newton community education

WINTER 2015 newtoncommunityed.org • 617-559-6999 winter 2015

NEWTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Superintendent Dr. David Fleishman WHAT IS NEWTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION? School Committee Mayor Setti D. Warren, Ex-o cio Newton Community Education is a self-sustaining arm of the Ward Newton Public Schools, open to all students, regardless of resi- 1 Ellen Gibson dence. We provide educational, social, cultural, spiritual, and vo- 2 Margaret Albright 3 Angela Pitter-Wright cational programs to adults and children, endeavoring to provide 4 Diana Fisher Gomberg high-quality classes at reasonable costs. For more information, 5 Steve Siegel please visit our website: www.newtoncommunityed.org 6 Ruth Goldman 7 Matthew Hills 8 Margie Ross Decter Newton North High School, Room 101

NEWTON COMMUNITY 457 Walnut Street, Newtonville, MA 02460 EDUCATION STAFF Joan Glinert’s rst love was puppet email: sta @newtoncommunityed.org Director theater—sculpting ‘talking heads’ Phone: 617-559-6999 Fax: 617-559-6998 Ed Hauben from plasticene and papier mâché, Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm 617-559-6990 and creating characters that came (plus Monday -  ursday 5-8pm when evening classes are in Program Coordinator, Kids alive with dialogue. She studied session at Newton North) Lisa Rucinski theater education at Emerson 617-559-6995 Program Coordinators, Adults College, then moved to London Newton South High School, Satellite O ce to be the Creative Director for the Robin Shaevel 140 Brandeis Road, Newton Centre MA 02459 617-559-6992 London Jewish Puppet Theater, Phone: 617-559-6508 Susan Cassidy and Consultant to the Education 617-559-6991 Authority in the use of puppetry for Monday - Friday 1-5pm Administrative Assistant multicultural education. (plus Monday -  ursday 5-8pm when evening classes are in Carmella D. Mack session at Newton South; otherwise this o ce is closed) 617-559-6716 Years later and living in Newton, Support Sta Joan’s fascination with creating Uyi Agho character morphed into capturing 617-559-6999 real people, in oil on canvas. She is Brenda April MANY THANKS to these donors to our moved by the matured face carved 617-559-6994 scholarship fund and supporters of our program Jenny Marcelin by personality and passing years, 617-559-6993 and the human spirit in the stages Patricia Mason of life: men and women in their Paula Black, Cli ord Cohen, Elizabeth Crowley, Lisa Cukier, Linda 617-559-6421 prime, children with their moods Greenberg, Tara Healy, Tami Ireland, David Keefe, Sandra Mazzola, Marketing/PR Ursula Steele and dreams. Angela Pitter, A ham Salie and L’Aroma Cafe & Bakery, Renee 617-559-6997 Joan also sees that spirit in dogs, our Senes, Rose  ompson, United Methodist Church of Newton, Lauren Student Interns most loyal of friends, through the Zalkind, and the other kind people whose contributions arrived a er Jack Blay, Sophia Ly, glistening look in the eyes, the hues the production deadline for this catalog. Bruno Panedigrano, Emily Szeto, Irene Wu, Luna Zhang of the coat, the turn of the head, Our Kids program sta sends a special thanks to Carole Slattery— the way the dog holds itself. In her NCE COMMISSION artist, seamstress, and teacher extraordinaire—for her help with our portraits of people and their dogs, summer sewing classes. Shadi Aryanpour, Cindy she seeks to capture the pathos that Bergan, Lloyd David, Marion Donations allow us to increase both the number and size of the Golin (chair), Lee Guertin, binds them to us. scholarships we o er each term, providing greater opportunities for Joyce Leonardo, Selina Pandol , Florence, the subject of this portrait, Carol Stapleton (Ex-o cio) individuals and families in need. We accept contributions in any lives in a beautiful apartment in an amount.  ank you in advance for your generosity. CATALOG exclusive part of Manhattan—a Cover & Catalog Design strong and very sociable woman, Elles Gianocostas Production Design with discriminating tastes. This Hat eld Design painting shows her in a casual mo- Distribution ment, enjoying the comfort of her Max’s Trucking favorite chair and listening to the Printing Gannett O set Boston conversation of her guests. Visit Joan’s website at joanglinert.com.

617 559-6999 Table of Contents notes Class Categories Art & Photography...... 5 Business & Career ...... 8 I’m Susan, one of the two folks here at NCE who plans classes Certificate Programs...... 9 for adults. I’ve been here four years. and most people would say that’s enough time to get to know a job. But those people would Computers & Technology ...... 9 be wrong! I figured that I had the inside scoop on the school Crafts ...... 13 system before coming to work for NCE. After all, my husband Dance & Fitness ...... 15 is a teacher; he and our two kids spend the majority of their English Language Learners (ELL)­...... 17 waking hours at Newton North, home to NCE’s main office. But I joke with them that here at NCE I never know who is going Food & Drink...... 19 to walk through the door or be at the other end of the phone. It HiSET™ ...... 23 could be an instructor proposing a new course, someone who just moved to this country Home & Garden...... 23 and wants to improve his English, a high schooler excited to sign up for Driver’s Ed, or Languages...... 24 even a parent trying to find the just-right class for her kid. Or maybe it’s Aran, one of the indispensable custodians, returning equipment that was used in a classroom last night. Mind, Body, & Soul ...... 30 Every day is a surprise here at NCE. Money & Real Estate...... 33 I’m just back from meeting our long-time Cranberry Picking class instructor in Music & Theatre Arts ...... 35 Duxbury. (How New England-y, right?) You might wonder why NCE offers this class Online Learning ...... 37 to the Newton community, but I have yet to find a cranberry bog within our city bor- Recreation ...... 38 ders, and this gentleman is a diamond in the rough. Tomorrow I’m meeting someone who’s proposed a journal writing class. Next week I’m nailing down a hula hoop Staff Picks...... 3 exercise course. And I’m trying to find a juggling teacher to offer a one-session class Writing & Speaking ...... 39 on learning how to—you guessed it— juggle. (Check the Recreation category to see if Kids Categories I’ve pulled that off.) I love the variety of this job; it certainly makes life interesting. Family Programs...... 40 As I write this, it is a sunny autumn day and hard to believe that winter is coming, Kids Classes...... 40 but we’ve wrapped up planning for that season and I’m now working on our winter catalog. This means I close my door and go into production mode (all the while Driver’s Ed & SAT Prep...... 51 hoping that the current classes go smoothly). For the next three intense weeks, Lisa, Nuts & Bolts Robin, Ed, and I check, double check, and (yes) triple check class details. What you’re General Info & Policies ...... 2 holding in your hands right now is what the whole office has been working on since August. We know that in its pages you’ll find those classes you’ve been enjoying for Kids Program FAQs...... 52 years, but we hope you find a surprise here too. Registration Forms...... Inside Back Cover Susan Cassidy Program Coordinator, Adults highlights for Winter Don’t Wait! Adults • Sync Your Apple Devices Kids Sign up now for the class you want to take. • Body Lotions, Lip Balm, • Hula Hoop Dance & Cardio • Girls Science Club We must decide whether or not a class is & Sprays • Convert Your Twitter Fans • Shark Tank Jr. • Your Name Here: to Leads • Imagination Authors running a week before its start date, and your Custom Photo Books • Selling Your House for February Vacation registration can make the difference. • Indian Food Cooking Series More in a Crazy Market • 3-D Sculpture Some classes fill quickly, so register early to • Herbal Home Remedies • Journal Writing Workshop • Engineering & Electricity avoid disapointment. • Latin: Beginner • Beekeeping • Domino Physics

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DIRECTIONS OFFICE HOURS No Class Dates This Term Please see our website for maps, directions, Our main office is at Newton North HS, 457 and floorplans of the high schools. Walnut St., Room 101, Newtonville. We are There will be no classes January 19 and open from 8:30am to 6pm (or 8pm when February 16-19. Some classes may have DISCOUNTS classes are in session). Our satellite office at additional no-class dates; please check If you’re a senior (age 65+), a veteran, or Newton South, 140 Brandeis Rd., Newton your class listings carefully. an employee of the city of Newton, you’re Center, is open from 5 to 8pm when classes eligible for a 15% discount off the tuition of are in session. many of our classes, but only if you let us PARKING ACCESSIBILITY know at the time of registration. Please call to register. The discount does not apply to Free parking is available in lots at both high The City of Newton does not discriminate on ELL, one-session, and other select courses, schools. There is additional parking on neigh- the basis of disability in admission to, access and cannot be combined with any other borhood streets; pay attention to all official to, or operations of its programs, services, or discounts, such as couples rates. Discounts street signs, as parking laws are enforced. activities. If you need assistance or special do not apply to materials or food fees. services, please call us. SCHOLARSHIPS ENROLLMENT Books Partial scholar­ships are available on a Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served limited basis for Newton residents. Please Order your books early by calling New basis. When you enroll, you will get an email call 617-559-6999 for more information. England Mobile Book Fair at 617-527-5817 confirmation from registration@newton- or Newtonville Books at 617-244-6619. communityed.org. If you don’t receive this, SMOKING Books may not be in stock at these book- call us so we can confirm your registration. Smoking is not permitted on school grounds stores, but can be ordered to arrive in three in Newton or at any of our off-site classes. to seven days. You may also order them on- EVALUATION FORMS line. Please have your book on hand for your We value and encourage your feedback. TRANSPORTATION first class meeting. Evaluation forms are distributed at the end We do not provide transportation to any of CERTIFICATES of our classes for adults, and are also avail- our classes. For public transportation infor- able on the Forms page of our website. mation, go to www.mbta.com, or call These are available from your instructor 617-222-3200 (1-800-392-6100). upon successful completion of a course. FOOD, FEES, & SUPPLIES Please request in advance. Unless stated, these are not included in WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Class cancellations the tuition. Fees and sales of supplies are If Newton public schools are cancelled due final. No discounts apply. to inclement weather, our on-site classes NCE reserves the right to cancel classes that are cancelled. Decisions about off-site are under-enrolled, to change times and GIFT CERTIFICATES classes are made individually; please check locations when necessary, and to substitute You may purchase a gift certificate for any your class listing on our website. instructors if needed. amount; it can be used for any course we offer.

COURSE ADMISSION INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHIES Adult courses are open to students 16 years WITHDRAWALS/REFUNDS You can view these on our website under of age and older. Residents of other commu- class descriptions. Full refunds are given if a class is cancelled due to low nities are welcome. There is a nonrefundable enrollment. You must withdraw at least seven days $6 registration fee per student per semester. Kids BEHAVIOR POLICY before the class start date printed in our catalog to receive either a tuition refund minus a $10 processing If you’re signing your child up for any CREDITS fee, or a course voucher minus a $5 processing fee. of our Kids programs, please read the We’re sorry, but no other refunds or vouchers will be Students seeking high school credit must get behavior policy on page 52. written authorization from their school and given. Refunds for checks and cash take four to six weeks; for credit cards, allow one week. To withdraw present it to our office prior to the start of NO REMINDERS their course(s). from a class, call us during office hours. We don’t send class reminders, but we’ll The $6 registration fee contact you if there are any changes. Please is non–refundable unless we cancel a class. mark your calendars with your class dates!

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Staff Picks New Sharpen Your Knife Skills Sync Your Apple Devices Mindy Sherbet, Instructor Howard Loewinger, Instructor Celebrate Newton From dicing to chopping, this hands-on Join us at Celebrate Newton, our annual Want to have the same Contacts, class is designed to help you become juried craft fair, on Sunday, December Calendar, Notes, and Reminders on all a faster, more efficient cook. We won’t 7, 10-4pm at Newton South High your Apple devices? Learn how to transfer debone a chicken or make fancy School. More than fifty artisans will and sync content between your computer, garnishes, but we will review techniques, be in attendance selling hand-crafted iPhone, and iPad. Make a change or practice different cutting methods, such jewelry, pottery, fabric arts, glass work, addition in one and see it on all! We’ll as julienne, chiffonade, and others, and paintings, note cards, soaps and more. take a look at how to sync your photos you’ll learn how to properly use a chef’s Local musicians will perform throughout and music using iPhoto and iTunes knife with maximum efficiency. Then, the day, providing a lovely backdrop using USB cables (connecting devices we’ll make a salsa with your newly learned to the fair, and a Kids’ craft table will directly) as well as via iCloud. Bring your skills. Bring a large mixing bowl, cutting keep young ones entertained while you Apple devices and USB cables to class. board, large knife (6–8”), and a container shop. Support local artisans and do your Note: Synching also works with Window for your salsa. A $15 materials fee is holiday shopping at Celebrate Newton. computers, but for demonstration payable to the instructor at the beginning To see the complete list of artisans who purposes we will stick to the Macintosh of class. operating system, iPad, and iPhone. will be exhibiting at this year’s fair, visit F103-W15-1 $40 celebratenewton.com. Proceeds from the C295-W15-1 $42 Tuesday January 20 @ Newton South 7–9pm fair benefit NCE’s scholarship fund; $3 at Wednesday January 21 @ Newton North 6–8pm the door­—kids under 12 are free. New Wired Sculpting Sara Higger, Instructor Save the Date: Recreate everyday objects with a twist Tuesday May 19, 2015 as you turn 2-D lines into a 3-D wire sculpture. We’ll discuss the tools to use, Managing the Mind structural and decorative properties to Enhance Work working with wire, as well as its limitations. You’ll start by sketching an Performance abstract drawing or making a small- with Jacqueline Carter, Partner of Lifetime Learning scale sculpture, out of clay. Then, using The Potential Project International Lifetime Learning staff, Instructors the learned techniques, you’ll recreate your sketch or sculpture in wire. As class Seniors, join us for intellectual discourse, Who has time to sit quietly and be progresses, we’ll work from household entertainment, and community. Our mindful? An increasing body of objects, such as a shoe, lamp, or coffee vibrant program is in its 36th year and is research shows that mindfulness can mug. At the end of class you’ll have still going strong. Enjoy classical music improve your game at work! finished your practice sculptures as well performances by Boston-area professional as a larger, more detailed piece. Bring musicians, lectures by distinguished wire cutters, pliers, and goggles to class. speakers, and/or courses on stimulating Wire will be provided. A $20 materials topics. Look for our upcoming spring fee is payable to the instructor at class. No catalog, or call our office at 617-559-6999 experience necessary. for more information. 6 Mondays @ Andover Newton Theological School A020-W15-1 $134 10am–12:30pm 6 Thursdays @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm April 6–May 18; No class April 20 January 22–March 5 No class February 19

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Argentine Tango New New for Beginners Journal Writing Workshop: Traveler’s French Roger Wood, Instructor Seasonal Exploration, Lionel Claris, Instructor Argentine Tango began in the early Introspection, & French is the official language—or one of 1900s in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and its Reflection popularity has since spread worldwide. the official languages—of France, Belgium, Tango is best known for its outward Michelle Goldhaber, Instructor Canada, Haiti, Monaco, Switzerland, and display of romance and sensuality. What’s Through free-flow journal writing about 50 other countries and territories less known—and more appreciated by sessions, optional sharing, and deep around the world. About 190 million Tango dancers themselves—are the listening, we’ll explore various themes people speak French as a second language. experiences of intimate connection connected to the winter time: sources Traveler’s French will give you confidence in movement and in stillness, i.e., the of light in the darkest time of the year, communicating for an upcoming trip—or feeling of “Two dancing as One.” In this and new beginnings at the new year. just for fun. It will prepare you to use class you’ll learn the essentials of “Salon Through the gentle guidance of a spiritual simple, conversational French effectively Tango” (social dance), involving posture, director and professional facilitator, all such as when meeting people, finding connected movement with a partner are welcome to be part of this safe space accommodations, and eating out. We’ll and dance patterns. You’ll learn a little to explore yourself through journaling. focus on developing speaking and about tango music as well. Leather soled Each class will include ice-breakers and listening skills; we won’t spend much time shoes are recommended. No partner or fun writing exercises, journal writing on formal grammar and there will be little experience necessary. sessions, centering exercises, and a emphasis on reading and writing skills. complimentary creative arts session. No The French we learn is contemporary and, D211-W15-1 $98; $177 (Couple) writing experience necessary. when appropriate, colloquial. The course 4 Tuesdays @ Newton South 7:30–9pm will also explore key questions that come January 20–February 10 W183-W15-1 $108 up when exploring Francophone countries 3 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm and their unique cultures. Handouts will January 28–February 11 also be provided. L121-W15-1 $125 Staff Picks for Kids 7 Mondays @ Newton South 7:30–9pm January 12–March 9 No class Jan 19 & Feb 16 Math Mania 2 Girls Science Club Puzzles, games, and brain teasers for Unlock lab secrets to make soaps, New number-starved math lovers. (page 47) lotions, and lip balms. Learn about Juggling: Simple as 1-2-3 Imagination Authors the human body too. (page 45) Joel Herskowitz, Instructor Make your fantasy a reality in this Vacation Programs book-making class. (page 46) Got too many balls in the air? No 3-D Sculpture problem! In just one class, you will learn Shark Tank the basics of three-ball juggling. Don’t Make giant ice cream cones, cowboy Aspiring entrepreneurs: get down to worry about your previous attempts, hats, or cereal-box beach totes. Lots business and learn to start one of your failures, or partial successes. You, too, can of neat stuff out of cardboard, paper own. (page 48) learn this nifty skill to challenge yourself, maché, wire, and more. (page 50) Superhero Science & or to impress family and friends. Bring Domino Physics Lego Engineering three beanbags the size of lacrosse balls, Construct cities, long chains, and other 7.5 - 8” in circumference. Your own will Two cool topics in one great elaborate structures. (page 50) do, or go online to order yourself a set class. Learn how physics enables (search for Schylling Classic Juggling Balls). superheroes, and use your engineering Engineering & Electricity skills to build working Lego Lots to get turned on by. Build circuits, R248-W15-1 $37 mechanisms. (page 46) design cars, and more. (page 50) Monday February 2 @ Newton South 7–8:30pm

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Art & Photography Basic Drawing Pastel Drawing Gary Tucker, Instructor Cyrus Whittier, Instructor Drawing is the most approachable form Whether you work in fine detail or more New of visual art. It is an excellent precursor broadly, join us and learn about linear Wired Sculpting to painting, illustration, web design, strokes, cross-hatching, scumbling, animation, plus more. It is also satisfying feathering, and blending. You’ll practice Sara Higger, Instructor and challenging on it’s own. Through the drawing a wide variety of subjects from Recreate everyday objects with a twist practice of drawing we learn to see the flowers to metal objects. There will as you turn 2-D lines into a 3-D wire world around us—and then interpret it. be plenty of demonstrations to guide sculpture. We’ll discuss the tools to use, Our instructor will provide demonstrations you along the way. You’ll progress structural and decorative properties and exercises in basic design using line, from a restricted palette to full color working with wire, as well as its contour, shape, texture, composition, compositions, focusing on how to identify limitations. You’ll start by sketching an shadow and light. Each week you’ll work and adjust the colors you observe. Bring a abstract drawing or making a small- from a different still life. In addition, there small box of medium grade vine charcoal scale sculpture, out of clay. Then, using will be homework assignments and weekly sticks, two General’s 2B Medium Charcoal the learned techniques, you’ll recreate critiques. Bring a 9” x 12” sketchbook, pencils, a kneadable eraser, a Pink Pearl your sketch or sculpture in wire. As class kneaded eraser, 2B, 4B, and 6B pencils, and eraser, a chamois cloth, and a 14” x 17” progresses, we’ll work from household a pencil sharpener. A $7 materials fee is pad of quality charcoal paper to the objects, such as a shoe, lamp, or coffee payable to the instructor at the first class. first class. Additional supplies will be mug. At the end of class you’ll have New and returning students welcome. discussed. All levels welcome. finished your practice sculptures as well as a larger, more detailed piece. Bring wire A100-W15-1 $212 A139-W15-1 $199 cutters, pliers, and goggles to class. Wire 8 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6–9pm 8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–9pm will be provided. A $20 materials fee is January 13–March 10 January 14– March 11 payable to the instructor at class. No class February 17 No class February 18 No experience necessary. A020-W15-1 $134 New New 6 Thursdays @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm Sargent’s Pet Portrait Drawing January 22–March 5 Method of Drawing Cyrus Whittier, Instructor No class February 19 Jack Neylan, Instructor Preserve your precious pet for posterity. John Singer Sargent’s paintings are world- Working with charcoal pencils, vine renowned for their technique and beauty. charcoal sticks, and hard and soft pastels, However, during his lifetime as an artist we will explore basic animal features, and teacher, Sargent spent much of his proportions, and anatomy. Working from time drawing. Sargent saw drawing not photographs, you’ll learn to draw eyes, only as valid medium in its own right, but ears, noses, and fur to render a life-like as the fundamental medium for any artist. portrait. Bring two General’s 2B Medium Learn Sargent’s techniques for drawing in Charcoal pencils, a small box of General’s both graphite and charcoal. You’ll begin Medium Grade vine charcoal sticks, a 9 x with recreating Sargent’s drawings and 12’ pad of quality white paper, a kneadable then gradually work towards creating eraser, and a photograph for reference. your own work utilizing his methods. The Additional supplies will be discussed. All course will culminate in two live-model levels welcome. sessions. Bring graphite pencils, charcoal A105-W15-1 $173 pencils, and an 18 x 24 drawing pad to 6 Mondays @ Newton South 6:30–9pm class. A $10–$20 model fee is payable to January 26–March 9 the instructor. All levels welcome. No class February 16 A134-W15-1 $149 6 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–9pm January 22–March 5 No class February 19

