Spring 2024 Catalog by Cambridge Center for Adult Education

SPRING 2024 APRIL-JUNE  ONLINE AND IN-PERSON CLASSES  CCAE.ORG

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To offer a wide range of engaging, affordable, high-quality classes to curious adults, in a welcoming community that sparks creativity, exploration, and growth.

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Established in 1870, Cambridge Center for Adult Education is a non-profit organization located in the heart of Harvard Square. We provide exceptional handson multidisciplinary educational classes, from art and cooking, to theater and life & wellness, to languages and literature. We welcome students from all walks of life to join us to expand your worldview, develop your professional skill set, take up a new hobby, or simply to have fun and make new friends in a community of life-long learners. Diverse Classes

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C L A SS CAT EG O R I ES FOOD & WINE

Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Wine & Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

BUSINESS, FINANCE & TECHNOLOGY . . . . 10 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE . . . . . . 13 ESL Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Level Descriptions for ESL & World Languages . . . . . . . . . . 17

WORLD LANGUAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 HUMANITIES

Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Art History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 History & Contemporary Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS

OFFI C E HOURS

Monday–Thursday: 9am–8pm Friday: 9am–7pm

Saturday–Sunday:* 9am–4pm

*Closed on Sundays if no classes are running. Office hours are subject to change. See ccae.org for more details.

HOL I DAYS

CCAE will be closed and no classes will be held on

Patriots’ Day: April 15, 2024

Memorial Day Weekend: May 25-27, 2024

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Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Studio School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Watercolor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Printmaking & Paper Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Sculpture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Woodworking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Multimedia & Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Fiber Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

PERFORMING ARTS

Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Music Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

LIFE & WELLNESS

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Mind & Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Lifestyle & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

C L A S S FORMAT

Classes meet in-person at CCAE, online via Zoom, and Offsite. The class formats are denoted with the following icons: Online

Offsite

In-Person at CCAE

Offsite & Zoom

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Food & Wine “I like how it was a mix of instruction and hands-on cooking. Ashwini is very friendly and a great teacher. The food was also excellent!” —VALERIA, GLUTEN FREE MASALA DOSA, IDLY, AND UTTAPAM

Vegetarian

COOKING ARMENIAN: MODERN AND MOLECULAR Linda Khachadurian | Chipper Confections Sugar Art, @chipperconfections

Join us for a dinner comprising of modern and molecular gastronomic interpretations of an ancient cuisine dating back 2,000 years. During this class, we’ll create Armenian American culinary artist Linda’s original recipes that are based upon her family’s generations-old classics. First up on the menu is kahke crunch ejjeh with chèvre—a crunchy and creamy variation on the traditional Armenian dinner omelette. Next up is molecular gastronomy madzoon ov kufteh, which transforms the kuftehs into whimsical mini-sculptures and the classic yoghurt soup into a chilled foam with mint and chicken broth suspended in “caviar” beads, made using sodium alginate and a calcium chloride bath. We’ll end the meal with rum-infused banana baklava with bittersweet chocolate chips, which is a nod to the iconic Armenian classical composer Aram Khachaturian’s time spent in Cuba during the late 1950s.

COURSE CODE: ARME Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. May 23 | $100

SUSHI FOR BEGINNERS

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

We’ll have fun creating this art of rolling in this hands-on class. You will learn every step from making sushi rice and cutting sushi components. We’ll talk about the history of culture behind this long Japanese tradition while we roll out three styles of sushi maki including futomaki, spicy salmon maki, and temaki (hand-rolled sushi). Each student will roll and cut your own sushi. Students will get a sushi rolling mat to go home with. Take-home containers and step-by-step recipes will be provided.

COURSE CODE: MAKI Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-2pm. May 12 | $100

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BASIC CULINARY SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate: Cambridge School of Culinary Arts

This class is for students who want to develop classic cooking skills that will help them understand recipes as well as how to confidently improvise in the kitchen. The class covers essential knife skills, cuts of meat, where to shop, and kitchen equipment. The first two nights will emphasize learning how to use knives effectively. Each night of this hands-on cooking class, students will make a complete meal from appetizer to dessert. Recipes will include: Baked Salmon, rice pilaf, oven roasted vegetables, BBQ braised chicken, chocolate chip cookies, chili, shredded salad, many muffins, pan seared sirloin steak and much more. This class is best suited for beginner cooks.

COURSE CODE: BCST Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $450 No class May 7 Sec. 02: 6 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Begins May 21 | $450

CROISSANTS FROM SCRATCH WORKSHOP Evelyn Schichner | Cuinary Instructor

Spend the morning making laminated dough — take a lunch break to let the dough rest — and spend the afternoon creating flaky pastries — what could be a better way to spend a Spring day. The morning will be spent hands on learning new techniques preparing the dough block (DETRÉMPE); butter block (BEURRAGE); laminating the two; learning the ways to fold the dough to create the many layers. Then during your lunch break the dough will be resting. You will then divide the dough, setting one-half aside to take home for future use and one-half to use in class. The afternoon will be spent learning how to roll, shape, fill, and bake the flakey pastries including plain, almond, gruyère & prosciutto, and pain au chocolat! Included in the class is a recipe packet (both printed and .pdf file sent after class) listing tools needed, recipes for items made in class and recipes for additional items used in class.

COURSE CODE: CRWS Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-5pm. May 19 | $170

PARENT AND CHILD: SUGAR ART

Linda Khachadurian | Chipper Confections Sugar Art, @chipperconfections See website for more information.

COURSE CODE: KDSG Sec. 01: Sunday, 1-3:30pm. May 5 | $100 Tuition is for a parent and a child.

EDIBLE ART IN TWO MEDIUMS: POTATO AND RICE PAPER ART Linda Khachadurian | Chipper Confections Sugar Art, @chipperconfections

Learn all about the differences in composition between potato starch paper and its more translucent yet stiffer sibling, rice paper, while making edible art that ranges from realistic flowers and leaves to abstract, sculptural designs. Students will also learn about various coloring options that include luster dust, edible spray paint, and food coloring.

C O U R S E C O D E : R PA R Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-8pm. Apr. 16 | $90

FRENCH SWEET TREATS

Evelyn Schichner | Culinary Instructor

Although no one truly knows where or when this classic biscuit was invented, it is largely believed that Langue de Chat was concocted in 17th century France. Despite its mysterious origins, there is no denying its present presence in French and European cafés. The origins of the Madeleine are said to date back to the 18th century, when they were first made in the town of Commercy in northeastern France. According to legend, the cakes were named after a young girl named Madeleine Paulmier in 1755 who served them to the Duke of Lorraine. They are small sponge cakes with a distinctive shell-like shape. They are typically flavored with lemon zest or other citrus flavors, and are often enjoyed with tea or coffee. Towards the end of the 19th century, a pâtissier on Rue Saint-Denis, near the Paris stock exchange, baked rich cakes in the shape and color of gold bars, likely in an effort to appeal to his banker customers. He called them Financiers. During class you’ll be making these treats using basic skills such as Mise en Place, using a scale, folding, incorporating ingredients. At the end of class you will have Langue de Chat, Madeleines, & Financiers to take home and share (or eat all yourself)! Included in the class is a recipe packet (both printed and .pdf file sent after class) listing tools needed, recipes for items made in class and recipes for additional items used in class.

COURSE CODE: FRSW Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Apr. 11 | $85

SPRING GALETTES

Evelyn Schichner | Culinary Instructor

How about something different to enjoy this Spring, Fruit Galettes. We will be making a sweet tart crust (French pastry – Pâte Sucrée) and rather than forming it into a tart shell we will make three free form galettes and fill them with different fruits. Learn how to adapt the traditional French ingredients techniques for making the Pâte Sucrée to our American kitchen and be creative free forming these fresh and colorful treats! Included in the class is a recipe packet (both printed and .pdf file sent after class) listing tools needed, recipes for items made in class and recipes for additional items used in class.

COURSE CODE: SPRG Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. May 9 | $85

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FRENCH SPRING DINNER FOR TWO Evelyn Schichner | Culinary Instructor

Enjoy a lovely evening cooking classic French dishes! The evening will be spent working in teams to create a the following dishes: An Amuse Bouche, Chicken Wellington with Dijon Creme Sauce, Spring Vegetable, Lyonnaise Rice Pilaf, Spring Salad, Pear & Roquefort Plate, Lemon Tart, Chocolate Dipped Strawberry, and Wine. You’ll then gather in the dining room where you will be served the meal rounding out the evening with wine and lively conversation. Included in the class is a recipe packet (both printed and .pdf file sent after class) listing tools needed, recipes for items made in class and recipes for additional items used in class.

COURSE CODE: FRNC Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9:30pm. Jun. 5 | $210

AFTERNOON TEA

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

Tea and pastries are a match made in heaven. Join Ploy, a certified tea master, who will teach you how to prepare sweet and savory selections as well as several choices of teas. In the first half of the class, we’ll make English tea sandwiches, scones, and sweet pastries. In the second half of the class, we’ll pair teas with the food that we’ve just made and learn about the history and culture of tea, and how to steep it to bring the best flavors.

DIM SUM FOR BEGINNERS

Jade Li | Cooking Instructor and Chef, @yucancook

Dim sum is the perfect way to experience how diverse and flavorful Chinese cuisine can be. Dim sum includes snacks and small dishes of different flavors and textures along with tea over conversation. In this fun hands-on class, we’ll talk about the history, etiquette, and classic dishes of dim sum. We’ll make popular dim sum dishes from Jade’s hometown including steamed spareribs with rice flour, pearl meatballs, a vegetable side dish, and a tomato egg drop soup.

COURSE CODE: TEAS Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-2pm. Apr. 28 | $105

COURSE CODE: DIMS Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-3pm. Apr. 13 | $100

THAI STREET FOOD

CHINESE DUMPLINGS

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

The sights, sounds, and flavors of Thailand burst through its street food. Often called the street food capital of the world, Bangkok’s signature cuisine offers unique ingredients, cooking styles, and dish garnishes. Join Ploy, a native Thai, who will teach you how to make authentic recipes that Thai people cook in Thailand. We’ll make Thai rainbow salad, egg noodle curry (Khao Soi) with chicken, mango sticky rice, and butterfly pea flower limeade tea.

Jade Li | Cooking Instructor and Chef, @yucancook

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 dumpling feast in this introductory class and take home the rest.

COURSE CODE: AROI Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-2pm. May 5 | $100

COURSE CODE: DMPL Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-3pm. May 11 | $100

CHINESE STEAMED BAO

HAND-PULLED NOODLES FROM SCRATCH

Jade Li | Cooking Instructor and Chef, @yucancook

Come see for yourself why steamed buns (bao) are such a popular staple in Chinese cuisine. We will use traditional steamers to make plain, savory, and sweet bao in a variety of shapes and sizes. We’ll make the yeasted dough from scratch and turn them into delicious sweet and savory steamed buns including tofu and glass noodles bao, Hanamaki spring onion and Sichuan pepper bao, and red bean paste bao. You’ll learn different folding techniques and how to steam them.

C O U R S E C O D E : B BAO Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-3:30pm. Apr. 27 | $100

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Jade Li | Cooking Instructor and Chef, @yucancook

Across China, there are many ways to make noodles, but the distinct, toothsome chew from fresh noodles cannot be beaten. Hand-pulled noodles, as the name suggests, are made with wheat dough that is rolled and stretched by hand into long strips and then cooked immediately after pulling. Chef Jade will guide you through all of the essential tips and techniques to create these comforting and craveable noodles at home. We’ll load the noodles with flavor by turning them into a savory Chinese beef stew and spicy vegetarian dan dan noodles.

COURSE CODE: NODL Sec. 01: Sunday, 12-3pm. Apr. 7 | $ 100

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KOREAN FOOD FROM YOUR FAVORITE K-DRAMAS Kyung-Jin Rhee | Culinary Instructor

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COURSE CODE: KDRM Sec. 01: Wednesday, Apr. 24, 6-9pm $100

VIETNAMESE STREET FOOD

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

Embrace the light and delicate flavors of Vietnamese cuisine known for fresh herbs, vegetables, and dipping sauce. In this hands-on cooking class, we’ll make mango salad, lemongrass chicken skewer with dipping sauce (Nuoc Cham), Vietnamese chicken rice noodle bowl with fresh herbs (Bun Ga Nuong), and fruit and tapioca dessert.

COURSE CODE: VIET Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-2pm. Apr. 14 | $100

COOKING WITH COCONUT

Ashwini Ramanisankar | Cooking Instructor and Entrepreneur

Coconut is one of the natural ingredients that have various culinary uses. We’ll taste different products from coconuts and fresh coconut parts that we can use in cooking. We’ll make and enjoy a refreshing heart of palm salad with toasted shredded fresh coconut and coconut oil dressing, chicken or chickpea tikka masala with coconut milk served with coconut rice. We’ll finish up with Thai coconut pudding served with coconut meat and palm seeds. This class has vegetarian and vegan options. Let’s get coconutty.

COURSE CODE: COCO Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-3pm. Apr. 6 | $100

SOUTH INDIAN FAVORITE: CHICKEN BIRYANI Ashwini Ramanisankar | Cooking Instructor and Entrepreneur

Chicken biryani is one of the most celebrated dishes of India. No special occasion is complete without it! It is usually served with raitha—onions and vegetables in yogurt—as a complement. If you want to master one Indian recipe and get rave reviews from your guests, this is the one! We’ll cook with three different techniques using a pressure cooker, oven, and stovetop. We’ll also talk about where to buy spices and ingredients to make this delicious dish authentic.

C O U R S E C O D E : B I RY Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-3pm. Jun. 1 | $80

TIKKA, KORMA & NAAN

Ashwini Ramanisankar | Cooking Instructor and Entrepreneur

Learn how to layer flavors using whole and ground spices to make the North Indian mother sauce. Using this base, we’ll make a silky tomato tikka masala with tofu or paneer. Then we’ll transform the mother sauce into a recipe for a cashew cardamom korma with seasonal veggies. You will also learn to make a fermented yogurt dough that forms the base for a classic naan, and transform it into laminated parathas with crispy flakes.

COURSE CODE: TIK A Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-3pm. May 4 | $80

EXPLORING MARATHI CUISINE

Michael McComas | Clarion graduate and founder of The Mechanics Writ

Maharashtra is a large state on the central west coast of India, home to the cities of Mumbai and Pune and 112 million people, about 75% of them members of the Marathi community. Their cuisine encompasses elements of both North Indian and South Indian cooking and techniques, while also making use of a much broader selection of spices than we are used to seeing. Spices like cobra saffron and rock lichen, as well as curry leaf, which is not often found in the dishes we typically call “curry”. We will make some Marathi and Koli masalas (spice blends) and use them to make both vegetarian and meat dishes. For fun, we can also play “Will It Curry?”—students can nominate an ingredient, and we will use Marathi recipes and techniques to make a dish.

COURSE CODE: MARA Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-4pm. Jun. 8 | $100

EAT LIKE A MINUTEMAN

Michael McComas | Clarion graduate and founder of The Mechanics Writ Soldiers of the Revolutionary War were supplied by their individual colony governments but they supplemented their diet with fresh vegetables and other necessaries supplied by “sutlers”, merchants who followed the army and purchased produce from local farmers to sell to the soldiers—at a profit. We will look at the issued rations and recipes from soldiers who actually ate well on the march. Many of the recipes are English country food adapted for available ingredients. In this class, we will make a stew called “collops” made of thinly sliced beef with onions and herbs, ale bread, and sautéed greens.

COURSE CODE: MINU Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. May 1 | $100

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COLONIAL AMERICAN FOOD: THE UPPER CRUST Michael McComas | Clarion graduate and founder of The Mechanics Writ

Early American food was influenced by the various origins of the people who immigrated here, but thanks to prominent colonists like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, English and Scottish country recipes that were common in their colony were supplemented by French cooking techniques. In this class, we will look at some of the recipe books that were available, and will make a delicious and somewhat fancy dinner of roast duck with onion sauce, “French beans dressed in the Dutch way”, cauliflower in a white sauce, and wine jelly with chocolate leaves.

COURSE CODE: MINU Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-4pm. Apr. 20 | $100

BREW LIKE A VIKING

Michael McComas | Clarion graduate and founder of The Mechanics Writ

Ale is one of the oldest beverages produced by humanity, a method of preserving calories from otherwise perishable grain while also providing a way to make water safe to drink. The Scandinavian people brewed both ale and mead, but their ale was quite unlike the IPAs available today. For one thing, hops did not come into common use as a flavoring agent until the 11th century, well into the Viking age. Instead, they flavored their beers with gruit, a mix of herbs which they could collect locally. These included mugwort, heather flower, yarrow, and meadowsweet. We will brew a beer, with your choice of herbs in the gruit, and send you home with a gallon of the brew. Course fees include a growler and gas lock, and all instructions to complete fermenting the ale.

COURSE CODE: BREW Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. May 22 | $95

MASSACHUSETTS CHOCOLATE HISTORY

Victoria Kichuk | Professional Chocophile, cocoabeantown.com

Most Boston visitors and students of American history know the story of the Boston Tea Party. But did you know that when the colonists stopped drinking tea due to taxation they instead turned to drinking chocolate? Infamous American patriot Paul Revere even crafted dedicated drinking chocolate pots used specifically for serving the beverage on social occasions. Boston and the state of Massachusetts have many historical connections to chocolate that continue on from that point in time, including being the home of the very first chocolate factory in North America, the first roadside retail confectionery operation, and the first forays into commercial white chocolate production. We’re the birthplace of a number of classic and beloved desserts and treats and the resting place of the famed Fannie Farmer, who lent her amazing recipes developed at the Boston Cooking School to the world through her iconic cookbook and was the inspiration for the nostalgic candy company of the similar name. Learn more about our sweet history with this fascinating program.

COCOA AND COLOMBIA: STORIES OF THEIR PEOPLE AND TASTE OF THEIR CHOCOLATE Victoria Kichuk | Professional Chocophile, cocoabeantown.com

Travel to Colombia through a taste of chocolate! This class will feature a taste of different bars made from different beans sourced in different regions of Colombia. Hear stories of the farmers and what cocoa means to the people of Colombia, including tales of the Arhuacos, an indigenous tribe that has farmed cacao for hundreds of years and consider themselves to be stewards of the environment.

COURSE CODE: CCHC Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. May 8 | $75

PECORINOS AND CACIO E PEPE

Hannah Morrow | Cheesemonger, MA Gastronomy See website for more information.

COURSE CODE: PEPE

MEXICAN STREET FOOD & DRINK Hannah Morrow | Cheesemonger, MA Gastronomy

Are you a taco fan? Ever hear of elote (Mexican street corn)? There’s so much more beyond the surface of what we know about Mexican Street Food. We’ll explore culinary regionality and learn how tradition intermingles with other aspects of Mexican culture as we taste our way through some delicious street food and alcoholic spirits.

COURSE CODE: MEXN Sec. 01: See website for more information.

COURSE CODE: CHMA Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Apr. 3 | $75

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Food & Wine

TAPAS DE PRIMAVERA

DATE NIGHT: A TASTE OF SOUTHERN SPAIN

Spring is here and Tapas are ready. Enjoy seasonal vegetables and easy-to-make preparations, explained step by step with our tips and cooking tricks. We start with delicious Catalan Bread soaked with tomato, garlic, and XVOO. We will make a Salmorejo, creamy gazpacho from Cordoba, and will serve it with Eggplant Sticks; soaking hot in cold with slightly acidic Sherry vinegar- a perfect combination. We will make the famous Tortilla Paisana with an exotic mix of vegetables. Delicious Piquillo peppers from Rioja will be stuffed with a creamy goat cheese mix. Our six-month Manchego will be topped with Quince from Cordoba. Marinated artichoke hearts will be wrapped in Serrano ham. Our classic winning Sangria will be served. The class ends with a touch of sweetness from the best and easiest Spanish Flan.

Come join Chef Luis de Haro and spend time with your beloved one cooking a delicious meal from Southern Spain. You’ll learn all about the authentic dishes and flavors of one of the most fascinating culinary regions. We’ll start with Antonia’s salmorejo (creamy gazpacho from Cordoba), pipirana de jaen (julienne of vegetables lightly marinated in extra virgin olive oil, egg yolk & sherry vinegar from Jaen), chorizo al vino tinto (chorizo in red wine from Seville), and ajo colorao (red garlic fish stew from Almeria). Our wines are D.O. from Spain and will finish with orange olive oil tortes from Seville and cinnamon ice cream. Tuition is per pair.

Luis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef

C O U R S E C O D E : TA P R Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Apr. 5 | $100

VALENCIA SPANISH PAELLA

Luis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef

Join Chef Luis and learn how to make the world’s most renowned rice dish, paella mixta. Luis’ authentic version contains shrimp, mussels, chicken, saffron, pimentos, peas, tomatoes, scallops or squid (depending on the season), and more. Because it takes time to make an authentic paella, we will start our night off with some simple tapas and a classic green salad from Spain and real sangria while the paella is cooking. You’ll learn about what distinguishes mediocre paella from exceptional paella, why to use the best type of rice from Spain and premium quality saffron from La Mancha, as well as other tools and ingredients to choose from. We will end our night with Chef Luis’ famous flan.

