CCAE Spring 2020 Catalog by Cambridge Center for Adult Education

SPRING 2020 APRIL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JUNE

T H U R S DAY

June 4

Presents

lobster,

5:30 TO 8 PM BLACKSMITH HOUSE 56 BRATTLE STREET

LOBSTER, OF COURSE! is both a festival and a fundraiser that celebrates all that is best about CCAE. Join us for an evening of irresistible tastes, education, and merriment under a canopy of sparkling fairy lights in the Blacksmith House courtyard. › Taste delicious seasonal lobster and other dishes from the top chefs and restaurants › Enjoy 90+ Cellars Wines and their unique Rosé & Bubbly Truck › Take a “guided tour” of local craft beers › Watch a demo on how to make the perfect lobster bisque › Learn about threats to the lobster industry that climate change poses with a local lobsterman › Support Cambridge Center for Adult Education’s programming, scholarships, community outreach, and more!

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $125 LOBSTER SPONSOR: $2,500 Includes 6 Lobster, Of Course! tickets and 6 reserved seats to the April 30 Conversations on the Edge discussion with Jill Lepore, and a free CCAE cooking class for two OYSTER SPONSOR: $1,200 Includes 4 Lobster, Of Course! tickets and 4 reserved seats to the April 30 Conversations on the Edge discussion with Jill Lepore CLAM SPONSOR: $600 Includes 2 Lobster, Of Course! tickets and 2 reserved seats to the April 30 Conversations on the Edge discussion with Jill Lepore

Visit CCAE.ORG/LOBSTER to see a list of our corporate sponsors, to purchase tickets, and for more details. PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

AND MORE!

Catalog Directory R E GISTR ATIO N AND GE NE R A L INFORMATION ccae.org

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

R EG ISTE R ON LINE AT CCAE .ORG S P RING R EGISTR ATION OPE NS Wednesday, February 12

S P RING T E R M START S Monday, April 6

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

Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Wine, Beer & Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Personal Finance & Investing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ESL Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Level Descriptions for ESL & World Languages . . . . . . . . . . 20

WORLD LANGUAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 HUMANITIES

Science & Nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Travel & Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Art History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 History & Contemporary Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

VISUAL ARTS

O F FICE HOURS

Monday-Thursday, 9am-9pm Friday, 9am-7pm Saturday & Sunday, 9am-4pm

Drawing & Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Studio School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Printmaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Watercolor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Photography & Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

CRAFTS

Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Woodworking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Fiber Arts & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

H O L IDAYS

No classes will be held on:

Patriot’s Day, April 20

Memorial Day, May 25

PERFORMING ARTS

I M PO RTA NT INFORMATION

Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Location & Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Rentals & Custom Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

CCAE was the Scout’s Honored Winner in 2019 for “Best Community Classes.” Thank you!

Image Credits, unless otherwise noted: © Romana Vysatova

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

LIFE & WELLNESS

Mind & Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Sports & Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Life Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Home & Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

SPECIAL CLASSES AND EVENTS

Celebrity Chef MasterClass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Conversations on the Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Breakwater Review Reading Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Blacksmith House Poetry Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Spring Art Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

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

FE BR UA RY

T U E S DAY

CELEBRITY CHEF MASTERCLASS WITH GISELLE MILLER

W E D N E S DAY

BASICS OF AMERICAN BUILDING A TINY POLITICAL HOUSE SCANDALS

CLOSED FOR PRESIDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY

S U N DAY

UNA SERATA ITALIANA CON FORMAGGIO E VINO

SHIBORI TIE-DYE WORKSHOP

ITALIAN COOKING FOR ROMANTICS

1:45-4:45pm SHIB-WI20.01

BASIC COOKING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

CONTINUED WIRE WEAVING: VIKING KNIT

BOLLYWOOD MOVIES: A GATEWAY TO INDIA

INDOOR TENNIS

BEER AND ART HISTORY: A TALK AND TASTING

COOKING WITH CAST IRON

FRENCH START A PRONUNCIATION SUCCESSFUL PRACTICE ONLINE 7:45-9:15pm BUSINESS FPRO-WI20.01

S AT U R DAY

3-5pm* AMPS-WI20.01

6-9pm* BCST-WI20.03

6-9pm IRON-WI20.01

F R I DAY

6-9pm* TNYH-WI20.01

6-9pm STAR-WI20.02

6-9pm ECOM-WI20.01

6:30-9:30pm* W VIK-WI20.01

5:30-7:30pm* BOMO-WI20.01

3-4pm* TENI-WI20.02

HARVARD SQUARE CHOCOLATE TOUR

1:30-3:30pm BART-WI20.01

2-3:30pm HSCH-WI20.02

FRENCH MEDIA: READING, WATCHING, AND LISTENING TO FRENCH NEWS

BASIC COCKTAILS MIXING AND SHAKING TECHNIQUES

WATERCOLOR FIGURE PAINTING IMMERSION

5:30-7pm* FRME-WI20.01

11am-2pm ICRO-WI20.01

6-8pm ITFV-WI20.01

7-9pm BMIX-WI20.01

10am-4pm WFPI-WI20.01

HUNGARIAN KITCHEN

11am-2pm HNRY-WI20.01

EXPLORING VOICEOVERS WORKSHOP

WARMING WINTER SOUPS

OVERVIEW OF INVESTMENT CONCEPTS

ENCAUSTIC COLLAGRAPHS

BARCELONA: DISCOVERING CATALONIAN FOOD

FOUND IN TRANSLATION: CREATIVE WRITING ACROSS BORDERS

ENAMELING

7:45-9:45pm OICE-WI20.01

6-9pm WSOU-WI20.01

6-9pm OOIC-WI20.01

6-8:30pm* WAXC-WI20.01

6-9pm BCEL-WI20.01

1:30-4:30pm* ACRO-WI20.01

TAROT FOR BEGINNERS

A TASTE OF EASTERN CARIBBEAN

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN AND SIDE DISHES

MANIFEST WITH A PERFECT CANNABIS MATCH: WINE 7:45-9:45pm AND FOOD WSEX-FA19.01 PAIRINGS

WRITING WORKSHOP INTENSIVE

DIM SUM FOR BEGINNERS

IRISH WHISKEY: ON THE ISLAND OF IRELAND

THE COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS

INTUITIVE PAINTING FOR NON-ARTISTS

6-9pm ECRI-WI20.01

EXCEL FORMULAS

6-9pm CHIC-WI20.01

6-9pm WFPR-WI20.01

INTRODUCTION TO WITCHCRAFT AS SELF-CARE

6-9pm EXPF-WI20.01

10am-4:30pm ENAM-WI20.01

7:45-9:45pm TARO-WI20.01

7:45-9:45pm WITC-WI20.01

7-9pm IRSH-WI20.01

10am-6pm* WRIT-WI20.01

1-3pm FAID-WI20.01

11am-3pm DIMS-WI20.01

12-4pm IPNA-WI20.02

RAINBOW MACRAME

BASIC BAKING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

KIMBAP: KOREAN SUSHI ROLLS

CHINESE SONGS WITH UKULELE

VEGETARIAN SPANISH TAPAS

UKULELE BOOT CAMP

MASTERING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN ONE DAY

5:30-7:30pm RBOW-WI20.01

T H U R S DAY

M A RC H

M O N DAY

6-9pm MUFF-WI20.01

6-9pm KBAP-WI20.01

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

6:30-9:30pm XUXU-WI20.01

6-9pm VTPS-WI20.01

9am-4:45pm BUKE-WI20.01

9am-4:30pm MDPC-WI20.02

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

Food & Wine

Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan

“Loved the sangria, conversation, and learning how simple ingredients can taste great together.” —D.W., SPANISH PAELLA

Please note that all cooking classes take place in the Kitchen at 56 Brattle Street. Wine, beer, & spirits classes also take place at 56 Brattle Street.

BASIC KNIFE SKILLS

COOKING

Lars Liebisch | Private Chef

BASIC COOKING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate of Cambridge School of Culinary Art Lars Liebisch | Private Chef

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 an appetizer, soup, main course, and dessert. Each section will cover different cooking skills. COURSE CODE: BCST Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 21 | $350 | Smith Sec. 02: 3 Wednesdays, 6-9pm. Begins May 27 | $200 | Liebisch

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. While you are practicing your cutting skills, the chef will prepare a meal for you with the cut vegetables. COURSE CODE: KNIF Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Apr. 27 | $85

Rent our kitchen and learn about custom classes Find out more on page 64 or at ccae.org/about/rentals.

ccae.org/classes/food-wine

Food & Wine

MASTER YOUR COOKING SKILLS: EMBRACE YOUR INNER CHEF Shaun Charles | Culinary Instructor

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. Please see the full menu at ccae.org. COURSE CODE: CHEF Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 16 | $260

BRIOCHE: STICKY BUNS, CHALLAH, BABKA, AND MORE Edgar Ievins | Personal Chef, chefedgar.com

Perhaps the best-known French sweet dough, brioche is as light as it is rich. We will address the careful scaling, vigorous kneading, shaping, and baking of an assortment of pastries including brioche au chocolat, sticky cinnamon buns, braided challah, and coulibiac (salmon, mush-room, and herb en croute). We will utilize the time required for the final rise of the loaves to sharpen our crepe-making skills. Class comes complete with proper French casse-croûte (snacks) and take home containers will be provided. COURSE CODE: BRIO Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-3pm. May 16 | $130

CROISSANT INTENSIVE Edgar Ievins | Personal Chef, chefedgar.com

Spend your Saturday learning how to make an assortment of exquisite sweet and savory croissants, including almond croissants, flakey ham and swiss croissants, and decadent chocolate croissants. We will further learn to apply the technique of laminating dough to make the lightest of scones, appetizers made of puff pastry, and flaky pie crusts. This class is designed to enhance your understanding of pastry-making and elevate your skills to new heights by a quantum leap. COURSE CODE: ICRC Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-3pm. Apr. 18 | $130

BUTTERCREAM CAKE DECORATING WITH EASTER FONDANT TOPPER Sandra Frezza | Certified Instructor, Sandra’s Sweet Sensations

Let’s have fun and learn how to hand mold an Easter bunny and a chick as a cake topper using rice cereal treats and fondant with GumTex/Tylose. You will cover a single layer cake in buttercream frosting and learn how to make decorative Ruffles with Buttercream. Bring a 6” to 8” single layer cake and a 10” box or cake carrier to transport finished product. Instructor will provide buttercream, cake circle, decorating tip and bag, fondant, rice cereal treats, Gumtex/Tylose and fondant tools to use. COURSE CODE: FBUN Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Apr. 9 | $90

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

Stained Glass Cake by Sandra Frezza

STAINED GLASS TECHNIQUE CAKE Sandra Frezza | Certified Instructor, Sandra’s Sweet Sensations

A stained glass cake has become a recent trend in cake decorating. They are classy and elegant. In this class, you’ll learn tips and tricks to create a single-tiered stained glass cake. We’ll cover a cake in fondant, imprint a design on cake, use royal icing to outline design, and paint on the color using colored piping gel and paint brush. Bring a 6 to 8 inch round 2 layer frosted cake and a cake carrier or box to transport finished project. All other needed supplies provided by instructor. COURSE CODE: CKST Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-9pm. Jun. 9 | $85

FLORAL BUTTERCREAM CUPCAKES DECORATING Sandra Frezza | Certified Instructor, Sandra’s Sweet Sensations

Want to create beautifully decorated cupcakes? In this class, you will learn a number of different floral designs on cupcakes. Icing and all tools needed in class will be supplied by the instructor. You will also receive and take home decorating tools including tips and bags. Please bring a 6-10 unfrosted cupcakes as well as a box or cupcake carrier to transport your decorated cupcakes. COURSE CODE: CUPD Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. May 14 | $70

COOKIE DECORATING WITH ROYAL ICING Lisa Haubenstock | Culinary Instructor, Cookie Decorator, @bostonbiscuits

From articles in The New York Times to the #cookiedecorating hashtag bursting with beautiful confections, the at-home baker has a new obsession in royal icing! Join Lisa and learn tips on how to decorate cookies, perfect royal icing’s consistency, color mixing, and how to use a variety of materials and techniques. It’s so inexplicably soothing to see the way royal icing settles to create a delicious masterpiece with endless decorative possibilities. Lisa will supply cookies and tools you need in class. COURSE CODE: CKIE Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm. May 30 | $85

Food & Wine

CELEBRITY CHEF MASTERCLASS Join CCAE’s MasterClass series with celebrity chefs for an unforgettable cooking and learning experience. Roll up your sleeves and learn cooking techniques side-by-side with our celebrated local chefs. 90+ Cellars proudly serves wines to all CCAE Celebrity Chef MasterClasses.

Colin Lynch | Chef & Partner, Bar Mezzana, Shore Leave, No Relation, and Black Lamb

CRUDO AND MORE: THE ART OF ITALIAN COOKING Join Chef Colin and learn the secrets of cooking Italian food. Let’s hear the story behind Aperol spritzes, an award-wining Crudo menu, and handmade pastas. You’ll learn how to make and enjoy a full meal from antipasti, pasta, secondi, and dolce. Come and enjoy this fun experience. C O U R S E C O D E : S TA R - S P 2 0 . 0 1 Wednesday, 6-9pm. Apr. 15 | $125

A lifelong New Englander, Colin grew up in Newburyport, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor’s Degree at the Culinary Institute of America before settling in Boston. Starting in 2004, he was Chef de Cuisine at Barbara Lynch’s No. 9 Park, and later Executive Chef for the Gruppo, leading the planning and opening of multiple restaurants. In June 2016, Colin opened Bar Mezzana in the South End with wife Heather Lynch and former Gruppo colleague Jefferson Macklin, which has received rave reviews from local press and guests who praise the inspired crudo, handmade pastas, and warm hospitality.

Andy Husbands | Pitmaster, The Smoke Shop, Author

THE SMOKE SHOP’S BACKYARD BBQ: EAT, DRINK, AND PARTY LIKE A PITMASTER Every meal is better with BBQ! Impress your friends, family, and co-workers with recipes from Boston’s popular Smoke Shop restaurant. Join Andy Husbands as he shares his secrets in The Smoke Shop’s Backyard BBQ. Start off with a classic backyard barbecue featuring pulled pork, twice-smoked pulled chicken, deliciously simple brisket, and New Memphis ribs. With a selection of The Smoke Shop’s favorite sides, drinks, and desserts, it might seem like all you ever needed. C O U R S E C O D E : S TA R - S P 2 0 . 0 2 Wednesday, 6-9pm. Apr. 29 | $125

Andy Husbands is an award-winning pitmaster who began developing his own unique style of cooking upon opening Boston’s Tremont 647 in 1996 and later, Sister Sorel. His latest culinary venture, The Smoke Shop, culminates Husbands’ continued success and pays homage to his extensive background in the competitive barbecue circuit. His honest, approachable fare makes Smoke Shop the “Best Barbecue Restaurant” according to Boston Magazine.

Alexander Crabb | Chef & Co-Owner, Asta

TASTES OF ASTA: SPRING FLAVORS WITH CHEF ALEX Chef Alex Crabb’s Back Bay eatery Asta, with its thoughtful, playful and seasonal prix fixe menus, has been acclaimed as one of the city’s best and most interesting restaurants. Known for his love of vegetables, Chef Crabb will introduce us to the glories of Asta’s spring menus, featuring fresh peas, asparagus, fiddleheads, and a cornucopia of the flavors of a New England spring. C O U R S E C O D E : S TA R - S P 2 0 . 0 3 Wednesday, 6-9pm. May 13 | $125

Chef Alexander Crabb started his professional cooking career at age 16, and spent seven years as executive sous chef at L’Espalier in Boston. Chef Crabb opened the prix-fixe Asta in Back Bay in 2013. There, he mixes his classical French training with New England flavors through minimalist tasting menus that celebrate his love for fresh produce.

Learn more at ccae.org/masterclass

Food & Wine

PARISIAN MACARONS

LATTE ART AT HOME

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

Min Verquist | Semifinalist of Best Home Cook, Hallmark Channel

French macarons are sweeping the nation! These delicate and colorful almond confectionaries will be highlights at an afternoon tea or a sweet ending to a meal. They make perfect gifts for any occasion. We’ll make the shells and various fillings including Swiss buttercream, ganache, coffee, and fruit spread. You’ll learn different coloring and piping techniques to make creative shells. Take home your creations and share with your beloved ones. Light refreshments will be served during the class. C O U R S E C O D E : M AC A Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-3pm. May 17 | $90

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. Once you’ve mastered the basics of simple batter, we’ll turn them into brunch-style crêpes and spinach crêpes with goat cheese and mushrooms. We’ll round out the afternoon with Crêpes Suzette and Japanese crêpe cones with seasonal fresh fruits and chocolate spread. COURSE CODE: CREP Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-2pm. Jun. 14 | $85

BEYOND BROWNIES: COOKING WITH CANNABIS Melissa Smith | Cannabis Enthusiast, Attorney

Learn about the various benefits of edible cannabis in a safe, educational, hands-on cooking and tasting experience. You’ll learn a technique for infusing oil with cannabis that you can recreate at home. We’ll use cannabis-infused cooking oil to create crowd-pleasing appetizers for your next gathering. You must bring any amount of your own cannabis if you want to make your own infusions, but you have the option of observing the class without consuming cannabis. You must be 21+ to take this class. Bring your ID. Disclaimer: This class and venue are in compliance with all MA State Laws. No cannabis may be bought or sold with the venue or on the property. COURSE CODE: WEED Sec. 01: Saturday, 5-8pm. May 2 | $90

COCOA TALK AND TASTING: HOW TO BUY ETHICAL CHOCOLATE Victoria Kichuk | Professional Chocophile, cocoabeantown.com

Concerned chocoholics feel a new sort of guilt when enjoying their favorite indulgence as ethical issues arise regarding how it was sourced. In this class, we’ll trace the chain of cocoa custody back to its questionable origins and examine the major market players to become a more educated consumer. Learn what you can do as a conscientious chocoholic to make sure the beans in your bars weren’t sourced at the expense of someone else. We’ll taste a variety of ethically-sourced chocolates. C O U R S E C O D E : C C AO Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. May 1 | $55

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 Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-1pm. Jun. 7 | $70

PARENT AND CHILD: CHOCOLATE ART Linda Khachadurian | Chipper Confections Sugar Art, chipperconfections.com

Join Linda, a professional chocolate and sugar artist, who will guide you and your child as you make chocolate art of your choice such as chocolate baskets, message plaques, bunnies, and more. You and your child will leave the class with your own unique chocolate decorative pieces. Snacks and refreshments will be served during the class. We only use chocolate made from responsibly sourced cacao. Tuition is for a parent and a child. COURSE CODE: KDCH Sec. 01: Saturday, 4-6pm. Apr. 11 | $130

WINE AND CHEESE: MASTERING THE PRINCIPLES OF PAIRING Adam Centamore | Wine and Cheese Educator, Author, adamcentamore.com

Pairing the right wine with the right cheese can elevate this decadent match to a new level. We’ll taste, evaluate, and appreciate wine and cheese pairing. We’ll talk about how to use condiments when pairing to add layers of flavors to your gourmet combinations. Let’s explore how to enhance your experience through a sensory analysis of different combinations and flavor profiles. COURSE CODE: WICH Sec. 01: Sunday, 1-2:30pm. Apr. 19 | $85

EVERYDAY FISH AND SEAFOOD Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate of Cambridge School of Culinary Art Fish and seafood can be affordable and easy to prepare. In this class, we’ll explore simple and inexpensive ways to incorporate fish and seafood into your everyday meal plans. We’ll talk about buying fresh fish and seafood. We’ll make Italian mussels served over pasta, pan-fried lemon caper tilapia, green salad with salmon and Thai fish cakes. Come hungry! COURSE CODE: DFSH Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-9pm. Apr. 7 | $85

COOKING WITH CAST IRON Lars Liebisch | Private Chef

Cast iron skillet is one of the chef’s 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. May 11 | $85

SEE CCAE.ORG FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

Food & Wine

FRENCH BISTRO COOKING Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate of Cambridge School of Culinary Art Enjoy the elegant tastes of France in our cozy teaching kitchen with Chef Dagmar. In this hands-on class, we’ll learn how to make delicious yet simple dishes made famous in Paris bistros. We’ll make salad with goat cheese, scallops Coquilles Saint-Jacques, quiche, mushroom risotto, and cherry clafoutis. We’ll also sample French red and white wines including white Alsatian Riesling and big red Côtes du Rhône. COURSE CODE: FBIS Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. May 1 | $85

