Fall 2023 Catalog

FALL 2023

Our Mission

To offer a wide range of engaging, affordable, high-quality classes to curious adults, in a welcoming community that sparks creativity, exploration, and growth.

Who We Are

Established in 1870, Cambridge Center for Adult Education is a non-profit organization located in the heart of Harvard Square. We provide exceptional handson multidisciplinary educational classes, from art and cooking, to theater and life & wellness, to languages and literature. We welcome students from all walks of life to join us to expand your worldview, develop your professional skill set, take up a new hobby, or simply to have fun and make new friends in a community of life-long learners.

Diverse Classes

Fun and Supportive Atmosphere

Welcoming Community

Knowledgeable Instructors

Central Location

Catalog Directory

REGISTRATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

www.ccae.org

Phone: 617-547-6789

Location: 42 & 56 Brattle Street, Harvard Square

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9113, Cambridge, MA 02238-9113

REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG

FALL REGISTRATION OPENS

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

FALL TERM STARTS

Monday, September 18, 2023

OFFICE HOURS

Monday–Thursday: 9am–8pm Friday: 9am–7pm Saturday–Sunday*: 9am–4pm

*Closed on Sundays if no classes are running.

Office hours are subject to change. See ccae.org for more details.

HOLIDAYS

CCAE will be closed and no classes will be held on

Indigenous Peoples’ Day – October 9, 2023

Veterans Day – Observed on November 10, 2023

Thanksgiving Weekend – November 23 – 26, 2023

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CLASS FORMAT

Classes meet in-person at CCAE, online via Zoom, and offsite. The class formats are denoted with the following icons:

Food & Wine

COOKING

ARMENIAN: MODERN AND MOLECULAR

Linda Khachadurian | Chipper Confections Sugar Art, @chipperconfections

Join us for a dinner comprised of modern and molecular gastronomic interpretations of an ancient cuisine dating back 2,000 years. During this class, we’ll create Armenian American culinary artist Linda’s original recipes that are based upon her family’s generations-old classics. First up on the menu is kahke crunch ejjeh with chèvre — a crunchy and creamy variation on the traditional Armenian dinner omelette. Next up is molecular gastronomy madzoon ov kufteh, which transforms the kuftehs into whimsical mini-sculptures and the classic yoghurt soup into a chilled foam with mint and chicken broth suspended in “caviar” beads, made using sodium alginate and a calcium chloride bath. We’ll end the meal with rum-infused banana baklava with bittersweet chocolate chips, which is a nod to the iconic Armenian classical composer Aram Khachaturian’s time spent in Cuba during the late 1950s.

COURSE CODE: ARME

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Dec. 14 | $95

FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES

Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate: Cambridge School of Culinary Arts

Join us for a traditional Italian Christmas Eve dinner and learn how to prepare dishes for the Feast of the Seven Fishes. The tradition of eating seafood on Christmas Eve began because of the Roman Catholic custom of abstaining from meat the day before certain holidays. In this hands-on class, we’ll prepare smoked trout pate, salad with poached lemon salmon, mussels cooked in wine, clam pasta, and a seafood stew with at least three fishes. We’ll talk about how to prepare ingredients and make dishes ahead of time so that you can spend time enjoying the feast with no muss, no fuss.

COURSE CODE: FISH

Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-9pm. Dec. 19 | $100

“I learned a lot of new cooking skills and recipes that I was able to replicate at home easily. Having handouts to take home was especially helpful! It was great!”

—MELISSA S, BASIC CULINARY SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

BASIC CULINARY SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate: Cambridge School of Culinary Arts

This class is for students who want to develop classic cooking skills that will help them understand recipes as well as how to confidently improvise in the kitchen. The class covers essential knife skills, cuts of meat, where to shop, and kitchen equipment. The first two nights will emphasize learning how to use knives effectively. Each night of this hands-on cooking class, students will make a complete meal from appetizer to dessert. Recipes will include: BBQ braised chicken, carrot ginger soup, chocolate chip cookies, salsa, chili, shredded salad, many muffins, pan seared sirloin steak and much more. This class is best suited for beginner cooks.

COURSE CODE: BCST

Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $450

Sec. 02: 6 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Nov. 7 | $450

FUNDAMENTAL CULINARY TECHNIQUES

Malcolm Jackson | Recipe Developer, Culinary Instructor

This four-week crash course covers essential culinary techniques you’d learn in culinary school including knife skills, soups and stocks, sauces, and an introduction to poultry preparation. This class is for students looking to learn fundamental techniques that can be applied in a multitude of culinary applications. Faster paced and more advanced than Basic Culinary Skills & Techniques, some kitchen knowledge is preferable, but not necessary.

COURSE CODE: FNDA

Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Nov. 6 | $375

PARENT AND CHILD: HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING

Micaela Yang | Owner, Sheeps & Flour Sweet Creations

Christmas isn’t complete without an abundance of festive cookies. Join Micaela Yang, owner of Sheeps & Flour Sweet Creations, and learn how to expertly frost and decorate holiday cookies using royal icing. Micaela will demonstrate a variety of techniques which you will then use to create your own design on your cookies. Please bring 10 unfrosted homemade or store bought sugar cookies to class to decorate. Frosting will be made in class. Tuition is for one parent and one child.

COURSE CODE: BRIC

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 5-8pm. Dec. 13 | $120 per pair

PARENT AND CHILD: HALLOWEEN CUPCAKES

Micaela Yang | Owner, Sheeps & Flour Sweet Creations

Come join us for this spooktacular cupcake class. You will learn how to decorate Halloween cupcakes using buttercream frosting. You will be shown the techniques needed to create pumpkins, mummies, monsters, spider webs, and eyeballs. Bring 10-12 unfrosted cupcakes to class, as well as a box or cupcake carrier to transport finished cupcakes. Icing will be supplied by the instructor. Tuition is for one parent and one child.

COURSE CODE: KDHL

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Oct. 26 | $120 per pair

PARENT AND CHILD: REPURPOSED HALLOWEEN SCULPTURES

Linda Khachadurian | Chipper Confections Sugar Art, @chipperconfections

Bring your leftover Halloween stash to this class and turn it into a candy sculpture of your design. We will melt hard candy and learn how to cast it in silicone molds, and also sculpt chewy candy into flowers, fruits, and small figurines. Each parent and child pair will leave the class with their own unique sculpture that will last for many months. Please bring whatever Halloween candy you have — except for pieces made of chocolate — with you to class. We will also have extra candy on hand to supplement students’ collections. Tuition is for one parent and one child.

COURSE CODE: SCPT

Sec. 01: Saturday, 6-8:30pm. Nov. 4 | $100 per pair

SPANISH SWEETS

Sabrina Pashtan | Graduate of La Escuela de Cocina Luis Irizar

Join us as we explore the world of traditional Spanish desserts, steeped in regional traditions from the Iberian peninsula. We will prepare a Tarta de Queso de la Vina (burnt Basque cheesecake), Tarta De Santiago, Gateau Basque, and the traditional Pantxineta (Basque puff pastry with cream).

COURSE CODE: SPSW

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Nov. 16 | $85

BÛCHE DE NOËL

Evelyn Schichner | Culinary Instructor

A Yule Log, or Bûche de Noël, was invented by a French pastry chef in the late 1800s. It is a tradition dating from pre-Christian times to honor the God Thor and to celebrate the Winter Solstice with the building of a bonfire. The story goes that as Christmas came to replace the Winter Solstice celebrations, France carried on the tradition of a yule log by cutting down a tree each year and then placing it in the fireplace so the heat from the log could be used to prepare the Christmas Eve midnight supper. The ashes from this yule log were believed to hold magical and medicinal powers that would ward off the evil spirits in the coming year. The tradition of substituting a real yule log with a confectionary yule log (Bûche de Noël) likely started when homes were built without fireplaces so they could not burn a real yule log. This class will focus on techniques and assembly of your very own yule log. We will make a traditional sponge cake, chocolate cream filling, a rich chocolate frosting, and hand-made marzipan decorations. In addition to the basic recipes used in this class we’ve added additional ones so that you can create an even more elaborate yule log at home by decorating with sugared cranberries and meringue mushrooms.

COURSE CODE: BUCH

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Dec. 7 | $90

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HOLIDAY BAKING: GINGERBREAD

Marina Brancely | Senior Instructor, Johnson & Wales

Gingerbreads are traditional holiday sweets in many parts of the world, especially in Northern and Eastern Europe. Early American settlers brought over several varieties, some of which were published in The First American Cookbook by Amelia Simmons in 1796. Historically, gingerbreads were made with honey and a variety of spices, and could range in preparation from a bread, cake or cookie. In this class we will focus on traditional Swiss and German styles, such as Basler Leckerli and Speculaas.

COURSE CODE: GING

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Dec. 1 | $85

HOLIDAY PIES

Evelyn Schichner | Culinary Instructor

Share the love with your friends and family with delicious homemade pies this holiday season! In this hands-on class, we will learn different techniques for making crusts and fillings. We’ll make all the classics including pumpkin, pecan, and apple pie. With your new pie knowledge in hand you will be able to experiment with endless flavor combinations in the future.

COURSE CODE: PIES

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Nov. 15 | $85

FRENCH TARTS

Evelyn Schichner | Culinary Instructor

Want to spend an evening creating delicious tarts worthy of display in a French Pâtisserie window? We’ll learn how to make the buttery tart dough and three different fillings. You’ll be making a rich and decadent Tarte au Chocolat (chocolate tart), a bright and citrusy Tarte au Citron (lemon tart), and small flavourful Tartelettes Framboise Frangipane (small tarts with frangipane and raspberries).

