newton community education

SUMMER 2015 newtoncommunityed.org • 617-559-6999 summer 2015

NEWTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Superintendent Dr. David Fleishman WHAT IS NEWTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION? School Committee Mayor Setti D. Warren, Ex-officio Newton Community Education is a self-sustaining arm of the Ward Newton Public Schools, open to all students, regardless of res- 1 Ellen Gibson idence. We provide educational, social, cultural, spiritual, and 2 Margaret Albright 3 Angela Pitter-Wright vocational programs to adults and children, endeavoring to pro- 4 Diana Fisher Gomberg vide high-quality classes at reasonable costs. For more informa- 5 Steve Siegel tion, 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 Since her childhood in Missouri, Mary email: [email protected] Director Beth Maisel has been experimenting Phone: 617-559-6999 Fax: 617-559-6998 Ed Hauben with art-making. She retains gleeful Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm 617-559-6990 memories of being introduced to Monday-Thursday 5-8pm when evening classes are in Kids Program Director finger painting in third grade, but session at Newton North Lisa Rucinski it wasn’t until the 1980’s that she 617-559-6995 Program Coordinators, Adults finally allowed herself to follow her Newton South High School, Satellite Office dreams of becoming an artist. Robin Shaevel 140 Brandeis Road, Newton Centre MA 02459 617-559-6992 Through drawing, painting, and Susan Cassidy Phone: 617-559-6508 (evening) 617-559-6991 sculpture, Mary Beth has learned to Monday-Thursday 5:30-8pm when evening classes are in Program Assistant see in two and three dimensions. She session at Newton South Brenda April recently discovered the excitement During the day by appointment only (617-559-6716) 617-559-6994 of monotype printing, a process Bookkeeper that allows her to explore texture, Carmella D. Mack 617-559-6716 color, shape, and form in layer after Support Staff layer, until she has a unique piece of Uyi Agho work with many layers of depth and Many thanks to these donors to our 617-559-6999 meaning. scholarship fund and supporters of our program Jenny Marcelin 617-559-6993 Her artwork emanates from who Karen Albert, Jessica Alef, Clifford Cohen, Matthew Clayson, Elaine Patricia Mason she is: each piece is a record of her Crowley, Elizabeth Crowley, Lisa Cukier, Stanley Fisher, Jeff Geisman, 617-559-6421 history, journeys, and experiences. Rachel Greenberg, Linda Greenberg, Martin Kawadler, Laura Lester, Marketing/PR On vacation with her husband on the Sherita Paiman-Van Kuijck, Angela Pitter, Afkham Salie and L’Aroma Ursula Steele 617-559-6997 Greek island of Santorini, Mary Beth Cafe & Bakery, Renee Senes, Ken Tempkin, Julia Terry, United Student Interns was with a painting group in a town Methodist Church of Newton, Lauren Zalkind and the other kind Jack Blay, Sophia Ly, Emily Szeto, called Oia when she created the wa- people whose contributions arrived after the production deadline for Max Tepermeister, Irene Wu, Luna tercolor street scene on our cover. It Zhang this catalog. conjured visions of favorite vacations NCE COMMISSION for us (real and imagined). A special thank you to the Lifetime Learning Steering Committee: Shadi Aryanpour, Cindy Cynthia Adams, Clara Chan, Ruth Glotzer, Jan Hauben, Jessica Mary Beth is a long-time Newton Bergan, Lloyd David, Marion Lipnack, and Sondra Traister. Golin (chair), Lee Guertin, Josh resident. She has exhibited work at Krintzman, Joyce Leonardo, Amy the Fuller Museum in Brockton, MA Masters, Selina Pandolfi, Sydra Donations allow us to increase both the number and size of the Schnipper, Carol Stapleton (Ex- and is currently a member of the scholarships we offer each term, providing greater opportunities for officio) Concord Art Association, Newton individuals and families in need. We accept contributions in any Art Association, Newton Watercolor CATALOG amount. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Cover & Catalog Design Association, and the Nature Printing Elles Gianocostas Society. You can see her monotypes Distribution on the Newton Conservators’ web- Max’s Trucking site, and more of her work at mary- Printing Gannett Offset Boston bethmaisel.com.

617 559-6999 Table of Contents notes Class Categories Art & Photography...... 5 I love learning new things, love variety, and dislike routine. Business & Career ...... 6 I’m a recreational artist and avid cook and baker, and I have Computers & Technology ...... 7 degrees in art history and radiography. My name is Brenda Crafts & Needlework ...... 9 April; I have wandered down quite a few career paths and have Dance & Fitness ...... 11 numerous hobbies. After staying home for many years to raise my two awesome kids, I thought, “What does someone with English Language Learners (ELL)­...... 12 so many interests do when starting a mid-life career?” The an- Food & Drink...... 13 swer… work at Newton Community Education of course, as a HiSET™ ...... 14 “do everything” person! Home & Garden...... 14 My job with NCE has evolved over the past four years. It started when my friend Languages...... 15 Robin (one of our two Adult Programmers) suggested that I volunteer to help with the Mindfulness Series. So I did! Then, when an evening opportunity arose at Newton Mind, Body, & Soul ...... 17 South, I jumped at the chance. I began by helping Carmella with the evening adult Money & Real Estate...... 20 classes, then started helping Jenny run NCE’s GED test center. I was witness to the Music & Theatre Arts ...... 21 many things that NCE offers the community. For a person with so many interests and Online Learning ...... 23 a desire to keep learning, I was hooked! I wanted to be part of every class and help with every special event. When I moved to the Newton North main office to fill in for Jenny’s Recreation ...... 23 maternity leave two years ago, I felt alive amidst the pulse of the NCE operation. With Staff Picks...... 3 Kids programs running after school and all summer, a multitude of adult courses al- Writing ...... 24 ways being planned and managed, the Mindfulness series and events, and the Lifetime Learning program for people ages 65 to 90+, there is always something happening here. Kids Categories Family Programs...... 18 So, what do I do for NCE? I am now working full-time with Lisa (the Kids Program Director), helping her run our very large Kids program. I am also the Program Kids Classes...... 25 Coordinator for Lifetime Learning, working with our Director and a great steering Driver’s Ed & SAT Prep...... 25 committee to deliver live music, interesting speakers, and stimulating courses to the Nuts & Bolts older demographic. And I am responsible for the logistics of most of our special events, most recently Dan Harris in Meditation and the Skeptic, and Krishna Das in Power of a General Info & Policies ...... 2 Loving Heart. I also look after the catalog production schedule, which tells me that these Registration Forms...... Inside Back Cover notes are due now! What more could a girl want?! Brenda April Program Assistant

highlights for Summer Don’t Wait! Adults • Poetry Writing • Darkroom Photography Sign up now for the class you want to take. • Bug Off! All Natural Repellent Kids • Intro to Programming: We must decide whether or not a class is • Container Gardening • DIY Scents & Suds Scratch running a week before its start date, and your registration can make the difference. • Appreciating Jazz • Songwriting with Family • Facebook for Businesses GarageBand • Duckybots Some classes fill quickly, so register early to • Tap Dancing • 3-D Sculpture • Fly a Drone avoid disappointment.

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ACCESSIBILITY Evaluation Form Scholarships NCE does not discriminate on the basis of We value and encourage your input at any Partial scholarships are available on a limited disability in admission to our programs. If you time. Evaluation forms are distributed at the basis for Newton residents. Call us at 617- need assistance or special services, call our end of our classes for adults, and are also 559-6999 for more information. office at 617-559-6999. available on the Forms page of our website. Smoking Books Food, Fees, & Supplies Smoking is not permitted on school grounds Order your books early, either online, or by Unless stated, these are not included in the in Newton or at any of our off-site classes. phoning New England Mobile Book Fair at tuition for our adult classes. All food fees and Transportation 617-527-5817, or Newtonville Books at 617- sales of supplies are final. No discounts apply. 244-6619. Bring your book to your first class. We do not provide transportation to any Gift Certificates of our classes. For public transportation Completion Certificates You may purchase a gift certificate for any information, please visit www.mbta.com or These are available from your instructor amount; it can be used for any course we offer. call 617-222-3200 (toll free 1-800-392-6100). upon successful completion of a course. Instructor Biographies Weather Cancellations Please request in advance. These are available on our website under the If Newton public schools are canceled due Course Admission class descriptions. to inclement weather, our on-site classes are Adult courses are open to students 18 canceled at all locations. Decisions about Kids Program Behavior years of age and older. Residents of other off-site classes are made individually; please communities are welcome. Policies & FAQs check your class listing on our website. If you’re signing up your child for any of our Credits Kids programs, please read the FAQs and Students seeking high school credits must get Behavior Policy on our website. written authorization from a school authority and present it to our office prior to the start No-class dates of their course(s). There are no classes on Friday, July 3. Some Withdrawals/ classes may have additional no-class dates; Refunds Directions please check your class listings carefully. You must withdraw at least one week before Please see our website for maps, directions, the class start date printed in our catalog to and floor plans of the high schools, where Office Hours receive either a tuition refund minus a $10 most of our classes for adults take place. Our main office is at Newton North HS, Room 101, 457 Walnut St., Newtonville. We are open processing fee or a course voucher minus a $5 Discounts from 8:30am to 6pm (or 8pm when classes processing fee. We’re sorry, but no other refunds If you’re a “senior” (age 65+), a veteran, or a are in session). Our satellite office, at Newton or vouchers will be given. Full refunds are given city of Newton employee, you’re eligible for a South, 140 Brandeis Rd., Newton Center, is if a class is canceled due to low enrollment. The 15% discount off the tuition of many of our open from 5:30 to 8pm when evening classes $6 registration fee is non-refundable unless classes, but only if you register by phone and take place, and during the day by appointment. we cancel a class. NCE reserves the right to let us know at the time of registration. The cancel classes that are under-enrolled, and to discount does not apply to ELL, one-session, Parking change times, locations, and instructors when and other select courses, and cannot be Free parking is available in lots at both necessary. Refunds for checks and cash take combined with any other discounts, such as high schools. There is additional parking four to six weeks; for credit cards, allow one already reduced “couples” rates. Discounts do on neighborhood streets; pay attention to week. To withdraw from a class, call us during not apply to materials or food fees, including all official street signs, as parking laws are business hours. those that are built into our tuition. strictly enforced. Kids summer classes: You must withdraw Enrollment photos by May 29 to receive a refund minus a $25 processing fee. No refunds or credits will be Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served We may occasionally take pictures of given after May 29. Transfers are possible, space basis. When you enroll, you will be sent students in our classes for use in promotional permitting. There is a $50 fee for all transfers. an email confirmation from registration@ materials. Your enrollment in a class indicates newtoncommunityed.org. If you don’t your approval for this. receive this email, phone us so we can confirm your registration.

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Staff Picks New New Next-Gen Job Search Middle Eastern New Marta McManus, Instructor Frame Drumming Playing for Open Mic If you’re applying for a job, changing careers, Regan Gibson, Instructor or returning to the workforce after a hiatus, Learn how to play one of the world’s oldest Jeremy Seeger, Instructor you’ll need to create cover letters, resumes, musical instruments, the Middle Eastern Performing seems effortless for some musi- and an online presence that will get you no- frame drum. The frame drum is played cians, but not everyone’s a natural on stage; ticed. Learn to market yourself by creating with a unique finger style that distinguishes jitters and butterflies are more common your personal brand, and coordinate your it from African djembe drumming, result- than you think. Fortunately, playing for an materials to best support your job search. ing in a resonant, low-volume sound. These open mic is a skill you can learn and be suc- Find out which employers value skills vs. drums are found in many cultures through- cessful at. Join us and explore what it takes abilities, and get tips about networking, in- out the world, and can be heard in music to prepare for the big night. You’ll work on terviewing, and where you should focus your by Paul Simon and other popular artists choosing your repertoire, performing, and efforts. Emerge from this class with a new with world-music influences. You’ll learn critiquing your own show so you feel good you to put forth in your search. basic rhythms, scales, and rhythmic phras- about yourself in the spotlight. You’ll get es using a system known as Konnakol, and tips on general performance etiquette, such B289-S15-1 $40 2 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–8:15pm use a split-finger technique to get bass and as entering and exiting the stage, introduc- treble (thom and tak) tones from the drum. July 7–July 14 ing yourself, and talking to the audience. We’ll play as a group, and by the end of Bring your banjo, guitar, dulcimer, or voice, class you’ll be able to apply your skills to along with a notebook, and we’ll start prac- New many percussion instruments and musical ticing! Handouts will be provided. Panoramic Photography styles. Bring your own drum or contact the instructor at www.regangibson.com to pur- M111-S15-1 $109 Workshop 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–7:30pm chase one for $40. No experience necessary. Steve McGrath, Instructor July 1–July 29 Handouts will be provided. It used to be that panoramic photos were M101-S15-1 $90 taken only by professional photographers 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7:15pm New with wide-angle lenses and other expensive June 30–July 28 Moisture-Rich equipment. Now you can create your own Foot Butter beautiful panoramic pictures by combining multiple images with any photo-editing Katherine Gekas, Instructor software on your computer. We’ll start by Your feet are made for walking. Now get discussing what makes a good panoramic BE IN THE KNOW them ready to walk barefoot or in sandals and how to capture that image with your Join our email list and be with your own homemade foot butter. We’ll camera. Then we’ll head outside and start the first on your block to get make an emollient to keep your feet look- shooting. Once we have worthy photos, information about upcoming ing great all summer long. Ingredients will we’ll work on editing; you can use any ver- NCE programs. Just click on include shea butter, cacao butter, and other sion of Photoshop, including Elements or the blue button on our website healing oils. We’ll also have a selection of Picasa, or similar software. Expect to leave to sign up. Like us on Facebook essential oils such as tea tree, lavender, class with your own professional-looking while you’re there too! geranium, and peppermint for those who photographs. Bring your 35mm digital would like a scented foot butter. A $10 camera, capable of manual settings, and materials fee is payable to the instructor a tripod (if you have one), as well as your the beginning of class. Handouts will be laptop with its photo-editing software load- provided. ed. Basic camera and computer experience N109-S15-1 $35 necessary. Handouts will be provided. Tuesday July 21 @ Newton North 7–8:30pm A115-S15-1 $50 Tuesday July 28 @ Newton North 6–9pm

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Poetry Writing: Argentine Tango New Inspiration and Craft for Beginners Getting the Most Tracy Marks, Instructor Roger Wood, Instructor From Your iPhone “Poetry is not a luxury. It is a vital neces- Argentine Tango began in the early 1900s sity,” wrote poet Audre Lorde. Whether in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and its popu- Howard Loewinger, Instructor you are a beginning or experienced poet, larity has since spread worldwide. Tango Did you know your iPhone can do most this course will feed your appreciation is best known for its outward display of the things your computer can do—and, of poetry and inspire your writing—in of romance and sensuality. What’s less in some cases more? You’ll learn various free verse and/or formal rhymed verse. known—and more appreciated by Tango tips and tricks for the iPhone 6 and 6+, Although many suggestions will be pro- dancers themselves—are the experiences of including how to save battery life, give vided, the kind of poetry you write and intimate connection in movement and in voice commands, and options for taking subject matter will be entirely your choice. stillness, i.e., the feeling of “Two dancing as photos and video. We’ll examine the Class sessions will consist of mini-lectures One.” In this class you’ll learn the essentials various settings and you’ll discover how on the elements of poetry, discussion of the of “Salon Tango” (social dance), involving to see the amount of storage you have left craft in exceptional contemporary poems, posture, connected movement with a part- and how to delete apps you no longer use. creative exercises to help you generate your ner and dance patterns. You’ll learn a little We’ll also talk about syncing your contacts, own poems, and constructive, supportive about tango music as well. Leather soled calendar, reminders and other data to your workshopping of your writing. Please bring shoes are recommended. No partner or iPad and Mac. If time allows, we’ll cover Mary Oliver’s A Poetry Handbook to the experience necessary. advanced tasks such as how to connect first class, as well as eight copies of any D211-S15-1 $98; $177/Couple your computer or iPad to your phone so poem that is personally meaningful to you. you can use the Internet through your 4 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm phone’s cellular connection. Bring your W182-S15-1 $134 June 30–July 21 questions and iPhone to class! This class 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–9:15pm will focus on iOS 8 but most of it will apply July 1–July 29 to all versions of iOS and older iPhones. C298-S15-1 $42 Tuesday July 28 @ Newton North 7–9pm Staff Picks for Kids Tai Chi: Beginner MathemAddicts Play Producers Detlef Kraus, Instructor Number lovers unite! Expand your un- It’s every aspect of putting on a play— Tai Chi has been part of Chinese culture for derstanding of the numerical universe. starting with your own story. (page 34) centuries and has many valuable benefits. (page 31) Because of its movement and mind/body Quilting 101 focus, the positive effects of Tai Chi on bal- Animal Art Put all the pieces together and make a ance, relaxation, and sustained mental at- Spend a week at the NCE zoo with ani- creative object for yourself or your home. tention have been recognized by those who mals all of your own creation. (page 29) engage in athletic activities such as dance, (page 26) skating, skiing, tennis, golf, and other Phys Ed Favorites sports. In this program, movement essen- Darkroom The games and sports you love—low- tials and the mind-body connection will be Photography stress version for summer. (page 36) explored in accordance with the principles Journey back to the days of film. Make Fly a Drone and techniques of Tai Chi. photos that aren’t instant, but are Y107-S15-1 $86 beautiful. (page 28) Learn the technology, take a test drive, imagine the applications. (page 18) 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7pm June 30–July 28