FRENCH RED WINES, CHEESES & TASTY BITES Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate of Cambridge School of Culinary Art

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MAKING PASTA FROM SCRATCH Shaun Charles | Culinary Instructor

Take the leap into making pasta from scratch in this hands-on class. You’ll learn about the various flours, different hydrations, and colorful vegetables to naturally dye pasta. We’ll cut different styles of long pasta, hand-cut shapes, and tubular styles including fettuccine, farfalle, garganelli, and more. We also will delve into filled pasta including different styles of ravioli. We’ll cook the pasta with different sauces, and you’ll take home pasta that will be good for many meals. C O U R S E C O D E : PA S C Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Jun. 8 | $85

MAKING PIZZA FROM SCRATCH Lars Liebisch | Private Chef

Learn from a professional pizza maker how to make artisan pizza— perfect for parties and impressing your friends. We’ll cover the basics of how to make your own dough, shape pizza like a professional, get professional results when baking in a home oven, and more. We’ll use different toppings to make unique flavor combinations as well as classic margherita. You’ll get the feel for dough in this hands-on class. COURSE CODE: PIZZ Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. May 18 | $85

A SEASONAL TASTE OF ITALY Diane Manteca | Private Chef, Culinary Instructor

Italian food at home is such a comfort meal. Thriving on a good quality of extra virgin olive oil and cooking with seasonal ingredients make Italian food even better. You’ll cook and enjoy roast asparagus and red pepper pizzettes with baby arugula pesto, homemade potato gnocchi with peas and pecorino, and Roman lemon chicken with artichokes and fava beans. We’ll finish with fresh strawberry, mascarpone & marsala Budini. We’ll also toast with a glass of Italian wine. COURSE CODE: ROME Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-9pm. Jun. 2 | $90

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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 Beaujolais-Villages made from lighter Gamay grapes and then sample an interesting Bordeaux. We’ll finish with big, full bodied Côtes du Rhône and taste a few surprises wines too. For appetizers we’ll have brie tortes, olive oil and herb drenched goat cheese, plus an assortment of other cheeses, and truffle oil canapés. C O U R S E C O D E : F WA A Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8:30pm. May 15 | $95

SPANISH PAELLA Luis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef

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. C O U R S E C O D E : PA E L Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. May 8 | $85

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 espanola classica, 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. C O U R S E C O D E : TA PA Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Jun. 5 | $85

BRUNCH IN SPAIN WITH SPARKLES Luis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef

With different plating styles and flavors with fire and sparkles, we’ll have fun learning and making brunch. We’ll begin with magdalenas, Spanish lemon cupcakes. We’ll make Spanish potato salad where this recipe is like no other. We’ll also make famous tortilla espanola, Spanish omelet. We’ll bake huevos flamenca, Andalusian flamenco eggs in a sofrito bed with layers of chorizo and serrano ham. A special Spanish flan will crown our brunch. Natural orange juice and cava from Catalonia will make mimosas. COURSE CODE: SBRN Sec. 01: Sunday, 6-9pm. Apr. 19 | $85

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VEGETARIAN MEXICAN PARTY

INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE CUISINE

Tamy Tiongson | Culinary Instructor

Min Verquist | Semifinalist of Best Home Cook, Hallmark Channel

Join Tamy and get ready to make vegetarian Mexican street food before the summer party. We’ll learn how to make elotes (Mexican street corn), vegetarian tortas (Mexican style sandwich), vegetarian tacos and tostadas with two types of fresh salsas. We’ll make some refreshments including jamaica (hibiscus iced tea), chia lemonade, and atole de nuez (warm walnut porridge drink). Have fun and enjoy delicious Mexican food. COURSE CODE: VMEX Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Jun. 1 | $85

A TASTE OF EASTERN CARIBBEAN Shaun Charles | Culinary Instructor

Learn how to cook delicious eastern Caribbean food in this fun class. Shaun will talk about the history and culture of diversity and influence of Europe, Africa, India, and Spain that shape each island. We’ll make Trinidad style chicken curry with dhal that made from split peas. We’ll make simple Caribbean hearty soup. We’ll also blend our homemade jerk seasoning rub to make jerk chicken served with rice and peas. Enjoy the delicious meals and take home a homemade jerk seasoning rub. COURSE CODE: ECRI Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. May 21 | $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. COURSE CODE: DOSA Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-2pm. May 3 | $85

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

Chinese cuisine is much more than the takeout menu down the street. Its eight separate culinary traditions range from tongue-numbing Szechuan to little sweet Cantonese style. We’ll start with Min’s famous tea. Then, we’ll learn how to make and enjoy Shanghainese orange pork rib stew, Szechuanese Mapo tofu, Hunanese steamed fish with pickled chilies (duojiao), and side dishes such as Cantonese barbecue pork, wood-ear mushroom salad, steamed rice and green vegetables. We’ll finish up the class with Chinese dessert. COURSE CODE: CHNC Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm. Jun. 13 | $85

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

Join Chef Jason to learn about the fundamentals of Chinese dumplings and wontons. We’ll pinch, squeeze, and pleat our way to a succulent and satisfying meal as we make traditional boiled dumplings served with soy dipping sauces, pan-fry others for crispy potstickers, and prepare shrimp wontons in an authentic wonton soup. Using pork, Napa cabbage, Chinese chives, & seafood, we’ll make various traditional fillings from scratch. Enjoy a dumpling feast in this introductory class and take home the rest. COURSE CODE: CHND Sec. 01: Saturday, 4-7pm. May 30 | $100

CHINESE STEAMED BAO Min Verquist | Semifinalist of Best Home Cook, Hallmark Channel Steamed buns (Bao) are a popular food item in China. Traditionally, there were no ovens in China. Chinese use steamers to make plain, savory, and sweet Bao in a variety of shapes and sizes. In this class, we’ll mix yeast dough from scratch, and shape the dough into plain buns, scallion rolls, savory pork buns and sweet sesame buns. We’ll make different side dishes to pair with our delicious Bao. C O U R S E C O D E : B B AO Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm. Apr. 11 | $85

ASIAN CUISINE: FILLED AND ROLLED Jason Wang | Chef, Runner-Up on MasterChef Season 8

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’ll 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. You’ll learn and enjoy the full meal during the class. You’ll also receive a file of Deepak’s 52-page Indian Cookbook.

Many beloved Asian dishes include foods that are either filled or rolled. In this class, we will explore how to make some of our favorites: Vietnamese summer rolls with shrimp and mint with a velvety peanut sauce, delicate and crisply fried authentic spring rolls with Taiwanese black vinegar for dipping, Chinese lettuce cups with chicken and water chestnuts, and Chef Jason’s updated version of a guilty restaurant-style delight: crab rangoons. Come join us as we fill and roll ourselves a delicious meal.

INDIAN MEALS WITH INSTANT POTS

VEGETARIAN JAPANESE COOKING

Ashwini Ramanisankar | Cooking Instructor and Entrepreneur

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

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

COURSE CODE: JVEG Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm. Jun. 6 | $85

COURSE CODE: INDF Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Apr. 8 | $85

A pressure cooker is part of the Indian cooking culture. With advanced technology, Instant Pot has become ubiquitous. To fasten the cooking time and enhance the flavors of Indian spice, we can cook and celebrate an Indian feast within a short period of time. We’ll make and enjoy a popular Indian lentil soup and chicken biryani. We’ll make condiments including raitha (onion yogurt), chutney, and Indian snacks. Leave the class with confidence to use a pressure cooker at home.

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COURSE CODE: ROLL Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. May 29 | $100

Japanese home cooks always appreciate the health benefits of vegetables and fresh ingredients. We’ll talk about basic pantry ingredients in a Japanese household and where you can buy ingredients locally. In this class, we’ll make Japanese salad with ginger dressing, vegetarian dumplings (gyoza), vegetarian rice bowl (donburi), stir-fried noodles (yakisoba), and a surprise dessert.

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SUSHI FOR BEGINNERS

DINNER IN CHINATOWN

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

Cho Li | Instructor

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 including sushi rice and Japanese egg roll, and rolling into different types of sushi. Enjoy the sushi in class and take home what you just rolled and the sushi mat. COURSE CODE: SSHI Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Jun. 12 | $95

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

Come join us as we explore some of the fundamentals of Korean cuisine and learn to cook a sampling of some favorite dishes. Our menu will include clear noodles with beef and vegetables ( japchae), a spicy soft tofu stew (chigae), savory pancakes with perilla leaves and dipping sauce (jeon), as well as various banchan or seasonal side dishes such as seaweed with garlic, fish-cakes, and spicy cucumber salad. Crunchy, chewy, savory, sweet, spicy, sour and more, Korean cuisine has it all. C O U R S E C O D E : KO R K Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. May 28 | $100

THAI STREET FOOD Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.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. Please see the ccae.org for the meeting point. 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. COURSE CODE: CHTD Sec. 01: Sunday, 4:30-8:30pm. May 3 | $85

SIMPLY VEGETARIAN Lars Liebisch | Private Chef

Vegetarian dishes can be nutritiously delicious. We’ll learn how to choose grains, beans, and varieties of vegetables to create vegetarian dishes. We’ll make hearty vegetable soups and stews with delicious garnishes and herb oil, seasonal vegetable side dishes, salads with herb yogurt, and veggie sandwiches using nourishing grains and beans, and satisfying casseroles with baked eggs. C O U R S E C O D E : VG G I Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. May 4 | $85

SEASONAL VEGAN

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. We will cook and enjoy Thai street food in this fun class. We’ll make Thai spicy salad, red curry with chicken with steamed jasmine rice, stir-fried drunken noodles with chicken, and Thai dessert.

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN THAI COOKING

COURSE CODE: VEGS Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Apr. 17 | $85

COURSE CODE: AROI Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm. May 9 | $90

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

Thai restaurants have become wildly popular in the United States, and yet cooking Thai street 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. We’ll make Thai spicy salad, veggie red curry with steamed jasmine rice, stir-fried drunken noodles, and Thai dessert. C O U R S E C O D E : V TA I Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm. May 2 | $90

FILIPINO KITCHEN Tamy Tiongson | Culinary Instructor

Let’s explore how culinary influences affect the Filipino cuisine and talk about its famous national dishes. We’ll make popular lumpia shanghai (chicken spring rolls), pancit (traditional Filipino noodles), chicken adobo (national dish of stewed chicken & eggs), and finish up with two popular party desserts: ginataan (warm coconut soup) and turon (fried banana spring rolls). We’ll also talk about where to get ingredients from local grocery stores. COURSE CODE: FINO Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Apr. 6 | $85

Let’s have fun and learn how to make vegan food you love in season. We’ll talk about how to seamlessly add more plant based dishes without having to rearrange their lives. We’ll make mixed salad with tarragon vinaigrette, Chipotle soup, warm garlic-parsley cauliflower rice bowl with spicy chickpea, roasted vegetables, braised vegetables, roasted vegetables, and banana fig crisp. Enjoy the food together in class and take home extra food for your next meals.

YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN 28 DAYS OF MINDFUL CONSUMPTION: ANNUAL SPRING CLEANSE ON P.55 FERMENTATION WORKSHOP Jitti Chaithiraphant | Chef, Fermentationist, Owner, Heritage Vinegar Fermented foods are rich in probiotic bacteria and enzymes that help maintain intestinal flora, improve the digestive system, and enhance the immune system. Join Chef Jitti, the chef and owner of Heritage Food, who is an expert in fermentation. You’ll taste the fermented products as samples and make your own vinegar, kombucha, kimchi, and sauerkraut. You’ll leave the class with your own fermented foods, recipes, and confidence that you can ferment at home. Please eat before coming to the class. COURSE CODE: VFIZ Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Apr. 13 | $85

Food & Wine

WINE, BEER & SPIRITS BASIC COCKTAILS MIXING AND SHAKING TECHNIQUES Brendan O’Toole | Beer Specialist and Spirit Professional

Anyone can mix! Through hands-on mixing and tasting, you will learn proper cocktail techniques. We’ll make different drinks based on different techniques and a different base spirit: vodka, gin, and whiskey. You will make a variety of cocktails and taste your own creations. COURSE CODE: BMIX Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. Jun. 12 | $75

AMERICAN WHISKEY: BOURBON, RYE, AND BEYOND Brendan O’Toole | Beer Specialist and Spirit Professional

Bourbon is often dismissed as what your folks drank with ginger ale or what Pop used to spice up his eggnog, but there is a world of American whiskey out there as diverse and exceptional as anything from across the Atlantic. Come try a wide variety of whiskeys specially selected by an expert bartender. COURSE CODE: BRBN Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. May 8 | $85

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. COURSE CODE: BART Sec. 01: Sunday, 1:30-3:30pm. Apr. 5 | $85

WINE AND CHEESE: MASTERING THE PRINCIPLES OF PAIRING Adam Centamore | Wine and Cheese Educator, Author, adamcentamore.com

Pairing the right wine with the right cheese can enhance this decadent match to a new level. We’ll taste, evaluate, and appreciate wine and cheese pairing. We’ll talk about how to use condiments in pairing to add layers of flavors to your gourmet combinations. Let’s explore how to enhance your experience through a sensory analysis of different combinations and flavor profiles. COURSE CODE: WICH Sec. 01: Sunday, 1-2:30pm. Apr. 19 | $85

WINES OF FRANCE Jessica Sculley | Diploma WSET, Certified Specialist of Wine

Join us for a whirlwind tour of some of the premier wine-producing regions of France. The itinerary will include Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, the Loire Valley, Alsace, as well as lesser-known regions. Learn why France is the archetypical region when we talk about fine wine. COURSE CODE: FRTW Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. Apr. 10 | $85

WINES OF SPAIN Jessica Sculley | Diploma WSET, Certified Specialist of Wine

Spanish wine regions have ancient winemaking traditions using native grapes you may not have heard of yet. We will explore some of this history, methods of production and delve into tasting methods. From sparkling wines and refreshing whites to full bodied reds and unique fortified wines, Spain has something to please everyone. Come taste what you’ve been missing! COURSE CODE: WSPN Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. Jun. 5 | $85 10

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Business & Technology “The teachers were very knowledgeable in the subject, and I felt comfortable asking questions.” —JOSEPHINE S., BASIC WINDOWS SKILLS

START A SUCCESSFUL ONLINE BUSINESS

BUSINESS

Jason Rich | Author, Entrepreneur, jasonrich.com

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. C O U R S E C O D E : S B QA Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-1pm. May 2 | $75

WORKING FOR YOURSELF: THE ESSENTIALS OF SELF-EMPLOYMENT 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. Apr. 29 | $70

BUILD A SUCCESSFUL ONLINE CRAFTS STORE WITH ETSY Jason Rich | Author, Entrepreneur, jasonrich.com

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. C O U R S E C O D E : E T SY Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Apr. 30 | $70

COURSE CODE: SELF Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 27 | $110

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL REPORTING IN FOR-PROFIT ENTERPRISES Thomas Ittelson | Principal, The Mercury Group

It’s easy to understand financial statements and financial reporting in for-profit companies. In this short class, you will learn the specialized vocabulary of accounting and the simple numeric structure of financial statements, but without all the unnecessary details that are confusing to non-accountants. This class is for non-financial managers, entrepreneurs, and stock market investors. No prior accounting knowledge is required to attend. The instructor recommends (but does not require) purchase at the first class of his new 3rd edition 306 page textbook Financial Statements at 40% off list price. C O U R S E C O D E : AC P F Sec. 01: 2 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Apr. 21 & 28 | $90

HOSTING YOUR OWN AIRBNB 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 that 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. May 14 | $50

PERSONAL FINANCE & INVESTING FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOP Sophie Kulas | Financial Professional

Money is rarely taught at home or in schools. Some people can work hard to make money for an entire career but still retire broke. Maybe we do not have much money because we do not know much about it. This workshop will help you manage your personal finance. We’ll cover various topics including cash flow, debt management, financial strategies, contingency plans, and retirement plans. COURSE CODE: FNNC Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 16 | $140

THE COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management

This class is for parents of high school students and any college-bound people. This workshop will explain the key issues around the college financial aid process, including understanding the cost of college and how to finance it, the FAFSA form and how the expected family contribution is calculated, how much is reasonable to borrow for both parents and students and which types of loans are best, and the challenges and responsibilities around repaying student loan debt. In addition, we’ll address the role of the college financial aid office and various choices if available aid is not sufficient to be affordable. C O U R S E C O D E : FA I D Sec. 01: Saturday, 2:30-4:30pm. May 9 | $50

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERIES James Tierney | Business Development Manager, East Cambridge Savings Bank

Learn how to manage your personal finances from an expert. James will walk you through details and strategies that you will be able to better manage your own financial situation. Each class will cover essential information from money management to debt management, and financial preparation for disasters and recovery.

INTRODUCTION TO MONEY MANAGEMENT COURSE CODE: MONY Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-7:30pm. Apr. 9 | $50

DEBT MANAGEMENT COURSE CODE: DEBT Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-7:30pm. Apr. 22 | $50

FINANCIAL PREPARATION FOR DISASTERS AND RECOVERY COURSE CODE: CNTN Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-7:30pm. May 6 | $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. Jun. 6 | $75

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

This class is for anyone already retired or planning to do so shortly. We focus on investment strategy, including asset allocation, and determining how much risk to take; which assets to draw down first; the importance of minimizing investment fees; Social Security claiming strategies; the role of annuities; a safe level of spending; reverse mortgages, and whether long-term care insurance makes sense. COURSE CODE: FPRE Sec. 01: Saturday, 9:30-11:30am. May 9 | $50

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

Saving for Retirement is for adults of all ages, from those starting out their careers to people nearing or entering retirement. This class is narrowly focused on how to achieve a financially secure retirement and we’ll address understanding: different retirement plan structures (401ks and IRAs, Roth versus Traditional), Social Security, annuities, how much you need to save each paycheck and in total, how and where to invest your savings, taking risks, and how to minimize fees. C O U R S E C O D E : S AV R Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-2pm. May 9 | $50

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Business & Technology

YOUR MEDICARE ABCDS Sophie Kulas | Financial Professional

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: Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. May 21 | $60

MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLAN AND ALTERNATIVES Elaine Miller | Regional SHINE Program Director, Minuteman Senior Services

If you took a Medicare class with us or know the basics of Medicare coverages, this class is for you. We’ll talk about Medicare supplement plans and alternatives including Medigap, retiree plans, drug coverage options, and use of Medicare plan finder. We’ll start with a quick review, details of each topic, and Q&A. COURSE CODE: MEDG Sec. 01: Tuesday, 5:30-7:30pm. Jun. 9 | $60

HOW TO MAKE AN ESTATE PLAN Stephanie Mandell | Attorney

We all know that everyone should have a will, and yet many of us put this off. This class will motivate you to organize your assets and create an estate plan, including documents that can assist in case of incapacity. You will receive an introduction to the common terms and options, including how to specify personal representatives (formerly called “executors”) and guardians in a will and the differences between wills and trusts. You will also get tips for estate planning that go beyond the legalese found in estate documents. COURSE CODE: ESTP Sec. 01: Sunday, 2-4pm. May 3 | $50

COMPUTERS 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 Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins Apr. 16 | $135

INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL: PART 1 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. Participants can expect to take away with them spreadsheets that they have designed that may be put to work immediately in their office or home. 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 Apr. 6 | $145 No class Apr. 20

INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL: PART 2 Karen Carone | Manager of Data and Analytics

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 May 4 | $125

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: Monday, 6-9pm. Jun. 1 | $80

Business & Technology

HOW TO AVOID IDENTITY THEFT

INTRODUCTION TO WORDPRESS

David Rooks | MBA, Bentley University

Ben Vivante | Web Developer, vivante.us

Identity Theft is one of the most common and potentially devastating types of fraud, impacting over 15 million people every year. In this class, you’ll learn about the different types of ID Theft, how to recognize them, and specific actions you can take to protect yourself. We’ll also review the steps to follow should your identity be stolen. COURSE CODE: IDSC Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-7:30pm. Apr. 29 | $50

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, Ransomware, 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. May 6 | $50

INTERNET SECURITY: ONLINE ADVERTISING AND PERSONAL PRIVACY David Rooks | MBA, Bentley University

Most people are unaware of the extensive user profiling done by online service companies like Google and Facebook. We’ll discuss how these companies earn billions of dollars selling advertising specifically targeted to us based on our personal information. We’ll then explore techniques you can use to limit their data gathering and protect your privacy, as well as how to block many of their intrusive advertisements. You’ll receive a handout with privacy enhancing options to take home. COURSE CODE: ASEC Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-7:30pm. May 13 | $50

INTRODUCTION TO MAILCHIMP Elizabeth Cerda | Design and Communications Specialist

You’ll learn 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 discuss alternative email marketing platforms available as well. COURSE CODE: MCPB Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8:30pm. Apr. 22 | $65

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WordPress is one of the most easy-to-use blogging and content-management systems available. You can build almost anything from a personal or business website to everything in between. Join us for a quick overview of this powerful software. You will learn the ins-andouts of WordPress so you can begin building your site today! Basic computer skills and Internet literacy are required. Bring your own web-ready laptop. COURSE CODE: WRDP Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $150 No class Apr. 20

INTRODUCTION TO MODERN WEB DESIGN 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. COURSE CODE: CODE Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $180

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

The class will introduce students to programming with JavaScript. It is intended to be a first programming class, 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: INJS Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins May 12 | $180

INTRODUCTION TO GOOGLE SKETCHUP Steven Santosuosso | Interior Designer

SketchUp is a free 3D digital modeling program used by architects, interior designers, product designers, and sculptural artists. 3D rendering can be used for interior design, product visualization, and even 3D printing. We will learn fundamental concepts and techniques, including modeling, inferencing, and styling, to create 3D models of both real life objects and the construction of a 3D birdhouse. COURSE CODE: SKUP Sec. 01: Saturday, 9:30am-4:30pm. May 9 | $120

Discounted Parking for CCAE Students

We offer discounted parking with validation at the Charles Hotel Garage and the University Place Garage. See page 61 for details.