COURSE CODE: TRTE

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Sep. 20 | $85

LAMINATED DOUGHS

Evelyn Schichner | Culinary Instructor

Laminated dough isn’t just for Croissants! In this class we will not only be making the classic croissant but also Pain au Chocolat, Pain au Raisins, and Danish filled with Crème Pâtissière and Fruit. Evelyn will demonstrate proper techniques for rolling, shaping, and baking laminated doughs. Understanding the fundamentals of laminated dough will provide you with the skills and techniques to pursue other advanced pastry endeavors such as puff pastry.

COURSE CODE: ICRC

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Oct. 25 | $85

PARISIAN MACARONS

Evelyn Schichner | Culinary Instructor

French macarons are sweeping the nation! These delicate and colorful almond confectioneries can be a sweet ending to a meal or just a snack. You’ll learn step-by-step techniques to make macaron shells and two fillings including buttercream and chocolate ganache.

COURSE CODE: MACA

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Oct. 4 | $85

BISCOTTI AND ITALIAN COOKIES

Diane Manteca | Private Chef, Culinary Instructor

Italians have a sweet tooth and their meals frequently have a sweet ending. You will learn how to make Diane’s famous biscotti and Italian cookies. Each cookie will highlight different techniques and styles. These cookies will be a great addition to your holiday party or as a snack. We’ll make double baked biscotti, angelini cookies (lemon anise glazed cookies), sesame cookies, and zaleti (Venetian Christmas cookies). once you learn the basic techniques for biscotti and Italian cookies the flavor varieties are endless.

COURSE CODE: ITHO

Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-3pm. Dec. 9 | $85

COCOA AND COLOMBIA: STORIES OF THEIR PEOPLE AND TASTE OF THEIR CHOCOLATE

Victoria Kichuk | Professional Chocophile, cocoabeantown.com

Travel to Colombia through a taste of chocolate! This class will feature a taste of different bars made from different beans sourced in different regions of Colombia. Hear stories of the farmers and what cocoa means to the people of Colombia, including tales of the Arhuacos, an indigenous tribe that has farmed cacao for hundreds of years and consider themselves to be stewards of the environment.

COURSE CODE: CCHC

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Nov. 30 | $70

CHOCOLATE ART WORKSHOP

Linda Khachadurian | Chipper Confections Sugar Art, @ chipperconfections

Come flex your creative culinary muscle and learn all the basics about chocolate, from its cacao bean origins and ethical issues related to sourcing, to the science behind and various methods of tempering to casting, sculpting, carving, and coloring techniques to how to properly store chocolate and prevent blooming. Then, put your new skills to use, crafting your own decorative chocolate pieces during the workshop portion of the class. Whether you’re interested in improving your chocolate baking game, want to give chocolate art a whirl, or have more of an academic interest in the topic, this class will have you covered.

COURSE CODE: CHOCA

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8:30pm. Oct. 27 | $80

BUILDING THE PERFECT CHEESE BOARD

Anthony Liberti | Cheesemonger & Wine Buyer, Formaggio Kitchen

Party time! one of the best parts of planning a dinner, party, or gathering is the food. Building an impressive cheese board is a great way to add variety to your menu, which starts with knowing how to navigate your local cheese shop. Learn some helpful tips from picking cheeses, meats, and accouterments, to arranging and displaying your selections.

COURSE CODE: CHRC

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Dec. 15 | $90

CHEESES OF NEW ENGLAND

Hannah Morrow | Cheesemonger, MA Gastronomy

Though the US isn’t historically known for cheese, many incredible American cheeses are now being produced nationally and even locally. Here in MA, we’re lucky enough to be close to Vermont — an eastern cheese Mecca, with notable cheeses coming from other Eastern states as well. In this class we’ll try unique New England cheeses to understand the influence of American terroir and technique on old-world-influenced cheese styles.

COURSE CODE: CHZN

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Oct. 13 | $80

ITALIAN CHEESE AND WINE PAIRING: NORTH TO SOUTH

Hannah Morrow | Cheesemonger, MA Gastronomy

Italy is home to many amazing cheeses, in addition to producing the king of cheese: Parmigiano Reggiano. From Robiola to Gorgonzola and Fontina to Pecorino, there’s a style for every cheese lover, and a wine pairing to go with it. In this class we’ll taste Italian cheeses from north to south, learn why regionality is so important to flavor, and introduce concepts of production, style and affinage. Through tasting, we’ll explore the traditions of ancient Italy and witness how they’ve evolved in the hands of modern-day cheese and wine makers.

COURSE CODE: ITAC

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Sep. 28 | $95

ALPINE CHEESE CLASSICS

Anthony Liberti | Cheesemonger & Wine Buyer, Formaggio Kitchen

Whether you are planning a dinner party, relaxing after a day on the ski slopes, or just enjoying a cozy evening in front of the fire, find comfort on cold nights with an assortment of hearty cheeses and warming winter beverages! Learn the history of some of Europe’s most famous mountain regions, from the glacial peaks of the Jura to the rugged Alps of Verona, and enjoy a guided tour of classic meats, cheeses, wines, and more!

COURSE CODE: ALPN

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Nov. 9 | $85

CHINESE STEAMED BAO

Jade Li | Cooking Instructor and Chef, @yucancook

Come see for yourself why steamed buns (Bao) are such a popular staple in Chinese cuisine. We will use traditional steamers to make plain, savory, and sweet Bao in a variety of shapes and sizes. We’ll make the yeasted dough from scratch and turn them into delicious sweet and savory steamed buns including Tofu and Glass Noodles Bao, Hanamaki Spring onion and Sichuan Pepper Bao, and Red Bean Paste Bao. You’ll learn different folding techniques and how to steam them.

COURSE CODE: BBAO

Sec. 01: Sunday, 12-3:30pm. Nov. 12 | $95

DIM SUM FOR BEGINNERS

Jade Li | Cooking Instructor and Chef, @yucancook

Dim Sum is the perfect way to experience how diverse and flavorful Chinese cuisine can be. Dim Sum includes snacks and small dishes of different flavors and textures along with tea over conversation. In this fun hands-on class, we’ll talk about the history, etiquette and classic dishes of Dim Sum. We’ll make popular dim sum dishes from Jade’s hometown including Steamed Spareribs with rice flour, Pearl Meatballs, a vegetable side dish, and a Tomato Egg Drop Soup.

COURSE CODE: DIMS

Sec. 01: Sunday, 12-3pm. Sep. 24 | $95

CHINESE DUMPLINGS

Jade Li | Cooking Instructor and Chef, @yucancook

Join Jade for a traditional Chinese dumpling feast where we’ll pinch, squeeze, and pleat our way to a succulent and satisfying meal. We will make traditional boiled dumplings served with soy dipping sauces and pan-fry others for crispy potstickers. Using pork, Napa cabbage, Chinese chives, & seafood, we’ll make various traditional fillings from scratch. Enjoy a dumpling feast in this introductory class and take home the rest.

COURSE CODE: DMPL

Sec. 01: Sunday, 12-3pm. Dec. 10 | $95

CHINESE NOODLES

Jade Li | Cooking Instructor and Chef, @yucancook

There’s nothing quite as comforting as a big bowl of noodles. From street food to a warm bowl of “breakfast” noodles, Jade will teach you how to make quick and satisfying noodles inspired by her home town in Sichuan. The class will all help prepare dan dan noodles and scallion oil noodles, spicy and sour rice noodle soup, and tomato egg ramen noodle soup.

COURSE CODE: NUDL

Sec. 01: Sunday, 12-3pm. Nov. 19 | $95

ALL ABOUT KIMCHI

Micaela Yang | Owner, Sheeps & Flour Sweet Creations

Explore Korea’s regional culinary delicacies! You’ll learn traditional Korean cooking techniques to create flavorful, authentic recipes with regional ingredients. In this class in particular, we’ll learn how to make kimchi and how to prepare a complete meal using it as a main ingredient. After making kimchi, we’ll make savory kimchi pancakes and a mouthwateringly rich kimchi stew. Please come ready to learn and with a hungry stomach.

COURSE CODE: KMCH

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Oct. 11 | $95

KOREAN COOKING

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

one of the most healthful of the Asian cuisines, delicious Korean cuisine features mainly vegetables and harmonized sauces. We will make delicious chicken bibimbap, a rice bowl with chicken, seasoned spinach, cucumber salad, kimchi, egg, and delicious sauce. We’ll also make Korean Japchae, sweet potato noodles stir fried with vegetables. We’ll finish the class with poached apples with ginger.

COURSE CODE: KORK

Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-2pm. Oct. 1 | $95

VIETNAMESE STREET FOOD

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

Embrace the light and delicate flavors of Vietnamese cuisine known for fresh herbs, vegetables, and dipping sauces. Vietnamese dishes share common ingredients but come out differently because of different cooking techniques. In this online interactive class, we’ll make Vietnamese fresh rolls, Vietnamese pan-grilled pizza made with rice paper, Vietnamese chicken noodle soup (pho ga), and Vietnamese avocado mousse with coconut cream (kem bo).

COURSE CODE: VPHO

Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-2pm. Oct. 22 | $95

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN JAPANESE MISO RAMEN

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

This class is not about instant ramen noodles. Instead, this class is about homemade Japanese ramen where we’ll start making ramen broth and fresh ramen noodles from scratch. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make vegetarian or vegan miso ramen. We’ll make cha-shu tofu to serve as a topping along with corn, edamame, and other vegetables. While the ramen soup is cooking, we’ll make Japanese salad as an appetizer.

COURSE CODE: VRAM

Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-2pm. Dec. 3 | $95

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN THAI COOKING

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

Thai restaurants have become wildly popular in the United States, and yet cooking Thai street food at home can be a challenge — especially for vegetarians. Join Ploy, our Thai chef, who will teach you the skills and authentic recipes to recreate your vegetarian Thai dishes at home. You’ll also learn about where to shop locally for the freshest ingredients. In this class, we’ll make Thai spicy salad, coconut lemongrass soup, and Pad Thai. A gluten-free option is available. While the food is cooking, Ploy will show you how palm sugar and coconut milk have been made in Thailand and how we use all parts of coconut trees from roots to fruits in our daily life.

