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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

Watercolor

Fun with Watercolor

In Person Only Instructor: Kathy Edwards Time: 2 Thursdays per month, 10am-12pm Meeting Dates: April 6 & 20; May 4 & 18 Cost: Members $8 / Nonmembers $10 Fun with Watercolor is a fun, hands-on class to a unique and beautiful…

Creative Art Conversations: Art Critiques

In Person Only Instructor: Diane Merin Time: Scheduled once a month on a Thursday (check calendar) Cost: Member $0 / Nonmember $5 Creative Art Conversations has been formed to facilitate connections between artists, especially those…
Book Club

LEC Book Club

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…
Beginning Acrylic Painting

Beginning Acrylic Painting

In-Person Only Instructor: Tim Gibbons Time: Wednesdays, 9am-9:30am Cost: Members $8 / Nonmembers $10 Are you new to painting with acrylics? Join artist and instructor Tim Gibbons to expand your acrylic painting skills and get started…

Chinese Brush Painting

In Person Only Instructor: Renee Vickery Time: Fridays, 10am-12pm Cost: Members $8 / Nonmembers $10 Chinese brush painting is one of the oldest artistic traditions in the world. Join instructor Renee Vickery in learning the beautiful…
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

Art Open Studio

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? Sign…
Oil Acrylic

Oil & Acrylic Open Studio

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? Sign…
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…
Creative Clay

Creative Clay

In Person Only Instructor: Vickie Fisher Time: Wednesdays 1pm-3pm Cost: Members $12 / Nonmembers $14 Creative Clay combines sculpting and using discarded trash, recycle, and upcycle. It is an incredibly fun, hands-on class that will…
Watercolor

Watercolor Techniques

Online/Zoom Only Instructor: Lionel Sanchez Time: Mondays, 10am-12:30pm Cost: Members $12 / Nonmembers $14 Dive into the world of watercolor and develop your watercolor skills with award-winning painter Lionel P. Sanchez! This class…
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…
Abstract Painting

Beginning Abstract Painting

In Person and Zoom Instructor: Sarah Hanson Time: Tuesdays 2pm-4pm EST Cost: Members $12 / Nonmembers $14 Have you ever wanted to try your hand at abstract painting? Beginning Abstract Painting with instructor Sarah Hanson of…
Sarah Hanson

Meditative Doodling

Online/Zoom Only Instructor: Sarah Hanson Time: Wednesdays 10am—12pm EST Cost: Members $12 / Nonmembers $14 Let your pen flow and your mind relax! Join instructor Sarah Hanson of Hanson Art & Design in an intuitive drawing…
Bridge Card Game

Bridge Instruction

In Person Only Instructor: John Chaplick Time: 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 seriously in a…
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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