.- Dunedin Fine Arts Center
Classes in drawing, painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor), pottery throwing, photography, printmaking, calligraphy, and fabric art are offered. Children's classes include pottery and clay sculpture, painting and sketching, and two creative theater classes. Registration 5 times a year. And visit the art exhibits and Children's Arts Museum while you are there! 727- 298-3322 1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin
- Something Fishy - Artists' Classes
A unique shop/art studio where classes and workshops are offered in pottery, silk-painting, calligraphy and unusual arts like mosaic-making, paper-making, creative lamp-making, glass-painting, Fimo clay art, and more. During the year - many adult classes that teens can attend, some children's classes . In summer - week-long kids' arts 'n crafts camps. Stop in and see what a variety of artists make for use and decoration, and buy some artistic creations. It's a great place for teens who may want to become working artists, 913 N. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater. Get their latest class listings by calling 727-461-3474
- Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Want to experience the beauty and diversity of our Florida environment? Indoor and outdoor exploration and activities, including a live exhibit of Florida reptiles, and hands-on room, and outdoors there is a "poison garden" (Florida poisonous plant species) and various birds of prey. Walk through the wooded paths.The park is closed Mondays. 462-6024 for more information.Or participate in Moccasin Lake's monthly events as a parent-child team, or teenagers with interest:
1st Monday, Clearwater Audubon Society meeting, 7:30 PM
2nd and 4th Wednesday, Ranger Rick Discovery Club activities for kids, 6:30 PM
2nd Wednesday, Guided night walk (time varies seasonally - please call)
3rd Tuesday, Organic Matters (gardening club) meeting, 7:00 PM
3rd Wednesday, Suncoast Herpetological Society meeting (see and discuss reptiles and amphibians), 7 PM
3rd Thursday, Suncoast Sierra Club meeting -environmental group with action and outings, 7:30 PM
1st Saturday, Guided Birding Tours, $2.50 adults, $1.50 ages 4-12, 8 - 11 AM
3rd Sunday, Wildflower Walk and Nature Quest, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
- Astronomy Club .. Tampa
SkyWatch observing sessions are held every Saturday evening in the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) parking lot in Tampa, and are free to the public. Organized by the Museum Astronomical Resource Society, also known as the M.A.R.S. astronomy club. You can attend the skywatch anytime or if you are more interested, join the club.
To check if the SkyWatch is being held that evening or if MOSI has a clear sky for it, call 813-987-6360 or at 813-987-6012.
- Florida Native Plant Society
1st Wed of each month, meeting at the Pinellas Cooperative Extension Service (next to Heritage Village) 727-582-2100, 12175 125th Street North in Largo. Adult with child, or teen.
- Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Learn to dance! Swing, ballroom dances, Western and Latin dances. Ask for introductory offers for new students. 461-3237, 1249 S. Missouri Ave Clearwater
- BB's Dance Factory
Professional dancer Beth Brier Director teaches ballet and jazz, beginners to adult in Clearwater. Learn what it's all about to perform and have fun! (727)733-7097
- Just Tumbling
Floor work tumbling and acrobatics training, and fun. You can also try out for their All-Star Stunt Cheerleading Team. 132 N. Starcrest Dr, Clearwater - 443-1487
- Hapkido
Rick De Aquila of Hapiko International, on Cleveland St across from Nature's Food Patch will do private group classes for $35 an hour. Choose self-defense, or formal progression in martial arts. Starts at 9 years old. Attendees split the costs of each class, schedule classes by the month - paid in advance. Rick is great with kids. 447-1079
- Gourmet Cooking Classes in Dunedin La Maison Gourmet offers cooking classes for kids as young as 4 to 7! They have summer kids' camps for gourmet cooking, as well as workshops and classes during the year. There are more classes for adults, but you may be able to attend these as a mother-daughter team with an upper elementary age child. La Maison Gourmet 727-738-3070
- 4-H Youth Program
If you want to learn more about 4-H , call or visit the Pinellas County Extension (next to Heritage Village) 727-582-2495, 12175 125th Street North in Largo.
- Civil Air Patrol
Kids ever want to fly an airplane? 13 -year olds and up or at least 6th grade can join the Civil Air Patrol to participate in a program that includes "aerospace education and leadership training." They learn to fly and help adults with emergency services such as search and rescue, working together as a disciplined group, camping out and other activities. There is a local group that meets Thursday nights 6:30 - 9 PM at the Clearwater Airpark. Or check for a group near you and get more info at Civil Air Patrol Information.