C O U R S E C O D E : PA E L Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Apr. 26 | $100

Luis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef

COURSE CODE: NGHT Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. May 17 | $200

BRUNCH IN SPAIN

Luis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef

With different plating styles and flavors with fire and sparkles, we’ll have fun learning and making brunch. We’ll begin with magdalenas, Spanish lemon cupcakes. We’ll make Spanish potato salad where this recipe is like no other. We’ll also make famous tortilla espanola, Spanish omelet. We’ll bake huevos flamenca, Andalusian flamenco eggs in a sofrito bed with layers of chorizo and serrano ham. A special Spanish flan will crown our brunch. Natural orange juice and cava from Catalonia will make mimosas.

COURSE CODE: SBRN Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm, Jun. 1 | $100

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

This historical tour is as much about history as it is about pizza. We’ll learn about the history of the North End and wind 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 tour will convene on Cross Street between Hanover and Salem Streets. The tuition includes 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 welcome information package via email one day prior to the class.

COURSE CODE: NRTH Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-3pm. Jun. 15 | $95

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

Let’s spend the afternoon strolling through Boston’s Chinatown. We will be visiting many different locations and retail establishments during the tour such as dim sum, BBQ, pho, hot pot, noodle shops, as well as restaurants of various cuisines. We will also stop by bakeries, bubble tea shops, herbal medicine shops, live poultry markets, grocery stores, and a ginseng coop, all while discussing the history and architecture of Boston’s Chinatown. This will not be a “tasting tour,” rather, during the last stop, we’ll enjoy a delicious meal together. Please see the section description for the meeting point. Tuition includes the cost of dinner, soft drinks, taxes, and tip. The instructor will send a welcome information package via email one day prior to the class.

COURSE CODE: CHTN Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-3pm. Apr. 21 | $95

Food & Wine

HOME BREWING COFFEE WORKSHOP Broadsheet Coffee Roasters

Making the perfect cup of coffee is no accident. Join the Broadsheet Coffee Roasters team in an immersive home brewing class hosted in their roastery and training lab. You’ll learn about what factors most affect the brewing process, why they matter, and will then apply this knowledge with hands-on practice across multiple brewing methods. Attendees will leave with helpful tips on how to thoughtfully taste and store coffee, tried-and-true brewing recipes, and solid advice for troubleshooting while brewing at home.

COURSE CODE: COFF Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-12pm. Apr. 13 | $60

THE PERFECT COCKTAIL PARTY

Denise Blumenthal | Founder, Kitchen Coach; A Guide by Your Side

What’s the perfect cocktail party? Food that wows, doesn’t require difficult recipes, can be made ahead (or even purchased), and is filling enough to serve as dinner. Add an array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks along with a signature cocktail and you have the makings of a great party. In this class we’ll make some real crowd pleasers—from everyone’s favorite hot artichoke dip, to figs wrapped in prosciutto, to an elegant (and simple) charcuterie board and more. We’ll review how to set up a bar and learn to make mojitos for a crowd. You’ll leave with recipes and tips for your next party.

COURSE CODE: PERF Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. May 2 | $100

WINE & SPIRITS GET THE PARTY STARTED WITH THESE NEW BEER AND SPIRITS CLASSES:

TERPENES, IPA’S AND CHEESE COURSE CODE: TERP

SPRING CHEESE AND VERMOUTH COCKTAILS COURSE CODE: VERM

SCOTCH TASTING COURSE CODE: SCCH

AGAVE TASTING C O U R S E C O D E : AGV E

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BEER AND ART HISTORY: A TALK AND TASTING Kris Butler | Exam-Certified Beer Judge

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!

C O U R S E C O D E : BA R T Sec. 01: Sunday, 2-4pm. Apr. 21 | $85

INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH WINE John Fiola | Diploma WSET, Certified Wine Educator

Even to the most accomplished wine consumer, French wine can be mysterious and daunting in its complexity. We also tend to think of French wine as being highly sophisticated and therefore very expensive. Join wine educator, John Fiola, as he breaks down the critical role French grapes and wine making techniques have played around the world and how to choose an outstanding, affordable French wine. We will explore several regions of wine from Burgundy and Bordeaux to the Loire, Rhone Valleys and beyond while discussing the grape varietals, climates of these regions, and French wine making techniques that have shaped the entire wine industry.

COURSE CODE: FWNT Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Jun. 7 | $95

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Food & Wine

ITALIAN WINE TASTING

SPARKLING WINES OF THE WORLD

Since the end of World War II, the demand for Italian wine has skyrocketed—so much so that the U.S. imports more wine from Italy than from any other country in the world. Italy produces many styles and varietals of wine, some of which are grown there exclusively. Many of the wines are well-known such as Chianti, and Soave, but there are also the lesser known but delicious wines that deserve our attention. In this course we will explore the range and depth of styles of Italian wines that are both of excellent quality and of great value.

The world of Champagne and sparkling wine is undoubtedly daunting and intimidating. We think of this category of wine as one to reserve for special occasions, yet this elegant and delicious wine deserves a regular spot on your table, celebration or not. Join wine educator, John Fiola, and learn about this timeless and classy style of wine. John will demystify the world of sparkling wines and explore how they are made, the different regions and styles where they are produced, and how to taste them.

John Fiola | Diploma WSET, Certified Wine Educator

COURSE CODE: ITWN Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. May 3 | $95

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

Uncertain as to the difference between Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, Chianti and Cabernet, Burgundy and Barossa? Join us to learn how to distinguish between wine styles, grape 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 New World wine different from the same type of wine produced in France or Italy, and the best food pairings for different wine styles.

COURSE CODE: WSAM Sec. 01: Fridays, 6-8pm. Apr. 5 &12 | $155

Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate: Cambridge School of Culinary Arts

C O U R S E C O D E : S PA R Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. May 24 | $95

CRAFT COCKTAILS 101

Augusto Lino | General Manager, Noir Bar

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, vodka, and American whiskey that you can tailor to suit your preferred palate. You’ll come away from the class confident in mixing up some cocktails at home and how to appropriately stock your bar.

C O U R S E C O D E : M I XO Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-8pm. Apr. 2 | $90

CRAFT COCKTAILS 201

Augusto Lino | General Manager, Noir Bar

Maybe you use your home bar often enough, and you have a basic understanding of when to shake and when you stir. But you still end up with bottles that don’t add up to a cocktail, or just need to dig deeper into the history and craft of mixing drinks. This class will explore the roots of cocktail family trees, and how to use them in an everyday home setting. You will be presented with a challenge to create a cocktail based on a classic at the end of this class with guidance from instructor Augusto Lino. Cocktails 101 attendance not required but recommended.

C O U R S E C O D E : M I XO 2 Sec. 01: Monday, 6-8pm. Apr. 22 | $90

AMERICAN WHISKEY TASTING Oliver McClung | Spirits Expert

With roots in Ireland and Scotland, the early settlers arrived to the new world with the thirst for the spirits of their native countries. With barely in short supply, they began to utilize local corn and grains accessible to them, which was to be the first chapter in the fascinating story of American Whiskey. From bourbon to rye, moonshine and prohibition, the industry of American whisky has grown into a billion dollar industry worldwide. In this course, we’ll study and taste the regional and distillery expressions of some of the world’s most famous whiskies, the innovators that made this possible, along with some stand out small production bottles that are paving the way for the future.

COURSE CODE: AMER Sec. 01: See website for more information.

Business, Finance & Technology “Mike [Stern] was kind and answered my questions. He made the material make sense to me. The class was wonderful and I would highly recommend it.” —ASH S., WALL STREET BOOT CAMP

WALL STREET BOOTCAMP

INTRODUCTION TO WORDPRESS

This is a fast-paced course covering the fundamentals of investing. Appropriate for beginning as well as experienced investors, students will learn how to allocate assets, research investments online, pick appropriate securities, and monitor performance. We’ll cover Mutual Funds and ETFs and distinguish their advantages and disadvantages. The course will discuss how to successfully build diversified equity and fixed-income portfolios. We’ll consider the pitfalls of Target Retirement Funds as well as the risks inherent in Bond ETFs and Bond Mutual Funds. Lastly, students develop skills as an amateur “equity analyst” and learn how to assess the performance of a professional mutual fund manager or advisor.

WordPress is one of the most user-friendly blogging and content management systems available. You can build almost anything from a personal or business website to everything in between. Join us for a quick overview of this powerful software. You will learn the ins-and-outs of WordPress so you can begin building your site today! Basic computer skills and Internet literacy are required.

Michael Stern | Registered Investment Adviser

Ben Vivante | Web Developer, vivante.us

COURSE CODE: WRDP Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Begins Apr. 23 | $150

C O U R S E C O D E : N AV S Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. Begins May 9 | $75

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Business, Finance & Technology

OPENING AND MANAGING AN ONLINE SHOP Fan Stanbrough | bbdsdesign.com

Who doesn’t want to have a side hustle? If you have products to sell, digital products which can be downloaded, or services to offer, you can use an eCommerce website to make money for you on the side. To open an eCommerce online shop is not as hard as you thought. You don’t need to be a webmaster or a coding guru. This 2-hour class will go through the essential topics: How to buy a domain name and find fast hosting, eCommerce platforms on the market, advantages of WordPress WooCommerce, and how to market your shop and get more traffic. We will help you to get started! This is an introductory class, there is no need to have a website.

COURSE CODE: ONSH Sec. 01: Thursday, 7-9pm. Apr. 11 | $55

MEDICARE 101

Marion Severynse | State Certified SHINE Counselor

Are you eligible for Medicare? Do you know the costs of Medicare and the types of services it covers? Do you know when to enroll to prevent permanent premium increase penalties? We will cover these topics as they apply to Medicare Part A (hospital coverage), Part B (medical coverage), Part C (Medicare Advantage), and Part D (drug coverage). We’ll discuss how having employer-sponsored insurance coverage after retirement impacts your Medicare choices and whether you should consider enrolling in a Medigap supplemental insurance plan.

COURSE CODE: ABCD Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. May 8 | $55

THE PROCESS OF BUYING A HOME

Alissa Spencer and Kim Dargon | Realtors, Coldwell Banker Realty

Whether it’s a condo or a single-family house, we will cover all of the basics on how to be an informed home buyer. We’ll discuss how to critically examine and compare properties, review essential questions to ask the seller/agent, and outline the purchasing timeline and action items. A lender will be making a guest appearance to answer further questions about the lending process.

COURSE CODE: BUYH Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-7:30pm. Apr. 9 | $50

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; this includes how to determine their suitability, competency, performance, and fiduciary commitment. You will also learn the various models by which financial advisors are compensated and which is the most suitable, least conflicted, and least costly.

C O U R S E C O D E : E C FA Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-12pm. Apr. 20 | $40

HOW TO MAKE AN ESTATE PLAN Stephanie Mandell | Attorney

We all know that everyone should have a will, and yet many of us put this off. This class will motivate you to organize your assets and create an estate plan, including documents that can assist in case of incapacity. You will receive an introduction to the common terms and options, including how to specify personal representatives (formerly called “executors”) and guardians in a will and the differences between wills and trusts. You will also get tips for estate planning that go beyond the legalese found in estate documents.

COURSE CODE: ESTP Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Apr. 10 | $55

FINANCIAL PLANNING DURING RETIREMENT Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management

This class is for anyone already retired or planning to do so in the next few years. You will learn about investment strategy and determining how much risk to take, which assets to draw down first, the importance of minimizing fees, Social Security claiming strategies, the role of annuities, a safe level of spending, reverse mortgages, Medicare surcharges, and whether long-term care insurance makes sense.

COURSE CODE: FPRE Sec. 01: Saturday, 12:30-2:30pm. Apr. 20 | $55

BASIC MAC SKILLS Marjorie Wein | Wize Guides

So you’ve got a Mac, and naturally you love it. But you want to do more with it. We’ll explore the strengths of a Mac computer, including making files and folders, security basics, accessing the Internet, and fundamentals of email. If you want to get the most out of your Mac (and your children won’t help you anymore) this is the class for you! No previous computer experience required.

C O U R S E C O D E : M AC B Sec. 01: 2 Thursdays, 2-4pm. May 16 & 23 | $100

Business, Finance & Technology

SAVING FOR RETIREMENT

Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management

This class is for adults of all ages who want to learn how to achieve a financially secure retirement. You will learn about different retirement plan structures (401ks and IRAs, Roth versus traditional), Social Security, annuities, how much you need to save, different saving strategies, how and where to invest your savings, understanding investment risks, and the importance of minimizing fees.

C O U R S E C O D E : S AV R Sec. 01: Saturday, 12:30-2:30pm. May 18 | $55

INTRODUCTION TO SKETCHUP Steven Santosuosso | Interior Designer

HOW TO USE YOUR APPLE DEVICE Marjorie Wein | Wize Guides

Learn how to use and take full advantage of all the amazing features your iPhone/iPad offers: great camera and video capabilities, text messaging, installing and organizing Apps, email, Siri, FaceTime, Calendars, Contacts, Maps, and more. Whether you are new to the iPhone or iPad or want to learn more tips and tricks—this three-part class is for you. Skills required: Experience with these devices is helpful but not necessary.

COURSE CODE: SMRT Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 2-4pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $120

OVERVIEW OF INVESTMENT CONCEPTS Rod Laurenz | Financial Advisor, laurenzfinancial.com

Don’t know the difference between a stock and a bond? Confused about mutual funds and your 401k? We’ll clarify the basic information you need to know about investing, how to ensure you’re properly diversified, and why all your money shouldn’t be in your bank account. You’ll learn the most important concepts you need to make investment decisions and how to avoid common pitfalls.

COURSE CODE: OOIC Sec. 01: 2 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. May 28 & Jun. 4 | $95

ROTH IRAS: A GREAT WAY TO SAVE AND WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE ONE Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management

This class is for anyone who wants to learn why a Roth IRA is a great way to save throughout your working lifetime. You will learn what it is, who qualifies, how to invest your funds, conversions, and other more sophisticated strategies such as “back-door” and “mega-back-door” versions of a Roth IRA.

C O U R S E C O D E : R OT H Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-12pm. May 18 | $40

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SketchUp is a free 3D digital modeling program used by architects, interior designers, product designers, and sculptural artists. 3D rendering can be used for interior design, product visualization, and even 3D printing. We will learn fundamental concepts and techniques, including modeling, inferencing, and styling, to create 3D models of both real life objects and the construction of a 3D birdhouse.

COURSE CODE: SKUP Sec. 01: 3 Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Begins May 22 | $140

TRADING EQUITY OPTIONS

Craig Forman | MBA, Professional Trader, Personal Portfolio Manager

Trading in equity options has exploded in recent years due to low commissions, excellent free trading tools, and the emergence of weekly options. We’ll explain how options work, how to trade them, and how to use them to control risk and enhance returns. You will learn strategies for naked options, option spreads, and stock/option combinations. We will also explore risk management, volatility, and adjustments. For beginning and seasoned investors who want to add options to their trading toolset.

C O U R S E C O D E : T R WO Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $150

INVESTING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

Rod Laurenz | Financial Advisor, laurenzfinancial.com

This class will discuss strategies and products to help you achieve your investment goals at a time when traditional advice may leave you short. Whether you’re saving for the future or already living on your assets, you’ll find ideas that are helpful to novices and experienced investors alike. Topics include asset allocation, alternative investments, tax reduction, and how to implement your plans and avoid common mistakes.

COURSE CODE: UNCR Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-7:30pm. Apr. 18 | $50

English as a Second Language “Learning a language is a kind of marathon — it needs a lot of practice. This class gave me a compass for learning English. Great class!” —WONSANG H., ESL HIGH INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: MAKE IT CLEAR: INTONATION AND SOUNDS (PHONEMES)

CCAE offers in-person classes at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels taught by highly-trained and experienced instructors. Communicative, learner-oriented teaching methods and the multicultural atmosphere facilitate not only language learning but also friendships with people from all over the world. We use the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to assess students and establish learning goals. To find the right level, attend our free online personal assessment days (p. 15) or contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org. Please see p. 17 for level descriptions and visit ccae.org/classes/esl for our most up-to-date language classes.

ENGLISH INTEGRATED SKILLS CLASSES

ESL BEGINNER LEVELS 3 & 4

Sylwia Gierczak, Rosa Lopez | ESL Instructors

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.

COURSE CODE: ENBE Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $325 | Sylwia Gierczak No class Apr. 15 & May 27 Sec. 02: 8 Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 13 | $325 | Rosa Lopez

ESL BEGINNER LEVELS 1 & 2

ESL INTERMEDIATE LEVELS 1 & 2

John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor

COURSE CODE: EBEG Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 8 | $325 No class Apr. 15 & May 27 Sec. 02: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $325 No class Apr. 15 & May 27

John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor

COURSE CODE: ENI1 Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $325 No class Apr. 15 & May 27

ESL INTERMEDIATE LEVELS 3 & 4 John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor

COURSE CODE: ENI3 Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $325 No class Apr. 15 & May 27

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English as aSecond Language

PREPARATION FOR THE TOEFL (THE TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE) John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor

The TOEFL is the most widely used test to measure English fluency in the world. Thousands of academic institutions, government agencies and professional associations require a good TOEFL score for admission or membership. In this class, students practice the four skill areas evaluated on the TOEFL (reading, listening, speaking and writing) using authentic test materials. Tips and strategies are shared to help students get the score they need for admission to their top universities. This course is also perfect for advanced-level students who may not be planning to take the TOEFL but wish to further develop their general English skills. We highly recommend attending one of our free online personal assessment days before enrolling in this class.

C O U R S E C O D E : TO F L Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $325 No class Apr. 15 & May 27

ENGLISH SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASSES BEGINNER – CEFR A2

CONVERSATION FOR HIGH BEGINNER/LOW INTERMEDIATE Katy Doughty | ESL Instructor

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, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, and practice correct pronunciation. This class will provide a friendly, safe classroom environment where you can practice with lively activities how to speak comfortably and confidently in everyday English.

COURSE CODE: ENCB Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $325

INTERMEDIATE – CEFR B1

CONVERSATION

Katy Doughty, Claire Sehringer | ESL Instructors

This class is for intermediate-level students who want to improve their pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar while developing their conversational skills. Activities will include open discussions, debates, and presentations.

COURSE CODE: ENCI Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $325 | Claire Sehringer Sec. 02: 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $325 | Katy Doughty

EARLY BIRD ENGLISH PRACTICE: VOCABULARY, IDIOMS, CONVERSATION Rosemary Previte | ESL Instructor

Start the day off right with some fun English conversation activities and exercises. In this class, you’ll have the opportunity to practice conversations around a variety of topics, learn new vocabulary and idioms, and improve pronunciation and comprehension skills. All intermediate learners are welcome!

COURSE CODE: EBEP Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 9 | $325

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

Improve your accent and acquire a communication edge in business that enhances professional relationships. Learn to hear and correct accented speech sounds that contribute to misunderstood speech. After reviewing why certain sounds are so troublesome, we will practice universally difficult sounds, using a technique that builds new habits of speech. Please bring a recording device to class, $40 for class materials, and a willingness to practice!

COURSE CODE: ABET Sec. 01: Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am-12:30pm. Jun. 8 & 9 | $110

ADVANCED – CEFR B2-C1

READ, DISCUSS, DEBATE!

Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

This class is for advanced ESL students who want to improve their vocabulary, comprehension, cultural understanding, and speaking confidence in a fun class based on reading and discussion. Students will read newspaper and magazine articles, cartoons, blog entries, excerpts from stories, and more. The readings will be followed by questions, discussions, and individual or group presentations and debates. All presentations and debates will be discussed and evaluated.

COURSE CODE: ERDD Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 11:30am-1pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $325 No class Apr. 15 & May 27

CONVERSATIONAL FLUENCY AND GRAMMAR REVIEW

Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

Develop fluency and increase confidence. We’ll cover less common grammar that is often overlooked and increase confidence by reviewing grammar topics you’ve come across before. We’ll practice and discuss grammar topics to help you better understand how to say what you want to say. We’ll read in order to learn new vocabulary and review grammar in context. Ask questions and take notes! Grammar topics for review include hypothetical language, modal verb review, present time, past time, prepositions, and more.

COURSE CODE: ENGR Sec. 01: 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7-9pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $275

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English as aSecond Language

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 vocabulary and word forms, grammar, punctuation and practice. Verb tenses, sentence structure, paragraph building and essay development are all part of the curriculum. Students will have a lot of opportunities to practice expressing themselves in written English. In this class, all major forms of writing will be covered, including letters (business and personal), journals, essays and other forms that students find helpful. This class is great for any high intermediate or advanced student who wants to improve their written English and is especially recommended for students preparing for the TOEFL.

C O U R S E C O D E : E N WA Sec. 01: 8 Saturdays, 1:30-4pm. Begins Apr. 13| $270 No class May 25

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

This course is for very advanced and fluent speakers. Learn how to practice English pronunciation to sound faster and more natural. With step-by-step practice, you’ll find out how to increase your natural speech quality and pick up the pace of your speaking. This course is for conversational contractions, standard contractions, connected speech, and the all-important “schwa” neutral vowel.

COURSE CODE: ENPP Sec. 01: 4 Saturdays, 2-4:30pm. Begins Apr. 13 | $175

MAKE IT CLEAR: INTONATION AND SOUNDS (PHONEMES) Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

This course is all about intonation, the most important part of English pronunciation. Intonation is the contrast between higher sounding parts of speech and lower sounding parts of speech. Often, when people don’t understand what you say, it has to do with intonation. We’ll also practice primary stress for words. Primary stress is the most prominent, loudest syllable in a word. Get English intonation under control, and greatly diminish the frequency with which you experience this problem. With practice, you can eliminate this problem. You’ll also learn how to pronounce sounds (phonemes) that are difficult for you.