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Art & Photography Sargent’s Method of Watercolor Painting Drawing with Models Jeanne Gugino, Instructor Jack Neylan, Instructor If you love the transparent glow of water- Basic Drawing John Singer Sargent’s paintings are colors, try your hand at painting vibrant Gary Tucker, Instructor world-renowned for their technique and pictures with them. We’ll review watercolor Drawing is the most approachable form beauty. However, during his lifetime as an basics: color mixing, blending and shad- of visual art. It is an excellent precursor to artist and teacher, Sargent spent much of owing and you’ll learn techniques such as painting, illustration, web design, animation, his time drawing. Sargent saw drawing not wet-on-wet and dry brush painting. Come and more. It is also satisfying and chal- only as a valid medium in its own right, but learn more about the art created by tradi- lenging on its own. Through the practice of as the fundamental medium for any artist. tionalists such as Winslow Homer and John drawing we learn to see the world around Learn Sargent’s techniques for drawing in Singer Sargent as you further explore this us—and then interpret it. Our instructor both graphite and charcoal. You’ll begin medium. A list of materials is available on- will provide demonstrations and exercises in with recreating his drawings and then line. Open to all levels. basic design using line, contour, shape, tex- gradually work towards creating your own A008-S15-1 $133 ture, composition, shadow and light. Each work utilizing his methods. The course will 5 Thursdays @ Newton North week you’ll work from a different still life. culminate in two live-model sessions. Bring 6:30–8:30pm July 2–July 30 In addition, there will be homework assign- graphite pencils, charcoal pencils, and an ments and weekly critiques. Bring a 9” x 12” 18” x 24” drawing pad to class. A $10-$20 sketchbook, kneaded eraser, 2B, 4B, and 6B model fee is payable to the instructor. All Watercolor Painting: pencils, and a pencil sharpener. A $7 materi- levels welcome. Advanced als fee is payable to the instructor at the first A134-S15-1 $133 Gary Tucker, Instructor class. New and returning students welcome. 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–9pm Improve your watercolor painting tech- A100-S15-1 $173 July 2–July 30 niques. You’ll learn to create sparkling 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–9pm watercolors consistently and with confi- June 30–July 28 dence. Weekly demonstrations will center Introduction on painting methods and various aspects of to Oil Painting Pastel Drawing the art form. Projects will include working Jack Neylan, Instructor from landscapes and still lifes. A list of ma- Cyrus Whittier, Instructor Oil paint is a fluid medium; the paint is slow terials is available online. Prerequisite: basic Whether you work in fine detail or more to dry and easy to blend, so you can make watercolor and drawing skills. broadly, join us and learn about linear changes as your work evolves. In this class A142-S15-1 $173 strokes, cross-hatching, scumbling, feath- you’ll learn the basic color wheel and how to 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–9pm ering, and blending. There will be plenty of properly mix paints. Starting with still-life July 1–July 29 demonstrations to guide you along the way painting, moving to abstract, and working as you practice your technique on a wide towards live-model painting, you’ll develop variety of subjects from flowers to metal new skills and gain a solid understanding objects. Expect to progress from a restricted of this medium. We’ll use linseed oils and palette to full color compositions, focusing stand oils as you explore on canvas, linen, Help make NCE on how to identify and adjust the colors you and wood, and we’ll practice precaution as classes affordable observe. Bring a small box of medium grade you learn to use turpentine mixes. Expect for everyone vine charcoal sticks, two General’s 2B medi- to complete three paintings. Bring a small Give to our scholarship fund um charcoal pencils, a kneadable and a Pink cotton canvas, paint brush and a selection of online, with the form at the back Pearl eraser, a chamois cloth, and a 14” x 17” paints. Other materials will be discussed in pad of quality charcoal paper to the first class. the first class. All levels welcome. of this catalog, or by phone. Call Additional supplies will be discussed. All us for details. levels, new and returning students welcome. A290-S15-1 $133 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm A139-S15-1 $149 June 30–July 28 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–9pm July 1–July 29

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Taking Better Pictures New Business & Career with your Digital Camera Panoramic Photography Steve McGrath, Instructor Workshop New If you’re just getting to know your digital Steve McGrath, Instructor camera and its features, take this opportu- Next-Gen Job Search It used to be that panoramic photos were nity to learn from an expert in this seminar Marta McManus, Instructor taken only by professional photographers for beginners. Learn when and how to use If you’re applying for a job, changing careers, your camera’s special features—program with wide-angle lenses and other expensive equipment. Now you can create your own or returning to the workforce after a hiatus, and manual modes, aperture, and shutter you’ll need to create cover letters, resumes, priority. We’ll also discuss basic composi- beautiful panoramic pictures by combining multiple images with any photo-editing and an online presence that will get you no- tion and how to best use light for different ticed. Learn to market yourself by creating situations such as shooting plants, people, software on your computer. We’ll start by discussing what makes a good panoramic your personal brand, and coordinate your extreme close-ups, and landscapes. Bring materials to best support your job search. your camera and one or two of your sample and how to capture that image with your camera. Then we’ll head outside and start Find out which employers value skills vs. prints to share with the class. Handouts will abilities, and get tips about networking, in- be provided. shooting. Once we have worthy photos, we’ll work on editing; you can use any ver- terviewing, and where you should focus your A671-S15-1 $65 sion of Photoshop, including Elements or efforts. Emerge from this class with a new 2 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm Picasa, or similar software. Expect to leave you to put forth in your search. June 30–July 7 class with your own professional-looking B289-S15-1 $40 photographs. Bring your 35mm digital 2 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–8:15pm Digital Photography: camera, capable of manual settings, and July 7–July 14 Beyond Beginner a tripod (if you have one), as well as your laptop with its photo-editing software load- Steve McGrath, Instructor ed. Basic camera and computer experience How to Effectively Learn how to operate your camera in necessary. Handouts will be provided. Use LinkedIn semi-automatic and manual modes and cre- A115-S15-1 $50 John Walsh, Instructor ate sharp, high quality images with the ap- Tuesday July 28 @ Newton North 6–9pm LinkedIn is a unique online tool that focus- propriate depth of field. You’ll discover how es on professional social networking. Learn to choose the right combination of shutter how to effectively use LinkedIn for person- speed, aperture, and ISO as we examine how New al branding including how to target your to use light in challenging situations and Composition & Critique profile for search, build your connections, create interesting photos. We’ll cover tech- get recommendations and testimonials, Steve McGrath, Instructor nical aspects including exposure compen- and participate in groups. Prerequisite: a sation, light metering, and autofocus. We’ll Improve the composition of your photo- LinkedIn account (www.linkedin.com) also discuss how to best compose images graphs and see how much more interesting and a beginner’s working knowledge of for maximum artistic effect. The emphasis your pictures become. We’ll cover tech- LinkedIn. No need to bring a computer; will be on outdoor photography; there will niques for shooting all kinds of subjects class takes place in a computer lab. Before be plenty of opportunity to present your including plants, animals, landscapes, peo- class meets, you must go to www.linkedin. photography for group critique and analysis. ple, and pets, and you’ll get tips on how to com and create an account—and remem- Bring your digital SLR camera. Prerequisite: compose and shoot photos of abstract sub- ber your password! our Intro to Digital Photography class or jects as well. Bring some of your past photos comparable experience. to the first class for an in-class critique. We’ll B270-S15-1 $42 Thursday July 30 @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm A216-S15-1 $110 send you home with an assignment sheet to reinforce techniques discussed in class, and 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm will critique your assignment photos at the July 2–July 30 last class. Handouts will be provided. A118-S15-1 $76 2 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–9pm July 14–July 21

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Selling on eBay & Amazon Build and Maintain New a Profitable Consulting Tracy Marks, Instructor Build a WordPress Practice Learn how to buy and sell effectively on Website in Five Weeks eBay, the world’s largest online auction. David Ewen, Instructor Fan Stanbrough, Instructor Taught by a former eBay Powerseller, this Do you have an idea for your own business WordPress is one of the most popular blog- workshop will teach you about searching or consulting practice, but didn’t know ging tools on the web, making it easy for for and buying items, researching sold how to get started? In this workshop, you anybody to post their ideas, pictures, audio, items and item prices, and bidding. The will get all the tips, tricks and techniques and video. But, WordPress is much more focus will be selling – how to create and to succeed. Get all the tools and business than just a blog; you can use it to build a ful- submit listings and photos, determine knowledge to help make your idea prof- ly functional website, and its built-in content auction timing, handle payments, deal itable. Learn how to reach clients with a management system (CMS) makes it easy to with non-responsive buyers, maintain sellable identity and close contract deals. maintain. In this class you will build a work- secure transactions, give feedback, and Know how to succeed with a strong and ing website by yourself. We’ll start by going build your reputation as a reliable seller. powerful marketing plan. Finish this class over how to buy a domain name, purchase Class will consist of lecture, demonstration, understanding all the planning and com- a hosting package, and install WordPress discussion and constructive critique of an munication tools that are needed for a suc- on your own server. You’ll go through the eBay listing you create. Selling through cessful and profitable consulting practice. Amazon Marketplace will also be covered. fundamental elements of Wordpress, under- Prerequisite: Basic computer experience B223-S15-1 $46 stand the various roles of WordPress users, and Internet skills required. Tuesday June 30 @ Newton North 6–9pm and get tips that will get you up and running quickly. You’ll learn how to install plugins C122-S15-1 $134 and if there’s time at the last class, we’ll ex- 3 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:45 PM–9:15pm Computers & Technology plore some popular ones. June 30–July 14 C198-S15-1 $182 New 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm Getting Started with July 2–July 30 Facebook for Businesses Getting the Most From Your iPhone Angela Pitter, Instructor Howard Loewinger, Instructor Computer Skills for With over one billion people on Facebook, Beginners: Windows it’s well worth your while to learn how to Did you know your iPhone can do most turn some of them into your customers. of the things your computer can do—and, Tracy Marks, Instructor Join us to understand the key advantages in some cases more? You’ll learn various With a few easy-to-understand lessons and disadvantages of a business Facebook tips and tricks for the iPhone 6 and 6+, in- from a patient instructor, you can learn page. You’ll leave this class knowing how cluding how to save battery life, give voice how to navigate your Windows (not to set up a business page that maximiz- commands, and options for taking photos Macintosh) computer and master the tasks es many of the features that Facebook and video. We’ll examine the various setting of file management—copying, moving, sav- Timeline has to offer. Prerequisite: a begin- and you’ll discover how to see the amount of ing, finding, and organizing files. You will ner’s working knowledge of Facebook. You storage you have left, how to delete apps you also learn how to maintain your computer, must have your page set up before class; no longer use. We’ll also talk about syncing cope with computer crashes, and customize instructions will be emailed to registered your contacts, calendar, reminders and other your desktop with shortcut icons. During students. No need to bring your computer; data to your iPad and Mac. If time allows, the last session, you’ll learn helpful tips this class takes place in a computer lab. we’ll cover advanced tasks such as how to for using an Internet browser, saving links connect your computer or iPad to your to favorite websites, and searching the B268-S15-1 $39 phone so you can use the Internet through Internet. This class does not cover email. Tuesday June 30 @ Newton North 7–9pm your phone’s cellular connection. Bring your C199-S15-1 $144 questions and iPhone to class! This class will 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 5–7pm focus on iOS 8 but most of it will apply to all July 2–July 30 versions of iOS and older iPhones. C298-S15-1 $42 Tuesday July 28 @ Newton North 7–9pm

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Intro to Windows 8.1 Microsoft Excel: & Pivot Tables class offered in the Fall.) We’ll Michael Toon, Instructor Beginner discuss how to get data from a Web page or external database into your spreadsheet, use If you are buying a new computer or have Michael Toon, Instructor “pivot tables” to instantly summarize large Windows 8.1 installed, you may have no- Geared towards those with little or no amounts of data, and “lookup” data from ticed how different the new desktop looks. knowledge of Microsoft Excel; you’ll work one spreadsheet column into another using In this class you’ll take a look at the latest with Microsoft Excel 2010 on PCs run- a method called VLOOKUP. We’ll show Windows operating system, walk through ning Windows 7. Learn to create and edit you some formatting techniques that will some of the major new features, find fa- professional-looking spreadsheets for a make your reports look more professional. miliar elements, and understand some of variety of purposes and situations. In Excel, Prerequisites: Excel experience as this is not the most important changes like the Start you’ll enter and edit data, navigate to spe- a beginner’s Excel class. (This demo is done Screen, Apps, and Charm Bar. This is a cific cell content, and insert, position, and on a PC using MS Office 2010. The skills demo class with lots of time for questions, resize graphics. You’ll format cells, rows, you’ll learn will transfer easily to more re- but it is not a hands-on session unless you columns, and worksheets. This class covers cent versions of Excel but may not apply to have your own laptop with Windows 8.1 collaborating and managing workbooks by Mac-based systems.) that you’d like to bring in and use to follow creating them from templates, creating and along. We’ll have instructions for you to modifying hyperlinks, printing, and orga- C236-S15-1 $39 wirelessly access the Internet. nizing workbooks. No need to bring your Tuesday July 21 @ Newton North 7–9pm C271-S15-1 $42 computer; class is taught in a computer lab. Thursday July 30 @ Newton North 6–8pm This is not a Macintosh computer class. Intro to Photoshop C303-S15-1 $182 Tracy Marks, Instructor Sync Your 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–8pm Maximize your creative potential with Apple Devices June 30–July 28 Adobe Photoshop CS5, the world’s leading Howard Loewinger, Instructor software application for manipulating dig- ital images. Through hands-on exercises, Want to have the same Contacts, Calendar, Mail-Merge Basics you’ll learn how to resize, color correct, Notes, and Reminders on all your Apple Michael Toon, Instructor and retouch images, as well as make selec- devices? Learn how to transfer and sync Save yourself the trouble of typing the same tions, use layers, and add type. Whether content between your computer, iPhone, information over and over again. With mail- you’re an artist, a graphic designer, or and iPad. Make a change or addition in one merge, you can prepare customized form someone who’s simply interested in digital and see it on all! We’ll take a look at how to letters, mailing labels, lists, or envelopes in photography, this course will provide you sync your photos and music using iPhoto just minutes. This one-session class (taught with a strong foundation in digital imagery and iTunes using USB cables (connecting on Windows 7 PC desktops running Office software. Students should be comfortable devices directly) as well as via iCloud. 2010) will cover all the basics, from pre- with basic computer operations before tak- Bring your Apple devices and USB cables paring a simple data file to formatting your ing this class. Class is taught on Windows- to class. Note: Synching also works with merged document. Prerequisites: Familiarity based computers running Photoshop CS5 Microsoft computers, but for our purposes with both MS Word and MS Excel. but techniques learned will be applicable to we will stick to the Macintosh Operating C208-S15-1 $42 Photoshop CS4, CS6, PhotoshopCC, and system, iPad, and iPhone. Thursday July 9 @ Newton North 6–8pm Mac users. C295-S15-1 $42 C204-S15-1 $182 Thursday July 9 @ Newton North 7–9pm Data Analysis 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9:30pm with MS Excel July 2–July 30 Deb Skaltsis, Instructor If you’re using Excel primarily to store or organize information, you’re only scratch- ing the surface of this powerful program. Discover some of Excel’s more advanced ca- pabilities in this demonstration-based class. (If you’re looking for hands-on practice, check out the MS Excel: Macros, VLOOKUP,

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InDesign for Beginners Understanding Handcrafted Jack Neylan, Instructor Facebook Security Beaded Jewelry Learn the basics of desktop publishing Michael Toon, Instructor Linda Linebaugh, Instructor using InDesign, the powerful successor Facebook is a hugely popular social net- Get ready to turn your inspirations into to PageMaker. InDesign is a popular pro- working site that allows you to make con- designs as you learn the basics of beading gram used to create books, brochures, even nections, share interests, and join groups. and create your own unique jewelry. We’ll comic books—any publication that uses a However you use Facebook, it is important review fundamentals including, types of page layout. You’ll begin by exploring the for your own safety and protection to un- beads, stringing materials, clasps, and InDesign interface, focusing on the ma- derstand and review its privacy settings techniques for several closures. Then, you’ll nipulation of text from a word processor for your personal information. Learn what fashion a necklace or bracelet with the ma- and images from Photoshop. We’ll cover is shared and the policies and controls terials you bring to class including, beads, the creation of documents, learning how Facebook offers for privacy. Class takes beading wire, crimps and a clasp. In the to use “master pages” for greater control. place in a computer lab; no need to bring second class, you’ll learn the basics of mak- You’ll also explore InDesign’s exceptional your own computer. ing earrings. We’ll review different beaded typographic and text styling capabilities. C269-S15-1 $42 earring patterns and you’ll style and make Personal expression through page lay- your own pair with earwires, headpins and Thursday July 16 @ Newton North 6–8pm out and typography will be encouraged. beads that you supply. Bring jewelry tools No experience is required; Quark users to both classes: minimally round nose pli- are welcome. Taught on Macs running ers and chain nose wires. Materials can be InDesign CS5, but the skills you learn will Crafts & Needlework purchased at Michael’s on Needham Street. transfer easily to Windows and more recent No experience necessary. versions of InDesign. Pottery N213-S15-1 $68 C221-S15-1 $212 Lisa Walker, Instructor 2 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–9pm 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–9:30pm Pottery is one of the world’s oldest and July 16–July 23 July 1–July 29 most widespread art forms, and clay is also one of the most enduring materials known Silk Painting & Design Discover the iPad to humankind. In fact, fired clay is one of the only materials on earth that doesn’t Nicole Donson, Instructor Howard Loewinger, Instructor change with time. Unearth your inner pot- Discover a whole new outlet for your artistic Apple’s iPad reigns supreme as the king ter by learning to create your own future imagination! Learn three popular silk paint- of tablets, and now comes in full size and artifacts. Our instructor will teach you the ing approaches: the resist technique (similar mini editions! About the size of a book, the fundamentals of both hand building and to batik), the watercolor method, and the iPad bridges the gap between smartphones wheel throwing. You’ll practice forming effect of salt and alcohol on silk (which and laptops. Its large, bright display makes cups, bowls, cylinders, and vases on the creates beautiful starbursts and dynamic surfing the Web, reading books, watching wheel, and learn techniques for creating patterns). We’ll mix colors and fix dyes; dis- movies, and sharing photos easy and por- pinch pots, slabs, coils, and sculptural cuss alternative silk painting products, and table. In this class we’ll explore how to use pieces by hand. You’ll also glaze your pieces how to steam or heat-set your work. You’ll the touchscreen interface, get online, orga- and learn about the firing process. A $40 create small paintings on a stretcher frame, nize your information and add apps to your materials fee is payable to the instructor at and apply your new skills to create a scarf or system using the App Store. Bring your the first class. pillow cover. Wear old clothes or a smock. iPad (if you have one) and your questions. Handouts will be provided. A $30 materials N180-S15-1 $179 fee is payable to the instructor; it covers silk, C256-S15-1 $78 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–9pm 2 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–9pm dyes, and applicator bottles. An additional June 30–July 28 list will be emailed to students (expect to July 23–July 30 spend about $10 on those materials). Perfect for quilters, painters, and fashion designers alike—all levels welcome! N145-S15-1 $139 3 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–9:30pm July 1–July 15

