and build confidence through riding activities. Learn the basic anatomy of a horse; how to approach a horse, mount and dismount safely; groom, saddle and bridle a horse and check tack for safety and comfort; ride a horse at walk and trot; and untack and put a horse away.

Create your own works of art in this 2-D drawing and painting course that utilizes several mediums, including watercolor and acrylic. You’ll learn the history of different art styles and be shown how to use artists’ methods in your own finished pieces. You will work on a variety of projects and will complete one or more items to take home at the end of the course. In most of the projects, all materials will be provided by the instructor.

Your instructor will guide you through the creation, production and performance of an original play. Through a variety of theater and improvisational games, you will create a character of your own choice. You will enjoy learning theatrical techniques and terminology, while parents will be happy that you are also learning techniques to expand problem solving skills and cooperation. The class will collaborate on the development and performance of an original play sure to delight audiences of family and friends. Costuming, props and scenery pieces are limited, so you will need to be creative.

Join this fun and innovative group guitar course for young children! Specially designed for children with little or no background in guitar, this is an inexpensive way to try a new adventure before committing to private lessons. Give your child the creative experience of learning guitar from an experienced teacher and performer. Space is limited to only six students. For information about obtaining a guitar and registering for this course, please call 972-860-4274 or e-mail bhcArtsAcademy@dcccd.edu.

Join this fun and innovative group piano class for little ones! Set in our state-of-the-art keyboard lab, this course is specially designed for a child and an adult to attend together, providing the opportunity to strengthen parent-child bonds. Research shows that children who play the piano have stronger development in areas of motor, cognitive and analytical skills than children who spend the same amount of time on the computer keyboard. Give your child the creative experience of learning piano from a concert pianist and teacher with more than 30 years of experience. Space is limited to only six students. Register today at 972-860-4274 or e-mail bhcArtsAcademy@dcccd.edu.