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Watercolor Painting Intro to Acrylic Painting Impressionist Painting for Beginners Morgan Mannino, Instructor Zhanna Cantor, Instructor Gary Tucker, Instructor Many artists enjoy working with acrylics The Impressionist movement, which Experience the joy of watercolor on for its advantages: it can be manipulated included artists such as Monet, Renoir, paper. We’ll explore the fundamentals and for various visual results, acrylics are and Pissaro, developed in France during surprises of painting with watercolors as water-based (instead of solvents, which the late 19th and early 20th centuries. well as the variety of techniques available are toxic), and they dry very fast—so it The genre is characterized by the way to the watercolorist. Through instructor is easy to learn quickly! Explore art in artists render reflected light using small demonstrations and a series of painting this medium as you learn how to paint strokes of bold color. Students will receive exercises, you’ll develop your own style as with acrylics. We will cover essential individualized instruction to develop at you become more comfortable painting foundation skills such as how to set up their own pace. Bring a pencil, acrylic with this media. Classes will emphasize your palette, color mixing theory, and paints, three or more flat bristle brushes personal expression in a creative and composition. Class work will include a (1/4”, 1/2”, and 1-1/2”); acrylic paper, relaxed environment; we’ll review artwork variety of painting projects including canvas board or stretched canvas; a in class and engage in critiques. A $7 observational painting from still lifes, pallet, and a jar for water (for acrylic) or fee for still-life setups is payable to the photographs, and portraits. A materials turpentine (for oil paints). See online class instructor at the first class. The required list will be emailed. listing for additional required materials. materials list is listed online. New and A190-W15-1 $199 New and returning students welcome. returning students welcome. 8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–9:30pm A104-W15-1 $189 A176-W15-1 $212 January 13–March 10 8 Mondays @ Newton North 7–9pm 8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–9pm No class February 17 January 12–March 16 January 14–March 11 No class Jan 19 & Feb 16 No class February 18 Landscape Painting Zhanna Cantor, Instructor Photos to Fine Art Beyond Watercolor Learn to paint landscapes from Jack Neylan, Instructor Jeanne Gugino, Instructor imagination, photographs, or nature Some of the coolest art around is inspired Using watercolor pencils and paints, using acrylics or oils. Improve your by photographs. Join us to explore acrylics, and other media, create technique by learning about perspective, the relationship between drawing and paintings that pop off the page and come color mixing, and value. We’ll practice photography as you create your own series to life before your eyes. We’ll dive into rendering trees, rocks, water, and other of unique portraits. We’ll review work imaginative painting with traditional elements of nature. Supportive class by several artists who use photos in their subject matter such as still-life objects critiques will be part of the process. Bring drawings. You’ll learn technical skills, and landscapes. You’ll be encouraged a pencil, acrylic or oil paints (acrylic is such as the Grid Method of scaling as well to experiment and try new techniques recommended for beginners), three or as drawing from projected wall images. such as spattering, pouring, and using more flat brushes (1/4”, 1/2”, and 1-1/2”); With instructor guidance, you’ll create salt in your artwork. Bring watercolors, either acrylic paper, canvas board or your own work from snapshots that you brushes, paper, tape, and a board to the stretched canvas; a pallet, and a jar for bring to class. At the end of this course, first class; additional materials will be water (for acrylic) or turpentine (for you’ll have a series of drawings that are supplied. A $10 materials fee is payable oil paints). See online class listing for relevant to your individual art. Bring to the instructor at the first class. New additional required materials. New and pencils, paper, and photographs to class. and returning students welcome. No returning students welcome. All levels welcome. experience necessary. A107-W15-1 $189 A523-W15-1 $145 A981-W15-1 $165 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm 7 Mondays @ Newton South 7–9pm 6 Mondays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm January 14–March 11 January 12–March 9 January 26–March 9 No class February 18 No class Jan 19 & Feb 16 No class February 16

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Digital Photography: Portrait Photography Don’t miss Beyond Beginner Mariah Azoti, Instructor Celebrate Newton... Mariah Azoti, Instructor Ever get frustrated because you can’t Learn how to operate your camera in capture those great personal expressions, a fabulous crafts fair on Sunday semi-automatic and manual modes and priceless moments, or fabulous smiles? December 7 at Newton South. create sharp, high quality images with the Any camera can take good portraits, if The fair features Newton artists, appropriate depth of field. You’ll discover you know a few principles of portraiture and there’s a kids’ crafts table how to choose the right combination of and about your camera’s capabilities. too. See page 3 for details. shutter speed, aperture, and ISO as we We’ll start with the basics: aperture, examine how to use light in challenging shutter speed, and lens choice, then move situations and create interesting photos. onto enhancing your shoots with photo Other technical aspects will be addressed composition techniques such as rule of Intro to Digital including exposure compensation, light thirds, framing, and perspective. You’ll Photography metering, and autofocus. We’ll discuss also learn how to utilize natural and Laura Faye Martin, Instructor how to best compose images for maximum studio lighting to improve your results, Have an eye for what you want to shoot, artistic effect. Emphasis will be on outdoor and learn how to avoid common mistakes but get stuck reading the manual? This photography; there will be plenty of and oversights. Our weekly critiques and class will get you comfortable using opportunity to present your photography demonstrations will have you well on your functions that are “hidden” inside your for group critique and analysis. Bring your way to capturing stunning portraits in no camera. You’ll get tips for getting your digital SLR camera. Prerequisite: our Intro time. Bring your camera and its manual photos off the camera and into your to Digital Photography class or comparable to class. computer, and learn how to manage experience. A112-W15-1 $70 that ever-growing collection of images. A216-W15-1 $125 3 Tuesdays @ Newton South 7–8:30pm Our weekly slide show will build your 6 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm February 24–March 10 confidence as we focus on composition January 22–March 5 and camera settings to help you improve No class February 19 How to Take Amazing your shooting skills. In addition, we’ll Vacation Photos discuss online resources for printing and Composition Photography Jason Rich, Instructor photo sharing and broach the topic of Laura Faye Martin, Instructor imaging software that might help you Uncover the secrets professionals use for along the way. This course is for beginners A photograph is a story—your story—and capturing the highest quality photographs, using compact, point-and-shoot digital its composition conveys that narrative. no matter where you’re traveling. Master cameras only. Detailed digital SLR Often photographers, comfortable with the basics including composition and functionality will not be covered. Bring their cameras, still end up unhappy how to fully utilize your digital camera’s your camera, its manual, and a fully with their final results. Learn how to functions. You’ll learn what equipment charged battery. For more information take quality photographs that please the and accessories to use to take crystal-clear about about working with digital images eye and make ordinary subjects pop. photos as you tackle the most common on your computer, check out our classes Through lectures and slideshow format, challenges such as sunsets, pictures from in the Computers section of our catalog. we’ll critique each other’s work and a moving tour bus, or shooting through participate in lively discussions. Prior to glass. You’ll also learn how to best edit A124-W15-1 $116 the first class, please email two images to and showcase your vacation photos, 4 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–9pm [email protected]. All levels welcome. both online and using traditional photo January 14–February 4 A231-W15-1 $85 albums. No experience necessary. 3 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–9pm A333-W15-1 $50 February 25–March 11 Thursday February 5 @ Newton North 6:30–9:30pm

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Illustrating Business & Career How to Effectively Children’s Books Use LinkedIn Pamela Levy, Instructor John Walsh, Instructor Whether you’re planning a career in New LinkedIn is a unique online tool that the field or just want to add pictures to Convert Your Twitter focuses on professional social networking. your own story, you can learn from a Fans to Leads Learn how to effectively use LinkedIn professional illustrator. This class will take for personal branding including how to you through the process of developing Angela Pitter, Instructor target your profile for search, build your small ‘thumbnails’ through more finished You’ve heard the amazing stories of connections, get recommendations and sketches which we will make into a relationships built through Twitter, but testimonials, and participate in groups. ‘dummy’ book. We’ll discuss pacing and are you not quite seeing how it affects Prerequisite: a LinkedIn account (www. unity, character and book design, choices your bottom line or helps you achieve linkedin.com) and a beginner’s working of color palette, medium, and style. Bring your business goals? Attend this session knowledge of LinkedIn. No need to a completed story (need not be your own) to learn the techniques and style that’ll bring a computer; class takes place in a and a book or two that you admire to the quickly turn your Twitter presence into computer lab. This class takes place in a first class. Returning students are welcome a lead generator. You’ll discover how to computer lab; no need to bring your own to continue their projects in the second 4 formulate a winning Twitter strategy for computer. Before class meets, go to www. weeks of class. We’ll talk about navigating your business. The result: You’ll have linkedin.com and create an account­— the publishing market and how to make greater authority, more engaged followers remember your password! submissions, and, if time allows, create and higher traffic to your landing pages B270-W15-1 $42 a finished sample illustration. Expect to and content. And after the tools demo Tuesday January 20 @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm do work at home. A $5 materials fee is you’ll learn how to schedule your tweets payable to the instructor at the first class. so there won’t be any reason for you to A122-W15-1 $179 (8 classes); $99 (returning have to work during your lunch hour! Transitioning students only: 4 classes starting Feb 11) This is for advanced users: professionals into Retirement Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm and/or business owners who have at Herb Fuchs, Instructor January 14–March 11 least 200 fans, use Twitter to engage their So retirement is here, or about to be here... audience at least 3 times per week, and Maybe it’s your choice, maybe not. Did have been using Twitter for a minimum of you always have visions about retirement 3-6 months. being like a vacation but lasting longer, B287-W15-1 $42 only to find that it can create unexpected Newton Inspires Tuesday February 24 @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm anxiety? So what do you do with the rest of your life? We’ll explore areas beyond On behalf of the Newton Schools Becoming a Real Estate the financial ones such as the life stages of Foundation, NCE invites you work and retirement, the importance of to Newton Inspires, an evening Agent: Do You Have What It Takes? short and long term goal setting, keys to of ideas and community where a successful retirement, part-time jobs for prominent Newtonians share Marie Presti, Instructor retirees, re-building your social network, their passions. This year’s event Have you always wanted to know and retirement success stories. You can’t is Wednesday, January 21, at what really goes on behind the “For get there without a plan. You’ll leave this Newton South. Sale” signs? Discover what it takes to class with the framework to build that become a Real Estate Agent with this plan which will start you on your way to a See newtonschoolsfoundation.org introduction from a professional who has happy and productive retirement. for details, or call 617-559-6120. 14 years of experience. You’ll learn about B286-W15-1 $46; $60 (Couple) Massachusetts’ licensing requirements, Tuesday February 24 @ Newton North 6–9pm how to select a brokerage that’ll help you find your first clients, and the skills that you’ll need to thrive in this profession. S210-W15-1 $29 Thursday January 15 @ Newton North 6:30 –8pm

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Start Your Own There’s An App for That: Computers & Technology Online Business Save Time & Save Money! Jason Rich, Instructor Angela Pitter, Instructor Join the bestselling author of The If you’re a professional service provider, New Unofficial Guide to Starting A Business consultant, or small business owner it’s Sync Your Apple Devices Online and Click Starts: Design and crucial that you learn how to make the Howard Loewinger, Instructor Launch Your eCommerce Business in a most of every minute of the day. Need Week, and discover how to create, launch, to access a file from your desktop? Want Want to have the same Contacts, Calendar, promote, and manage a successful online to take paperless notes? Can’t keep track Notes, and Reminders on all your Apple business. You’ll learn how to sell virtually of receipts or mileage? Need to invoice devices? Learn how to transfer and sync any product or service to a niche market from the road? Want to collect payments content between your computer, iPhone, using the Web and your own eCommerce at point of service? The solution is in the and iPad. Make a change or addition in website. No programming knowledge palm of your hand! In this interactive one and see it on all! We’ll take a look is required, and the initial investment session you’ll discover the apps that can at how to sync your photos and music is minimal compared to the cost of help you organize your daily activities so using iPhoto and iTunes using USB cables launching a traditional business. While there is little or no office work at the end of (connecting devices directly) as well as via not a “get-rich-quick” scheme, an online your busy day. And the best part is that you iCloud. Bring your Apple devices and USB business can offer excellent part-time can get started with most of these apps for cables to class. Note: Synching also works income potential. FREE! So come, this will be the best two with Microsoft Windows computers, but hours spent in your day. Bring your iPhone for demonstration purposes we will stick B239-W15-1 $46 to the Macintosh operating system, iPad, Wednesday February 4 @ Newton North 6:30–9:30pm or iPad. (Have a Droid? All apps discussed are Droid compatible.) and iPhone. B277-W15-1 $42 C295-W15-1 $42 Power Up with LinkedIn Wednesday January 21 @ Newton North 6–8pm for Business Owners Thursday January 22 @ Newton North 7–9pm Angela Pitter, Instructor Twitter An intensive hands-on workshop Certificate Progams John Walsh, Instructor designed for business owners who want So you’ve signed up for Twitter, but now to quickly master their firms’ business If you want in-depth preparation for em- development potential through LinkedIn. what? We’ll provide hands-on small ployment in some of today’s hottest careers group instruction in our computer lab. You’ll learn about advanced network with a comprehensive, affordable, self- building strategies, using LinkedIn for You’ll be logged in directly to your own paced curriculum, sign up for the online Twitter account, where you can learn lead generation & prospecting, and Career Training Program. It is brought to becoming a group power user. We’ll go to tweet, schedule tweets, follow lists of you by Ed2Go, which offers payment plans people, search for content, and how to get over the anatomy of a Company Page along with financial aid assistance. and how you can use LinkedIn Pulse to followers. Before class, please sign up for be visible to everyone! This advanced You can also sign up with UGotClass a Twitter account. No need to bring your workshop assumes you already have a brought to you by Learn Resources own computer, this class takes place in a nearly 100% completed profile, minimum Network (LERN), which offers a wide computer lab. Prequisite: Basic computer of 250 connections, belong to at least range of certificate classes, CEUs, ILUs, and experience and Internet skills required. 10 groups, and participate on LinkedIn some courses even have optional graduate C272-W15-1 $42 at least twice a week. No need to bring credit. All courses have a focus on Skills Tuesday March 3 @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm © your own computer; class takes place in a for the 21st Century ; for example, you computer lab. can study for a Certificate in Non-Profit Administration or a Certificate in Brain B279-W15-1 $42 Health. Upon successful completion of Thursday March 5 @ Newton North 7–9pm all required work, you will receive the appropriate Certificate for your course. Check our website for details and for the latest class offerings.

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All about Google Surf the Web Like a Pro Discover the iPad John Walsh, Instructor Howard Loewinger, Instructor Howard Loewinger, Instructor Did you think that Google was just way to Anyone can browse the Internet, but it Apple’s iPad reigns supreme as the king search the Internet? Think again! Google helps to have a few tricks to save time, get of tablets, and now comes in full size has become part of our everyday life, but better search results, and find just what and mini editions! About the size of a many of its most amazing features remain you’re looking for. Learn good search book, the iPad bridges the gap between underused. Get an intro to Google Docs, methods, how to browse securely, and the smartphones and laptops. Its large, bright Google Scholar, Google Maps, Gmail, settings that impact your results. Discover display makes surfing the Web, reading Google Calendar, and Google Translate. the differences between Internet Explorer, books, watching movies, and sharing No need to bring your computer; this class Firefox, Safari, and Chrome, and whether photos easy and portable. In this class takes place in a computer lab. Prerequisite: one browser is better than the others. Leave we’ll explore how to use the touchscreen Basic computer experience and Internet with a list of great tips that will have you interface, get online, organize your skills required. surfing the Internet safely the next time information and add apps to your system C268-W15-1 $42 you pull up to your computer or get out using the iTunes Store. Bring your iPad Tuesday February 10 @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm your smartphone. No need to bring your (we strongly recommended that you you own computer; this class takes place in a have one) and your questions. computer lab. Intro to Windows 8.1 C256-W15-1 $78 C285-W15-1 $42 2 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–8pm Michael Toon, Instructor Wednesday March 11 @ Newton North 7–9pm February 25–March 4 If you are buying a new computer or have Windows 8.1 installed, you may have Windows Computers Using Macintosh noticed how different the new desktop looks. In this class you’ll take a look at the & Internet Skills for Computers: Beyond latest Windows operating system, walk Beginners Beginner through some of the major new features, Tracy Marks, Instructor Howard Loewinger, Instructor find familiar elements, and understand With a few easy-to-understand lessons Explore using Mac applications and go some of the most important changes like from a patient instructor, you can learn beyond basics tasks. You’ll take a closer the Start Screen, Apps, and Charm Bar. how to navigate Windows and the look at system settings and learn about This is a demo class with lots of time for Internet, and understand basic computer installing and updating software, saving questions, but it is not a hands-on session functions. You’ll discover how to create, files to different locations, creating and unless you have your own laptop with open, move, save, find, and organize managing accounts, and more. We’ll check Windows 8.1 that you’d like to bring in and files; how to maintain your computer; out many of the popular applications that use to follow along. We’ll have instructions and how to cope with computer crashes. come with your Mac like iTunes, mail, for you to wirelessly access the Internet. You’ll learn on Windows 7—Microsoft’s maps and calendar. Learn how to sync C271-W15-1 $42 reliable operating system—but the skills your Mac with other mobile devices so Tuesday February 10 @ Newton North 6–8pm you gain will help you with any version you have the same mail, music, contacts of Windows. We won’t cover email, but and other info on all your devices. You will you’ll also learn how to use your Internet be working on Apple Macintosh desktop browser, save and organize links to your computers running OS X in a computer Don’t want to head favorite websites, and use search engines, lab; no need to bring your own computer. outside this winter? directories, and online libraries. C284-W15-1 $80 C201-W15-1 $212 3 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–8:30pm Through Ed2Go, we offer many more 7 Wednesdays @ Newton North 4:15 – 6pm January 28 – February 11 computer classes online, such as: January 21–March 11 • Fundamentals of Technical Writing No class February 21 • CSS3 and HTML5 • MS Excel, Word, & Powerpoint To see the full list, see the Online Learning category on our website.

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PowerPoint: Beginner Microsoft Word: Microsoft Excel: Tracy Marks, Instructor Beyond Beginner Beyond Beginner Learn to use PowerPoint, the premier Howard Loewinger, Instructor Michael Toon, Instructor presentation software program, which You’ll learn about columns, page breaks, We’ll quickly review the basics, then comes with Microsoft Office. This hands- advanced formatting, importing from expand your knowledge by showing you on workshop will teach you how to design other programs, mail merge, and how to create charts and graphs, write a slideshow, create layouts and master more—everything you need to create equations that include logical expressions, templates, and add text, images, charts, your own newsletter! You’ll discover and use those equations to create “what and graphs. You’ll also learn to work with how to do footnotes and endnotes so if” scenarios. You’ll get plenty of hands- transitions and animations, as well as set that you can create documents that meet on experience, with in-class projects and up your slideshow for a self-running or Modern Language Association (MLA) examples galore. No need to bring your timed presentation. Taught on Windows specifications for writing academic papers. own computer; class is taught in a PC 7 computers running MS Office 2010, but We’ll briefly go over open source free lab on Windows 7 computers running the skills you learn will transfer easily to alternatives to Word (Google Docs and Microsoft Office 2010. Prerequisite: the Macintosh version of Powerpoint. Open Office), and Office 365, the newest a beginner Excel class or equivalent C106-W15-1 $164 version of Word. Taught on Windows- experience with spreadsheet software. 4 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:45–9:15pm based computers running MS Office This is not a Macintosh computer class. February 5–March 5 2010, but the skills you learn will transfer C105-W15-1 $114 No class February 19 easily to the Macintosh version of Word. 3 Mondays @ Newton North 6–8pm Prerequisite: a beginner Word class or February 23–March 9 comparable experience. Microsoft Word: Beginner C102-W15-1 $78 Data Analysis with 2 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–9pm Howard Loewinger, Instructor MICROSOFT Excel March 5–March 12 Master the basics of the world’s most Deb Skaltsis, Instructor popular word processing software in Microsoft Excel: If you’re using Excel primarily to store or this hands-on class designed especially organize information, you’re only scratch- Beginner for beginners. You’ll start with the ing the surface of this powerful program. fundamentals: opening, saving, and Michael Toon, Instructor Discover some of Excel’s more advanced creating new documents. Then learn Geared towards those with little or no capabilities in this demonstration-based how to cut, copy, and paste parts of your knowledge of Microsoft Excel; you’ll class. (Looking for hands-on practice, check document; change margins and add work with Microsoft Excel 2010 on PCs out the MS Excel: Macros, VLOOKUP, & tabs; format text to make it look the way running Windows 7. Learn to create and Pivot Tables class, scheduled for our Spring you want; add bullets points; and create edit professional-looking spreadsheets for session.) We’ll discuss how to get data from outlines or numbered text at the touch a variety of purposes and situations. In a Web page or external database into your of a button. We’ll even show you how to Excel, you’ll enter and edit data, navigate spreadsheet, use “pivot tables” to instantly enhance your documents with pictures, to specific cell content, and insert, summarize large amounts of data, and clip-art, and “Word-Art.” Taught on position, and resize graphics. You’ll format “lookup” data from one spreadsheet col- Windows 7-based computers running MS cells, rows, columns, and worksheets. umn into another using a method called Office 2010, but the skills you learn will This class covers collaborating and VLOOKUP. We’ll show you some format- transfer easily to the Macintosh version managing workbooks by creating them ting techniques that will make your reports of Word. Prerequisite: students should be from templates, creating and modifying look more professional. Prerequisites: you comfortable using Windows and a mouse. hyperlinks, printing, and organizing must have Excel experience as this is not a C101-W15-1 $78 workbooks. No need to bring your beginner’s Excel class. (This demo will be 3 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–9pm computer; class is taught in a computer done on a PC using MS Office 2010; the January 22–February 5 lab. This is not a Macintosh computer skills you’ll learn will transfer easily to more class. recent versions of Excel but may not apply C303-W15-1 $182 to Mac-based systems.) 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–8pm C236-W15-1 $39 January 13–February 3 Wednesday March 4 @ Newton North 7–9pm

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Intro to Photoshop Selling on eBay & Amazon Adobe Illustrator Tracy Marks, Instructor Tracy Marks, Instructor Fundamentals: Beginners Maximize your creative potential with Learn how to buy and sell effectively on Jack Neylan, Instructor Adobe Photoshop CS5, the world’s leading eBay, the world’s largest online auction. Adobe Illustrator is powerful program that software application for manipulating dig- Taught by a former eBay Powerseller, this can be utilized for both art and design. Yet, ital images. Through hands-on exercises, workshop will teach you about searching it can be a complex to learn on your own. you’ll learn how to resize, color correct, for and buying items, researching sold With our experienced instructor, you’ll get and retouch images, as well as make selec- items and item prices, and bidding. Most an intro to using Illustrator, plus basic prin- tions, use layers, and add type. Whether of the focus will be selling—how to create ciples of design including the use of nega- you’re an artist, a graphic designer, or and submit listings and photos, determine tive space, typography, traditional painting someone who’s simply interested in digital auction timing, handle payments, deal and drawing skills, and illustration. Taught photography, this course will provide you with non-responsive buyers, maintain on Macintosh computers running Adobe with a strong foundation in digital imagery secure transactions, give feedback and Illustrator CS5.1, your skills will transfer software. Students should be comfortable earn positive feedback. Class will consist easily to the Windows version of Illustrator. with basic computer operations before tak- of lecture, demonstration, question and Class takes place in a computer lab; no ing this class. Class is taught on Windows- answer, plus discussion. Selling through need to bring your own computer. This based computers running Photoshop CS5 Amazon Marketplace will also be briefly class is designed for beginning students but techniques learned will be applicable to covered. Prerequisite: Basic computer with no Illustrator experience. Photoshop CS4, CS6, PhotoshopCC, and experience and Internet skills required. C290-W15-1 $212 Mac users. C122-W15-1 $134 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–9:30pm C204-W15-1 $212 3 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6:45–9:15pm January 28–March 4 5 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6:45–9:15pm February 25–March 11 No class February 18 January 14–February 11

