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S.A.T & A.C.T. PREPARATION The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and ACT is inevitable for all high school students planning to apply to a 4 year college/university. With careful preparation students will walk through SAT/ACT reasoning and inference practice analogies: grammar, critical thinking, science reasoning and higher mathematic applications. Students will also cover/study the new essay-writing portion of the GED test through practice preparation. In addition, participants will discover valuable test taking strategies/secrets about guessing. Included will be a practice examination and an assessment. test date information for SAT/ACT will be given in class. Cost of SAT/ACT book $20 payable at time of registration. No class November 24. SubEvent: Antonio Cervantes Fee: $85 #80255A 4 Fridays 5:00-8:00 p.m. September 30-October 21 #80255B 4 Thursdays Fee: $85 5:00-8:00 p.m.
VIDEO GAME DESIGN FOR KIDS You may spend countless hours playing video games,.. but ever dreamed of creating your own game? If you’re ready to step up to the next level,
join this class cause your in for a load of fun. With Microsoft’s Kodu Game Lab you can let your creative mind explore the possibilities of creating your own game levels,
adventures, and lots more – all without knowing a bit of complicated codes. If you can point and click a mouse, or even your own Xbox controller*, then your on your way to creating your very own video game. *Xbox controller must be wired-USB type. Ages 9-15 SubEvent: Angelo Almonte Fee: $65 #80766A 3 Thursdays 5:00-6:30 p.m. October 6-20 #80766B One Saturday Fee: $65 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. November 5
DRAW COMIC BOOK & CARTOON CHARACTERS LIKE THE PROS Learn how to draw your favorite action Heroes and Villains like Spiderman, Spawn, Green Lantern, Wonder Men, The Joker, Star Wars, or even the Simpsons, or you can even invent your own cartoon characters. This class will teach you the important steps and secret artist tips you need to create & bring your cartoon to animation life. If you always wanted to become a cartoon super-action hero artist or comic Villain artist, learn from a Professional Disneyland artist. Class fills up fast - so register early! Ages 9 and up. No class November 26. SubEvent: Wayne Thomas Fee: $65 #80051A 5 Saturdays 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. October 1-29 #80051B 5 Saturdays Fee: $65 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. November 5-December 10 GUITAR FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Come discover the true and fun way of learning how to play the guitar. This class will teach you proper finger coordination, how to tune your guitar and how to understand basic music notes. Bring acoustic guitar. Please bring book - Title of book is Guitar Method 1, 2nd edition by Will Schmidt and Greg Koch, ISBN 0- 7935-3392 can be purchased at The Guitar Center. Ages 10-16. No class November 26. SubEvent: Daniel Calderon Fee: $55 #80061A 5 Saturdays 3:00-4:30 p.m. September 24-October 22 #80061B 5 Saturdays Fee: $55 3:00-4:30 p.m. October 29-December 3 ACTING FOR CHILDREN & TEENS Hey Kids from 7-14…do you want to have lots of fun pretending to be an action character or even an animal doing fun things that happen in an acting workshop? You will do this & more thru theatre games and cold readings. Research has shown positive effects gathered thru theatre arts in young people’s self confidence, self expression, and classroom achievements. Analytical abilities are gained and developed in a fun nurturing environment that is sure to help you reach your fullest artistic potential. No class November 26. SubEvent: Ann Monahan Fee: $65 #82000A 5 Saturdays 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. September 24-October 22 #82000B 5 Saturdays Fee: $65 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. October 29-December 3
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!"#$%&#'()$*+#,-./#* Welcome to Los Angeles City College (LACC), an institution dedicated above all else to student success. The Community Services Program at LACC speaks to the heart of what this campus is all about: reaching out to our community and offering learning opportunities to all ages. LACC serves over 24,000 people each year in credit, non-credit and Community Services programs. Each semester we offer many opportunities: from cooking classes for 8 year olds to comedy writing classes. Whatever your interest, life-long dream or if you want to explore a new hobby, it’s in here, it’s nearby and it’s affordable. LACC offers credit classes as well; training that can fit into your busy schedule along with career technical education and opportunities that can help you advance in your chosen profession. Visit www.lacitycollege.edu for more information on enrolling. We’re building more than buildings at LACC. I welcome you to your community campus, where you can build your future. 0"1*23/%,,34*5.."#6*!"#$%&#'(!!
" Los Angeles City College Administration
Dr. Jamillah Moore, President
Academic Affairs
(Vacant), Dean, Student Services
Dr. Merrill Eastcott, Dean, Academic Affairs
Allison Jones, Dean, Academic Affairs
William Marmolejo, Dean, Enrollment
(Vacant), Dean, Academic Affairs
Board of Trustees
Miguel Santiago, President
Kelly Candaele
Mona Field
District Administration
Dr. Adriana D. Barrera, Deputy Chancellor
Dr. Yasmin Delahoussaye, Interim Vice
Chancellor for Educational Programs &
& Workforce Development
Facilities Planning and Development
Jeanette Gordon, Chief Financial
Workforce Education
Development & Workforce Education
Jeremy Villar, Associate Dean,
Lenore Saunders, Administrative Analyst
Cristy Passman, Compliance Officer Los Angeles City College 855 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029 (323) 953-4000 Community Services Office
Administration Building 112
Los Angeles Community College District 770 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles,
CA 90029 | (213) 891-2000
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MATH SUCCESS CLASS Assist your child with their school studies by enrolling them in this intensive math program. Students may enroll in any of the math sections of their choice, ALL grade levels welcome. Material fee of $5 payable at time of registration. No class November 26. Instructor: Dr. Arsen Abelian SubEvent: Fractions and Decimals Fee: $50 #80017A 5 Saturdays 9:00-10:00 a.m. September 24-October 22 #80017B Pre Algebra Fee: $50 5 Saturdays 10:00-11:00 a.m. September 24-October 22 #80017C Algebra Fee: $50 5 Saturdays 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon September 24-October 22 #80017D Geometry Fee: $50 5 Saturdays 12:00-1:00 p.m. September 24-October 22 #80017E Fractions and Decimals Fee: $50 5 Saturdays 9:00-10:00 a.m. October 29-December 3 #80017F Algebra Fee: $50 5 Saturdays 10:00-11:00 a.m. October 29-December 3 #80017G Geometry Fee: $50 5 Saturdays 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. October 29-December 3 TYPING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Learn how to type the fun, fast and easy way. Typing will help your spelling and
writing skills. Let your fingers do the talking! No experience
in typing is necessary! Students will learn how to type school reports, letters, postcards, envelopes, class homework and applications.
Students are encouraged to repeat if additional practice or speedier progress is desired. Age group 9+. Class held off Campus at 3020 Wilshire Blvd. One student per computer so class is limited – register early! SubEvent: Ryan Obando Fee: $50 #80001A 4 Fridays 4:30-5:30 p.m. October 7-28
FUN WITH ABC’s Fun with ABC’s is for the very young student (ages 3-5). Reading will be promoted through an introduction of phonics thru arts & crafts. Age appropriate literature will also be introduced. Material fee of $10 payable at time of registration. This class is limited to only 8 students! Class held off campus near L.A.C.C. No class November 26. SubEvent: Polly Matthes Fee: $60 #80223A 5 Saturday 11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m. October 29-December 3 FUN WITH MATH CLASS – For Grades K-2 Students engage in hands-on activities to develop their number sense and geometric abilities. Activities include manipulatives, games, puzzles, to promote each child’s understanding of addition, subtraction, patterns and geometry. Appropriate mathematical terms are introduced and explained. Material fee of $10 payable at time of registration. Class held off Campus near L.A.C.C. No class November 26. SubEvent: Polly Matthes Fee: $60 #80301A 5 Saturdays 10:10-11:10 a.m. October 29-December 3 READING READINESS GRADES K-1 Children will engage in literary activities to promote motivation by learning language related concepts. Instruction on phonics (sounds letters make) will help students decipher words for themselves. Kids will create their own books, poems and stories through drawing, painting and writing. Oral, written language supported through age appropriate literature. Material fee of $10 payable at time of registration. Class held off campus near L.A.C.C. No class November 26. SubEvent: Polly Matthes Fee: $60 #80300A 5 Saturdays 9:00-10:00 a.m. October 29-December 3 FRENCH FOR KIDS & TEENS French is a fun language spoken around the world. Students will do a wide range of activities; from pronunciation of the alphabet, numbers, colors, days, weeks, months to useful conversations that will increase vocabulary and promote a cultural interest. Material fee of $22 payable at time of registration. for cost of 2 phrase books, CD and handouts. $5 only, if you already purchased the audio set. Title of book: Now you’re talking! French in no time, ISBNO-76417668-4, by Baron’s 4th edition. Parents are encouraged to stay in class with their loved ones and enjoy this fun language too! Ages 7-16. No experience needed. No class November 26. SubEvent: Lesley Lespinasse Fee: $50 #80721A 5 Saturdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. September 24-October 22 #80721B 5 Saturdays Fee: $50 9:30-10:30 a.m. October 29-December 3
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PAINTING AND WATERCOLORS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Watercolor and Paint the most beautiful pictures ever!!! Let Disneyland artist Wayne Thomas get you started in basic watercolor and paint brush stroke techniques. Develop your natural hidden and artistic talents of visualizing everyday objects and then watercolor paint these images using your creativity, senses and imagination. Students will be given total encouragement and support in developing their artistic skills at their own pace. Bring basic watercolor set, brushes, paper and pencil to 1st class meeting. Ages 9-17 Register early! No class November 11 & 25. SubEvent: Wayne N. Thomas Fee: $50 #80032A 5 Fridays 4:00-5:30 p.m. September 30-October 28 #80032B 5 Fridays Fee: $50 4:00-5:30 p.m. November 4-December 16 DRAWING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Learn how to draw like a pro, get drawing tips and techniques on the objects you like to draw. Watch your images come to life as your teacher gets you started in using led/color pencil, charcoal, shading, light/dark just the professionals. Learn contrast, 3 dimension and brightness. Students are encouraged to bring their ideas & imagination. Bring led & color pencils, eraser and sketchpad to 1st meeting of class. Ages 9-17 Instructor is artist for Disneyland and his class fills-up fast so Register early !! No class November 11 & 25. SubEvent: Wayne N. Thomas Fee: $50 #80033A 5 Fridays 5:30-7:00 p.m. September 30-October 28 #80033B 5 Fridays Fee: $50 5:30-7:00 p.m. November 4-December 16 SOCCER ACADEMY FOR KIDS
A soccer program for boys and girls who want to learn proper techniques including control of the soccer ball,
dribbling, passing and shooting. Team play and strategies. Please bring a
soccer ball, soccer shoes and kneepads. Held off campus.
