Adult Classes

$50/month or drop in for $15/class | Classes Starting on September 13th< Br> Every Monday at 6:00

Adult Ballet is geared towards the dance and non dancer alike, moving at the pace of the students. Basic ballet positions and combinations provide physical and mental challenges that focuses on increased core strength, balance and flexibility.

Registration Fee required for all students annually. $15/student. Credit Card Fees Applied Online.

Month or Class

Month $51.75 USD Drop In Class $15.56 USD Month + Registration $67.28 USD Drop In Class + Registration $31.05 USD

CERAMICS with Nancy Gormley: BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE

email eso@esoartscenter.org to inquire about openings.

For beginners this class is an introduction to the creative medium of clay and is designed for adults with little or no experience with ceramics. The first part of the class will be dedicated to learning the characteristics of clay and exploring hand and slab-building techniques to create functional ware or sculptural forms for the beginner. As the session progresses students can continue on with hand-building or will be introduced to the potter’s wheel to find their own creative expression form. More advanced students are encouraged to further develop their skills and creative expressionism with various decorating and glazing techniques. Students should purchase a basic ceramics tool kit (available on-line, at Michael’s, Jerry’s Artarama, or can be purchased from the ESO at cost), as there are limited tools available in the classroom. All clay must be purchased through ESO Arts Center. Firing charge is included in the price of this class. Open studio hours are available during ESO business hours.


Wednesdays 10 to 1 PM;
Open Studio – during ESO business hours
8 weeks; Beginners to Intermediate
Cost: $200
Instructor: Nancy Gormley
This class is limited to 6 students.

Registration Fee required once per year at $15/student.
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8 Weeks $207.00 USD 8 Weeks + registration $222.53 USD

$200/8 week session
Tuesdays 12-4Pm
Friday 12-4PM
Open Studio during ESO Office hours / as class schedule permits
Max Participants: 6

email eso@esoartscenter.org to inquire about openings

Clay techniques including pinching, coil, slab construction in functional and non-functional (abstract/sculptural) purposes will be explored, followed by wheel throwing techniques. INT-ADV students will also explore the construction of lids, spouts, expanding forms, trimming and forming feet, as well as creating handles plus learn to create your own chop/stamp.

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8 Weeks $207.00 USD 8 Weeks + registration $222.53 USD

Join visual Artsit Haley Moore to learn embroidery techniques for all skill levels. Bring a project of your own or develop one in the workshop. This class aims to build a community around embroidery where time is set aside to accomplish project goals, meet new friends and tea and good conversation are always available.

Classes will be held on Thursdays
Beginning October 7th | @ 6pm for 6 weeks
$90 Class Tuition – Ask About Parent/child discounts!

Get your fully customized Embroidery kit for $45 with all class materials included!

All students must pay an annual $15 Registration fee. Use the dropdown menu on the Paypal button below to pay Tuition Only, Tuition and Supplies or Tuition, Supplies and registration fees.

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Single Tuition ONLY $93.15 USD Single Tuition + Materials $139.73 USD Single Tuition + Materials + Registration Fee $155.25 USD Parent + Child Tuition $139.73 USD Parent + Child + Reg $155.25 USD Parent + Child + Reg + Materials (double box) $180.00 USD

Are you interested in building your own affordable and fun Holiday decor? Join Artist Haley Moore for this series of classes aimed to deck your halls with foraged greenery found in nature!
Beginning Tuesday November 30th and running through December 21st come for one class for $15 or participate in all 4 for $60!
More info available soon!

Fridays, 5wk series
Thurdays 10/7 & 10/15, Fridays 10/21 & 10/29 6:30-8:30pm,
Ages 12+
Class size max: 6 each time.
students pick either 4:30 or 6:30 + independent studio time, 5wks-
Cost: $120 full series Drop in: $35
Clay $25 per 25lb block, Tool kits $20

Learning to Sculpt with Seaira Evening Ceramics for Beginners- Advanced. Students will learn compositional foundations and hand-building techniques for creating sculpture in clay, expressing abstractly or literally, as you wish! This series will also offer instruction on depicting the figure – huwman and animal form. Live models welcome 🙂

$250 | Once a week for 10 weeks 7PM

Start date September 7

Over two and a half decades of teaching students from their teens to their 90s, we’ve seen a lot of student success stories, as they won writing competitions and publishing contracts in various venues — from magazines, literary journals, and small literary presses, to New York City publishing houses.