InDesign for Beginners Build a Website with WordPress: Jack Neylan, Instructor WordPress: An Intro Beyond Beginner Learn the basics of desktop publishing Fan Stanbrough, Instructor Fan Stanbrough, Instructor using InDesign, the powerful successor Wants to build a website with flexibility Now that you know WordPress basics, to PageMaker. InDesign is a popular pro- and functionality? WordPress is free, you’ll buy a domain name, purchase a gram used to create books, brochures, even and it’s a powerful and easy-to-use tool hosting package, and install WordPress comic books—any publication that uses a for building virtually any kind of site. on your own server. We’ll review the page layout. You’ll begin by exploring the You’ll set up a site using this service, steps to configure a premium theme and InDesign interface, focusing on the ma- then learn how to choose the look and explore plugins such as SEO, Google nipulation of text from a word processor feel of the site, add text and photos, Analytics, and photo gallery. You’ll build and images from Photoshop. We’ll cover and use some specialized features. online forms with Contact Form 7, and the creation of documents, learning how We’ll cover managing your own site, learn to sell advertising, set up PayPal, to use “master pages” for greater control. starting with the basics of HTML back up your database, control your You’ll also explore InDesign’s exceptional and what you’ll need to do to keep a bandwidth usage, and make money. You typographic and text styling capabilities. site up and running safely. No need should have a functional WordPress site Personal expression through page lay- to bring your own computer; class is by the end of class. Class is taught in out and typography will be encouraged. taught in a computer lab. This class a computer lab; no need to bring your No experience is required; Quark users is for beginners. Prerequisite: Basic own computer. Prerequisite: a beginning are welcome. Taught on Macs running computer experience and Internet WordPress course or comparable experi- InDesign CS5, but the skills you learn will skills required. ence. Before the first class, you must set transfer easily to Windows and more recent up a website host for your site; info will versions of InDesign. C263-W15-1 $182 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm be emailed to registered students. C221-W15-1 $212 January 15–February 12 C286-W15-1 $114 5 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6–9:30pm 3 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm January 20–February 24 February 26–March 12 No class February 17

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Crafts New Beginner Sewing: An Easy Project Body Lotion, Susan Rae Downs, Instructor Lip Balm, & Sprays New We’ll demonstrate machine threading, Katherine Gekas, Instructor bobbin winding, stitching, and adding Your Name Here: Learn to make body lotions, lip balms, Custom Photo Books embellishments. And with hands-on and sprays from simple ingredients you practice, you’ll learn all the steps needed Mariah Azoti, Instructor can buy at the grocery store (and eat too, if to complete your chosen project: how Capture your fond memories in you’d like). We’ll make lotions using orange to prepare the fabric, measure, create handmade photo albums or digital blossom or rose-distilled waters, essential or prepare a pattern, use rotary cutting photo books. You’ll learn bookbinding oil with blue chamomile, and oils infused tools, plus more. Bring a machine in techniques to display your photo prints, with locally-harvested healing herbs such good working order, its attachments and and how to produce an album using as violet and St. John’s wort; aromatherapy manual to class; plus two empty bobbins, online services such as Shutterfly, spray from lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, scissors, thread and pins, and you’ll be Snapfish, and Blurb for those digital or birch; and lip balms with the same sewing in no time! Plan to make a pillow, photos you have stored on your camera natural ingredients. We’ll make a batch of cushion, or similar easy-sewing project. or computer. Bring your photos on a each in this hands-on class and you’ll take flash drive or printed (4x6) to class. We’ll home products to keep your skin soft and N103-W15-1 $179 discuss print size, sequencing, and other healthy. Your home-made products will 8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:45 – 9pm aesthetic choices you’ll make for your make great gifts for family and friends, January 14–March 11 customized album. A materials list will and you can also get ideas for a kids’ party No class February 18 be emailed. Expect to spend $20 - $50 based on what we do in class. Ingredients (depending on your final product). All and containers will be provided. Handouts, Quilting by Machine levels welcome. recipes and resources will also be available. Susan Rae Downs, Instructor A $10 materials fee is payable to the N673-W15-1 $85 Quilting goes back hundreds of years and instructor at the beginning of class. 4 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm allows you to show off layered fabrics, January 13–February 3 N215-W15-1 $46 beautiful patterns, and intricate designs. 2 Mondays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm Machine quilting allows you to create March 2–March 9 and complete your project much faster! Through demonstrations and hands-on Henna Body Art exercises, you’ll learn different techniques and styles for blending and matching Liz Ging, Instructor colors and fabrics of various patterns. Henna is a flowering plant used since You can choose a project supplied by ancient times to ornament the body by the instructor, or bring your own ideas: creating temporary patterns on the skin. baby quilts, table runners, or place mats Learn the basics of this beautiful art for less-experienced quilters, and larger form, as well as its cultural background. projects if you’re more experienced. Through demonstration and hands-on Rulers, cutting mats, and rolling blades practice, you’ll make your own henna will be provided. Bring your own paste and applicators. Using various design sewing machine and accessories to class, techniques, learn how to create classic including a seam ripper, small scissors, patterns and apply them to yourself and thread, bobbins, and machine needles. others. We’ll also review how to care for This class is for experienced sewers. New your body designs and the best places to and returning students welcome. find henna. You’ll leave class with supplies so you can continue working with henna at N592-W15-1 $165 home. A $15 materials fee is payable to the 8 Mondays @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm instructor at the beginning of class. January 12–March 16 No class Jan 19 & Feb 16 N199-W15-1 $45 Monday March 2 @ Newton South 6:30–9:30pm

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Knitting Workshop: Glass Fusing Studio Beginners & Beyond Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Don Scope, Instructor Make art from glass as you master the Is it knit one purl two, or purl one knit basics of this beautiful craft. You’ll learn one? If you’ve been trying to figure it out, glass-fusing techniques and design with but just don’t get how to knit, grab your colored glass pieces, powders and frits, needles and yarn and learn! Whether stringers, and beads. After a series of you’ve never knit before or have dozens of exercises, you’ll design and make a 4”x 4” completed sweaters to your credit, it’s nice dish and one 8”x 8” plate, or 8” diameter to have a regular time and place to work bowl, using the learned techniques. You on your individual project with others. will also create fused jewelry such as With instructor guidance, you’ll discover necklaces or pins. The finished projects will new techniques to improve your current be available for pickup at the NCE office skills or solve common problems. You’ll Mosaics Workshop within a week of class. Materials and tools get directions on everything from the Michel L’Huillier, Instructor will be provided. Bring safety glasses and basics to advanced knitting and finishing. Mosaics incorporate small pieces of glass wear closed-toe shoes. An $85 materials fee Bring a pattern, knitting needles, and or ceramic tiles with grout to make art. is payable to the instructor at the beginning yarn to the first class. You can call 617- Join us to learn the basics of mosaics and of class. No experience necessary. 969-8070 for questions regarding class make your own trivet or decorative panel. N479-W15-1 $42 materials. New and returning students You’ll sketch a simple design on a wood Thursday March 5 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm welcome. Location: Putting On The Knitz, substrate, choose your color palette from 1282 Washington St., West Newton. a wide variety of precut pieces, glue them Jewelry Mosaics N781-W15-1 $129 on the base, and voilà—a mosaic! Your with Michel 8 Wednesdays @ Putting On The Knitz 10–11:30am project will be cleaned and ready for you Michel L’Huillier, Instructor January 14–March 11 to pick up at the NCE office a week after Make a mini-mosaic inside a deep No class February 18 class ends. Bring pieces of glass, ceramic, pendant using a wide selection of pre- or broken china if you’d like, or choose cut colored glass pieces. Choose from from among our instructor’s supply. You New a variety of glass shapes, and a silver or can also bring drawings, design ideas, gold plated pendant to make your jewelry. Intro to Origami or pictures to help inspire your initial Once the glass pieces are glued to the Sophia Ng & Elisa Ng, Instructors sketches. Wear closed-toe shoes. A $45 metal, you’ll grout your pendants with Discover the beautiful art of paper folding materials fee is payable to the instructor at one of the many colored grouts available. and create 3-D objects and decorations the first class. Note: Adult child pairs are Clean your pieces, add the provided black out of small pieces of colored paper. We’ll welcome to join us for our family Glass leather cord necklace, and voila—you’ll make a flower bouquet and Origami Mosaic class (see page 40). have a beautifully unique piece of jewelry cards in class, and you’ll learn about Unit N986-W15-1 $46 to wear. The instructor will provide tools, Origami (folding multiples of the same Monday February 2 @ Newton South 6:30–9:30pm glass, grout, and other materials for two shape to make 3-D forms, such as cubes pendants. Wear closed-toe shoes. A $45 or pencil holders), and Geogami (making materials fee is payable to the instructor geometrical shapes from paper). See how at the beginning of class. Additional easy Origami can be as you learn this age- Attention Glass pendants can be made for $20 each. old craft. A $10 materials fee is payable to Mosaic and Fusing the instructor at the beginning of class. N331-W15-1 $42 Artists Monday March 9 @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm N897-W15-1 $129 Bring your child with you to our Wednesday January 28 @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm Family class! See page 40 for details. w

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Stained Glass Dance & Fitness New Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Mindful Movement & Create a one-of-a-kind stained panel Dancing and exercise are lots of fun, WellBeing (about 1.5 square feet) using the copper but they can pose a risk of injury to Desirée Reese Mottard, Instructor foil method of assembling the glass pieces. participants who push beyond their The classes are designed to use dance Starting with an idea, you’ll develop it into abilities. Please talk with your physician movements to introduce and develop a sketch and then a full-scale drawing. before starting any program of physical mind-body practices that encourage in- Your design will come to life through activity. You should be prepared to sign a creased awareness and deeper insights into shapes, colors, and textures as you learn liability waiver before you participate in your life. You’ll learn how to quiet your to cut, foil, and solder the glass from side our Dance & Fitness classes. to side. Our instructor has 20 years of mind, transform the way in which you experience in stained glass and fusing, respond to stressful situations, and create and loves to share his passion for glass. New a unique mind-body practice that fits your Materials will be provided (foil, solder, Journey Dance needs and desires. Research shows that zinc channels), along with a wide selection incorporating movement and mindfulness Desirée Reese Mottard, Instructor of cathedral and European mouth-blown practices into your life can lead to mea- glass for your project. An $85 materials The word “dance” can leave people surable health benefits and positive funda- fee is payable to the instructor at the first feeling intimidated and inadequate, as mental physical/mental changes... so invest class. No experience necessary. if they don’t have the skills necessary in yourself and sign up today! Wear com- to participate. But Journey Dance fortable clothing you can move in; bring a N158-W15-1 $205 is different! You’ll overcome any water bottle and yoga mat. While this class 7 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6:30–9:30pm preconceptions through free-form is typically done barefoot, you are welcome January 13–March 3 movement within a completely open to bring clean shoes to wear. No class February 17 and welcoming environment that leaves you feeling awake, renewed, and happy. D266-W15-1 $61 Cabinetmaking & You’ll move in ways suited for your 3 Tuesdays @ Newton South 7:30–8:30pm Woodworking own particular body—and get a great February 24–March 10 Garrett Tingle, Instructor workout. Journey Dance is an alternative Once you’ve learned the fundamentals of way to exercise that allows for mind- Belly Dancing cabinetmaking and woodworking, you body connection, creativity, and some Amanda “Hanan” Leone, Instructor can build almost anything. You’ll learn old fashioned sweat! During the journey Belly dance is a beautiful, feminine art the proper use of both hand and power you’ll discover new ways to leap into which celebrates the captivating music tools, safety precautions, and how to join adventures, twirl out of disappointments, of the Middle East. This class is perfect and finish wood. Beginning students will and stretch your mind into new for those seeking a unique form of learn the basics by fabricating a modest perspectives. Wear comfortable clothing exercise as well as cultural inspiration. project, such as a bookshelf, coffee table, you can move in; bring a water bottle Absolute beginners are welcome, as are or Adirondack chair—the project will and yoga mat. While this class is typically those with some belly dance experience be decided on by the group. Students done barefoot, you are welcome to bring who would like to review foundation supply the wood. A materials list will clean shoes to wear if that would be more technique. Class exercises include basic be discussed in the first class. New and comfortable for you. posture, Middle Eastern rhythms, and returning students welcome. D265-W15-1 $114 movements including hip circles and N134-W15-1 $215 7 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6:30–7:30pm figure 8’s, shimmies, undulations, and arm 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6–8:30pm January 20–March 10 movements. We’ll also introduce the art of January 14–March 17 No class February 17 dancing with a veil. Wear a fitted top and No class February 18 Want to try out this class before committing? Come on leggings or loose pants in which you can Tuesday January 13 for $20 (includes $6 registration fee). move comfortably. Women of all ages and body types are welcome to come loosen up, stretch out, shake, strut, and shimmy! Don’t wait! Sign up now for the class you want to take. D203-W15-1 $121 See page 1 to learn why! 8 Mondays @ Newton North 6:45–7:45pm January 12–March 16; No class Jan 19 & Feb 16

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Social Ballroom Dance Argentine Tango Simply Salsa Pamela Levy, Instructor for Beginners Pamela Levy, Instructor Dancing is a wonderful social activity! Roger Wood, Instructor Salsa originated in New York, evolving Learn to lead or follow as we dance the Argentine Tango began in the early from Mambo with strong influences waltz, foxtrot, and swing—the couple 1900s in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and its from all over Latin America, including dances you see most often at weddings popularity has since spread worldwide. Cuban, Puerto Rican and Afro-Caribbean and other big social occasions—and take Tango is best known for its outward display music and dance. In this class we’ll use the floor with confidence and grace. This of romance and sensuality. What’s less the rhythm most often used in Boston class is suitable for students with little known—and more appreciated by Tango (“on the 1”) as we learn our steps and or no ballroom experience, or for more dancers themselves—are the experiences of develop the styling of one of the world’s experienced dancers who’d like a refresher. intimate connection in movement and in most infectious and popular dances. All Bring shoes that will spin but not slip stillness, i.e., the feeling of “Two dancing as are welcome! Need a partner? Email us at on a tile floor. Leather soled shoes are One.” In this class you’ll learn the essentials [email protected] and we’ll recommended. of “Salon Tango” (social dance), involving check in with previous dance students. D210-W15-1 $218 (Couple) posture, connected movement with a D252-W15-1 $113 (Couple) 6 Thursdays @ Newton South 7–8:30pm partner and dance patterns. You’ll learn 2 Thursdays @ Newton South 7–8:30pm January 15–February 26 a little about tango music as well. Leather March 5–March 12 No class February 19 soled shoes are recommended. No partner or experience necessary. Zumba! D211-W15-1 $98; $177 (Couple) Virna Pepe & TBA, Instructors 4 Tuesdays @ Newton South 7:30–9pm January 20–February 10 Wouldn’t it be great if exercise were fun? Discover Zumba, an exciting dance-fitness program that’s more like a party than a workout! Enjoy the pulsating rhythms of Self Defense Combat Sambo Latin-inspired music as you pump your For the whole family! legs, swing your hips, clap your hands— Michael Galperin, Instructor and achieve a uniquely blended balance of cardio- and muscle-toning benefits Combat Sambo, a Russian style of self-defense, in the process. Alternating between fast incorporates techniques from Judo, Jujitsu, Karate, and slow rhythms, Zumba combines the Aikido, Kung-Fu, and other martial arts. Students learn practical self-defense basic principles of aerobics with interval techniques in a variety of situations, while increasing their coordination, concen- and resistance training to maximize your tration, and self-discipline. This class is for adults, but children ages six and up are caloric output, cardiovascular benefits, welcome to register for this class if accompanied by an adult. Boys and girls 4–12 and total body toning. Best of all, you can years of age are welcome to register for our Kids class (K108). You may join at any enjoy the Zumba experience even if you time even after the semester starts. When you enroll you are required to pay for don’t know how to dance. Bring a water a full semester of classes. The instructor will keep track of the number of classes bottle. Get fit. Have fun. Zumba! you register for, and you will be able to attend classes into the next semester. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and heavy socks. D242-W15-1 $121 (Pepe) R800-W15-2 $195 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:15–8:15pm January 15–March 12 11 Mondays @ Franklin 7:30–9pm No class February 19 January 5–March 30 No class Jan 19 & Feb 16 D242-W15-2 $121 (TBA) R800-W15-3 $195 10 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:15–7am January 13–March 10 R800-W15-1 $297 11 Wednesdays @ Franklin 7:30–9pm D242-W15-3 $109 (TBA) 11 Mondays & 11 Wednesdays @ Franklin January 7–March 25 7 Mondays @ Newton South 6:30–7:30pm 7:30–9pm No class February 18 January 26–March 16 January 5–March 30 No class February 16 No class Jan 19; Feb 16 & 18

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New English Language Hula Hoop Dance & Cardio: Learners (ELL) HOOPNOTICA! Kat Suwalski, Instructor ELL: Beginner Learn to unleash your inner child Elena Ceban, Instructor with cardio-based hula hooping! It is an exciting way to broaden your workout If you have some basic knowledge of while creating a healthy body and mind. English, but still need to improve, this Hooping conditions your core, works on class is for you. We will review and proper body alignment, boosts flexibility practice beginning grammar to help you and stability, and lowers stress with an enhance your communication skills. You’ll exhilarating aerobic total body weight loss also learn common expressions used for workout. No prior hooping experience everyday situations such as greetings is required—wear exercise clothes, bring a and introductions, English phrases for water bottle and an open mind, and watch Total Body Fitness use in shops, basic English for traveling and dining, and some basic idioms— as you laugh your way to a “new” you. Rosella Carrelli, Instructor which constitute an important part of Hoops are provided and are available for Raise your metabolism, burn away purchase from the instructor. conversational English. We will also fat, and build a lean body. This well- focus on listening, reading, speaking and D240-W15-1 $132 balanced, progressive exercise program writing, and learn to communicate basic 8 Thursdays @ Newton South 6:30 –7:30pm incorporates the perfect combination ideas through conversation, working in January 15–March 12 of low- and medium-impact aerobic pairs, and group activities. Required text: No class February 19 toning and resistance training. You’ll start Side by Side, Book 1, 3rd ed. By Molinsky with a 15-minute low-impact warmup, and Bliss. Textbooks can be purchased Boxing Fitness then work your upper and lower body, at New England Mobile Book Fair, 82 and finish with a final relaxing stretch. Needham St., Newton Highlands. Call Brian Scagliola & Nonantum Boxing Club staff, The coed class welcomes beginners and Instructors first to order: (617) 527-5817. Bring text intermediate students alike. Bring an to class. Pound for pound, boxers are the fittest exercise or yoga mat, a water bottle, and of all athletes. Their exercise regimen—a a towel. E111-W15-1 $134 combination of strength-training, agility 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm D101-W15-1 $144 drills, and ring-work—is suitable not January 14–March 11 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6:30–7:45pm just for boxers, but for anyone wanting No class February 18 January 14–March 11 to get into tip-top shape. Whether you’re No class February 18 hoping to learn the basics of boxing, or just get into the best shape of your life, this is the way to start. Please bring More great classes for hand wraps (available at sporting supply your body (and your stores), a water bottle and towel to each mind)... class. The facility will provide gloves if you don’t have them (but our instructor • Yoga for Well-Being recommends that you buy your own • Kripalu Yoga for sanitary reasons). Since this is non- • Gentle Yoga contact, no protective gear is needed. (This class is not intended for first-time • Tai Chi exercisers.) Location: Nonantum Boxing • Alexander Technique Club, 75 Adams St., Nonantum. See pages 32 & 33 for details. D102-W15-1 $164 8 Mondays @ Nonantum Boxing Club 7:30–9pm January 12–March 16 No class Jan 19 & Feb 16

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ELL: Advanced Beginner ELL: Individual Tutoring ELL: Conversational Elena Ceban, Instructor Volunteer Tutor, Instructors English This class is for students who have Sign up for ten hours of private tutoring Sharon Wanunu, Instructor completed the beginner’s course, or at a time and place in the Newton area Improve your everyday English in a have comparable experience, and want that’s convenient for you. A trained relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Each more experience speaking. We will work English Language Learner volunteer week we’ll engage in lively discussions on on selected exercises in grammar and tutor will work with you on the skills of topics ranging from parenting to politics. pronunciation, and focus on increasing your choosing. After you register, you Come broaden your vocabulary and your comfort level speaking in small will be contacted within 2-4 weeks. This develop fluency in English while having groups. Emphasis will be on vocabulary, is not an accent reduction course. This fun! We’ll also provide helpful tips on how grammar, conversation, reading and class must be completed within 16 weeks you can improve your English at home. writing, as well as idioms and common from registration date. To cancel an All levels welcome. Directions will be expressions. Topics will be drawn from appointment, you need to give the tutor emailed to students. current issues and our different cultures. 48 hours notice. E699-W15-1 $156 Handouts will be provided. E109-W15-1 $119 8 Tuesdays @ Off-site 9:30–11:30am E102-W15-1 $219 10 one-hour sessions @ Location varies January 13–March 10 8 Tuesdays & 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm January 12–April 21 No class February 17 January 13–March 12 No class Feb 17 & 19 ELL: Individual Tutoring – ELL: Tutor Volunteer Continued Training ELL: Grammar & Volunteer Tutor, Instructor Lionel Claris, Instructor Conversation – This discounted 15-hour class is offered This class prepares students to volunteer Intermediate & Advanced to students who currently work with a for Newton’s own individual tutoring Elena Ceban, Instructor tutor as part of our Individual Tutoring program. Sessions include lesson If you have a basic command of English program and have completed ten hours planning, role-playing, discussion, review and grammar but would like to feel more of learning. Re-enroll today and continue of available resources, and comprehensive comfortable speaking English, this class your progress with the same ELL-trained review of the aspects of English you is for you. Through selected exercises, volunteer tutor on the subject areas of are likely to need to teach. There will practice, interactive classroom activities, your choice. This class must be completed be minimal homework. Trainees must and group conversations you’ll learn within 16 weeks from registration date. To be native speakers of English and must grammar, pronunciation as well as the cancel an appointment, you need to give commit to tutoring an adult for ten rules to help you speak and write English the tutor 48 hours notice. hours upon completion. Tuition includes with ease. Emphasis will be on American E110-W15-1 $135 teaching materials. English, including idioms and common 15 one hour sessions @ Location varies E108-W15-1 $89 expressions. Topics will be drawn from January 12–April 21 7 Mondays @ Newton South 6–7:30pm current issues and our different cultures. January 12–March 9 Join us and improve your fluency and No class Jan 19 & Feb 16 confidence speaking English. Handouts will be provided. Book Information E101-W15-1 $219 Order your textbooks early by ordering online, 16 Tuesday,Thursdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm by phoning New England Mobile Book Fair January 13–March 12 at 617-527-5817, or by phoning Newtonville No class Feb 17 & 19 Books at 617-244-6619.

