ABC Music, 739 First St., is offering both beginner and experienced ukulele classes to women, and another class for youth beginners, Stan Houston, director, said. Cost is $10 a class.
Classes for women with ukulele experience meet at 7:30 p.m. Mondays and last 90 minutes. The class for women beginners is another 90-minute session that starts at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
Beginners are taught chord building and strumming techniques during a fun, sing-along class, Houston said. Previous experience isn’t necessary.
Drop-ins to those classes are welcome.
A new youth ukulele class for beginners will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesdays, and is open to those 12 years old and older. Instruments are provided, and cost is $10.
Those interested may call ABC Music at 707-746-7565.
New Tannery art studio offers classes
Once Upon a Canvas, a new cooperative art studio, has opened at 129 First St. in the Tannery Building, now called Tannery Row.
The studio opened Jan. 22 and its hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, said Linda Peonsin, spokesperson for the studio, which is made up of six artists.
Once Upon a Canvas will offer classes in acrylic and watercolor painting and mixed-media art, Peonsin said.
Those interested may call her at 707-326-9369 or email her at lindap2020@sbcglobal.net.
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The fine Ladies of Winters, Ca would like to challenge the women of Benicia to a Uku-off.
If they accept this challenge, we will meet at the Plams Playhouse in Winters at the time and day of your choosing.