No class November 26. SubEvent: Marleth Fernandez Fee: $50 #80667A 5 Saturdays 12:00-1:00 p.m. (4-7 yrs.) September 24-October 22 #80667B 5 Saturdays Fee: $50 1:00-2:00 p.m. (8-13)) September 24-October 22 #80667C 5 Saturdays Fee: $50 12:00-1:00 p.m. (4-7 yrs.) October 29-December 3 #80667D 5 Saturdays Fee: $50 1:00-2:00 p.m. (8-13)) October 29-December 3
READING This class will cover all elementary grade levels of vocabulary, reading & composition skills. Each child will read to the class and homework will be given. Students may bring their school books and classroom questions. Material fee of $8 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Brian King Fee: $50 #80221A 4 Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 p.m. November 2-23 WRITING Improve your child’s writing comprehension, grammar and vocabulary skills. Let this class give your child the attention they need to grasp the newest education writing formats. Homework will be given. Children are welcome to bring their school books and classroom writing questions. Material fee of $8 payable at time of registration. All Elementary grade levels welcome!! SubEvent: Brian King Fee: $50 #80222A 4 Mondays 4:00-5:00 p.m. October 31-November 21 BALLET FOR CHILDREN – BEG. An introduction to pre-ballet techniques for children. The program will focus on the basic positions, steps, techniques and discipline of ballet. This workshop provides instruction on the correct use of the physical mechanics of motion while encouraging the spirit of dance in children. Open to boys and girls! No class November 11, 25, 26. SubEvent: Sandy Fetherolf Fee: $55 #80021A 5 Saturdays (Ages 3-4) 8:00-9:00 a.m. Limit 10 students September 24-October 22 #80021B 5 Saturdays (Ages 5-8) Fee: $55 9:00-10:00 a.m. September 24-October 22 #80021C 5 Fridays (Ages 3-4) Fee: $55 4:00-5:00 p.m. Limit 10 students September 30-October 28 #80021D 5 Fridays (Ages 5-8) Fee: $55 5:00-6:00 p.m. September 30-October 28 #80021E 5 Saturdays (Ages 3-4) Fee: $55 8:00-9:00 a.m. Limit 10 students October 29-December 3 #80021F 5 Saturdays (Ages 5-8) Fee: $55 9:00-10:00 a.m. October 29-December 3 #80021G 5 Fridays (Ages 3-4) Fee: $55 4:00-5:00 p.m. Limit 10 students November 4-December 16 #80021H 5 Fridays (Ages 5-8) Fee: $55 5:00-6:00 p.m. November 4-December 16
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HIP HOP DANCING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Learn one of the most popular and requested dance styles in recent years. The instructor will teach students many of the latest steps and dance moves. Come join this fun class. No dance experience is necessary. Ages 8-15 No class November 26. SubEvent: Dolly Giner Fee: $50 #80665A 5 Saturdays 4:15-5:15 p.m. September 24-October 22 #80665B 5 Saturdays Fee: $50 4:15-5:15 p.m. October 29-December 3 PHOTOSHOP FOR KIDS
Learn how professionals put together pictures you see in books, magazines, and the internet. With your creative mind we’ll get you started using Adobe Photoshop
principles of graphic design. Learn the concepts of color combinations, shapes, lines, We’ll guide you through every step to get you to create some cool art. Ages 9-15. One student per computer so class is limited – register early! SubEvent: Angelo Almonte Fee: $65 #80761A One Saturday 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. October 29 ICE SKATING FOR KIDS – AGES 6-12 Join the fun, make new friends and impress your
family with fun-on-ice skills. Basic training on ice skating for ages 6-12. No prior
ice experience needed. All equipment provided by
instructor. Early registration is encouraged as the class is limited to 10 students. Students enrolled in this class may skate the public session on the day of their class for free! Saturday public session is
from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Class held off campus. SubEvent: Denise Moore Fee: $95 #99802A 5 Saturdays 1:15-1:45 p.m. October 22-November 19 ICE SKATING FOR TOTS – AGES 3-5 This class will teach toddlers ages 3-5 years old the basic ice skating skills needed to get them started and begin ice skating. No prior ice experience needed. All equipment provided by instructor. Early registration is encouraged as the class is limited to only 10 students. Students enrolled in this class may skate the public session on the day of their class for free. Saturday public session is from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Class held off campus. SubEvent: Denise Moore Fee: $95 #99801A 5 Saturdays 12:45-1:15 p.m. October 22-November 19
KEYBOARDING FOR CHILDREN Children will learn the correct fundamentals in playing the piano: Topics covered: Development in finger coordination, critical sense of listening; notations in pitch and rhythm; discipline in good practice habits with an appreciation of music through the piano as well as basic written theory. Solo-ensemble repertoire will also be introduced. Ages: 6 yrs. & up. Intermediate requires: Basic knowledge of music note reading. Intermediate students will choose sheet music comparable to their level. (Recital Date*: students will each give a performance for family and friends). Limit is 12 students. Please bring your own keyboard to class*. No class November 11, 25, 27. SubEvent: Luiza Muradyan Fee: $50 #80052A 5 Sundays (Beg.) 9:00-10:00 a.m. September 25-October 23* #80052B 5 Fridays (Beg.) Fee: $50 5:00-6:00 p.m. September 30-October 28* #80052C 5 Fridays (Beg./Int.) Fee: $50 6:00-7:00 p.m. September 30-October 28* #80052D 5 Sundays (Beg.) Fee: $50 9:00-10:00 a.m. October 30-December 4* #80052E 5 Fridays (Beg.) Fee: $50 5:00-6:00 p.m. November 4-December 16* #80052F 5 Fridays (Beg./Int.) Fee: $50 6:00-7:00 p.m. November 4-December 16* SINGING FOR CHILDREN Develop your child’s singing and music abilities through this fun and rewarding program. Each child will perform solo and with the class. Limited to only 10 students. Material fee of $2 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Linda Stevens Fee: $50 #80012A 5 Saturdays (5-9 yrs.) 12:30-1:30 p.m. September 24-October 22 #80012B 5 Saturdays (10-15 yrs.) Fee: $50 1:30-2:30 p.m. September 24-October 22 TENNIS FOR CHILDREN & TEENS Students will learn power positions for putting topspin and slice on the ball plus other basics as needed for good movement. Bring 1 new can of tennis balls and tennis racket. Held off-campus. Age group: 8-18 yrs. Limit 8 students. No class
for Saturday Tennis classes – See page 28. SubEvent: Daphne Chinn Fee: $55 #99682A 5 Fridays 4:00-5:00 p.m. September 23-October 21 #99682B 5 Fridays Fee: $55 4:00-5:00 p.m. October 28-December 9
November 25. Ages 12+ may also sign-up
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GYMNASTICS FOR KIDS This class is designed to teach basic gymnastic skills to children with little or no experience. Emphasis is on floor exercises and tumbling skills. Gymnastic skills increase motor coordination muscular strength, flexibility, and endurance. Students will also acquire awareness about body movement and physical fitness. Each class begins with a comprehensive warm-up routine with an emphasis on flexibility. Wear athletic clothing. No class November 26. SubEvent: Ron Newsome Fee: $50 #80031A 5 Saturdays (6-12 yrs.) 2:30-3:30 p.m. September 24-October 22 #80031B 5 Saturdays (3-5 yrs.) Fee: $50 3:30-4:30 p.m. September 24-October 22 #80031C 5 Saturdays (6-12 yrs.) Fee: $50 2:30-3:30 p.m. October 29-December 3 #80031D 5 Saturdays (3-5 yrs.) Fee: $50 3:30-4:30 p.m. October 29-December 3 JUDO FOR CHILDREN Judo is an official Olympic sport that offers self- defense skills in throwing & groundwork (grappling). Each class begins with warm-up exercises that increase cardiovascular and respiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and agility. This class combines beginners with intermediate and advanced students. Students have the option of belt rank promotion. The Southern California Black Belt Association officially recognizes all belt ranks. Age group: 6-13. Wear a long sleeve sweatshirt or judo uniform. No Class November 26. SubEvent: Ron Newsome Fee: $55 #80101A 5 Saturdays (Beg.) 1:00-2:30 p.m. September 24-October 22 #80101B 5 Saturdays (Beg.) Fee: $55 1:00-2:30 p.m. October 29-December 3 KARATE FOR KIDS This workshop will cover Karate and Tae Kwon Do as a sport and as a means of physical fitness and a discipline for everyday life. The workshop will cover calisthenics and basic karate techniques. Special emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals. Age group: 6-15 years. Gi or loose clothing required. No Class November 26. SubEvent: Edison Park Fee: $55 #80151A 5 Saturdays (Beg.) 8:00-9:30 a.m. September 24-October 22 #80151B 5 Saturdays (Adv.) Fee: $55 9:30-11:00 a.m. September 24-October 22 #80151C 5 Saturdays (Beg.) Fee: $55 8:00-9:30 a.m. October 29-December 3 #80151D 5 Saturdays (Adv.) Fee: $55 9:30-11:00 a.m. October 29-December 3
COMPUTERS & THE INTERNET IBM PC SOFTWARE CLASSES KEYBOARDING – BEGINNING TYPING With so many jobs requiring a skill in proficient typing and the widespread use of email, learning to type is a very important asset. This class is for those with no typing experience and beginners. Limited enrollment to one student per computer so register early !! SubEvent: Ryan Obando Fee: $60 #12000A 4 Fridays 6:00-8:00 p.m. At 3020 Wilshire October 7-28 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND MICROSOFT WINDOWS Computers are so easy to use, right? This is a beginner’s course covering typical hardware and software, concepts and terminology of operating the PC in the home or business environment. Practice the basic computer fundamentals: powering up, creating files & folders, making backups, using Windows operating system and the built-in accessories. Learn about all those keys on the keyboard, and how they are used along with basic mouse operations. This recommended course will give a “newbie” the knowledge and confidence to handle most Windows applications. This class is hands-on with one student per computer. Basic typing skills would be helpful. This popular class is has a Limited enrollment so register early !! SubEvent: Lance Zakabi Fee: $85 #12002A One Friday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. At 3020 Wilshire September 23 #12002B One Saturday Fee: $85 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. At 3020 Wilshire December 3
All PC and MAC classes listed in this section will be held at either: 3020 Wilshire Blvd. 2nd Floor or 855 N. Vermont Av. (L.A.C.C.) Location of your class will be printed on your receipt - you can also check location for your class with Community Services staff. Community Services Office (323) 953-4000 extension: 2651, 2652, 2653, 2654, 2655.
