Bid whist is a partnership trick-taking variant of the classic card game whist. As indicated by the name, bid whist adds a bidding element to the game that is not present in classic whist. Note: No registration required. Must be a Benson member to attend. No Instructor  

Class Size: 8 Participants will practice their improvisational skills with games like the show Whose Line is it Anyway. Comedic improv encourages cognitive function and good humor. Come willing to be silly and share some laughs.  

Class Size: 10 A beginner's level course designed to introduce participants to the foundational techniques of art and design. Exercises will cover line, shape, space, and color as well as references to art throughout history. Students will learn the terms to describe and analyze art as well as gain confidence in their ability to convey ideas through visual medium. All materials provided.

Class Size: 12 Increase your drawing skills as they apply to watercolor painting. If you have an interest in watercolor or previous experience in watercolor, then this is especially for you. This course is designed for ALL watercolor levels, but I do encourage taking my Drawing and Watercolor Level 1 first. Drawing and Watercolor Level 2 concentrates on the Human Figure and Portrait.

Class Size: 3 Join our weekly gameshow as a contestant or the audience! Each week, 3 members will have the opportunity to win the ultimate Benson Jeopardy prize: Bragging Rights! No registration necessary, however, there will be a first-come-first served signup sheet to be a contestant.

Class Size: 10 A two-component course that serves as a beginner-level introductory course, as well as offering a "continuance" of hands-on activities for the winter and spring Genealogy Beginner's attendees. A personal research device (laptop, tablet, phone) is necessary.  

Rummy-Reg is an internationally played board game with rules from many parts of the world. Come join the fun and enjoy something new. This is for new and advanced players. Class Size: 10

Class size: 10 Students will learn alphabets, numbers, and common key phrases.

No registration required. Come play chess, a game played by millions worldwide.

Class Size: 10 The student should be able to center clay on the wheel with minimum difficulty and have strong working knowledge of throwing clay on the wheel. Note: This is not an instructor led class, you will be working on your own during studio hours. If you have pain in hands, elbow, shoulder, or weakness in arms or back this may not be an ideal option for you.