COURSE CODE: VTAI

Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-2pm. Nov. 5 | $95

MEXICAN STREET FOOD & DRINK

Hannah Morrow | Cheesemonger, MA Gastronomy

Are you a taco fan? Ever hear of Elote (Mexican street corn)? There’s so much more beyond the surface of what we know about Mexican Street Food. We’ll explore culinary regionality and learn how tradition intermingles with other aspects of Mexican culture as we taste our way through some delicious street food and alcoholic spirits.

COURSE CODE: MEXN

Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Oct. 23 | $95

BARCELONA: DISCOVERING CATALONIAN FOOD

Luis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef Barcelona, the bustling metropolis nestled in the Spanish region of Catalonia, is known in culinary circles as the capital of the Mediterranean diet. Barcelona is famed for its award-winning restaurants, yet Chef Luis will give us an intimate look at the cuisine of a Barcelona household in this class. We’ll begin the night with a Marcona almonds tapa and a glass of Catalonian cava. Next, we’ll prepare Pa Amb Tomaquet (tomato and garlic bread), Botifarra Amb Mongetes (Catalan sausage with white beans), Espinacas Catalana (spinach with pine nuts and golden raisin) and a Barcelona Seafood Fideuà. We’ll end the class with the quintessential Catalonian dessert, Crema Catalana.

COURSE CODE: BCEL

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Oct. 19 | $95

COUPLE’S COOKING: VALENCIA PAELLA

Luis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef

Join Chef Luis and learn how to make the world’s most renowned rice dish, Paella Mixta. Luis’ authentic version contains shrimp, mussels, chicken, saffron, pimentos, peas, tomatoes, scallops or squid (depending on the season), and more. Because it takes time to make an authentic paella, we will start our night off with some simple tapas and a classic green salad from Spain and real sangria while the paella is cooking. You’ll learn about what distinguishes mediocre paella from exceptional paella, why to use the best type of rice from Spain and premium quality saffron from La Mancha, as well as other tools and ingredients to choose from. We will end our night with Chef Luis’ famous flan.

COURSE CODE: CPAL

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Oct. 6 | $190 per pair

COUPLE’S COOKING: CLASS TAPAS

Luis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef Friends, family, and food are a way of life in Spain and nothing signifies that better than classic tapas — little bites with big flavor! Learn how to make regional tapas including Gambas al Ajillo (garlic shrimp with sherry, parsley & olive oil), Stuffed Piquillos (fire roasted peppers with bonito tuna & capers), Tortilla Espanola Classica, six month-aged Manchego cheese with all natural quince from Cordoba, and Chorizo a la Sidra (chorizo cooked in cider). We’ll pair the tapas with authentic homemade sangria and end the night with Spanish Flan.

COURSE CODE: CTAP

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Nov. 3 | $190 per pair

TAPAS AND PINTXOS

Luis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef Pintxos, the hot new trend in Spanish tapas, are traditional bar snacks hailing from the Basque Country in Northern Spain. The name comes from the verb “to pierce” because they’re often served on small skewers on the bar. Tapas are traditionally a single-food item whereas pintxos can be a pile of different food items held together with a toothpick. Colorful and elegant, these little bites pack a big flavor punch. We’ll be eating the seasonally inspired tapas and pintxos alongside Luis’ authentic Sangria. Dish them up by the plateful at your next party and keep the beer, wine, and conversation flowing!

COURSE CODE: TAPX

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Dec. 8 | $95

BRUNCH CON SABOR ESPAÑOL EN ESPAÑOL/INGLÉS

Luis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef

Yes, brunch is an American meal but you can have the best at The Ritz Hotel in Madrid. our Spanish brunch is full of flavors with fire and sparkles. The recipes and class discussion will be conducted primarily in English, but students are encouraged to use, practice, or ask anything in Spanish. We’ll make Spanish potato salad and this recipe is like no other. We’ll also make the famous tortilla Espanola, Spanish omelet. We’ll bake huevos flamenca, Andalusian flamenco eggs in a sofrito bed with layers of chorizo and serrano ham. A special Spanish flan will crown our brunch. Natural orange juice and cava from Catalonia will make mimosas. This class is open to beginner and advanced speakers of Spanish alike.

COURSE CODE: SBRU

Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-1pm. Nov. 11 | $95

BREAKFAST OF THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Sabrina Pashtan | Graduate of La Escuela de Cocina Luis Irizar

Learn how to create the elements of a bountiful breakfast spread, perfect for a summer weekend. We will make Borekas filled with greens and cheese and a chopped salad with seasonal vegetables from the farmers’ market, as well as Cilbir (Turkish poached eggs with yogurt). You will also learn the basics of a foolproof sourdough bread that will complete any meal, and take home your own starter. We will put together a cheese board, fruit platter and plate the spread just as you would find in Israel or Turkey.

COURSE CODE: MEDB

Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm. Dec. 2 | $90

GLUTEN FREE MASALA DOSA, IDLY, AND UTTAPAM

Ashwini Ramanisankar | Cooking Instructor

Let’s spend a Sunday afternoon learning how to make dosa from scratch. Delicious and gluten-free, masala dosas are crisp and fluffy rice and lentil wraps filled with a spicy potato curry and served with creamy coconut chutney. With their combination of easy-to-digest protein and curried vegetables, these popular crêpes make for a healthy, light meal. We’ll use the same batter to make idly and uttapam, South Indian favorite breakfast dishes.

COURSE CODE: DOSA

Sec. 01: Sunday, 12-3pm. Oct. 29 | $95

SOUTHERN INDIAN VEGETARIAN HARVEST (THALI)

Ashwini Ramanisankar | Cooking Instructor and Entrepreneur

Experience a traditional south Indian lunch thali which includes six varieties of taste in one meal. This long-standing combination of dishes provides complete nutrition, minimizes cravings and aids digestion. Join us to cook and learn this menu: Rice, a lentil based soup-like gravy made from different vegetables, a lentil based accompaniment made from bottle gourd, stir fry made with carrot and beans, a deep fry dish made with potatoes and peas and a yummy, digestive soup with tamarind juice.

COURSE CODE: TALI

Sec. 01: Sunday, 12-3pm. Oct. 15 | $95

TIKKA, KORMA & NAAN

Ashwini Ramanisankar | Cooking Instructor and Entrepreneur

Learn how to layer flavors using whole and ground spices to make the North Indian mother sauce. Using this base, we’ll make a silky tomato Tikka Masala with tofu or paneer. Then we’ll transform the mother sauce into a recipe for a Cashew Cardamom Korma with seasonal veggies. You will also learn to make a fermented yogurt dough that forms the base for a classic Naan, and transform it into laminated parathas with crispy flakes. Recipes will showcase the use of Suman’s hand-blended spices like the Garam Masala, Shahi Gulshan, Sundays in Malabar and you’ll see firsthand how she builds flavors for her vegetarian meal kits.

COURSE CODE: TIKA

Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-3pm. Oct. 7 | $95

A TASTE OF EMILIA ROMAGNA

Hannah Morrow | Cheesemonger, MA Gastronomy

Parmigiano, Prosciutto, Lambrusco oh my! Find out more about some of Italy’s most popular products and why they’re so dear to this region. We’ll also prepare a local Italian dish.

COURSE CODE: EMIL

Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Dec. 4 | $95

CULINARY EXPLORATIONS OF THE SEPHARDIC DIASPORA

Sabrina Pashtan | Graduate of La Escuela de Cocina Luis Irizar

Join us as we cook up some classic dishes from the Sephardic diaspora reaching from the Maghreb (Northern Africa) to the Levant (Western Asia). We will learn how to make a classic hummus from scratch, chraime from North Africa, a Yemenite hot sauce (schoug), and a yogurt flatbread to scoop it all up with.

COURSE CODE: EXSD

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-9pm. Oct. 20 | $95

COOKING FROM TUSCANY

Diane Manteca | Private Chef, Culinary Instructor

Join Chef Diane to replicate famous dishes from the iconic city of Florence and the rural, rolling hills of Tuscany. In this class we’ll make a classic Fennel, Radicchio and Fava Bean Salad, Montalcino Chicken with Figs and Chestnuts, Semolina Baked Gnocchi, and Piselli alla Montaputi (peas and pancetta). We’ll finish out the night with a Tuscan tradition: Cantucci Biscotti from Siena dipped in Vin Santo.

COURSE CODE: TUSC

Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-3pm. Sep. 30 | $95

MAKING PASTA FROM SCRATCH

Diane Manteca | Private Chef, Culinary Instructor

once you learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch you’ll never go back. Chef Diane will guide you through various flours and different hydrations for making pasta. We’ll cut different styles of long and short pasta with a pasta machine or by hand and also cover filled pasta, including different styles of ravioli. We’ll also make roasted pepper cream sauce and Italian marinara to serve with our fresh pasta and discuss how to buy a machine and take care of it.

COURSE CODE: PAST

Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-3pm. Oct. 14 | $95

FRENCH DINNER FOR TWO

Evelyn Schichner | Culinary Instructor

French cuisine needs no introduction. Simple, rich, and with an exquisite attention to detail, French cuisine has no doubt left its mark on almost every cuisine around the world. Come join Chef Evelyn Schichner who will teach you how to prepare a delicious Potager Aux Celeriac et Poire (celeriac and pear soup), Chicken Cordon Bleu, Haricots Verts Aux Amandes (green beans with almonds), Pommes De Terre Au Parmesan (potatoes with parmesan), and a Tarte Au Chocolat (chocolate tart). We’ll toast with a glass of French wine as we savor our dinner together.