English as a Second Language “The most positive thing about this class was that I learned a lot and I lost the fear of speaking English.” —MARIELA L., ESL: BEGINNER CONVERSATION

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. To find the right level, come to our free personal assessment days or contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org. Many classes require the purchase of a textbook. We recommend that you purchase the book after attending the first class. Please see p. 20 for level descriptions and visit ccae.org/classes/esl for our most up-to-date language classes.

ENGLISH INTEGRATED SKILLS CLASSES Our integrated skills classes help students improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. In every level, students learn to interact in increasingly complex ways, from everyday to professional English. ESL Instructors: Katy Doughty, Rosa Lopez, Sandy Middleton, Joanne Nicklas, John O’Donnell

INTENSIVE – 54 HOURS E SL : I NTE NS IVE B EG INNE R LE VE LS 1 & 2

COURSE CODE: ENN1 Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Monday through Thursday, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 6 | $500 | John O’Donnell No class Apr. 20 & May 25

E SL : I NTE NS IVE B EG INNE R LE VE LS 3 & 4

COURSE CODE: ENN2 Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Monday through Thursday, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $500 | John O’Donnell No class Apr. 20 & May 25

TWICE A WEEK – 27 HOURS E S L : B EGIN NE R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: ENB1 Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $290 | Katy Doughty

E S L : B EGIN NE R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: ENB2 Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $290 | Joanne Nicklas No class Apr. 20 & May 25

E S L : B EGIN NE R L E V E L 3

COURSE CODE: ENB3 Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $290 | Katy Doughty Sec. 02: 9 Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 11 | $290 | Rosa Lopez

E S L : IN T E R ME DIAT E L E V E L 3

COURSE CODE: ENI3 Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 7 | $290 | Sandy Middleton

E SL : I NTE NS IVE INTE RME DI ATE LE V E LS 1 & 2

COURSE CODE: ENN3 Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Monday through Thursday, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $500 | John O’Donnell No class Apr. 20 & May 25

E SL : I NTE NS IVE INTE RME DI ATE LE V E LS 3 & 4

COURSE CODE: ENN4 Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Monday through Thursday, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $500 | John O’Donnell No class Apr. 20 & May 25

Level-Up Discount

If you took an ESL class in the winter you will receive an email with a 10% discount code to apply to a spring class. You must use the discount code by Mar. 30, 9am.

ccae.org/classes/esl

English as a Second Language

PREPARATION FOR THE TOEFL 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 before enrolling in these classes.

27 HOURS C O U R S E C O D E : TO F L Sec. 01: 9 Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 11 | $290

54 HOURS C O U R S E C O D E : TO F N Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Monday through Thursday, 1-2:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $500 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

ENGLISH SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASSES BEGINNER – CEFR A2

CONVERSATION Katy Doughty, Sandy Middleton, Joanne Nicklas | ESL Instructors

Gain confidence and develop your English speaking skills in this conversation class for high beginning and low intermediate level students. Reinforce your basic knowledge of English, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, and practice correct pronunciation. This class will provide a friendly, safe classroom environment where you can practice with lively activities how to speak comfortably and confidently in everyday English. COURSE CODE: ENCB Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $290 | Sandy Middleton No class Apr. 20 & May 25 Sec. 02: 9 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $290 | Joanne Nicklas No class Apr. 20 & May 25 Sec. 03: 9 Saturdays, 1:30-4:30pm. Begins Apr. 11 | $290 | Katy Doughty

INTERMEDIATE – CEFR B1

CONVERSATION Katy Doughty, Sandy Middleton | ESL Instructors

This class is for intermediate-level students who want to improve their pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar while developing their conversational skills. Activities will include open discussions, debates, and presentations. COURSE CODE: ENCI Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $290 | Sandy Middleton Sec. 02: 9 Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 11 | $290 | Katy Doughty

INTENSIVE VOCABULARY TRAINING Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert

In this fun class, we will learn new vocabulary and improve speaking and comprehension skills with reading, writing exercises, and discussions. There will be tests and class activities each week to enforce the new vocabulary. For intermediate and advanced students. C O U R S E C O D E : E I VA Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 6 | $290 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

WRITING Sandy Middleton | 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 class, students will practice writing business letters, cover letters, e-mails, and short essays. COURSE CODE: ENWI Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $290

PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PRESENTATION Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert

This intermediate class is for students (CEFR Levels B1-B2) 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, Mondays & Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $290 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

Free Personal Assessment Days Need help with finding the right class for you? Come to one of our free assessment days.

Friday, March 27, 6-8pm

Monday, March 30, 10am-12pm

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English as a Second Language

LISTENING AND PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert Sandy Middleton | 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 as well as original materials such as television and movie scripts to help us better understand native speakers and to be more confident in being understood by them. COURSE CODE: PRON Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $290 | Sandy Middleton No class Apr. 20 & May 25 Sec. 02: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $290 | Andrea Aptecker

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. May 30 & 31 | $105

ESL BOOK CLUB Joanne Nicklas | ESL Instructor

The tradition of book clubs in the US dates back to the early 19th century in New England, and there are more than 5 million book club members in the US today. CCAE is happy to introduce English students to this tradition by meeting regularly to read and discuss a book, its themes, characters, and related subjects while enjoying a mid afternoon snack. This term we’ll read the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout (2008), about a proud, solitary woman in a small town in Maine for whom human relations, including with her own family, are difficult. Tuition includes snacks and drinks. COURSE CODE: BOCL Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 2:30-4:30pm. Apr. 15 & 29, May 13 & 27, Jun. 10 | $135

READING, SPEAKING, EXPLORING, AND BOSTON HISTORY Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert

Come join this fun new English class where we’ll read about historic events that took place right here in Cambridge and Boston, learn new vocabulary, engage in discussions and presentations, and walk to some of the historic sites we read about in class! Bring your walking shoes! Visits include the Longfellow House on Brattle Street, Harvard Art Museums, the Charles River and secret garden at the monastery on Memorial Drive, Harvard Yard, Harvard Business School, Old Burying Ground/Harvard Square Cemetery, Mt. Auburn Cemetery, and much more. For intermediate and advanced ESL students. COURSE CODE: ERSE Sec. 01: 9 Fridays, 9:15am-12:15pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $290

ADVANCED – CEFR B2-C1

READ, DISCUSS, DEBATE! 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, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 7 | $290

CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN SHORT STORIES Sandy Middleton | ESL Instructor

In this class students will read and participate in engaging facilitated discussions of short stories written by established and emerging authors whose award winning writing provide a fascinating glimpse into the diversity of American life and culture. COURSE CODE: AMSH Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $290 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

AMERICAN POP CULTURE: UNDERSTAND HUMOR AND CULTURAL REFERENCES Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert

In this advanced class, we will read and discuss political comedy, speeches, celebrity interviews, TED talks, and stories from the stage. We’ll review new vocabulary, idioms, cultural and historical references, and American slang. Homework includes presentations and humorous readings. Let’s have fun and laugh! COURSE CODE: APOP Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $290

CONVERSATION: THE NEWS OF THE DAY Michael Impastato | ESL Instructor

In this class, we’ll talk about local, metropolitan, and world news in a safe and respectful atmosphere. We will use the Boston Globe and learn about Boston, New England, and the world. Choose an article and tell your classmates about it! Students will work both in pairs and as a group. COURSE CODE: ENCA Sec. 01: 9 Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 11 | $290

PRONUNCIATION & LISTENING Sandy Middleton | 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 an opportunity to examine and resolve the chronic pronunciation errors, work on syllable and word stress, rhythm, intonation, and features of connected speech in American English, as well as improve your listening comprehension. C O U R S E C O D E : P R OA Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $290

English as a Second Language

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS ENGLISH Emily Brown | ESL Instructor

If you are a high intermediate to advanced ESL student who is interested in learning how to navigate the English-speaking workplace, then this is the class for you! This class covers a range of business topics, such as professional introductions, meetings, telephone conversations, writing business letters and emails, marketing, and negotiations. Using the case study method, we will discuss examples of American and other global companies, while practicing business vocabulary, speaking, reading, and writing skills. COURSE CODE: BEGL Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $195

TOOLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS Sandy Middleton | ESL Instructor

This class will enhance your skills in five key components of higher education study: reading comprehension, verbal presentation, critical thinking, study skills, and note-taking. Texts, classroom lessons, and activities will each be on par with those used in actual introductory university classes. This class is appropriate for college bound students as well as those returning to academic study. Can be taken concurrently with TOEFL Prep class. C O U R S E C O D E : E TA S Sec. 01: 9 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $290 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

WRITING & 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 Apr. 11 | $290

PERFECT ENGLISH PUNCTUATION Steven David Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

Learn the rules of English punctuation to help your writing be at its best. We’ll use worksheets and one or two short paragraphs of your writing to practice and learn. And, of course, all your questions are welcome. Materials will include a punctuation guide so that you don’t forget what you’ve practiced and learned. Enjoy getting English punctuation under control with complimentary wine served during the class. COURSE CODE: EPUN Sec. 01: 3 Fridays, 6-8:30pm. Begins May 1 | $100

Textbooks

Many of our classes require the additional purchase of a textbook. You should purchase the book after the first class. 18

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DEVELOPING INTERVIEW STORIES WORKSHOP Steven David Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

Develop and practice telling stories for work interviews. Improve your ability to market your skills, talent, and knowledge at employment interviews and in other business situations. Find the right words to talk about all the great contributions you’ve made, and will make, for your team and company. The key is to develop the confidence to speak up and speak effectively about what you’re able to do for a prospective employer and even for your current employer. COURSE CODE: ENIN Sec. 01: 4 Saturdays, 10:30am-1:30pm. Begins Apr. 18 | $200

KEYS TO AMERICAN COMMUNICATION CULTURE Steven David Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

In this class, we’ll learn about aspects of communication culture when working in the US and compare them to where you come from. We’ll improvise short presentations and brief role-play interactions or short dialogs to understand and improve our communication with American colleagues. We’ll share experiences, observations, problems you’ve encountered, and how you believe you’ve adapted or would like to adapt. We’ll practice getting to the point, directness, tactful language, agreeing and disagreeing, information presentation, assertiveness, expressiveness, workplace hierarchy, American peculiarities, small talk, and more. COURSE CODE: ENCC Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 7-9:30pm. Begins May 6 | $180

Need a Scholarship?

CCAE offers scholarship assistance—50% off tuition. Some restrictions apply.

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

SPECIAL WORKSHOPS

FRIDAY CLASSES

27 HOURS Begins Apr. 11 $290

9 SATURDAYS

54 HOURS (meets 4 times per week for 9 weeks) Begins Apr. 6 No class Apr. 20 & May 25 $500

MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

27 HOURS (meets 2 times per week for 9 weeks) Begins Apr. 7 $290

TUESDAY & THURSDAY

27 HOURS (meets 2 times per week for 9 weeks) Begins Apr. 6 No class Apr. 20 & May 25 $290

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY

1:30PM-4:30PM

ENN3: Intensive Intermediate Levels 1 & 2

ENIN: Developing Interview Stories 4 Saturdays, 10:30am-1:30pm. Begins Apr. 18 | $200

ABET: Accent Improvement Workshop Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am-12:30pm. May 30 & 31 | $105

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

Monday, March 30, 10am-12pm

Friday, March 27, 6-8pm

FREE PERSONAL ASSESSMENT DAYS Need help finding the right class for you? Come to one of our free assessment days:

EPUN: Perfect English Punctuation 3 Fridays, 6-8:30pm. Begins May 1 | $100

ENN4: Intensive Intermediate Levels 3 & 4

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

SPRING: APRIL ï¿½ JUNE a class . Email us at languages@ccae.org or call 617-547-6789

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

BOCL: ESL Book Club 5 Wednesdays, 2:30-4:30pm. Apr. 15 & 29, May 13 & 27, Jun. 10 | $135

ERSE: Reading, Speaking, Exploring and Boston History 9 Fridays, 9:15am-12:15pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $290

MORNING

EVENING

ENWA: Advanced Writing & Grammar

TOFL: Preparation for the TOEFL

PROA: Advanced Pronunciation & Listening

ENB1: Beginner Level 1

BEGL: Business English * (6:30-8:30pm, Thursdays Only)

ENB3: Beginner Level 3

ENCI: Intermediate Conversation ENCA: Advanced Conversation

ETAS: Tools for Academic Success

ENB2: Beginner Level 2

7:45-9:15PM

ENCC: Keys to American Communication Culture* (5 Wednesdays, 7-9:30pm. Begins May 6)

PRON: Intermediate Pronunciation & Listening

ENCB: Beginner Conversation

6:00-7:30PM

ENCB: Beginner Conversation

TOFN: Intensive Preparation for the TOEFL

APOP: American Pop Culture: Understanding Humor and Cultural References

ENCI: Intermediate Conversation

ENCB: Beginner Conversation

1:00-2:30PM

ENB3: Beginner Level 3

9:30AM-12:30PM

ENN2: Intensive Beginner Levels 3 & 4

PRON: Intermediate Pronunciation & Listening

ERDD: Read, Discuss, Debate!

ENN1: Intensive Beginner Levels 1 & 2

ENWI: Intermediate Writing

AMSH: Contemporary American Short Stories

PUSP: Public Speaking and Presentation

11:00AM-12:30PM

ENI3: Intermediate Level 3

EIVA: Intensive Vocabulary Training

9:15-10:45AM

English as a Second Language

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

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

Beginner Level 1 Beginner Level 2

Beginner Level 3 Beginner Level 4 Beginner Conversation

Low Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Conversation

High Intermediate Advanced

Advanced

CEFR LEVEL

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

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

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

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

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

LISTENING

READING

SPEAKING

WRITING

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

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

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

Write a short, simple postcard & fill in forms with personal details.

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

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

Communicate in routine tasks & social interactions. Use a series of phrases & sentences to describe family, educational background & present work.

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

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

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

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

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

Understand extended speech & lectures & follow even complex lines of argument. Understand most TV news & current affairs programs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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World Languages

“I enjoyed the warmth and friendliness of the instructor [Tomoko Takagi], and was happy with the pace.” —LIZ J., JAPANESE: BEGINNER LEVEL 1

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 (p. 20). Please visit ccae.org/language-levels for a self-assessment, level descriptions, and our most up-to-date language offerings. Please take advantage of our Personal Assessment Days (p. 22). For any questions about a specific language or level you can also email languages@ccae.org or call Francesca Ferraris at 617.547.6789 ext.112. Many language classes require the purchase of a textbook. We recommend purchasing the book after attending the first class.

ARABIC

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

Fatma Salem | Native Speaker

Sara Vallesteros | ASL Instructor, Native Speaker

Mansour Salsabili | Ph.D., Middle East Studies

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 1973. Events in the Middle East have encouraged new interest in Arabic. B E G I N N E R L E VE L 1

COURSE CODE: ARB1 Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Begins Apr. 16 | $300 | Fatma Salem

B E G I N N E R L E VE L 2

COURSE CODE: ARB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Mansour Salsabili

B E G I N N E R L E VE L 3

COURSE CODE: ARB3 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Fatma Salem No class Apr. 20 & May 25

H I G H BEG INNE R CONV E RSATI ON This class emphasizes conversational skills, sentence structure, and 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 or have studied Arabic language for 30h or more within the last 3 years. We also welcome all variations of spoken Arabic including Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), Shamia and Egyptian dialect. By the end of this class students will be able to speak Arabic with confidence. COURSE CODE: ARCB Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Fatma Salem No class Apr. 20 & May 25

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. B EGIN NE R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: ASB1 Sec. 01: 10 Fridays, 6:30-7:45pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $235

B EGIN NE R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: ASB2 Sec. 01: 10 Fridays, 8-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $235

BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE Katia Costa-Bancroft, Piéra Varin | Native Speakers

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 EGIN NE R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: BPB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6:15-7:45pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Piéra Varin No class Apr. 20 & May 25

B EGIN NE R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: BPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $255 | Piéra Varin

B EGIN NE R L E V E L 3

COURSE CODE: BPB3 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:50-9:20pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Piéra Varin No class Apr. 20 & May 25

IN T E R ME DIAT E C O NV E R S AT IO 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 expressing 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 Apr. 8 | $255 | Katia Costa-Bancroft

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World Languages

PORTUGUESE FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS

THE THREE GROUPS OF FRENCH VERBS

Katia Costa-Bancroft | M.A., Portuguese Language Education

Siham Elaidi | Native Speaker

Portuguese and Spanish are both Romance languages, closely related in vocabulary and grammar. For speakers of Spanish, it can be a challenge to study Portuguese because of this close linguistic relationship. This class is for advanced and native speakers of Spanish who would like a quick, solid introduction to Brazilian Portuguese. COURSE CODE: BPSP Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255

FRENCH 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 organizations. French has been called one of the three most useful languages for business by Bloomberg Businessweek. Join their ranks in this series of engaging classes, emphasizing spoken production and interaction. B E G I N NE R L E VE L 1

COURSE CODE: FRB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Siham Elaidi No class Apr. 20 & May 25

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

COURSE CODE: FRB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Siham Elaidi No class Apr. 20 & May 25 Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Mélanie Huguet

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

COURSE CODE: FRB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Siham Elaidi

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

COURSE CODE: FRB4 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Mélanie Huguet

B E G I N NE R CONVE RS AT I ON This class is for students who have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent and are comfortable using the present and have some knowledge of passé composé and imparfait. Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of French, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations.

COURSE CODE: FRCB Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Mélanie Huguet No class Apr. 20 & May 25 Sec. 02: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Mélanie Huguet No class Apr. 20 & May 25

I N T E RME D IATE CONVE RSATI ON You are pretty comfortable in everyday situations and in applying your solid knowledge of the basics of French. Now it’s time to practice expressing yourself in more complex situations, to voice opinions and share points of views with your classmates, to increase your vocabulary and engage fully in the cultural context of French. COURSE CODE: FRIC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $255 | Mélanie Huguet

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If you took a language class in the winter you will receive an email with a 10% discount code to apply to a spring class. You must use the discount code by Mar. 30, 9am.

