CCAE Fall 2022 Catalog

Page 1

ONLINE AND IN-PERSON CLASSES

FALL 2022 SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER


SUMMER CLASSES STILL ENROLLING

AUGU ST

M O N DAY

T U E S DAY

W E D N E S DAY

T H U R S DAY

F R I DAY

S AT U R DAY

1

2

3

4

5

6

NAVIGATING THE STOCK MARKET

SPENDING, SAVING, AND BUDGETING: DEVELOPING HEALTHY MONEY HABITS

APERITIVO LETTERARIO ESTIVO: ITALIAN SUMMER READING

BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE: GRAMÁTICA INTENSIVA*

SPARKLING WINE

CHURROS AND CRULLER AT HOME

NAVS-SU22.01 7:30-9pm*

APES-SU22.01 6-8pm

SPAR-SU22.01 7-9pm

S U N DAY

7

CHUR-SU22.01 11am-1pm

BPGR-SU22.01 7:30-9pm

SSAB-SU22.01 6-8pm

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

ESL SUMMER CYCLE 2 BEGINS

HOW TO USE YOUR APPLE DEVICE*

DEUTSCHER ONLINE STAMMTISCH: ENCOUNTERS IN GERMAN*

ITALY’S DOLCE VITA: SUMMER DESSERTS

NATURAL WINE

BOSTON EN PLEIN AIR: WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE PAINTING

BOSTON AND CAMBRIDGE FROM THE CHARLES RIVER: A WALKING TOUR

See https://ccae.org/ classes/esl for classes

SMRT-SU22.01 3:30-5:30pm

NATR-SU22.01 7-9pm

ITDS-SU22.01 6-9pm

WAPA-SU22.01 12-4pm

DEUS-SU22.01 2-3:30pm

15

16

17

18

19

20

PORTRAIT DRAWING FROM HOME: WEEKLONG INTENSIVE*

PERSPECTIVES ON GLOBAL CONFLICT: WORLD WAR II: ENDGAMES IN EUROPE 1944 – 1945

CRAFT BEER AND FOOD PAIRING

BEGINNING JEWELRY: STERLING SILVER PENDANT WITH BEZEL-SET STONE

INTRODUCTION TO LIFE-CASTING

THE DRINK PROBLEM AND THE MAPS MADE TO SOLVE IT: A GRIPPING TALE AND DELICIOUS BEER TASTING

PORH-SU22.01 6-9pm

CBFP-SU22.01 6-8pm

JEPD-SU22.01 5:30-9:30pm

PGC6-SU22.01 3-5:30pm

22

23

FRENCH REFRESHER: HIGH BEGINNER/LOW INTERMEDIATE*

PERSPECTIVES ON GLOBAL CONFLICT: THE ROLE OF CHINA IN WORLD WAR II

24

30

TAROT FOR BEGINNERS

PERSPECTIVES ON GLOBAL CONFLICT: WORLD WAR II: ENDGAMES IN THE PACIFIC 1945

31

PGC8-SU22.01 3-5:30pm

5

6

26

27

GIN TASTING: MORE THAN JUNIPER

AQUA EFFIGIES: THE PORTRAIT IN WATERCOLOR

GLASS FUSING: SUSHI SET

GINP-SU22.01 7-9pm

WAPP-SU22.01 10am-2pm

1

2

28

GFSS-SU22.01 10 am-1 pm

13

3

4

10

11

ESL: ACCENT IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOP*

CROQUET

PERSIAN CUISINE PERS-SU22.01 6-9pm

7

8

ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR FINDING, BUYING, AND KEEPING A HOME*

HOW TO TELL STORIES WITH ICE CREAM FROM START TO FINISH

14

15

FBKH-SU22.01 6:30-8pm

12

25

PGC7-SU22.01 3-5:30pm

29

TARO-SU22.01 7:45-9:45pm

21

DRMA-SU22.01 2-4pm

SE P TE M B E R

FRRB-SU22.01 11am-12:30pm

LICA-SU22.01 10am-4pm

BCCR-SU22.01 2-4pm

9

CROQ-SU22.01 2-5pm

ABET-SU22.01 9:30am-12:30pm

ICES-SU22.01 6-9pm

16

17

18

BOARD MEMBER BASICS VLBO-SU22.01 12-1pm

*Class meets more than once. See full schedules and descriptions at ccae.org.


Catalog Directory R E G ISTR ATION A ND G E N E R AL IN FORMAT IO N www.ccae.org

CL AS S CAT EG O R I E S FOOD & WINE

Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Wine, Beer & Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Phone: 617-547-6789 Location: 42 & 56 Brattle Street, Harvard Square Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9113, Cambridge, MA 02238-9113

RE GISTE R ONLINE AT C CA E .ORG FALL R E GISTR AT IO N O PE NS Wednesday, Jul. 27, 2022

BUSINESS, FINANCE & TECHNOLOGY . . . . .

11

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE . . . . . . .

14 ESL Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Level Descriptions for ESL & World Languages . . . . . . . . . . 19

WORLD LANGUAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20

HUMANITIES

Art History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 History & Contemporary Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Stage, Screen & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

FALL TE R M STA RT S Monday, Sep. 19, 2022

O F F ICE HOU R S

VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS

Monday–Thursday: 9am–8pm Friday: 9am–6pm Saturday–Sunday*: 9am–4pm

HO LIDAYS Indigenous Peoples Day, Oct. 10, 2022 Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, 2022 Thanksgiving, Nov. 24-27, 2022

Drawing & Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Studio School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Watercolor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Printmaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Multimedia & Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Fiber Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Woodworking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

PERFORMING ARTS

CO NN E CT WIT H U S � facebook.com/thecambridgecenter � instagram.com/cambridgecenter � twitter.com/cambridgecenter

Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

LIFE & WELLNESS

Mind & Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Lifestyle & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

tiktok.com/@cambridgecenter

CL AS S FOR M AT Classes meet in-person at CCAE, online via Zoom, and O site.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Blacksmith House Poetry Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Online

Offsite

In-Person at CCAE

Offsite & Online

Image Credits, unless otherwise noted: © Romana Vysatova

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

1


Food & Wine

“Paulo [Pereira] was very instructive, friendly and professional. He made the class very enjoyable, taking time to answer our questions, and instructing us in how to evaluate whiskies. Great class, led by a very knowledgeable, personable instructor!” Vegetarian

—RON D., ASIAN WHISKY TASTING

Vegan

Our online classes are interactive. You are welcome to cook along in our cooking class by choosing a few or all dishes to cook or just watch and learn, unless otherwisenoted.Foronlineclasses,youwillreceivealinkandrecipepacketoncetheclassisconfirmedtorun,whichmaybebetween3-7da classstarts.Ourin-personcookingclasseswilltakeplaceinthekitchenat56BrattleStreetatalimitedcapacity.

COOKING REGIONS OF ITALY Diane Manteca | Private Chef, Culinary Instructor

CELEBRITY CHEF MASTERCLASS: FARM INSPIRED FARE WITH CHEF BRIAN

Join Chef Diane for an immersive four-week Brian Kevorkian | Executive Chef and Partner, Source Restaurant exploration of Italy’s most renowned culinary regions Don't miss your chance to get into the mind of a chef and their signature dishes. Each week will focus on a and discover how to turn local ingredients into di‹erent region including Emilia Romagna, Lazio & Campagna, Apulia sophisticated and delicious dishes. Join Chef Bryan (Puglia), and southern Italy (Basilicata, Calabria & Sicily). Students will Kevorkian from Source Restaurant for a feast made with locally prepare a full meal each week which characterizes the region and will inspired, seasonal ingredients sourced from farmer’s market leave with a greater appreciation of how diverse Italian cuisine can be. ingredients. We will go over ways to utilize local produce, protein This class will undoubtedly inspire students to choose a region in Italy learn techniques for creating show-stopping dishes like those they hope to visit in the future to further explore the cuisine. Source Restaurant. COURSE CODE: RGIT Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $325

2

C O U R S E C O D E : S TA R Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Oct. 20 | $125

ccae.org/classes/food-wine


Food & Wine

FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUES SERIES

INTERMEDIATE CAKE DECORATING Sandra Frezza | Certified Instructor, Sandra’s Sweet Sensations

This class is for students who have a basic understanding of cake decorating and are looking to learn more advanced piping techniques. Sandra will Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate of Cambridge School of demonstrate a variety of techniques including how to make a rose. Culinary Art Then students will decorate their own cake with guidance from This class is for students who want to develop classic Sandra. Bring a 7, 8 or 9 inch round frosted cake on a cake circle to cooking skills that will help them understand recipes as class and a box or cake carrier to transport your finished cake. Ici well as how to confidently improvise in the kitchen.and Thetools to use in class will be supplied. You’ll take home instructions class covers essential knife skills, cuts of meat, where to shop, and decorating tools including tips, bags and couplers. and kitchen equipment. The first two nights will emphasize COURSE CODE: CAKE learning how to use knives e‹ectively. Each night of this Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Sep. 21 | $95 hands- on cooking class, students will make a complete meal from appetizer to dessert. Recipes will include: BBQ braised chicken, carrot ginger soup, chocolate chip cookies, salsa, chili, MASTERING BUTTERCREAMS shredded salad, many mu–ns, pan seared sirloin steak and Sandra Frezza | Certified Instructor, Sandra’s Sweet Sensations much more. Therearemanydi‹erenttypesofbuttercreamandeachone COURSE CODE: BCST ofthemhastheirownmeritsfordi‹erentuses.Inthis Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $425 demonstration style class, Sandra will show students how to Sec. 02: 6 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Nov. 1 | $425 makethreedi‹erenttypesofbuttercreams:American,SwissMeringu andItalianMeringue.Studentswillobservethedi‹erenttechn PROTEIN FUNDAMENTALS required for each buttercream, their ideal usage, and will sample each buttercream. Please note this is a demonstration style class. Rebecca Sosvielle | Professional Chef and Culinary Instructor

BASIC CULINARY SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

COURSE CODE: FROS Mystifiedbymeat?Inthisfourpartseries,wewill Sec. 01: Sunday, 2:30-4:30pm. Dec. 4 | $55 debunk various cuts of meat and their methods of preparation while learning old world and new worldavorprofilesandtechniques.Learntostew,braise,roast CHOCOLATE ART WORKSHOP and sauté while exploring recipes inspired by cuisines such as Linda Khachadurian | Chipper Confections Sugar Art, European, Latin American, New American and more. @chipperconfections C O U R S E C O D E : P R OT Sec. 01: 4 Sundays, 12-3pm. Begins Oct. 30 | $325

FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUES: SAUCES Rebecca Sosvielle | Professional Chef and Culinary Instructor A well balanced sauce is a thing of beauty. Come learn how delicious sauces can elevate an ordinary meal to an outstanding one. In this class students will gain knowledge of contemporary and classic sauce-making techniques. Upon completion of the course students will have an understanding of mother sauces and be skilled in preparing emulsions, pan sauces, vinaigrettes, velouté and more. Preparation of bone broths and stocks will also be discussed. C O U R S E C O D E : S AU C Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Nov. 4 | $95

FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUES: SOUPS & STOCKS Malcolm Jackson | Recipe Developer, Culinary Instructor Understanding how to make a good stock is a critical skill in the kitchen, not only for good soups, but for any number of dishes. This class covers both meat based and vegetarian based stocks, including a chicken stock and mushroom stock. We’ll turn the stocks into delicious soups including a mushroom consommé, leek and potato soup, and a seasonal meat based soup. C O U R S E C O D E : S TO K Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Nov. 16 | $95

Comeexyourcreativeculinarymuscleandlearnall the basics about chocolate, from its cacao bean origins and ethical issues related to sourcing, to the science behind and various methods of tempering to casting, sculpting, carving, and coloring techniques to how to properly store chocolate and prevent blooming. Then, put your new skills to use, crafting your own decorative chocolate pieces during the workshop portion of the class. Whether you’re interested in improving your chocolate baking game, want to give chocolate art a whirl, or have more of an academic interest in the topic, this class will have you covered. COURSE CODE: CHOCA Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8:30pm. Oct. 27 | $80

AROUND THE COCOA BELT Victoria Kichuk | Professional Chocophile, cocoabeantown.com

Join us for a grand tasting tour of the world’s foremost cocoa producing regions with Victoria Kichuk from Cocoa Beantown. Students will taste a variety of single origin bars from regions such as Colombia, Madagascar, Peru, and even some unexpected Cocoa Belt locales, while learning about the specific avor qualities of each place (often referred to as terroir) and what distinguishes bean-to-bar prod from other chocolate products. Guests will be instructed on expert chocolate tasting methods in order to better appreciate avo nuances and will learn tools for determining the di‹erence bet craft and industrial made chocolate. COURSE CODE: COCA Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Sep. 22 | $60

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

3


Food & Wine

HOME MILLING AND BAKING WITH HERITAGE GRAINS

FRENCH TARTS Evelyn Schichner | Culinary Instructor

Want to spend an afternoon creating delicious tarts worthy of display in a French Pâtisserie window? We’ll Many people have come to grind their co‹ee beans learn how to make the buttery tart dough and three fresh for every brew (or at least every bag); freshly di‹erent fillings. You’ll be making a rich and decadent Tarte au milled our provides the same aromatic and Chocolat (chocolate tart), a bright and citrusy Tarte au Citron (lemon enhanced taste experience but is still catching on. In this class we’ll tart), and small avourful Tartelettes Framboise Frangipane (sma learn how to mill rye, einkorn, and emmer (farro) whole grains with a tarts with frangipane and raspberries). countertop home mill as well as the health benefits and unique COURSE CODE: TRTE features of these grains. We will make rye brownies, einkorn poundSec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm. Oct. 1 | $85 cake, and emmer chocolate chip cookies to showcase the variety of avors and textures from di‹erent grains in this hands- on class with grain from Cambridge’s Elmendorf Baking Supplies. This class is CHINESE DESSERTS suitable for those curious about milling their own our and also for Jade Li | Cooking Instructor and Chef, @yucancook those who are interested in learning how to bake with freshly milled, Anne Muskopf | Home Miller & Baker, @bread_ministry

local grain.

COURSE CODE: HEBA Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-3pm. Oct. 15 | $85

SCIENCE AND ART OF SUGAR SCULPTURES Linda Khachadurian | Chipper Confections Sugar Art, @chipperconfections Watch a sugar piece come to life as you learn the basic science of isomalt, a sugar derived from sugar beets, and why this compound disaccharide is a more durable and glossier option for sculptures than sucrose. Students will also learn casting, pulling, and blowtorching techniques and various coloring options, including the use of edible markers. COURSE CODE: ISOM Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8:30pm. Dec. 1 | $75

Chinese desserts are not the sugary, sweet dishes we have in mind when we think of traditional Western desserts. China has many traditional treats, but they do not appear on the table as a sweet finish after dinner. Accordi the traditional Chinese diet, sweets are generally made with less sugar and eaten at breakfast or as snacks with tea. In this class, we will make China’s most popular breakfast sweet treat, sesame seed balls, as well as sweet rice dumplings, and the delightfully soupy Chinese dessert, taro and sweet potato balls. COURSE CODE: CHID Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-3pm. Oct. 29 | $85

CHICKEN THREE WAYS: ROASTING, GRILLING, BRAISING Malcolm Jackson | Recipe Developer, Culinary Instructor

Join us for this hands- on introduction to three essential and delicious poultry cooking techniques. Students will learn how to prepare a perfect roast Diane Manteca | Private Chef, Culinary Instructor chicken, braised chicken paprikash, and grilled chicken in a grill pan Italians have a sweet tooth and their meals frequently have a on the stove. Once you learn these basic cooking techniques, the sweet ending. You will learn how to make Diane’s famous avor options are endless. biscotti and Italian cookies. Each cookie will highlight di‹erent COURSE CODE: CHIX techniques and styles. These cookies will be a great addition to your Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Oct. 19 | $100 holiday party or as a snack. We’ll make double baked biscotti, angelini cookies (lemon anise glazed cookies), sesame cookies, and Zaleti (Venetian Christmas cookies). Once you learn the basic techniques for ARMENIAN SOUP AND HISTORY biscotti and Italian cookies the avor varieties are endless. Linda Khachadurian | Chipper Confections Sugar Art,

BISCOTTI AND ITALIAN COOKIES

COURSE CODE: ITHO Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm. Dec. 3 | $85

@chipperconfections

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Oct. 12 | $85

COURSE CODE: AMSP Sec. 01: Sunday, 1-3:30pm. Nov. 6 | $60

Join Chef Linda, our Armenian chef instructor, and learn how to make Madzoon Ov Kufteh, a meatball yogurt soup with fresh mint in your cozy kitchen. We’ll start with making the PARISIAN MACARONS chicken broth. While the broth is cooking, we’ll make hand-shaped Evelyn Schichner | Culinary Instructor kuftehs. We’ll talk about di‹erent cooking techniques and shap French macarons are sweeping the nation! These delicate and the delicious meatballs. Through our cooking process, you’ll learn colorful almond confectioneries can be a sweet ending to a about the history of Armenian food and Middle Eastern culture that meal or just a snack. You’ll learn step-by-step techniques has inuenced to the food. We’ll finish the class with Armenian co‹ee. make macaron shells and two fillings, including buttercream You’ll and receive a Zoom link and a recipe packet a few days before the chocolate ganache. class starts. You are welcome to cook along in this class or just watch and learn. C O U R S E C O D E : M AC A

T H E CO S T O F T U I T I O N COV E R S A L L F O O D A N D B E V E R AG E S F E E S F O R I N - P E R S O N C L A S S E S .

4

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION


Food & Wine

HOLIDAY THEMED COOKING CLASSES HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING WITH ROYAL ICING Sandra Frezza | Certified Instructor, Sandra’s Sweet Sensations

HALLOWEEN CUPCAKE DECORATING Sandra Frezza | Certified Instructor, Sandra’s Sweet Sensations

Come join us for this spooktacular cupcake class and learn how to decorate Halloween cupcakes using buttercream Christmas isn’t complete without an abundance of festive frosting. You will be shown the techniques needed to create cookies. Join Sandra Frezza and learn how to expertly frost pumpkins, mummies, monsters, spider webs, and eyeballs. Bring and decorate holiday cookies using royal icing. Sandra will 10- 2 unfrosted cupcakes to class, as well as a box or cupcake demonstrate a variety of techniques which you will then use to carrier to transport finished cupcakes. Icing will be supplied by create your own design on your cookies. Please bring 10 unfrosted instructor. You will take home decorating tools, including tips and homemade or store bought sugar cookies to class to decorate. bags, plus your cupcake masterpieces! Frosting will be made in class. COURSE CODE: BRIC Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Dec. 14 | $80

BÛCHE DE NOËL Evelyn Schichner | Culinary Instructor

C O U R S E C O D E : H WC P Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Oct. 26 | $95

HOLIDAY PIES Evelyn Schichner | Culinary Instructor

Share the love with your friends and family with delicious A Yule Log, or Bûche de Noël, was invented by a homemade pies this holiday season! In this hands- on class, French pastry chef in the late 1800s. It is a tradition we will learn di‹erent techniques for making crusts and datingfrompre-ChristiantimestohonortheGod fillings. We’ll make all the classics including pumpkin, pecan, and Thor and to celebrate the Winter Solstice with the building of a apple pie. With your new pie knowledge in hand you will be able to bonfire.ThestorygoesthatasChristmascametoreplacetheWinter experiment with endless avor combinations in the future. Solstice celebrations, France carried on the tradition of a yule log by C O U R Sso E CODE: PIES cuttingdownatreeeachyearandthenplacingitinthefireplace Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Oct. 26 | $85 the heat from the log could be used to prepare the Christmas Eve midnight supper. The ashes from this yule log were believed to hold magicalandmedicinalpowersthatwouldwardo‹theevilspiritsin THANKSGIVING SIDES, APPETIZERS, the coming year. The tradition of substituting a real yule log with an AND DESSERTS edible yule log (Bûche de Noël) likely started when homes were built withoutfireplacessotheycouldnotburnarealyulelog.This class Diane Manteca | Private Chef, Culinary Instructor will focus on techniques and assembly of your very own yule log. We Learn to bring your Thanksgiving side dishes to a new level! willmakeatraditionalspongecake,chocolatecreamfilling,arich In this hands- on class, we will learn to make apricot and chocolatefrosting,andhand-mademarzipandecorations.Inaddition chestnut stu–ng, root mash, sautéed green beans with to the basic recipes used in this class we’ve added additional ones sage and orange essence, cranberry chutney and pumpkin bread so that you can create an even more elaborate yule log at home by pudding for dessert. We will also roast a turkey breast, and make decorating with sugared cranberries and meringue mushrooms. some delicious gravy to go with your dinner. COURSE CODE: BUCH Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-4pm. Dec. 17 | $90

HOLIDAY VEGAN BAKING Kat Bayle | Owner, Shirley @shirleythepopup

COURSE CODE: CTHX Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Nov. 17 | $95

FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES

Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate of Cambridge School of Culinary Art Join Kat Bayle, owner of Bow Market’s Join us for a traditional Italian Christmas Eve dinner and Shirley Shop, and learn how to bake learn how to prepare dishes for the Feast of the Seven delicious festive vegan treats including Fishes. The tradition of eating seafood on Christmas Eve wine cookies, cake, and even cornbread that can be transformed began because of the Roman Catholic custom of abstaining from into a decadent stu–ng. Learn how to make playful, seasonally meat the day before certain holidays. In this hands- on class, we’l adaptable, easy-to-follow recipes with what’s at hand in your home prepare smoked trout pate, salad with poached lemon salmon, pantry, no speciality ingredients or substitutes needed. The roots of mussels cooked in wine, clam pasta, and a seafood stew with at the recipes date back beyond the era of Impossible meat. Along least three fishes. We’ll talk about how to prepare ingredients with the vegan treat recipes, Kat will also share the recipes’ histories make dishes ahead of time so that you can spend time enjoying the that trace back to traditional techniques from various countries. feast with no muss, no fuss. COURSE CODE: HVEG Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Nov. 14 | $80

COURSE CODE: FISH Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Dec. 16 | $100

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

5


Food & Wine

CHINESE STEAMED BAO

HOT POT FEAST & BAIJU TASTING

Jade Li | Cooking Instructor and Chef, @yucancook

Jade Li | Cooking Instructor and Chef, @yucancook

Nick Lappen | Owner, Boston Baiju Bar Come see for yourself why steamed buns (Bao) are such a popular staple in Chinese cuisine. We will use traditional Join us for an indulgent, avorful hot pot feast steamers to make plain, savory, and sweet Bao in a variety of complete with a tasting of China’s most popular shapes and sizes. We’ll make the yeasted dough from scratch and turn spirit, baiju. Hot pot is a communal meal where diners them into delicious sweet and savory steamed buns including Tofu sit around a simmering pot of soup at the center of the table dipping and Glass Noodles Bao, Hanamaki Spring Onion and Sichuan Pepper various, thinly sliced raw ingredients such as meat, seafood, Bao, and Red Bean Paste Bao. You’ll learn di‹erent folding techniques vegetables, tofu, and starches. While students are enjoying their and how to steam them. hotpot, Nick Lappen, from Boston Baiju Bar, will treat students to C O U R S E C O D E : B B AO Sec. 01: Sunday, 12-3:30pm. Oct. 23 | $95

several o‹erings of baiju. Students will learn about distillat processes, the history of baiju, and how to taste this fascinating spirit while indulging in a veritable Chinese feast.

BARCELONA: DISCOVERING CATALONIAN FOOD

C O U R S E C O D E : H OT P Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-3:30pm. Oct. 22 | $120

Luis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef

CHEESES OF NEW ENGLAND

Barcelona, the bustling metropolis nestled in the Spanish Juliana Locke | Manager and Cheese Commander, Juliet Restaurant region of Catalonia, is known in culinary circles as the capital This class features local cheese and tells the story of of the Mediterranean diet. Barcelona is famed for its award-winning restaurants, yet Chef Luis will give us an intimate look early New World cheesemaking, including how cheese came to America. We’ll discuss the role at the cuisine of a Barcelonian household in this class. We’ll begin the cheese played in colonialism, slavery, and how the industrial revolution night with a Marcona almonds tapa and a glass of Catalonian cava. wiped out artisinal cheesemaking in the US until its resurgance in the Next, we’ll prepare pa amb tomaquet (tomato and garlic bread), late 70s and 80s. The class blends lecture, tasting, and discussion. butifarra amb mongetes (Catalan sausage with white beans), espinacas catalana (spinach with pine nuts and golden raisin) and a COURSE CODE: CHZN 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Oct. 5 | $75 Barcelona seafood fideuà. We’ll end the class by tasting theSec. quintes sential Catalonian dessert, crema catalana. COURSE CODE: BCEL Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Sep. 23 | $95

CHINESE DUMPLINGS

BUILDING THE PERFECT CHEESE BOARD

Join Jade for a traditional Chinese dumpling feast where we’ll pinch, squeeze, and pleat our way to a succulent and satisfying meal. We will make traditional boiled dumplings served with soy dipping sauces and pan-fry others for crispy potstickers. Using pork, Napa cabbage, Chinese chives, & seafood, we’ll make various traditional fillings from scratch. Enjoy a dum feast in this introductory class and take home the rest.

