CCAE Fall 2018 Catalog by Cambridge Center for Adult Education

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FA L L 2018 SEPTEMBER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DECEMBER

G N 8 I 0 T A Y R E B ARS E L E OF C

CCAE

In Fall 1938, what was previously known as the Cambridge Social Union officially became Cambridge Center for Adult Education. This fall, we're celebrating 80 years of creating, exploring, and growing!

KICK OFF THE FALL TERM AND CELEBRATE 80 YEARS WITH A FUN HISTORY LESSON FROM CCAE INSTRUCTORS AND HISTORY QUIZ MASTERS, BRIAN BIXBY AND ANATOLE SYKLEY.

CCAE'S 80TH ANNIVERSARY: ALL ABOUT 1938 It was the year Americans celebrated the homespun ordinary life in Our Town, and the year Britain and France capitulated to Hitler at Munich. It was the last year the Civil War veterans met at Gettysburg and the start of the Atomic Age with the discovery of nuclear fission. It was 1938. Americans were so hungry for knowledge that they made a hit of a radio quiz show called Information Please. And in Cambridge, Massachusetts, they created Cambridge Center for Adult Education. What do YOU know about 1938? Join us in looking back at the times that gave birth to CCAE, and see how well you do in OUR quiz! C O U R S E C O D E : 1 93 8

Sec. 01: Monday, 5:30-7:30pm. Sep. 17 | $50

Top left photo: Arthur C. Haskell, Photographer. Sept. 9, 1937; Courtesy of Historic American Buildings Survey; Top right photo: CCAE in 2018

Catalog Directory R EG I STRATI ON A ND G E N E RAL I N FORMAT ION ccae.org

C LASS CAT EG O R I ES CULINARY ARTS Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Wine, Beer & Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Phone: 617-547-6789

Personal Finance & Investing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

R EG I STER ONL INE AT CCAE.ORG

WORLD LANGUAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

FALL R EG I STRAT ION OPENS

HUMANITIES

Wednesday, July 18

Travel & Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 History & Contemporary Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

FALL TE R M B EGINS

Science & Nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Monday, September 17

Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

O F FI CE HOU RS Monday-Thursday, 9am-9pm

Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

VISUAL ARTS

Friday, 9am-7pm

Drawing & Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Saturday & Sunday, 9am-4pm

Studio School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

HO LI DAYS

Watercolor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Art History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

No classes will be held on:

Printmaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Columbus Day (Federal)/Indigenous People’s Day (City of Cambridge): Monday, October 8

Photography & Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Veteran's Day: Monday, November 12 Thanksgiving: Thursday to Sunday, November 22-25 Christmas: Monday & Tuesday, December 24 & 25 New Year’s: Monday & Tuesday, December 31 & January 1

S P ECI AL HO LIDAY HOURS 9am-5pm: Wednesday, November 21 9am-5pm: Monday, December 17 to Friday, December 28

I M PORTAN T INFORMATION Rentals & Custom Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

JEWELRY, WOODWORKING, & CRAFTS Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Woodworking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Fiber Arts & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

PERFORMING ARTS Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

LIFE & WELLNESS Mind & Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Sports & Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Fun & Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Location & Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Life Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

CCAE was the Scout’s Honored Winner in 2017 for “Best Community Classes.” Thank you! Image Credits, unless otherwise noted: © Romana Vysatova

Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

SPECIAL EVENTS Gonson Daytime Lecture Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Celebrity Chef MasterClass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Conversations on the Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Blacksmith House Poetry Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Fall Art Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

SUMMER CLASSES STILL ENROLLING SEE FULL DESCRIPTIONS AND SCHEDULES AT CCAE.ORG

JU LY

M O N DAY

T U E S DAY

W E D N E S DAY

T H U R S DAY

F R I DAY

SAT U R DAY

S U N DAY

RAW BAR! OYSTER PREPARATION

WHITE PEOPLE CHALLENGING RACISM

INTRODUCTION TO MAILCHIMP

GENTLE YOGA 12:15-1:15pm*

SUMMER SAMPLER ccae.org/sampler

BOSTON AND THE LAW

5:30-7:30pm

G E N Y- S U 1 8 .0 1

5:30-8pm

10am-12pm

UNION SQUARE: SOMERVILLE FOOD TOUR ADVENTURE

6-9pm

7:45-9:45pm*

M C P B - S U 1 8 .0 1

SA M P- S U 1 8 .0 1

B L W T- S U 1 8 .0 1

2-5pm

OYS T- S U 1 8 .0 1

W P C R - S U 1 8 .0 1

U S S O - S U 1 8 .0 1

MAKE A WOODEN PAIL: WEEKLONG INTENSIVE

INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING

A TASTE OF GLUTEN-FREE AFRICAN HERITAGE COOKING

10am-3pm*

B O K B - S U 1 8 .0 1

HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON HOME INTERNET, LANDLINE, AND CABLE

5:30-7:30pm*

PA I L- S U 1 8 .0 1

PERMITTING PROCESS FOR HOME RENOVATION

12-1:30pm

6-9pm

INSTANT PIANO FOR HOPELESSLY BUSY PEOPLE

OWAY- S U 1 8 .0 1

G LU F- S U 1 8 .0 1

1:45-4:45pm

1-4pm

I N P I - S U 1 8 .0 1

H O M E- S U 1 8 .0 1

2-3pm C S E N - S U 1 8 .0 1

FRENCH: BEGINNER LEVEL 2

INTRODUCTION TO CARD MAGIC 7:45-9:45pm*

SPANISH: BEGINNER CONVERSATION

F R B 2 - S U 1 8 .0 2

5:30-6:30pm*

M AG I - S U 1 8 .0 1

6-8pm*

APERTIF AND DIGESTIF: AMARO, COCKTAIL BITTERS & MORE

PATTERN MAKING: CUSTOM-FIT PANTS WEEKEND INTENSIVE

LATTE ART AT HOME

6-8pm*

HEART-CORE: TOTAL BODY WORKOUT

S P B C - S U 1 8 .0 2

7-9pm

10am-6pm*

B I T T- S U 1 8 .0 1

P M L P- S U 1 8 .0 1

H CO R -SU18.01

AUGUST

11am-2pm L AT T- S U 1 8 .0 1

WORKING FOR YOURSELF: ESSENTIALS OF SELF EMPOYMENT

ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS: BEGINNER LEVEL 1

DRAWING IN BARS D BA R - S U 1 8 .0 2

7:45-9:45pm*

BASIC COOKING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

KOREAN KITCHEN

7:30-9:30pm*

IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY

CARTOGRAPHY OF BEER: TASTING AND ROAD MAP

7-7:45pm*

I P H O - S U 1 8 .0 1

6-9pm*

1:30-3:30pm

7:45-9:45pm*

S W M 1- S U 1 8 .0 5

THE BOSTON FOODIE REVOLUTION

B C S T- S U 1 8 .0 2

B M A P- S U 1 8 .0 1

S E L F- S U 1 8 .0 1

11am-2pm KO R K- S U 1 8 .0 1

5:30-7:30pm T B F R - S U 1 8 .0 1

BEGINNER JEWELRY INTENSIVE

ESL FREE PERSONAL ASSESSMENTS

WHAT MAKES HARVARD SQUARE A SQUARE?

SUMMER SAMPLER ccae.org/sampler

1-5pm*

10am-12pm, 6-8pm

5:30-7:30pm

SA M P- S U 1 8 .0 2

LIGHTSABER SUMMER FRIED STAGE COMBAT DOUGH: DONUTS, WITH BOSTON JEDI BEIGNETS, AND 2-4pm CHURROS

J E B I - S U 1 8 .0 1

5:30-8pm

H VS Q - S U 1 8 .0 1

J E D I - S U 1 8 .0 1

FPAD-SU18.05/06

11-2pm D N U T- S U 1 8 .0 1

PORTRAIT DRAWING: WEEKLONG INTENSIVE

FRENCH REFRESHER: HIGH BEGINNER/LOW INTERMEDIATE

GOING SOLAR: ADDING A ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEM

IMPROVISATION: ENGLISH FOR THINKING OUTSIDE THE HEALTHCARE THE BOX INDUSTRY

FUSED GLASS BOWLS AND PLATES

5:45-8:45pm

9:30am-12:30pm

2-4pm

6-9pm*

6-8pm*

5:30-7:30pm

I M P V- S U 1 8 .0 1

E N H C - S U 1 8 .0 1

F U S D - S U 1 8 .0 1

P O R D - S U 1 8 .0 1

F R R B - S U 1 8 .0 1

G N S L- S U 1 8 .0 1

PORTRAIT PAINTING: WEEKLONG INTENSIVE

ARABIC: CONVERSATION FOR HIGH BEGINNERS

START A SUCCESSFUL ONLINE BUSINESS

PARENT AND TEEN: SUMMER DESERTS 6-9pm

FRENCH WINE AND APPETIZERS

6-9pm

T N C K- S U 1 8 .0 1

F WA A- S P 1 8 .0 1

6-9pm*

6-8pm*

E C O M - S U 1 8 .0 1

P O R P- S U 1 8 .0 1

A R C B - S U 1 8 .0 1

C LO S E D F O R L A B O R DAY

GET INTO THE GERMAN MOOD: A REFRESHER COURSE

10am-12pm*

7-9pm

S EPT E M B E R

DINNER IN CHINATOWN 4:30-6:30pm C H T D - S U 1 8 .0 1

ANNUAL UKULELE JAM - FREE!

WINES OF ITALY

ENAMELING

7-9pm

10am-4:30pm

6-7:30pm

I T R O - S U 1 8 .0 1

E N A M - S U 1 8 .0 1

TEA TASTING: EXPLORING THE WORLD IN A CUP

U K E J - S U 1 8 .0 1

2-4pm T T E A- S U 1 8 .0 1

G E R B - S U 1 8 .0 1

2 SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

*Class meets more than once. See ccae.org for details

G O N SO N DAY T I M E L ECT U R E S E R I ES This series is sponsored in part by The Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation

Wednesdays at 1pm in the Spiegel Auditorium, 56 Brattle Street. $5 Admission. Stimulate your mind mid-day with $5 lunchtime lectures—with complimentary coffee and tea—on topics in everything from history and current events, to culture and personal wellness. For details and to register, visit ccae.org/gonsonlectures.

October 3

October 24

October 31

OUR HISTORY WITH HONEYBEES

THE TINY HOUSES TREND

BACK FROM THE BRINK: A CALL TO PREVENT NUCLEAR WAR

Miranda Aisling | Artist & Founder, Miranda’s Hearth, mirandashearth.com

Mark Lewis | Apiculturist

The past decade has seen the emergence of the tiny house movement. People are shedding their larger homes for simple living in less than 500-square-feet in both DIY and prefabricated tiny homes. Some cite affordability, ecological impacts, and anti-consumerism as the reasoning behind their tiny house. Miranda Aisling has been immersed in this movement since 2013. She built her own tiny house, Aubergine, as a public art project in June 2015, worked for the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company for two years, and hosts the annual BIG Tiny House Festival in Massachusetts. Join Miranda as she discusses the timely emergence of this movement, how it is growing, and what it means.`

When did our history with honeybees begin? 10,000 years ago? One hundred times that, or more? It is probably most accurate to say our relationship with honeybees was always there and some recent anthropological studies suggest that honeybees may have played a crucial role in some key aspects of human evolution. This talk will endeavor to begin at the beginning and move forward to the present in an effort to understand how it could be that, despite so many advances in both science and beekeeping, we have arrived at a place where honeybees are struggling.

THE LIFE OF GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI Albert Muggia, MD Giuseppe Garibaldi was a fascinating Italian general, politician, and nationalist who played a large role in the history of Italy. A great general and one of Italy’s "fathers of the fatherland,” Garibaldi was a hero of the 19th Century, both as a liberator of Italy, Uruguay, and Southern Brazil, and as a sailor for the US. Though he remains unknown to many, Al will discuss the many ways in which Garibaldi was a major influence on the history of Italy and the New World.

Krista Prehl

October 17

Matt Bivens, MD | Emergency Medicine Physician; Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility There are 15,000 nuclear weapons around the world. An armed conflict that used even 100 nuclear weapons could crash civilization and kill hundreds of millions. Experts say we are closer to accidental or intentional nuclear war than at any time since the 1950s – and yet, at the same time, also closer than ever to an international ban to dismantle all of these immoral weapons. Come hear about the race for human survival, and what citizens can do to help.

November 7

CANNABIS AND OPIOIDS: PREVENTION OR TREATMENT? Marion McNabb | MPH, DrPH; CEO, Cannabis Community Care and Research Network While cannabis has been recreationally legal in Massachusetts for some time, researchers and public health officials have long been researching and developing medicinal uses of the substance. With opiod addiction reaching crisis levels, many continue to investigate marijuana’s effect on such addiction. Join Marion McNabb, CEO of Cannabis community Care and Research Network (C3RN), as they discuss how researchers and health professionals are addressing the opioid epidemic using cannabis as a tool locally in Massachusetts.

CULINARY ARTS “LUIS [DE HARO] IS WONDERFUL. KNOWLEDGEABLE, FRIENDLY, PATIENT, TALENTED.”

Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan

—JARED, SPANISH PAELLA

BASIC KNIFE SKILLS

COOKING

Lars Liebisch | Private Chef

BASIC COOKING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate of Cambridge School of Culinary Art Develop classic cooking skills that will help you both understand recipes and improvise, including essential knife skills and cuts of meat, where to shop, and kitchen equipment. We’ll cook a full-course meal with appetizer, soup, main course, and dessert with some wine pairings. Each section will cover different cooking skills. COURSE CODE: BCST

Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 25 | $300 Sec. 02: 3 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Nov. 2 | $150

Through a combination of demonstration and class practice, learn how to chop, dice, and slice like a pro. You’ll learn about knives and how to use them wisely while practicing the basic techniques. We’ll use all the cuts to make a nice dinner. COURSE CODE: KNIF

Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Sep. 24 | $85

Custom Classes

ccae.org/cookingclasses

Want to arrange a custom class for a group? See page 65 for more details, or email rental@ccae.org.

culinary arts

CELEBRITY CHEF

MASTERCLASS

Join CCAE’s Celebrity Chef MasterClass series for an unforgettable cooking and learning experience. Roll up your sleeves and learn cooking techniques side-by-side with our celebrated local chefs. Chef Tony Maws Chef & Owner, Craigie On Main and The Kirkland Tap and Trotter CHEF’S WHIM: FARMER’S MARKET SQUASHES One of Tony’s favorite fall finds at the farmers market is the large variety of colorful and delicious squash. Tony will lead us in hands-on learning as he shares secrets of seasonal squash in all its shapes, sizes and colors, and teach us various ways to cook this fall favorite. This is a perfect primer before Thanksgiving too! C O D E : S TA R - FA 1 8 .0 1

Wednesday, 6-9pm. Nov. 7 | $120

One of the country’s most respected chefs, Tony Maws is a champion of our local farmers markets and sustainable practices. As chef/owner of the acclaimed Craigie On Main in Cambridge and The Kirkland Tap & Trotter in Somerville, Tony prepares fresh local vegetables as stars of the plate at both his restaurants. A James Beard award winner, Tony has traveled the world in pursuit of food and wine knowledge, and shares his experiences through culinary gems at both Craigie On Main and The Kirkland Tap & Trotter.

Chef James Salomone Executive Chef, Parsnip ITALIAN CUISINE: HANDMADE FRESH PASTAS You’ll learn how to make two different handmade pastas that you can also make at home for a future special meal. In this hands-on class, we’ll make delicious Italian meals out of freshly made pastas. Chef James will reveal how to pull them together for a quick meal out of the freezer or served fresh. C O D E : S TA R - FA 1 8 .0 2

Wednesday, 6-9pm. Nov. 14 | $120

James Salomone serves approachable, ingredient-driven cuisine at Parsnip. With his classical French training and his Italian roots, his refined American cuisine incorporates a global pantry of seasonal ingredients from countries in Europe and along the Silk Road. He is passionate about making fresh pastas and looks forward to sharing his recipes and techniques with you as well.

Chef Michael Pagliarini Chef & Co-Owner, Giulia and Benedetto SEASONAL INGREDIENTS: COOKING WITH NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD Nothing is better than cooking with local and seasonal ingredients. We’ll learn cooking techniques to enhance New England flavors using local seafood to make delicious meals. C O D E : S TA R - FA 1 8 .03

Wednesday, 6-9pm. Dec. 5 | $120

Michael Pagliarini is the Chef and Co-Owner of Giulia and Benedetto, two award-winning Italian restaurants located in Cambridge. Guided by a passion for the history and authenticity of regional Italian cooking and a commitment to local, sustainable farming, Pagliarini elevates rustic Italian dishes into fine dining stars.

Learn more at ccae.org/masterclass REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

culinary arts

KNIFE SKILLS: MEAT CARVING AND MORE

EUROPEAN CAKES

Lars Liebisch | Private Chef

Olga Kharina | Culinary Instructor

If you have taken Basic Knife Skills, or simply feel that you are ready to take the next knife skill step, this class is for you. You’ll learn about more advanced cutting techniques for more difficult domestic and exotic vegetables and fruits. We’ll learn how to cut a whole chicken into pieces and trim pork tenderloins; then we’ll make a nice dinner.

European cakes are unique in flavors and decorations. We’ll make very berry bundt cake, pomegranate chocolate mousse cake, and cranberry pear cake. Learn about different techniques and ingredients for European cakes. We’ll enjoy the cakes in class with lunch, and you will leave with some to take home.

COURSE CODE: KNIE

C O U R S E C O D E : E CA K

Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Oct. 1 | $85

Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-3pm. Dec. 1 | $85

MASTER YOUR COOKING SKILLS: EMBRACE YOUR INNER CHEF

OLDWAYS’ A TASTE OF AFRICAN HERITAGE

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

Discover the traditional foods of the American South, Afro-Latin America, the Caribbean, and continental Africa in this six-week cooking and nutrition class. You’ll learn about the Oldways African Heritage Diet Pyramid and how to prepare the spices and herbs, leafy greens, whole grains, beans, tubers, fruits, and vegetables. Each week, we’ll learn, cook, and enjoy the food. At the end of the class, you’ll be able to apply the African heritage techniques to your own kitchen.

Master the art of cooking by using fundamental skills and techniques. This class covers different approaches in everything, including: knife skills, proper seasoning, and plating food like a pro. Each night we will prepare, cook, and enjoy an appetizer, soup, entree, side dish, and dessert, with different proteins, including chicken, beef, pork, and seafood. At the end of the class, you will understand the elements of cooking and create your own dishes at home. COURSE CODE: CHEF

Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 6-9pm. Begins Oct. 4 | $240

ARTISAN BAKING INTENSIVE Edgar Ievins | Personal Chef, chefedgar.com Looking to dramatically improve your skills as a baker? We’ll tackle artisan yeast breads from around the Mediterranean, including Baguettes and Battards, assorted Focaccia, and the classic Pane Integrale in this intensive class. Explore concepts, terms, techniques, and hone your skills and get suggestions for continued improvement. Lunch and snacks will be served; take-home containers and recipes for your creations will be provided. COURSE CODE: ARTI

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2:30pm. Nov. 3 | $125

PARISIAN MACARONS Christine Iredale | Personal Chef, amusebouche.us French macarons are sweeping the nation! Delicate and colorful, these little confectionaries will be highlights at an afternoon tea or a sweet ending to a sophisticated meal. They also make perfect hostess gifts. We will make the shells and a couple of fillings so that you will go home with treats and the knowledge to impress. Allergen alert: macarons contain eggs and almonds. C O U R S E C O D E : M ACA

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Nov. 15 | $85

Samantha Anson | Chef, Sam’s Spot Catering

C O U R S E C O D E : ATA H

Sec. 01: 6 Sundays, 5-8pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $300

CHOCOLATE: A BRIEF HISTORY & TASTING Victoria Kichuk | Professional Chocophile, cocoabeantown.com Nine out of 10 people love chocolate—and the 10th person lies! What is it about this delicious food that makes mouths water? How did chocolate go from decadent treat to antioxidant-packed super food? We’ll answer your chocolate queries! You’ll learn what chocolate preference says about your personality and we’ll sample chocolates from the world over, from white chocolate to 99% cacao! If chocolate is an essential part of your life, this class is for you. COURSE CODE: CHOC

Sec. 01: Friday, 7-8:30pm. Oct. 19 | $40

DELICIOUS & DIVINE: A CHOCOLATE & WINE PAIRING Victoria Kichuk | Professional Chocophile, cocoabeantown.com What do Casanova, Montezuma, and Mozart all have in common? A love of chocolate! And what goes best with chocolate? Wine! Join us for this extravaganza exploring the history of romance and chocolate and why this decadent treat makes your heart flutter and your spirits fly. Learn how to match your favorite chocolates with the correct variêtals and sample some delicious wine and chocolate pairings from around the world. COURSE CODE: DIVN

WORLD CRÊPES: FRENCH, JAPANESE, AND MORE Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com Learn to whip up an elegant and infinitely customizable meal that’s equally delicious served hot or cold. We’ll start with the basics of mix, pour, and flip classic French crêpes. We’ll also make chocolate crêpe snacks, Pinaattiletut (Finnish spinach crêpe) with smoked salmon and dill, and sizzling wok Vietnamese crêpe (Bánh Xèo). We’ll round out the afternoon with Crêpes Suzette and Japanese crêpe cones with fresh and seasonal fillings. COURSE CODE: CREP

Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm. Sep. 29 | $85

Sec. 01: Sunday, 2-3:30pm. Oct. 28 | $60

HOME BREW COFFEE WORKSHOP Philip Schein | Founder and CEO, Fazenda Coffee Roasters Eric Lepine | Master Roaster and Green Coffee Buyer, Fazenda Coffee Roasters Join Philip and Eric of Fazenda Coffee Roasters in this interactive home brewing class. You’ll learn about what factors affect the brewing of coffee and why they matter. We’ll take these ideas and learn how to practically apply them across an assortment of coffee brewing devices. You’ll leave with more than just brew recipes but an understanding of how to maximize and troubleshoot your brewing. You’ll also receive a 12 oz. bag of limited edition coffee from Fazenda Coffee Roasters’ reserve program. COURSE CODE: COFF

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-12pm. Oct. 13 | $50 6

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

culinary arts

LATTE ART AT HOME

INTRODUCTION TO CHEESE MAKING

Min Verquist | Semifinalist of Best Home Cook, Hallmark Channel

Kimi Ceridon | Culinary Scholar and Food Consultant

If you want to make professional quality latte art at home without big investment in fancy equipment, this class is for you. Min will show you how to use simple tools like a mocha pot and hand-held frother to craft delicious lattes with beautiful latte art, including hearts and cute animals. Each of you will practice frothing milk and crafting latte art in class, and go home with the skills to impress your guests. Snacks will be served along with your latte! C O U R S E C O D E : L AT T

Join us for a cheese making adventure. We’ll begin by initiating a few chemical reactions to start the process. While the curds and whey separate, we’ll review the fundamentals of cheese making. We’ll discuss why artisan cheeses are more complex in taste and variety, and sample regional artisanal cheeses. We will then go on to make ricotta, queso blanco, and paneer (actual cheeses may vary), as well as mozzarella balls. Bring a delicious homemade cheese or some local artisan cheeses to your next gathering.

Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-2pm. Oct. 21 | $85

COURSE CODE: CHEE

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Sep. 28 | $85

TEA TASTING: EXPLORE THE WORLD IN A CUP Hillel Bromberg | Freelance Grant Writer Tea can be sweet, rich, buttery, and citrusy. It can wake you up and calm you down. Tea has a 4,000-year history that spans the globe and health benefits that will keep you going. Come spend some time getting to know tea’s delightful flavors and aromas, fascinating history, how it’s made, and where it’s from. You’ll learn how to steep tea for best flavor and sample several varieties, such as a delicate white, smooth oolong, refreshing green, and malty black. Expose your palate and enjoy! COURSE CODE: TTEA

Sec. 01: Sunday, 2-4pm. Dec. 2 | $40

COOKING WITH SOUS VIDE Lars Liebisch | Private Chef The vacuum-sealing cooking technique has become very popular, as it utilizes precise temperature and helps perfect quality and consistency of food. For home cooks, is it necessary or worth buying this tool? Join Lars, the head chef of Fissler USA, who has highly experienced using a wide range of kitchenware and appliances and learn how to cook with Sous Vide machines. We’ll cover cooking techniques to enhance the flavors and how to manage time of cooking, especially for serving a crowd. COURSE CODE: SOUS

Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Oct. 15 | $85

Photo by Kimi Ceridon

COOKING WITH CAST IRON Lars Liebisch | Private Chef A cast iron skillet is one of the chefs’ favorite cookware. It maintains unparalleled heat retention as you can apply many cooking techniques to perfect your cooking. It is important to have the right techniques to maximize the nonstick properties on the cast iron. In this hands-on class, we’ll make a variety of dishes with cast iron cookware. We’ll talk about different types of cast iron pans and how to buy, use, maintain, and—importantly—season them. COURSE CODE: IRON

Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Oct. 22 | $85

FRENCH BISTRO COOKING Christine Iredale | Personal Chef, amusebouche.us Enjoy the elegant tastes of Paris with our native French chef. In this hands-on class, we’ll learn about French cooking techniques as well as tricks and tips that help enhance the flavors of the French cuisine. Fall Menu: eggs en casserole with watercress cream, cod en cocotte, with tomatoes, olives & chorizo, raspberry tiramisu. COURSE CODE: FBIS

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Sep. 20 | $85

CHEESE TASTING: ARTISAN CHEESES OF NORTHEAST Kimi Ceridon | Culinary Scholar and Food Consultant

A PERFECT MATCH: WINE & FOOD PAIRINGS Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate of Cambridge School of Culinary Art

COURSE CODE: C101

Join us for an evening of wine tastings and tasty bites: learn about acid and fat, texture and salt. We’ll start with a sparkling cocktail paired with salted nuts and fresh fruit. Next, we’ll try a dry Italian white served with a taste of butter shrimp, followed by a German Riesling accompanied by Chinese shumai dumplings. For reds, we’ll match a French Côtes du Rhône with roast beef on toast points, then end the evening with American Zinfandel and artisan cheeses.

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Sep. 21 | $40

COURSE CODE: WFPR

Interested in learning about cheese? Explore the fundamentals of the cheesemaking process including the history, styles, and flavors that make cheese so diverse and interesting. You will be led on an in depth sensory tasting sampling local varieties of cheeses to enhance your appreciation of artisan cheeses of the northeast.

Sec. 01: Saturday, 4-6:30pm. Oct. 27 | $95

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FESTIVE HOLIDAYS COOKING CLASSES: FUN, FRIENDLY, FLAVORFUL PARENT AND CHILD: TASTY HALLOWEEN TREATS

SEASONAL BREWS: BEERS FOR THANKSGIVING

Olga Kharina | Culinary Instructor

Brendan O’Toole | Beer Specialist

Tricks or treats? Let’s have a fun time making tasty Halloween treats. Kids and adults will have a sweet time together making witch finger pretzels, monster cookies, boorific ghost lollipops, and spooky caramel apples. Let’s make this Halloween extra special by spending this precious time on making treats together. Tuition is for a parent and a child.

Give the classic foods of this holiday a bubbly snap with a variety of beers for each course. Bite-size servings of traditional Thanksgiving dishes will be matched with six different styles of locally available beer, from berliner weisse and saison to IPA and stout, to demonstrate how well they support, enhance, and elevate the meal.

COURSE CODE: KDHW

Sec. 01: Saturday, 1:30-3:30pm. Nov. 10 | $85

COURSE CODE: THXB

Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-2pm. Oct. 28 | $150

THANKSGIVING SIDES, APPETIZERS, AND DESSERTS Katie Walter | Two Aprons Cookery

PRESERVING THE HARVEST: FOOD GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Afton Cyrus | Test Cook, America’s Test Kitchen, jamsessionsjam.com

C O U R S E C O D E : CT H X

Learn how to can and preserve beautiful food gifts for your friends and family this holiday season. Homemade jams, pickles, sauces, tea blends, extracts, and liqueurs make unique gifts for anyone on your list. This class will cover selecting quality ingredients, the kinds of products that can be canned and preserved at home, food preservation do’s and don’ts, and the equipment you’ll need to get started. Take home delicious food gifts and the skills to start doing your own preserving at home.

Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Nov. 5 | $85

COURSE CODE: PSGG

Making Thanksgiving side dishes, appetizers, and desserts ahead of time gives you the time to enjoy making great recipes one at a time. We’ll make green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, butternut squash soup, spiced cranberry sauce with wine, herbed oyster stuffing, and pumpkin gingersnap parfaits. We’ll talk about what can be frozen or made a week ahead and how to manage the kitchen to prepare this coming Thanksgiving dinner.

Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-2pm. Nov. 18 | $85

VEGETARIAN HOLIDAY FEAST Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

CRAFTING EDIBLE SUGAR ART

Holiday feasts can be meatless. Let’s have fun and make delicious vegetarian holiday feast in this class. We’ll make crispy green bean casserole, glazed carrots with apple cider, creamy cauliflower soup shooter, orange ginger cranberry sauce, duchess baked potato, and apple lavender crisp. We’ll serve these side dishes with glazed tofurky with umami mushroom stuffing and pan gravy sauce that we will cook from scratch. We’ll talk about how we can plan ahead to manage this holiday feast.

Join Linda, a professional sugar and chocolate artist, who will guide you as you make edible artwork by using sugar techniques in this hands-on class. Students will leave the class with small pieces of edible sugar art that they will be able to keep for many years as home decorations or give away as holiday gifts. Snacks and refreshments will be served during the class. Sign up for one section or for all to learn different sugar techniques.

COURSE CODE: VTHX

COURSE CODE: CONF

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Nov. 8 | $85

CASTING SUGAR ART

FAVORITE HOLIDAY PIES Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com Fall into the season with pies. Share the love with your friends and family with homemade delicious pies. In this hands-on class, we will learn different techniques for making pie crusts and fillings. We’ll make lattice apple pie, bourbon pecan pie with chocolate crust, pumpkin pie with gingersnap crust, cranberry lime puree pie, and chocolate mousse pie with chocolate chip cookie crust. Chicken pot pie and quiche will be served for lunch. Take home your pies and recipes that are easy to replicate at home. COURSE CODE: PIES

Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-3pm. Nov. 10 | $85

Linda Khachadurian | Chipper Confections Sugar Art, chipperconfections.com

Students will make and take home small items such as tiny champagne bottles, birds, branches, butterflies, 2-D flowers, leaves, balls, and cocktail glasses. Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Oct. 17 | $85

CREATING PULLED SUGAR ART Students will make and take home small 3D items such as flowers, bowls, and more Sec. 02: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Oct. 24 | $85

CRAFTING SUGAR SCULPTURES Students will work together to make one large vertical sculpture that is around 24” high. The sculpture will be donated to be showcased during the holiday and then stored for CCAE future events. You’ll leave the class with skills that will enable you to recreate the artwork at home. Sec. 03: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Nov. 28 | $70

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HOLIDAY APPETIZER PARTY

THE FEAST OF SEVEN FISHES

Katie Walter | Two Aprons Cookery

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

Holiday parties are coming. Join Katie and learn about tips to make a variety of appetizers including pomegranate mint crostini, pork and apple endive bites, gougère and dates stuffed with walnuts and blue cheese. We’ll also make pear ginger toddies to pair with these appetizers. We’ll talk about what we can manage and prepare ahead of time so that you can enjoy the fruits of your labor at this holiday party. COURSE CODE: ELEG

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Dec. 6 | $85

Get ready for the Christmas Eve celebration and learn how to prepare dishes for the Feast of the Seven Fishes. In this hands-on class, we’ll prepare smoked trout pate, salad with poached lemon salmon, mussels cooked in wine, clam pasta, and a seafood stew with at least three fishes. We’ll talk about how to prepare ingredients and make dishes ahead of time so that you can spend time enjoying the feast with no muss, no fuss. COURSE CODE: FISH

EASY HOLIDAY COOKIES

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Dec. 14 | $90

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

CHRISTMAS PASTRIES

Everyone likes to have festive cookies on hand around the holidays, but it’s hard to find time to bake. With a little planning, some super simple recipes, and a few baker’s tips, you can bake a variety of cookies in a single afternoon or evening. Learn to make sugar cookies, gourmet chocolate chip cookies, coconut macaroons, no-bake rum balls, and more. We’ll experiment with rolled, cut, decorated, drop, and bar cookies. And best of all, you’ll get to take home a box of cookies.

Edgar Ievins | Personal Chef, chefedgar.com Join us for this fun, festive, hands-on class where we’ll learn how to make some classic and refined Christmas pastries. We’ll bake traditional gingerbread men and also craft some more elegant desserts: chocolate truffles, a show-stopping Paris-Brest, and a Buche de Noel. C O U R S E C O D E : X M AS

Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-3pm. Dec. 15 | $85

COURSE CODE: HOCO

Sec. 01: Saturday, 5-8pm. Dec. 8 | $85

Photo by Linda Khachadurian

HOLIDAY COCKTAILS: MIXING AND TASTING Paul Sayed | Bartender and Composer, paulsayed.com Let’s bright up your holiday party with some fun and delicious cocktails. Join Paul Sayed, popular mixology instructor, and learn different mixing techniques to mix holiday cocktails. The class will incorporate exotic ingredients that will make your drinks fun, tasty, and unique. This is a hands-on class. COURSE CODE: HMIX

Sec. 01: Saturday, 5-7pm. Dec. 15 | $65

BAKING AND DECORATING HOLIDAY CUPCAKES Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

CHOCOLATE HOLIDAY ART Linda Khachadurian | Chipper Confections Sugar Art, chipperconfections.com

Cupcakes always brighten up holiday parties. We'll learn the secrets to baking delicious vanilla and chocolate cupcakes and turn them into S’more, earl gray, fruit-based, and coconut cupcakes. Then, we’ll pipe and decorate your creations using different techniques and designs including flowers, poinsettia, wreath, pine cones, and more. We’ll use a variety of fillings, frostings, and other toppings for unique flavor combinations. No experience necessary. Light lunch will be served during the class. COURSE CODE: HCUP

Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-3pm. Dec. 16 | $85

Join Linda, a professional chocolate and sugar artist, who will guide you as you make holiday-themed chocolate art of your choice such as chocolate boxes, Santas, holiday plaques, ornaments, wreaths, and snowmen. You will leave the class with your own unique chocolate decorative piece. Snacks and refreshments will be served during the class. We only use chocolate made from responsibly sourced cacao. COURSE CODE: CHCR

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

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FRENCH WINE AND APPETIZERS

AUTHENTIC GERMAN CUISINE

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

Lars Liebisch | Private Chef

This class is about economically-priced French wines that mostly cost under $15 and classic French tasty bites that will be quick and easy to prepare. We’ll start with a white Bordeaux and move on to Alsatian dry white wine and then a rosé from Provence. For red wines we’ll have a Beaujolais-Villages made from lighter gamay grapes and then big, full bodied red from Côtes du Rhône. For appetizers we’ll have basil twists, camembert tortes, olive oil and herb drenched goat cheese, quiche bites, and truffle oil canapés.

When we think about Germany, we think about beer and bratwurst. There is more to German food than just sausage. Join Chef Lars Liebisch, a native German chef, and learn how to make authentic German food. We’ll make Wiener Schnitzel with warm potato salad with bacon, cucumber salad with yogurt dill dressing, homemade Spätzle with green salad, and apple strudel with vanilla ice cream. COURSE CODE: GRMC

Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Oct. 29 | $85

C O U R S E C O D E : F WA A

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Nov. 30 | $95

SPANISH PAELLA

FALL HOMEMADE SOUPS

Luis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef

The secret to a great soup is starting with a flavorful broth. We will make a wonderful vegetable stock and go on to make hearty recipes such as mushroom barley soup, split pea and chicken sausage soup, creamy butternut squash soup, and zesty garlic and onion soup. We’ll also work with some alternatives to homemade stock and make fresh corn bread to accompany the soup. Come hungry!

Join us for a night of conversation, anecdotes, and overall fun, plus a detailed demonstration of the cooking of paella, one of the world’s most renowned rice dishes. Our version contains scallops, shrimp, fish, mussels, chorizo, chicken, saffron, pimientos, peas, tomatoes, and more. The palate, the nostrils, and the eyes will be highly stimulated with this dish. And to further stimulate the spirit, we will have some sangria. This is a hands-on class and everyone will help prepare the meal.

COURSE CODE: HOMS

C O U R S E C O D E : PA E L

Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-9pm. Dec. 4 | $85

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Oct. 5 | $85

HAND-ROLLED PASTA FROM SCRATCH

BRUNCH IN SPAIN WITH SPARKLES

Melissa Follett | Culinary Arts Graduate, Johnson & Wales University

Luis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef

Take the leap into making pasta from scratch in this hands-on class. You’ll learn about the various flours and other ingredients of fresh pasta and create fettuccine- or tagliatelle-style pasta, plus different hand-rolled shapes. We also will delve into stuffed pasta: ravioli with two fillings (pumpkin and classical Florentine with spinach and ricotta) and lasagna. We’ll cook the pasta with different sauces.

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.

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

C O U R S E C O D E : PAS C

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Sep. 27 | $85

COURSE CODE: SBRN

ZUPPE ITALIANE

Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-2pm. Sep. 23 | $85

Francesca Montillo | Founder of Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures

BARCELONA: DISCOVERING CATALONIAN FOOD

Come learn the Italian secret to warming a cold evening—enticing soups and stews. We will learn to make the traditional soups of the Italian countryside: minestrone, pastina di pollo, pappa al pomodoro, Tuscan bean soup, ribollita, and minestra di ceci. COURSE CODE: ZUPE

Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-2pm. Nov. 4 | $85

ITALY’S DOLCE VITA: ITALIAN DESSERTS Francesca Montillo | Founder of Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures Italians love ending their meals with desserts. Let’s try out some classics as well as experiment with some new recipes. In this class, we will prepare a delicious berry crostata, ricotta-cream cannoli, chocolate, cherry, and orange biscotti and Marsala zabaglione cream with fresh berries. Come and pick up some new ideas for all the get-togethers. COURSE CODE: ITDS

Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-2pm. Dec. 9 | $85

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Luis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef What gets better than Barcelona and the foods of Mediterranean Spain? Barcelona is the gateway city of the Mediterranean and second largest city in Spain, known as the capital of Mediterranean diet. Join Luis de Haro, a native chef from Spain and discover Catalonian foods and how people eat in Barcelona. We’ll start with a Cava aperitif and Marcona almonds. We’ll also make traditional Barcelona seafood fideua and the quintessential Catalan dessert, Crema Catalana. COURSE CODE: BCEL

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Oct. 26 | $85

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COOKING FOR COUPLES Two is always better than one. Let’s spend your evening with your beloved one in the kitchen and learn to cook something special together in a hands-on class. Choose from Mediterranean, Seasonal Flavors, or Classic Spanish Tapas. COURSE CODE: COUP

FLAVORFUL MEDITERRANEAN Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate of Cambridge School of Culinary Art Spend an evening with your significant other and roll up your sleeves to learn how to make the varied and exotic foods of this fabulous region. We’ll make dishes that blend the traditional and the contemporary preparations from Europe, Morocco, and the eastern Mediterranean. We’ll start with baba ganoush and move on to Mediterranean three fish soup. For an entrée, we’ll have Moroccan preserved lemon chicken with olives and finish with an Italian sabayon. Come hungry! Tuition is per pair.

TRADITIONAL TAMALES Claudia Romero | Graduate, Le Cordon Bleu, Chef, Food Consultant Authentic homemade tamales are the real deal. They are delicious, fun, and festive. It’s a magical moment where family members gather and help assemble tamales in the kitchen. Join Claudia, a native Mexican chef, and learn how to make savory and sweet tamales including authentic pork tamales, chicken mole tamales, green chile and cheese tamales, and fruit tamales. We’ll learn different techniques to cook tamales and how to adapt recipes to make your own favorites. COURSE CODE: TMAL

Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-9pm. Dec. 11 | $85

A NORTH INDIAN FEAST Deepak Singh | Owner, Spiritual Journeys, Inc.

SEASONAL FLAVORS

Indian cuisine is just as expansive as European cuisine. Experience, participate, and taste a variety of dishes from North India, otherwise known as the Punjab. We will cook a chicken dish, a few vegetable sides, accompaniments, different breads, and end with a dessert, all while discussing the ancestry and origins of cuisine from all parts of India. By the time you sit down to dinner, all your senses will be aroused to the fullest, though you and your clothes may smell of fried onions!

Jason Wang | Chef, Runner-Up on MasterChef Season 8

COURSE CODE: INDF

Sec. 01: Saturday, 5-8pm. Sep. 22 | $160

Explore the wonders of New England Farm-to-Table cuisine in this class that highlights preparations of different seasonal proteins and vegetables available locally. We’ll learn how to incorporate new techniques and unfamiliar ingredients into your cooking and prepare and enjoy appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Jason will create a unique menu for us to cook based on the best available seasonal produce and protein. Tuition is per pair. Sec. 02: Saturday, 5-8pm. Oct. 6 | $200

CLASSIC SPANISH TAPAS Luis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef Friends, family, and food are a way of life in Spain and nothing signifies that better than classic tapas - little bites with big flavor! Learn how to make regional tapas including gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp with sherry, parsley & olive oil), stuffed piquillos (fire roasted peppers with bonito tuna & capers), tortilla española clásica, croquetas (jamón serrano or drunken goat cheese), chorizo a la sidra (chorizo cooked in cider), and Spanish flan. We’ll pair them with authentic homemade Sangria. Tuition is per pair. Sec. 03: Saturday, 5-8pm. Dec. 1 | $160

TRADITIONAL BRAZILIAN CUISINE Adriana Katekawa | Chef, Health Coach, adrianakatekawa.com Brazilian food is known as a multicultural cuisine due to its rich immigration culture. Join Adriana, a native Brazilian chef who has worked at a two-star Michelin restaurant in Sao Paulo and learn all the secrets to cook traditional dishes such as Moqueca (fish and shrimp stew) served with rice and Farofa (the most traditional side dish made with yucca flour). We will also make Pão de Queijo (cheese bread), hearts of palm salad, and Palha Italiana, a local sweet made with the famous Brazilian truffle, Brigadeiro!

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Oct. 10 | $85

MASALA DOSAI Ashwini Ramanisankar | Cooking Instructor and Entrepreneur Delicious and gluten-free, masala dosais are crisp and fluffy rice and lentil wraps filled with a spicy potato curry and served with creamy coconut chutney. With their combination of easy-to-digest protein and curried vegetables, these popular crêpes make for a healthy, light meal. Join us to learn how to make the dosai batter; spread the batter, cook the crêpe, and fill it with a delicious curried vegetable filling; grind the coconut chutney; and enjoy the fruits of your labor. C O U R S E C O D E : D O SA

Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-2pm. Sep. 30 | $85

DUMPLINGS AND WONTONS Jason Wang | Chef, Runner-Up on MasterChef Season 8 Come learn the techniques and tips for making your own Chinese dumplings and wontons. We will serve our dumplings in an authentic wonton soup preparation, boiled and served with dipping sauces, and also as crispy potstickers. From traditional fillings of pork with hearty napa cabbage and beef with Chinese chive to more elegant pairings that add seafood and pea tendrils, we’ll pinch, squeeze, and pleat our way to a succulent and satisfying meal. Ingredients will include meat, shellfish, and soy. COURSE CODE: CHND

Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-2pm. Dec. 2 | $100

COURSE CODE: BRZL

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Nov. 1 | $85

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VEGAN NOODLES: SOBA, UDON, HAND-PULLED, AND RICE NOODLES Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com If you love noodles, this class is for you. We’ll start with making four types of noodles from scratch and turn them into delicious vegan meals. We’ll make soba noodles served as salad with ginger soy vinaigrette. We’ll make Udon noodles and turn into miso Udon soup. We’ll make Chinese handpulled noodles and stir fry with spicy Szechuan peppercorn sauce. We’ll make wide rice noodles and serve with Thai gravy sauce. We’ll finish the class with a vegan coconut dessert. COURSE CODE: VNOO

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Oct. 19 | $85

KOREAN KITCHEN Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com One of the most healthful of the Asian cuisines, tasty Korean cuisine features mainly vegetables and harmonized sauces. In this hands-on class, we’ll start with a technique to make homemade kimchi. Fall Menu: deep fried Korean chicken with garlic and spicy glaze, Japchae (stir-fried sweet potato Noodles), Bibimbap with beef Bulgogi or glazed tofu, and side dishes including bean sprouts, candied anchovies, candied lotus root, and spicy zucchini. We’ll finish the class with a Korean dessert. C O U R S E C O D E : KO R K

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Dec. 7 | $85

CHINESE CUISINE STIR-FRY TECHNIQUES Jason Wang | Chef, Runner-Up on MasterChef Season 8

THAI STREET FOOD

Chinese cuisine is much more than the generic takeout from down the street. Its traditions range from tongue-numbing Szechuan to succulent Cantonese seafood delights, comforting dumplings and wontons, and beyond. The winter weather and seasonal ingredients will provide inspiration for the dishes we create in this session focused on the classic technique of stir-frying. We’ll cover staple Chinese ingredients, knife skills, and preparations for various traditional and modern pairings of meats and vegetables. Ingredients will include soy and shellfish.

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

C O U R S E C O D E : CWO K

Sec. 01 Sunday, 11am-2pm. Oct. 7 | $100

SUSHI FOR BEGINNERS Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com Making sushi is an art. You can create this art of rolling at home. This class will explore the history and culture behind this long Japanese tradition. You will learn every step from preparing ingredients, cooking each sushi component, and rolling into different types of sushi to enjoying your own rolled sushi. Students will get a sushi rolling mat to go home with. Take-home containers and recipes will be provided. COURSE CODE: SSHI

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Oct. 12 | $90

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. Together we will cook and enjoy some of the most common street foods in this fun class. Fall Menu: shrimp satay with peanut sauce, chicken coconut soup (Tom Kha Kai), pad Thai with shrimps, Thai dessert, and Thai iced tea. COURSE CODE: AROI

Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm. Oct. 27 | $85

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN THAI COOKING Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com Thai restaurants have become wildly popular in the United States, and yet cooking Thai food at home can be a challenge—especially for vegetarians. In this hands-on class, you’ll gain the skills and recipes to recreate your favorite vegetarian Thai dishes at home. You’ll also learn about where to shop locally for the freshest ingredients. Fall Menu: Thai spicy salad, Thai vermicelli soup with egg tofu or soy tofu, Massaman curry with steamed rice, Thai dessert, and Thai iced tea. C O U R S E C O D E : V TA I

THE ART OF JAPANESE RAMEN Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com This class is not about instant ramen noodles. But, this class is about traditional homemade Japanese ramen where we’ll start making ramen soup broth and fresh ramen noodles from scratch. We’ll make and enjoy miso pork ramen with chashu pork belly and slow-cooked pork shoulder served with a poached egg. We’ll also make side dishes including fresh salad with ginger soy dressing and gyoza (Japanese dumplings). This class has no vegetarian option. COURSE CODE: RAME

Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm. Dec. 8 | $85 12

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Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm. Oct. 20 | $85

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INTRODUCTION TO VIETNAMESE CUISINE

GLUTEN-FREE COOKING

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

Adriana Katekawa | Chef, Health Coach, adrianakatekawa.com

Embrace the light and delicate flavors of Vietnamese cuisine, which is known for its fresh herbs, vegetables, and varied dipping sauces. We will cover classic Vietnamese cuisine and get hands-on practice making grilled shrimp spring rolls with peanut/bean dipping sauce. We’ll also make pho—the popular traditional beef noodle soup, stir-fried lemongrass chicken with steamed jasmine rice, and almond panna cotta lychee dessert (Che khuc bach).

Stop spending a fortune in the gluten-free aisle at the grocery store! You’ll learn about resources, options, what labels say (and don’t say) and recipe substitutions. This class will be fun, informative and delicious! We will make gluten-free spiced crackers, carrot dip, fall salad with bacon maple vinaigrette, Mediterranean gluten-free meatballs, Moroccan carrots, sweet potato harissa gratin, and pumpkin caramel panna cotta!

COURSE CODE: VIET

C O U R S E C O D E : G LU F

Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm. Sep. 22 | $85

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Nov. 29 | $85

DINNER IN CHINATOWN

THE SEASONAL VEGAN

Cho Li | Instructor

Adriana Katekawa | Chef, Health Coach, adrianakatekawa.com

Enjoy a walking tour of Chinatown’s grocery stores, barbecue shops, bakery shops, and restaurants, followed by dinner with the instructor at a restaurant of his choice. He’ll give you advice about ordering, explain various cooking techniques, and talk about what makes a harmonious Chinese meal, so you can come back and enjoy Chinatown on your own. Tuition includes the cost of dinner, taxes, and tip. The instructor will send a welcome information package via email one day prior to the class.

Let’s have fun and learn all the comfort foods you love in the season, but in a vegan version! We will cook together a kale Caesar salad with vegan dressing, cashew parmesan and mushroom bacon, a 3-bean chili with vegan sour cream, vegan cornbread, maple walnut roasted brussels sprouts, and apple pecan vegan crisp! COURSE CODE: VEGS

Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Dec. 3 | $85

COURSE CODE: CHTD

Sec. 01: Sunday, 4:30-8:30pm. Nov. 11 | $80

START YOUR OWN FOOD TRUCK!

WINE, BEER, & SPIRITS

Avi Shemtov | Executive Chef, Chubby Chickpea Restaurant and Food Truck

BASIC MIXOLOGY

Eager to start your own food truck business? Join a successful food truck entrepreneur to learn the ins and outs: how to get started, finding equipment, marketing, and more. You’ll gain a better understanding of the processes and details that go into bringing your culinary idea on the road. This class will also apply to catering businesses, food carts, kiosks, stands, and other mobile kitchens.

Paul Sayed | Bartender and Composer, paulsayed.com

COURSE CODE: FDTR

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2:30pm. Sep. 29 | $100

COOKING AND BAKING WITH FRESH HERBS

Anyone can mix! Through hands-on mixing and tasting you will learn proper cocktail-building techniques. Each class will focus on a different base spirit: vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey. You will make a variety of classic cocktails that will get you prepared for starting your home bar, making better use of your home bar, or working at a real bar. You will be able to mix any drink or start crafting your own creations! Custom supplies should be purchased prior to class for $35 at Boston Shaker in Davis Square. C O U R S E C O D E : M I XO

Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Nov. 6 | $170

Adriana Katekawa | Chef, Health Coach, adrianakatekawa.com In this informative hands-on class, you will learn how to store, preserve, and cook with different fresh herbs! We’ll make curried cauliflower soup, beans salad with herb vinaigrette, cilantro lime chicken, herb-roasted veggies, butternut squash and sage pasta, and an amazing dessert. COURSE CODE: HBCK

Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm. Oct. 6 | $85

GUILT-FREE DESSERTS: GLUTEN-FREE & PLANT-BASED INGREDIENTS

Sec. 01: Saturday, 5-7pm. Dec. 15 | $65

Adriana Katekawa | Chef, Health Coach, adrianakatekawa.com Plant-based desserts sound challenging. If they are also gluten-free, it sounds impossible. But, they can be easy to make and delicious! In this fun class, we’ll make molten lava cake, coconut macaroons, peanut butter chocolate mousse, vegan snickers ice cream, and more! You will understand how we incorporate plant-based and gluten-free ingredients and cooking techniques that you can recreate at home. We’ll enjoy a surprise vegan lunch and finish the class with our delicious desserts that you’ve just made. COURSE CODE: GFDS

Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm. Nov. 17 | $85 REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

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WINES OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND Jessica Sculley | Certified Specialist of Wine Australian wine is broader and more complex than a simple Shiraz. In this class we’ll examine regions of Australia and New Zealand that are perfectly suited for the red, white, sparkling and sweet wines they’re making and taste our way through these two majestic countries. When you know what to look for, you’ll find terrific values to try at home or to bring to your next holiday gathering. C O U R S E C O D E : WA U S

Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. Dec. 7 | $85

BEER TASTING: A BEGINNER’S SAMPLER Brendan O’Toole | Beer Specialist

WINETASTING: A BEGINNER’S SAMPLER Jessica Sculley | Certified Specialist of Wine With a whole world of wine to choose from, how do you find what you want to drink? 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. C O U R S E C O D E : WSA M

Sec. 01: 2 Fridays, 7-9pm. Sep. 21 & 28 | $125

FRENCH WINE TOUR Steve Hoffman | Wine Educator

Finding a beer used to be relatively simple, but the recent revolution in American brewing has turned your local’s beer menu from a sentence to an encyclopedia. We’ll guide you through this bold new world, from how beer gets made to deciding between a dubbel and a dunkel. COURSE CODE: BEER

Sec. 01: 2 Fridays, 7-9pm. Oct. 5 & 12 | $150

BEER AND ART HISTORY: A TALK AND TASTING Kris Butler | Exam-Certified Beer Judge Beer and art have a long history together, from Egyptian hieroglyphics to Hogarth, Picasso, Bruegel, Renoir, Manet, Dr. Seuss, and many more. You will taste historic styles while traveling through time and across cultures on a survey of beer in art history. We will discuss artifacts, sculptures, paintings, cartoons, and labels—from ancient times through today. Take home your souvenir tasting glass! C O U R S E C O D E : BA R T

Sec. 01: Sunday, 1:30-3:30pm. Oct. 21 | $85

Join us for a whirlwind tour of some of the premier wine-producing regions of France. The itinerary could include Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Rhône, the Loire Valley, Alsace, or Languedoc, as well as lesser-known regions.

SEASONAL BREWS: BEERS FOR THANKSGIVING

COURSE CODE: FWNT

Brendan O’Toole | Beer Specialist

Sec. 01: Tuesday, 5:45-7:30pm. Oct. 9 | $85

WINES OF GERMANY AND AUSTRIA Jessica Sculley | Certified Specialist of Wine Germany and Austria produce some of the finest examples of sparkling, sweet and still wines in the world. Come find out why sommeliers are in love with the versatile and age worthy Riesling. Try some varietals - red and white - that you may have never heard of, but will always seek out in the future. We’ll talk about specific regions, how to decipher wine labels and why so many of these wines pair perfectly with the foods we eat. C O U R S E C O D E : WG E R

Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. Nov. 16 | $85

Give the classic foods of this holiday a bubbly snap with a variety of beers for each class. Bite-size servings of traditional Thanksgiving dishes will be matched with six different styles of locally available beer, from berliner weisse and saison to IPA and stout, to demonstrate how well they support, enhance, and elevate the meal. COURSE CODE: THXB

Sec. 01: Saturday, 1:30-3:30pm. Nov. 10 | $85

SCOTCH WHISKEY TASTING Let's learn and taste Scotch whiskey. Come try a wide variety of whiskeys specially selected by an expert bartender. COURSE CODE: SCCH

Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. Dec. 14 | $85

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP: STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS

BUSINESS SMALL BUSINESS ESSENTIALS: 20 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Joe Carreiro | Small Business Consultant You know you have a great product; how do you turn it into a successful business? Success in small business is about the small and large decisions you make. Choosing the type of entity you should be, opening bank accounts, keeping track of income and expenses, employees, payroll, and taxes: we’ll make sense of it all. Join us to learn the ins and outs of starting a business, and, if you have already started, how to get yourself on the right track.

Ashwini Ramanisankar | Clothing Entrepreneur, MBA Hult International Business School If you have been thinking to take the jump into entrepreneurship, but waiting for that small nudge or push, this might be the class for you. We’ll dive deep into your skill sets, strengths, and entrepreneurial styles. We’ll implement a 10-step method for a realistic business plan to kickstart your journey as an entrepreneur. You will have a chance to present your business plans and get feedback from the class. We’ll finish with a quick Q&A session to help emerge successfully in your venture. COURSE CODE: EPTR

Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-4pm. Sep. 22 | $75

C O U R S E C O D E : S B QA

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-1pm. Dec. 1 | $75

START A SUCCESSFUL ONLINE BUSINESS

WORKING FOR YOURSELF: THE ESSENTIALS OF SELF-EMPLOYMENT

Jason Rich | Author, Entrepreneur, jasonrich.com

Mark Hanford | Self-employed Small Businessperson, Teacher This class offers a nuts and bolts approach to the financial issues that come with self-employment. We will discuss the pros and cons of forming a sole proprietorship versus an LLC or an S-corporation. We will also explore how to prepare a business plan and tailor it to different audiences, how to prepare a business tax return, and finally, what issues come when taking on employees.