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In this class, we will cover verbs from each group of French verbs. We will conjugate these verbs in three tenses of “l’indicatif,” the present, the future, and the past tense (passé composé) with practice and correct pronunciation. This will allow students to express themselves in the present, the future, and the past. Regarding the third group, we will cover the most common verbs. For students who have completed at least French Beginner Level 3 or 4. C O U R S E C O D E : F RV B Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $115

FRENCH PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE Siham Elaidi | Native Speaker

This class will improve the students’ pronunciation and help to facilitate the comprehension of spoken language. It will cover the vowels and letters that are mispronounced by English speakers such as “R” and “U,” as well the nasal vowels and sounds that are combinations of letters and vowels. We will also go over the consonants that are not pronounced at the end of words. The class aims for the development of perfect French pronunciation by having fun practicing. This class is for students who took at least 30 hours of French (CEFR A2 and above). COURSE CODE: FPRO Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins May 5 | $140

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

As Charles Aznavour says in his song, “you too will love Paris in May…” In this class we will discuss the history of Paris, discover its monuments and museums, learn to navigate the city like a Parisian and uncover some of its hidden treasures. You will learn some new vocabulary, practice your listening and conversational skills, and enjoy the cultural exposure. So whether you’re planning to visit Paris, or want to revisit old memories or just simply love the French language, come and join us in our discovery of Paris. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above). C O U R S E C O D E : F R PA Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins May 7 | $115

Free Personal Assessment Days Need help with finding the right class for you? Come to one of our free assessment days for Spanish, French, Italian and German.

Wednesday, March 25, 10am-12pm Thursday, March 26, 6-8pm

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

World Languages

GERMAN

POLISH

Angela Day, Diana Erinna, Francesca Ferraris | Native Speakers

Edward Mitukiewicz | Native Speaker

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. All our classes are taught by highly educated and experienced native speakers, representing a variety of cultures and accents. B E G I N NE R L E VE L 2

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 19th 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: GRB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Angela Day No class Apr. 20 & May 25

B EGINN E R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: GRB3 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Angela Day No class Apr. 20 & May 25

COURSE CODE: PLIN Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6:45-8:15pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255

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

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

COURSE CODE: GRB4 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 15 | $255 | Francesca Ferraris

LOW I NTE RME D IATE

COURSE CODE: GRLI Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Diana Erinna Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 9:30-11am. Begins Apr. 9 | Angela Day

I N T E RME D IATE

COURSE CODE: GRIN Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 11:15am-12:45pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Diana Erinna

H I G H I N TE RME D IATE

COURSE CODE: GRIH Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 11:15am-12:45pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $255 | Angela Day

ADVANCE D RE AD ING A ND CONVE RSATI ON

COURSE CODE: GRRC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 15 | $255 | 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. Tuition includes the cost of breakfast. COURSE CODE: GEBB Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9:30-11am. Begins Apr. 7 | $300

MODERN HEBREW Revital B. Moore | Native Speaker

The official language of the state of Israel, Hebrew is a Semitic language which belongs to the Afro-Asian language family. Hebrew is the only Canaanite language still spoken, and the only truly successful example of a revived dead language. Modern Hebrew is spoken by approximately 10 million people around the world. B E G I N NE R L E VE L 1

COURSE CODE: MHB1 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 4:15-5:45pm. Begins Apr. 15 | $255 No class Apr. 29

COURSE CODE: PLB1 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255

INT E R ME DIAT E C O N V E R S AT IO N A ND GR A MMA R

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 number of speakers. Our experienced instructor, Katya Maher, will make you familiar with how to read and write the Cyrillic alphabet and everything else you need to communicate in this language. B EGINN E R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: RUB1 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $255

B EGINN E R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: RUB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255

B EGINN E R L E V E L 3

COURSE CODE: RUB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255

INT E R ME DIAT E C O N V E R S AT IO N A ND GR A MMA R COURSE CODE: RUIC Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:45pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $255

TURKISH Serhan Ӧzden | Native Speaker

Turkish belongs to the Ural-Altaic linguistic family, like Finnish and Hungarian. It is the westernmost of the Turkic languages spoken across Central Asia. Other Turkic languages, all of which are closely related, include Azerbaijani (Azeri), Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tatar, Turkmen, Uighur, Uzbek, and many others spoken from the Balkans across Central Asia into northwestern China and southern Siberia. With the Turkish Alphabet Revolution that took place in 1928, the language transitioned to its current Latin alphabet. There are more than 85 million native speakers in today’s Turkey, in the European Union, and in former countries of the Ottoman empire. It is estimated that around 20 million people speak Turkish as a second language worldwide. B EGINN E R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: TRB1 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $255

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

COURSE CODE: MHB2 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 15 | $255 No class Apr. 29 REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

World Languages

ITALIAN Maria Grazia Lolla, Elena Lori | Native Speakers

Italian is spoken as native language by approximately 85 million people in Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Australia. Throughout the world it is the fifth most studied foreign language. Taught by experienced and educated instructors, these classes emphasize building vocabulary, solidifying grammar, and improving spoken interaction. B E G I N NE R L E VE L 1

COURSE CODE: ITB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Elena Lori No class Apr. 20 & May 25 Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Elena Lori

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

COURSE CODE: ITB2 Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $225 | Maria Grazia Lolla

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

COURSE CODE: ITB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Elena Lori

B E G I N NE R CONVE RS AT I ON This class is for students who have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent and are comfortable with using the present tense and have some knowledge of passato prossimo and imperfetto. Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of Italian, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations. COURSE CODE: ITBC Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Elena Lori No class Apr. 20 & May 25 Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Elena Lori

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 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. C O U R S E C O D E : I TC C Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 7 | $300

LETTURA E CONVERSAZIONE IN ITALIANO Pasquale G. Tatò | Native Speaker and Professional Linguist

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. COURSE CODE: LETT Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255

GIALLO & SPUMANTE: ADVANCED ITALIAN MYSTERIES CLUB Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge Stereotyped as the land of crime and intrigue, Italy has been the setting of many international best-selling mysteries. Politically committed, narratively sophisticated, and supremely enjoyable, the best Italian mysteries explore the dark side of Italy’s present, challenge ideas of justice, and seduce readers with the evocation of la dolce vita. In this class we will discuss Venere privata (1966) by Giorgio Scerbanenco, the Ukrainian-born writer credited with initiating the Italian mystery genre. Set in Milan in the years of the so-called economic miracle, this dead-pan style read is the first in a series featuring the investigator Duca Lamberti, a doctor barred from practicing medicine for having performed euthanasia. Future offerings will include works by Fois, Sciascia, Fruttero and Lucentini, and Carofiglio. C O U R S E C O D E : I TG P Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Apr. 9 | $50

APERITIVO LETTERARIO: ITALIAN BOOK CLUB Elena Lori | Native Speaker

Do you love Italy and all Italian things? Do you like the idea of knowing more about the country’s literature, history, and culture? Then this Italian book club is perfect for you. Come to share some classic literature, novels, and contemporary fiction with a glass of wine, the Italian type, of course! Intermediate Level (B1) in Italian required. Every term new books. We will start with a book by Andrea Camilleri, the book-list will be presented in the first meeting. COURSE CODE: APLI Sec. 01: 4 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Apr. 17, May 1 & 15, Jun. 5 | $130

CINE-CITTÀ: TWO FILMS ON LOVE AND POWER IN THE SHADOW OF CONFINEMENT Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge

We will discuss Paolo Sorrentino’s Le conseguenze dell’amore (2004) and Giuseppe Tornatore’s L’offerta migliore (2013). Unpredictable, thought-provoking, and visually innovative, these two films about confinement will provide the basis for our discussions of love, power, and the scope of personal choice in the modern world. Students of all levels of Italian are welcome as long as they are prepared to immerse into the language. Tuition includes wine and snacks. COURSE CODE: CICI Sec. 01: 2 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Apr. 16 & May 7 | $75

UNA MATTINATA ITALIANA CON ARTE VENETA: AN ITALIAN MORNING WITH VENETIAN ART Elena Lori | Native Speaker

A morning dedicated to Italian art and language. Well kept secrets of Italian Art at the Harvard Art Museum will be put on display especially for this class and Elena will guide you through their history, importance, and legacy. After starting the day with an introduction and an Italian breakfast, we will walk together to the museum and discuss these hidden masterpieces. Students of all levels of Italian are welcome as long as they are prepared to immerse into the language. Tuition includes Italian Breakfast. Tuition does not include museum entrance (free for Cambridge residents). COURSE CODE: ITMA Sec. 01: Wednesday, 10am-12:30pm. Apr. 22 | $60

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World Languages

UNA GIORNATA ITALIANA: LET’S TALK ABOUT ITALIAN ART

CHINESE

Elena Lori | Native Speaker

Mandarin Chinese has more native speakers than any other language. As Mandarin’s popularity increases among language learners, give yourself an advantage with an experienced and enthusiastic instructor.

Come to explore a little piece of Italy in Cambridge and talk Italian all day. We will start the day with an introduction into the vocabulary related to art and then walk to the Harvard Art Museums together where we will discover and discuss masterpieces of Italian art, with a new focus every term. The day will conclude with a convivial “pranzo freddo.” Students of all levels of Italian are welcome as long as they are prepared to immerse into the language. Tuition includes cold Italian lunch. Tuition does not include museum entrance (free for MA residents). C O U R S E C O D E : I TG I Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Jun. 13 | $100

KOREAN Jungah Lee, Soe Young Lee | Native Speakers

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 E G I N NE R L E VE L 1

C O U R S E C O D E : KO B 1 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Jungah Lee

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

C O U R S E C O D E : KO B 2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Jungah Lee

B EG INNE R L E VE L 3

C O U R S E C O D E : KO B 3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Soe Young Lee

NEW COLLABORATION WITH CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY LEARNING CIRCLE: INTRODUCTION TO KOREAN LANGUAGE Join us for peer-to-peer learning in beginning level Korean! We will explore language together through dramas, K-pop, virtual reality adventures, and maybe a bit of food. This Learning Circle is aimed at complete beginners, but participants may be any level of proficiency, as long as you are willing to help your peers! Courses are peer-supported and facilitated by a librarian. Registration is required and you must attend the first meeting, as the course is cumulative. 6 Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Apr. 15 | Free | Registration begins March 2 Location: Learning Lab at Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge R E G I S T E R AT B I T. LY/ 2 XJ DT Z C O R C A L L 6 1 7 - 3 4 9 - 4 0 4 1

Jin Chen Cooper | Native Speaker & Author, Notes from Harvard

B EGINN E R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: CMB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

B EGINN E R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: CMB2 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $255

B EGINN E R L E V E L 3

COURSE CODE: CMB3 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $255

HIGH B EGIN NE R W R IT ING A ND C O NV E R S AT IO N This class assumes that students have taken Chinese classes continuously for approximately one year. It focuses on recognizing and writing simple Chinese characters, along with conversations for everyday life. No textbook is required, handouts will be given in class. COURSE CODE: CMBC Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

JAPANESE Tomoko Takagi | Native Speaker

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

COURSE CODE: JPB1 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255

B EGINN E R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: JPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6:35-8:05pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $255

B EGINN E R L E V E L 3

COURSE CODE: JPB3 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $255

B EGIN NE R C O NV E R S AT IO N This class is designed to thoroughly review beginner level Japanese (Beginner Level 1-3 or equivalent), exercise those learnings under practical situations. It is for students who have completed Beginner Level 1-3 classes or equivalent, who have learned Hiragana, Katakana, and have some knowledge of basic conjugations of verbs (masu-form, te-form and dictionary form) and adjectives et al. COURSE CODE: JPBC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6:35-8:05pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $255

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World Languages

SPANISH Michelle Abadia, Carlos Cruz, Jose Lopez Espinosa, Johana Rodriguez, Agustin Romero, Martha de la Vega, 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 E G I N NE R L E VE L 1

COURSE CODE: SPB1 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Carlos Cruz Sec. 03: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $255 | Johana Rodriguez Sec. 04: 5 Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm. Begins May 2 | $280 | Agustin Romero

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

COURSE CODE: SPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Michelle Abadia Sec. 02: 9 Wednesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 8 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga Sec. 03: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $255 | Martha de la Vega Sec. 04: 4 Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm. Begins Jun. 6 | $225 | Agustin Romero

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

COURSE CODE: SPB3 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga No class Apr. 20 & May 25 Sec. 02: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Agustin Romero No class Apr. 20 & May 25 Sec. 03: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $255 | Agustin Romero

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

COURSE CODE: SPB4 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Carlos Cruz Sec. 02: 9 Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga

B E G I N NE R CONVE RS AT I ON This class is for students that have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent of it and are comfortable with using the present tense and have some knowledge of preterite and future. Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of Spanish, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations. COURSE CODE: SPBC Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 No class Apr. 20 & May 25 Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Jose Lopez Espinosa Sec. 03: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $255 | Agustin Romero

I N T E RME D IATE CONVE RSATI ON You are pretty comfortable in everyday situations and in applying your solid knowledge of the basics of Spanish. Now it’s time to practice expressing yourself in more complex situations, to voice opinions and share points of views with your classmates, to increase your vocabulary, and engage fully in the cultural context of Spanish. COURSE CODE: SPCO Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Michelle Abadia Sec. 03: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $255 | Martha de la Vega

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SPANISH ADVANCED READING AND CONVERSATION: CUENTOS CORTOS DE AUTORES CONTEMPORÁNEOS Jose Lopez Espinosa | Native Speaker, M.A., Spanish Literature and Linguistics En este curso leeremos cuentos cortos de autores del siglo XXI. En cada clase cubriremos cuentos y autores de países contemporáneos desde México, hasta Argentina, sin pasar por alto España y Guinea Ecuatorial. En este curso también hablaremos de las noticias del día (excepto religión y política!) para practicar el idioma conversando e intercambiando opiniones. En esta clase practicaremos tanto leer como hablar mucho para mejorar la comprensión y fluidez. Esta clase es recomendada para estudiantes avanzados, es decir estudiantes de niveles B2 y C1. COURSE CODE: SARC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $255

THE THREE GROUPS OF SPANISH VERBS Agustin Romero | Native Speaker

In this class, we will focus on the conjugation and pronunciation of most common verbs in the indicative preterite (imperfect and perfect) and subjunctive (indicative). A lot of practice, fun games and exercises will allow students to express themselves in these tenses. This class is for students that have completed at least Beginner Level 3 or 4. COURSE CODE: SPVR Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $115 No class Apr. 20

SPANISH THROUGH MUSIC Michelle Abadia | Native Speaker, Masters in Vocal Performance, New England Conservatory of Music

This class will explore the various genres that have given Spanish-language music its colorful nature, sheer beauty, and rich diversity. We will listen to and even sing some of the most notable types of music from Spain and Latin America, from salsa, to guaracha, to danza, to bolero, to tango. We will examine these genres’ origins, their influences, and the greatest exponents of each, with particular emphasis on contemporary music in order to enhance musical understanding and pronunciation. This interactive class is for students of all Spanish levels as long as they are prepared to immerse themselves in the language. COURSE CODE: SPTM Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 6-8pm. Begins Apr. 27 | $225 No class May 25

HISPANIC MOVIES: LISTENING AND CONVERSATION Jose Lopez Espinosa | Native Speaker, M.A., Spanish Literature and Linguistics En esta clase miraremos parte de una película para mejorar la habilidad de escuchar, y también haremos conversaciones del tema para expandir el vocabulario y mejorar la fluidez al hablar español. Haremos ejercicios de conversación antes de mirar la pelicula y despues. Cada película será diferente en cada clase, y de países diferentes también para escuchar varios acentos. Los temas de las películas van a variar desde “familias disfuncionales”, “tradiciones y costumbres”, “las drogas en Latinoamérica”, “inmigración” etc. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above). Every term new movies. Tuition includes wine and snacks. COURSE CODE: PELI Sec. 01: 6 Fridays, 6-8pm. Begins May 1 | $240 No class May 22

Humanities

“The atmosphere of trust Frannie [Lindsay] created among us allowed everyone to feel confident about sharing poems and commenting.” —V.G., WRITING THE UNSPEAKABLE: A POETRY WORKSHOP ON TRAUMA

EMBRACE YOUR TREE COMMUNITY

SCIENCE & NATURE

Claire O’Neil | Conservationist, Founder of Earthwise Aware

MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE: BLACK HOLES, DARK ENERGY, AND MORE John Sheff and Dan Winchell | Amateur Astronomers, Astronomy Educators

Fifty years ago, humans landed on the Moon. We’ve since discovered countless planets orbiting other suns, and potentially habitable environments in our own solar system. We know how big the universe is, how old it is, and what it’s made of. But, we also face mysteries: black holes, dark matter, and dark energy. We’ll cover everything you’ve always wanted to know but were afraid to ask. No math or science background required. You’ll also get to use a large telescope at a local observatory. COURSE CODE: UNMY Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $220

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Learn about forest and tree communities, their behaviors and interactions with one another. Investigate their ecological role and importance to us. Learn how to identify trees from shape, leaves, buds, and bark. Explore nearby parks to discuss, document and sketch the trees that we see, without forgetting to observe and record the species that depend on them. You'll also learn how can participate in gathering information easily about trees through citizen science to help climate and wildlife science. The first half of the class will be at CCAE and the second half of the class will be a walk. COURSE CODE: TREE Sec. 01: Wednesday, 1-4pm. Jun. 10 | $75

A BIRD'S WORLD Claire O’Neil | Conservationist, Founder of Earthwise Aware

What are birds, really? Discuss birds’ topography, classification, behavior, ecology, and importance. Learn how to sketch and describe birds in a nature journal and where to share our observations. Observe and practice how to spot birds, including how to master binoculars and scope, and how to identify our local birds by sound, shape, flight, behavior, and more. The first half of the class will be lecture and discussion at CCAE and the second half of the class will be a walk for birdwatching. C O U R S E C O D E : B R DW Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-4pm. May 9 | $80

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TRAVEL & TOURS 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 : TO RY Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-12pm. Apr. 25 | $35

LOWELL DOWNTOWN CANALWAY CULTURAL DISTRICT FOOD TOUR Off the Beaten Path Food Tours and Experiences

The birthplace of America’s first CVS, Market Basket, and co-ed public school, Lowell is a unique city created in the 1800’s as a planned manufacturing town. Once home to over four dozen mills, most have been repurposed into interesting museums, art spaces, and local residences as Lowell has experienced an incredible revitalization in the recent decade. Join us as we explore this historic town, learn more about its history and present, as well as enjoy a diversity of cuisine to represent Lowell as a melting pot of cultures. Please inform us about any dietary restrictions or allergies. Exact meeting point will be on your registration confirmation. COURSE CODE: LOCC Sec. 01: Saturday, 11:30am-2:30pm. May 2 | $60

ようこそ YOKOSO: VISITING JAPAN Tomoko Takagi | Japan Expert

Japan is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Join this class to learn about must-see places and useful tips for traveling there. Learn basic manners needed to enjoy authentic Washoku, a traditional Japanese cuisine which was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2013. Discover how to fully experience Onsen, a Japanese-style hot spring spa. Master easy Japanese language for travel and interactions at the airport, hotel, and restaurants. COURSE CODE: JPTR Sec. 01: Saturday, 2:30-4:30pm. May 2 | $50

BICYCLE TOUR OF CAMBRIDGE’S MODERN ARCHITECTURE James Headley | Tour Guide

The MIT and Harvard campuses contain some of the most significant commissioned buildings by architects of the last hundred years, from Frank Gehry’s Building 32 on the MIT Campus to the Le Corbusier Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts at Harvard University. We will travel across Cambridge in a loop discovering and discussing Cambridge’s architectural gems. Bring your bike or rent one at the Sharing Station! Helmets required. Meeting point: Mass Ave/Amherst St. Bicycle Sharing Station at MIT. COURSE CODE: BCMA Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-12:30pm. May 3 | $35

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WALKING TOUR OF MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY James Headley | Tour Guide

Founded in 1831, Mount Auburn is often cited as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in New England and the world, with aesthetic richness, educational value, and historical significance. It was the first of the 19th-century “rural cemetery” movement that combined cemeteries with park-style landscaping. The beautiful variety of landscapes, plants, trees, ponds, and trails create an atmosphere of serenity with a diverse collection of monuments and funerary art (over 30,000 between more than 5,000 trees). Meeting point: Main entrance on the Cambridge/Watertown line at 580 Mount Auburn Street. COURSE CODE: MOUN Sec. 01: Tuesday, 5-6:30pm. May 5 | $35