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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Take pictures like a professional. Learn which is the best camera to buy? What’s the difference between JPEG and RAW? These questions and more are answered in this seminar. Shoot better pictures, use email to send your photos to relatives and create stunning greeting cards, calendars and personalized posters using images from your digital camera. Make your snapshots sizzle and create jaw dropping effects with a few simple clicks of the mouse. Bring your camera, instruction book and connector cables! Material fee of $5 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: José Ruiz – Allegro Photo Fee: $50 #11110A One Monday 5:30-9:30 p.m. At 3020 Wilshire October 3 MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR WINDOWS Learn to use this leading Windows spreadsheet program to do your number crunching for you. Topics include: Basic worksheet navigation, and entry techniques, cell references, using the command groups & settings, formulas & functions, charts & graphs and simple database operations. Some experience with Windows is recommended. SubEvent: Lance Zakabi Fee: $85 #12120A One Friday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 3020 Wilshire September 30 #12120B One Saturday Fee: $85 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. At L.A.C.C. October 22 #12120C One Friday Fee: $85 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. November 18 MICROSOFT EXCEL - ADVANCED This seminar is designed for those already familiar with Excel basics and want to explore more advanced features. Topics to be covered will include cell formatting & customization, worksheet deployment, advanced formula concepts, conditional and logical functions, date/time calculations, string manipulation, pivot tables, and introduction to macros/VBA programming. Pre- requisite: Knowledge of basic spreadsheet commands and functions. Limited to 6 students. SubEvent: Lance Zakabi Fee: $95 #12125A One Friday 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. At 3020 Wilshire October 28 #12125B One Saturday Fee: $95 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. November 19 MICROSOFT ACCESS FOR WINDOWS Learn to use this leading Windows database program to track lists of customers, inventory, employees, etc. Topics include: Creating, modifying and sorting data tables; creating forms and reports; finding information with queries; a sample mailing list application. Previous experience with Windows would be helpful. Material fee of $5 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Jose Ruiz – Allegro Photo Fee: $90 #12110A 2 Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 p.m. September 27 & October 4
MICROSOFT WORD FOR WINDOWS Learn to use this leading windows word processing program. This course is designed to provide you with all the basics: page setup commands, editing and formatting techniques, saving and retrieving, cutting and pasting text. Learn about the commands, galleries, wizards and keyboard shortcuts to create that perfect document. Previous experience with Windows would be helpful as well as good typing skills. Held at L.A.C.C. SubEvent: Lance Zakabi Fee: $85 #12150A One Saturday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. October 8 MICROSOFT WORD INTERMEDIATE This class is designed to take you beyond the basics. If you have completed the Word for Windows introduction or have used Microsoft Word then get ready for more advanced features of this powerful program. Class will cover the use and application of styles, tables and colums, clip art properties and setting up mail merge documents. Limited to 6 participants. SubEvent: Lance Zakabi Fee: $85 #12151A One Saturday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. At L.A.C.C. October 15 INTRODUCTION TO DREAMWEAVER CS5 FOR WINDOWS Learn the software that has to become the standard for Web design and production. Adobe Dreamweaver has many innovative features that make creating a web site as easy as A B C. Learn to work with links – rollovers – animated layers and much more. Step-by step instructions will guide you through the creation of your own web site in class. Pre-requisite: Experience with Windows is a must and good knowledge of keyboarding and mouse usage. Material fee of $5 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Jose Ruiz – Allegro Photo Fee: $115 #12008A One Friday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. At 3020 Wilshire October 14
Learn in a one-on-one environment. Our experienced and patient trainer will teach you how to use the computer on campus. All sessions are scheduled at your convenience and topics are based on your training need and level (absolute beginner, intermediate, or advanced). Customized one-on-one computer (PC or Apple) sessions are a minimum of two hours in length. SubEvent: Computer Staff Fee: 2 hrs. for $150 #12222A By Scheduled Appointment #12222B Computer Staff Fee: 5 hrs. for $325 By Scheduled Appointment (323) 953-4000 Ext: 2651
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COMPUTER REPAIR - BUILDING, CONFIGURATION & TROUBLESHOOTING Have you ever asked these about your computer:
is this processor fast enough? How much RAM do I need? “Can I make my
computer faster? “How do I get rid of viruses? Build
up your skills in learning the ins and outs of your computer
and see how everything works in that electronic box. You’ll get hands-on dissecting hardware and no longer be unfamiliar with optical drives, USB ports, hard drives, and more. You’ll also learn about the software that runs on your computer and what steps you can take to keep it fast and virus free. Material fee of $15 payable at time of registration includes packet with the latest information & basic tools to open up almost any computer. Beginners and experienced welcome. SubEvent: Angelo Almonte Fee: $90 #12003A One Saturday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. October 1 #12003B Two Fridays Fee: $90 6:00-9:30 p.m. October 28 & November 4 VIDEO GAME DESIGN Do you love video games? Have you always wanted to learn how to design video games? Are you ready to take on a challenge that will always be interesting, push you to your intellectual limits, and still be fun? Yes, video game design is hard, but the rewards are worth it. In this class you will master skills the will open doors to virtually any programming field and last you the lifetime of your programming career. With the game programming skills gathered in this class, students will be able to market themselves/advance to better employment positions at some of the top companies both in and out of the video game industry. SubEvent Angelo Almonte Fee: $125 #14033A One Saturday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. December 10 #14033B One Saturday Fee: $125 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. January 14 MICROSOFT POWERPOINT Need a presentation that really gets your point across? PowerPoint has everything you need to create a perfect presentation. Make eye catching color presentations to show from a computer or 35mm slides, produce speaker notes, handouts and outlines; And, you don’t need to be an expert to make it look professional! Use the built-in templates and wizards to add graphic effects and sound. Best of all, you can run your presentation on ANY WINDOWS COMPUTER – even if you do not have PowerPoint! Material fee of $5 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: José Ruiz – Allegro Photo Fee: $60 #12140A One Monday 5:30-9:30 p.m. At 3020 Wilshire September 26 #12140B One Saturday Fee: $60 9:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. At 3020 Wilshire October 29
E-COMMERCE/ONLINE STORE WEBSITE DESIGN COURSE Learn how to create your own online store using open source content management systems (CMS) like Drupal, Joomla!, or Magento. Students will get hands-on instruction on creating your own personalized online store. Stop procrastinating and putting off your excellent ideas and line of wonderful products. Let this class introduce your products to all the world!!. By the end of this class students will know how to:
Manage a website/database. Create a store name & domain. Publish articles RE: your product. Create homepage w/navigation. Manage & track your products. Customize a shipping method. Create payment methods for customers - PayPal, Credit card, etc.
