Hidden Wings Course Offerings, Spring 2013
Featured classes: Theater, Drumming, and Outward Bound Adventure
Thirsting for Theater
Join Broadway and Film actress Anne Torsiglieri for an exciting adventure into the realm of onstage acting. Venture into improvisation, and create your own student-written scripts. Acting builds self-confidence, verbal, and social skills. For experienced actors and beginners alike.
Every other Thursday, 3:00-4:00
Hidden Wings Center
Hidden Wings Center
Dig into Drumming
Create new rhythms in a safe circle of friends. If you are put off by high-pitched sounds and feel isolated from others, this is the course for you. Drum circles help you to develop communication skills and to become part of an exciting community of sound. One Hidden Wings student said after his first drumming session: "I think I made my first friend." Join facilitator, Aimee Carrol, to explore rhythm through percussion on specialized drums donated by premiere drum maker, Remo Belli. Remo's drums are designed to produce a bandwidth that simulates a heart beat; students who experience these sounds and rhythms seem to find new freedom of expression. This path-breaking Hidden Wings program is also supported through the generous and active participation of legendary drummer, Mickey Hart. Mickey has utilized drumming to help those afflicted with the limitations of aging, such as Alzeimers and dementia. Now, for the first time, and in partnership with Hidden Wings, he is pioneering drumming as a way of assisting young adults with language challenges. We welcome you to this exciting acoustical world.
Saturdays 10:00-11:00
Hidden Wings Center
Hidden Wings Center
Outward Bound Weekend Adventure
Let experienced coach, athlete, and lifeguard, Robb Kennedy, push you to new limits of mind and body. Try ocean kayaking, hiking and swimming on Saturday mornings around the Santa Ynez Valley and beyond. Discover the athlete within you, and challenge yourself to strive for a fitter, stronger, faster, more vibrant and healthy you. Parents, friends, family, and ambitious pets are welcome to join the fray. No one will be left behind on this adventure!
Saturdays 9:00-1:30
Meet at Dunn School Pool
Meet at Dunn School Pool
Yearning for Yoga
Develop improved posture, flexibility, strength, and endurance with Julie Methaney, yoga master of the Santa Ynez Valley. Julie will help you achieve improved strength, balance and calm. Let her creative and innovative interpretation of yoga help you to develop greater physical control and mental happiness. For beginners and established yoga fans alike.
Tuesdays 11:00-12:00
Bloom Yoga Studio, Solvang
Bloom Yoga Studio, Solvang
Weekend Swim Team
Meet at the newly renovated Dunn School Pool, weather permitting, to rediscover your love of swimming. Let Robb Kennedy, professional swimmer and coach, help you build greater confidence, new skills, and a fitter self in the water. Improve your stroke or learn a new one. Build endurance, strength and flexibility. All levels of swim ability are welcome. Goggles welcome but not required. Contact Robb Kennedy with any safety concerns.
Saturdays 8:00-9:00
Dunn School Pool
Dunn School Pool
Divine Art For Everyone
Experience art's many dimensions with the guidance of professional artist, Cynthia Devine, one of California's preeminent art teachers. We are excited to launch a new form of art education that synthesizes music, culture, and art into a new dynamic that inspires the artist within all of us. Free your creative side to experience new mediums and new ideas, while learning about the history and uses of art around the world. Students will be able to exercise their imaginations and creativity within a non-threatening environment. They will build esteem and enhance self expression through the visual and aural senses.
Wednesdays 2:00-4:00
Hidden Wings Center
Hidden Wings Center
Horse Grooming 101
Learn the ways and mysteries of the equine species with PATH International-certified instructor, Kim Blades. Discover what makes horses happy. Learn horse anatomy, horse care, and horse history. Experience one of the world’s most graceful and sensitive creatures through touch, smell, and hearing. Learn to whisper and nuzzle with these patient animal companions under the expert guidance of a leading therapeutic horsemanship professional.
Beginning-Level: Wednesdays 11:00-12:00
Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center, Santa Ynez
Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center, Santa Ynez
Advanced Horse Grooming
For the horse-enthusiast who wants to learn a new level of animal care, grooming, guiding, and training. Attain more advanced skills and knowledge from the experienced, intuitive and innovative therapeutic riding instruction of Kim Blades. Learn how to make horses love and respect you. Learn how to love and respect yourself.
Advanced-Level: Wednesdays 12:00-1:00
Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center, Santa Ynez
Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center, Santa Ynez
Life Skills 101
Organization is made easier with this life skills survival course. Join self-management expert, Judy Bates, to discover a more confident, able, and self-directed you. This unique and practical program will help you to navigate your path toward independence and greater happiness. Parent and sibling participation welcome.
Beginning-Level: Mondays 11:00-1:00
Hidden Wings Center
Hidden Wings Center
Advanced Life Skills
Take it to the next level with organization guru, Judy Bates. Develop more independence and self-sufficiency. Create and master your own goals. Become more organized, self-reliant, able and in-the know. Learn how to negotiate mass transit and balance a checkbook. Create a budget and bake a five-course meal. Solve specific problems in your day-to-day life. Make new friends or strengthen old bonds. Explore the mysteries of small talk, innuendo, and joke telling. Tackle your fears one step at a time with this self-designed, small group learning adventure.
Advanced-Level: Mondays 1:00-3:00
Hidden Wings Center
Hidden Wings Center
We Love Academics
Travel with academic tutor and teacher, Dyann Driggers, into a classroom that suits your style. Small class learning focuses on what you need to know. Improve your algebra skills, tackle the dreaded art of essay writing, or unravel some mysteries of social studies or science. Find and fix your weaknesses. Learn to love learning again. Students need to be self-directed and able to work independently during part of the session. Join this first pilot program in focused academics with individually designed goals and learning strategies.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3:00-4:00
Hidden Wings Center
Hidden Wings Center
Technology and Learning with Computers
Step into the future with state of the art computers, ipads, learning games, nonverbal math programs, and touch screen discover sessions. Improve your writing or math skills with new technology-enabled approaches. For college level students, we will guide you through a course of internet learning from a local community college to take the mystery out of college level courses. Take the next step forward into your future.
To begin in Summer 2013
Hidden Wings Center
Hidden Wings Center
Some times and locations may have changed. Please contact co-directors for the most up-to-date information.
Hidden Wings Center Address: 415 Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA 93463