Series beginning Tuesday, September 7. A community writing workshop for aspiring and published writers of fiction and creative nonfiction, providing reading of work, group discussion and critique, and editing & publishing advice from two authors with over 50 published books between them. Meets once a week for 10 weeks. Class size is limited to six students. Students bring in their work at each meeting for reading, discussion and editorial guidance. Masks required for the duration of class. Beginning to Advanced Level, ages 16 and up. Registration Fee required for all students annually. $15/student. Credit Card Fees Applied Online.

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Tuition ONLY $258.75 USD Tuition + Reg Fee $274.27 USD

Thursdays, 5wk series
Spoken Word, 5pm-6pm, Ages 12+

Students will get to explore their expression through written & spoken word, poetry or “slam poetry”. Exploring the foundations for hip-hop, song writing or writing a stream of consciousness, speaking it & being heard.

$30 per 45 minute lesson

Mark teaches guitar, ukulele, trumpet, percussion, beginner piano and keyboard. Call 442-3226 to schedule a time slot. Registration Fee required for all students annually. $15/student. Credit Card Fees Applied Online.

$30/private class

1 Class (45 minutes) $31.05 USD 1 Class + registration $46.58 USD

Beginning this fall!
Contact ESO to arrange music lessons!

Call 442-3226 to schedule a time slot. Registration Fee required for all students annually. $15/student. Credit Card Fees Applied Online.

Megan Cartwright is a choral director and music teacher with experience teaching all levels. She is a graduate of James Madison University, and holds a Masters of Music Education from Boston University. Mrs. Cartwright recently served as the High School Choir Repertoire and Resources Chair for the Virginia chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. Mrs. Cartwright has performed as a soloist and as a professional chorister. Career highlights include directing musicals with her students. Currently, Mrs. Cartwright is working as a music teacher for Arts Enter at the Historic Palace Theatre in Cape Charles, Virginia and at the Eastern Shore’s Own Arts Center. Mrs. Cartwright enjoys spending time with her husband Chris and four children while she pursues performing, teaching, and working with young musicians.

Drum lessons with Kody Muhic

Kody Muhic grew up on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and began playing the drums in middle school when he was encouraged by Mr. David Steelman to pick up a marching snare. He’s since spent summers at the Collective School of Music and has studied Jazz at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Kody plays drums with several local and regional acts including Jahfree Jones and makes regularlar appearences on the ESO stage. Contact the ESO Main office to schedule drum lessons with Kody.

All coaching sessions will be held virtually.

$35 PER SESSION | 1 Hr Private Coaching

Take a private lesson with Lauren Rathbun, a certified fitness coach. Work on technique, build a fitness plan, and discuss your personal health and wellness goals with a kind, energetic instructor. The initial 30 minute consultation is free! Enjoy a tailored approach from the privacy of your own home. Registration fee is required annually for all students. Email eso@esoartscenter.org to set up your free consultation!

$30/month (1 class per week) | Tuesday 10:30-11:30am and Thursday 10:30-11:30AM

Max class size: 15.

Stay fit as you age. This class is designed for adults 55 and older mixing low-impact aerobics, weight training, balance/coordination and stretching routines to improve overall fitness. So let’s get moving, come and join the fun and meet new friends at the same time.

NOTE: Chairs are available

Registration Fee required for all students annually. $15/student. Credit Card Fees Applied Online.

1 Class per week- $30/month

1 Month (4 classes) $31.05 USD 1 Month + registration $45.16 USD

$50/month

Max class size = 15. Barb teaches a variety of fitness classes all during the week, take as many classes with Barb as you would like for one great price. Registration Fee required for all students annually. $15/student. Credit Card Fees Applied Online.

Unlimited Classes per week: $50/month

1 Month Unlimited $51.75 USD 1 Month Unlimited + registration $67.23 USD

$30/month (1 class per week) | Monday 8:30AM, Wednesday 8:30AM,

Max class size: 15.

