Week of Events
Watercolor Workshop with Roxanne Tobaison
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 All levels welcome. Imagine spending a cozy Monday morning immersed in creativity at Roxanne Tobaison’s watercolor paint-along workshop. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner eager to explore, this delightful session welcomes all levels. […]
Painting with Rick Austin (HYBRID)
Painting with Rick Austin (HYBRID)
When? Mondays, 1 pm to 3 pm Cost? $12 Members / $15 Non-members Online OR in person In this class we will explore different painting methods and techniques to complete a painting. All media welcome--supply your own materials. The goal--for you to paint beautiful and interesting paintings! In this class we will explore different drawing […]
Chair Yoga Mondays with Debbie Palombo
Chair Yoga Mondays with Debbie Palombo
IN PERSON Instructor: Debbie Palombo Time: Mondays, 2 - 3:15pm Cost: Member $8 / Nonmember $10 Chair yoga stretches, relaxes, and energizes the body from head to toe! Yoga instructor Debbie Palombo will guide you through a gentle, low-impact session that focuses on improving flexibility, building core strength, and encouraging a wide range of motion. […]
Stamp Collectors Club IN PERSON & ZOOM
Stamp Collectors Club IN PERSON & ZOOM
The Tampa Collectors Club, part of the American Philatelic Society, is the oldest Stamp Collectors Club in the USA!
Beginning Tai Chi & Tai Chi IN-PERSON
Beginning Tai Chi & Tai Chi IN-PERSON
Beginning Tai Chi & Tai Chi with Dr. Marianne Chen IN-PERSON ONLY Tuesdays 9:30 am to 11 am $8 Members/ $10 Non-members Location: FHUMC Fellowship Hall 904 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33612 Parking on N. Edison Between W. Linebaugh and W. Perdiz, right behind the LEC. If you have any questions regarding any of […]
Creative Writing (HYBRID)
Creative Writing (HYBRID)
Creative Writing IN-PERSON & ZOOM Tuesdays 10 am to 12 pm Cost: Members $10 / Nonmembers $15 All levels welcome, from aspiring writers to published authors. This class encourages the creative side of you, whether you write fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or short stories. You can develop your creative writing skills through exercises, creative feedback, […]
Games Club
Games Club
Games Club Tuesdays, 1 – 3 pm Cost: $0 members / $5 non-members Email info@LECtampa.org if you have questions. Walk-ins welcome. No experience necessary. Join the Fun Express! 🚂🎲 All aboard the Games Club train! The current featured game is train dominoes. No ticket or experience needed. Connect, play, out-strategize and (hopefully) win! 🌟 Highlights: […]
Open Studio AM with Tim Gibbons
Open Studio AM with Tim Gibbons
When: Wednesdays, 9 am to 12 pm Cost: Members $10 / Non Members $15 Starting a new painting? Need help with an existing project? Want to paint in a fun, creative environment with fellow artists? Then please join us every Wednesday morning! Bring your own work, and materials to play with. Students may work […]
Yarn Arts Club
Yarn Arts Club
Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am In Person Only $0 members / $5 non-members Instructor: Judy Perrella Bring a yarn-based project to work on (or to get help with). It can be knitting, crochet, latch hook, needlepoint, crewelwork, or anything else yarn-based.
Beginning Conversational Spanish
Beginning Conversational Spanish
Instructors: Ricardo Cruz & Cathy Peltzman Call (813) 932-0241 or email info@LECtampa.org to verify meeting date/time. $0 members / $5 non-members In Person Only Learn Conversational Spanish in a small group setting. Dialogue-based Duolingo stories will be used as models to help you build conversational skills. There will also be some discussion of grammar. We […]
Intermediate and Advanced Open Play Mah Jongg with Instructor
Intermediate and Advanced Open Play Mah Jongg with Instructor
Intermediate/Advanced Open Play Mah Jongg with Instructor, Alice Webb When? 1 pm – 3:30 pm Wednesday afternoons* (*time shifts to 1:30 - 4pm on the first Wednesday of each month) Cost: $8 members / $10 non-members IN PERSON ONLY Mahjong or mah-jongg is a tile-based game that was created in 19th century China. It has […]
Poetry-writing
Poetry-writing
Instructor: Mish Murphy When? Wednesdays 2-3:30pm online & in person Cost: $10 members / $15 non-members Discover the world of poetic expression with our engaging Poetry writing workshops! Perfect for all skill levels, each week you'll dive into a fresh style of poetry. With models and templates provided, you'll find creativity flowing effortlessly. No experience […]
Open Studio PM with Tim
Open Studio PM with Tim
IN PERSON CLASS ONLY Teacher: Tim Gibbons When: Wednesdays, 6 pm to 8:30 pm Cost: Members: $10 / Non Members $15 Starting a new painting? Need help with an existing project? Want to paint in a fun, creative environment with fellow artists? Then please join us every Wednesday evening! Bring your own work and materials to […]
Calligraphy
Calligraphy
Instructor: Emily Kouris When: Thursdays, 10am - 12pm starting January 15 Cost: $12 members / $15 non-members In-person ONLY Unlock Your Inner Artist with Calligraphy: The Most Fun You'll Have Holding a Pen! Are your doodles in the margins of your notebooks getting out of hand? Do you dream of writing like a fancy invitation […]
Pastels
Pastels
In-Person Only Instructor: Janice Schindle When? Thursdays, 1pm-3pm Cost: Members $10 / Nonmembers $15 (Available for Purchase: $4 grit paper & $1 foam core board) ALL LEVELS WELCOME--From beginners to experienced pastels artists Join instructor Janice Schindle and explore a variety of approaches to the beautiful medium of pastels. Gain a deeper understanding of […]
Diamond Dot Club with Julie Buchanan
Diamond Dot Club with Julie Buchanan
Diamond Dot Club with Julie Buchanan Fridays 10:00am-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 Painting has really taken off in the last couple of years. “Diamond painting (also known as crystal art) is the process of applying […]
Drawing with Rick: HYBRID
Drawing with Rick: HYBRID
FRIDAYS 10:00 AM TO 12 PM Cost: MEMBERS $12/ NON-MEMBERS $15 In this class we will explore different drawing methods and techniques to start a drawing and finishing it. Students will work from the same resource, which will be sent before class. Any drawing supplies and paper you have will work. Don’t forget the erasers! […]
Chair Yoga Fridays with Debbie Palombo
Chair Yoga Fridays with Debbie Palombo
IN PERSON ONLY Instructor: Debbie Palombo Time: Fridays, 11am-12:15pm Cost: Member $8 / Non-member $10 Chair yoga stretches, relaxes, and energizes the body from head to toe! Yoga instructor Debbie Palombo will guide you through a gentle, low-impact session that focuses on improving flexibility, building core strength, and encouraging a wide range of motion. Beginners […]
Bridge: Open Play & Beginner classes
Bridge: Open Play & Beginner classes
In Person Only Instructor: John Chaplick When? Friday afternoons--Starting January 9, 2026 Beginning Bridge: 4-week class (12 - 1 pm) (with option to stay for Open Play) PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED at least 2 days before the class. Open Play: 1 - 3 pm (with instructor support) WALK-INS WELCOME! Cost: Members $8 / Nonmembers $10 Email info@LECtampa.org […]
Acrylic Paint Party!
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 experience necessary. Join us for a fantastic paint-along workshop with Arleen Mariotti! Unleash your creativity as we delve […]

