A creative center in Long Beach
The Dixon Creative Center is an open-to-the-public learning facility that teaches and advises everyone to be their very best at what they want to do.
We offer various art, music and adventure classes and host a variety of special events.
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current offerings
- The secret to skateboarding is to have fun and learn how to roll; BAM, that's it. Our intro to skateboarding class answers all your questions and gets you rolling! Ollies, flip-tricks and carving empty pools becomes a breeze after you take our class. We love skateboarding and happily share the secrets.
- Pickleball is incredibly addictive, there, we warned you. We will teach you everything you will need to get the most out of this peculiarly named pastime that we love so much; intense competition and camaraderie are the norms around here. Ask about our upcoming tournaments!
- Those beautiful mountains that are right there are packed with gold! Let's go get it! We have all the tools and know how to have an unforgettably great time on a one day adventure. We have OVER a 90% success rate and YOU keep all the gold! Ask about our group rates.
- Electric guitar and bass are not that hard to play if you are willing to practice. We cut to the chase and get you rocking on your first day. Repetitiveness is the key and we will show you everything else. You WILL be able to play any song you want and have a blast doing it.
- High School/Collegiate playbook and drill comprehension: a class that prepares the player for the challenging yet rewarding benefits of playing high school and college football.
- Dr. Tate leads a creative class where you thoroughly investigate the writing process through one of your own authentic pieces.
- Walt Disney Studio's Imagineer Professor Ron Pekar teaches painting and creative design! We provide the canvas, paint and all the other amenities; from novice to the experienced, come be creative. He is seriously one of the greatest instructors in the world and he lives HERE in Long Beach!
- Break dancing, ballet, line dancing, free-form dancing. We got you covered. Come sign up for one of the classes you like. Come dance away.
- Sunday is packed with a variety of classes hosted by Howard Coaching and Consulting. Business and Balance, Photography Club, Succulent Plants and House Planting, plus the Social Skills ILS Mentorship Program. These aren't just activities; it's a movement.
- Regulate stress and allow your heart, mind, and emotions to be under your control. Breathe easier, knowing that we care about your life and wellness. Our classes will motivate you to be your very best.
schedule
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
8
9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ballet
9–11
line dancing
12–2
free form
2–3
break dancing
4–7
creative writing
9–11
guitar/bass · advanced
12–2
guitar/bass · intermediate
2–4
guitar/bass · beginner
4–6
creative writing
9–11
pickleball
2–4
intro to sk8boarding
4–6
creative writing
9–11
open painting
12–2
painting class
2–5
creative writing
9–11
gold prospecting
12–3
football
4–7
life & wellness
8–9
life & wellness
9–10
life & wellness
10–11
life & wellness
11–12
life & wellness
12–1
football
1–4
growth mindset yoga
9–10
mindful meditation
10:30–11
succulent potting
11:15–11:45
career counselingregular Sundays
entrepreneurship soc.4th Sundays
12–2
business & balance
2:30–3:30
photography club
3:30–4:30
social skills mentorship
4:30–5:30
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We want to work with your schedule. If you see a class you’d like to take but no time that works for you, let us know, we can work with you.
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