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Creative Writing Workshop ARTS 072.51, CRN 16999

$125
Calendar Feb 17, 2025 at 6 pm

In this creative writing‐focused workshop, we will be reviewing the various forms of poetry and prose to begin creating an original composition that will be peer reviewed for constructive feedback. With introductory writing activities to get your creativity flowing, we will then transition into completing a text that you can later expand on and submit for publishing. Explore various platforms and resources that will allow you to publish your work independently or through a publishing press. 

Conversational French 1 LANG 005.51, CRN 16991

$179
Calendar Feb 18, 2025 at 6 pm
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 arrangement for a trip... 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.

Dance - Ballet for Adults HLTH081.51 CRN17004

$99
Calendar Feb 19, 2025 at 6:45 pm

Learn to dance to soothing classical music & learn proper barre work, center, turns and various ballet positions while you sculpt, tone, lift and tighten your muscles. Instructor Karen Grant.

Dance - Ballet for Adults HLTH081.52 CRN17005

$99
Calendar Feb 22, 2025 at 9:30 am

Learn to dance to soothing classical music & learn proper barre work, center, turns and various ballet positions while you sculpt, tone, lift and tighten your muscles. NO CLASS On March 15. Instructor Karen Grant.

Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine with Andrea Zax HOME 025.51, CRN 16850

$39
Calendar Feb 25, 2025 at 5:30 pm
In this one shot class Andrea will be a resource for students to help you understand how to use your sewing machines. Beginners will leave confident of how to thread their own machine, wind a bobbin and sew a simple drawstring bag. The first half of the class will feature one on one interaction with students to make sure they can thread and wind a bobbin. Following the threading can be challenging at first. As students become more familiar with the threading they will move on to some stitching of straight lines to get better control of the speed and how the fabric and machine work together. Fabric and drawstrings will be provided. Students will also learn how to make a drawstring bag with step by step instruction. If time permits, we may also explore zig-zag stitches, hem stitch and zipper foot. Sign up for this interactive beginners class now!

Spanish for Human Service Professionals LANG 011.51, CRN 16993

$284
Calendar Feb 25, 2025 at 6 pm

Designed for human service professionals, case workers and staff, you will develop your fluency, pronunciation and oral comprehension in the local dialect of Spanish. Intended for students with little or no knowledge of the language. Contextualized for health and social service settings, basic grammatical structures will be used to communicate needs, desires, preferences, and basic personal information. Customs and cultural insights will also be presented. THE CLASS WILL BE PRESENTED VIA ZOOM.Instructor Karolina Kopczynski.

Getting Paid to Talk/An Introduction to Professional Voice Over CRER 003.51, CRN 16592

$45
Calendar Feb 26, 2025 at 6:30 pm
If you’ve ever wondered how to begin in voice over part time, full time, or for supplemental or retirement income, this workshop is a great, upbeat, and most importantly, realistic first step. Our easy-to-access remote learning system will take you behind the scenes at Voice Coaches main studios, where we regularly produce voice over content for clients including Netflix, Discovery, HGTV, Disney, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, and many more. From audio books, training material, animation, and commercials to socially relevant content, television, and much, much more: today’s voice over field has become a great way to leverage your individual voice qualities and communication skill in a whole new way. The class will be presented via Zoom.

Basic Conversational Spanish 1 LANG 008.51, CRN 15721

$179
Calendar Feb 27, 2025 at 6 pm

An introduction to basic Spanish language. Covering words, phrases, asking questions and providing answers. The first building blocks needed for achieving proficiency will be emphasized. Finish the workshop having some confidence in speaking Spanish. THE CLASS WILL BE PRESENTED VIA ZOOM.Instructor Karolina Kopczynski.





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