Anthony Liberti | Cheesemonger & Wine Buyer, Formaggio Kitchen Party time! One of the best parts of planning a dinner, party, or gathering is the food. Building an impressive cheese board is a great way to add variety to your menu, which starts with knowing how to navigate your local cheese shop. Learn some helpful tips from picking cheeses, meats, and accouterments, to arranging and displaying your selections. COURSE CODE: CHRC Sec. 01: Monday, 6-8pm. Dec. 12 | $90

CANNING & PRESERVING WORKSHOP Rebecca Sosvielle | Professional Chef and Culinary Instructor Learn how to extend the harvest and preserve produce at its peak! Students will be introduced to quick pickling and water bath canning by preparing a seasonal pickled item and a jam. This class also includes a refresher on basic knife skills and vegetable prep. Students need to bring four 16oz wide mouth jars with lids. COURSE CODE: CANP Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-3pm. Oct. 8 | $115

6

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

Jade Li | Cooking Instructor and Chef, @yucancook

COURSE CODE: DMPL Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-3pm. Nov. 12 | $95


Food & Wine

CULINARY EXPLORATIONS OF THE SEPHARDIC DIASPORA

COOKING WITH CAST IRON Malcolm Jackson | Recipe Developer, Culinary Instructor

Cast iron skillets are one of the chef’s favorite cookware because of its unparalleled heat retention and non- st Join us as we cook up some classic dishes from the properties. Students will learn how to optimize temper Sephardic diaspora reaching from the Maghreb when cooking a variety of proteins and vegetables, including salmon, (Northern Africa) to the Levant (Western Asia). We will steak, eggs, and potatoes. We’ll talk about different types of cast learn how to make a classic hummus from scratch, a tomato and iron pans and how to buy, use, maintain, and—most importantly— pepper base to cook both fish and egg dishes from North Africa season them. (chraime and shakshuka), a Yemenite hot sauce (schoug), and a yogurt COURSE CODE: IRON atbread to scoop it all up with. Sabrina Pashtan | Graduate of La Escuela de Cocina Luis Irizar

C O U R S E C O D E : E XS D Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Nov. 3 | $95

A TASTE OF FRANCE Evelyn Schichner | Culinary Instructor French cuisine needs no introduction. Simple, rich, and with an exquisite attention to detail, French cuisine has no doubt left its mark on almost every cuisine around the world. Come join Chef Evelyn who will teach you how to prepare a delicious Mixed Vegetable Tart with Goat Cheese, Fish Filet with Creamy Shallots and White Wine Sauce, Green Risotto, and Poached Pear with Chocolate Ganache and Roasted Almonds. We’ll toast with a glass of French wine as we savor our dinner together. COURSE CODE: FRNC Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Dec. 9 | $95

INDO-CHINESE COOKING: A HISTORIC FUSION OF TWO CULTURES

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Sep. 28 | $100

JAPANESE CHICKEN MISO RAMEN AT HOME Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

This class is not about instant ramen noodles. Instead, this class is about traditional homemade Japanese ramen where we will make ramen broth and fresh noodles from scratch. In this interactive online class, you will learn how to make chicken miso ramen served with soft-boiled eggs. We’ll talk about various top and how to apply di‹erent techniques to make your homemade ramen quick and easy at home. No prep work is required before class. COURSE CODE: JCMR Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-1pm. Dec. 10 | $60

BREAKFAST OF THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Sabrina Pashtan | Graduate of La Escuela de Cocina Luis Irizar

Learn how to create the elements of a bountiful breakfast spread, perfect for a summer weekend. We willmakeborekasfilledwithgreensandcheeseand chopped salad with seasonal vegetables from the farmers’ market, as Indo- Chinese food is a popular fusion of two cultures well as Cilbir (Turkish poached eggs with yogurt). You will also learn the pioneered by Chinese immigrants in Kolkata, India. Through its rich past, Indo- Chinese cooking hasbasics of a foolproof sourdough bread that will complete any meal, and take home your own starter. We will put together a cheese board, fruit evolved into a distinctive cuisine in its own right. Join Karishma to platterandplatethespreadjustasyouwouldfindinIsraelorTu explore the history of this cuisine as we cook some of the most loved Karishma Pradhan | Cooking Instructor, Chef, @homecookingcollective

COURSE CODE: MEDB Indo- Chinese dishes. We’ll make hot and sour soup, chili paneer Sec. , 01: Sunday, 10am-1pm. Dec. 4 | $90 deep( fried cubes of paneer coated in a spicy chili-soy- garlic sauce) and hakka noodles (wok-style noodles with vegetables).

COURSE CODE: INCH Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Sep. 30 | $95

DATE NIGHT: A TASTE OF SOUTHERN SPAIN Luis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef

Come join Chef Luis de Haro and spend time with your beloved one cooking a delicious meal from Southern Spain. Pooja Bhatia | Chef, Entrepreneur, and Blogger, Varah Cook Club You’ll learn all about the authentic dishes and avors o the most fascinating culinary regions. We’ll start with Antonia’s North Indian food is rich in avors and aroma with Salmorejo (creamy gazpacho from Cordoba), Pipirana de Jaen whole spices, sa‹ron, nuts, cream, milk, and butter. Join Pooja and learn how to build avors using (julienne of vegetables lightly marinated in extra virgin olive oil, egg yolk & sherry vinegar from Jaen), Chorizo al Vino Tinto (chorizo in red cooking techniques that were part of the royal Indian heritage. We’ll wine from Seville), and Ajo Colorao (red garlic fish stew from Almeria make Hara Bhara Kababs with Mint Chutney, Paneer Makhani with Our wines are D.O. from Spain and will finish with Orange Olive Oil Onion Jeera Pulao, and Badaam Sheera (almond dessert). You are Tortes from Seville and Cinnamon Ice Cream. Tuition is per pair. welcome to cook along in this online class or just watch and learn. The

VEGETARIAN ROYAL NORTH INDIAN FEAST

list of ingredients needed will be sent prior to the class along with the Zoom link.

COURSE CODE: NGHT Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Dec. 2 | $180

COURSE CODE: INDC Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Nov. 2 | $60

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

7


Food & Wine

HOMEMADE HERBAL PET TREATS Melissa Smith | Cannabis Enthusiast, Attorney

Treat your dog or cat to delicious homemade snacks and learn about the benefits of herbal infusions fo pets in an educational, hands- on environment. You’l learn a technique for making herbal, pet-friendly tinctures wit chamomile, rosemary, mint, cannabis, and others, which we’ll incorporate into wholesome, limited-ingredient pet treats. Al will be provided by the instructor except for cannabis; if you want to make a cannabis infusion to take home, you must bring your own cannabis. Small vials will be provided to take the tinctures made in class home. You must be 21+ to take this class. The class and venue are in compliance with MA cannabis laws; no cannabis may be bought or sold with the venue or on the property. COURSE CODE: PETS Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-4pm. Nov. 5 | $75

INTRODUCTION TO SOUTH AFRICAN CUISINE Michael McComas | Culinary Adventurer

South Africa lies at the crossroads of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, and the cuisine of the Cape reects the traditions of the African, Indian, Malaysian, Dutch, and English populations that live there. In this class, we will make Boerewors (a “farmer sausage” made from beef and pork, with coriander, allspice, and black pepper), Chakalaka and Pap (a dish from MAKING PASTA FROM SCRATCH Lesotho consisting of curried carrots and hominy porridge that is a Diane Manteca | Private Chef, Culinary Instructor staple of South African daily life) Boereboontjies (every Boere family has their own variation of this dish that includes potatoes, onions, and Once you learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch you’ll beans), Bobotie (a Cape Malay-version of a meatloaf or shepherd’s pi never go back. Chef Diane will guide you through various with fruit and curry), and Melktert (a custard tart that is a traditional ours and di‹erent hydrations for making pasta. We’ll cut Boer di‹erent styles of long and short pasta with a pasta machine ordessert). by hand and also cover filled pasta, including di‹erent stylesCof Oravioli. U R S E C O D E : S OA F We’ll also make roasted pepper cream sauce and Italian marinara to Sec. 01: Saturday, 3-6pm. Dec. 10 | $95 serve with our fresh pasta and discuss how to buy a machine and take care of it. C O U R S E C O D E : PA S C Sec. 01: Saturday, 2-5pm. Nov. 19 | $95

SUSHI FOR BEGINNERS

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

We’ll have fun learning the art of rolling in this online interactive class together at home. You will learn every step from preparing ingredients and cooking each sushi compoLuis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef nent. We’ll make seasoned sushi rice and egg crepe. We’ll talk about the history of culture behind this long Japanese tradition while we roll Join Chef Luis and learn how to make the world’s most out three styles of sushi maki including futomaki, spicy salmon maki, renowned rice dish, Paella Mixta. Luis’ authentic version and temaki (hand-rolled sushi). You’ll also learn how to properly c contains scallops, shrimp, mussels, chicken, sa‹ron, and serve each style of maki sushi. The recipe packet will include pimientos, peas, tomatoes, and more. Because it takes time to make step-tapas by-step rolling directions, guides to buy sushi- grade fish, and an authentic paella, we will start our night o‹ with some simple suggestions for fillings, proteins, and substituted ingredient and a classic green salad from Spain and real sangria while the paella is cooking. You’ll learn about what distinguishes mediocre paella from COURSE CODE: SUSH exceptional paella, why to use the best type of rice from Spain and Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-12:30pm. Oct. 15 | $60 premium quality sa‹ron from La Mancha, as well as other tools and ingredients to choose from. We will end our night with Chef Luis’ SWEDISH SMORGASBORD famous an. Kat Bayle | Owner, Shirley @shirleythepopup C O U R S E C O D E : PA E L

SPANISH PAELLA

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Oct. 28 | $95

Join Kat Bayle, owner of Bow Market’s Shirley Shop, in exploring Swedish Smorgasbord treats! Kat brings her locally sourced farm-to-table style to some traditional items usually part of winter time holiday spreads like the one she grew up with. We’ll be making Swedish meatballs paired with cranberry sauce, brown gravy and homemade creme fraiche, Bruna Bonor (think Boston Baked Beans but with warming spices, maple syrup and made with locally grown beans), and Mini Apple Pies with Sugar Cookie Crust. COURSE CODE: SWED Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Oct. 17 | $95

8

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION


Food & Wine

VIETNAMESE STREET FOOD

HOME BREWING COFFEE WORKSHOP

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

Joe Capatosto | Sales & Account Manager, Counter Culture Coffee

WARMING WINTER SOUPS

COURSE CODE: COFF Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-12pm. Oct. 15 | $55 Meeting point: Counter Culture training facility in Union Square: 374 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143.

Embrace the light and delicate avors of Vietnamese cuisine Making the perfect cup of co‹ee is no accident. Join known for fresh herbs, vegetables, and dipping sauces. Joe Capatosto from Counter Culture Co‹ee in an Vietnamese dishes share common ingredients but come out immersive home brewing class. You’ll learn about di‹erently because of di‹erent cooking techniques. In this online what factors most a‹ect the brewing process, why they matter, and interactive class, we’ll make rainbow fresh rolls with delicious sauce, will then apply this knowledge with hands- on practice across mu Vietnamese beef noodle soup (pho), and coconut dessert. brewing methods. Attendees will leave with helpful tips on how to thoughtfully taste and store co‹ee, tried-and-true brewing rec COURSE CODE: VIET and solid advice for troubleshooting while brewing at home. Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-1pm. Oct. 29 | $60

Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate of Cambridge School of Culinary Art

Knowing the fundamentals of excellent soup is essential for your winter meal rotations. In this class you’ll learn how to make a avorful vegetable broth which will be used in the soups we make, along with some recommendations for store bought alternatives. We’ll make a creamy roasted veggie soup, a Mediterranean fish soup, a split pea and ham soup, plus more. We’ll also make OKTOBERFEST: CHEESE AND BEER PAIRING cornbread mu–ns to accompany our soups. Anthony Liberti | Cheesemonger & Wine Buyer, Formaggio Kitchen COURSE CODE: WSOU

WINE, BEER & SPIRITS

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Nov. 10 | $90

HISTORICAL TOUR AND PIZZA IN NORTH END Elliot Savitzky | Culinary Instructor, Chinatown Expert

There are few things that go together better than beer and cheese. Flavorful, fermented foods that can compliment and contrast, and equal more than the sum of their parts. Learn some classic pairings, with a focus on European beer styles. A little context goes a long way, so we will delve into the history and geography of some of the world’s best combos!

This historical tour is as much about history as it is about pizza. We’ll learn about the history of the North End and C Owind URSE CODE: OKTB Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Sep. 28 | $90 up sampling pizza from three of the best pizza restaurants. We’ll talk about history from the 17th century by visiting many sites within the one square mile of the neighborhood. The tuition includes BEER AND ART HISTORY: the cost of pizza, taxes, tip, and admission fee to the Old North Church (depending on Covid restrictions at that time.) The instructor will send A TALK AND TASTING a welcome information package via email one day prior to the class. Kris Butler | Exam-Certified Beer Judge COURSE CODE: NRTH Sec. 01: Saturday, 10:30am-2:30pm. Oct. 8 | $95 Meeting point: Cross Street between Hanover and Salem Streets.

HISTORICAL TOUR AND DINNER IN CHINATOWN Elliot Savitzky | Culinary Instructor, Chinatown Expert

Beer and art have a long history together, from Hogarth, Picasso and Renoir to Leyster, Manet and Dr. Seuss. We invite you to taste and discuss several beer styles from local breweries as we examine the artistic imagery of beer in paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, and comics. You’ll see art from the 1600s to the present time, from museums and private collections all over the world, and even on the beer bottles themselves. Raise a glass to your favorite artist!

Let’s spend the afternoon strolling through the best of COURSE CODE: BART Boston’s Chinatown. We will be visiting many di‹erent Sec. 01: Sunday, 2-4pm. Oct. 2 | $75 locations and retail establishments during the tour such as dim sum, BBQ, Pho, hot pot, noodle shops, as well as restaurants of NON-ALCOHOLIC CANNABIS LIBATIONS various cuisines. We will also stop by bakeries, bubble tea shops, herbal medicine shops, live poultry markets, grocery stores, and a Melissa Smith | Cannabis Enthusiast, Attorney ginseng coop, all while discussing the history and architecture of Discover a di‹erent way to unwind on Saturday nights Boston’s Chinatown. This will not be a “tasting tour”, rather, during the and learn about the benefits of cannabis infused last stop, we’ll enjoy a delicious meal together. Tuition includes the beverages in a safe, educational, hands- on - environ cost of dinner, soft drinks, taxes, and tip. The instructor will send a ment. You’ll learn techniques for making cannabis tinctures which we’ll welcome information package via email one day prior to the class. use to mix creative beverages. If you choose to make your own Students are asked to follow Massachusetts State COVID Guidelines. infusions to take home you must bring your own cannabis. Small vials COURSE CODE: CHTN Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-3pm. Oct. 16 | $95 Meeting point: The class will convene at the Chinatown Gate located at the intersection of Beach St and John F Fitzgerald Surface Rd, Boston, MA 02111 (Google Map 42°21’04.6”N 71°03’35.2”W) and then walk to the restaurants together.

will be provided to take the tinctures made in class home. You must be 21+ to take this class. The class and venue are in compliance with MA cannabis laws; no cannabis may be bought or sold with the venue or on the property. COURSE CODE: CANB Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-4pm. Sep. 24 | $80

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

9


Food & Wine

HOLIDAY COCKTAILS John Doyle | Whiskey and History Enthusiast With the holidays approaching, a great way to spice up your party is to serve up delicious expertly crafted cocktails! Students will learn how best to stock a home cocktail bar and mixing secrets and tips to make stand- out drinks. We’ll make three cocktails that highlight seasonal ingredients: a Cranberry Smash (whiskey based), Aviation (gin based), and a Salted Caramel Apple Martini (vodka based). COURSE CODE: HMIX Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Nov. 18 | $85

CRAFT COCKTAILS 101 Drexel Axeloons | Bartender & Cocktail Educator In this hands- on craft cocktails crash course we will learn how to build, stir, and shake up craft cocktails using straightforward techniques. We’ll be making cocktails with tequila, PET NAT TASTING vodka, and American whiskey that you can tailor to suit your prefered palate. You’ll come away from the class confident in mixing up some Marie-Louise Friedland | Sommelier cocktails at home and how to appropriately stock your bar at home. What is Pet Nat?! Pet Nat, or Petillant Naturel, is a C O U R S E C O D E : M I XO Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Oct. 7 | $85

WINETASTING: A BEGINNER’S SAMPLER John Fiola | Diploma WSET, Certified Wine Educator

style of sparkling wine that predates Champagne. In this class we will explore how Pet Nat is made, why it seems to be so prevalent, and what it means for the world of sparkling wine production. Comel find your favorite a‹ordable sipper to wow your friends with this summer. COURSE CODE: PETN

Uncertain as to the di‹erence between Chardonnay and Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Nov. 3 | $85 Chenin Blanc, Chianti and Cabernet, Burgundy and Barossa? Join us to learn how to distinguish between wine styles, grape RETSINA TASTING varieties, and regions. We’ll discuss how to buy wine at all price points, how to taste wine to get the most out of every glass, what makes a Marie-Louise Friedland | Sommelier New World wine di‹erent from the same type of wine produced in In this class we will go beyond the common France or Italy, and the best food pairings for di‹erent wine styles. misconceptions of this regional Greek style of wine. COURSE CODE: WSAM Sec. 01: 2 Fridays, 6-8pm. Begins Oct. 14 | $155

ITALIAN WINE TASTING John Fiola | Diploma WSET, Certified Wine Educator

Retsina is actually one of the oldest styles of wine in the world! Now crafted in almost every Greek winemaking region, Retsina originated in the Attica region where the Aleppo pine trees are abundant. It is the sap from those pine trees that contribute to this wine’s unique avor and history. We will talk about how modern producers are bringing back this perfect summer wine as homage to their Greek winemaking roots!

Since the end of World War II, the demand for Italian wine has skyrocketed—so much so that the U.S. COURSE CODE: RETS imports more wine from Italy than from any other Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Oct. 7 | $85 country in the world. Italy produces many styles and varietals of wine, some of which are grown there exclusively. Many of the wines are WINES well-known such as Chianti, and Soave, but there are also the lesserOF THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE known but delicious wines that deserve our attention. In this course John Fiola | Diploma WSET, Certified Wine Educator we will explore the range and depth of styles of Italian wines that are In recent years, wines from southern hemisphere both of excellent quality and of great value. countries such as Argentina, Australia, and New COURSE CODE: ITWN Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Nov. 18 | $85

Zealandhaveevolvedintohighqualitywinesthata relatively inexpensive. Join us as we explore the wines from the southern hemisphere. We’ll taste and explore what makes them unique.

ORANGE WINE TASTING

COURSE CODE: WSHE Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Dec. 8 | $85

Marie-Louise Friedland | Sommelier

Whatisit?!Isitmadefromoranges?Willthisfadever pass?Inthisclasswewilldiscussthecomplexand long history behind the style of wine known as “Orange Wine.” (Spoiler alert, this style of wine has been around as long asthegrape-fermentedbeveragehasbeenaround.)Wewillsample orange wine from all over the world in order to taste and understand severaldi‹erentstylesoffermentation.Everyonewillleavethisclass with a grasp of this prominent wine type and a new favorite.

Rent our kitchen and find out about custom classes

COURSE CODE: ORAN Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Sep. 30 | $85 10

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

Find out more ccae.org/about/rentals.


Business, Finance & Technology “Very informative, and light hearted. I appreciated Stephanie’s jokes, as well as her extensive knowledge. I truly got so much out of this class, I would certainly recommend this class to others.” —TIMOTHY K., HOW TO MAKE AN ESTATE PLAN

HOW TO BUY A HOME IN TODAY’S CRAZY MARKET

CAREER PREPARATION AND LOGISTICS 101 Zoey Spengler | Career Preparation Coach

The job market is ever- evolving, and so are the methods of applying, interviewing, and securing a Whether it’s a condo or a single-family house, we will cover all new career. For job seekers, it is important to stay of the basics on how to be an informed home buyer. We’ll ahead of the changes within this area. This course prepares discuss how to critically examine and compare properties, prospective applicants (new or experienced) to enter the job market. review essential questions to ask the seller/agent, and outline the Topics include: Job searching (proper methods for applications, purchasing timeline and action items. including Linkedin etiquette and setting up notifications); Res COURSE CODE: FBKH building from top to bottom (dos and don’ts, and what companies are Sec. 01: 2 Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm. Oct. 11 & 18 | $60 looking for); Defining your skills and specializations ( What sets you apart from other applicants?); Various strength-finder assessme pinpoint areas of interest and to find career fit and style; Inter To learn more about how you can preparation; How to negotiate a salary; and how to balance multiple support CCAE's programs, See page o‹ers (timing, resignations, and start dates). It is recommended t students bring their own laptop. 56 or visit ccae.org/support. Ken Sazama | Realtor, Sazama Real Estate

Support Lifelong Learning

COURSE CODE: PREP Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Oct. 13 | $120

ccae.org/classes/business-technology

11


Business, Finance & Technology

EVALUATING AND COMPENSATING YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management

This class is for anyone who has a financial advisor or is considering hiring one. You will learn a specific approach to select, evaluate, and compensate a financial advisor; thi includes how to determine their suitability, competency, performance, and fiduciary commitment. You will also learn the various models which financial advisors are compensated and which is the most suitable, least conicted, and least costly. C O U R S E C O D E : E C FA Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-12pm. Oct. 8 | $25

FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOP Sophie Kulas | Financial Professional

Money is rarely taught at home or in schools. Some people can work hard to make money for an entire career but still retire broke. Maybe we do not have much money because we do not Rob Reed | M.S., Computer Science, IT and Web Developer know much about it. This workshop will help you manage your personal finance.We’llcovervarioustopicsincludingcashow,debt - manage You can publish content on the web without knowing much ment,financialstrategies,contingencyplans,andretirementpla about the technology itself. That isn’t what this class is about. This is an in- depth course on the fundamentals of modern COURSE CODE: FNNC web design, primarily HTML and CSS, with emphasis on responsive Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Nov. 1 | $115 design practices. Not a cursory overview, we’ll start from the beginning, building up our knowledge of the components of these INFLATION IS BACK—WHAT CAN YOU DO languages, and layering on the techniques necessary to work toward becoming competent, e‹ective web designers. This is - a begin ABOUT IT? ner-friendly course. No prior knowledge is required. Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management

INTRODUCTION TO MODERN WEB DESIGN

COURSE CODE: CODE Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $220

PROGRAMMING WITH JAVASCRIPT Rob Reed | M.S., Computer Science, IT and Web Developer The class will introduce students to programming with JavaScript, one of the most widely used programming languages in the world today. It is intended to be a beginner’s programming class, and as such will cover fundamentals of programming common to all languages and areas of interest. We’ll discuss JS in two contexts, the web browser and the Node.js JavaScript runtime environment. Our goal will be to cover a useful amount of JavaScript, while also laying a strong foundation for those wanting to continue on with programming as a hobby or career. No prior knowledge is required. COURSE CODE: INJS Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 6-8pm. Begins Nov. 7 | $195

INTRODUCTION TO SKETCHUP Steven Santosuosso | Interior Designer

This class is for anyone who is curious about the current surge in ination. We’ll focus on understand ing what ination is, how it’s measured, how it a‹ects stocks, bonds, real estate prices, and interest rates. You will learn specific and practical steps you can take to ease the burden on yo cost of living. COURSE CODE: INFL Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-2pm. Oct. 8 | $25

MAKING SENSE OF TODAY’S MARKET Rod Laurenz | Financial Advisor, laurenzfinancial.com

What’s the best way to invest your money to grow and last long-term? In this class we will explore investment options and develop strategies to protect your savings through the ups and downs of markets. We’ll look at how to construct, allocate & maintain a portfolio and navigate uncertain markets to achieve your financial goals. COURSE CODE: MSTM Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Nov. 3 | $40

SketchUp is a free 3D digital modeling program used by architects, interior designers, product designers, and OVERVIEW OF INVESTMENT CONCEPTS sculptural artists. 3D rendering can be used for interior Rod Laurenz | Financial Advisor, laurenzfinancial.com design, product visualization, and even 3D printing. We will learn Don’t know the di‹erence between a stock and a bond? fundamental concepts and techniques, including modeling, inferencConfused about mutual funds and your 401k? We’ll clarify the ing, and styling, to create 3D models of both real life objects and the basic information you need to know about investing, how to construction of a 3D birdhouse. ensure you’re properly diversified, and why all your money shouldn’ COURSE CODE: SKUP be in your bank account. You’ll learn the most important concepts you Sec. 01: 2 Saturdays, 1-5pm. Sept. 24 & Oct. 1 | $140 need to make investment decisions and how to avoid common pitfalls. COURSE CODE: OOIC Sec. 01: 2 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $60

12

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION


Business, Finance & Technology

OPTIMIZING SOCIAL SECURITY Sophie Kulas | Financial Professional

SMALL BUSINESS ESSENTIALS: 20 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

What do you know about Social Security? This class Joe Carreiro | Small Business Consultant addresses important questions such as: When You know you have a great product, how do you turn it into a should you claim? What if you are self- employed? Is successful business? Success in small business is about t Social Security going bankrupt? When should your spouse claim? Can small and large decisions you make. Choosing the type of your children get benefits? Can you get benefits from your ex? What entity you should be, opening bank accounts, keeping track of income about dependents with disabilities? How will your pension impact you? and expenses, employees, payroll, and taxes: we’ll make sense of it all. Come learn about all of these and more from Social Security Analyst, Join us to learn the ins and outs of starting a business and, if you have Sophie Kulas. Students will receive a complimentary Social Security already started, how to get yourself on the right track. analysis to optimize their benefits. COURSE CODE: OPSS Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-7pm. Oct. 25 | $25

SAVING FOR RETIREMENT Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management

C O U R S E C O D E : S B QA Sec. 01: 2 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Sept. 22 & 29 | $80

SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE Joe Carreiro | Small Business Consultant

In this class you’ll learn the basics of small business This class is for adults of all ages who want to learn how to bookkeeping, how to build the proper infrastructure to track achieveafinanciallysecureretirement.Youwilllearnabout your income & expenses for analytics, as well as financial di‹erentretirementplanstructures(401ksandIRAs,Roth statements and taxes. This will include a general introduction in versus Traditional), Social Security, annuities, how much you need to business structures and the di‹erent kinds of taxation and bo save,di‹erentsavingstrategies,howandwheretoinvestyoursavings, ing necessary for your type of business. understandinginvestmentrisks,andtheimportanceofminimizingfees. C O U R S E C O D E : S AV R Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Oct. 19 | $40

FINANCING YOUR STARTUP: A GUIDE TO INVESTORS AND BUSINESS PLANS

COURSE CODE: SMBF Sec. 01: 2 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Dec. 1 & 8 | $80

MEDICARE 101 Elaine Miller | Regional SHINE Program Director, Minuteman Senior

Are you eligible for Medicare? Do you know the costs of Medicare and the types of services it covers? Do you know Often one of the most di–cult things for someone with a when to enroll to prevent permanent premium increase good idea is how to go about getting the funds to launch it, or penalties? We will cover these topics as they apply to Medicare Pa make it bigger and better. In this class we will build on the (hospital coverage), Part B (medical coverage), Part C (Medicare basic frameworks that every small business owner needs toAdvantage), financially and Part D (drug coverage). We’ll discuss how having expand and grow your business. We talk about when to create a employer-sponsored insurance coverage after retirement impact business plan, how to use it, and what are the other things you need to your Medicare choices and whether you should consider enrolling in a gather the “capital” you need to see your ideas shine. Medigap supplemental insurance plan. Joe Carreiro | Small Business Consultant

COURSE CODE: FINS Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Oct. 6 | $40

COURSE CODE: ABCD Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Sep. 28 | $40

BUSINESS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS FOR THE EFFECTIVE LEADER

HOW TO MAKE AN ESTATE PLAN Stephanie Mandell | Attorney

We all know that everyone should have a will, and yet many of usputthiso‹.Thisclasswillmotivateyoutoorganizeyour Soyou’vestartedabusiness,what’snext?Learnan assets and create an estate plan, including documents that overview of practical skills needed as a business can assist in case of incapacity. You will receive an introduction to the leadertoe‹ectivelyrunyourbusiness.Thiscoursewill common terms and options, including how to specify personal explorecontemporaryskillsandmethodsforcommunicating e‹ective representatives (formerly called “executors”) and guardians in a will and ly,strategicplanning,organizationalskills,adaptability,problemsolving thedi‹erencesbetweenwillsandtrusts.Youwillalsogettipsfo skills, how to keep your team motivated, and emotional intelligence. planning that go beyond the legalese found in estate documents. Domonique Wilkins | MBA

COURSE CODE: BISL Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 17 | $110

COURSE CODE: ESTP Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Nov. 30 | $40

USING SOCIAL MEDIA AND MARKETING TO GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS Joe Carreiro | Small Business Consultant How do you leverage organic marketing strategies to grow your business when you do not have a degree in marketing or advertising? In this class we’ll discuss the importance of social media, and introduce you to some of the basics, as well as talk about strategies, objectives, and how to engage potential customers. COURSE CODE: SMMB Sec. 01: 2 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Nov. 10 & 17 | $80

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

13


English as a Second Language

“I love Sandy’s [Middleton] class. This class gives us a warm and safe environment to practice, improve, and make friends.”