COURSE CODE: ENIP Sec. 01: 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7-9pm. Begins May 14 | $290

Free Personal Online Assessment Days Need help with finding the right class for you? Register for one of our free online assessments on Zoom.

Thursday, March 28, 9:30-11am Monday, April 1, 6-7:30pm

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPING STORIES FOR INTERVIEWS, WORK AND BUSINESS Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

Practice telling stories for work interviews and for business professional purposes. Improve your ability to market your experience, skills, and knowledge at employment interviews and in business situations. Find the right words to talk about your contributions and learn how to promote your work. Develop confidence to speak effectively about what you can do for a prospective employer, your current employer, or clients and customers. We’ll listen to each other and learn to improve together.

COURSE CODE: ENIN Sec. 01: 6 Fridays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins Apr. 26 | $210 No class May 24

CULTURAL AWARENESS FOR WORK AND BUSINESS COMMUNICATION IN THE US Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

Optimize your communication for work and business in the States by becoming aware of American communication culture. We’ll practice presentations, meetings, project updates, and more. Everyone will practice individually and in pairs or groups. You’ll receive coaching, suggestions, ideas, and tips to communicate more effectively, confidently, and competently. We’ll discuss your experiences and observations and how intercultural communication awareness can improve your communication skills at work. Topics include getting to the point, directness, tactful language, agreeing and disagreeing, information presentation, assertiveness, and more.

C O U R S E C O D E : E CA B Sec. 01: 5 Saturdays, 10:30am-1pm. Begins Apr. 27 | $205 No class May 25

THE POWER OF YOUR BUSINESS VOICE: PROMOTE YOURSELF AT WORK 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 when you speak with leadership, team members, 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.

C O U R S E C O D E : E N PV Sec. 01: 5 Saturdays, 2-4:30pm. Begins May 11 | $220 No class May 25

Contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org or 617-547-6789 ext. 112 for any questions.

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ENPV: The Power of Your Business Voice: Promote Yourself at Work 5 Saturdays, 2-4:30pm. Begins May 11 | $220

ECAB: Cultural Awareness for Work and Business Communication in the US 8 Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 27| $260

ENPP: Pick Up the Pace: Smooth English Talking 4 Saturdays, 2-4:30pm. Begins Apr. 13 | $175

ENWA: Writing & Grammar 8 Saturdays, 1:30-4pm. Begins Apr. 13 | $270

ABET: Accent Improvement Workshop Saturday & Sunday, 9:30-12:30pm. Jun. 8 & 9 | $110

If you have any questions, please contact our Student Services Coordinator at info@ccae.org.

See ccae.org/about/scholarships for details.

NEED A SCHOLARSHIP? CCAE offers a financial assistance, 50% off tuition, to qualifying adults of all ages. Some restrictions apply.

ENIP: Make It Clear: Intonation and Sound (Phonemes) 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7-9pm. Begins May 14 | $290

SPRING: APRIL – JUNE

ENBE: Beginner Levels 3 & 4: Integrated Skills 8 Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 13 | $325

WEEKEND

ENGR: Conversational Fluency and Grammar Review 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7-9pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $275

ERDD: Advanced Conversation: Read, Discuss, Debate! 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 11:30am-1pm. Begins Apr.8 | $325

ENIN: Developing Stories for Interviews, Work and Business 6 Fridays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins Apr. 26 | $210

ENCI: Intermediate Conversation 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $325

TOFL: Preparation for the TOEFL 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $325

ENCB: Conversation for High Beginners/Low Intermediate 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $325

EBEP: Early Bird English Practice: Vocabulary, Idioms, Conversation 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 9 | $325

ENI3: Intermediate Levels 3 & 4: Integrated Skills 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $325

ENBE: Beginner Levels 3 & 4: Integrated Skills 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $325

ENI1: Intermediate Levels 1 & 2: Integrated Skills 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $325

ENCI: Intermediate Conversation 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $325

EBEG: Beginner Levels 1 & 2 : Integrated Skills 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $325

EBEG: Beginner Levels 1 & 2 : Integrated Skills 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 8 | $325

EVENING CLASSES

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

All Classes are In-Person

ADVANCED

INTERMEDIATE

BEGINNER

For an online self-assessment, visit ccae.org/language-levels, or contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org or 617-547-6789 ext. 112.

Monday, April 1, 6-7:30pm

Thursday, March 28, 9:30-11am

Need help finding the right class for you? Register for one of our free online assessments on Zoom:

FREE PERSONAL ASSESSMENT DAYS ON ZOOM

DAYTIME CLASSES

English as aSecond Language

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

Beginner Level 1 Beginner Level 2

Beginner Level 3 Beginner Level 4 Beginner Conversation

Low Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Conversation

High Intermediate Advanced

Advanced

CEFR LEVEL

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

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

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

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

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

LISTENING

READING

SPEAKING

WRITING

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 & fill in forms with personal details.

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, simple texts & find specific information in everyday material such as menus, advertisements, & short personal letters.

Communicate in routine tasks & social interactions. Use a series of phrases & sentences to describe family, 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, or jobrelated 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 affairs programs.

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

Interact with fluency & spontaneity & explain a viewpoint & advantages & disadvantages of various options. Take an active part in discussions.

Write on a wide range of subjects, essay of support or against a topic, as well as personal letters highlighting the personal significance of events.

Understand extended speech even when it is not clearly structured & when relationships are only implied & not signaled explicitly. Follow television programs & films without too much effort.

Understand long & complex factual & literary texts, appreciating distinctions of style. Understand specialized articles & longer technical instructions.

Use language flexibly & effectively for social & professional purposes. Present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects, integrating subthemes.

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.

World Languages

“Katya demystifies Russian for us! It’s not an easy thing to learn, but she breaks it down and makes it accessible. She keeps it so interesting that I don’t even see the time go by!” —MELISSA L., RUSSIAN BEGINNER LEVEL 3

CCAE offers in-person and online classes at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels taught by highly-trained and experienced instructors. Communicative, learner-oriented teaching methods and the multicultural atmosphere facilitate not only language learning but also friendships with people from all over the world. We use the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to assess students and establish learning goals (p. 17). To find the right level, attend our free online personal assessment days (p. 19) or contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org. Please see p. 17 for level descriptions and visit ccae.org/classes/esl for our most up-to-date language classes. Many language classes require the purchase of a textbook. For online classes, we recommend purchasing the textbook before attending the first class.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

BEGINNER L EV EL 3

Learn the basics of sign language as a first step to developing receptive and expressive skills. You will learn commonly used signs, the basic grammatical rules of American Sign Language, and information about the deaf.

COURSE CODE: ASB4 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $290

Jude Grauso | Native Speaker

B E G I N NE R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: ASB1 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 4:30-6pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $290 Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 6:15-7:45pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $290

B E G I N NE R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: ASB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $290

COURSE CODE: ASB3 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $290

BEGINNER L EV EL 4

BEGINNER CO NV ERSAT ION This class is for students who have completed our four beginner levels (or equivalent) and are comfortable with using the present tense and have some knowledge of the past tenses. Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of ASL, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about deaf culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations. COURSE CODE: ASBC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $290

ccae.org/classes/world-languages

World Languages

LEVANTINE ARABIC

Richard Cozzens | Arabic Instructor

Arabic today exists in multiple overlapping yet distinct varieties. In published writing and formal contexts (e.g., articles, novels, religious texts, presentations of news or information), people use Modern Standard Arabic. At the same time, there are several different regional varieties (also called dialects) that people use primarily in conversational and informal contexts (e.g., greetings, family and social life, daily communication, social media posts). Levantine Arabic is the regional variety of Arabic used by speakers from Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria and is the native language of more than 44 million people. Furthermore, it is considered one of the most widely understood varieties across the Arabic-speaking world because of the large amount of media (songs, TV series, etc.) produced in it. Levantine Arabic shares with other varieties of Arabic many fundamental grammar structures and a large amount of vocabulary. B E G I N NE R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: LAR2 Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $195

B E G IN NE R L E V E L 3

COURSE CODE: LAR3 Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $195

BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE

Maria Fernanda Salles | Native Speaker

Portuguese, the native language of Brazil, is spoken by approximately 180 million people around the world, including one million in Massachusetts! This series of engaging classes emphasizes spoken production and interaction. B E G I N NE R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: BPB1 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $290

B E G I N NE R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: BPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $290

H I G H B E G IN NE R CONVERSAT I ON Expand your vocabulary and fluency in this relaxed and fun class for students who have at least finished Beginner Level 1-3 (or equivalent). We will learn to express ourselves more comfortably, discuss current events, and engage more fully in the cultural context of Brazilian Portuguese. COURSE CODE: BPBC Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $290

QUEM CANTA SEUS MALES ESPANTA!— BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE THROUGH SONGS This course, “You’ve got to sing your troubles away!”, presents a variety of Brazilian musical genres. Using them, we will practice and develop some of the linguistic skills of the Portuguese language. Relate Brazilian music with aspects of the country’s culture, reflect on themes and issues present in the lyrics, and, in the end, why not sing? Let’s forget our worries and learn more about this fascinating country, its artists, and its rhythms. For high beginners and above (CEFR A2 and above).

COURSE CODE: BPSO Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins May 2 | $130

PORTUGUESE FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS Maria Fernanda Salles | Native Speaker

Portuguese and Spanish are both Romance languages, closely related in vocabulary and grammar. For speakers of Spanish, it can be a challenge to study Portuguese because of this close linguistic relationship. This class is for advanced and native speakers of Spanish who would like a quick, solid introduction to Brazilian Portuguese.

COURSE CODE: BPSP Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $260

Free Personal Online Assessment Days

Need help with finding the right class for you? Register for our free online assessment day on Zoom for Spanish, French, Italian and German.

Thursday, March 21, 6-7:30pm

Tuesday, March 26, 9:30-11am

For an online self-assessment, visit ccae.org/language-levels. Contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org or 617-547-6789 ext. 112 for more details.

World Languages

FRENCH

Cécile Galatoire | Native Speaker

Jordan Brooks Garres, Neha Coureil | French Instructors

French is the official language of 29 countries. It has a long history as an international language of literature and scientific standards, and is a primary or second language of many international organizations. 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 interaction. BEGINNER L EV EL 1

COURSE CODE: FRB1 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 4:15-5:45pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $290 | Cécile Galatoire No class Apr. 17

Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $290 | Cécile Galatoire No class Apr. 18

BEGINNER L EV EL 2

COURSE CODE: FRB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 1 | $290 | Cécile Galatoire No class Apr. 15 & May 27

CHINESE

Jin Cooper | Native Speaker and Author, Notes on Economics from Harvard 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 E G I N NE R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: CMB1 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $290

B E G I N NE R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: CMB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $290

B E G I N NE R L E V E L 3

COURSE CODE: CMB3 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $290

I N T ERME D IATE

COURSE CODE: CMIN Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $290

Sec. 02: 8 Wednesdays, 10:30am-12pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $260 | Neha Coureil

BEGINNER L EV EL 3

COURSE CODE: FRB3 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $290 | Cécile Galatoire No class Apr. 17

BEGINNER L EV EL 4

COURSE CODE: FRB4 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $290 | Cécile Galatoire

F RENCH REF RESHER: H I GH BEGI NNE R Review essential grammar, spruce up your pronunciation, and practice your basic conversation skills in this fun and efficient refresher class. Conversation, listening, and reading activities will enhance your skills and get you in the French mood. For students who have at least attended our Beginner Level 1-4 or equivalent (CEFR A2) and would like to review before taking the next step. COURSE CODE: FRR4 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 11:15am-12:45pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $290 | Cécile Galatoire No class Apr. 17

LOW INT ERM EDIAT E

COURSE CODE: FRLI Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $290 | Jordan Brooks Garres No class Apr. 17

CCAE offers a financial assistance—50% off tuition—to qualifying adults of all ages. Need a Some restrictions apply. Scholarships must be approved prior to registration. All scholarship Scholarship? applications must be submitted at least one week in advance of the requested class.

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.

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World Languages

PRONUNCIATION AND LISTENING PRACTICE

Á LIVRE OUVERT: FRENCH BOOK CLUB

This class will improve the students’ pronunciation and help facilitate the comprehension of spoken language. It will cover the vowels and letters that are mispronounced by English speakers such as “R” and “U,” as well as the nasal vowels and sounds that are combinations of letters and vowels. We will also go over the consonants that are not pronounced at the end of words. Another important topic will be the “liaisons”, those letters at the end of a word that are orally combined with the beginning of the following word. Knowing how to recognize them and when to pronounce them will improve the students’ comprehension of French and their fluency. The class aims at the development of perfect French pronunciation by having fun practicing. This class is for students who have taken at least 30 hours of French (CEFR A2 and above).

Ecrit en 1942 la même année que Camus publie le Mythe de Sisyphe, L’Étranger devient rapidement un succès en France et dans les pays anglo saxons. Ce roman est depuis lors le roman francophone le plus lu (et traduit) juste derriere le Petit Prince et Vingt Mille Lieues sous les Mers. Le titre L’Étranger est la première difficulté à affronter. Pourquoi, Meursault, le héros ou plutôt l’ anti-héros du récit, est il vu comme un étranger? Le livre, traduit en anglais, fut même publié sous deux titres différents: The Stranger et The Outsider. Nous essaierons d’expliquer cette ambiguïté. Ensuite nous définirons l’Absurde, un concept qui est au coeur du roman et le thème central du Mythe de Sisyphe: “la confrontation entre le caractère non sensé du monde et le désir de compréhension de l’homme”.

Cécile Galatoire | Native Speaker

COURSE CODE: FPRO Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $290 No class Apr. 17

READING, WATCHING, LISTENING AND DISCUSSING FRENCH MEDIA Cécile Galatoire | Native Speaker

Do you love the French language and are interested in learning more about French current affairs? Would you like to navigate French media and tune into different topics of interest? If yes, then this class is designed just for you. We will read articles from the French press, watch clips from television, and also listen to snippets from French radio. You will learn some new vocabulary, practice your listening and conversational skills and enjoy the cultural exposure. We will cover a range of different subjects including politics, economy, entertainment, and more. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above).

COURSE CODE: FRME Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 9:30am-11am. Begins Apr. 3 | $160 No class Apr. 17

Michel L’Huillier | Native Speaker

COURSE CODE: FRBC Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 5:30-7. Begins Apr. 10 (meets bi-weekly) | $165

J’AIME PARIS AU MOIS DE MAI: FRENCH CONVERSATION AND CULTURE Neha Coureil | French Instructor

Charles Aznavour says in his song, “you too will love Paris in May”. In this class we will discuss the history of Paris, discover its monuments and museums, learn to navigate the city like a Parisian, and uncover some of its hidden treasures. You will learn some new vocabulary, practice your listening and conversational skills, and enjoy the cultural exposure. So whether you’re planning to visit Paris, want to revisit old memories, or just simply love the French language, come and join us in our discovery of Paris. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above).

C O U R S E C O D E : F R PA Sec. 01: 3 Tuesdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins May 7 | $100

FRENCH CONVERSATION THROUGH WALKS IN HARVARD SQUARE Cécile Galatoire | Native Speaker

Vous souhaitez profiter du printemps et prendre un peu l’air tout en pratiquant votre français ? Rejoignez-nous au cours d’agréables promenades dans Harvard Square et enrichissez votre vocabulaire en faisant les magasins, en nommant les objets ou les produits du marché, en décrivant les vêtements, les accessoires, en utilisant une liste de courses ou en suivant des directions orales ou écrites vous permettant de trouver votre chemin et de passer d’un endroit à un autre. Boostez vos capacités d’écoute et de production orale comme si vous vous déplaciez dans un quartier d’une ville française pour faire vos courses ou faire du shopping entre amis. Par la même occasion, vous aurez l’opportunité de mener des conversations sur toutes sortes de sujets ! Recommended for high beginner level and above (CEFR A2 and above).

C O U R S E C O D E : F R WA Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 9:30am-11am. Begins May 15 | $130

World Languages

GERMAN

Petra Bittner, Francesca Ferraris | Native Speakers Claire Sehringer | German Instructor

The German language boasts about 120 million native speakers. It is the most widely spoken native language in the European Union. The German-speaking countries are ranked fifth in terms of annual publication of new books, with one tenth of all books (including e-books) in the world being published in German language. Count yourself among its learners in this series of engaging classes, emphasizing spoken production and interaction. All classes are taught by highly educated and experienced native speakers, representing a variety of cultures and accents. B E G I N NE R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: GRB1 Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 11 | $260 | Claire Sehringer

B E G I N NE R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: GRB2 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $290 | Claire Sehringer

B E G I N NE R L E V E L 4

COURSE CODE: GRB4 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $290 | Claire Sehringer

LOW I NTE RME D IATE TH ROUGH SH ORT STOR IES This class is for students who have a low intermediate level and a solid knowledge of basic and some complex structures of German. Students can 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: Digital in Dresden (ISBN: 978-1986267625). COURSE CODE: GESI Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $290 | Petra Bittner

I N T ERME D IATE C ON V ERSAT I ON You are pretty comfortable in everyday situations and in applying your solid knowledge of the basics of German. 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 German. COURSE CODE: GRIC Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 22 | $130 | Petra Bittner

A DVA NC E D RE A D IN G AND CONVERS AT I 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 in German. COURSE CODE: GRRC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $290 | Francesca Ferraris

SURVIVAL IN GERMAN: LEBEN IN DEUTSCHLAND Petra Bittner | Native Speaker

This class is for students who have completed our German Beginner Level 2 or have very basic knowledge of German and would like to master everyday situations in a German speaking country. Along the way, you will learn some grammar, pick up new vocabulary, and learn about German culture. Don’t wait to be in Germany to speak German!

COURSE CODE: GRSU Sec. 01: 7 Mondays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Apr. 1 | $225 No class Apr. 15

“SHOW AND TELL” AUF DEUTSCH Petra Bittner | Native Speaker

Sprechen Sie gern über Ihr Hobby, Ihre kreative Arbeit, Ihr Haustier oder schöne Reise/Erlebnisse? Dann sind Sie in diesem Kurs herzlich willkommen! Wir zeigen und besprechen, was wir gern machen, sehen, hören, malen oder kochen. This class is recommended for students with an intermediate level (CEFR B1 and above).

COURSE CODE: GRSH Sec. 01: 3 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $95

LOW INTERMEDIATE REFRESHER AND CONVERSATION: 8 MITTWOCHE MIT DIALOGEN UND SITUATIONEN Claire Sehringer | German Instructor

In this class we will revise and reinforce familiar topics and add new ones. A perfect opportunity to become more fluent in conversations about our own individual profile and history, likes and dislikes, everyday life in German speaking countries, and travel situations. In this, we will accommodate student’s preferred topics. For students with a low intermediate level (CEFR A2+/B1).

COURSE CODE: GRM8 Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $260

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World Languages

ADVANCED GERMAN CONVERSATION ABOUT LITERATURE: DAS FELD (TEIL 5) 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 handeln vom Leben unterschiedlicher Personen. Es ist ein Buch der Menschenleben: jedes ganz individuell und doch mit anderen verbunden. In diesem Kurs lesen und diskutieren wir eine Kurzgeschichte pro Woche. Für Teil 5 lesen Sie bitte das Kapitel “Bernard Silbermann” vor unserem ersten Treffen. Wir empfehlen das Buch (The Field) vor Kursbeginn auf Englisch zu lesen. The class is recommended for students with a high intermediate level (CEFR B1+) and above. Students can take this class without having participated in Teil 1, 2, 3 & 4. Required book: Das Feld by Robert Seethaler.

ITALIAN

Federica Fausto, Alessandra Greco | 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 experienced and educated instructors, these classes emphasize building vocabulary, solidifying grammar, and improving spoken interaction. BEGINNER L EV EL 1 COURSE CODE: ITB1

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $260 | Federica Fausto Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $290 | Alessandra Greco

BEGINNER L EV EL 2

COURSE CODE: GRFE Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $160

COURSE CODE: ITB2 Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 4 | $260 | Federica Fausto

FRÜHLING IN BILDERN UND GEDICHTEN

ITALIAN BEGINNER CONVERSATION

Die Temperaturen steigen und die Natur erwacht. Endlich ist der Frühling da! Die Dichter besingen in ihren Werken den Mai, die Liebe, die Blütenpracht und Vogellieder. In diesem Kurs lesen, diskutieren und rezitieren wir Gedichte von Ludwig Uhland, Erich Kästner, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Hugo von Hofmannsthal und Eduard Mörike. This class is recommended for students with an intermediate level (CEFR B1 and above).

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 fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations.

Petra Bittner | Native Speaker

COURSE CODE: GRBG Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Apr. 11 | $160

MODERN GREEK INTRODUCTION FOR TRAVELERS Alice Tamaccio | Native Speaker

This Modern Greek course is designed for beginner-level students and assumes no prior knowledge of the language. It would be especially useful for people interested in traveling to Greece. The most common phrases for activities of daily life will be a focus of this course, as well as useful grammar, verb declensions, and idioms that match topics inclusive of shopping, eating in a restaurant, asking directions, and familiar items students may be interested in learning. Adequate repetition is afforded with written, verbal, and group exercises. Students will be asked to make flashcards. Handouts will be provided and students will be directed to useful online resources.