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New New Knitting Workshop (Daytime) Moisture-Rich Bug Off! Don Scope, Instructor Foot Butter All Natural Repellent Is it knit one purl two, or purl one knit Katherine Gekas, Instructor Katherine Gekas, Instructor one? If you’ve been trying to figure it out, Your feet are made for walking. Now get Get ready for long summer walks in the but just don’t get how to knit, grab your them ready to walk barefoot or in sandals woods with your own handmade bug needles and yarn and learn! Whether with your own homemade foot butter. repellent. We’ll make two bug-repelling you’ve never knit before or have dozens of We’ll make an emollient to keep your feet products, an oil and a spray, with all- completed sweaters to your credit, it’s nice looking great all summer long. Ingredients natural ingredients including lavender, to have a regular time and place to work will include shea butter, cacao butter, geranium, and lemongrass. We’ll also on your individual project with others. and other healing oils. We’ll also have a discuss the environmental and health issues With instructor guidance, you’ll discover selection of essential oils such as tea tree, around using chemical versus natural new techniques to improve your current lavender, geranium, and peppermint for repellents. Get ready to wear your new skills or solve common problems. You’ll get those who would like a scented foot butter. repellent and stay bug-bite free all summer directions on everything from the basics A $10 materials fee is payable to the in- long. A $10 materials fee is payable to to advanced knitting and finishing. Bring structor the beginning of class. Handouts the instructor at the beginning of class. a pattern, knitting needles, and yarn to the will be provided. Handouts will be provided. first class. You can call 617-969-8070 for N109-S15-1 $35 N102-S15-1 $37 questions regarding class materials. New Tuesday July 21 @ Newton North 7–8:30pm Thursday July 9 @ Newton North 7–9pm and returning students welcome. Location: Putting On The Knitz, 1282 Washington St., West Newton. Natural Cosmetics Designing with Decoupage N781-S15-1 $99 Denise Campo, Instructor Denise Campo, Instructor 5 Wednesdays @ West Newton 10–11:30am Using natural products on your skin is Decoupage is a great way to decorate just July 1–July 29 as important as eating nutritious food. about anything—from small vases to large Essential oils can work to heal and rejuve- pieces of furniture—the possibilities are Glass Fusing Studio nate your skin, plus cosmetics made with endless. It’s an art form that entails pasting organic ingredients can cost a fraction of paper cutouts to an object, then covering Michel L’Huillier, Instructor department store products, and are simple the object with a finish to create an ap- Make glass into art as you master the basics to make at home. You’ll learn about the pearance of depth. This technique makes of this beautiful craft. You’ll learn glass-fus- properties of these and other natural or or- the patterns or pictures look as though ing techniques and design with colored ganic ingredients, and how products made they were actually painted on. Best of all, glass pieces, powders and frits, stringers, from them can tone, lift, moisturize, and decoupage can be learned fairly quickly! and beads. After a series of exercises, you’ll add elasticity to your skin, without adding Using paints, glazes, and embellishments, design and make a 4”x 4” dish and one toxins. In this hands-on class, we’ll discuss you’ll learn the basics of this craft. We’ll 8”x 8” plate, or 8” diameter bowl, using which oils are beneficial for your skin plus, transform an ordinary journal, into an the learned techniques. You’ll also create you’ll also make and take home a natural extraordinary piece of artwork. A $15 ma- fused jewelry such as necklaces or pins. facial toner and serum. A $25 materials fee terials fee for journal, glazes, paints and The finished projects will be available for is payable to the instructor. designs, is payable to the instructor at the pickup at the NCE office within a week of N892-S15-1 $37 beginning of class. class. Materials and tools will be provided. Tuesday July 14 @ Newton North 6–8pm N798-S15-1 $37 Bring safety glasses and wear closed-toe shoes. An $85 materials fee is payable to Tuesday July 7 @ Newton North 6–8pm the instructor at the beginning of class. No experience necessary. N479-S15-1 $47 Wednesday July 1 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm

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Mosaics Workshop Dance & Exercise Belly Dancing Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Amanda “Hanan” Leone, Instructor Mosaics incorporate small pieces of glass, Dancing and exercise are lots of fun, but Belly dance is a beautiful, feminine art stone, or ceramic tiles with grout to create they can pose a risk of injury to participants which celebrates the captivating music of beautiful images. Join us to learn the ba- who push beyond their abilities. Please talk the Middle East. This class is perfect for sics of this decorative art and make your with your physician before starting any those seeking a unique form of exercise as own mosaic panel or trivet. You’ll sketch a program of physical activity. You should be well as cultural inspiration. Absolute begin- simple design on a wood substrate, choose prepared to sign a liability waiver before you ners are welcome, as are those with some your color palette from a wide variety participate in our Dance & Fitness classes. belly dance experience who would like to of precut pieces, glue them on the base, review foundation technique. Class exer- and voilà—a mosaic! Your project will cises include basic posture, Middle Eastern be cleaned and ready for you to pick up Argentine Tango rhythms, and movements including hip at the NCE office a week after class ends. for Beginners circles and figure 8’s, shimmies, undula- Bring pieces of glass, ceramic, or broken Roger Wood, Instructor tions, and arm movements. We’ll also in- china if you’d like, or choose from among Argentine Tango began in the early 1900s troduce the art of dancing with a veil. Wear our instructor’s supply. You can also bring in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and its popu- a fitted top and leggings or loose pants in drawings, design ideas, or pictures to help larity has since spread worldwide. Tango which you can move comfortably. Women inspire your initial sketches. Wear closed- is best known for its outward display of all ages and body types are welcome to toe shoes. A $45 materials fee is payable to of romance and sensuality. What’s less come loosen up, stretch out, shake, strut, the instructor at class. known—and more appreciated by Tango and shimmy! N986-S15-1 $49 dancers themselves—are the experiences of D203-S15-1 $75 Wednesday July 8 @ Newton South 6:30–9:30pm intimate connection in movement and in 4 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–8pm stillness, i.e., the feeling of “Two dancing as July 2–July 28 One.” In this class you’ll learn the essentials Jewelry Mosaics of “Salon Tango” (social dance), involving with Michel posture, connected movement with a part- BOLLYX: Michel L’Huillier, Instructor ner and dance patterns. You’ll learn a little THE BOLLYWOOD WORKOUT Make a mini-mosaic inside a deep pendant about tango music as well. Leather soled Shannon Keane, Instructor using a wide selection of precut colored shoes are recommended. No partner or BollyX is a dance-fitness program for both glass pieces. Choose from a variety of glass experience necessary. men and women, inspired by Bollywood, shapes, and a silver or gold plated pendant D211-S15-1 $98; $177/Couple the film industry of India. It combines to make your design. Once the glass pieces 4 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm dynamic choreography and intensive work- are glued to the metal, you’ll grout your pen- June 30–July 21 outs with the hottest music from around dants with one of the many colored grouts the world in a 50-minute cardio workout. available. Clean your pieces, add the pro- Its high- and low-intensity dance sequences vided black leather cord necklace, and in no get you moving, sweating, and, most im- time you’ll have a beautifully unique piece of portantly, motivated. This unique workout jewelry to wear. Our instructor will provide not only tones your entire body but also tools, glass, grout, and other materials for burns serious calories. No prior dance ex- two pendants. Wear closed-toe shoes. A $45 perience is required—just bring a positive materials fee is payable to the instructor at attitude and the desire to unleash your the beginning of class. Additional pendants inner swagger. Wear comfortable clothing can be made for $20 each. and shoes you can move in; bring a water N331-S15-1 $42 bottle and clean shoes to change into. Wednesday July 15 @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm D243-S15-1 $75 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:30–8:30pm July 1–July 29

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Soccer for Moms Zumba! Tennis: Beyond Beginner Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Janelle Conway, Instructor John K. Reale, Instructor Soccer is great exercise, lots of fun, and Wouldn’t it be great if exercise were fun? Beyond Beginner is for students who have not just for kids. This class is for moms who Discover Zumba, an exciting dance-fitness had prior instruction. We’ll help hone your have been watching their kids play soccer program that’s more like a party than a skills and improve your technique and and want in on the action themselves, or for workout! Enjoy the pulsating rhythms of strategy. You’ll improve your forehand, any other grown-up girl who wants to play Latin-inspired music as you pump your backhand, volley, serve, overhead, and lob. the game. For more details, see page 36. legs, swing your hips, clap your hands— You’ll practice these strokes in game situ- ations with your fellow tennis players and KS117-S15-1 $75 and achieve a uniquely blended balance of cardio- and muscle-toning benefits in get an introduction to singles and doubles 5 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 7pm–8pm the process. Alternating between fast and strategies. Bring a racket and nine tennis June 23–July 21 slow rhythms, Zumba combines the basic balls (three cans). principles of aerobics with interval and D117-S15-1 $96 Tap dance is back! resistance training to maximize your calor- 1 Tuesday & 4 Thursdays @ Newton North 8–9pm ic output, cardiovascular benefits, and total We’re happy to be offering tap again July 2–July 28 this summer and hope you can join us! body toning. Best of all, you can enjoy the Whether you want to tap like classic artists Zumba experience even if you don’t know Bill Robinson and Shirley Temple, or sound how to dance. Bring a water bottle. Get fit. English Language like the modern percussion of Gregory Have fun. Zumba! Hines and Savion Glover, you’ll improve D242-S15-1 $86 Learners (ELL) your rhythmic movement and stamina un- 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:15–7:15pm der the guidance of our instructor. July 1–July 29 ELL: Advanced Beginner Elena Ceban, Instructor Tap: Nice & Easy Tennis: Beginner This class is for students who have complet- Jai Underhill, Instructor John K. Reale, Instructor ed the beginner’s course, or have compara- ble experience, and want more experience Never tapped before? Don’t let that stop Believe it or not, learning to play tennis is speaking. We will work on selected exer- you! We’ll start with basic steps and simple a lot easier than you think. This class is an cises in grammar and pronunciation, and combinations set to music. You’ll develop introduction to the game and is designed focus on increasing your comfort level your strength, grace and agility, while tap- especially for beginners who’ve never taken speaking in small groups. Emphasis will ping to fun music appropriate for novices! lessons before. You’ll learn tennis grips, be on vocabulary, grammar, conversation, See the online class description for sugges- proper form, stroke technique for forehand, reading and writing, as well as idioms and tions of where to purchase tap shoes. backhand, volley, and serve. We’ll work common expressions. Topics will be drawn on court positioning, rules, scoring, and D207-S15-1 $86 from current issues and our different cul- “netiquette”. Please bring a racket and nine 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30­–7:30pm tures. Handouts will be provided. July 2–July 30 tennis balls (three cans). E102-S15-1 $149 D116-S15-1 $96 5 Tuesdays & 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm 1 Tuesday & 4 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–8pm Tap: Beyond Beginner June 30–July 30 Jai Underhill, Instructor July 2–July 28 If you’ve taken tap before, take the next step by learning choreographed warm-ups, simple and upbeat dance rhythms, and learn a routine that even Fred Astaire and our tennis classes Gene Kelly would admire. See the online meet on Thursday July 2, and then on Tuesdays class description for suggestions of where in July. Rain date is August 4, but class can to purchase tap shoes. usually move indoors if it’s rainy! D208-S15-1 $86 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:45–8:45pm July 2–July 30

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ELL: Grammar & Chocolate Amore Sharpen Your Conversation– Judith Kalaora, Instructor Knife Skills Intermediate & Advanced What do Casanova, Montezuma, and Mindy Sherbet, Instructor Elena Ceban, Instructor Mozart all have in common? A love for From dicing to chopping, this hands-on This class is for students with a basic com- Chocolate! What is it about this delicacy that class is designed to help you become a fast- mand of English grammar and speaking makes mouths water? Why does this deca- er, more efficient cook. We won’t debone who want to improve conversational skills. dent treat make your heart flutter and your a chicken or make fancy garnishes, but we We will do selected exercises in grammar spirits fly? Join us for an exquisite extrava- will review techniques, practice different and pronunciation, focusing on increasing ganza, exploring the history of chocolate in- cutting methods, such as julienne, chiffon- your ease and fluency in small groups and cluding where it comes from, how it’s made, ade, and others, and you’ll learn how to with the whole class. Emphasis will be and why it tastes so good. You’ll even learn properly use a chef’s knife with maximum on new vocabulary words, including idi- what your chocolate preference says about efficiency. Then, we’ll make a salsa with oms and common American expressions. your personality. “Chocolate Amore” is not your newly learned skills. Bring a large mix- Topics will be drawn from current events, for the faint of heart, as we will sample some ing bowl, cutting board, large knife (6-8”), individual preferences, and our different of the best chocolates from the world over, and a container for your salsa. A $15 food cultures. No text required. Handouts will ranging from white chocolate, all the way up fee is payable to the instructor at the begin- be provided. to 99% cacao. So, if chocolate is an invalu- ning of class. able part of your life, then this program is F103-S15-1 $40 E101-S15-1 $149 for you. A $10 materials fee is payable to the Thursday July 23 @ Newton North 7–9pm 5 Tuesdays & 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm instructor at the beginning of class. June 30–July 30 F988-S15-1 $35 Blue Ribbon BBQ– Tuesday July 28 @ Newton North 6:30–8pm Sauces & Rubs Food & Drink David Schaefer, Instructor Tea-Tasting For Summer Time Real barbecue is wood-smoked—we’re not Icing on the Cake talking burgers and hotdogs. Blue Ribbon Karen Siegel, Instructor Paul Angiolillo, Instructor BBQ chef David Schaefer will teach the es- Who doesn’t love cake? And when you dec- Which black teas make the best iced and sentials for making the real thing. We’ll learn orate it yourself, it tastes even better. Learn flavored teas? How can you blend herbal about the right cuts of meat, sauces, and sea- step-by-step the best way to successfully teas with spices and sweeteners and “real” sonings to prepare world class, fall-off-the- decorate a cake. We’ll review how to make tea? Learn how to create many refreshing bone barbecue and sample Memphis-style Buttercream frosting as you level, fill, and and stimulating drinks, both caffeinated and spareribs, Carolina-style pulled pork, and frost, and practice your techniques in our noncaffeinated, using different teas, spices, Texas beef brisket. You’ll learn how to pre- kitchen. Embellish your desserts with stars, and other ingredients. We’ll taste at least pare these meats, and some of the side dishes shaggy mums, rosettes, shells, drop flowers, nine top-quality teas from around the world, that complement them, and how to make ribbon roses, and more as you learn how including a fine estate tea from Ceylon, marinades, rubs, brines, and sauces. You’ll to properly use a decorating bag and apply honeybush vanilla, jasmine; oolong, and a also find out which ingredients are used for the right amount of pressure while printing toasted white tea. We’ll provide snacks to long, slow barbecue vs. high-temp grilling. and writing. Bring your own cake (5 or 6 complement the teas, and you’ll take home This class will be mostly lecture and demo inch round, 2-3 inches in height) and an samples. A $3 food fee is payable to the in- with some hands-on practice. (Real barbecue apron to class. You’ll take home an instruc- structor at the beginning of class. takes many hours to prepare, so we won’t tion book, decorating tools including tips, F431-S15-1 $29 complete the entire process.) An $18 food fee bags, spatula, practice boards and more— Wednesday July 8 @ Newton South 6:30–8pm is included in the tuition. Bring containers plus your beautifully decorated creations! A for leftovers. Handouts will be provided. $20 materials fee is payable to the instruc- F197-S15-1 $65 tor in the beginning of class. Wednesday July 29 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm F820-S15-1 $45 Thursday July 9 @ Newton North 6–9pm