—SANDRA B., INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION

CCAE o‹ers in-person and online classes at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels taught by highly-trained and- experien municative, learner- oriented teaching methods and the multicultural atmosphere facilitate not only language learning from all over the world. Our online classes can be joined from everywhere, allowing us to welcome back students who left the Boston area and meet at di‹erent time zones. WeusetheCommonEuropeanFrameworkofReferenceCEFR) ( toassessstudentsandestablishlearninggoals.Tofindtherightlevel,attend personal assessment days (p. 15) or contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org. Please see p. 19 for level descriptions and visit ccae.org/ classes/eslforourmostup-to-datelanguageclasses.

ENGLISH INTEGRATED SKILLS CLASSES Our integrated skills classes help students improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. At every level, students learn to interact in increasingly complex ways, from everyday to professional English. These classes require the purchase of a textbook.

ESL BEGINNER LEVELS 1 & 2 Liz Ging, Moema Nicolau, John O’Donnell | ESL Instructors COURSE CODE: EBEG Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $310 | John O’Donnell No class Oct. 10 Sec. 02: 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 27 | $310 | Liz Ging Sec. 03: 8 Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm. Begins Oct. 1 | $310 | Moema Nicolau

ESL INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 1 & 2 Sandy Middleton, John O’Donnell | ESL Instructors COURSE CODE: ENI1 Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $310 | Sandy Middleton No class Oct. 10 Sec. 02: 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $310 | John O’Donnell

ESL HIGH INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Liz Ging | ESL Instructor COURSE CODE: ENHA Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $310

ESL BEGINNER LEVELS 3 & 4 Katy Doughty | ESL Instructor COURSE CODE: ENBE Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $310 No class Oct. 10

14

Some of our classes require the additional purchase of a textbook. You should purchase the book after the first class.

Textbooks

ccae.org/classes/esl


English as aSecond Language

PREPARATION FOR THE TOEFL (THE TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE)

INTERMEDIATE – CEFR B1

John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor

CONVERSATION The TOEFL is the most widely used test to measure English uency in the world. Thousands of academic institutions, Katy Doughty, Katie Hinkle, Sandy Middleton | ESL Instructors government agencies and professional associations require a This class is for intermediate-level students who want good TOEFL score for admission or membership. In this class, improve their pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar while students practice the four skill areas evaluated on the TOEFL (reading, developing their conversational skills. Activities will include listening, speaking and writing) using authentic test materials. Tips open discussions, debates, and presentations. and strategies are shared to help students get the score they need for COURSE CODE: ENCI admission to their top universities. This course is also perfect for Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Sep. 26 | advanced-level students who may not be planning to take the TOEFL $310 | Sandy Middleton but wish to further develop their general English skills. We highly No class Oct. 10 recommend attending one of our free online personal assessment Sec. 02: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 26 | days before enrolling in this class. $310 | Katy Doughty C O U R S E C O D E : TO F L Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $310 No class Oct. 10

ENGLISH SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASSES BEGINNER – CEFR A2

CONVERSATION Katie Hinkle, Sandy Middleton | ESL Instructors

No class Oct. 10 Sec. 03: 8 Saturdays, 1-3pm. Begins Oct. 1 | $205 | Katie Hinkle

INTENSIVE VOCABULARY AND LISTENING TRAINING Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert, Playwright

In this fun class, we will learn new vocabulary and improve speaking, listening, and pronunciation skills with a variety of material from newspapers, podcasts, TV segments, and more. There will be tests and class activities each week to enforce the new vocabulary. For intermediate and advanced students. C O U R S E C O D E : E I VA Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 26 | $310 No class Oct. 10

Gain confidence and develop your English speaking skills in this conversation class for high beginning and low intermediate level students. Reinforce your basic knowledge of English, & OUTSIDE: ENGLISH FLUENCY develop uency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary,INSIDE and practice correct pronunciation. This class will provide a friendly, safe PRACTICE classroom environment where you can practice with lively activities how to speak comfortably and confidently in everyday English. Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert, Playwright COURSE CODE: ENCB Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15am-10:45am. Begins Sep. 26 | $310 | Sandy Middleton No class Oct. 10 Sec. 02: 8 Saturdays, 10am-12pm. Begins Oct. 1 | $205 | Katie Hinkle

LISTENING AND VOCABULARY TRAINING THROUGH MUSIC Liz Ging | ESL Instructor

Join Andrea every week in this intermediate level English class for weekly vocabulary, speaking, listening, and pronunciation practice. On Mondays we will meet on Zoom for lessons, discussions, and general English practice. On Wednesdays we will meet OUTSIDE the center at 42 Brattle Street in Cambridge to take walks through Cambridge, visit some of the hidden gems and tourist attractions, and practice our conversation and vocabulary skills. COURSE CODE: ENIO Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 11:15am-12:45pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $310 No class Oct. 10

In this class for high beginner and intermediate English learners, students will listen to music in English from a variety of di‹erent genres including pop, rock, folk, reggae, and more. Class activities will include listening exercises, small group conversation, vocabulary study, and discussion Free Personal Online Assessment Days about the social and cultural context of the music. Students will Needhelpwithfindingtherightclassforyou? develop a broader understanding of musical genres in English, Register improve their listening skills, broaden their vocabulary, and maybe findforoneofourfreeonlineassessmentsonZoom. a few new favorite songs along the way! Thursday, September 15, 6-8pm COURSE CODE: ENSO Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $310

Tuesday, September 20, 9-11am

Contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org or 6 1 7 - 5 4 7 - 6 7 8 9 ext. 1 2 for any questions.

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

15


English as aSecond Language

ADVANCED – CEFR B2-C1

EARLY BIRD ENGLISH PRACTICE Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert, Playwright

Start your day o‹ right with some English exercises before you go to work, or, if you join us from another time zone, finish your day with this refreshing and fun class. You will practice conversation, listening, pronunciation, and reading with new activities each class. COURSE CODE: ENEB Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:15-9:15am. Begins Sep. 27 | $205

ACCENT IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOP Elaine Crowder | Ph.D., Applied Linguistics

READ, DISCUSS, DEBATE! Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert, Playwright

This class is for advanced ESL students who want to improve their vocabulary, comprehension, cultural understanding, and Improve your accent and acquire a communication edge in speaking confidence in a fun class based on reading and business that enhances professional relationships. Learn to discussion. Students will read newspaper and magazine article hear and correct accented speech sounds that contribute to cartoons, blog entries, excerpts from stories, and more. The readings misunderstood speech. After reviewing why certain sounds are so will be followed by questions, discussions, and individual or group troublesome, we will practice universally di–cult sounds, using a presentations and debates. All presentations and debates will be technique that builds new habits of speech. Please bring a recording discussed and evaluated. device to class, $35 for class materials, and a willingness to practice! COURSE CODE: ABET Sec. 01: Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am-12:30pm. Dec. 3 & 4 | $105

ESL BOOK CLUB Joanne Nicklas | ESL Instructor

COURSE CODE: ERDD Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30-11am. Begins Sep. 27 | $310

SPEAKING AND VOCABULARY TRAINING

Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert The tradition of book clubs in the US dates back to In this class, students will have many fun, challenging the early 19th century in New England, and there are opportunities to practice conversational, academic, more than 5 million book club members in the US or professional presentations and conversations. today. CCAE is happy to introduce ESL students to this tradition by Each speaking activity will receive in- depth constructive feed meeting regularly to read and discuss a book, its themes, characters, The group will also work on vocabulary and pronunciation skills, as and related subjects. This term we’ll be reading Manhattan Beach by well as speech organization skills. the Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Jennifer Egan. This historical novel C O U R S E C O D E : E N SV set on the New York waterfront in the mid-20th century encompasses Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Begins Sep. 28 | $205 everything from family trauma to gangsters to shipbuilding, told from the point of view of a young woman working as a diver at a time when the docks, the city, and society are being transformed by the Second EXPRESS YOURSELF World War. Required book: Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan. Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer COURSE CODE: BOCL Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Oct. 5 (meets bi-weekly) | $130

Develop uency and practice by participating in conversations in which you can express your opinions, ideas, and thoughts. You can provide reasons or examples to support your opinions, and you can question INTERMEDIATE WRITING the opinions of others. In this class, you can practice turning your Joanne Nicklas | ESL Instructor thoughts and ideas into words. We’ll use any topic of interest, current events, or past events for our discussions. We’ll talk about words and This class is for intermediate level students (CEFR Levels B1-B2) who want to improve their general writing skills.expressions in context so that you can get better at saying what you want to say. Students will learn about di‹erent sentence patterns, paragraph structure, and correct punctuation. During the class, students will practice informal and formal writing for personal, casual and professional related purposes. Students will be prompted to produce a wide range of writing genres including emails, cover letters, and short essays. COURSE CODE: ENWI Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $310

16

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

COURSE CODE: EXPR Sec. 01: 7 Saturdays, 1:30-4pm. Begins Oct. 1 | $225


English as aSecond Language

MAKE IT CLEAR: INTONATION AND SOUNDS (PHONEMES)

WRITING & GRAMMAR John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor

If you have a good command of English, but find that your writing needs help, this is the class for you. We focus on This class is all about intonation. The most important part of vocabulary and word forms, grammar, punctuation and English pronunciation is intonation. Intonation is the contrast practice. Verb tenses, sentence structure, paragraph building and between higher-sounding parts of speech and lowersound essay development are all part of the curriculum. Students will have a ing parts of speech. Often, when people don’t understand what you lot of opportunities to practice expressing themselves in written say, it has to do with intonation. Get your English intonation under English. In this class, all major forms of writing will be covered, control, and greatly diminish the frequency with which you experience including letters (business and personal), journals, essays and other this problem. And, with enough practice, you might even be able to forms that students find helpful. This class is great for any high eliminate this problem. During this course, you’ll also learn how to intermediate or advanced student who wants to improve their written pronounce sounds (phonemes) that are di–cult for you. English and is especially recommended for students preparing for COURSE CODE: ENIP the TOEFL. Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

Sec. 01: 5 Saturdays, 10am-12:30pm. Begins Oct. 1 | $200

PICK UP THE PACE: SMOOTH ENGLISH TALKING Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

C O U R S E C O D E : E N WA Sec. 01: 8 Saturdays, 1:30-4pm. Begins Oct. 1 | $255

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Learn how you can practice English pronunciation and speech to sound more natural, uent, and faster. With step-by-step guided practice activities, you’ll find out how KEYS TO AMERICAN COMMUNICATION you can increase your natural speech quality and pick up the pace of CULTURE your speaking. This course centers around conversational contractions, standard contractions, connected speech, and the allimportant Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer schwa neutral vowel. Optimizeyourprofessionalcommunicationbydevelopinga COURSE CODE: ENPP greater understanding of American culture. Participate in Sec. 01: 4 Saturdays, 10am-12:30pm. Begins Nov. 5 | $160 short presentations and dialogs in order to communicate No class Nov. 26 moree‹ectivelywithAmericanworkcolleaguesintheStatesor wherever you are located. Share experiences, observations, problems, andhowyoubelieveyouwouldliketoadaptsothatyoucanmaximize CONVERSATIONAL FLUENCY your professional success in the States or internationally as an English AND GRAMMAR REVIEW language speaker. Topics include getting to the point, directness, tactful language, agreeing and disagreeing, information presentation, Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer assertiveness, expressiveness, and more. For advanced ESL students. Learn to develop your uency and increase your confidence. COURSE CODE: ENCC We’ll cover less common grammar that is often overlooked Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 6:30-9pm. Begins Nov. 10 | $200 and increase confidence by reviewing grammar topics you’ve No class Nov. 24 come across before. We’ll also learn new vocabulary and expressions. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and clear up uncertainties. Bring a notebook and take notes! Grammar topics for review THE POWER OF YOUR BUSINESS VOICE: include hypothetical language, modal verb review, present time, past PROMOTE YOURSELF AT WORK time, prepositions, adverbs, and more. COURSE CODE: ENGR Sec. 01: 6 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7-9pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $310

Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer Develop your vocal expression and vocal strength so that you are able to be a more convincing communicator at work and in business. Unlock your power and project your real self at work whenyouspeakwithleadership,teammembers,cross-functional teams, and clients. Learn to use the power of your voice to promote yourself at work. Participate in speaking practice activities and exercises to move beyond the limitations of your current voice. Receive coaching and guidance to increase your vocal expression and vocal strength. We’ll also introduce and explore rhetoric as a way to create stronger and more convincing messages. For advanced ESL students. COURSE CODE: ENPV Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 7-9:30pm. Begins Nov. 8 | $200

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN SMALL BUSINESS ESSENTIALS: 20 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ON PAGE 13 REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

17


18

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

7Saturdays,1:30-4pm.BeginsOct.1|$25

ENWA: Writing & Grammar 8Saturdays,1:30-4pm.BeginsOct.1|$25

ENPP: Pick Up the Pace: Smooth English Talking 4Saturdays,10am-12:30pm.BeginsNov.5|$160

8Saturdays,10am-12pm.BeginsOct.1|$205

ENCI: Intermediate Conversation 8Saturdays,1-3pm.BeginsOct.1|$205

ABET: Accent Improvement Workshop Saturday&Sunday,9:30am-12:30pm.Dec.3&4|$105

EXPR: Express Yourself

5Saturdays,10am-12:30pm.BeginsOct.1|$20

8Saturdays,9:30am-12:30pm.BeginsOct.1|$310

ENCB: Conversation for Beginners

ENIP: Make it Clear: Intonation and Sound (Phonemes)

EBEG: Beginner Levels 1 & 2: Integrated Skills

NEED A SCHOLARSHIP? CCAEo‹ersafinancialassistance,o‹ % 0 5 tuition,toqualifyingadultsofallages.Somerestrictionsapply.Seeccae.org/about/scholarships for details. If you have any questions, please contact our Student Services Coordinator at info@ccae.org.

Offsite & Online

Offsite

In-Person at CCAE

Online

ADVANCED

6Weeks,Tuesdays&Thursdays,7-9pm.BeginsSep.27|$310

8Weeks,Mondays&Wednesdays,1-2:30pm.BeginsSep.26|$310

FALL: SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER

INTERMEDIATE

ENGR: Conversational Fluency and Grammar Review

ENCI: Intermediate Conversation

8Wednesdays,6-8pm.BeginsSep.28|$205

8Weeks,Mondays&Wednesdays,5:30-7pm.BeginsSep.26|$310

8Weeks,Mondays&Wednesdays,1:5am-12:45pm.BeginsSep.26|$310 on Wednesdays class meets outside at 42 Brattle Street

ENSV: Advanced Speaking and Vocabulary Training

TOFL: Preparation for the TOEFL

ENIO: Inside & Outside: English Fluency Practice

8Weeks,Tuesdays&Thursdays,9:30-1am.BeginsSep.27|$310

5Wednesdays,5:30-7pm.BeginsOct.5(meetsbi-weekly)|$130

8Weeks,Mondays&Wednesdays,1am-12:30pm.BeginsSep.26|$310

ERDD: Advanced Conversation: Read, Discuss, Debate!

BOCL: ESL Book Club

ENI1: Intermediate Levels 1 & 2: Integrated Skills

5Tuesdays,7-9:30pm.BeginsNov.8|$20

8Weeks,Tuesdays&Thursdays,7-8:30pm.BeginsSep.27|$310

8Weeks,Mondays&Wednesdays,9:15-04am.BeginsSep.26|$310

ENPV: The Power of Your Business Voice: Promote Yourself at Work

ENWI: Intermediate Writing

EIVA: Intensive Vocabulary and Listening Training

8Weeks,Tuesdays&Thursdays,1am-12:30pm.BeginsSep.27|$310

8Weeks,Mondays&Wednesdays,6-7:30pm.BeginsSep.26|$310

8Weeks,Tuesdays&Thursdays,1-2:30pm.BeginsSep.27|$310

ENHA: High Intermediate/Advanced: Integrated Skills

ENCI: Intermediate Conversation

ENSO: Listening and Vocabulary Training Through Music

5Thursdays,6:30-9pm.BeginsNov.10|$20

8Weeks,Tuesdays&Thursdays,7:30-9pm.BeginsSep.27|$310

8Weeks,Mondays&Wednesdays,9:15-04am.BeginsSep.26|$310

ENCC: Keys to American Comunication Culture

ENI1: Intermediate Levels 1 & 2: Integrated Skills

ENCB: Conversation for Beginners

ENEB: Early Bird English Practice

8Weeks,Mondays&Wednesdays,7:45-91pm.BeginsSep.26|$310

Weeks, 8 TuesdaysThursdays, & am. 51:9- 8 BeginsSep.|72 502$

ENBE: Beginner Levels 3 & 4: Integrated Skills

EBEG: Beginner Levels 1 & 2 : Integrated Skills Weeks, 8 TuesdaysThursdays, & am. 54 :0 1- 5 :9 BeginsSep.|72 013$

EVENING CLASSES

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

BEGINNER

Foranonlineselfassessment, visit ccae.org/languagelevels, or contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org or 617-547-6789 ext. 112.

Tuesday, September 20, 9-11am

Thursday, September 15, 6-8pm

Needhelpfindingthe rightclassforyou? Register for one of our free online assessmentsonZoom:

FREE PERSONAL ASSESSMENT DAYS ON ZOOM

DAYTIME

WEEKEND

DAYTIME CLASSES

English as aSecond Language

Visit ccae.org to learn more about the classes, the instructors, and your level. Let us answer your questions and help you choose a class. Email us at languages@ccae.org or call 617-547-6789


COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE (CEFR) LANGUAGE LEVELS CCAE LEVEL

CEFR LEVEL

LISTENING

READING

SPEAKING

WRITING

Beginner Level 1

A1

Beginner Level 2

I have no or little previous knowledge of the language. I would like to...

Identify familiar words & very basic phrases concerning myself, friends, family, & surroundings when people speak slowly & clearly.

Point out familiar names, words & simple sentences, such as on posters, notes or in catalogues.

Ask & answer simple questions. Interact in a simple way with repetition & slow speech. Use simple phrases & sentences to describe familiar people.

Write a short, simple postcard &fillinformswith personal details.

Beginner Level 3

A2

Understand phrases & the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance. Catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages & announcements.

Read very short, Communicate in simpletexts&find routine tasks & specificinformation social interactions. in everyday material Use a series such as menus, of phrases & advertisements, sentences to & short personal describe family, letters. educational background & present work.

Write short notes, messages & personal letters relating to immediate needs.

Understand the main points of clear speech, & the main point in radio or TV programs on current events, or topics of personal or professional interest.

Understand texts with high frequency, everyday,orjobrelated language. Understand the description of events, feelings & wishes in personal letters.

Handle travel situations, enter unprepared into conversation on familiar topics, & connect phrases, give reasons & opinions, & describe plots of books or films.

Write simple texts on familiar or personal topics, such as letters describing personal experiences and impressions.

Understand extended speech & lectures & follow even complex lines of argument. Understand most TV news & current a‹airsprograms.

Read articles & reports about contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints. Understand contemporary literary prose.

Interactwithuency Write on a wide & spontaneity & range of subjects, explain a viewpoint essay of support & advantages & or against a topic, disadvantages of as well as personal various options. letters highlighting Take an active part the personal in discussions. significanceof events.

Understand extended speech even when it is not clearly structured & when relationships are only implied & not signaled explicitly. Follow television programs &filmswithouttoo muche‹ort.

Understand long Use language & complex factual exibly&e‹ectively & literary texts, for social & appreciating professional distinctions of purposes. Present style. Understand clear, detailed specializedarticles descriptions of & longer technical complex subjects, instructions. integratingsubthemes.

Beginner Level 4 Beginner Conversation

Low Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Conversation

High Intermediate Advanced

Advanced

I have achieved most of the goals of A1. I would like to...

B1

I have achieved most of the goals of A2. I would like to...

B2

I have achieved most of the goals of B1. I would like to...

C1

I have achieved most of the goals of B2. I would like to...

Write about complex subjects in a letter, an essay or a report, underlining what I consider to be the salient issues. Select style appropriate to the reader in mind.

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

19


World Languages

“I have been taking Latin for a year now with Joan Brunetta and the same group of students. It has been hard work, but the material seems as fresh and interesting today as it did a year ago, a tribute to both the teacher and the CCAE.” —TIM S., SALVETE ROMANI LATIN BEGINNER LEVEL 4

CCAEo‹ersin-personandonlineclassesinmanylanguagestaughtbyhighlytrainedandexperiencedinstructors.WeusetheCommonEurop of Reference (CEFR) to assess students and establish learning goals (p. 19).Pleasevisitccae.org/language-levelsforaself-assessment,leveldescrip andourmostup-to-datelanguageo‹erings.PleasetakeadvantageofourPersonalAssessment 21).Foranyquestions Days(p. aboutaspecificlanguage or level, you can also email languages@ccae.org or call Francesca Ferraris at 617.547.6789 ext. 112. Many language classes require the purchase of a textbook.Foronlineclasses,werecommendpurchasingthebookbeforeattendingthefirstclass.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Suzann Bedrosian | American Sign Language Instructor

B EGIN NE R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: BPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Allan Oliveira

Learn the basics of sign language as a first step to developing recep B EGIN NE R L E V E L 3 tive and expressive skills. You will learn commonly used signs, the COURSE CODE: BPB3 basic grammatical rules of American Sign Language, and information Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Allan Oliveira about the deaf. These classes require the additional purchase of a IN T E R ME DIAT E C O NV E R S AT IO N textbook. Expand your vocabulary and uency in this relaxed and fun B EG INNE R L E VE L 1 class for students who have at least 60 hours of instruction (or COURSE CODE: ASB1 equivalent). We will practice to express ourselves comfortably, discuss Sec. 01: 9 Fridays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $280 current events, and engage fully in the cultural context of Braz Portuguese. B EG INNE R L E VE L 2 COURSE CODE: ASB2 Sec. 01: 9 Fridays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $280

COURSE CODE: BPIC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $280 | Katia Costa-Bancroft

BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE

PORTUGUESE FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS

Katia Costa-Bancroft, Moema Nicolau, Allan Oliveira | Native Speakers

Katia Costa-Bancroft | M.A., Portuguese Language Education Portuguese, the native language of Brazil, is spoken - by approxi Portuguese and Spanish are both Romance languages, mately 180 million people around the world, including one million in closely related in vocabulary and grammar. For speakers of Massachusetts! This series of engaging classes emphasizes spokenSpanish, it can be a challenge to study Portuguese because production and interaction. of this close linguistic relationship. This class is for advanced and B EG INNE R L E VE L 1

COURSE CODE: BPB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $280 | Moema Nicolau No class Oct. 10

20

native speakers of Spanish who would like a quick, solid introduction to Brazilian Portuguese. COURSE CODE: BPSP Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280

ccae.org/classes/world-languages


World Languages

CHINESE

FRENCH

Jin Cooper | Native Speaker and Author, “Notes from Harvard”

Flora Beucher, Mélanie Huguet | Native Speakers

Mandarin Chinese has more native speakers than any other language. As Mandarin’s popularity increases among language learners, give yourself an advantage with an experienced and enthusiastic instructor. B EG INNE R L E VE L 1

COURSE CODE: CMB1 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280

B EG INNE R L E VE L 3

COURSE CODE: CMB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280

Neha Coureil | French Instructor

French is the o–cial language of 29 countries. It has a long history as an international language of literature and scientific sta is a primary or second language of many international organizatio French has been called one of the three most useful languages for business by Bloomberg Businessweek. Join their ranks in this series of engaging classes, emphasizing spoken production and interact B EGINN E R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: FRB1 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 21 | $280 | Flora Beucher No class Oct. 19 & Nov. 23

CONVE RS ATI ON PR ACTI CE For students who would like to improve their mandarin pronunciation and conversational skills, a new course of 9 weeks is Sec. 02: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $280 | o‹ered for the fall of 20 . Each lesson will focus on one of the topics Mélanie Huguet covered in Yong Ho’s Beginner’s Chinese textbook. Students will B EGIN NE R L E V E L 2 engage in conversations on the following topics: self-introduction, COURSE CODE: FRB2 daily schedule and activities, restaurant dining, shopping, travel, and Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Mélanie Huguet weather. Feng Shengli’s book, When to Say What, will also be used to B EGIN NE R L E V E L 3 facilitate students with frequently used phrases for various occasions, COURSE CODE: FRB3 such as birthday parties and other invitations. Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 11:30am-1:00pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280 | Prerequisite: One year of prior Chinese study is recommended, preferFlora Beucher ably based on Yong Ho’s Beginner’s Chinese textbook. COURSE CODE: CMCP Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280

No class Oct. 20 & Nov. 24

B EGINN E R L E V E L 4 COURSE CODE: FRB4

HIG H B EG INNE R / LOW I NTE RME DI ATE Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $280 | This class assumes that students have taken Chinese classes Flora Beucher continuously for approximately one year. It focuses on recognizing No class Oct. 19 & Nov. 23 frequently used Chinese characters and writing simple Chinese Sec. 02: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $280 | sentences, along with conversations for everyday life. Students at this Mélanie Huguet level will learn to handle a limited number of situations, such as talking No class Oct. 10 & Nov. 21 about past and future events, commenting about learning Chinese or B EGIN NE R C O NV E R S AT IO N English, and making phone calls, and talking about locations. These This class is for students who have completed our four begintopics correspond to Lessons 3-4 of the Intermediate Chinese textner levels or the equivalent and are comfortable using the present book with an accompanying Audio CD by Yong Ho. and have some knowledge of passé composé and imparfait. Reinforce COURSE CODE: CMLI your basic knowledge of the structure of French, develop uency Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations.

Free Personal Online Assessment Day

COURSE CODE: FRCB Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $280 | Mélanie Huguet No class Oct. 10 & Nov. 21

Need help with finding the right class for you? Register for LOW IN T E R ME DIAT E our free online assessment day on Zoom for Spanish, French, COURSE CODE: FRLI Italian and German. Sec. 01: 7 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $215 | Neha Coureil

Wednesday, August 31, 6-7:30pm

No class Oct. 19 & 26 and Nov. 2 & 9

IN T E R ME DIAT E C O NV E R S AT IO N You are pretty comfortable in everyday situations and in applying your solid knowledge of the basics of French. Now it’s time to practice expressing yourself in more complex situations, voice Monday, September 12, 6-8pm opinions and share points of view with your classmates, increase your For an online self-assessment, visit ccae.org/ language- levels. vocabulary and engage fully in the cultural context of French. Contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org or COURSE CODE: FRIC 617-547-6 89 ext. 1 2 for more details.