Dance Fit is an easy-to-follow, fun-filled energetic & exciting class where you dance to your favorite music from pop to rock, disco to Latin beats and everything in-between. Dance Fit is for everyone, so start dancing your way to fitness! Registration Fee required for all students annually. $15/student. Credit Card Fees Applied Online.

1 Class per week- $30/month

1 Month (4 classes) $31.05 USD 1 Month + registration $45.16 USD

$30/month (1 class per week) | Tuesday 8:30AM, Thursday 8:30AM

Mat required.

This class combines attributes of Pilates, dance and functional fitness training. It incorporates small isolated movement to fatigue the muscles, large range of motion to elevate the heart rate and sequencing that incorporates upper and lower body to make every minute count. The results are a total body workout that leaves you mentally strong and feeling accomplished. Barre Intensity is for all fitness levels.
Mat Required

Registration Fee required for all students annually. $15/student. Credit Card Fees Applied Online.

1 Class per week- $30/month

1 Month (4 classes) $31.05 USD 1 Month + registration $45.16 USD

$30/month (1 class per week) | Monday 9:30AM, Tuesday 9:30AM, Thursday 9:30AM

Max class size = 15. Mat required. Start your day by easing into a yoga stretch routine that will stretch your muscles, increase your range of motion & improve your flexibility, a great way to get energized for the day ahead. All ages & fitness levels are welcome.
Mat required.

Registration Fee required for all students annually. $15/student. Credit Card Fees Applied Online.

1 Class per week- $30/month

1 Month (4 classes) $31.05 USD 1 Month + registration $45.16 USD

Beginning September 27th!
Mondays, 5wk series
6:00pm-7:00, Therapeutic Yoga with Seaira,
$15/class

An all-levels class for unwinding ~ decompressing the mind & body with breath, healing mantras, meditations and movements to strengthen & energize our chi for the week. Cara Seaira O’Brien has two Yoga Teacher Training certifications and over a decade of experience as a massage & reiki therapist as well. Her classes are informative, nurturing and welcoming to all bodies, ages 12+.

Registration Fee required for all students annually. $15/student. Credit Card Fees Applied Online.

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Single Class $15.52 USD Class + Registration $31.04 USD

$60 PER MONTH | MONDAYS & THURSDAYS (INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED 6:15-7:45 PM)

Call ESO for price break for family discounts. Teaching for over 20 years, Sensei Buckner holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in Okinawin Shorin-Ryu. Learn effective self-defense techniques while improving over-all physical conditioning & mental focus. Registration Fee required for all students annually. $15/student. Credit Card Fees Applied Online.

2 Classes per week: $60/month

1 month $62.01 USD 1 month + registration $77.63 USD

Tuesdays at 6:00 PM

Mike Muender has taught Judo on the Eastern Shore since 2004. He founded the Eastern Shore Judo Tounament in 2018, and is the Sensei Eastern Shore Judo, a club affiliated with the American Traditional Jujutsu Association (ATJA). Sensei Muender is ranked Gordan (5th degree black belt ) by the ATJA and Nidan (2nd degree black belt) in JuJutsu by the ATJA.

Registration Fee required for each student annually. $15/student. Credit Card Fees Applied online.

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Tuition ONLY $31.05 USD Tuition + Registration $46.57 USD

Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

Self-defense is a set of awareness, assertiveness, verbal confrontation skills, safety strategies, and physical techniques that enable someone to successfully escape, resist, and survive violent attacks. Join Sensei Mike Muender to learn the art of self defense using jujutsu martial arts training.

Mike Muender has taught Judo on the Eastern Shore since 2004. He founded the Eastern Shore Judo Tounament in 2018, and is the Sensei Eastern Shore Judo, a club affiliated with the American Traditional Jujutsu Association (ATJA). Sensei Muender is ranked Gordan (5th degree black belt ) by the ATJA and Nidan (2nd degree black belt) in JuJutsu by the ATJA.

Registration Fee required for each student annually. $15/student. Credit Card Fees Applied online.

Use Drop-Down Menu to add Registration fee

Tuition ONLY $31.05 USD Tuition + Registration $46.57 USD