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, 3:30-5:30pm. May 7 | $50

CENTRAL SQUARE FOOD AND MURAL ARTS TOUR Off the Beaten Path Food Tours and Experiences

Central Square, Cambridge is home to a vibrant public art scene from Graffiti Alley to various colorful murals around Massachusetts Avenue. Uncover the artists and meaning behind these murals and enjoy delicious eats from local restaurants while you’re at it. This fun walk will take guests along Massachusetts Avenue right by MIT to uncover the history of the area and the importance of self expression. Exact meeting point will be on your registration confirmation. COURSE CODE: CSFM Sec. 01: Saturday, 12:30-2:30pm. May 9 | $70

CAMBRIDGE IN 1775: A WALKING TOUR Charles Bahne | Boston Historian

Cambridge was the focus of both military and political activity at the dawn of the American Revolution. Redcoats marched through the town on their way to Lexington and Concord; two months later, generals met in Harvard Square to plan for the Battle of Bunker Hill. Here George Washington formed the Continental Army, won his first victory, and dealt with his first traitor. This tour will view surviving sites of the Revolutionary War in Harvard Square, Harvard Yard, and Brattle Street, and will discuss events that occurred elsewhere in Cambridge between 1774 and 1778. Meeting point: Courtyard of 42 Brattle Street. COURSE CODE: CWLK Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-8pm. May 12 | $35

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Humanities

환영 HWAN-YEONG: AROUND SOUTH KOREA

IN 120-MINUTES

Soe Young Lee | Korea Expert

Korea is where ancient history, modernity, serenity, and excitement come together. Join us as we explore Korea’s rich culture and must-see destinations, such as the UNESCO World Heritage-listed secret garden of Changdeokgung, Korea’s most beautiful palace. Discover the best places to get a taste of Korean food, from chimaek to savoring traditional Korean cuisine. Learn useful expressions and basic rules of etiquette to more fully experience what being “Korean” is like. C O U R S E C O D E : KOT R Sec. 01: Monday, 6-8pm. Jun. 1 | $50

WHAT MAKES HARVARD SQUARE A SQUARE? Charles Bahne | Boston Historian

Harvard Square has been an intellectual and cultural center for nearly four centuries now. Join us as we explore the haunts of Joan Baez and Bruce Springsteen, Teddy and Franklin Roosevelt, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and T. S. Eliot. We’ll see the Gold Coast, a castle and a horsecar barn, and the First Church and the First Parish (and learn why they split). Walk the square and learn why this part of Cambridge is one of the most fascinating places in the world. Meeting point: Courtyard of 42 Brattle Street. COURSE CODE: HVSQ Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-8pm. Jun. 2 | $35

KENDALL SQUARE FOOD AND INNOVATION TOUR Off the Beaten Path Food Tours and Experiences

Kendall Square, Cambridge is centrally located right near the Charles River and is home to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge Innovation Center, and groundbreaking biotech and pharma companies. On this exciting tour we will eat at some of the most incredible and beautiful restaurants in the city while sampling a variety of delicious dishes. On each stop, we will cover a piece of food innovation and food science while hearing about what’s innovating in Kendall Square. Exact meeting point will be on your registration confirmation. COURSE CODE: KSFI Sec. 01: Saturday, 2-5pm. Jun. 13 | $70

ART HISTORY 25 BRITISH ARTISTS YOU SHOULD KNOW Susan Glassman | Ph.D., English, University of Rhode Island

Join us for an in-depth exploration of 25 British artists you should know, from William Hogarth in the eighteenth century through David Hockney in the twentieth century. Additional artists included are Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, J.M.W. Turner, John Constable, Dante Rossetti, Henry Moore, Lucian Freud, and many other important British artists. We will also discuss major art movements and the artists’ relationship with the historical and social backgrounds of their time. 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. COURSE CODE: BRAR Sec. 01: 7 Mondays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $240 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

PUBLIC ART IN CAMBRIDGE Rhett Nichols | S.B. History, Theory and Criticism of Art and Architecture, MIT

For art lovers of all levels. Cambridge is a treasure trove of public visual art collections with many gems that even residents might not know about. One session will be a walking tour to see some works in person. In classroom sessions, we will look at a variety of examples ranging from contemporary art, historical monuments, to street art. The class will include engaging activities and opportunities for discussion. C O U R S E C O D E : PAC A Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 1:30-3pm. Begins Apr. 22 | $165

HISTORY & CONTEMPORARY ISSUES MODERN CHINA (1644 – 1949): FROM MING EMPIRE TO MODERN STATE Anatole Sykley | Local Historian, Independent Scholar

From the end of the powerful Ming Dynasty in 1644 until the end of the Second World War, China underwent a series of wrenching transformations, wars, revolutions, and unprecedented exploitation by foreign powers. How did China get into this situation, and what are the factors that explain it—failure to modernize, or just bad luck of a large country that drew the interests of the rest of the world into its affairs? Join us as we continue our story from Medieval China last year to modern China. Maps, references, and handouts will be provided. COURSE CODE: MOCI Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 3-5pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $250 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

LANDSCAPE WITH FIGURES: THE ARTS AND POLITICS OF ITALIAN SCENERY Maria Grazia Lolla | Ph.D., University of Cambridge

The Italian landscape is a modern, contested, and fragile invention that is subject to competing administrative institutions. We will discuss the representation of the Italian landscape in the figurative arts, in writing and in intellectual history, the aesthetics of the picturesque and the sublime, the conflicting visions of travelers and natives, and the semantics of landscape in relation to notions of place, space, and environment. COURSE CODE: ITLA Sec. 01: 3 Wednesdays, 4:15-5:45pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $80

THE POST-RENAISSANCE WORLD (1600 – 1800): RATIONALISM AND REVOLUTION Anatole Sykley | Local Historian, Independent Scholar

After the explosion of creativity of the Renaissance, the world began to exploit the knowledge of science and rational thought. The ideas of Newton proved that gravity ruled the universe, but how would the impact of the new sciences impact political and cultural thought? What new ways to govern the world were also in the works as illustrated by events such as the French Revolution? And in what way did all this combine to result in an era of empire building and industrialization? Maps, references, and handouts will be provided. COURSE CODE: PORE Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 3-5pm. Begins Apr. 14 | $250

Humanities

BURN THE WITCH! WITCHES AND WITCHHUNTING IN EARLY MODERN EUROPE

HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST: CASE STUDIES ON MILITARY INTERVENTIONS

Brian Bixby | Ph.D. in History, UMass Amherst

Mansour Salsabili | Ph.D., Middle East Studies

From Poland to the Pyrenees, Europe experienced three centuries of intense hunting, prosecuting, and executing alleged witches. Some like Isobel Gowdie claimed to see extraordinary visions; others, such as the French “poison ring,” got caught up in high politics. But many were just unfortunate peasants of rural villages. Through case studies, we will examine how the fear of witches arose, how witches were depicted in this era, what people were charged with witchcraft, and what happened to them. We will also examine why the witch hunting craze died out and how traces remain in our culture today. Handouts and bibliography will be provided. COURSE CODE: BUWI Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 3-5pm. Begins Apr. 15 | $250

HISTORIAN AS PARTICIPANT: JILL LEPORE’S THIS AMERICA: THE CASE FOR THE NATION Brian Bixby | Ph.D. in History, UMass Amherst

In anticipation CCAE’s Conversations on the Edge on April 30 with Jill Lepore, this class will unravel one of her two most recent books: This America. As in many of her works, Lepore negotiates the difficult task of being both academic historian and popular commentator, using her contemporary perspective to examine our nation’s history, and her skills as a historian to advise us on our present and future. We’ll discuss both the topic and methods of this book: how the nation developed, what role it should play in our lives, and how history can inform our lives. Reading the book prior to class is required. Reserved seats for Professor Lepore’s appearance on April 30 will be held for class members. COURSE CODE: JILE Sec. 01: 2 Thursdays, 3:30-5pm. Apr. 16 & 23 | $50

WHY MORRISON MATTERS: THE BLUEST EYE Joshua Frank | Local Educator

In this workshop, we will remember the life and legacy of Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison through a deep analysis and discussion of her first novel, The Bluest Eye, which asks powerful questions about race, class, gender, history and memory, with the subtlety and grace that characterized all of her writing. With the notion that “there is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear” students will examine the beauty and complexity of her prose and its impact, as it “tried to hit the raw nerve of racial self-contempt, expose it, then soothe it not with narcotics but with language.” No advanced reading required. COURSE CODE: MORR Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins Apr. 16 | $135 No class Apr. 23

THE MEDIA AND THE 2020 ELECTIONS Brett Arends | Professional Journalist (MarketWatch)

A workshop to understand why our modern media environment is so flawed, how it was so destructive in 2016, what to expect this time, and what you can do about it. This will include looking at the professional media, "amateur" media, and fake news, and will include tools for tuning out biases, combating false stories, and becoming your own news editor. COURSE CODE: EL20 Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Apr. 22 | $50

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The history of the Middle East is inseparable from the history of military intervention. This class will trace the major intrusions and their consequences, from Napoleonic Invasion of Egypt to the US Operation in Iraq and Operation against terror (ISIS) in the Middle East. We will examine the issue of the governance of occupied areas and the impact of military invasion on political community, economic organization and cultural issues in the region. Participants are expected to actively engage with cases under study, make a presentation of their own, and critically discuss other participants’ lectures. COURSE CODE: MDPO Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 3:45-5:45pm. Begins Apr. 21 | $190

WHITE PEOPLE CHALLENGING RACISM: FROM TALK TO ACTION—PART 2 Mary Green, Xochitl Kountz | Co-Facilitators

We’ll use similar methods to expand upon the groundwork laid in Part 1, digging deeper into the four I’s of oppression and intersectionality. Participants will develop small group historical grounding presentations that explore a particular person, event, or historical movement that will help anchor our understanding of white supremacy, and inform our action plans. Participants should bring their action plans from Part 1, or new action plans they are working on; we will use the classroom for feedback and support. This workshop is highly participatory and includes reading and reflection assignments between sessions. Prerequisite: WPCR Part 1. COURSE CODE: WPC2 Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins May 4 | $90 No class May 25

THE U.S. SUPREME COURT: A HISTORY Brian Bixby | Ph.D. in History, UMass Amherst

The Supreme Court is the final arbiter of Constitutional issues, and its decisions influence Americans’ daily lives, from citizenship to campaign contributions. Yet its structure and role in the Federal government is a mystery to most Americans. What does it take to become a Supreme Court justice? How do cases reach the Supreme Court? What role do personalities and politics play on the Court? How does one read a Supreme Court decision? We’ll examine the history of the Court from the days of Chief Justice John Marshall, to today’s contentious decisions on a variety of issues. Handouts and a bibliography will be provided. COURSE CODE: SUPR Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 3-5pm. Begins May 7 | $190

MAKE A DIFFERENCE: VOLUNTEER IN CAMBRIDGE Laurie Rothstein | Cambridge Volunteer Clearinghouse

If you are interested in volunteering in Cambridge, an agency is waiting to meet you, train you, and put you to work. Volunteers play a critical role in making our city welcoming, safe and supportive for all residents. In fact, Cambridge has more nonprofits per square inch than almost anywhere else in the world! 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. COURSE CODE: VLNT Sec. 01: Thursday, 11am-12:30pm. Apr. 9 | Free Sec. 02: Friday, 12-1:30pm. May 8 | Free Sec. 03: Thursday, 11am-12:30pm. Jun. 4 | Free

Humanities

LITERATURE DANIEL DERONDA BY GEORGE ELIOT Margery Sabin | Lorraine Chiu Wang Professor of English Emerita Daniel Deronda, George Eliot’s final novel (1876), feels distinctly more modern than her earlier books, as she now boldly moves beyond her earlier English provincial settings and themes. The novel engages with Jewish identity and early European Zionism at the same time as it probes, with psychological and ethical intensity, new forms of freedom as well as suffering for women. Daniel Deronda is a big, sometimes controversial book that this class will give rich and leisurely attention. COURSE CODE: GELI Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 10:30am-12pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $230

THE SHORTER FICTION OF MELVILLE, JAMES, AND FITZGERALD Gerry Weisenberg | M.A. Harvard University

The overarching achievements of their major iconic novels have obscured, for some, the imaginative power of the shorter fictions of Herman Melville, Henry James, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Through critical reading and vigorous discussion, we will engage with eight of these works including “Bartleby the Scrivener,” “The Beast in the Jungle,” and “The Diamond as Big as the Ritz.” COURSE CODE: SHIF Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $280

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

Join us in reading short story masterpieces by a variety of both well-known and lesser known English authors. These include Anthony Trollope, Rudyard Kipling, Aldous Huxley, P. G. Wodehouse, and other important writers who demonstrate skills in characterizing the human condition. We will analyze themes, characters, settings, symbolism, and style, as well as look at contemporary interpretations, which will lead to lively discussions. COURSE CODE: ENSH Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 10:30-11:45am. Begins Apr. 7 | $230 Sec. 02: 8 Tuesdays, 2-3:15pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $230

TOLSTOY’S ANNA KARENINA Leon Steinmetz | Artist and Author

Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace is universally considered one of the best, if not the best novel ever written in any language. The author himself believed Anna Karenina to be even a stronger book. This class will combine close reading of Anna Karenina with the examination of the tumultuous life of Leo Tolstoy—the writer and the prophet. Required text: Anna Karenina in the recent, and best, English translation by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky (Penguin Classics). COURSE CODE: ANKA Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $230

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE HEROINE OF ALL? Olga Turcotte | Jungian Consultant and Instructor

In this class, we are going to study some outstanding female characters across cultures. We will learn more about Aphrodite (Venus) from Greek and Roman mythology, Queen Esther from the Book of Esther, Mary Magdalene from the Gospels, Layla from the Persian poem Layla and Majnun, and Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter Books, among others. All are welcome, as these are eternal and universal archetypal images within us all and the more we know about them, the more we know ourselves. C O U R S E C O D E : K N OW Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 1-3pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $185

THE WISDOM BOOKS OF THE BIBLE Olga Turcotte | Jungian Consultant and Instructor

The seven wisdom books of the Bible make for most interesting reading, regardless of our backgrounds and belief system(s). In this class, we are going to read some chapters from these seven books and discuss them as a group. No prior knowledge of the Bible is necessary, as a short introduction and comments when necessary will be provided for each reading by the instructor. Please bring a Bible to the first session; any edition and version will do, as the core ideas are the same in all. COURSE CODE: WISE Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 1-3pm. Begins Apr. 15 | $185

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 Apr. 8 | $280

CONVERSATIONS ON THE EDGE THESE TRUTHS: THE IMPORTANCE OF CIVICS WITH JILL LEPORE Join us for CCAE’s provocative series Conversations on the Edge, featuring a community read of Jill Lepore’s two recent books on the importance of history, civics, and activism (These Truths and This America). The event, taking place at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, will feature acclaimed historian and writer Jill Lepore in conversation with the host of NPR’s Here and Now, Robin Young. Cambridge Community Foundation, CRLS History Club, Cambridge Public Library, and CCTV are partnering to make this one of our most anticipated Conversations on the Edge. Thursday, 6-7:30pm. Apr. 30 | Free

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Humanities

WRITING FICTION

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

Have you always wanted to write a children’s book? Join Lee Gjertsen Malone, author of middle-grade novels The Last Boy at St. Edith’s and Camp Shady Crook (both published by Simon & Schuster), to learn the ins and outs of writing books for kids of all ages, including a look at the different types of children’s books; how to develop the right voice for a kid’s story; and various strategies for tackling plot. The class will include both reading and writing exercises and an opportunity to get valuable feedback on your work. COURSE CODE: TYKE Sec. 01: 2 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Apr. 30 & May 7 | $100

PICTURE THIS: SETTING AND DESCRIPTION IN STORIES Rosalie Davis | M.L.A. in Humanities, Harvard University

Place offers rich possibilities to creative writers interested in architecture, nature, and the landscape. Outside or in, spaces can reveal the passage of time, offer figurative language, create atmosphere, and influence—or act as a character. Through in-class exercises, peer review, and analysis of published narratives, this workshop will explore setting as a dynamic base for short fiction and memoir, as well as non-fiction features and essays. For the first class, please bring an image of a place or building as a visual prompt. COURSE CODE: ARCH Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $225 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

INTRODUCTION TO FICTION WRITING Thomas Meek | Writer

Leap into creative writing with in-class writing assignments and take-home prompts to help trigger the creative process. Reading assignments of the masters—Hemingway, O’Connor, and Salinger to name a few—and contemporary literature will illustrate craft, style, and technical elements. This participatory and supportive environment is designed to help the student find their inner voice. Be prepared to share your work and provide constructive feedback. Beginners are welcomed. COURSE CODE: FICT Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $240 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

WRITING WORKSHOP INTENSIVE Michelle A. Gabow | Author, Stage Director, Writer and Dramaturg

Designed for writers in all stages including beginners, those who struggle with writer’s block and seasoned writers who just need a kick start. We will 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 Sec. 01: Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm. May 16 & 17 | $160

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NONFICTION

WRITING THE STRANGE Valerie Lute | Writer

Take a break from reality. In this class, we will explore strange, bizarre, and outlandish fiction, looking at everything from the classics of Poe and Kafka to the contemporary magical realists like Haruki Murakami. Each week we’ll share our writing out loud, receive feedback from the class, and complete writing exercises to unleash the nightmares of our unconscious mind. COURSE CODE: OFFB Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $240

MEMORIES, STORIES, REFLECTIONS: AN ONGOING PROJECT IN LIFE STORY WRITING Kendall Dudley | Lifeworks Career & Life Design, lifeworkscareers.com 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. C O U R S E C O D E : AU TO Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 1-3pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $240

WRITING REAL AND UNABRIDGED STORIES Kendall Dudley | Lifeworks Career & Life Design, lifeworkscareers.com

Telling it as it is with the techniques to do so! You have true and fictional stories and experiences you want to write. You’re hesitant to know how revealing to be. You’ll experiment with headlines, graphics, press releases, tabloid styles and clear direct prose. Here’s the moment to write drafts of the tough stuff and get thoughtful responses to move you forward on any writing project. Confidentiality respected. COURSE CODE: REVE Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Jun. 6 | $100

BREAKWATER REVIEW READING SERIES Breakwater Review | breakwaterreview.com

Join us for a night of new stories, essays, and poems by MFA candidates from Emerson, Boston University, and UMass Boston performing the best in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Six fresh voices read in each installment of this popular series, presented by the Graduate Writing Department at UMass-Boston. Readings take place at CCAE at 56 Brattle Street. COURSE CODE: BRRS Spring Readings: Fridays, 7-8:30pm. Apr. 17, May 15 & Jun. 19 | Free

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BLACKSMITH HOUSE POETRY SERIES: LATE WINTER – SPRING 2020 All readings take place on Mondays at 8pm at 56 Brattle Street. $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 & Daniel Grover Assistants to the Director Gail Mazur Founding Director

February 24

March 30

Jason Tandon reads from The Actual World, with Judith Baumel, whose new collection is Passeggiate.

David Barber reads from his new book, Secret History, with Katherine Coles, whose new collection is Wayward.

March 2

April 6

John Murillo reads from his new book, Kontemporary American Poetry, with Jacob Strautmann, whose debut collection is The Land of the Dead is Open for Business.

Donna Stonecipher reads from her new poetry collection, Transaction Histories, with Lesle Lewis, whose new book is Rainy Days on the Farm.

March 16

Rafael Campo reads from Comfort Measures Only: New and Selected Poems, 1994–2016, with Joan Naviyuk Kane, whose most recent book is Milk Black Carbon.

Emerging Writers: New Voices

March 23 Christian Wiman reads from his new poetry collection, Survival is a Style.

May 4

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

Humanities

LIVING STORIES Don Gervich | Writer

WRITING THE UNSPEAKABLE: A POETRY WORKSHOP ON GRIEF AND TRAUMA

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.

