Get an introduction to the vibrant world of fiber arts, where you’ll use many different mediums and age-old techniques to create cute, squishy, and fun friends to take home. Some projects will be inspired by video games, cartoons, and pop culture, while others will be driven by your own creativity. We’ll cover as many fiber arts as time allows, including hand sewing, felting, embroidery, weaving, and pom-pom making.

Draw and paint on fabric using embroidery and 2D needle felting. Learn a few basic stitches, how to heat transfer original designs, and use needle felting pens to create mini wool paintings. We will also paint on canvas and then stitch through it to create new works of art, and try our hands at weaving with yarn and other materials.

Grab your stick and learn the game of field hockey as you build your confidence and make new friends. Get introduced to the fundamentals—dribbling, passing, shooting, defensive footwork, and teamwork—through fun drills and energetic mini-games. Grow at your own pace in this supportive, positive environment, whether you’re brand new to field hockey or looking to build on what you already know. If you have equipment, please bring it; if not, we’ll have some to borrow.

Discover the vibrant culture of Latin America through colorful crafts like piñatas, flor de piñas (pineapple flowers) from Oaxaca, and máscaras (masks) for the danza de los viejitos (dance of the little old men) from Michoacán. Play traditional games such as papa caliente (hot potato), zapatito (little shoe), and abeja buzz (buzzy bee) while discovering the region’s people, traditions, and geography—y más.

Do you enjoy drawing people but struggle with proportions or have trouble capturing hands and feet? Build confidence and sharpen your skills in this studio class focused on figure drawing from a live nude model. Through demonstrations, short lectures, and one-on-one guidance, you’ll learn essential techniques to improve your observation and bring greater accuracy to your work. Ideal for anyone looking to strengthen their figure drawing or those new to working from a live model. The materials list can be found here.

Is your Mac desktop so cluttered that you can’t find anything? Learn how to tame the chaos and make your files easier to locate and manage. We’ll cover different file types, the difference between and pros and cons of local storage versus the cloud, and how to move files efficiently. You’ll also get strategies for managing a Mac that’s running low on storage space. By the end, you’ll have the confidence to keep your digital life under control.

Get the tools to take charge of your money as soon as you start earning it. Learn how to track and manage expenses, create a budget, and work toward larger goals like buying property or returning to school. This workshop gives you the foundation to make confident financial decisions and build lasting financial habits—so you control your money, not the other way around.

The economic and investment landscape has changed significantly in recent years, and many near retirement need to understand how to prepare for the future with less risk and volatility. Positioning assets properly creates confidence as people transition into retirement. We will explore strategies for developing a hierarchy of spending and investing, aiming for better outcomes regardless of market performance. Learn how to manage your 401(k), 403(b), and pension as retirement approaches, and what to consider with target date funds. Discover why investment strategies must change in retirement, when a Roth IRA makes sense, the truth behind annuities, common retirement pitfalls, and alternatives to protect your nest egg from long-term care costs. While this class is essential for those nearing retirement, applying these strategies sooner can improve both retirement outcomes and overall financial health.

Caring for grandchildren comes with responsibilities—especially when it comes to safety. This course brings you up to date on first-aid practices that may have changed since you raised your own children. Learn how to respond to injuries and medical emergencies during the critical first minutes until help arrives. Topics include medical, injury, and environmental emergencies; CPR for all ages; using an AED; and managing severe allergies with EpiPens. You’ll earn an American Safety and Health Institute certification in Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid.

Looking for a fun way to jumpstart your writing? Whether you’re interested in getting published or simply playing with words, flash fiction offers a low-pressure, high-reward outlet for creativity. These ultra-short jewels range from pithy 6-word stories to 4-page tales. Together, we’ll read standout examples and write a slew of our own, with friendly group discussions along the way. Experts and newbies alike are welcome.

Move beyond the “auto” setting and discover what your digital camera can really do. Explore its features and menus, then get a clear overview of photography basics, including shutter speed, ISO, aperture, focus, and more. Learn how lighting and composition can enhance your images, and gain confidence capturing a range of subjects, from portraits and landscapes to street photography. Elevate your skills from simply taking pictures to creating compelling photographs. Please note: Bring your camera to each class. Camera must have a “manual” mode that allows adjustment of both shutter speed and aperture settings.

Create beautifully decorated, bakery-worthy cakes using fondant. Learn how to stretch and roll pre-made fondant, cover cakes smoothly, and craft elegant bows, roses, inlays, overlays, and decorative borders for a professional finish. Fondant, cutters, and handouts are yours to keep, with all additional tools provided for use during class. Please note: Bring a 6 to 8 inch two layer Frosted Cake on a cake circle to class; a box or cake carrier to transport your finished cake; and if you have one, a large rolling pin.

Focus on your feet in this relaxing massage technique class. Reflexology involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet, which correspond to different areas of the body. This practice can help improve overall health, reduce stress, and promote relaxation.

Lay the foundation to become a confident French speaker. Learn pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and verbs with a focus on describing the world around you. Level 1: Learn basic vocabulary, present-tense verbs, and useful everyday words and phrases. Part of each class will be spent practicing oral dialogue to gain comfort in speaking. Level 2: Focus on improving conversational precision by developing vocabulary and learning present and immediate future tenses. Practice oral dialogue and learn common and irregular verbs, possessive and demonstrative adjectives, comparatives and superlatives, and imperatives. Level 3: Upon completion of this course, you can expect to converse on a broad range of topics with greater confidence and precision. Building upon the skills already acquired, you will learn direct and indirect object pronouns and start the imperfect verb tense. Level 4: Refine your use of passé composé and the imperfect tense, and incorporate object pronouns and adverbs in both simple and compound forms. Continue to develop listening, speaking, and reading skills while exploring aspects of French culture and history Please note: For Levels 3 and 4 you will need Contacts edition 8 or 9 textbook, easily found used or downloadable.

Bonjour! Join this welcoming and lively French conversation class led by an enthusiastic near-native speaker. This is your chance to learn, practice, and improve your conversational French in a relaxed, fun, yet structured setting. For those who have taken French: Levels 1–3 and/or have strong skills in speaking and listening. We will review advanced grammar topics, including object pronouns, compound tenses, and subjunctive, with assignments to practice your skills throughout the week. Please note: You will need a free downloadable copy of the Grammaire Progressive du Francais Intermediaire (edition 3 by Maia Gregory). If you miss a class, you may view the recording.

Enhance your spoken French and expand your vocabulary in a relaxed, engaging conversation group. Weekly in-person sessions will explore French travel, art, cuisine, and history, along with topics the group chooses. Designed for students ready for a full-immersion experience.

C’est chic! Take a trip to France to explore fashion, art, and design. Through hands-on projects, runway activities, and fun language games, you will discover famous French designers, styles, and artistic techniques. Create, design, and express your style—à la mode! Please note: The dates listed in the print catalog did not reflect the day for the class. The class will be held Wednesdays, April 8-June 3