Community Programs
Start your child down the road to painting like Picasso. Build a kite out of trash. Learn how Paul Bunyan became so big. Turtle Bay has a wide variety of classes, programs and activities to help you explore the world. For a current listing, take a look at our calendar of events.
Featured classes
Garden Yoga
Thursdays through August 21
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Join Nancy Sutton-Pierce of House of Yoga for morning yoga in the McConnell Celebration Garden. No experience is necessary. Children with parents are welcome. Bringa yoga mat, towl and water bottle. Members $7, nonmembers $10. Half-price for participating children.
Lectures & Programs
Family Second Saturday - Bodies & Science
Saturday, July 12 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meet clay-model forensic expert Anita Sinclair. Join Redding Anatomic Pathology, Nuclear Medicine Associates, and other medical experts in looking at how science is used in Medicine.
Free with Park admission
Family Second Saturday – Bodies & Athletes
Saturday, August 9, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Former Olympic athletes Listen as Senior Olympian John Oakes discusses the senior athlete, senior health and community health and wellness. Hear how Paula Berry, Olympic javelin athlete. Try your athletic skills in our healthy Olympic activities.
Free with Park admission
Visitor Center Theater & Paul Bunyan’s Forest Camp
Tai Chi
Sundays, August 3, 10 & 17 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Michael Garofalo, Taijquan, Qigong and Yoga teacher, will lead three informational and experiential Tai Chi sessions. Sessions cover The Human Body and the Chinese Mind, Fitness Concepts in the Chinese Mind, and The Body and Mind Connection in the Chinese Mind. Informational handouts provided. The Human Body in the Chinese Mind Overview of the classical Chinese understanding of the body: energy (Qi) systems, meridians, organs, Jing.The Eight Section Brocade exercise method for the training eight (Ba Gua) aspects of bodily energetics. For more information, visit: http://www.egreenway.com/taichichuan/esb.htm
Per session $10 members, $15 non-members and half price for children or prepay for all three by calling 242-3108
Turtle Bay Museum Classroom
Tai Chi
Sunday August 17 10:00 -11:30 a.m.
The Body and Mind Connection in the Chinese Mind The role of intention, will, and concentration in mind-body movement arts. The nature of Spirit (Shen). Introduction to Tai Chi Chuan, Yang Family Style, 24 Form. http://www.egreenway.com/taichichuan/short.htm
Intro to Oil Painting
Saturdays August 30, Sept 6 & 13, 9 a.m. - noon
Learn every thing you need to start painting with oils! Students will be taught basics, like canvas stretching and mixing color, as well as more advanced techniques. The 3-part class, taught by Cultural Educator Tina Casebeer, will include time to learn preparation methods as well as ample time for painting. Most materials provided. Call 242-3108 to register.
$55 members $70 non-members
JSS classroom
Shasta County History
Wednesday, September 17, 7 p.m.
Chris Kutras, Shasta college instructor and George Kutras will talk on the history of Shasta City.
$5 members $10 non-members
Vistor Center Theater
Mask Making, Theater Workshop
Sunday, Sept. 21, 28 & Oct. 5 with a performance on Saturday, Oct. 11
In this 3 part workshop guest instructor Thomas Wold will teach participants will make their own papier-mâché mask out of recycled materials. At the end of the class the students will use their masks in a theater performance at Redding’s new “Art Hop” downtown. This is a great opportunity for families to learn and play together! For ages 12 to adult. Call 242-3108 to register.
$55 for members $70 for non-members
Museum Classroom
Wednesday Night Out Series
Third Wednesdays at the Museum are home to a new series featuring outstanding and thought-provoking speakers.
The Gift of Life: Organ Donation
Wednesday, July 16, 7 p.m.
Ever wonder how you could help save a life? A California Transplant Donor Network (CTDN) team will clarify the process of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation. Participants will learn about how these gifts are given and received as well as have the opportunity to explore questions about this incredible life saving therapy.
$5 members $10 non-members
Visitor Center Theater
Nude vs. Naked: An Artist's Look at Human Anatomy and the Power of the Human Form in Art
August 20, 7 p.m.
Distinguished Artist Clint Brown has taught figure drawing for many years and is the author of a popular figure drawing text, Drawing from Life. He will talk about the artist's historical interest in human anatomy and then discuss why the nude is seen as both the visual artist's most ideal form and potentially the most disruptive subject matter.
$5 members $10 non-members
Visitor Center Theater