Thursday, September 8, 9-11am

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Flora Beucher No class Oct. 18

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

21


World Languages

SE DÉBROUILLER EN FRANÇAIS: HOW TO GET BY IN FRENCH AND TRAVEL SUCCESSFULLY TO FRANCE Neha Coureil | French Instructor This class is for students that have completed our French Beginner Level 1 or already have some knowledge of French and would like to master everyday situations like asking for directions, placing an order at a restaurant, etc. Along the way, you will learn some grammar, pick up new vocabulary and learn about French culture. Don’t wait to be in France to speak French… COURSE CODE: FRDF Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Sep. 13 | $125

Á LIVRE OUVERT: FRENCH BOOK CLUB Michel L’Huillier | Native Speaker

Nous nous rassemblerons, via Zoom, deux fois par mois pour une discussion ouverte autour d’un livre en READING, WATCHING, LISTENING langue française. Nous définirons les mots di–ciles, DISCUSSING FRENCH MEDIA puis soulignerons les thèmes essentiels pour voir comment ces Flora Beucher | Native Speaker thèmes font écho à des événements récents ou touchent des sujets

AND

importants de notre vie personnelle. Cet automne nous nous Do you love the French language and are interested transporterons ensemble au centre de l’Italie, à Assise, en Ombrie, à la in learning more about French current a‹airs? Woul fin du 12eme siècle et nous suivrons pas à pas le cheminement you like to navigate French media and tune into intérieur d’un homme qui fait accomplir au christianisme une mutation di‹erent topics of interest? If yes, then this class is designed majeure, et à la pensée occidentale une véritable révolution. you. We will read articles from the French press, watch clips from Surnommé le “Fou de Dieu” ou “Alter Christus” cet homme c’est Saint television and also listen to snippets from French radio. You will learn François d’Assise. Frère François, publié il y a 40 ans, est un livre écrit some new vocabulary, practice your listening and conversational en français par un Américain, Julien Green, le premier écrivain skills and enjoy the cultural exposure. We will cover a range of étranger a être élu à l’Académie Française. Plutôt que d’écriredi‹erent une subjects including politics, economy, entertainment hagiographie, une légende, Julien Green nous montre, François, ce more. For students with a high intermediate or advanced level (CEFR petit homme, simple et désarmant, qui renonce à tout, pour prêcher B1+ and above). avec conviction et compassion, amour et joie. Saint François nous COURSE CODE: FRME laisse aussi des écrits magistraux, les premiers textes en langue Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Oct. 24 | $125 italienne. Nous profiterons de ce voyage en Italie et dans le temps pour parler de l’Italie, de nos voyages dans ce pays magnifique et nous étudierons ensemble la genèse de la peinture de la Renaissance FRENCH CINE CLUB: qui fait une place majeure pour Saint Francois, avec en particulier les LISTENING AND CONVERSATION cycles de fresques de Cimabue et Giotto à Assise, Florence et Neha Coureil | French Instructor Padoue. Required book: Frère François. Vie de François d’Assise by Julien Green. For students with an intermediate or advanced level Do you love movies and the French language? Then (CEFR B1 and above). join us this holiday season on a journey into French cinema. Every session we will watch a di‹erent movie COURSE CODE: FRBC and discuss the theme of the movie. Along the way, you will learn Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 27 (meets bi-weekly) | $155 some new vocabulary, practice your listening and conversational skills and enjoy the cultural exposure. Some of the themes covered will be French history, Paris, French slang, and more. Every term features new FRENCH WRITING PRACTICE movies. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 Flora Beucher | Native Speaker and above). COURSE CODE: FRCI In this class for high beginner/low intermediate Sec. 01: 2 Tuesdays, 3-5:30pm. Dec. 6 & 13 | $100 learners (CEFR A2 and above), students will practice French by writing various correspondences such as postcards and emails/ letters for di‹erent occasions. Writing is an e‹ective and fun opportunity to revise grammar, pronunciation, learn new French idioms and vocabulary. Confidence in writing will also CCAE offers a scholarship boost all other skills involved with French language acquisition. COURSE CODE: FREC Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Oct. 24 | $125

Need a assistance—5 0 % off tuition. Scholarship? Some restrictions apply. You can download guidelines and an application form at ccae.org/about/scholarships. If you have any questions please contact our Student Services Coordinator at info@ccae.org.

22

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION


World Languages

GERMAN Petra Bittner, Angela Day, Francesca Ferraris | Native Speakers

GERMAN STAMMTISCH: SPRECHEN UND SPAZIEREN AM FRESH POND

The German language boasts about 120 million native speakers. It is Petra Bittner | Native Speaker the most widely spoken native language in the European Union. The Students of all levels of German are welcome! German-speaking countries are ranked fifth in terms of- annual publi Möchten Sie gern Deutsch sprechen in einer Gruppe? cation of new books, with one tenth of all books (including e-books) in Wir spazieren um den Fresh Pond und reden über the world being published in German language. verschiedene Themen (Deutschland, Reisen, Kunst etc.) B EG INNE R L E VE L 1 Alle, die gern Deutsch sprechen, sind herzlich willkommen! Egal, ob COURSE CODE: GRB1 Sie Anfänger sind oder schon länger Deutsch sprechen. Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 10:45am-12:15pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $280 | Angela Day No class Oct. 10

HIG H B EG INNE R THROUGH SHORT STORI E S This class is for students who have completed our German Beginner Level 4, have a solid knowledge of basic structures of German, and would like to apply and practice this knowledge inspired by short stories about everyday situations. Along the way, you will learn some grammar, pick up new vocabulary, improve your speaking, writing, and reading skills and deepen your understanding of German culture. Required book: Moment in München (ISBN: 978-15032 3).

C O U R S E C O D E : G S TA Sec. 01: 4 Sundays, 12-1pm. Begins Oct. 2 (meets bi-weekly) | $30 Meeting point: Corner of Aberdeen Ave and Huron Ave. Instructor will be sending an email to all registered students about the meeting point.

GERMAN CONVERSATION ABOUT LITERATURE: DAS FELD Petra Bittner | Native Speaker

Das Feld ist Teil des Friedhofs einer Kleinstadt. Wenn die Toten hier sprechen könnten, wovon würden sie erzählen? Robert Seethalers Kurzgeschichten B E G I N NE R CONVE RS AT I ON handeln vom Leben unterschiedlicher Personen. Es ist ein Buch der This class is for students who have completed our four beginner levMenschenleben: jedes ganz individuell und doch mit anderen els or the equivalent and are comfortable with using the present tense verbunden. In diesem Kurs lesen und diskutieren wir- eine Kurzges and have some knowledge of Präteritum und Perfekt. Reinforce your chichte pro Woche. Bitte lesen Sie die erste Geschichte (Die Stimmen) basic knowledge of the structure of German, develop uency with the vor unserem ersten Tre‹en. Wir empfehlen das The Buch Field) ( vor past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice Kursbeginn auf Englisch zu lesen. with lively activities and conversations. Required book: Das Feld by Robert Seethaler COURSE CODE: GEST Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280 | Petra Bittner

COURSE CODE: GRBC

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $280 | Petra Bittner

COURSE CODE: GRFE Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 3-5:30pm. Begins Oct. 27 | $155 No class Nov. 24

Sec. 02: 9 Mondays, 12:30-2pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $280 | Angela Day No class Oct. 10

ADVANCE D RE ADI NG A ND CONVE RSATI ON This is an advanced class for students who would like to practice their German by staying up to date with German countries’ related topics, enjoy reading German newspaper articles and literature and want to refresh and broaden their German vocabulary. A great opportunity to totally immerse yourself into German. COURSE CODE: GRRC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $280 | Francesca Ferraris No class Oct. 5 & 19

GERMAN CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ART AND CULTURE: MUSEUMSBESUCHE IN BERLIN Petra Bittner | Native Speaker Die Alte Nationalgalerie zeigt im Herzen der Berliner Museumsinsel eine der bedeutendsten deutschen Sammlungen der Kunst des 19. Jahrhunderts. Dagegen ist der Hamburger Bahnhof ein „Museum für Gegenwart“. In diesem Kurs besuchen wir beide Museen virtuell: Wir erkunden die Museen, besprechen ausgewählte Kunstwerke und lernen Wissenswertes über berühmte und zeitgenössische Künstler. Every term features new art works. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above). COURSE CODE: GRMU Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Sep. 29 | $125

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

23


World Languages

ITALIAN Federica Fausto, Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speakers Italian is spoken as native language by approximately 85 million people in Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Australia. Throughout the world it is the fifth most studied foreign language. Taught by experi enced and educated instructors, these classes emphasize building vocabulary, solidifying grammar, and improving spoken interaction. B EG INNE R L E VE L 1

COURSE CODE: ITB1 Sec. 01: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 25 | $255 | Maria Grazia Lolla

B EG INNE R L E VE L 3

COURSE CODE: ITB3 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280 | Federica Fausto

I TAL IAN B EG INNE R CONV E RSATI ON This class is for students who have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent and are comfortable with using the present tense and have some knowledge of passato prossimo and imperfetto. Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of Italian, develop uency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn APERITIVO LETTERARIO: about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations. Please note this class might require the purchase of a textbook. ITALIAN BOOK CLUB COURSE CODE: ITBC Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280

Elena Lori | Native Speaker

COURSE CODE: ITIL Sec. 01: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Oct. 25 | $255 | Maria Grazia Lolla

ADVANCED ITALIAN MYSTERIES CLUB

Do you love Italy and all Italian things? Do you like the idea LOW INTE RME D IATE knowing more about the country’s literature, history, and This level is for students who have had approximately 60 hours culture? Then this Italian book club is perfect for you. Com of classroom time in the language within the last 2 years, are familiar share classic literature, novels, and contemporary fiction with with frequently used expressions, have knowledge of the past and fuof wine (the Italian type, of course!). Intermediate Level (B1) in Italian ture tense, and are able to express themselves in everyday situations. required. Every term features a new book. Required book for the firs Following the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Refmeeting: Almarina by Valeria Parrella erence, students at this level will practice identifying the main points COURSE CODE: APLI of clear standard speech. They will learn to describe experiences Sec. 01: 2 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Nov. 18 & Dec. 16 | $60 and events, Italian travel, media, newspapers, expressing regrets and opinions through indirect speech. This class will cover lessons 7-9 of the textbook New Italian Espresso (intermediate and advanced). GIALLO & SPUMANTE: Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge

Stereotyped as the land of crime and intrigue, Italy has been D U E CH IACCH IE R E E UN CA FFÈ : ADVANCED ITALIAN the setting of many international best-selling - mysterie CO NVE RSATI ON Immagina di essere seduto al bar di una piazza italiana, immagina di cally committed, narratively sophisticated, and supremely enjoyable, the best Italian mysteries explore the dark side of Italy’s bere il tuo ca‹è e di gustare un cornetto mentre chiacchieri in italiano present, challenge ideas of justice, and seduce readers with the con le persone sedute ai tavoli vicini. Immagina di immergerti nella culevocation of la dolce vita. Join us to discuss Leonardo Sciascia’s Il tura e nello stile di vita italiani anche solo per un giorno alla settimana. giorno della civetta (1961), an unconventional mystery and a literary This class is recommended for advanced students. classic set in 1960s Sicily. In this short work of fiction, eerily prescie C O U R S E C O D E : I TC C of the many anti-mafia prosecutions to come, the murder of a buildin Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9:15am-10:45am. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 contractor becomes the occasion for a complex investigation of Italian politics and society in the shadow of organized crime. Req reading: Il giorno della civetta by Leonardo Sciascia. LETTURA E CONVERSAZIONE IN ITALIANO Pasquale G. Tatò | Native Speaker and Professional Linguist

C O U R S E C O D E : I TG P Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Nov. 30 | $45

This is an advanced class for students who have had the equivalentoftwoyearsofcollege-levelItalianandhave acquired basic reading, speaking, and listening skills in the Italian language. A book, typically a collection of short stories, will be read in class and discussed from the standpoint of both form and content. The classroom discussion will also be the basis for conversation and occasional grammar review. Additionally, the instructor may introduceotherItalian-languagematerials,suchasnewspaperarticles, grammaticalexercises,well-knownItalianshortpoems,aswellas topics of current relevance for classroom discussion and conversation.

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN SOME ARTISTS YOU SHOULD KNOW FROM ITALY AND THE NETHERLANDS IN THE 17TH CENTURY ON PAGE 28

COURSE CODE: LETT Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $255 24

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION


World Languages

JAPANESE

KOREAN

Tomoko Takagi | Native Speaker

Jungah Lee | Native Speaker

Japanese is spoken by more than 125 million people around the world—primarily by the inhabitants of Japan, but also by populations of Japanese origin in Hawaii, as well as in North and South America. Nearly 4 million people around the world study Japanese. Japanese is an agglutinative language whose origins are not clearly established. The writing system consists of two syllabaries—Hiragana and Katakana—and the Chinese Kanji characters. B EG INNE R L E VE L 1

Korean belongs to the Ural-Altaic family of languages and is spoken by approximately 100 million people in South Korea, North Korea, China, Japan, and the US. Due to Korea’s increasing economic and political importance in North-East Asia, Korean is growing increa popular around the world as a foreign language. The “Korean Wave” has become an inuential global phenomenon since the start of t 21st century, heavily impacting the contemporary cultures, music, film, and television industries, and behavioral aspects of vari ple throughout the world.

B EG INNE R L E VE L 2

C O U R S E C O D E : KO B 1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $280 No class Oct. 10

COURSE CODE: JPB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $280 No class Oct. 10 COURSE CODE: JPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $280 No class Oct. 10

B EGIN NE R L E V E L 1

B EGIN NE R L E V E L 2

C O U R S E C O D E : KO B 2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280

B EG INNE R CONVE RSATI ON (BE GI NNE R LE V E L 5) This class is designed to thoroughly review beginner level Japanese (Beginner Level 1-4 or equivalent), and exercise those learn LATIN ings under practical situations. It is for students who have completed Beginner Level 1-4 classes or equivalent, who have learned Hiragana, Katakana, and have some knowledge of basic conjugations of verbs SALVETE ROMANI (masu-form, te-form and dictionary form) and adjectives. Joan Brunetta | MA in Medieval Studies, University of York There is a possibility that the last session of the class will be in-person Have you always been interested in Latin but never had a chance to if all the attendees are in agreement. study it? Although Latin is rarely taught nowadays, it remained t COURSE CODE: JPBC language of international communication in Europe well into the 18th Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6:15-7:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 century. Latin gives access not only to Classical texts, but also to No class Oct. 11 more than 1000 years of texts written in Europe and North Africa since the fall of the Roman Empire.

JAPANESE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS THROUGH MOVIES AND CRAFTS

The holiday season, especially from New Year’s Eve (Omisoka) to New Year (Oshogatsu), is the most important period of the year for Japanese people and is rich in tradition. In this class, we will look through these unique customs and get in the holiday mood through watching Japanese movies, reading a little drama together and learning the art of Japanese Fabric Wrapping using traditional Furoshiki cloth, and some basic Furoshiki wrapping techniques for your holiday gifts! This class is for students who have completed Beginner Level 2 class or equivalent/higher, who have learned hiragana,katakana, and have some knowledge of basic conjugations of verbs (masu-form etc.). COURSE CODE: JPMO Sec. 01: Saturday, 2-4pm. Dec. 3 | $55

B EGIN NE R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: SRLA Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280

B EGIN NE R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: SRL2 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $280

B EGIN NE R L E V E L 4

COURSE CODE: SRL4 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $280 No class Oct. 10

INT E R ME DIAT E L E V E L 1 Students of our beginner level classes will have become well-ac quainted with the poet Martial—now it’s time to meet some other Roman poets and writers! This first level of our Intermediate cla will continue focusing on acquiring the most commonly used grammar in Latin literature while working on our reading skills by dipping into selections from Caesar, Catullus, and others. This class is for students who have completed at least our Latin Beginner Level 4 class. COURSE CODE: SRLI Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280

MODERN HEBREW Dalia Mendel | Native Speaker The o–cial language of the state of Israel, Hebrew, is a Semitic language which belongs to the Afro-Asian language family. Hebrew is the only Canaanite language still spoken, and the only truly successful example of a revived dead language. Modern Hebrew is spoken by approximately 10 million people around the world. Please see ccae.org for fall course offerings.

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

25


World Languages

RUSSIAN

SPANISH

Katya Maher | Native Speaker

Carlos Cruz, Luis Lopez, Martha de la Vega, Luz Elena Zuluaga | Native Speakers

Russian is the largest native language in Europe, with 144 million native speakers in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, and is also widely spoken in Central Asia. Russian is the eighth most spoken language in the world by number of native speakers and the seventh by total numbers of speakers. Our experienced instructor, Katya Maher, will make you familiar with how to read and write the Cyrillic alphabet and everything else you need to communicate in this language. B EG INNE R L E VE L 1

COURSE CODE: RUB1 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280

B EG INNE R L E VE L 2 Beginner Level 2 is for students who have at least 30 hours of classroom time in Russian within the last year, can sound out Russian words written in Cyrillic script, can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need in Russian, and can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where they live and the people they know. Students should have basic knowledge of all the cases of nouns, present, past and future tenses. Students at this level will continue to identify common words concerning their immediate concrete surroundings, read simple sentences, and practice their speaking skills with topics related to everyday life. COURSE CODE: RUB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280

I N T E RME D IATE CONVE RSATI ON A ND GR A M MA R This conversation class is intended for people who already have a fairly large vocabulary and enough grammar to have a conversation in Russian. Such people usually are interested in keeping their Russian from getting rusty. Each lesson, we review some grammar features, but most of the time is spent in conversation. Also, for homework, in addition to some grammar exercises, the students get a text to read which we may discuss in class the following week. COURSE CODE: RUIC

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280

Spoken in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, Spanish has the second largest number of native speakers in the world. It is also the second most studied language in the world, and the third most used language on the internet. Make Spanish your second language with our first-rate instructors. B EGINN E R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: SPB1

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $280 | Luz Elena Zuluaga No class Oct. 10 Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Luz Elena Zuluaga Sec. 03: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Carlos Cruz

B EGIN NE R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: SPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Carlos Cruz

B EGIN NE R L E V E L 3

COURSE CODE: SPB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Luis Carlos Lopez

R E F R E S HE R B EGIN NE R L E V E L 2 & 3 This class is designed to thoroughly review the content of Beginner Level 1-3. It is designed for students who have completed Spanish Beginner Level 3 or equivalent in the past and would like to revisit and practice the basics of Spanish with the goal to get ready for Beginner Level 4. COURSE CODE: SPRE Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Luz Elena Zuluaga

B EGIN NE R L E V E L 4

COURSE CODE: SPB4 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280 | Luz Zuluaga

HIGH B EGIN NE R / LOW IN T E R ME DIAT E This class is for students who completed at least our 4 Beginner Levels or equivalent (approx. 50 hours of instruction). Based on the first lessons of the textbook Aula Internacional 2 Plus, students POLISH will continue to work on their speaking and listening skills, review Edward Mitukiewicz | Native Speaker and apply basic grammar including the past tense, and amplify their Polish is a West-Slavic language, the o–cial language of Poland,vocabulary. and one of the o–cial languages of the European Union. After numerous COURSE CODE: SPHB waves of emigration since the beginning of the nineteenth- century, Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280 | Martha de la Vega around 10 million people speak Polish around the world in addition LOW IN T E R ME DIAT E to the approximately 38 million speakers who reside in Poland. One Following the guidelines of the Common European Framework of the largest Diaspora communities is located in the US where of Reference, students at this level will learn to identify the main points Polish is spoken by 3.5 million people. Join them with a patient and of clear standard speech, for example, on TV or radio programs. They experienced instructor who can guide you through this unique and will learn to describe experiences and events, and give reasons and interesting language. explanations for opinions. B EG INNE R L E VE L 2 Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280

COURSE CODE: PLB2 Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Oct. 17 | $255

I N TE RME D IATE CONV E RSATI ON A ND GR A MM A R

COURSE CODE: PLIN Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Oct. 17 | $255

COURSE CODE: SPLI Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $280 | Luz Elena Zuluaga

IN T E R ME DIAT E C O NV E R S AT IO N You are pretty comfortable in everyday situations and in applying your solid knowledge of the basics of Spanish. Now it’s time to practice expressing yourself in more complex situations, to voice opinions, and share points of views with your classmates, to increase your vocabulary and engage fully in the cultural context of Spanish. COURSE CODE: SPCO Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Luz Elena Zuluaga

26

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION


World Languages

SPANISH ADVANCED READING AND CONVERSATION: LAS COSAS QUE PERDIMOS EN EL FUEGO Martha de la Vega | Native Speaker

“Algo malo iba a pasar y era una estupidez negarlo.” En los cuentos de la escritora argentina Mariana Enriquez están presentes la inminencia de la catástrofe, el terror a la pobreza, el terror a los otros. De ella se dicho que ha reinventado la narrativa de terror, al menos en el marco de la literatura escrita en español. Enriquez combina elemento típicos de este género con otros terrores más próximos o reales anclados en problemas sociales, en lo perturbador de la vida cotidiana o en elementos de la historia argentina. En este curso leeremos un cuento por semana del libro Las cosas que perdimos en el fuego publicado en 2016. Estos textos serán la base para comentar, conversar e intercambiar opiniones. Practicaremos comprensió lectura y conversación. Esta clase está destinada a niveles ava (CEFR B2 en adelante). Required book: Las cosas que perdimos en el fuego by Mariana Enriquez.

DISCUSIONES SOCIALES Y COMPRENSIÓN CON RADIO AMBULANTE: SPANISH LISTENING AND CONVERSATION Luis Lopez | Native Speaker

COURSE CODE: SPFU Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 12 | $185

ALTAR DE MUERTOS (OFRENDA): CONVERSACIÓNES ACERCA DE LAS TRADICIÓNES Y COSTUMBRES LATINOAMERICANAS

This class enables participants to engage in discussion with sociological themes like human rights, gender identity, immigration, just to name a Jose Lopez Espinosa | Native Speaker, M.A., Spanish Literature and few. The course is structured around NPR’s Radio Ambulante, a Linguistics Spanish-language podcast that combines narrative and investigative This class will have conversations about traditions journalism. Students will rely and build on their listening skills to and customs in Latin America focusing on but not sustain discussion on concrete and abstract topics. Don’t fear taking limited to the Day of the Dead Ofrendas celebration. this class, though! The instructor will provide sca‹olding designed to The tradition of setting up Ofrendas dedicated to the departed dates learn new vocabulary and acquire an intermediate degree of uency back to the Pre- Hispanic era. Students will explore the origin o and spontaneity for uid interactions by scrutinizing language tradition, when it is celebrated, where it is celebrated, the reasons, structures in excerpts of the episodes’ scripts. This class is recomand the differences among states and countries that celebrate this mended for students with an intermediate level (CEFR B1 and above). tradition. Students will also build an Altar for Ofrendas. This class is COURSE CODE: SPRA recommended for intermediate and advanced students (CEFR B1 Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $185 and above).

ADVANCED SPANISH CONVERSATIONS IN THE COURTYARD

COURSE CODE: OFRE Sec. 01: 3 Saturdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Oct. 22 | $100

Jose Lopez Espinosa | Native Speaker, M.A., Spanish Literature and Linguistics Keep your Spanish fresh with engaging conversations conducted in our courtyard at 56 Brattle Street. Topics will include news from the Spanish speaking world and issues that will prompt fun and entertaining conversations. This class is recommended for advanced students (CEFR B2 and above). COURSE CODE: SPCP Sec. 01: 4 Saturdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 24 | $125 Class will meet in the Courtyard of 56 Brattle Street. Please note that class will be conducted inside the building in case of inclement weather.

Looking for the Consider a CCAE perfect gift? Gift Certificate!

