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The game of chess encourages players to think critically and improve concentration. Our instructors from Progress with Chess will teach you the fundamentals of the game and hone your skills. This program is designed to introduce youth to chess, but all ages are welcome.
Join us for a fun night of line dancing! Our instructor will teach you all the moves you need to get grooving and moving to the best hits. Bring the whole family down for a night of line dancing and movement at the Connection. No experienced required. All ages welcome.
Teens in the Kitchen is an extension of our Kids in the Kitchen program. Does your teenager like to cook? Are they interested in learning new skills? If so, this workshop is the perfect way to get them involved.
Join us to learn the fundamentals of songwriting and song construction. This course is for both aspiring and experienced songwriters. Participants will learn to apply the principles of songwriting, structure, concepts, melody and metaphors, and then produce their own compositions. Participants should plan to attend all four consecutive sessions.
This hands-on program will allow kids to learn more about themselves and the world around them. Our facilitators will nurture and empower our youth through urban agriculture, positive mindfulness exercises, and academic enrichment, all while having fun!
This 4-session series provides hands-on training with essential design tools and software. Explore the fundamentals of graphic design through design principles, color theory and basic composition techniques.
Explore with us and our partner, My Village Yoga, the 8 Limbs of Yoga, a holistic path to self-discovery and inner peace. In this session, we will delve into each limb from breath control, meditation, to self-realization.
This is a weekly program for children that features story-time, arts & crafts, music or an appearance by a PNC Grow Up Great®partner. Ages 3–6.
Whether you’re a budding musician or have a passion to create and record for a living, this class provides you access to and understanding of the software and tools you’ll need to arrange your own masterpiece. Students will learn how to obtain professional-sounding results from a simple studio setup. Basic computer knowledge is required. Ages
Our instructor will give you strategies to craft new worlds and paint settings with words. Whether you're a novice novelist or a seasoned scribe, this workshop will expand your creative horizons and add depth to your literary landscapes.
This is the next-level session for those who have already taken the Basic class. We will use the acquired skills to produce an entire song, including an audio recording. Ages 13 and up.
Learn the fundamentals of crochet with local designer, Sonseeahray McHenry, Head Designer of S.A.M. the Label. Participants will learn basic crochet stitches and how to read a crochet pattern while creating our own crocheted pieces. Adults and children are encouraged to attend, but this program is recommended for ages 8 & up.
The game of chess encourages players to think critically and improve concentration. Our instructors from Progress with Chess will teach you the fundamentals of the game and hone your skills. This program is designed to introduce youth to chess, but all ages are welcome.
Bring your aspiring young chefs and learn how to make great-tasting and nutritious recipes! Participants will follow recipes with guidance from a professional culinary expert. Come ready to eat and learn new recipes to take home for the whole family to enjoy!
This hands-on program will allow kids to learn more about themselves and the world around them. Our facilitators will nurture and empower our youth through urban agriculture, positive mindfulness exercises, and academic enrichment, all while having fun!
Join us to learn the fundamentals of songwriting and song construction. This course is for both aspiring and experienced songwriters. Participants will learn to apply the principles of songwriting, structure, concepts, melody and metaphors, and then produce their own compositions. Participants should plan to attend all four consecutive sessions.
This two-part series will inform and encourage mindful movement as complementary care for arthritis. Gentle range of motion movements will be experienced systematically through the joints. This series, led by an 800-hour certified yoga therapist, will be accessible for all.
This 4-session series provides hands-on training with essential design tools and software. Explore the fundamentals of graphic design through design principles, color theory and basic composition techniques.
This is a weekly program for children that features story-time, arts & crafts, music or an appearance by a PNC Grow Up Great®partner. Ages 3–6.
Join us and our partner Jamal “JayWorking” Collins to explore the world of design through Canva, AI tools, and branding.
Learn the fundamentals of crochet with local designer, Sonseeahray McHenry, Head Designer of S.A.M. the Label. Participants will learn basic crochet stitches and how to read a crochet pattern while creating our own crocheted pieces. Adults and children are encouraged to attend, but this program is recommended for ages 8 & up.