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Food & Drink Sharpen Your Knife Creamy, Quick & Easy Skills Dressings Mindy Sherbet, Instructor Gena Mavuli, Instructor New From dicing to chopping, this hands-on If salads are your go-to-healthy lunch Winter at class is designed to help you become or dinner, it’s time you learned to make the Summer Shack a faster, more efficient cook. We won’t your own from scratch. If you have ten debone a chicken or make fancy minutes you can make two dressings; if Michael Madden, Instructor garnishes, but we will review techniques, you have 30 minutes, you can make five Join us at the Summer Shack this winter practice different cutting methods, such to ten dressings. Homemade dressings as we recreate the flavors and prepare as julienne, chiffonade, and others, and from fresh ingredients, are full of valuable some of the special foods that have made you’ll learn how to properly use a chef’s enzymes that are vital to our bodies and Jasper White famous. We’ll begin with a knife with maximum efficiency. Then, typically lacking from our diets. We will demonstration and tasting of a Summer we’ll make a salsa with your newly learned make three dressings for you to enjoy Shack favorite, Jasper’s Bloody Mary. skills. Bring a large mixing bowl, cutting at home: Ranch, Green Goddess, and You’ll get the inside scoop mixing up this board, large knife (6-8”), and a container Creamy Avocado. We’ll also discuss kicking cocktail. Then we’ll head over to for your salsa. A $15 Materials fee is the basics of making salad dressings, the raw bar and get hands-on experience payable to the instructor at the beginning plus variations on these recipes. A $15 cleaning, opening, and shucking oysters of class. materials fee for ingredients and jars is and clams. You’ll also learn how to make F103-W15-1 $40 payable to the instructor at the beginning the best lobster roll from scratch; you’ll of class. break and cut lobster, make the dressing, Tuesday January 20 @ Newton South 7–9pm and prepare and fill the toasted rolls. F278-W15-1 $53 All materials will be provided including All Hail to Kale Monday March 2 @ Newton South 6:30–9:30pm gloves, oyster knives, and food. A signed Cathy Walthers, Instructor cookbook from Jasper White will be Bursting with nutrients, kale is one of Homemade Bread available for purchase at the time of class. the most nutritious vegetables. It makes Phyllis Hirsch, Instructor Location: Summer Shack, 850 Providence a tasty addition to soups and smoothies; Who doesn’t love the smell and taste Highway, Dedham. you can sauté it, eat it as a side dish, of homemade bread? And it’s easier to F104-W15-1 $45 or roast it for a snack. If you love this make than you might think. Join us as we Sunday January 25 @ Dedham 12–3pm popular leafy green or think you might learn how to mix, knead, and form three if you knew how to cook it, this class is distinct types of yeast bread: whole wheat, for you. We’ll review the varieties of kale, focaccia, and a sweet egg bread. You’ll also including the newer baby kale, and learn learn how to adapt these basic recipes to how to use these greens in preparing create many other types of breads, such as everyday foods. Our instructor has spent anadama, challah, breadsticks, pizza crust, six months testing kale every day in every and cinnamon rolls. Bring a favorite large way for her new book, and she comes to bowl and mixing spoon to each session, NCE to share her secrets and best recipes and go home with rising dough, baking with you. Signed books will be available directions, and recipes. A $6 food fee is to purchase in class. Come hungry. Note: payable to the instructor at the beginning This is not a vegetarian cooking class. A of the first class. $15 food fee is included in the tuition. F334-W15-1 $75 New and returning students welcome. 3 Mondays @ Newton South 7–8:30pm F712-W15-1 $59 January 12–February 2 Tuesday February 3 @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm No class January 19

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The Secret of Stews Authentic Italian Cuisine Pallavi Mehta, Instructor Cynthia Levin, Instructor What better way to warm up the winter There is little question that the heart and than with a hearty stew with root soul of Italy is food and wine. Whether vegetables? We’ll make one with beef, but you’re a novice or veteran in the kitchen, once you have the technique down, you you’ll enjoy this hands-on cooking can change the recipes to use different experience. Learn the importance of using meats, fish, or vegetables. These one-pot fine ingredients, time-saving techniques, meals are a great way to feed a gathering, and the significance of presentation. or to freeze in batches for winter nights During the final 30 minutes of each class, that you don’t feel like cooking. Bring you’ll enjoy the meal you’ve prepared. Yum Yum Kung Pao! an apron and containers to take home We’ll start with antipasto dishes including, leftovers. An $18 food fee is payable to the bruschetta, pecorino crackers and Tuscan Fan Stanbrough, Instructor instructor at the first class. mushrooms. Next, you’ll learn a new way Learn how to make the most popular to present one of the most popular Italian dish served in Chinese restaurants today, F213-W15-1 $45 Gongbao Chicken (also known as, Kung Thursday February 26 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm dishes: Eggplant Parmigiana along with a porcini salad with arugula. Finally, we’ll Pao). And, when it is prepared properly, taste Pane all’ Erbe, a delicious herb bread it’s also one of the most beautiful dishes Blue Ribbon with a robust and earthy character. Bring to display. Its rainbow colored vegetables BBQ—Sauces & Rubs an apron and a container for leftovers. A combined with nuts and chicken, is David Schaefer, Instructor $30 food fee is payable to the instructor at surprisingly easy to make too. Our Real barbecue is wood-smoked—we’re not the beginning of the first class. Chinese-born instructor will show you talking burgers and hotdogs. Blue Ribbon how it is done so it’s delicious! A $10 F611-W15-1 $73 BBQ chef David Schaefer will teach the food fee is payable to the instructor at the 2 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–9pm essentials for making the real thing. We’ll beginning of class. February 4 – February 11 learn about the right cuts of meat, sauces, F119-W15-1 $39 and seasonings to prepare world class, Wednesday February 25 @ Newton South 7–9pm fall-off-the-bone barbecue and sample Sum Fun Dim Sum Memphis-style spareribs, Carolina-style Fan Stanbrough, Instructor pulled pork, and Texas beef brisket. You’ll Originating in the palaces of the Sung learn how to prepare these meats, and Dynasty, migrating to the tea shops of some of the side dishes that complement Guangzhou (Canton), dim sum dishes Registration them, and how to make marinades, rubs, have become a mainstay in Chinatowns brines, and sauces. You’ll also find out all over the world. Also known as is now open... which ingredients are used for long, slow shumai or potstickers, the bite-sized Classes are filled on a barbecue vs. high-temp grilling. This class food is traditionally served in individual first-come, first-served basis. will be mostly lecture and demo with some steamer baskets or on small plates. Register early so you won’t hands-on practice. (Real barbecue takes You’ll learn to make two types of dim miss out! many hours to prepare, so we won’t com- sum using ingredients and equipment plete the entire process.) A $15 food fee is readily available in your kitchen and included in the tuition. Bring containers supermarket. (Note: not suitable for those for leftovers. Handouts will be provided. allergic to peanuts or shellfish.) Bring a F197-W15-1 $59 container for leftovers. A $15 food fee is Thursday March 12 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. F232-W15-1 $55 Wednesday January 21 @ Newton South 6–9pm

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Get Curried Away New Shruti Mehta, Instructor New Beyond NaAn Indian Food Indian food aficionados—forget the take- Shruti Mehta, Instructor out and get ready to cook! Curries come Cooking Series Bread is a staple food of many cuisines, Shruti Mehta, Instructor in many varieties and have exotic, unique flavors, but they’re not too complicated but is the mainstay in India. In a Sign up for all four Indian food for you to make on your own. We will traditional Indian kitchen, freshly made cooking classes and save $20. Food prepare three different kinds of savory breads are prized for their taste, aroma, fees are payable to the instructor at and spicy curries such as Vegetable Tikka appearance, and texture. While Naan is the beginning of each class. New and Masala, Chhole (chickpeas stewed in the king of breads, there are many lesser- returning students are welcome. ginger, tomato, and onion gravy), and a known but equally delicious and healthier F024-W15-1 $160 quick mushroom and peas curry. We’ll breads that fill the bread basket on an 4 Thursdays @ Newton South 6:30–9pm serve all these dishes with aromatic rice Indian table. We’ll prepare a variety of January 15–February 5 flavored with saffron, spices, and nuts. A breads such as Aloo Paratha (whole-wheat $15 food fee is payable to the instructor at roti stuffed with spiced potato mixture) the beginning of class. and Gobhi Paratha (bread stuffed with cauliflower filling), as well as snacking F238-W15-1 $45 breads like chick-pea flour pancakes with Thursday January 15 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm dill seeds, and cream of wheat uttapams (pancakes with tomatoes and cilantro). South Indian Cooking We’ll enjoy all of these breads in class Shruti Mehta, Instructor along with a curry and a Raita (yogurt South Indian food remains a secret to salad with cucumber). A $15 food fee is much of the world. Unlike the cuisine payable to the instructor at the beginning of the north, South Indian cuisine is of class. distinguished by a greater emphasis on F020-W15-1 $45 rice as the staple grain, and the liberal Thursday January 29 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm use of coconut oil and curry leaves. It is even more vegetarian-friendly than North The Indian Spice Box Indian cooking and incorporates fewer Shruti Mehta, Instructor spices and simpler ingredients. Join us to explore this cuisine; you’ll learn to make Cooking Indian food can be both exciting Dosai (rice and lentil crepes), onion and and intimidating at the same time. With potato bhaji (stew), and a spicy lentil and its array of exotic spices and herbs and vegetable soup called Sambar. We may unfamiliar dishes, even a simple dish can create additional dishes such as Tamarind look daunting. This course aims to solve rice, Pachadi (cucumber and yogurt), and the mystery behind the cuisine. You’ll be a popular dessert drink called Payasam introduced to and become familiar with or Kesari (cream of wheat Halwa). Bring a variety of spices and grains like cumin, containers for leftovers. Handouts will be coriander, turmeric, and ginger, to name provided. A $15 food fee is payable to the a few. Every spice works in conjunction instructor at the beginning of class. with other spices. As a result the dish can be sweet, sour, hot, and spicy all at once. F168-W15-1 $45 We will prepare a basic Indian dinner Thursday January 22 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm incorporating a variety of ingredients and techniques to create a world of taste. A $15 food fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. F021-W15-1 $45 Thursday February 5 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm

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New Warm & Cozy Cake Decorating Basics Winter Desserts Japanese Cooking Karen Siegel, Instructor with Fresh Ginger Grace Cheng, Instructor Take your cake decorating skills to the Yoko Bryden, Instructor Need an easy, yet impressive, dessert to next tier and master how to bake a great serve to a crowd? Winter is the best time Warming, aromatic, and spicy in flavor, cake, prepare and color icing, and use a for warm chocolate-chocolate chip bread ginger is also known to have many health piping bag. You’ll learn how to level, fill, pudding as well as a sunken fruit cake. benefits. Learn about this special spice and frost as you practice your techniques We’ll make these yummy treats, plus and start using it more in your cooking. in our kitchen. Embellish your desserts warm fruit crisps—a sure hit for dessert We’ll prepare several tasty and healthy with stars, shaggy mums, rosettes, shells, lovers of all ages! Bring containers for Japanese dishes including Zesty Ginger drop flowers, ribbon roses, and more. leftovers. A $15 food fee is payable to the Beef with Pungent Ginger Rice, a ginger Bring a six or eight inch unfrosted cake instructor at the beginning of class. dressing, ginger syrup, and more. There to class; icing will be supplied by the will be lots of food to enjoy, so bring a F165-W15-1 $40 instructor. You’ll take home an instruction container for leftovers. A $20 food fee is Wednesday January 28 @ Newton South 7–9pm book, decorating tools including tips, payable to the instructor at the beginning bags, parchment triangles, spatula, of class. Handouts will be provided. Calling All decorator brush, practice board and Chocolate Lovers more—plus your beautifully decorated F026-W15-1 $55 creations! A $25 materials fee is payable to Phyllis Hirsch, Instructor Tuesday January 27 @ Newton South 6:30–9:30pm the instructor at class. Do you love chocolate—or a chocoholic? F821-W15-1 $55 Sushi With Yoko Dazzle your partner (BFF, mother, sibling, Wednesday January 14 @ Newton South 6–9pm Yoko Bryden, Instructor or inner child) this Valentine’s Day with a dozen ultimate chocolate cupcakes: deep Come learn how to create this delicious, chocolate cake filled with rich, truffle- New time-honored and beautiful cuisine. We like ganache and crowned with creamy will prepare the basic ingredients: sushi Cake Decorating: chocolate frosting. Enjoy a sweet evening rice, raw seafood, seaweed, vegetables, Waddle it Be? of baking and fun! A $9 food fee is and egg. Then we will learn the techniques Karen Siegel, Instructor payable to the instructor at the beginning for three types of home-made Japanese of class. Make the next baby shower you attend ex- sushi: makizushi (sushi rolls), temarizushi tra special with an adorable ducky cake. A (ball-shaped sushi) and oshizushi (boxed F759-W15-1 $40 centerpiece-worthy decorative dessert, this pressed sushi). We’ll review how to Thursday February 12 @ Newton South 7–9pm cake is sure to be a hit with mom-to-be and shop for ingredients with an emphasis guests alike. You’ll learn to cover the cake on freshness and safety, as well as and board with decorative fondant; make presentation. Bring a sushi mat; if you do rows of ruffles with buttercream; and use not own one, you can purchase one for $6 tappit cutters for curly or formal lettering. in class. An $18 food fee is payable to the You’ll also learn how to add a textured instructor at the beginning of class. effect using a rolling pin, and how to use F905-W15-1 $45 dusting powder for shading and highlight- Monday February 23 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm ing effects. Bring a rolling pin and rolling mat for the fondant, and a 12’’ box for the finished project. All other supplies will be provided by the instructor including an 8” cake, frosting, fondant, textured rolling pins, cutters, tips and dusting powder. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instruc- tor at the beginning of class. Boy or girl, waddle it be? F439-W15-1 $55 Wednesday March 11 @ Newton South 6–9pm

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HiSET® Home & Garden Organize Anything Lorena Prime, Instructor Do you ever wonder how some people can As of March 2014, the State of Secrets from a be so organized? Now you can be one of Massachusetts Department of Education Professional Organizer those people. With instructor guidance, is offering a more affordable and more Lauren Zalkind, Instructor learn a five-step program for organizing accessible high school equivalency Transform your home and/or office anything: papers, possessions, or a space. test. The ETS High School Equivalency from clutter and chaos to cool, calm You’ll be able to apply this new approach Test (HiSET®), the first alternative to and collected, by using these time- immediately—and reap the rewards of a the GED® test since 1942, will include tested strategies. Learn to conquer more calm, productive, and enjoyable life. elements that are critical to providing paper-overload, create a more efficient Bring photos of your problem areas. educational opportunities for those who physical environment, and increase your need a second chance to succeed. For G122-W15-1 $35 personal productivity through better time more information about the testing and Tuesday March 3 @ Newton North 7–9pm management. Whether you’re looking available test centers, see hiset.ets.org or for a complete overhaul, or just want to phone 1-855-694-4738. fine-tune what you’re already doing, this Home Organizing information-packed class will provide for ADHD Adults HiSET® Tests Preparation the tools you need to make changes right Matthew Reid, Instructor Joe Green, Instructor away and enjoy the freedom that comes Whether you have ADHD, think you with living a more organized life. have ADHD, or have no idea, but you NCE offers a class to prepare you for have trouble organizing your home taking the five sections of the HiSET® G813-W15-1 $25 and your life, this class is for you. Are test: Writing, Reading, Social Studies, Monday January 26 @ Newton South 7–8:30pm you overwhelmed by routine tasks like Science, and Math. Instruction will be laundry, bills, meal planning, paperwork, individualized when possible. Handouts The Feng Shui Way and so on? Does your home or your will be provided for the class. Stephen Devine, Instructor “stuff” cause you stress and anxiety? If you Q106-W15-1 $355 Feng Shui is a centuries-old Chinese answered yes to either of these questions, 8 Tuesdays & 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 6–9pm practice which involves harmonizing the and you’re ready to learn some concrete January 13–March 12 human existence with our surrounding tips, join us. You’ll learn strategies how No class Feb 17 & Feb 19 environment. It’s based on the principle to manage your wardrobe, kitchen, office, that planning everything—from entire and many other critical organizational cities to the position of your bed, can hotspots. have far-reaching implications on your G919-W15-1 $35 Give the Gift health and prosperity. Through proper Thursday January 22 @ Newton South 7–9pm application of Feng Shui you can improve of Learning your career, relationships, financial Stumped for the perfect gift? situation, marriage, and overall well Treat a friend or loved one to being. Join us and learn how to use Feng a class at NCE. We’re happy to Shui in your own home design to benefit provide gift certificates in any you and your family. See how the proper denomination. positioning of furniture, plants, and even paintings, can positively influence your Call 617-559-6999 to learn more. life. Handouts will be provided. G732-W15-1 $61 2 Thursdays @ Newton South 7–9pm February 5–February 12

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Home Maintenance & Languages Improvement Brad Gove, Instructor Knowing how to maintain your home Not sure what level language class to take? helps save time and money. Come review We’re here to help. Email us at staff@ the basics: the systems in your house and newtoncommunityed.org or call us at the tools needed to keep them in good the number below. working order.We’ll discuss the essentials for maintaining and repairing items New including, how to hang objects, patch walls, fix leaky faucets, and paint. We’ll Latin: Beginner also go over which jobs to do yourself and Linda Levitan, Instructor when to seek help. This class welcomes Though the ancient city of Rome fell into home owners, landlords, and renters. ruin, Latin, the language of her empire, lived on as the mother tongue in most G101-W15-1 $65 European countries, and significantly 3 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–8:30pm shaped the English language. Because January 28–February 11 Latin is an “inflected” language and has “cases” the relationship between words The Garden Coach in a sentence is far more precise than Brian Karlsson-Barnes, Instructor in English. Learn the fundamentals of Create the perfect garden for your home. Latin: its moods and tenses, and how Bring dimensions and pictures of your cases work in an inflected language. From outside space and learn about garden the first vocabulary words, you’ll see design. Using different landscaping Beekeeping English grammar demystified, improve ideas for each student, our instructor John Cheetham, Instructor your vocabulary and general mastery of (a professional landscape designer and English, and be immersed in the elegance Interested in keeping bees and harvesting gardener) will discuss soil, moisture, sun of ancient Roman civilization. Emphasis honey—or just have an interest in exposure, shade, and drainage. In class he will be on learning forms by speaking honeybees? Join a local beekeeper for will also sketch individual outdoor plans them. Required text: Wheelock’s Latin information about setting up a hive, for your site. Handouts will be provided. (most recent edition). Bring the book to acquiring and installing bees, managing Space is limited. the first class. bees throughout the seasons, required G173-W15-1 $89 equipment, harvesting bee products, and L106-W15-1 $156 3 Mondays @ Newton North 6:30–9pm local bee supply dealers. After the seven 8 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm February 23–March 9 classroom sessions, the class will attend January 13–March 10 a hive opening with live bees later in the No class February 17 spring. A $10 materials fee is included in the tuition. R172-W15-1 $139 8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm January 13–March 3 No class February 17

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Spanish: Beginner I Spanish: Beyond Beginner Spanish: Intermediate II Soledad Phelan, Instructor Soledad Phelan, Instructor Cecilia McIsaac, Instructor ¿Habla usted Español? If you don’t You’ve passed through Beginner Spanish In this class we’ll review the preterit speak Spanish, here’s your chance to and are ready to learn about conditional, indicative tense, reflexive verbs, direct learn the United States’ second most progressive, and compound tenses; adjec- and indirect object pronouns, and more. spoken language. We’ll emphasize basic tives; adverbs; and more. You’ll sharpen You’ll learn stem changing verbs: -ar, -er, speech patterns and vocabulary, and your conversational, writing, and speak- -ir (in the present and preterit tenses), the you’ll learn simple grammar and idioms ing skills while you improve your vocab- imperfect tense of regular and irregular through question and answer drills and ulary. Required textbook: the most recent verbs versus the preterite tense, as well conversation. Required textbook: the edition of Practical Spanish Grammar by as the future tense. In-class exercises most recent edition of Practical Spanish Prado. Prerequisite: our Spanish: Beginner will help you improve your language Grammar by Prado. class, or comparable experience. skills. Expect to leave the class more L210-W15-1 $134 L212-W15-1 $134 fluent and comfortable conversing in 8 Mondays @ Newton South 5:30–7pm 8 Tuesdays @ Newton South 5:30–7pm Spanish. Optional textbook/workbook: January 12–March 16 January 13–March 10 Spanish Now Level I (CDs included), by No class Jan 19 & Feb 16 No class February 17 Barron’s, Seventh Edition. Handouts will be provided. Prerequisite: our Spanish: Beyond Beginner class, or comparable Spanish: Beginner II Spanish: Intermediate I experience. Soledad Phelan, Instructor Cecilia McIsaac, Instructor L214-W15-1 $156 Continue your study of Spanish. Learn Continue to improve your vocabulary, 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–9pm prepositions, numbers, adjectives, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation. January 15–March 12 contrasting uses of verbs, and more. We’ll We’ll be communicating in Spanish No class February 19 practice the language through readings, from the first day of class. We’ll review written exercises, and dialogues. By the end regular and irregular verbs in the present of this course, you’ll be more comfortable tense, verbs ser and estar, adjectives, Spanish: Advanced speaking, writing, reading, and listening and numbers. You’ll also learn about Soledad Phelan, Instructor to Spanish. Required textbook: the regular and irregular verbs in the preterit Immerse yourself in Spanish and improve most recent edition of Practical Spanish tense, reflexive verbs in the present your fluency. We’ll discuss current events, Grammar by Prado. Handouts will be and preterit tenses, direct and indirect Spanish culture, travel, food, and topics of provided. Prerequisite: our Beginner I class, object pronouns, and more. In-class your choice. Your language skills will or comparable experience. exercises will help you gain confidence improve through exercises incorporating L211-W15-1 $134 in your language skills. By the end of idiomatic expressions and common verbs, 8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 5:30–7pm this course you’ll be more comfortable subjunctive tenses with adjectival clauses, January 14–March 11 speaking, writing, reading, and listening formal and familiar commands, and No class February 18 to Spanish. Required textbook/workbook: more. If you’ve grasped the basics Spanish Now Level I (CDs included), (present, past, and future tenses, and basic Barron’s, Seventh Edition. Handouts will vocabulary) and want to improve your be provided. Prerequisite: our Spanish: Spanish, join us. Grammar review will Beyond Beginner class or comparable be offered when needed. Required Textbook Information experience. textbook: the most recent edition of The Ultimate Spanish Review and Practice Order your textbooks early by ordering online, L213-W15-1 $156 by Gordon and Stillman. Prerequisite: by phoning New England Mobile Book Fair at 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm January 14–March 11 our Spanish: Intermediate class or 617-527-5817, or by phoning Newtonville Books comparable experience. at 617-244-6619. No class February 18 L217-W15-1 $99 5 Thursdays @ Newton South 5:30–7pm January 15–February 12

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Join us at the Camp Fair Newton North High School Sunday January 25 , 12–4pm See what NCE has in store for kids this summer. Sign up early to reserve a spot in your favorite program. Don’t miss the boat!