Discover how to quickly and inexpensively set up an online-based business to sell almost any products or services online using an eCommerce turnkey solution. No technical or programming knowledge is required. You’ll learn strategies for choosing what to sell, how to establish an online business, and then how to promote the business to a targeted audience. This class is based on Jason R. Rich’s book The Unofficial Guide to Starting an Online Business (Wiley). COURSE CODE: ECOM

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Oct. 17 | $75

COURSE CODE: SELF

Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Oct. 15 | $105

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BUSINESS & technology

START YOUR OWN FOOD TRUCK! Avi Shemtov | Executive Chef, Chubby Chickpea Restaurant and Food Truck Eager to start your own food truck business? Join a successful food truck entrepreneur to learn the ins and outs: how to get started, finding equipment, marketing, and more. You’ll gain a better understanding of the processes and details that go into bringing your culinary idea on the road. This class will also apply to catering businesses, food carts, kiosks, stands, and other mobile kitchens. COURSE CODE: FDTR

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2:30pm. Sep. 29 | $100

BUILD A SUCCESSFUL ONLINE CRAFTS STORE WITH ETSY

CROWD FUNDING: RAISE THE MONEY YOU NEED TO FUND YOUR BUSINESS Jason Rich | Author, Entrepreneur, jasonrich.com Crowd funding is a new way to finance start-ups in this networking world. This class will help you understand attainable means of securing capital to grow your idea. Web-based crowdfunding services therefore became options for aspiring entrepreneurs. This workshop will give you a step-by-step overview of crowdfunding services and how to evaluation the best platform for your niche. You’ll learn a specific approach to creating a pitch video with your crowd funding campaign. COURSE CODE: CFND

Sec. 01: Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. Oct. 18 | $50

POWERUP YOUR BRAND WITH VIDEO

Jason Rich | Author, Entrepreneur, jasonrich.com

Angela Pitter | Social Media Strategist and Trainer

Whether you have great products, creative arts, or handmade crafts and jewelry, turning them into a money-making business on Etsy can help you generate extra cash and transform your favorite hobby into a full-time career. You’ll learn how to get started, evaluate your products, develop a business plan for growth, market to buyers on Etsy, and attract new customers.

Join Angela and learn how to power up your brand with video. We’ll cover benefits of using videos for your overall digital marketing strategy. We’ll learn about unique requirements for each channel including websites, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. We’ll also talk about tools, equipment, software, and apps that you need. We’ll learn about tips for repurposing video content.

C O U R S E C O D E : E T SY

C O U R S E C O D E : BV I D

Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-9pm. Oct. 16 | $75

Sec. 01: Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. Oct. 11 | $50

HOSTING YOUR OWN AIRBNB: BE PREPARED!

INTRODUCTION TO SEO: SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION

Anatole Sykley | Experienced AirBnB Host AirBnB is an easy way for hosts and travelers to hook up. Behind the easy-to-use software, hosts must plan to ensure their listing is priced right, avoid being overwhelmed with bookings, and create satisfied customers. Get some guidance from an experienced Cambridge AirBnB host to write up a good lodging description, including what you should say or leave out. We’ll cover techniques to work with the Airbnb Calendar, Booking and Feedback system. COURSE CODE: ABNB

Sec. 01: Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. Sep. 20 | $50

HOUSECLEANING FOR PROFIT Jane Lawson | Housecleaning Consultant Want to earn a steady income with low operating costs and flexible schedule? Housecleaning is a profitable choice if you want to set your hours, earn extra income, or work a part-time job. You’ll learn about timesaving cleaning secrets, how to operate a successful cleaning business, where to buy affordable supplies, and how to set prices, including customer relations, advertising, subcontractors, liability, compensation, insurance, and taxes. Leave with many handouts to help get your new business started. COURSE CODE: BCLN

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-1pm. Nov. 3 | $75

Brad McCourt | SEO Specialist Learn to improve site performance for search engines and visitors through the ultimate SEO crash course. We’ll explore the history of Google and its search algorithm, learn how to set up effective reporting, and delve into some of the over 200 parameters the search engine utilizes to determine relevancy. We’ll use real world examples, tools the experts use, and how to organize an effective holistic strategy. This class is for small business owners, marketers or anyone with a website who has interest in the internal mechanisms of Google. COURSE CODE: ISEO

Sec. 01: Saturday, 9am-4pm. Oct. 20 | $120

NONPROFIT ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING Thomas Ittelson | Principal, The Mercury Group This easy-to-understand overview of nonprofit accounting and financial statements is a perfect introduction. Attendees will learn the specialized vocabulary of accounting and simple numeric structure of financial statements, but without the unnecessary details that can get in the way of understanding. No prior accounting knowledge is required to attend. To get the most from this class, the instructor recommends students purchase two textbooks on the first day of class for $25 from the instructor. C O U R S E C O D E : N PA F

Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 25 | $130

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BUSINESS & technology

PERSONAL FINANCE & INVESTING SPENDING, SAVING, AND BORROWING: DEVELOPING HEALTHY MONEY HABITS Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management This class is for adults in their 20s and 30s who want to improve their financial literacy and decision-making skills. We’ll address developing a personal budget, habituating healthy spending and saving habits, taxes, understanding financial institutions including credit scores, credit reports, and student loan repayment and financing graduate school. C O U R S E C O D E : S SA B

DISCOVER THE MASSACHUSETTS PAY EQUITY LAW Jeffrey Berman | MBA, Harvard Business School; Ph.D., New York University A potential landmark in equal rights legislation, the 2016 Massachusetts Act to Establish Pay Equity will empower workers with comparable jobs to achieve equal pay. In this hands-on workshop, learn the methodology for demonstrating comparability between jobs, how the law protects workers, and what the implications of the law are for both workers and employers. No Human Resources or legal experience is needed to attend this workshop. C O U R S E C O D E : L AW M

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Oct. 18 | $25

Sec. 01: Saturday, 1:30-4:30pm. Oct. 27 | $75

DEVELOPING FINANCIAL LITERACY DURING AND AFTER DIVORCE Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management This workshop will improve your financial literacy during and after a divorce. You will develop more confidence and competency in your financial decision-making skills in this period of transition. You will learn about budgeting, including estimating monthly expenses given a new living arrangement; saving for retirement, including 401Ks, IRAs, the basics of Social Security, and understanding how much you need to save; insurance and purchasing the appropriate amount of coverage for your situation; taxes, estimating the amount you may owe going forward; and valuing different assets appropriately when dividing them between divorcing parties. COURSE CODE: FDIV

Sec. 01: Saturday, 9:30-11:30am. Oct. 27 | $50

EVALUATING AND COMPENSATING YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management This workshop will provide a specific roadmap for selecting, evaluating, and compensating a financial advisor. You will learn how to assess the suitability, competency, and fiduciary commitment of your present or future financial advisor. Finally, you will learn the various models by which financial advisors are compensated and which is the most suitable, least conflicted, and least costly.

NEW TAX LAW: 20+ KEY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Rick Fentin | Registered Investment Adviser We all need to understand the new tax laws because the changes are far-reaching, subject to interpretation and revisions, and impact both negatively and positively nearly every person or business filing taxes in 2019. Tax deductions you’ve counted on in the past may have gone away or been replaced by new ones, so you’ll need to understand the impact of the new rules and how to maximize your situation. C O U R S E C O D E : N TA X

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-7:30pm. Oct. 10 | $50

ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR FINDING, BUYING, AND KEEPING A HOME Sally Wetzler | Home Inspector Whether it's a condo or a single-family house, learn to be an informed buyer and knowledgeably hire trade professionals to maintain or improve the property. 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. You'll learn about the home inspection process, how to choose a building contractor, and the importance of clear contracts when engaging their services for your new home. COURSE CODE: FBKH

Sec. 01: Saturday, 9:30am-12:30pm. Oct. 20 | $75

C O U R S E C O D E : E C FA

Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-1pm. Oct. 27 | $30

OVERVIEW OF INVESTMENT CONCEPTS

SALARY NEGOTIATION WITH DIGNITY

Rod Laurenz | Financial Advisor, laurenzfinancial.com

Diane Riemer | Career Coach Negotiating a job offer, often perceived as a win/lose conversation, is typically the most intimidating part of a job search. This workshop offers an alternative strategy and tactics for a collaborative conversation that leaves the candidate and employer convinced they both have the best outcome. You’ll learn how to strategize your “must have” and “nice to have” list, salary requirements, what is negotiable and what is not, and how to put this into action.

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: Wednesday, 6-8:30pm. Nov. 7 | $60

COURSE CODE: NEGS

Sec. 01: Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. Dec. 6 | $50

BUSINESS & technology

MONEY WELL-SPENT: PHILANTHROPY FROM $100 TO $100,000

HOW TO MAKE AN ESTATE PLAN

Marla Felcher | Ph.D., Co-founder, The Philanthropy Connection

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. 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.

Anyone can be a philanthropist—no matter how much. But how do you know where your talents and money will be put to best use? Are you drawn to organizations that pull at your heart, appeal to your brain, or both? We’ll learn multiple frameworks for evaluating nonprofit organizations. We’ll identify personal philanthropic sweet-spot and given the tools and confidence to become effective philanthropists, at any level of giving. We’ll include a discussion with leaders of local non-profits and/or philanthropic foundations. COURSE CODE: PHLA

Sec. 01: 3 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 30 | $100

WE ARE WOMEN AND WE TALK ABOUT MONEY Arlene Holtzman | Holtzman & Menuck, LLC, Wealth Advisors for Women For women in all stages of life, join our roundtable discussion about common roadblocks to financial freedom. We’ll help you identify your personal barriers and outline the next steps toward taking control of financial matters. Each person in attendance will gain new insights and learn specific strategies directly applicable to their own lives. C O U R S E C O D E : WO M O

Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 2 | $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, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Oct. 2 | $150

YOUR MEDICARE ABCDS Rick Fentin | Registered Investment Adviser 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, 6-7:30pm. Oct. 17 | $60

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Stephanie J. Mandell | Attorney

COURSE CODE: ESTP

Sec. 01: Sunday, 2-4pm. Oct. 21 | $50

RETIRING WELL IN A LOW RATE ENVIRONMENT Rod Laurenz | Financial Advisor, laurenzfinancial.com We will discuss strategies, investments, and products to help you achieve your retirement goals at a time when traditional advice may leave you short. Whether you’re preparing for retirement or already living off of your savings, 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: REWE

Sec. 01: Tuesday, 5:30-7:30pm. Nov. 27 | $50

SOCIAL SECURITY FOR COUPLES: THIS IS NOT YOUR PARENT’S SOCIAL SECURITY Rick Fentin | Registered Investment Adviser The Social Security decisions spouses make when they are in their 60s will determine the amount of total income they will receive over their lifetime—including the lifetime of the spouse who lives the longest (usually the wife!). This workshop will cover the new rules that can help married couples get the most out of the Social Security system. We will cover optimal times to apply, maximizing spousal coordination, taxes, the most important thing all higher-earning spouses should do, and more. Price is per person. COURSE CODE: SOSE

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-7:30pm. Oct. 25 | $50

MAXIMIZING SOCIAL SECURITY FOR SINGLES AND DIVORCED SPOUSES Rick Fentin | Registered Investment Adviser Social Security can be complicated. There are literally hundreds of rules that apply to very specific individual circumstances. Strategies to maximize benefits for single individuals and divorced spouses can be very different than for married couples. There are the little-known rules that can help you maximize your benefits. We’ll cover the new rules, the optimal times to apply, divorced spousal benefits and coordination, minimizing taxes, and effectively integrating Social Security with other assets. Why not make sure you are maximizing your income? COURSE CODE: SOSS

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-7:30pm. Oct. 24 | $50

BUSINESS & technology

COMPUTERS BASIC WINDOWS SKILLS Ethan Leonard | M.A., Instructional Technology You may feel comfortable writing a quick email or searching for a great restaurant, but still may be mystified by the many other things your computer can do. We provide a firm foundation for people new to computers including learning how to manage files and folders, mastering the basics to keep your computer secure and healthy, working with email attachments, and knowing what to do when your kids won’t help you anymore. Students must bring their own laptops.

INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL: PART I Karen Carone | Manager of Data and Analytics This is an intensive introduction to Excel for people who want to be able to use this spreadsheet program effectively in home or office procedures. You will learn to enter and edit data, use basic calculations, apply formatting, and design and use simple spreadsheets. Students need to know how to download files from your email. If not, please take basic window skills before this class. Please bring your Mac or PC laptop with Excel 2007 or newer installed. COURSE CODE: EXPC

Sec. 01: 3 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 15 | $145

COURSE CODE: WNDO

INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL: PART II

Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $110

Karen Carone | Manager of Data and Analytics

HOW TO USE YOUR APPLE DEVICE Marjorie Wein | Wize Guides You have an iPhone or iPad, now use it to its full potential. Learn how to set up WiFi networks, install and organize apps, set up email, and take, edit and send photos. You’ll learn some of the hidden features that will make using your Apple device more pleasant and productive. Please bring your iPhone 6 or newer and/or iPad Air or newer. COURSE CODE: SMRT

Think Excel is just for storing tables? Think again. This class is designed to be a follow-up to our Introduction to Excel class, and will help you take your basic Microsoft Excel skills to the next level.You will learn how to manipulate and analyze data, write your own formulas, use Pivot tables, create charts, and more. Learn skills that will make you more valuable at work or in the job search. This class is taught on Microsoft Excel 2013 but is relevant to users of Excel 2007 and up. Please bring your own laptop. COURSE CODE: EXPW

Sec. 01: 3 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Nov. 19 | $125

Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins Oct. 11 | $135

COMPUTER SECURITY FOR HOME AND SMALL BUSINESS USERS Vadim Droznin | CEO, Q.E.D. Systems, Inc. This class is intended to educate students about the latest IoT (Internet of Things) security practices. It starts with basic introduction about past and current computer and network threats. You will learn how to defend and protect your home and business computers, networks, mobile devices, and other IoT against cyber threats. We will discuss protection against Viruses, Malware, Ransowmare, SPAM, and others. Students will learn how to create complex passwords and protect their personal Wi-Fi and important data. COURSE CODE: CSEC

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 5:30-7:30pm. Oct. 3 | $50

GET YOUR WORK DONE IN FREE GOOGLE CHROME APPS Ethan Leonard | M.A., Instructional Technology If you have a computer with an internet access, you can get your work done without expensive program installations. We’ll learn about functions of Google Chrome that you can explore beyond Gmail. We will start with basics of Google Drive and learn how to use Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings. We will also learn about video editing and photo editing. We’ll also explore other possibilities that you can use this free browser to maximize your work effectiveness. Students must bring your laptop. COURSE CODE: GGLE

Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 11 | $140

EXCEL FORMULAS Karen Carone | Manager of Data and Analytics Take your Excel prowess to the next level. In this workshop, you will learn to write your own Excel formulas that will help make you more valuable at work and in the job search. Ideal for students who are comfortable with basic tasks in Excel and are ready to kick it up a notch. Please bring your Mac or PC laptop with Excel 2007 or newer installed. COURSE CODE: EXPF

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Dec. 5 | $80

INTRODUCTION TO MAILCHIMP Elizabeth Cerda | Marketing Specialist This class will teach you how to use MailChimp to generate email campaigns for your organization, blog, website, or online business. We’ll learn how to set up email campaigns, create lists, segments, and groups. We’ll discuss best practices for maintaining a healthy subscriber list and conducting effective email campaigns. We’ll learn about MailChimp’s wonderful data reporting features and integrations with other popular software. Finally, we’ll briefly cover look at other, alternative email marketing platforms available as well. COURSE CODE: MCPB

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

INTRODUCTION TO WORDPRESS Ben Vivante | Web Developer, vivante.us Build your own business or personal website easily without any knowledge of HTML. We’ll learn technical setup and creative customizations, tailoring efforts to the interests and needs of the class. We’ll set up a free WordPress site, choose a theme, move around the dashboard, blogs, and planning a site. We’ll extend with widgets, plugins, linking, menus, refining posts, and using media. We’ll make a fully realized site with Search Engine Optimization and more themes. Basic computer skills and Internet literacy are required. Bring your own web-ready laptop. COURSE CODE: WRDP

Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $170 No Class Oct. 8 REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

BUSINESS & technology

INTRODUCTION TO MODERN WEB DESIGN

PROGRAMMING WITH JAVASCRIPT

Rob Reed | M.S., Computer Science, IT and Web Developer

You can publish on the web without knowing much about the technology itself. That isn’t what this class is about. We’ll focus on the fundamentals of modern web design, primarily HTML5 and CSS3, with emphasis on responsive design practices. Not a cursory overview, we’ll start from the beginning and pull no punches, building up from the atomic components of these languages and layering on the techniques necessary to be a competent, effective web designer. No prior knowledge is required.

The course will introduce students to programming with JavaScript. It is intended to be a first programming course, and as such will cover fundamentals of programming common to all languages and areas of interest, but we will focus on front-end web development, i.e. interacting with the structure of an HTML document via the Document object. The goals include both covering a useful amount of JavaScript and laying a foundation for future work. A good working knowledge of HTML and CSS is needed, but no programming experience is required.

COURSE CODE: CODE

COURSE CODE: INJS

Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 25 | $210

Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Nov. 6 | $180

DYNAMIC WEBSITES WITH PHP & MYSQL

INTRODUCTION TO GOOGLE SKETCHUP

Joshua Bolduc | Web Application Engineer

Steven Santosuosso | Interior Designer

Do you want to build a website that is more than just a static page? A website with a database to give your site some real power and agency? This interactive, non-threatening, fun project-based class is for you! We will learn how to use the powerful PHP scripting language and MySQL database to build a real-working dynamic website. Knowledge of basic computer operation, file management and basic HTML are required. Please bring your Mac or PC laptop with Mac OSX 10.9.x or Windows 7 and higher.

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: PHPM

Sec. 01: 7 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $230

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

COURSE CODE: SKUP

Sec. 01: Saturday, 9:30am-4:30pm. Nov. 10 | $120

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

FREE PERSONAL ASSESSMENT DAYS: Monday, September 10, 6-8pm Wednesday, September 12, 10am-12pm See ccae.org/esl for more details.

CCAE offers classes at beginner, intermediate, and advanced level 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. Please visit ccae.org/languagetest for a self-assessment of your English level, or come to one of our free personal assessment days with our instructors. Many classes require the additional purchase of a textbook. We recommend that you purchase the book after having attended the first class. Please see ccae.org/esl for level descriptions and our most up-to-date language classes.

ESL INTEGRATED SKILLS CLASSES Our integrated skills classes help students improve their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. In every level, students learn to interact in increasingly complex ways, from everyday to professional English. ESL Instructors: Amy Bernier, Katy Doughty, Michael Impastato, Rosa Lopez, Joanne Nicklas, Mary Scherr, John O’Donnell, William Ransone

ES L : B EG I N N E R L EV E L 4 COURSE CODE: ENB4

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $275 | Michael Impastato

ES L : I N T E R ME DI AT E L EV E L 1 COURSE CODE: ENI1

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 18 | $275 | William Ransone Sec. 02: 3 Weeks, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6-9pm. Begins Nov. 27 | $275

ES L : I N T E R ME DI AT E L EV E L 2 COURSE CODE: ENI2

INTENSIVE - 54 HOURS

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $275 | Michael Impastato

ES L : I NTE NS I VE BEGI NNER LEV ELS 1 & 2 COURSE CODE: ENN1

ES L : I N T E R ME DI AT E L EV E L 3

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Monday through Thursday, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 17 | $475 | John O'Donnell

COURSE CODE: ENI3

Sec. 01: 9 Saturdays, 1:30-4:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $275 | Mary Scherr

ES L : I NTE NS I VE BEGI NNER LEV ELS 3 & 4

PREPARATION FOR THE TOEFL

COURSE CODE: ENN2

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Monday through Thursday, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $475 | Amy Bernier

John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor These classes are designed to help high intermediate and advanced (CEFR B2-C1) students improve the four skills tested on the TOEFL iBT (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with practice tests, tips and strategies. Perfect also for advanced students who may not be planning to take the TOEFL, but wish to further develop their general English skills. We highly recommend to come to one of our free personal assessment days (see above) before enrolling in these classes.

ES L : I NTE NS I VE I NTE RMEDIATE LEV ELS 1 & 2 COURSE CODE: ENN3

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Monday through Thursday, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $475 | John O'Donnell

ES L : I NTE NS I VE I NTE RMEDIATE LEV ELS 3 & 4 COURSE CODE: ENN4

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Monday through Thursday, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $475 | John O'Donnell

27 HOURS

TWICE A WEEK - 27 HOURS

COURSE CODE: TOFL

Sec. 01: 9 Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $275

ES L : B EGI NNE R LEVEL 1 COURSE CODE: ENB1

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $275 | Katy Doughty Sec. 02: 9 Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $275 | Rosa Lopez Sec. 03: 3 Weeks, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6-9pm. Begins Nov. 27 | $275

54 HOURS COURSE CODE: TOFN

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Mondays through Thursdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $475

ES L : B EGI NNE R LEVEL 2 COURSE CODE: ENB2

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $275 | John O'Donnell

NO CLASS OCT. 8 & NOV. 12

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English as a second language

ESL SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASSES BEGINNER - CEFR A1-A2

CONVERSATION Gain confidence and develop your English speaking skills in this conversation class created for beginning and low intermediate level students. A common concern for new ESL students is that they do not have many opportunities to practice and use their English. This class will provide a friendly, safe classroom environment where you can learn how to comfortably and confidently speak everyday English. COURSE CODE: ENCB

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 17 | $275 | William Ransone Sec. 02: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $275 | Katy Doughty Sec. 03: 9 Saturdays, 1:30-4:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $275 | William Ransone

LISTENING AND PRONUNCIATION Listening is one of the most difficult skills to develop as an English learner. Beginner students can start here to learn how to identify words in speech, guess meaning from intonation, understand how listening and pronunciation are connected, and be better understood when they speak.

PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PRESENTATION Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert This intermediate class is for students who want to practice conversation skills, and improve speaking performance. Activities include discussions about news stories and television programs, short storytelling speeches, and informative presentations. All speeches will be evaluated. This is a warm, supportive, fun atmosphere. COURSE CODE: PUSP

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 18 | $275

READ, WRITE, & SPEAK: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ESL Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert To learn a new language, you must read, write, and speak the language every day. In this intermediate class, students will participate in readings and discussions, short presentations, and writing and listening activities. This is a supportive and fun classroom environment for anyone interested in improving their English. C O U R S E C O D E : E R WS

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 9:15am-12:15pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $275

SURVIVAL IN A NEW CULTURE: SMALL TALK, CONVERSATION, VOCABULARY

COURSE CODE: PROB

Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $275

In this intermediate level class, we will practice informal conversation and “small talk,” and learn new vocabulary, slang, and idioms. Students will read and discuss current events and news stories, role play everyday conversations, and present short discussions and speeches. Join this fun class and improve your understanding of American language and culture!

WRITING This is a class developed especially for beginner level ESL students who want to start learning the secrets of good English writing. All writing is a process, and we learn this process one step at a time, starting with the structure of sentences and paragraphs. We easily learn the basic principles of English grammar, gain new vocabulary, and write a new paragraph every week. And every week, we read our original paragraphs to our classmates, to get a feeling for how our writing sounds to others. COURSE CODE: ENWB

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $275 | John O'Donnell Sec. 02: 9 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $275

INTERMEDIATE - CEFR B1-B2

CONVERSATION 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: 9 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $275 | Joanne Nicklas Sec. 02: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $275 | William Ransone Sec. 03: 9 Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $275 | William Ransone

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

COURSE CODE: ESNC

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 9:30-11:30am. Begins Sep. 17 | $185 Sec. 02: 9 Mondays, 6-8pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $185 Sec. 03: 3 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am. Begins Nov. 27 | $125

LISTENING & PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE Josh Filipowski | Comedy & ESL Instructor Joanne Nicklas | ESL Instructor Pronunciation is the way people from a particular cultural group speak their native language. This class is for intermediate level English students (CEFR Levels B1) who wish to improve their pronunciation. In this class, we will use a textbook with a CD as well as original materials such as television and movie scripts to help us speak like native speakers do in everyday English. COURSE CODE: PRON

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $275 | Josh Filipowski Sec. 02: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $275 | Joanne Nicklas

Level-Up ESL Discount

If you took an ESL class in the summer, continue into a fall class with a 10% discount. Students who took a language class in the summer will receive an email with the discount code to apply to your class at the time of registration. To use this discount, you must enroll by 9am on September 10th.

English as a second language

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, $35 for class materials, and a willingness to practice! COURSE CODE: ABET

Sec. 01: Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am-12:30pm. Nov. 3 & 4 | $105

WRITING Joanne Nicklas | ESL Instructor This class is for intermediate level students (CEFR Levels B1-B2) who want to improve their writing skills. Students will learn about different sentence patterns, paragraph structure, and correct punctuation. During the term, students will practice writing business letters, cover letters, e-mails, and short essays. COURSE CODE: ENWI

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $275

THAT SOUNDS FUNNY: AVOIDING SILLY MISTAKES IN ENGLISH Josh Filipowski | Comedy & ESL Instructor For intermediate and advanced students, discover the most common errors and learn how to avoid them, gain confidence, and be understood. This workshop taught by a TESOL certified teacher and comedian will have you laughing and learning to avoid mistakes interfering with communication. Focusing on pronunciation, verb tense, phrasal verbs, and confusing words, students will feel more comfortable speaking English after this fun class. C O U R S E C O D E : AS M E

Sec. 01: 3 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 12 | $75

ADVANCED - CEFR B2-C1/C2

READ, DISCUSS, DEBATE!

READING AND UNDERSTANDING HUMOR IN AMERICAN CULTURE Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert Do you get frustrated when everyone is laughing at a story, but you have no idea why? In this high intermediate/advanced class, we will discuss humorous books, stories, newspaper and magazine articles, and speeches. We will look at comedy on television, and discuss vocabulary, slang, idioms, expressions, cultural and historical references, sarcasm and irony. Students will present one humorous speech. Let’s have fun and laugh! COURSE CODE: EHMR

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $275

THE AMERICAN DREAM IN AMERICAN LITERATURE Joanne Nicklas | ESL Instructor Learn to communicate more deeply in English while examining the American Dream—its illusions and disillusions. In this class for high intermediate and advanced students we will become more familiar with American authors, practice American idioms and dialogue, and improve our speaking, listening and pronunciation skills. We will read several short stories and scenes from plays and discuss how the dream of making a better life influences and creates American culture. COURSE CODE: ENAD

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $275

ADVANCED WRITING AND GRAMMAR John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor If you are comfortable speaking in English, but find that your writing needs help, this is the class for you. We focus on sentence structure and forming great paragraphs. In this class, all major forms of writing will be covered, including letters (business and personal), journals, memoirs, and essays. This is a very helpful class for students preparing to take the TOEFL. C O U R S E C O D E : E N WA

Sec. 01: 9 Saturdays, 1:30-4:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $275

Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert 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 poems, 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. Presentations and debates will be followed by constructive critiques. COURSE CODE: ERDD

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $275 Sec. 02: 3 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:45am-1:45pm. Begins Nov. 27 | $125

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS ENGLISH Emily Brown | ESL Instructor This class is for Intermediate ESL students who are interested in increasing their knowledge and vocabulary of the American work world. If you have to speak English in your job, then this is the class for you. We will cover various business topics while integrating listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. COURSE CODE: BEGL

PRONUNCIATION Josh Filipowski | Comedy & ESL Instructor If you speak quite well in English but would like a more solid understanding of the stumbling blocks in your pronunciation, this is the class for you. This is not an accent reduction class, but rather an opportunity to examine and resolve the chronic pronunciation errors that get in the way of fluid communication. C O U R S E C O D E : P R OA

Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $275

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $185

ENGLISH FOR THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY Emily Brown | ESL Instructor If you have worked in the healthcare industry, or are interested in healthcare, this workshop is the perfect chance to practice your English. We will do role-plays that incorporate healthcare industry vocabulary and real-world situations that you will be able to apply directly to your life outside of class. COURSE CODE: ENHC

Sec. 01: 2 Saturdays, 1:30-4:30pm. Sep. 29 & Oct. 6 | $105 REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

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ENWB: Beginner Writing PROB: Beginner Listening and Pronunciation

TOFL: Preparation for the TOEFL

ENCI: Intermediate Conversation

ENB1: Beginner Level 1

9:30AM-12:30PM

ENN1: Intensive Beginner Levels 1 & 2

PRON: Intermediate Listening and Pronunciation

ENI1: Intermediate Level 1

1:00-2:30PM

TOFN: Intensive Preparation for the TOEFL

EHMR: Reading & Understanding Humor

ENWI: Intermediate Writing

ENCI: Intermediate Conversation

ENWA: Advanced Writing & Grammar

ENI3: Intermediate Level 3

ENCB: Beginner Conversation

1:30-4:30PM

ENN2: Intensive Beginner Levels 3 & 4

ERDD: Read, Discuss, Debate

ENB2: Beginner Level 2

ENAD: The American Dream in American Literature

PUSP: Public Speaking and Presentation

ESNC: Survival in a New Culture* (Mondays Only; 9:30-11:30am)

ERWS: Read, Write, & Speak* (Wednesdays Only; 9:15am-12:15pm)

ENCB: Beginner Conversation

11:00AM-12:30PM

*This class has a modified schedule. Please check ccae.org for details.

