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Guided lessons in color theory and landscape, still life, portraiture, floral painting and abstract. For the beginning and intermediate painter. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (10 class meetings in Room 310.)

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This series of ongoing Microsoft courses prepare students to perform entry level administrative tasks. This course is also very helpful for those who wish to improve their administrative skills. Because this is an ongoing class, it is recommended that you meet with the instructor prior to enrolling to ensure you have the basic skills required and so that you know the sequence of courses that remain. The course is held at Longfellow. Textbook information will be provided by the instructor. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (Class is held at Longfellow Education Center at 500 Pacific Avenue, Room 8.)

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Dreamweaver CS4 is the industry-leading web development tool, enabling users to design, develop and maintain standards-based websites and applications. Dreamweaver supports and guides users as their skills grow and web technologies evolve. Prerequisite: Computer Foundations class, or good computer skills. Textbook information will be provided by the instructor. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (20 class meetings--twice weekly on Tuesday/Thursday in Room 320.)

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TIME CHANGE: Class will meet from 1:00-4:00 pm. Photoshop CS4 Level 1 establishes a strong foundation in preparation for the ACA exam. Photoshop is the industry standard in image editing software and is used in a variety of settings. We will discuss project requirements, workflow, and design elements such as resolution, image size, typography, and color correction. Learn about tools, selections, layers and masks, appropriate file formats, and color management. We will practice retouching and blending images, drawing and painting, and special effects using filters. And much more! Certificate offered. Prerequisite: Computer Foundations class, or good computer skills. Textbook information will be provided by the instructor. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (19 class meetings--twice weekly on Monday/Wednesday in Room 350.) PLEASE NOTE: NO CLASS ON MONDAY, 5/31/10, MEMORIAL DAY.

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A class for experienced woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. This is a performing group that plays a minimum of four concerts a year. This class is for those who wish to review acquaintance with musical instruments. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (10 class meetings in Room 702 at Encinal High School.)

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This class is a community performing group that gives a minimum of two concerts a year (Holiday and Spring). Choral repertoire includes classical to contemporary, light rock to pop, and Broadway favorites. No auditions required. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (9 class meetings in Room 100.)

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The Small Vocal Ensemble is an a cappella vocal group that performs a couple of selections on the Holiday and Spring Concert programs. Ensemble a cappella repertoire requires an ability to read music and/or learn melody and harmony quickly by ear and may include a variety of styles from madrigal and classical to contemporary and jazz. Prepaid registration required in person or online. materials fees may apply.(9 class meetings in Room 100.)

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As you walk around the town, you might assume that the one thing you don?t need to worry about is the way you walk. But walking on hard surfaces can have painful consequences with your feet. As a consequence, many of us suffer from flat feet , fallen arches, plantar fasciitis or bad knees. Learn how to work with your body, legs and feet, not against them. Learn how to observe the way you walk, detect harmful postural and movement habits, and put the principles of the Alexander Technique into practice. This method of psycho-physical re-education will teach you to move and walk in the way that your body was designed to: with fluidity, coordination and balance. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (1 class meeting in Room 100.)

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Sitting at your computer and driving your car for extended periods of time both require a great deal of musculoskeletal effort. Over time, these everyday, unconscious activities can lead to injury and movement limitations. Learn how to observe yourself, detect harmful postural and movement habits, and how to put the principles of the Alexander Technique into practice. This method of psycho-physical re-education will teach you to move in the way that your body was designed to: with fluidity, coordination and balance. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (One class meeting in Room 100.)

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F. M. Alexander was known as a ?Breathing Man? because he was able to help others in this area. Breathing is effortless and automatic unless we interfere with it. Learn how the principles of the Alexander Technique can help you to breath with more ease and less effort. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (One class meeting in Room 100.)

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Regain your natural poise and balance by learning some of the key principles of the Alexander Technique. Discover how your body moves and functions, how to observe yourself, detect harmful postural and movement habits and how to refine your balance. This method of psycho-physical reeducation will teach you to move through your life with expanded ease, more enjoyment and free from pain. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (One class meeting in Room 100.)

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This introductory workshop will explain how the Alexander Technique is more than another relaxation technique, and quite definitely more than being about "posture." Principles of the Alexander Technique have far-reaching implications for anatomy, physiology, medicine, sports and artistic performance, psychology, education, religion and politics. Explore how the Alexander Technique can help you reduce strain and stress, manage pain, prevent injuries and overall enhance performance in both professional and everyday activities. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (1 class meeting in Room 100.)

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A recent clinical study published in the British Medical Journal has shown that the Alexander Technique is the most instrumental of all the approaches studied (including massage therapy and general practitioner care) in relieving tensions and pain in the lower back. Learn how the Technique can help you to recognize, understand and avoid poor postural and movement habits that are often the cause of back problems. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (One class meeting in Room 100.)

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The way we use ourselves affects how we function. Poor running together with the absence of body awareness can cause an injury. Find out how the Alexander Technique can help you to maintain good use, improve your running style, enhance your performance and prevent any injuries. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (One class meeting in Room 100.)

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Create your own ceramic masterpieces! Students in this class will learn most aspects of hand-building and develop various glazing abilities. Projects will be open to the student's imagination and can range from sculptures to tile murals to functional pieces and more. Whether you are experiencing clay for the first time or you are already a seasoned ceramicist, this class is a perfect opportunity to express your creativity and hone your skills. Fee includes all materials. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (8 class meetings in Room 100.)