COURSE CODE: MGIN Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 1 | $260 No class Apr. 15

Federica Fausto | Native Speaker

COURSE CODE: ITBC Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $260

DUE CHIACCHIERE E UN CAFFÈ: ADVANCED ITALIAN CONVERSATION Federica Fausto | Native Speaker

Immagina di essere seduto al bar di una piazza italiana, immagina di bere il tuo caffè e di gustare un cornetto mentre chiacchieri in italiano con le persone sedute ai tavoli vicini. Immagina di immergerti nella cultura e nello stile di vita italiani anche solo per un giorno alla settimana. This class is recommended for advanced students.

C O U R S E C O D E : I TC C Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 9:15am-10:45am. Begins Apr. 2 | $260

L’ITALIANO IN UN GRANDE VIAGGIO ARTISTICO-CULTURALE IN ITALIA DAL SUD AL NORD Maria Barresi | Native Speaker

Dai pupi siciliani ai Bronzi di Riace, dalla fabbrica profumiera del bergamotto di Calabria alle meraviglie architettoniche del Parco Nazionale della Majella in Abruzzo per arrivare nel cuore di Napoli e della canzone napoletana, andando poi a conoscere la Sardegna di Grazia Deledda e la Roma barocca di Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Infine, dopo aver superato i 38 kilometri di portici Bolognesi, scoprire la Milano di Leonardo Da Vinci per sognare fra i fiabeschi castelli del Trentino-Alto Adige. Recommended for high intermediate/advanced students (CEFR B1+ and above).

C O U R S E C O D E : I T VA Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $ 290

World Languages

ITALIAN THROUGH ENCOUNTERS: INCONTRI CON FAMOSI ITALIANI Alessandra Greco | Native Speaker

What if some of the most famous Italians such as Leonardo da Vinci, Federico Fellini, Gianni Versace, and others could speak with us and tell us their stories? Join this class and you will find out. You will improve your speaking, vocabulary, and grammar and learn about some of the people who shaped Italy. Recommended for high beginners/ intermediate learners (CEFR A2 and above).

C O U R S E C O D E : I T FA Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $160

L’AFFASCINANTE VIAGGIO DELLA REPUBBLICA DI VENEZIA

Matteo Casini | Native Speaker, Ph.D in European History, University of Venice

La città di Venezia ha vissuto una storia assai intensa lungo più di 1000 anni. Due lezioni vogliono presentare questa storia, dalle origini in un particolarissimo ambiente naturale, la laguna di Venezia, fino alla crescita di un contesto urbano unico, l’espansione commerciale e imperiale nel Mediterraneo, lo sviluppo di una civiltà straordinaria di arte e cultura, ed infine la sopravvivenza sino all’epoca di Napoleone. Recommended for high intermediate and advanced students (CEFR B1+ and above).

COURSE CODE: ITVE2 Sec. 01: 2 Wednesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Apr. 17 & 24 | $60

UNDERSTANDING ITALIAN CULTURE THROUGH NON-FICTION: L’ITALIA ATTRAVERSO LA SAGGISTICA Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge

Come and explore the vibrant culture of Italy through a selection of provocative, enriching and engagingly written non fiction books. We will begin with a discussion of Chiara Mercuri’s Francesco D’Assisi: La storia negata (2016). The book traces the contested legacy of Saint Francis, the patron saint of Italy and a towering figure in the history of Christianity while offering a vivid picture of a place and a moment in time. Recommended for advanced students (CEFR B2 and above). Required reading: Francesco d’Assisi: La storia negata by Chiara Mercuri

COURSE CODE: ITSA Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Apr. 24 | $50

LE DONNE CHE HANNO FATTO LA STORIA D’ITALIA: ADVANCED ITALIAN CONVERSATION Alessandra Greco | Native Speaker

“Per insegnare bisogna emozionare” – Maria Montessori

Sono molte le donne italiane che hanno contribuito allo sviluppo della storia d’Italia. Sono scrittrici, scienziate, attiviste, ribelli e tenaci. Conosciamone alcune insieme! Recommended for high intermediate and advanced students (CEFR B1+ and above).

COURSE CODE: ITDO 4 Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins May 9 | $130

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APERITIVO LETTERARIO: ITALIAN BOOK CLUB Elena Lori | Native Speaker

Do you love Italy and all Italian things? Do you like the idea of knowing more about the country’s literature, history and culture? Come to share some classic literature, novels, and contemporary fiction with a glass of Italian wine! This term we will discuss the historical novel Resto qui by Marco Balzano. Intermediate Level (CEFR B1 and above) required.

COURSE CODE: APLI Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. May 17 | $50

GIALLO & SPUMANTE: ADVANCED ITALIAN MYSTERIES CLUB Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge

Stereotyped as the land of crime and intrigue, Italy has been the setting of many international best-selling mysteries. Politically committed, narratively sophisticated, and supremely enjoyable, the best Italian mysteries explore the dark side of Italy’s present, challenge ideas of justice, and seduce readers with the evocation of la dolce vita. We will discuss Testimone inconsapevole (2002) by best-selling writer as well as former anti-Mafia prosecutor Gianrico Carofiglio. In this legal thriller, the defense lawyer Guido Guerrieri takes up the case of a migrant worker accused of the murder of a child. As well as offering a compelling plot line the novel offers a privileged window onto Italy’s conflicted modernity and multi-ethnic present. Required reading: Testimone inconsapevole by Gianrico Carofiglio

C O U R S E C O D E : I TG P Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Jun. 5 | $50

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World Languages

JAPANESE

KOREAN

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.

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 increasingly popular around the world as a foreign language. The “Korean Wave” has become an influential global phenomenon since the start of the 21st century, heavily impacting the contemporary cultures, music, film, and television industries, and behavioral aspects of various people throughout the world.

Tomoko Takagi | Native Speaker

B E G I N NE R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: JPB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5:15-6:45pm. Begins Apr. 1 | $290 No class Apr. 15 & May 27

B E G I N NE R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: JPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6:15-7:45pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $290

B E G I N NE R L E V E L 4

COURSE CODE: JPB4 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $290

HARU (SPRING) IN JAPAN: THE SEASON OF SAKURA Spring (‘haru’ in Japanese) is generally from March to May in Japan, and is considered to be the season of meeting and parting since, for example, entrance and graduation ceremonies in schools are held in March and April. ‘Sakura’ (cherry blossoms), which is one of the national flowers in Japan, is the special symbol of the season. In this class, we are going to see Japanese traditional seasonal events, foods, etc. in spring. We will feel spring through Japanese songs, poetries, novels, mangas, TV shows, and movies featuring Sakura blossoms. Let’s talk about one of the most beautiful seasons in Japan! This class is for students who have completed Beginner Level 2 class or equivalent/higher, have learned hiragana, katakana, and have some knowledge of basic conjugations of verbs (masu-form etc.)

COURSE CODE: HARU Sec. 01: Saturday, 2-4pm. Apr. 27 | $55

Jung Ah Lee | Native Speaker

BEGINNER L EV EL 1

C O U R S E C O D E : KO B 1 Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Mar. 25 | $195 No class Apr. 15

BEGINNER L EV EL 2

C O U R S E C O D E : KO B 2 Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 4:15-5:45pm. Begins Mar. 25 | $195 No class Apr. 15

HIGH BEGINNER / LOW INT ERM EDIAT E

C O U R S E C O D E : KO H B Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Mar. 25 | $195 No class Apr. 15

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LATIN Will be back in summer!

POLISH

Edward Mitukiewicz | Native Speaker

Polish is a West-Slavic language, the official language of Poland, and one of the official languages of the European Union. After numerous waves of emigration since the beginning of the nineteenth century, around 10 million people speak Polish around the world in addition to the approximately 38 million speakers who reside in Poland. One of the largest diasporic communities is located in the US where Polish is spoken by 3.5 million people. Join them with a patient and experienced instructor who can guide you through this unique and interesting language. BEGINNER L EV EL 2

COURSE CODE: PLB2 Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $260 No class Apr. 15 & May 27

INT ERM EDIAT E CONV ERSAT IO N AND GR AM M AR This level is for students who have at least 60 hours of classroom time in the language within the last two years, can identify the main points of clear standard speech, can read texts that consist mainly of high frequency language, and can handle a limited variety of situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken. COURSE CODE: PLIN Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $260 No class Apr. 15 & May 27

World Languages

RUSSIAN

Katya Maher | Native Speaker

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 number 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 E G I N NE R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: RUB1

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $290

B E G I N NE R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: RUB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $290

B E G I N NE R L E V E L 3

COURSE CODE: RUB3 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $290

I N T ERME D IATE C ON V ERSAT I ON AND GR AMMAR 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 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $290

SPANISH

Laia Roset Roig, Martha de la Vega, Luz Elena Zuluaga | Native Speakers

Lauren Brauckmann, Maria Fernanda Salles | Spanish Instructors

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. BEGINNER L EV EL 1

COURSE CODE: SPB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 1 | $290 | Maria Fernanda Salles No class Apr. 15 & May 17 Sec. 02: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 1 | $290 | Maria Fernanda Salles No class Apr. 15 & May 17 Sec. 03: 7 Saturdays, 12-2pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $300 | Luz Elena Zuluaga

BEGINNER L EV EL 2

COURSE CODE: SPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $290 | Lauren Brauckmann Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $290 | Laia Roset Roig No class Apr. 18 Sec. 03: 7 Saturdays, 9:30-11:30am. Begins Apr. 6 | $300 | Luz Elena Zuluaga

BEGINNER L EV EL 3

COURSE CODE: SPB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 2 | $290 | Luz Elena Zuluaga Sec. 02: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $290 | Lauren Brauckmann Sec. 03: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $290 | Laia Roset Roig No class Apr. 17

BEGINNER L EV EL 4

COURSE CODE: SPB4 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $290 | Laia Roset Roig No class Apr. 18

BEGINNER CO NV ERSAT ION This class is for students who have completed our four beginner levels (or the equivalent of it) and are comfortable with using the present tense and have some knowledge of preterite and future. Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of Spanish, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations.

COURSE CODE: SPBC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $290 | Laia Roset Roig No class Apr. 17

HIGH BEGINNER / LOW INT ERM EDIAT E

COURSE CODE: SPHB Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $290 | Luz Elena Zuluaga Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | Martha de la Vega

INT ERM EDIAT E 1

COURSE CODE: SPI1 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $290 | Luz Elena Zuluaga

INT ERM EDIAT E 2

COURSE CODE: SPI2 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $290 | Luz Elena Zuluaga

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CINCO CUENTOS LATINO AMERICANOS Luz Elena Zuluaga | Native Speaker

Con una amplia diversidad de problemáticas y estilos de escritores tanto nuevos como consagrados. Estos cuentos te atraparan con la magia y complejidad de sus protagonistas desde la Aguda intuición en ”María dos prazeres” de Gabriel García Marquez hasta la incondicional lealtad en ” Las amigas “ de Carlos Fuentes. Atreves de su análisis descubriremos los diferentes matices que dibujan un mapa fascinante de la complejidad humana. Este curso es apropiado para estudiantes con un nivel avanzado en español (CEFR B2 en adelante).

COURSE CODE: SPCC Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 16 | $190

CONVERSACIONES A TRAVÈS DE CORTOMETRAJES HISPANOS: SPANISH CONVERSATION & SHORT FILMS Jose Lopez Espinosa | Native Speaker, M.A., Spanish Literature and Lingu

En esta clase miraremos cortometrajes hispanos y hablaremos de los temas de cada filme. Haremos ejercicios de conversación antes de mirar el filme, y después de mirar el filme. Por consiguiente, si te gustan los cortometrajes (de 5 minutos a 15 minutos) esta es la clase para ti! Los cortometrajes son de diferentes paises, asi que escucharemos diferentes acentos, combinado con diferentes temas como “LBTG”, ”inmigracion”, “el amor!”, “la bondad en las personas” etc. También podemos traer “botanas” y hacer la experiencia más divertida! Andale y animate. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (B1 and above). New films every term.

COURSE CODE: CCMH Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 22 | $160

ADVANCED SPANISH CONVERSATIONS IN THE COURTYARD Martha de la Vega | Native Speaker

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: 5 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins May 8 | $160

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Humanities

“The instructor has a wonderful ability to encourage us and yet also to offer realistic and thoughtful advice. She is a gem. The class has good energy and is inspiring!” —NANCY S., DEVELOPING AUTHENTIC CHARACTERS

LITERATURE AN AMERICAN SHORT STORY SAMPLER

DORIS LESSING: AFRICAN STORIES

Join us in reading a sample of short story masterpieces by both well-known and lesser-known American writers. The stories we will discuss include landmark works by Philip Roth, Eudora Welty, Katherine Anne Porter, Ann Beattie, Vladimir Nabakov, and other interesting writers who demonstrate skill in characterizing the human spirit and the social values of the time in which they were writing. We will analyze themes, characters, settings, symbolism, and style and look at contemporary interpretations. You may find wonderful short stories that you don’t already know. For the first class, please read Alice Munro’s “Meneseteung” in Best American Short Stories of the Century ISBN 978-0-395-84367-3

Long considered Doris Lessing’s best collection, African Stories is an homage to her twenty-five years spent in Africa. In this anthology, she explores the complexities, the agonies and joys, and the textures of life in Rhodesia. The book was first published in 1965 and contains much of the Nobel Prize winner’s most extraordinary work. Please obtain: Doris Lessing: African Stories (Simon and Schuster Paperbacks) ISBN-13: ?978-1476767154, and read: “The Old Chief.”

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

COURSE CODE: CLAS Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:45am. Begins Apr. 2 | $250 Sec. 02: 8 Tuesdays, 2-3:15pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $250

Petra Bittner | Literature Instructor

COURSE CODE: DORI Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $205 No class Apr. 15

Sec. 02: 6 Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $205

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Humanities

JAMES JOYCE: DUBLINERS AND PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG MAN Margery & James Sabin | Lorraine Chiu Wang Professor of English Emerita

We will read and discuss James Joyce’s accessible and engaging early writings—Dubliners, a collection of short stories, and Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. This brief autobiographical novel narrates the growth of his literary ambitions. His later writings were famously tricky; Joyce’s humor, sociability, and fascination with his Dublin neighbors and schoolmates predominate. He was famously stubborn. Before Dubliners was published, he struggled for years against demands that he omit language offensive to religious and political authorities. Though he left Ireland for the continent in 1904, Ireland remained the location and subject of all the writings that made him internationally famous.

C O U R S E C O D E : JA M E Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 10:30am-12pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $250

READING LOLITA IN TEHRAN Nina Rose | Doctorate in Philosophy

Inspired by Azar Nafisi’s book, Reading Lolita in Tehran, we will read The Great Gatsby from the perspective of her students—young people studying literature amid the Islamic Revolution in 1978-79. One of her more conservative students says that Gatsby is a morally bad thing to read. Nafisi responds by inviting him to put the book on trial. We will study Gatsby with the same question in mind: How can it be a good thing to read a story about people who do bad things? We will be aided by the philosopher David Hume’s ideas on sympathy and moral imagination.

C O U R S E C O D E : LTG G Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7:45-9pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $240

WRITING THE OTHER: YELLOWFACE BY R.F. KUANG AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW BY GABRIELLE ZEVIN Tristan Prather | Instructor

How do you write from a perspective or life experience that is not yours? Should you at all? If you do, what are some of the ethical questions and dilemmas that you might run into in the process? We gain some perspective on this subject through Yellowface by R.F. Kuang and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. In this course, we will endeavor to answer this question as best we can, but it is entirely possible that we will not come any closer to solving the problem than when we started! We will read a few supplementary essays from writers like Roxanne Gay to help feed the discussion. At the very least, this course might help you to consume literature more critically while reading some great books.

COURSE CODE: TTTZ Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $240

EMILE ZOLA’S THE LADIES’ PARADISE: PARIS IN THE MODERNIZING WORLD Tristan Prather | Instructor

Zola’s work celebrates modern innovation during the Second Empire and examines the rapidly evolving social classes of the late 1800s. Though the events of his famous Rougon-Macquart series took place almost 200 years ago, we see many similarities to things happening today. This eleventh installment of the series chronicles the rise of one of the first department stores in Paris. It follows the journey of one sales associate, Denise, as she does her best to acclimate to Modern Paris. In this course, we will read all of The Ladies’ Paradise and study Paris as it begins to modernize. We will also connect the events of the book to things happening today, with corporate giants like Amazon dominating much of commerce. Finally, we will examine the various themes Zola approaches in his novels and the artistry of his use of language.

COURSE CODE: ZOLA Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $250

FINNEGANS WAKE BY JAMES JOYCE

Michael Koran | Author of Verse to Better, M.A. University of Chic

Finnegans Wake is written with words that love one another so much that they unite to birth humorously profound meanings. Are you Jung and easily Freudend? Would you instead prefer to be all maziful and the bringer of pluralities, your springtime sung and you are will be fun. If so, re-Joyce with us as we read the words in the big inn of Win Again: Awake. We’ll read to understand and experience how we may enjoy our days and nights more when we discover we’re all like rivers running. The text of ISBN for Finnegans Wake is: 0-14-118126-5.

C O U R S E C O D E : WA K E Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $185

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Humanities

WRITING NONFICTION

WRITING IN CURVES: NONFICTION Olga Katsovskiy | Writer/Editor/Educator

THE MIND OF A GENIUS: EXPERIENCING TOLSTOY’S WAR AND PEACE Anna Friedrich | Dr. Anna Friedrich PhD in literature from Harvard

Several works of world literature should be approached as potentially life-changing. Chief among these masterpieces is War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, written in Russian and French and first published in 1865-1869. The original readers lived with the novel for four years, as it came out in installments; we will inhabit it for eight weeks. Together with its characters, we will fight a war with Napoleon, dance the mazurka, attend a high-society soiree, join the masonic order, witness weddings, executions, battles, and military councils; meet with emperors, peasants, soldiers, generals, princes, and servants, all seen through the eyes of a single omniscient creator, Tolstoy. Required reading: Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace. Translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Verkhovensky. Vintage Classics, 2008.

C O U R S E C O D E : WA R S Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $250

SELF-EXPLORATION THROUGH LITERATURE Jane Katims | Jane Katims/ M.Ed, Author Until Now & Dancing on

Certain fictional characters seem as real as our friends and adversaries because their authors write with insight and intuition about human emotions. By examining our unique reactions to stories, we achieve increased self-understanding. We’ll use contemporary works as points of departure as we ask ourselves: What are our feelings and attitudes about the story characters? What do these emotional responses reveal about ourselves and the wider world? Please buy or locate the following three books: Nocturnes: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall by Kazuo Ishiguro; The Matisse Stories by A.S. Byatt; and The Rest of Life by Mary Gordon. Before the first class, please read our discussion of the stories “Crooner” and “Cellists” in Ishiguro’s book Nocturnes.

COURSE CODE: WTSE Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 12-1:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $210

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In this eight-week writing-intensive course, we will take what Burghild Nina Holzer calls a journey into the unknown; using our journals as a guide. We will write compelling stories, drawing inspiration from life’s ups and downs and the vast landscape of in-betweens. As our lives rarely follow straight lines, we’ll surprise ourselves by following the intricately curved pathways of our thoughts. We will explore topics fundamental to strong writing, such as narrative voice, emotional arcs, shapes of stories, and tone. We will examine short fiction, essays, and nonfiction works to learn how to read as writers and apply writing theory. The aim is for each participant to create a short (under 2,000 words) semi-autobiographical piece that will be workshopped. All reading material will be provided. Writers of all levels are welcome.

C O U R S E C O D E : C U RV Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 1 | $320 No class Apr. 15 & May 27

WRITING FROM YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE

Mopsy Strange Kennedy | Book Reviewer, The Improper Bostonian

We concentrate on two related genres using the first person. Nonfiction articles such as the “Lives” and “Modern Love” columns in The New York Times and “Connections” in the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine make use of the writer’s self, though the topic may be an external one. Books such as Intoxicated By My Illness by Anatole Broyard use fiction techniques to tell a story 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, 10-11:30am. Begins Apr. 3 | $315

JOURNALING IN THE MOMENT Olga Katsovskiy | Writer/Editor/Educator

In this eight-week writing-intensive course, we will take a journey into the unknown using our journals as a guide. We will write compelling stories, drawing inspiration from life’s ups and downs and vast landscape of in-betweens. As our lives rarely follow straight lines, we’ll surprise ourselves by following the intricately curved pathways of our thoughts. We will explore topics fundamental to strong writing, such as narrative voice, emotional arcs, shapes of stories, and tone. We will examine short fiction, essays, and nonfiction works to learn how to read as writers and apply writing theory. The aim is for each participant to create a short (under 2,000 words) semi-autobiographical piece that will be workshopped. Each student will have an opportunity to workshop at least twice. All reading material will be provided. Writers of all levels are welcome.

COURSE CODE: JITM Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $275

Humanities

ADVANCED NONFICTION WRITING WORKSHOP Olga Katsovskiy | Writer/Editor/Educator

Being vulnerable on the page is hard work, and revision is even harder. In this class, we will give kudos to your generative self and get down to business with your inner editor. You should have an essay or a memoir chapter in progress. All students will have at least three opportunities to workshop and receive verbal and written feedback. We will focus on different elements of craft each week, examining creative nonfiction from various literary magazines to help develop personal strategies for revision. We will come together in an encouraging and supportive space to elevate your writing to the next level.