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Summery Salads New HiSET® (formerly GED®) Cynthia Levin, Instructor An Indian Summer Dreaming of outdoor fun in warm weath- Shruti Mehta, Instructor er? Join us to prepare a picnic to go! We’ll HISET¨ TESTS PREPARATION make delicious summer salads along with In India the summers are hot and humid; Joe Green, Instructor just as we in United States eagerly await a French baguette dough for you to bake at As of March 2014, the State of Massachusetts summer, people in India generally dread the home. We’ll start with the baguette: rolling Department of Education is offering a onslaught of heat. But with this heat comes and shaping, and adding ingredients to more affordable and more accessible high an abundance of mangoes, corn, mint, and let it rise. Once you bake it, you can stuff school equivalency test. The ETS High leafy vegetables, along with an amazing slices with layers of healthy salads made School Equivalency Test (HiSET¨), the first array of cool summer recipes to satisfy your in class—including curried chicken salad, alternative to the GED¨ test since 1942, spice craving. Join us to experience these Farmers Market salad, Israeli eggplant salad, includes elements that are critical to pro- recipes with fresh summer ingredients. and corn salad. We’ll also be fixing several viding educational opportunities for those Possible dishes we’ll make include Mango homemade dressings to top our greens, such who need a second chance to succeed. For Raita, Fresh Corn on the Cob Curry with as lime-salsa, herb, and curry-mango-chut- information about testing and test centers, peanut sauce, Spinach Dal, and Fried Rice ney. Our instructor will provide homemade see hiset.ets.org or phone 1-855-694-4738. with potatoes and mint. An $18 food fee is bread for you to sample with the fresh salads NCE offers a class to prepare you for taking payable to the instructor at the beginning of made in class. Bring a container for leftovers the five sections of the HiSET¨ test: Writing, class. Handouts will be provided. and the baguette dough. Handouts will be Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Math. provided. A $20 food fee is payable to the F105-S15-1 $55 Instruction will be individualized when instructor at the beginning of class. Wednesday July 8 @ Newton South 6–9pm possible. Handouts will be provided. F825-S15-1 $45 Q106-S15-1 $229 Wednesday July 15 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm New 5 Tuesdays & 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6–9pm Indian Fast Food June 30–July 30 Asian Rice Noodle Salad Shruti Mehta, Instructor Lei Reilley, Instructor Close your eyes and imagine you are on a Home & Garden Thai cuisine meets western salad in this crowded street in Mumbai, enveloped by authentic Northern Chinese recipe. Lei sweet, spicy, pungent, and flavorful aromas Reilley who grew up in Shenyang will teach wafting through the air. This is the Indian New you how to make this flavorful and versa- fast food scene: every street is filled with tile dish. Asian rice noodle salad can be vendors selling savory dishes prepared on Container Gardening: adapted to any time of year. By varying the site that you are expected to stand on the Vegetables ingredients it can be light summery fare or street and eat. Together we’ll enjoy a sam- Dede Dussault, Instructor a heartier salad that includes ingredients pling of the foods sold by the beaches in One pot or many—growing vegetables in such as grilled chicken, pan-seared shrimp, Bombay or movie theatres of Delhi—you containers is a fun and convenient way to or avocado. It’s easy to prepare gluten-free have not experienced the true taste of get homegrown food on the table. And it’s and vegetarian versions as well. You’ll also India until you have eaten these delicious not as hard as you may think. You’ll learn learn to make a fresh, light dressing of vin- roadside snacks and fast food. Possible rec- about plant and pot selection, and the spe- egar, sugar, black pepper, ginger, garlic, and ipes include Indian burritos like Kati rolls, cifics of watering, planting, and fertilizing soy sauce. Come ready to enjoy and bring Indian-style paninis or sandwiches, Chana- vegetables grown in containers. We’ll also a container for leftovers. A $15 food fee is Bhatura, and of course something fried discuss design, companion planting, theme payable to the instructor at the beginning like samosas. An $18 food fee is payable gardens, pest control, and more. Our in- of class. to the instructor at the beginning of class. structor will give a planting demonstration. F102-S15-1 $40 Handouts will be provided. Handouts and resources will be provided. Wednesday July 1 @ Newton South 7–9pm F106-S15-1 $55 G103-S15-1 $37 Wednesday July 22 @ Newton South 6–9pm Tuesday June 30 @ Newton North 7–9pm

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Tips for Pruning & chemical versus natural repellents. Get ready Languages Watering to wear your new repellent and stay bug-bite David Gordon, Instructor free all summer long . A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of Not sure what level language class to take? Showcase your shrubs, trees, and peren- class. Handouts will be provided. We’re here to help. Email us at staff@newton- nials with proper pruning and seasonally communityed.org or call us at 617-559-6999 adjusted watering. Learn the right time to G116-S15-1 $37 and we can point you in the right direction. prune, what branches to cut, and when to Thursday July 9 @ Newton North 7–9pm use hand pruners versus electric trimmers. Spanish for We’ll discuss tool safety and how to thin Home Organizing Absolute Beginners perennials (hostas and lilies), and explore for ADHD Adults various watering techniques (using rain Cecilia McIsaac, Instructor barrels, programming your sprinklers, and Matthew Reid, Instructor Learn to speak the language spoken by choosing proper watering heads). You’ll Whether you have ADHD, think you have more than three hundred million people also learn about water-friendly mulch, ADHD, or have no idea, but you have trou- in forty-four countries around the world. rainwater catch basins, and how to avoid ble organizing your home and your life, We’ll communicate in Spanish from the moisture-related plant diseases. Join us and this class is for you. Are you overwhelmed first day of class. You’ll learn common ex- get your yard in tip-top shape to look great by routine tasks like laundry, bills, meal pressions, numbers, how to tell time, and year-round. Handouts will be provided. planning, paperwork, and so on. Does your more. We’ll practice the language through home or your “stuff” cause you stress and G910-S15-1 $37 readings, role-playing, and in-class con- anxiety? If you answered yes to either of Thursday July 9 @ Newton North 7–9pm versations. Required textbook: Spanish these questions, and you’re ready to learn Now, Level 1, Seventh Edition by Barron’s. some concrete tips, join us. You’ll learn Handouts will be provided. The Garden Coach more about ADHD, how it contributes to L578-S15-1 $119 Brian Karlsson-Barnes, Instructor the clutter, and we’ll focus on what to get rid of and how to do it. Plus, you’ll learn 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–9pm Create the perfect garden for your home. strategies to manage your wardrobe, kitch- July 2–July 30 Bring dimensions and pictures of your en, office, and many other critical organiza- outside space and learn about garden de- tional hotspots in your home. sign. Using different landscaping ideas for Spanish: Beginner I each student, our instructor (a professional G919-S15-1 $37 Soledad Phelan, Instructor landscape designer and gardener) will dis- Wednesday July 8 @ Newton South 7–9pm ¿Habla usted Español? If you don’t speak cuss soil, moisture, sun exposure, shade, Spanish, here’s your chance to learn the and drainage. In class he will also sketch Secrets from a United States’ second language. Emphasis individual outdoor plans for your site. Professional Organizer will be on basic speech patterns and vo- Handouts will be provided. cabulary. You’ll also learn simple grammar Lauren Zalkind, Instructor G173-S15-1 $61 and idioms through question and answer Transform your home and/or office from 2 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm drills, written exercises, and conversation. clutter and chaos to cool, calm and collect- July 14–July 21 Required textbook: the most recent edition ed, by using these time-tested strategies. of Practical Spanish Grammar by Prado. Learn to conquer paper-overload, create New a more efficient physical environment, L111-S15-1 $119 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9:30pm Bug Off! and increase your personal productivity through better time management. Whether June 30–July 28 All Natural Repellent you’re looking for a complete overhaul, or Katherine Gekas, Instructor just want to fine-tune what you’re already Get ready for long summer walks in the doing, this information-packed class will Books woods with your own handmade bug provide the tools you need to make chang- Order your books early by ordering online, repellent. We’ll make two bug-repelling es right away and enjoy the freedom that by phoning New England Mobile Book Fair products, an oil and a spray, with all-natural comes with living a more organized life. at 617-527-5817 or by phoning Newtonville ingredients including lavender, geranium, G813-S15-1 $34 Books at 617-244-6619. and lemongrass. We’ll also discuss the envi- Wednesday July 29 @ Newton South 7–8:30pm ronmental and health issues around using

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Spanish: Beginner II Spanish: Advanced and verb tenses. Emphasis will be on use- Soledad Phelan, Instructor Soledad Phelan, Instructor ful, everyday vocabulary and phrases, in- cluding greetings, time, weather, travel and Continue to improve your vocabulary, Immerse yourself in Spanish by partici- food. We’ll expand your vocabulary and grammar, pronunciation, and intonation as pating in discussions of current events, introduce new tenses. English will be used you learn about Spanish and Hispanic cul- Spanish culture, travel, food, and topics of only when necessary. Required textbook: tures through music, reading, and discus- your choice. Improve your fluency through Ultimate French: Beginner-Intermediate sion. Required textbook: Practical Spanish exercises incorporating idiomatic expres- by Heminway. Prerequisite: our French: Grammar by Prado. Handouts will be pro- sions with common verbs, subjunctive Beginner class or comparable experience. vided. Prerequisite: our Spanish: Beginner I tenses with adjectival clauses, formal and class, or comparable experience. familiar commands, and more. This course L230-S15-1 $99 L112-S15-1 $119 is for those who have already grasped the 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm basics of Spanish grammar (present, past, 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 5:30–7:30pm June 30–July 28 and future tenses and basic vocabulary) June 30–July 28 and who’d like to improve their Spanish- Traveler’s Italian speaking skills. Grammar review will be Spanish: offered when needed. Required textbook: Massimo Laurora, Instructor Advanced Beginner the most recent edition of The Ultimate This course is for those who have no previ- Cecilia McIsaac, Instructor Spanish Review and Practice. Prerequisite: ous knowledge of Italian and want to learn our Spanish: Intermediate class or compara- some useful phrases and cultural know- Come study prepositions, a and de, con- ble experience. how for an upcoming trip—or just for fun. trasting uses of verbs, ser and estar (to be), Participation is a must, so be ready to en- cardinal numbers, adjectives and more. L116-S15-1 $119 gage with the class. Each week, you’ll learn We’ll practice the language through read- 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9:30pm some basic travel terms and vocabulary, ings and in-class exercises. By the end of July 2–July 30 and also gain an understanding of Italian the course, you’ll be more comfortable culture. Required textbook: Conversational speaking, listening, writing and reading French: Beginner Italian in Seven Days, by Baldwin & Boas. Spanish. Required textbook/workbook: Spanish Now, Level 1, Seventh Edition Phil Kaplan, Instructor L989-S15-1 $112 by Barron’s. Handouts will be provided. Through conversation and written exer- 3 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–9pm Prerequisite: our Beginner class or compa- cises, you’ll learn about French culture as July 14–July 28 rable experience. well as pronunciation, vocabulary, basic grammar, and verb tenses. Emphasis will L579-S15-1 $119 German: be on useful, everyday words and phrases, 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm including greetings, time, weather, travel, Beginner & Beyond June 30–July 28 and food. This class is for beginners or Detlef Kraus, Instructor those who wish to review the fundamen- This class is for beginners, or those who Spanish: Intermediate I tals. Required textbook: Ultimate French: have had just a smattering of German. Join Soledad Phelan, Instructor Beginner-Intermediate, by Heminway. us and build your skills as you learn about Handouts will be provided. the language and land. Our focus will be Sharpen your conversational, writing, on noun cases, modal verbs and tenses, and speaking skills while you improve L102-S15-1 $99 word formation, and word order in more your vocabulary. You’ll learn about con- 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm complex sentences. You’ll improve your ditional, progressive, and compound June 30–July 28 pronunciation and spelling as you translate tenses; adjectives; and adverbs plus more. and read everyday dialogues. Handouts will Required textbook: the most recent edi- French: Beyond Beginner be provided. Required textbook: German tion of Practical Spanish Grammar by Demystified, Second Edition by Swick (CDs Prado. Prerequisite: our Spanish: Advanced Phil Kaplan, Instructor are included). Beginner classes, or comparable experience. You’ll gain exposure to French through conversation, handouts, and written ex- L107-S15-1 $99 L114-S15-1 $119 ercises. Learn about the culture as well as 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–7:30pm 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 5:30–7:30pm pronunciation, vocabulary, basic grammar, July 1–July 29 July 2–July 30

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Mind, Body, & Soul someone who had an extraordinary event New happen to him: after almost dying from an illness, David Cohen discovered that he Why We Get Sick Dating Crash Course had the ability to connect with his loved David Cohen, Instructor ones and others who had passed away. Have you ever wondered why we get sick, Annabella Gualdoni, Instructor Unusual as it sounds, the phenomenon have pains, or contract illnesses? Why are Discover numerous dating options, such has become a legitimate topic since the some people chronically under the weather as singles events, online services, match- best-selling On Death and Dying (1969) and others always healthy? Many blame our makers, and dating agencies. Learn about by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. Join David for a environment and outside causes for our their advantages and disadvantages. We’ll frank discussion about questions such as: ailments, but what if we’re thinking about design a personal dating strategy and create “Where do you go after you pass away?” it all wrong? David Cohen is not a doctor, a personal profile; you’ll take home a list “Are our loved ones still with us?” and but he’s had a near-death experience, and of local resources. Then you’ll fine-tune a “Are our lives predetermined?” Bring your through that episode has developed his long-term plan and receive practical dating questions and an open mind. The first hour own theories on this topic. Join us for a advice. We’ll also discuss how to manage a David will lecture, the second hour will be candid conversation about illness, and hear dating life-style and set long-term relation- open for readings. his thoughts on the causes and reasons ship goals. P459-S15-1 $39 behind the poor health some of us have, or P819-S15-1 $39 Thursday July 30 @ Newton North 7–9pm think we have. Thursday July 16 @ Newton North 6:30–9pm P107-S15-1 $37 Willing Your Way Tuesday July 14 @ Newton North 7–9pm ESP for Skeptics Jeanne Mayell, Instructor Jeanne Mayell, Instructor Are you feeling stuck or frustrated simply New If you’re open to the possibility that psychic because you can’t get what you want out of Techniques for Calming phenomena exist, but want to see scien- life—a new job, losing weight, launching Colicky Babies tific evidence, come find out for yourself. a successful project, or writing a book? In Judith Swack, Instructor If you’re already convinced but want to fact, there’s a way to achieve your goals and understand how it all works, this class is desires by willing them. This class teaches New and experienced parents, learn a sim- also for you. Learn about the new reality you how to use the power of intention to ple technique to gently calm your colicky that combines quantum physics with psy- change your life. Most people don’t realize baby. In just minutes you’ll be able to help chology and neuroscience and challenges that we direct our lives with our many your child relax and go to sleep. In class, the old notions of who and what we are. unconscious intentions and expectations, we’ll practice the Emotional Freedom Then the instructor will guide the class in which are largely driven by our childhood Technique (EFT) which works by activat- performing psychic readings on some of training. Without realizing it, we may be ing the body’s natural calming reflex and the students. Whether or not you believe sending negative messages to ourselves and integrating right and left brain information, in ESP, this class will change the way you the world that sabotage us from getting thus quickly clearing stress and fears. This understand the universe and your place in what we want. This class will show you technique works on everyone from new- it. Handouts will be provided. how to take charge of your life by emitting borns to adults; it even works on pets! A multi-page handout, containing complete P180-S15-1 $44 the intentions you really want for yourself. instructions for performing the technique Tuesday July 7 @ Newton North 6–9pm Whether it’s in the realm of love, spiritual- ity, or more “worldly” achievements, you and suggested applications for the most can learn how to achieve greater success. typical stressors children experience, will Whispers from Learn firsthand how to use a technique be provided. the Other Side called, “inner visioning” to break through P103-S15-1 $37 David Cohen, Instructor blocks and “will” your way to goals. Where Wednesday July 15 @ Newton South 7–9pm It’s not every day that you can meet some- there’s a will, there’s a way! one who has survived a near-death expe- P199-S15-1 $44 rience and recovered with an awareness Wednesday July 8 @ Newton South 6–9pm of the afterlife. Join us for an evening with Mind, Body, & Soul continued on page 20

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FLY A DRONE Duckybots: Turn Rubber River Nature Tour Ravi Mynampaty, Instructor Ducks into Robots! Charles River Canoe & Kayak, Instructors Remember those old-fashioned re- Kevin Osborn, Instructor Enjoy an autumn evening on the mote-controlled trains and cars? Well be- Let’s get those lazy rubber ducks to move! Charles exploring nature while pad- lieve it or not, drones are way cooler. Find Imagine and then build a propulsion dling with your partner. We’ll meet out what you look like from 40 feet above system for a rubber duck, and and learn at Nahanton Park where we’ll launch when you fly our drone and it takes your a bit about engineering, physics, problem our double kayaks and get a quick in- picture from on high. Recreational drones solving, and teamwork, too. With simple troduction to paddling strokes. From are the hottest new technology and we instructions and supplies of ducks, duct there we’ll quietly slip into the river, want to share them with you. You’ll learn tape, and motors, you’ll engineer your poking into coves and shallows to find the state of drone technology today, have unique duckybot to test out and race. common and not-so-common wildlife. a quick lesson on how to operate one, and If you’d like to take it home, bring $10 The river is in our backyard—but who then take the controls for a short flying payable to the instructor at the beginning else calls it home? You can expect to session—shooting pictures of yourself and of class; otherwise your ducky will be see great blue herons, turtles, several your class from the sky. Tuition includes a returned to the flock. Kids ages 7 and up types of ducks, a variety of songbirds, $10 fee for the camera memory card with with an adult (one child per adult please). and perhaps a snowy egret, cormorant, your photos. Directions will be emailed to muskrat, river otter, or beaver. Take R276-S15-1 $55 Adult/child pair registered students. Grades 6 and up with some time out of your busy week to (kids age 7 and up) an adult (one child per adult please). commune with nature and our Charles Wednesday July 15 @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm River animal friends. Due to special KS213-S15-1 $45 Adult/child pair planning requirements for this class, Wednesday July 15 @ Newton North 5:30–6:30pm no refunds or discounts are available: KS213-S15-2 $45 Adult/child pair all registrations are final. Directions Wednesday July 15 @ Newton North 6:30–7:30pm will be emailed to registered students. KS213-S15-3 $45 Adult/child pair Kids ages 8-15 are welcome to join us with an adult partner (one child per Thursday July 21 @ Newton North 5:30-6:30pm Catch Your First Fish adult please). KS213-S15-4 $45 Adult/child pair Paul Bruce, Instructor R154-S15-1 Thursday July 21 @ Newton North 6:30–7:30pm Catch your fish on a spinning rod, the $85 Adult/child pair (kids age 8—15) most common and easiest method of $55 Additional adult (age 16+) fishing (except for sticking a worm on a Tuesday June 30 @ Nahanton Park 5–7:30pm hook on a line, like Huck Finn.) You will get one-on-one instruction, with all equip- ment and bait provided.We’ll be fishing in a pond, so bring or wear your boots. Learn to fish, and you’ll be associating with a bet- ter class of people! Class takes place rain or shine because the fish don’t care about the weather!, so please plan ahead and dress appropriately for the outdoors. (Sorry, no fish to fry for dinner; this is a catch-and- release event.) Ages 7 and up with an adult C ome fly a (one child per adult please). drone with us this summer R279-S15-1 $50 Adult/child pair . Saturday June 27 @ Duxbury 9:55–11:25am

18 617 559-6999 Join us for newton community education Camp Invention

Invent to your heart’s content. At Camp Invention you’ll apply science concepts and art projects to solve real-life challenges. If you see a spaceship in a piece of Styrofoam or a smartphone in a broken radio, this camp is for you.