Frannie Lindsay | Author of If Mercy, and Manuscript Consultant

WRITING FROM YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE

COURSE CODE: RAIN Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $260

C O U R S E C O D E : LV S T Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $215

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 Apr. 8 | $255 Sec. 02: 10 Thursdays, 3:15-4:45pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $255

INVITATION TO MEMOIR Beverly Simon | Writer

Looking for a way to make a fresh start or take your memoir writing to a new level? This class will focus on writing practice as we delve into memory and recurring themes. Writing from stillness, we’ll seek the depth of our expression. We’ll read our work aloud and respond with kind attention. Come to energize your writing, talk about aspects of style, and engage in supportive feedback. Come for the sake of writing and for the inspiration to be found in the company of other writers. C O U R S E C O D E : H O LY Sec. 01: 9 Fridays, 10:30am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $255

POETRY

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: 10 Tuesdays, 1-3pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $280

Just about all of us have lived through grave loss. Many of our lives have also been touched by trauma. For both, there are the words we turn to first, but then there is a strange and brave language. It’s a language learned by paying close attention. This class will explore the particulars of grief and trauma. This workshop is for poets who are utterly willing to “shoot from the hip”. We will gently turn away from self-pity, roll up our sleeves, and wrestle with the unspeakable. Through pared-down language, we will write poems that are forceful and generous.

IGNORED MAGIC: THE POETRY OF THE ORDINARY Frannie Lindsay | Author of If Mercy, and Manuscript Consultant

New writers often approach poetry as a language whose purpose differs from everyday speech, relying on weighty word choices. The poem you are most likely to keep in your pocket doesn’t work anywhere near this hard. We will explore the magic of the simple, truthful, and sometimes weird. We will focus on the eccentric integrity of the writer’s voice. You will cultivate the ability to see your subject as it really is, gorgeously odd and “bumpy”; utterly separate from the descriptors commonly imposed on it. COURSE CODE: IGNO Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $240 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

LEARNING FROM W. H. AUDEN: A POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP Tom Daley | Educator

W. H. Auden is considered to be one of the greatest poets writing in English in the 20th century. Called a “social poet,” his meditations on society seem particularly germane in our troubled era. Exercises based on some of his well-known poems (including “Musée des Beaux Arts,” “In Memory of W. B. Yeats,” and “September 1, 1939”), with emphasis on Auden’s formal structures, imagery, and ideas, will help you to learn new techniques to improve your own poetry writing. COURSE CODE: SOPO Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $225

HAIKU NOW Jeanne Martin | Ed. D., Poet, and Retreat Leader

Haiku: A poem of the present moment; of immediate experience. Simple, but complex. A nature poem about human nature. We will learn about haiku, its form and structure, it’s origins in Japanese Buddhist culture, and read many haiku, both famous and not so famous. Then we will try our hands at writing some haiku, using easy writing prompts that bring us directly into the present moment. Everyone is invited to this fun and supportive workshop. Each person will receive a small field notebook and the chapbook, Blue Iris, by the instructor, Jeanne Martin. C O U R S E C O D E : H N OW Sec. 01: Sunday, 1-4pm. May 24 | $60

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POETRY AS A WAY OF BEING Edward Watson | Poet

“More and more, I am becoming convinced that poetry is not a form of writing, but a form of reading. And a form of thinking and being in the world,” said poet Solmaz Sharif. Writing poetry can come with many assumptions about what a poem “should” look like. Join us as we liberate poetry from a list of rules to follow and view it instead as a way of being in the world. We will both study poems by contemporary poets and write some poems of our own that we will workshop together as a class. COURSE CODE: MORE Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 3-5pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $225 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

STAGE, SCREEN & MORE

PLAYWRIGHTS’ WORKSHOP Peter Littlefield | Stage Director, Writer, and Dramaturg

You get an idea for a play. Now, how do you build it into a narrative? Moments grow into scenes. The movement of scenes becomes a language in itself. 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.

INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING FOR MOVIES, TV, THEATER, AND MULTIMEDIA 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 Mondays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $240 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

GRANT WRITING Hillel Bromberg | Freelance Grant Writer

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. May 6 | $50

C O U R S E C O D E : P LW R Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $240

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Visual Arts

“I really appreciated the organization and specificity of this class and Nick [Mancini] gave great feedback.” —ANNA C., BEGINNER DRAWING

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 class description online.

BEGINNER DRAWING

DRAWING & PAINTING

Nicholas Mancini | Artist, namancini.com

OPEN STUDIO FOR LIFE DRAWING 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 class does not have instruction. CCAE provides easels. COURSE CODE: STUD Sec. 01: 5 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $100 Sec. 02: 5 Sundays, 10am-1pm. Begins Apr. 19 | $100 Sec. 03: 5 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins May 15 | $100 Sec. 04: 4 Sundays, 10am-1pm. Begins May 24 | $80

Gillian Frazier | Artist, gillianfrazier.com

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

A carefully planned series of exercises will introduce the beginner to the following elements of drawing: perspective, composition, light values, and contour. COURSE CODE: DRBA Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $270 | Nicholas Mancini No class Apr. 20 & May 25 Sec. 02: 10 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $335 | Gillian Frazier Sec. 03: 8 Saturdays, 9:30am-12pm. Begins Apr. 11 | $330 | Jeremy Durling No class May 9

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Visual Arts

BEGINNER DRAWING LEVEL 2: COLOR & COLLAGE

DRAWING WITH COLOR

Nicholas Mancini | Artist, namancini.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.

This class will build on the principles of Beginner Drawing. In this class, we will use different media (including charcoal, collage and colored pencil) to study light, form and color, both in the still life and the human figure. Prior observational drawing experience is highly recommended. COURSE CODE: DRCC Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $270 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

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 Apr. 8 | $300 No class May 6 Sec. 02: 8 Saturdays, 12:30-2:30pm. Begins Apr. 11 | $270 No class May 9

ANATOMY FOR ARTISTS

Ellen Stutman | Artist, ellenstutman.com

COURSE CODE: COLO Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $335

BOTANICAL DRAWING Sean Dunstan-Halliday | Artist

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. C O U R S E C O D E : B OT D Sec. 01: 7 Tuesdays, 9am-12pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $295

COLLAGE WORKSHOP

Mark Lefkowitz | Certified Medical Illustrator

Sean Dunstan-Halliday | Artist

C O U R S E C O D E : D N AT Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 15 | $265

C O U R S E C O D E : C O LW Sec. 01: 7 Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $210 No class Apr. 22

The ability to draw, paint or sculpt the human form is greatly enhanced if the artist truly understands the anatomic structures under the skin that produce the form. We will utilize a skeleton and anatomy atlases to learn about skeletal elements, deep and superficial muscle layers, and vasculature. We will set up poses with a live model and apply what we’ve learned. Prior drawing experience is strongly recommended, particularly from a live model.

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. COURSE CODE: PDRB Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $270

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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.

KAPOW!! A CRASH COURSE IN CHARACTER DESIGN Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

Are you a budding illustrator looking to bring your character to life? Or a writer looking to illustrate your own books? Maybe a charismatic game master looking to design your own villains and heroes. Join us for a one day drawing-based character design intensive that will cover the basics of character development, with a focus on the conceptualization and style of the character, dynamic poses and genre. C O U R S E C O D E : K P OW Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-4pm. May 30 | $135

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

INTENSIVE DRAWING BOOT CAMP

ADVANCED PAINTING

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

Brett Gamache | Artist & Art Instructor, brettgamache.com

Participants experience six 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. C O U R S E C O D E : B O OT Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-4pm. Jun. 14 | $150

STUDIO SCHOOL DRAWING 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.

COURSE CODE: IDRW Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 1:30-4:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $370 | Brett Gamache No class Apr. 20 & May 25 Sec. 02: 9 Wednesdays, 2-5pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $415 | Jeremy Durling No class May 6

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. Please note the time of the class has changed from the winter term. COURSE CODE: IPNT Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 9am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $385 No class May 12

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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: IAPT Sec. 01: 10 Weeks, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $950

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 Apr. 9 | $430 No class May 7

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

This class will focus on accurate observation and structural understanding of both the portrait and the human figure. We will seek to translate these complex subjects to their simplest terms and methodically build our painting from a foundation of simple but essential color relationships. Please note the time of the class has changed from the winter term. COURSE CODE: PLFP Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 1-5pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $515 No class May 12

Visual Arts

DRAWING IN BARS Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

Come sketch with us at a different Cambridge pub every week. Students will draw elements of the scene with portable mediums of their choice. Your charge is to draw from real life outside of the studio, and to capture the tone, gesture, and movement around you. The end goal is to improve your drawing ability and to become more comfortable drawing in public. All skill levels and drawing styles are welcome. Drinking is optional. Drawing is not. BYO materials. COURSE CODE: DBAR Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $175

BEGINNER ABSTRACT PAINTING Rachel DeLuca | Painter

OBJECTS AND SPACE: STILL LIFE AND LANDSCAPE PAINTING Brett Gamache | Artist & Art Instructor, brettgamache.com

Abstract art covers a vast amount of different art making styles and strategies. This beginner class will help you focus in on the wide world of abstract painting and allow you to practice examining, discussing, and creating your own abstract artworks. Each class will introduce you to a particular style and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also view famous historical or contemporary works. Classes will also cover basic acrylic techniques. There are many different ways to think of and paint an abstract picture, so this class will begin with exercises based around shape, color, and composition. Later in the class students will also be introduced to different acrylic mediums that will expand your painting possibilities. COURSE CODE: ABSB Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $375

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: 10 Wednesdays, 1:30-5pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $475

PAINTING SPACE: INDOOR & OUTDOOR Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

In this class, we will seek to solve the spatial problems 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. COURSE CODE: IOLP Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 1:30-5pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $295 No class May 7

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Materialize by Rachel DeLuca

ABSTRACT ART: CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES Rachel DeLuca | Painter

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. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll work on a variety of fun projects and you will go home with the skills to tackle your own abstract paintings! Students should take at least one term of abstract painting prior to enrolling in this class. COURSE CODE: ABSA Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $375

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S P R I N G A R T S H OW

RECENT WORKS

AND THE BERTA GOLAHNY STUDENT AWARDS ON DISPLAY

April 17 through June 4 OPENING RECEPTION

Friday, April 17, 5:30-7:30pm | 42 Brattle Street Join us for the 5th annual Berta Golahny Student Awards and Recent Works Exhibition, comprised of two-dimensional art created by CCAE students in the past year. Three students will be awarded for their artistic excellence, to be chosen by faculty juror, Brett Gamache, and Amy Golahny, daughter of Berta Golahny. Berta Golahny was a long-time visual arts teacher at CCAE. Her family made a generous gift to create the awards in her memory. Portrait of the Artist #3 by Berta Golahny (1970)

ARTIST TALK WITH BRETT X. GAMACHE, 2020 FACULTY JUROR Brett X. Gamache is an oil painter and an art instructor at CCAE's Studio School and MassArt. In this artist talk, he will discuss aspects of his studio practice, his artistic influences, and his teaching approach. A slide show will be presented, the event is free and open to the public. COURSE CODE: ARTT Sec. 01: Monday, 11am-12:30pm. Apr. 13 | Free

PAINTING ABSTRACT ART USING CREATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR WET MEDIUMS YoAhn Han | Assistant Professor, MassArt, yoahnhan.com

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. COURSE CODE: ABST Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 1-4pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $375

INTUITIVE PAINTING FOR NON-ARTISTS Jhilam Sanyal | Artist

Painting as a mindfulness practice and the act of painting intuitively is a practice accessible to all regardless of art experience or skill. This class will provide an introduction to utilizing art for stress relief, establishing a connection with your heart and innate creativity, and incorporating an art practice into your daily life. The class will focus on abstract art and emphasis will be on process rather than the finished product. Students will also have the opportunity to bring in art supplies of their own and experiment with other mediums of their choice. COURSE CODE: IPNA Sec. 01: 3 Sundays, 1-4pm. Begins Apr. 19 | $150

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Sunlight in the Dunes by Brett X. Gamache (2019)

BEGINNER OIL PAINTING Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

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. C O U R S E C O D E : PA P P Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $250 No class Apr. 20, May 11 & 25

BEGINNER PORTRAIT PAINTING Nicholas Mancini | Artist, namancini.com

Using live models we will explore various approaches and techniques for creating portraits with oil paints. By analyzing the head as a form in space, you will learn why certain techniques are practiced in bringing a human depiction to completion. Beginner painters are welcome but students should have some drawing experience. COURSE CODE: PORP Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $315

Visual Arts

PAINTING THE FIGURE WITH COLOR

ENCAUSTIC COLLAGRAPHS

David Andrus | Artist, davidandrus.weebly.com

Susan Paladino | Artist

C O U R S E C O D E : PA I O Sec. 01: 10 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $375

C O U R S E C O D E : WA XC Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 6-8:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $195

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

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.

PAINTING THE LANDSCAPE

JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS

Anthony Riccardi | Artist

Dan Paret | Woodworker, planesimplebox.com

COURSE CODE: PLSC Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 1:45-4pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $270 No class Apr. 20 & May 25 Sec. 02: 10 Wednesdays, 10am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $355

COURSE CODE: JPRI Sec. 01: 3 Saturdays, 10am-3pm. Begins Apr. 11 | $175

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.

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PRINTMAKING 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 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. COURSE CODE: ADMO Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 10am-2pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $310

NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN PRINTMAKING

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: danparet@gmail.com.

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. Jun. 11 & 18 | $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 Apr. 9 | $80

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. C O U R S E C O D E : E TC H Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 2-5pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $310

Visual Arts

WATERCOLOR

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

WATERCOLOR

BEGINNER PHOTOGRAPHY

Anthony Riccardi | Artist

Linda Haas | Photographer

Nicholas Mancini | Artist, namancini.com 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, 1-3pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $260 | Anthony Riccardi Sec. 02: 10 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $260 | Nicholas Mancini Sec. 03: 9 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $235 | Bryan Ramey No class Jun. 4

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 Apr. 9 | $305

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. May 2 | $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 Apr. 7 | $260 | Nicholas Mancini Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $235 | Bryan Ramey No class Jun. 4

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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. COURSE CODE: PBAS Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $235 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

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. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE TRAVELER Randall Warniers | Photographer, warniers.net

Everyone loves travel photography! This class will show you how to enhance your ability to do great travel photography in the future. We will cover proper preparation, useful equipment, effective working techniques, and valuable people skills. Please bring your digital camera and user manual to the class. Phone photographers are welcome, although the class is designed for traditional camera photographers. COURSE CODE: TRPH Sec. 01: Saturday, 9am-12pm. May 30 | $75

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: Saturday, 9am-4:45pm. May 2 | $175

Visual Arts

NEW CLASSES WITH CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY TELEVISION ADOBE PREMIERE BOOT CAMP

VIRTUAL REALITY FILMMAKING

Cambridge Community Television | cctvcambridge.org

Jump into Adobe Premiere editing software with this 2-day intensive, in which students will create their own project using a collection of shared media files. This class is created specifically for beginners eager to learn more, as well as self taught intermediate users who may have missed out on some of the nuances of the program and are looking to improve their workflow. This class meets at Cambridge Community Television, 438 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA. COURSE CODE: PRBO Sec. 01: Monday & Tuesday, 6-9pm. Apr. 20 & 21 | $95

INTRODUCTION TO CINEMATOGRAPHY Cambridge Community Television | cctvcambridge.org

In this class you’ll be learning about the history of cinematography and contemporary practices. We will explore the intersection of camera operation, framing, exposure, and lighting. This class meets at Cambridge Community Television, 438 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.

Virtual Reality filmmaking is a new and emerging medium taking the media world by storm. It’s a form of storytelling unlike anything before, allowing filmmakers to fully immerse viewers in the stories they tell. In this class students will learn the basics of VR filmmaking, from pre to post production. They will have the opportunity to produce a short immersive film using CCTV’s new equipment with peers or independently. By the end of the class students will have the essential tools and understanding of VR film production that will put them on track to becoming effective immersive story tellers. This class meets at Cambridge Community Television, 438 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA. COURSE CODE: VRFM Sec. 01: Monday through Wednesday, 6-9pm. Jun. 8-10 | $140

COURSE CODE: CINE Sec. 01: Monday & Tuesday, 6-9pm. May 18 & 19 | $95

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ADVANCED BEGINNING JEWELRY: BEZELSETTING A BEACH ROCK OR TUMBLED STONE

JEWELRY

Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

BEGINNING JEWELRY: STERLING SILVER BAND RING Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

Beginning jewelry making students will learn the fundamental techniques for designing and fabricating a sterling silver textured band ring. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish the ring. All materials will be provided, including: sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), saw blades, solder, and sand paper. A materials fee of $30 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class. COURSE CODE: JEWR Sec. 01: Monday, 5:30-9:30pm. Apr. 6 | $70 Sec. 02: Monday, 5:30-9:30pm. May 4 | $70

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 sand paper. 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. Apr. 13 | $70

COURSE CODE: JEBZ Sec. 01: Monday, 5:30-9:30pm. May 11 | $70

ADVANCED BEGINNING JEWELRY: PRONGSETTING SEA GLASS OR FOUND OBJECTS

BEGINNING JEWELRY: BANGLE BRACELETS Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

This continuation of the Beginning Jewelry Workshop series builds on the essentials of fabricating stone settings in sterling silver. We will focus on more complicated techniques in soldering and piercing to create bezel-settings for irregularly-shaped stones such as a beach rock or a semi-precious tumbled stone. Students will receive a materials kit with everything needed for the project, including: sterling silver sheet and wire, fine silver bezel wire, stones, solder, and more. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor at the class.

Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

This continuation of the Beginning Jewelry Workshop series further builds on the essentials of fabricating stone settings in sterling silver. We will focus on more complicated techniques in soldering, piercing, and forming to create a large-format prong-setting for irregularly-shaped sea glass or a found object. Students will receive a materials kit with everything needed for the project, including: sterling silver sheet and wire, sea glass, solder, burnisher, and more. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor at the class. Students are welcome to bring their own special piece of sea glass or found object to create a setting for (size limit is 1.5”). COURSE CODE: JEPR Sec. 01: Monday, 5:30-9:30pm. Jun. 1 | $70

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ADVANCED STUDIO JEWELRY

BEGINNING WIRE WEAVING

Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

Maria Digiovanni | Jewelry Instructor

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; email us your request at info@ccae.org and include your experience. The instructor will reply to you directly. C O U R S E C O D E : J E WA Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $245 No class Apr. 22 & May 20 Sec. 02: 8 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $245 No class Apr. 22 & May 20

FRIDAY NIGHTS ADVANCED STUDIO JEWELRY Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

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. COURSE CODE: LALA Sec. 01: Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Sec. 02: Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Sec. 03: Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Sec. 04: Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Sec. 05: Friday, 5:30-9:30pm.

Apr. 10 | $65 May 1 | $65 May 8 | $65 May 29 | $65 Jun. 5 | $65

OPEN STUDIO METALSMITHING AND JEWELRY Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

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.

Students will learn the basics of wire weaving to create earrings and a cuff bracelet. Through multiple demonstrations, students will develop their wire working skills, including 4-5 different patterns. All materials will be provided, including: copper wire in different gauges, silver plated wire, and more. A $35 materials fee is payable to the instructor in the first class. COURSE CODE: W WEV Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $90

CONTINUED WIRE WEAVING: VIKING KNIT Maria Digiovanni | Jewelry Instructor

If you’ve learned the basics of wire weaving, join us in this workshop to continue the journey. Students will be introduced to the “Viking” knit weave to create bracelets. Through multiple demonstrations, students will develop their weaving skills, utilizing at least 2 different diameters. All materials will be provided, including: copper wire, silver plated wire, and more. A $35 materials fee is payable to the instructor in the first class. COURSE CODE: WVIK Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Begins May 7 | $90

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. Students should bring projects they are working on, as this workshop is intended for students with jewelry experience. 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. COURSE CODE: ENAM Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-4:30pm. May 31 | $90

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Photo by Heather Wang, @hmjewelry on Instagram

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WOODWORKING INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING: BUILD A BOX Brad Spavin | 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 Apr. 6 | $275 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

CONTINUING WOODWORKING Carl Spagnoli | Woodworker

After completing Introduction to Woodworking: Build a Box, further your woodworking skills in this class through a modest project of your choosing, such as a Shaker-style end table or small bookshelf, under the direction and guidance of the instructor.