COURSE CODE: NONF Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $320

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 practice 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. Energize your writing, talk about style aspects, and engage in supportive feedback. Come for the sake of writing and 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: 6 Wednesdays, 9-11am. Begins Apr. 10 | $225 No class Apr. 24

WRITING FOR HEALING

Amy Mevorach | Literature Instructor

Sometimes, the hardest stories to tell are the ones that most need to be told. In this class, we will focus on creating a safe space and a practice of self-care as we write, in prose or poetry, with the intent to heal and release. Drawing from the psychological insights of Judith Hermann, Natalie Goldberg, and Gabor Mate, we will discuss the ways the body holds onto trauma and how expressing ourselves through writing can help us heal. Sharing your writing with the group is encouraged but not required.

COURSE CODE: RELE Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 12-1pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $185

100 IDEAS FOR LIFE’S PLAYGROUND AFTER 60 Kendall Dudley | kendalldudley.com

What’s calling you now? Travel the Mississippi, taste barbecue, read Faulkner and Baldwin? In our meetings, you’ll revisit your history and discover roads yet to take. You’ll get ideas and support from others. Start a business, join one in progress, and find a fresh niche to see possibilities. Through weekly meetings, idea generation, selective research, sensory prompts, photos, and self-assigned tasks, you‘ll create a map of the future that moves you closer to short and long-term experiences that deepen and lighten the journey ahead. Learn enough Czech to visit your grandmother‘s village, write your life story, and blog it for others. Take cooking classes at CCAE and start a new career!

FICTION

GENDER BENDING

Michael McComas | Clarion graduate and founder of The Mechanics Writ

While mainstream fiction often has an element of the fantastical, genre fiction takes that element and puts it front and center. In this class, we will look at how some classic stories can be transformed from mainstream to genre—and from one genre to another—through tropes, the “set dressing” of genre fiction. “Outland,” the Sean Connery movie set on the moons of Jupiter, was famously sold to Hollywood as “High Noon in outer space.” We will use shorter exercises and workshops to get into the swing of crossing genre boundaries and then try our hand at a longer piece.

COURSE CODE: BEND Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $290

DEVELOPING AUTHENTIC CHARACTERS

Jane Katims | Jane Katims/ M.Ed, Author Until Now & Dancing on

The writing of a story, novel, or memoir often begins with the creation of authentic characters—ones who are believable and compelling. How do these characters move? How do they speak? Are they shown alone? If not, how do they operate with other characters? Exercises and discussions will propel us into our writing. We’ll explore aspects of craft (i.e., point-of-view, narrative structure, and vivid detail) that contribute to effective story writing. Please buy or locate the following three books: Nocturnes: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall by Kazuo Ishiguro; The Matisse Stories by A.S. Byatt; and The Rest of Life by Mary Gordon. Before the first class, please read our discussion of the stories “Crooner” and “Cellists” in Ishiguro’s book Nocturnes.

COURSE CODE: CRCH Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $210 No class Apr. 24

FICTION WRITING WORKSHOP Thomas Meek | Writer

For the student actively writing, this workshop format is designed to provide a supportive environment and critical feedback to help deepen and develop one’s work. The goal is for each student to conclude the class with at least one finished piece of short fiction (or chapter). We’ll examine character, plot, structure, language, and more while learning to incorporate constructive criticism from peers. Please note: Students should have a project in progress to take this class.

COURSE CODE: FICT Sec. 01: 7 Mondays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 1 | $305 No class Apr. 15

COURSE CODE: JOIN Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 2-4pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $185

Humanities

BLACKSMITH HOUSE POETRY SERIES SPRING 2024 All readings take place in-person on Mondays at 8pm. Admission is $5 at the door. Visit ccae.org/blacksmithpoetry for more information.

BLACKSMITH HOUSE POETRY FIFTY YEARS • 1973-2023

The award-winning Blacksmith House Poetry Series is named after the Blacksmith House at 56 Brattle Street. This was the site of the village smithy and backdrop for the spreading chestnut tree—subjects of Longfellow’s 1839 poem “The Village Blacksmith.” Andrea Cohen Director

Ron Spaletta & Daniel Grover Assistants to the Director Gail Mazur Founding Director

February 26

April 22

Steven Cramer reads from Departures from Rilke, with David Daniel, whose new collection is What Love Is.

Marie Howe reads from her New and Selected Poems.

March 4

Jennifer Tseng reads from Thanks for Letting Us Know You Are Alive, with Danny Lawless, reading from I Tell You This Now.

Major Jackson reads from Razzle Dazzle: New and Selected Poems 2002–2022, with Katie Peterson, whose latest collection is Fog and Smoke.

March 25

Dorothea Lasky reads from her new poetry collection, The Shining, with Michael Dumanis, whose new book is Creature.

April 29

May 6 Heather Treseler reads from her collection, Auguries & Divinations, with Luke Allan, author of Sweet Dreams, the Sea.

April 8 Cindy Juyoung Ok reads from her debut collection, Ward Toward, with Andrea Cohen, whose latest book is The Sorrow Apartments. 32

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The Blacksmith House Poetry Series is supported in part by a generous community of poets, as well as The PonsoldMotherwell Charitable Trust, Cambridge Arts Council, and Massachusetts Cultural Council. We appreciate our donors’ continued commitment to uplift Cambridge Center for Adult Education and our local cultural programming right at the heart of Harvard Square.

Humanities

POETRY

COMING OF AGE AS A POET Jodi Johnson | Poet

Through using Helen Vendler’s Coming of Age as a Poet as a source text, this creative writing class will look at the various developmental techniques writers have used to come to produce their “mature” works. In response, this class will use their journeys to inform our creative writing workshops, where you’ll get to produce your poetry and have it critiqued (and will critique in turn), all in the direction of increased mastery (and “maturity”) of your creative work.

COURSE CODE: TEXT Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $275

LEARNING FROM SHERWIN BITSUI: A POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP Tom Daley | Educator

Sherwin Bitsui, a Diné (Navajo), is a poet who wields surreal imagery to startling effect in an encounter with the history, culture, and mythology of the Native American experience. Though participants can bring poems on any subject, optional exercises, based on Bitsui’s poems, include engaging with myth in an urban setting, considering sound in a poem, writing about how place manifests within a worldview, and writing about a ritual concerning death.

COURSE CODE: BITS Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $300

THROUGH CHERRY BLOSSOMS

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

Japanese Haiku Master Yosa Buson (1716-1783) is considered one of the three greatest influences on haiku, both then and now. We will learn about the life of Buson, who was both an artist and poet, and read many of Buson’s haiku, exploring why his particular poetry has helped to shape haiku as it is written today. Then, we will try our hands at writing haiku using an easy and fun prompt akin to Buson’s writing. Everyone is invited to this fun and supportive course. Each participant will receive a small field notebook and the latest book of haiku by the instructor.

COURSE CODE: BUSN Sec. 01: Sunday, 1-5pm. Apr. 28 | $100

BRINGING IT HOME: A CHAPBOOK WORKSHOP Ralph Pennel | M.F.A. Creative Writing

You’ve written the poems; now it’s time to take the next step. If you have ever dreamt of creating your poetry chapbook or you already have one in the works, but you need help seeing the project through to the end, this is the workshop for you. This workshop will help you revise, edit, and produce a chapbook of your poetry over eight weeks. We will discuss emergent themes, organization, form, formatting, and everything in between to 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 Apr. 2 | $200

REVISION AS A CREATIVE ACT POETRY WORKSHOP Ralph Pennel | M.F.A. Creative Writing

Where we enter 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 most authentic voices. We will hone our craft by reading and studying a variety of poets, exposing ourselves to a wide range of styles and aesthetics to cultivate our emerging poetic identities best. 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 Apr. 4 | $200

STAGE, SCREEN, AND MORE

PLAYWRIGHTS’ WORKSHOP

Peter Littlefield | Stage Director, Writer, and Dramaturg

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: 8 Thursdays, 7-9pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $305

INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING FOR MOVIES, TV, THEATER, AND MULTIMEDIA Andrew Osborne | Screenwriter, baitshop.org

Whether you want to create movies, TV shows, plays, video games, comic books, or web videos, learn the basics of scriptwriting in a supportive environment. At the same time, you work towards the first, second, or even final draft of a solid “spec” script. We’ll explore the three-act structure, industry-standard format, character, dialogue, and tips for surviving in the entertainment business and building your own audience.

COURSE CODE: REEN Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $305

FILMS IN CONVERSATION Bo Clay | Film Enthusiast

Each film expands a genre and builds upon previous ideas and traditions. This class will analyze two films that are thematically, circumstantially, or spiritually in conversation with one another. We will study how particular movies are similar and differ, how one builds upon (or destroys) the legacy established by the other, how they reimagine popular themes, and how such “conversations” advance the cinematic art form. Material costs may include online subscriptions or rentals. No readings are required.

COURSE CODE: DFFC Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7:45-9pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $185

Humanities

ART HISTORY

HISTORY & CONTEMPORARY ISSUES

PAUL CÉZANNE: HIS LIFE AND WORK

WHITE PEOPLE CHALLENGING RACISM: FROM TALK TO ACTION—PART 2

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

One of the most influential artists in the history of modern painting, Paul Cézanne created more than 900 oil paintings and 400 watercolors. As a Post-Impressionist painter, he introduced new approaches of representation and influenced modern artistic movements of the early 20th century. Cézanne is said to have formed the bridge between late 19th-century Impressionism and the early 20th century’s new way of painting. His painting provoked ridicule in contemporary art criticism, but Picasso offered the most succinct assessment of Cézanne’s role for subsequent generations of artists, declaring that he was “the father of us all.” Join us to study the interaction of his life and work as we examine his complicated relationships and representative examples of his portraits, still lifes, and landscapes.

COURSE CODE: CEZA Sec. 01: 7 Fridays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $240

THE BOSTON ART SCENE THROUGH THE YEARS Samantha Joyce | Curator

Embark on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of Boston’s artistic heritage. In this course, we will look into the vibrant and diverse art scene that has shaped the cultural landscape of this historic city during the last century with a focus on contemporary art, local galleries, and the museums that helped house Boston’s art identity.

COURSE CODE: CART Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 16 | $120

CURRENT REMBRANDT STUDIES

Amy Golahny | Professor of Art History Emerita, Lycoming College

This three week course looks at recent issues in Rembrandt research. These involve newly discovered paintings by Rembrandt, exhibition highlights, and Rembrandt and Dutch art in global contexts

COURSE CODE: REMB Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 3-5pm. Begins May 14 | $110

CHINESE ART AND ARCHITECTURE Kaitlin Benton | Art Historian

Art history is currently at a crossroads of identity where Western developed techniques are being pulled into question when approaching art of non-Western worlds. Organized chronologically, this course will provide a survey of Chinese Art from the Neolithic period to the turn of the 20th century guided by the major themes that permeate the legacy of Chinese art today. Through the lens of major Chinese artistic and philosophical movements, students will develop an understanding of key terms, movements, and visual literacy skills to analyze Chinese art and non-Western art onwards.

C O U R S E C O D E : C AC H Sec. 01: See website for more information.

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Jane Allen, 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 systemic racism in our communities. Because the focus is on action plans, participants are expected to have an action plan in hand. These can be from Part 1, or new action plans they have identified. This workshop is highly participatory and includes 2-3 hours of reading and reflection assignments between sessions and work with an accountability partner. If it has been some years since you took WPCR, if you do not have an action plan clearly in mind, or you are hoping for an experience like Part 1, we suggest that you consider taking Part 1 again. Prerequisite: WPCR Part 1

COURSE CODE: WPC2 Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $175 No class Apr. 16

ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE: A HISTORY IN SIX BUILDINGS Maggie Freeman | Ph.D. candidate in History of Architecture, MIT

Certain iconic examples come to mind when we think of “Islamic architecture”—the Taj Mahal, the Alhambra, the Dome of the Rock. But what makes these sites so renowned? What qualities or circumstances of their construction cause them to loom so large in our cultural imagination? This course offers a survey of both the more- and lesser-known examples of architecture from the Islamic world. Rather than progressing chronologically or geographically, each week of this course focuses on a different architectural typology—spaces of religious worship; dwellings; water infrastructure; cemeteries; education centers; and castles—and an iconic, emblematic example of each. We will study each of these famous buildings in depth, to understand their cultural, aesthetic, material, political, and social significance. Alongside each of these better-known examples, we will also learn about some of their overlooked siblings: the less canonical, but no less important or valuable, buildings which contribute to the richness and diversity of the architecture of the Islamic world.

COURSE CODE: ISAR Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 3-5pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $220

HISTORY OF THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE AND ELECTING A PRESIDENT Brian Bixby | Ph.D. in History, UMass Amherst

Did you know you don’t vote for the President? The United States uses a unique and indirect system of electing the President which can lead to the popular vote loser becoming President, as most recently happened in 2000-2001 and 2016-2017. The Electoral College was created by the original Federal Constitution in 1787, but it has subsequently been amended and modified by Federal and state law until it bears little resemblance to the original intentions of the Founding Fathers. And to most citizens today, it remains something of a mystery, despite all the attention it has recently received. This class will examine how the Electoral College developed as part of the process to elect the President, why it changed and developed as it did, the problems with it, and whether and how it might be reformed. Handouts will be provided.

C O U R S E C O D E : E LC O Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 3-5pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $145

Humanities

BOSTON’S HISTORY TOLD THROUGH PLACES OF WORSHIP Elizabeth Merrick | Author

BANNED BOOKS AND FREE SPEECH: DEVELOPING A LANGUAGE TO TALK ABOUT RACISM AND ANTISEMITISM Joshua Frank | President Equity Intersection

Genocide, settler colonialism, antisemitism, racism, apartheid, censure, divestment. Words fail us. A movement to ban books gained momentum in the United States in 2021 in the aftermath of the George Floyd protests in 2021. Now, in 2024, the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel last October 7 and the subsequent Israeli attack on Gaza have caused a deeply consequential divide between Jewish and Black activists in the American anti-racist Progressive coalition. We seem to lack the language to bridge this divide, and into this breach have flowed many powerful voices demanding strict limits on acceptable dialogue. Why is this happening? Can we develop a language of unity, authenticity and engagement that helps preserve our essential partnership?

C O U R S E C O D E : BA F R Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $180

CRASH! THE 1929 STOCK MARKET PANIC AND THE ONSET OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION

Allan Converse | Ph.D. in Comparative History, Brandeis University

In September 1929, the American economy was booming, the Wall Street stock market was setting record highs, and America’s leaders were proclaiming the dawn of a new era of perpetual prosperity. Yet in the following month, the stock market collapsed suddenly and shockingly, dragging down thousands of investors and shareholders and sending waves of financial distress throughout the world. This course examines the origins of the Big Bull Market and the Crash, and traces the effects of the Crash in subsequent years not only on the American economy but on culture, politics, and above all on individual lives.

COURSE CODE: CRAS Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $220

Boston has many historic churches and other places of worship that are remarkable for their architecture, beauty, and connection to the early development of the city. Houses of worship are not only places for religious congregations to gather, they are also signposts to the history of the communities in which they are located. We will spend three sessions discussing a varied selection of historic religious sites built from colonial times to the early 20th century. These special places will illuminate key aspects of Boston’s history. We will focus especially on 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, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 11 | $80

WHITE RAGE IN BOSTON? EXPLORING THE SERIES “MURDER IN BOSTON: ROOTS, RAMPAGE AND RECKONING” Joshua Frank | President, Equity Intersection

Based on the December 2023 Boston Globe series on the murder/suicide saga of Charles and Carol Stuart beginning in 1989, this course will focus on how the city—its neighborhoods, its leadership, its media, its people—have changed, and how they haven’t, in the years since.

C O U R S E C O D E : B OW R Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins Apr. 11 | $145

THE POWER OF STORIES: MYTHMAKING THROUGH ANCIENT LITERATURE Paul Vadan | Ph.D. in Classics, University of Chicago

Greek and Roman myths have fascinated and influenced people over vast expanses of time and space, and within every cultural sphere, from arts and politics to theology and popular culture. Starting from a working definition of myth as ideology in narrative form, we will read texts from Homer to Isaac Asimov to understand how and why individuals and communities use myth-telling as a strategy to achieve their own ends. We will explore particular retellings of myths to learn more about the historical circumstances in which they were produced. We will thus focus on specific contexts in which myths were transmitted, paying special attention to who is telling the story and why. Although we will spend most of our time discussing the political, theological, and cultural contexts of myth-telling in the ancient Mediterranean, we will relate our findings to mythmaking in modern history.

COURSE CODE: POMY Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Begins Apr. 18 | $220

Humanities

THE LONG HISTORY OF FAKE NEWS Sonia Pacheco | Archivist/Librarian/Historian

The Long History of Fake News will cover how the term ‘fake news’ was first used and how it has changed over the decades; the psychology that is involved in both believing and distrusting fake news; major examples of fake news throughout the world in the last 150 years; and how we can identify and dispel fake news.

C O U R S E C O D E : FA K E Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins Apr. 22 | $220

AMERICAN ATTILA: THE LIFE AND OPINIONS OF WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN Allan Converse | Ph.D. in Comparative History, Brandeis University

General William Tecumseh Sherman is most famous in American history for his March to the Sea during the American Civil War, a march which devastated the state of Georgia and left a legacy of hatred. Yet Sherman was also one of the greatest generals in American history, a leading member of the team that won the Civil War for the Union, and the commander of the United States Army during its last victorious campaigns against the Native American people. Witty, outspoken, contrary, and a profound thinker, Sherman was one of the most vivid personalities and controversial men of his time. This course examines the life and career of this fascinating man to show how a skeptic about American democracy became one of that democracy’s foremost defenders during its time of crisis.

COURSE CODE: WTSH Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins Apr. 22 | $180

ETHICS IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS IN TIMES OF CRISIS

Alessandro Frigerio | Ph.D. in Political Studies, University of Milano

The purpose of this course is to acquaint participants with some of the dilemmas that political leaders, activists, and citizens face in an increasingly fragmented but still interconnected multipolar world. The course is divided into three introductory classes and four case studies. We will start reviewing the fundamental aspects of the international system and its institutions in order to get a basic understanding of how international relations work. Then we will focus on the dynamic intersection between morality, international law, and politics. To conclude our theoretical introduction, we will consider just war theory and its evolution. In the following classes, we will consider case studies in four areas, increasingly widening the space and time of our reflections: contemporary local crises related to armed conflict with potential global outreach; current global crises related to energy and environment; developments in AI and robotics and their effects in the near future; the intensification of extraplanetary expansion and its repercussions on the future of space. In each class, the instructor will present the main features of the topic of the day and then we will have a discussion. Since international affairs are constantly evolving, we will try to integrate the latest events and developments into our class as we move through the course.

COURSE CODE: ETHC Sec. 01: 7 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 25 | $195

SEX, MONEY, AND MAGIC: WHEN SCANDALS ROCKED THE FRENCH MONARCHY Brian Bixby | Ph.D. in History, UMass Amherst

“The king can do no wrong” is a legal maxim. But certainly, the other members of the royal court can do so, and the results can endanger the monarchy as a whole. We’ll look at three such scandals scattered across the history of the French monarchy: the adultery of princesses in the Tour de Nesle Affair, which broke in 1314; the Affair of the Poisons, beginning in 1677, in which accusations of murder and witchcraft reached to the king’s bedroom; and the Affair of the Diamond Necklace, which broke in 1785 and which undermined the monarchy on the eve of the French Revolution. Apart from untangling the complexities of these affairs (scorecards will be needed), we will examine how the French monarchy became vulnerable to laws and popular opinion. Online handouts and bibliography will be provided.

COURSE CODE: SCFR Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 3-5pm. Begins May 2 | $180

TO RECONSTRUCT THE NATION Joshua Frank | President, Equity Intersection

Based on the December 2023 edition of The Atlantic, this course will explore our evolving and conflicted understanding of the critical period of Reconstruction after the Civil War, as well as its echoes in the present day. Featuring an 1866 essay by Frederick Douglass, as well as works by Anna Devere Smith, David Blight, Peniel Joseph, Drew Gilpin Faust, and others, this issue challenges us to consider and understand the ghosts of our past, and to work to fully exorcize them now and in the future.

COURSE CODE: RECO Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins May 9 | $145

VOLUNTEER IN CAMBRIDGE: FIND YOUR MISSION Laurie Rothstein | Executive Director, Cambridge Volunteers Maddie Ball | Operations Manager, Cambridge Volunteers

Looking at current and year-round opportunities, this workshop introduces participants to volunteering 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.

COURSE CODE: VLNT Sec. 01: Friday, 12-1pm. May 3 | Free

BOARD MEMBER BASICS

Kavish Gandhi | Member of Board of Directors, Cambridge Volunteers

Laurie Rothstein | Executive Director, Cambridge Volunteers

This workshop explores board roles, responsibilities, and the advantages of diverse leadership, for individuals who are considering board membership for the first time. The workshop is a conversation rather than a didactic exercise, intended to provoke reflection on individual experience, skills, and goals, and finding a good match.