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A Weekend Intensive Kirtan: Saturday, February 28, 7:30pm of Kirtan & Spiritual Teachings Arlington Street Church, 351 Boylston St., Boston $35 in advance/$40 cash or check at the door with Krishna Das, Sharon Salzberg For more info or to purchase tickets: krishnadas.com and Special Guest Lama Surya Das Workshop: This weekend intensive will combine the complementary Sunday, March 1, 1 to 5pm practices of Kirtan (devotional chanting), loving-kindness Newton South HS, 140 Brandeis Rd., Newton $75 in advance/$85 cash or check at the door meditation, and the wisdom teachings of Dzogchen practice. For more info or to register: We will come together to discover and celebrate the power newtoncommunityed.org or of the heart by cultivating our natural capacity for faith, call 617-559-6999 compassion, and love.

The workshop will include:

Krishna Das sharing his own Sharon Salzberg discussing her Surya Das offering insights experiences about the spiritual experiences with meditation practice into the awakening practices path and his time with his Guru, and how it can allow us to transform and wisdom traditions he has Neem Karoli Baba. our worldview from one of isolation encounted along his spiritual krishnadas.com and confusion to one of connection, journey. clarity, and compassion. surya.org sharonsalzberg.com

Through these teachings, stories, chants, guided meditations, and question-and-answer sessions, we are led within to find our own inner knowledge and to open to deeper levels of courage and wisdom. No prior experience is required.

Presented by Newton Community Education in partnership with Pilgrim Heart Inc., Sharon Salzberg, and the Dzogchen Center.

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New French: Beginner French: Intermediate Susan Tessier, Instructor Phil Kaplan, Instructor Traveler’s French Lionel Claris, Instructor Through conversation and written If you have some basic knowledge of exercises, you’ll learn about French French: salutations, present tense verbs French is the official language—or one culture as well as pronunciation, and descriptive adjectives, continue of the official languages—of France, vocabulary, basic grammar, and verb to develop your skills. Through Belgium, Canada, Haiti, Monaco, tenses. Emphasis will be on useful, conversations and written exercises, Switzerland, and about 50 other countries everyday words and phrases, including you’ll learn more about French culture as and territories around the world. About greetings, time, weather, travel, and well as pronunciation, vocabulary, basic 190 million people speak French as a food. This class is for beginners or those grammar, and verb tenses. Emphasis second language. Traveler’s French will who wish to review the fundamentals. will be placed on review and expansion give you confidence communicating for Required textbook: Ultimate French: of useful, everyday phrases, including an upcoming trip—or just for fun. It will Beginner-Intermediate, by Heminway. greetings, time, weather, travel, and prepare you to use simple, conversational Handouts will be provided. food; among other items. Handouts will French effectively such as when meeting be provided. Prerequisite: Our French: people, finding accommodations, and L102-W15-1 $134 8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–8:30pm Beyond Beginner class or comparable eating out. We’ll focus on developing experience. speaking and listening skills; we won’t January 14–March 18 spend much time on formal grammar No class Jan 28 & Feb 18 L109-W15-1 $134 and there will be little emphasis on 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8pm reading and writing skills. The French French: Beyond Beginner January 14–March 11 we learn is contemporary and, when Phil Kaplan, Instructor No class February 18 appropriate, colloquial. The course will You’ll gain exposure to French through also explore key questions that come up conversation, handouts, and written French: Advanced when exploring Francophone countries exercises. Learn about the culture as Conversation and their unique cultures. Required text: well as pronunciation, vocabulary, basic Marie Dunell, Instructor French—Basics for Travelers by Gore. grammar, and verb tenses. Emphasis If you already have a decent knowledge of Handouts will also be provided. will be on useful, everyday vocabulary French and can communicate your love of L121-W15-1 $125 and phrases, including greetings, time, France and the language to others, come 7 Mondays @ Newton South 7:30–9pm weather, travel and food. We’ll expand share your thoughts and observations January 12–March 9 your vocabulary and introduce new with us as we discuss politics and the No class Jan 19 & Feb 16 tenses. English will be used only when media. Conducted entirely in French, this necessary. Required textbook: Ultimate class will include viewings, impassioned French: Beginner-Intermediate by discussions, as well as the occasional Heminway. Prerequisite: our French: exercises to help build your vocabulary Beginner class or comparable experience. and strengthen your understanding of grammar. Our instructor will tailor Help make NCE L230-W15-1 $134 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 8–9:30pm discussions to your interests and we’ll classes afforable for January 14–March 11 tackle themes such as current events, everyone No class February 18 politics, food, work, travel, family and more. Handouts will be provided. Give to our scholarship fund online, with the form at the back L129-W15-1 $125 7 Thursdays @ Newton South 7–8:30pm of this catalog, or by phone. Call January 15–March 12 us for details. No class Feb 19 & 26

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Traveler’s Italian Italian: Beyond Beginner Italian: Advanced Nancy Bein, Instructor Romina Crociani, Instructor Conversation This course is for those who have no Continuamo a divertirci in Italiano! Romina Crociani, Instructor previous knowledge of Italian and want Let’s continue to have fun with Italian! Join us for this stimulating conversation to learn some useful phrases and cultural Using a communicative and inductive circle, conducted entirely in Italian. Our know-how for an upcoming trip—or approach, you’ll further develop your native Italian instructor will discuss just for fun. Participation is a must, so language skills through readings and current events, literature, culture, travel, be ready to engage with the class. Each conversations. Handouts will be provided. art, music, cooking, and much more. week, you’ll learn some basic travel Required books: an Italian dictionary For this class, you should have a strong terms and vocabulary, and also gain an and The Italian Project 1A by S. Magnelli working knowledge of Italian basic understanding of Italian culture. Bring and T. Marin, (ISBN 978-960-693-019-5, conversation and grammar (verb tenses, two reference guides to class: Italian includes a CD-ROM and Audio CD and pronouns, and a strong vocabulary) and Grammar and Italian Conversation. They can be purchased at Schoenhof’s Foreign the ability to read the language well, so we can be ordered from QuickStudy.com. Books in Cambridge, 617-547-8855). can strictly focus on your speaking skills. Optional textbook: Conversational Italian Prerequisite: our Italian: Beginner class or Bring an Italian dictionary. Prerequisite: in Seven Days, by Baldwin & Boas. comparable experience. our Italian: Intermediate class or L989-W15-1 $112 L110-W15-1 $134 comparable experience. 7 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–8:30pm 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 8–9:30pm L101-W15-1 $134 January 21–March 4 January 15–March 12 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–8pm No class February 18 No class February 19 January 15–March 12 No class February 19 Italian: Beginner Italian: Intermediate Massimo Laurora, Instructor Massimo Laurora, Instructor German: Beginner & Whether you are going to Italy or just want If you understand the basics of Italian Beyond to understand some delightful phrases, grammar and have developed your Detlef Kraus, Instructor come study this lively and expressive reading comprehension skills, this class This class is for beginners, or those who language. You’ll learn basic grammatical will help increase your knowledge of the have had just a smattering of German. concepts and idiomatic expressions while language. Through lectures and in-class Join us and build your skills as you learn developing your vocabulary and writing exercises, we’ll practice vocabulary, tenses, about the language and land. Our focus skills. Participation is a must, so be ready and expressions, and discuss topics of will be on noun cases, modal verbs and to have some fun. Required books: Italian your choice. We’ll also study short texts tenses, word order in more complex Made Simple, by Cristina Mazzoni, and an that will expose you to Italian society and sentences, and general word formation. Italian dictionary. culture. Ciao. A presto! Bring an Italian You’ll improve your pronunciation and L103-W15-1 $134 dictionary. Handouts will be provided. spelling as you translate and read everyday 8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8pm Prerequisite: our Italian: Beyond Beginner dialogues. Handouts will be provided. January 13–March 10 class or comparable experience. Required textbook: German Conversation No class February 17 L310-W15-1 $134 Demystified by Swick (CDs included). 8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 8–9:30pm L107-W15-1 $104 January 13–March 10 8 Thursdays @ Newton South 5:15 –6:15pm No class February 17 January 15–March 12 No class February 19

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Russian: Beginner & Arabic: Beginner & Mind, Body, & Soul Advanced Beginners Beyond Elena Ceban, Instructor Nezha Almahi-LeBrasseur, Instructor You don’t need to travel to Moscow to Learn Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), New learn Russian. This course will give you the the alphabet, vocabulary, and simple Power of A Loving Heart fundamentals to start reading and speaking greetings, and get the basics to build on the Slavic language spoken primarily in the language and its sounds. We’ll also Krishna Das, Sharon Salzberg, & special guest Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine and widely discuss how Arab societies have two Lama Surya Das spoken in Moldova, Latvia and Estonia. co-existing forms of the language: MSA, A weekend intensive combining the You’ll learn the Russian alphabet (it’s not is the more formal version, which is complementary practices of devotional as hard as it may seem), pronunciation, studied in schools, read in newspapers, chanting (Kirtan), loving-kindness and the important basics of conversation. and understood across the Arab world. meditation, and the wisdom teachings of We’ll also cover grammar and verb Vernacular Arabic is spoken at home Dzogchen practice. Come discover and tenses, discuss aspects of Russian history, and in everyday life, and varies between celebrate the power of the heart. culture, politics, and religion. The required countries. Elements of Arabic history and See page 27 for more information. textbook: Russian at a Glance: Barron’s culture will also be covered. Required Phrase Book & Dictionary for Travelers, by textbook: Sugar Comes from Arabic New Beyer. Handouts will be provided. by Dr. Whitesides. Herbal Home Remedies L119-W15-1 $134 L311-W15-1 $125 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm 7 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm Katherine Gekas, Instructor January 14–March 11 January 21–March 11 If you’re looking to maintain or improve No class February 18 No class February 18 your health, don’t start with a trip to your medicine cabinet—turn to your Mandarin Chinese: kitchen cabinets instead. Most of us have Beginner & Beyond foods in our kitchens whose medicinal properties have been used for centuries Lei Reilley, Instructor to help people stay healthy. Learn about Spoken by one out of every five people the incredible versatility of vegetables, in the world, Mandarin Chinese is a herbs, and spices, and how they can be major world language. We’ll emphasize used to help your immune system stay pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar strong. We’ll make at least three products fundamentals as essential elements in with kitchen foods to take home: a garlic- understanding, speaking reading, and infused honey, a thyme steam (to help writing Chinese. Using an audio-lingual with clear breathing), and a rosemary oil. approach, you’ll practice sentence Bring an apron. A $10 materials fee, for structures, practical words, phrases, ingredients and containers, is payable to and sentences, as well as learn to strike the instructor at the beginning of class. up conversations. Our Chinese native Handouts will be provided. instructor will also introduce the culture, traditions, philosophy, and history P576-W15-1 $49 which serve as keys to understanding the 2 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm language. Handouts will be provided. January 21–January 28 L120-W15-1 $119 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm January 29–March 5 No class February 19

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Awakening Intuition & Instant Intuition Opening the Heart Judith Swack, Instructor Jeanne Mayell, Instructor Do you sometimes have a feeling, hunch, Sometimes understanding is right under or intuition about a situation that you can’t your nose, but only your intuition can explain? Do you ever suspect you have a separate the answers from the clutter. psychic ability. Well, now is the time to Join us to learn the art of inner sensing. develop those intuitions! Everyone has The good news is that intuition can be some degree of psychic ability, but most cultivated with a little know-how, some people ignore the subtle signals. In this exercises, and regular practice. The extra intriguing class, you’ll learn how to read good news is that developing intuition people’s minds, see auras, and feel the requires opening your heart, which Tarot Cards & Psychic energy fields that surround us. You will also benefits you and those around you. In this Readings discover how to distinguish real intuition fascinating and meaningful class, you will from irrational and emotional reactions. learn how a psychic taps into the intuition Jeanne Mayell, Instructor One of the most powerful and ancient P104-W15-1 $54 of others—and helps them find answers to 2 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–9pm some of their most pressing questions. psychic tools is the Tarot. A variation of today’s playing cards, it stimulates March 11–March 18 P258-W15-1 $44 your imagination and psychic power. Tuesday February 3 @ Newton North 6:15 – 9:15pm When you learn this skill, you unearth Astrology: an extraordinary knowing that you never Beyond Beginner Change Your Brain thought possible. But the Tarot is not only David Perloff, Instructor Jeanne Mayell, Instructor for reading other people, it can give you If you’ve dabbled in astrology but want We used to think we were stuck with the profound insights about yourself and your to learn more this class is for you. We’ll brains we had; that if we were melancholy, own life’s direction. In this class you’ll enhance your understanding of astrology for example, we just had to accept it. learn the Tarot basics, give and receive and help you better understand your We’d admire the upbeat, positive, Oprah readings from each other with instructor own astrological chart. Through lecture Winfreys of the world, and think, “If only guidance, and leave with an experience and discussion we’ll cover topics such as we had their brains...” Now, neuroscience never to forget. Bring the Thoth Tarot how to get an overview of an astrological reveals that we can change our brains Deck or purchase one from the instructor chart, sun-moon combinations, house with simple mental exercises, just as for $25 (large size). placements, retrograde planets, and we can change our bodies with a daily P174-W15-1 $44 planetary patterns. We’ll also review workout. We can in fact become open, Tuesday February 10 @ Newton North 6:15 – 9:15pm sample charts of celebrities as well as more positive, and genuinely happier, not charts of class members. And if you would by repressing our negative thoughts, but Reading Heirlooms like to provide our instructor with your by building up the positive pathways in birth data, he’ll generate your own natal our brains. Before long we can develop Jeanne Mayell, Instructor chart for a more personal experience. Discover how to read heirlooms and a natural buoyancy in our thinking and, P236-W15-1 $59 along with it, a boost in our creativity, other objects in order to gain insight into the lives of those who owned them. A 3 Mondays @ Newton South 7:30–9pm intuition, love lives, and careers. Join us January 26–February 9 and learn how to jump start the process to professional intuitive will teach you how to a new you. see visions, hear words, and sense emotions of the individuals who left their mark on P817-W15-1 $44 the objects that you and others will bring Tuesday March 3 @ Newton North 6:15 – 9:15pm into class for us to “read”. Bring an open mind and an heirloom or object to class for an exciting wonder-filled experience. P896-W15-1 $44 Wednesday March 4 @ Newton North 6:15 – 9:15pm

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Mind-Body Healing Yoga for Well-Being Qigong (Taoist Yoga) for Judith Swack, Instructor Elizabeth Armstrong, Instructor Improved Well-Being Mind-body healing is based on the idea Whether you are new to yoga or Judith Poole, Instructor that the mind and body are a single entity continuing in your practice, this class is Qigong, also known as Taoist Yoga, is a when it comes to the healing process. designed to increase flexibility, strength, mind/body practice from China. This It uses specific techniques to quiet the and well-being. In addition to physical class offers a sample of the many existing mind, release negative emotions, and poses, we will work with breathing and qigong forms. The focus is on aligning facilitate healing. In this seminar, you meditation to quiet the mind and restore subtle energies; increasing vitality; and will learn powerful, yet easy to learn the spirit. Avoid eating a large meal before detoxifying and repairing the body. A methods for communicating directly class. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a variety of movements can ease pain, and with your subconscious mind, body, and yoga mat and a towel. discomfort, restoring physical, mental, soul as you release negative emotions and Y180-W15-1 $137 emotional, and spiritual balance. Regular unwanted behaviors. Come to class with 8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–7:45pm practice reduces stress, yielding benefits to your questions and get ready for good January 13–March 10 one’s health, including improved stamina discussions. Handouts will be provided. No class February 17 and flexibility, and more restful sleep. P596-W15-1 $68 Y187-W15-1 $115 2 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–9:30pm Kripalu Yoga 4 Mondays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm February 4–February 11 February 23–March 16 Ben Cohen, Instructor Yoga and Your Anatomy Yoga is a wonderful way to nourish your body and calm your mind. In this class Gentle Yoga: Beginners & Ben Cohen, Instructor you’ll increase flexibility, strengthen Beyond Is your downward dog a little droopy? muscles, improve balance, and experience Diann Siegel, Instructor Why can some people’s legs open to deep relaxation. The Kripalu method Many people shy away from yoga, mis- nearly a 180 degree split in seated angle encourages you to honor your limitations takenly thinking “I’m not flexible, so I pose, and yours won’t even spread to 90 and adapt postures accordingly. This class can’t do yoga”. If this sounds like you, degrees? It’s not all skill and practice—a is suitable for beginning and experienced consider joining us in this class! You’ll be lot of it has to do with your anatomy. students. In addition to a variety of yoga guided into traditional yoga poses, with Individual variation in bone structure can postures each week, you’ll learn yoga modifications designed to make yoga ac- cause dramatic differences in joint range breathing techniques, meditation, and cessible to every student. You’ll learn yo- of motion. In this workshop you’ll learn to stress reduction tools you can use in daily gic breathing, gain flexibility and strength, identify tension versus compression and life. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a and find ways to be at ease in your body discover how these sensations relate to the yoga mat, and avoid wearing perfumes or and mind. Individual attention will be way your body looks and feels in a range strong scents. Ben is also offering a Yoga given to each student. Class begins and of yoga positions. We’ll discuss how to and Anatomy workshop this session! ends with guided relaxation. Our instruc- know when it is appropriate to go deeper Y104-W15-1 $137 tor truly believes that yoga is for every- into a pose and when it’s time to back off, 8 Tuesdays @ Newton South 5–6:15pm one, and that yoga can be FUN! So come so you can better understand and explore January 13–March 10 prepared to enjoy yourself as you stretch, the natural limits of your body. The class No class February 17 breathe, and relax. This is a mixed-level will include discussion, demonstration, class, suited for both beginners and inter- and joint range of movement exercises. mediate students. Bring a yoga mat and Although the class will not include a two thin blankets to class. The temper- guided yoga flow, we will enter into a few ature of the library is variable, so please yoga poses in order to feel in our bodies remember to dress in layers. the concepts discussed. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat, and avoid Y141-W15-1 $137; $247 (Couple) wearing perfumes or strong scents. 8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:45–8pm January 14–March 11 Y206-W15-1 $37 No class February 18 Thursday January 15 @ Newton South 6–8pm

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Tai Chi: Beginner Reiki: Intro Money & Real Estate Detlef Kraus, Instructor Ulrike Dettling Kalthofer, Instructor Tai Chi has been part of Chinese culture Reiki, which means “universal life-force Before you take a Class for centuries and has many valuable energy,” is a hands-on method for reducing Our Money & Real Estate courses are not benefits. Because of its movement and stress, relieving pain, and facilitating intended to substitute for individual financial mind/body focus, the positive effects healing by releasing “energy blockages.” counseling or legal advice. Neither NCE nor of Tai Chi on balance, relaxation, and We’ll review the history and theory of Newton Public Schools may give specific sustained mental attention have been this fascinating healing method, and advice concerning personal investments. recognized by those who engage in discuss its many applications in everyday Please do not make any financial decisions athletic activities such as dance, skating, life. Optional sample treatments may be based on recommendations from our skiing, tennis, golf, and other sports. available at the end of class. Continuing independent instructors without first In this program, movement essentials Education credits available for nurses. checking with your own advisers about the and the mind-body connection will Directions will be emailed to students. suitability of such actions. be explored in accordance with the If you are interested in learning more principles and techniques of Tai Chi.This becoming a Reiki professional or to learn beginner class focuses on introducing the Reiki for self-healing, or to use with Investing Made Easy fundamental principles and movements friends, family or pets to support them in James Balducci, Instructor their healing process, see the description of of Tai Chi. In today’s floundering economy, it’s more our Reiki Level 1 Certification class below. Y107-W15-1 $115 important than ever to become a savvy 8 Thursdays @ Newton South 6:30–7:30pm Y139-W15-1 $37 and well-informed investor. Designed for January 15–March 12 Saturday March 28 @ Arlington Reiki Associates those with little or no investing experience, No class February 19 10am–12pm this course will cover all the essentials, from basic terminology to safe investing Alexander Technique: Reiki: Level 1 techniques. You’ll learn about CDs, money- Principles for Improving Certification market accounts, stocks, bonds, notes, Posture & Relieving Pain and mutual funds; the difference between Ulrike Dettling Kalthofer, Instructor IRAs, 401(k)s, and other retirements Jill Geiger, Instructor This session is for students who’d like to plans; income tax brackets and how they Interested in improving your posture, become Reiki professionals or learn Reiki determine what investments are most moving with ease, and reducing stiffness, for self-healing or to use with friends, suitable for you; what to look for in mutual pain, and tension? Poor posture, stress, and family or pets to support them in their fund tables and prospectuses; how to neck/back/shoulder pains are often caused healing process. You’ll start by attending prepare a simple financial plan; and a lot by unrecognized habits of tension. The the Intro to Reiki class (cost included with more. (Students specifically interested in Alexander Technique provides the means registration for this class). Then you’ll stocks and bonds should consider our other to restore our innate good posture, balance, learn the traditional hand positions and course: A Complete Understanding of the and poise by teaching how to recognize receive the attunements believed to allow Stock and Bond Markets next scheduled to and unlearn these common habits. For over healing energy to flow through your hands. begin on Monday April 6, as part of our 100 years, actors, musicians, athletes, and You’ll receive a complete Reiki treatment, Spring session. others have used this practical, educational and practice giving one to another S254-W15-1 $85; $120 (Couple) method to reduce tension and stress and to student. We’ll cover licensing, code of 2 Mondays @ Newton South 6–9pm experience lasting relief from chronic pain. ethics, hygiene protocol, and malpractice February 23–March 2 This class will introduce the technique: insurance. Please wear comfortable clothes its history, principles, and application to and bring a journal/notebook. Continuing everyday activities. Tuition includes one Education credits available for mental private lesson outside of class. health professionals and nurses. Directions will be emailed to students. Y103-W15-1 $48 2 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:30–9pm Y140-W15-1 $157 February 4–February 11 Saturday March 28 @ Arlington Reiki Associates 10am–6pm