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 TOW Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 2:30-5:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $340 Sec. 02: 10 Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $340

JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS Dan Paret | Woodworker, planesimplebox.com

C O U R S E C O D E : W KC O Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $275

WOODWORKING: OPEN SHOP 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 KC A Sec. 01: 10 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $340

BUILD A SMALL BOX WITH HAND TOOLS Dan Paret | Woodworker, planesimplebox.com

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. C O U R S E C O D E : H T BX Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $340

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GLASS LOW RELIEF FUSED GLASS PANELS Michel L’Huillier | Stained Glass and Fusing Artist

Create a low relief made of ceramic fiber (a soft material easily cut or torn) on top of which 3 layers of glass (8” x 11”) will be kiln fired at 1500 degrees. The glass sheets will become one solid piece and take the imprint of the texture of the fiber just like you handcrafted it. You will have the option to bring bright colors to your project by cutting colored pieces of thin fusible glass. Your instructor will fire your creations in his own kiln. They will be available within a week. Class tuition includes an $85 materials fee. COURSE CODE: KILN Sec. 01: Sunday, 2-4pm. Apr. 26 | $145

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 or a 4” x 13” channel plate. 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, 2-4:30pm. May 10 | $145

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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. C O U R S E C O D E : S TG A Sec. 01: 4 Sundays, May 10, 10am-1pm. May 17, 24, & 31, 10am4:30pm. | $275

GLASSBLOWING: TWO-DAY DRINKING GLASS WORKSHOP 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 drinking glasses. You will make two paperweights, and two drinking glasses 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: DGLA Sec. 01: Saturday & Sunday, 10am-2pm. Apr. 18 & 19 | $285

GLASSBLOWING: FLOWERS NOCA Glass School

Celebrate spring's emergence by creating colorful flower paperweights and suncatchers. You will learn the basics of blowing glass, and will be safely introduced to the hotshop equipment, tools, and proper working procedures. You will leave with at least two glass flower objects. No experience is required and all materials are provided. Class meets at the NOCA Glass School in Cambridge. COURSE CODE: GFLO Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2pm. May 2 | $175 Sec. 02: Sunday, 10am-2pm. May 3 | $175

GLASSBLOWING: MOTHER’S DAY SAMPLER NOCA Glass School

Celebrate Mom by letting her experience the craft of glassblowing. 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 one window ornament 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: GBMD Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-2pm. May 10 | $175

GLASSBLOWING: TWO-DAY GLASSBLOWING SAMPLER

NEW FLAMEWORKING CLASSES AT NOCA GLASS SCHOOL FLAMEWORKING: GLASS MARBLES NOCA Glass School

Get up close and personal with molten glass! Learn the ins and outs of shaping borosilicate glass at a torch to make your very own colorful glass marbles. 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 : F WG M Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-1pm. Apr. 18 | $95

FLAMEWORKING: BEADS AT THE TORCH NOCA Glass School

Get up close and personal with molten glass! Learn the ins and outs of shaping glass at a torch to make your very own colorful glass beads. No experience is required, and all materials are provided. This class meets at NOCA Glass School in Cambridge. COURSE CODE: FWBD Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-1pm. May 2 | $95

FLAMEWORKING: MOTHER’S DAY PENDANTS NOCA Glass School

Get up close and personal with molten glass! Learn the ins and outs of shaping glass at a torch to make your very own colorful glass pendants for Mother’s Day. No experience is required, and all materials are provided. This class meets at NOCA Glass School in Cambridge. COURSE CODE: FWMD Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-1pm. May 10 | $95

GLASSBLOWING: 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. May 16 | $175 Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Jun. 13 | $175

GLASSBLOWING: GLASS TERRARIUMS

NOCA Glass School

COURSE CODE: GBSP Sec. 01: Saturday & Sunday, 10am-2pm. May 30 & 31 | $285

COURSE CODE: GBTR Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-2pm. May 17 | $175

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.

This class is designed to give you a taste of the craft of glassblowing and bubble shaping. 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 glass terrarium (complete with air-plant). You will make two paperweights and two terrariums 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.

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FIBER ARTS & MORE BASIC SEWING: LEVEL 1 Alice Garfield | Artist and Art Educator, alicegarfield.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 Apr. 8 | $225

UPCYCLING CLOTHING WITH HAND EMBROIDERY Lauren Tyger | Fiber Artist, etsy.com/shop/StitchShopByTyger

Seeing embroidery all over everything in stores lately? Learn how to upcycle and repurpose clothing from your own closet with funky embroidery details to bring them back to life! Clothing items such as hats, denim jackets, jeans, linen shirts, handkerchiefs, dresses, are all possible projects in this class, and the list goes on. No prior embroidery or sewing knowledge necessary. Please bring your own clothing item(s). C O U R S E C O D E : U P CY Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-4pm. Apr. 25 | $50

PUNCH NEEDLE EMBROIDERY Elise Benetreau-Bernard | Crafter, thecomptoir.com

The punch needle technique is like drawing with yarn. Learn the basics of the tools and technique as well as the ins and outs of selecting the best fabric and yarns for a beautiful piece every time! You will create your very own design under the instructor’s expert guidance, and gain the skills to make beautiful pieces again and again! If you would like to work with specific colors of yarn, feel free to bring them, otherwise all supplies are provided, and a $25 materials fee is included in the price of the class. COURSE CODE: PUNC Sec. 01: Monday, 5:30-8pm. May 4 | $75

RAINBOW MACRAME Elise Benetreau-Bernard | Crafter, thecomptoir.com

BASIC SEWING: LEVEL 2 Alice Garfield | Artist and Art Educator, alicegarfield.com

If you have taken a sewing class or have experience with sewing and sewing machines, join us to tackle slightly more advanced techniques like facings, linings, zippers, and addressing fit issues in regard to individually devised projects. Classes will be geared toward learning how to plan a sewing project, properly use your machine, and develop your sewing skillsset. 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 Apr. 8 | $225

INTRODUCTION TO KNITTING Sarah Guérin | Certified Master Knitter

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 Apr. 7 | $225

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Learn how to make a beautiful and colorful macrame wall hanging, and go home with a gorgeous piece of art, perfect as a gift or to keep as a piece of wall art. It’s an easy way to do macrame without losing your mind counting and knotting. If you would like to work with specific colors of yarn, feel free to bring them, otherwise all supplies are provided. A $25 materials fee is included in the price of the class. C O U R S E C O D E : R B OW Sec. 01: Monday, 5:30-8pm. Jun. 1 | $75

COLD-PROCESS SOAP MAKING Barbara Thomas | artifactsoapworks.com

Learn to make cold-process soap from scratch using vegetable oils and lye. You’ll pick up the basics while making a batch of honey-oatmeal soap, and then experiment with colors and fragrances. We’ll discuss proper usage and storage of lye, mixing lye and water, oils for soap making, fragrance oils, essential oils, superfatting, additives and exfoliants, coloring, molding, and curing. A $30 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. C O U R S E C O D E : S OA P Sec. 01: 2 Sundays, 2-5pm. Apr. 19 & 26 | $135

Discounted Parking for CCAE Students

We offer discounted parking with validation at the Charles Hotel Garage and the University Place Garage. See page 61 for details.

Performing Arts

“Loved it: the teacher-student ratio, teacher-student interaction, the ability of the teacher to adapt the moves for all music genres.”

—ELA D., DANCE FOR A ROMANTIC OCCASION

All students must bring their own instruments to class (except for piano). Students will need to rent an instrument if they do not own one.

VERDI AND WAGNER

MUSIC

Michael Frank | Ph.D. Cornell University

MUSIC APPRECIATION

ENJOYING CLASSICAL MUSIC Andrew Goodridge | Pianist

Do you enjoy classical music, or think you might, but are a bit intimidated by it? Then this class is for you! We will listen to and compare a wide variety of pieces. You will be asked straightforward and non-technical questions, such as whether you like the piece, how it makes you feel, and what you imagine when you hear it. Your responses will form a basis for class discussion. The instructor will provide historical background and easy listening tips. No musical experience or knowledge is necessary, just an open mind and a willingness to listen and share! COURSE CODE: ENJO Sec. 01: 7 Mondays, 11am-1pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $240 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) and Richard Wagner (1813-1883) are generally thought of as the leading opera composers of the 19th century. Though they were exact contemporaries, they represent two very different approaches to opera. This class will use Verdi’s Rigoletto (1851) and Wagner’s Lohengrin (1850) to explore and illustrate these differences as well as the shared qualities that make their works the mainstay of opera house all over the world to this day. COURSE CODE: EPPE Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $240

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Performing Arts

STRINGS

PIANO Jane Hua | Pianist

Joseph Miterko | Pianist

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 E G I N NE R L E VE L 1

COURSE CODE: PNO1 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $260 | Jane Hua Sec. 02: 9 Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $260 | Joseph Miterko No class Apr. 20 & May 25

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

COURSE CODE: PNO2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $260 | Joseph Miterko No class Apr. 20 & May 25 Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $260 | Jane Hua

JAZZ PIANO FOR BEGINNERS Joseph Miterko | Pianist

Learning jazz piano is fun, easy and motivating. We will learn some basic music theory beginning with chords and scales, and gradually building towards more advanced topics on how to improvise. We will learn to speak the Jazz language, compose songs and enjoy ensemble music together in class. All levels welcomed. C O U R S E C O D E : JA P O Sec. 01: 9 Fridays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $260 No class Apr. 24

INSTANT PIANO FOR HOPELESSLY BUSY PEOPLE Deborah Gruber | B.M., M.M., easypianostyles.com

Learn all the chords needed to play any pop song in one afternoon! You’ll learn how to construct major, minor, and seventh chords; practice and memorize chords; and transpose a song into your key, play a song by ear, and accompany yourself singing. It is essential to know the notes on the piano and have a basic knowledge of the treble clef. You can download a free brochure on Debbie’s website, EasyPianoStyles.com, under the “Free Music” tab which teaches you the basics of music notation. COURSE CODE: INPI Sec. 01: Saturday, 1:45-4:45pm. Jun. 13 | $80

GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS: UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS Manny Pettine | B.A. Berklee College of Music, Full-time Musician

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 : G TA 1 Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $165

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INSTANT GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS Chris Brenne | Musician & Composer, B.A. Berklee College of Music 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 fingerpicking. You’ll walk out of the first lesson having started playing your first song! Students have to bring their own guitar or rent one. CCAE does not provide them in class. COURSE CODE: GTB1 Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $230

INSTANT GUITAR FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS Chris Brenne | Musician & Composer, B.A. Berklee College of Music This is a continuation of guitar on steroids! We’ll make use of practice methods that will get faster and better results without taxing your valuable time. Moreover, we’ll explore the transitions between chords and tricks that will help you navigate a song. We’ll cover all the basic chords, strums and even some finger picking and melody/leads! We will also talk about and try some of the ways that musicians use to make a song come alive! Digital PDF file of book is included in fee. COURSE CODE: GTB2 Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $230

CELLO Cynthia Forbes | Cellist and Instructor

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 EGINN E R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: CLO1 Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $275

B EGINN E R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: CLO2 Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 5:45-7:45pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $275

INT E R ME DIAT E

COURSE CODE: CLO3 Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $275

INTRODUCTION TO UKULELE Amy Kucharik | amykucharik.com

The approachable ukulele, more popular than ever, is the instrument of choice for great-sounding, portable music. You’ll learn the basics quickly so you can start playing songs you love right away. Simple chords will have you sounding great after just one class, and you’ll soon have a repertoire ranging from Tin Pan Alley ukulele classics to current pop hits. You will learn tricks for hunting down ukulele song chord charts online and adapting them for your own strumming and singing pleasure! No prior experience necessary; Bring your own uke. COURSE CODE: UKE1 Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $205

Performing Arts

INTRODUCTION TO FINGERSTYLE UKULELE Anne Ku | Ukulele Instructor

Also known as pick and pluck, this introductory class prepares you for ukulele ensemble. Learn to read tablature to play melodic riffs, instrumental interludes, accompaniments, and transcriptions. COURSE CODE: PICK Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $140 Sec. 02: 5 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins May 13 | $140

UKULELE STRUM PATTERNS Anne Ku | Ukulele Instructor

How do you make a song sound interesting? Explore the variety of strum patterns, riffs, syncopation, dynamics, and all that brings out your musicality. These classes will empower you with the tools to bring greater joy to your playing. Prerequisite: knowledge of basic chords (C, F, G, G7) and down and upstrokes. COURSE CODE: UKST Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $140

FUN WITH THE UKE: ALL LEVELS Anne Ku | Ukulele Instructor

Explore the world of song through the ukulele! Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a strummer or a plucker, a novice or seasoned player, we invite you to join forces in making music together. You will also learn how to lead a group, try different introductions and endings, and make each song as interesting and exciting as possible. C O U R S E C O D E : AU S T Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins May 13 | $140

VOICE

VOICE WORKSHOP Jane Eichkern | Co-Instructor, Singer

Marie Kurfirtova | Co-Instructor, Pianist

Learn to sing in a supportive environment, and discover that you can make music. This class is open to beginners as well as students of all levels. Discover proper posture, breathing, and relaxation techniques that increase your confidence and boost your performance ability. Practice singing in a small group, and receive individual feedback on the qualities and strengths of your voice. COURSE CODE: TUNE Sec. 01: 9 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 10 | $255 No class Apr. 24

GROUP VOICE LESSONS Robin Yukiko | Vocal Instructor

Always wanted to learn to sing? Whether you rock at karaoke or think you might be tone-deaf, come learn the basic principles of singing. Classes will cover pitch, tone, breath control, posture, and more! We will start with group singing, you will be asked to bring in songs of your choice to sing individually (when you feel comfortable). This class is a positive, constructive environment in which to find your voice!

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 makes 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 repertoire. Instruments will be available for purchase from the instructor. COURSE CODE: RECD Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 4:45-6:15pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $260 No class Jun. 4

INTERMEDIATE RECORDER John Tyson | Performer, Teacher, Renaissonics.com

For students who can play a few simple melodies by ear, are experienced with most of the notes on the Alto Recorder from Low F to at least High D and have basic music reading experience. COURSE CODE: IMRE Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 3:15-4:45pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $260 No class Jun. 4

RECORDER ENSEMBLE John Tyson | Performer, Teacher, Renaissonics.com

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! COURSE CODE: RECE Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 6:20-7:50pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $260 No class Jun. 4

DANCE BALLET Susan Alt | Dancer and Instructor

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. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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). COURSE CODE: BABE Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $190 No class Apr. 20 & May 25 Sec. 02: 10 Thursdays, 4:30-6pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $210 Sec. 03: 10 Saturdays, 12-1:30pm. Begins Apr. 11 | $210 No class Apr. 25

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

C O U R S E C O D E : VO I 1 Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $230

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

C O U R S E C O D E : VO I 2 Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $230 REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

Performing Arts

TAP DANCING

LINE DANCING

Susan Alt | Dancer and Instructor

Aly Madan | Dance Instructor

Come spend a late morning 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. C O U R S E C O D E : TA P L Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 11am-12pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $210

JAZZ, FUNK, AND HIP HOP DANCE

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: 5 Wednesdays, 6:45-7:45pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $100

Maria Walter | Dancer, Choreographer

The stage is yours! We’ll practice styles of commercial dance, the type of dance that we normally see in the music videos or during live concerts. The style will be a combination of Jazz, Funk, and Hip Hop. After warming up and stretching, we will learn a short choreography and polish it until it has a performance quality. The class is good for beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate level. Please wear comfortable outfits, sneakers and bring water to drink. COURSE CODE: COME Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 7:15-8:15pm. Begins Apr. 27 | $100 No class May 25

BALLROOM DANCING Jim Spellman | Dancer

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 B A Sec. 01: 8 Sundays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Apr. 12 | $170 No class Apr. 26

SWING DANCING Jim Spellman | Dancer

Get hip to the jive! Learn the fundamentals of swing, an energetic sixcount dance. You will develop the moves and partnering skills that will have you jumpin’ and hoppin’ to big band and neo-swing sounds before you know it! Find new ways to express yourself as an individual and as a partner, while building your dance vocabulary. We will be constantly changing partners, as this makes for better learning and more fun. COURSE CODE: SWNG Sec. 01: 8 Sundays, 2:30-3:30pm. Begins Apr. 12 | $170 No class Apr. 26

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 Fridays, 6-8pm. Apr. 10 & 17 | $135 per pair

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THEATER ACTING WORKSHOP: THE BASICS 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. C O U R S E C O D E : AC T 1 Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $265

STORYTELLING AS PERFORMANCE Dewayne Nelson | Actor on Stage, Film & TV

We all have a unique story inside 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 are skills 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: TELL Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $150 No class Jun. 4

ACTING: THE MASTER CLASS Mary Valentine King | Actor and Director

Through lecture, mock audition, scene study and monologues, this workshop concentrates on growth and development, tailored to your specific gifts and performance needs. Intended for those who have had some acting experience, it will offer a specialized format focusing on confronting stage fright, vocal projection, body language, and use of effective gesture, to help you build a robust acting persona. Critical feedback and suggestions will enable you to engage, influence, and impact your future audiences. COURSE CODE: THMC Sec. 01: 6 Fridays, 5:45-8:45pm. Begins May 1 | $230

Performing Arts

IMPROVISATION: THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX

INTRODUCTION TO STAGE COMBAT

Mary Valentine King | Actor and Director

Ben Heath | Actor and Fight Choreographer

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: IMPV Sec. 01: Friday, 5:45-8:45pm. Apr. 10 | $80

COURSE CODE: FITE Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $210 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

THE MEISNER TECHNIQUE Parisa Bayenat | Theater Artist

By learning Meisner technique, we will learn what it means to live truthfully under imaginary circumstances. We will see how characters are revealed choice by choice, action by action, in an active and evolving relationship as stimulated by the other. Work includes exercise in setting the stage, emotional preparation, coming home to be alone, coming home to do, roommates, and the highest stakes. Scene work will draw upon the dramatic works of Henrik Ibsen and Anton Chekhov. COURSE CODE: MIES Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $225

In this class, you will learn the foundational techniques of stage combat and how to safely portray violence on stage while telling a clear and effective story. You will learn slaps, punches, grappling, and many other skills in unarmed combat, as well as how to incorporate your character into the fight. This is absolutely an acting class, as well as being a good workout and an opportunity to learn a fun new skill to add to your acting toolbox.

EXPLORING VOICEOVERS WORKSHOP Nancy Halpin | Voice Talent & VO Producer

Have you been told you have a great speaking voice? Have you wondered how to monetize it working in voice over, but don’t know how to begin? Join us to learn essential strategies for pursuing the craft of voice over. You’ll get candid, insider tips on working as a VO actor. We’ll discuss VO acting techniques, making great VO demos, home studios with marketing strategies. You’ll have an opportunity to perform a commercial and get professional feedback in a nurturing, fun, no-pressure environment. You’ll leave the workshop with an action oriented game plan! COURSE CODE: OICE Sec. 01: Monday, 7:45-9:45pm. Jun. 8 | $50

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Life & Wellness “Gentle intro to a beautiful method of movement.” —ELLEN W., TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS

CCAE requires that students bring their own yoga mats for all yoga classes.

TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS

MIND & BODY

Benjamin Pasamanick | Tai Chi Instructor

BEGINNER YOGA Enrique Oliveras | L.M.T., Certified Tai Chi, Yoga, Medical Qigong Instructor

This class will focus on personal health and structural weaknesses found in virtually every person using yin yoga and flow yoga (vinyasa), with focus on stretch, breath, and movement. Students can expect modifications for all levels and a focus on anatomy and traditional Chinese medical theories. C O U R S E C O D E : B E YG Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $90

YOGA FOR A BETTER BACK Eric Bornstein | M.L.A., Harvard University and Artist

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. Please bring your yoga mat. C O U R S E C O D E : BYO G Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 5:15-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $150

GENTLE YOGA

C O U R S E C O D E : TAC H Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $155

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 Apr. 6 | $165 No class Apr. 20 & May 25

BEGINNING MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS PRACTICE Karen Krolak | Meditation Instructor

Billie Jo Joy | Certified Yoga Instructor

This class is intended for those wanting a gentle approach to asana (physical yoga) practice. You can expect to learn basic yoga poses, pranayama (breathing), and meditation. We will pay attention to alignment, breath and stillness of mind. Come as you are. Section 2 is for absolute beginners and those who have difficulty working on the floor. COURSE CODE: GENY Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 12:15-1:15pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $135 Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 1:30-2:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $135

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.

