
January 2021
Ballroom Dancing Class
Ballroom Dance Classes are taught by Patty Kolvek, owner of Dance Sophisticates in LaPorte, and held in the upper level of the LaPorte Civic Auditorium (enter through door main doors on Ridge Street). During each six-week session, participants will learn two different dance styles. The East Coast Swing and the Rumba dances will be taught on Thursdays (January 7-February 11). Fee for the session is $70 per couple. To protect our staff and participants, masks are required for this indoor…
Find out more »Cricut 101
Ready to get your Cricut* machine out of the box? Let's get that machine working for you! The class fee is $35 and you can reserve your spot today by calling the @City of LaPorte Park and Rec Dept at 219-326-9600. Small class sizes. Masks Required. Use the CERAMICS Entrance on the back side of the Civic at Woodward and Plain Streets. Learn the basics of your Cricut electronic die-cutting machine including how to operate the machine and software. This…
Find out more »Cricut 101 with Parties on the Gogh
Ready to get your Cricut® machine up and running? Let's get that machine working for you! Sign up today and you will learn the basics including how to operate the Cricut® machine and software. Some topics covered in this class will include: machine basics, using the mat and blade, software, connecting the machine, cutting with the machine and more! This is a 2-hour absolute beginner class. You will walk away feeling confident in using the machine and wil l make…
Find out more »Ballroom Dancing Class
Ballroom Dance Classes are taught by Patty Kolvek, owner of Dance Sophisticates in LaPorte, and held in the upper level of the LaPorte Civic Auditorium (enter through door main doors on Ridge Street). During each six-week session, participants will learn two different dance styles. The East Coast Swing and the Rumba dances will be taught on Thursdays (January 7-February 11). Fee for the session is $70 per couple. To protect our staff and participants, masks are required for this indoor…
Find out more »Hand Building Pottery Class
Learn the traditional methods of hand building including pinching, coiling and slab techniques. You’ll be guided by local artist Alayna Bublitz who has a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art with a concentration in ceramics. Pre-registration is required. Fee for the session is $81 and includes 8 pounds of clay. Register with your credit card by calling the Park Office at 219-326-9600. Enter the Civic Auditorium's Ceramics Room from the outside entrance at the corner of Plain & Woodward Streets. Class…
Find out more »WinterFest 2021 – Snowflake String Art for Kids
Ready to get your child's artistic juices thawed out? Join Parties on the Gogh owner Kristi Chadderdon during WinterFest's make-and-take art project. The class will be held in the Civic Auditorium's Ceramics Room beginning at noon. Enter through the outside door at the corner of Woodward and Plain Streets. This event is for ages 8 & up. Pre-registration is required by January 25 with a limit of 8 participants. The fee for the class is $10. Register by calling the…
Find out more »WinterFest 2021 – Let It Snow Wall Hanging Art
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Don't like the wet outdoor snow? Here is a WinterFest event just for you! Join Parties on the Gogh owner Kristi Chadderdon during WinterFest's Let It Snow Wall Hanging art project for adults (photo of project is in the comments). The class will be held in the Civic Auditorium Ceramics Room from 2-4 p.m. Enter through the outside door at the corner of Woodward and Plain Streets. Pre-registration is required by…
Find out more »February 2021
Ballroom Dancing Class
Ballroom Dance Classes are taught by Patty Kolvek, owner of Dance Sophisticates in LaPorte, and held in the upper level of the LaPorte Civic Auditorium (enter through door main doors on Ridge Street). During each six-week session, participants will learn two different dance styles. The East Coast Swing and the Rumba dances will be taught on Thursdays (January 7-February 11). Fee for the session is $70 per couple. To protect our staff and participants, masks are required for this indoor…
Find out more »Ballroom Dancing Class
Ballroom Dance Classes are taught by Patty Kolvek, owner of Dance Sophisticates in LaPorte, and held in the upper level of the LaPorte Civic Auditorium (enter through door main doors on Ridge Street). During each six-week session, participants will learn two different dance styles. The East Coast Swing and the Rumba dances will be taught on Thursdays (January 7-February 11). Fee for the session is $70 per couple. To protect our staff and participants, masks are required for this indoor…
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