$275

Begins Sep. 22

27 HOURS

9 SATURDAYS

$475

Begins Sep. 17

Meets 4 days per week for 9 weeks.

54 HOURS

MONDAY – THURSDAY

$275

Begins Sep. 18

Meets 2 days per week for 9 weeks.

27 HOURS

TUESDAY & THURSDAY

$275

Begins Sep. 17

Meets 2 days per week for 9 weeks.

27 HOURS

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY

9:15-10:45AM

ENN4: Intensive Intermediate Levels 3 & 4

ENCB: Beginner Conversation

ENI2: Intermediate Level 2

ENWB: Beginner Writing

7:45-9:15PM

You can download guidelines and an application form at ccae.org/about/scholarships. If you have any questions please contact our Student Services Coordinator, Morgan Hansen at morgan.hansen@ccae.org.

CCAE offers a scholarship assistance—50% off tuition— to adults of all ages. Some restrictions apply.

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ENN3: Intensive Intermediate Levels 1 & 2

BEGL: Business English* (Thursdays Only, 6-8pm)

PROA: Advanced Pronunciation

ENCI: Intermediate Conversation

ENB1: Beginner Level 1

ESNC: Survival in a New Culture* (Mondays Only; 6-8pm)

PRON: Intermediate Listening and Pronunciation

ENB4: Beginner Level 4

6:00-7:30PM

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Visit ccae.org to learn more about the classes, the teachers, and

FALL: SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER class. Email us at languages@ccae.org or call 617-547-6789

your level. Let us answer your questions and help you choose a

WORLD LANGUAGES

“THE INSTRUCTOR IS ENTHUSIASTIC, CREATIVE, AND GETS US TO SPEAK PORTUGUESE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.” —JOHN, BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE: BEGINNER LEVEL 2

CCAE offers classes in many languages taught by highly trained and experienced instructors. We use the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to assess students and establish learning goals. Please visit ccae.org/languagetest for a self-assessment, level descriptions, and our most up-to-date language offerings. For any questions about a specific language or level you can also email to languages@ccae.org or call Francesca Ferraris at 617.547.6789 ext. 112. Many language classes require the purchase of a textbook. We recommend that you purchase the book after having attended the first class.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

ARABIC INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED WRITING

Sara Vallesteros | ASL Instructor, Native Speaker

Fatma Salem | Native Speaker

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. This class requires the additional purchase of a textbook.

In this class, you’ll learn to communicate your thoughts and ideas into Arabic written words that flow smoothly. You’ll also improve your reading, listening, and grammatical skills and your overall writing speed. By writing essays in Arabic that convey your thoughts using correct punctuation and grammar, you’ll be able to communicate seamlessly. You will also learn academic writing, letters and business correspondence. Students should have prior knowledge of writing in Arabic during the last two years including scholars and those interested in Middle Eastern studies, Islamic culture, and international relations.

B EG I NNER LEVEL 1 C O U R S E C O D E : AS B 1

Sec. 01: 9 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $245

ARABIC

COURSE CODE: ARWI

Sec. 01: 9 Saturdays, 10-11:30am. Begins Sep. 22 | $245

Mansour Salsabili | Ph.D., Middle East Studies Fatma Salem | Native Speaker Approximately 422 million people worldwide—both Muslim and Christian—speak Arabic, which includes three varieties: Classical Arabic (the language of the Islamic religion), Standard Arabic (official language, news, documents, etc.), and colloquial Arabic (different dialects). Spoken both in the Arabian world and in several Asian and African countries, Arabic was adopted as one of the six official languages of the United Nations in 1974. Events in the Middle East have encouraged new interest in Arabic.

BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE Larissa Pereira | 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 EG I N N E R L EV E L 1 COURSE CODE: BPB1

B EG I NNE R LEVEL 1

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $245

COURSE CODE: ARB1

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $245 | Mansour Salsabili

B EG I NNE R LEVEL 2 COURSE CODE: ARB2

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $245 | Fatma Salem

H I GH BEGI NNER CONV ERSATION This class emphasizes conversational skills and sentence structure. The class stresses practical applications of the Arabic language. Focus on topics, get to know other learners, learn about culture, and use what you have learned to make the language come alive. To best benefit from this class, students should be comfortable speaking in the present tense and have some knowledge of the past and future. For students who have studied this language for 30 hours or more within the last three years. By the end of this class students will be able to speak Arabic with confidence. COURSE CODE: ARCB

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $245 | Fatma Salem

I N T E R ME DI AT E CO N V E RSAT I O N Expand your vocabulary and fluency in this relaxed and fun class for students who have at least 60 hours of instruction (or equivalent). We will practice to express ourselves comfortably, discuss current events, and engage fully in the cultural context of Brazilian Portuguese. COURSE CODE: BPIC

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $245

PORTUGUESE FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS Katia Costa-Bancroft | M.A., Portuguese Language Education 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 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245

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world LANGUaGES

CHINESE Jin Cooper | Native Speaker Mandarin Chinese has more native speakers than any other language. As it increases in popularity among language learners, give yourself an advantage with an experienced and enthusiastic instructor. Students will learn to identify common words, read basic vocabulary, ask and answer simple questions, and use simple phrases and sentences. The focus is on conversational practices, pronunciation, tones, and grammar. B EG I NNER LEVEL 1 COURSE CODE: CMB1

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $245

B EG I NNER LEVEL 2

SE DÉBROUILLER EN FRANÇAIS: HOW TO GET BY IN FRENCH Christine Heitzmann | Native Speaker and Theater Artist This is a class is for students that have little knowledge of French and would like to master everyday situations. Through role plays, scenarios, theatrical exercises, imagine yourself on a terrace, talking about the rain and good weather with the person sitting next to you, in a bakery buying you the cake of your dreams, at the restaurant ordering the dish you want. Do not wait to walk in a street in France; France comes to you. Allons-y! COURSE CODE: FRDF

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $245

COURSE CODE: CMB2

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $245

FRENCH Michelle Abadia, Vincent Dimanche, Siham Elaidi, Mélanie Huguet | Native Speakers 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 organisations. 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. B EG I NNER LEVEL 1

CONVERSATIONS EN FRANÇAIS SUR L’ACTUALITÉ CULTURELLE: FRENCH CULTURAL NEWS DISCUSSION GROUP Christine Heitzmann | Native Speaker and Theater Artist Vous aimez discutez bouquins, films, musique, théâtre, danse, arts visuels etc.. et vous aimez parler et entendre parler français? Cette classe est pour vous. Dans un format similaire d’une table ronde, nous discuterons en français, chaque semaine, de ou des événements culturels qui marquent l’actualité du moment. For students with a high intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B2 and above).

COURSE CODE: FRB1

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

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $245 | Mélanie Huguet Sec. 02: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $245 | Siham Elaidi

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $245

B EG I NNER LEVEL 2 COURSE CODE: FRB2

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $245 | Vincent Dimanche

B EG I NNER LEVEL 3 COURSE CODE: FRB3

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $245 | Mélanie Huguet

B EG I NNER LEVEL 4 COURSE CODE: FRB4

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 17 | $245 | Mélanie Huguet Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245 | Michelle Abadia

B EG I NNER CONVERSATION You know you love French; you’ve been studying and you’re a solid beginner. You’re even comfortable with the passé compose. But now it’s time to put all that vocabulary you’re drilling into practice with real conversation. Don’t worry; we will be gentle and patient as you learn to build fluency and have lively conversations with your fellow beginners. COURSE CODE: FRCB

Sec. 02: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $245 | Mélanie Huguet

I NT E R ME D I ATE CONVERSATION Take your French to the next “niveau” with this conversation class. You’re more or less comfortable with grammar, and you’ve got some vocabulary under your belt, but you want to put them together to do something fun and real. This is your chance—lively conversation, an experienced instructor, and equally passionate classmates. Bon courage! COURSE CODE: FRIC

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $245 | Vincent Dimanche

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

RIMBAUD-VERLAINE—UNE EXPÉRIENCE ULTIME DE LA POÉSIE: AN ENCOUNTER WITH FRENCH POETRY Christine Heitzmann | Native Speaker and Theater Artist In this class, the students will reinforce and deepen their French through the poems and letters of the two protagonists of the most famous and chaotic love story of the 19th century. A love story that lasted only four years, from 1871 to 1875, and yet marked the history of poetry forever. T,he confrontation of these two hypersensitive geniuses, will allow the creation of some of the most beautiful works of the literary world. For students with a high intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B2 and above). COURSE CODE: FRPO

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $245

Level-Up Languages Discount

If you took a language class in the summer, continue into another class this fall with a 10% discount. Students who took a language class in the summer will receivean email withthe discount code to apply to your class at the time of registration. To use this discount, you must enroll by 9am on September 10th.

world LANGUaGES

GERMAN Diana Erinna, Francesca Ferraris, Eileen Schneider | Native Speakers 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 EG I NNER LEVEL 1 COURSE CODE: GRB1

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $245 | Eileen Schneider Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 20 | $245 | Diana Erinna

B EG I NNER LEVEL 2 COURSE CODE: GRB2

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6:10-7:40pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $245 | Diana Erinna

DEUTSCHER LESEKLUB: READ A GERMAN SHORT STORY A WEEK Diana Erinna | Native Speaker This class is designed for low intermediate learners of German who would like to meet other language learners to discuss a short story that they have read, and express their opinion, interests, likes, dislikes, and dreams about it. In this class, you will brush up on your reading and listening skills, and fine tune your writing and conversational skills through reading out loud, creating and performing dialogues, listening to audios, and more in order to expand your personal library. COURSE CODE: GEBC

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 12:45-2:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $245

ITALIAN Elena Lori | Native Speaker

B EG I NNER LEVEL 4

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 an experienced and educated instructor, these classes emphasize building vocabulary, solidifying grammar, and improving spoken interaction.

COURSE CODE: GRB4

B EG I N N E R L EV E L 1

B EG I NNER LEVEL 3 COURSE CODE: GRB3

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $245 | Diana Erinna

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6:10-7:40pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $245 | Eileen Schneider

I NT E R ME D I ATE COURSE CODE: GRIN

COURSE CODE: ITB1

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $245 Sec. 02: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $245

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 11:15am-12:45pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245 | Diana Erinna Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 6:10-7:40pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245 | Diana Erinna

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245

H I GH I NTE RME D I AT E

B EG I N N E R L EV E L 3

COURSE CODE: GRIH

B EG I N N E R L EV E L 2 COURSE CODE: ITB2

COURSE CODE: ITB3

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $245 | Diana Erinna

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $245

A DVA N CE D RE AD I NG AND CONV ERSATION

I N T E R ME DI AT E

COURSE CODE: GRRC

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $245 | Francesca Ferraris

BREAKFAST IN GERMAN: FRÜHSTÜCK AUF DEUTSCH Diana Erinna | Native Speaker Enjoy your breakfast while improving your German communication skills. This class will build your vocabulary and fluency in a casual atmosphere. Recommended for advanced level students. Fee includes the cost of breakfast. COURSE CODE: GEBB

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9:30-11am. Begins Sep. 18 | $290

FILM AB! GERMAN THROUGH SHORT FILMS Diana Erinna | Native Speaker Do you like to learn German through films? Do you enjoy a German beer while watching? Then join our German film class for the intermediate learner. We will watch and discuss different audio-visual materials in class. As a result you will grow your knowledge of the German speaking world, expand your vocabulary and sentence structure, and will be able to share your opinion. Who knows, you might enjoy this class so much that you even want to share a beer! COURSE CODE: GRFI

Sec. 01: 5 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Sep. 21, Oct. 12 & 19, Nov. 9 & 16 | $155

COURSE CODE: ITIN

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $245

I TA L I A N B EG I N N E R CO N V E RSAT I O N This conversation class is designed for students at high beginner levels who have an interest in putting into practice what they’ve learned. Enhance your grammar and vocabulary with a native speaker who is an experienced instructor. COURSE CODE: ITBC

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245 Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245

DUE CHIACCHIERE E UN CAFFÈ: ADVANCED CONVERSATION WITH BREAKFAST Elena Lori | 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 italiana e nello stile di vita italiani anche solo per un giorno alla settimana. This class is recommended for advanced students. The tuition includes the cost of breakfast. COURSE CODE: ITCC

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 18 | $290

NO CLASS OCT. 8 & NOV. 12

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LETTURA E CONVERSAZIONE IN ITALIANO

POLISH

Pasquale G. Tatò | Native Speaker and Professional Linguist

Edward Mitukiewicz | Native Speaker

This is an advanced class for students who have had the equivalent of two years of college-level Italian and have acquired basic reading, speaking, and listening skills in the Italian language. A book, typically a collection of short stories, will be read in class and discussed from the standpoint of both form and content. The classroom discussion will also be the basis for conversation and occasional grammar review. Additionally, the instructor may introduce other Italian-language materials, such as newspaper articles, grammatical exercises, wellknown Italian short poems, as well as topics of current relevance for classroom discussion and conversation.

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 XIX century around 10 million people speak Polish around the world in addition to the approximately 38 million of speakers who reside in Poland. One of the largest Diaspora 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.

COURSE CODE: LETT

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Oct. 2 | $245

APERITIVO LETTERARIO: ITALIAN BOOK CLUB WITH A GLASS OF WINE 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? Then this Italian book club is perfect for you. Come to share some classic literature, novel and contemporary fiction with a glass of wine, the Italian type, of course! COURSE CODE: APLI

Sec. 01: 5 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Sep. 21, Oct. 5 & 26, Nov. 9 & 30 | $155

B EG I N N E R L EV E L 1 COURSE CODE: PLB1

I N T E R ME DI AT E CO N V E RSAT I O N A N D G RA MMA R COURSE CODE: PLIN

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245

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

JAPANESE

B EG I N N E R L EV E L 1

Tomoko Takagi | Native Speaker

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $245

Nearly 4 million people around the world study Japanese; this complex and beautiful language draws students from all walks of life. Students will learn practical, elementary conversational skills based on comprehension of basic grammar and correct pronunciation. This level is for students who have not studied Japanese before. Students will learn to identify common words, read basic vocabulary, ask and answer simple questions, and use simple phrases and sentences to describe familiar people and places.

B EG I N N E R L EV E L 2

B EGI N N ER LEVEL 1 COURSE CODE: JPB1

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $245

KOREAN Soe Young Lee | Native Speaker 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 behavioural aspects of various people throughout the world. B EGI N N ER LEVEL 1 C O U R S E C O D E : KO B 1

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245

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COURSE CODE: RUB1

COURSE CODE: RUB2

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245

B EG I N N E R L EV E L 3 COURSE CODE: RUB3

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245

I N T E R ME DI AT E CO N V E RSAT I O N A N D G RA MMA R This conversation class is intended for people who already have a fairly large vocabulary and enough grammar to have a conversation in Russian. Such people usually are interested in keeping their Russian from getting rusty. Each lesson, we review some grammar feature, 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 Sep. 20 | $245

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SPANISH Michelle N. Abadia, Alicia Bardaji, Carlos Cruz, Sonia Cuesta, Jose Lopez Espinosa, Luis Lopez, Agustin Romero, Gemma Sanchis Ramis, Luz Elena Zuluaga | Native Speakers Spoken in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, Spanish has the second largest number of native speakers in the world. It is also the second most studied language in the world, and the third most used language on the Internet. Make Spanish your second language with our first-rate instructors. B EG I NNER LEVEL 1 COURSE CODE: SPB1

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 17 | $245 | Michelle Abadia Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245 | Alicia Bardaji Sec. 03: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $245 | Jose Lopez Espinosa Sec. 04: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $245 | Alicia Bardaji

B EG I NNER LEVEL 2 COURSE CODE: SPB2

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $245 | Sonia Cuesta Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 18 | $245 | Luz Elena Zuluaga Sec. 03: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245 | Carlos Cruz

B EG I NNER LEVEL 3 COURSE CODE: SPB3

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $245 | Michelle Abadia Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $245 | Alicia Bardaji

B EG I NNER LEVEL 4

SPANISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE: FLUID IDENTITIES, BORDER(LESS) SPACES: Alicia Bardaji | Native Speaker Enter the world of the Spanish written word. Read such classic authors as Julio Cortázar, Ana María Matute, Isabel Allende, and Horacio Quiroga to deepen your understanding of Spanish. We will explore common themes, delve into cultural questions, and come away with a stronger understanding of ourselves, each other, and the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. Please be at CEFR B2 level or above. COURSE CODE: SPIL

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245

ADVANCED READING AND CONVERSATION Jose Lopez Espinosa | Native Speaker, M.A., Spanish Literature and Linguistics Students will improve fluency and confidence in Spanish conversation and comprehension while getting familiar with major authors and trends of the Hispanic Literature. Authors can be from different centuries and countries, both female and male authors. Through text reading and group discussions, students will learn vocabulary and will address grammatical concerns according to their needs. All materials provided in class. This class is recommended for students at CEFR B2 level or above. C O U R S E C O D E : SA R C

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $245

COURSE CODE: SPB4

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 19 | $245 | Michelle Abadia

LOW I N T ER ME D I AT E COURSE CODE: SPLI

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 17 | $245 | Luz Elena Zuluaga

B EG I NNER CONVERSATION If you’ve been studying Spanish for some time and want to challenge yourself with lively conversation, this is the class for you. Focus on topics, get to know other learners, learn about culture, and use what you’ve learned in Spanish class to make the language come alive. To best benefit from this class, students should be comfortable speaking in the present tense and have some knowledge of the preterite and future. COURSE CODE: SPBC

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245 | Carlos Cruz

I NT E R ME D I ATE CONVERSATION You’ve been studying Spanish for some time, and you’re rather comfortable with grammar, but your fluency is just not catching up! It’s time to take Intermediate Conversation. Gather with other intermediate students to increase your vocabulary, work on your pronunciation, and take your Spanish to the next level! COURSE CODE: SPCO

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245 | Luz Elena Zuluaga Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245 | Michelle Abadia Sec. 03: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $245 | Gemma Sanchis Ramis

FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN AND SPANISH

PERSONAL ASSESSMENT DAYS Thursday, September 6, 6-8pm Tuesday, September 11, 10am-12pm

DESCUBRIR LA TELEVISIÓN HISPANO LATINA: HISPANIC CULTURE THROUGH SOAP OPERAS Sonia Cuesta | Native Speaker En esta clase veremos el primer capítulo de una variedad de series hispano latinas (España, México, Argentina, Cuba, Colombia y otros) que cubren una gran variedad de temas, desde la historia española de los años 20 o la post guerra, al tráfico de drogas, la salsa, la política mexicana o el mundo de las telenovelas. Hablaremos sobre los diferentes estilos de las series y como varían por región y serie en habla, pronunciación, temas principales, diferencias culturales y presentación. Para estudiantes intermedios y avanzados (B2 mínimo). COURSE CODE: SPTV

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $245

TRADICIONES MUSICALES DE ESPAÑA Y LATINO AMÉRICA: MUSICAL TRADITIONS OF SPAIN AND LATIN AMERICA Michelle Abadia | M.M. in Voice Performance Conducted in Spanish, the course is for students with intermediate to advanced knowledge of the language. It seeks to explore the various genres that have given Spanish-language music its colorful nature, sheer beauty and rich diversity. Each week, we will talk about, listen to, and even replicate some of the most notable types of music from a particular region of Spain and Latin America. From Salsa, to Guaracha, to Danza, to Bolero, to Tango, and other genres in between, we will examine how these genres came to be, what their main influences were, how they influenced each other, and the greatest exponents of each. No prior knowledge of music notation, theory or history is required. COURSE CODE: SPTM

Sec. 01: 7 Fridays, 6-8pm. Begins Oct. 5 | $245

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“KENDALL [DUDLEY] IS WONDERFUL. HE CREATES A GROUP FEELING AND PROCESS THAT IS SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND PROVOCATIVE.” —EUGENE, MEMORIES, STORIES, AND REFLECTIONS: AN ONGOING PROJECT IN LIFE STORY WRITING

ART DECO IN BOSTON’S FINANCIAL DISTRICT

TRAVEL & TOURS

Boston By Foot

REDISCOVER DAVIS SQUARE, SOMERVILLE: A HISTORICAL NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING TOUR & FOOD TASTING Off the Beaten Path Food Tours and Experiences A quirky, fun, and delicious walk through colorful, historic Davis Square with food samples from many local restaurants and shops. Hear stories from local entrepreneurs and interesting history of this hip neighborhood, which is considered one of Boston’s most diverse neighborhoods and best food scenes. Sample innovative eats, award-winning treats, and family recipes such as flavor-packed gyros. Tuition includes food samples. Please inform us about any dietary restrictions or allergies. Exact meeting point in Davis Square will be on your registration confirmation. COURSE CODE: DSSO

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-1pm. Sep. 15 | $60

Though Boston is less well-known for its Art Deco architecture than New York and Miami, it can claim examples of Art Deco design that would rival New York’s finest. Learn the narratives on individual buildings and their architects, the context of the design elements, influences of American Art Deco, and Boston’s greatest concentration of Art Deco in the city’s Financial District, an area substantially leveled by fire in 1872. Meeting point: Angell Memorial Fountain in Post Office Square at the corner of Milk and Congress Streets. COURSE CODE: ADFD

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-7:30pm. Sep. 20 | $25

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MODERN ARAB CULTURE AND PUBLIC LIFE Fatma Salem | Ph. D., Asian Studies This class will offer a general mosaic survey of the geographical, historical, social, religious, cultural, and artistic aspects of the modern Arab world, with special attention on tourism, family, gender relations, Arab art and music, clothing, education, Arab women. Compare and contrast ethical principles and religious ceremonies within Muslim and Christian traditions, Arabic food, weddings, and burials. We’ll cover countries such as Egypt, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, etc. Registration is open to anyone interested in learning more about Arab culture, Middle East studies, tourism, and travel. COURSE CODE: ARCU

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $245

THE TIPSY TOUR: DRAM SHOPS AND DRUNKEN SAILORS Boston By Foot Booze. Hooch. Liquor. Kill Devil. Grog. Applejack. It’s all covered. This is not a pub crawl, it’s an exploration of Boston’s boozy past! You’ll hear stories from the very beginnings of Boston’s history through Prohibition and meet some interesting characters—like the Ice King, King Solomon, and Admiral Edward Vernon. Even John Hancock got into trouble because of Madeira, but not how you might think. We’ll cover pub life through the ages, Boston’s role in the creation of early cocktails, the rise of the mob, and a duel. Meeting point: At the boat dock beside 290 Congress Street, along the Fort Point Channel.

SOLO TRAVEL FOR WOMEN: EXPLORE THE WORLD FEARLESSLY Maureen White | Travel Enthusiast Have you dreamed of a fabulous travel adventure and then given up when you couldn’t find someone to go with you? Have you imagined a fantastic solo trip to an exotic locale, only to be stopped short by your fears? Has society’s subtle message that women shouldn’t travel alone kept you from giving in to your wanderlust? In this workshop we’ll discuss why you should consider traveling alone, the ins and outs of planning a trip, and tips for making the most of your time on the road. COURSE CODE: TRWN

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 7:45-9:45pm. Oct. 17 | $50

WALKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO Stephen Torino | Spanish Teacher, Traveler This talk provides both historical context and modern reflections on one of the most famous pilgrimages in the world: the Camino de Santiago. Covering the 500 mile route known as the Camino Frances from the Pyrenees Mountains to Galicia, Spain, the Camino (or The Way) is an enchanting experience that has captured the attention of authors, artists, Hollywood producers, and everyday people for centuries. C O U R S E C O D E : SA N T

Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. Oct. 19 | $50

COURSE CODE: TITO

Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-7:30pm. Sep. 25 | $25

JAMAICA PLAIN, BOSTON FOOD TOUR Off the Beaten Path Food Tours and Experiences It’s a known secret that Jamaica Plain (JP) has some of the tastiest and freshest food in Boston, but it’s a bit hidden from the “beaten path” destinations such as nearby Fenway Park. JP was first home to wealthy and middle class residents who wanted to summer or live outside of the city where they worked. Later, JP became well known for America’s First Craft Beer, Sam Adams, which is still brewed here today. We’ll take you around the popular Centre Street center of JP and sample local, independent concepts often owned by JP residents themselves. Exact meeting point in JP will be on your registration confirmation. COURSE CODE: JAPL

Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-1pm. Sep. 30 | $58

BOSTON AND THE LAW Boston By Foot Decisions made in Boston’s courtrooms have had far-reaching and long-lasting effects. Join us on this tour of Boston’s historic and contemporary courthouses as we explore Boston’s fascinating legal history. From the notorious Boston Massacre trial to the cases that resulted in the Boston Harbor cleanup, we will discuss landmark trials that shaped the history of Boston and our nation. Meeting point: At the end of Long Wharf, Boston. COURSE CODE: BLWT

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10-11:30am. Oct. 13 | $25

FEATURING: HENRIETTA’S TABLE | BENEDETTO NOIR | REGATTABAR JAZZ CLUB

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HUMANITIES

BRATTLE STREET: TORY ROW Charles Bahne | Boston Historian For more than two centuries, Brattle Street has been one of the finest residential streets in America. In 1775, George Washington and his army made their headquarters in the abandoned mansions of seven wealthy loyalists—all of which still stand today. In the centuries since, Brattle Street residents have invented baking powder, Fig Newtons, Polaroid cameras, and Sadie Hawkins Day. On this walking tour, we will see these sites and the homes of the poets Longfellow and Lowell. Meeting point: Courtyard of 42 Brattle Street. C O U R S E C O D E : T O RY

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-12pm. Oct. 20 | $50

EXPLORING HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUMS IN GREATER BOSTON Elizabeth Merrick | Author The Boston area abounds in historic houses; many of them are open to the public. Join Elizabeth on a journey to explore some of the unique and often lesser-known historic house museums in Greater Boston through a slide show and discussion. Come away with an exciting array of options for local excursions into the past. COURSE CODE: HBOS

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-7:30pm. Oct. 25 | $50

GRAVE UNDERTAKINGS: BOSTON’S BURYING GROUNDS Boston By Foot Explore three of downtown Boston’s burying grounds and learn about the customs surrounding death and dying in Puritan New England. Dig deeper into the religious views, practices, symbolism, and traditions of death in Boston. Beginning at King’s Chapel Burying Ground, this tour will lift the veil of mystery surrounding gravestone art and how styles of gravestones changed over the years, how the poor were buried when there wasn’t room for a potter’s field, how the evolution of small, haphazardly laid out graveyards to modern-day suburban cemeteries were spearheaded in the Boston area. Meeting point: At the entrance to King’s Chapel Burying Ground on Tremont Street. C O U R S E C O D E : G R AV

Sec. 01: Sunday, 1-2:30pm. Oct. 28 | $25

BEYOND THE FREEDOM TRAIL: 15 OTHER LOCAL PLACES WHERE HISTORY WAS MADE Elizabeth Merrick | Author Curious about local historic sites off the beaten track? In this class with slide show and discussion, you’ll learn about 15 fascinating sites in the Boston area that are significant in political, architectural, and literary history. And in most of them, you’ll escape the crowds that throng the city during tourist season.