COURSE CODE: VLBO Sec. 01: Friday, 12-1pm. May 17 | Free

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Visual Arts & Crafts

“The class environment was also a perfect blend of social and focused. It felt like a true respite away from daily life and I truly looked forward to coming every week.” —PRAISE FOR KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS

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.

PAINTING BEGINNER OIL PAINTING

ABSTRACT ART: CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES

Join us for an introduction to the materials and mechanics of oil painting as well as the fundamentals of visual language. You will learn about composition, drawing, values, and color while working from still-life and other projects. No experience is necessary.

Fun, innovative, and challenging: abstract painting is an exciting way to express yourself. This course will begin by teaching the fundamentals of design, composition, and color. Throughout the course, we will examine recent developments in the world of abstract art, including the paintings of artists like Amy Sillman, Paul Kremer, Nicole Eisenman, and more. We’ll work on a variety of fun projects and you will go home with the skills to tackle your own abstract paintings! Open to all levels.

Jeremy Durling, Bahareh Safarani | Artists

C O U R S E C O D E : PA P P Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 1 | $315 | Jeremy Durling No Class Apr. 15 Sec. 02: 8 Fridays, 10am-1pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $505 | Bahareh Safarani

Emma MacLeod | Artist

COURSE CODE: ABSA Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 1 | $385 No class Apr. 8, 15 and May 27

ccae.org/classes/visual-arts

BEGINNER ACRYLIC PAINTING Geoffrey Halverson

This introductory class is designed to provide a supportive and encouraging environment for beginners to learn the fundamentals of acrylic painting. You will learn about composition, light and shadow, and other key visual concepts while also learning how to mix colors, apply paint to different surfaces, and create texture and depth that will help in creating dynamic and engaging works of art. No experience is necessary.

C O U R S E C O D E : BACY Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $295

PAINTING THE FIGURE WITH COLOR David Andrus | Artist, davidandrus.weebly.com

This class will focus on the use of vibrant color to create dynamic oil paintings from the live model that go beyond just copying. We will work with an increasing awareness of form and structure as well as looking at examples of past and present artists for inspiration. Please bring a canvas to the first class. Some figure drawing experience would be helpful.

C O U R S E C O D E : PA I O Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $565

DRAWING BEGINNER DRAWING

Michelle Stevens, Geoffrey Halverson, and Jeremy Durling | Artists

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.

C O U R S E C O D E : D R BA Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 1 | $320 | Michelle Stevens No class Apr. 15 & May 27 Sec. 02: 7 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $280 | Jeremy Durling No Class May 14 & 21 Sec. 03: 8 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $320 | Geoffrey Halverson Sec. 04: 7 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $280 | Jeremy Durling No Class May 9 - 23

DRAWING IN BARS

Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

Come sketch with us at a different 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.

C O U R S E C O D E : D BA R Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $170 Sec. 02: 5 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins May 15 | $170

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ANATOMY FOR ARTISTS

Mark Lefkowitz | Certified Medical Illustrator

Drawing, sculpting, or painting the human form can be an exercise in frustration when what exists under the skin remains a mystery. We will examine and study the muscles, bones, and soft tissue of the human form, using a skeleton, anatomy references, and the instructor’s own reference drawings. We will then apply that knowledge to drawing from live figure models. This approach to drawing the figure incorporates demos and exercises to create a more dynamic and dimensional figure, including the study of proportion and key anatomic landmarks. Although previous figure drawing experience is helpful, participants of all levels are welcome.

C O U R S E C O D E : D N AT Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 17 | $350

CAN’T DRAW? WHO SAYS? Ellen Stutman | Artist, ellenstutman.com

Designed for the “drawing challenged,” this class will help you move past your inhibitions and teach you some basic techniques of drawing. We’ll focus on learning to really see and how to translate visuals down on paper. The emphasis will be on the process and not the result in this non-judgmental classroom environment.

COURSE CODE: WHOS Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $305

FIGURE DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN Eric Bornstein | 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 information that illuminates your subject’s unique configuration. Classes focus on gaining a familiarity with the materials, issues of composition, and the attainment of the right ambiance to render effective works. There will be a live model in the class.

COURSE CODE: FDRB Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $350

Visual Arts & Crafts

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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 and drawing from life, stressing the importance of spatial relationships and careful observation. For more information, visit ccae.org/studio-school.

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

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 terms and methodically build our painting from a foundation of simple but essential color relationships. We will work with a nude live model from direct observation.

COURSE CODE: PLFP Sec. 01: 7 Tuesdays, 1-5pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $645 No Class May 14 & 21 Sec. 02: 7 Wednesdays, 9am-1pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $645 No Class May 15 & 22

STUDIO SCHOOL DRAWING

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

This drawing class will use the figure as a basis for understanding 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: 7 Wednesdays, 2-5pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $480 No Class May 15 & 22

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

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: 7 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $325 No Class May 15 & 22

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). 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 Apr. 5 | $420

INTENSIVE DRAWING BOOT CAMP

Brett Gamache | Artist & Art Instructor, brettgamache.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. Apr. 28 | $190 Sec. 02: Sunday, 10am-4pm. May 19 | $190 Sec. 03: Sunday, 10am-4pm. Jun. 9 | $190

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

A portrait is more than a face. Based in part from the book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, by Betty Edwards, the curriculum systematically introduces vital perceptual drawing skills to help organize visual information and capture the essence of your subjects. Classes will focus on gaining a familiarity with useful drawing strategies, materials, issues of composition, and the attainment of the right ambiance to render effective works. Please bring medium/soft pure graphite pencil and vine charcoal and 18" x 24" white drawing pad to first class. There will be a live model in the class.

COURSE CODE: PDRB Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $350

ANIMAL ILLUSTRATION

Michelle Stevens | Artist, michellestevensart.com

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

Learn to marry the fluid, luminous quality of watercolor with the expression of hand-drawn pen and ink lines to create detailed illustrations with personality. Students will learn and experiment with a variety of techniques for using watercolor and pen and ink together, and will choose one style for one or more developed pieces.

COURSE CODE: WPIN Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $305

BOTANICAL WATERCOLORS: PAINTING THE FLOWER

In this class we will learn to render all different types of fauna by exploring the various details, textures, and patterns of the animal kingdom. Reference material will be used in the classroom including anatomical drawings, nature photography, field guides and the instructor’s own artwork. We will explore different colors and textures of scales, feathers, antlers, horns and fur and will focus on both realistic and expressive rendering of animals using examples from fine art to tribal renderings. All levels are welcome.

Adam Adkison | Artist, adamadkison.com

COURSE CODE: ILLA Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $285

C O U R S E C O D E : WA F L Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 10am-12pm. Apr. 4 | $225

OPEN STUDIO FOR LIFE DRAWING

PAINTING THE CITYSCAPE IN WATERCOLORS

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 20 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.

The fragile beauty of flowers and the vibrancy of watercolors go hand in hand. In this class, the instructor will guide you through painting several types of flowers from start to finish. He will provide color mixing, brushwork, and step-by-step instructions. He will also share tips and 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 flowers.

Adam Adkison | Artist, adamadkison.com

Join Adam as he teaches how to paint city scenes using watercolor techniques. Adam will break down elements like buildings, people, perspective, cars, and other elements into various sections. You will learn in the studio. At the beginning of each class Adam will demonstrate the components to be learned that day and will build upon elements from previous classes, showing different painting techniques that you can use throughout all your watercolor painting.

C O U R S E C O D E : CY S C Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 1-3pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $225

Jeremy Durling

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

Come explore seascapes in watercolor with a focus on color and various blending and mark-making techniques to create waves, light reflections, skies, 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 Apr. 5 | $225

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AQUA FIGURA: WATERCOLOR FIGURE PAINTING IMMERSION Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

Do you like watercolor painting but struggle with painting people? In this all-day Saturday intensive you will dive head first into how to mix skin tones, quick gesture painting, and how to build up the layers to create a human likeness. We will work from a model, looking at the figure as a whole as well as touching on portraiture and focused study on more intricate parts of the body (such as hands and feet). This class is open to all levels but some painting or drawing experience is recommended.

COURSE CODE: WFPI Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Apr. 20 | $170

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

STILL LIFE IN WATERCOLOR Adam Adkison | Artist, adamadkison.com

Join Adam as he guides you through the world of still life in watercolor. You’ll learn the composition concepts of what makes a successful still life and how to use value & color theory, lines and movement throughout the painting all while learning to paint a variety of different objects such as fruits and vegetables, pottery, glass, reflections, flowers, and more. Students will gain understanding in how to set up their own still lifes. Join us in discovery of new skills and how to create the watercolor paintings you’ve always wanted to and have fun doing it!

C O U R S E C O D E : S LWC Sec. 01: 6 Fridays, 1-3pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $240

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. Apr. 13 | $125

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 will demonstrate how to put a portrait together from start to finish 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. May 18 | $125

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

Hopper, Cézanne, Turner, Milford; all artists renowned for their watercolor landscapes. The inherent ability to capture vivid colors and moods all within a small window of time on location is known as plein air painting. In this class we will paint on site at a location in Boston or Cambridge and look at different methods and practices of painting foliage, flora, architecture, and possibly even people. The main focus of this intensive will be color and the use of brush techniques to build vivid landscapes as the old masters would have. So come paint, be social, and see the world around you with new eyes. Each section will visit a different location. The instructor will email you the meeting location before the class starts.

C O U R S E C O D E : WA PA Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-4pm. Jun. 8 | $100

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PRINTMAKING & PAPER ARTS 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 fibers of the soaked paper. The end result is a deep, rich, and unique mark.

C O U R S E C O D E : I TG L Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7-9pm. Begins Apr. 1 | $270 No class Apr. 15 & May 27

INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING Liticia Avery | Artist, lendahanddesigns.com

The four week course will provide students an introduction to various types of bookbinding techniques and terminology. We will begin with simple folded structures and simple stitch books, building skills to assemble more complicated stitched structures. This course is a great way to familiarize yourself with bookbinding and is perfect for those who are curious about the craft.

COURSE CODE: BKMK Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $225

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RELIEF PRINTMAKING

Natalia Slattery | Artist, nataliaslattery.com

Relief printing is well-known for its beauty and versatility as a medium, from elaborate woodblock prints to deceptively simple Styrofoam prints. In this class, students will explore relief printing techniques using linoleum or rubber blocks, as well as more unconventional materials. Over the course of eight weeks, we will build our skills, finishing off with a multi-color reduction print. Class time consists of presentations, technique demonstrations, and ample time to work and share feedback. This class is excellent for printmaking beginners, or for more experienced artists looking to broaden their scope! This is a virtual class, and students will learn how to set up their own mini-studios at home. Relief Printmaking is especially good for artists with small spaces, and this class is perfect for those not able to take a weekly in-person class.

COURSE CODE: RLFP Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-8:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $335

LAYERS: ADDING DEPTH & STYLE WITH COLLAGE Jennifer Plym | Artist

Unlock new levels of creativity and self-expression in your art! Rather than methodically planning a piece, weekly exercises oriented towards Right Brain processing will allow you to uncover and discover new ideas, layers and style. Happy accidents along the way will lend an innovative spark to your final piece(s).

COURSE CODE: COLL Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 19 | $285

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JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING Dan Paret | Woodworker, planesimplebox.com

Making a Japanese woodblock print is a quiet, potentially meditative process, using a water-based medium more accessible than many people believe. It can be done at your kitchen table—all printing is done by hand, without a press. The many subtle layers of the discipline will provide a lifetime of challenges and opportunities. We will approach this introduction with equal parts levity and seriousness, and before long you will be on your way. If you have any questions, email the instructor at danparet@gmail.com.

COURSE CODE: JPRI Sec. 01: 5 Saturdays, 12-3pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $265

MONOTYPE PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP: TWO IN A DAY Laura Sheffield | Artist

Practice one of the most instantly-rewarding forms of printmaking in our Brattle Street Blacksmith House studio. The first half of the workshop will focus on reduction monotype and using masks and stencils to create one of a kind prints and “ghosts,” the term for a lighter impression of your image to use for further work. You’ll prepare your plates and paper, and use our press. The second half of the workshop will focus on collage techniques and building layers, including the traditional technique chine collé, a form of collage, using lightweight papers and Japanese Nori paste to add richness, texture, and layers.

COURSE CODE: MONW Sec. 01: 2 Saturdays, 10am-2pm. Apr. 20 & 27 | $160

PRONTO PLATE LITHOGRAPHY Louis Meola | Artist

Lithography made easy without the use of strong acids or heavy stones. Pronto litho is fast and requires little processing before you are inking up the plate, sponging, and running your first couple proofs. This course will introduce students to the chemistry and fast passed printing style that is lithography. Students will work on developing images using multiple plates and layering colors. We will work on color layering, image/plate development, and easy ways to register your prints perfectly right on the pronto itself.

COURSE CODE: PRPL Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2pm. May 18 | $120

SECRET BELGIAN BINDING

Liticia Avery | Artist, lendahanddesigns.com

Have you wanted to explore the world of bookmaking, but aren’t able to commit to one full session? Come join us for this one day bookbinding workshop! We’ll check out the history behind the Secret Belgian Binding, talk materials, and get hands-on with putting it all together. By the end, you’ll walk away with your own Secret Belgian bound book and the skills to keep exploring the world of bookbinding on your own. Let’s get down to business and create something awesome!

C O U R S E C O D E : S B BA Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-1pm. Apr. 13 | $100

INTRODUCTION TO SCREENPRINTING Hope Howard | Artist, hhowardart.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 and learn through demonstration, hands-on work time, and opportunities for feedback from the class.

C O U R S E C O D E : S L KS Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 6-8:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $335

SCULPTURE EXPLORING CASTING TECHNIQUES William Lenard | Artist

Through this entry level course, participants will be introduced to different types of mold-making such as alginate, melamine board, and silicone-based molds. The class will focus on concrete as the main material, but participants will have the opportunity to explore other casting materials such as plaster and wax. Participants will make their own one-off and reusable molds to cast various objects. This class is great for those who are interested in learning new casting techniques and exploring different materials. This course will introduce basic woodworking and wood shop training during the melamine board mold making demonstration.

COURSE CODE: SCLP Sec. 01: 4 Saturdays, 9am-12pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $290

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WOODWORKING INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING: BUILD A BOX Dana Farmer, Carl Spagnoli | Woodworking Instructors

Become familiar with typical woodworking tools and the basics of joinery and construction techniques by building the foundational shape from which most furniture and structures are constructed: a box! We will discuss different types of wood and what factors go into your choice of material. We will also discuss different types of joints, and both the structural and aesthetic reasons you may want to use one joint method over another. Students should plan on spending around $50 on materials.

COURSE CODE: WKBX Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 1 | $405 | Dana Farmer Sec. 02: 8 Wednesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $405 | Carl Spagnoli

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 and an opportunity to begin carving and ask questions. 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: 5 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $265

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. CCAE 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.

C O U R S E C O D E : W KS T Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 2-5pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $405 Sec. 02: 8 Thursdays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $405

WOODWORKING OPEN SHOP Carl Spagnoli | Woodworker

In this open shop, students have time and space to complete modest projects of their choosing under the guidance of an instructor. Refine your knowledge about tools, woods, joinery, and tool sharpening with both hand tools and a range of power tools. Students should plan on spending $50-$150 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 KCA Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $405

GLASS GLASS FUSING: SUSHI SET

Michel L’Huillier | Stained Glass and Fusing Artist

In this three-hour workshop, you will learn the basics of glass fusing while having fun playing with glass shapes, colors, and textures. First, through a series of fun exercises, you will learn how to use glass powders, frits, and stringers. Then, you’ll design and create your own sushi set: a big square plate or long channel plate, two individual dishes 6" x 6", and one small dipping sauce dish 3" x 3". A $145 materials fee is included in the tuition. Additional dishes can be made for $25 extra; big plates for $55 extra, payable to the instructor during class. Please note: students must wear closed-toed shoes; safety glasses will be provided. Your instructor will fire your pieces in his own kiln. They will be available at CCAE within two weeks.

COURSE CODE: GFSS Sec. 01: Sunday, 1-4pm. Apr. 21 | $235

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GLASS SCULPTURE: LIGHT AND COLORS Michel L’Huillier | Stained Glass and Fusing Artist

Create a low relief mold made with ceramic fiber (a soft material easily cut or torn) on top of which three layers of glass (8" x 11") will be kiln-fired at 1500°. The glass sheets will become one solid piece and take the imprint of the texture and the shapes of the fiber pieces exactly like you handcrafted it. You will have the option to bring colors to your project by cutting colored pieces of thin fusible glass. Your instructor will fire your creation in his own kiln and return them to CCAE for pickup following the class. A $135 materials fee per student is included in the tuition. A wooden frame is optional and available for sale directly from the instructor for $25. No previous glass experience is necessary.

C O U R S E C O D E : G S LC Sec. 01: Sunday, 1-3:30pm. May 12 | $245

GLASS MOSAIC

Michel L’Huillier | Stained Glass and Fusing Artist

In this six-hour workshop (over two sessions) you’ll have fun playing with glass shapes, colors and textures while you learn the basics of glass mosaic techniques and create a decorative panel or a mirror. Choose from a wide selection of precut glass pieces, jewels, fused pebbles and beads, or learn to easily cut pieces with wheeled glass nippers. Create a design and glue your pieces according to your layout. The following week you will grout your project with one of the many colored grouts offered. The class is open to adults and teenagers accompanied by a participating adult. A materials fee of $145 is included with the class.

COURSE CODE: MWMP Sec. 01: Sunday, Jun. 2, 10am-3pm & Sunday, Jun. 9, 10-11am | $245

JEWELRY BEGINNING JEWELRY

Laura Jaklitsch | Metalsmith, laurajaklitsch.com

In this multi-week class, beginning jewelry students will learn to design and fabricate their own handcrafted jewelry. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish as they make different projects, which may include a ring, bangles, and bezel-setting a stone. All materials will be provided. There is a $50 materials fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

COURSE CODE: JEBE Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $435

INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY

Laura Jaklitsch | Metalsmith, laurajaklitsch.com

For students who have completed our multi-week Beginning Jewelry class, or have taken three or more single-session beginner jewelry classes, join us to further your design and fabrication skills. You will undertake more challenging projects while learning how to customize them, these may include a hollow ring project, prong setting, and tube setting a stone. All materials will be provided and there is a $50 materials fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

COURSE CODE: JWIN Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $435

ADVANCED STUDIO JEWELRY Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

If you have taken ten or more intermediate/advanced-level jewelry classes or have a similar experience, join us to polish your skills to the highest level. You’ll enjoy open studio time in which to create the jewelry of your own design with direction from the instructor. There is no materials fee; please bring the materials you intend to use. Enrollment in this class is allowed only with permission from the instructor; email us your request at info@ccae.org and include your experience. The instructor will reply to you directly.

C O U R S E C O D E : J E WA Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $485

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, file, 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. Apr. 12 | $100 Sec. 02: Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. May 10 | $100 Sec. 03: Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Jun 7 | $100

STERLING SILVER HANDMADE CHAIN WORKSHOP Laura Jaklitsch | Metalsmith, laurajaklitsch.com

In this Intermediate workshop over two days, students will learn how to form and solder links to make their own handmade chain in sterling silver. We’ll practice several different types of chain in copper, and then students will be able to make a chain bracelet with a handmade clasp or chain earrings in sterling silver. This class requires some experience with soldering such as the Beginning Jewelry class or workshops. All materials will be provided. A materials fee of $50 is due to the instructor, the first day of class.

COURSE CODE: JWSN Sec. 01: 2 Saturdays, 10am-2pm. Apr. 20 & 27 | $150

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BEGINNING JEWELRY: BANGLE BRACELETS Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

Beginning jewelry making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of three textured bangle bracelets, one each in sterling silver, bronze, and copper. Students will learn to further develop their fabrication skills, including measurement, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and tumbler finishing. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, bronze, and copper (in different shaped wires), saw blades, solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.

COURSE CODE: JEBB Sec. 01: Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Apr 26 | $100

INTERMEDIATE OPEN STUDIO JEWELRY Laura Jaklitsch | Metalsmith, laurajaklitsch.com

Bring your sketches and ideas for an intermediate jewelry project to this three-session class and we will make them a reality! This guided open studio style class is for students who have taken both Beginning and Intermediate Jewelry or equivalent. A $25 material fee will be collected the first day of class for basic materials that will be provided (such as sawblades, sandpaper, and solder in addition to brass and copper sheet and wire). Please bring any sterling silver that you intend to use.

COURSE CODE: IOSJ Sec. 01: 3 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Begins May 14 | $140

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

Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set cabochon stone. Students will develop their fabrication skills, including drilling, sawing, piercing, filing, multiple soldering techniques, making jump rings, satin finishing, and setting the stone. All materials will be provided: sterling silver sheet and wire, copper (for practice), cabochon stone, saw blades, solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.

COURSE CODE: JEPD Sec. 01: Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. May 17 | $100

OPEN STUDIO METALSMITHING AND JEWELRY Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

If you are or have been a metalsmithing or a jewelry student, join us to work independently on projects of your own design with direction from the instructor. Intermediate-level experience is required. Please bring the materials you intend to use. If you have any questions, please email info@ccae.org before the first class and we will have the instructor reply to you directly.