SIGN UP NOW! Camp Invention comes to Newton South the weeks of July 6 and 13. Join us for one or both weeks. See details on page 30. For lots more Kids programs, see page 25.

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Mind, Body, & Soul continued from page 17 Alexander Technique: Money & Real Estate Principles for Improving Posture & Relieving Pain Mind-Body Healing Our Money & Real Estate courses are not Jill Geiger, Instructor Judith Swack, Instructor intended to substitute for individual financial Interested in improving your posture, Mind-body healing is based on the idea counseling or legal advice. Neither NCE nor moving with ease, and reducing stiffness, that the mind and body are a single entity Newton Public Schools may give specific ad- pain, and tension? Poor posture, stress, and when it comes to the healing process. It vice concerning personal investments. Please neck/back/shoulder pains are often caused uses specific techniques to quiet the mind, do not make any financial decisions based on by unrecognized habits of tension. The release negative emotions, and facilitate recommendations from our independent in- Alexander Technique provides the means healing. In this seminar, you will learn structors without first checking with your own to restore our innate good posture, balance, powerful, yet easy to learn methods for advisers about the suitability of such actions. and poise by teaching how to recognize communicating directly with your subcon- and unlearn these common habits. For over scious mind, body, and soul as you release New 100 years, actors, musicians, athletes, and negative emotions and unwanted behav- others have used this practical, educational iors. Come to class with your questions and Financial Considerations method to reduce tension and stress and to get ready for good discussions. Handouts of Separation & Divorce experience lasting relief from chronic pain. will be provided. Marie Presti, Instructor This class will introduce the technique: P596-S15-1 $61 its history, principles, and application to Are you thinking of separating but not 2 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–9pm everyday activities. Tuition includes one sure how it impacts you financially? Or are you in the middle of a divorce and July 22–July 29 private lesson outside of class. finding it difficult to make decisions about Y103-S15-1 $48 real estate and other assets? We’ll start by Yoga for Well-Being 2 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:30–9pm examining how fear and anger can color Elizabeth Armstrong, Instructor July 8–July 15 decision-making, and learn steps to man- Whether you are new to yoga or continuing aging those emotions. Then we’ll go over in your practice, this class is designed to in- Tai Chi: Beginner the many types of assets such as homes, brokerage accounts, retirement accounts, crease flexibility, strength, and well-being. Detlef Kraus, Instructor In addition to physical poses, we will work insurance, and annuities, paying particular Tai Chi has been part of Chinese culture for with breathing and meditation to quiet the attention to how separation versus divorce centuries and has many valuable benefits. mind and restore the spirit. Avoid eating a affects these accounts. You’ll learn about Because of its movement and mind/body large meal before class. Wear comfortable the division of marital assets, the financial focus, the positive effects of Tai Chi on bal- clothing; bring a yoga mat and a towel. consequences of filing for divorce, and the ance, relaxation, and sustained mental at- way alimony and child support are taxed. Y180-S15-1 $109 tention have been recognized by those who 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–8:15pm engage in athletic activities such as dance, S312-S15-1 $37 July 2–July 30 skating, skiing, tennis, golf, and other Wednesday July 22 @ Newton South 6–9pm sports. In this program, movement essen- tials and the mind-body connection will be Overview of HOME & explored in accordance with the principles CONDO BUYING and techniques of Tai Chi. Marie Presti & David Miller, Instructors Y107-S15-1 $86 Whether you’re a first time purchaser or 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7pm need a refresher, in today’s real estate mar- June 30–July 28 ket, it’s more important than ever to be knowledgeable before purchasing a home or condo. Get an overview of the entire process, from finding the perfect neighbor- hood and selecting a real estate broker, to obtaining favorable financing and hiring an attorney to protect your investment. We’ll teach you how the rights and responsibil-

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ities of condo owners differ from those of Music & Theatre Arts Orleans in the early 1900s, and learn the ba- home owners, and review the primary legal sic vocabulary you need for understanding documents related to each. This course’s and appreciating this kind of music. You’ll unbiased, comprehensive approach can New get hip to the difference between blues, jazz, help you avoid disastrous situations from Playing for Open Mic and jazz fusion as we listen to and talk about the loss of your hard-earned deposit to a range of recordings. Through the music Jeremy Seeger, Instructor buying a property with latent defects such of Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Chick as termites, lead paint, or water damage. Performing seems effortless for some musi- Corea, and others, you’ll hear the nuances cians, but not everyone’s a natural on stage; S101-S15-1 $46; $60/Couple that make this style of music unique and jitters and butterflies are more common Tuesday July 14 @ Newton North 6–9pm engaging. Join us to launch your lifetime of than you think. Fortunately, playing for an jazz enjoyment. Handouts will be provided. open mic is a skill you can learn and be suc- Selling Your House for cessful at. Join us and explore what it takes M105-S15-1 $90 More in a Crazy Market to prepare for the big night. You’ll work on 4 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:30–9pm Marie Presti, Instructor choosing your repertoire, performing, and July 8–July 29 critiquing your own show so you feel good Are you thinking about selling your house? about yourself in the spotlight. You’ll get tips Learn the steps you should take before New on general performance etiquette, such as you put your home on the market. Get an entering and exiting the stage, introducing Middle Eastern insider’s advice on real estate trends, the yourself, and talking to the audience. Bring Frame Drumming best times of year to sell a house, and in- your banjo, guitar, dulcimer, or voice, along expensive ways to spruce up your home so Regan Gibson, Instructor with a notebook, and we’ll start practicing! it looks its best to potential buyers. You’ll Learn how to play one of the world’s oldest Handouts will be provided. even get tips on how to prepare for open musical instruments, the Middle Eastern houses and how to negotiate the best price. M111-S15-1 $109 frame drum. The frame drum is played Don’t even think about selling your house 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–7:30pm with a unique finger style that distinguishes without taking this class first. July 1–July 29 it from African djembe drumming, result- ing in a resonant, low-volume sound. These S218-S15-1 $46; $60/Couple drums are found in many cultures through- Wednesday July 15 @ Newton South 6–9pm New out the world, and can be heard in music Appreciating by Paul Simon and other popular artists Buying and Managing the Sounds of Jazz with world-music influences. You’ll learn basic rhythms, scales, and rhythmic phras- Distressed Real Estate Raymond Chow, Instructor David Miller, Instructor es using a system known as Konnakol, and Come groove to the swingin’ sounds of use a split-finger technique to get bass and When owners miss mortgage payments and American jazz. For music lovers and treble (thom and tak) tones from the drum. properties fall into disrepair, the properties cool cats who want to learn more about We’ll play as a group, and by the end of become distressed which often results in this genre, we’ll review its origins in New class you’ll be able to apply your skills to great buying opportunities for buyers, but many percussion instruments and musical also great risks. Learn about short sales, styles. Bring your own drum or contact the foreclosure sales, bank-owned sales, and instructor at www.regangibson.com to pur- “real estate owned sales”. Discover the pros chase one for $40. No experience necessary. and cons of buying distressed property plus Handouts will be provided. investment strategies of quick fix up and resale or extensive renovation and holding M101-S15-1 $90 property for management or end use or for 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7:15pm condominium conversion. We’ll also cover June 30–July 28 landlord-tenant laws for dealing with the possibility of eviction of former owners/oc- cupants and for leasing to new tenants. S227-S15-1 $46; $60/Couple Tuesday July 28 @ Newton North 6:30–9:30pm

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Hand Drumming Piano: Beginner & Beyond Guitar Fingerpicking: The DrumConnection staff, Instructors Detlef Kraus, Instructor Beyond Beginner Explore the rhythms of West Africa, Cuba, The piano is a great first instrument to Arnold Rosen, Instructor and Brazil on the drums. We’ll play indig- learn. The layout of the keyboard makes it Fingerstyle is the technique of playing the enous rhythms on the conga, ashiko, and easy to visualize scales, chords, and other guitar by plucking the strings directly with djembe drums and you’ll learn how hand elements of music theory; but above all the your fingernails or fingertips. If you have a drumming is used to express and commu- piano is fun to play. This class will teach strong foundation in guitar basics, now it’s nicate. Bring a hand drum of your choice the fundamentals while helping you build time to develop your skills further. Join us to the first lesson, or you can rent from a simple repertoire. Topics include note and learn to play various musical styles in- The DrumConnection (call 781-316-8068 reading, time and key signatures, rhythm cluding Delta Blues, Ragtime, Bossa Nova, to arrange this). A $5 materials fee, for and meter, simple harmony, and chords. and Jazz. Grab a guitar and bring it to class The DrumConnection Hand Drumming for You’ll be able to play basic songs after just a with a folder for handouts, and a pen or a Beginners Book, is payable to the instructor. few lessons. We’ll touch upon classical, pop, pencil, and get ready to play music. New and returning students welcome. blues, and jazz music (depending on your M339-S15-1 $76 interests). A keyboard will be provided. No M109-S15-1 $105 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:15–8:15pm experience necessary. 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm June 30–July 28 July 2–July 30 M113-S15-1 $105 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:45 –9:15pm Play the Ukulele July 1–July 29 Learn to Read Music Arnold Rosen, Instructor Raymond Chow, Instructor American Folk Guitar A cross between the guitar and banjo, this For music lovers with no musical training, little instrument has been around since for Beginners this course provides the essential tools for the late 1800’s. We’ll review ukulele basics, understanding and reading music. We’ll Jeremy Seeger, Instructor including chord progressions, single-note cover basic vocabulary including clefs and Gain a foundation in the basics of this playing, and right hand strumming tech- note names, and you’ll see how these are versatile instrument by learning to play niques. We’ll also demonstrate and teach used in written music. We’ll also introduce American folk songs. Building from week you numerous playing styles. Whether elements of music theory, and review key to week, we’ll cover the fundamentals of you’re a fan of Amanda Palmer, Don Ho, or signatures, scales, and common chords. holding, tuning, and playing the guitar. The Tiny Tim, you can entertain friends with a You will even try some ear-training exercis- emphasis is on playing and singing the songs favorite tune as you learn to play this fun es to aid your growing musical understand- (even if it is just for yourself) and develop- instrument. Bring your ukulele to class ing. This class is great for those who want ing a repertoire. Some songs you’ll learn (you can purchase one at Music & Arts in to sing in a choir, pick up an instrument, or to play include, “This Land is Your Land” Newton Centre if you choose, but call in simply better appreciate music. Handouts and “Blowing in the Wind”. Whether you’re advance to order). No experience necessary. will be provided. just learning or returning after a break, this M470-S15-1 $76 course will help you build the skills for play- M456-S15-1 $114 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7pm ing on your own or with others. Bring a gui- 4 Wednesdays @ Newton South 5:30–7:30pm June 30–July 28 tar along with a folder, and a pen or a pencil. July 8–July 29 A $10 materials fee, for a CD of songs, is payable to the instructor at the beginning of Just ONCE Guitar class. Handouts will be provided. Workshop M474-S15-1 $109 Phil Kaplan, Instructor 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:30–9pm Have you wanted to learn the guitar but July 1–July 29 simply can’t find the time? In just a couple of hours you can learn enough to give you years of musical enjoyment. This crash course will teach you basic chords and get you playing your favorite songs right away. We’ll start with some fundamental strum-

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ming patterns. You’ll learn how to form the Improvisational Acting Online Learning three main chords and how to play along for Beginners with simple tunes. We’ll also discuss how Judith Kalaora, Instructor to buy a good guitar and how to tune it. If you’d love to learn something new but The beauty and magic of improvisational Bring your acoustic guitar. Tuition includes can’t find a course that fits your busy performance flow from an actor’s ability a workbook and practice DVD. No experi- schedule, sign up for an online class and to be “in the moment” completely. This ence necessary. learn from the comfort of your own home. form of theatre takes shape with little or no Courses are available through Ed2Go, M160-S15-1 $62 advance planning. Join us to learn the fun- UGotClass, and Career Training. Many Thursday July 9 @ Newton North 6:30–9pm damental principles of improv. You’ll take courses have a focus on skills for the 21st stage with supportive ensemble members as century and some provide professional Intro to Cinema Studies you try your hand at different styles, includ- certification, or even graduate credit upon ing Playback Theatre, a powerful tool that Amy Handler, Instructor completion. Please call us to learn more fosters personal empowerment, team build- about which online program is right for Calling all movie buffs. Explore the cul- ing, and conflict resolution. We’ll start with you. Examples of online classes include: tural, artistic, and political importance of acting warmups and ease into a variety of • Pay Per Click Marketing cinema in today’s society. In this class we’ll theater games and exercises to develop and view and analyze a range of films, from enhance your skills. You’ll use your instincts • Introduction to Python 3 Programming contemporary narratives and documenta- and imagination to create unique characters • Introduction to Quick Books ries, to experimental shorts and silent films. with strong objectives and learn to incorpo- • Become a Professional Interpreter We’ll discuss directing, acting, scripts, cin- rate movement and physicality with special • Certificate in Inbound Marketing ematography, editing, and musical scoring. attention to voice and diction. Come ex- • Write Your Life Story If you’re an aspiring actor or film critic, plore this special art form that can sharpen or just want an evening of entertainment, your ability to think on your feet and build • Lose Weight and Keep It Off come join us. your confidence in public speaking. M612-S15-1 $95 M569-S15-1 $109 Recreation 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 8–9:30pm June 30–July 28 July 1–July 29 New Scene Study: Improvisational Acting: Herb Walk Sunday Film & Theatre Advanced Katherine Gekas, Instructor Amy Handler, Instructor Judith Kalaora, Instructor Did you know that weeds and trees can be Aspiring actors, hone your skills and take Sharpen your comedic skills, timing, and eaten or applied topically to help you stay your craft further. Through in-class per- techniques and spark your sense of hu- healthy? Join us and learn to identify me- formance of scenes from contemporary mor and imagination in a supportive and dicinal plants and trees commonly found film, television, and theatre, we’ll explore creative environment. We’ll dig deep into in the woods, and used by herbalists today. character development and elements of a Playback Theatre, a form of improv in We’ll walk through the Newton woods and script. You’ll get practical tools for acting which group members tell stories from their you’ll learn to see them from the perspec- alone or with a partner as we discuss the lives and perform them on the spot. We’ll tive of a modern herbalist, as we discuss interaction of silent, speaking, and physi- practice exercises to evaluate these expe- traditional and modern uses of the plants cal roles. Our instructor will help identify riences from different perspectives. You’ll we find. At this time of year, flowers, ber- your strengths and challenges and design be surprised at the scenes we form as your ries, and leaves are usually harvested, so customized approaches for you to create courage grows and your fears on stage van- we’ll focus on these as well as others. Wear complex characters and memorable scenes. ish. Come ready to laugh. Prerequisite: our comfortable shoes and dress for the weath- All levels welcome. Improvisational Acting for Beginners class or er. Class location will be emailed to regis- M289-S15-1 $95 comparable experience. New and returning tered students. Handouts will be provided. 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm students welcome. Z597-S15-1 $37 June 30–July 28 M811-S15-1 $109 Sunday July 12 @ Newton 5–7pm 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–8pm July 1–July 29