HISTORY & CONTEMPORARY ISSUES CCAE’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY: ALL ABOUT 1938 Brian Bixby, Anatole Sykley | History Quiz Masters It was the year Americans celebrated the homespun ordinary life in Our Town, and the year Britain and France capitulated to Hitler at Munich. It was the last year the Civil War veterans met at Gettysburg and the start of the Atomic Age with the discovery of nuclear fission. It was 1938. Americans were so hungry for knowledge that they made a hit of a radio quiz show called Information Please. And in Cambridge, Massachusetts, they created Cambridge Center for Adult Education. What do YOU know about 1938? Join us in looking back at the times that gave birth to CCAE, and see how well you do in OUR quiz! C O U R S E C O D E : 1 93 8

Sec. 01: Monday, 5:30-7:30pm. Sep. 17 | $50

LATER MEDIEVAL HISTORY: 1000-1500 AD/CE —WHEN THE WORLD CHANGED Anatole Sykley | Local Historian, Independent Scholar What’s the view of the late Middle Ages? Noble knights & ladies of legend such as King Arthur and the Round Table? Or an era of brutality at home and abroad—such as the bloody crusades against the Islamic caliphates and conflicts between kings and popes? Was it a stable or unstable era? Were peasants mere vassals locked into a feudal system of servitude, or did they rebel against oppression and injustice? Join us to uncover the surprising aspects of an era that changed Europe forever. C O U R S E C O D E : L M AG

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 3-5pm. Begins Sep. 24 | $240 No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12

MARCO POLO & IBN BATTUTA: GLOBAL TRAVEL & OUTLOOK IN A MEDIEVAL AGE Anatole Sykley | Local Historian, Independent Scholar We know of Marco Polo’s travels to the Middle East and China. But were there any travelers who came the other way? Join us to uncover what the travels of Italian Marco Polo and Muslim Ibn Battuta really achieved and how it impacts us today, as well to prove the Medieval World was already a global world. We will also take a look at the travels of feisty women such as Margery Kempe, who dropped her life as domestic spouse to make her own travels to the Middle East to seek her own enlightenment. COURSE CODE: MAPO

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 3-5pm. Begins Sep. 25 | $240

COURSE CODE: BTFT

Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-7:30pm. Nov. 13 | $50

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SAINTS, SINNERS, AND POLITICIANS: INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY ETHICS

RECONSIDERING A PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE AGE OF TRUMP

Clare Saunders | M.A., Tufts University, UCLA

Joshua Frank | Local Educator

What makes an action good or morally right? What makes a person good? What makes a human life valuable or worth living? The aim of this class is to give students solid grounding in contemporary moral philosophy through an examination of its central themes and issues. We will begin with a whirlwind tour of dominant ethical theories and the theoretical underpinnings of the state, and then consider more specialized topics such as equality, global poverty, abortion, and animal rights.

Gain new insight into this moment of division in the United States through analysis and discussion of Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States. Through consideration of the stories of people whose role in our history has been forgotten, minimized or erased, each participant will share their emerging new understanding of our shared history and their place in that history. Required book: A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn.

COURSE CODE: SSPE

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $180

COURSE CODE: PHUS

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 25 | $200

FEMINIST PHILOSOPHY Clare Saunders | M.A., Tufts University, UCLA This class provides a survey of feminist thought from the late twentieth century to present day. We will focus on the following sorts of questions: What is gender? What, if anything, does it have to do with biological sex and with sexuality? What is sexual harassment? What is sexual objectification? Can women harass and objectify men in exactly the same way that men can harass and objectify women? What, if anything, is morally dangerous about pornography? COURSE CODE: FEPH

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 25 | $200

COMPLETELY UNPACKING THE INVISIBLE KNAPSACK: HOW WHITE PRIVILEGE HURTS WHITE PEOPLE Katrina Fludd, Michelle Chalmers | Co-facilitators Are you ready to dig deeper into your own invisible knapsack of white privilege? Participants will be asked to reflect and examine white privilege as a personal liability that affects our humanity and human connections. Get ready to dive past the concept of unearned advantages and examine the harm privilege does to those who have it. The goal is to enable white people to see it is something we need to work against to restore our humanity and contribute to the fight for freedom, equity, and justice for all. Registration deadline: Sep. 29. COURSE CODE: INVI

THE U.S. CONSTITUTION: A HISTORY

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Oct. 6 | $110

Brian Bixby | Ph.D. in History, UMass Amherst It’s the founding document of this nation, but how much do you really know about how the Constitution became the rules for the Federal Government? This class examines the origins of the Founding Fathers’ political thinking, why the Articles of Confederation were replaced by the Constitution, and how the Constitution has been interpreted by the Supreme Court and significantly altered by Reconstruction, the Progressive Era, and to a lesser extent since World War II. Handouts and bibliography provided.

CONVERSATIONS ON THE EDGE

COURSE CODE: CONS

Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 3-5pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $150

WHITE PEOPLE CHALLENGING RACISM: MOVING FROM TALK TO ACTION Barbara Beckwith, Melanie Roche-Laputka | Co- facilitators People of all heritages/identities are welcome to join us as we focus on the role of white people in dismantling racism and building a just society. We’ll examine the impact of white privilege and how unawareness of that advantage helps perpetuate racism. We’ll discuss short readings and share everyday situations in which we did not speak up effectively against racial bias. Using role-playing, we’ll work out effective ways to respond. Participants will develop specific plans for challenging racism, in your workplace, organizations, community, and personal circles. You will be encouraged to find other people in your life who can provide support and serve as allies in your efforts. COURSE CODE: WPCR

Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 5:45-7:45pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $85

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HUMANITIES

MAKE A DIFFERENCE: VOLUNTEER IN CAMBRIDGE

UNDERSTANDING FUNGI: EVENING SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION

Laurie Rothstein | Cambridge Volunteer Clearinghouse

Lawrence Millman | Author and Mycologist

If you are interested in volunteering in Cambridge an agency is waiting to meet you, train you, and put you to work. In fact, Cambridge has more nonprofits per square inch than almost anywhere else in the world and volunteers play a critical role in making our city welcoming, safe and supportive for all residents. But that’s also the problem: it can be challenging to narrow down the choices. In this session we will show you your options and help you find the right fit.

Learn about the ecological role of mushrooms including the world’s most efficient recyclers and environmental benefits. You’ll view images of a remarkable array of mushrooms, including the Noble Polypore, an endangered species that can tip the scales at 300 pounds, and the Deadly Galerina, a dramatically smaller species (one or two bites of which can be fatal). We’ll discuss field and identification procedures, but not the complex issue of edibility. This class is for presentation only. If you sign up for the Mushroom Walk, you don’t need to sign up for this class.

COURSE CODE: VLNT

Sec. 01: Friday, 5:30-6:30pm. Oct. 12 | Free Sec. 02: Friday, 11am-12pm. Nov. 2 | Free

COURSE CODE: FUNG

Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. Oct. 19 | $25

SCIENCE & NATURE MEET THE UNIVERSE John Sheff & Dan Winchell | Amateur Astronomers, Astronomy Educators We sit around our campfires as the ancients did, and ponder. How did the Universe come into existence? How did life begin? Are we alone? But now we see a Universe around us containing black holes, dark matter, and expanding space. What does it all mean? In this class, we’ll sit around our own campfire, and try to piece together the stories that modern astronomy is teaching us. One of our meetings will be at a local observatory, where we’ll be able to use a large telescope to learn about the sky first-hand. No math or science background required! Former students are welcome! COURSE CODE: UNIV

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 25 | $200

BEGINNER BIRD WATCHING Neil Hayward | Author, Vice President, Brookline Bird Club This class is primarily for the beginning bird watcher, but can also be appreciated by bird watchers of any level. We’ll learn about bird watching in class on two Wednesdays and take a walk on Saturday through Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, one of the best spots in the Northeast for viewing. We’ll discuss families of birds, basic avian anatomy, birding by habitat, and how to identify bird songs. We will have fun in class and the field appreciating the beauty of birds, their songs, and their lives. COURSE CODE: BRDB

Sec. 01: 2 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Oct. 3 & 10 (at CCAE) | $155 Field trip to Mount Auburn Cemetery on Saturday, 9am-12pm. Oct. 13 Rain Date is Sunday, 9am-12pm. Oct. 14

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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. COURSE CODE: FUNW

Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. Oct. 19 (Presentation at CCAE) and Field trip on Saturday, 1-5pm. Oct. 20 | $100

SUSTAINABILITY: PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES Lori Demaine | A.L.M., Sustainability, Harvard University Sustainability is not just about the environment. Come to find out how sustainability plays a significant role in your life. From energy to building, from agriculture to food, or even from fashion to humanity, it’s all about sustainability science for interdisciplinary study. Come and discuss how sustainability principles and practice can transform goals and actions. This class will enhance skills in the area of personal implementation and household practices. COURSE CODE: S101

Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-3pm. Sep. 29 | $50

CLIMATE CHANGE: SEA TO TREES AT ACADIA NATIONAL PARK Caroline Nassif | Operations Manager, Earthwatch Institute Acadia is on a bird superhighway that birds migrate between Canada and South America. The park’s lakes and coastal waters provide a home for a wide array of fish and invertebrates. Learn about Acadia’s natural history observations and compare to current patterns. We’ll talk about how volunteers collect similar data, compared to this extended time-series data-set and how humans are reshaping Acadia. We’ll discuss how we can inspire policies that will help safeguard this iconic American habitat. C O U R S E C O D E : ACA D

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-7:30pm. Oct. 25 | $50

HUMANITIES

SHARK CONSERVATION IN BELIZE Caroline Nassif | Operations Manager, Earthwatch Institute Come learn more about sharks and how they interact with the world around them. We’ll talk about why this misunderstood creature deserves to be saved. You’ll learn about the findings from our volunteers who are helping with the first study of its kind: measuring how long an overfished shark population takes to recover in South Water Caye, a newly minted marine reserve. COURSE CODE: SHRK

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-7:30pm. Nov. 1 | $50

EXPLORING AN ACTIVE VOLCANO Keegan Dougherty | Volunteer, Earthwatch Institute When you picture an active volcano, you might not picture the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua. Some picture giant ash clouds and lava flows that wipe out forests and towns. But, just as a violent eruption dramatically alters the landscape around it, the Masaya’s plume powerfully shapes its environment. What else does this constant flow of gases do to the world around it? Come learn from the first research study to systematically analyze the Masaya and Nicaragua’s incredibly diverse wildlife and spectacular views. C O U R S E C O D E : VCA N

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-7:30pm. Nov. 8 | $50

DOSTOEVSKY’S THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV: A PHILOSOPHICAL NOVEL OF ALL TIMES Katia Kapovich | Writer, Editor, and Professor of Slavic Studies In this class we will consider the major work of a famous Russian novelist from many angles: literary brilliance, humanistic values, history, religion, law, women’s rights, and even Russia’s political freedoms and limitations. One of the modes of the class is to find psychology and philosophy not only in textbooks, but also in literature. Reading: The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky, translation by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky. COURSE CODE: BRKR

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 1-3pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $245 No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12

THE WORLD OF ANTON CHEKHOV Leon Steinmetz | Author Anton Chekhov is one of the most often staged and produced dramatists in the world today. His short stories, of which he wrote over five hundred, are less known outside of Russia. These exquisite writing “miniatures,” however, are much more connected to his plays than many people realize. This class is about the Chekhov’s world—the intriguing intertwining of Chekhov’s plays and his short stories. COURSE CODE: CHEK

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $215

REAL LIFE CSI: FORENSIC SCIENCE Christina Patti | Identification Technician II, Department of the State Police Identification Unit Are you a fan of crime-solving shows? Or maybe, you love a good mystery novel? This class is intended for those that are curious about the behind-the-scene secrets that are utilized for solving crime. Fingerprint evidence, blood-spatter patterns and DNA are just a few of the tools used by law enforcement. In this class, we will learn about the various methods and even discuss how a few signature cases were solved. Let’s put your investigation skills to the test! COURSE CODE: SCSI

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-1pm. Oct. 27 | $100

STAGES OF BETRAYAL Gerry Weisenberg | M.A. Harvard University Betrayal may well be the central theme of human history. The dramatization of deception and self-deception has shaped the class of modern theatre. Playwrights globally have employed ironic and often ambiguous narrative and characterization to project their take on the human condition. We will work with August Strindberg’s Miss Julie; Federico Garcia Lorca’s The House of Bernarda Alba; Peter Weiss’s Marat/Sade, and Tom Stoppard’s Rosenkrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. C O U R S E C O D E : FA L S

Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 25 | $255

LITERATURE

JANE AUSTEN Emily Atkinson | Writer and Literature Instructor

A SHAKESPEARE SEMINAR: MACBETH Susan Glassman | Ph.D., English, University of Rhode Island Join us in reading Macbeth, a drama about the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power for its own sake. Of all the plays that Shakespeare wrote during the reign of James I, who was a patron of Shakespeare’s acting company, Macbeth most clearly reflects the playwright’s relationship with his sovereign. Set primarily in Scotland, Macbeth mixes witchcraft, prophecy, and murder. We will read and discuss the play at a leisurely pace, allowing us to consider characters, language, themes, and structure, as well as to examine some modern interpretations.

“It is a truth universally acknowledged…” Jane Austen rules! All these years later, since her initial publications, Austen has maintained a loyal following that continues to grow in our time. Why is that, and how did—does she do it? What has allowed Austen’s novels to continue to sparkle for 200 years? In this class, we will read three novels: Sense & Sensibility, Pride & Prejudice and Persuasion as we seek to understand the craft and project of Jane Austen’s novels, as well as the continued popularity and relevance of her work today. COURSE CODE: JANE

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 11am-1pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $270 No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12

COURSE CODE: BETH

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 10:30-11:45am. Begins Sep. 18 | $215 Sec. 02: 8 Tuesdays, 2-3:15pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $215

HUMANITIES

WOMEN IN THE BIBLE Olga Turcotte | Jungian Consultant and Instructor Join us to look at the lives and the stories around some of the notable women in the Bible. Each week we are going to look at a different group of women and learn about their invaluable contributions to the divine story. We are going to use primary source (The Bible) as well as sundry secondary sources in our sessions. This class is for all, regardless of gender or level of biblical knowledge. The more we learn about these eternal characters, the more we know about our present selves. C O U R S E C O D E : WOY M

Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 1-3pm. Begins Oct. 23 | $175

SPIES, POETS, AND PLOTS: MARLOWE, SHAKESPEARE, AND THE ELIZABETHAN WORLD Emily Atkinson | Writer and Literature Instructor Elizabethan England was a hotbed of religious, political, and artistic tumult; of rebellions, assassinations, martyrdom, magic, and murder. Christopher Marlowe was a contemporary of Shakespeare and fellow playwright, murdered at the age of 29 after an already successful and controversial career—one rumored to include work as a spy. We will read plays by both Marlowe and Shakespeare, and consider the religious, political, and cultural background of their world. COURSE CODE: MRLO

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 1:30-3:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $270 No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12

SELF-EXPLORATION THROUGH LITERATURE Jane Katims | M.Ed., Author, Dancing on a Slippery Floor 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 in stories and novels, we achieve increased self-understanding. We’ll use contemporary works by Andre Dubus, Alice Munro, Ellen Gilchrist, and others as points of departure as we ask ourselves: What are our feelings and attitudes about the story characters, and what do these emotional responses reveal about ourselves? COURSE CODE: WTSE

Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 12-1:30pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $245 No class Nov. 21

WRITING

WRITING YOUR PURPOSE: BIG THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU HIT 100 Kendall Dudley | Lifeworks Career & Life Design, lifeworkscareers.com Travel the Mississippi? Research family history? Fulfill a parent’s wish to see Lisbon? What is the unfinished work, love and play in your life? Write a book? Learn from the natural world? Join us as we intentionally name and thereby set in motion those actions, conversations, adventures and practices we want to nurture. Through writing, simple art exercises, photos, and research, we will uncover ideas already in us and add new ones that speak to our emerging sense of a life well lived. C O U R S E C O D E : B I GT

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Nov. 3 | $100

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 own 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 Sep. 19 | $245 Sec. 02: 10 Thursdays, 3:15-4:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $245 No class Nov. 22

THE PERSONAL ESSAY WORKSHOP: STORIES, IDEAS, AND REFLECTIONS Alejandro Ramirez | Freelance Writer and Essayist The personal essay is neither formal argument nor memoir. In the essay, storytelling elements meet arguments, ideas, and reflections. We’ll approach one of the most flexible yet powerful forms of writing with lectures and reading, and students will draft their own essays at home to workshop within the class. COURSE CODE: PRSE

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $210 No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12

MEMORIES, STORIES, AND REFLECTIONS: AN ONGOING PROJECT IN LIFE STORY WRITING Kendall Dudley | Lifeworks Career & Life Design, lifeworkscareers.com

NONFICTION

LIVING STORIES Don Gervich | Professor of Writing, Curry College What makes a story vibrant and unique? We discover this as we share our newest writing. Come to this class to experiment with styles and subjects—either fiction or memoir. Create vivid characters who connect with zinging dialogue. Infuse our scenes with detail, drama, and depth. Discover tales in our family and work, humor and turbulence, mistakes and joy. As we practice, we travel together through the mystique of storytelling. Beginning and advanced writers are welcome. C O U R S E C O D E : L VS T

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $235

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Join us in writing stories you’ve forgotten and suddenly long to finish. Find voices, tempos, and characters. Use objects, photos, food, and all the senses to remember, build, and write. You’ll challenge rules of writing and remembering, discipline and propriety! You’ll add dramatic tools to scenes and characters that then brighten your memory and feed your imagination. You’ll thrive through the support of classmates and contribute mightily to our next book of writings of which there are 60 volumes already. COURSE CODE: AUTO

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 1-3pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $225

HUMANITIES

WRITING WORKSHOP INTENSIVE

SHORT FICTION WORKSHOP

Michelle Gabow | Stage Director, Writer, and Dramaturg

Rosalie Davis | M.L.A. in Humanities, Harvard University

Designed for writers in all stages including beginners, those who struggle with writer’s block, and seasoned writers who just need a kick start. I use tricks, meditations, and exercises to open up the unconscious mind and let characters, stories, and your life speak. We will concentrate on what is working in your writing. Writers will discover the magic of a writer’s group—an amazing paradox of experiencing each other’s energy and solitude. COURSE CODE: WRIT

We will build stories, sketches, and intense micro-fiction pieces from journeys, scenes, dialogues, and imagery. We will also sample published work by historic and contemporary authors as we identify and define such prose elements as theme, point of view, and pivotal moments in narratives. We will include in-class writing exercises, emphasize discovery of material, feedback, revision, proofreading and completing stories. Please bring a picture postcard of a building or landscape.

Sec. 01: Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm. Nov. 3 & 4 | $180

COURSE CODE: SFWK

FICTION

WRITING DETECTIVE STORIES Samantha Noble | Writer and Playwright Do you love a good mystery? Are you ready to write one of your own? This workshop will draw on the works of classic mystery writers and contemporary authors alike to give you the tools you need to write a great detective story of your own. Each week, you’ll learn how to artfully drop a trail of clues, create deceptively elegant alibis, and build your own detective drama toward a thrilling reveal. This workshop will help you mystify your friends, out-think the local constabulary, and dazzle everyone with your deductive (and writing) powers. COURSE CODE: DETE

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $225 No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12

DEVELOPING AUTHENTIC CHARACTERS Jane Katims | M.Ed., Author, Dancing on a Slippery Floor The writing of a story or novel 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 in relation to other characters? Exercises and discussions will propel us into our writing. We’ll explore the uses of first, second, and third person and the qualities that make for authenticity. COURSE CODE: CRCH

Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. Begins Sep. 25 | $245

POETRY

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 3-5pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $225

GUIDELINES TO CREATIVE WRITING Michael Koran | Author of Verse to Better, M.A. University of Chicago We’ll begin with word exercises that are fun, funny, and freeing. Writing anecdotes, we’ll learn some of the essential ingredients of good writing: being specific, present, and personal with dramatic moments that create revealing meetings. We’ll write out narratives of our dreams and then learn how to make the rest of our writing as vivid as a dream. To encourage passionate writing, we’ll write love and hate letters too honest to send. We’ll study examples of humorous writing to learn ways to make readers smile. COURSE CODE: WRGM

Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $245 No class Nov. 22

INTRODUCTION TO FICTION WRITING Thomas Meek | Writer Learn the basic principles of fiction, focusing mostly on the short story. A loose workshop format with in-class writing assignments and takehome prompts will trigger the creative process. Additional reading assignments of the masters—Hemingway, O’Connor, and Salinger to name a few—and contemporary literature will illustrate craft, style, and technical elements. We will motivate each other to generate and compile material that can be submitted for publication. Be prepared to share your work and provide constructive feedback. Beginners are welcome in this participatory creative environment.

SOUND OF WATER: THE LIFE AND POETRY OF BASHO Jeanne Martin | Ed.D., Teacher and Retreat Leader Basho, Haiku Master and Buddhist lay monk, set in motion the then-new genre of Haiku poetry, a form that embraces simplicity and authenticity as it connects us deeply with the natural world. What does Basho have to teach us today? We will learn about Basho, the man and his times, while also reading many of his poems. Then we will try our hands at writing some haiku, using Basho’s instructions about writing that made him so popular with students in his own time. COURSE CODE: BSHO

Sec. 01: Sunday, 1-4pm. Nov. 4 | $75

POETRY WORKSHOP Katia Kapovich | Writer, Editor, and Professor of Slavic Studies Discuss your poems and those of your peers. We will hone our skills and learn and practice the most helpful ways to approach creative work. In addition to your own poetry, we will look closely at poems by a group of contemporary poets. We will examine the craft, form, voice, and style in these poems and consider the aesthetic choices poets make. Be prepared to give and receive constructive criticism and feedback. COURSE CODE: POEW

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 1-3pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $225

C O U R S E C O D E : F I CT

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $225 No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12

HUMANITIES

GRANT WRITING

STAGE, SCREEN & MORE

Hillel Bromberg | Freelance Grant Writer

PLAYWRIGHT’S 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. 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. COURSE CODE: PLWR

Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $245 No class Nov. 22

INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING Andrew Osborne | Screenwriter, baitshop.org Whether you want to create movies for Hollywood, Sundance, or the local grindhouse, learn the basics of screenwriting in a supportive workshop environment while you work towards the first, second, or even final draft of a solid “spec” script. We’ll explore three-act structure, industry-standard format, character, and dialogue, as well as tips for surviving in the entertainment business and making your own independent film. COURSE CODE: REEN

Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $245 No class Nov. 20

Do you have a wonderful project idea but feel stuck because you have no idea how to fund it? This grant writing class will provide the foundational knowledge to write a compelling grant proposal. You will learn about the entire grant lifecycle, including the essential skills of prospecting, the key components of a proposal, the basics of proposal budgeting, and strategies to help you mitigate common mistakes which block the approval of your grant. COURSE CODE: GRNT

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 7:45-9:45pm. Nov. 7 | $50

HOW TO BE A JOURNALIST WITHOUT JOURNALISM SCHOOL Britni Cretaz | Journalist Have you always wanted to write reported stories? This 6-week class will lay the groundwork for how to break into journalism, from how to find stories to how to pitch them, from how to seek sources to basic journalism ethics. We’ll start at the beginning, and you’ll come out feeling equipped to go forth and find a story to tell. C O U R S E C O D E : N E WS

Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 10am-12pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $175

WRITING PICTURE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN Warren Ross | Author, Children’s Picture Books, wross.com Have you always wanted to write a children’s picture book? In this class, we will consider various types of picture books and each student will be encouraged to write and revise at least one manuscript. We will also discuss collaboration with illustrators and the best ways to give your book a chance in today’s fast-changing competitive marketplace. Beginning and experienced writers are welcome. COURSE CODE: WRPB

Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $175

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HUMANITIES

BLACKSMITH HOUSE POETRY SERIES:

FALL - EARLY WINTER 2018 All readings take place on Mondays at 8pm at 56 Brattle St. | $3 Admission Please see ccae.org/blacksmithpoetry for more details or to purchase tickets in advance.

Founded in 1973, the award-winning Blacksmith House Poetry Series brings established and emerging writers of poetry and fiction to Harvard Square. The readings are held in the Blacksmith House, site of the village smithy and spreading chestnut tree of Longfellow’s 1838 poem, “The Village Blacksmith.” Andrea Cohen Director Ron Spaletta & Sarah Ehrich Assistants to the Director Gail Mazur Founding Director

October 15

November 19

Carol Muske-Dukes reads from her new book, Blue Rose, with Sophie Cabot Black, author of The Exchange.

David Gewanter reads from his new book, Fort Necessity, with Susan Eisenberg, author of Stanley’s Girl.

October 22

December 3

Dennis Nurkse reads from Love in the Last Days: After Tristan and Iseult, with Daniel Tobin, author of Blood Labors.

Emerging Writers/New Voices Visit ccae.org/blacksmithpoetry for updated details.

October 29

December 10

Michael Collier reads from My Bishop and Other Poems, with Elizabeth Spires, whose new book is A Memory of the Future.

George Kalogeris reads from Guide to Greece, with Greg Delanty, whose most recent book is Selected Delanty.

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

November 5 Lee Briccetti, whose latest book is Blue Guide, reads with Danny Lawless, author of the recently released collection, The Gun My Sister Killed Herself With. REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

VISUAL ARTS

“BRYAN RAMEY WAS GREAT! SUPER FRIENDLY AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. LOVED THE MIX OF INDOOR/ OUTDOOR.” —JULIE, WATERCOLOR IMMERSION

Many of our Visual Arts classes require students to purchase materials. A link to the Supply List is included in the email confirmation after enrolling and can also be found in the course description online and at ccae.org/artclasses.

OPEN STUDIO FOR LIFE DRAWING

DRAWING & PAINTING

Gillian Frazier | Artist, gillianfrazier.com

On Friday and Sundays, we offer open studio time during which participants draw from a live model. Each week, the model will hold a series of short poses ranging from 1 to 15 minutes. This is a great opportunity to draw from live models in the medium of your choice (except no oil paints). There is no instructor present; this is not a class with instruction. CCAE provides easels.

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

COURSE CODE: STUD

A carefully planned series of exercises will introduce the beginner to the following elements of drawing: perspective, composition, light values, and contour.

Sec. 01: 5 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $90 Sec. 02: 5 Sundays, Saturday, 10am-1pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $90 Sec. 03: 4 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Oct. 26 | $75 No class Nov. 23 Sec. 04: 4 Sundays, 10am-1pm. Begins Oct. 28 | $75 No class Nov. 4 & 25 Sec. 05: Wednesday, 7:45-9:45pm. September 26 | $20 Sec. 06: Wednesday, 7:45-9:45pm. October 6 | $20 Sec. 07: Wednesday, 7:45-9:45pm. October 24 | $20 Sec. 08: Wednesday, 7:45-9:45pm. November 7 | $20

BEGINNER DRAWING Nicholas Mancini | Artist, namancini.com

C O U R S E C O D E : D R BA

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $285 | Nicholas Mancini No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12 Sec. 02: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $285 | Nicholas Mancini No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12 Sec. 03: 10 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $315 | Gillian Frazier No class Nov. 22 Sec. 04: 8 Saturdays, 9:30am-12pm. Begins Sep. 29 | $310 | Jeremy Durling No class Nov. 24

DRAWING WITH COLOR Ellen Stutman | Artist, ellenstutman.com We usually think of drawing with lines. In this class, we’ll focus on color shapes to help us understand and draw what we see. We will learn about color mixing, using warm and cool colors to create volume, separating objects, and creating space by showing differences in value and issues of composition. We’ll concentrate on the strength that color gives to our drawing, using your choice of pastels, oil pastels, or colored pencils. Some drawing experience is useful but not necessary.

CAN’T DRAW? WHO SAYS? LEVEL 2 Ellen Stutman | Artist, ellenstutman.com Join us to continue your drawing journey and move past your inhibitions in this nonjudgmental environment. This class is designed for beginners who have previously taken Can’t Draw? Who Says? and would like to continue learning basic techniques of drawing. COURSE CODE: WHOT

Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 25 | $315

COURSE CODE: COLO

Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 25 | $315

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VISUAL ARTS

COMPOSITION AND MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP

BOTANICAL DRAWING

Gillian Frazier | Artist, gillianfrazier.com

Sean Dunstan-Halliday | Artist

In this workshop, we will study the crucial role of composition in our artwork by exploring and analyzing the underlying structure of what makes for a dynamic composition. This workshop studies the relationships between line and shape, value, space, form and texture to better understand the composition. Students will view historical artwork as examples, while working from the still life and figure to examine different ways of setting up the picture plane. Experiment in a variety of materials including: graphite, ink, charcoal, pastel, gouache, and collage. Drawing experience is required.

Taking your inspiration from the historical tradition of botanical illustration, learn to draw botanical specimens in a wide range of drawing media, including graphite, pen and ink, colored pencil, and watercolor pencil. You will explore composition and personal style as you execute carefully observed perceptual drawings. The instructor will supply some plants, but you also will be asked to bring in specimens. The class includes excursions to the Harvard Museum of Natural History.