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MULTIMEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY BEGINNERS GUIDE TO DRAWING IN PROCREATE

Maura McGonagle | Illustrator, mcmcgonagle.myportfolio.com

Join us for a beginner’s guide to the digital art program, Procreate. In this class we will go over the program tools and processes with the goal of understanding Procreate and its uses for beginners and professional artists alike.

COURSE CODE: PROC Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 7:30-9:30pm. Begins Apr. 1 | $215 No class Apr. 15 and May 27

EXPLORING CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Anastasia Sierra | Photographer

The focus of this class is on starting and maintaining a creative photography practice, using daily life as inspiration. Weekly assignments and group critiques will help students develop their photographic seeing and understanding of light while becoming more engaged with their surroundings, and the ideas and feelings that motivate their photography. We will talk about how to find your photography subject and how to use the language of photography intentionally. You’ll have more control over your images if you use a DSLR, but both DSLRs and phone cameras are welcome. The class is open to all levels. Students are expected to be familiar with their chosen camera’s basic functions.

C O U R S E C O D E : E XC P Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $335

INTRO TO CYANOTYPE Gabija Vaisvilaite | Artist

In this one session intensive workshop, we will learn about the process of making cyanotypes. Sometimes referred to as sun prints or blueprints, cyanotype is a 19th century photographic printing process that uses UV light to create a cyan blue print. Students will learn about the history of the process, as well as learn to coat paper and expose prints. We will use both the sun and indoor sources of UV light. Students are encouraged to bring photo negatives, flat objects, or different shaped 3D objects. No previous experience required. A $30 materials fee per student is included in the tuition.

C O U R S E C O D E : CYA N Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Apr. 6 | $125 Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-2pm. May 11 | $125

MERGING VISUALS: THE ART OF DIGITAL IMAGE TRANSFERS Catherine LeComte | Artist, catherinelecomte.com

During this one-day workshop, participants will learn how to transfer images from inkjet transparency film to traditional and nontraditional substrates such as aluminum, wood, canvas, and printmaking papers. The session will also involve experimenting with mixed media, particularly acrylic paint, to augment the initial results. Tailored for artists and photographers aiming for innovative options in their creations, this hands-on workshop highlights in-depth exploration and experimentation. The transfer techniques taught provide a platform for blending photography and collage through creative expression and Experimentation.

C O U R S E C O D E : M V DT Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-4pm. May 4 | $125

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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. May 5 | $125

FIBER ARTS BASIC SEWING: LEVEL 1

Rachael Linker | Costume Designer, rlinkercostuming.com

Learn the basics of sewing by completing three small projects. You will learn basic sewing skills, including machine maintenance and how to build your sewing kit, as well as how to cut, take simple measurements, create a simple pattern, and choose fabric. This class is intended for beginners. Access to a machine is necessary, please bring your own to class.

COURSE CODE: SEWN Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 1 | $320 No class: Apr. 15 & May 27 Sec. 02: 8 Saturdays, 2pm-4pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $320 No class: May 25 & Jun. 1

BASIC SEWING: LEVEL 2

Rachael Linker | Costume Designer, rlinkercostuming.com

If you have taken a sewing class or have experience with sewing and sewing machines, join us to tackle slightly more advanced techniques such as facings, linings, trim, zippers, snaps, buttons, and other fasteners, using non-cotton fabrics, as well as altering commercial patterns and addressing fit issues with individually devised projects. Classes will be geared toward developing your sewing skillset. This class is not recommended for absolute beginners. Access to a machine is necessary, please bring your own to class.

C O U R S E C O D E : S E WC Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $320

BASIC SEWING: OPEN STUDIO

Rachael Linker | Costume Designer, rlinkercostuming.com

Do you have sewing questions? Whether your project is ambitious or simple, come learn at your own pace in a relaxed atmosphere. Learning more about your machine, getting help with a sewing technique, understanding the language of commercial patterns, and delving into alterations are all possibilities for you to start or finish a project. Come with all the supplies you need, and be ready to work. Access to a machine is necessary, please bring your own to class.

WARDROBE ALTERATIONS

Rachael Linker | Costume Designer, rlinkercostuming.com

Do you have a pile of clothing that needs to be altered and because they don’t perfectly fit you end up never wearing clothes that you paid for? Knowing how to tailor your clothes is a great skill to have when affording a tailor can be a luxury. Join us in this in-person workshop to learn how to alter clothes on your own. You will be learning how to hem your pants and skirts, shorten your sleeves, and alter your shirt or dress. We will be using a sewing machine, but if you don’t own one we will touch base on the basic stitches used to sew by hand and will explain helpful tools and techniques to use when altering clothes. Basic sewing skills are needed for this class and it is suitable for beginners.

C O U R S E C O D E : A LT H Sec. 01: Saturday, 9:30am-1:30pm. May. 4 | $80

UPCYCLING CLOTHING WITH HAND EMBROIDERY Lauren Tyger | Fiber Artist

Seeing embroidery all over everything in stores lately? Learn how to upcycle and repurpose clothing from your own closet with funky embroidery details to bring them back to life! Clothing items such as hats, denim jackets, jeans, linen shirts, handkerchiefs, dresses, are all possible projects in this class, and the list goes on. No prior embroidery or sewing knowledge necessary. Please bring your own clothing item(s).

C O U R S E C O D E : U P CY Sec. 01: Sunday, 1-4pm. May 5 | $60

C O U R S E C O D E : S E WO Sec. 01: Saturday, 11:30am-1:30pm. Apr. 27 | $40 Sec. 02: Saturday, 11:30am-1:30pm. May 11 | $40

Visual Arts & Crafts

KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS Laura Broach | Knitting Instructor

As an introduction to knitting, we will cover casting on and off as well as the only two stitches in knitting: knit and purl. Once comfortable with these new skills we will move onto knitting in the round and shaping techniques with increasing and decreasing stitches. We will also discuss the difference between various fibers and how to choose wisely for each project. With your newly acquired skills you will be able to whip up birthday and holiday gifts for everyone you know as well as special projects for yourself.

COURSE CODE: BKNT Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $320 No class: Apr. 17

KNITTING FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS Laura Broach | Knitting Instructor

EMBROIDER PAINTERLY PET PORTRAITS, FOR BEGINNERS AND EXPERTS! Kendall Kulper Toniatti | Embroidery Artist & Author

This class, suitable for total beginners and embroiderers with experience, will give you the confidence and skills to stitch unique, painterly portraits of animals. We’ll start by going over embroidery basics: how to choose thread, fabric, and simple stitches. Then we’ll move onto pattern making and stitching outline drawings. Finally, you’ll learn how to use embroidery thread to “paint” beautiful, colorful, lifelike portraits. All students will begin by working off the same reference photo, but you’ll also have the opportunity to work with the instructor to create your own unique animal portraits.

COURSE CODE: EMBR Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 5:15-7:15 pm, Begins Apr. 4 | $320 No class Apr.18

INTRO TO CROCHET

Carla Mirabal | Crochet Instructor

Come learn the basics of crochet, including how to chain, single-crochet, double-crochet, how to read a simple pattern, and more. By the end of the course, you will be well on your way to finishing your first project. Tips and tricks on picking yarn and reading patterns will be shared.

COURSE CODE: CRCT Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 7:45pm-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $240

The next step for students who have passed the Knitting for Beginners course. In Knitting for Advanced Beginners we will work on three projects together: a headband, mittens, and your choice of spring socks or scarf. For those who haven’t taken Knitting for Beginners, you should have a basic understanding of how to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, increase, decrease, and knit in the round, though we will review techniques. In this course we will cover how to read and follow patterns, choose yarns, and gauge accordingly. Students will be introduced to the Magic Loop method of knitting. Expect to be working on projects outside of class as your confidence and love of knitting grows.

COURSE CODE: AKNI Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7:45pm-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $320 No class Apr. 16

KNITTING CLUB: KNIT, CONNECT, ENJOY! Join us for a fun and casual knitting experience! A place for all knitters to connect, share ideas, and enjoy the craft together. All skill levels welcome. There is no instructor present, but there will be a studio monitor.

C O U R S E C O D E : KC L U Sec. 01: 3 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $75

REPEAT PATTERN DESIGN Molly Broekman | Fiber Artist

In this workshop, students will learn to design a repeat pattern by hand. This process will begin with a basic illustration concept, which will then be drawn onto a tile to create a seamless repeat. Repeat patterns can be used in a variety of applications, including textiles and paper goods. You will be responsible for purchasing your own materials based on the provided supply list.

COURSE CODE: RPDE Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-1:45pm. May 11 | $80

DIGITAL REPEAT PATTERN DESIGN Molly Broekman | Fiber Artist

In this workshop, students will learn to design a repeat pattern by using the iPad app Procreate. This process will begin with a basic illustration concept, which will then be drawn onto a tile to create a seamless repeat. Repeat patterns can be used in a variety of applications, including textiles and paper goods. Students must have access to an iPad, the Procreate app, and ideally an Apple pen or stylus.

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COURSE CODE: DRPD Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-1:45pm. May 18 | $80

Visual Arts & Crafts

INTRO TO HAT BLOCKING: BERETS AND SIMPLE CAPS Alison Hynd | Hatmaker/Milliner

Create a stylish wool felt beret or cap using vintage wooden hat blocks. Day one focuses on traditional hat-blocking techniques, shaping felt over molds with steam, water, tugging, and pinning. On day two, personalize your design with added shaping, hatbands, and decorations. All hat blocks are vintage women’s styles, sized for women’s heads or perching on the top/side. Essential materials will be provided. A $40 materials fee is included in the tuition.

C O U R S E C O D E : H AT T Sec. 01: Saturday & Sunday, 10am-2pm. April 20 & 21 | $200

HAT’LL BUFF OUT: HAT REPAIR AND RENOVATION Alison Hynd | Hatmaker/Milliner

Do you have a much-worn hat that could use a glow-up? Or an heirloom hat at the back of a closet that you’d like to bring into the light? In this workshop, you will learn the basics of renovating and repairing old hats. We’ll do some hands-on work to clean and make basic repairs to felt and straw hats and the instructor will share free resources for those wanting to take it further.

COURSE CODE: HBOH Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-2pm. Apr. 28 | $80

SEW AND CREATE: UPCYCLED STUFFED ANIMALS AND DOLLS Alex Kalil | Artist

Come exercise your imagination and try out some elementary sewing skills as we repurpose our old fabrics into beautiful handmade stuffed animals or dolls. This course will revolve around the deconstruction/reconstruction/enlivening of our materials, fostering contemplation and connection through hand-making, and having a good time bringing our creations to life! No prior experience with sewing or patterning is necessary.

HAND WEAVING A TAPESTRY Molly Broekman | Fiber Artist

In this class, students will learn to weave a tapestry by hand. From building a frame loom to removing the tapestry, you will learn the entire weaving process in detail. By the end of the course, you will have a finished tapestry and a reusable loom that you can use for future projects. You will be responsible for purchasing your own materials based on the provided supply list.

C O U R S E C O D E : H W TA Sec. 01: 4 Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Begins May 3 | $160

EXPLORING PERSONAL STYLE THROUGH THE ART OF THRIFTING Claire Joy | Stylist

Discover the thrill and sustainability of thrifting while exploring your unique and personal style. In this three-week workshop series I’ll teach you how to audit your closest, share styling tips, how to find hidden treasures, and become a thrift shopping pro. We’ll discuss personal style, what happens when shifting style changes come up, and how to source second-hand as a first choice. Thrifting benefits your wallet, the planet, and frees you from fast fashion trends. This class is for all bodies, all ages, and all styles.

COURSE CODE: TRIF Sec. 01: See website for more information.

SHIBORI TIE-DYE WORKSHOP

Lena Borovci | Costume Designer, lenaborovci.com

Join us for an introductory workshop exploring the basics of shibori! Shibori is a traditional Japanese resist dye technique that uses a variety of textile manipulation methods to produce different patterns when the fabric is immersed in indigo dye. Experiment with tying, folding, stitching, compressing, and twisting fabric to create your own unique shibori masterpiece.

COURSE CODE: SHIB Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-2pm. Jun. 2 | $120

C O U R S E C O D E : S C UA Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 7:30-9:30pm, Begins May 9 | $160

HISTORY OF ASIAN COSTUME

Rachael Linker | Costume Designer, rlinkercostuming.com

Want to learn more about the clothing of Asia? Join us in a lecture series as we take a tour through history of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean costumes from the traditional garb of ancient times to the styles of the current day, as well as discussing Asian influence in modern fashion and media.

C O U R S E C O D E : H AC O Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 7:30pm-9pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $120

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Performing Arts “Mark has the ability to put everyone at ease so that we could relax into the exercises! I would encourage anyone who was interested to try it... you won’t regret it!” —DEB, IMPROVISATION AND ACTING FOR LIFE

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

DANCE ZUMBA WITH TYH, THE DANCER

HIP-HOP WITH TYH, THE DANCER

In this class, we warm our bodies from head to toe for an interval dance fitness workout. We move between high and low-intensity movements designed to get your heart rate up and boost your cardio endurance to world music! In the end, we cool down.

“Tyh” the Dancer leads a dynamic hip-hop class. Starting with a warm-up, we check in with our bodies and establish a solid mind-body connection. Next, isolations, stretch, and conditioning set the tone for style. Then, we warm up to the space with some across-the-floor travel steps, including but not limited to animal walks that transition to choreography. The combination is then drilled, and we perform it for each other in groups. This allows everyone to enjoy the dance from both perspectives: audience and dancer. After this, we cool down and check out with a cipher circle that will enable us to safely play with what we learned in class to build confidence in our style with hip-hop as the foundation. As a result, we know more about hip-hop dance history and technique each week, from locking to popping to breaking.

Tyhgita Cespedes | Dancer/Choreographer

COURSE CODE: ZUMB Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 5-6pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $160

Tyhgita Cespedes | Dancer/Choreographer

COURSE CODE: HHOP Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5:15-6:15pm. Begins Apr. 1 | $160 No class Apr. 15 & May 27

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Performing Arts

ADVANCED BEGINNER BALLET WITH ASHE Ashe Turner | Dancer

This class teaches students to transform themselves as a layered response of frequency to music and fine-tune proper form through movement while practicing awareness of clean lines produced from first and fifth positions, front, back, and side to side. This class will consist of barre work, center work, and stretching while communicating the technical biomechanics of classical ballet, artistry, and musicality in detail. Please wear comfortable dance clothing and ballet slippers. Street shoes are not acceptable.

C O U R S E C O D E : BA L E Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7:45-9pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $185

ADVANCED BEGINNER CONTEMPORARY WITH ASHE Ashe Turner | Dancer

BURLESQUE: THE BEAUTEASE WAY

Professional Burlesque Society PBS | Betty Blaize, Dance Instructor Burlesque is also exciting, empowering, and a great exercise. Suitable for performers of all shapes, sizes, and experience levels, this workshop for women only introduces the basic building blocks of vintage-style burlesque. You will learn dance moves and techniques for handling classic clothing elements such as gloves, boas, and stockings. Leave with everything you need to put on your burlesque performance, whether on stage or in private.

COURSE CODE: BURL Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 6:30-8pm. Begins May 6 | $130

Contemporary dance teaches students how to connect musicality and technique. Artistry and individuality will be highlighted as a through-line in each class; students will learn how to express emotions through contemporary dance and music. Each class will start with floor work, warm-up, and across-the-floor combinations and end with choreography that may carry over multiple weeks. Combining improvisation, ballet, modern, and lyrical techniques will give the students a well-rounded understanding of contemporary dance.

C O U R S E C O D E : A B CA Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $200

DANCES FOR A ROMANTIC OCCASION

MUSIC APPRECIATION

We will learn the basic footwork of American-style waltz, foxtrot, tango, rumba, and merengue. Then, we will learn the joy of leading and following, dancing in partnership. The class will be easygoing and fun, with a complete review each week. Music will include tunes such as “Moon River,” “Night and Day,” “Fernando’s Hideaway,” and “Perfidia.”

DECONSTRUCTING WALKURE, OR HOW TO LOVE RICHARD WAGNER

Jim Spellman | Dancer

C O U R S E C O D E : DA BA Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 6-7pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $185 per couple No class Apr. 19

BEGINNER BALLET WITH SHANNON Shannon Fitzgerald | Dance Instructor

A perfect class for those getting started or revisiting ballet as an adult! This class will cover basic ballet positions, steps, and terminology, focusing on the student’s awareness of proper posture and body alignment. Students will learn standing barre work and center floor exercises to enhance strength, balance, and flexibility. Participants will also develop a sense of musical awareness and movement quality. Please wear comfortable dance clothing and ballet slippers. Street shoes are not acceptable. Prior dance experience is optional.

Michael Frank | Ph.D. Cornell University

Some otherwise sane people consider Die Walkure, Wagner’s monumental (and, at times, intimidating) saga of men, gods, and fierce equestrienne warriors, a great masterpiece, a virtually incomparable musical achievement. Could they be on to something? The only way to find out is to get to know Walkure as well as you know your favorite pop song, whether it be by Ella Fitzgerald or Taylor Swift. This course will devote eight weeks to considering this single work, trying to do just that. (No prior knowledge of opera is required.)

C O U R S E C O D E : WA L K Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $285 No class Apr. 24

COURSE CODE: TWRL Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6:15-7:45pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $185

Performing Arts

MUSIC 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 without taxing your valuable time. Anyone can buy a chord book, look up songs on YouTube, or download a tab, but this class will show you how to use these resources. We’ll focus on how to put a chord progression together with rhythm and expression to play songs using strumming and some fingerpicking. You’ll leave the first lesson after having started playing your first song! Students must bring their guitar or rent one.

COURSE CODE: GTB1 Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $200

INSTANT GUITAR FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS

Chris Brenne | Musician & Composer, B.A. Berklee College of Music

This is a continuing guitar class on steroids! We’ll use practice methods to get faster and better results without taxing your valuable time. At the same time, exploring the transitions between chords and tricks will help you navigate a song. We’ll cover all the basic chords, strums, and even some fingerpicking and melody/leads! We will also discuss and practice some techniques musicians use to make a song come alive! The digital PDF file of the book is included in the fee.

COURSE CODE: GTB2 Sec. 02: 8 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $200

INTRODUCTION TO UKULELE Amy Kucharik | amykucharik.com

More popular than ever, the approachable ukulele is the instrument of choice for great-sounding, portable music. You’ll learn the basics quickly to start playing songs you will immediately love. Simple chords will have you sounding great after 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 hunting down ukulele song chord charts online and adapting them for your own strumming and singing pleasure! No prior experience is necessary; bring your uke.

COURSE CODE: UKE1 Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-7pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $185

CONTINUING UKULELE Amy Kucharik | amykucharik.com

Continue building your chord vocabulary while we strum versatile rhythms across various genres. We’ll practice switching chords more quickly and have an introduction to barre chords, reading tablature, and fingerpicking. For those with some experience comfortable with chords, including G and Em, and strumming up and down.

COURSE CODE: UKE2 Sec. 02: 8 Thursdays, 7:15-8:15pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $185

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PIANO

PIANO BEGINNER LEVEL 1 Marie Kurfirtova | Pianist

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 like? It’s never too late to learn! This group class will cover all the basics, including how to read music. You will learn simple songs in various styles. The Faber Adult Piano Adventures All-in-One Course Book 1 is required.

COURSE CODE: PNO1 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $285

PIANO BEGINNER LEVEL 2 Marie Kurfirtova | Pianist

This group class is for those with experience with a piano who can read the grand staff and play with both hands together. Building on these basics, you will learn new songs in various styles and develop your technique. We may even play some duets! Lesson book: Faber Adult Piano Adventures All-In-One Book 2. The instructor will provide supplemental materials. Practicing a piano or keyboard at home is helpful but not required.

COURSE CODE: PNO2 Sec. 03: 9 Tuesdays, 7:15-8:15pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $285

PIANO BEGINNER LEVEL 3 Marie Kurfirtova | Pianist

Have you played some piano before? If you can read the grand staff, play with both hands together, and are ready to learn short beginner pieces, this is a course for you! Building on your previous experience, you will continue developing your technique and knowledge of music theory, train your ear, and learn new pieces and/or songs in various styles. The instructor will provide supplemented materials. Having a piano or keyboard to practice on is helpful but not required.

COURSE CODE: PNO3 Sec. 03: 9 Thursdays, 7:15-8:15pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $285

Performing Arts

VOICE

VOICE WORKSHOP Jane Eichkern | Singer

Marie Kurfirtova | Pianist

Learn to sing in a supportive environment and discover you can make music. This class is open to beginners as well as students of all levels. Discover proper posture, breathing, and relaxation techniques to boost your confidence and performance. Practice singing in a small group and receive individual feedback on your voice.

COURSE CODE: TUNE Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $260 No class May 17 Sec. 02: 8 Fridays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $260 No class May 17

UNDERSTANDING THE REAL WORLD VOICE: HOW THE VOICE WORKS AND HOW WE USE IT Jennifer Burks | Singer

This course is geared towards those interested in how the voice works. We will cover the basics of vocal function, including vocal anatomy, vocal acoustics, vocal health, and practical application. You will take a deep dive into how you speak and sing and gain an awareness of your voice you never had before. Students will also explore how the voice changes over time and will gain skills to help keep their voices healthy and functional throughout their lives. Come with an open mind and open ears!