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills. Knowledge of Javascript, CSS, php, mySQL are preferred but not required. Students are required to register a domain name and website hosting service unless they already have their own personal host. The fee for domain registration is $10 per year and the fee for hosting services is between $5 & $8 a month. SuEvent: Mo Zhang Fee: $95 #12011A 2 Tuesdays 7:00-10:00 p.m. October 11 & 18 #12011B One Tues, & One Wed. Fee: $95 7:00-10:00 p.m. December 6 & 7 WEB DESIGN WORKSHOP – A COMPLETE COURSE The total web design experience starts with an introduction to the internet to acquire photos and images to be manipulated for the Web using Photoshop. Then using the latest Dreamweaver software, we create a full-featured website adding professional and interactive content with Adobe Flash. Learn how to add sound, videos and scripts with relative ease. This class is designed for beg./interm. graphic designers looking to become either working professionals or just hobbyists at home. You will be provided a USB drive in class to create and design your interactive webpage. Basic Windows experience is required. Bring your own photos on a CD or diskette. Material fee of $45 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Cav Fee: $145 #12009A 3 Wednesdays 6:00-9:30 p.m. At 3020 Wilshire September 21-October 5 #12009B 3 Thursdays Fee: $145 6:00-9:30 p.m. At 3020 Wilshire October 27-November 10
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MICROSOFT OFFICE This course provides an entry-level hands-on overview of Windows and three major components of the Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Instruction is designed for the new computer user and topics include: Windows basics; fundamental safety precautions; creating, editing and saving; formatting and printing Word documents, Excel worksheets and PowerPoint presentations; simple automation of repetitive tasks in Word; using Microsoft’s wizards and templates; formulas; cell referencing and creating a graph in Excel. Limited enrollment. Windows experience required. Material fee of $15 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: José Ruiz – Allegro Photo Fee: $165 #12130A 4 Wednesdays 6:00-9:00 p.m. At 3020 Wilshie Bl. October 19-November 9 LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM AND PROGRAMMING This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of the Linux OS. Topics include: installation and basic configurations, setting up the geographical user interface, we’ll discuss installation through visual machine and connect to the internet, downloading and installing applications such as Apache web server and database MySQL. You will also learn basic administering of a server using the Linux operating system. Plus get a broad vision on the history and architecture of Linux, configuration of windows server, Linux printer, administer users, groups and password management. Probe into the basics of ext2 files system, configuration of Linux kernel, create shell scripts, manage applications on a server and identify the basics of system performance tuning. SubEvent: Mo Zhang Fee: $85 #14011A One Saturday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. November 12 ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS5 FOR WINDOWS Illustrator is the industry standard for design and production and is an indispensable companion to Adobe Photoshop. Designers who wish to elevate their work to a new vista of creativity will find this class a valuable tool to have in their skill set inventory. You will work with designs, photos, line images and text to create eye-popping presentations that will put you in a new plateau of professional ability. This version from Adobe is compatible with all releases so what you learn here is easily adapted to other versions. Pre-requisite: Experience with windows is a must and good knowledge of keyboarding and mouse usage. Material fee of $5 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: José Ruiz – Allegro Photo Fee: $135 #11003A One Friday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. October 21
ADOBE INDESIGN - Introductory Design professional layouts for prints and digital publishing. Adobe InDesign provides precise professional control over typography and built-in creative tools for designing, preflighting and publishing documents for print or online. Create catalogs, yearbooks, advertising flyers or any other type of document you need. You can include interactivity, animation, video and sound in page layouts to fully engage readers. Must have working knowledge of computers & good keyboarding skills. Material fee of $5 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Jose Ruiz Fee: $85 #11055A One Mon. & Wed. 6:00-9:00 p.m. October 10 & 12 ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS5 FOR WINDOWS This seminar covers all the basic tools to enhance photos, create collages, make restorations and design photo layouts. Learn some of the secrets of the professionals and discover why Photoshop is the standard for serious working photographers and artists world wide. This version from Adobe is compatible with all previous releases so what you learn here is easily adapted to other versions. Pre- requisites: Experience with Windows is a must and good knowledge of keyboarding and mouse usage. Material fee of $5 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Jose Ruiz – Allegro Photo Fee: $135 #11004A One Tues. & Thurs. 6:00-9:00 p.m. At 3020 Wilshire September 20 & 22 #11004B Two Mondays Fee: $135 6:00-9:00 p.m. At 3020 Wilshire October 24 & 31 ADOBE PHOTOSHOP – Intermediate This seminar will cover topics like getting layers de- mystified and understanding the selection tools and all they can do. Find out about Photoshop’s color modes and their application. Explore layers from A-Z selecting and applying color, shading, texture, gradients and using levels and curves. Discover the new Content-Aware Scale for easy cropping and retouching grouping and blending multiple layers for maximum creativity plus other automation secrets that’ll maximize your design time. Material fee of $5 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Jose Ruiz Fee: $135 #11005A One Friday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. November 4 MACINTOSH COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL GRAPHICS SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION TO THE MAC Are you new to the Mac? We’ll start with a brief history of this iconic platform, and build our way up to discover the fun and exciting things you and your MAC can do. Organize and clean up files with Finder; switch between programs with Expose and Spaces. Even see just how easy it is to switch back and forth from PC to a MAC. All you need to get started to become a MAC genius begins here. SubEvent: Angelo Almonte Fee: $60 #13001A One Friday 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. At 3020 Wilshire September 30
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Choose any of our classes for your company or office needs. Avoid traffic/parking hassles, we will send the instructor to your business or office – call our office for details: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2652.
INTRODUCTION TO FILM EDITING This class introduces students to the basics of film editing including organizing the workspace, architecture, workflow, settings, capturing, importing, editing, rendering, and exporting video projects viewable to multiple platforms, including web streaming. Using Final Cut Pro, students will master the fundamentals of the interface, add innovative cuts, transitions, compositing, zooming, and framing shots for the greatest visual impact. Special emphasis will be placed on introducing the principles of film editing that work for all editing software. Material fee of $15 payable at time of registration. Enrollment limited to 7 students. #13050A Zack Brooks Fee: $185 3 Fridays (Beg.) 6:00-9:00 p.m. At 3020 Wilshire October 7-21 #13050B 3 Saturdays (Beg.) Fee: $185 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. At 3020 Wilshire November 5-19 INTRODUCTION TO DREAMWEAVER Learn how to use Macromedia Dreamweaver MX to create full-featured Web sites, even if you have no knowledge of Web design or HTML basics. Get acquainted with program features and become familiar with commonly used Web terminology. Gain hands-on experience and develop your Web design skills by using each new feature for real world Web site and Web page construction. Create forms using Java applets, downloading and customizing Dreamweaver extensions to expand the software’s range of capabilities. Prior Internet experience required. Enrollment is limited. Material fee of $7 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Ara Chouljian Fee: $115 #13008A Two Thursdays 6:00-9:00 p.m. At 3020 Wilshire October 6 & 13 ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ON THE MAC Learn the basic tools in Adobe Photoshop for graphic design, photo manipulation collage & layout photo restoration. You’ll be amazed at the things that you can do. This is an excellent program for photographers and graphic designers as well as fine arts. Pre-requisite: Introduction to the Macintosh or equivalent. Material fee of $7 payable at time of registration. Held at 3020 Wilshire Blvd. SubEvent: Brian Shelton Fee: $135 #13040A One Friday. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. October 7 #13040B One Friday. Fee: $135 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. November 18
WEB ANIMATION - FLASH Flash is the foremost authoring software for creating scalable, interactive animation for the web. Create animated logos, web site navigation controls, long-form animation and an entire Flash web site, you'll find the power and flexibility of Flash as an ideal medium for your own creativity. In class you'll learn to use layers, bottoms, text, sound, animation, movie clips and create gif's. Prior MAC experience will be helpful. Limited Enrollment. Material fee of $5 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Ara Chouljian Fee: $135 #13010A 2 Thursdays 6:00-9:00 p.m. 3020 Wilshire October 20 & 27 ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR ON THE MAC Adobe Illustrator is the most powerful vector drawing page design and production tool in the world today, ideal for designers with a desire to elevate their work to a new vista of creativity. Learn how to draw and integrate text with your designs, illustrations, line art, images and photos. Learn how to create charts with illustrator. Prior MAC experience is helpful. Material fee of $7 payable at time of registration class. Held at 3020 Wilshire Bl. Class is limited so register early !! SubEvent: Brian Shelton Fee: $135 #13030A One Friday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. October 21
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT HOW TO START AN IN-HOME CHILD CARE BUSINESS This course is designed to assist currently licensed family child care providers and those wishing to get licensed as a family child care provider with the basic tools and understanding of the child care industry; to get their business up and off the a good start. Participants will develop a parent/provider handbook and contract to help them through developing a quality program that meets both the needs of the provider as well as the families it serves. They will learn about the licensing process, records keeping and insurance, safety, environment design, curriculum development, community relations and advertising and marketing their business. Material fee of $25 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Elisha Valentine Fee: $75 #2099A One Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. October 29
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LIVE – RENT FREE!!! (Apartment Management Certificate) In this class students will cover all the topics necessary to become an apartment manager; or, if you are a property/building owner, this class will expose you to the skills and laws needed to properly manage and or facilitate your investment. The following areas will be covered: Rental lease & contracts, Apartment & building manager salary/benefits; Rental marketing techniques; Section 8 and Rent control and Unlawful detainer/eviction laws and procedures. After successful completion of this class students will receive a Certificate of Completion. Material fee of $25 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Cavalin Fee: $100 #20020A 3 Mondays 6:00-10:00 p.m. October 10-24 #20020B 3 Mondays Fee: $100 1:30-5:30 p.m. November 28-December 12 BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING ANALYSIS & CONCEPTS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM This is a hands-on course where students learn the process of journalizing, posting, adjusting and closing a set of books for a make-shift business.