COURSE CODE: FRNC

Sec. 01: Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Sep. 29 | $200 per pair

COOKING WITH CAST IRON

Malcolm Jackson | Recipe Developer, Culinary Instructor

Cast iron skillets are one of the chef’s favorite cookware because of its unparalleled heat retention and non-stick properties. Students will learn how to optimize temperature when cooking a variety of proteins and vegetables, including salmon, steak, eggs, and potatoes. We’ll talk about different types of cast iron pans and how to buy, use, maintain, and — most importantly — season them.

COURSE CODE: IRON

Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Dec. 11 | $95

COOKING WITH NEW ENGLAND’S LOCAL BOUNTY

Sabrina Pashtan | Graduate of La Escuela de Cocina Luis Irizar

Join us as we cook with the freshest and most local ingredients from small farms around Boston. We will make some classic fall dishes utilizing seasonal ingredients such as squash, pumpkin, apples, as well as whatever you may find in a farmers’ market at this time of year. We will create a soup, salad and dessert.

COURSE CODE: LCAL

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Oct. 12 | $95

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MEDITERRANEAN MEETS NEW ENGLAND: COOKING THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET WITH LOCAL INGREDIENTS

Sabrina Pashtan | Graduate of La Escuela de Cocina Luis Irizar

This class covers how to cook and eat using seasonal, locally-grown ingredients, while adhering to the tenets of the Mediterranean diet. Recipes include dishes from cultures across the Mediterranean. The emphasis is on fresh vegetables and whole foods that are available locally and in season.

COURSE CODE: AEGN

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Sep. 21 | $95

SOUTH AFRICAN FAVORITES

Michael McComas | Gastronomic Adventurer

South Africa is the culinary crossroads of Europe, Africa, and South Asia, influenced by all the populations which have lived or colonized the land. In this course, we will revisit some of the favorite dishes from Intro to South African Cuisine: the Cape Malay curry dish Denningvleis, roast meat in a savory curried gravy; Bobotie, a South African version of meatloaf with curried meat and a custard-like topping; Boereboontjies, or Farmer Beans, a hearty side dish for meat dishes like denningvleis; Yellow rice, an Indian influenced rice dish with fruit and nuts; and Malva Pudding, a lightly fruited soda cake drenched in a wonderful butter and cream sauce.

COURSE CODE: SAFV

Sec. 01: Saturday, 5-8pm. Oct. 28 | $95

SHEET PAN COOKING

Denise Blumenthal | Founder, Kitchen Coach; A Guide By Your Side

Sheet pans are the humble workhorses in the kitchen. Meals are simple to put together and cleanup is a breeze. The possibilities are endless, from breakfast to dinner, veggies to deserts, sheet-pan meals are a godsend for busy weeknights and a great option for weekend dinner parties so you can spend time with your guests instead of slaving over the meal. As we munch on sheet pan nachos, we’ll review the basics of sheet pan cooking — elements of a sheet pan meal and sheet pan do’s and don’ts. We’ll cook chicken shawarma, a popular Middle Eastern street food, adapted for home cooking and spicy and spicy sheet pan sausage and squash, an incredibly simple, delicious meal. While they cook, we’ll check-out the best rated sheet-pans and peruse some terrific sheet pan recipes. We’ll end our evening eating chicken shwarma and spicy sheet pan sausage and squash.

COURSE CODE: SHPN

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Dec. 6 | $95

EAT LIKE A VIKING: FOODS FROM THE NORSE LANDS

Michael McComas | Gastronomic Adventurer

Many of the foods we consume today, especially tomatoes, potatoes, and refined sugar, were unknown prior to the European colonization of North America. The Scandinavian diet was influenced by both the short growing season of the far north and by the abundant seagoing trade. Archaeological evidence and contemporary accounts of Viking diet were used to develop the cookbook, An Early Meal. We will make a dinner from these recipes consisting of a roast with sauerkraut, peas in a bag, and a mead and berry reduction sauce.

COURSE CODE: VKNG

Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-4pm. Dec. 16 | $95

SPOOKY COOKING: A GHOSTLY GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE

Michael McComas & Dianna Sanchez | Gastronomic Adventurer; Author, A Witch’s Kitchen

Want to create an atmosphere of adventure and spooky fun for Halloween? Instructor Michael McComas and author Dianna Sanchez will make some fun dishes from Dianna’s book A Witch’s Kitchen and from the cookbook The Necronomnomnom. Lamb Stew in a Flaming Pumpkin, Tcho-Tcho Chow-Chow — a zingy cauliflower side dish, for dessert, The Ring That Should Not Be — a gelatin centerpiece that is as delicious as it is scary — and Hairy Eyeballs, a monstrously delicious treat for your Halloween sideboard. Wash it down with butterbeer or pumpkin juice. Dianna will read from her Enchanted Kitchen series throughout the night.

COURSE CODE: SPOOK

Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-3pm. Oct. 28 | $95

THANKSGIVING ACCOMPANIMENTS: CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY

Diane Manteca | Private Chef, Culinary Instructor

Learn to bring your Thanksgiving side dishes to a new level! In this hands-on class, we will learn to make apricot and chestnut stuffing, root mash, sautéed green beans with sage and orange essence, cranberry chutney and pumpkin gingerbread pudding for dessert. We will also roast a turkey breast, and make some delicious gravy to go with your dinner.

COURSE CODE: CTHX

Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-3pm. Nov. 18 | $95

HISTORICAL TOUR AND PIZZA IN NORTH END

Elliot Savitzky | Culinary Instructor, Chinatown & North End Expert

This historical tour is as much about history as it is about pizza. We’ll learn about the history of the North End and wind up sampling pizza from three of the best pizza restaurants. We’ll talk about history from the 17th century by visiting many sites within the one square mile of the neighborhood. The tour will convene on Cross Street between Hanover and Salem Streets. The tuition includes the cost of pizza, taxes, tip, and admission fee to the old North Church (depending on Covid restrictions at that time.) The instructor will send a welcome information package via email one day prior to the class.

COURSE CODE: NRTH

Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-3pm. Sep. 23 | $95

HISTORICAL TOUR & DINNER IN CHINATOWN

Elliot Savitzky | Culinary Instructor, Chinatown Expert

Let’s spend the afternoon strolling through Boston’s Chinatown. We will be visiting many different locations and retail establishments during the tour such as dim sum, BBQ, Pho, hot pot, noodle shops, as well as restaurants of various cuisines. We will also stop by bakeries, bubble tea shops, herbal medicine shops, live poultry markets, grocery stores, and a ginseng coop, all while discussing the history and architecture of Boston’s Chinatown. This will not be a “tasting tour,” rather, during the last stop, we’ll enjoy a delicious meal together. Please see the section description for the meeting point. Tuition includes the cost of dinner, soft drinks, taxes, and tip. The instructor will send a welcome information package via email one day prior to the class.

COURSE CODE: CHTN

Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-3pm. Oct. 1 | $95

Sec. 02: Sunday, 11am-3pm. Nov. 5 | $95

HOME BREWING COFFEE WORKSHOP

Broadsheet Coffee Roasters

Making the perfect cup of coffee is no accident. Join the Broadsheet Coffee Roasters team in an immersive home brewing class hosted in their roastery and training lab. You’ll learn about what factors most affect the brewing process, why they matter, and will then apply this knowledge with hands-on practice across multiple brewing methods. Attendees will leave with helpful tips on how to thoughtfully taste and store coffee, tried-and-true brewing recipes, and solid advice for troubleshooting while brewing at home.

COURSE CODE: COFF

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-12pm. Oct. 14 | $60

Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-12pm. Nov. 11 | $60

WINE & SPIRITS

AMERICAN WHISKEY TASTING

Oliver McClung | Whiskey & Spirits Expert

With roots in Ireland and Scotland, the early settlers arrived to the new world with the thirst for the spirits of their native countries. With barely in short supply, they began to utilize local corn and grains accessible to them, which was to be the first chapter in the fascinating story of American Whiskey. From bourbon to rye, moonshine and prohibition, the industry of American whisky has grown into a billion dollar industry worldwide. In this course, we’ll study and taste the regional and distillery expressions of some of the world’s most famous whiskies, the innovators that made this possible, along with some stand out small production bottles that are paving the way for the future.

COURSE CODE: AMER

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Nov. 9 | $90

JAPANESE WHISKY TASTING

Oliver McClung | Whiskey & Spirits Expert

Discover the rich traditions of distilling from Japan! A deep dive into the history of one of the fastest growing whisky traditions in the world, from pre-war origins to the modern day. A tasting from the most influential producers, accompanied by snacks, will give any discerning drinker the info they need to make informed orders at their favorite bar or restaurant! Instructor: oliver McClung

COURSE CODE: JBRN

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Oct. 13 | $90

MONASTIC SPIRITS

Anthony Liberti | Cheesemonger & Wine Buyer, Formaggio Kitchen Monasteries have been fonts of knowledge and innovation in fermenting, brewing, and distilling for centuries. With traditions stretching back to the expansion of the Holy Roman Empire, these monks have built entire cultures around their most hallowed creations. Learn about the monastic way of life and why (and how) these culinary products are made, while tasting a variety of different foods and beverages from around Europe and beyond!

COURSE CODE: MONK

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Oct. 26 | $85

LATIN AMERICAN COCKTAILS

Oliver McClung | Whiskey & Spirits Expert

The spirits and cocktails of Latin America are well represented in both the classic and modern bar practices. From the Margarita, the Pisco Sour and Cuba Libre, tipples from south of the border are delicious and very accessible to make and source ingredients for. In this course, we’ll learn about the rich history of spirits like rum, pisco and tequila hailing from various regions in Latin America and how they’ve made their way to the US. We’ll be tasting and learning some of the base spirits and learning easy recipes and techniques to make them at home and for cocktail parties.