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Bicycle Repair & South End Jewish Tour Poetry Writing: Maintenance Robin Dexter, Instructor Inspiration and Craft Farina’s Bicycle Center staff, Instructors Explore Jewish history on the streets of the Tracy Marks, Instructor Don’t get stranded with a flat tire, a bro- old South End, Boston’s first Jewish neigh- “Poetry is not a luxury. It is a vital neces- ken chain, or a loose nut. Learn basic borhood. Find out where the synagogues sity,” wrote poet Audre Lorde. Whether maintenance and roadside repairs in a were located, learn about the earliest Jewish you are a beginning or experienced poet, fun, non-intimidating environment. You’ll community to settle here, and see significant this course will feed your appreciation get hands-on practice in changing a flat, sites and historical buildings still standing of poetry and inspire your writing—in removing a wheel, adjusting brakes, tight- today. You’ll learn why Hadassah Way is lo- free verse and/or formal rhymed verse. ening the chain, and more. Handouts show cated where it is, view the Boston Common’s Although many suggestions will be pro- diagrams and list the most commonly used plaque dedicated to the famous bargain base- vided, the kind of poetry you write and tools. Don’t bring your bicycle to class; in- ment founder, and continue into the theatre subject matter will be entirely your choice. store bikes will be used for practice. (You’ll district to see where the first synagogue, Class sessions will consist of mini-lectures receive a coupon worth 10% off accessories Ohabei Shalom, was built in 1852. Join us on the elements of poetry, discussion of the purchased on the day of class.) Location: for lots of Jewish history tidbits. Did you craft in exceptional contemporary poems, Farina’s Bicycle Center, 61 Galen St., know that Boston Tea Party’s music club was creative exercises to help you generate your Watertown, near Watertown Square. located in a building on Berkeley Street that own poems, and constructive, supportive once housed Temple Israel’s religious school? R100-S15-1 $37 workshopping of your writing. Bring Mary Wear comfy shoes and dress for the weather; Oliver’s A Poetry Handbook to the first Saturday July 11 @ Watertown 9:15 –11:15am we’ll be walking approximately 1.5 miles— class, as well as eight copies of any poem rain or shine. Meet on Hadassah Way across that is personally meaningful to you. Learn to Juggle the street from the Boston Public Garden. W182-S15-1 $134 Park underneath the Boston Common on Joel Herskowitz, Instructor 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–9:15pm Charles St. or take the T (the closest T is the Got too many balls in the air? No problem! Arlington Station on the Green Line). This July 1–July 29 In just one class, you will learn the basics class is recommended for fit walkers. of three-ball juggling. Don’t worry about your previous attempts, failures, or partial Z872-S15-1 $30 Write Now! successes. You, too, can learn this nifty skill Wednesday July 8 @ Boston 6–8pm Judith Poole, Instructor to challenge yourself, or to impress family Let your pen take the lead in this facilitated and friends. Bring three beanbags the size workshop, and discover what your “writer of lacrosse balls, 7.5–8” in circumference. Writing within” wants to say. Write for the sheer Make your own out of socks using popcorn joy of it, bypassing your internal critic. kernels or dried beans. Or go online to Whether you write all the time, hope to do order yourself a set (search for Schylling Publish Your Book… so but haven’t gotten around to it, or your Classic Juggling Balls). Guaranteed writing has lost its spark, enjoy the magic R248-S15-1 $37 David Ewen, Instructor that occurs when a group engages in the Tuesday July 21 @ Newton North 7–8:30pm What’s the point of being a writer if nobody creative process together. We’ll use various ever gets to read what you’ve written? Get a exercises to call out the muse, and partici- publishing professional’s inside perspective pants will have a chance to read and receive on how to publish your manuscript and get feedback if they wish. Suggested reading it onto bookstore shelves. You’ll learn every- before class: Writing Down the Bones, by Don’t miss thing you need to know, from designing your Natalie Goldberg. our Family Programs: book and getting it reviewed, to arranging W143-S15-1 $119 • River Nature Tour by Kayak your own promotional signing tours. 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm • Catch Your First Fish W132-S15-1 $46 June 30–July 28 • Duckybots Wednesday July 8 @ Newton South 6–9pm • Fly a Drone See page 18 for more information.

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For High Schoolers SAT VERBAL REVIEW Kids Jacqueline Clark, Instructor Become familiar with the structure of the WRITE SUCCESSFUL verbal section of the SAT Reasoning test: ESSAYS FOR YOUR COLLEGE learn about sentence completion, critical NCE Summer Debate APPLICATION reading, and the writing component of the Institute Jacqueline Clark, Instructor test. By getting comfortable with the types NCE Summer Debate Institute staff, Instructors Think you can write your college application of questions and the methods used to an- Get savvy on current events. Sharpen essay the night before it’s due? Think again! swer them, you will become more confident your public speaking, research, and Writing a standout essay doesn’t happen in approaching the test. We’ll use class time critical thinking skills. Win every overnight. In this class, you’ll work with a to build your skills and to practice test-tak- argument. Debate is a popular professional writer who will help you choose ing under time constraints and simulated extra-curricular activity among your topic and improve your writing style. conditions. Please purchase a copy of The high-schoolers worldwide. It’s great We’ll start by discussing what colleges are Official SAT Study Guide, published by the for kids who want an intellectual looking for (an essay that reflects who you College Board, and bring it to the first class. challenge and the opportunity to are), and then, you’ll write. You’ll receive KH07-S15-1 $195 meet other like-minded students. weekly written feedback on your essays as Monday–Thursday @ Newton South 12:30–2:30pm well as helpful critiques from your class- At our summer debate institute, August 24–27 you’ll practice speaking drills, mates. By the end of the class, you’ll be well participate in mock rounds, and on your way towards completion of your compete in a debate tournament. two Common Application essays, and you’ll Driver’s Ed Our unique curriculum is based have a handle on other essays your college Newton Driving School staff, Instructors on individualized instruction and applications may require. For the first ses- When you successfully complete a modeled after summer programs sion, please bring pencils and paper, or a course in Driver’s Education, you can of its kind at prestigious colleges laptop, if you have one, and a completed get your license before the age of 18. around the country. Don’t miss copy of our Background Info Form, which is The course has a state-mandated curricu- this opportunity to work with available under Forms on our website. lum which requires: expert debate alumni and form new KH15-S15-1 $175 • 30 hours of classroom instruction friendships with debaters from all 4 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8pm • a two-hour parent training session over the Greater Boston area. A June 30–July 21 recent study from Yale University • 12 hours of behind-the-wheel on-the- found that students who participated KH15-S15-2 $175 road training in debate in high school were 30% 4 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–8pm • six hours of driver observation time. more likely to gain admission to the July 1–22 In addition, it is expected that you spend most competitive universities. But 40 hours of practice driving time with an don’t let that sway you; it’s really just SAT MATH REVIEW experienced adult driver. a lot of fun. Grades 8–12. Smitha Sahadevan, Instructor KS121-S15-1 $725 You can enroll in Driver’s Ed classroom Secrets to the SAT revealed! Prepare lessons at the age of 15 years 9 months, July 6–17 @ Newton South 9am–4pm yourself for the math portion of the SAT and can begin road lessons at age 16 with Reasoning test. We’ll review concepts in a valid learner’s permit. Tuition includes arithmetic, algebra, and geometry, and we’ll all classroom and on-the-road time, the explore test-taking strategies as well so you parent training class, and the $15 fee to can approach the exam with confidence. the Registry of Motor Vehicles for a Please purchase a copy of The Official SAT Certificate of Completion of Driver see our family Study Guide, published by the College Education. Tuition does not include programs on page 18 Board, and bring it to the first class. Registry fees for your permit and license, KH06-S15-1 $195 or the cost for the road test for your license, Monday–Thursday @ Newton South 10am–12pm if you choose to schedule that here in August 24–27 Newton rather than with the RMV.

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Classroom lessons are at the locations list- ed; road lessons are scheduled between the Arts... student and the driving school (these begin Babysitting & and end at one of the high school entranc- CPR Actors Studio es). The City of Newton requires that all our Bridget Frey & Michelle Mount, Instructors student drivers set up lesson times with a BABYSITTING & SAFETY Actors and actresses, get ready to shine. buddy in the car; no student can drive alone TRAINING If you’re trying out for a show, craving an with the instructor. A cancellation fee of $30 opportunity to showcase your talent, or will apply if students cancel driving lessons Juanita Allen Kingsley, Instructor just looking to express yourself, this class with less than 24-hours notice, or arrive for Become an expert babysitter with is for you. You’ll enjoy acting exercises driving lessons without a buddy or with- this American Academy of Pediatrics and improv games, perform scenes from out a permit. When you register, you will course. Learn the basics of infant plays and books, learn acting concepts, see receive an email confirmation with a link and childcare, as well as how to react how plays are produced, and build your to a contract with Newton Driving School. responsibly to medical emergencies confidence in front of an audience. On The student and a parent or guardian must and injuries, perform first aid for the last day, we’ll present a performance agree to these terms; please fill out and sign common childhood injuries and ill- for family and friends. Note to our school- the contract, and bring it to your first class. nesses, and set up and run your own year students: join us this summer for more Bring a notebook and pen to each class. successful babysitting business. You will receive a certificate of completion acting opportunities. Grades 1–5. KH18-S15-1 $640 at the end of the course, as well as our KS103-S15-1 $90 (Frey) June 26–July 2 @ Newton South 10am–4:45pm BLAST (Babysitter Lessons and Safety June 25–26 @ Newton South 1–4pm This class runs Friday, June 26, Training) manual for future reference. KS103-S15-2 $225 (Frey) and Monday–Thursday June 29–July 2. Ages 11 and up. July 13–17 @ Newton North 1–4pm KH18-S15-2 $640 KM19-S15-1 $75 KS103-S15-3 $225 (Frey) July 6–July 10 @ Newton North 10am–4:45pm Thursday June 25 @ Newton South 9am–12pm August 3–7 @ Newton South 1–4pm KH18-S15-3 $640 KM19-S15-2 $75 KS103-S15-4 $225 (Mount) July 13–July 17 @ Newton South 10am–4:45pm Monday August 24 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KH18-S15-4 $640 August 10–14 @ Newton North 1–4pm August 17–August 21 @ Newton North PEDIATRIC FIRST AID & KS103-S15-5 $225 (Frey) 10am–4:45pm CPR August 17–21 @ Newton North 1–4pm KH18-S15-5 $640 Juanita Allen Kingsley , Instructor KS103-S15-6 $225 (Frey) August 24–August 28 @ Newton South If you’re caring for kids, you need to August 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm 10am–4:45pm know how to respond in a first-aid emergency. In this class, you’ll learn to Animal Art Driver’s Ed handle injuries and manage illness until Susan Paquette, Instructor help arrives. We’ll cover first aid basics; Parent Training Spend a week at the NCE Zoo where all the medical, injury, and environmental animals are of your own creation. You’ll In this required course, parents will learn emergencies; and pediatric CPR. This make 2-D and 3-D animal-themed art proj- about the Driver’s Ed curriculum, the junior American Heart Association course ects. You’ll create hand-painted paper mache operator’s law, and the driving skills and be- meets the requirements for camp coun- animal puppets; learn to draw animals of the haviors that their children will be taught. The selors, child care providers, babysitters, Arctic, Rainforest, and New England; use fee is included in the Driver’s Ed class tuition. and more. You will receive a CPR cer- cut paper and yarn to make a forest of ani- KH09-S15-1 $0 tification at the completion of the class. mal species; and sculpt your favorite animals Tuesday June 30 @ Newton North 6–8pm Ages 11 and up. with homemade clay, then paint them too. KH09-S15-2 $0 KM20-S15-1 $75 We’ll also design animal belts, necklaces, Wednesday July 8 @ Newton South 6–8pm Monday June 29 @ Newton South 9am–12pm and rings from paper, fabric, and clay. For KH09-S15-3 $0 KM20-S15-2 $75 animal lovers only! Grades K–3. Thursday July 16 @ Newton North 6–8pm Monday August 24 @ Newton South KS193-S15-1 $235 12:30–3:30pm July 13–17 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Art Blastoff 2015 Cartooning Cooking Around Susan Paquette, Instructor Susan Paquette, Instructor the World Art lovers unite! Enjoy an art project a day. Walt Disney, here we come! Learn to draw Nicole Davis/Jocelyn Wong & Liz Simpson Instructors Create and design your own wearable base- characters from books, television, movies, Travel the globe with us as we discover ball caps, paint like the Impressionists, de- and video games. With step-by-step in- native delicacies from the seven continents. sign and paint paper mache vases complete structions, you’ll work on some crazy char- We’ll create different menus with foods with 3-D flowers, draw cartoon characters acters, paying close attention to drawing unique to each continent, and we’ll learn from TV, and sculpt a Minion with air hands, feet, and facial expressions. We’ll ex- about the history and origins of the foods drying clay. We’ll enjoy a little face painting plore anime-style drawing as well, and cre- we prepare. We’ll make everything from as well. The sky is the limit and this class ate animated flip books of your drawings. scratch: you’ll read the recipes, measure, will be a blast! Note to returning Art Blastoff Your final project will include hand-paint- cut, and prepare all the ingredients, and of students: These are all new projects. Tuition ed animation cels of your favorite character course, sample the finished products. Please includes materials. Grades K–3. to mount for display. Grades K–3. let us know of any food allergies before reg- KS192-S15-1 $190 KS91-S15-1 $94 istering for this class. June 29–July 2 @ Newton South 9am–12pm June 25–26 @ Newton South 9am–12pm In Ms. Davis and Ms. Wong’s classes, we’ll KS192-S15-2 $235 KS91-S15-2 $235 make Asian dumplings, African Kelewele, July 20–July 24 @ Newton North 1–4pm July 27–31 @ Newton North 9am–12pm Penne with Chicken Marengo, Fufu, Creme Puffs, and other mouthwatering specialties. Art Studio Intensive: Clay Workshop In Ms. Simpson’s classes, we’ll make famil- Charcoal & Pastel Laya Steinberg, Instructor iar specialties like Ratatouille and Pad Thai, as well as unusual delights like African Painting From the functional to the whimsical, Chicken & Couscous Salad and Korean make just about anything you want from Alma Bella Solis, Instructor Bibimbap. We’ll enjoy some sweets too, clay. Learn handbuilding fundamentals and If you’re serious about drawing and want including Indian Mango Lassi and Spanish techniques for creating pinch pots, slabs, to challenge yourself, join us for this stu- Tres Leches Cake (yum!). dio class. Using a combination of charcoal coils, and sculptures; try some wheelthrow- pencils and dry/soft pastels, you’ll produce ing too (it’s not as easy as it looks!). You’ll KS208-S15-1 $225 (Davis/Wong; Grades 2 & up) your own compositions interpreting a still- select your best pieces to glaze with the June 29–July 2 @ Newton South 9am–12:30pm life model. You’ll learn the methods of out- colors and patterns of your choice. This KS208-S15-2 $265 (Davis/Wong; Grades 2 & up) line, contour, shading, blending, detailing, class includes lots of one-on-one expert July 6–10 @ Newton South 9am–12:30pm and connectedness in achieving proportion guidance; you will work as an individual KS208-S15-3 $265 (Simpson; Grades 5–9) and perspective. Expect your final work to and in a group to explore, design, and be worthy of acceptance to the MFA. Please refine your work. Tuition includes an August 3–7 @ Newton South 9am–12:30pm bring the following materials: a desktop additional session to be held from 6 to 8pm KS208-S15-4 $265 (Simpson; Grades 5–9) easel, 18” x 24” drawing pad (not sketching on a Thursday night following this class August 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12:30pm pad), assorted charcoal pencils (a boxed for glazing selected pieces. Parents are set is fine), knead eraser (if not included welcome to attend the glazing session— in your pencil kit), tri-tip white eraser, dry see dates below. pastel chalks, and blending stumps. All KS13-S15-1 $255 (Grades 3–6) Save $25! levels welcome. July 6–10 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS60-S15-1 $235 (Grades 3–9) Glazing Session: Thursday, July 16; 6–8pm. Make a full-day by combining July 6–10 @ Newton North 1–4pm two half-day programs in the KS13-S15-2 $255 (Grades 1–4) same week. See our website KS60-S15-2 $235 (Grades 3–9) July 13–17 @ Newton North 1–4pm or call us for details. July 20–July 24 @ Newton North 1–4pm Glazing Session: Thursday, July 23; 6–8pm. KS60-S15-3 $235 (Grades 2–5) KS13-S15-3 $255 (Grades 1–4) August 24–28 @ Newton South 1–4pm July 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–12pm Glazing Session: Thursday, August 6; 6–8pm.

