Open Studio AM (2026)

In Person Only Instructor: Tim Gibbons When? Wednesdays, 9am-12pm Cost: Members $10 / Nonmembers $15    Starting a new painting? Need help with an existing project? Or need a creative space to paint that isn’t your living room? Join…
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Watercolor Workshop with Roxanne Tobaison

Guest Instructor: Roxanne Tobaison When?  Monday, January 12 (9:30 am – 12 pm) Cost:  $20 LEC members / $25 non-members Materials included.  All levels welcome. Imagine spending a cozy Monday morning immersed in creativity…

Acrylic Paint Party!

Instructor:  Arleen Mariotti When:  Saturday, January 17  (11am – 1pm) Cost:  $20 members / $25 non-members PRE-REGISTER ON OR BEFORE Thursday, January 8.  NO WALK-INS. Supply list will be emailed upon receipt of PAID registration. No…

Tai Chi (2026)

In Person Only Location: FHUMC Instructor: Dr. Marianne Chen Time: Tuesdays, 10am-11am (Beginners: 9:30-10am) Cost: Members $8 / Nonmembers $10     Need to recharge your body and mind? Join Dr. Marianne Chen’s weekly Yang…
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Creative Writing (2026)

Instructor: John Chaplick Time: Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: Members $10 / Nonmembers $15 In Person and on Zoom Email info@LECtampa.org to receive the prompt for the week in advance. Tell your story! Brainstorm, write, read,…

Painting with Rick Austin (2026)

Instructor: Rick Austin Time: Mondays  1pm-3pm     Cost: Members $12 / Nonmembers $15 **Although the instructor is online, you may attend from home OR at the LEC.** In this course, artist Rick Austin will help students explore…
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Weekly News: Dec 14 edition

Class, Workshop, & Club News SPECIAL OFFER: FREE ONLINE PAINTING/DRAWING CLASSES! Try out Rick Austin’s Drawing &/or Painting classes during the two weeks when the L.E.C. is closed for the holidays. Both classes will meet ONLY…
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Weekly News: Dec 7 edition

Class, Workshop, & Club News DECEMBER PHOTO CLUB: The Photo Club will meet online on Wednesday, December 10 (1:30 – 3pm). This month’s Photo Challenge is “After Dark”. Remember to submit your photos to Dave prior to the meeting.…
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Thank you!

A huge Thank You to all who donated to the LEC on Giving Tuesday. Your generosity has overwhelmed us. I know we've said it before, but without you, we cannot do what we do.