COURSE CODE: LATC

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Nov. 1 | $90

TROPICAL COCKTAILS

Augusto Lino | General Manager, Noir Bar

Let’s take a trip to the tropics this fall. This class will teach you about the multi faceted universe of tropical cocktails, from Cuba to Brazil, and visit the complicated history of Tiki.You will learn to mix tropical classics with less sugar and more punch, combining serious mixologist with vacation favorites.

COURSE CODE: TROP

Sec. 01: Monday, 6-8pm. Oct. 2 | $90

CRAFT COCKTAILS 101

Augusto Lino | General Manager, Noir Bar

In this hands-on craft cocktails crash course we will learn how to build, stir, and shake up craft cocktails using straightforward techniques. We’ll be making cocktails with tequila, vodka, and American whiskey that you can tailor to suit your preferred palate. You’ll come away from the class confident in mixing up some cocktails at home and how to appropriately stock your bar.

COURSE CODE: MIXO

Sec. 01: Monday, 6-8pm. Sep. 25 | $90

CRAFT COCKTAILS 201

Augusto Lino | General Manager, Noir Bar

Maybe you use your home bar often enough, and you have a basic understanding of when to shake and when you stir. But you still end up with bottles that don’t add up to a cocktail, or just need to dig deeper into the history and craft of mixing drinks. This class will explore the roots of cocktail family trees, and how to use them in an everyday home setting. You will be presented with a challenge to create a cocktail based on a classic at the end of this class with guidance from instructor Augusto Lino. Cocktails 101 attendance not required but recommended.

COURSE CODE: MIXO2

Sec. 01: Monday, 6-8pm. Oct. 16 | $90

BEER AND ART HISTORY: A TALK AND TASTING

Kris Butler | Exam-Certified Beer Judge

Beer and art have a long history together, from Hogarth, Picasso and Renoir to Leyster, Manet and Dr. Seuss. We invite you to taste and discuss several beer styles from local breweries as we examine the artistic imagery of beer in paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, and comics. You’ll see art from the 1600s to the present time, from museums and private collections all over the world, and even on the beer bottles themselves. Raise a glass to your favorite artist!

COURSE CODE: BART

Sec. 01: Sunday, 2-4pm. Sep. 24 | $85

INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH WINE

John Fiola | Diploma WSET, Certified Wine Educator

Even to the most accomplished wine consumer, French wine can be mysterious and daunting in its complexity. We also tend to think of French wine as being highly sophisticated and therefore very expensive. Join wine educator, John Fiola, as he breaks down the critical role French grapes and wine making techniques have played around the world and how to choose an outstanding, affordable French wine. We will explore several regions of wine from Burgundy and Bordeaux to the Loire, Rhone Valleys and beyond while discussing the grape varietals, climates of these regions, and French wine making techniques that have shaped the entire wine industry.

COURSE CODE: FWNT

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Nov. 17 | $85

ITALIAN WINE TASTING

John Fiola | Diploma WSET, Certified Wine Educator

Since the end of World War II, the demand for Italian wine has skyrocketed—so much so that the U.S. imports more wine from Italy than from any other country in the world. Italy produces many styles and varietals of wine, some of which are grown there exclusively. Many of the wines are well-known such as Chianti, and Soave, but there are also the lesser known but delicious wines that deserve our attention. In this course we will explore the range and depth of styles of Italian wines that are both of excellent quality and of great value.

COURSE CODE: ITWN

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Sep. 22 | $85

SPANISH WINE TASTING

John Fiola | Diploma WSET, Certified Wine Educator

Spain has been making wines since the time of the Romans. The Spaniards have developed wines and styles that have both similarities and differences from the rest of Europe. We tend to see older wines than we would normally see elsewhere. In recent times, many of these wines have emerged on the international scene. Join John Fiola as we explore the world of Spanish wines. We will explore the traditional regions such as Rioja, but will also explore the up and coming regions such as Rias Baixas and beyond.

COURSE CODE: SPAW

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Dec. 1 | $85

SPARKLING WINES OF THE WORLD

Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate: Cambridge School of Culinary Arts Come and explore the world of sparkling wines. Sparkling wine is made in all wine producing regions of the world and there is something available for everyone’s taste and budget. We’ll taste Cava from Spain, Sekt from Germany, Processo from Italy, Californian sparklings, and a choice from Argentina or Chile too. We’ll talk about how sparkling wine is made and leave plenty of time for discussion.

COURSE CODE: SPAR

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Nov. 2 | $90

WINETASTING: A BEGINNER’S SAMPLER

John Fiola | Diploma WSET, Certified Wine Educator Uncertain as to the difference between Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, Chianti and Cabernet, Burgundy and Barossa? Join us to learn how to distinguish between wine styles, grape varieties, and regions. We’ll discuss how to buy wine at all price points, how to taste wine to get the most out of every glass, what makes a New World wine different from the same type of wine produced in France or Italy, and the best food pairings for different wine styles.

COURSE CODE: WSAM

Sec. 01: 2 Fridays, 6-8pm. Oct. 20 & 27 | $155

Business, Finance & Technology

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

THE PROCESS OF BUYING A HOME

Alissa Spencer and Kim Dargon | Realtors, Coldwell Banker Realty

Whether it’s a condo or a single-family house, we will cover all of the basics on how to be an informed home buyer. We’ll discuss how to critically examine and compare properties, review essential questions to ask the seller/agent, and outline the purchasing timeline and action items. A lender will be making a guest appearance to answer further questions about the lending process.

COURSE CODE: BUYH

Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-7:30pm. Sep. 19 | $50

Sec. 02: Tuesday, 6-7:30pm. Nov. 14 | $50

MEDICARE 101

Elaine Miller | Regional SHINE Program Director, Minuteman Senior Are you eligible for Medicare? Do you know the costs of Medicare and the types of services it covers? Do you know when to enroll to prevent permanent premium increase penalties? We will cover these topics as they apply to Medicare Part A (hospital coverage), Part B (medical coverage), Part C (Medicare Advantage), and Part D (drug coverage). We’ll discuss how having employer-sponsored insurance coverage after retirement impacts your Medicare choices and whether you should consider enrolling in a Medigap supplemental insurance plan.

COURSE CODE: ABCD

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Oct. 4 | $55

“I truly got so much out of this class. I would certainly recommend Stephanie’s class to others.”

—TIMOTHY K., HOW TO MAKE AN ESTATE PLAN

HOW TO MAKE AN ESTATE PLAN

Stephanie Mandell | Attorney

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

COURSE CODE: ESTP

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Nov. 8 | $55

OPTIMIZING SOCIAL SECURITY

Sophie Kulas | Financial Professional

What do you know about Social Security? This class addresses important questions such as: When should you claim? What if you are self-employed? Is Social Security going bankrupt? When should your spouse claim? Can your children get benefits? Can you get benefits from your ex? What about dependents with disabilities? How will your pension impact you? Come learn about all of these and more from Social Security Analyst, Sophie Kulas. Students will receive a complimentary Social Security analysis to optimize their benefits.

COURSE CODE: OPSS

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-7:30pm. Nov. 15 | $50

BASIC MAC SKILLS

Marjorie Wein | Wize Guides

So you’ve got a Mac, and naturally you love it. But you want to do more with it. We’ll explore the strengths of a Mac computer, including making files and folders, security basics, accessing the Internet, and fundamentals of email. If you want to get the most out of your Mac (and your children won’t help you anymore) this is the class for you! No previous computer experience required.

COURSE CODE: MACB

Sec. 01: 2 Thursdays, 2-4pm. Dec. 7 & 14| $100

HOW TO USE YOUR APPLE DEVICE

Marjorie Wein | Wize Guides

You have an iPhone or iPad, now use it to its full potential. Learn how to set up WiFi networks, install and organize apps, set up email, and take, edit, and send photos. You’ll learn some of the hidden features that will make using your Apple device more pleasant and productive. Please have your iPhone 6 or newer and/or iPad Air or newer ready to use.

COURSE CODE: SMRT

Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 2-4pm. Begins Oct. 12 | $120

EVALUATING AND COMPENSATING YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management

This class is for anyone who has a financial advisor or is considering hiring one.You will learn a specific approach to select, evaluate, and compensate a financial advisor; this includes how to determine their suitability, competency, performance, and fiduciary commitment. You will also learn the various models by which financial advisors are compensated and which is the most suitable, least conflicted, and least costly.

COURSE CODE: ECFA

Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-12pm. Nov. 11 | $40

FINANCE SEMINAR 101

Sophie Kulas | Financial Professional

This is a seminar designed to assess your money mindset and equip you with essential financial literacy tools. The seminar covers the five core competencies of financial literacy: Income, Budgeting, Saving, Borrowing and Protecting. Finally, it covers creating a personal financial strategy.

COURSE CODE: FINC

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-7:30pm. Oct. 18 | $50

BLUEPRINT FOR FINANCIAL SUCCESS

Sophie Kulas | Financial Professional

This class explores the basics of building financial security, including managing debt, growing savings, and safeguarding against risk and unexpected events. Students will gain an understanding of how to manage finances for today and for the future.

COURSE CODE: PRNT

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-7:30pm. Dec. 6 | $50

FINANCIAL PLANNING DURING RETIREMENT

Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management

This class is for anyone already retired or planning to do so in the next few years. You will learn about investment strategy and determining how much risk to take, which assets to draw down first, the importance of minimizing fees, Social Security claiming strategies, the role of annuities, a safe level of spending, reverse mortgages, Medicare surcharges, and whether long-term care insurance makes sense.