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Crazy Crafts Fabric Painting Glass Class Sophia Ng & Elisa Ng, Instructors Nicole Donson, Instructor Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Challenge your creativity and your fingers’ Learn popular silk and fabric painting and If you admire stained glass, glass jewelry, flexibility. Discover Ductivities and make decorating techniques using non-toxic glass dishware, and more, join us to make assorted cool and colorful wallets, pencil colorfast dyes, fabric paints, markers, and your own glass artwork. In this week-long pouches, or flowers out of duct tape; mess more. You’ll mix colors, thicken dyes, print intensive, you’ll master various glass tech- around with modeling clay and mix col- with rubber stamps, and use salt to make niques. With fusing, you’ll create a plate, ors to make animal figurines and charms; beautiful starbursts and dynamic patterns. necklace, and a few decorative tiles. With and play with paper to make exciting 2-D Turn original artwork into iron-on designs, mosaic, you’ll make a trivet, name plate, and 3-D projects including origami toys and embellish your work with colorful or decorated mirror. With jewelry-mosaic, and animals. We’ll try unit origami, make sequins, buttons, or embroidery. Make a you’ll place glass beads and pieces in a deep geogami pencil holders, and explore paper scarf, sun-catcher, pillowcase, tote bag, or pendant to create a unique necklace. And quilling and paper mechanic models too. T-shirt—your choice of projects and styles with sandblasting, you’ll apply a resist to a Great fun for the crafty one! Grades 2–5. is endless. Materials will be provided, but glass piece and cut out a design. Learn to KS105-S15-1 $245 you can bring fabric or clothing from home work safely with glass as you explore the too. Wear old clothes or a smock. creativity this medium allows. Safety glasses July 13–17 @ Newton North 9am–12pm will be provided; wear closed-toe shoes. KS73-S15-1 $255 (Grades 4–9) Darkroom Photography July 6–10 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS195-S15-1 $255 (Grades 5–9) June 29–July 2 @ Newton South 9am–12pm Ashley Saccoach, Instructor KS73-S15-2 $255 (Grades 1–4) KS195-S15-2 $255 (Grades 2–5) In the “dark” ages, people took pictures July 27–31 @ Newton North 1–4pm with huge boxes, covered by large blankets KS73-S15-3 $255 (Grades 4–9) June 29–July 2 @ Newton South 1–4pm to block out all the light. Those days are August 10–14 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS195-S15-3 $315 (Grades 2–5) behind us, but the modern era of darkroom August 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm photography is not, and this is how some Felt & Fabric Fiber Art KS195-S15-4 $315 (Grades 5–9) of the most beautiful pictures are made. August 24–28 @ Newton South 1–4pm Join us to discover the art of darkroom Nicole Donson, Instructor photography. You’ll learn the basic func- Create a wide range of projects in this tions of a camera, which apply to both film mixed-media fiber art fiesta. Make weav- Knitting and digital cameras; we’ll shoot a variety of ings with yarn, ribbons, and strips of fabric; Deanna Mustachio, Instructor create Huichol yarn collages by gluing yarn pictures, and experience the magic as pho- Channel your inner granny and join us for down to cardboard; and make collages from tographs pass through different chemical a summer knitting spree. Never be bored wool and fabric. Learn simple hand-sewing solutions to come to life before our eyes. again—you can take your yarn and needles techniques to make stuffed felt animals, We’ll experiment with photograms; make anywhere. We’ll work on basics such as knit pillows, and bags from store-bought felt, pinhole cameras, hand-colored photos, and and purl stitches, and how to cast on, bind and learn to needlepoint with yarn. Create collages, and discuss the history of photog- off, increase, decrease, make stripes, and your own felt from wool, watching the fi- raphy and influential photographers. By the read a simple knitting pattern. Once you’ve bers bond together like magic when heat, end of the week, you’ll have a portfolio of mastered the basics, you can really have fun. moisture, and pressure are applied. Then use original photographs to take home, and our We’ll have a variety of patterns to choose your felt for wool bead jewelry and flower last class will include a show for family and from, including some more challenging ones accessories for yourself, or to decorate your friends. Dust off and bring your old 35mm like monsters and flowers, which use dou- collages and other creations. You’ll finish the camera. Grades 5–9. ble-pointed needles for a really cool result. week with new skills and several finished KS204-S15-1 $195 Bring a set of size 8 knitting needles no lon- projects to take home. June 29–July 2 @ Newton South 9am–12pm ger than 10 inches. Grades 2 and up. KS204-S15-2 $240 KS210-S15-1 $215 (Grades 4–9) KS212-S15-1 $235 June 29–July 2 @ Newton South 1–4pm August 3–7 @ Newton South 1–4pm July 27–July 31 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS210-S15-2 $255 (Grades 4–9) KS212-S15-2 $235 July 13–17 @ Newton South 9am–12pm August 3–7 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS210-S15-3 $255 (Grades 1–4) KS212-S15-3 $235 August 3–7 @ Newton South 9am–12pm August 10–14 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Public Speaking Sew... What’s New? Trash Art Boot Camp Liz Fitzpatrick, Instructor Ginelle McKenzie, Instructor Kim Vanaman, Instructor Master this practical craft and show off Don’t throw it away! You can recycle your Get the skills and confidence you need to your design skills. First you’ll learn to use trash and use it to make really cool crafts. successfully speak in public, whether it’s a pattern, cut and pin fabric, and safely In this class we’ll create great projects such in class, at a meeting, or as a future speech operate a sewing machine, while making a as paper-towel-roll rainsticks, egg carton competitor. Through a variety of exercises, beach bag. Then you’ll take measurements caterpillars, and recycled treasure boxes. games, and activities (as well as a lot of and try your hand at garment construction We’ll also melt old crayons and put them in practice speaking in front of this group), by making a pair of shorts, choosing fabric molds to create new fun-colored ones. For we’ll explore the many aspects of public and embellishments from our stash of new inspiration we’ll read books like Harold and speaking, work on a variety of presenta- and recycled materials. Later in the week The Purple Crayon, Michael Recycle Meets tion styles, learn how to prepare ourselves you’ll choose your own project(s) and Litterbug Doug, and Willow. It’s not just physically and mentally for speaking, and make one-of-a-kind designs of clothing or about art—it’s about saving the planet too. have fun in a relaxed and entertaining en- objects from our selection of patterns and Ages 4–7. vironment. The skills you learn here will materials. First-time stitchers welcome. KS106-S15-1 $235 Grades 4–9. last a lifetime. Our final class will include July 13–17 @ Newton South 9am–12pm an informal performance for family and KS225-S15-1 $245 KS106-S15-2 $235 friends. Bring a spiral notebook, 3x5 cards, July 6–10 @ Newton South 1–4pm pens, pencils, and a favorite book. New and August 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–12pm returning students welcome. Grades 5–9. KS225-S15-2 $245 July 13–17 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS24-S15-1 $225 Upcycled Outfits July 6–10 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS225-S15-3 $245 Laya Steinberg, Instructor August 3–7 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS24-S15-2 $225 Do your part for the environment and look August 3–7 @ Newton South 9am–12pm fabulous too: discover your inner fashion- 3-D Sculpture ista as we learn to design great new clothes from old discarded ones. We’ll rescue torn Quilting 101 Susan Paquette, Instructor Think beyond paper and pencil and go or stained garments and give them new Diane Pullen, Instructor 3-D! Use a variety of materials to make life—cutting them up and machine sewing Learn this age-old craft and make a beauti- modern and fine art projects. Create gi- them together into fabulous tops and bot- ful, creative, and useful project. We’ll begin ant ice cream cones from paper maché, toms of your own design, adding embel- with a brief history of quilt-making in construct modern sculptures of wire and lishments at your whim. You’ll end up with America, including a show-and-tell display wood, and design wearable cowboy hats at least one one-of-a-kind outfit to wear of some hand-sewn antique quilts. Then and decoupage cereal box beach totes. around town and show off to family and we’ll proceed with some basic quilt patterns: You’ll work with boxes, cardboard, paper friends. Our last class will include a fash- we’ll choose fabrics, learn to hand-sew with maché, nylon, wire, wood, paint, styro- ion show where you can model your new needle and thread, and choose our quilting foam, contact paper, and other miscella- creations. No former fashion experience project. You can quilt pillows, small lap neous craft supplies. Join us in the third required, but students should have basic blankets, or simple pot holders or hot mats. dimension! Grades K–3. machine sewing skills. Tuition includes If you’re up to it, you’ll learn to thread the materials. Grades 4–9. KS89-S15-0 $94 sewing machines and operate them safely KS119-S15-1 $235 June 25–26 @ Newton South 1–4pm and skillfully. You’ll pin patterns, cut fab- August 10–14 @ Newton South 9am–12pm rics, and sew your projects. We’ll provide KS89-S15-1 $235 plenty of supervision so you can quilt at July 6–10 @ Newton North 9am–12pm your own pace. Choose our morning-only or full-day class. Grades 4–9. There are no classes KS211-S15-1 on Friday, July 3. $245 (Half-day: 9am–12pm) $375 (Full-day: 9am–4pm) August 17–21 @ Newton South

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Young Broadway ... and Sciences Deanna Mustachio, Instructor Camp Invention

Swing your way through the trees during Judi Fitts , Director two weeks filled with games, acting, music, Bootstrap: Practical Enjoy high-energy activities that en- and movement as we explore the musical Math for programming courage inventive thinking and creative fantasy, The Jungle Book. Everyone will per- Video Games problem solving. In Week 1, Create, form different parts of this man-meets-an- Emma Youndtsmith & Ravi Mynampaty, Instructors learn the physics of motion to create imal tale daily. Using crafts and creativity, Bootstrap is a computer programming amusement park rides; tackle the pol- we’ll work together to design costumes and course with a twist—learn programming lution problem in “Sludge City;” and scenery for the unbelievable sights of the basics in the Racket language, and use your design a spacecraft to get you home Indian jungle. The wonderful music from skills to program your own video game after a crash-landing on a strange plan- this show will provide inspiration for us to using algebraic and geometric concepts. et. You’ll also take apart objects from stretch our bodies as well as our creativity. You’ll learn solid program design skills home to build new inventions. In week We will produce our own innovative ver- such as: stating input and types, writing test 2, Illuminate, design a racing kart to sion of the show to share with family and cases, and explaining code to others, and traverse an obstacle course; enter the friends on our last day. Ages 4–8. you’ll become familiar with functions and innovation lab and design your own KS207-S15-1 $415 variables. Then you’ll create a computer prototypes; and design life-saving de- vices, mega-towers, and space rockets. June 29–July 10 @ Newton South 9am–12pm game of your own design. Once you learn You’ll also take apart electronics from (Two weeks; no class Friday, July 3) Bootstrap, these skills can be put to use in other programming environments, and home and re-engineer their gears and even in your math class! No programming gadgets to invent a patent-worthy experience necessary. Grades 6–8. video game. In both weeks you’ll enjoy inventive outdoor games. Each week KS79-S15-1 $365 NCE NOTES ends in a presentation for family and July 6–10 @ Newton North 9am–4pm friends. Kids will be grouped by age; 1 Ages and grades are as of Fall 2015. we’ll try to place you with your friends Check your class carefully. Chess Intensive if we get your requests by May 29. 2 Make your own full-day program by Ross Eldridge, Instructor Attention veteran inventors: Illuminate combining two half-day programs is a new program, and Create was last New this summer, NCE offers this oppor- and save $25. Sign up for lunch (and offered in 2011. For more details, see tunity for you to build your chess-playing extended day too). our website. Grades 1–6. skills. You’ll review chess principles, look- 3 Bring a snack for half-day programs, ing at positions from real games played by KS116-S15-1 $325 and lunch for full-day programs. grandmasters, and we’ll focus on strategy July 6–10 @ Newton South 9am–3:30pm 4 Please read our refund policy on and positional tactics. You’ll learn about KS116-S15-2 $325 page 2 and our behavior policy on notation for reading and writing games as July 13–17 @ Newton South 9am–3:30pm our website. well. Each day will include a combination 5 Avoid disappointment! Our of instruction and games; on the final day summer programs fill up fast, so we’ll have an in-class tournament. Keep Camp Invention— sign up today. your mind sharp this summer and join us Extended Day for a week of the ultimate game of strategy. The extended day program includes No beginners please! an 8:30am drop-off Monday-Friday, and additional care until 5:30pm KS196-S15-2 $225 (Grades 3–6) on Monday–Thursday afternoons. July 13–17 @ Newton North 9am–12pm Friends and family are invited to KS196-S15-3 $225 (Grades 6–9) attend our showcase on Friday July 13–17 @ Newton North 1–4pm afternoon each week, so no extended KS196-S15-4 $225 (Grades 3–6) day is offered. The fee cannot be August 24–28 @ Newton South 1–4pm prorated for individual days used. KS08-S15-1 $105 (Create ) KS08-S15-2 $105 (Illuminate)

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Domino Physics Lego Engineering Peter Bloom, Instructor Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors These are not your grandmother’s dominos! We’ve updated our Lego engineering pro- This class is for kids who love nothing more gram to include STEM-based challenges than to build, create, and find practical and free building—two things we know applications for scientific discovery. You’ll you love. You’ll build mechanisms that construct enormous chain reactions using incorporate gears, flywheels, levers, and thousands of building-type dominos (think cams to make barking dogs, crawling bugs, Jenga blocks), vast numbers of marbles and launch-powered drag racers, and other tracks, mechanical toys, electronic devices, amazing contraptions. Crank up the fun as and numerous other props. Learn tricks of you use your creativity to build with Legos the trade for stunning and effective domino in problem-solving challenges: design a MathemAddicts chaining; work solo and as part of a team spinning eggbeater or create a car to carry to refine and expand your master creations. Lego bricks uphill. Receive a new take- Steve Dubin, Instructor Each day is a mix of self-directed discovery home minifigure to test your designs. Rise Is your attitude towards math “I want and expert instruction. to the Lego challenge! Grades 1–4. more”? Does the prospect of playing with spheres, cones, cylinders, cubes, and their KS226-S15-1 $240 KS10-S15-1 $345 (Grades 2 & up) cousins make your heart go pit-a-pat? Do August 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–3:30pm July 6–10 @ Newton North 9am–12pm you think that math is really cool? If you KS10-S15-2 $345 (Grades 4 & up) KS226-S15-2 $240 answered “yes” to any of the above ques- August 17–21 @ Newton North 9am–3:30pm July 27–31 @ Newton North 1–4pm tions, this class is for you! We’ll assemble KS226-S15-3 $240 classic three-dimensional figures, learn about some cool relationships among them, Intro to Programming: August 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–12pm and work together to build a geodesic Scratch dome. We’ll do a bunch of numbers puz- Grant Osborn & Kerry Winer, Instructors Mad Science Junior zles, and you’ll probably hear some math Get with the program and learn Scratch, Mad Science staff, Instructors jokes along the way. Grades 5–9. a popular, free programming tool created Join the Mad Science® hands-on science KS120-S15-1 $195 at MIT. Learn the fundamentals of writing fun. We’re crazy about science… and hope June 29–July 2 @ Newton South 1–4pm code through fun yet challenging tasks, and you are too! We’ll have a blast exploring KS120-S15-2 $240 express your imagination with inventive science and how it affects the world around game designs. You’ll create thematic ani- us. Become an honorary Junior Mad July 13–17 @ Newton North 1–4pm mations, interactive stories, and short video Scientist and see some of the awesome stuff games, while mastering different skills and from the Mad Science laboratory. Each day concepts daily. We’ll end the week with we’ll have a different science theme with a super show-and-tell of your individual exciting activities, experiments, and related creations. The world runs on code, and it’s games and stories. We’ll make oobleck, never too early to get started learning! learn about the human body and our sens- Bring a snack for all KS214-S15-1 $190 (Grades 5–9, Winer) es, discover the properties of water, explore half-day programs, and June 29–July 2 @ Newton South 9am–12pm the wonders of light and color, and much lunch for full-day programs. more. Ages 4–6. KS214-S15-2 $235 (Grades 3–5, Winer) July 6–10 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS227-S15-1 $245 July 27–31 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS214-S15-3 $235 (Grades 3–5, Osborn) July 13–17 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS227-S15-2 $245 August 3–7 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS214-S15-4 $235 (Grades 3–5, Winer) This class is for girls only! July 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS214-S15-5 $235 (Grades 5–9, Winer) July 27–31 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Minecraft Mania Nature Explorers Rocket Science 2015 Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors We’re wicked excited to bring you Enhance your appreciation of the natural All-new Rocket Science is a blast for any Minecraft Mania—blending virtual learn- world by investigating outside and doing junior rocketeer! Learn about propulsion ing with hands-on activities that explore nature-based experiments in the class- by building compressed air rockets, wa- science and engineering using Minecraft. room. Learn about melting glaciers, climate ter rockets, and rockets that blast off via Working in teams, you’ll use an interactive change, and how to protect our planet’s chemical reaction! As aerospace engineers, avatar to investigate a virtual education- natural resources. You’ll experiment with we will travel to infinity and beyond while al environment with lessons in geology, light to learn how lenses and prisms work, learning the laws of aerodynamics and engineering, physics, and biology. Learn use lenses to build your own binoculars, flight. For a fantastic finish, we will launch about the properties of rocks and minerals, and get your hands dirty digging into the our own customized Estes Rocket on and take home your own rock collections. study of plants so you can grow your own Friday (weather permitting). Grades 1–4. You’ll build skyscrapers and simple ma- fruits and vegetables. You’ll also become an KS219-S15-1 $195 chines, plant your own crops, and learn expert birdwatcher. Nature explorers will June 29–July 2 @ Newton South 9am–12pm about electricity in enjoyable experiential go wild finding out about local fur, fangs, challenges. Minecraft Maniacs, join us for and feathers. It’s Wicked Cool to go green! KS219-S15-2 $240 a week of fascination in our mobile virtual Grades K–2. July 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–12pm classroom. Grades 2–5. KS221-S15-1 $96 KS219-S15-3 $240 KS109-S15-1 $146 June 25–26 @ Newton South 1–4pm August 3–7 @ Newton South 9am–12pm June 25–26 @ Newton South 9am–4pm KS221-S15-2 $240 KS219-S15-4 $240 KS109-S15-2 $365 July 6–10 @ Newton North 1–4pm August 17–21 @ Newton North 9am–12pm July 13–17 @ Newton North 9am–4pm KS221-S15-3 $240 August 10–14 @ Newton North 1–4pm Science Lab Minecraft Maire Anne Diamond, Instructor Mastercrafters Power Programmers Can you make a rainbow from white light? Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Jesse Klimov, Instructor How do seeds grow? What lives in soil? How heavy is a cow’s skull? How light is a Do you have what it takes to be a Bill Gates had to start somewhere, and Mastercrafter? Hone your Minecraft skills bird bone? Can you make a solid if you mix here’s your chance. Learn basic computer two liquids together? Come ready to ob- in this controlled platform where you’ll programming through Scratch, a project work in teams to learn and interact virtu- serve, investigate, and find answers to your of the MIT Media Lab, creating your own science questions. Through projects, crafts, ally. Explore, manipulate, problem-solve, characters, stories, and interactive adven- and build in worlds that have been custom- games, and experiments, we’ll explore mag- tures with drop-and-drag programming netism, invisible matter, living things, and ized for Wicked Cool learning activities. blocks. Next you’ll move on to Java, a more Become master crafters as you focus on en- the science of color. Mix up some super advanced programming language, to better solutions and watch your curiosity bubble ergy, powering mechanisms, and using red- understand how languages like Scratch stone to build and design your way through up when you join us at our science lab. work behind the scenes. Through these Ages 4–6. the tricky labyrinth of the “Mastercrafter simple, straightforward, and fun approach- Island”. Minecraft experience preferred. es to programming, you’ll begin to grasp KS122-S15-2 $190 Grades 4–7. programming concepts and be well on your June 29–July 2 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS81-S15-1 $295 way to tech savvy-ness. No programming KS122-S15-3 $235 June 29–July 2 @ Newton South 9am–4pm experience necessary. Note: Come with your August 17–21 @ Newton North 9am–12pm own email address. Grades 5–9. KS81-S15-2 $365 KS122-S15-4 $235 July 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–4pm KS215-S15-2 $225 August 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS81-S15-3 $365 July 6–10 @ Newton North 9am–12pm August 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–4pm KS215-S15-3 $225 KS81-S15-4 $365 August 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–12pm August 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–4pm KS215-S15-4 $225 August 17–21 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Sir Isaac Newton’s Strategize with Wicked Cool Vet School Playground Hearthstone Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Jesse Klimov, Instructor Animal lovers, grab a lab coat as we learn Newton’s laws of motion have never been Check out the hottest new online strategy about our favorite furry, flying, and fishy so much fun! Join us to experiment with game. First, you’ll master Hearthstone’s friends. Make amazing animal models with classic moving gadgets and investigate basic concepts, and then you’ll build your big bones, and investigate animal intestines how they work. We’ll tinker with spin- strategic skills by playing and discussing the from our favorite vertebrates: birds, mam- ning tops and learn how to design terrific game. Hearthstone is exciting and dynamic: mals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Dissect twirling toys, create cars that move with unlikely situations arise, creating hilarious an owl pellet to discover a predator’s diet, magnets and pressurized air, and conquer scenarios. Success at the game involves and catch some invertebrates as we study kinetic energy with wind-ups and rubber weighing your options and choosing the one insect exoskeletons and get into tiny worlds band-powered playthings. Make a Newton’s most likely to lead to victory—a skill you to look at animal cells and parasites. A spe- cradle to take home and build an awesome can certainly apply at school, in everyday cial live animal visit (with tips for animal walking robot friend too. A Wicked Cool life, and in other strategic games, like care and keeping pets healthy) ends the investigation of phab physics! Grades 1–4. Chess. You’ll play as individuals, and also week. Grades 1–4. KS220-S15-1 $96 as a group against a common opponent. KS84-S15-1 $365 Word to the wise: losing is a natural a part June 25–26 @ Newton South 9am–12pm July 27–31 @ Newton North 9am–4pm of the experience, and is necessary for KS220-S15-2 $240 learning. Make sure not to take losses too KS84-S15-2 $365 July 13–17 @ Newton North 9am–12pm seriously! Note: Come with your own email August 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–4pm KS220-S15-3 $240 address, which will be necessary to create a August 3–7 @ Newton South 1–4pm Hearthstone account. Grades 5–9. KS220-S15-4 $240 KS217-S15-1 $225 Best of August 24–28 @ Newton South 1–4pm July 27–31 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS217-S15-2 $225 Both Worlds... STEAM Studio August 3–7 @ Newton South 9am–12pm Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Computer Art: Photoshop Wicked Cool Chemistry Join the STEM to STEAM movement. Sophia Ng & Elisa Ng, Instructors Become a true innovator as you engineer Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Apply your creativity and technical knowl- and design complex multi-day projects Unlock your crazy inner scientist as you edge and get proficient with the world’s while learning math and science concepts explore the basics of chemistry. Learn most popular image manipulation pro- too. You’ll create sculptures and gadgets about the chemical properties of rainbow gram. In our week together, you’ll learn to from kits and from scratch; construct ki- slime, build a better super ball, analyze use Photoshop for practical and creative netic wind-powered sculptures, chiyogami mysterious liquids, and make your own projects, working on a surrealist collage, kaleidoscopes, and terrific tessellations; colored paste. You’ll get a bang out of cre- an expressive self-portrait, a reinvented make squishy dough circuits to wire your ating chemical reactions, growing beasts masterpiece or movie poster, and more. See own light-up creation; and use chemistry in a cup, and experimenting with amazing how Photoshop and image manipulation to create cool, colorful, smart-art including no-pop bubbles. Find secret formulas and have been used to do things like modify density-based paper marbling and monster create concoctions for a week of colorful body appearances and alter “real” photo- salt crystals. Note: STEAM means science, chemistry capers. Grades 1–4. graphs, and become an expert in creating technology, engineering, art, and math—we’ve and recognizing altered images. All levels got it all right here at NCE. Grades 1–4. KS222-S15-1 $195 June 29–July 2 @ Newton South 1–4pm welcome. Grades 5–9. KS223-S15-1 $365 KS222-S15-2 $240 KS25-S15-1 $190 July 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–4pm July 27–31 @ Newton North 9am–12pm June 29–July 2 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS223-S15-2 $365 KS222-S15-3 $240 August 17–21 @ Newton North 9am–4pm August 10–14 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS222-S15-4 $240 August 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