C O U R S E C O D E : R OA R Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00pm. Begins Apr.3 | 285

THEATER

THE COLLABORATIVE ACTOR Grant Sorenson | Theatermaker

Building upon basic acting skills, this course will focus on honing an intermediate actor’s ability to analyze scripts, create characters, develop relationships with scene partners, and expand their collaborative practice. Through monologue work, scene study, and ensemble-building activities and games, The Collaborative Actor will push students to move bravely and instinctively onstage, focus on in-the-moment decision-making, and embrace their autonomy as a creative, intuitive theater artist.

COURSE CODE: ALAB Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7:30-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $270

Allison Taaffe | Director

PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR ENSEMBLE DEVISING

COURSE CODE: KEYS Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $180

For experienced theatre artists interested in live performance creation. Students will collectively devise a show from scratch. Employing improvisation, spatial ingenuity, auto-writing, music, soundscapes, scenography, and personal resources (skills, languages, memory, etc.), actors become authors solving practical problems on their feet while focusing on process over product, group over individual. Work-inprogress will be shared at regular intervals for audience feedback.

ACTING FUNDAMENTALS This process-oriented class is open to returning actors and curious newcomers. We will foster embodiment, spontaneity, self-trust, and risk-taking through ensemble-based theater games. Through individual and partnered exercises, we will lay the foundation for ongoing acting training, focusing on understanding the essentials of creating compelling and truthful performances.

Phillip Euling | LAMDA-trained Actor/Director/Writer

COURSE CODE: DEVI Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 7:30-9:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $305

Individual Lessons

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Performing Arts

CONTINUING STAND-UP COMEDY WRITING & PERFORMANCE Joshua Filipowski | Comedy Instructor

Have you taken Josh’s stand-up class twice or three times and wanted even more? For stand-up that stands out, this next-level class will take your set to the next level. Prepare for emcee/hosting and feature gigs, continue writing and developing your material and on-stage presence, hone your comedic voice and overall presentation, and learn production and promotion basics. Students will also be given several opportunities outside of class to perform.

COURSE CODE: IMP2 Sec. 02: 6 Mondays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Apr. 1 | $180 No class Apr. 15

STORYTELLING WORKSHOP

Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert

IMPROVISATION AND ACTING FOR LIFE Mark Hessler | Teacher, Actor, and Director

Improvisation and acting are commonly associated with comedy and performance. Still, they’re also great training for talking and listening, being in touch with feelings and situations, and picking up on social cues, to name a few obvious applications in everyday life. This class will develop a selection of classic exercises from the two traditions (acting and improvisation) in a playful spirit based on brief class conversations and reflections. The course is meant to be fun and thought-provoking and help contribute to an active sense of humor, empathy, and confidence. It’s intended for non-actors and actors interested in practicing spontaneity, ensemble, or craft without a script. No experience is necessary; all are welcome.

What’s your story?! Get introduced to the art of storytelling structure and receive tips on using humor, building drama, and connecting to your audience. Each participant will have several opportunities to write and present five and ten-minute true stories, much like the stories from The Moth. All performances will be followed with in-depth comments and discussion. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to practiced storytellers.

COURSE CODE: TELL Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $325

COURSE CODE: CUES Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $210

CONTINUNING IMPROVISATION AND ACTING FOR LIFE Mark Hessler | Teacher, Actor, and Director

Offered as a continuation course for people who have already taken any previous section of Improvisation and Acting for Life. Content will be negotiable depending on student goals, but mainly, the class will be a chance to do more improv for further mastery.

COURSE CODE: CUE2 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:00pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $210

STAND-UP COMEDY WRITING AND PERFORMANCE Joshua Filipowski | Comedy Instructor

Have you ever thought about trying stand-up comedy? Or do 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 already is. Students will also be given several opportunities outside of class to perform.

COURSE CODE: IMPR Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 1 | $180 No class Apr. 15

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Life & Wellness

“It was excellent! Thank you so much for introducing us to so much about Tai Chi — I feel I have started an endless voyage, and I’m glad you supported our first steps!” —ELLEN B., TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS

MIND & BODY AN INTRODUCTION TO SECULAR MEDITATION AND ITS PSYCHOLOGY Doug Greve | Meditation Instructor

People often meditate to feel more peace and clarity. However, meditation is not easy. This class approaches meditation with these challenges in mind. Participants will be taught the basic mechanics of mindfulness-style meditation to understand how meditation leads to beneficial results and to troubleshoot difficulties that arise. The instruction will be a mixture of formal meditation and lectures on psychological theory. The theory is based on Buddhist psychology, but the class will be purely secular (no references to supernatural processes). Appropriate for any level.

COURSE CODE: SELF Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 7:45-9pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $115

ARTS, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

Kory Turner | Multi-disciplinary and artist Healthcare worker

Have you ever wondered what having a doctor, nurse, and artist at your hospital bedside would be like? Since health is primarily determined by environmental, social, and biological factors, it must be promoted outside of hospital walls to reach the people our healthcare system serves. Art has a unique way of speaking to our hearts and minds. Artists can spark positive change to improve our health and well-being. In this five-part lecture series, learners will Analyze, interpret, and explain significant health disparities and preventive measures. Write a narrative promoting advocacy for a health issue of choice.

COURSE CODE: AHSJ Sec. 01: 5 Fridays, 6-8pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $120

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Life & Wellness

YOGA FOR ALL: PLUS SIZE EDITION Linda Wells | M.Ed., E-CYT 500

Everyone deserves access to self-acceptance, relaxation, and rest. In this 6-week yoga series, we will explore mindfulness breathing, prop-supported postures, and variations that may be more accessible to people in larger bodies with varying levels of mobility. We will explore variations in this mixed mat and chair class for all shapes, sizes, and abilities.

COURSE CODE: PLUS Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $130

PILATES

Marjan Akbari |Pilates Instructor

MINDFUL FLOW YOGA FOR ALL LEVELS

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

This posture sequencing guides you through poses (asanas) in a mindful flow designed to source all our movement from our deep strength and discover the beauty in our movement. We will practice strategies to lengthen stubborn hamstrings and hips, eliminate pain and compression in your lower back and neck, and create opening and flexibility in your upper back and shoulders. Careful attention is shown to our awareness of proper posture and breathing (pranayama) while in transitions and in stillness. Please bring your yoga mat.

C O U R S E C O D E : BYO G Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:15-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $155

KRIPALU YOGA FOR ALL AGES

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

Kripalu yoga is a form of gentle hatha yoga that places equal importance on the mind, body, and spirit. This style of yoga has a compassionate approach and is ideal for beginners and is accepting and adaptable to everyone, no matter your age, ability, or other circumstances. Please bring your yoga mat.

C O U R S E C O D E : YO G A Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 4-5pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $140

YOGA FOR GRACEFUL AGING: TAPPING INTO YOUR BODY’S INHERENT WISDOM Lucie Kasova | Yoga Instructor

It’s important to feel at home in your body and build strength, mobility, and balance as you age. This accessible, beginner-friendly yoga program guides new and experienced students in movement, breath awareness, mindfulness, and relaxation while cultivating strength, flexibility, and mental focus. Participants grow overall functioning, freedom of movement, well-being, and body confidence. Mostly experiential, the curriculum also includes ample time for questions and discussion.

COURSE CODE: GRAE Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 3:30-5pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $95

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Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles and improving posture, flexibility, and balance. In this class, you will learn Pilates’s fundamental principles and techniques, such as breathing, alignment, and control. You will also practice various exercises on the mat and with some equipment, such as balls, bands, and rings. This class is suitable for beginners and intermediate levels and can be adapted to your needs and goals. You will feel energized, relaxed, and refreshed after each session. Join a fun and challenging pilates class that will help you improve your health and well-being.

C O U R S E C O D E : P L AT Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 9am-10am. Begins Apr. 24 | $65

FULL BODY MASSAGE TECHNIQUES WITH A PARTNER

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

Bring a friend or significant other to learn basic Esalen/ Swedish massage strokes through lectures, discussion, demonstration, and supervised practice. The Saturday class takes more time to cover the worksheet on massage strokes for the back and uses an extended syllabus that includes legs and feet. Each participant can look forward to a 90-minute massage. Each pair should bring two pillows, two sheets or large towels, and a squeeze oil bottle. Wear loose, comfortable clothing to be able to massage the entire back. Women should wear a low-back bathing suit or halter/ bathing suit top that opens in the back.

COURSE CODE: MARB Sec. 01: Friday, 6:45-9:45pm. Apr. 19 | $140 per pair Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-3:30pm. Apr. 20 | $200 per pair

TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS Lai Chan, Katherine Lee | Instructors

Originally one of the ancient Chinese martial arts, Tai Chi is practiced today primarily as a method of exercise that cultivates physical and mental harmony in movement. Its slow, fluid forms—based on the Chinese principle of yin and yang—and its emphasis on relaxed, effortless movement makes it ideal for people of all ages. You will learn the first section of the traditional Yang style of long-form Tai Chi. Wear loose, comfortable clothes and soft, flat shoes.

C O U R S E C O D E : TAC H Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $185 | Katherine Lee Sec. 02: 10 Tuesdays, 10-11am. Begins Apr. 2 | $230 | Lai Chan

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GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS

This hands-on workshop includes the history of this unique 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.

Do you ever look at your yard and know that it could be nicer but you don’t know how or where to begin? Or are you a new homeowner and unsure what kinds of plants you have or how to maintain them? It can be overwhelming. Join a passionate garden coach for practical skills and tips on where to start to make your outside space looking its best. A few simple things can make a big and immediate difference for your landscape. All you need is your enthusiasm, energy, and some basic tools.

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C O U R S E C O D E : TA R O Sec. 01: Monday, 7:45-9:45pm. Apr. 29 | $50

Jessica Zander | Garden Consultant & Coach

COURSE CODE: GARD Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Apr. 3 | $65

BEGINNER BICYCLE REPAIR CLINIC

LIFESTYLE & RECREATION SKILLS FOR FRUITFUL INTERACTIONS

Michael Koran | Author of Verse to Better, M.A. University of Chic

In this class we’ll roleplay to find better ways to interact with ourselves, friends, and strangers using theatre games to find creative ways of expressing ourselves. We’ll explore how to observe without judging, discover what we love, make doable requests, and create win-win interactions. We’ll read and discuss Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg.

COURSE CODE: CFFI Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 7-9 pm. Begins May 7 | $170

UNDERSTANDING THE TRICK: LEARNING HOW TO PLAY BRIDGE Reid Fleming | 7-Time National USCA Champion

Come learn the art of Bridge with 7-Time National USCA Champion, Reid Flemming. In this six week course you’ll learn the basics of playing the game, how to evaluate a hand and bid, and more as you delve into the complex world of one of the oldest card games. No experience necessary.

COURSE CODE: BRDG Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Begins Apr. 2 | $220

BEING THE DUNGEON MASTER: AN INTRODUCTION TO RUNNING DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Joshua Do | Game Master

Seize the throne of Dungeon Master (DM) with Joshua Do, a seasoned storyteller and DM with over a decade of experience. In this course, you’ll learn the art of crafting immersive Dungeons and Dragons adventures, designing unique storylines, and creating memorable gaming experiences. Whether you’re a newcomer or a veteran player, this course caters to all levels of experience. Embrace your inner storyteller and step into the world of D&D! Enroll now and embark on your journey to becoming an excellent Dungeon Master!

Brian Stanley | Owner & Founder, iBicycle

Learn the essentials of bicycle repair and maintenance. This hands-on class will teach you how to fix a flat, adjust gears and brakes, clean and lubricate critical components, and perform routine bicycle maintenance. We can cover other topics based on the interest of the group. Tools and other materials will be provided. Just bring your bicycle and a desire to learn. This class meets at CCAE. Students are responsible for bringing their own bike.

C O U R S E C O D E : B I CY Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Apr. 20 | $125

OUTDOOR TENNIS WORKSHOP Victor Gonzalez | USPTR Certified Instructor

Up your game! Each session of these tennis workshops for new and continuing students will focus on the basic tennis strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, and overhead/serve. Through drills, exercises, and actual games, we will sharpen your skills, 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 the following weeks for rain date.

COURSE CODE: OUT T Sec. 01: 4 Sundays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Apr. 28 | $110 Sec. 02: 4 Sundays, 3:30-5pm. Begins Apr. 28 | $110

HOW TO START A NATURE JOURNAL Clare Leslie | Naturalist & Author

Are you a fan of Nature? Have you wondered if there was a way to be more involved with your surroundings? Nature Journaling is a fun and simple way to record what’s happening in the natural world that surrounds you. As climate is changing, scientists are in need of your Citizen Scientists’ records to help study and analyze our ever changing world. Things that one would journal about could be weather/sky, temperature, leaf and flower changes, counts of geese, turkeys, red-tailed hawks, bunnies, and even birds at your feeders! Clare will teach you simple writing and drawing methods, both indoors and on short walks, and which you can continue on your own.

C O U R S E C O D E : N ATJ Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm. Begins May 1 | $100

COURSE CODE: DDDP Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $150

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AUTO REPAIR Bruce Gerry | Dr. Tuneup, Auto Mechanic

Join an experienced mechanic and instructor who can make all things automotive both fun and clear. We’ll cover basic maintenance and troubleshooting ignition, charging, cooling, fluids, electrical, brakes, and exhaust systems. We’ll discuss common problems encountered with any vehicle. You’ll be better able to diagnose problems, perform basic maintenance, and deal competently and knowledgeably with local mechanics. Please note: This is a lecture and demonstration class.

C O U R S E C O D E : CA R R Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins May 16 | $110

FLOWER ARRANGING INTRODUCTION TO CARD MAGIC 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 well as basic sleight-of-hand techniques and professional tips for making the magic more powerful and entertaining.

C O U R S E C O D E : M AG I Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 7:30-9pm. Begins May 2 | $125

DESIGNING YOUR RETIREMENT: A BLUEPRINT FOR FULFILLMENT Hayward Zwerling

Join us for an enlightening 1.5-hour class that addresses a critical, yet often overlooked aspect of retirement planning: how to meaningfully spend your time during your golden years. Statistics reveal that up to half of those nearing retirement lack a concrete plan for this phase of life, potentially leading to a less fulfilling retirement with more adverse health consequences. In this class, Dr. Hayward Zwerling introduces a comprehensive approach, based on clinical studies and expert opinion, which will empower you with the knowledge to design a retirement that will be happier, healthier and more fulfilling. This lecture will not discuss the financial aspects of retirement.

COURSE CODE: DIYR Sec. 01: Friday, 4-5:30pm. May 3 | $45

PSYCHIC SKILLS FOR A SOULFUL LIFE

Michael Koran | Author of Verse to Better, M.A. University of Chic

Let’s learn how to be more present in all we do so our psyche will continually reveal itself anew. We’ll learn: better ways our psyche can heal, make decisions, and connections; discover tools for psychic self-defense and dream interpretation; examine how we can successfully, safely, and humorously understand and live with extraordinary experiences; and practice 200% belief for all our psychic experiences—100% respect for the guidance, love, and beauty in our extra-sensory experiences. Then we’ll devote ourselves one-hundred percent to questioning how to better interpret them. We’ll read from Soul Food by Jack Kornfield and Christina Feldman to discover delicious and nutritious ways to make our souls grow more whole.

COURSE CODE: PSSL Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 7-9pm. Begins May 6 | $170 No class May 27 58

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Cass School of Floral Design

Discover the basic elements of floral design while creating three types of beautiful flower arrangements. You will learn how to achieve long-lasting freshness and select the best containers and flowers for the look you want to achieve. Seasonal flowers, foliage, and themes will be emphasized. A materials fee of $65 (cash or check only, no credit cards, no Venmo) is payable at the first class. Class held at the Cass School of Floral Design, 531 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, 02472.

C O U R S E C O D E : F CA B Sec. 01: 3 Mondays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Mar. 25 | $100

MUSHROOM WALK: FUNGI IN THE WILD Lawrence Millman | Author and Mycologist

Join us for a mushroom walk in Concord or Lincoln. However dry or unpromising the weather, our tour leader guarantees that we’ll find a minimum of 30 different species. You’ll learn to identify mushrooms both with and without a guidebook, and you’ll also unlearn everything you were ever told about how to distinguish a poisonous from a non-poisonous species. The focus of this walk is scientific, not culinary. The tuition includes the presentation and the walk. The presentation is mandatory. The instructor will tell you the location during the Friday presentation.

COURSE CODE: FUNW Sec. 01: Friday May 3, 6-8pm & Walk: Saturday, May 4, 2-4pm. | $125

REMEMBER FIRST NAMES: EVERYONE’S, ALWAYS Neil Kutzen | Memory Trainer

This training will greatly improve your ability to remember names, in social and business situations, where it is important for building relationships and making a positive impression. The method, MemorizeBest, is based on two principles: 1) pictures are easier to remember than words; 2) silly pictures are easier to remember than serious ones. Be prepared to use both principles. This method can also be adapted for remembering anything else, for example: last names, facts, numbers, speeches, songs, lists, data, languages, anything with words or numbers. COURSE CODE: NAME Sec. 01: Thursday, 7-9pm. May 9 | $50

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF Board of Directors

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Lidija Polutnik Vice Chair

Program Staff

JaneAnn Fisher Chair David Lehman Vice President Nan Soule Vice President

Michael Goldman Treasurer Phil Crutchfield Secretary

Kris Butler Brian Carey Diane Carson Lauren Holleran Brian Kelley Ploy Khunisorn Ruben Mancha Lauren Marshall Christian Nolen Alberto Ovalle Dan Paret Natalie Wigotsky Reed Mark Stanek Board of Visitors

Linda Burton Executive Director

Michelle Baxter Program Director, Humanities & Performing Arts

Lauren Darien Program Director, Food & Wine, Business, Finance & Technology Bryan Ramey Program Director, Visual Arts & Crafts, Lifestyle & Recreation Lena Borovci Program and Marketing Manager, Sewing & Fiber Arts

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HUMANITIES

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

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

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

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

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HISTORY & CONTEMPORARY ISSUES 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. C O U R S E C O D E : E M AG

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

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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. Please note: Students must be at least 18 years old to register for a class at CCAE, unless the class is specifically listed as one for an adult with a child.

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 significant factors beyond CCAE’s control.

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

Online classes take place on Zoom. If you are unsure if you are able to use Zoom or if your camera and microphone work, we recommend testing it out by joining a test meeting before your class starts at zoom.us/test. The Zoom link and information on how to 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 first date, please contact zoom@ccae.org for the link.

Technical support

Students may contact our registration office at 617-547-6789 ext. 1, or zoom@ccae.org for technical assistance. Support will be available during all underway classes. Check ccae.org for up-to-date office hours.

Student expectations for online classes

Classes will take place on Zoom. Do not share the Zoom meeting invitation and link with anyone who is not registered for the class.

Transferring to another class

Classes will take place at the time they are scheduled. We cannot provide recorded classes if you are not able to attend the 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 friend to attend this online class with you, please sign up for an additional seat.

You may transfer into a different class if you contact us at least three business days before the start of the class. If there is a difference in price, we will issue a class credit or there will be a remaining balance to be paid. Refunds are not given. 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. If we cancel your class, you will receive a course credit good for 18 months from date of issue or, upon your request, a refund. Please call our registration office to request a refund. All refund requests must be submitted within 30 days of class cancellation. If CCAE changes the class schedule before the class begins such that you are unable to attend, you may receive a refund or a class credit upon request if you contact us before the withdrawal deadline. This does not apply to individual classes rescheduled due to inclement weather, or other significant factors beyond CCAE’s control.

Typographical errors

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

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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 and terms and conditions at ccae.org/about/policies.

For the security of our instructors and students, please do not record the class. Please do not take photos of the class without the permission of the instructor and the other students. Please be aware that students are required to turn their camera on in most of our online classes.

IN-PERSON CLASSES

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JOHN O’DONNELL ESL INSTRUCTOR

WHY DID YOU BECOME AN ESL INSTRUCTOR? I became an ESL instructor because I wanted to help people who had arrived in the US to communicate and learn about their new country and culture. Many are refugees and have had very difficult experiences in their lives and by helping them communicate, I wanted to provide a warm welcome. TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR STUDENTS THAT IS SPECIAL TO YOU. Learning a new language is difficult. Many of my students work full-time. It is very special to me that they have dedicated time and effort to learn the language while also working and maintaining a busy schedule, which most of my students have. Also, it is special to me that they often come long ways to study at the Cambridge Center. I respect the effort they make to study with us and give my best effort to teach them as well as I can.

AFTER TEACHING ESL FOR SO MANY YEARS IN ADULT EDUCATION, WHAT CHALLENGES HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED? The students face a lot of challenges in learning a new language and experiencing a new culture, and it is a challenge to remember their challenges. Also, many do not have much formal education in their native country. It is often a challenge to remember this when explaining grammar concepts. And English has some unique pronunciation patterns that can be very challenging to explain and practice. WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT AND HOW DOES THAT TRANSLATE INTO YOUR CLASSES? I think I am passionate about teaching and sharing American culture and history with my students. I really see each class as an opportunity to help the students improve their language

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and communication skills and I try to share this enthusiasm with my students each and every class.

YOU HAVE BEEN TEACHING FOR A LONG TIME, WHAT IS IT THAT YOU VALUE MOST ABOUT CCAE? I value CCAE’s tradition of communicative learning most. Learning is a democratic process and that is what I value most about CCAE.

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