Students will learn how to use the trial balance sheet. In addition, students will learn horizontal analysis, vertical analysis, trend analysis and how financial ratios are used tin accessing the
company’s financial position. Students should bring a calculator to use when doing their analysis. A “Certificate of Completion” will be awarded upon completion of the course at no additional Charge. Material fee of $20 payable at time of registration. Held at L.A.C.C. SubEvent: Kevin Farmer Fee: $115 #20021A One Sunday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. September 25 #20021B One Friday Fee: $115 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. November 4 QUICKBOOKS FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Learn the fundamentals of QuickBooks including, navigating the software, setting up a company file, working with Lists, Bank Accounts, entering/paying bills, tracking/paying sales tax and reconciling bank accounts. This is a “hands on” course where students will use a computer to enter and process data. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon completion of this course. Material fee of $20 payable at time of registration. Prerequisite: Bookkeeping Analysis. This class fills up fast and limited to only 14 students – register early !! SubEvent: Ronald Scott Amie Fee: $115 #20122A One Sunday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 2 #20122B One Friday Fee: $115 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. November 18
QUICKBOOKS II - CERTIFICATION This is a hands on a course using some of the more advanced features of QuickBooks including: Purchase Orders, Estimates, Customizing Forms and Reports, Fixed Asset Recording with Depreciation, Long Term Note amortization, Inventory tracking and adjusting, Petty Cash Accounting, Job Costing and Payroll set-up. A ”Certificate of Completion” is included in the material fee and will be awarded upon completion of the course. Material fee of $20 payable at time of registration. Prerequisite: Quickbooks I. Limited to only 14 students! SubEvent: Ronald Scott Amie Fee: $115 #20123A One Sunday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 9 #20123B One Friday Fee: $115 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. December 2 HOW TO LEGALLY START A NEW BUSINESS IN L.A. A quick and easy guide through the forest of regulation facing new business start-up in Los Angeles. This class is designed to quickly and painlessly cover everything you need to know about city and county tax forms, business licenses and reporting systems, payroll and income taxes, and federal and California requirements. Material fee of $15 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Kevin Farmer Fee: $55 #20013A One Wednesday 6:00-10:00 p.m. October 26 #20013B One Friday Fee: $55 6:00-10:00 p.m. November 18 PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING–Want to make six figures talking about what you know? Speakers and trainers are more in demand than ever before and you can profit by sharing your expertise with people who are willing to pay for it. In this dynamic program you’ll learn how to: Apply as a trainer with seminar companies, Book over 100 paid engagements per year, Work with bureaus and agents, Create profitable products. Material fee of $30 payable at time of registration - includes a CD and all handouts. SubEvent: Mike Rounds Fee: $35 #20017A One Monday 6:30-9:30 p.m. November 14 MONEYMAKING USING YOUR COMPUTER Did you know that there are more than 120 different businesses that you can operate from your computer? You don’t need a big investment to start any of these businesses. This seminar will show you which businesses are hot and how you can take advantage of them. This course includes training on how to expertly set up and operate a legally complete home based business that will allow you to make money your own way. Material fee of $30 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Nancy Miller/Mike Rounds Fee: $35 #25544A One Monday 6:30-9:30 p.m. November 14
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CREATE YOUR OWN IMPORT/EXPORT BUSINESS: FULL-TIME OR HOME BASED Learn how to make full-time or part-time income from importing and exporting profitable products. Be your own boss; set your own schedule; work from home; travel to foreign lands. This workshop is fully tax deductible. Locate products and vendors overseas; locate distribution and sales reps in the US, arrange transportation and insurance and how to maximize your profits through price scheduling. Material fee $15 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Shirley Knull Fee: $110 #20016A Two Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon October 8 &15 #20016B Two Saturdays Fee: $110 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon December 3 & 10 NEXT AMERICAN INVENTOR Want to learn the proven ways to cash in on your inventions? If your idea works, it’s a GREAT idea but now you need to know-how to make money with it. People just like you are creating and selling their ideas and inventions for big money! If you want to secure the rights to your ideas and learn the proven way to CASH IN on your inventions, this program will show you how to: Make your invention intellectually safe and profitable; Protect your ideas with patents, trademarks, and copyrights; Evaluate your ideas for marketability; Find potential buyers for your invention and offer it for sale in the safest method possible. Material fee of $30 payable at time of registration for manual. SubEvent: Nancy Miller Fee: $35 #25123A One Tuesday 6:30-9:30 p.m. November 1
CAREER DEVELOPMENT SECURITY GUARD CERTIFICATION Start your career in Public Safety or Law Enforcement!! The security field is a 24 hour operation and there is a big demand for certified security professionals. It’s one of the few industries that grows and thrives in a challenging economy. Security Guard Certification is an 8 hour training course required by the Dept. of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Security & Investigative Services (BSIS) Stop procrastinating and get your certification – jump into this employable field. Open to both men & women. Simone Cruz Jr. is a BSIS Licensed/Certified Ranger master and Firearms instructor and trainer. Material fee of $10 payable at time of registration. Certification fee does not include Live Scan and Application Fees. SubEvent: Simon Cruz Jr. Fee: $80 #25033A One Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. October 1 #25033B One Saturday Fee: $80 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. December 3
HOW TO BECOME A FINGERPRINT ROLLER/LIVE SCAN OPERATOR Looking for a new career? Want to earn extra money? Become a fingerprint roller for the Dept. of Justice, get a job in law enforcement or start your own business be becoming an official provider for the State of California. Receive hands-on
experience on actual live scan equipment and learn how to fill out customer forms. Get tips on marketing your business. Find out how becoming a provider comes
with built-in advertising and built-in customers. Learn all this and more during this one-day seminar. No test are offered or required. Material fee of $25 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Michael-Ann Brown Fee: $75 #25111A One Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. October 29 HOW TO BECOME A NOTARY PUBLIC This class will prepare students to pass the state examination. Effective July 1, 2005 this class must be approved by the Secretary of State. Topics: Requirements & duties of a Notary; Expectations regarding past/present convictions; How to prevent Lawsuits; keep/maintain a Notorial Journal; Acts constituting practice of Law; Bond requirements; When to use certificates; Illegal advertising; Guidelines for Notaries with expertise in immigration/consulting and disabled veterans services. Test dates and locations of the examination conducted by the State of California. Prerequisites: No Felonies; 18 years of age; legal resident of the State of California; Read, write and understand English; pass a background check. Material fee of $10 payable at time of registration. Students are expected to be on time. Bring a sack lunch. SubEvent: Barbara Douglas Fee: $80 #25404A One Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. November 12 #25404B One Saturday Fee: $80 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. December 3 GRANT PROPOSALS: HOW TO FIND THEM AND HOW TO WRITE THEM There is a demand for good grant proposal writers in the public and nonprofit sectors, from Head Start programs and childcare centers, schools, Colleges, Universities to faith-based organizations and community centers. Students will review basic steps toward seeking and writing promising grant proposals. Learn to identify community needs and budgeting costs to meet those needs, learn to ask for just the right amount of funding to fill that budget. Various types of grant proposals will be covered, from E-Forms to packet forms. Internet experience recommended. Students must be on time! Material fee of $10 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Antonio Cervantes Fee: $55 #25044A 2 Wednesdays 12:30-3:30 p.m. October 19 & 26 #25044B 2 Wednesdays Fee: $55 6:30-9:30 p.m. November 30 & December 7
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L.A. COUNTY FOOD SERVICE / FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (Class is held in English, but you may also take Food Certification exam in Spanish.) Get certified now!!! Don’t risk having your food business shut down!!!
The California Health and Safety Code, L.A. County Code/Ordinance 97-0071, requires mandatory Food Handler certification for managers/operators
and/or other responsible parties of all restaurants, markets, mobile food preparation units, commissaries and food processing establishments. One
certified food handler is required to be present during all hours of operation.
This ordinance went into effect January 1999. Now is the time to get certified to protect your business and profession as a food service provider. This class is approved by the American Culinary Federation and L.A. County Health Department. Limited to 18 students. Exam will be given during the class*. Material fee of $85 payable at time of registration for book and test scantron *re- certification fee is $50. SubEvent: Anthony Battaglia Fee: $110 #25050A One Friday
25051A 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Recertification: $90 September 30 #25050B One Friday Fee: $110
25051B 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Recertification: $90 October 28 #25050C One Friday Fee: $110
25051C 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Recertification: $90 November 18 #25050D One Friday Fee: $110
25051D 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Recertification: $90 December 16 #25050E One Friday Fee: $110
25051E 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Recertification: $90 January 13 PROFESSIONAL BAR MANAGEMENT If you are serious about bar business, why not expand your knowledge into the area of management? This could lead to better bartending positions or even a career in management. Managing a bar or restaurant can be overwhelming. This class will teach you simple ways to handle difficult situations with unhappy customers and employees, the duties of each employee and key factors which are vital to a successful business. New bar owners will find the course is a complete guide to understand the mechanics of each particular job and the skills to lead a loyal and productive team. You will also learn ways to build customer relations and to promote sales for maximum profits. Kellie Nicholson has condensed 30 years of experience into a 6 hour course that will teach you how to manage any bar or restaurant like a professional. Upon completion of the class you will receive a certificate. Material fee of $20 payable at time of registration class. SubEvent: Kellie Nicholson Fee: $80 #25013A 2 Thursdays 7:00-10:00 p.m. September 22-29
THE BUSINESS OF BARTENDING – LEARN TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL BARTENDER !!! Why pay hundreds of dollars more at other schools to learn bartending when this bartending class will cover all you need to know in the field of bartending and more!! As the economy struggles and employment worsens - Bartending jobs are in demand wherever you go!! Let Kellie Nicholson’s teaching expertise prepare you to work as a bartender in all types of establishments. Bartending requires so much more than knowing how to put ice in a glass and adding the proper ingredients. This class will prepare you to be a great salesperson; a customer service expert and an honest/valuable employee with skills that will help you succeed in the real world of bartending and throughout life. Topics covered in this class are extremely beneficial to managers, waitresses and the novice bartender. Kellie Nicholson will share her many years of management experience with students in what managers look for in a good bartender. Kellie Nicholson’s clientele includes Will from the Black Eyed Peas, David Schwimmer, Jessica Simpson and Ashton Kucher. Kellie’s students are often hired as managers when applying for a bartending job. Material fee of $50 payable at time of registration. Those who score 90% or above on the tests will be awarded a Master’s Certificate of Excellence!!! SubEvent: Kellie Nicholson Fee: $150 #25012A 3 Thursdays 6:00-10:00 p.m. October 6-20 BE YOUR OWN PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR Thinking about hiring a private investigator but prefer to do it yourself? Well, as long as you’re investigating yourself, under California law, you don’t need a license. Jim will show you how and where private investigators obtain their information. Find/access public records. Learn how to use databases and do asset searches, background investigations and skip tracing. Material fee of $25 payable at time of registration. Jim Harringer is a licensed private investigator. SubEvent: Jim Harringer Fee: $40 #25041A One Wednesday 6:30-9:30 p.m. October 12
CREATIVE WRITING OH NO! GRAMMAR AGAIN! An intensive review of grammar as used in creative writing. Avoid writer’s block – overcome the feeling of powerlessness because you do not recall the grammar “rules of the game”. Discover the simple rules of grammar and composition – free yourself to write clear concise letters, reports, and e-mails. Learn why computerized grammar checks usually miss the most common grammatical errors. Material fee of $8 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Lisa Saperston Fee: $75 #26010A Friday 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. September 30 & October 1
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CREATIVE WRITING FOR EVERYONE There is an old saying that whatever wakes you up at 4 a.m., that is what you have to write about. This course is designed to excavate your personal wellspring of stories or plays. Banish fear, procrastination and deadly perfectionism and rediscover the free-flowing bliss of creating that which is uniquely you. This is a 5-week course with in-class exercises, and weekly assignments culminating in a SHOW N’ TELL READ ALOUD. All are
SubEvent: Fielding Edlow Fee: $65 #26040A 5 Saturdays 12:00-2:00 p.m. September 24-October 22 #26040B 5 Wednesdays Fee: $65 7:00-9:00 p.m.