Purchase gift certificates online, over the phone, or in person. Visit ccae.org/gift- certificates for more details

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

27


manities Humanities

“I very much appreciated the instructor’s style, [Elizabeth Merrick’s] obvious extensive knowledge of the subject matter, and her enthusiasm for the topics she covered. As a non-historian myself, I don’t always find it easy to engage with this type of material, but in this case that was no problem at all!” —LYNNE K., BOSTON BY CENTURY: HOW HISTORIC PLACES TELL THE TALE

ART HISTORY SOME ARTISTS YOU SHOULD KNOW FROM ITALY AND THE NETHERLANDS IN THE 17TH CENTURY

MORE THAN IMPRESSIONISM: ART FROM 1860-1900 Susan Glassman | Ph.D., English, University of Rhode Island

The years 1860 to 1900 are often called the Age of Impressionism, a time when artists such as Monet, This course explores Italian and Dutch artists whose Pissaro, Renoir, and Degas showcased a new way of paintings are represented in museums in the United depicting the world, with eeting impressions of their surround States. The artists will include Guercino, Caravaggio, These works, which we now revere, were considered dismissively Hendrick Goltzius, Pieter Lastman, Hendrick ter Brugghen, Gerbrand radical. But during this period there were also many artists who did not van den Eeckhout, Aert de Gelder and others. Famous and successful work in this new mode. They included Bouguereau, Daumier, Henri in their lifetime, their names may be less familiar but their paintings are Rousseau, Munch and many others. Join us for an exploration of both fascinating. Where possible, examples of their work in nearby Impressionist and non-Impressionist artists working during th museums will be discussed in depth. challenging time. At each session, we will view works by three or four COURSE CODE: ITNE of these artists, learn interesting facts about their lives, the characterSec. 01: 3 Wednesdays, 3-5pm. Begins Nov. 9 | $110 istics of their art, and their contributions to art history. Amy Golahny | Professor of Art History Emerita, Lycoming College

C O U R S E C O D E : M I TA Sec. 01: 7 Fridays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $240

28

ccae.org/classes/humanities


Humanities

COSTUMES IN FILM Lena Borovci | Costume Designer, lenaborovci.com

MIDTERM ELECTIONS: WHAT ARE THEY? WHY DO WE HAVE THEM? WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Through their creations, costume designers have left lasting Brian Bixby | Ph.D. in History, UMass Amherst impressions on cinema audiences from the early days of Halfway between Presidential elections, we have Hollywood. Stars like Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey midterms, which invariably get a lower voter turnout. Hepburn and many more shined their light during the Golden Age of Is it because they’re boring? Or confusing? Or both? Hollywood and their classic outfits continue to inspire fashion and This course will use a historical perspective to examine how midterm define style even today. In this class we will take a close look at some elections work and what they do. We’ll start with the role of state of the most memorable moments of costumes in film during the time constitutions (yes, they have constitutions!), talk about the role of period between the 1920s and 1960s, and the role of the designer to state governments in relation to the Federal government, and go on to bring characters to life through costumes, focusing on classic cover what sort of issues will be decided as a result of these elections. moments from film favorites and the untold stories of the creative If taxes or government services are of interest to you, having an talent working behind the scenes to dress the stars. understanding of midterm elections is crucial to know what’s at stake COURSE CODE: CFLM with these issues. Links to useful websites provided. Sec. 01: Wednesday, 5:30-7pm. Dec. 7 | $45

HISTORY & CONTEMPORARY ISSUES WHITE RAGE AND WHITE FRAGILITY Joshua Frank | President, Equity Intersection

COURSE CODE: MTEL Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 3-5pm. Begins Sep. 29 | $140

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN THE LEGACY OF THE HANDMAID’S TALE: A BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION ON PAGE 33

In this class, we will take a deep dive into two books: Carol Anderson’s White Rage, which describes the history of backlash against civil rights’ gains of African-Americans, and Robin DiAngelo’s White Fragility, which A CENTURY OF SPACE EXPLORATION: describes the emotional responses and defensive moves that white WHAT DID WE DISCOVER? WHAT DO WE Americans frequently engage in to simultaneously deny their own racism and to hold racism in place. We will explore the linkages STILL WANT TO KNOW? WHAT HAS BEEN between white rage and white fragility by looking at the cycles of THE COST? progress and backlash in the United States, and also by exploring releAnatole Sykley | Local Historian, Independent Scholar vant theories of psychological functioning. Participants in the class will develop an understanding of the interlocking historical and It is nearly 10 years since the first modern rockets psychological factors that impede movement towards an equitable were developed in the 1920s. As scientific innova society. This class is o‹ered in collaboration with Equity Intersection tions in space swiftly advanced, the public eagerly (equityintersection.org). followed developments and wondered what discovery or technical innovation would come next. And if the innovation lacked the needed Required books: White Rage by Carol Anderson and White Fragility by pace, science fiction novels and movies filled in the gaps. The 20th Robin DiAngelo. century witnessed the first rockets that went out far enough a COURSE CODE: WRWF the earth to enter what is technically termed “space” in the mid 1940s. Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $140 The launch of the Sputnik satellite in 1957 was another shock, yet within a mere 12 years it was followed by humans walking on the Moon. Spacecrafts have visited or own by every known planet, BOSTON’S HISTORY TOLD THROUGH landed on comets and asteroids, and are even now venturing beyond PLACES OF WORSHIP the known Solar System. Telescopes, once Earth-bound, now sit in Elizabeth Merrick | Author space itself to provide dazzling new images and discoveries of th that were just theory mere decades ago. Yet despite the motivation Boston has many historic churches and other places and the wonder to know more, there has been a price. Space of worship that are remarkable for their architecture, exploration costs money and has become politically motivated as beauty, and connection to the early development of deeper space exploration expresses national power and technological the city. Houses of worship are not only places for religious congregaprowess. And space exploration is raising eerie questions about tions to gather, they are also signposts to the history of the communiwhether there are other planets similar to our own Earth around some ties in which they are located. In this online course, we will spend three distant stars, now being discovered in multitudes. sessions discussing a varied selection of historic religious sites built from colonial times to the early 20th century. These special places will COURSE CODE: CESP illuminate key aspects of Boston’s history. We will focus especially on Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 3-5pm. Begins Oct. 11 | $275 houses of worship that still function today and are open to the public. What is noteworthy about each of these buildings? What does each of these places tell us about the life and times of this city? Each session will include an illustrated talk and time for discussion. Participants will leave with an enriched understanding of Boston’s history, an appreciation for our wealth of historic churches, and plenty of ideas for visiting historic religious sites on their own. C O U R S E C O D E : B OWO Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $80 REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

29


Humanities

A BRIEF SURVEY OF ANCIENT GREEK ART AND ARCHITECTURE: FROM VASES TO STATUES TO TEMPLES Anatole Sykley | Local Historian, Independent Scholar

WHITE PEOPLE CHALLENGING RACISM: MOVING FROM TALK TO ACTION—PART 1 Barbara Beckwith, Nicole Chininis | Co-facilitators

While this five-session workshop welcomes participants The Ancient Greeks were renowned for their belief of all identities, its focus is on racism as a system that that divine rules govern what is beautiful, and that White people created, maintain and condone—and one moral, philosophical and mathematical principles that White people have a responsibility to dismantle. The could be combined to create a perfect cosmos as well as perfect workshop will take participants beyond the headlines to impart works of art and architecture. Few have doubted that claim after we an antiracist world view that will infuse every aspect of witness and understand the inner principles that govern the building participants’ lives, when hearts are open to it. In this small online and decoration of the Parthenon atop the Acropolis in Athens. Many group setting you will: wonder still at the economy and almost mathematical balance of Examine the role of White people in dismantling racism, in designs painted on Greek vases. Greek statues were considered becoming antiracist, and in building an equitable society. Explore works that later artists could not surpass, save to use as models to the impact of White privilege and how being unaware of that inspire one’s own lesser imitation. Greek art and architecture’s legacy advantage helps perpetuate racism. Write about your own racial leaves us examples of beauty as well as standards to strive for, as awareness journey. Enhance your understanding and capacity scholars and artists of the Renaissance and later eras believed. But what are these divine principles that the Greeks used? Do wefor action through discussion of short readings, videos, and other materials. Share everyday racism-related situations w understand their ideas of art and beauty? The answer is surprising— you may not have e‹ectively responded and, using role plays, we know a lot about Greek art from what the Greeks themselves said work out e‹ective ways to challenge racism. Develop a specific and wrote. Join us in this discovery tour of some of the famous plan for challenging racism in the workplace, an organization, o examples of Greek art and architecture that you have likely seen in the community, while being encouraged to find other people in already in books, movies, or the internet, and let’s do some detective your life who can provide support and serve as an accountability work to see what makes Greek design an enduring example of partner in implementing your plan. excellence. You can safely bring along everything you know about Pi and the Golden Number, but if you forget, this course will explain it all! C O U R S E C O D E : AG A A Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 3-5pm. Begins Oct. 17 | $210

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN SERIOUS AND PLAYFUL LOVE IN EARLY GREEK LYRIC ON PAGE 33

Please note: Attendance at all sessions and completion of all assignments are required. Each participant will receive a phone call from one of the facilitators prior to the start of this program to review the commitment and class requirements. COURSE CODE: WPCR Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins Oct. 12 | $165

WHITE PEOPLE CHALLENGING RACISM: FROM TALK TO ACTION—PART 2 Shannon Fuller, Jennifer Yanco | Co-facilitators

In WPCR Part 2, we’ll expand upon the groundwork laid in Part 1, as we focus on action plans to dismantle racism in our communities. We will do this through 1) building networks and identifying resources, 2) Joshua Frank | President, Equity Intersection moving resources, and 3) digging deeper into history to better The 1619 Project is an initiative by the New York understand how we got to where we are. Participants will develop Times Magazine to center slavery as an integral historical presentations that explore a particular person, event, or phenomenon in the shaping of US history. The project historical movement that will help anchor our understanding of seeks to make the Black American experience a critical component to white supremacy, and inform our action plans. Participants are the construction of national narratives, especially in the education expected to have action plans in hand that they will be working on; sector. Yet why are legislatures in 40 states considering banning the thesecanbefromPart1,ornewactionplanstheyhaveidentified. use of The 1619 Project?Whataretheyafraidof?Whoisbehindthis Thisworkshopishighlyparticipatoryandincludes2-3hoursof e‹ort?Howdothesee‹ortsintersectwithmassmediacoverageof readingandreectionassignmentsbetweensessionsandwork educationandpolitics?Whatisthehistoricalcontextforthesee‹orts? with an accountability partner. Prerequisite: WPCR Part1. Whataretheimplicationsforthefuturehealthofourdemocracy?Join COURSE CODE: WPC2 ustoexploreallofthesequestionsinanewclasso‹ered - incollabora Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Begins Oct. 18 | $165 tion with Equity Intersection (equityintersection.org).

WHO’S AFRAID OF THE 1619 PROJECT ? DARK MONEY, POLITICS AND MASS MEDIA

Required books: The 1619 Project edited by Nikole Hannah-Jones, Caitlin Roper, Ilena Silverman, and Jake Silverstein (ISBN: 978-0 59323057-2) and Dark Money by Jane Mayer, 2016. COURSE CODE: MPMM Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Oct. 17 | $130

30

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION


Humanities

LEGENDARY CRIMINALS: FROM THE PAGES OF HISTORY TO THE SILVER SCREEN Brian Bixby | Ph.D. in History, UMass Amherst They’re“largerthanlife”figures. becausewe’velet the story overtake the truth of their lives. But why do we turn killers, robbers, and gangsters into heroes, or atleastanti-heroes?Andwhichonesgetthattreatment?Thiscourse matchesupthereal-lifestoriesofseveralofthesefigureswiththe legends they’ve become, as told by the movies. Each class begins with adiscussionofamovieaboutoneofthesefigures,thengoesonto compare it to the real life of these criminals, and looks at how the person became the legend. We start with some English examples, then move on to the gunslingers of the Wild West and the gangsters of the 1920s and 1930s here in the U.S. Movie list and bibliography provided. COURSE CODE: LECR Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 3-5pm. Begins Oct. 26 | $210 No class Nov. 23

BOARD MEMBER BASICS Laurie Rothstein | Executive Director, Cambridge Volunteers

SHOWING UP RIGHT: POWER AND IDENTITY FOR VOLUNTEERS

Cambridge Volunteers | www.cambridgevolunteers.org Are you new to a nonprofit board or considering joining a This two-hour workshop for volunteers and agency sta‹ board for the first time? In this seminar, we will discuss board o‹ers participants an interactive opportunity to explo structure, membership and purposes, new ideas about impacts of identity, power, privilege, and all oppressive community- centric and purpose- driven boards, and explore any of systems in a volunteering context. We will engage in conversations your questions. On the agenda: What’s a 501c3 and how does a and activities, sharing lived experiences and listening deeply, in a way Board of Directors fit into it? What is expected of a board member? participants to make space for everyone and provide Does everyone have to “give or get” donations? How do peoplethat findencourages a meaningful support to community organizations. board opportunity? Session leader: Puja Kranz-Howe, Advocacy and Youth Leadership COURSE CODE: VLBO Manager, YWCA Cambridge (he/his) Sec. 02: Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm. Sep. 15 | Free

VOLUNTEER IN CAMBRIDGE: FIND YOUR MISSION Laurie Rothstein | Executive Director, Cambridge Volunteers

Session host: Laurie Rothstein, Executive Director, Cambridge Volunteers (she/her) COURSE CODE: VLNC Sec. 01: Thursday, 5-7pm. Oct. 6 | Free Sec. 02: Thursday, 5-7pm. Oct. 27 | Free

Looking at current and year-round opportunities, the lunch and learn workshop (1 hour, Sec. 01 and 03) introduces participants to short and long-term volunteer options at dozens of nonprofit agencies representing a vast and varied local volunteer landscape. Attendees are encouraged to jump in with relevant first-hand experiences, but we will move along at a pace! During the volunteer fair (1.5-hours, Sec. 02) we will first discuss how to find and contribute value in a volunteer role that- matches your inter ests, time and talents, and then we will segue to your choice of breakout rooms, where you can meet up to a dozen volunteer managers from diverse agencies.

Discounted Parking for CCAE Students

The workshops are led by Cambridge Volunteers Director Laurie Rothstein in partnership with nonprofit volunteer managers. COURSE CODE: VLNT Sec. 01: Wednesday, 12-1pm. Sep. 14 | Free Sec. 02: Thursday, 4:30-6pm. Sep. 29 | Free Sec. 03: Friday, 12-1pm. Nov. 4 | Free

We offer discounted parking with validation at the Charles Hotel Garage and the University Place Garage.

Charles Square Garage Before 3:30pm: First two 3 : 0 pm- 1 am, Monday hours discounted $1 per through Friday: Purchase hour. Ask for a stamp at the a $6 sticker at the CCAE CCAE Registration Desk. Registration Desk. You will affix it to your parking ticket in lieu of further payment. University Place Garage Before 4pm, After 4pm, Monday through Friday: Monday through Friday: <1 hr = $5 <1 hr = $5 1 - 5 hrs = $ 1 4 1 - 5 hrs = $ 1 0 Free parking in Harvard Square on Sundays!

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

31


BLACKSMITH HOUSE POETRY SERIES: FALL 2022 All readings will take place in-person on Mondays at 8pm. Admission is $3. Visit ccae.org/blacksmithpoetry for more information. Founded in 1973, the awardwinning Blacksmith House Poetry Series features established and emerging writers of poetry and fiction. The series is named after the Blacksmith House at 56 Brattle Street, site of the village smithy and spreading chestnut tree of Longfellow’s 1839 poem “The Village Blacksmith.” Andrea Cohen Director Ron Spaletta & Daniel Grover Assistants to the Director Gail Mazur Founding Director

October 17

November 28

Martha Collins reads from her new book, Casualty Reports, with Carl Phillips, whose new poetry collection is Then the War: And Selected Poems 2007-2020

Anna Ross reads from her new book, Flutter, Kick

October 24 Tracy K. Smith reads from her new collection, Such Color: New and Selected Poems

October 31 TBA

November 7 TBA

32

December 5 Hannah Aizenmann, J.D. Debris, and Angela Voras-Hills, whose debut collection is Louder Birds

December 12 Stuart Dischell reads from his new collection, The Lookout Man, with David Rivard, whose latest book is Some of You Will Know

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

The Blacksmith House Poetry Series is funded in part by Cambridge Arts Council and Massachusetts Cultural Council. We appreciate our donors’ support of Cambridge Center for Adult Education and local cultural programming.


Humanities

LITERATURE THE LEGACY OF THE HANDMAID’S TALE: A BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION Lori Ann Ayotte| Writer, Educator, Jane Austen Scholar In 1985 Canadian author Margaret Atwood published The Handmaid's Tale, a dystopian novel about a theocratic government called The Republic of Gilead that emerged after the fall of the United States. Weeks before the o–cial overturning of Roe vs. Wade in 20 , Atwood published an essay in The Atlantic: “I Invented Gilead. The Supreme Court Is Making It Real.” In this book club discussion, participants will discuss Atwood’s novel through a literary lens as well as examine how women’s lives in America have changed since the publication of Atwood’s dystopian classic. C O U R S E C O D E : DYS T Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm, Begins Nov. 17 | $150

THREE BY JOHN LE CARRE

RODDY DOYLE, IRISH WRITER AND EDUCATOR Margery Sabin | Lorraine Chiu Wang Professor of English Emerita Roddy Doyle, prize-winning and best-selling writer of novels and screenplays, has been chronicling Irish urban working- class life since the late 1980s. In rich and humorous Irish vernacular, his narratives engage with major social issues: education, sexuality, and family relationships. We will read and discuss Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, winner of the 19 3 Booker Prize, in which the story is told by a ten-year- old The Snapper, boy, in which 20-year- old Sharon gets pregnant in a drunken encounter, The and Woman Who Walked into Doors, in which Paula Spencer struggles with the predicament of domestic abuse. COURSE CODE: IRIS Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 10:30am-12pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $260

SERIOUS AND PLAYFUL LOVE IN EARLY GREEK LYRIC Emilio Saaverda| Hellenist

This class is centered around one collection of poetry: Theognis’ Book II of elegiac verse, sometimes called Musa Paedica. This is a remarkably modThe late English novelist John Le Carre had an incomern-sounding collection of 158 total verses of homoerotic love poe parable gift for conveying the intricate labyrinth of whose controversial position in the Ancient Greek literary canon has human nature in a dark world of moral uncertainties. inspired an unending font of strange theories from eminent classicists Betrayal is invariably at the center of his challenging fiction. Through of every age, from Charles Darwin to Friedrich Nietzsche. The aim of close reading and critical discussion of The Spy Who Came in From this class is to first introduce the lay audience to ancient lyr the Cold, The Little Drummer Girl, and his last published work whilst drawing on poetic forms well known to English speakers. We will Silverview, our seminar will explore the shadowy worlds of espionage, mainly look at the work of Theognis but also similar works by Sappho deception, and international intrigue. and Callimachus the Cyrenian in selected English translations with COURSE CODE: 3LJC some references to the Ancient Greek where further clarity is needed. Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $285 Finally, a discussion of the portrayal of desire and longing in these poems will be undertaken and some parallels identified with th poetry of Wilde in English and of Cavafy in modern Greek. Gershon Weisenberg | Asst.Professor, Northeastern University (RET)

COMEDY, CHAOS, CONFUSION: SHAKESPEARE’S THE COMEDY OF ERRORS AND ITS ROMAN INSPIRATION

C O U R S E C O D E : LY R I Sec. o1: 2 Thursdays, 6:30-9:00pm Begins Dec. 1 & 8 $150

Susan Glassman | Ph.D., English, University of Rhode Island

THOMAS MANN’S THE MAGIC MOUNTAIN

Much has been written about Shakespeare’s genius Petra Bittner | Literature Instructor and his use of the classics as sources for his plays. In The Magic Mountain, published in 1924, is a complex this course, we will study an entertaining example— and rich novel of ideas that elevated Thomas Mann to how Shakespeare used Plautus’ The Brothers Menaechmus as the highest ranks among the great modern novelists. inspiration for his early play The Comedy of Errors. Both plays are In this monumental narrative, he uses a sanatorium in the Swiss Alps as short and fun; they are about the dilemma of twins, mistaken a backdrop to the young protagonist’s sexual, historical, and cultural identities, and the resulting merry confusion. We will begin by reading awakening.Thiseight-weekcoursewillfocusonthetextthroughcl and discussing The Brothers Menaechmus followed by The Comedy reading and discussion of major literary themes. Please be prepared to of Errors, analyzing how Shakespeare made use of and improved the read around 100 pages each week. Please obtain Thomas Mann’s The Roman play. Although these delightful plays abound with madcap Magic Mountain;translatedbyJohnE.Woods(ISBN978-06 273) scenes, they also suggest lessons about human nature. andreadparts1,2and3forourfirstmeeting. COURSE CODE: CCCC Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:45am. Begins Sep. 20 | $260 Sec. 02: 8 Tuesdays, 2-3:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $260 No Class Sep. 27

COURSE CODE: TMTM Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $260

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

33


RETELLING PRIDE AND PREJUDICE: JANE AUSTEN’S RELEVANCE TODAY

WRITING

Lori Ann Ayotte | Writer; educator; Jane Austen scholar

NONFICTION When Jane Austen published Pride and Prejudice in 1813, she could not have imagined the hundreds of retellings that would emerge two centuries later. MEMORIES, STORIES, REFLECTIONS: AN Students will spend three weeks examining the characters, settings, themes, and contemporary relevance of Pride and Prejudice; they ONGOING PROJECT IN LIFE STORY WRITING then will spend an additional three weeks studying Austen spino‹s. Kendall Dudley | kendalldudley.com This book group will explore why Austen’s popularity endures and Join us in writing stories you’ve forgotten and suddenly long whether the spino‹s shape or misshape our understanding of to finish. Find voices, tempos, and characters. Use objects, Austen’s original work. photos, food, and all the senses to remember, build, and write. C O U R S E C O D E : JA N E You’ll challenge the rules of writing and remembering discipline and Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 6 | $120 propriety! You’ll add dramatic tools to scenes and characters that then brighten your memory and feed your imagination. You’ll thrive through the support of classmates and contribute mightily to our next book of GRIMM BROTHERS FAIRY TALES CAPTIVATE writings of which there are 60 volumes already.

US ALL TO THIS DATE

Olga Turcotte | Jungian Consultant and Instructor

C O U R S E C O D E : AU TO Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 1-3pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290

Brothers Jacob and Wilhelm compiled over 200 folk tales from across Germany, Europe, and the world in WRITING FROM YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE their lifetime. These tales, originally shared among adultsbyoraltraditionaroundthefireplace,eventuallybecame Mopsy Strange Kennedy | Book Reviewer, The Improper Bostonian entertaining bedtime reading for children, and then morphed into We concentrate on two related genres using the first pers far-fetchedHollywoodmovies.Joinustoreadandinterpretthese Nonfiction articles such as the “Lives” and “Modern Love” age-oldstoriesthewaytheywereoriginallymeanttobe.Pleaseacquire columns in The New York Times and “Connections” in the The Complete Grimm Fairy Tales ISBN978-034byPantheon. Boston Globe Sunday Magazine make use of the writer’s own self, C O U R S E C O D E : FA RY Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Oct. 6 | $125

SELF-EXPLORATION THROUGH LITERATURE

though the topic may be an external one. Books such as Intoxicated by My Illness by Anatole Broyard use fiction techniques to tell a st that is nevertheless the writer’s own. We’ll emphasize scenes, dialogue, and the use of pungent and telling detail.

COURSE CODE: WREP Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 10am-11:30am. Begins Sep. 21 | $285 Certain fictional characters seem as real asSec. our02: 10 Thursdays, 3:15-4:45pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $285

Jane Katims | M.Ed, Author Until Now & Dancing on a Slippery Floor

friends and adversaries because their authors write with insight and intuition about human emotions. By JOURNALING IN THE MOMENT examining our unique reactions to stories, we achieve increased self-understanding. We’ll use contemporary works as pointsOlga of Katsovskiy | Creative Writer departure as we ask ourselves: What are our feelings and attitudes Journaling is a creative outlet that can help us about the story characters and memoirists? What do these emotional appreciate the little things in day- to- day life an responses reveal about ourselves and the wider world? Please buy or stay present in the moment. This class will provide locate the following three books: Fierce Attachments by Vivian an overview of the benefits of daily journaling, help you get started Gornick The Stories of John Cheever by John Cheever What Are You or improve your daily journaling practice, and offer a safe space to Going Through by Sigrid Nunez. share your experiences. Starting from journaling prompts, you will COURSE CODE: WTSE Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 12-1:30pm. Begins Oct. 12 | $215

sharpen your observational skills by practicing descriptive writing, becoming more attuned with your inner motivations, and learning to distill your intentions.

CHRISTMAS STORIES BY JOHN CHEEVER, ALICE MUNRO, RICHARD FORD, AND J.F. POWERS

COURSE CODE: JITM Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $100

Petra Bittner | Literature Instructor From the giants of the short story genre come tales about generosity, community, memories, and family reunions. We will read and discuss one story each week that will put us in the holiday spirit. Links to the stories will be provided. C O U R S E C O D E : CX X X Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Nov. 16 | $125

INVITATION TO MEMOIR Beverly Simon | Writer

Looking for a way to make a fresh start or take your memoir writing to a new level? This class will focus on writing pra as we delve into memory and recurring themes. Writing from stillness, we’ll seek the depth of our expression. We’ll read our work aloud and respond with kind attention. Come to energize your wri talk about aspects of style, and engage in supportive feedback. Come for the sake of writing and for the inspiration to be found in the company of other writers. C O U R S E C O D E : H O LY Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 10:30am-12pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $230 No class Nov. 11

34

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION


Humanities

INTRODUCTION TO WRITING CHILDREN’S BOOKS Lee Gjertsen Malone | Journalist, Editor, and Author

FICTION

FICTION WRITING WORKSHOP

Thomas Have you always wanted to write a children’s book? Join Lee Meek | Writer Gjertsen Malone, author of middle- grade The novels, Last Boy For the student actively writing, this workshop format is At St. Edith’s and Camp Shady Crook (both published by designed to provide a supportive environment and critical Simon & Schuster), to learn the ins and outs of writing books for kids feedback to help deepen and develop one’s work. The goal is of all ages, including a look at the di‹erent types of children’s books; for each student to conclude the class with at least one finish how to develop the right voice for a kid’s story; and various strategies of short fiction or ( chapter). We’ll examine character, plot, struct for tackling plot. The class will include both reading and writing language, and more while learning to incorporate constructive exercises and an opportunity to get valuable feedback on your work. criticism from peers. Please note: students should have a project in COURSE CODE: TYKE Sec. 01: 2 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Nov. 3 & 10 | $100

DEVELOPING AUTHENTIC CHARACTERS Jane Katims | M.Ed, Author, Dancing on a Slippery Floor and Until Now

progress to take this class.

COURSE CODE: FICT Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5:45-7:45pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $295 No class Oct. 10

SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY WRITING

The writing of a story, novel, or memoir often begins WORKSHOP with the creation of authentic characters—ones who are believable and compelling. How do these Michael McComas | Clarion graduate and founder of characters move? How do they speak? Are they shown alone? If not, The Mechanics Writ how do they operate in relation to other characters? Exercises and Exploretheprocessofdevelopingcharacter-drivenstories discussions will propel us into our writing. We’ll explore aspects of in the fantastic otherworlds of your imagination. We will look at craft (i.e. point- of-view, narrative structure, and vivid detail) that the interplay of character, setting, plot, and science in creating contribute to e‹ective story writing. Please buy or locate the following fictionthatconveysideasthroughstorytelling.Atthebeginning three books: Fierce Attachments by Vivian Gornick; The Stories of class,wewillreadanddiscusspublishedgenrefiction,whilethese John Cheever by John Cheever; and What Are You Going Through by halfwillbedevotedtoworkshoppingstudentfiction. Sigrid Nunez. Before the first class, please read for our discussion, the COURSE CODE: SFFW first one hundred pages Fierce in Attachments, by Vivian Gornick. COURSE CODE: CRCH Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. Begins Oct. 11 | $215

FLASH FICTION WORKSHOP: WRITING VERY SHORT STORIES

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290

WRITING WORKSHOP: LINKED SHORT STORIES Rosalie Davis | M.L.A. in Humanities, Harvard University

The linked story collection is an enduring American genre, from Hemingway’s “In Our Time” to Jhumpa Lahiri’s Also called short-short stories, sudden fiction, and “Interpreter of Maladies”. O‹ering an open, intuitive form t micro-fiction, these quick stories are usually less build a composite work of discrete narratives, these “novels in stories” than one-thousand words, perfect for fitting into our tend to unfold chronologically and are strongly linked to a place. This busy lives. They are not just faster to read but often faster to write, intermediate workshop is for prose writers familiar with the basic lending themselves to experimentation, risk-taking, and discovering elements of short fiction and story collections. new things about yourself as a writer. Whether you’re a rookie just C Oexcited U R S E C Oto D E : S H OT starting to dabble in fiction or you’re an experienced writer Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $230 try a new genre, this class o‹ers something for everyone. Each week No class Oct. 10 we will look at examples from the wide world of ash fiction, discuss the elements of storytelling in a small space, and o‹er supportive feedback on each other’s work. Valerie Lute | Writer

COURSE CODE: FL AS Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $290

LIVING STORIES Don Gervich | Ed.D., Editor/Writing Coach, editorboston.com What makes a story vibrant and unique? We discover this as we share our newest writing. Come to this class to experiment with styles and subjects—either fiction or memoir. We’ll learn how to create vivid characters who connect with zinging dialogue; infuse our scenes with detail, drama, and depth; and discover tales of our family and work, humor and turbulence, mistakes and joy. As we practice, we’ll travel together through the mystique of storytelling. Beginning and advanced writers are welcome. C O U R S E C O D E : LV S T Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $230

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

35


Humanities

ESSAY

ESSAYS FOR PRACTICAL PURPOSES Jamie Rose Valera | Art Historian and Researcher Why write? Perhaps you have an essay due for a course, a cover letter for a job application, or a desire to journal. The primary reason to write is so that you can formulate and organize a well-informed, coherent, and sophisticated set of ideas. Ideas change the world, especially when they are written and read by those after you. Through various prompts, we will sharpen your writing, researching, and critical thinking skills, so that you may apply them to any aspect of your life that requires writing (including, but not limited to, academic essays). COURSE CODE: IDEA Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 1-2:45pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $265

WRITING THE PERSONAL ESSAY Sarah Duffett | Writer

WRITING THE PROSE POEM: LEARNING FROM AARON SHURIN, A POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP

In this class, you’ll learn how to take true stories from your life and turn them into creative personal essays. In- class writing Tom Daley | Educator exercises and group feedback will help you strengthen your Aaron Shurin’s expansive meditations and surreal writing skills, while class conversations will expose you to new ways of imagery are well served by the form of the prose writing and reading. Readings (all provided!) will include writers like poem. Though participants can bring poems on any James Baldwin, Alexander Chee, and Esmé Weijun Wang. No matter subject, the optional exercises, based on Shurin’s poetry, include your experience level, by the end of this course, you’ll be well on your building a surrealistic poem based on a particular location; creating an way to telling your story! erasure poem using another poem; shifting from being a detached C O U R S E C O D E : E S AY observer to being a part of an amplitude; writing a poem that starts with Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $230 “[X] mistook [Y] for . . .”; and writing a poem about the act of writing.