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Making Informed A First-Timer’s Guide to Financial Decisions Home or Condo Buying for College Marie Presti & David Miller, Instructors Todd Weaver, Instructor In today’s real estate market, it’s more The cost of sending our children to college important than ever to be knowledgeable has skyrocketed in the past decade, to before purchasing a home or condo. Get numbers that now put student debt an overview of the entire process, from obligations second only to mortgage finding the perfect neighborhood and debt in the United States. Learn about selecting a real estate broker, to obtaining your Expected Family Contribution and favorable financing and hiring an attorney how there are two of them, one derived to protect your investment. We’ll teach from the Federal Formula and one from you how the rights and responsibilities of Making Your Nest Egg the Institutional Formula. Learn about condo owners differ from those of home Last: Strategies for the importance Strategic Enrollment owners, and review the primary legal Sustainable Income in Management has in today’s admissions documents related to each. This course’s Retirement process and how it will affect your unbiased, comprehensive approach can help you avoid disastrous situations from Deborah Goodman, CPA, CFP, Instructor student’s ability to gain acceptance and be able to pay for college. Get a perspective the loss of your hard-earned deposit to Today’s notion of retirement is from someone who worked in the buying a property with latent defects such very different from that of previous financial aid office of a private university as termites, lead paint, or water damage. generations. Individuals are working and has counseled families on college S100-W15-1 $79; $145 (Couple) longer, living longer, and are faced affordability for more nearly 25 years. with the challenges of both caring for 2 Mondays @ Newton North 6–9pm elderly parents and providing for the S271-W15-1 $32; $48 (Couple) February 2–February 9 needs of adult children. In this course, Tuesday March 3 @ Newton South 7:30–9pm you will learn how to assess what your Selling Your House for retirement needs are, how to position You Can Afford More in a Crazy Market your assets to meet those needs, and how College If... Marie Presti, Instructor to take advantage of tax savings while College Funding Advisors, Inc. staff, Instructors Are you thinking about selling your maximizing government retirement house? Learn the steps you should take benefits. You will leave this course with ... you plan in advance; you understand before you put your home on the market. detailed strategies to ensure that you will the financial aid process; and act early Get an insider’s advice on real estate have sufficient income to help you enjoy enough to be successful. Financial Aid trends, the best times of year to sell a a comfortable, secure retirement. Tuition goes to the families who plan in advance— house, and inexpensive ways to spruce up includes consultation with Goodman ideally before December 31st of the child’s your home so it looks its best to potential Advisory Group, LLC outside of class. sophomore year of high school. This course will teach you the concepts and strategies buyers. You’ll even get tips on how to S275-W15-1 $32; $48 (Couple) that will help you maximize your financial prepare for open houses and how to Tuesday March 10 @ Newton North 7–8:30pm aid by understanding the process, and negotiate the best price. Don’t even think how implementing strategies may increase about selling your house without taking a family’s eligibility even if you have a this class first. “high income” or own a business. The S218-W15-1 $46; $64 (Couple) greatest amount of financial aid goes to the Thursday January 22 @ Newton North 6–9pm families who act in the years before college. Remember: Procrastination equals less financial aid. All schools are not alike, so it is important to know your options and opportunities. A free financial aid analysis will be available to all attendees. S104-W15-1 $35; $52 (Couple) Wednesday March 11 @ Newton South 7–9pm

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Music & Theatre Arts Instant Piano Workshop American Folk Guitar Valerie Lyons, Instructor for Beginners You don’t need years of weekly lessons to Jeremy Seeger, Instructor New play piano. In fact, you can learn enough Gain a foundation in the basics of this Learn to Read Music in one evening to unlock your musical versatile instrument by learning to play talent. How do we do it? While most American folk songs. Building from week Raymond Chow, Instructor piano instructors teach note reading, here to week, we’ll cover the fundamentals of For music lovers with no musical training, you’ll discover the system the pros use. holding, tuning, and playing the guitar. this course provides the essential tools You’ll learn all the chords needed to play The emphasis is on playing and singing the for understanding and reading music. almost any song. Work on several songs songs (even if it is just for yourself) and We’ll cover basic vocabulary including in class, then perfect your technique at developing a repertoire. Whether you’re clef, staff and note names, and you’ll see home. If you can find middle C and know just learning or returning after a break, how these translate into written music. the meaning of Every Good Boy Does this course will help you build the skills for We’ll also introduce elements of music Fine, you know enough to begin. A $30 playing on your own or with others. Bring theory and review scales, sharp and flat materials fee is payable to the instructor a guitar along with a folder, and a pen or a key signatures, and common chords. at the beginning of class for a study book pencil. Handouts will be provided. Some ear-training exercises will also be and CD. No experience necessary. reviewed so you can strengthen your M474-W15-1 $149 ability to appreciate and understand M123-W15-1 $50 8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:30–9pm music. This class is great for those Monday January 26 @ Newton South 6:30–9:30pm January 14–March 11 who want to sing in a choir, pick up an No class February 18 instrument, or simply better understand Play Piano by Ear music. Handouts will be provided. Valerie Lyons, Instructor Guitar Fingerpicking: Beyond Beginner M456-W15-1 $119 Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: 7 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8pm how to play songs without relying on mu- Arnold Rosen, Instructor January 20–March 10 sic. Join us for an evening that includes If you have a strong foundation in guitar No class February 17 predicting chord progressions, learning basics, now it’s time to develop your skills from recordings, and transposing. Expand further while learning various musical Piano: Beginner & Beyond your musical horizons, free yourself from styles including Delta Blues, Ragtime, sheet-music dependence, and be the life Bossa Nova, and Jazz. Grab a guitar and Detlef Kraus, Instructor of the party. A $30 materials fee is pay- bring it to class with a folder for handouts, The piano is a great first instrument to able to the instructor at the beginning of and a pen or a pencil, and get ready to learn. The layout of the keyboard makes it class. It includes a practice book and CD. play and have a good time. easy to visualize scales, chords, and other Prerequisite: our Instant Piano class or elements of music theory; but above all M339-W15-1 $90 comparable experience with a basic un- 6 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–8pm the piano is fun to play. This class will derstanding of chords on any instrument. teach the fundamentals while helping you January 20–March 3 build a simple repertoire. Topics include M124-W15-1 $50 No class February 17 note reading, time and key signatures, Tuesday February 10 @ Newton South 6–9pm rhythm and meter, simple harmony, and chords. You’ll be able to play basic songs after just a few lessons. We’ll touch upon classical, pop, blues, and jazz music Help make NCE (depending on your interests). A keyboard classes affordable will be provided. No experience necessary. for everyone M113-W15-1 $116 Give to our scholarship fund 8 Thursdays @ Newton South 8–9pm online, with the form at the back January 15–March 12 of this catalog, or by phone. Call No class February 19 us for details.

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Blues Jam Just ONCE Guitar Voice for Beginners Phil Kaplan, Instructor Workshop James Zimmardi, Instructor Guitarists and non-guitarists: Come Phil Kaplan, Instructor Explore singing with a professional play together, and have the opportunity Have you wanted to learn the guitar but vocal coach in a supportive atmosphere. to share songs you know and like. The simply can’t find the time? In just a couple Learn the basic breathing, alignment, setting will be an informal and laid- of hours you can learn enough to give you resonance, relaxation, and centering back jam. We’ll play a few classic tunes years of musical enjoyment. This crash techniques essential for developing your in the blues repertoire. You’ll have the course will teach you basic chords and voice and gaining confidence in singing. opportunity to play music of your choice, get you playing your favorite songs right You don’t have to know how to read or just play along with others and learn away. We’ll start with some fundamental music, but humor, patience, and a sense what jamming is about. Bring an acoustic strumming patterns. You’ll learn how to of adventure are helpful. Join us, master or electric guitar, with an optional small form the three main chords and how to the fundamentals, and find your singing practice amp, or other instruments. New play along with simple tunes. We’ll also voice. The last two sessions will be held and returning students welcome. discuss how to buy a good guitar and at the instructor’s studio in Watertown; how to tune it. Bring your acoustic guitar. directions provided by the instructor. M156-W15-1 $89 Tuition includes a workbook and practice 4 Thursdays @ Newton South 7–8:30pm M174-W15-1 $189 DVD. No experience necessary. February 5 – March 5 7 Mondays @ Newton South 6:30–9pm No class February 19 M160-W15-1 $62 January 12–March 9 Monday January 26 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm No class Jan 19 & Feb 16 Play the Ukulele Arnold Rosen, Instructor New The Art & Craft of Storytelling Tiptoe through the tulips as you strum Lead the Way in Song Diane Edgecomb, Instructor your ukulele. A cross between the guitar Jeremy Seeger, Instructor Who doesn’t love a good story? With and banjo, this little instrument has If you love to sing and want to share that the popularity of The Moth and This been around since the late 1800’s. We’ll joy with children, come sing with us. American Life, storytelling is on the rise. cover ukulele basics, including chord We’ll explore a collection of songs and If you’re a teacher, theatre artist, writer, progressions, single-note playing, and build a repertoire for you to share with parent, or aspiring storyteller, join us—we right hand strumming techniques. youngsters of all ages. We’ll review the want to hear your story. First you’ll learn We’ll also demonstrate and teach you mechanics of teaching a song, so you can how to re-tell a classic folktale in your numerous playing styles. Whether you’re lead a sing wherever you’d like: around own words, employing exercises to help a fan of Amanda Palmer, Don Ho, or the camp fire, at birthday parties, or even you use your voice and body to convey Tiny Tim, you can entertain friends with in the car! You don’t need to be a skilled what’s in your imagination. Through in- a favorite tune as you learn to play this vocalist, there are songs that work for class and take-home assignments, we’ll fun instrument. Bring your ukulele to everyone. And, there’s no need to play an explore what events have good story class (you can purchase one at Music & instrument, but if you have a guitar, banjo, potential. After this immersion in basic Arts in Newton Centre if you choose, but or dulcimer, bring it to class along with storytelling techniques, you’ll craft a call in advance to order). No experience your singing voice. You’ll be encouraged tale from your own life. Expect to gain necessary. to try melodies and vocalize as a group— expressive language skills, increase your M470-W15-1 $90 and if you’d like, you can even lead a song confidence speaking in front of others, 6 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7pm in class. Handouts will be provided. All and develop your own story into a tale January 20–March 3 levels welcome. worth telling. No class February 17 M192-W15-1 $119 M671-W15-1 $128 6 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–7:30pm 5 Thursdays @ Newton South 7–9pm January 21–March 4 January 15–February 12 No class February 18

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Improvisational Acting Actors Workshop Online Learning for Beginners Kelly Holt (Fey), Instructor Judith Kalaora, Instructor If you are new to the art of acting or want If you’d love to learn something new but The beauty and magic of improvisational to brush up on your skills, come practice can’t find a course that fits your busy performance flow from an actor’s ability to with us. You’ll master basic theater schedule, sign up for an online class and be “in the moment” completely. This form techniques through physical and vocal learn from the comfort of your own home. of theatre takes shape with little or no ad- warm-ups, role playing, monologues, Courses available through Ed2Go include: vance planning. Join us to learn the fun- and short scenes. Using various exercises, Business Administration, Design, Writing, damental principles of improv. You’ll take you’ll discover how to approach and Internet Use, Computer Certification stage with supportive ensemble members build a character while learning what it Preparation, Personal Enrichment, Test as you try your hand at different styles, in- means to work within the context of an Preparation, Entrepreneurial Skills, cluding Playback Theatre, a powerful tool ensemble. Come take center stage, explore Management for Health Care Professionals, that fosters personal empowerment, team the breadth of your imagination with a Cursos en Español, and more. building, and conflict resolution. We’ll sense of curiosity, and see what acting can start with acting warmups and ease into do for you! In the past several months, NCE students have taken: a variety of theater games and exercises M185-W15-1 $116 • Accounting Fundamentals to develop and enhance your skills. You’ll 4 Mondays @ Newton South 7–9pm use your instincts and imagination to cre- February 23–March 16 • Introduction to JavaScript ate unique characters with strong objec- • Introduction to Microsoft 2010 tives and learn to incorporate movement • Grammar Refresher and physicality with special attention to Hand Drumming voice and diction. Come explore this spe- The DrumConnection staff, Instructors • Project Management Fundamentals cial art form that can sharpen your ability Explore the rhythms of West Africa, • Resume Writing Workshop Cuba, and Brazil on the drums. We’ll play to think on your feet and build your confi- All you need is an email account and indigenous rhythms on the conga, ashiko, dence in public speaking. Internet access. Courses are held on a and djembe drums; you’ll learn how M569-W15-1 $109 website where lessons are posted twice a hand drumming is used to express and 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 8–9:30pm week for six weeks (12 lessons). You may communicate. Bring a hand drum of your January 27–March 3; No class February 17 access the lessons any time after they’ve choice to the first lesson, or you can rent been posted and have continued access from The DrumConnection (call 781-316- to all lessons, discussions, exercises, and Improvisational Acting: 8068 to arrange this). A $5 materials fee, quizzes for the duration of the course. Advanced for The DrumConnection Hand Drumming Judith Kalaora, Instructor for Beginners Book, is payable to the Check our website for details and for the Sharpen your comedic skills, timing, instructor. New and returning students latest class listings. and techniques and spark your sense of welcome. humor and imagination in a supportive M109-W15-1 $115 and creative environment. We’ll dig deep 6 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm into Playback Theatre, a form of improv January 21–March 4 BE IN THE KNOW in which group members tell stories from No class February 18 their lives and perform them on the spot. Join our email list and be We’ll practice exercises to evaluate these the first on your block to get experiences from different perspectives. information about upcoming You’ll be surprised at the scenes we form as NCE programs. Just click on your courage grows and your fears on stage the blue button on our website vanish. Come ready to laugh. Prerequisite: to sign up. Like us on Facebook our Improvisational Acting for Beginners while you’re there too! class or comparable experience. New and returning students welcome. M811-W15-1 $109 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8pm January 27–March 3; No class February 17

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Recreation Beekeeping John Cheetham, Instructor Interested in keeping bees and harvesting New honey—or just have an interest in Juggling: Simple as 1-2-3 honeybees? Join a local beekeeper for information about setting up a hive, Joel Herskowitz, Instructor acquiring and installing bees, managing Got too many balls in the air? No bees throughout the seasons, required problem! In just one class, you will learn equipment, harvesting bee products, the basics of three-ball juggling. Don’t and local bee supply dealers. After the worry about your previous attempts, seven classroom sessions, the class will failures, or partial successes. You, too, can attend a hive opening with live bees learn this nifty skill to challenge yourself, later in the spring (date determined by or to impress family and friends. Bring the instructor). A $10 materials fee is three beanbags the size of lacrosse balls, included in the tuition. 7.5 - 8” in circumference. Your own will Snowshoeing for R172-W15-1 $144 do, or go online to order yourself a set Beginners (search for Schylling Classic Juggling Balls). 7 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm Charles River Canoe & Kayak staff, Instructor January 13–March 3 R248-W15-1 $37 If you can walk, you can snowshoe! No class February 17 Monday February 2 @ Newton South 7–8:30pm Today’s snowshoes are remarkably light, and mount onto your footwear very New Ice Fishing for Beginners quickly. You’ll learn how to select the proper snowshoe, how to dress for the Hula Hoop Dance & Cardio: Paul Bruce, Instructor outdoors, and how to climb, descend, HOOPNOTICA! It may be cold outside, but the fish are and cross hills. We’ll go on an exploratory Kat Suwalski, Instructor still hungry! Master the art of ice-fishing tour–on snowshoes–of a cross-country ski Learn to unleash your inner child in one easy lesson. Our instructor will track. Thanks to snowmaking equipment, with cardio-based hula hooping! It is provide everything you need: traps, tackle, we can run this class even if there’s no an exciting way to broaden your workout live bait, and instructions that are so natural snow. Registration includes while creating a healthy body and mind. easy to follow that you’ll be out-fishing snowshoe rental. Weston Ski Track Hooping conditions your core, works on everyone on the lake your first time out. reserves the right to cancel classes due to proper body alignment, boosts flexibility In 2003, one of his students landed a 5 unsafe weather conditions and makes the and stability, and lowers stress with an lb 6oz large-mouth bass. In 2004, they final decisions two hours before the start exhilarating aerobic total body weight loss snagged a 28” chain pickerel weighing 4 time of the program; call (781) 891-6575 workout. No prior hooping experience lbs. Let’s see if you can do better! Dress with any questions. Directions will be is required—wear exercise clothes, bring a warmly, and be prepared to have a emailed to registered students. wonderful time. (Note: Space is limited water bottle and an open mind, and watch at the fishing hole, so no “tag-alongs” are R169-W15-1 $48 as you laugh your way to a “new” you. allowed: registered students only, please.) Saturday February 7 @ Weston 11:30am–12:45pm Hoops are provided and are available for This excursion does depend upon there purchase from the instructor. being thick enough ice on the lake; we’ll D239-W15-1 $132 confirm a few days before your class 8 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6:15 –7:15pm either way. Directions will be emailed to January 13–March 10 registered students. No class February 17 R168-W15-1 $48 Prefer to exercise inside? See our Sunday January 11 @ Duxbury 9:55–11:55am Dance & Fitness classes on pages 15-17 for great ways to stay active this winter.

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Writing & Speaking New New Poetry Writing: Effective Image Skills Inspiration and Craft for Career, Clients, and New Tracy Marks, Instructor Business Journal Writing Workshop: “Poetry is not a luxury. It is a vital David Ewen, Instructor Seasonal Exploration, necessity,” wrote poet Audre Lorde. Want to be successful in selling yourself Introspection, & Whether you are a beginning or in front of clients, employers, media, and Reflection experienced poet, this course will feed the public? Discover how to effectively and Michelle Goldhaber, Instructor your appreciation of poetry and inspire persuasively communicate—and practice Through free-flow journal writing your writing—in free verse and/or formal those skills to market and sell your ideas. sessions, optional sharing, and deep rhymed verse. Although many suggestions With the support of our instructor and listening, we’ll explore various themes will be provided, the kind of poetry you your fellow students, you’ll take the first connected to the winter time: sources write and subject matter will be entirely steps in building your public image and of light in the darkest time of the year, your choice. Class sessions will consist of enhancing your effective communication and new beginnings at the new year. mini-lectures on the elements of poetry, skills. discussion of the craft in exceptional Through the gentle guidance of a spiritual W181-W15-1 $46 contemporary poems, creative exercises to director and professional facilitator, all Tuesday January 20 @ Newton South 6–9pm are welcome to be part of this safe space help you generate your own poems, and to explore yourself through journaling. constructive, supportive workshopping of Each class will include ice-breakers and your writing. Please bring Mary Oliver’s fun writing exercises, journal writing A Poetry Handbook to the first class, as sessions, centering exercises, and a well as eight copies of any poem that is Can’t make it personally meaningful to you. complimentary creative arts session. No to our evening classes? writing experience necessary. W182-W15-1 $134 6 Mondays @ Newton North 6:45–8:45pm We offer many more classes W183-W15-1 $108 online through Ed2Go, such as: 3 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm February 2–March 16 January 28–February 11 No class February 16 • Writing Essentials • Grammar Refresher Writing Children’s Books Giving a Speech: Wedding • The Keys to Effective Editing Toasts & Eulogies Margo Lemieux, Instructor To see the full list, see the Writing a book for children is easy. Or is it? Ron Bielicki, Instructor Online Learning category on This hands-on class will focus on the most Designed for individuals who are look- our website. important aspects of making good stories ing to find the courage to give a wedding for children—a creative approach, and toast, a eulogy, enhance their speech writ- knowing how to apply the literary aspects ing, improve presentation in front of oth- of fiction (plot, character, setting, point-of- ers, and gain confidence with their vocal view, style). We will have writing exercises tones. You’ll participate in every step of and critiquing of works-in-progress in a the process from speech writing to speak- supportive atmosphere. In addition, we’ll ing in front of one another. study some award-winning children’s books W172-W15-1 $85 and the children’s book industry to develop 3 Mondays @ Newton North 7–9pm marketing strategies for your work. Bring March 2 - March 16 writing materials and a story idea or work- in-progress; previous students can continue ongoing projects. All levels are welcome. W103-W15-1 $129 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm January 20–February 24 No class February 17

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Glass Fusing Tot Jam Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Kids Make art from glass by fusing. You’ll learn Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, can basic glass fusing techniques and play learn the basics of Soccer, Basketball, and with pre-cut colored glass pieces, glass Softee Hockey in this fun, noncompetitive Family Programs powders, frits and stringers to create your class. At each session we’ll introduce individual works. After a series of short some basic skills and sports concepts, demonstrations and a few fun exercises, and play new games to reinforce those Glass Mosaic Jewelry adult-child pairs will work side by side skills. Players will increase their sense Michel L’Huillier, Instructor to create small plates or bowls (one per of balance, improve their coordination Make a mini-mosaic inside a deep pen- student), fused necklaces, and name and physical movement, and have a leg dant using pre-cut, colored glass pieces. plates. The finished pieces will be available up when they join the big leagues! Please Choose from a wide variety of glass colors at the NCE office a week after this class. wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and shapes, and select a silver- or gold- All materials are provided; a $75 materials and bring a water bottle. Ages 2-3 with an plated pendant to make your jewelry. fee (or $37.50 per student) is payable adult (one child per adult please). Once the glass pieces are glued to the to the instructor. New and returning KW12-W15-1 $105 * students are welcome to join us; returning metal, you’ll grout your pendants with 6 Saturdays @ Burr 9–10am students can make another plate or bowl, one of the many colored grouts available. January 24 – March 14 or a fused glass sun-catcher. For kids ages Clean your pieces, add the provided black No class February 14 & 21 leather cord necklace, and voilà—you’ll six and up with an adult. (Solo adults or KW12-W15-BG $105+ have a beautifully unique piece of jewelry kids over age 15 are welcome as well— 6 Thursdays @ Boys & Girls Club 10–11am to wear. All materials are provided; a $45 please call to register.) January 29 – March 12 materials fee is payable to the instruc- Sign up for this class along with Glass No class February 19 tor for two pendants (one per student). Mosaic Jewelry (KW22) and receive a $10 + If school in Newton is cancelled due to inclement Additional pendants can be made for $20 discount. Discount will appear at checkout. weather, we will not hold class and will schedule a make- each. For kids ages seven and up with an KW17-W15-1 $45 Adult/child pair up session. adult. (Solo adults or kids over age 15 are $30 Add’l student (adult or child) welcome as well—please call to register.) Friday February 6 @ Newton South 3:30–5:30pm Sign up for this class along with Glass Soccer* Fusing (KE117) and receive a $10 discount. For ages 4-6 See page 49 for details. Discount will appear at checkout. Soccer Tots* KW22-W15-1 $45 Adult/child pair Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Sports Jam* $30 Add’l student (adult or child) Why should big kids have all the fun? For ages 4-6 See page 49 for details. Friday January 30 @ Newton South 3:30–5:30pm Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, can learn the basics of Soccer in this fun, noncompetitive environment. Players will increase their sense of balance, improve their coordination and physical movement, and have a leg up when they join the big Don’t miss * In case of inclement weather, leagues! Shin guards and soccer balls are Celebrate Newton... optional, but please bring a water bottle. please call the newton buildings a fabulous crafts fair on Sunday Ages 2–3 with an adult (one child per adult hotline at 617-559-9020. Their December 7 at Newton South. please). outgoing message will be updated if school buildings are The fair features Newton artists, KW04-W15-1 $105 closed, in which case our classes and there’s a kids’ crafts table 6 Saturdays @ Burr 11 am –12pm too. See page 3 for details. January 24 – March 14 are cancelled. No class February 14 & 21

