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Mountain Dulcimer - Private Lessons - SEPTEMBER - Kids & Teens - 30 Min.

$129

with Roxanne McDaniel

Calendar Aug 31, 2026 , runs for 4 weeks

Ages 7 - 17

These 30-minute private lessons are for individuals of all skill levels who are looking to learn the dulcimer or expand upon what they already know. Students will learn the basics of the dulcimer, as well as more advanced techniques tailored to everyone's needs. The material covered will explore playing melodies and chords, using different tunings, and techniques to further develop playing. Takes place in the Broyles Building.

Students will need to supply their own dulcimer, strings, and picks.

Four classes, one per week. Sessions will re-start every 4 weeks. You may register for additional sessions at your leisure.

Once you register for the class, you will receive an email or phone call to schedule your day and time for lessons. Four lessons/dates will be scheduled in this series. Lessons will restart each month. 

Go ahead and register for future months if you wish. There are no refunds or make-up for missed lessons.  

Weeks of August 31, September 7, 14, 21.

Schedule your class between 8am - 5pm M-F and receive a discount.  Call the McKinney Center for the discount promo code before registering.

Dance Discovery - Children's Dance

$166

with Earlene Hopkins

Calendar Sep 10, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 11 weeks

Ages: 6 - 8

Ages 6 - 8 (ages are flexible with instructor's permission)

Dance Discovery is an introductory course that provides children with a space to learn confidence through movement.  Students will experiment with improvisation, spatial awareness, and basic techniques of ballet and modern dance.  This course is designed to help the child explore expression in an organized movement class, equipping them for potential future dance classes.  

Students should come to class in a black leotard and black tights.  Students will dance barefoot.

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm, Thursdays, September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3. No class on October 8 or November 26.

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 1 payment of $141.00, paid every four weeks.

Modern Dance for Beginners

$166

with Earlene Hopkins

Calendar Sep 10, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 11 weeks

Ages: 9 - 11

Ages 9 - 11

Children of this age have better coordination and control of their limbs.  Class allows them to develop these skills in a more structured approach; students will begin to master rhythm and across-the-floor exercises.

Students should come to class in a black leotard and black tights.  Students will dance barefoot.

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Thursdays, September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3. No class on October 8 or November 26.

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 1 payment of $141.00, paid every four weeks.

Beginner Copier Zines

$94

with Sage Perrott

Calendar Sep 12, 2026 at 10 am

Ages: 15 - Adult

Learn how to make your own zine on the copier in this one day beginner workshop. Students will be shown zine-making fundamentals, including several copier friendly folds and basic design techniques to create a color zine in multiple. For those new to the medium, a zine is a self published piece of ephemera, typically in pamphlet or booklet form that can cover any number of topics and include a wide variety of imagery. All skill levels welcome.

10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 12.

Advanced Cyanotype

$128

with Kay Grogg

Calendar Sep 19, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 2 weeks

Grades 9 - Adult

Advanced Cyanotype will take you to the next level of this photo process. Students will further explore the wet method, make double exposures, bleach and tone prints using tea, and print on fabric. This two-session workshop will emphasize cyanotype techniques so the students can successfully create cyanotypes at home. Takes place in the Broyles Building.

Pre-requisite: Beginning Level Cyanotype Class or basic Cyanotype experience. Instruction is limited to new techniques so basic how-to is necessary to follow this action loaded class. 

11:00 am - 1:30 pm, Saturdays, September 19, 26.

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 2 payments of $51.50, paid every four weeks.

Acoustic Guitar - Private Lessons - OCTOBER - All Ages - 60 Min.

$242

with Roxanne McDaniel

Calendar Sep 28, 2026 , runs for 4 weeks

All Ages

These 60-minute private lessons are for individuals of all skill levels who are looking for an easy-going, fun environment. Students will learn basic terminology and foundational aspects of playing chords and melodies on guitar. Class is less theory and more practical application but can also be adapted to the needs and wants of each student. Students will need to supply their own guitar, strings, and picks. Takes place in the Broyles Building.

Four classes, one per week. Sessions will re-start every 4 weeks. You may register for additional sessions at your leisure.

Once you register for the class, you will receive an email or phone call to schedule your day and time for lessons. Four lessons/dates will be scheduled in this series. Lessons will restart each month.  Go ahead and register for future months if you wish. There are no refunds or make-up for missed lessons.  

Weeks of September 28, October 5, 12, 19.

Schedule your class between 8am - 5pm M-F and receive a discount.  Call the McKinney Center for the discount promo code before registering.

Acoustic Guitar - Private Lessons - OCTOBER - Kids & Teens - 30 minutes
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Acoustic Guitar - Private Lessons - OCTOBER - Kids & Teens - 30 minutes

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with Roxanne McDaniel

Calendar Sep 28, 2026 , runs for 4 weeks

Ages 7 - 17

These 30-minute private lessons are for all levels of skill.  Students will learn basic terminology and foundational aspects of playing chords and melodies on the guitar. Class is less theory and more practical application but can also be adapted to the needs and wants of each student. Students will need to supply their own guitar, strings, and picks. Takes place in the Broyles Building.

Four classes, one per week. Sessions will re-start every 4 weeks. You may register for additional sessions at your leisure.

Once you register for the class, you will receive an email or phone call to schedule your day and time for lessons. Four lessons/dates will be scheduled in this series. Lessons will restart each month. Go ahead and register for future months if you wish. There are no refunds or make-up for missed lessons.  

If you prefer a one-hour lesson, please sign up for that option instead.

Weeks of September 28, October 5, 12, 19.

Schedule your class between 8am - 5pm M-F and receive a discount.  Call the McKinney Center for the discount promo code before registering.

Mountain Dulcimer - Private Lessons - OCTOBER - All Ages - 60 Min.

$242

with Roxanne McDaniel

Calendar Sep 28, 2026 , runs for 4 weeks

All Ages

These 60-minute private lessons are for individuals of all skill levels who are looking to learn the dulcimer or expand upon what they already know. Students will learn the basics of the dulcimer, as well as more advanced techniques tailored to everyone's needs. The material covered will explore playing melodies and chords, using different tunings, and techniques to further develop playing. Takes place in the Broyles Building.

Students will need to supply their own dulcimer, strings, and picks.

Four classes, one per week. Sessions will re-start every 4 weeks. You may register for additional sessions at your leisure.

Once you register for the class, you will receive an email or phone call to schedule your day and time for lessons. Four lessons/dates will be scheduled in this series. Lessons will restart each month. 

Go ahead and register for future months if you wish. There are no refunds or make-up for missed lessons.  

Weeks of September 28, October 5, 12, 19.

Schedule your class between 8am - 5pm M-F and receive a discount.  Call the McKinney Center for the discount promo code before registering.





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