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Drawing Fundamentals 1

with Michael Branca

Oct

Next session: October 29th to December 10th, 2026

$130 More Info

Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to brush up on previous skills, this is the drawing class for you. Working in a variety of media, we will cover all of the basics: line, shape, value, proportion, composition, perspective and markmaking. Particular focus is placed on observational skills, learning how to translate the 3-dimensional world onto a 2-dimensional surface. A materials list will be provided after registration. *This session is 6 weeks. **No Class: 11/26.

Waiting list available

Spanish for Beginners 2: Conversational Skills & Everyday Life

with Courtney Hutchings

Oct

Next session: October 29th to December 10th, 2026

$150 More Info

*SCHEDULE CHANGE: This class will now run on Thursdays rather than Wednesdays. Same weeks and times that were originally published, just different day.

Continue building your Spanish speaking skills through engaging conversations about music, art, and culture from across the Spanish-speaking world. This course expands on concepts introduced in Conversational Spanish 1, helping students increase vocabulary, improve fluency, and gain confidence in a supportive, interactive setting. *No Class: 11/25.

Irish Social Folk Dancing

with Kathy Hassett

Oct

Next session: October 29th to November 19th, 2026

$45 More Info

This class is designed for anyone who enjoys Irish music and is interested in trying a new form of dance. Irish Social Folk Dancing is similar to square dancing but danced to lively Irish music. It involves groups of eight people forming a square and dancing figures that make up a set. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. No experience or partner necessary.

Pet Portraits Level 2

with Shirley Anderson

Oct

Next session: October 30th to December 4th, 2026

$155 More Info

SCHEDULE UPDATE: NO CLASS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH. LAST CLASS WILL BE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4TH.

Are you ready to take your pet portrait skills to the next level? This class begins with a pre-sketched pencil drawing, which you will then enhance with appropriate shading techniques. Next, you will create your own custom color palette to ensure a precise match for your pet's unique characteristics. Throughout the class we will focus on capturing the subtleties of real fur texture and expressive eyes, with the goal of producing a remarkably detailed and realistic portrait of your pet. Five clear photos of your pet must be emailed in before class to Shirl.art5050@gmail.com. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Adobe InDesign CC Essentials

with Andy Helmi

Nov

Next session: November 2nd to 27th, 2026

$225 More Info

Adobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program that works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly. InDesign allows you to create simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books and magazines. This course is a comprehensive exploration of InDesign tools and capabilities to create professional documents. You will learn how to manage the InDesign environment, create, setup, design, enhance and finalize multi-page documents. Access to Adobe InDesign software required. For all online Adobe classes, students are responsible for purchasing their own software for their course. Trial versions of Adobe software are sometimes available on the Adobe company website.

Advanced Cyber Threat Analysis and Mitigation

with Marcus Lander

Nov

Next session: November 2nd to 27th, 2026

$245 More Info

Delve into advanced techniques for detecting cyber threats, including anomaly detection, behavior analysis, and threat intelligence. Learn how to identify and respond to sophisticated attacks. Comprehend the role of threat intelligence in proactive cybersecurity measures. And gain expertise in analyzing and reverse-engineering malware.