POETRY

THE SONNET AS GATEWAY David Montenegro | Poet The sonnet has long nourished and sustained advances in lyric poetry from the thirteenth century to the present. We will discuss, compare and contrast several sonnets each week, classic and contemporary, to enjoy and understand the beauty and vitality of this unique poetic form. Classes will also include a sampling of student work for those who would like to write using the sonnet form in its myriad variety. COURSE CODE: SONE Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 10:30am-12pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $230 No class Nov. 11

IGNORED MAGIC: THE POETRY OF THE ORDINARY Frannie Lindsay | Author, The Snow’s Wife

COURSE CODE: PROS Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $290

STICKING THE LANDING: INTERMEDIATE POETRY WORKSHOP Ralph Pennel | M.F.A. Creative Writing Where we enter into poetry is rarely where we end up staying, so it’s time to take it to the next level! In this course, we will spend the term creating and revising new work, as we develop our truest voices. We will hone our craft by reading and studying a variety of poets, exposing ourselves to a wide range of styles and aesthetics in order to best cultivate our emerging poetic identities. This class focuses heavily on revision and how to revisit the initial creative impulse where our poems began. COURSE CODE: STIK Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $150

BRINGING IT HOME: A CHAPBOOK WORKSHOP

New writers often approach poetry as a language Ralph Pennel | M.F.A. Creative Writing whose purpose di‹ers from everyday speech, relying You’ve written the poems, now it’s time to take the next on cumbersome word choices. But the poem you are step. If you have ever dreamt of creating your own most likely to keep in your pocket doesn’t work anywhere near this poetry chapbook or you already have one in the works hard. We will explore the magic of the simple, truthful, and weird. We but you need help seeing the project through to the end, this is the will focus on the eccentric integrity of the writer’s voice. You will workshop for you. This workshop will help you revise, edit and produce cultivate the ability to see your subject with all its gorgeous lumps; a chapbook of your poetry over 8 weeks. We will discuss emergent your poems will celebrate the oddball every day as itself. themes,organization,form,formatting,andeverythinginbetweento COURSE CODE: IGNO Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $290 No Class Nov. 11

36

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

help you reach your goal and set you on the path toward publication. COURSE CODE: CHAP Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $150


MOONLIT POND: THE LIFE AND HAIKU OF BASHO

INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING FOR MOVIES, TV, THEATER, AND MULTIMEDIA

Jeanne Martin | Ed. D., Teacher, Poet and Retreat Leader

Andrew Osborne | Screenwriter, baitshop.org

“Learn about the pine, from the pine.” This advice Whether you want to create movies, TV shows, plays, video about writing haiku from Haiku Master Matsuo Basho games, comic books, or web videos, come learn the basics of (164 -1694), is true for us today. We will learn about scriptwriting in a supportive environment while you work Basho: his life, times, and inuence as the originator of this poetry towards the first, second, or even final draft of a solid “spec” scri form. Basho reveals to us the haiku moment: the direct, immediate We’ll explore the three-act structure, industry-standard forma experience of the natural world in three short lines. After reading many character, and dialogue, as well as tips for surviving in the entertainof Basho’s haiku, we will try our hands at writing haiku using easy and ment business and building your own audience. fun writing prompts. Soon you will be seeing haiku moments COURSE CODE: REEN everywhere. Participants will receive a small field notebook Sec.and 01: a 8 Mondays, 7-9pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $265 haiku chapbook from the instructor. All are invited to this fun, No class Oct. 10 supportive course. COURSE CODE: BASH Sec. 01: 2 Sundays, 2-4pm Dec. 11 & 18 | $100

FILM CLUB DISCUSSION Thomas Meek | Writer

STAGE SCREEN & MORE FOOD WRITING WORKSHOP Michael Floreak | Food Writer, Edible Boston, Boston Globe

Great food writing has the power to feed our senses, minds, and souls. Writing about food begins with a passion for eating or cooking, but it also takes skill and practice. In this six week course, you will have the opportunity to build skills as you try your hand at several genres of food writing—reviews, personal essays/memoir, interviews, recipes, and food travel, among them. You will also explore food photography and social media, and learn about writing pitches to editors. Whether your goal is to become the next Smitten Kitchen or Anthony Bourdain, or simply to improve your social media game, you will get a chance to sample food writing genres, maybe discover new loves, and hone your writing skills.

For this four-week session, you’ll watch two films each week and join classmates for a lively discussion led by Tom Meek, Cambridge Day film editor and member of the Boston Society of Film Critics. Two films will be assigned each week (assignments wil be given out before the first meeting). Films will be selected from what’s available on Amazon (may require rental) and Netix - (member ship). Selections will ideally be one recently released film, and on related film (by filmmaker, theme, social issue, etc.). Cinephiles and casual viewers are welcomed alike. COURSE CODE: PICS Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 12 | $125

COURSE CODE: FWRI Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 6-8pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $280 No Class Oct. 10

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN CELEBRITY CHEF MASTERCLASS: FARM INSPIRED FARE WITH CHEF BRIAN ON PAGE 2 PLAYWRIGHTS’ WORKSHOP Peter Littlefield | Stage Director, Writer, and Dramaturg

Serving the Cambridge community since 1882

You get an idea for a play. Now, how do you build it into a narrative? Moments grow into scenes. The movement of scenes becomes a language in itself. The story is secondary to something more elusive: a dramatic world recognizable from our lives. We are here to support you, whether you’re just beginning or writing a full-length play. We will read work, discuss problems, and use exercises to trigger observation and imagination. C O U R S E C O D E : P LW R Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 7-9pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $290 No class Nov. 24

thecoop.com REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

37


Visual Arts & Crafts “Rachel [Deluca] designed each class with the right balance of structure and freedom to experiment. Rachel also offered constructive and helpful feedback while we were painting and on the finished work as well. I would highly recommend it to all my friends!” —NINA M., BEGINNER ABSTRACT PAINTING

Many of our art classes require students to purchase materials. A link to the supply list can be found in the class description on our website at ccae.org.

DRAWING & PAINTING

38

BEGINNER DRAWING

DRAWING IN BARS

Jeremy Durling & Rachel DeLuca | Artists

Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

A carefully planned series of exercises will introduce the beginner to the following elements of observational drawing: perspective, composition, light values, and contour. Students will begin by learning how to accurately measure and observe objects and the world around them. Classes will include instructor demonstrations and exercises in contour drawing, tonal drawing, and gesture drawing with plenty of time to practice in class and receive feedback from the instructor.

Come sketch with us at a di‹erent Cambridge pub every week. Students will draw elements of the scene with portable mediums of their choice. Your charge is to draw from real life outside of the studio, and to capture the tone, gesture, and movement around you. The end goal is to improve your drawing ability and to become more comfortable drawing in public. All skill levels and drawing styles are welcome. Drinking is optional. Drawing is not. BYO materials.

COURSE CODE: DRBA Sec. 01: 10 Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $360 | Rachel DeLuca No Class Oct. 10 Sec. 02: 10 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $360 | Jeremy Durling No Class Nov. 24

COURSE CODE: DBAR Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $150 Sec. 02: 5 Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm. Begins Oct. 26 | $150

ccae.org/classes/visual-arts


Visual Arts & Crafts

ANATOMY FOR ARTISTS

CAN’T DRAW? WHO SAYS?

Mark Lefkowitz | Certified Medical Illustrator

Ellen Stutman | Artist, ellenstutman.com

The ability to draw, paint or sculpt the human form is greatly Designed for the “drawing challenged”, this class will help you enhanced if the artist truly understands the anatomic move past your inhibitions and teach you some basic techstructures under the skin that produce the form. We will utilize niques of drawing. We’ll focus on learning to really see and how a skeleton and anatomy atlases to learn about skeletal elements, deep to translate visuals down on paper. The emphasis will be on the process and superficial muscle layers, and vasculature. We will set up and poses nottheresultinthisnon-judgmentalclassroomenvironment with a live model and apply what we’ve learned. Prior drawing COURSE CODE: WHOS experience is strongly recommended, particularly from a live model. Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $360 C O U R S E C O D E : D N AT Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $360

METAMORPHIC DRAWING YoAhn Han | Assistant Professor at MassArt, yoahnhan.com

DRAWING AND PAINTING CAT AND DOG PORTRAITS Eric Bornstein | Artist, M.L.A., Harvard

Portrait drawing and painting enhances and supports deep Move beyond the fundamentals and break out of your seeing into another living being. This process bridges our comfort zone by exploring observational and abstract di‹erences and can create enhanced intimacy with non-hu concepts with non-traditional drawing methods. Experiment man species. In this class, we will focus on painting and drawing with wet and dry media on paper while challenging form, shape, portraits of special cats and dogs in our lives, so we can celebrate composition, and special relationships. Demonstrations, critiques, and their faces and names to help tell their stories whether they are still virtual gallery visits bring your work to a more intriguing level. This with us or passed on. We will also create a Facebook group and have class is designed for students that want to continue to refine their an online exhibit of our works. skills in the medium and refresh their understanding of concepts. The first half of this class focuses on drawing and moves into wetC O U R S E C O D E : P E T P Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $240 mediums of the students’ choice. COURSE CODE: MEMD Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 6-8pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $240

DRAWING & PAINTING SELF-PORTRAITS Eric Bornstein | Artist, M.L.A., Harvard Draw and paint your most available model—yourself— in a di‹erent medium each week. Classes focus on gaining a familiarity with the materials, issues of composition, and the attainment of the right ambiance to render e‹ective works, whi understanding the structure of the face and its nuance. COURSE CODE: SPDP Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $240

FIGURE DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN Eric Bornstein | Artist, M.L.A., Harvard

A figure drawing is more than a collection of body parts. Capture the essence of your subject accurately with systematic practice of objective perceptual drawing skills. We will work with pencil and charcoal to organize the visual inform that illuminates your subject’s unique configuration. Classe gaining a familiarity with the materials, issues of composition, and the attainment of the right ambiance to render e‹ective works. The be a live model in the class. COURSE CODE: FDRB Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $320

DRAWING THE LANDSCAPE IN COLOR Gillian Frazier | Artist

This is an opportunity to improve your skills in order to draw the landscape. You will work from reference photos and from nature when drawing. You will be introduced to basic drawing concepts through di‹erent weekly assignments, including shape, line, atmospheric spective, and color with assignments and instructor demonstrations. Various mediums will be explored such as pencils, colored pencils, oil pastels, pastels and mixed media. COURSE CODE: DLAN Sec. 01: 7 Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $240 REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

39


Visual Arts & Crafts

CCAE Studio School offers a group of coordinated classes that focuses on perceptual drawing and oil painting. We are interested in helping students develop skills that enable them to record and interpret, analyze and express. We are geared towards painting an stressing the importance of spatial relationships and careful observation. For more information, visit ccae.org/studio-school.

THE NATURE OF SPACE: PAINTING IN HARVARD SQUARE

PAINTING FOUNDATIONS: STILL LIFE AND LANDSCAPE

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

Through careful study of the landscape, we will seek to recreate our sense of space through perspective, saturation of color, and value contrast. We will apply our understanding while painting outdoors around Harvard Square, including along the Charles River, Harvard campus, and other scenic locations near the square. COURSE CODE: DPCS Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 9am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $340

DRAWING WITH THE FIGURE Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

You will be guided through a series of foundational color experiments involving personal still life setups. These ideas will then be applied to simplifying landscapes while working from a photograph. Learn the fundamentals of oil painting in this intensive, structured developmental painting program. We’ll stress visual language elements such as composition, observational measurement,values,space,andmark-making.Inaddition,we’llutil a series of limited palettes to build strength and understanding of color theory and color mixing. Oil paint is the preferred medium, but students who are comfortable using acrylic or gouache are welcome to do so. COURSE CODE: PFPH Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 9am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $600

This course will explore figurative drawing as an artistic practice. We will begin with a study of construction and proportion and move into capturing a sense of gesture and light. All classes will be held with a live nude model. Appropriate for both the advanced artist or the beginner. COURSE CODE: DRFH Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $330

STUDIO SCHOOL DRAWING Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

This drawing class will use the figure as a basis - for under standing basic drawing elements such as line, form in space, spatial relationships, light and dark, gesture, and composition. Beginners will be welcomed and continuing students will also be challenged. Some classes might also include interior drawing, still life, and landscape. COURSE CODE: IDRW Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 2-5pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $660

40

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION


Visual Arts & Crafts

PAINTING PLEIN AIR: DECONSTRUCTING THE LANDSCAPE Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

This online course will deconstruct the elements of plein air painting to help students develop a versatile and methodic outdoor painting practice. Concepts covered will be: composition, choosing your subject, mechanics of working outdoors, structure of light in the landscape, and creating space with color. Students will work from photographs or master copies, and will be encouraged but not required to share work made outdoors. A great way to prepare for the plein air painting season, or to explore this rewarding subject for the first time. Class time consist of demonstrations, slide shows, and critique. All demonstrations will be done in oil, but acrylic and gouache are also welcome. COURSE CODE: PPDL Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 9am-12:30pm. Begins Oct. 27 | $320

INTENSIVE DRAWING BOOT CAMP Brett Gamache | Artist & Art Instructor, brettgamache.com

PAINTING FROM LIFE: THE FIGURE & THE PORTRAIT Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

In this bootcamp, participants will experience six hours of intensive drawing. The instructor will guide you through drawing fundamentals and thorough observation. Beginning with rudimentary exercises of “seeing” and “recording,” you will move through carefully prescribed steps to the point where you can produce quality drawings with your newly acquired skills. We will work with live models most of the time. C O U R S E C O D E : B O OT Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-4pm. Sep. 25 | $180 Sec. 02: Sunday, 10am-4pm. Nov. 6 | $180 Sec. 03: Sunday, 10am-4pm. Dec 11 | $180

This class will focus on accurate observation and structural understanding of both the portrait and the human figure. We will seek to translate these complex subjects to their simplest FIGURE DRAWING AND PAINTING: terms and methodically build our painting from a foundation of simple WEEKLONG INTENSIVE but essential color relationships. We will work with a nude live model Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com from direct observation. COURSE CODE: PLFP Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 1-5pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $700 Sec. 02: 10 Wednesdays, 9am-1pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $700

PAINTING OUTDOORS ON THE NORTH SHORE Brett Gamache | Artist & Art Instructor, brettgamache.com Join us for a plein air landscape painting class along the North Shore’s seacoast with locations including Gloucester, Rockport, and Ipswich. Topics covered include: setting up, beginning a painting, composition, mixing color, creating space, and capturing light. Students are asked to bring materials (paints, brushes, portable easel, canvas) as well as a mask. Oil painting is the preferred medium, some painting experience is required. This class will meet in-person outdoors. COURSE CODE: PONS Sec. 01: 5 Fridays, 9am-1pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $320

With the use of models, we will do various exercises (both quick and longer-term) to analyze the figure and the bodies form. We will begin the week drawing the figure, using line and value in a variety of dry media. We will then progress to painting, discussing color as it relates to skin tones and begin to find out where "likeness" comes from. Drawing and painting experience is required. COURSE CODE: FDPI Sec. 01: Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm. Begins Dec. 5 | $450

PORTRAIT DRAWING AND PAINTING: WEEKLONG INTENSIVE Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

With the use of models, we will do various exercises (both quick and longer-term) to analyze the face and its relationship to the entire head. We will begin the week drawing the portrait, using line and value in a variety of dry media. We will then progress to painting, discussing color as it relates to skin tones and begin to find out where “likeness” comes from. Drawing and painting experience is required. COURSE CODE: PDPI Sec. 01: Monday-Friday, 1-5pm. Begins Dec. 12 | $450

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

41


Visual Arts & Crafts

PORTRAIT DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN

BEGINNER ABSTRACT PAINTING Rachel DeLuca | Painter

Abstract art covers a vast amount of di‹erent art-makin styles and strategies. This beginner-level class will hel A portrait is more than a face. Based in part from the book, focus on the wide world of abstract painting and allow you to Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, by Betty Edwards, the practice examining, discussing, and creating your own abstract curriculum systematically introduces vital perceptual drawing artworks. Each class will introduce you to a particular style and we will skillstohelporganizevisualinformationandcapturetheessenceof study famous historical or contemporary works as examples. Classes your subjects. Classes will focus on gaining a familiarity with useful will also cover basic acrylic techniques. There are many di‹erent drawing strategies, materials, issues of composition, and the to think of and paint an abstract picture, so this class will begin with attainmentoftherightambiancetorendere‹ectiveworks.Please exercises based on shape, color, and composition. bring medium/soft pure graphite pencil and vine charcoal and 18” x 24” C O Uclass. RSE CODE: ABSB whitedrawingpadtofirstclass.Therewillbealivemodelinthe Eric Bornstein | Artist, M.L.A., Harvard

COURSE CODE: PDRB Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $320

OPEN STUDIO FOR LIFE DRAWING The open studio provides time and space for artists to draw from a live model. Each week, the model will hold a series of short poses ranging from 1 to 15 minutes. This is a great opportunity to draw from live models in the medium of your choice. There is no instructor present, but there will be a studio monitor. COURSE CODE: STUD Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Sec. 02: Thursday, 6-8pm. Sec. 03: Thursday, 6-8pm. Sec. 04: Thursday, 6-8pm. Sec. 05: Thursday, 6-8pm.

Sep. 22 | $25 Oct. 13 | $25 Oct. 27 | $25 Nov. 10 | $25 Dec. 8 | $25

BEGINNER OIL PAINTING

Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $360

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ABSTRACT ART: PAINTING AND MIXED MEDIA Rachel DeLuca | Painter In this workshop, students will learn to develop their own artistic voice through exercises in abstract thinking. Classes will introduce you to contemporary artists working all over the globe as well as artists throughout history. We will begin with a series of guided projects using acrylic paints and mixed media. Students will also be able to explore individual projects and develop skills to speak about their work. Students should have taken one of the following prerequisites prior to enrolling: Beginner Abstract Painting; Abstract Art: Contemporary Approaches; or Painting Abstract Art: All Levels Part One. COURSE CODE: ABSI Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $360 No Class Nov. 24

Jeremy Durling, Natalia Slattery & Bahareh Safarani | Artists

PAINTING THE FIGURE WITH COLOR Join us for an introduction to the materials and mechanics of oil painting as well as the fundamentals of visual language. David Andrus | Artist, davidandrus.weebly.com You will learn about composition, drawing, values, and color This class will focus on the use of vibrant color to create while working from still-life and other projects. No experience is dynamic oil paintings from the live model that go beyond just necessary. copying. We will work with an increasing awareness of form C O U R S E C O D E : PA P P Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $540 | Jeremy Durling No Class Oct. 10 Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 1-4pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $540 | Natalia Slattery Sec. 03: 9 Saturdays, 10am-1pm. Begins Sep. 24 | $540 | Bahareh Safarani

and structure as well as looking at examples of past and present artists for inspiration. Please bring a canvas to the first clas figure drawing experience would be helpful. C O U R S E C O D E : PA I O Sec. 01: 10 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $540

PAINTING THE LANDSCAPE Anthony Riccardi | Artist

Every landscape includes many complex shapes and textures. In this class, learn to develop your perceptions of five di‹erent zones inside the landscape space: through, betwe within, below, and above. Traveling through these zones, you will le the fundamentals of landscape painting techniques. We’ll also discuss various artists and their works to explore the many ways the landscape may be interpreted. Acrylic and watercolor paint media will be used; no oils, please. Class meets indoors. COURSE CODE: PLSC Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 10am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $355

42

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION


Visual Arts & Crafts

CLOUDSCAPES IN WATERCOLOR Adam Adkison | Artist, adamadkison.com In this one day workshop students will learn to create spectacular, emotive, moody skies that will set the tone of your landscapes in watercolor. Six methods for incorporating clouds, including composition, techniques, how to make “soft” clouds, and more. Several demonstrations will be performed and will be chock full of information to help you create the landscapes you desire. This is designed for a wide range of watercolor skill levels from beginners to advanced artists. COURSE CODE: CLSC Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Oct. 1 | $130

PAINTING THE SEASCAPE WITH WATERCOLORS Adam Adkison | Artist, adamadkison.com

MINDFULNESS AND INTUITIVE ART Jhilam Sanyal | Artist

Come explore seascapes in watercolor with a focus on color, various blending, and mark making techniques to create waves, light reections, skie sand, clouds, rocks and more. This is designed for a wide range of watercolor skill levels from beginners to advanced artists. COURSE CODE: SEAS Sec. 01: 6 Fridays, 10am-12pm. Begins Sep. 30 | $215

Art as a mindfulness practice and the act of intuitively painting or drawing is accessible to all regardless of art experience or ABSTRACT skill.Thisclasswillintroducemindfulnesspractices utilizing AND EXPERIMENTAL art for stress relief, establishing a connection with your heart and WATERCOLOR PAINTING innate creativity, and incorporating creative practice into your daily life. YoAhn Han | Assistant Professor at MassArt, yoahnhan.com The class will focus on mindfulness and art as a process rather than a Using the uid and luminous medium of watercolor, students finishedproductorthetechnicalaspectsofart.Activitieswillinclude will explore abstract and experimental painting with creative guided meditations and instructor led exercises to aid the student in exercises. The instructor will introduce contemporary discovering their own, unique natural creativity. Students will also have watercolor artists and discuss their techniques. Students will have a the opportunity to use their own art supplies and experiment with chance to work on their own projects in a supportive environment mediums of their choice. No art experience required. using experimental approaches to painting. This class is appropriate COURSE CODE: MDIA for both beginners and those who have prior experience with Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Sep. 28 | $60 watercolor. Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-12pm. Oct. 15 | $60 Sec. 03: Saturday, 10am-12pm. Nov. 12 | $60

WATERCOLOR BOTANICAL WATERCOLORS: PAINTING THE FLOWER

C O U R S E C O D E : WA A B Sec. 01: 8 Saturdays, 10am-12pm. Begins Sep. 24 | $285

WATERCOLOR AND PEN AND INK ILLUSTRATION Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

Learntomarrytheuid,luminousqualityofwatercolorwitht expressionofhand-drawnpenandinklinestocreatedetail illustrations with personality. Students will learn and experiAdam Adkison | Artist, adamadkison.com ment with a variety of techniques for using watercolor and pen and ink The fragile beauty of owers and the vibrancy of together and will choose one style for one or more developed pieces. watercolors go hand in hand. In this class, the Prior experience with watercolor is preferred, but not necessary. instructor will guide you through painting several COURSE CODE: WPIN types of owers from start to finish. He will provide color mixing, Sec. 01: and 8 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290 brushwork, and step-by-step instructions. He will also share tips tricks for watercolor that you can use for a lifetime. Explore the finer details of nature in color, light, and form. All levels from beginners to advanced are welcome. Tuition includes a $15 materials fee to cover the cost of owers. C O U R S E C O D E : WA F L Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 10am-12pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $215

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

43


Visual Arts & Crafts

WATERCOLOR Anthony Riccardi | Artist

Watercolor is a translucent medium that sinks into the a sheet of paper, releasing the light from the surface. Watercolor dries fast, enabling one to work quickly with freshness and spontaneity. In this class, we will address the fundamentals of watercolor painting, with an emphasis on exploration and personal expression. C O U R S E C O D E : WAT E Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 1-3pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $290

PRINTMAKING INTRO TO INTAGLIO / DRYPOINT PRINTMAKING Louis Meola | Artist

Intaglio printing means printing ink from the incised marks in a plate or matrix. This is a course for beginning students seeking thorough exposure to intaglio printmaking without any of the nasty chemicals. We will give special attention to a broad array of intaglio applications: drypoint, found objects, collage, and monoprint techniques. The intaglio line is like no other in the sense that it becomes embedded in the fiber the soaked paper. The end result is a deep, rich, and unique mark.

BOSTON EN PLEIN AIR: WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE PAINTING Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

C O U R S E C O D E : I TG L Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7-9pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $255

PRONTO PLATE LITHOGRAPHY

Louis Meola | Artist Hopper, Cezzan, Turner, Milford: all artists renowned for their This class focuses on lithography made easy without watercolor landscapes. The ability to capture vivid colors and the use of strong acids or heavy stones. Pronto litho moods all within a small window of time on location is known is fast and requires little processing before you are as plein air painting. In this class we will paint on site at a location in inkingof up the plate, sponging, and running your first couple of proofs Boston or Cambridge and look at di‹erent methods and practices This painting foliage, ora, architecture, and possibly even people. Thecourse will introduce students to the chemistry and fast paced printing style that is lithography. Students will work on developing main focus of this intensive will be color and the use of brush images using multiple plates and layering colors. We will work on color techniques to build vivid landscapes as the old masters would image/plate development, and easy ways to register your have—as well as to find renewed life after a year of being shutlayering, away. prints perfectly right on the pronto itself. So come paint, be social, and see the world around you with new eyes. Each section will visit a di‹erent location. The instructor C Owill U R S Eemail C O D E you : PRPL the meeting location before the class starts. Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Oct. 8 | $120 C O U R S E C O D E : WA PA Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-4pm. Sep. 24 | $100

AQUA EFFIGIES: THE PORTRAIT IN WATERCOLOR Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

INTRODUCTION TO SCREEN PRINTING Natalia Slattery | Artist, nataliaslattery.com

Screen printing, or silkscreen as it’s sometimes called, is a versatile print process perfect for both bold designs and soft painterly prints. In this class, students will learn the basics of screen printing at home, including using various forms of resist, printing on fabric, and creating a DIY exposure unit for making detailed stencils from printed transparencies. Over the course of eight weeks, students will find inspiration in contemporary printmakers an through demonstration, hands- on work time, and opportunities feedback from the class.

