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Chinese Cuisine: Candied Fruit Skewers
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Chinese Cuisine: Candied Fruit Skewers

$50

with Shufang Liao

Calendar Next session starts Oct 29, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Experience a classic Chinese street snack through Tanghulu, a delightful treat of fruit coated in a crisp sugar shell. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to select fruits like strawberries, hawthorn, or grapes, skewer them, and create the perfect glossy sugar coating. Discover how this snack dates to ancient times and remains a favorite during winter festivals and street fairs. *A $15 materials fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.

Drawing Fundamentals 1
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Drawing Fundamentals 1

$130

with Michael Branca

Calendar Next session starts Oct 29, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to brush up on previous skills, this is the drawing class for you. Working in a variety of media, we will cover all of the basics: line, shape, value, proportion, composition, perspective and markmaking. Particular focus is placed on observational skills, learning how to translate the 3-dimensional world onto a 2-dimensional surface. A materials list will be provided after registration. *This session is 6 weeks. **No Class: 11/26.

Irish Social Folk Dancing
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Irish Social Folk Dancing

$45

with Kathy Hassett

Calendar Next session starts Oct 29, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This class is designed for anyone who enjoys Irish music and is interested in trying a new form of dance. Irish Social Folk Dancing is similar to square dancing but danced to lively Irish music. It involves groups of eight people forming a square and dancing figures that make up a set. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. No experience or partner necessary.

Pet Portraits Level 2
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Pet Portraits Level 2

$155

with Shirley Anderson

Calendar Next session starts Oct 30, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Are you ready to take your pet portrait skills to the next level? This class begins with a pre-sketched pencil drawing, which you will then enhance with appropriate shading techniques. Next, you will create your own custom color palette to ensure a precise match for your pet's unique characteristics. Throughout the class we will focus on capturing the subtleties of real fur texture and expressive eyes, with the goal of producing a remarkably detailed and realistic portrait of your pet. Five clear photos of your pet must be emailed in before class to Shirl.art5050@gmail.com. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Adobe InDesign CC Essentials
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Adobe InDesign CC Essentials

$225

with Andy Helmi

Calendar Next session starts Nov 2, 2026 , runs for 4 weeks

Adobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program that works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly. InDesign allows you to create simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books and magazines. This course is a comprehensive exploration of InDesign tools and capabilities to create professional documents. You will learn how to manage the InDesign environment, create, setup, design, enhance and finalize multi-page documents. Access to Adobe InDesign software required. For all online Adobe classes, students are responsible for purchasing their own software for their course. Trial versions of Adobe software are sometimes available on the Adobe company website.

Advanced Cyber Threat Analysis and Mitigation
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Advanced Cyber Threat Analysis and Mitigation

$245

with Marcus Lander

Calendar Next session starts Nov 2, 2026 , runs for 4 weeks

Delve into advanced techniques for detecting cyber threats, including anomaly detection, behavior analysis, and threat intelligence. Learn how to identify and respond to sophisticated attacks. Comprehend the role of threat intelligence in proactive cybersecurity measures. And gain expertise in analyzing and reverse-engineering malware.

AI Planning and Strategies
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AI Planning and Strategies

$245

with Elizabeth Flanagan

Calendar Next session starts Nov 2, 2026 , runs for 4 weeks
Develop effective AI strategies to solve complex problems across various industries. Gain practical insights into how AI can be harnessed to enhance efficiency and drive innovation. By the end of the course, you will have the skills to create robust AI planning solutions that can adapt to dynamic environments and meet organizational goals.
Closing Procedures and Financial Statements
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Closing Procedures and Financial Statements

$195

with Sharon DeFonteny

Calendar Next session starts Nov 2, 2026 , runs for 4 weeks

This course shows you how to create a worksheet used to adjust the account balances and prepare the financial statements. Use your financial statements to measure performance, make improvements and set goals. The final step covered in this course is closing your books and preparing them for the next accounting period; this is done by journalizing and posting closing entries.





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