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This is an introductory computer course that covers keyboarding technique, computer concepts/terminology, an overview of basic hardware and software concepts, basic computer operations (mouse, keyboard, printing, etc.,) file management, the operating system, techniques for working with programs in the operating system, the Internet, email, and an overview of other popular software. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (Class meets in Room 320.) PLEASE NOTE: Sections 6200 & 6201 meet for 19 sessions each on Mondays and Thursdays (no class on Mon. 2/15/10.) Sections 6202 & 6203 meet for 10 sessions each on Wednesdays.

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Learn how to give adult CPR, when to call 911, how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), how to help someone who is choking and how to give rescue breathing. Class fee includes Red Cross CPR card and materials. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (One class meeting in Room 300.)

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In this intermediate-level class, you will learn both basic and advanced ways to sort, filter, outline, subtotal, autofill formulas, and browse through lists, including using the new Excel Tables. Then, learn the secrets of Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, which allow you to summarize long lists almost effortlessly using sums, percentages, and other statistical functions. Come to class and bring your questions! Prerequisites: Experience with Excel 2007. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (3 class meetings in Room 350.)

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Learn how to deliver first aide: stop bleeding, care for burns, sprains, strain, breaks, and how to deal with sudden illnesses. Class fee includes Red Cross First Aid card and materials. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (One class meeting in Room 300.)

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Learn the chords, scales, and fingerpicking techniques used in folk, blues, county, and classical music, along with some music theory and the history of the guitar. Have fun learning from a professional performer in a low-pressure environment. Beginning and experienced players welcome. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (10 class meetings in Room 200B.)

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Students will learn to design and create knitted garments, gifts and whatnots by hand and/or by machine. Students wanting to do machine knitting need to bring their own machine. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (9 class meetings in Room 300. Monday, January 15, 2010 is a holiday--no class.)

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This is an entry-level workshop on the screenwriter's craft. Students will be doing exercises that are intended to help them create three-dimensional characters and believable stories. There will be three major projects: a treatment for a 10 minute silent film, a 2-3 minute scene using two characters who are then joined by a third, and a screenplay for a 10-15 minute short film. Several short and feature-length films will be screened and discussed in class. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (6 class meetings in Room 330.)

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This course is an introduction to the Italian language. The 6-weeks will cover the elementary parts of grammar and conversation. Throughout the class cultural elements will be discussed, for example, food, dialects and music. Some lessons will include creating skits about ordering food at a restaurant or reserving a night at a hotel. The emphasis in this course will be on speaking the language. This class is recommended for absolute yet passionate beginners. A text is required and will be available for purchase on the first day of class. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (10 class meetings in Room 210.)

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This course is designed for students with an elementary understanding of the language. In a typical class we will read a simple newspaper article, practice ordering food at a restaurant, listen to contemporary Italian music, and write and act out scenarios about buying produce at a market or purchasing tickets for the theatre. Of course every exercise will carry with it a grammar lesson connected to the textbook Italian Now! This class is recommended for people with some elementary knowledge of Italian. A text is required and will be available for purchase on the first day of class. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (9 class meetings in Room 200A.)

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This will be a survey course on the appreciation and history of film with focus on the genres of Comedy, Romantic Comedies and Westerns, from the early days through recent releases. Weekly screenings will be followed by discussion of genre, technique, characters, and contextual significance of each film in the series. Prepaid registration required in person or online

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Students will learn the basics of Mandarin Chinese, including vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and idioms. They will also study Chinese culture, history, and songs. Because Chinese is totally different (phonetically) from English, focus will be especially on pronunciation practice and learning to carry on simple conversations. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (7 or 10 class meetings in Room 220.) PLEASE NOTE: Section 69110 of Mandarin Beginning meets 7 times; the 4/12/10 section meets for ten sessions.

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This is a course for intermediate students of varying levels. The instructor will review tense and sentence structures and devise ways to help students learn each in his/her own way. The focus will be on pronunciation, conversation, learning about Chinese culture, and enjoying the language. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (7 or10 class meetings in Room 220.) PLEASE NOTE: Section 69120 of Mandarin Intermediate meets 7 times; section 69121, the 4/14/10 class, meets for 10 sessions.)

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This is an introductory course that will show students how to use the building blocks of Microsoft Word 2007. The fundamentals of Word, including document management, AutoCorrect, cutting, copying and pasting, document editing, basic formatting, find and replace, indenting, tabs, borders and shading, Mail Merge, tables, Word Art, clip art and themes will be covered. Textbook information will be provided by the instructor. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (20 class meetings-- twice weekly on Tuesday/Thursday in Room 350.)

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QuickBooks is one of the leading accounting programs to manage finances for small businesses. In this course, you will learn about basic concepts in QuickBooks, working with customer transactions, working with vendor transactions, banking, and creating a company file from scratch. Prerequisites: Familiarity with the Windows PC operating system. Experience with spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel and accounting principles is helpful. A textbook is required and will be available for purchase at the office on the first day of class. Also, a USB drive is required to store class files. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (6 class meetings in Room 350.)

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In this Level 2 class, you will learn about handling physical inventory and selling items, managing payroll features, working with balance sheet accounts, creating job estimates, and customizing QuickBooks forms and reports. Prerequisites: QuickBooks Pro Level 1 class is required. A textbook will be available for purchase at the office on the first day of class. Also, a USB drive is required to store class files. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (6 class meetings in Room 350.)

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Learn Spanish for travel, for work, or just for fun! Students in this class will learn to speak, comprehend, read and write Spanish with special emphasis on active participation. This class is appropriate both for beginners and for those who have taken the class previously. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (10 class meetings in Room 200A.)

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This class is designed as a continuation of our beginning Spanish conversation class. Continue to develop your Spanish for work, travel, and fun! Prerequisite: Beginning Spanish. Prepaid registration required in person or online. (10 class meetings in Room 200A.)