In this workshop, we will explore the portrait in the inspirational medium of watercolor. We will discuss how to approach the portrait, including proportions and structure of the head. The instructor will explain how he approaches watercolor by breaking down color choices, compositions, and values of light/shadow in order to construct a solid foundation for the painting. The instructor COURSE CODE: SLKS will demonstrate how to put a portrait together from start to finish Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $320 using both realistic and abstract techniques. We will finish the day with everyone working through a portrait from planning to completion. Basic watercolor experience is recommended but not required. C O U R S E C O D E : WA P P Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Oct. 15 | $120 44

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION


Visual Arts & Crafts

RELIEF PRINTMAKING

SMARTPHONE VIDEO STORYTELLING

Natalia Slattery | Artist, nataliaslattery.com

Bob Glover | Emmy Winning Producer, Executive Coach

Relief printing is well-known for its beauty and versatility as a Are you tired of watching terrible, boring, pointless medium, from elaborate woodblock prints to deceptively storieswithshakyvideoandterriblesound?Where simple styrofoam prints. In this class, students will explore goodstorieshide?You’lllearnhowtouseyour relief printing techniques using linoleum or rubber blocks, as well as smartphone to tell the stories that engage and entertain your more unconventional materials. Over the course of eight weeks, we audience, stories that are most important to you. During this two part will build our skills, finishing o‹ with a two- color reduction workshop print. Class you will learn how to capture the best video and audio your time consists of presentations, technique demonstrations, and ample smartphone can deliver on day one. Day two is where the rubber meets time to work and share feedback. This class is excellent for printmakthe road. With the video and audio you collected between day one and ing beginners, or for more experienced artists looking to broaden two, you'll learn how to edit your video through demonstrations on a their scope! free online video. By the end of the second day you will have created an engagingvideoforyourfriends,family,organization,orbusiness. COURSE CODE: RLFP Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $320

MULTIMEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY

COURSE CODE: VISS Sec. 01: 2 Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Oct. 15 & 22 | $145

INTRODUCTION TO PODCASTING Cambridge Community Television | cctvcambridge.org

Are you interested in learning how to produce an in-personpodcast?Fallinlovewiththisuniqueand creativeplatformandjoinusforaone-timecrash course to get you started toward creating a podcast of your own. Natalia Slattery | Artist, nataliaslattery.com Togetherwe’llfigureoutwhatpodcastformatisbestforyou,whatk In this class, students will learn how to collage together of equipment you’ll need, what kind of stories we can tell through images from di‹erent sources to create creative works of podcast, and how to make it on your own terms. This class will be held digital art. Students will learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop at Cambridge Community Television’s podcast studio. This class through demonstrations, examples, and hands- on practice. This class meets at Cambridge Community Television, 438 Massachusetts is geared toward Photoshop beginners, but students who are looking Avenue, Cambridge, MA. to grow or refresh their Photoshop skills are also welcome! *Please note that CCTV requires vaccination and masks for in-per COURSE CODE: ADPH classes.

INTRO TO ADOBE PHOTOSHOP: DIGITAL COLLAGE

Sec. 01: 2 Thursdays, 6-9pm. Oct. 13 & 20 | $100

INTRO TO CYANOTYPE Gabija Vaisvilaite | Artist

COURSE CODE: PODC Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Oct. 12 | $35

BEGINNING STUDIO PRODUCTION

In this one session intensive workshop, we will learn Cambridge Community Television | cctvcambridge.org about the process of making cyanotypes. Sometimes Gain Studio Camera and Floor Director experience, referred to as sun prints or blueprints, cyanotype is a as well as exposure to technical directing, through 19th century photographic printing process that uses UV light to planning and recording a studio show that will be create a cyan blue print. Students will learn about the history of the shown on CCTV’s channels and website. A great first production process, as well as learn to coat paper and expose prints. We will use experience, and a terrific way to meet other producers. This class w both the sun and indoor sources of UV light. Students are encouraged meet at Cambridge Community Television, 438 Massachusetts to bring photo negatives, at objects, or di‹erent shaped 3D objects. Avenue, Cambridge, MA. No previous experience required. A $30 materials fee per student is *Please note that CCTV requires vaccination and masks for in-per included in the tuition. classes. C O U R S E C O D E : CYA N Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2:30pm. Oct. 1 | $135

COURSE CODE: SPRO Sec. 01: 3 Sundays, 4-6:30pm. Begins Oct. 16 | $135

MASTERING THE DIGITAL CAMERA Randall Warniers | Photographer, warniers.net

The variety of menus, buttons, and settings on a digital camera can be intimidating. This hands- on, interactive, four-hour class will cover the fundamentals of camera operation and help you turn your digital camera from a confusing obstacle into a creative image-making machine. Camera required! This class is designed for beginning to intermediate photographers, but anyone can attend and get value out of the class exercises. COURSE CODE: MDPC Sec. 01: Sunday, 9am-1pm. Oct. 16 | $120

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

45


Visual Arts & Crafts

FIBER ARTS

JEWELRY

KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS

BEGINNING JEWELRY

Sarah Guérin | Certified Master Knitter

Laura Jaklitsch | Metalsmith, laurajaklitsch.com

COURSE CODE: BKNT Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $285

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $360

As an introduction to knitting, we will cover casting on and Ino‹ this multi-week class, beginning jewelry students will as well as the only two stitches in knitting: knit and purl. Once to design and fabricate their own handcrafted jewelry. comfortable with these new skills we will move onto knitting in Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, a the round and shaping techniques with increasing and decreasing polish as they make di‹erent projects, which may include a ring, stitches. We will also discuss the di‹erence between various bangles, fibersand bezel-setting a stone. All materials will be provide and how to choose wisely for each project. With your newly acquired There is a $50 materials fee payable to the instructor on the first d skills you will be able to whip up birthday and holiday gifts for of class. everyone you know as well as special projects for yourself. COURSE CODE: JEBE

KNITTING FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS Sarah Guérin | Certified Master Knitter

INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY Laura Jaklitsch | Metalsmith, laurajaklitsch.com

For students who have completed our multi-week Beginnin The next step for students who have passed the Jewelry class, or have taken 3 or more single-session Knitting for Beginners course is Knitting for beginner jewelry classes, join us to further your design and Advanced Beginners. We will complete three fall fabrication skills. You will undertake more challenging projects while accessories projects together: a winter headband, mittens, and a learning how to customize them. These may include a hollow ring shawl. For those who haven’t taken Knitting for Beginners, you should project, prong setting, and tube setting a stone. All materials will be have a basic understanding of how to cast on, bind o‹, knit, purl, provided. There is a $50 materials fee payable to the instructor on the increase, decrease, and knit in the round, though we will review first day of class. techniques. In this course we will cover how to read and follow COURSE CODE: JWIN patterns, choose yarns, and gauge accordingly. Students will be Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $365 introduced to the Magic Loop method of knitting. Expect to be working on projects outside of class as your confidence and love of ADVANCED STUDIO JEWELRY knitting grows. COURSE CODE: AKNI Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $285

Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

If you have taken ten or more intermediate/advanced-leve jewelry classes or have a similar experience, join us to polish your skills to the highest level. You’ll enjoy open studio time in SHIBORI TIE-DYE WORKSHOP which to create the jewelry of your own design with direction from the Lena Borovci | Costume Designer, lenaborovci.com instructor. There is no materials fee; please bring the materials you Join us for an introductory workshop exploring the basics of intend to use. Enrollment in this class is allowed only with permission shibori! Shibori is a traditional Japanese resist dye technique from the instructor; email us your request at info@ccae.org and that uses a variety of textile manipulation methods to produce include your experience. The instructor will reply to you directly. di‹erent patterns when the fabric is immersed in indigo dye.C O U R S E C O D E : J E WA Experiment with tying, folding, stitching, compressing, and twisting Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $365 fabric to create your own unique shibori masterpiece. No Class Sep. 28, Oct. 19 & 26, Nov. 23 COURSE CODE: SHIB Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-2pm. Oct. 30 | $120 Sec. 02: Saturday, 2-6pm. Nov. 19 | $120

BEGINNING JEWELRY: STERLING SILVER BAND RING Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

Beginning jewelry making students will learn the fundamental techniques for designing and fabricating a sterling silver textured band ring. Students will learn how to texture, fi form, solder, sand, and polish the ring. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), saw blades, solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class. COURSE CODE: JEWR Sec. 01: Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Sep. 23 | $100 Sec. 02: Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Nov. 18 | $100

46

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION


Visual Arts & Crafts

GLASS STAINED GLASS DESIGN Michel L’Huillier | Stained Glass and Fusing Artist

Using the copper foil method, create a stained glass panel (up to 1.5 square feet). Learn to develop your ideas into quick sketches and then into a full-scale design. From there, pla with shapes, colors, and textures to bring your design to life. Learn to cut glass accurately, foil, and solder. Class tuition includes a $125 materials fee. C O U R S E C O D E : S TG A Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-12pm. Oct. 16 & 3 Sundays, 10am-4:30pm. Oct. 30, Nov. 6 & 13| $450

BEGINNING JEWELRY: BANGLE BRACELETS Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

GLASS FUSING: SUSHI SET Michel L’Huillier | Stained Glass and Fusing Artist

In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn the basics of Beginning jewelry making students can continue learning in glass fusing while having fun playing with glass this workshop which focuses on creating a set of 3 textured shapes, colors, and textures. First, through a series of bangle bracelets, one each in sterling silver, bronze,fun and exercises, you will learn how to use glass powders, frits, and copper. Students will learn to further develop their fabrication skills, stringers. Then, you’ll design and create your own sushi set: a big including measurement, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and square plate or long channel plate, 2 individual dishes 6” x 6”, and one tumbler finishing. All materials will be provided, includingsmall sterling dipping sauce dish 3” x 3”. A $125 materials fee is included in silver, bronze, and copper (in di‹erent shaped wires), saw blades, the tuition. Additional dishes can be made for $25 extra; big plates for solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instruc$55 extra, payable to the instructor during class. Please note: tor on the day of the class. students must wear closed-toed shoes; safety glasses will be provided. Your instructor will fire your pieces in his own kiln. The COURSE CODE: JEBB be available at CCAE within two weeks. Sec. 01: Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Nov. 4 | $100

BEGINNING JEWELRY: STERLING SILVER PENDANT WITH BEZEL-SET STONE Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

COURSE CODE: GFSS Sec. 01: Sunday, 1-4pm. Oct. 16 | $210

GLASS SCULPTURE: LIGHT AND COLORS

Michel L’Huillier | Stained Glass and Fusing Artist Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in Create a low relief mold made with ceramic fiber (a soft this workshop which focuses on creating a sterling silver material easily cut or torn) on top of which 3 layers of glass (8” pendant with a bezel-set cabochon stone. Students will x 1 ”) will be kiln-fired at 150.*The glass sheets will become develop their fabrication skills, including drilling, sawing, piercing, one solid piece and take the imprint of the texture and the shapes of filing, multiple soldering techniques, making jump rings, satin finishing, the fiber pieces exactly like you handcrafted it. You will have the and setting the stone. All materials will be provided: sterling silver option to bring colors to your project by cutting colored pieces of thin sheet and wire, copper (for practice), cabochon stone, saw blades, fusible glass. Your instructor will fire your creation in his own k solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instruc$135.00 materials fee per student is included in the tuition. Your glass tor on the day of the class. creation will be returned to you ready to be displayed in a sturdy COURSE CODE: JEPD custom wooden frame. No previous glass experience is necessary. Sec. 01: Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Dec. 9 | $100

OPEN STUDIO METALSMITHING AND JEWELRY

C O U R S E C O D E : G S LC Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-12pm. Nov. 20 | $245

JEWELRY MOSAIC

Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

If you are or have been a metalsmithing or a jewelry student, Michel L’Huillier | Stained Glass and Fusing Artist join us to work independently on projects of your own design Utilizing a wide selection of pre- cut colored glass with direction from the instructor. Intermediate-level pieces, transparent and opalescent beads, as well as experience is required. Please bring the materials you intend to use. If iridized and dichroic glass, students will be guide you have any questions, please email info@ccae.org before the first through crafting beautiful mosaic pendants. Each pendant will be class and we will have the instructor reply to you directly. further enhanced with a choice of colored grouts and leather cord. COURSE CODE: OPMT Voila! You’ll be provided a black or tan leather cord necklace for each Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Sep. 24 | $105 pendant. Material fee: $75 per student for 4 necklaces. Additional Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Oct. 8 | $105 necklaces can be purchased directly from the instructor for $15. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec.

03: 04: 05: 06: 07:

Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday,

10am-4pm. 10am-4pm. 10am-4pm. 10am-4pm. 10am-4pm.

Nov. 5 | $105 Nov. 19 | $105 Dec. 3 | $105 Dec. 10 | $105 Dec. 17 | $105

COURSE CODE: JMOS Sec. 01: Sunday, 2-4pm. Nov. 20 | $195

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

47


Visual Arts & Crafts

WOODWORKING HAND TOOL WOODWORKING: SMALL BOXES AND CABINETS Dan Paret | Woodworker, planesimplebox.com

This workshop is intended as an ongoing exploration of solid wood boxes. We will begin with a small dovetail box and move on to any of a wide variety of boxes. You will learn to make thoughtful material and design choices, to prepare and join wood, and develop sound woodworking habits. We will employ equal amounts of seriousness and levity as we pursue woodworking as a craft discipline. All work will be done with hand woodworking tools. Tools will be provided. Please contact the instructor with any questions: danparet@gmail.com COURSE CODE: HTBC Sec. 01: 7 Wednesdays, 2-4:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $280 No Class Oct. 5 Sec. 02: 7 Saturdays, 1-3:30pm. Begins Sep. 24 | $280

WOOD CARVING WITH SMALL TOOLS Dan Paret | Woodworker, planesimplebox.com

Through a series of demonstrations and discussion, you will be introduced to a variety of wood carving techniques and styles, all of which can be carved with a modest set of small wood carving tools. Each class will include a demonstration, an opportunity to begin carving and ask questions, and between classes you will carve using the new technique/style. We will share our work and the instructor will answer questions before moving on to the next demonstration/project. Please contact the instructor with any questions: danparet@gmail.com COURSE CODE: HTDC Sec. 01: 7 Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 No class Oct. 4

INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING: BUILD A BOX Dana Farmer and Carl Spagnoli | Woodworkers

INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING: THE SHAKER TABLE Carl Spagnoli | Woodworker

Develop knowledge, respect, and skill with hand and power tools through completing individual woodworking projects with a mentor. In order to introduce various tools, woods, joinery, and sound construction techniques, typically you will make a Shaker-style table—or you can choose a modest project of your own if you have relevant experience—and begin to understand the finer details of woodworking, including tending to and sharpening your tools. You will provide your own materials, which will be discussed in first class. The Cambridge C provides tools but students will be encouraged to buy some hand tools of their own—e.g., chisels, handsaw, combination square—and practice the art of maintaining them. The table project can be tailored to each student’s existing woodworking knowledge and experience so everyone is welcome.

COURSE CODE: WKST Become familiar with typical woodworking tools and the Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $380 basics of joinery and construction techniques by building the foundational shape from which most furniture and structures are constructed: a box! We will discuss di‹erent types of wood and WOODWORKING OPEN SHOP what factors go into your choice of material. We will also discuss Carl Spagnoli | Woodworker di‹erent types of joints, and both the structural and aesthetic reasons you may want to use one joint method over another. Students should In this open shop, students have time and space to complete plan on spending around $50 on materials. modest projects of their choosing under the guidance of an C O U R S E C O D E : W K BX Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $430 | Dana Farmer No Class Oct. 10 Sec. 02: 8 Wednesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $380 | Carl Spagnoli

instructor. Refine your knowledge about tools, woods, join and tool sharpening with both hand tools and a range of power tools. Students should plan on spending $50- 1 on materials depending on the scope of their projects. It is recommended that students have taken an Introduction to Woodworking class at CCAE, or have previous woodworking experience. C O U R S E C O D E : W KC A Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $380

48

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION


Performing Arts

“I like the choice of barre routine and music, as well as the teaching style, personality, and skill of the instructor. Love this class. Ronnie is great!” —JENNIFER S, BALLET WITH RONNIE

All music students must provide their own instruments. Students will need to rent an instrument if they do not own one.

THEATER ACTING WORKSHOP: THE BASICS

CONTINUING ACTING WORKSHOP

Dewayne Nelson | Actor on Stage, Film & TV

Dewayne Nelson | Actor on Stage, Film & TV

C O U R S E C O D E : AC T 1 Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $285 No class Oct. 26 & Nov. 23

C O U R S E C O D E : AC T 2 Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 7-9pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $285 No class Nov. 24

Explore the basics of acting for stage and film. We Explore the next level of acting for stage and film. We will wor will work with scripts from contemporary plays and with scripts from contemporary plays and films, connecting films, connecting our e‹orts to the work of living our e‹orts to the work of living playwrights and film direct playwrights and film directors. We will use theater games andWe will use theater games and improvisation to have fun while taking improvisation, having fun while taking chances. We will cover the chances. We will cover the audition process, what casting companies audition process, what casting companies seek in an actor, and seek in an actor, and practical tips about the industry and how to get practical tips about the industry and how to get work as an actor. work as an actor.

ccae.org/classes/performing-arts

49


Performing Arts

STAND-UP COMEDY WRITING AND PERFORMANCE

MUSIC

Joshua Filipowski | Comedy Instructor

Have you ever thought about trying stand-up comedy? Or do APPRECIATION you want to take your stand-up and comedy writing to the next level? This workshop will help you find your inner comedic voice, whittle down to find the funny, or punch up what OPERA FOR PEOPLE WHO already is. Students will also be given several opportunities outside of class to perform. Michael Frank | Ph.D. Cornell University COURSE CODE: IMPR Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $160 No class Oct. 10

DANCE BALLET WITH RONNIE Ronnie Thomas | Dancer

HATE OPERA

If you’ve often wondered how otherwise sane people can be so passionate about this bizarre art form, wi bellowing baritones, screechy sopranos, impossibly wooden characters, and preposterous storylines, this may be the course for you. In the 19th century, European opera was a popular art form, having roughly the same cultural status that movies have today—so there must be something to it that makes it appeal to people. We’ll explore the separate elements that can make opera so powerfully appealing— music, singing, storyline —and end by considering one complete opera, Pietro Mascagni’s brutal one-ac tragedy, Cavalleria Rusticana. COURSE CODE: BIZA

This class teaches students to transform oneself as a Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $285 layered response of frequency to music and fine-tune No Class Oct. 5 proper form through movement while practicing awareness of clean lines that are produced from first and fifth positions front, back, and side to side. This Class will consist of Barre ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF JUDY GARLAND work, Center work, and Stretching while communicating the technical Bradford Conner; Benjamin Sears biomechanics of Classical Ballet, Artistry, and Musicality in detail. Frances Ethel Gumm, better known to the world as Please wear comfortable dance clothing and ballet slippers. Street Judy Garland, was born on June 10, 1922, the shoes are not acceptable. youngest of three daughters. At an early age, “Baby” COURSE CODE: BALE Gumm had an adult voice matched with an innate musicality as well as Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $185 being a natural actress. The Gumm Sisters were pushed into show No class Oct. 10 business by their mother with Baby quickly becoming the star at an earlyage,leadingtoafilmcontract.HerfilmsTheWizardofOz,Easter Parade, and A Star is Born are classics with her performances among MYSTIQUE-OLOGY: HIP-HOP CLASS thefinestinHollywood.Herprivatelifebecamepartofherlegend, Ronnie Thomas | Dancer entwined with her career in a way unusual to show business. This class This class presents a stylistic class baseline of will explore Garland’s career from child star to mature actress to adored contemporary hip hop. With the infused principles of concertperformertoaniconwithfilmclips,televisionappearance Voguing, Polyrhythmics, and theater. This unique and her many recordings. All friends of Dorothy are welcome! constellation of artistic forces aligns itself to create new and original C O U R S E C O D E : J U DY dance dialogues. Mystique- ology is a play on words that spawns from Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $215 the MIDT company name and model. The parsing of Mystique is the No class Oct. 10 unknown aspects of you, yourself in body, and its usage through movement. It involves honing the skill of transforming and shapeshifting as a layered response. COURSE CODE: HHOP Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $185 No class Oct. 10

DANCES FOR A ROMANTIC OCCASION

STRINGS

INSTANT GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS Chris Brenne | Musician & Composer, B.A. Berklee College of Music

This is a guitar class for beginners on steroids! We’ll use innovative practice methods to get faster and better results This beginning class provides the foundation for moving to without taxing your valuable time. Anyone can buy a chord music in partnership. We will learn basic dance components, book, look up songs on YouTube, or download a tab, but this class will timings, rhythms, key foot patterns, and essential leading and show you how to make use of these resources. We’ll focus on how to following techniques. Dances taught will include Foxtrot, Waltz, put a chord progression together with rhythm and expression in order Merengue, Cha- Cha, Swing, and American Tango. to play songs using strumming and some fingerpicking. You’ll walk ou of the first lesson having started playing your first song! Studen C O U R S E C O D E : DA B A Sec. 01: 2 Fridays, 6-8pm. Begins Sep. 23 & 30 | $100 must bring their own guitar or rent one. Jim Spellman | Dancer

Sec. 02: 2 Fridays, 6-8pm. Begins Nov. 18 & Dec. 2 | $100

50

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

COURSE CODE: GTB1 Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $250


Performing Arts

INSTANT GUITAR FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS Chris Brenne | Musician & Composer, B.A. Berklee College of Music

INSTANT PIANO FOR HOPELESSLY BUSY PEOPLE

This is a continuing guitar class on steroids! We’ll make use of Deborah Gruber | B.M., M.M., easypianostyles.com practice methods that will get faster and better results Learn all the chords needed to play any pop song in one without taxing your valuable time. while exploring the afternoon! You’ll learn how to construct major, minor, and transitions between chords and tricks that will help you navigate a seventh chords; practice and memorize chords; transpose a song. We’ll cover all the basic chords, strums, and even some song into your key, play a song by ear, and accompany yourself fingerpicking and melody/leads! We will also talk about and practice singing. It is essential to know the notes on the piano and have a basic some of the techniques that musicians use to make a song come knowledge of the treble clef. You can download a free brochure on alive! The digital PDF file of the book is included in the fee. Debbie’s website, EasyPianoStyles.com, under the “Free Music” tab COURSE CODE: GTB2 which teaches you the basics of music notation. Tuition includes Sec. 02: 8 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $250 required Book and CD.

INTRODUCTION TO UKULELE

COURSE CODE: INPI Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-1pm. Sep. 24 | $90

Amy Kucharik | amykucharik.com The approachable ukulele, more popular than ever, is the RECORDER instrument of choice for great-sounding, portable music. You’ll learn the basics quickly so you can start playing songs you love right away. Simple chords will have you sounding great after BEGINNER RECORDER just one class, and you’ll soon have a repertoire ranging from Tin Pan Alley ukulele classics to current pop hits. You will learn tricks for John Tyson | Performer, Teacher, Renaissonics.com hunting down ukulele song chord charts online and adapting them for The recorder is the most widely played instrument in the your own strumming and singing pleasure! No prior experience is world. Its enchanting tone and the huge repertoire of early, necessary; bring your own uke. classical, popular, and world music styles written for it make it COURSE CODE: UKE1 Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 29 | $225

PIANO

PIANO: BEGINNER LEVEL 1

popular with amateurs and professionals alike. Its ergonomic design allows players with no previous experience to instantly discover a great variety of sounds and creative possibilities. Come discover how easy the basic recorder technique is while exploring a wide variety of solo and ensemble repertoires. Instruments will be available for purchase from the instructor. COURSE CODE: RECD Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 4:45-6:15pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $275

Lisa DeSiro | Pianist

RECORDER ENSEMBLE Have you always wanted to play the piano? Have you taken a few lessons in the past but can’t remember as much as you’d John Tyson | Performer, Teacher, Renaissonics.com like? It’s never too late to learn! In this group class, we will A Chamber Ensemble for all sizes of recorders. Open to cover all the basics, including how to read music. You will learn simple Intermediate and Advanced players with ensemble experisongs in a variety of styles. Lesson book: Faber Adult Piano Advenence. Repertoire includes Renaissance, Baroque, contempotures All-in-One Course Book 1. Supplemental materials will be rary, popular, and world music styles. Come join the fun! provided by the instructor. Having a piano or keyboard at home to COURSE CODE: RECE practice on is helpful but not required. COURSE CODE: PNO1 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $285

PIANO: BEGINNER LEVEL 2

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6:20-7:50pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $275

VOICE

Lisa DeSiro | Pianist

VOICE WORKSHOP This group class is for those who already have some experience with piano, can read the grand sta‹, and canJane play Eichkern | Co-Instructors, Singer; Marie Kurfirtova | CoInstructor Pianist with both hands together. Building on these basics, you will learn new songs in a variety of styles and develop your technique. We Learn to sing in a supportive environment, and may even play some duets! Lesson book: Faber Adult Piano Advendiscover that you can make music. This class is open tures All-in-One Course Book 2. Supplemental materials will be to beginners as well as students of all levels. Discover provided by the instructor. Having a piano or keyboard at home to proper posture, breathing, and relaxation techniques to boost your practice on is helpful but not required. confidence and performance. Practice singing in a small group, and COURSE CODE: PNO2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:15-8:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $285

receive individual feedback on your voice.

COURSE CODE: TUNE Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $260 No class Nov. 11

Rent our Spiegel Auditorium and performance space Find out more at ccae.org/about/rentals.

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

51


Life & Wellness “The instructor’s knowledge is remarkable, and his enthusiasm is contagious. The springtime outdoor exploration at Mt. Auburn Cemetery is wonderful” —SEYMOUR K., ADVANCED BIRD WATCHING

MIND & BODY TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS

YOGA FOR A BETTER BACK

Jill WU | Instructor

Eric Bornstein | Kripalu-Certified Yoga Instructor, M.L.A., Harvard

Originally one of the ancient Chinese martial arts, Tai Chi is This posture sequencing guides you through poses (asanas) practiced today primarily as a method of exercise that in a mindful ow designed to source all our movement from cultivates physical and mental harmony in movement. Its our deep strength and discover the beauty in our movement. slow, uid forms—based on the Chinese principle of yin and We will practice strategies to lengthen stubborn hamstrings and hips, yang—and its emphasis on relaxed, e‹ortless movement makes it eliminate pain and compression in your lower back and neck, and ideal for people of all ages. You will learn the first section of create the opening and exibility in your upper back and shoulders. traditional Yang-style of long-form Tai Chi. Wear loose, comfortable Careful attention is shown to our awareness of proper posture and clothes and soft, at shoes. breathing (pranayama) while in transitions and in stillness. Please bring your yoga mat. C O U R S E C O D E : TAC H Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $170

52

C O U R S E C O D E : BYO G Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 5:15-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $130 No class Oct. 5

ccae.org/classes/life-wellness


Life & Wellness

GENTLE YOGA Eric Bornstein | Kripalu-Certified Yoga Instructor, M.L.A., Harvard

This class is intended for those wanting a gentle approach to asana (physical yoga) practice. You can expect to learn basic yoga poses, pranayama (breathing), and meditation. We will pay attention to alignment, breath, and stillness of mind. Come as you are. COURSE CODE: GENY Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 12:15-1:15pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $145

QI FLOW: METAL ELEMENT Leda Elliot | Tai Chi Master

THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE: PRINCIPLES FOR IMPROVING POSTURE AND RELIEVING PAIN Jill Geiger | Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique

Interested in improving your posture, moving with ease, and reducing sti‹ness, pain, and tension? Since 190 the principles of the Alexander Technique have enabled individuals of all ages to reduce tension and stress, improve the performance of all of life’s activities, and experience lasting relief from chronic pain. In this class, you’ll experience how they can be applied to everyday activities to help you feel, move and look better. COURSE CODE: TECH

Fall is the time to let go and release all that is no Sec. 01: 2 Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm. Begins Oct. 12 & 19 | $50 longer needed. An inward energetic shift begins. This season is associated with the Metal Element. The series of exercises in the fall ow is formulated to strengthen andBODY MASSAGE TECHNIQUES FULL nourish the lung energy system and counter the emotions of grief and WITH A PARTNER sadness while cultivating the energy of courage and inner strength. Eric Bornstein | Kripalu-Certified Yoga Instructor, M.L.A., Harvard COURSE CODE: QIFL Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7-8pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $155

Bring a friend or significant other to learn basic Esalen/ Swedish massage strokes through lecture, discussion, demonstration, and supervised practice. The Saturday class IMPROVE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM AND takes more time to cover the worksheet on massage strokes for the back and uses an extended syllabus that includes legs and feet. Each CLEAR YOUR MIND WITH IRON KIM MOVING participant can look forward to a 90-minute massage. Each pair MEDITATION METHODS should bring 2 pillows, 2 sheets or large towels, and a squeezed bott Seanne Sullivan | Instructor of oil. Wear loose, comfortable clothing to be able to massage the entire back. Women should wear a low-back bathing suit or halter/ In this course, you will learn three sets of moving meditation bathing suit top that opens in the back. movements that strengthen your immune system, decrease stress, and increase energy. The time-tested sequences, COURSE CODE: MARB which come from a 150 -year- old line of traditional martial arts, Sec. 01: Friday, 6:45-9:45pm. Nov. 18 | $135 per pair harmonize the Yin and Yang of the body by opening the energy Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-3:30pm. Dec. 3 | $150 per pair meridians. This, in turn, immediately increases internal and external body strength. In addition to strengthening and balancing the upper, TAROT FOR BEGINNERS middle, and lower body, the movements prepare the practitioner for stationary meditation. Participants will also learn both standing and Sally Cragin | Fitchburg City Councilor-at-large. sitting meditation techniques. This hands- on workshop includes the history of this uniqu COURSE CODE: MODO Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7-8:15pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $170

INTRODUCTION TO TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE Frances Lin | Health Coach

art form and its practices. Students will learn the rudiments of the four suits, the significance of the numbers, and the interpretation of “Major Arcana” cards. Discussion is encouraged, and we will practice some simple readings, and then move on to more complex readings. We use the Rider-Waite deck, designed by Pamela Colman-Smith for in- class readings. Appropriate for beginners, and those wishing to practice and improve their abilities.

