It's never too late to learn to play the piano! Learn key names, body/hand position, scales, chords, rhythmic values and note reading in a relaxed environment. Uncover a variety of musical styles, including 12 bar blues. Must have access to a piano or keyboard for practice of weekly assignment. "Play Piano Now" (#17193) published by Alfred, is available at music stores or on-line and needed for the first lesson. Upon registration, the instructor will contact you regarding a time slot. Instructor: Marie Meder. No Class on February 16

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.

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.

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

In this comprehensive session, you will learn about special screenwriting terms and formats for television and the big screen. You will also learn how to plot a story, develop characters, and execute your work in the proper screenwriting format. You will discover the difference between a Treatment, a Spec Script and a Shooting Script and when to do each. And, you’ll get an inside look into the business of selling your script to agents and producers. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Class is delivered via Zoom and a link will be shared the day before the class.

Ready to turn your real-life stories into unforgettable nonfiction? Whether you’re crafting a memoir, how-to guide, personal essay, or narrative article, this class is your launchpad to powerful, authentic writing. Discover how to pick compelling topics, unleash your unique voice, and organize your ideas with clarity and punch. Explore every nonfiction format—from blogs to books—and master techniques for crafting openings that hook, weaving in research seamlessly, and polishing your work for maximum impact. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. Class is delivered via Zoom and a link will be shared the day before the class.

If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the editor's desk. You will discover how to: * become a “published” writer overnight * submit manuscripts the correct way * find the right publisher for your work * write irresistible query letters * determine when and how to get an agent * 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer If you really want to succeed, this step by step workshop is a must! Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Class is delivered via Zoom and a link will be shared the day before the class.

Self-Publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for YOU? (Participants must also attend “Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published”) And, can you do both? You will discover the pros and cons of all the self-publishing options, including print on demand and e book publishing, as well as Amazon options, and see how they compare to traditional publishing. Informative handouts, including a rated description of 50 self-publishing companies for future use are included in class fee. Class is delivered via Zoom and a link will be shared the day before the class.