COURSE CODE: COMM

DRAWING IN BARS

Sec. 01: Saturday & Sunday, 9am-4pm. Nov. 3 & 4 | $200

COURSE CODE: BOTD

Sec. 01: 7 Tuesdays, 9am-12pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $275

Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

FA L L

ART

SHOW

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: 6 Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $165

DRAWING WITH THE FIGURE Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com Using the human figure for inspiration and drawing as a tool, find your personal means of expression. Lectures, exercises, and artwork will illuminate the many paths you may take in exploring this process. Some prior drawing experience is required. COURSE CODE: DRFH

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $285 No class Nov. 21

PORTRAIT DRAWING (ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN) Eric Bornstein | M.L.A., Harvard University and Artist 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 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. Selfie by Ann Haycox

STUDIES & SKETCHES: A DR AWING E XHIB ITION September 7th – November 29th

OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, September 6th 5:30-7:30pm 42 Brattle Street

COURSE CODE: PDRB

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $260

BEGINNING ACRYLIC PAINTING Annette McCarty | Fine Artist and Art Educator, theannettemccartyartstudio.org This studio course is designed to provide students with specific painting media experience of two-dimensional design. No prior acrylic painting experience is needed. Students will develop painting skills, techniques, and aesthetic sensibilities related to artistic expression in acrylic, with an emphasis on color and composition. C O U R S E C O D E : PA AC

Sec. 01: 6 Saturdays, 1-4pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $215

VISUAL ARTS

CCAE Studio School offers a group of coordinated courses 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.

STUDIO SCHOOL DRAWING

ADVANCED PAINTING

Brett Gamache | Artist & Art Instructor, brettgamache.com

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.

This class is designed for students who have a firm understanding of the basics of oil painting and are ready to move ahead into a more personal discovery of their intentions and visual language. We will have models and still life setups. This class is solvent free, oil being the only addition permitted to the paint. Drawing experience and at least four terms of Painting: Foundations are required.

COURSE CODE: IDRW

COURSE CODE: IAPT

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 2-5pm. Begins Sep. 24 | $335 | Brett Gamache No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12 Sec. 02: 9 Wednesdays, 2-5pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $380 | Jeremy Durling No class Nov. 21

INTENSIVE DRAWING BOOT CAMP Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com Brett Gamache | Artist & Art Instructor, brettgamache.com Participants experience eight hours of intensive drawing. The two instructors will deliberately guide you on 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 sound and satisfying drawings with newly acquired skills. We will work with live models most of the time. COURSE CODE: BOOT

Sec. 01: Saturday, 9am-5pm. Dec. 8 | $195

PAINTING: FOUNDATIONS Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com This class will cover foundational concepts of painting from observation such as: setting the key, the importance of value structure, organizing our color sensations into colornote relationships, mixing complex colors out of primaries, and developing the visual language which will allow us to describe the world. This class is appropriate for all levels of experience. COURSE CODE: IPNT

Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 1:30-5pm. Begins Sep. 25 | $450

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Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $850 No class Nov. 21 & 23

PAINTING IN SERIES Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com This is a painting class for people who have had experience in painting from life. We will concentrate on one-day still-life setups and focus on composition, color relationships, and paint handling. More advanced students will be encouraged to find themes and figure out how to think in terms of a series of paintings. COURSE CODE: ISER

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 9am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $405 No class Nov. 22

FROM COPIES TO LIFE Laraine Armenti | Artist, larainearmenti.com Copying masterpiece paintings is a way to develop both craft and personal expression. In this class, we paint copies from reproductions then from still-lifes inspired by them. Part history, part foundation training, the class emphasizes principles of observational skills. Learn to internalize elements of visual design through close examination of European and American masterpieces from the 17th—21st centuries. Paintings that are historically and culturally different from the modern era will come to life and help us see the painting potential of our own lives. Students may use oil or acrylic. COURSE CODE: COTN

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 1:30-4:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $350 No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12

VISUAL ARTS

PAINTING IN THE CITY

BEGINNER OIL PAINTING

Brett Gamache | Artist & Art Instructor, brettgamache.com

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

This class will take students out of the studio and onto the streets in Harvard Square and other lively areas of Cambridge. Topics include setting up on busy sidewalks, color mixing to capture the city’s depth and light, simplifying complex scenes, and adding figures to the cityscape. Prior painting experience is helpful and a portable easel is needed.

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 on other projects. No experience is necessary.

COURSE CODE: CITY

Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 9am-1pm. Begins Sep. 24 | $210 No class Oct. 8

PAINTING SPACE: INSIDE & OUTSIDE Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com In this course we will seek to solve the spatial problem of creating an indoor/outdoor painting. We will separate this complex subject into its two elements, working both inside and outside of the studio. Our in depth discussion of how this puzzle can be solved will cover a variety of pictorial elements such as drawing, value, and color relationships, and will be supplemented with demonstrations and historical examples.

C O U R S E C O D E : PA P P

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 24 | $295 No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12

BEGINNER FIGURE PAINTING Nicholas Mancini | Artist, namancini.com We will explore oil painting by learning to construct the figure by its proportion, light, and color and by using a variety of painting techniques. Experience drawing the figure is not necessary, but is beneficial. A link to the supply list can be found in the online description and is included in the confirmation email once you register. C O U R S E C O D E : PA P F

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $295

COURSE CODE: IOLP

INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING

Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 1:30-5pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $210

David Andrus | Artist, davidandrus.weebly.com

OBJECTS AND SPACE: STILL LIFE AND LANDSCAPE PAINTING Brett Gamache | Artist & Art Instructor, brettgamache.com This class involves both outdoors painting the landscape en plein air and indoor still life painting. Outside we will explore deeper spaces, learn about aerial perspective, and simplify the landscape to its essential elements. Indoors, we will explore setups of both traditional and non-traditional objects, painting the still life from direct observation. Topics include composition, color mixing, paint application, and how to begin a painting. Painting and drawing experience a plus; portable easel needed for outdoors. COURSE CODE: ISTL

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 1:30-5pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $450 No class Nov. 21

PAINTING FROM LIFE: FIGURE & 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. COURSE CODE: PLFP

Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 9am-1pm. Begins Sep. 25 | $545

PORTRAIT DRAWING AND PAINTING WEEKLONG INTENSIVE Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com Brett Gamache | Artist & Art Instructor, brettgamache.com With the use of models, we will do various exercises (both quick and longer-term) to analyze the face and its relationship to the entire head. We will begin the week drawing the portrait, using line & value in a variety of dry media. We will then progress to painting discussing color as it relates to skin tones and begin to find out where “likeness” comes from. Drawing and painting experience is required.

This class will focus on the use of vibrant color to create dynamic paintings from the life 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: 10 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $355 No class Nov. 23

PAINTING THE LANDSCAPE Anthony Riccardi | Artist Every landscape includes many complex shapes and textures. In this class, learn to develop your perceptions of five different zones inside the landscape space: through, between, within, below, and above. Traveling through these zones, you will learn the fundamentals of landscape painting techniques. We’ll also discuss various artists and their works to explore the many ways the landscape may be interpreted. Acrylic and watercolor paint media will be used; no oils, please. Class meets indoors. COURSE CODE: PLSC

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 1:45-4pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $250 No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12 Sec. 02: 10 Wednesdays, 10am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $335

ABSTRACT ART: CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES Tim McCool | Artist, timmccool.com Fun, innovative, and challenging, abstract painting is an exciting way to express yourself. This class will begin by teaching the fundamentals of design, composition, and color. Throughout the class, 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. C O U R S E C O D E : A B SA

Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $355

COURSE CODE: PDPI

Sec. 01: Monday through Friday, 9:30am-12:30pm. Dec. 10-14 | $375

VISUAL ARTS

PAINTING ABSTRACT ART USING CREATIVE ACRYLIC TECHNIQUES

MODERN CALLIGRAPHY AND ARTISTIC LETTERING

Tim McCool | Artist, timmccool.com

Rachel Brown | Calligrapher, etsy.com/shop/rebellettering

The rise of abstract art represents the desire of artists to express a spiritual reality coming from within themselves. We will discuss some of the abstract expressionists and how and why they made their paintings. We will even expand beyond their vocabulary and their methods. If you want your art to express what you think, feel, and imagine, come discover some of the ways to make abstract art with the new paints and mediums. Acrylic paints only.

In this class, you will learn the basics of modern calligraphy while also exploring your own calligraphy style. Using brush pens and other writing tools, we will cover lettering drills, letter practice worksheets, and quote composition, all while experimenting with new fun fonts and styles. By the end of the class, you will feel comfortable turning your writing into beautiful artâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;perfect for invitations, home decor, or gifts! No prior calligraphy experience of perfect handwriting needed!

COURSE CODE: ABST

Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 1-4pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $355 No class Nov. 22

C O U R S E C O D E : M CA L

Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 24 | $125 No class Oct. 8

THE NEW YORKER CARTOON Tim McCool | Artist, timmccool.com Have you ever submitted to the New Yorker caption contest? Do you think your ideas are the cleverest or are you always drawing a blank? This class will look at all manner of New Yorker cartoons and analyze what makes them special (or not). We will then try our hand at drawing and writing our own single panel cartoons. Throughout the class, we will explore various brainstorming techniques, we'll read advice from published NYer cartoonists on how to generate jokes, and we'll discuss how professional cartoonists stay creative on a deadline. Drawing experience is not required! C O U R S E C O D E : N YCT

Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $170 No class Oct. 8

COMICS AND SEQUENTIAL ART Christopher Stetson Wilson | Comic Artist, The Invisible Life of Poet In this process-oriented approach to comics, we will rehearse the crucial components of comics creation with a focus on modern graphic novel styles, from experimenting with materials to storytelling to drawing and layouts. You will not only create your own finished works, but also begin to develop a unique style. This class can be taken as an introduction or as a workshop for amateur artists looking to refine or diversify their work. COURSE CODE: COMX

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $235

ART HISTORY 25 WOMEN ARTISTS YOU SHOULD KNOW Susan Glassman | Ph.D., English, University of Rhode Island Join us for an in-depth exploration of 25 women artists you should know, from Artemisia Gentileschi in the seventeenth century through Helen Frankenthaler and Judy Chicago in the twentieth century. Additional artists included are Rosa Bonheur, Berthe Morisot, Frida Kahlo, Louise Bourgeois, Louise Nevelson, and many other important women artists. We will also discuss major movements of art and the female artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; struggle for recognition. At each session, we will view works by three or four artists and learn interesting facts about their lives, the characteristics of their art, and their contributions to art history. C O U R S E C O D E : WOA R

Sec. 01: 7 Mondays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $230 No class Oct. 8

WATERCOLOR WATERCOLOR Nicholas Mancini | Artist, namancini.com Anthony Riccardi | Artist

COLLAGE WORKSHOP Sean Dunstan-Halliday | Artist Learn to create unique works of art that incorporate found materials, fabric, paint, and appropriated material from magazines, maps, and written text. We will explore different transfer techniques and how to distress and transform images. Develop an understanding of composition and how to integrate different patterns and textures into a single piece of artwork. We will also experiment with combining self-generated imagery with found materials and images. COURSE CODE: COLW

Sec. 01: 7 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $200

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Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com Watercolor is a translucent medium that sinks into the fiber of a sheet of paper, releasing the light from the surface. Watercolor dries fast, enabling one to work quickly with freshness and spontaneity. In this class, we will address the fundamentals of watercolor painting, with an emphasis on exploration and personal expression. C O U R S E C O D E : WAT E

Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $235 | Nicholas Mancini Sec. 02: 10 Tuesdays, 1-3pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $235 | Anthony Riccardi Sec. 03: 10 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $235 | Bryan Ramey No class Nov. 22

VISUAL ARTS

WATERCOLOR IMMERSION Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com Spend a full day immersed in this beloved art form. Watercolor is a translucent medium that sinks into the fiber of a sheet of paper, releasing the light from the surface. Watercolor dries fast, enabling one to work quickly with freshness and spontaneity. We will explore the medium in an intensive workshop that will cover the fundamentals. C O U R S E C O D E : WAT B

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Sep. 29 | $135 Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Dec. 1 | $135

WATERCOLOR AND PEN & INK ILLUSTRATION Nicholas Mancini | Artist, namancini.com 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. Prior experience with watercolor preferred, but not necessary. COURSE CODE: WPIN

Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $235 | Nicholas Mancini Sec. 02: 10 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $235 | Bryan Ramey No class Nov. 22

WATERCOLOR PAINTING FROM THE FIGURE Nicholas Mancini | Artist, namancini.com Nothing can replace using the human figure as a catalyst for developing your artistic skills; it is the most complicated and familiar form we have. Watercolor is particularly well-suited to painting the figure because of its fluidity to capture gesture and expression. We will work on a different project each week, studying different techniques so that you can develop your own personal watercolor style. Come to class with enthusiasm and an open mind! C O U R S E C O D E : WA P R

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 9am-12pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $285

PRINTMAKING DRINK & INK Alexandra Williams | alexandrajanewilliams.squarespace.com Join printmaker Alexandra Williams for an afternoon of social screen printing! We'll go through the very basics of how to create an image, coat and expose a screen, and set up your workspace for printing. We'll create a collaborative image using paper cutouts, then spend the afternoon printing on a variety of surfaces, all the while enjoying some refreshing summer beverages. Bring a buddy, bring a date, bring some old t-shirts to print on, it'll be a great time. All materials and a couple glasses of wine or beer will be provided. COURSE CODE: DINK

Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-4pm. Sep. 22 | $50

NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN PRINTMAKING Selma Bromberg | M.F.A., Artist, sbrombergartist.com Whether you are a beginner or more experienced artist, join us to explore the new developments in printmaking, as well as the traditional techniques. We will work with beautiful new nontoxic inks; no toxic solvents will be used. Traditional techniques include monotype, drypoint, collagraph, and woodcut. New techniques include using carborundum to build up an image on the plate, and experimenting with printing from multiple plates. COURSE CODE: ETCH

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 2-5pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $295

ADVANCED PRINTMAKING Selma Bromberg | M.F.A., Artist, sbrombergartist.com This class is designed for students who have studied the basic techniques of nontoxic printmaking. Join us for an introduction to solar plate printmaking, a nontoxic etching technique. We will experiment with the new water soluble oil-based inks: Charbonnel Aqua wash, and Akua Intaglio. These inks can be used for monotypes, collagraphs, drypoint, solar plates, and woodcuts. The instructor will work closely with you to further develop your imagery, and there will be demonstrations from guest artists.

WATERCOLOR FIGURE PAINTING IMMERSION

COURSE CODE: ADMO

Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

EXPERIMENTAL PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP

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 (hands/feet). This class is open to all levels but some painting or drawing experience is recommended. COURSE CODE: WFPI

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Oct. 20 | $135

Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 10am-2pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $295

Selma Bromberg | M.F.A., Artist, sbrombergartist.com Explore new, experimental printmaking techniques as well as traditional techniques. We will cover monotype, solarplate etching, pronto plate, and woodcut. All inks are nontoxic, and no solvents are used. For monotype, we will work on plexiglass plates and print on a press. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll investigate the exciting new fields of solarplate etching and pronto plate, which allow you to produce multiple images from drawings and photographs. The projects are designed for both beginning and more experienced artists. COURSE CODE: MNPR

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 9:30am-12pm. Begins Sep. 25 | $240

GELATIN PRINT MONOTYPE WORKSHOP Janet Campbell | Artist Printmaking from a Gelatin plate is one of the easiest and most personal forms of printmaking, because it doesn’t require a press! Working with Geli plates (developed so you can skip the process of making the gelatin plate yourself) we will work with water-based printing inks or acrylic paints, with found textures and substances, as well as brushes of different kinds. No previous printmaking experience necessary. The first session will introduce gelatin plate newcomers to some basic techniques, while in the second day we’ll build on what we learned. COURSE CODE: MONG

Sec. 01: 2 Thursdays, 12:30-4:30pm. Oct. 25 & Nov. 1 | $140

OPEN STUDIO FOR PRINTMAKING AND WATER-BASED MEDIA Work independently in our shop, which offers two small (12”x 24”) presses and one medium-sized (24”x 42”) press. Cleanup supplies are provided, but please bring your own nontoxic inks and materials (watercolor preferred). Open Studio is only available to students who have taken a printmaking or watercolor class at CCAE. Please register in advance. COURSE CODE: OPPT

Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 2-5pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $80

PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY Red Trees by Kelly Slater

IMPROVISATIONAL PRINTMAKING Kelly Slater | kellyslaterart.com Join us in a playful exploration of the seemingly endless possibilities of printmaking. Each week we will use different creativity-enhancing exercises to experience a different aspect of the printmaking process—from painterly dry points to assemblage-inspired monotypes. We will also learn several ways to make prints without a press, all with solvent-free inks and watercolors. Our focus will be on speed, spontaneity, and a non-judgmental approach to art-making. Projects are appropriate for both complete beginners and more advanced printmakers looking for a different approach to printmaking. COURSE CODE: IMPP

Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $215

ENCAUSTIC COLLAGRAPHS Susan Paladino | Artist

Linda Haas | Photographer Raul Melendez | Photographer Learn the techniques you need to communicate with your camera and how to take strong, effective photographs in this beginner class on color and black-and-white photography. Different cameras (traditional and digital) will be addressed, and several practical demonstrations will be given in the classroom. Technical considerations will share equal time with explorations of photographic aesthetics. Section 01 is designed specifically for cameras with manual capabilities and concentrates on color photography. C O U R S E C O D E : P BAS

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $215 | Linda Haas No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12 Sec. 02: 6 Thursdays, 1-3pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $185 | Raul Melendez

MASTERING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN ONE DAY Randall Warniers | Photographer, warniers.net

Learn the exciting new process of beeswax medium on plexi-plates to create monotypes and monoprints. Use various tools to create a richly textured surface and apply layers of inks and one-of-a-kind prints or a series of prints. We will use Akua inks and mediums to color the textured and intaglio plates. Experiment with many techniques including mixed media. A materials fee of $25 payable to the instructor covers all supplies except paper, which can be purchased at CCAE.

This one-day hands-on class covers important fundamentals in digital photography, including understanding camera operation (ISO, shutter speed, and aperture), finding good camera position, and using available light. We will also discuss simple image editing techniques that can transform images from dull to brilliant. Please bring your camera and instruction manual to class. This class is designed for beginning to intermediate photographers, but anyone can attend and get value out of the class exercises.

C O U R S E C O D E : WA XC

COURSE CODE: MDPC

Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 6-8:30pm. Begins Nov. 15 | $185 No class Nov. 22

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Sec. 01: Saturday, 9am-4:30pm. Nov. 17 | $170

VISUAL ARTS

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL SLR CAMERA

iPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY

Melinda Bruno-Smith | Photographer, arts educator, melindabruno.com

Marcella Green | Artist, marcella-j-green.squarespace.com

Join us for an introduction to the technical and creative possibilities of photographing with your digital DSLR camera. You will learn the basics of using your camera including menus, settings and photographic controls such as shutter speed, aperture, metering, focus and white balance. Please bring your camera instruction manual to class. Since individual DSLR cameras vary widely, to get the most from this class, you should be willing to become familiar with your camera’s instruction manual.

This class will focus on the importance of storytelling by means of taking pictures. Using smartphone cameras, we’ll explore the principles of photography, reflect on what we see in the world, and share our stories visually. This class will include field trips (weather allowing), exploration of photography genres, technical skill-building with image processing apps, and discussion around both techniques and images from photographic history. COURSE CODE: IPHO

Sec. 01: Monday, 5:30-7:30pm. Dec. 3 | $50

COURSE CODE: DSLR

Sec. 01: Sunday, 9am-4:45pm. Sep. 30 | $175 Sec. 02: Sunday, 9am-4:45pm. Nov. 4 | $175

CREATIVE PHOTO PORTRAITURE Allison Evans | Owner/Operator, Allison Evans Photography Explore styles from environmental, cinematic, and glamour to head shots, using available light and/or studio light. We will take turns modeling for each other and then work with a variety of models. We’ll review light image retouching in Lightroom. Bring sample portraits you aspire to (from any source) to the first class, and bring your camera to every class. We will share work we created in class via a private Facebook page. Become a stronger image maker through constructive criticism. Basic photography experience required. COURSE CODE: CPOR

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $255

FALL LIGHT WORKSHOP: PHOTOGRAPHING GREATER GLOUCESTER Skip Schiel | Independent Photographer, teeksaphoto.org Visually explore three different sections of greater Gloucester, chosen from its vibrant downtown, its working waterfront, and a beautiful beach. You’ll work with fall light to interpret and portray earth-oriented experiences through a combination of examples, exercises and reviews. Be prepared for inclement weather. Basic photography experience is required. For the first session bring your camera and up to five photo prints of your work. Students meet at the first location and carpool to following excursions. Please reserve the Sundays following the field trips for rain dates. COURSE CODE: FLIT

Sec. 01: 3 Saturday photo sessions: Oct. 20, 10am-2pm; Oct. 27, 2-6pm; Nov. 3, 6:30am-10:30am. 3 Friday review sessions: Oct. 26, Nov. 2 & Nov. 9, 6-8:30pm. | $235

INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE LIGHTROOM Skip Schiel | Independent Photographer, teeksaphoto.org An in-depth exploration of this powerful, relatively easy-to-learn photographic software. With it you can organize files, develop, print, and make them into a slideshow, web page or book—and post to social media sites. This workshop requires laptops (not tablets or smartphones) with the latest version of Adobe Lightroom installed (Adobe provides a free downloadable trial copy. Purchase price is $150.). Demonstrated on an Apple computer, commands easily converted to Windows’ systems. Basic knowledge of computers required.

SMARTPHONE VIDEO STORYTELLING BOOTCAMP Bob Glover | Emmy Winning Producer, Executive Coach Does your business, nonprofit, or club need a video? Are you the family documentarian? Are you a budding citizen journalist? Use your smartphone to tell your family, organization, or business story. In this one-day workshop you will learn how to capture the best video and audio your smartphone can deliver and learn to edit compelling stories. During the workshop you will shoot an interview or produce a short mini-doc. Come prepared to work. COURSE CODE: VIDS

Sec. 01: Sunday, 9am-4:45pm. Oct. 14 | $175

SMARTPHONE VIDEO STORYTELLING BOOTCAMP: PART 2 Bob Glover | Emmy Winning Producer, Executive Coach Join us for Part 2 to plan and execute your own complete video project. In the first meeting, we will review the basics we learned from Part 1 of this class and plan our individual projects. Between the first and second meeting you will independently record your materials, and the second meeting will be a day-long editing marathon. On the second day, Android and PC users should arrive at 9am, while iMovie users should arrive at 10am. PC users should also expect to purchase an editing software (price range $26-$35) prior to class. Prerequisite: Smartphone Video Storytelling Bootcamp: Part 1. COURSE CODE: VIDT

Sec. 01: 2 Sundays, 10am-4:45pm. Oct. 28 & Nov. 4 | $175

THE FILMS OF ALFRED HITCHCOCK Michael Frank | Ph.D. Cornell University Alfred Hitchcock, whose films span most of the 20th century, may well be the most influential—not to say most popular—of all directors. Though always identified with romantic thrillers and suspense, his work is significantly richer than those genres suggest and expresses many of the most important cultural issues of his time. This class will cover films ranging from the early black-andwhite silents that he made in England to his last Technicolor big-screen Hollywood productions. COURSE CODE: ALHC

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $225

COURSE CODE: LTRM

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-5pm. Nov. 10 | $165

JEWELRY, WOODWORKING, & CRAFTS “DAVID [BERMINGHAM]’S INCREDIBLE DEPTH AND BREADTH OF KNOWLEDGE WAS AMAZING… SUCH AN OBVIOUSLY HIGHLY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR.” —TINA, BASIC SEWING: LEVEL 2

BEGINNING JEWELRY - PART 2: BANGLE BRACELETS

JEWELRY

Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

BEGINNING JEWELRY - PART I: 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 $30 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class. COURSE CODE: JEWR

Beginning jewelry making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of 3 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 $35 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class. COURSE CODE: JEBB

Sec. 01: Monday, 5:30-9:30pm. Sep. 17 | $65 Sec. 02: Monday, 5:30-9:30pm. Nov. 19 | $65

Sec. 01: Monday, 5:30-9:30pm. Sep. 24 | $65 Sec. 02: Monday, 5:30-9:30pm. Oct. 22 | $65

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JEWELRY, WOODWORKING, & CRAFTS

BEGINNING JEWELRY - PART 3: 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 & wire, copper (for practice), cabochon stone, saw blades, solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $35 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class. COURSE CODE: JEPD

Sec. 01: Monday, 5:30-9:30pm. Dec. 3 | $65

INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY: PIECING & COLD CONNECTIONS Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

INTERMEDIATE STUDIO JEWELRY Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

If you’ve taken any beginning level jewelry class, join us to further develop your design and fabrication skills. Through multiple demonstrations, you will learn to advance your sawing and piercing skills using various gauges of sheet copper, brass, sterling silver, and saw blades. You will learn how to create a piece of jewelry by connecting pieces of metal using multiple riveting and tab techniques. A materials fee of $50 is payable to the instructor at the first class.

If you have taken three or more beginning level jewelry classes or have equivalent experience, join us to further your design and fabrication skills. You’ll enjoy open studio time in which to create jewelry of your own design with direction from the instructor. There is no materials fee; please bring the consumable materials you intend to use (metal, solder, saw blades, sandpaper, etc.) If you have any questions, please email us at info@ccae.org; be sure to include your phone number. We will have the instructor reply to you directly.

COURSE CODE: JECO

C O U R S E C O D E : J E WC

Sec. 01: 2 Tuesdays, 5:30-9:30pm. Oct. 16 & 23 | $120

Sec. 01: 3 Tuesdays, 3:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $160

INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY: SOLDERING & FUSING

ADVANCED STUDIO JEWELRY

Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

If you have taken ten or more intermediate/advanced-level jewelry classes or have similar experience, join us to polish your skills to the highest level. You’ll enjoy open studio time in which to create 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; please email info@ccae.org to get the instructor’s phone number. Sign up for 2 or more sections and get 10% off your total price.

If you’ve taken any beginning level jewelry class, join us to further develop your design and fabrication skills. Through multiple demonstrations you will learn to advance your soldering skills using various gauges of wire & sheet copper. We will then explore different methods of fusing sterling & fine silver to create organic shapes to incorporate into your jewelry designs. Emphasis will be on practicing to build confidence with independent torch work. A materials fee of $50 is payable to the instructor at the first class. COURSE CODE: JESO

Sec. 02: 2 Tuesdays, 5:30-9:30pm. Nov. 27 & Dec. 4 | $120

ENAMELING Heather Wang | Artist Enameling is the process of fusing colorful glass onto metal. In this open studio, you will have access to kiln time, along with guidance from the instructor. Advanced students should bring projects they are working on, and beginner students will be given demos. Our studio uses unleaded enamel only, and the kiln is suitable for jewelry scale items only. There is a $25 materials fee payable to the instructor for the enamel colors and other consumables, but please bring metals and other materials you intend to use.

Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

C O U R S E C O D E : J E WA

Sec. 01: 7 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $210 Sec. 02: 7 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $210

FRIDAY NIGHTS ADVANCED STUDIO JEWELRY Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

COURSE CODE: ENAM

If you have taken ten or more intermediate/advanced-level jewelry classes or have equivalent experience, join us to polish your skills to the highest level. You’ll enjoy open studio time in which to create 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. Please email us your request at info@ccae.org and include your experience. The instructor will reply to you directly.

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-4:30pm. Sep. 22 | $85

COURSE CODE: LALA

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JEWELRY, WOODWORKING, & CRAFTS

OPEN STUDIO METALSMITHING AND JEWELRY

BUILD A SMALL BOX WITH HAND TOOLS

Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

Make any of a variety of small boxes: sliding-lid, sawn-lid, hinged-lid, dovetail, mortise and tenon, tote with a handle; painted boxes, unpainted boxes, carved and painted, painted then carved. The options are nearly limitless. You’ll get started with a nifty dovetail box, with plenty of options for making it your own. You will then be ready to look ahead to any number of interesting projects. This class is open to beginning and continuing hand tool woodworkers. Students should plan on spending between $10 to $30 on materials depending on the scope of their projects.