COURSE CODE: FPRE

Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-3pm. Nov. 11 | $55

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WALL STREET BOOTCAMP

Michael Stern | Registered Investment Adviser

This is a fast-paced course covering the fundamentals of investing. Appropriate for beginning as well as experienced investors, students will learn how to allocate assets, research investments online, pick appropriate securities, and monitor performance. We’ll cover Mutual Funds and ETFs and distinguish their advantages and disadvantages. The course will discuss how to successfully build diversified equity and fixed-income portfolios. We’ll consider the pitfalls of Target Retirement Funds as well as the risks inherent in Bond ETFs and Bond Mutual Funds. Lastly, students develop skills as an amateur “equity analyst” and learn how to assess the performance of a professional mutual fund manager or advisor.

COURSE CODE: NAVS

Sec. 01: 3 Wednesdays, 6-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $120

OVERVIEW OF INVESTMENT CONCEPTS

Rod Laurenz | Financial Advisor, laurenzfinancial.com

Don’t know the difference between a stock and a bond? Confused about mutual funds and your 401k? We’ll clarify the basic information you need to know about investing, how to ensure you’re properly diversified, and why all your money shouldn’t be in your bank account. You’ll learn the most important concepts you need to make investment decisions and how to avoid common pitfalls.

COURSE CODE: OOIC

Sec. 01: 2 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Oct. 5 & 12 | $95

ROTH IRAS: A GREAT WAY TO SAVE AND WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE ONE

Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management

This class is for anyone who wants to learn why a Roth IRA is a great way to save throughout your working lifetime. You will learn what it is, who qualifies, how to invest your funds, conversions, and other more sophisticated strategies such as “back-door” and “mega-back-door” versions of a Roth IRA.

COURSE CODE: ROTH

Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-12pm. Oct. 7 | $40

INVESTING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

Rod Laurenz | Financial Advisor, laurenzfinancial.com

This class will discuss strategies and products to help you achieve your investment goals at a time when traditional advice may leave you short. Whether you’re saving for the future or already living on your assets, you’ll find ideas that are helpful to novices and experienced investors alike. Topics include asset allocation, alternative investments, tax reduction, and how to implement your plans and avoid common mistakes.

COURSE CODE: UNCR

Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-7:30pm. Oct. 24 | $50

English as a Second Language

CCAE offers in-person classes at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels taught by highly-trained and experienced instructors. Communicative, learneroriented teaching methods and the multicultural atmosphere facilitate not only language learning, but also friendships with people from all over the world. We use the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to assess students and establish learning goals. To find the right level, attend our free online personal assessment days (p. 17) or contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org. Please see p. 19 for level descriptions and visit ccae.org/ classes/esl for our most up-to-date language classes.

ENGLISH INTEGRATED SKILLS CLASSES

our integrated skills classes help students improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. At every level, students learn to interact in increasingly complex ways, from everyday to professional English. These classes require the purchase of a textbook.

ESL BEGINNER LEVELS 1 & 2

John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor

COURSE CODE: EBEG

Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15-10:45am.

Begins Sep. 25 | $325

No class Oct. 9

Sec. 02: 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm.

Begins Sep. 26 | $325

ESL BEGINNER LEVELS 3 & 4

John O’Donnell, Rosa Lopez | ESL Instructors

COURSE CODE: ENBE

Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 25 |

$325 | John O’Donnell

Sec. 02: 8 Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 30 | $325 | Rosa Lopez

ESL INTERMEDIATE LEVELS 1 & 2

John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor

COURSE CODE: ENI1

Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Sep. 25 | $325

No class Oct. 9

ESL INTERMEDIATE LEVELS 3 & 4

John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor

COURSE CODE: ENI3

Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $325

PREPARATION FOR THE TOEFL (THE TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE)

John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor

The ToEFL is the most widely used test to measure English fluency in the world. Thousands of academic institutions, government agencies and professional associations require a good ToEFL score for admission or membership. In this class, students practice the four skill areas evaluated on the ToEFL (reading, listening, speaking and writing) using authentic test materials. Tips and strategies are shared to help students get the score they need for admission to their top universities. This course is also perfect for advanced-level students who may not be planning to take the ToEFL but wish to further develop their general English skills. We highly recommend attending one of our free online personal assessment days before enrolling in this class.

COURSE CODE: TOFL

Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm.

Begins Sep. 25 | $325 No class Oct. 9

ENGLISH SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASSES

BEGINNER – CEFR A2 CONVERSATION FOR HIGH BEGINNER/LOW INTERMEDIATE

Katy Doughty | ESL Instructor

Gain confidence and develop your English speaking skills in this conversation class for high beginning and low intermediate level students. Reinforce your basic knowledge of English, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, and practice correct pronunciation. This class will provide a friendly, safe classroom environment where you can practice with lively activities how to speak comfortably and confidently in everyday English.

COURSE CODE: ENCB

Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm.

Begins Sep. 25 | $325

No class Oct. 9

INTERMEDIATE – CEFR B1 CONVERSATION

Katy Doughty | ESL Instructor

This class is for intermediate-level students who want to improve their pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar while developing their conversational skills. Activities will include open discussions, debates, and presentations.

COURSE CODE: ENCI

Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 25 | $325 No class Oct. 9

EARLY BIRD ENGLISH PRACTICE: VOCABULARY, IDIOMS, CONVERSATION

Rosemary Previte | ESL Instructor

Start the day off right with some fun English conversation activities and exercises. In this class, you’ll have the opportunity to practice conversations around a variety of topics, learn new vocabulary and idioms, and improve pronunciation and comprehension skills. All intermediate learners are welcome!

COURSE CODE: EBEP

Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 26 | $325

LISTENING AND PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE

Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

This class is for intermediate level English students (CEFR Levels B1 and up) who want to improve their pronunciation, gain confidence in understanding native speakers and be more easily understood. We’ll cover intonation, primary stress in words, and the correct sounds of letters. Steve will provide you with practice materials. We’ll use online resources and original materials such as television and movie scripts to practice our listening skills and to observe how native speakers produce sounds in General American English.

COURSE CODE: PRON

Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm.

Begins Sep. 26 | $325

ESL BOOK CLUB

Joanne Nicklas | ESL Instructor

The tradition of book clubs in the US dates back to the early 19th century in New England, and there are more than 5 million book club members in the US today. CCAE is happy to introduce ESL students to this tradition by meeting regularly to read and discuss a book, its themes, characters, and related subjects. This fall we’ll read My Name is Lucy Barton by Pulitzer Prize-winner

Elizabeth Strout, the first of three novels narrated by Lucy Barton, who grew up poor and neglected in the Midwest, but after moving to New York became a famous writer. Recovering in the hospital after illness, she is visited by her mother, with whom she hasn’t spoken in years. Going back into the past appears to help both of them in some ways, but nothing about their time together is easy.

Required book: My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout.

COURSE CODE: BOCL

Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 4-5:30 pm. Begins Oct. 4 | $110

ACCENT IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOP

Elaine Crowder | Ph.D., Applied Linguistics

Improve your accent and acquire a communication edge in business that enhances professional relationships. Learn to hear and correct accented speech sounds that contribute to misunderstood speech. After reviewing why certain sounds are so troublesome, we will practice universally difficult sounds, using a technique that builds new habits of speech. Please bring a recording device to class, $40 for class materials, and a willingness to practice!

COURSE CODE: ABET

Sec. 01: Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am-12:30pm. Oct. 28 & 29 | $110

ADVANCED – CEFR B2-C1

CONVERSATIONAL FLUENCY AND GRAMMAR REVIEW

Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

Develop fluency and increase confidence. We’ll cover less common grammar that is often overlooked and increase confidence by reviewing grammar topics you’ve come across before. We’ll practice and discuss grammar topics to help you better understand how to say what you want to say. We’ll read in order to learn new vocabulary and review grammar in context. Ask questions and take notes! Grammar topics for review include hypothetical language, modal verb review, present time, past time, prepositions, and more.

COURSE CODE: ENGR

Sec. 01: 5 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Begins Sep. 25 | $275 No class Oct. 9

READ, DISCUSS, DEBATE!

Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

This class is for advanced ESL students who want to improve their vocabulary, comprehension, cultural understanding, and speaking confidence in a fun class based on reading and discussion. Students will read newspaper and magazine articles, cartoons, blog entries, excerpts from stories, and more. The readings will be followed by questions, discussions, and individual or group presentations and debates. All presentations and debates will be discussed and evaluated.

COURSE CODE: ERDD

Sec. 01: 8 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 26 | $325

WRITING & GRAMMAR

John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor

If you have a good command of English, but find that your writing needs help, this is the class for you. We focus on vocabulary and word forms, grammar, punctuation and practice. Verb tenses, sentence structure, paragraph building and essay development are all part of the curriculum. Students will have a lot of opportunities to practice expressing themselves in written English. In this class, all major forms of writing will be covered, including letters (business and personal), journals, essays and other forms that students find helpful. This class is great for any high intermediate or advanced student who wants to improve their written English and is especially recommended for students preparing for the ToEFL.

COURSE CODE: ENWA

Sec. 01: 8 Saturdays, 1:30-4pm. Begins Sep. 30 | $270

MAKE IT CLEAR: INTONATION AND SOUNDS (PHONEMES)

Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

This course is all about intonation, the most important part of English pronunciation. Intonation is the contrast between higher sounding parts of speech and lower sounding parts of speech. often, when people don’t understand what you say, it has to do with intonation. We’ll also practice primary stress for words. Primary stress is the most prominent, loudest syllable in a word. Get English intonation under control, and greatly diminish the frequency with which you experience this problem. With practice, you can eliminate this problem. You’ll also learn how to pronounce sounds (phonemes) that are difficult for you.