C O U R S E C O D E : TA R O Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes the Sec. 01: Monday, 7:45-9:45pm. Dec. 5 | $50 invisible determines the visible, e.g. mind, spirit, and emotion all impact health. TCM advocates Yin Yang Balance, Man-Universal Harmony, and Qi Flow (Energy). In this class, you will learn TCM principles and concepts e.g. the 12 Meridians and Five Elements (Wood, Earth, Water, Fire, and Metal) as well as practical methods to improve health. C O U R S E C O D E : TC M 1 Sec. 01: 2 Saturdays, 4-6pm. Oct. 1 & 8 | $50

Support Lifelong Learning

To learn more about how you can support CCAE's programs, See page 56 or visit ccae.org/support.

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

53


Life & Wellness

BODY COMPASSION: TRANSFORM YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD AND YOUR BODY Heather Wise | Health Coach Are you interested in letting go of the inner struggle around body image and food? Research shows that diets do not work. The results are temporary and often cause additional weight gain once the diet is finished. Intuitive, biome- conscious eating is an approach to feeling better about yourself, your habits, and your body based on being kind, positive, and gentle with your body. We’ll cover how our gut-brain connection a‹ects our mood, energy levels, and food cravings. This will be an inspiring time together where you’ll learn to nourish your body in a whole new way. COURSE CODE: MIRO Sec. 01: 3 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 18 | $90

LIFESTYLE & RECREATION COLD-PROCESS SOAP MAKING Barbara Thomas | artifactsoapworks.com

FALL MIGRATION AND COASTAL BIRDING Neil Hayward | Author, Vice President, Brookline Bird Club

Fall migration is a big deal. There are more birds moving than in the spring—the returning breeders Learn to make cold-process soap from scratch using plus all their young—and they’re in less of a hurry. vegetable oils and lye. You’ll pick up the basics while making a batch of honey- oatmeal soap, and then experiment withWe’ll study the birds that will be migrating through our region at that time and enjoy a full morning of birding at the Parker River National colors and fragrances. We’ll discuss proper usage and storage of lye, Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island in Newburyport—one of the top birding mixing lye and water, oils for soap making, fragrance oils, essential hot spots in the Northeast. Vehicles are required, although we will aim oils, superfatting, additives and exfoliants, coloring, molding, and carpool on the island when possible. curing. A $30 materials fee is payable to the instructor at theto first class. COURSE CODE: FMCB C O U R S E C O D E : S OA P Sec. 01: 2 Sundays, 11am-2pm. Oct. 30 & Nov. 6 | $215

GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS Jessica Zander | Garden Consultant & Coach

Sec. 01: 2 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Sep. 13 & 20 | $130 In Person Field trip: Saturday, 8am-12pm. Sep. 24 (Rain date Sunday, Sep. 25)

BEGINNER BIRD WATCHING

Neil Hayward | Author, Vice President, Brookline Bird Club Do you ever look at your yard and know that it could Bird watching, or birding, is the most popular outdoor sport. be nicer but you don’t know how or where to begin? And for good reason—it’s great exercise and gives you a Or are you a new homeowner and unsure what kinds of plants you have or how to maintain them? It can be overwhelming. unique insight into the natural world around us. In this course we’ll learn how to identify some of the many resident and migratory Join a passionate garden coach for practical skills and tips on where birds of New England. We’ll also talk about topography (the anatomy to start to make your outside space looking its best. A few simple of birds), feather molt, evolution of birds, their songs and their things can make a big and immediate di‹erence for your landscape. migration. Plus, how to choose binoculars and where you can go to All you need is your enthusiasm, energy, and some basic tools. use them. The course is three evening Zoom meetings and a morning COURSE CODE: GARD spent birding at Mount Auburn Cemetery (or other local birding Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Sep. 21 | $45 hotspot depending on possible Covid-related closures) where w practice our new skills.

BEGINNER BICYCLE REPAIR CLINIC Rustem Gode | Owner, Quad Cycles

COURSE CODE: BRDB Sec. 01: 3 Wednesdays, 5:15-7:15pm. Begins Oct. 12 | $175 Field Trip to Mount Auburn Cemetery: Saturday, 8-11am. Oct. 29 (Rain date Sunday, Oct. 30)

In just two hours, you can learn the essentials of bicycle repair and maintenance from the head mechanic at Arlington’s hometown bike shop. This hands-onclasswillteachyouhowtofixa at,adjustgearsandbrakes, and other topics dictated by the interest of the group. This class meets atQuadCycles,1043Mass.Ave.Rideorbringyourbicycletoclass. C O U R S E C O D E : B I CY Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Sep. 29 | $50

54

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

Looking for the Consider a CCAE perfect gift? Gift Certificate!

Purchase gift certificates online, over the phone, or in person. Visit ccae.org/gift- certificates for more details


Life & Wellness

LEARN BIRDSONGS

MUSHROOM WALK: FUNGI IN THE WILD

Neil Hayward | Author, Vice President, Brookline Bird Club

Lawrence Millman | Author and Mycologist

COURSE CODE: BSNG Sec. 01: 2 Tuesdays, 5:15-7:15pm. Oct. 11 & 18 | $130 Field Trip: Sunday, 8am-11am. Oct. 22 (Rain date Sunday, Oct. 23)

INTRODUCTION TO CARD MAGIC

Ever wanted to know what the birds are that you hear around Join us for a mushroom walk in Concord or Lincoln. However your home and local travels? This class will give you the tools dry or unpromising the weather, our tour leader guarantees to be able to do just that. We’ll be reviewing local species, and that we’ll find a minimum of 30 di‹erent species. You’ll learn t use some graphic illustrations and mnemonics to help remember the identify mushrooms both with and without a guidebook, and you’ll also sounds. We’ll also examine why birds use songs and understand the unlearn everything you were ever told about how to distinguish a di‹erences between contact calls, alarm calls, songs, and ight poisonous calls. from a non-poisonous species. The focus of this walk is It’s a lot more intricate than you might imagine, and this class will scientific, not culinary. The tuition includes the presentatio hopefully open your eyes and ears to what’s around you. The course walk. The presentation is mandatory. The instructor will tell you the consists of two-afternoon Zoom meetings and a morning spentlocation during the Friday presentation. birding at Mount Auburn Cemetery (or other local birding hotspot COURSE CODE: FUNW depending on possible Covid-related closures) where we’llSec. practice 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Oct. 14 | $120 our new skills. Mushroom Walk on Saturday, 2-4pm. Oct.15

MANAGE FEAR SO IT DOESN’T MANAGE YOU Lauren Mackler | laurenmackler.com

John Bach | Magician

Ever wanted to amaze family and friends by performing incredible magic tricks anytime, anywhere, with just an ordinary deck of playing cards? Now you can, even if you’ve never touched a deck of cards in your life. In this class, you’ll learn a repertoire of dazzling tricks, many requiring no special skill, as w basic sleight- of-hand techniques and professional tips for makin magic more powerful and entertaining.

When faced with danger, our nervous system activates a physiological cascade that prepares us to run away or protect ourselves from the threat. But when this response is activated frequently, such as in response to this unprecedented time of change, it can wreak havoc on our emotions, C O U R S E C O D E : M AG I create anxiety, and diminish the e–cacy of our immune system. InSec. this 01: 4 Thursdays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Oct. 6 | $120 powerful event, world-renowned coach, psychotherapist, CNN commentator, and author of international bestseller Solemate: Master FLOWER ARRANGING the Art of Aloneness and Transform Your Life, Lauren Mackler, provides insight into the often-hidden roots of fear and practical tools Cass School of Floral Design to bring yourself into a greater state of calm and well-being. Discover the essential elements and principles of oral COURSE CODE: FEAR design while creating three di‹erent styles of arrangeme Sec. 01: Thursday, 7-8:15pm. Nov. 3 | $60 You will learn how to achieve long-lasting freshness and select the perfect containers and owers for the look you want t achieve. Seasonal owers, foliage, and themes will be emphasized. A EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT materials fee of $65 (cash or check only) is payable in the first class. AUTO REPAIR Class will be held at the Cass School of Floral Design, 531 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown. Bruce Gerry | Auto Mechanic COURSE CODE: FCAB Join an experienced mechanic and instructor who can make Sec. 01: 3 Mondays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $100 all things automotive both fun and clear. We’ll cover basic maintenance and troubleshooting ignition, charging, cooling, uids, electrical, brakes, and exhaust systems. We’ll discuss common CREATIVE HOLIDAYS: problems encountered with any vehicle. You’ll be better able to MAKE YOUR OWN WREATH diagnose problems, perform basic maintenance, and deal competently and knowledgeably with local mechanics. Please note: This is a Cass School of Floral Design lecture and demonstration class. Join us to create a wreath that will stylishly greet everyone COURSE CODE: CARR who enters your door this holiday season! Learn how to hand Sec. 01: 3 Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins Nov. 14 construct a wreath on a wire frame with an assortment of winter’s best evergreens. There will be a variety of traditional and merry accents available for you to decorate your wreath with so your OUTDOOR TENNIS WORKSHOP wreath will be a truly personalized design! A materials fee of $45 is Victor Gonzalez | USPTR Certified Instructor payable in cash or check only at the start of the class, credit cards Up your game! Each session of these tennis workshops for and Venmo are not accepted. Class will be held at the Cass School of new and continuing students will focus on the basic tennis Floral Design, 531 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, and overhead/serve. COURSE CODE: YULE Through drills, exercises, and actual games, we will sharpen your skills, Sec. 01: Monday, 7-8:30pm. Dec. 5 | $40 knowledge of rules, and strategies for a comprehensive tennis experience. Bring a racquet, a can of balls, tennis shoes, and comfortable sportswear. Class meets outdoors in the western suburbs. Directions to the T-accessible courts will be emailed to registered students. Please reserve following weeks for rain date. COURSE CODE: OUTT Sec. 01: 4 Sundays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $110 REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

55


Support CCAE with a Gift Today!

CCAE is a much loved and respected non-profit institution with a rich and storied h However, tuition revenue covers only a part of our expenses. A gift to CCAE will: •;

Fund scholarships for deserving, underresourced students;

•;

Maintain our two beautiful historic buildings in Harvard Square;

•;

Sustain our many free community events, including Conversations on the Edge, which presents renowned and respected panelists to explore controversial and pressing local issues with our community;

•;

Ensure CCAE’s continuing vitality as it pursues its 150-year-long mission; ...and so much more!

Do not underestimate the significant impact your gift will make, no matter the amount. Make a gift today at ccae.org/support/ donate. JOIN THE SPREADING CHESTNUT TREE SOCIETY WITH AN ANNUAL GIFT OF $1,000 OR MORE! This giving circle not only has the greatest impact but also grants exclusive access to VIP ticketing access to special events, and priority reservations for classes by advance registration! Seeallofthebenefits ccae.org/support/ at spreading-chestnut-tree-society , orcontactMary-CatherineDeibelat ext. 9876- 45 1 or 031 marycatherine.deibel@ccae.org.

56

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION


REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

57


Lauren Holleran Team A real estate team that is grounded in data and committed to thoughtful design. lauren.holleran@sothebysrealty.com 617.913.2203 www.laurenholleran.com

Your Home. Your Dream.

I never let my schooling interfere with my education.

Our passion for over 37 years.

-Grant Allen

24 Irving Street Cambridge, MA 02138 617.547.4600 irvinghouse.com

MYRA & AMY Myra Von Turkovich 617.834.0838 Myra@LeadingEdgeAgents.com Amy Tillotson 301.802.3284 Amy@LeadingEdgeAgents.com

Friendly accommodations in the heart of Cambridge Rates Include: Delicious Breakfast Wireless Internet Off Street parking Books to take with you

“Irving House is proud to support the Cambridge Center for Adult Education” 58

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION


We’re proud to support the Cambridge Center for Adult Education.

(855) 886-4824 Member FDIC

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

59


975 Memorial Drive, Unit 906, Cambridge 3 BD | 2F + 2H BA | 3,243 SF | $9,500,000 The Charles Square Residences in Harvard Square. This exquistely sublime residence is located in the most prime real estate complex in Cambridge, overlooking JFK Park and the Charles River through a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. Delight in the long views, southern exposure, and wonderful privacy that spans a length of over 44 feet of luxe space. 2 balconies;

compass.com

Poggenpohl kitchen; direct access elevator; 2 deeded garage parking.

60

To schedule a private showing, contact Bonny Lamb.

617.803.8080

bonny.lamb@compass.com

Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by equal housing opportunity laws.

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION


Proud to support the Cambridge Center for Adult Education We applaud your commitment to providing experiential, lifelong, innovative learning for adults in the community.

Proud to support the Proud to support the Cambridge Center for Adult Education

Cambridge Center for Adult Education We applaud your commitment to providing experiential, CambridgeTrust.com lifelong, innovative learning for adults in the community. Member FDIC

We applaud your commitment to providing experiential ifelong, innovative learning for adults in the community Proud to support the Cambridge Center for Adult Education CambridgeTrust.com

We applaud your commitment to providing experiential, lifelong, innovative learning for adults in the community.

Member FDIC

CambridgeTrust.com

Is a proud sponsor of Cambridge Center for Adult Education CambridgeTrust.com

M

Member FDIC

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

61


lifelong, innovative learning for adults in the community.

CambridgeTrust.com CambridgeTrust.com Member FDIC

CambridgeTrust.com CambridgeTrust.com

Member FDIC Member FDIC

proud sponsor sponsor ofofsponsor of Is a proud Is Isaaproud Is aCambridge proud sponsor Centerof forCenter Adult Cambridge for Adult Ed Cambridge Center for AdultEducation Education idge Center for Adult Education 52

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

52 SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

TED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

62

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION


We're Proud to Support CCAE Your Neighbors at 40, 44, and 48 Brattle Street

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

63


BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF Board of Directors Christian Nolen Chair

Staff Linda Burton Executive Director

David Lehman Vice Chair

Program Staff Francesca Ferraris Interim Director of Programs; Program Director, Languages, History & Contemporary Issues

Lidija Polutnik Treasurer Louise M. Go‹ Vice President JaneAnn Fisher Vice President Melissa Smith Secretary Brian Carey Philip Crutchfield Molly N. Downer Michael Goldman Lauren Holleran Brian Kelley Dan Paret Jonathan H. Poorvu Natalie Wigotsky Reed David Rooks Jennifer Serowick Denise Simmons Damon Smith Nan Soule Mark Stanek Board of Visitors Diane Carson Chair Sharman Altshuler Tina Bentley Hilary Burling Iris Chandler Patricia Chappell Elizabeth Coxe & David Forney Susan Eldredge Mead Sandra & Toby Fairbank Mary Ella Feinleib Don & Dotty Gonson Hormoz Goodarzy & Elaheh Kheirandish John Herron, Jr. Patricia Jacoby Jane Katims Jenny Littlefield Suzanne Ogden Alberto Ovalle Bill & LuAnn Polk Mary Power Katie Salter Jeannie & Matey Smith Fredericka Stevenson David & Patricia Straus E.V. Sweeney Pamela Willis

Board and staff as of June 27, 2022 64

CORPORATE SPONSORS $10,000+

Proud to support the Cambridge Center for Adult Education We applaud your commitment to providing experiential, lifelong, innovative learning for adults in the community.

Michelle Baxter Program Director, Humanities & Performing Arts

$5,000+

CambridgeTrust.com Member FDIC

Hannah Brantley Program Director, Food & Wine, Business, Finance & Technology Bryan Ramey Program Director, Visual Arts & Crafts, Lifestyle & Recreation

Your Neighbors at 40, 44, and 48 Brattle Street

Is a proud sponsor of Cambridge Center for Adult Education

Development Staff Mary-Catherine Deibel Development Director Jessie Strauss Development Associate

$2,500+ 52

Customer Service & Communications Lauren Darien Student Services Coordinator

HUMANITIES

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

Marketing Staff Shannon Fitzgerald Senior Marketing Manager Lena Borovci Program and Marketing Manager

FIERCE AND FEMININE

WHAT MAKES HARVARD SQUARE A SQUARE?

Boston By Foot

Charles Bahne | Boston Historian

From the 1600s to the mid-1900s, women’s contributions to Boston were often under-recognized. Who were these Bostonians and what achievements have been overlooked? Including women of mixed classes, lines of work, and domestic lives, their passions and professions ranged widely from creative survival to medicine, nutrition, education, art, literature, philanthropy, gender rights, and more. Overall, this tour acknowledges the steps these women took in making Boston and America what they are today. Meeting point: At the corner of Tremont and Court Streets, in front of the entrance to the Government Center MBTA station.

Harvard Square has been an intellectual and cultural center for nearly four centuries now. Join us as we explore the haunts of Joan Baez and Bruce Springsteen, Teddy and Franklin Roosevelt, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and T. S. Eliot. We’ll see the Gold Coast, a castle and a horsecar barn, and the First Church and the First Parish (and learn why they split). Walk the square and learn why this part of Cambridge is one of the most fascinating places in the world. Meeting point: Courtyard of 42 Brattle Street.

Brattle House 42 Brattle Street 617-547-6789 Ext. 101

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 5:30-7:30pm. Aug. 15 | $50

HISTORY & CONTEMPORARY ISSUES

THE BOSTON FOODIE REVOLUTION James O’Connell | Ph.D. in Urban History, University of Chicago

$1,000+

Boston’s “gourmet revolution” of the 1970’s started our area on a journey to innovative, multi-cultural, and farm-to-table cuisine. In pursuit of high-quality, adventuresome food, Boston and Cambridges’ culinary entrepreneurs have popularized casual and craft food, elevating it to an art and appealing to locals’ love for homegrown bites and brews. Using menus to guide us, we will trace the development of Greater Boston’s contemporary food culture. COURSE CODE: TBFR

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 5:30-7:30pm. Aug. 8 | $50

WERE THEY REALLY THE DARK AGES? THE EARLY MIDDLE AGES (500-1000 AD/CE) Anatole Sykley | Historian and Member of the WWI Historical Society Were the Early Middle Ages from 500 AD a “dark” era lacking social and intellectual progress? This era has many surprises. As pieces of the old Roman Empire in the west struggled for stability, monarchs such as Charlemagne the Great arose. In the east Byzantine rulers held on and even expanded. Bookish monks in the west and curious Islamic scholars in the east, preserved classical learning, making some progress, despite the ravages of Viking and Bulgar raiders, plagues and superstitions.

I never let my schooling interfere with my education.

C O U R S E C O D E : E M AG

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 3-5pm. Begins Jun. 18 | $240

-Grant Allen

24 Irving Street Cambridge, MA 02138 617.547.4600 irvinghouse.com

Friendly

GRANT PARTNERS

accommodations Serving the Cambridge community since 1882 in the heart of Cambridge

thecoop.com Rates Include:

Delicious Breakfast Wireless Internet Off Street parking Books to take REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789 with you

Jessica Wright Business Manager Michael Schultz Logistics Coordinator

C O U R S E C O D E : H VS Q

C O U R S E C O D E : F F GW

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-12pm. Aug. 4 | $25

Registration Staff Russell Carpenter Patricia Estrela Delfine Masongo Christopher Moore Robert Philipps Gabija Vaisvilaite Finance & Operations Tavia Malone Director of Finance & Administration

Recycled Paper Printing, Inc.

Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund

25

“Irving House is proud to support the Cambridge Center for Adult Education”

Blacksmith House 56 Brattle Street 617-547-6789 Ext. 104 Sponsorships and partnerships as of January 21, 2022


Policies Register early!

CCAE reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment or other considerations. We begin cancelling classes with low enrollment up to 10 days before a class is scheduled to start, so register as early as possible in order to reserve your seat and help it meet the minimum enrollment.

Registration fees

An $8 registration term fee is charged for any class whose tuition exceeds $25. Only one registration fee is charged per person per term. The registration fee is not refundable if you withdraw from a class. The fee is refunded if CCAE cancels your class or if changes to the class schedule prevent you from attending. This does not apply to individual classes rescheduled due to inclement weather or other significantfactorsbeyondCCAE’scontrol.

Withdrawing from a class

If you withdraw seven days or more before the start date of a class, we will issue you a class credit (valid for 18 months from the date of issuance). If you prefer, we will refund the class tuition minus a $10 processing fee. All refund requests must be submitted within 90 days of purchase. Withdrawals from classes and events under $25 are only eligible for a class credit; no refunds are given. If you withdraw six days or less from the start date of a class, we do not issue class credits or refunds.

ONLINE CLASSES

OnlineclassestakeplaceonZoom.Ifyou areunsureifyouareabletouseZoomor if your camera and microphone work, we recommend testing it out by joining a test meeting before your class starts at zoom.us/test. TheZoomlinkandinformationonhowto join will be emailed to you. Please also check your spam folder. If you register within 12 hours before the class begins or after the firstdate,pleasecontactzoom@ccae.org for the link.

Technical support

Studentsmaycontactourregistration at617-5489ext.1,orzoom@ccae. org for technical assistance. Support will be available during all underway classes. Check ccae.orgforup-to-dateo–cehours.

Student expectations for online classes

ClasseswilltakeplaceonZoom.Donotshar theZoommeetinginvitationandlinkwit anyone who is not registered for the class.

Transferring to another class

Classes will take place at the time they are Youmaytransferintoadi‹erentclassifyoucontactusatleastthreebusiness scheduled.days We cannot provide recorded beforethestartoftheclass.Ifthereisadi‹erenceinprice,wewillissueclasses aclass if you are not able to attend the credit or there will be a remaining balance to be paid. Refunds are not given. class at the time scheduled.

Cancellation or schedule change

One registration is for one person. If you are planning to invite your spouse, partner, or CCAE reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment or other friend to attend this online class with you, considerations. We begin cancelling classes with low enrollment up to 10 days please sign up for an additional seat. before a class is scheduled to start. If we cancel your class, you will receive a course credit good for 18 months from date of issue or, upon your request, a For the security of our instructors and refund.Pleasecallourregistrationo–cetorequestarefund.Allrefundrequests students, please do not record the class. must be submitted within 30 days of class cancellation. If CCAE changes the Please do not take photos of the class class schedule before the class begins such that you are unable to attend, you without the permission of the instructor and may receive a refund or a class credit upon request if you contact us before the the other students. withdrawal deadline. This does not apply to individual classes rescheduled due to inclementweather,othersignificantfactorsbeyondCCAE’scontrol.

Typographical errors

CCAE reserves the right to correct the listed price of a class or other errors due to misprints.

Photos

We may occasionally take pictures of students in our classes for use in promotional materials. Your enrollment in a class indicates your approval.

View a full list of our online and in-person class policies at ccae.org/about/policies.

IN-PERSON CLASSES

Studentsenrolledinin-personfall classesmustshowproofoffullCOVID-19 vaccinationtoaCCAEsta‹memberprior toattendingtheirfirstclass.Oursta‹i 10%vaccinated.Masksmayberequired based on City of Cambridge Public Health Department Guidelines. Please check our website for any updates to these policies. View Parking information on Page 31

65


Cambridge Center for Adult Education P.O. Box 9113 Cambridge, MA 02 38-91 3

MEET

NONºPROFIT ORG U. S P O S TAG E PA I D B R O C K TO N , M A P E R M I T N O. 4 0 2

WHY DO YOU WRITE?

JANE KATIMS

I write to give shape to experience and to discover feelings and thoughts that otherwise might elude me. The more I write, the more I am tuned in to people and places. My senses are sharpened, I’m more alert.

CCAE INSTRUCTOR AND AUTHOR OF UNTIL NOW & DANCING ON A SLIPPERY FLOOR

WHAT IS THE KEY TO GOOD WRITING, AND HOW DO YOU RELATE THAT TO YOUR STUDENTS?

M.ED

Good writing derives from a free flow of thoughts and feelings. I tell my students: Don’t censor yourselves. Don’t overthink your narratives. Your first draft may seem like a rough blob of clay — but soon you will see how to transform it into a satisfying shape. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TEACHING AT CCAE AND WHY DO YOU LIKE TEACHING HERE? I’ve been teaching at CCAE since the mid-80’s. I love the students here. CCAE students come to class seeking community as well as learning. They care as much about helping their colleagues as about helping themselves.

Harvard Square 42 Brattle Street Cambridge MA 02138 T (617) 547-6789 E info@ccae.org  ccae.org

WHY WAS THE BOOK UNTIL NOW IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO WRITE? The linked stories in the collection are derived from my life and revolve around the experience of my mother’s illness and death when I was a teenager. The stories document the struggle to move on with my life in spite of that loss. The stories show, I hope, the need for resiliency and the rewards that come from persevering through hard times. WHO INSPIRES YOU AND WHY? In addition to my students, from whom I am always learning, I am inspired by writers like Alice Munro, who have devoted their lives to the craft of story writing. I’m inspired, as well, by writers like Tobias Wolff and George Saunders, who value the mentoring of writers as much as they value writing itself. www.janekatims.com Learn more about Until Now: store.bookbaby.com/book/until-now

 thecambridgecenter  @cambridgecenter  @cambridgecenter @cambridgecenter


Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.