If you are or have been a metalsmithing or 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. COURSE CODE: OPMT

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Sec. 07: Sunday, 10am-4:30pm. Dec. 9 | $85

WOODWORKING INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING: BUILD A BOX Carl Spagnoli | Woodworker 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. C O U R S E C O D E : W K BX

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $270 No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12

WOODWORKING: OPEN SHOP

Dan Paret | Woodworker, planesimplebox.com

C O U R S E C O D E : H T BX

Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $335 No class Nov. 20

WOODWORKING WITH HAND TOOLS Dan Paret | Woodworker, planesimplebox.com Complete a project started in another class, work on a project of your own design, or use the workshop to get started with hand tool woodworking. If you are a beginning hand tool woodworker, you’ll start off with a tidy little mortise and tenon shadow box with a lift lid, with plenty of options for making it your own. Open to beginning and continuing hand tool woodworkers. If you have any questions, please email the instructor at danparet@gmail.com. C O U R S E C O D E : H T OW

Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 2:30-5:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $335 No class Nov. 22 Sec. 02: 10 Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $335 No class Nov. 22

WOODWORKING SKILLS: CARVED PANELS Dan Paret | Woodworker, planesimplebox.com In this class we’ll explore three ways to carve panels for boxes, doors, cabinets—anything you build with a panel. We will start with carved and painted texture panels, move next to low-relief carving, and finally do some shaped incised carving to round things out. You will leave with a sample panel in each style of carving, and be ready to begin designing and carving panels for your own work. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor on the first class. C O U R S E C O D E : W KC P

Carl Spagnoli | Woodworker Develop knowledge, respect, and skill with hand and power tools through completing individual woodworking projects and mentoring. Learn about tools, woods, joinery, and sound construction techniques. Make a Shaker-style end table or work on a modest project of your own and learn the finer details of woodworking, including tending to your tools and sharpening. Students should plan on spending between $50 to $150 on materials depending on the scope of their projects. It is recommended that students have taken the Build a Box class or have comparable experience. C O U R S E C O D E : W KCA

Sec. 01: 10 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $335

Sec. 01: 3 Saturdays, 10am-3pm. Begins Oct. 13 | $150

JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS Dan Paret | Woodworker, planesimplebox.com Learn to make hand printed, multi-color woodblock prints. First, you will learn to carefully carve wood blocks. Then, use your blocks to print with water-based pigments and paints on Japanese printmaking papers. Start by carving and printing a sample design provided by the instructor. Then move on to carving your own designs. Leave class with a collection of small, shared prints, and an understanding of the materials and tools needed to continue on your own. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor at danparet@gmail.com. COURSE CODE: JPRI

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Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 2-5pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $335 No class Nov. 20

JEWELRY, WOODWORKING, & CRAFTS

GLASS STAINED GLASS DESIGN Michel L’Huillier | Stained Glass and Fusing Artist Using the copper foil method, create a stained glass panel (up to 1.5 square feet). Learn to develop your ideas into quick sketches and then into a full-scale design. From there, play with shapes, colors, and textures to bring your design to life. Learn to cut glass accurately, foil, and solder. Class tuition includes an $90 materials fee. COURSE CODE: STGA

Sec. 01: 4 Sundays, Oct. 14, 10am-1pm; Oct. 21, 28 & Nov. 4, 10am-4:30pm. | $275

FUSED GLASS BOWLS AND PLATES Michel L’Huillier | Stained Glass and Fusing Artist Learn the basics of glass fusing techniques and play with colored glass pieces, glass powders, and frits, stringers, and glass beads. After a series of fun exercises, you’ll design and create a 4”x 4” dish and one 8”x 8” plate or 8” diameter bowl. These pieces will first be fused flat, and then “slumped” in a second firing to give them their final shapes. Your fused pieces will be available at CCAE within a week after class. Class tuition includes an $85 materials fee. COURSE CODE: FUSD

Sec. 01: Sunday, 2-4pm. Begins Oct. 14 | $140

GLASSBLOWING: TWO-DAY GLASSBLOWING SAMPLER NOCA Glass School This two-day class is designed to give you a well-rounded hot glass experience. You will be introduced to the equipment in the hotshop and learn how to safely gather molten glass, add color to it, and shape it into your very own works of art. You will make two paperweights, a drinking glass, and a small bowl which will be available 24 hours later for pick-up. No experience is required, and all materials are provided. Class meets at NOCA Glass School in Cambridge. COURSE CODE: GBSP

Sec. 01: Saturday & Sunday, 10am-2pm. Sep. 29 & 30 | $278

GLASSBLOWING: GLASS PAPERWEIGHT WORKSHOP NOCA Glass School Learn how to make colorful, hand crafted glass paperweights at the furnace. You will be introduced to the equipment in the hotshop as well as learn how to safely gather molten glass, add color to it, and shape it into your very own paperweights. You will make three paperweights which will be available 24 hours later for pick-up. No experience is required, and all materials are provided. Class meets at the NOCA Glass School in Cambridge. C O U R S E C O D E : G PA P

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Begins Sep. 15 | $165 Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Nov. 3 | $165

GLASSBLOWING: GLASS PUMPKIN WORKSHOP NOCA Glass School Celebrate autumn’s bright colors by making decorative glass pumpkins out of hot glass. You will be introduced to the equipment in the hotshop and will learn how to safely gather molten glass, manipulate it, and shape it into your very own works of art. You will make two paperweights and two solid glass pumpkins which will be available 24 hours later for pick-up. No experience is required, and all materials are provided. Class meets at the NOCA Glass School in Cambridge. COURSE CODE: GPUM

Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-2pm. Nov. 4 | $165 Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Nov. 17 | $165 Sec. 03: Sunday, 10am-2pm. Nov. 18 | $165

GLASSBLOWING: HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP NOCA Glass School Celebrate the holidays by making hand blown ornaments out of hot glass. You will be introduced to the equipment in the hotshop and learn how to safely gather molten glass and shape it into your very own colorful ornaments that will look great hanging on a tree or in a window. You will make two paperweights and two ornaments which will be available 24 hours later for pick-up. No experience is required, and all materials are provided. Class meets at the NOCA Glass School in Cambridge. COURSE CODE: ORNA

Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-2pm. Nov. 25 | $165 Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Dec. 1 | $165 Sec. 03: Sunday, 10am-2pm. Dec. 2 | $165

FIBER ARTS & MORE BASIC SEWING: LEVEL 1 David Bermingham | Artist, davejbermingham.com Learn the basics of sewing by completing three small projects. You’ll learn basic sewing skills, about machines and their maintenance, and 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; bring your own to class if you have one. COURSE CODE: SEWN

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $225

BASIC SEWING: LEVEL 2 David Bermingham | Artist, davejbermingham.com If you have taken a sewing class or have experience with sewing and sewing machines, join us to tackle slightly more advanced patterns, alterations, hemming, proper fitting techniques, modifying patterns, and new sewing techniques. These skills will be geared toward learning how to use commercial patterns. This class is not recommended for absolute beginners. C O U R S E C O D E : S E WC

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $225

JEWELRY, WOODWORKING, & CRAFTS Francine Rubin. Instagram: @francine.rubin

INTRODUCTION TO KNITTING Diane Ivey | Textile Artist, ladydyeyarns.com 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 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $225

KNITTING: LEVEL 2 Diane Ivey | Textile Artist, ladydyeyarns.com If you have taken Introduction to Knitting or have equivalent experience, join us to further your knitting skills as you tackle more challenging projects. In this class you will learn how to knit cables and other advanced skills. COURSE CODE: KNIT

Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Nov. 13 | $105

WOVEN WALL HANGING Kelly Knight | Fiber Artist, kellyaknight.com Work with color and texture to create your own modern wall hanging. Start by learning to warp a simple loom, then learn a series of weaving techniques and build your skill level during the process. By the end of class you will have the skills you need to work independently on your own weaving project. A $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor on the first day of class. C O U R S E C O D E : W E AV

Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $225 No class Oct. 8

HAND-DYED YARN WORKSHOP Diane Ivey | Textile Artist, ladydyeyarns.com This hands-on class is an introduction to the ancient art of natural dyeing. Over one class meeting, you will learn the basic principles of fabric dyeing with natural materials like madder root, turmeric, beets, coffee, food coloring, Kool-Aid, and other dyes. This class will include presentations about some of the varied approaches to natural dyeing worldwide, from the Andes to West Africa. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor at the first class. C O U R S E C O D E : YA R N

Sec. 01: Saturday, 9am-4:30pm. Oct. 20 | $145

LEARN TO NEEDLEPOINT Catherine Reurs | Textile artist, catherinereurs.com Needlepoint is a relaxing antidote to stress. We’ll cover the basic stitches, canvas types, fibers, and how to create your own needlepoint designs, which you can use to make cell phone and iPad covers, pillows, and many other items. The instructor will provide each student with yarn, canvas, and a needle to stitch small practice samples. Students should bring their own scissors and are welcome to bring needlepoint projects they would like to work on. COURSE CODE: NEED

Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-4pm. Nov. 17 | $95

INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING Alexandra Williams | alexandrajanewilliams.squarespace.com This class will provide an in-depth foundation to folks seeking the hand-skills to make their own books and publications. We will make three books, each with a different stitch and starting with the simple pamphlet and ending with a hardcover book. We will also cover the basics of book layout. Students will come away with everything they need to print and bind their own publication. COURSE CODE: BOKB

Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $150 No class Oct. 8

BOOKBINDING: LEVEL 2 Alexandra Williams | alexandrajanewilliams.squarespace.com If you want to learn more in-depth bindings, join Alexandra for another four-week class where we’ll focus on two projects: a detailed case-bound book and a reusable hardcover presentation folder. Interior paper, glue, tools, and scrap paper will be provided, but students are responsible for all of their cover materials. During our first meeting, we’ll share ideas and resources, and the rest of the class will give you the tools to design and produce your own hardcover books. COURSE CODE: BOKT

Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 22 | $150 No class Nov. 12

CARDMAKING Alexandra Williams | alexandrajanewilliams.squarespace.com Learn how to make beautiful custom cards and envelopes in this introductory class. We’ll work with some helpful new tools and simple bookbinding and drafting techniques to make a variety of festive paper goods. C O U R S E C O D E : CA R D

Sec. 01: Tuesday, 5:30-7:30pm. Dec. 4 | $40

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PERFORMING ARTS “DEWAYNE [NELSON] IS AMAZING! HE HELPED ME PREP FOR MY FIRST AUDITION—WHICH I GOT THE ROLE FOR!” —ALISSA, ACTING WORKSHOP: THE BASICS

All students must bring their instruments to class (except for piano) and will need to rent one if you do not own your own instrument.

BALLET FOR BEGINNERS

DANCE

Ronnie Thomas | Dancer

BALLET Susan Alt | Dancer and Teacher Why would a grown-up want to take a ballet class? Ballet feeds the body and soul. It stretches every muscle and works every joint, gives you strength, and improves your posture. The music is inspiring and the tried-and-true discipline of this art form helps you become centered. It’s also just fun! Join us to return to your childhood dream or become acquainted with ballet for the first time. You may become addicted (in the best way). C O U R S E C O D E : BA B E

Sec. 01: 10 Mondays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $255 No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12 Sec. 02: 10 Thursdays, 4:30-6pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $255 No class Nov. 22 Sec. 03: 10 Saturdays, 12-1:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $255 No class Nov. 24

Defining classical alignment through proper technique. Communicating the technical bio mechanics of Classical Ballet, Artistry and Musicality in detail; working and fine tuning proper form through movement. Having the awareness of clean lines that are produced from first and fifth positions front, back, and side to side. This Class will consist of Barre work, Center work, and Stretching. Please wear comfortable dance clothing and ballet slippers. Street shoes are not acceptable. C O U R S E C O D E : G R AC

Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 7-8pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $100

INTRODUCTION TO SALSA Jim Spellman | Dancer

LUNCHTIME BALLET

Get ready to enjoy exciting Latin rhythms! This class will introduce you to the most popular styles of Latin dance, including salsa, merengue, and bachata. Proper partnering techniques, footwork, and turn patterns will be covered. You will quickly gain the confidence to get on the dance floor with this fun and easy-to-follow class. To promote better leading and following techniques, we’ll change partners during the class.

C O U R S E C O D E : BA LU

C O U R S E C O D E : L AT N

Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 11:15am-12:45pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $255

Sec. 01: 6 Sundays, 2:30-4pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $235

BALLROOM DANCING

LATE AFTERNOON TAP DANCING

Jim Spellman | Dancer

Susan Alt | Dancer and Teacher

This beginning class provides the foundation of moving to music in partnership. We will learn basic dance components, timings, rhythms, key foot patterns, and essential leading and following techniques. Dances taught will include Foxtrot, Waltz, Merengue, Cha Cha, Swing, and American Tango. C O U R S E C O D E : DA BA

Exchange the hassle of rush hour for the fun of tap dancing. Come spend the end of your day tap dancing to the best of Swing, Rhythm and Blues, Country, Motown, Rock & Roll and more. Start with the basic elements and learn new combinations every week. Keep the beat with your feet and have a great time. This class is for both beginners and those who have had previous elementary classes.

Sec. 01: 8 Sundays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $205

C O U R S E C O D E : L AT P

Sec. 01: 10 Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $240 No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12

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PERFORMING ARTS

TAP DANCING

DEBUSSY AND RAVEL: MASTER IMPRESSIONISTS

Susan Alt | Dancer and Teacher

Richard Knisely | Music Educator

Come spend the end of your day tap dancing to the best of Swing, Rhythm and Blues, Country, Motown, Rock & Roll and more. Start with the basic elements and learn new combinations every week. Keep the beat with your feet and have a great time. This class is for both beginners and those who have had previous elementary classes.

Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel are the twin stars of Impressionism in music. Though their musical styles are quite different, they together altered the course of music in the 20th century by creating sounds never heard before, sounds ravishing or offending to their period’s ears. In this class we will look at the time that produced them, their different personal paths, and how their music compares and contrasts. A treat for the ears!

C O U R S E C O D E : TA P L

Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 11am-12pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $240 No class Nov. 22

COURSE CODE: CLMR

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $225

LINE DANCING Aly Madan | Dance Instructor Line dancing is a low-stakes way to get out on the floor. You’ll burn calories, gain confidence, and most importantly, have fun! You don’t need a partner; just bring shoes you’re comfortable dancing in and a positive attitude! You will learn choreographed patterns of steps to music. The focus is on country music, however, there will be a mix of other styles and the instructor will take requests. This is a great class for beginner and intermediate dancers. COURSE CODE: LINE

Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $75

DANCE FOR A ROMANTIC OCCASION Jim Spellman | Dancer This class will prepare you and your partner to dance with ease and grace. You will experience the joy of leading and following. Simple patterns of movement will be taught. We will introduce basic elements of waltz, foxtrot, bolero, and romantic two-step that can help you pick your style and song. If you have a favorite song, feel free to bring it to complement the instructor’s playlist. LGBTQ couples welcome. COURSE CODE: WEDD

Sec. 01: 2 Sundays, 2:30-4:30pm. Sep. 23 & 30 | $130 (per couple)

SIN, SALVATION, AND MOBILIZATION: SIX AMERICAN SONGS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD Christopher Stephens | Adjunct English Instructor, Northeastern The American popular song has always lived in the sacred, profane, and socially conscious. In this class we’ll connect the depression-era sadness of “Brother Can You Spare a Dime?” with the sins of “Folsom Prison Blues.” We’ll examine how secular gospel from The Carter Family (“Will the Circle Be Unbroken”) segued into the activism of Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land,” which spawned a movement that remains vital today. We’ll examine these songs and more as we gauge the temperament of the contemporary American spirit. COURSE CODE: FOLK

Sec. 01: 6 Fridays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $175

INTRODUCTION TO GOSPEL MUSIC R.L. Smith | Choir Director Today’s gospel music is alive, well, and thriving globally. Gospel developed throughout the years a the black spiritual counterpoint to secular jazz, blues barbershop, rock ‘n roll, soul, rhythm, blues, hip-hop and rap. In this short class, we will explore the four main types of gospel music and the evolution of gospel from the 1930’s through today with musical examples and discussions that will both enlighten and delight. COURSE CODE: GOSP

MUSIC MUSIC APPRECIATION

BACH: GREAT EDUCATOR AND HUMANIST Richard Knisely | Music Educator Johann Sebastian Bach is the greatest composer of his or maybe any time. Why is he considered a god and others mere geniuses? He elevated the art of composition beyond the level of sophistication achieved before. He reached a unique plane of artistic excellence. He was a great humanist and deeply touches the hearts of all his music reaches. We will examine his life, his dogged pursuit of perfection, and above all, his music. Knowledge of the fundamentals of music will be very helpful. C O U R S E C O D E : BAC H

Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $260 No class Nov. 22

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 3:30-5pm. Nov. 7 | $50

LISTEN TO CHAMBER MUSIC Andrew Goodridge | Pianist Come discover the intimate, exciting, and communicative world of chamber music! This class gives a guided tour of duos, trios, quartets, quintets, sextets, and octets by Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, and others. Learn about each composer’s unique musical personality and contribution to the chamber music genre. COURSE CODE: LONG

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $220

Performing Arts Showcase Featuring end-of-term recitals in music, acting, playwriting, and writing. November 15, 16, & 17, 7pm. Spiegel Auditorium, 56 Brattle Street FREE!

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PERFORMING ARTS

IRVING BERLIN: THE MELODY LINGERS ON

CELLO

Bradford Conner & Benjamin Sears | Performers and Theater Historians

Cynthia Forbes | Cellist and Teacher

Irving Berlin is a rare songwriter in that he wrote more than one song which has gained folksong status. However, his work goes far beyond that. In a career which lasted nearly sixty years, he was a song plugger, wrote in Hollywood for Fred Astaire (Top Hat, Follow the Fleet) and Bing Crosby (Holiday Inn, White Christmas), on Broadway for Ethel Merman (Annie Get Your Gun, Call Me Madam), along with less familiar stars such as Ethel Waters and Vernon & Irene Castle. His songs have been sung by all the leading singers of his time and beyond. We’ll look at his career through recordings (contemporary and modern), film clips, and with live in-class performances by Ben & Brad. COURSE CODE: SONG

Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $170 No class Oct. 8

LISTENING TO VERISMO OPERA Michael Frank | Ph.D. Cornell University Verismo refers to a small but unusually significant group of operas composed in the two decades after 1890. Like naturalism, it aimed at portraying the world with greater realism even while keeping the romantic passion characteristic of Italian opera for a century. We’ll focus on some famous verismo operas (Cavalleria, Tosca. Pagliacci), as well as some lesser-known ones (Adriana Lecouvreur, Tabarro), and glance briefly at other related operas that may have helped shaped verismo (Boris, Carmen). COURSE CODE: VERI

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $225

Said to be the instrument closest to the human voice, the cello is remarkably natural to play. In this class, we will learn how to hold the bow in order to produce a beautiful sound, fingerings for first position primarily, how to read in bass clef, and a basic knowledge of rhythm and harmony. We conclude with a cello party at which we will play various classical and folk melodies. B EG I N N E R COURSE CODE: CLO1

Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $260

I N T E R ME DI AT E COURSE CODE: CLO3

Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $260 No class Nov. 22

BEGINNER GUITAR Manny Pettine | B.A. Berklee College of Music, Full time Musician, Guitarist, Producer, & Writer Learn the basics of playing guitar, including all open position chords, easy strum and fingerpicking patterns, basic notation, and tablature. You’ll be introduced to music through playing simple melodies, gradually advancing. Beginner level sections are for those with little or no experience. Students have to bring their own guitar or rent one. CCAE does not provide them in class. C O U R S E C O D E : GTA 1

Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $155

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

STRINGS

STRING INSTRUMENTS PETTING ZOO Sonia Voskuil | Musician Are you thinking of learning to play a string instrument but don’t know how to get started? Come here to find out what instrument appeals to you the most, then let me determine the best size for you. Learn basics of violin and bow hold separately, then put them together. Take a look at the method books and start to learn your first tune!

This is guitar 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 tab, but this class will show you how to make use of these resources. We’ll focus on how to put a chord progression together with rhythm and expression in order to play songs using strumming and some fingerpicking. You’ll walk out of the first lesson having started playing your first song! Book and recordings included in class fee. C O U R S E C O D E : GT B 1

Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $260

COURSE CODE: PEZO

Sec. 01: Tuesday, 7:30-9:30pm. Begins Nov. 13 | $50

CELLO WORKSHOP FOR RETURNING STUDENTS Ariel Davalos-O’Connor | Cellist Did you used to play cello but take some time off and are wondering where and how to start again? This workshop is designed to get you familiar again with the basics of cello playing! We will go over very simple strategies on how to practice efficiently, bow handling, left hand positions, reading cello music, basic scales, and how to go about learning a new piece of repertoire and more! COURSE CODE: CELO

Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-3pm. Nov. 3 | $75

PERFORMING ARTS

PIANO

RECORDER ENSEMBLE

Luisa Buitrago | Clarinetist and Music Educator

John Tyson | Performer, Teacher, Renaissonics.com

Liz Chen | B.A., UC Berkeley

A Chamber Ensemble for all sizes of recorders. Open to Intermediate and Advanced players with ensemble experience. Repertoire includes Renaissance, Baroque, contemporary, popular, and world music styles. Come join the fun!

Xuan He | Musician Have you always wanted to learn the piano? This class will have you playing piano in no time! Don’t know how to read music? That’s fine! You will learn how to read music in two clefs painlessly as well as play music using both hands simultaneously by the end of the class. Level 1 is for the absolute beginner. B EG I NNE R LEVEL 1 COURSE CODE: PNO1

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $210 | Luisa Buitrago No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12

B EG I NNE R LEVEL 2 COURSE CODE: PNO2

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $235 | Luisa Buitrago

B EG I NNE R LEVEL 3 COURSE CODE: PNO3

Sec. 01: 9 Fridays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $235 | Liz Chen

B EG I NNE R LEVEL 4 COURSE CODE: PNO4

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $235 | Xuan He No class Nov. 21

WOODWIND

BEGINNER RECORDER John Tyson | Performer, Teacher, Renaissonics.com The recorder is the most played instrument in the world. Its enchanting tone and huge repertoire of early, classical, popular, and world music styles make it popular with amateurs and professionals and its ergonomic design allows players with no previous experience to instantly discover a great variety of sounds and creative possibilities. Come discover how easy basic recorder technique is while exploring a wide variety of solo and ensemble repertoires. Instruments will be available for purchase from the instructor. COURSE CODE: RECD

Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 4-6:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $260 No class Nov. 22

COURSE CODE: RECE

Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 6:15-7:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $260 No class Nov. 22

BEGINNER CLARINET Luisa Buitrago | Clarinetist and Music Educator This class is intended for beginners who want to learn how to play the clarinet and enjoy the pleasure of making music. We will explore the clarinet and discover how it works. You learn the basic concepts and fundamental techniques about how to play the instrument. You may increase and develop new skills and abilities as long as you discover an amazing and versatile instrument. COURSE CODE: CLAR

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7:45-8:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $190

VOICE

A CAPPELLA Liz Chen | Music Instructor A Cappella is a class for beginners interested in learning to read music and sing multi-part harmonies. Music will be taught using solfège, and students will discover how to use their voices in non-instrumental ensemble settings. Come ready to sing! Note: If you have extensive experience singing in any type of choral ensemble and/or have a good grasp of music theory, this class may not be the best fit. C O U R S E C O D E : CA P P

Sec. 01: 9 Fridays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $235

SHOWER SINGING IN PUBLIC Deborah Gruber | B.M., M.M., easypianostyles.com Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have the confidence to perform a solo in your church or community choir or sing with your friends at a party without that familiar fear of embarrassing yourself? Learn to overcome your inhibitions using fun exercises, games, props, and lively activity. We will explore your unique instrument within. You are going to be pleasantly surprised! Class materials included in tuition. COURSE CODE: SHOS

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-1pm. Nov. 17 | $80

GROUP VOICE LESSONS Robin Romine | Vocal Instructor If you can carry a tune but aren’t sure just where you are going with it, this is your class. Come learn better breath control, build vocal power, produce a pleasing tone, stretch your range, and sing without tension. We’ll be working with folk songs to illustrate basic principles of singing. B EG I N N E R L EV E L 1 C O U R S E C O D E : VO I 1

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $210

B EG I N N E R L EV E L 2 C O U R S E C O D E : VO I 2

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $210

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PERFORMING ARTS

SINGING: AN INNER JOURNEY

IMPROVISATION: THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX

Susan Allen | Professional Singer and Vocal Coach

Mary Valentine King | Actor and Director

Maybe you’ve been told you can’t sing, or that it’s not practical. This class, for beginners and shy folks, will tackle exercises to open trust, build confidence, and explore the sounds, rhythms, and vibration through body awareness. You will discover different registers, resonances, and how to be present using simple vocal exercises. This is not an anatomy class or a full out singing class. It is a class of self-discovery, self-expression, and tuning into your authentic self.

Explore fresh and novel approaches to problem-solving in this introduction to improvisation. Meet new friends and enjoy developing unique skills while designing innovative solutions to everyday situations. Through the exploration of group exercises and theater games, you will have the opportunity to grow and exercise your creativity in a safe and respectful environment. No experience necessary!

COURSE CODE: SING

Sec. 01: Friday, 5:45-8:45pm. Nov. 16 | $75

COURSE CODE: IMPV

Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $260

STORYTELLING AS PERFORMANCE ART Dewayne Nelson | Actor on Stage, Film & TV

THEATER ACTING WORKSHOP Dewayne Nelson | Actor on Stage, Film & TV Explore the basics of acting for stage and film. We will work with scripts from contemporary plays and films, connecting our efforts to the work of living playwrights and film directors. We will use theater games and improvisation, having fun while taking chances. We will cover the audition process, what casting companies seek in an actor, and practical tips about the industry and how to get work as an actor. L EV E L 1 : T H E BAS I CS C O U R S E C O D E : ACT 1

Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $250 No class Nov. 21

L EV E L 2 : CONT I NU I NG ACTING WORKSHOP C O U R S E C O D E : ACT 2

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 12:30-2:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $235

STANDUP COMEDY WRITING & PERFORMANCE

We all have a unique story inside of us and this is your opportunity to tell yours! The key to successful storytelling lies not just in the well-crafted story itself but in HOW the story is presented to make an intimate connection with your listeners. Voices, movement, nuance... skills all critical to the actor are key and they can be taught! Join us in exploring this exciting art form and release the hidden actor in you. COURSE CODE: MOTH

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $225

THE ART OF THE ACTOR: TRAINING Christine Heitzmann | Theater Artist As an actor, knowing your instrument is a key component of the craft. Peter Brooks calls it a state of openness, immediacy, and transparency. In this class, you will learn the art of amplifying spontaneity, responsiveness and complicity, while exercising the muscles of intuition and imagination. Using the theater techniques of Peter Brooks and Jerzy Grotowski we will explore the intuitive understanding through the body to stimulate and develop the craft. C O U R S E C O D E : P BJ G

Sec. 01: 7 Mondays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $175 No class Oct. 8

Josh 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: 8 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $185

ANYONE CAN ACT Stan Edelson | Director, Actor, Playwright, Producer Experience the joy of expressing your creative impulses. Through vigorous physical and vocal warm-ups followed by group and individual acting exercises, you will learn the basics of being alive on stage and making what you imagine visible to an audience. The skills built in this class are helpful for business and professional presentations and are a great way to get to know people. This class is designed for people with little or no experience. C O U R S E C O D E : A N AC

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CCAE offers a scholarship assistance—50% off tuition— to adults of all ages. Some restrictions apply.

Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 2-4pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $250 No class Nov. 22

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LIFE & WELLNESS “SEVERINA [GATES] IS GREAT! I’VE TAKEN THIS TWICE AND WOULD TAKE IT AGAIN AND RECOMMEND TO OTHERS.” —CARIN, ESSENTRICS

CCAE requires that students bring their own yoga mats for all yoga classes.