LET’S BUILD YOUR VOCABULARY SKILLS !! If you want to improve your communication skills, but feel challenged coming up with the right vocabulary and expressions to share your ideas, then this vocabulary building workshop is just right for you! You will participate in a variety of exercises and activities to learn new words, to guess word meaning from context, to effectively paraphrase and summarize, and to strengthen your own ability to generate synonyms. Material fee of $8 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Lisa Sapertson Fee: $65 #27015A 2 Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m. October 26 & November 2 READ ALL DAY & GET PAID FOR IT! If you like to read and have a flair for writing, you can supplement your income as a freelance reader. Film studios and producers need to have hundreds of scripts and books read each day - and freelance readers are paid to do it. Find out where the jobs are and who to contact. You'll work with reader's reports which show how to write coverage that delivers the necessary information. Learn how to build a professional portfolio that will land you the most lucrative assignments. Material fee of $3 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Jack Adams Fee: $40 #26020A One Sunday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon October 9 SCREENWRITING WARRIORS There are many ways to write a script. Some of them are convoluted, some impossible to apply and most require too much time to write, then rewrite. Learn to write a script quickly and well at a professional level ready to be marketed as quickly as possible. Learn how not to ‘pain’ yourself into a corner. This is the quickest, most direct method of writing/creating/selling a script you’ll find anywhere, and you don’t have to buy software or a book. SubEvent: Jack Adams Fee: $40 #26021A One Sunday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon October 16
PITCHING YOUR FILM / T.V. PROJECT Got a chance to talk about your script? Tried to pitch-can’t get it across the plate? There’s only one way to do it. If you want to develop a bulletproof presentation (as well as elephant hide) learn the right way to pitch, get people interested and make a deal instead of a mess. You only get one chance to make a first impression – don’t blow it! Find out how to approach, and what to expect in (and from) a pitch meeting, whether scheduled or impromptu. SubEvent: Jack Adams Fee: $40 #26022A One Sunday 1:00-4:00 p.m. October 9 WRITE FOR MAGAZINES Too busy to write a novel? Too afraid to tackle a film or TV script? Start your writing career with shorter projects and magazine articles. Hundreds of publications need your words – find out how to earn an income sitting at the kitchen table or on the couch. Jack Adams has published articles in print and on-line for the past twenty years. As a writer, producer/developer of film and television projects, he’s listed in Marqui’s Who’s Who in Entertainment. SubEvent: Jack Adams Fee: $40 #26030A One Sunday 1:00-4:00 p.m. October 16
REAL ESTATE & FINANCE GOVERNMENT GRANTS & LOANS TO PURCHASE YOUR HOUSE This class will introduce you to some of the major sources of government money that will help you purchase your own house. Learn: What kind of government programs are available for real estate; how to apply for government loans and grants; the government agencies that handle most grants and low interest rate loan programs and, most importantly, where to apply for government grants and loans. Material fee of $10 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Jose Reyna Fee: $40 #27045A One Saturday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon November 12 HOW TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE WITH LITTLE OR NO MONEY DOWN Get on the path to a business opportunity with no experience and little initial capital. This class is designed to assist you in obtaining the financial success you deserve. Our Nation is one of the few that enable and encourage private ownership of real estate. Although traditional methods may delay the dream of home ownership/investment for some, with the knowledge and skills that we will share in this class, even the most strapped can acquire wealth through real estate. Material fee of $10 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Jose Reyna Fee: $40 #27046A One Saturday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon December 3
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BUY DON’T RENT! Tired of paying high rents? This class is designed to encourage renters to buy their own home or condominiums with no deductions to offset their taxes. Prerequisite: Gainfully employed for at least 2 years; have decent credit. Learn how to purchase property with little or no money down. Discuss First Time Home Buyers Program & Silent Seconds; Renting with option to Buy should have an attorney look over this contract before finalizing. Alternative methods will be discussed. Material fee of $10 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Barbara Douglas Fee: $45 #27041A One Saturday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. October 8 HOW TO BUY A HOUSE OR CONDO Get detailed “how to” information forms/instructions necessary to buy a new or existing house or condo Have the real estate professionals work for you, not against you; get the best house in your price range, eligibility for government mortgage financing. Make an offer & negotiate with the seller. Material fee of $10 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Jose Reyna Fee: $40 #27040A One Saturday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon October 29
MEDICAL CLASSES MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I Students will study combining forms, prefixes, suffixes, Greek/ Latin verbs and adjectives used to construct medical terms. Also study the skeletal system. This workshop is designed for those interested in health-science related occupations. Ages: 14+. Concurrent enrollment with Medical Terminology. ll & lll is O.K. Material fee of $5 payable at time of registration. No class November 26. SubEvent: John Ramirez Fee: $65 #29011A 5 Saturdays 9:00-10:30 a.m. September 24-October 22 #29011B 5 Saturdays Fee: $65 9:00-10:30 a.m. October 29-December 3 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II Enlarge your vocabulary through the study of the major systems, along with the diseases and disorders associated with those systems. Systems to be covered include: muscular endocrinology, gastrointestinal, circulatory and respiratory. This class is designed for those interested in the health- science occupations. Concurrent enrollment with Med. Term. I & III is O.K. Ages 14+. Material fee of $5 payable at time of registration. No class November 26. SubEvent: John Ramirez Fee: $65 #29012A 5 Saturdays 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon September 24-October 22 #29012B 5 Saturdays Fee: $65 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon October 29-December 3
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY III Complete your vocabulary in health sciences studying the remaining major systems along with the diseases and disorders of these systems. Systems to be covered include: genito-urinary, nervous system, integumentary systems, eye, ear, nose, mouth (the senses). Workshop is designed for those interested in health science related occupations. Concurrent enrollment with Med. Term. I & ll is O.K. Material fee of $5 payable at time of registration. No class November 26. SubEvent: John Ramirez Fee: $65 #29013A 5 Saturdays 12:30-2:00 p.m. September 24-October 22 #29013B Saturdays Fee: $65 12:30-2:00 p.m. October 29-December 3 ICD-9/CPT-4 CODING FOR MEDICAL INSURANCE Learn to use the ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding systems required by insurance companies including HMOs, commercial indemnity insurance, Medicare & Medi-Cal. Get knowledge of assigning diagnostic codes to patients' conditions and procedural codes to physicians' services. Material fee of $15 payable at time of registration. Please bring your ICD- 9/CPT-4 coding books if you have them, approximate cost of the books $140.00. Pre- requisite: Medical Terminology I, II, and III. SubEvent: Lilly Sarino Fee: $145 #29021A 5 Saturdays 12:30-5:00 p.m. September 24-October 22 MEDICAL INSURANCE BILLING Students will get a thorough know-how of billing all 3rd party payers for physicians’ charges. Claim requirements for Workman’s Comp/Champus HMO’s, Medicare/Medi-Cal will be covered & claim forms will be completed for each. Pre-requisite: Working knowledge of Medical Terminology I, II, III, and ICD-9/CPT-4 coding. BRING YOUR ICD- 9/CPT-4 CODING BOOKS! Material fee of $20 payable at time of registration. No class November 26. SubEvent: Lilly Sarino Fee: $145 #29022A 5 Saturdays 12:30-5:00 p.m. October 29-December 3 COMPUTERIZED MEDICAL INSURANCE BILLING Learn how to input patient information, insurance data. Generate insurance claim forms statements, collection letters, edit lists, required forms in a business office to facilitate productive operations. You will actually set up a typical practice, inputting raw data from course documents. This hands-on class is recommended for working in medical facilities. Prerequisites: Basic computer, knowledge of ICD-9/CPT & HCPCS Coding and basic principles of Medical Insurance Billing. SubEvent: Lilly Sarino Fee: $95 #29023A One Sunday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. December 4