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For Middle Schoolers KM27-W15-1 $215 Pediatric First Aid & CPR 10 Fridays @ Brown Middle School 3:30–4:30pm Juanita Allen Kingsley, Instructor January 30 - April 17 If you’re caring for kids, you need to Archery No class Feb 20 & April 3 know how to respond in case of a first- See details on page 43. aid emergency. In this class, you’ll learn Floor Hockey to handle injuries and manage illness for Babysitting & Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors the first few minutes until help arrives. Safety Training Deke, dodge, and score with Thundercat We’ll cover first aid basics; medical, Juanita Allen Kingsley, Instructor Sports’ floor hockey program. Learn the injury, and environmental emergencies; and pediatric CPR. This American Heart Become an expert babysitter with this fundamentals of hockey such as puck/ball Association course meets the requirements American Academy of Pediatrics course. handling, passing, shooting, and defense for camp counselors, child care providers, Learn infant and childcare basics, plus through fun drills, unique games, and babysitters, and more. You will receive a how to react to medical emergencies and proven coaching techniques. You’ll enjoy CPR certification after completion of the injuries, perform first aid for common practicing these skills with scrimmages class. Ages 11 and up. childhood injuries and illnesses, and set that will make up about half of each Sign up for this class with Babysitting and up and run your own babysitting business. class. Weekly trivia and a Stanley Cup Safety Training (KM19), and receive a $10 You’ll receive a certificate of completion Championship day will add to the fun. discount. Discount will appear at checkout. at the end of the course, as well as our Please wear sneakers and bring a water BLAST (Babysitter Lessons and Safety bottle. Grades 5-8. KM20-W15-1 $70 Training) manual for future reference. KM30-W15-1 $155 Friday January 30 @ Newton South 3:15 – 6:15pm Ages 11 and up. 8 Tuesdays @ Brown Middle School 2:30–3:30pm KM20-W15-2 $70 Sign up for this class with Pediatric First January 20 - March 17 Wednesday February 18 @ Newton North Aid & CPR (KM20), and receive a $10 No class February 17 12:30–3:30pm discount. Discount will appear at checkout. KM19-W15-1 $70 Game Design Yoga for Middle Friday January 23 @ Newton South 3:15–6:15pm Emily Treat, Instructor Schoolers KM19-W15-2 $70 Make your own computer games and Mary Beth Johnson, Instructor Wednesday February 18 @ Newton North 9am–12pm learn about video game design in this Complement your academics and hands-on class. Learn fundamental KM19-W15-3 $70 extracurriculars with this energizing class. programming concepts, game design Friday March 20 @ Newton South 3:15 – 6:15pm We’ll gear the sequencing of our positions mechanics, and theory. We’ll explore towards creating a sense of community various features and applications; analyze and helping you learn to use Yoga in your Fencing for existing games; and experiment with everyday life. Classes will be lighthearted Middle Schoolers our own versions by modifying or re- and fun, but you’ll learn precise Yoga Olympia Fencing Center staff, Instructors creating graphics, game mechanics, and practice, and will develop balance and sound effects. You’ll learn about the game Learn the sport made famous by action strength. We’ll provide a rest period design process from concept development movies and the Olympics that has been (Savasana) so you’ll leave class relaxed, to testing, and have the opportunity to with us since the dawn of civilization. refreshed, and ready to tackle the night’s test actual games the instructor has in Become a competitive fencer, or just come homework. Brown students—hurry on progress. You’ll complete working games to appreciate this ageless art form and the over and then unwind; you’re welcome to to play at home and share with friends opportunity it provides for mastering disci- join this class late. Grades 6-8. pline, etiquette, and sportsmanship. Learn online. Returning students will work on basic fencing techniques such as footwork more advanced projects and critique each KM07-W15-1 $195 and bladework, and refine strategies for other’s work. All levels welcome. Grades 10 Thursdays @ Oak Hill Middle School 2:45–4pm your own bouts. Develop confidence, 6 and up. January 29 – April 9 No class February 19 quick thinking, balance, agility, speed, and KM14-W15-1 $195 poise. We’ll provide individual instruction; 7 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm fencers will be paired appropriately. All January 21 – March 11 equipment is provided; wear sneakers and No class February 18 athletic pants. Grades 6-8.

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For Elementary Schoolers Advanced Chess Advanced Lego Larry Eldridge & Ross Eldridge, Instructors Engineering & Robotics Expand your knowledge of chess and Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Actors Studio improve your playing. Learn positional Engineers of the future: you’ve learned Bridget Frey, Andrew Short, Kim Smith, & tactics and advanced moves, according basic engineering concepts through Sarah Brooke Vanaman, Instructors to your level of ability. Play games against building with Legos; you’ve made simple Young actors, get ready to shine! Enjoy a formidable opponents! This class is open machines with gears and pulleys, and variety of acting exercises, physical and to returning students or by permission of constructed cool cars and boats. Now it’s vocal warm-ups, improvisational games, the instructor only. Grades 1-5. time to tackle some serious challenges. and scenework, to introduce you to the KE103-W15-CA $220 (Cabot; L. Eldridge) Working in teams of two, you’ll use the engineering design process to create a world of theatre and get you comfortable KE103-W15-MR $220 (Mason Rice; R. with free expression and imagination. Lego machine to solve a problem—make Eldridge) You’ll be introduced to basic acting a car that won’t roll downhill, or an 14 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm concepts, learn how plays are created automatic letter stamper. Next, you’ll January 30 – May 22 and produced, and gain poise in front of build a Lego robot and use robotics No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24 any type of audience. The final class will programming to make it obey your include a revue performance showcasing commands. Extreme Lego challenges to the skills you’ve learned. New and Advanced Drawing engage budding techies! Attention Lego & returning students welcome. Grades 1-5. Jack Neylan, Instructor Robotics veterans: this class was last offered in the Fall of 2013. Grades 2-4. KE235-W15-BU $185 (Burr; Frey) Attention parents: If you’ve seen your 10 Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm kids draw and think they may have some KE147-W15-MR $255 (Mason Rice) January 26 - April 6 serious talent, we want them in this class! KE147-W15-ZE $255 (Zervas) No class February 16 Kids: if you love to draw and want to find 12 Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm out how good you can be, this is the class January 26 – April 27 KE235-W15-PE $185 (Peirce; Frey) for you. You’ll build your skills by drawing No class Feb 16 & April 20 KE235-W15-WI $185 (Williams; Smith) still-lifes, drawing from photographs, 10 Tuesdays @ 12:45–1:45pm and experimenting with various artistic KE147-W15-LE $255 (Lincoln Eliot) January 27 – April 7 styles such as realism, impressionism, and 12 Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm No class February 24 abstraction. We’ll discuss color theory, January 28 – April 29 how to draw anatomy, and other relevant No class Feb 18 & April 22 KE235-W15-FR $185 (Franklin; Vanaman) topics for the serious or aspiring artist. KE147-W15-BO $255 (Bowen) KE235-W15-LE $185 (Lincoln-Eliot; Short) All levels welcome so long as you love to draw! Bring a sketchpad for now—a more KE147-W15-CA $255 (Cabot) KE235-W15-MR $185 (Mason Rice; Frey) detailed supply list is coming later. New 12 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm 10 Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm and returning students welcome. Grades January 29 – April 30 January 28 – April 8 2-5. No class Feb 19 & April 23 No class February 18 KE150-W15-1 $275 KE147-W15-BU $255 (Burr) KE235-W15-CA $185 (Cabot; Frey) 14 Tuesdays @ Bowen 12:45–2:15pm KE147-W15-HM $255 (Horace Mann) KE235-W15-ZE $185 (Zervas; Vanaman) January 27 – May 12 12 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm 10 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm No class Feb 17 & April 21 January 30 – May 8 January 29 – April 9 No class Feb 20: April 3 & 24 No class February 19 KE147-W15-BG $255 (Boys & Girls Club) KE235-W15-BO $185 (Bowen; Short) Please read our FAQs and 12 Fridays @ 4:30–5:30pm KE235-W15-HM $185 (Horace Mann; Behavior Policy on page 52. January 30 – May 8 Vanaman) No class Feb 20: April 3 & 24 10 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 30 – April 17 No class Feb 20 & April 3

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Archery KE102-W15-BO $220 (Bowen; Frymer) Delicious Bow & Arrows staff, Instructors KE102-W15-WI $220 (Williams; R. Eldridge) Honoring Newton’s legacy of hosting the 14 Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm nation’s first organized archery team, NCE January 26 – May 11 is pleased to offer this still-popular sport as No class Feb 16 & April 20 part of our after-school program. Archery is a great option for those who prefer a KE102-W15-BU $220 (Burr; Reilly) noncompetitive individual sport to team KE102-W15-HM $220 (Horace Mann; L. sports. Certified instructors from Delicious Eldridge) Bow & Arrows (formerly Archery USA), will determine your dominant eye, explain KE102-W15-MR $220 (Mason Rice; R. the rules, and get you started, providing Eldridge) individualized instruction throughout the KE102-W15-ZE $220 (Zervas; Mercuri) class. Archers will learn technique, form, 14 Tuesdays @ 12:45–1:45pm and accuracy. Equipment is provided. All January 27 – May 12 levels welcome. Grades 3 and up. No class Feb 17 & April 21 KM13-W15-1 $215 KE231-W15-CO $255 KE102-W15-CO $220 (Countryside; 8 Tuesdays @ Oak Hill Middle School 2:30–4pm 10 Thursdays @ Countryside 3:15 – 5:15pm R. Eldridge) January 27 – March 24 January 29 – April 9 14 Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm No class February 17 No class February 19 January 28 – May 13 No class Feb 18 & April 22 KM13-P15-1 $215 KE231-W15-MR $255 8 Tuesdays @ Bigelow Middle School 2:30–4pm 10 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 12:45–2:45pm KE102-W15-FR $220 (Franklin; L. Eldridge) April 7 – June 2 January 27 – April 7 14 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm No class April 21 No class February 17 January 29 – May 14 No class Feb 19 & April 23 Art Studio: Babysitting & Pastel & Charcoal KE102-W15-CA $220 (Cabot; L. Eldridge; CPR Training 4:15-5:15pm) Alma Bella Solis, Instructor See page 41 for details. Learn to draw like a master. Using a KE102-W15-PE $220 (Peirce; Frymer; 3:15-4:15pm) combination of charcoal and dry pastel Chess pencils and chalks, you’ll produce your 14 Fridays @ various locations/times own compositions interpreting subjects Larry Eldridge, Ross Eldridge, Steven Frymer, January 30 – May 22 ranging from still-lifes to human figures. Lou Mercuri, Maryanne Reilly, Instructors No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24 You’ll learn drawing methods including Learn the basics or expand your outline, contour, shading, blending, knowledge of this remarkable game of detailing and connectedness; and you’ll strategy that had its origins in India over explore perspective, proportion, and more. 1500 years ago. Learn the principles of Expect your final works to be worthy of chess, positional tactics, and basic to NCE Kids is pleased to partner display at the MFA, seriously. Grades 3-5. advanced moves, according to your level with the Boys & Girls Club to Bring the following materials: a desktop of ability. Through games played in class offer three classes at their site easel, 18” x 24” drawing pad (not sketching coached by an experienced chess master, this winter. Look for Girls Science, pad), assorted charcoal pencils (a boxed set you’ll gain the confidence to play well Advanced Lego Engineering, is fine), knead eraser (if not included in your against any opponent, and come away with and Tot Jam. We’ll see you there! pencil kit), tri-tip white eraser, dry pastel new appreciation and respect for one of chalks, and blending stumps. the most wonderful games ever invented. KE231-W15-BU $255 Grades 1-5. 10 Mondays @ Burr 3:15 – 5:15pm Note: Students at all levels are welcome, January 26 – April 6 but you must know how each piece moves No class February 16 before starting this class.

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Chinese Brush Painting Drawing Club Vartus Varadian, Instructor Jack Neylan, Instructor Create beautiful paintings like the old Take your drawing to the next level. We’ll masters. You’ll paint classical subjects like work on techniques to help you draw flowers and birds using special Chinese the way you want to; you’ll learn to draw brushes, ink, and watercolor on rice faces, bodies, objects, landscapes, and paper, and you’ll apply traditional Chinese perspective, with step-by-step individual techniques to paint a variety of unique attention so you can progress at your own visual effects. You’ll develop your own rate. We’ll provide challenges for the more interpretation and artistic expression to experienced artists and encouragement for produce elegant pieces of art. Tuition the newer ones—you’ll all end up drawing includes materials. New and returning better than you ever thought you could. students welcome. Grades K-2. Please bring paper (preferably an 8x10 KE128-W15-BU $195 sketchbook), pencils (regular and colored), 10 Wednesdays @ Burr 3:15 – 4:15pm erasers, and markers if you’d like. New and January 28 – April 8 returning students welcome. Grades 2-5. No class Feb 18 KE149-W15-HM $220 14 Mondays @ Horace Mann 3:15 – 4:15pm KE128-W15-HM $195 January 26 – May 11 10 Thursdays @ Horace Mann 3:15 – 4:15pm Comics & Cartooning No class Feb 16 & April 20 January 29 – April 9 Jack Neylan, Instructor No class Feb 19 KE149-W15-ZE $220 Create your own super heroes— 14 Fridays @ Zervas 3:15 – 4:15pm villains, avengers, monsters, fairies, January 30 – May 22 Chinese Club or nice guys. In this class you’ll learn No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24 Vicki Ni & Lei Reilley, Instructors the “how-to” of cartooning, and you’ll Ni hao! Enjoy a little Chinese immersion make original cartoon drawings along Fencing: New & in an intimate and fun setting. You’ll with backgrounds, cool lettering, and get Mandarin language education; work exciting stories. Classes will include Continuing Fencers on crafts such as calligraphy, origami, brainstorming, and creating your own Olympia Fencing Center staff, Instructors and paper-cutting; and have fun singing comic strips, comic book pages, and En garde! Learn the sport made famous by Chinese songs and playing games. New and animated flip books. Please bring an action movies and the Olympics that has returning students welcome. Grades K-5. 18x24” drawing pad (any kind of paper been with us since the dawn of civilization. is fine), pencils (regular and colored), KE201-W15-BO $285 (Bowen; Ni) Become a competitive fencer, or just come erasers, and markers if you’d like. New and to appreciate this ageless art form and KE201-W15-MR $285 (Mason Rice; Reilley) returning students welcome. Grades 3-5. the opportunity it provides for mastering 12 Mondays @ 3:15 – 5:15pm KE148-W15-AN $220 discipline, etiquette, and sportsmanship. January 26 – May 11 14 Wednesdays @ Angier /Carr 3:15 – 4:15pm You’ll learn basic fencing techniques such No class Feb 16, March 9 & 16, & April 20 January 28 – May 13 as footwork and bladework, and refine KE201-W15-HM $285 (Ni) No class Feb 18 & April 22 strategies to direct your own bouts. You’ll develop confidence, quick thinking, 12 Tuesdays @ Horace Mann 12:45–2:45pm KE148-W15-WI $220 January 27 – April 28 balance, agility, coordination, speed, and 14 Thursdays @ Williams 3:15 – 4:15pm No class Feb 17 & April 21 poise. We’ll provide individual instruction; January 29 – May 14 fencers will be paired appropriately. All KE201-W15-BU $285 (Ni) No class Feb 19 & April 23 equipment is provided; wear sneakers and 12 Thursdays @ Burr 3:15 – 5:15pm athletic pants. New and returning students January 29 – April 30 welcome. Grades 3-5. No class Feb 19 & April 23 KE261-W15-1 $225 11 Wednesdays @ Brown Middle School 3:30–4:30pm January 28 – April 15 No class February 18

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Floor Hockey Game Design with See page 41 for details. Scratch Catch-up Class Kevin Osborn, Instructor Game Design with If you’re joining our Game Design class Scratch continued as a new student this winter, you’ll have some catching up to do. That’s why we’d Kevin Osborn, Instructor like you and a parent or guardian to join us Continue your work in this popular free for these two sessions to get an overview of programming environment and you’ll be concepts covered in our fall Game Design writing your own game in no time. You’ll class. You’ll have some practice time before learn programming fundamentals and your class starts (get your adult partner to put them to work to create animations, work with you), so you’ll be all set to join KE145-W15-CO $255 (Countryside) interactive stories, and games. Scratch returning students this term. Grades 3-5. KE145-W15-FR $255 (Franklin) was designed at MIT not only to teach kids to program, but also to do it in a way KE144-W15-1 $60 KE145-W15-PE $255 (Peirce) that is transferable to more sophisticated 2 Thursdays @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm 12 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm languages, so when you learn Scratch you January 15 – January 22 January 29 – April 30 are getting a head start in learning more No class Feb 19 & April 23 complicated languages later. We’ll master New KE145-W15-CA $255 (Cabot) different concepts weekly, ending with a Girls Science Club/ super show-and-tell of your individual KE145-W15-UN $255 (Underwood) Anatomy Academy and group creations. For returning 12 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm students in grades 3-5; new students are Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors January 30 – May 8 welcome to join, but must enroll in our Girls, get into science with these hands- No class Feb 20: April 3 & 24 “catch-up” class: KE144-W15-1. on chemistry and biology projects. Home Alone Safety KE143-W15-1 $245 Unlock the secrets of the laboratory 14 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 12:45–1:45pm to create customized soaps, lip balms, Juanita Allen Kingsley, Instructor February 3 – May 19 lotions, and formulas, and make your Take the first steps towards independence. No class Feb 17 & April 21 own cool products to take home. Learn Learn telephone and door answering about chemical properties and reactions techniques, accident and fire protection, KE143-W15-2 $245 while making fizzing potions and smelly first aid techniques, and all about Internet 14 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 2–3pm solutions. Next, explore the human body’s safety. We’ll talk about how to manage February 3 – May 19 fascinating system of cells, tissues, and your time when you’re home alone No class Feb 17 & April 21 organs. Create models of skin, eyes, and for short amounts of time, watch an lungs, and tour the digestive system. As instructional video, and explore scenarios future doctors, you’ll learn you’re smarter through role-playing. Grades 3-5. than you think when we examine the brain and how it works. Grades 1-3. KE230-W15-AN $45 Tuesday February 3 @ Angier/Carr 12:45–2:45pm KE145-W15-BU $255 (Burr; 12:45-1:45pm) Don’t Wait! KE230-W15-BO $45 KE145-W15-BG $255 (Boys & Girls Club; Tuesday January 27 @ Bowen 12:45–2:45pm Sign up now for the class you want to take. 2:30-3:30pm) We must decide whether or not a class is 12 Tuesdays @ various locations/times KE230-W15-BU $45 running a week before its start date, and January 27 – April 28 Thursday March 12 @ Burr 12:45–2:45pm your registration can make the difference. No class Feb 17 & April 21 KE230-W15-CA $45 Friday March 6 @ Cabot 3:15 – 5:15pm Some classes fill quickly, so register early to KE145-W15-AN $255 (Angier/Carr) avoid disapointment. KE230-W15-CO $45 KE145-W15-BO $255 (Bowen) Friday March 13 @ Countryside 3:15 – 5:15pm KE145-W15-HM $255 (Horace Mann) KE230-W15-PE $45 12 Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm Thursday May 7 @ Peirce 12:45–2:45pm January 28 – April 29 No class Feb 18 & April 22

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New New Imagination Authors Lego Engineering & Chyten Center staff, Instructors Superhero Science Join us for this team approach to book Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors building. Design a fantasy world with Tackle both engineering and physics major and minor characters, settings challenges in this Wicked Cool combo and locales, an extended backstory, class. First, investigate basic engineering and a world of wonder. Using novels concepts while building a seesaw, vehicle, like Harry Potter and The Chronicles of spinning top, and other fun working Narnia as inspiration, you’ll use artwork mechanisms with Legos. Then, explore and brainstorming to develop plot twists physics to find out what makes a superhero and dynamic characters, and then you’ll super. Conduct gravity experiments to write. Mini-lessons on writing techniques learn what it would take for Superman to will be provided along the way; you’ll leap over tall buildings in a single bound; learn about dialogue, character, setting Karate create optical illusions to understand descriptions, improved word choice, and Lil’ Sports staff, Instructors how Wonder Woman’s jet can disappear; plot and theme treatment. Your ideas will investigate how Spiderman (and real be synthesized into one classwide novel Kick, punch, block, and have fun in spiders) can walk up walls, and examine representing your amazing imaginations. this non-competitive karate class. We’ll Batman’s super gadgets that help him fight Grades 2-4. practice all our karate moves on the crime. Can science make superheroes a ground and in the air—you’ll learn to KE138-W15-WI $235 (Williams) reality? Join us to find out. Grades K-1. jump, roll, and fall properly, and improve Attention Lego veterans: The Legos portion 14 Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm your forms and techniques by working January 26 – May 11 of this class was last offered in Winter 2014, with multiple partners. We’ll enjoy a new but Superhero Science is brand new. No class Feb 16 & April 20 and different karate-themed game at the KE146-W15-ZE $255 (Zervas) KE138-W15-HM $235 (Horace Mann) end of each class. No uniforms provided; please bring your own or just wear 12 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm KE138-W15-MR $235 (Mason Rice) comfortable clothes to move in. Sneakers January 29 – April 30 14 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm are a must. New and returning students No class Feb 19 & April 23 January 29 – May 14 welcome. Grades K-2. No class Feb 19 & April 23 KE146-W15-BU $255 (Burr) KE135-W15-HM $195 KE146-W15-HM $255 (Horace Mann) KE138-W15-CO $235 (Countryside) 10 Mondays @ Horace Mann 3:15 – 4:15pm 12 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm 14 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm January 26 – April 6 January 30 – May 8 January 30 – May 22 No class February 16 No class Feb 20: April 3 & 24 No class Feb 20: April 3 & 24 KE135-W15-PE $195 10 Wednesdays @ Peirce 3:15 – 4:15pm January 28 – April 8 No class February 18 camp fair at newton north KE135-W15-UN $195 10 Thursdays @ Underwood 3:15 – 4:15pm high school January 29 – April 9 No class February 19 Sunday January 25, 12–4pm KE135-W15-FR $195 Come see what NCE has 10 Fridays @ Franklin 3:15 – 4:15pm January 30 – April 17 in store for kids this No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24 summer and sign up early to secure your spot.

