Acrylics are an easy and versatile medium. You can create paintings similar to the old Masters’ oils or watercolors. You can even embrace a more modern aesthetic by adding more sculptural elements or by using special effects medium. In the first class you will experiment with brush vs palette knife paintings. This class will focus on color blocking and creating several quick, painterly paintings. In following classes, you will put use what you learned create 36 finished paintings of different. All levels welcome but class is geared to beginners. Materials NOT included but typically cost $100. The list of materials will be emailed to students after registration. No class February 16. Instructor Melissa Pandina.

Learn to edit beautiful looking designs for practically any type of online or print project. The instructor will show how to easily get and use the free user friendly Canva program. This class is for novice and beginning designers and non designers. You will be amazed at how professional your projects will look. Class is delivered via Zoom and a link will be shared the day before the class.

Continue your watercolor journey. In this class we slow down and work bigger. Each student will complete 23 paintings in this class. We will go further in the techniques introduced in the last two classes. Emphasis will be placed in perfecting the luminosity of watercolors. This is a great class to get you out of your comfort zone and bring your skills to the next level while having fun. All skill levels welcome. Materials NOT included but typically cost $25-$75. The list of materials will be emailed to students after registration. Instructor Melissa Pandina.

Save money and fix your computer yourself! No great skills needed. Use three proven free online software to fix most software related issues like malware and viruses with a few clicks of a button! Speed up your computer in no time! (Not for Apple/Mac users.) Class is delivered via Zoom and a link will be shared the day before the class.

Have you taken computer classes before and been totally lost? Well, this unique class is for those who are looking for simple and practical instructions. We will discuss the popular YouTube website that offers 1000s of free informative and entertaining videos, show a few email tips and tricks, demonstrate online shopping, visit AARP and other related websites for seniors, use some shortcut keys and navigate Google Search to do research and get information. So, if you have been frustrated with other classes, consider taking this refreshing and informative computer class for older adults! You won’t be disappointed! Class is delivered via Zoom and a link will be shared the day before the class.

Enjoy an introduction to the French culture via fun conversations. The goal of the class is to cover different topics such as introducing yourself, talking about your family, making arrangements for a trip etc. These are the first building blocks needed for achieving proficiency in the French language. We'll also review culture, customs and French influence around the world. Gain more confidence in conversing in French. Instructor Ingrid Vega.

Music technology is a broad field of disciplines that includes topics such as recording and mixing, live sound, synthesis, and hardware performance. This course will cover accessible techniques in these fields, focusing on tools that will empower students with the ability to engage with music technology in their lives. Curriculum will include microphones, digital audio workstations (DAWs), musical instrument digital interface (MIDI), live-sound setups, digital and hardware synthesizers, hardware performance, and other topics in music technology based on the interest of the students. By the end of the course students will be able to record and mix audio to produce audio projects, set up and control live sound scenarios, and gain a deeper understanding of electronically-produced music and the hardware used to make it. Instructor Ethan Lindblom

Lots of teachers use Zoom to host fun online classes, covering a wide range of interests such as cooking, art, fitness, technology, music, and many more. Zoom also serves as a personal tool for connecting with others face-to-face. During our class the instructor will walk you through the ins and outs of using basic Zoom features and settings. This user-friendly experience will definitely give you confidence to use Zoom on your own. If you need assistance getting on Zoom, please e-mail instructor days prior to class at backoncourse@att.net . 4-5 star ratings from 1000s of older adults!