Register today for creative, fun and beneficial community adult classes

If you want to tap your creative side or learn some valuable defense moves, register today for the following community adult classes.

Floral Design
Work with fresh flowers and gain valuable hands-on experience making basic, event and seasonal floral arrangements. Students take home practice arrangements after each class. Bring a cutter with you on January 19 or February 23 to Conroy's Flowers at 28442 Marguerite Pkwy. The 2-hour program begins at 5:30 p.m.  Cost is $30 plus a $20 lab fee payable to the instructor.  Register online at econnect.cityofmissionviejo.org by referencing course #5006 or #5007.

Fine Arts Painting with Ann Klein
Have you ever wanted to learn to work with oil, acrylic or watercolor? All techniques of fine art painting are taught and all levels are welcome in this fun 3-hour class that takes place every Monday at 8 a.m. from February 6-27. Cost is $25. Register online at econnect.cityofmissionviejo.org by referencing course #4788.

The Art of Copperplate Calligraphy with Victoria Kibildis
In this series of fun and informative classes, you learn the basics of copperplate lettering, flourishing techniques, how to create your personal monogram and "modern" variations. Materials and equipment are provided for students to keep. This 3-hour program takes place each Wednesday at 6 p.m. from January 18-February 22. Cost is $175 plus a $52 lab fee payable to the instructor. Register online at econnect.cityofmissionviejo.org by referencing course #4947.

Women's Self Defense by PKSA Karate
Designed specifically for women and busy moms, this self-defense program includes easy defense, verbal boundaries, emotions and adrenaline, defense stances and strikes and fitness for defense and health.  The program is open to folks 16 and older and takes place at 7:45 p.m. each Tuesday through March 14 at PKSA Karate located at 25290 Marguerite Pkwy, Suite A. Cost is $89. Register online at econnect.cityofmissionviejo.org by referencing course #5005.

Karate for Adults
Build character through discipline and self-confidence through karate classes. You will be taught to defend against punches, holds and grabs. The program takes place Tuesday at 8 p.m. and Friday at 7 p.m. through February at the Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center. Cost is $40 for members and $45 for non-members. Register online at econnect.cityofmissionviejo.org by referencing course #5197 or #5198.

For more information about any of these programs, call 949-470-3062.