Join us for an informative and engaging session that will explore the social history of Greater Cleveland over the last 150 years. Share your stories of growing up, connect to the larger changes that took place, and explore how the Fairfax neighborhood played a part in the vibrant city that we would all inherit. As
This hands-on program will allow kids to learn more about themselves and the world around them. Our facilitators will nurture and empower our youth through urban agriculture, positive mindfulness exercises, and academic enrichment, all while having fun!
Join us to learn the fundamentals of songwriting and song construction. This course is for both aspiring and experienced songwriters. Participants will learn to apply the principles of songwriting, structure, concepts, melody and metaphors, and then produce their own compositions. Participants should plan to attend all four consecutive sessions.
Embrace the farm-to-table lifestyle and discover nutritious recipes curated by Chef Tiffani Sutton-Taylor, Founder of Cutting Board Academy. Chef Tiffani will walk you through the dish step-by-step while teaching you about the science of food and nutrition.
This 4-session series provides hands-on training with essential design tools and software. Explore the fundamentals of graphic design through design principles, color theory and basic composition techniques.
This is a weekly program for children that features story-time, arts & crafts, music or an appearance by a PNC Grow Up Great®partner. Ages 3–6.
Whether you’re a budding musician or have a passion to create and record for a living, this class provides you access to and understanding of the software and tools you’ll need to arrange your own masterpiece. Students will learn how to obtain professional-sounding results from a simple studio setup. Basic computer knowledge is required. Ages
This is the next-level session for those who have already taken the Basic class. We will use the acquired skills to produce an entire song, including an audio recording. Ages 13 and up.
Join us and our partner Jamal “JayWorking” Collins to explore the world of design through Canva, AI tools, and branding.
Learn the fundamentals of crochet with local designer, Sonseeahray McHenry, Head Designer of S.A.M. the Label. Participants will learn basic crochet stitches and how to read a crochet pattern while creating our own crocheted pieces. Adults and children are encouraged to attend, but this program is recommended for ages 8 & up.
The game of chess encourages players to think critically and improve concentration. Our instructors from Progress with Chess will teach you the fundamentals of the game and hone your skills. This program is designed to introduce youth to chess, but all ages are welcome.
One of the pleasures of reading a good book is discussing it with others who have read it. Join the club to rave about what you’ve just read or to debate participants’ various reactions to the book. Connect with us as we discuss our shared experiences surrounding the book.
Bring your aspiring young chefs and learn how to make great-tasting and nutritious recipes! Participants will follow recipes with guidance from a professional culinary expert. Come ready to eat and learn new recipes to take home for the whole family to enjoy!
This hands-on program will allow kids to learn more about themselves and the world around them. Our facilitators will nurture and empower our youth through urban agriculture, positive mindfulness exercises, and academic enrichment, all while having fun!
This two-part series will inform and encourage mindful movement as complementary care for arthritis. Gentle range of motion movements will be experienced systematically through the joints. This series, led by an 800-hour certified yoga therapist, will be accessible for all.
This 4-session series provides hands-on training with essential design tools and software. Explore the fundamentals of graphic design through design principles, color theory and basic composition techniques.
This is a weekly program for children that features story-time, arts & crafts, music or an appearance by a PNC Grow Up Great®partner. Ages 3–6.
Whether you’re a budding musician or have a passion to create and record for a living, this class provides you access to and understanding of the software and tools you’ll need to arrange your own masterpiece. Students will learn how to obtain professional-sounding results from a simple studio setup. Basic computer knowledge is required. Ages
Come learn about air quality science, see how pollution affects us, and have hands-on fun building a working air sensor! This is a program for people of all ages.
This is the next-level session for those who have already taken the Basic class. We will use the acquired skills to produce an entire song, including an audio recording. Ages 13 and up.
Learn the fundamentals of crochet with local designer, Sonseeahray McHenry, Head Designer of S.A.M. the Label. Participants will learn basic crochet stitches and how to read a crochet pattern while creating our own crocheted pieces. Adults and children are encouraged to attend, but this program is recommended for ages 8 & up.