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HOW TO START A HOME-BASED MEDICAL BILLING SERVICE Small home-based medical businesses earn $75,000 to $150,000 per year! Physicians must file claims electronically if they expect to be paid by Medicare. Most medical practices receive more than 80% of their income from insurance companies; the rest is derived from patient billing. Learn Marketing Strategies, how to get paid for your services; patient information sheet/charge tickets; how to obtain hardware and software; Introduction to insurance verification; how to obtain a license and write a business plan. Material fee of $5 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: John Ramirez Fee: $45 #29000A One Saturday 2:30-5:30 p.m. October 22 #29000B One Saturday Fee: $45 2:30-5:30 p.m. December 3 C.P.R. CERTIFICATION CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION FOR PROFESSIONAL RESCUER Learn how to perform C.P.R. on adult and infants. A C.P.R./FPR certificate will be awarded upon successful completion. C.P.R. book required: Stock #652162 available at American Red Cross 501 Shatto Place #100 Bring a self-addressed
SubEvent: Ramon Navarro Fee: $65 #29015A One Sunday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 9 #29015B One Sunday Fee: $65 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. December 4
CLASES EN ESPAÑOL APRENDA A COSER Desarrolle su creatividad aprendiendo a coser. Curso para hombres y mujeres. No necesita previa experiencia. Las lecciones incluyen: como operar la máquina de coser, como tomar medidas, cortar con patron, escoger y preparar las telas antes de cortar, técnicas básicas de construcción Traer el primer dia, lápiz, cinta métrica-de 60 pulgadas, 3 ! yardas tela de algodón, Tijeras, agujas/alfileres hilo y descosedor. Edad mínima 16 años. No se permiten acompañantes ni niños en clase. La cuota de materiales de $10 se paga al momento de registrarse No Clase Noviembre 26. SubEvent: Rosy Espinoza Cuota: $80 #30111A 5 Sabados - Basico 2:00-4:00 p.m. Septiembre 24-Octubre 22 #30111B 5 Sabados – Beg./Interm. Cuota: $80 2:00-4:00 p.m. Octubre 29-Deciembre 3
GUITARRA BASICA Una rápida y fácil introducción a como tocar la guitarra. Componga canciones o acompañe a sus amigos y familia! La guitarra es el instrumento mas fácil de aprender. Técnicas a presentarse en clase; cuerdas, escalas, y como comprar y afinar una guitarra. Experiencia no es necesaria. Favor de traer su guitarra acústica. No Clase Noviembre 26. SubEvent: Daniel Calderon Cuota: $70 #30181A 5 Sabados (Beg.) 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Octubre 29-Deicembre 3 DECORACION DE PASTELES - Básico Te ofrecemos la oportunidad de tomar clases de decoración de pasteles donde no solo encontrarás una enseñanza que te ayudará a desarrollarte económicamente sino que podrás adquirir conocimiento básico y festejar a tus seres queridos. No olvides de pedir tu lista de No se permiten acompañantes ni niños en clase.materiales. La Cuota de materiales de $7 se page al momento de registrarse. Límite de solo 18 estudiantes. No Clase Octubre 15 & Noviembre 26. SubEvent: Connie Vasquez Cuota: $60 #30232A 4 Sábados 12:00-2:00 p.m. Octubre 8-Noviembre 5 #30232B 4 Sábados Cuota: $60 12:00-2:00 p.m. Noviembre 19-Deciembre 17 DECORACION DE PASTELES – Interm. Si entiendes que estás listo para subir un escalón más en el aprendizaje de la decoración de pasteles te animo a perfeccionarte en el curso intermedio donde apprenderás a usar algunas tecnicas de decoración un poco más avanzadas, desde pasteles de cumpleaños animados hasta varios pisos. Nota: No olvides pedir tu lista de materiales al momento de registrarte y pagar tu La cuota de materiales de $7 se paga al momento de registrarse. Pre-requisito: Decoración de Pasteles No Clase Octubre 15 & Noviembre 26. SubEvent: Connie Vasquez Cuota: $60 #30233A 4 Sábados 2:30-4:30 p.m. Octubre 8-Noviembre 5 #30233B 4 Sábados Cuota: $60 2:30-4:30 p.m. Noviembre 19-Deciembre 17
Al termino de clases puede obtener un Certificado por $10. Debe atender por lo menos el 90% de las Clases.
stamped envelope and (updated)$27 check payable at time of registration.
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DISEÑOS FLORALES PARA BODAS Le gustaría aprender a crear arreglos con flores frescas para bodas, quinceañeras, aniversarios, etc. En esta clase aprenderá hacer un ramo de novia, centro para la mesa principal y corsages para la corte. Traer un cuchillo pequeño tijeras regulares para cortar alambre. No olvide de traer papel periódico. La cuota de materiales de $40 se page al momento de registrarse. Pre- requisito: Diseños Florales l. SubEvent: Eva Ucanan Cuota: $65 #30133A 3 Sabados 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Octubre 29-Noviembre 12 DISEÑOS FLORALES Le gustaría aprender a crear sus propios arreglos florales usando flores frescas? Con esta clase podrá hacer arreglos de diferentes estilos, redondos, ovalados, con diseños, etc.. Esta es una excelente clase para el principiante. Favor de traer un cuchillo pequeño y tijeras especiales para cortar alambre. No olvide de traer periódico. La cuota de materiales de $40 se paga al momento de registrarse. SubEvent: Eva Ucanan Cuota: $65 #30131A 3 Sábados (Beg.) 1:00-4:00 p.m. Octubre 8-22 #30132A 3 Sábados (Intermedio) Cuota $65 1:00-4:00 p.m. Octubre 29-Noviembre 12 CONSUMER EDUCATION & TEST TAKING SKILL CLASSES LOOK WHO’S UNDER THE HOOD !!! -- WOMEN’S CAR CARE CLASS Women are involved in over 80% of all car related purchases yet many feel alienated or clueless when
purchasing or repairing a vehicle. In this “hands-on” workshop students will quickly learn how to check fluids, check tires, understand vehicle brakes and
other common car repairs. Discussion will focus on how to
avoid the 4 most common repair “scams” used to defraud the motorist. Wear old clothes and solid shoes! Held off campus in North Hollywood. Bring water & hat. SubEvent: Karen Valenti Fee: $35 #99431A Owner N. Hollywood Discount Auto Repair One Sunday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon October 16 #99431B One Sunday Fee: $35 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon November 20 #99431C One Sunday Fee: $35 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon December 18 #99431D One Sunday Fee: $35 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon January 15
G.E.D. PREPARATION WORKSHOP (Para Estudientes de Espanol Tambien) This class is designed to prepare students for the
five tests incorporated in the General Education Development (G.E.D.) examination. Each of the five subject areas (Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies and Writing) will be reviewed and
presented. Emphasis will be on content of G.E.D. exam. Get G.E.D. book details upon registration. No class November 26. SubEvent: Staff Fee: $75 #42104A 5 Saturdays 3:30-6:00 p.m. September 24-October 22 #42104B Saturdays Fee: $75 3:30-6:00 p.m. October 29-December 3 INCOME TAX PREPARATION This course is designed for those who wish to learn how to prepare tax returns for individuals and small business using Turbo Tax software, the most popular commercial income tax software program available. This course will concentrate on the mechanics of the interview format, easy step to produce Federal and State income tax returns. In addition general theory of taxation for individuals and small business will be covered. Material fee of $10 payable at time of registration. SubEvent: Hagai Payes Fee: $85 #20015A 4 Saturdays 1:00-4:00 p.m. February 25-March 17 MAKE-UP ARTISTRY Discover the skills necessary to be a successful and professional make-up artist. Gain inside secrets and cutting-edge techniques designed to give students an advantage in an exciting and lucrative career. Explore different foundation techniques, learn eye, cheek and lip techniques along with proper product placement. Also, learn proper eyebrow arching, correct shadow techniques, false lash applications and correct eyeliner methods, based on the way eyes are shaped. We will also cover everything you need to know about wedding day, from how to book your appointments, price your services and increase your profits! This intensive seminar is great for the freelance artist who enjoys making a serious profit! Learn the new trends seen in the most current fashion magazines, music videos and television. A certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion on this course. No State Licensing is required to become a professional make-up artistry, or to perform make-up duties in film, theatre, television, photography, or retail settings. However, if a student wishes to perform makeup in a public beauty salon he/she must obtain a state cosmetology/esthetician license. SubEvent: Jason Sanchez Fee: $245 #86004A 5 Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 p.m. September 27-October 25 #86004B 5 Tuesdays Fee: $245 6:00-9:00 p.m. November 1-29
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OSHA 10 HOUR CERTIFICATION TRAINING !!! This 10 hour Cal/OSHA course covers procedures and policies for general industry workers in California. Topics include: Introduction to OSHA; Walking & Working Surfaces D – including fall protection; Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention/Protection Subpart E & L.; Electrical, Subpart S; Personal Protective Equipment, Subpart l; Hazard Communications, Subpart Z; Materials Handling, Subpart N; Machine Guarding, Subpart O; Introduction to Industrial Hygiene, Subpart Z; Blood borne Pathogens, Subpart Z; Ergonomics; Safety and Health Program; Review and Quiz. There will be a break for lunch. An OSHA card will be issued upon completion of course. Material fee of $15 payable at time of registration for student guide and material handouts.