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Create a TV Show Draw & Build— cussing how they can be edited to achieve Amanda Mazzola & Sarah Grina, Instructors Architecture Studio desired effects. You’ll finish the week with digital files of your work. All levels wel- Make your own TV production based on Jeff Woodcock, Instructor come. Note: bring your own digital camera your ideas and imagination. Kids run the Apply your creativity and building prowess. and its cord. Grades 5–9. show here: you’ll roll the cameras, run the Design your dream house and learn tricks control room, be the actors, and most im- of the trade used by real architects. You’ll KS203-S15-1 $225 portantly, create the program content and draw floor plans and build models of your July 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–12pm write the script. You’ll learn the basics of house, presenting your creative ideas for KS203-S15-2 $225 TV production, including camerawork and review by classmates. You’ll make drawings August 17–21 @ Newton North 9am–12pm lighting, and get expert instruction with on graph paper with a variety of archi- scriptwriting and acting as well. We’ll work tectural pencils, and build models from together to create our masterpiece, and the cardboard, paper, and additional materials Picture Projects finished show will be broadcast on NewTV. you’ll bring from home. We’ll provide the Ashley Saccoach, Instructor New and returning students welcome. drawing materials: pencils, paper, erasers, With a creative eye and the tricks of tech- Grades 5–9. squares, and scales. At the end of the week, nology, you can be a master photographer. KS12-S15-1 $365 you’ll have drawings and models of your You’ll choose a theme each day to photo- July 13–17 @ Newton North 9am–2:30pm creation to take home, and will share these graph—perhaps portraits, nature, or even in a presentation for family and friends on other NCE classes. Then you’ll make your KS12-S15-2 $365 the last day. You can’t move in yet, but your photos into magnificent works of art, with July 20–24 @ Newton North 9am–2:30pm dream house may be a reality one day! the magic of iPhoto and the guidance of KS12-S15-3 $365 KS118-S15-1 $225 (Grades 5–9) our experienced instructor and fellow class- August 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–2:30pm August 3–7 @ Newton South 9am–12pm mates. You’ll utilize iPhoto’s editing tools to enhance your photographs, and you’ll turn KS118-S15-2 $225 (Grades 2–5) DIY Scents & Suds them into thematic slideshows. You’ll finish August 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–12pm the week with digital files of your work. Beth Denman, Instructor KS118-S15-3 $225 (Grades 5–9) Note: bring a digital camera (or your phone Indulge yourself with homemade products August 17–21 @ Newton North 1–4pm or iPad) and its cord. Grades 2–5. for you and your home. You can use these KS202-S15-1 $225 crafts to pamper yourself or a friend, and KS118-S15-4 $225 (Grades 2–5) they can replace boring, chemical-filled, August 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm July 6–10 @ Newton North 1–4pm store-bought products. You’ll learn to KS202-S15-2 $225 make all-natural, custom-scented beauty picture Perfect: Digital July 13–17 @ Newton North 1–4pm products like bath salts, soap, and lip gloss, Photography & Editing KS202-S15-3 $225 as well as homey things like fizz balls and July 27–31 @ Newton North 9am–12pm beeswax candles. You’ll enjoy a craft or two Ashley Saccoach, Instructor per day, and finish the week with a recipe Merge your artistic and technical talents book so you can repeat these activities at in this hands-on class. We’ll start by going play producers home. Grades 2–5. out into the field to take our own photos— Meri Kimball, Instructor discussing good composition for different Join our team as we produce and act in KS205-S15-1 $235 genres such as nature, portraiture, and still- our own play. Your ideas and interests July 6–10 @ Newton South 1–4pm life. Then we’ll learn how to use Photoshop will drive our production. You’ll learn to KS205-S15-2 $235 to edit our photos and create stunning develop a storyline for the stage, working graphics. Throughout the process we’ll July 20–24 @ Newton North 1–4pm as a group to turn initial ideas into an elab- review each other’s photos as a group, dis- KS205-S15-3 $235 orate presentation. We’ll include humor, July 27–31 @ Newton North 1–4pm parody, and satire for entertainment, while KS205-S15-4 $235 also exploring serious topics like allegory August 3–7 @ Newton South 1–4pm Need a full day? Sign up and stereotyping as theatrical techniques. You’ll use music, sound effects, lighting and for Extended Day. See our KS205-S15-5 $235 video to enhance the storytelling, and turn August 17–21 @ Newton North 9am–12pm website for details. visions into reality by designing, construct- ing, and painting the set. No performance

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experience is necessary; just come ready to make your pages stand out. You’ll use the Basketball* work hard and have a blast! Save the date: Web as your primary source for images, Kids Hoops staff, Instructors Our final performance will be Thursday eve- but you can bring other materials that you’d Join the fun-loving Kids Hoops coaches and ning, July 30 at 7pm! Grades 3–5. like on your site too. We’ll put your website learn the basics of basketball. We’ll work on online (either privately or publicly) and also KS206-S15-1 $675 ball-handling, dribbling, defending, passing, provide a link you can take home. All levels July 20–31 @ Newton North 9am–3:30pm and shooting. You’ll enjoy playground play, welcome; experienced students can work (Two weeks) contests, and a smattering of other sports on more in-depth projects. Note: Come with and games too. Wear sneakers and bring a your own email address. Grades 5–9. water bottle and a snack. Camp will be held Songwriting KS216-S15-2 $225 indoors if it rains. Ages 4–8. with GarageBand July 6–10 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS22-S15-1 $215 Deanna Mustachio, Instructor KS216-S15-3 $225 August 17–21 @ Mason Rice 9am–12:30pm Learn to write a song and record it for pos- July 27–31 @ Newton North 9am–12pm terity. You’ll coax out your most meaningful KS22-S15-2 $215 lyrics; create a catchy melody; and learn to KS216-S15-4 $225 August 24–28 @ Mason Rice 9am–12:30pm structure a song, add instruments to the August 10–14 @ Newton North 1–4pm melody line, and record your song using KS216-S15-5 $225 Flag Football* GarageBand. If songwriting isn’t your thing, August 17–21 @ Newton North 9am–12pm Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors you can use GarageBand’s existing loops and incorporate jam packs or other sound effects Learn fundamental football skills from to make an original music masterpiece. our enthusiastic coaches. Each day we’ll Bring your instrument if you have one, but ... & Sports too focus on a “skill of the day” such as passing, don’t worry if you’re not a musician; no mu- catching, running, and offensive/defensive sical or GarageBand experience is necessary. strategies. We’ll enjoy a scrimmage at the You’ll leave the class with a recorded copy of Archery end of each class so you can apply your your original music. Grades 5–9. new skills. We’ll use flags only; no tackling. Delicious Bow & Arrows staff, Instructors Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle and KS209-S15-1 $225 Fun fact: Newton was home to the nation’s a snack. Camp will be held indoors if it July 20–24 @ Newton North 1–4pm first organized archery team, The Newton rains. Grades 3–5. Archers, circa 1935. Honoring that legacy, KS209-S15-2 $225 KS04-S15-1 $86 July 27–31 @ Newton North 1–4pm NCE is pleased to offer this still-popular sport. Archery is a great option for those June 25–26 @ Cabot 9am–12:30pm KS209-S15-3 $225 who prefer a noncompetitive individual KS04-S15-2 $215 August 3–7 @ Newton South 1–4pm sport to team sports. Certified instructors July 20–24 @ Cabot 9am–12:30pm KS209-S15-4 $225 from Delicious Bow & Arrows will deter- KS04-S15-3 $215 mine your dominant eye, explain the rules, August 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–12pm August 17–21 @ Countryside 9am–12:30pm and get you started, providing individu- alized instruction throughout the class. KS04-S15-4 $215 Web Design Archers will learn technique, form, and August 31–September 4 @ Countryside 9am–12:30pm Jesse Klimov, Instructor accuracy. Equipment is provided. All levels Stretch your creative and technical talents welcome. Grades 3 and up. and build your own website from the KS18-S15-1 $175 ground up. Learn to create great web June 29–July 2 @ Oak Hill 9–10:55am See our website for pages that include pictures, sound, and important FAQs and our KS18-S15-2 $205 video. You’ll explore languages like HTML Behavior Policy. and CSS that are “under the hood” of August 17–21 @ Bigelow 9–10:55am all websites, and you’ll consider ways to organize colors, layouts, and content to

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Phys Ed Favorites All of the below: 9am–12:30pm at Countryside Kevin Drinan & Krystyna Chmielinski, Instructors KS90-S15-6 $215; July 27–31 Soccer for Moms Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean you KS90-S15-7 $215; August 3–7 Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors have to miss out on the things you love to KS90-S15-8 $215; August 10–14 Soccer is great exercise, lots of fun, do at school. If you wish that PE lasted for and not just for kids. This class is for multiple periods, or even a full week, your KS90-S15-9 $215; August 17–21 moms who have been watching their wish has been granted. Join us to play a KS90-S15-10 $215; August 24–28 kids play soccer and want in on the wide variety of PE games and activities in KS90-S15-11 $215; August 31–September 4 action themselves, or for any other an active but non-competitive, fun-filled grown-up girl who wants to play the environment. You’ll participate in several game. Thundercat Sports coaches variations of traditional sports, such as T-Ball* will provide the equipment, officiate volleyball, basketball, soccer, kickball, and Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors the games, and give pointers to help football; and will also play many coopera- Baseball is “America’s favorite pastime.” improve your skills. Players at all lev- tive games, use the low elements adventure You’re never too young to learn to play and els are welcome (even if you’re not a course, and traverse the rock-climbing wall. T-Ball’s the way. You’ll learn individual soccer mom); our goal is to give you a Stay in shape this summer and have a great skills such as batting and catching, and get good workout, plus some soccer in- time too! Grades 5–7. an introduction to aspects of regular base- side scoop so you can maximize your KSE207-S15-2 $245 ball. We’ll also play non-traditional games enjoyment while cheering from those August 24–28 @ Oak Hill 8:30am–12:30pm and activities to encourage skills develop- sidelines. Please wear shin guards and ment and create a fun, supportive atmo- bring a soccer ball and water bottle sphere. Wear sneakers, and bring a baseball to every session; cleats are a good Soccer & Multi-Sports* glove, water bottle, and a snack. Camp will idea too. Warning: It’s not as easy as it Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors be held indoors if it rains. Ages 3–6. looks! Ages: Adults! More fun than just one sport—enjoy a KS57-S15-1 $215 KS117-S15-1 $75 variety in this week-long camp. Soccer July 6–10 @ Cabot 9am–12:30pm 5 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 7pm–8pm will be our core sport, but unique games June 23–July 21 and activities will also be part of the mix, KS57-S15-2 $215 creating a fun, appropriately competitive August 10–14 @ Countryside 9am–12:30pm atmosphere. Our enthusiastic coaches will teach you proper skills, rules, and tips Soccer for for each sport; they’ll also referee, assure In case of questionable or bad weather, please call maximum playing time for each athlete, the Whole Family 617-499-4820 to find out if your class is running. and kick off our final-day tournament each Soccer Tots week. Wear sneakers and bring a water Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors bottle and a snack. You’ll be grouped by age and skill level. Camp will be held indoors if Why should big kids have all the fun? Attention Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer it rains. Ages 4–9. Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, can & Multi-Sports, and T-Ball Campers: Medical learn the basics of soccer in this fun, non- forms from your pediatrician’s office must be All of the below: 9am–12:30pm at Cabot competitive environment. Players will submitted to Newton Community Education at KS90-S15-1 $86; June 25–26 increase their sense of balance, improve least two weeks before the start of camp. You their coordination and physical movement, KS90-S15-2 $175; June 29–July 2 can mail or email these, or fax them to us at and have a leg up when they join the big 617-559-6998. In addition, a waiver form must No class Friday, July 3. leagues! Wear sneakers and bring a soccer be filled out for participation in our sports camps. KS90-S15-3 $215; July 6–10 ball and water bottle. Ages 2–3 with an See our website for details. adult (one child per adult please). KS90-S15-4 $215; July 13–17 * These camps comply with the regulations KS90-S15-5 $215; July 20–24 KS05-S15-1 $90 (5–6pm) of the Massachusetts Department of Public KS05-S15-2 $90 (6–7pm) Health and are licensed by the Newton Health 5 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice Department. June 23–July 21

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