Have you wondered what meditation and mindfulness are all about? Have you tried meditation before without success? No problem. In this class, we will explore the why’s and how’s of these two intertwined practices and discuss ways to establish a workable daily practice. Through guided meditations and the skillful application of mindfulness techniques you will get a taste of the calm and joy that is always available within you. C O U R S E C O D E : J OYS Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $120

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Life & Wellness

FINDING STILLNESS IN TROUBLED TIMES Alyson Lie | Meditation Instructor

Do you dread hearing the news? Is life getting you down? Using meditation and mindful awareness techniques we will explore how to live in stillness despite the storm raging around us. We do what we can to change the world, but to survive the inevitable “slings and arrows,” we must adjust how we respond to life’s stressors. No experience necessary aside from a certain level of suffering. COURSE CODE: STLL Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $120

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. Each participant can look forward to a 90 minute massage. Each pair should bring 2 pillows, 2 sheets or large towels, and a squeeze bottle of oil. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. In order to be able to massage the entire back, women should wear a low-back bathing suit or halter/bathing suit top that opens in the back. COURSE CODE: MARB Sec. 01: Friday, 6:45-9:45pm. Apr. 10 | $135 per pair Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-3:30pm. May 9 | $225 per pair

TAROT FOR BEGINNERS Sally Cragin | Astrologer

This hands-on workshop includes the history of this unique art form and its practices. Students will learn the rudiments of the four suits, the significance of the numbers, and the interpretation of “Major Arcana” cards. Discussion encouraged, and we will practice some simple readings, and then move on to more complex readings. We use the Rider-Waite deck, designed by Pamela Colman-Smith for in-class readings. Appropriate for beginners, and those wishing to practice and improve their abilities. C O U R S E C O D E : TA R O Sec. 01: Monday, 7:45-9:45pm. Jun. 8 | $50

28 DAYS OF MINDFUL CONSUMPTION: ANNUAL SPRING CLEANSE Billie Jo Joy | Certified Yoga Instructor

Mindless consumption is one of the greatest contributors to waste on our planet. Raising your consciousness around your habits of consuming is a very profound way for you to contribute to a better world. We will explore four main areas of consumption: food, body practices, technology, and sleep; learn a step-by-step method for cleansing and creating more balance in these four areas of your life; learn techniques that you can do at home, that are inexpensive, and can bring a lifetime of enhanced well-being. COURSE CODE: MISU Sec. 01: 5 Fridays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins May 1 | $250

SPORTS & EXERCISE ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS Wellbridge Athletic Club

In these relaxing and non-intimidating classes, you will discover how to relax in the water so you can safely enjoy water activities for the rest of your life! Please bring comfortable swimwear. Goggles and swim caps for long hair are recommended. B EGINN E R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: SWM1 Sec. 01: 6 Sundays, 9:15-10am. Begins Apr. 5 | $198 Sec. 02: 6 Mondays, 7:15-8pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $198 Sec. 03: 6 Tuesdays, 6:15-7pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $198 Sec. 04: 4 Sundays, 9:15-10am. Begins May 17 | $132 No class May 24 Sec. 05: 4 Tuesdays, 6:15-7pm. Begins May 19 | $132 Sec. 06: 4 Wednesdays, 12-12:45pm. Begins May 20 | $132

B EGINN E R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: SWM2 Sec. 01: 6 Sundays, 8:30-9:15am. Begins Apr. 5 | $198 Sec. 02: 6 Tuesdays, 7-7:45pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $198 Sec. 03: 4 Tuesdays, 7-7:45pm. Begins May 19 | $132

INT E R ME DIAT E L E V E L 3

COURSE CODE: SWM3 Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 7:45-8pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $198

A DVA N C E D L E V E L 4

COURSE CODE: SWM4 Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 7:45-8pm. Begins May 19 | $132

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. Please bring comfortable swimwear. The overall pool depth is four feet. C O U R S E C O D E : H 2 OA Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 10-11am. Begins Apr. 7 | $150 Sec. 02: 6 Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $150 Sec. 03: 5 Tuesdays, 10-11am. Begins May 19 | $125 Sec. 04: 5 Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15pm. Begins May 20 | $125

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: 8 Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $180

FUNCTIONAL BOOTCAMP Wellbridge Athletic Club

This class is a weight training class combining bodyweight exercises and free weight drills. This class will also focus on proper functional movements. All levels welcomed. COURSE CODE: FUNC Sec. 01: 8 Sundays, 10-11am. Begins Apr. 12 | $240

Life & Wellness

OUTDOOR TENNIS WORKSHOP

INTRODUCTION TO CHESS

Victor Gonzalez | USPTR Certified Instructor

Alex Lasky | Gamer

Up your game! Each session of these tennis workshops for new and continuing students will focus on the basic tennis strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, and overhead/serve. Through drills, exercises, and actual games, we will sharpen your skills, knowledge of rules, and strategies for a comprehensive tennis experience. Bring a racquet, a can of balls, tennis shoes, and comfortable sportswear. Class meets outdoors in the western suburbs. Directions to the T-accessible courts will be emailed to registered students. Please reserve following weeks for rain dates. COURSE CODE: OUTT Sec. 01: 4 Saturdays, 9-10am. Begins Apr. 11 | $100 Sec. 02: 4 Saturdays, 3-4pm. Begins May 16 | $100

CROQUET Reid Fleming | USCA National Champion

Mary-Catherine Deibel | USCA Ranked Player

Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of backyard croquet and keen competition with the 7-time National USCA Champion Reid Fleming and his wife, USCA ranked player Mary-Catherine Deibel. We will play a six-wicket version of backyard golf croquet—easy and lots of fun to learn and play! We will set up our sticky wickets on a court at a private Cambridge residence, easily accessible by T and with street parking. COURSE CODE: CROQ Sec. 01: Sundays, 2-5pm. Jun. 7 | $80

This class is for players with no chess background, but will also help intermediate and advanced players improve their technique and skills. We will explore openings, traps, pitfalls, and puzzles, all designed to build your repertoire so you can hold your own against any opponent. All boards and pieces will be provided. COURSE CODE: CHES Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins May 14 | $165

HOW TO BE AN ADVENTURER: A GUIDE TO DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

Come now, gather round heroes and storytellers alike. Have you dreamt of delving deep into the fabled stories of dragon slayers and mighty warriors? Or dreamt of weaving spells to shape the cosmos through wit or rhyme? In this intensive, we will go over all the ins and outs of this wonderful role playing game, from character creation, rules and running a campaign, and even play a one shot! No matter your experience level, all it takes is a little imagination. Come, roll the dice and join us for legends in the making. Light refreshments served. COURSE CODE: DUDR Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Apr. 25 | $80

INTRODUCTION TO CARD MAGIC John Bach | Magician

Ever wanted to amaze family and friends by performing incredible magic tricks anytime, anywhere, with just an ordinary deck of playing cards? Now you can, even if you’ve never touched a deck of cards in your life. In this class, you’ll learn a repertoire of dazzling tricks, many requiring no special skill, as well as basic sleight-of-hand techniques and professional tips for making the magic more powerful and entertaining. C O U R S E C O D E : M AG I Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins May 20 | $135

LIFE SKILLS

GAMES GATEWAY GAMES: INTRODUCTION TO MODERN BOARD GAMES Alex Lasky | Gamer

In a digitized age where we spend so much time on our phones or computers, the table top industry is growing rapidly. In this class, we will learn about some of today’s most popular games broadly considered entry-level to the hobby. These include Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, Pandemic, as well as several others. We will learn the basics, rules, and strategies and also have the opportunity to sit down at the table and play with fellow students. Watch out—you might get hooked! C O U R S E C O D E : G AT E Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $125 56

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INTRODUCTION TO MODERN WITCHCRAFT: HERB MAGICK, POTIONS, TINCTURES, AND INFUSIONS Ali Nebel | Eclectic Witch, Solitary Practitioner

When picturing a Witch, what do we imagine? A black cloaked figure hunched over a bubbling cauldron? Well, that’s not quite right, but not wrong either! Herb Magick is a powerful tool when practicing modern witchcraft in an urban environment. Potions, elixirs, brews, and tonics have been used for centuries to heal, inspire, and add substance to rituals and spells. In this class, we will discuss the basics of herb magick within an urban landscape, herbal remedies, preparations, potion components and use. Each student will be provided recipes and an uncrossing herbal ritual guide. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor in class. COURSE CODE: HMAJ Sec. 01: Wednesday, 7:45-9:15pm. Apr. 22 | $40

Life & Wellness

REBOOT: REINVENTING YOURSELF IN MIDLIFE

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Lauren Mackler | laurenmackler.com

Nicole Graves | Doctoral Student of Psychology

For many people, midlife is a challenging stage of life. Clarifying your next chapter—and how you want to live it—can be an overwhelming task. In this powerful class, world-renowned coach and psychotherapist, CNN commentator, and international best-selling author of Solemate: Master the Art of Aloneness & Transform Your Life, Lauren Mackler, talks about how to embrace midlife as an opportunity to re-evaluate yourself and your goals, and create a fulfilling life that you love. COURSE CODE: REBO Sec. 01: Saturday, 10-11:30am. May 2 | $50

THE BABY DECISION: HOW TO MAKE THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISION OF YOUR LIFE Merle Bombardieri | Psychotherapist, Author, The Baby Decision

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 : B A BY Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-3pm. May 3 | $115

WOMEN GROWING OLDER: OUR BODIES, OURSELVES Joan Ditzion | LICSW & Co-Author, Our Bodies, Ourselves (All Editions) 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, 2-4pm. Apr. 15 | $50

Maximize your personal effectiveness. Learn to be an organized and persuasive speaker. Create your own public speaking style that is comfortable, confident, and conversational. We will focus on organizational techniques, handling visual aids effectively, eye contact, and body language. We will also discuss adapting to the cutting edge of public speaking, and give each student an opportunity for feedback in a very supportive atmosphere. COURSE CODE: SPPU Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 5:30-6:45pm. Begins May 7 | $95

THE ART OF REMEMBERING ANYTHING Neil Kutzen | Memory Trainer

A better memory leads to greater success in business and life. Learn the world’s oldest and best memory method and make it easy to use. The training is called MemorizeBest. Visit: www.memorizebest.com. Learn how to easily remember names, numbers, lists, presentations, language, scripture, studies, songs, poems, work info, hobbies—anything with letters, words or numbers. You won’t just learn memory tips and tricks. You’ll learn a new way of seeing things more vividly, making everything easier to remember. No longer struggle to remember. COURSE CODE: MEMO Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins May 13 | $165

NEVER FORGET A NAME AGAIN Neil Kutzen | Memory Trainer

What is the cost of not remembering a name? Embarrassment? Awkwardness? Missed opportunities? Missed connections? Fear of meeting a group of new people? Learn the four steps for all memorizing and apply it to names. See people and their names more vividly making remembering names easy and interesting. While the focus will be on names, you will get a taste for how to apply the method to everything else. Visit: www.memorizebest.com to get more information and view the short videos. COURSE CODE: NAME Sec. 01: Wednesday, 7:45-9:45pm. Jun. 10 | $50

HOME & STYLE

EXPLORING FEMALE SEXUALITY: A SELFDISCOVERY WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN

FLOWER ARRANGING

Anita Hoffer | PhD, Ed.D.

Cass School of Floral Design

COURSE CODE: WSEX Sec. 01: Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. May 28 | $50

COURSE CODE: FCAB Sec. 01: 3 Mondays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $100 No class Apr. 20

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.

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.

Life & Wellness

GARDENING LANDSCAPE DESIGN Bertha Pantoja | MA-Registered Landscape Architect

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. COURSE CODE: GDDN Sec. 01: 2 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Apr. 28 & May 5 | $120

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 Apr. 7 | $180

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

Join an experienced mechanic and instructor who can make all things automotive both fun and clear. We’ll cover basic maintenance and troubleshooting ignition, charging, cooling, fluids, electrical, brakes, and exhaust systems. We’ll discuss common problems encountered with any vehicle. You’ll be better able to diagnose problems, perform basic maintenance, and deal competently and knowledgeably with local mechanics. Please note: This is a lecture and demonstration class. COURSE CODE: CARR Sec. 01: 3 Wednesdays, 6-9pm. Begins May 6 | $165

MAKEUP FOR A NATURAL LOOK Alexandra Dale | Makeup Artist, alexandradalemakeupartistry.com

Join our professional makeup artist and learn how to apply the right cosmetics for a natural, everyday makeup look. We’ll focus on how to choose a foundation, review essential products for your makeup routine, and demonstrate techniques that will make your routine quick and simple. Through the presentation of techniques on a model, the instructor answers student’s questions and shows students how to approach a personalized makeup application. Learn how to enhance your natural beauty in this class. C O U R S E C O D E : B E AU Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Apr. 30 | $75

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Policies

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

Registration fees: An $8 registration 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: For classes that are three sessions or longer, contact the registration office before the second meeting of the class in order to transfer to another open class . For one- and two-session classes, you must contact us at least five business days before the start of the class . For all cooking, wine, beer, or spirit classes, you must contact us at least five business days before the start of the class to transfer from it. If there is a difference in price, we will issue a class credit or there will be a remaining balance to be paid . Refunds are not given . 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 .

Accessibility: CCAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic buildings do not have elevators and

have a limited number of accessible classrooms . If you need an accessible classroom, please specify that at the time of your registration or email info@ccae .org .

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

Photos: We may occasionally take pictures of students in our

classes for use in promotional materials . Your enrollment in a class indicates your approval .

LOCATED IN HARVARD SQUARE Classroom Locations Brattle House 42 Brattle Street

Blacksmith House 56 Brattle Street

Classroom locations are available 24 hours before your class begins . Check your student account at learn .ccae .org . Offsite class locations are included in your registration confirmation email.

Discounted Parking

Bring your ticket to the CCAE Registration desk to be validated:

Charles Square Garage Before 3:30pm: First two hours discounted $1 per hour . 3:30pm-1am, Monday through Friday: Purchase a $6 sticker at the CCAE Registration Desk. You will affix it to your parking ticket in lieu of further payment . University Place Garage Before 4pm, Monday through Friday: <1 hr = $5 1-5 hrs = $14

After 4pm Monday through Friday and all weekend: <1 hr = $5 >1 hr = $10 You must exit by 2am .

Free parking in Harvard Square on Sundays!

MBTA

CCAE is accessible via the MBTA red line or bus routes to Harvard Square .

View a full list of our policies at ccae.org/about/policies.

SUPPORT CCAE

A gift to CCAE will assure that we continue our mission—to explore, create, and grow!

During this time of growth and innovation at CCAE, we celebrate the fact that we are a welcoming place where people thirsty for knowledge come to engage in civil discourse on the events of the day, to learn, to celebrate, to create art, to read poetry, to gather together to nurture talent and pursue personal growth . Tuition covers only 80% of our costs . Help us to bridge this gap and maintain our role as a community anchor in Harvard Square—as we have been for nearly 150 years! Find ways to give at ccae.org/support or call Mary-Catherine Deibel at 617-547-6789 ext . 130 .

THE SPREADING CHESTNUT TREE SOCIETY CCAE’S SPECIAL CIRCLE OF DONORS At CCAE, the giving circle with the greatest impact begins with a gift of $1,000 or more.

An annual gift of $1,000 has tremendous impact at CCAE . It allows us to launch groundbreaking and controversial series like Conversations on the Edge, continue the beloved Blacksmith House Poetry Series, award 200 scholarships, maintain our beautiful historic buildings in Harvard Square, and continue to provide the kind of excellent, face-to-face learning you have come to love . When you join the Spreading Chestnut Tree Society with a gift of $1,000 or more, you have exclusive access to VIP event ticketing and priority reservations for classes by advance registration . You will also, as a treasured member of our giving circle, receive invitations to CCAE house parties and to special receptions and events, including the upcoming Conversations on the Edge with Jill Lepore on April 30th, and occasional behind-the-scenes cutting-edge events . See all of the benefits at ccae.org/support/spreading-chestnut-tree-society, or call Mary-Catherine Deibel at 617-547-6789 ext. 130 or email marycatherine.deibel@ccae.org. 62

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CORPORATE SPONSORS $10,000+

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF Board of Directors

Staff

Vice Chair Richard Beaty

Programs

Chair Christian Nolen

Treasurer Lidija Polutnik

Vice President Louise M. Goff

$5,000+

Vice President David Lehman Secretary Melissa Smith

Your Neighbors at 40, 44, and 48 Brattle Street

$2,500+

$1,000+

Kris Butler Brian Carey Philip Crutchfield Robert Culver Mark N . Dolny Molly N . Downer JaneAnn Fisher S . Donald Gonson John Herron, Jr . Julianne Idlet Brian Kelley Dan Paret Jonathan H . Poorvu Natalie Wigotsky Reed David Rooks Jennifer Serowick Denise Simmons Damon Smith Mark Stanek Board of Visitors

Chair Susan Eldredge Mead

COMMUNITY PARTNERS & GRANTS Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund

Sponsorships and partnerships as of December 9, 2019

Sharman Altshuler Tina Bentley Hilary Burling Diane Carson Iris Chandler Patricia Chappell Elizabeth Coxe & David Forney Sandra & Toby Fairbank Hormoz Goodarzy & Elaheh Kheirandish Lauren Holleran & Katie Salter Patricia Jacoby Jenny Littlefield Bill & LuAnn Polk Jeannie & Matey Smith Fredericka Stevenson David & Patricia Straus E .V . Sweeney Bill Truslow Pamela Willis

Executive Director Linda Burton Director of Programs Ashley Nikolyszyn Program Director Michelle Baxter

Senior Program Manager Ploy Khunisorn Program Manager Francesca Ferraris Program Manager Jessica Covert Development

Director of Development Mary-Catherine Deibel Development Associate Sarah Harrison Marketing

Marketing Manager Abigail Adgate

Marketing Associate Antonio Morales Customer Service & Communications Student Services Coordinator Lauren Darien

Registration Officer Samuel Donovan King Registration Staff Lena Borovci Toni Brooks Patricia Estrela Jennifer Lin Madeline Ludtke Eleanor (Nona) Morse Robert Phillipps Gabija Vaisvilaite Finance & Operations Director of Finance and Administration Tavia Malone Business Manager Ping Hu

Setups Coordinator Michael Schultz

Board and staff as of December 9, 2019

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Custom Classes

CCAE’s state-of-the-art kitchen in historic Harvard Square is the perfect place for your private event. Contact us to learn about the possibilities:

The instructors at CCAE are experienced at delivering fun, effective, custom classes tailored to the needs of a diverse adult population. Bring your team to Harvard Square, or let us come to you to provide training or team building in:

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Classroom Rentals Hold your meeting in the heart of Harvard Square! With 24 unique spaces, there is something for every group and occasion. Access free Wi-Fi, custom classroom setups for maximum convenience, and audio visual equipment to enhance your meetings and presentations.

For rates, availability, and assistance planning your next event, email us at rentals@ccae.org

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Laurie Savage Metalsmith & Jewelry Instructor

What got you started in making jewelry?

Growing up on the Jersey Shore, I would collect shells and sea glass from the beach everyday, then dig through my mother’s stash of yarn and ribbon and create jewelry for her. As a teenager I found working with beads and silver wire interesting. I started doing craft shows around my town and selling my work at Grateful Dead concerts. In high school, I took a metalsmithing class at a community college and I fell in love with metal working. The first piece I made was a cast gold ring, and my sister still wears it everyday.

Do you have favorite kinds of jewelry to make?

I enjoy working in all metals, most commonly sterling silver and different colors / karats of gold. I create one-of-a-kind pieces for all special occasions, including wedding bands and engagement rings, as well as memorial jewelry.

Other than jewelry, what else do you like to make?

I enjoy forging metal and working with different kinds of bone, leather, and other natural materials for the handles and sheathes of knives. I also enjoy creating metal sculptures, many of my jewelry pieces I consider wearable sculptures.

What advice do you have for those who are new to making jewelry?

Like anything else, learning takes patience. There are many tools that are needed to work with metal, it’s a good idea to take a number of classes to learn different techniques and have hands on access to the studio.

Find Laurie’s spring classes on pages 44–45 Harvard Square 42 Brattle Street Cambridge MA 02138 T (617) 547-6789 E info@ccae.org

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