SubEvent: Hector Escarcega Fee: $120 #43014A Two Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. November 12 & 19 C-BEST PREPARATION (Basic Education Skills Test) Raise the level of your teaching skills and become eligible for a salaried position in both private and
public school systems. C- BEST verification qualifies you to receive an emergency teaching credential. Work as a substitute teacher, or re- enter the school system,
it’s a lifetime license and a state requirement. Learn about the exam’s “personality,” including its tricks and pitfalls and pick up tips on the best strategies for passing the exam. Material fee of $10 payable in at time of registration. Beginning August 6, 2011 the C-Best will be available for computer- based testing by appointment year-round, Monday thru Saturday. Test dates: October 1 register by September 2& December 3, register by November 4. SubEvent: Antonio Cervantes Fee: $75 #42101A 3 Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m. September 14-28 #42101B 3 Wednesdays Fee: $75 6:30-9:30 p.m. November 2-16 IDENTIFY AND USE YOUR STRENGTHS TO ENHANCE YOUR CAREER Putting your strengths to work is the most powerful accelerator for generating new ideas, creating innovative solutions, and accomplishing your personal and professional goals. The key is in the discovery of your unique strengths. This three-part educational series will engage you on how to explore and identify your strengths, how to use your strengths to optimize work performance, and provide you with specific strategies to enhance your professional growth and development from a strength-based perspective. All are welcome ! SubEvent: Kathleen Taylor Fee: $45 #42224A 3 Thursdays 7:00-9:00 p.m. October 20-November 3
ARTS & CRAFTS POTTERY MAKING Students will learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel. Simple forms such as cylinders, cups, and bowls will be emphasized. Learn centering, pulling, and trimming. Classes will explore a variety of hand building techniques including clay slab, pinch pots, coiling, molds, and glazing. Create all kinds of forms – you’re only limited by your imagination in hand building. Wear old clothes and to bring an old towel and apron.
SubEvent: Toros Tngrian Fee: $175 #99505A 5 Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m. September 28-October 26 #99505B 5 Wednesdays Fee: $175 6:30-9:30 p.m. November 2-30 BASIC SILKSCREEN PRINTING Create and print your own cool T-shirts, posters, note cards while learning the fine art of Screen Printing. You will participate in every phrase of the process and get plenty of hands-on printing experience. Class will culminate with each student producing a one-color print of his/her own design. Material fee of $45 payable at time of registration - covers all necessary supplies. An optional materials & vendors list with plans to build your own low cost printing equipment will be provided so you can continue printing on your own. Limit 15 students. Class held off campus. SubEvent: Craig Moore Fee: $115 #50021A 4 Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon October 29-November 19 #50021B 4 Mondays Fee: $115 6:30-9:30 p.m. November 21-December 12 #50021C 4 Saturdays Fee: $115 6:30-9:30 p.m. January 14-February 4 STAINED GLASS While making a flat panel or window about 10x14 inches students will learn basic cutting, grinding and assembling creating a beautiful piece of art work. We have various patterns to choose from. Material fee of $15 payable at time of registration for the tools and supplies. Glass is additional, typically $20-25, and may be purchased from instructor on the first day of class. Held off campus near L.A.C.C. Limited to only 8 students. SubEvent: Kathy Reimer Fee: $115 #50191A 4 Sundays 9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon October 2-23
Material fee of $35 payable at time of registration. Class held off-campus. Limited to 6 students!
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CANDLE MAKING Candles are a beautiful addition to your home décor and make wonderful welcome gifts. This candle making workshop will cover the basic techniques for making both molded and container candles. Each student will make and take home a colorful chunk candle, a floating candle and a novelty gel candle. Handouts with instructions, tips and techniques will be provided. Wear old clothes & closed-toe shoes. (no sandals please). Material fee of $15 payable at time of registration - covers all materials needed to complete projects. Please be on time, there will be no class make-up. SubEvent: Jeanette Bovard Fee: $25 #50041A One Friday 6:00-9:00 p.m. October 7 #50041B One Friday Fee: $25 6:00-9:00 p.m. November 18 SCULPTING 3D ART Art does not have to be flat or hung on the wall! Learn how to make breathtaking 3 dimensional sculptures that can be used to decorate your home or workplace. impress your friends, family and even earn yourself some extra money as a side business. Students will have a variety of 3D projects to participate with: Clay sculpting, paper mache/foil sculpting, raw materials/wire sculpting, recyclable items sculpting. You will amazed when putting the final touches on your 3 dimensional masterpieces. Students are welcome to bring your own ideas and imagination for your sculpting projects. This new class by Disneyland professional artist Wayne Thomas is sure to be a hit! Early registration is recommended to guarantee your spot in class. All are welcome to join! No class November 26. SubEvent: Wayne Thomas Fee: $65 #50077A 5 Saturdays 12:30-2:00 p.m. October 1-29 #50077B Saturdays Fee: $65 12:30-2:00 p.m. November 5-December 10 DRAWING FOR EVERYONE Learn how to draw like a pro; get drawing tips and techniques on the characters or objects you like to draw. See your images come to life! Wayne Thomas will give you his professional attention in helping to develop your hidden artistic talents using led/color pencils, charcoal shading, light/dark contrast, 3 dimension & brightness. Students are encouraged to bring their ideas and imagination. Please bring drawing and color pencils, eraser and pad of paper to 1st class meeting. Instructor will address any additional materials in class. Class held in a safe and comfortable environment. No class November 11 & 25. SubEvent: Wayne N. Thomas Fee: $65 #50132A 5 Fridays 8:30-10:00 p.m. September 30-October 28 #50132B Fridays Fee: $65 8:30-10:00 p.m. November 4-December 16
PAINTING & WATERCOLORS Do you like to watercolor or have a passion for painting? Welcome to all who appreciate and enjoy
this classic and contemporary art forum. This class will get you started in
basic painting acrylic/oils and watercolor brush stroke techniques with emphasis on
understanding/experiencing color composition, value and design impact. Also learn mixing colors, differing paint
qualities, application, and use of brushes. All are welcome to join this colorful, relaxing and fun class!!! Bring basic watercolor set, pad of watercolor paper, acrylics, brushes and pencil to 1st meeting. Instructor works for Disneyland as an artist and has showcased his works at art galleries throughout the U.S.A. No class November 11 & 25. SubEvent: Wayne N. Thomas Fee: $65 #50131A 5 Fridays 7:00-8:30 p.m. September 30-October 28 #50131B Fridays Fee: $65 7:00-8:30 p.m. November 4-December 16 DRAW COMIC BOOK & CARTOON CHARACTERS LIKE THE PRO’S Learn how to draw your famous action Heroes and Villains like Spiderman, Spawn, Wonderwomen, Incredible Hulk, Ironman or even the Simpson’s, or you can even invent your own cartoon characters. This class will teach you the important steps and secret artist tips you need to create & bring your cartoon to animation life. If you always wanted to become a cartoon-super action hero artist or Villain artist, learn from a Professional Disneyland artist. Instructors class fills up fast - so register early ! No class November 26. SubEvent: Wayne Thomas Fee: $65 #80051A 5 Saturdays 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. October 1-29 #80051B Saturdays Fee: $65 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. November 5-December 10 IKEBANA: JAPANESE ART OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENT Elegance, grace and style are three characteristics of the art of Ikebana. In this beginning workshop you will learn the manipulation and the observation of materials, as they are best used to gain the objectives expressed in the Oriental view of flower arranging following the curriculum of the OHARA Japanese Art of Flower Arranging. Material fee of $25 payable at time of registration. Bring florist scissors, low-bowl vase/flower needle holder. Register Early for this very popular class! No class November 26.
SubEvent: Hisako Shohara Fee: $65 #50089A 5 Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. September 24-October 22 #50089B Saturdays Fee: $65 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. October 29-December 3
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FRENCH RIBBON FLOWER ART Step back in time and turn beautiful French wired ribbons into Victorian style flowers, as taught to dressmakers and hat makers in the 1920’s. Roses, pansies, & multi-petal flowers can be used to adorn home accessories, clothing, and gifts. Bring scissors, straight pins & glue gun to class. Material fee of $15 payable at time of registration for French ribbon, barrettes, needles and more. SubEvent: Terry Holtzman Fee: $35 #52011A One Sunday 2:00-5:00 p.m. October 2 CUSTOM HOLIDAY GIFT BASKETS The holidays will be here before you know it, now is the time to prepare a special personalized Gift
Basket for that special someone. Customized Gift Baskets can also be a second income. Personalize an outlandish basket and adorn it with customized bow. Select from a variety of themes products (Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving,
Birthdays, Weddings, Baby Showers) add fillers, color wrap , personalized gifts for a professional and beautiful presentation. Learn department store wrapping secrets. Be sure to pick up supply list when you register, no supplies will be available in class. SubEvent: Cindy Martine Fee: $35 #50061A One Saturday 12:30-3:00 p.m. November 12 BATH & BEAUTY PRODUCTS Learn how is it is to make skin care and cleansing products that are good for you and good for the environment. We will use all natural ingredients to make bath salts, fizzies, body scrub, body butter and massage oils. Tips on storing, packaging and purchasing ingredients will be covered, plus you will take home samples of everything you make in this hands-on workshop. Material fee of $20 payable in at time of registration covers all materials needed to complete class projects. Students must be on time. There will be no class make-up. SubEvent: Jeanette Bovard Fee $35 #50031A One Friday 6:00-9:00 p.m. October 28 GLYCERIN SOAPMAKING Custom made soaps are perfect for gifts, bathroom décor, and people with sensitive skin. You will
create many kinds of soaps while learning how to layer colors, use molds and add fragrances, herbs and toys. Express your creativity and join the fun!
Material fee of $18 payable at time of registration - covers all materials needed to complete the projects. Students must be on time in order to get all Glycerin Soap techniques described. There will be no class make-up. SubEvent: Jeanette Bovard Fee: $35 #50091A One Friday 6:00-9:00 p.m. October 21
MOSAIC TILE Do you love mosaic décor pieces? Learn how to make these exquisite beautiful pieces yourself. They’re quick to make and inexpensive. Make anything from candleholders to patio tables using interesting shapes and colors. Create beautiful designs with no artistic experience required. BE SURE TO PICK UP SUPPLY LIST WHEN YOU REGISTER. No supplies available in class.