YOGA FOR EVERYBODY

MIND & BODY

Carole Goodman | Meditation and Yoga Instructor

BEGINNER YOGA Henry Oliveras | Certified Tai Chi, Yoga, Medical Qigong Instructor This class will introduce you to basic yoga postures, movement, and breath work in order to build a foundation for your practice going forward. You can expect clear instruction and individual assistance. Emphasis will be placed on proper alignment and informed muscular engagement in order to create a sound understanding of basic poses. Absolute beginners and seniors welcome! C O U R S E C O D E : B E YG

No matter your size, shape, age, or mobility, yoga is beneficial for everyone. This class will explore the benefits of asanas (poses) and how implement them without strain with the aim of improving mobility. We will gently warm up the joints, stretch the muscles, and adapt asanas (or alternate poses) using cushions and chairs. Other aspects of yoga such as pranayama (breathing practices) and yoga nidra (deep relaxation) will also be practiced. COURSE CODE: MUSE

Sec. 01: 7 Saturdays, 9-10am. Begins Sep. 22 | $105

YOGA FOR A BETTER BACK

Sec. 01: 6 Fridays, 5:30-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $90

Eric Bornstein | M.L.A., Harvard University and Artist

GENTLE YOGA Billie Jo Joy | Certified Yoga Instructor This class is intended for absolute beginners to yoga or anyone wanting a gentle approach to asana (physical) practice. You can expect to learn basic yoga poses, pranayama (breathing) and meditation. We will pay attention to alignment breath and stillness of mind. Come as you are. COURSE CODE: GENY

Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 12:15-1:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $90 Sec. 02: 6 Thursdays, 12:15-1:15pm. Begins Nov. 1 | $90 No class Nov. 22

This posture sequencing guides you through poses (asanas) in a mindful flow designed to source all our movement from our deep strength and to discover the beauty in our movement. We will practice strategies to lengthen stubborn hamstrings and hips, to eliminate pain and compression in your lower back and neck, and to 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. C O U R S E C O D E : BYO G

Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 5:15-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $150 No class Nov. 21

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LIFE & WELLNESS

ESSENTRICS Severina Gates | Trainer Essentrics™ quickly transforms the body through a dynamic and fluid combination of strengthening and stretching. Essentrics draws on the flowing and posture movements of Tai Chi, the strengthening theories behind ballet, and the healing principles of physiotherapy. Essentrics promotes a pain free body, greater joint mobility, a healthy cardiovascular system, maximum range of motion, and perfect posture. Please bring your own yoga mat. COURSE CODE: ESSN

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 6-7pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $165 No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12

QIGONG: IN STILLNESS FIND MOVEMENT, IN MOVEMENT, STILLNESS Henry Oliveras | Certified Tai Chi, Yoga, Medical Qigong Instructor This class explores a combination of floor poses and movement warming which is believed to improve transformation of fluids, nervous system, bone density, blood flow, strength, flexibility, vitality! COURSE CODE: QUIG

Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $120

TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS Eugene Katz | Tai Chi Instructor 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 make 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 Mondays, 6:10-7:10pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $155 No class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12

THE JOYS AND BENEFITS OF MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS PRACTICE Alyson Lie | Meditation Instructor Research has proven what many have known for millennia— calming the mind and establishing a steady awareness of the present moment produces immediate positive effects on subjects’ moods. Designed for all ages, this class will include guided meditations and lessons on the skillful application of non-judgmental awareness to aid us in taming the mind and opening the heart to the joy that is always available within us. C O U R S E C O D E : J OYS

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7:45-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $195

ON MY WAY: CONNECT WITH YOUR UNIQUENESS Christine Heitzmann | Theater Artist Imagine waking up grateful for being who you really are, imagine having the courage to be fully self-expressed. What stands in your way? We will explore and foster personal development through guided exercises and emotional exploration to recover the inner self, to nourish the creative energy, and to give a new momentum to life. COURSE CODE: CNET

Sec. 01: 7 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $190

FULL BODY MASSAGE TECHNIQUES WITH A PARTNER Eric Bornstein | M.L.A., Harvard University and Artist Bring a friend or significant other to learn basic Esalen/Swedish massage strokes through lecture, 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 which includes legs and feet. If time allows, we touch on techniques for massaging the hips, arms, and hands as well. Each participant can look forward to a 90 minute massage. COURSE CODE: MARB

MEDITATION FOR EVERYBODY

Sec. 01: Friday, 6:45-9:45pm. Sep. 28 | $135 (per couple) Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-3:30pm. Dec. 8 | $225 (per couple)

Carole Goodman | Meditation and Yoga Instructor Would you like to try meditation, but you’re not sure where to start? Join us for a series of lighthearted and joyful practices aimed at developing and expanding your meditation experience. We will explore different types of meditation each week as well as strategies for developing a practice so that you have the ability to figure out what suits you best. We will learn a bit about the science and philosophy that supports this ancient practice, as well as discover the spiritual and psychological benefits. Come and experience the peace and joy of meditation! C O U R S E C O D E : M E TA

Sec. 01: 7 Saturdays, 10:15-11:15am. Begins Sep. 22 | $105

MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS Matthew Wilder | Lead Instructor at Nagasu Boston Designed for all ages and backgrounds, this class explores mindfulness practices as an approach to bring about wellbeing and reduce stress by tapping into the mind/body network. Through guided meditation and mindfulness practice, participants will cultivate heightened awareness of the present moment, explore non-judgment, and identify ways to live an embodied life, ultimately allowing them to experience a more peaceful way of being in their lives.

HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO! A GENTLE APPROACH TO FOOD, YOUR BODY AND YOURSELF Rivka Simmons | Psychotherapist & Teacher When we turn to food but are not physically hungry, we are indeed hungry, but not for food. Instead, we hunger for self-care, compassion, and emotional and spiritual nourishment. In this class for women, learn how to nourish yourself when food is not what you truly need. Develop healthy, effective ways to work with emotions so that you no longer manage your feelings by eating. Normalize your relationship to food by eating intuitively, mindfully enjoying the foods you love. C O U R S E C O D E : E AT S

Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 7:15-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $255 No class Nov. 21

COURSE CODE: MIND

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7:45-8:45pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $195 REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

LIFE & WELLNESS

HOW THE BODY HEALS THE MIND: RESEARCH ON THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION

MYTHS, LEGENDS, AND FAIRY TALES: THE UNIVERSAL, THE HISTORICAL

Stephanie Troy | LICSW Mind Body Therapist & Trainer Specialist

Myths, legends, and fairy tales have been used for hundreds of years to learn about the nature of the universe, the characteristics of our times, and the particularities of our own psyche. Join us for a quest around Europe to study a Greek myth, a British legend, and a German fairy tale to increase our understanding of our personal as well as the collective psyche which will help us on our life journey. All workshop material will be provided. No prior knowledge of the subject is necessary.

Come and engage in an innovative workshop on how the body heals the mind. The workshop will incorporate a presentation on the science behind the mind-body connection, education on how to manage stress through nutrition, chair yoga, and small group discussions. Participants will leave empowered to take the next steps in using wellness to manage emotions and stress. COURSE CODE: GUTB

Sec. 01: Thursday, 7:45-9:45pm. Nov. 1 | $50

HAVING THE CONVERSATION: PREPARING FOR END OF LIFE

Olga Turcotte | Jungian Consultant and Instructor

C O U R S E C O D E : TA L E

Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $145

SPORTS & EXERCISE

Connie Holmes | Ed.D.Clinical Psychologist Facing our own mortality or the mortality of those close to us is challenging. Having the important conversation about final wishes regarding end stage medical treatment, choices about medical care at home through hospice or in a hospital, and plans for how to be remembered (funeral, memorial, graveside service) is best undertaken far in advance of an emergency. This conversation should address practicalities as well the emotional needs and the spiritual orientation of everyone concerned. COURSE CODE: ENOL

Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $190

OUTDOOR TENNIS WORKSHOP Victor Gonzalez | USPTR Certified Instructor In each session of these tennis workshops, new and continuing students of the game will review the basic tennis strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, and overhead serve. Through exercises and drills we will improve and polish skills and also review the rules and strategy through actual game play. Bring a racquet, a can of balls, tennis shoes, and comfortable sportswear. Directions to the MBTA accessible courts will be e-mailed to registered students. COURSE CODE: OUTT

SELF AND SELF PHILOSOPHY

Sec. 01: 4 Saturdays, 9-10am. Begins Sep. 22 | $90 Sec. 02: 4 Mondays, 5:15-6:15pm. Begins Sep. 10 | $90

John Maier | Ph.D. in Philosophy, Princeton University This class will be a discussion of the nature of the self, and of whether there is such a thing as the “self” at all. We will take, as our starting point, the writings of the late philosopher Derek Parfit (1942-2017). As Parfit observed, his views are strikingly similar to those attributed to Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), so we will also discuss the dialogue between “Eastern” and “Western” traditions. COURSE CODE: PHIL

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $240

LOVE SIGNS: RELATIONSHIP ASTROLOGY Sally Cragin | Astrologer Who do you love? Who would you love? How do you get along with others? Is there a sun sign that’s perfect for you? Understand your own personal astrology with a focus on the moon, Venus, and Mars. You can bring your own chart with you if you like (we like the free ones at astro. com). This is ideal for an astrology enthusiast and beginners. Come with a partner or on your own. COURSE CODE: SIGN

Sec. 01: Monday, 5:30-7:30pm. Nov. 19 | $50

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ZUMBA Cassandra Tavaras | Certified Group Fitness Instructor Zumba is a workout for all ages and fitness levels that combines choreographed dance—using Latin and international rhythms—with cardio, muscle conditioning, and flexibility for a total and balanced workout. This moderately intense dance fitness workout incorporates interval training to elevate your heart rate and allow you to achieve your personal wellness goals at an accessible pace. No previous dance experience required! COURSE CODE: ZUMB

Sec. 01: 5 Saturdays, 3-4pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $75 Sec. 02: 5 Saturdays, 3-4pm. Begins Oct. 27 | $75 No class Nov. 24

FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT Wellbridge Athletic Club This group class will focus on proper body alignment, breathing and progression for weight training and bodyweight exercises. This low to moderate intensity class is led by a certified personal trainer that will help set the right tempo, pace, and resistance specific to each participant. C O U R S E C O D E : F M OV

Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 10-11am. Begins Sep. 18 | $180 Sec. 02: 6 Tuesdays, 10-11am. Begins Oct. 30 | $180

LIFE & WELLNESS

HEART-CORE: TOTAL BODY WORKOUT Wellbridge Athletic Club Heart-Core incorporates aerobic conditioning with balance training, core conditioning, and trunk stabilization, creating a fun and effective cardio workout. This class is taught by a certified personal trainer who will help guide all levels of fitness towards individual specific goals. COURSE CODE: HCOR

Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 30 | $180

ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS Wellbridge Athletic Club In these relaxing and non-intimidating classes, you will discover how to relax in the water and learn the most effective kicking, arm stroke, and breathing exercises so you can safely enjoy water activities for the rest of your life! B EG I NNE R LEVEL 1 COURSE CODE: SWM1

Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 7:15-8pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $198 No class Oct. 8 Sec. 02: 6 Tuesdays, 7-7:45pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $198 Sec. 03: 6 Sundays, 9:15-10am. Begins Sep. 23 | $198 Sec. 04: 6 Saturdays, 12-12:45pm. Begins Oct. 20 | $198 No class Nov. 24 Sec. 05: 6 Tuesdays, 7-7:45pm. Begins Nov. 6 | $198

B EG I NNE R LEVEL 2 In this level 2 class, you will learn additional swimming drills to help you improve the front crawl, build endurance, learn proper backstroke, use basic turns, and begin swimming laps. COURSE CODE: SWM2

Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 7:45-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $198 Sec. 02: 6 Sundays, 12-12:45pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $198 Sec. 03: 6 Tuesdays, 7:45-8:30pm. Begins Nov. 6 | $198

I N T E R ME D I ATE L EVE L 3 In this level 3 class, we will implement interval training, learn breast stroke, and introduce butterfly kicking and flip turns.

BEST START! WATER FUN FOR PARENTS & KIDS Wellbridge Athletic Club Your young child learns about the water, while you learn about your young child in the water! Sessions are led by an experienced instructor who guides each parent/child team. Basic swimming skills are introduced when the child is ready. Children should be at least six months old and under three years. Parents must get in the water with their child, but swimming skills are not necessary for child or adult. Tuition is per parent and child. COURSE CODE: POOL

Sec. 01: 6 Sundays, 11:30am-12pm. Begins Sep. 16 | $138 Sec. 02: 6 Wednesdays, 4:30-5pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $138 Sec. 03: 6 Sundays, 11:30am-12pm. Begins Oct. 28 | $138 No class Nov. 25 Sec. 04: 6 Wednesdays, 4:30-5pm. Begins Oct. 31 | $138 No class Nov. 21

BEST START WATER FUN: GRADUATES Wellbridge Athletic Club This class is for students who have previously taken Best Start! Water Fun for Parents & Kids. This intermediate class is the stepping stone between Best Start! and beginner swim lessons. The class follows a beginner swim lesson format with more instruction and no singing, but allows for parents in the water to help children be comfortable and learn. Parents must get in the water with their child, but swimming skills are not necessary for child or adult. Tuition is per parent and child. COURSE CODE: POL2

Sec. 01: 6 Saturdays, 11-11:30am. Begins Sep. 15 | $138 Sec. 02: 6 Saturdays, 11-11:30am. Begins Oct. 27 | $138 No class Nov. 24

FUN & GAMES

COURSE CODE: SWM3

Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 8-8:45pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $198 No class Oct. 8

A DVA N CE D L EVE L 4 In Level 4 we will use interval training, and you will learn butterfly and flip turns. COURSE CODE: SWM4

Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 6:15-7pm. Begins Nov. 6 | $198

WATER AEROBICS Wellbridge Athletic Club Get a super cardiovascular workout in the water! We’ll undergo an active warm-up and stretch period, 30 to 40 minutes of cardiovascular work, resistance training, and a final stretch. No experience is necessary. Note: The overall pool depth is four feet. C O U R S E C O D E : H 2 OA

Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 6:15-7:15pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $132 No class Oct. 8 Sec. 02: 6 Fridays, 10-11am. Begins Sep. 21 | $132 Sec. 03: 6 Mondays, 6:15-7:15pm. Begins Nov. 5 | $132 Sec. 04: 6 Fridays, 10-11am. Begins Nov. 2 | $132

BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS Daniel Fitzgerald | Professional “Casino” Dealer. Join us for an introduction to Bridge for beginners. As part of the class, you will also learn to play the other three 4-person favorites: Whist, Hearts, and Spades. COURSE CODE: BRIG

Sec. 01: 1 Thursday, 7:45-9:45pm. Oct. 4, 2 Saturdays, 9am-12pm. Oct. 6 & 13 | $150

DEMYSTIFYING CASINO GAMES Daniel Fitzgerald | Professional “Casino” Dealer. Join a professional Craps and Blackjack dealer for a fun and interactive introduction to casino games. Through hands-on instruction with real casino tables and easy-to-follow illustrations, you will learn how to play Roulette, Blackjack, and best of all, Craps. You will leave with a clear understanding of the odds associated with these games and how they are played. You will learn proper casino etiquette, and you will never be intimidated stepping up to any table in a casino again. COURSE CODE: GMBL

Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-4:45pm. Dec. 15 | $80

LIFE & WELLNESS

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: 6 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $205

TEXAS HOLD ‘EM D Chavis | Poker Player Become comfortable playing casino-rules Texas hold ‘em. By the end of the class, you will be able to host your own home game with confidence. We will focus on No-Limit Hold ‘em, poker vocabulary, table etiquette, strategy, and tournament play. COURSE CODE: POKR

Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 8-9:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $185

LEARN AMERICAN MAH JONGG Laura Zoll | Mah Jongg Enthusiast Learn to play this fun and fascinating game which combines the old Chinese set of tiles with American rules and strategies. We will cover all aspects of the game, progressing through familiarity with the tiles, building the wall, dealing the tiles, mastering the card, understanding the Charleston, betting, and strategy. A game of skill and luck, rules and informal conventions, Mah Jongg often bonds a table of friends. Come join in! A $9 material fee for the official NMJL card is payable to the instructor on the second class. COURSE CODE: MAHJ

Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 12-1:30pm. Begins Sep. 28 | $205

LIFE SKILLS THE BABY DECISION: HOW TO MAKE THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISION OF YOUR LIFE Merle Bombardieri | LICSW, Wellspring Counseling Center Do you long for a baby, but worry you’ll be overwhelmed? Leaning towards remaining childfree but worry about later regrets? How do you balance intuitive and logical approaches to this momentous decision? Learn self-exploration exercises to do alone or with your partner, and how to interrupt distracting self-talk so you can discover the right decision. Register as a couple and receive 20% off the total price. C O U R S E C O D E : BA BY

Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-3pm. Sep. 30 | $115

HOW TO PREPARE FOR A HEALTHY PREGNANCY Kayla Sheets | LCGC, Founder of Vibrant Gene Consulting In the United States, remarkably little time is dedicated to preparing for a baby. Learn about a little-known recommendation that you set aside 3-6 months to optimize your health prior to pregnancy. Find out which healthcare providers to involve in your preconception care and what questions to ask of them. Discover how to take a detailed medical family history and how to use it while visiting with a genetic counselor. Learn about how your partner’s health also matters and how to best involve him/her in the process. Single people and couples are welcome to attend this workshop. Register as a couple and receive 20% off the total price. COURSE CODE: GENE

Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-3pm. Oct. 21 | $75

WOMEN GROWING OLDER: OUR BODIES, OURSELVES Joan Ditzion | LICSW & Co-Author, Our Bodies, Ourselves (2011) With increased longevity, women over 60 have new needs, norms, expectations, challenges, and opportunities. This workshop will explore some of the key aspects that affect our health and social, emotional, and sexual well-being. Together we need to embrace aging, change the aging paradigm, and affirm women’s potential for growth and development in the second half of life so that women over 60 can age well with a sense of power and purpose. The format will be a presentation with time for participants to share their experiences and questions. C O U R S E C O D E : WG R O

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 5:30-7:30pm. Nov. 28 | $50

EXPLORING FEMALE SEXUALITY: A SELFDISCOVERY WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN Anita P. Hoffer | PhD, Ed.D. Join us for an open discussion as we examine what female orgasm really is, the different kinds and how orgasm changes throughout one’s life. We will review the female anatomy of pleasure, discuss how little-understood features of these anatomical structures can enhance pleasure and view rare footage from a clinical research laboratory of the physiology of orgasm. We will review the facts and dispel the myths about orgasm—and we will discuss the lifelong health benefits of sexual activity. C O U R S E C O D E : WS E X

Sec. 01: Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. Nov. 15 | $50

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LIFE & WELLNESS

THE WORK YOU’RE BORN TO DO Lauren Mackler | laurenmackler.com Do you long for a more fulfilling career but don’t know what it is? People often end up in dissatisfying jobs because they never learned how to identify the “work they were born to do”—work that leverages their skills, strengths and passions, and brings purpose to their lives. Lauren Mackler, world-renowned coach, CNN commentator, best-selling author of Solemate and co-author of Speaking of Success with Jack Canfield and Stephen Covey will teach you how to unearth your innate strengths and passions, and identify the work that you were born to do. COURSE CODE: BORN

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10-11:30am. Nov. 3 | $50

LIVING FEARLESSLY Lauren Mackler | laurenmackler.com What would you do if you were fearless? Fear is one of biggest barriers to creating a life aligned with who you really are and the vision to which you aspire. Lauren Mackler, a world-renowned coach and psychotherapist, CNN commentator, and best-selling author of Solemate: Master the Art of Aloneness & Transform Your Life, will help you uncover the roots of the fears that keep you stuck and offer practical tools for overriding fear and making your dreams and goals a reality. C O U R S E C O D E : G OA L

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10-11:30am. Oct. 13 | $50

HOME & GARDEN CONQUER CLUTTER IN YOUR HOME AND OFFICE Jane Lawson | Housecleaning Consultant Free yourself from clutter forever! Learn why we have clutter, and stop it from invading your space. Organize your space and fight procrastination. Attack your papers, photos, closets, desk, drawers, shelves, cosmetics, jewelry, toys, tools, and much more. Learn the rules to follow and traps to avoid. You’ll be more productive and less stressed, and you’ll save time, energy, and money, guaranteed! C O U R S E C O D E : C LU T

Sec. 01: Thursday, 7:45-9:45pm. Nov. 8 | $70

FLOWER ARRANGING Cass School of Floral Design Discover the essential elements and principles of floral design while creating three different styles of arrangements. You will learn how to achieve long-lasting freshness and select the perfect containers and flowers for the look you want to achieve. Seasonal flowers, foliage, and themes will be emphasized. A materials fee of $45 (cash or check only) is payable at the first class. Class held at the Cass School of Floral Design, 531 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown.

WHAT YOUR HANDWRITING CAN REVEAL ABOUT YOU

C O U R S E C O D E : F CA B

Barbara Harding | Certified Graphologist

CREATIVE HOLIDAYS: MAKE YOUR OWN WREATH & GARLAND

Your handwriting expresses the real you, your ambitions, fantasies, goals and talents. It also reveals your frustrations; what you are and what you might become. Best of all it gives you clues to what you can still be. This class will show you how to recognize your personality and character traits. COURSE CODE: HWRT

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 2-3:30pm. Oct. 24 | $50

THE ART OF REMEMBERING NAMES Neil Kutzen | Memory Trainer What is the cost of not remembering names? Embarrassment? Awkwardness? Missed opportunities? Missed connections? Fear of meeting a group of new people? Learn the four-step process for all memorizing and how to apply it to names. You will see people and their names more vividly, making remembering names much easier. As with any muscle in your body, practice builds strength. Practice in class and at home and your memory for names will continue to improve. Practice more and you will be able to amaze yourself and others with your memory for names. Visit: memorizebest.com. COURSE CODE: NAME

Sec. 01: Thursday, 7:45-9:45pm. Nov. 1 | $50

REMEMBER SPEECHES, POEMS, SONGS, STORIES & MORE

Sec. 01: 3 Mondays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Sep. 10 | $100

Cass School of Floral Design Bring the beauty of the holiday season into your home with a wonderful fresh holiday wreath and garland! Wreaths and garlands are the perfect decorations for your doors, windows, dining table or even your desk. You will learn creative design techniques while using a variety of seasonal fragrant greenery, natural accents’ and festive accouterments. Material fee of $70.00 is payable in cash or check (no credit cards). Class held at the Cass School of Floral Design, 531 Mt. Auburn St, Watertown. COURSE CODE: YULE

Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-3:30pm. Dec. 1 | $70

RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN Laura Eisener | Owner, Laura D. Eisener Landscape Design This class is designed to provide homeowners with the tools to design their own landscape. We will explore basic landscape design principles and everyone will receive feedback on a plan for their own site. Students will learn to evaluate and measure existing site features; determine the needs of people living in the house; select appropriate plants; and organize planting, circulation, relaxation areas, and other landscape spaces. COURSE CODE: LAND

Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 10am-12pm. Begins Oct. 16 | $180

Neil Kutzen | Memory Trainer Learn the method ancient Greeks used to orate from memory for hours. Remember word-for-word or just the outline, without notes. Bring your words or your outline to the training, or use a practice one provided. Print your words on the left half of the page. Leave the right half blank for the magic. Visit: memorizebest.com COURSE CODE: RSPS

Sec. 01: Thursday, 7:45-9:45pm. Oct. 25 | $50

LIFE & WELLNESS

GARDENING LANDSCAPE DESIGN

LUSCIOUS LOTIONS, LIP BALMS, AND SALVES

Bertha Pantoja | MA-Registered Landscape Architect

Iris Weaver | Shamanic Herbalist, Foraging Instructor

Do you have a garden that you would like to improve? Have you dream of your ideal space but do not know how to start or what to do? Together we will transform your space into a beautiful usable garden. In the class, Bertha will help you to turn your outdoor landscape to your dream garden. This class will include the basics of garden design, composition, scale, seasonality, orientation and planting material. Bring pictures of your garden or we can use the CCAE courtyard to be a guide.

Create soothing, healing salves and lotions to pamper your skin! Learn the basics of making herbal infused oils, salves, lotions, for your own skin-soothing preparations without any synthetic ingredients; especially helpful for those with sensitive skin. Bring home a lip balm, healing salve, and lotion, each scented with your individual choices of essential oils. These products make marvelous gifts and are simple and easy to make! A $30 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the class.

COURSE CODE: GDDN

COURSE CODE: LLSS

Sec. 01: 2 Saturdays, 1-4pm. Sep. 15 & 22 | $120

Sec. 01: Sunday, 1-4pm. Nov. 4 | $80

PERMITTING PROCESS FOR HOME RENOVATION

MAKE YOUR OWN ORGANIC SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Peter Sun | Chief Building Inspector, City of Boston

Iris Weaver | Shamanic Herbalist, Foraging Instructor

Want to renovate your home or add an addition but don’t know where to begin? This class is for single- or multi- family homeowners who want to figure out the process. We will walk through the basics of the zoning codes, building codes, permitting process, and how to select contractors. We will delve into the nitty gritty of the zoning code, learn basics of the building code, and how to select a contractor who will satisfy your budget. COURSE CODE: HOME

Creating chapped skin, winter is hard on everyone’s face and hands! Get ready! We’ll make body products with natural and synthetic-free ingredients for healthier living. Using natural oils, nourishing herbs, and simple methods, you will leave with your own moisturizing body lotion, sugar scrub, and soothing hand and foot cream, scented with your choice of essential oils. Protect your skin with your own homemade organic skin products. A materials fee of $25 is payable to the instructor at the class.

Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-4pm. Oct. 13 | $70

COURSE CODE: SKIN

Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-4pm. Nov. 10 | $70

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AUTO REPAIR Bruce Gerry | Dr. Tuneup, Auto Mechanic Join an experienced mechanic and teacher 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 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Oct. 2, 9, & 23 | $165 No class Oct. 16

BEAUTY MAKEUP FOR A NATURAL LOOK If going bare-faced is not what you had in mind, join Jacquelyn and learn how you can apply the right cosmetics and makeup techniques. You’ll learn how to bring the most of your natural beauty without wearing a lot of makeup. You’ll learn how to get your makeup palette, pick your skin base, and apply it on your skin.

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Friendly accommodations in the heart of Cambridge

I never let my schooling interfere with my education. -Grant Allen

228 Harvard Street Cambridge, MA 02139 617.876.2888 harding-house.com

Charming comfort, Cambridge convenience

COURSE CODE: BEAU

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-1pm. Oct. 27 | $70

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Staff

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.

Chair Christian Nolen

Executive Director Linda Burton

Vice Chair Richard Beaty

Assistant Director Michael Goldman

Secretary Melissa Smith

Programs

Registration fees An $8 registration 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.

Credits and refunds If you withdraw 1 week or more before the start date of a class, we will issue you a course credit (good for 18 months from the date of issue). If you prefer, we will refund the class tuition minus a $10 processing fee. Withdrawals from courses and events under $25 are only eligible for a course credit. No cash refunds are given. If you withdraw 6 days or less from the start date of a class or event, we do not issue course credits or refunds.

Transferring to another class Transfers to another class are allowed for 1- and 2-session classes if you contact us at least 5 business days before the start of the class. If there is a difference in price, we will issue a course credit or you will owe any balance. Refunds are not given. Transfers to another class are allowed for classes that are 3 sessions or longer if you contact us before the 2nd meeting of the class. If there is a difference in price, we will issue a course credit or you will owe any difference. Refunds are not given for class transfers.

Cancellation or schedule change 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. If CCAE cancels your class or changes the class schedule before the class begins such that you are unable to attend, you may receive a refund or a course credit. This does not apply to individual classes rescheduled due to inclement weather, 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.

Treasurer Lidija Polutnik Kris Butler Brian Carey Philip Crutchfield Robert Culver Mark N. Dolny Louise M. Goff S. Donald Gonson John Herron, Jr. Julianne Idlet Brian Kelley David Lehman Jonathan H. Poorvu Natalie Wigotsky Reed David Rooks Jennifer Serowick Denise Simmons Mark Stanek Board of Visitors Chair Susan Eldredge Mead Sharmy Altshuler Hilary Burling Iris Chandler Patricia Chappell Elizabeth Coxe Sandra Fairbank David Forney Hormoz Goodarzy & Elaheh Kheirandish Susan Hartnett Lauren Holleran & Katie Salter Patricia Jacoby Bill & LuAnn Polk Jeannie & Matey Smith Fredericka Stevenson David & Patricia Straus E.V. Sweeney Bill Truslow

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CCAE's 2018 Fundraiser, Oysters, Of Course!

Tuition only covers 80% of our costs. Help us bridge the gap at ccae.org/support ››For 150 years, CCAE has been a welcoming community for people thirsty for knowledge, a place where you can explore, create, discover, and grow.

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What do you do? I am an amateur historian and independent

CCAE Spotlight On...

researching the home front in Boston and

Anatole Sykley

Massachusetts during World War I.

Historian & CCAE History Instructor

scholar. For my history projects, I have been

Why is history important to you? To put a modern

When and how did your passion for history begin?

perspective of it, history is “Big Data”. History is the “Biggest Data” we

I have had a passion

have, and not to use that

for history since I was

data to inform ourselves

very young. My parents

means we may be

told stories of their

missing out on a lot of

experiences in World War II

important information to

in war-ravaged Ukraine for

help us get through this

example. My mother was

century.

taken to work on a forced labor program into Germany during the war. My father

What do you enjoy about teaching at CCAE?

fought in the Soviet army

I really enjoy interacting with the students. Each group of students

and then later as a partisan.

comes with different questions and different perspectives and different

As I grew older, I always

demands on what they want to learn. Although they all come into

had to align their personal

the first class and claim they know nothing about the subject I am

survival stories with the

about to teach, in fact, they really do know something. Finally, being a

background of wider events

history enthusiast, I really, really love teaching in a location that itself is

that I read about in books.

historical and full of history.

Find Anatole Sykley’s fall classes on pages 16 and 32

Cambridge Center for Adult Education 42 Brattle Street — Harvard Square 617.547.6789

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