Youth learn musical proficiency, cultural literacy, and resilience through black vocal songs and traditions for the exposure, expansion, and preservation of African diasporic heritage arts.
Ages: Age at least 7 yrs but less than 19 yrs,
DURHAM · Holton Career and Resource Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Youth learn in a concert band ensemble from African Diasporic enrichment artists and culture bearers of black classical and concert art forms for the exposure, expansion, and preservation of African Diasporic heritage arts.
Ages: Age at least 9 yrs but less than 19 yrs,
DURHAM · Holton Career and Resource Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Youth learn skills to support Global Griot Theater Troupe individual and group stage performances with an emphasis on set design and building, props, costumes, lighting and sound.
Ages: Age at least 11 yrs but less than 19 yrs,
DURHAM · Holton Career and Resource Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Youth learn vocal and theatrical skills, and techniques through individual and group stage performances with an emphasis on the talent, stories, histories, and authentic voices of African-diasporic people for the exposure, expansion, and preservation of African diasporic heritage arts.
Ages: Age at least 9 yrs but less than 19 yrs,
DURHAM · Holton Career and Resource Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Youth learn musical proficiency, cultural literacy, and resilience through Afro-Caribbean Steel Drumming for the exposure, expansion, and preservation of African Diasporic heritage arts.
Ages: Age at least 9 yrs but less than 19 yrs,
DURHAM · Holton Career and Resource Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Youth learn musical proficiency, cultural literacy, and resilience through African Drumming for the exposure, expansion, and preservation of African Diasporic heritage arts.
Ages: Age at least 7 yrs but less than 19 yrs,
· Holton Career and Resource Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Discover the art of quilting in this hands-on class designed for beginners and hobbyists alike! Participants will learn the fundamentals of quilt-making, including fabric selection, cutting techniques, piecing, layering, and basic quilting stitches. By the end of the session, each participant will have created a small quilted project to take home and cherish
Ages: Age at least 50 yrs but less than 200 yrs,
DURHAM · Edison Johnson Rec Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Time to Turn Up with painting, popular music, dance and conversation! Enjoy an evening of art projects and the most popular music that kids listen to. Spaces go fast for this course so get yours ASAP.
Ages: Age at least 7 yrs but less than 13 yrs,
DURHAM · Holton Career and Resource Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Youth learn musical proficiency, cultural literacy, and resilience through black vocal songs and traditions in gospel, spirituals, and social justice for the exposure, expansion, and preservation of African diasporic heritage arts.
Ages: Age at least 7 yrs but less than 19 yrs,
DURHAM · Holton Career and Resource Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Parents will pair with their preschooler for arts, crafts, music, and movement. Get energized moving to the music. Have fun and explore your inner artist with markers, paint, glitter and glue. After each class you will have a project to take home.
Ages: Age at least 1 yr but less than 6 yrs,
DURHAM · Walltown Park Rec Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
with Lisa Rasmussen, Professional Artist
Dates: Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, and 22 (4-sessions)
Time: 9:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Fee: $210 ($189 Members)
Experience Level: Open to all, from beginners to experienced learners
In this four-session class, we’ll explore painting in watercolor using leaves of plants and trees native to the southeastern U.S. as our subjects. Join us in creating paintings that highlight the changing colors of the season!
Elective course for the Certificate in Botanical Art & Illustration.
REGISTER HERE
Get ready to bring stunning scenes to life in this fun and relaxed painting adventure! With easy step-by-step guidance, kids will create their own masterpieces while exploring their creativity. No experience needed - just imagination and a love for art! Don't miss out, save your spot today! All supplies provided.
Ages: Age at least 8 yrs but less than 12 yrs,
DURHAM · Walltown Park Rec Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Are you a budding artist? Come join us at Beech Bluff County Park and experience making art from and inspired by nature! Throughout the week, we will experiment with natural dyes, making paper, creative writing, and other fun arts and crafts projects. We will also enjoy everything else Beech Bluff has to offer, such as hanging out in the gardens with the Agriculture Team, seeing artifacts that tell the park’s story, playing games, and exploring outside in nature. Drop off begins at 8:30, and all campers must be picked up by 5:30pm. Campers bring their own lunch, snacks, and water bottle. This camp is open to participants ages 6 - 9 years old.
Schedule:
From Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026
Each Tuesday from 8:30am to 5:30pm
Each Wednesday from 8:30am to 5:30pm
Each Thursday from 8:30am to 5:30pm
Each Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm
Duration: 9 hours
Ages: Age at least 6 yrs but less than 10 yrs,
WAKE · Beech Bluff County Park - Canopy Room · Wake County Parks
Select your favorite pumpkin from one of many FLOATING in the pool, dry it off on the pool deck and use paints, stickers, and all kinds of fun craft supplies to decorate it. All swim levels are welcome and life vests will be provided. An adult will need to enter the water with children 9 years of age and younger.
Ages: Age less than 12 yrs,
DURHAM · Edison Johnson Aquatic Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Children will make wonderful creations by painting colors with their corresponding numbers using paint daubers.
Ages: Age at least 2 yrs but less than 5 yrs,
This is a fun class which teaches the basics of Tae Kwon Do and focuses on punches and kicks. Tae Kwon Do is a martial art originated in Korea and the name means 'the art of kicking and punching'. It is non-contact style so students learn the essential elements of this martial art in a safe, fun environment. The class helps build focus, respect, confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills. This class is suitable for anyone with little or no experience of martial arts. All equipment will be provided. The instructor is a Senior black belt instructor and member of USA Tae Kwon Do Masters Association.
Ages: Age at least 5 yrs but less than 12 yrs,
DURHAM · Walltown Park Rec Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Shake things up with an evening of creative, alcohol-free drinks! Learn how to craft delicious mocktails while enjoying great company, music, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Ages: Age at least 19 yrs but less than 200 yrs,
DURHAM · Edison Johnson Rec Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Join us to celebrate turkey day with fun activities. Children with party along to music,make a themed craft, and give thanks to the ones they love. Please bring an appetite and a dish to share.
Ages: Age at least 5 yrs but less than 13 yrs,
Celebrate gratitude and creativity with Thankful Turkeys, a heartwarming activity where participants create their own colorful turkey crafts while reflecting on what they’re thankful for. Using paper, feathers, markers, and other craft supplies, each person will design a turkey and write things they appreciate on the feathers—such as family, friends, favorite activities, or special memories.
Ages: Age at least 5 yrs but less than 13 yrs,
DURHAM · Edison Johnson Rec Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Get into the holiday spirit with Holiday Creations, a fun and festive activity where participants can design and craft their own seasonal decorations and gifts. Using a variety of materials like paper, ornaments, ribbons, and natural elements, everyone will have the chance to create unique, personalized holiday items.
Ages: Age at least 5 yrs but less than 13 yrs,
DURHAM · Edison Johnson Rec Ctr · Durham Parks & Rec
Learn the art of crafting bar soap. Explore the ingredients and process behind soap-making, creating custom scents, colors, and designs.
Ages: Age at least 19 yrs but less than 50 yrs,
This year, avoid the long lines at the mall, and bring your kids to meet Santa at our recreation center. We will provide a digital photo of each child with Santa, cookies and milk, and a holiday art project. You may bring your own camera for additional photos. Ho, ho, ho!
Ages: Age at least 5 yrs but less than 12 yrs,