COURSE CODE: ENIP

Sec. 01: 5 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Begins Nov. 1 | $290

No class Nov. 22

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

KEYS TO AMERICAN COMMUNICATION CULTURE

Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

optimize your professional communication by developing a greater understanding of American culture. Participate in short presentations and dialogs in order to communicate more effectively with American work colleagues in the States or wherever you are located. Share experiences, observations, problems, and how you believe you would like to adapt so that you can maximize your professional success in the States or internationally as an English language speaker. Topics include getting to the point, directness, tactful language, agreeing and disagreeing, information presentation, assertiveness, expressiveness, and more.

COURSE CODE: ENCC

Sec. 01: 5 Fridays, 7-9:30pm. Begins Sep. 29 | $220

Free Personal Online Assessment Days

Need help with finding the right class for you?

Register for one of our free online assessments on Zoom.

Thursday, September 14, 9:30-11am

Monday, September 18, 6-7:30pm

Contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org or 617-547-6789 ext. 112 for any questions.

THE POWER OF YOUR BUSINESS VOICE: PROMOTE YOURSELF AT WORK

Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

Develop your vocal expression and vocal strength so that you are able to be a more convincing communicator at work and in business. Unlock your power and project your real self at work when you speak with leadership, team members, cross-functional teams, and clients. Learn to use the power of your voice to promote yourself at work. Participate in speaking practice activities and exercises to move beyond the limitations of your current voice. Receive coaching and guidance to increase your vocal expression and vocal strength. We’ll also introduce and explore rhetoric as a way to create stronger and more convincing messages. For advanced ESL students.

COURSE CODE: ENPV

Sec. 01: 5 Saturdays, 10am-12:30pm. Begins Oct. 21 | $220

DEVELOPING STORIES FOR INTERVIEWS, WORK AND BUSINESS

Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

Practice telling stories for work interviews and for business professional purposes. Improve your ability to market your experience, skills, and knowledge at employment interviews and in business situations. Find the right words to talk about your contributions and learn how to promote your work. Develop confidence to speak effectively about what you can do for a prospective employer, your current employer, or clients and customers. Learn to adapt your communication so that it works better for US employers. We’ll listen to each other and learn to improve together.

COURSE CODE: ENIN

Sec. 01: 3 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7-9pm. Begins Nov. 28 | $210

SPEAKING FOR BUSINESS AND SPECIFIC PURPOSES: FOR ADVANCED FLUENT SPEAKERS

Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

Increase communication competence and confidence. You know and choose what you want to practice. Practice speaking for presentations, research projects, and interviews. Practice speaking at meetings, for project updates, and one-to-one with professional colleagues. You will find out how you can communicate better for your specific purposes. We’ll also talk about how intercultural communication awareness can support your improvement. Build communication strength, and bring your speaking to a higher level. Taking turns speaking, we’ll learn from each other.

COURSE CODE: ENSB

Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 7-9:30pm. Begins Oct. 19 | $220

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

FALL: SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER

CCAE offers a

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PERSONAL ASSESSMENT DAYS ON

Need help finding the right class for you? Register for one of our free online

18, 6-7:30pm For an online self-assessment, visit ccae.org/language-levels , or contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org or 617-547-6789

COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE (CEFR)

LANGUAGE LEVELS

CCAE LEVEL CEFR LEVEL LISTENING READING SPEAKING WRITING

Beginner Level 1

Beginner Level 2

A1

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

Beginner Level 3

Beginner Level 4

Beginner Conversation

A2

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

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

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

Low Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Conversation

B1

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

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

High Intermediate Advanced

B2

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

Advanced C1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

World Languages

CCAE offers in-person and online classes at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels taught by highly-trained and experienced instructors. Communicative, learner-oriented teaching methods and the multicultural atmosphere facilitate not only language learning but also friendships with people from all over the world. We use the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to assess students and establish learning goals (p. 19). To find the right level, attend our free online personal assessment days (p. 20) or contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org. Please see p. XX for level descriptions and visit ccae.org/classes/esl for our most up-to-date language classes.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

Jude Grauso | Native Speaker

Learn the basics of sign language as a first step to developing receptive and expressive skills. You will learn commonly used signs, the basic grammatical rules of American Sign Language, and information about the deaf. These classes require the additional purchase of a textbook.

BEGINNER LEVEL 1

COURSE CODE: ASB1

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290 |

BEGINNER LEVEL 2

COURSE CODE: ASB2

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290 | Jude Grauso

Free Personal Online Assessment Days

Need help with finding the right class for you? Register for our free online assessment day on Zoom for Spanish, French, Italian and German.

Wednesday, August 30, 6-7:30pm

Thursday, September 7, 9:30-11am

Monday, September 11, 6-7:30pm

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

BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE

Maria Fernanda Salles | Native Speaker

Portuguese, the native language of Brazil, is spoken by approximately 180 million people around the world, including one million in Massachusetts! This series of engaging classes emphasize spoken production and interaction.

BEGINNER LEVEL 1

COURSE CODE: BPB1

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $290

No class Oct. 2 & 9

BEGINNER LEVEL 2

COURSE CODE: BPB2

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $290

No class Oct. 3 & 10

BEGINNER LEVEL 3

COURSE CODE: BPB3

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $290 No class Oct. 2 & 9

BEGINNER CONVERSATION

This class is for students who have completed our four beginner levels or equivalent and are comfortable using the presente do indicativo and have some knowledge of passado simples. In each class, students will learn grammar and vocabulary through discussion. We will talk about our habits and daily routines, and we will work with songs and different types of texts to introduce our conversation.

COURSE CODE: BPCO

Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Begins Oct. 19 | $215

BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT LITERATURE: READING WRITERS OF COLOR OF THE LUSOPHONE WORLD

Marcela Filizola | Native Speaker, Ph.D., Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Brazil

This class will focus on reading literary works by writers of color in the Lusophone world and discussing culture, history, race, and coloniality in countries such as Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, São Tomé and Principe, and Macau. We will explore these narratives together and learn new vocabulary as the course advances. Some of the authors we will read are Machado de Assis, Lima Barreto, ondjaki, Paulina Chiziane, among others. The class is recommended for students with intermediate or advanced levels of Portuguese.

COURSE CODE: BPLU

Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 3 | $190

PORTUGUESE FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS

Maria Fernanda Salles | Native Speaker Portuguese and Spanish are both Romance languages, closely related in vocabulary and grammar. For speakers of Spanish, it can be a challenge to study Portuguese because of this close linguistic relationship. This class is for advanced and native speakers of Spanish who would like a quick, solid introduction to Brazilian Portuguese.

COURSE CODE: BPSP

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6-7:30. Begins Sep. 20 | $260 No class Oct. 4 & 11 and Nov. 22

INTRODUCTION AND PREPARATION FOR THE CELPE-BRAS EXAM

Maria Fernanda Salles | Native Speaker

The Celpe-Bras (Certificado de Proficiência em Língua Portuguesa para Estrangeiros) Exam is the only official test of Brazilian Portuguese as a Second Language recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC). The Celpe-Bras is a requirement for admission of international students to Brazilian universities, and it is also widely accepted internationally as proof of Portuguese language competence. The exam consists of an intensive written part, including oral and reading comprehension, and an oral interview. The instructor will prepare you for the examination using texts, radio and TV reports, interviews, and picture material to develop your listening, reading comprehension, speaking, and writing abilities. Recommended for students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above).

COURSE CODE: BRAS

Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Oct. 18 | $160

CHINESE

Jin Chen Cooper | Native Speaker and Author, Notes on Economics from Harvard

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

BEGINNER LEVEL 1

COURSE CODE: CMB1

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $290

BEGINNER LEVEL 2

COURSE CODE: CMB2

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $290

BEGINNER LEVEL 4

COURSE CODE: CMB4

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $290

INTERMEDIATE

This level is for students who have at least 60 hours of classroom time in the language within the last two years, can identify the main points of clear and standard speech, and can read texts that consist mainly of high-frequency language. At this level, students will learn new vocabulary and sentence structures on these topics: health and fitness, and celebration of holidays and festivals, which correspond to Lessons 6-7 of Yong Ho’s Intermediate Chinese textbook.

COURSE CODE: CMIN

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $290

Need a Scholarship?

CCAE offers a financial assistance—50% off tuition—to qualifying adults of all ages. Some restrictions apply. Scholarships must be approved prior to registration. All scholarship applications must be submitted at least one week in advance of the requested class.

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

FRENCH

Flora Beucher, Cécile Galatoire | Native Speakers

Jordan Brooks Garres | French Instructor

French is the official language of 29 countries. It has a long history as an international language of literature and scientific standards and is the primary or second language of many international organizations. French has been called one of the three most useful languages for business by Bloomberg Businessweek. Join their ranks in this series of engaging classes, emphasizing spoken production and interaction.

BEGINNER LEVEL 1

COURSE CODE: FRB1

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 9:30-11am. Begins Sep. 20 | $290 |

Cécile Galatoire

No class Sep. 27 and Nov. 22

Sec. 02: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290 | Cécile Galatoire

No class Sep. 27 & Nov. 22

BEGINNER LEVEL 2

COURSE CODE: FRB2

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $290 |

Cécile Galatoire

No class Sep. 28 & Nov. 23

BEGINNER LEVEL 3

COURSE CODE: FRB3

Sec. 01: 9 Thursday, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $290 |

Cécile Galatoire

No class Sep. 28 & Nov. 23

BEGINNER LEVEL 4

COURSE CODE: FRB4

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290 |

Jordan Brooks Garres

REFRESHER HIGH BEGINNER

Review essential grammar, spruce up your pronunciation, and practice your basic conversation skills in this fun and efficient refresher class. Conversation, listening and reading activities will enhance your skills and get you in the French mood. For students who have at least attended our Beginnner Level 1-4 or equivalent (CEFR A2) and would like to review before taking the next step.