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Mad Science: Mix It Up, Pottery Energize It... and More * Attention Claire Anderson, Instructor Mad Science staff, Instructors 5th Graders Clay is the greatest outlet for builders Mad Science brings you a mix of exciting You can join some of our classes and artists alike. In this class you’ll work activities in this winter’s program. Learn for middle schoolers. See page 41. with your hands to create interesting and about secret messages and how to send unique projects that can be functional, them to friends using special codes; check beautiful, or both. You’ll make a range of out telecommunications technology and pieces, then glaze and fire your favorites. assemble sound wave-making devices; Math Mania Tuition includes materials and firing fees. learn about the persistence of vision and Nicholas Sterling, Instructor New and returning students are welcome; how it makes movies possible; mix it up as If your mind is abuzz with numbers, all receive individualized attention in our we explore the physical aspects of chemis- join other math-minded individuals for small class setting. Grades 1-5. try; and embark on a quest for alternative afternoons of extra fun with mathematics. KE100-W15-WI $245 energy sources. We’ll also tap into poten- Test your skills and imagination, and travel 14 Wednesdays @ Williams 3:15 – 4:15pm tial and kinetic energy, and investigate with us on a math adventure. Be a sleuth, January 28 – May 13 aerodynamics and a host of associated hunting down a stolen treasure. As you No class Feb 18 & April 22 scientific concepts. As always, there will take steps in the search, you must solve KE100-W15-BO $245 be hands-on activities, and amazing proj- increasingly difficult math problems; if you 14 Thursdays @ Bowen 3:15 – 4:15pm ects to make and take home. Grades 1-3. get the right answers you come closer to February 5 – May 21 Attention Mad Science veterans: two of nabbing the thief and finding the treasure, No class Feb 19 & April 23 these activities were last seen in Winter but if you get the wrong answers he slips 2014; the rest are older or are brand new. through your fingers and hides out. Math KE100-W15-MR $245 14 Fridays @ Mason Rice 3:15 – 4:15pm KE140-W15-CA $235 (Cabot) problems will be tailored to fit the math abilities of individuals in the group. Grades February 6 – May 29 KE140-W15-CO $235 (Countryside) 1-4; returning 5th graders welcome too. No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24 KE140-W15-FR $235 (Franklin) KE187-W15-1 $220 14 Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm 14 Fridays @ Zervas 3:15 – 4:15pm Ready, Set... Draw! January 26 – May 11 January 30 – May 22 Matthew Shropshire, Instructor No class Feb 16 & April 20 No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24 If you enjoy creating imaginative artwork, KE140-W15-BU $235 (Burr) take this class to learn a different approach 14 Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm Math Mania 2 to drawing. Learn to see an object in front January 28 – May 13 Howard Loewinger, Instructor of you, such as a still-life or flowers, and No class Feb 18 & April 22 draw from what you see, not just what you Sharpen your math skills and apply your imagine. With our instructor’s guidance, imagination to a variety of fun math activi- KE140-W15-MR $235 (Mason Rice) you’ll refine your skills and finish the ties. We’ll tackle math puzzles, games, brain KE140-W15-WI $235 (Williams) class with multiple frame-able works. teasers, and problems, using computers as 14 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm Homework will include both imagination well as good old fashioned paper and pen- January 29 – May 14 exercises and drawing objects in your cil. Math is a foundation for all things tech- No class Feb 19 & April 23 home; you’ll be asked to bring these works nology-related, so future programmers, get the following week to share with the class. your head start here. New and returning KE140-W15-BO $235 (Bowen) Tuition includes all materials. New and students welcome. Grades 3-5. 14 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm returning students welcome. Grades 2-5. January 30 – May 22 KE188-W15-CO $205 KE156-W15-1 $295 No class Feb 20: April 3 & 24 12 Mondays @ Countryside 3:15 – 4:15pm 14 Tuesdays @ Franklin 12:45–2:15pm January 26 – April 27 January 27 – May 12 No class Feb 16 & April 20 No class Feb 17 & April 21 KE188-W15-BO $205 12 Tuesdays @ Bowen 12:45–1:45pm January 27 – April 28 No class Feb 17 & April 21

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Self Defense KE137-W15-PE $235 (Peirce) Combat Sambo 14 Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm Winter sports students: Michael Galperin, Instructor January 26 – May 11 See note about inclement No class Feb 16 & April 20 Sambo, a Russian style of self-defense, weather on page 40 incorporates techniques from Judo, KE137-W15-BO $235 (Bowen) Jujitsu, Karate, Aikido, Kung-Fu, and KE137-W15-MR $235 (Mason Rice) sports JAM other martial arts. Learn practical self-defense techniques to handle any KE137-W15-ZE $235 (Zervas) Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors situation, and increase your coordination, 14 Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm Perfect for the sports lover, our Sports concentration, self-discipline, and fitness. January 28 – May 13 Jam focuses on Soccer, Basketball, and Please wear loose, comfortable clothing No class Feb 18 & April 22 Floor Hockey. In addition to our three and heavy socks. This class is for kids in KE137-W15-BU $235 (Burr) main sports, you’ll enjoy familiar and grades K-8, but kids ages six and up are unique games such as Dodgeball, Capture also welcome to register for our Family KE137-W15-UN $235 (Underwood) the Flag, and Car Lot. At each session class (R800) if accompanied by an adult; 14 Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm we’ll introduce new skills and play games see our website for details. Classes are January 29 – May 14 that reinforce those skills. The program ongoing, and students may register at any No class Feb 19 & April 23 culminates with a tournament day. Please time during the term. KE137-W15-FR $235 (Franklin) wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring a water bottle. Ages 4-6. KE108-W15-1 $297 KE137-W15-WI $235 (Williams) 22 Mondays & Wednesdays @ Franklin 6–7:30pm 14 Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15pm KW06-W15-1 $105 January 5 – March 30 January 30 – May 22 6 Saturdays @ Burr 10–11am No class Jan 19; Feb 16 & 18 No class Feb 20; April 3 & 24 January 24 – March 14 No class February 14 & 21 KE108-W15-2 $195 11 Mondays @ Franklin 6–7:30pm Soccer The Stockmarket Game January 5 – March 30 Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Peter Yaffe, Instructor No class Jan 19 & Feb 16 These action-packed sessions teach players the basics of Soccer through a Learn to be an investment specialist. KE108-W15-3 $195 The Stockmarket GameTM will introduce 11 Wednesdays @ Franklin 6–7:30pm series of fun games in a noncompetitive setting. We’ll work on shooting, passing, you to the real world of investing, while January 7 – March 25 incorporating academic concepts that No class February 18 dribbling, and trapping, and enjoy exciting scrimmages. Players will be relate to what you learn at school. In this grouped by age and ability. Please wear fun and high-spirited setting, you’ll try New shin guards and bring a soccer ball and to grow a virtual $100,000 cash account Shark Tank Jr. water bottle. Ages 4-6. into a top-performing portfolio, and learn how daily events that shape our world Chyten Center staff, Instructors KW05-W15-1 $105 affect our finances. Working individually Got an idea for a business? Play the role of 6 Saturdays @ Burr 12–1pm and in teams, you’ll compete against your young entrepreneurs as you start with the January 24 – March 14 classmates and other schools across the germ of an idea for a product and business No class February 14 & 21 state, applying your leadership, negotiation, and take it through the entire entrepre- and cooperation skills. Grades 4-6. neurial process. You’ll develop prototypes, KE185-W15-1 $205 formulate a business plan, and devise a BE IN THE KNOW 11 Wednesdays @ Cabot 3:15 – 4:15pm marketing strategy, as in the TV Show Join our email list and be January 28 – April 15 Shark Tank. Learn about wages, profits, the first on your block to get No class Feb 18 & April 22 and branding while designing print ads, information about upcoming acting out TV commercials, researching NCE programs. Just click on real estate locations, and creating replicas the blue button on our website of your storefronts. As the class concludes, to sign up. Like us on Facebook you’ll pitch your ideas to a celebrity panel while you’re there too! of parent judges. Grades 2-5.

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Yoga Soccer* Sports Jam* Barbara Perlo, Instructor Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Stretch your legs, build your strength and Learn the basics of Soccer through a series of Perfect for the sports lover, our Sports Jam flexibility, wind down after a long school fun games in a noncompetitive setting. We’ll focuses on Soccer, Basketball, and Floor day, and have fun with your friends. Yoga work on shooting, passing, dribbling, and Hockey. In addition to these sports, you’ll is not just for harried adults—it’s great for trapping, and enjoy exciting scrimmages. enjoy familiar and unique games such as kids too; it makes you strong, improves Players will be grouped by age and ability. Dodgeball, Capture the Flag, and Car Lot. your balance and coordination, and even Please wear shin guards and bring a soccer At each session we’ll introduce new skills boosts your concentration. In our playful ball and water bottle. Ages 4-6. and play games that reinforce those skills. class, you’ll learn about anatomy and KW05-P15-1 $105 The program culminates with a tourna- nature too. Yoga is a great way to form 6 Saturdays @ Mason Rice 10–11am ment day. Please wear comfortable clothes a healthy relationship with your body at April 25 – June 6 and sneakers and bring a water bottle. an early age, and to exercise for fun and No class May 23 Grades K-2. lasting effect. New and returning students KE212-P15-1 $115 welcome. Grades 1-5. KW05-P15-2 $105 6 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 12:30–2pm KE228-W15-1 $175 6 Saturdays @ Mason Rice 12–1pm April 7 – May 19 10 Wednesdays @ Cabot 3:15 – 4:15pm April 25 – June 6 No class April 21 January 28 – April 8 No class May 23 No class February 18 T-Ball* Soccer Tots* Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Baseball is “America’s favorite pastime.” Spring Sports Why should big kids have all the fun? You’re never too young to learn to play, Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, learn and T-Ball’s the way to get started. You’ll the basics of soccer in this fun, noncom- Archery learn individual skills such as batting petitive environment. Players will increase and catching, and get an introduction to See page 43 for details. their sense of balance, improve their coor- aspects of regular baseball. We’ll also play dination and physical movement, and have non-traditional games and activities to Flag Football* a leg up when they join the big leagues! encourage skills development and create Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Shin guards and soccer balls are optional a fun, supportive atmosphere. Please wear but please bring a water bottle. Ages 2-3 comfortable clothing and sneakers, and Learn fundamental football skills from with an adult (one child per adult please). our enthusiastic coaches. Each day we’ll bring a baseball glove and water bottle. focus on a “skill of the day” such as KW04-P15-1 $105 (8-9am) Ages 3-5. passing, catching, running, and offensive/ KW04-P15-2 $105 (9-10am) KE205-P15-1 $115 defensive strategies. We’ll enjoy a KW04-P15-3 $105 (11am-12pm) 6 Fridays @ Mason Rice 1:30–2:30pm scrimmage at the end of each class so you 6 Saturdays @ Mason Rice April 25 – June 6 April 10 – May 22 can apply your new skills, using flags only, No class May 23 No class April 24 no tackling. New and returning athletes are welcome; we’ll build on skills you’ve KE205-P15-2 $115 learned and introduce new ones too. 6 Fridays @ Mason Rice 2:30–3:30pm April 10 – May 22 KE214-P15-1 $115 (Grades 3-5) No class April 24 6 Fridays @ Mason Rice Field 3:30–4:30pm April 10 – May 22 No class April 24 * In case of questionable or bad weather, KM31-P15-1 $115 (Grades 5-8) please call 617-499-4820 to find out if your class is running. 6 Tuesdays @ Brown Middle School 2:30–3:30pm April 7 – May 19 No class April 21

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Winter and Spring Domino Physics Engineering & Electricity Workshop Vacation Programs Peter Bloom, Instructor These are not your grandmother’s Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors dominos! This class is for kids who love Wicked Cool engineers: build things that Babysitting & CPR nothing more than to build, create, and move. Learn about the engineering and Training find practical applications for scientific design process to build balloon powered See page 41 for details. discovery. You’ll construct enormous chain cars, hovercrafts, and aerodynamic fly- reactions using thousands of building- ers—you’ll design a system to protect a type dominos (think Jenga blocks), vast 3-D Sculpture passenger from flying out of a car when it numbers of marbles and tracks, mechanical crashes! We’ll also examine the science of Susan Paquette, Instructor toys, electronic devices, and numerous how things move by looking at Newton’s Think beyond paper and pencil—it’s time other props. Learn tricks of the trade for laws of motion. And we’ll build basic cir- to go 3-D! Use a wide variety of materials stunning and effective domino chaining; cuits and experiment with insulators and to make modern and fine art projects. work solo and as part of a team to refine conductors as we shift our focus to elec- Create giant ice cream cones out of paper and expand your master creations. Each tricity. Each day we’ll make new projects maché, construct modern sculptures of day is a mix of self-directed discovery and using the SNAP circuit system, integrating wire and wood, and design wearable cow- expert instruction. Please bring a snack switches, bulbs, and other components for boy/cowgirl hats and decoupage cereal box and lunch. Grades 2 and up. an electrifying time. Grades 1-4. beach totes. You’ll work with the following Sign up for this class along with Domino This class is available as a morning-only media: boxes, cardboard, paper maché, Architecture, and get a $20 discount Dis- or full-day program; see fee options below. nylon, wire, wood, paint, Styrofoam, con- count will appear at checkout. Bring a snack, and lunch too if electing the tact paper, and other miscellaneous craft KV01-W15-1 $205 full-day program. supplies. Join us in the third dimension! Tuesday & Wednesday @ Newton North 9am–3:30pm Full-day; 9am-4pm) Bring a snack. Grades K-3. KV15-W15-1 $305 ( February 17 – 18 $195 (Half-day; 9am–12pm) KV16-W15-1 $185 Tuesday–Friday @ Newton North Tuesday–Friday @ Newton North 9am–12pm Domino Architecture February 17 – February 20 February 17 – February 20 Peter Bloom, Instructor Build domino towers bigger than you are, Wicked Cool Science Cartooning and then smash them down with a bowling Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Susan Paquette, Instructor ball. Play the biggest game of Jenga you’ve We’ve opened up the Wicked Cool vault Walt Disney, here we come! Learn to probably ever seen, learn the secret to to offer kids’ all-time favorite experiments, draw characters from books, television, balancing over 100 dominos atop just one, guaranteed to have the WOW factor. Be movies, and video games. With step-by- and test out your city planning chops as a cool chemist and make rainbow slime, step instructions, you’ll work on some you build a domino metropolis. All of these grow beasts in a cup, and sink a submarine. crazy characters, paying close attention and other architectural challenges await We’ll make optical illusions, and things that to drawing hands, feet, and facial you in Domino Architecture. Please bring a glow in the dark. Next, explore the earth expressions. We’ll explore anime-style snack and lunch. Grades 2 and up. while we build volcanoes, classify fossils, drawing as well, and create animated flip Sign up for this class along with Domino and make a better water filter. Science books of your drawings. Your final project Physics, and get a $20 discount. Discount is wicked cool when you spend a week will include hand-painted animation cels will appear at checkout. solving scientific mysteries. Grades 1-4. of your favorite character to mount for KV14-W15-1 $205 This class is available as a morning-only display. Bring a snack. Grades K-3. Thursday & Friday @ Newton North 9am–3:30pm or full-day program; see fee options below. KV17-P15-1 $185 February 19 – February 20 Bring a snack, and lunch too if electing the Tuesday–Friday @ Newton North 9am–12pm full-day program. April 21 – April 24 KV13-P15-1 $305 (Full-day; 9am-4pm) $195 (Half-day; 9am–12pm) Tuesday–Friday @ Newton North April 21 – April 24

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For High Schoolers Driver’s Ed KH18-F14-5 $640 Newton Driving School staff, Instructors Saturdays Dec 27 & Jan 3, plus Monday-Wednesday Dec 29–31 When you successfully complete a SAT Math Review 10am–4:45pm @ Newton North course in Driver’s Education, you can Mike Mosbrooker, Instructor get your license before the age of 18. KH18-W15-1 $640 Tackle the math section of the SAT The course has a state-mandated 15 Mondays & Wednesdays @ Newton South Reasoning test with confidence! We’ll curriculum which requires: 3:30–5:30pm review concepts in basic arithmetic, • 30 hours of classroom instruction January 26 – March 23 algebra, and geometry, and discuss the No class February 16 & 18 • a two-hour parent training session overall structure of the exam. We’ll also KH18-W15-2 $640 explore valuable test-taking strategies. • 12 hours of behind-the-wheel on-the- road training 15 Tuesdays &Thursdays @ Newton North You’ll practice under simulated test-taking 3:30–5:30pm • six hours of driver observation time. conditions to build your skills and self- January 27 – March 24 assurance and be ready for any question In addition, it is expected that you spend No class February 17 & 19 test-makers throw your way. Please 40 hours of practice driving time with an KH18-W15-3 $640 purchase a copy of The Official SAT Study experienced adult driver. Monday – Friday @ Newton North 10am–4:45pm Guide, published by the College Board, February 16 – February 20 and bring it to the first class. You can enroll in Driver’s Ed classroom KH16-W15-1 $185 lessons at the age of 15 years 9 months, Driver’s Ed Parent 4 Mondays @ Newton South 3:15 – 5:15pm and can begin road lessons at age 16 with February 2 – March 2 a valid learner’s permit. Tuition includes Training No class February 16 all classroom and on-the-road time, the Newton Driving School, Instructors parent training class, and the $15 fee to the In this required course, parents will learn Registry of Motor Vehicles for a Certificate SAT Verbal Review about the Driver’s Ed curriculum, the of Completion of Driver Education. junior operator’s law, and the driving skills Alan Reinstein, Instructor Tuition does not include Registry fees for and behaviors that their children will be Master the verbal section of the SAT your permit and license, or the cost for the taught. The fee is included in the Driver’s Reasoning test! We’ll review the structure road test for your license, if you choose to Ed class tuition. of the exam, sentence completion, critical schedule that here in Newton rather than reading, and the writing component of with the RMV. KH09-W15-1 $0 the test. You’ll practice under simulated Tuesday February 24 @ Newton South 6–8pm Our classroom lessons are held at test-taking conditions to build your skills KH09-W15-2 $0 the locations listed; road lessons are and confidence, so you’ll be ready for any Wednesday March 4 @ Newton North 7–9pm scheduled between the student and the question test-makers throw your way. driving school (these begin and end at one Please purchase a copy of The Official SAT of the high school entrances). The City Study Guide, published by the College of Newton requires that all our student Board, and bring it to the first class. Attention drivers set up lesson times with a buddy KH17-W15-1 $185 in the car; no student can drive alone High Schoolers: 4 Wednesdays @ Newton South 3:15 – 5:15pm with the instructor. A cancellation fee of Work for NCE this summer! We February 4 – March 4 $30 will apply if students cancel driving hire high schoolers to help with No class February 18 lessons with less than 24-hours notice, or most of our summer programs. arrive for driving lessons without a buddy If you have a special interest like or without a permit. When you register, technology or arts, or just love you will receive an email confirmation working with younger kids, we with a link to a contract with Newton want to hear from you. Email Driving School. The student and a parent [email protected] or guardian must agree to these terms; and tell us about yourself. please fill out and sign the contract, and (No parent inquiries please.) bring it to your first class. Note: Please bring a notebook and pen to each class.

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NCE Kids FAQs and Behavior Policy

We get many phone calls with 3–5 can dismiss themselves with written Q: My child has another activity that questions each session. We’ve permission from a parent or guardian. To conflicts with the first few weeks of her give permission, please send an email to NCE class. Can she join the class late and answered our most frequently [email protected] stating your pay a pro-rated fee? asked ones here. child’s name, grade, NCE class, and school. A: No, we do not pro-rate tuition for missed classes. However, for some classes Q: My child gets out of school at 3:00 but Q: What happens on early-release it’s perfectly fine to start late. Please call us. her NCE class starts at 3:15. How will she Thursdays? get to her class? A: Our classes run at their regular times on Q: My child has special needs. How can I A: Kids typically walk themselves to our early-release days. know if a class will be right for him? classes, but sometimes younger kids are escorted by their classroom teachers; please A: Call us; we can discuss the nature of check with your child’s school. Q: My child is in the after-school program your child’s needs and help you make a at his school. How will he get to and from decision. his NCE class? Q: Who will supervise my child before the class starts? A: Please ask your after-school director Q: My child’s class starts next week; about getting your child to his NCE class where is it taking place? A: NCE teachers arrive when the school as this varies by school. At the end of the day ends. Our teachers supervise the kids A: We post room locations to our web- class, pick-up for all kids is at the main until the class starts. On Tuesdays, kids eat site when we get them from the school. entrance of the school; after-school staff lunch between 12:30 and 12:45, and on Sometimes this doesn’t happen until the day will meet their kids there as well. other days they usually have a snack (please the class starts. If that’s the case with your provide your own lunches and snacks). class, please have your child check with the Q: My child is in 2nd grade but there’s a school secretary for his class location. class for 3rd-5th graders that she would Q: My child wants to attend an NCE class love to join. Would this be okay? at a different school. How does that work? Q: What is your refund policy? A: We can sometimes make exceptions to A: We welcome kids from all schools (and A: If you withdraw more than seven days the grade range listed. Please call us, but do all communities) at our classes. Our 3:15 before the start of your class, you will not just enroll your child. (12:45 on Tuesday) start time is set to allow receive a refund minus $10. There are no for travel time between schools. We do not other refunds or credits. The $6 registration arrange transportation between schools. Q: Can my child try out an NCE class to fee is non-refundable. find out if he likes it? Q: I want to sign up all of my kids for an A: No, we do not offer trial classes. Q: What is your behavior policy? NCE class. Is there a sibling discount? A: We have a “three strikes and you’re out” A: No, we do not offer sibling discounts. Q: The class I’m interested in for my child policy. It is our expectation that students is full. What should I do? in our classes will follow their teacher’s instructions. We ask students to use only Q: Elementary and middle schools are A: Sign up for the waitlist! It’s free, and materials designated for their NCE class, locked during the day. How does this we often get last-minute changes. You can to use these appropriately, and to treat each affect NCE classes? always turn down a spot if it’s offered to you. Also, your interest helps us determine other and their teacher with respect. If your A: School secretaries are at their desks until future course planning. child does not meet these expectations, 3:30 and can buzz in kids arriving for NCE our teacher or an NCE staff person will classes. At the end of class, our teachers bring this to your attention. If your child’s will bring all kids to the main entrance behavior continues to be inappropriate, you to be picked up by parents, guardians, or will receive a call or email from the NCE after-school staff. Kids in grades K-2 must office. If after that there is still no change, be signed out by an adult; kids in grades we will ask you to withdraw your child from the class and no refund will be given.

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ADULT COURSES REGISTRATION FORM

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1. Pay by Check: Please make your check payable to Newton Community Education Donation to Scholarship Fund and mail with this registration form to Newton Community Education, 457 Walnut Street, Registration Fee (once per person, per term) $6.00 Newton, MA 02460 TOTAL 2. Pay by Charge: at www.newtoncommunityed.org, by phone (617) 559-6999, or by mail. Charge: MasterCard Visa Discover Card # Expiration Date Security Code

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KIDS COURSES REGISTRATION FORM

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1. Pay by Check: Please make your check payable to Newton Community Education Donation to Scholarship Fund and mail with this registration form to Newton Community Education, 457 Walnut Street, Registration Fee (once per person, per term) $6.00 Newton, MA 02460 TOTAL 2. Pay by Charge: at www.newtoncommunityed.org, by phone (617) 559-6999, or by mail. Charge: MasterCard Visa Discover Card # Expiration Date Security Code

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newtoncommunityed.org 5 17 PET PORTRAIT HULA HOOP DRAWING DANCE & CARDIO Honor your loved one(s). Preserve And you thought it was just for your pet for posterity in charcoal kids. Hoop on over for a great and pastel. Pet lovers of all artistic cardio/dance workout to boost your abilities are welcome. Gino strength and lessen your stress. Kat Suwalski

WINTER AT THE LOBSTER SHACK 46 Shuck an oyster, sip a Bloody Mary, master the lobster roll—at CAMP FAIR Jasper White’s famous Summer IS COMING Shack you’ll learn all the tricks. Clay Workshop is just one of NCE’s great summer Kids programs. Find out what’s in store for Summer Chef Michael Madden 19 Creative Camper 2015 on Sunday, January 25.