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The Life Enrichment Center is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is for our students to fulfill their lifelong creative potential through the ageless engagement of the arts.

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The Life Enrichment Center is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is for our students to fulfill their lifelong creative potential through the ageless engagement of the arts.

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EXPLORE CLASSES AND EVENTS

Pastels Workshop with Janice

Instructor: Janice Schindle Postponed to Saturday, October 26 10am - 12pm $20 members/$30 non-members Whether you want to explore a new artistic medium or practice your pastels technique, this workshop is for you. No experience needed. Supplies…

Watercolor Workshop with Lionel–IN PERSON

Instructor: Lionel Sanchez Saturday October 19 10am - 1 pm   (In-person ONLY) $20 members/$30 non-members. Supplies included. Dive into the world of watercolor and develop your watercolor skills with award-winning painter, Lionel…

Paper Art series

Mondays 10 am -noon September 23 - December 9 $10 members/$20 non-members PER CLASS [$20 members / $40 nonmembers PER TOPIC] Through this series of two-part classes, participants will learn a variety of paper arts.  The series is…

Chair Yoga with Debbie

IN PERSON Instructor: Debbie Palombo Session Options: Fridays, 11am-12:15pm Mondays, 2-3:15pm Cost per session: Member $6 / Nonmember $8 Location: FHUMC Classroom A/1 Yoga stretches, relaxes, and energizes the body from…

Poetry Writing

Hybrid Thursday mornings 10:30am to 12:00 pm $8 members, $10 nonmembers   The Poetry Writing Workshop with Mish will focus on creating new poems in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. Poets may read their work aloud (if they want to)…

Open play Mah Jongg

Intermediate/Advanced Open play Mah Jongg with Instructor Alice Webb 1 pm – 3:30 pm Wednesday afternoon, starting April 3rd $6/$8 Mahjong or mah-jongg is a tile-based game that was created in 19th century China. It has spread throughout…

Diamond Dot Club

Diamond Dot Club with Julie Buchanan Fridays 10:00-12:00pm Free for members/$5 nonmembers In person only We will have kits available for purchase or you may bring your own.     About the Class:   Diamond…

Meditative Doodling with Mish Murphy

Wednesdays 10 am to 12 pm ZOOM ONLY Member $10/ Nonmember $12 Beginner to Advanced Artists welcome! Meditative Doodling is a drawing practice that develops focus, concentration, self-compassion…
Book Club

LEC Book Club [CLOSED GROUP…]

Zoom Only Time: Every 3rd Tuesday, 12:30pm-1:45pm Cost: Members FREE / Nonmembers $5 Calling all readers! The LEC Book Club is a social group of individuals who love to read. They meet every third Tuesday of each month via Zoom to…
Pastels

Pastels

In-Person Only Instructor: Janice Schindle Time: Thursdays, 1pm-3pm Cost: Members $8 / Nonmembers $10 Join instructor Janice Schindle and explore a variety of approaches to the beautiful medium of pastels. Gain a deeper understanding…
Artist's Open Studio

Open Studio PM

In Person Only Instructor: Tim Gibbons Time: Wednesdays, 6pm-8:30pm Cost: Members $8 / Nonmembers $10 Starting a new painting? Need help with an existing project? Or need a creative space to paint that isn’t your living room? Join…
Oil Acrylic

Open Studio AM

In Person Only Instructor: Tim Gibbons Time: Wednesdays, 9am-12pm Cost: Members $8 / Nonmembers $10 Starting a new painting? Need help with an existing project? Or need a creative space to paint that isn’t your living room? Join…
Stamp Collectors Club

Stamp Collectors Club

In Person/Zoom Time: Mondays, 6pm-8:30pm *Yearly Membership to Join the Tampa Collectors Club: $6 for 1st year (or $5 for renewals) The Tampa Collectors Club, a part of the American Philatelic Society, is the oldest Stamp Collectors…
Photography

Photo Club Meeting

Zoom Only Instructor: David Beebe Time: Wednesday, 1:30pm-3:30pm (typically every 3rd Wednesday of the month; check calendar) Cost: Members $0 / Nonmembers $5 The LEC Photo Club welcomes beginners and well-seasoned photographers…
Drawing with Rick Austin

Drawing with Rick Austin

Zoom Only Instructor: Rick Austin Time: Fridays, 10:30am-12:00pm Cost: Members $8 / Nonmembers $10 In this online course, artist Rick Austin will help students explore different drawing methods and introduce various techniques needed…
Painting Class

Painting with Rick Austin

Zoom Only Instructor: Rick Austin Time: Mondays 1pm-3pm Cost: Members $10 / Nonmembers $12 In this online course, artist Rick Austin will help students explore different painting methods and introduce various techniques needed to…
Tai Chi

Tai Chi

In Person Only Location: FHUMC Classroom A/1 Instructor: Dr. Marianne Chen Time: Tuesdays, 10am-11am Cost: Members $6 / Nonmembers $8 Need to recharge your body and mind? Join Dr. Marianne Chen’s weekly Yang Style Tai Chi class…
Bridge Card Game

Bridge Instruction & Play

In Person Only Instructor: John Chaplick Time: Mondays and/or Fridays 1pm—3pm Cost: Members $6 / Nonmembers $8 Bridge is the ultimate card game. It features strategy, teamwork, and fun. Whether you play casually with friends or…
Mah Jongg

Intro to Mah Jongg

COMING SOON! Intro to Mah Jongg Instructor: Alice Webb September 9th  - Nov 11th (10 Weeks) Monday 1:00 - 3:30pm In person only $6 for members/$8 for nonmembers Mahjong or mah-jongg is a tile-based game that was created in…
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

In Person and on Zoom Instructor: John Chaplick Time: Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: Members $7 / Nonmembers $10 Tell your story! Brainstorm, write, read, share, and revise your stories with a skilled teacher in a supportive,…
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The Life Enrichment Center is located in the Forest Hills neighborhood of North Tampa on North Boulevard between Busch Boulevard and Linebaugh Avenue.

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9704 North Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 932-0241
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