COURSE CODE: FRR4

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 11:15am-12:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290 |

Cécile Galatoire No class Sep. 27 & Nov. 22

LOW INTERMEDIATE

COURSE CODE: FRLI

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290 |

Jordan Brooks Garres

INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION

You are pretty comfortable in everyday situations and in applying your solid knowledge of the basics of French. Now it’s time to practice expressing yourself in more complex situations, to voice opinions and share points of views with your classmates, to increase your vocabulary and engage fully in the cultural context of French.

COURSE CODE: FRIC

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290 | Flora Beucher No class Oct. 25 & Nov. 22

FRENCH CONVERSATIONS WITH SHORT STORIES BY ANNA GALVADA

Valerie Sutter | French Instructor

With very few words, the French novelist, essayist, and short-story writer Anna Galvada manages to create a gripping plot, sketch out her characters and bring to a dénouement the challenges and circumstances which her characters face. We’ll read four of her stories from “Je voudrais que quelqu’un m’attende quelque part”, and discuss one story per week for this 4-week class in French. For students with a high intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1+ and above). Venez nous joindre pour une plongée palpitante dans la culture française! For the first class please read “Le fait du jour”. Please contact our registration office regarding the material for this class.

COURSE CODE: FRAG

Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 10am-12pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $170

FRENCH CULTURE THROUGH FILMS

Valerie Sutter | French Instructor

In a series of four French films, this course proposes to examine the vastly different social and geographic diversity of French society. We’ll watch four films in French (with English subtitles) that take place in a different region of France each week and will discuss them thoroughly afterward mainly in English, following guidelines that direct the viewer’s attention to various cultural factors. The films present various aspects of French culture: riveting family dramas; dramatic challenges of nature; current dilemmas of immigration; and contrasts between rural and city dwellers. Much to discuss! Students of all levels of French are welcome as long as they are prepared to immerse into the language. These are the titles of the films that will be shown and discussed: Jean de Florette, Tu Seras mon Fils, Welcome, La Vache. Please visit the class listing on our website for more information about the films.

COURSE CODE: FRFI

Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 1-3:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $200

FRENCH CONVERSATION THROUGH WALKS IN HARVARD SQUARE

Cécile Galatoire | Native Speaker

Vous souhaitez profiter de l’automne et prendre un peu l’air tout en pratiquant votre français ? Rejoignez-nous au cours d’agréables promenades dans Harvard Square et enrichissez votre vocabulaire en faisant les magasins, en nommant les objets ou les produits du marché, en décrivant les vêtements, les accessoires, en utilisant une liste de courses ou en suivant des directions orales ou écrites vous permettant de trouver votre chemin et de passer d’un endroit à un autre. Boostez vos capacités d’écoute et de production orale comme si vous vous déplaciez dans un quartier d’une ville française pour faire vos courses ou faire du shopping entre amis. Par la même occasion, vous aurez l’opportunité de mener des conversations sur toutes sortes de sujets ! Recommended for students with high beginner or low intermediate level (CEFR A2 and above).

COURSE CODE: FRWA

Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Sep. 20| $130

No class Sep. 27

Meeting point: 42 Brattle Street. Please note that class will be conducted inside the building in case of inclement weather.

FRENCH PRONUNCIATION AND LISTENING PRACTICE

Cécile Galatoire | Native Speaker

This class will improve the students’ pronunciation and help facilitate the comprehension of spoken language. It will cover the vowels and letters that are mispronounced by English speakers such as “R” and “U,” as well as the nasal vowels and sounds that are combinations of letters and vowels. We will also go over the consonants that are not pronounced at the end of words. Another important topic will be the “liaisons”, those letters at the end of a word that are orally combined with the beginning of the following word. Knowing how to recognize them and when to pronounce them will improve the students’ comprehension of French and their fluency. The class aims the development of perfect French pronunciation by having fun practicing. This class is for students who took at least 30 hours of French (CEFR A2 and above).

COURSE CODE: FPRO

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290

No class Sep. 27 and Nov. 22

Á LIVRE OUVERT: FRENCH BOOK CLUB

Michel L’Huillier | Native Speaker

Pour répondre à ces questions nous lirons ensemble les plus belles scènes de cette pièce: le duel de l’Hôtel de Bourgogne, la bataille de la Porte de Nesle, la scène sous le balcon avec en particulier cette magnifique définition du baiser, le siège d’Arras, et bien sur la dernière scène qui s’achève avec l’ultime mot de la pièce que Cyrano prononce lui même et qui, selon lui, définit sa vie entière. Quel est ce mot? Le texte de cette pièce est en vers, en alexandrins, souvent entrecoupés dans les dialogues, avec des mots anciens et inusités qui sont nombreux. Il est nécessaire d’avoir un bon niveau en français pour goûter vraiment au plaisir de ce texte. For students with a high intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B2 and above). Required book: Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand.

COURSE CODE: FRBC

Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 27 (meets bi-weekly) | $165

No class Nov. 22

READING, WATCHING, LISTENING AND DISCUSSING FRENCH MEDIA

Neha Coureil | French Instructor

Do you love the French language and are interested in learning more about French current affairs? Would you like to navigate French media and tune into different topics of interest? If yes, then this class is designed just for you. We will read articles from the French press, watch clips from television and also listen to snippets from French radio. You will learn some new vocabulary, practice your listening and conversational skills and enjoy the cultural exposure. We will cover a range of different subjects including politics, economy, entertainment, and more. For students with a high intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1+ and above). Every term new material.

COURSE CODE: FRME

Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Oct. 5 | $130

SUBJONCTIF VS INDICATIF: HOW TO CORRECTLY USE THE FRENCH VERBS

Cécile Galatoire | Native Speaker

In addition to using conjugaisons, and remembering the different endings for verbs according to their subjects and to the tense that is used, as a French speaker you also have to manipulate two different modes called Indicatif and Subjonctif. Je pense que tu es arrivé/ je ne pense pas que tu sois encore arrivé. Je vois qu’il part/je veux qu’il parte… In this class, students will practice their listening skills and learn how to recognize situations where one mode or the other is required and actually used. They will also learn the main mechanisms that allow them to transform a verb from Indicatif into Subjonctif without having to memorize endless lists of verbs “au subjonctif”. They will use them through games and fun activities! Some present, futur proche, futur simple, passé composé will be used during this class. This class is recommended for students with an intermediate level and above (CEFR B1 and above).

COURSE CODE: FRGR

Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Oct. 25 | $160

No class Nov. 22

JE SUIS D’ACCORD: LEARNING FRENCH WITH SONGS

Neha Coureil | French Instructor

Just like the song by Françoise Hardy if you agree that songs are a great way to learn French then this course is meant just for you. Every session we will listen to a couple of songs from different decades and genres. It will be an opportunity to improve your listening skills and work on your grammar. Along the way you will pick up some new vocabulary and enjoy the cultural exposure. For high beginners and above (CEFR A2 and above). New songs every term.

COURSE CODE: FRSO

Sec. 01: 3 Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Oct. 31 | $95

GERMAN

Petra Bittner, Francesca Ferraris, Miriam Homer | Native Speakers

Claire Sehringer | German Instructor

The German language boasts about 120 million native speakers. It is the most widely spoken native language in the European Union. Count yourself among its learners in this series of engaging classes, emphasizing spoken production and interaction. Classes are taught by highly educated and experienced native speakers, representing a variety of cultures and accents.

BEGINNER LEVEL 1

COURSE CODE: GRB1

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 21 | $290 |

Miriam Homer

Sec. 02: 9 Wednesdays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $290 |

Claire Sehringer No class Nov. 22

BEGINNER LEVEL 2

COURSE CODE: GRB2

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $290 |

Claire Sehringer No class Nov. 22

HIGH BEGINNER THROUGH SHORT STORIES

This class is for students who have completed our German Beginner Level 4, have a solid knowledge of basic structures of German, and would like to apply and practice this knowledge inspired by short stories about everyday situations. Along the way, you will learn some grammar, pick up new vocabulary, improve your speaking, writing and reading skills, and deepen your understanding of German culture. Required book: Café in Berlin (ISBN-9781492399490)

COURSE CODE: GEST

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290 | Petra Bittner

LOW INTERMEDIATE THROUGH SHORT STORIES

This class is for students who have a low intermediate level and a solid knowledge of basic and some complex structures of German and would like to apply and practice this knowledge inspired by short stories about everyday situations. Along the way, you will learn some grammar, pick up new vocabulary, improve your speaking, writing and reading skills, and deepen your understanding of German culture. Required book: Walzer in Wien (ISBN-9781533098849)

COURSE CODE: GESI

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $290 | Petra Bittner

LOW INTERMEDIATE REFRESHER AND CONVERSATION: 8 MITTWOCHE MIT DIALOGEN UND SITUATIONEN

In this class we will revise and reinforce familiar topics and add new ones. A perfect opportunity to become more fluent in conversations about our own individual profile and history, likes and dislikes, everyday life in German speaking countries, and travel situations. In this, we will accommodate student’s preferred topics. For students with a low intermediate level (CEFR A2+/B1).

COURSE CODE: GRM8

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 10:30am-12pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $260 |

ADVANCED READING AND CONVERSATION

This is an advanced class for students who would like to practice their German by staying up to date with German countries’ related topics, enjoy reading German newspaper articles and literature, and want to refresh and broaden their German vocabulary. A great opportunity to totally immerse yourself in German.

COURSE CODE: GRRC

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290 |

No class Sep. 27 & Nov. 22

GERMAN CONVERSATION ABOUT LITERATURE: DAS FELD (TEIL 4)

Petra Bittner | Native Speaker

Das Feld ist Teil des Friedhofs einer Kleinstadt. Wenn die Toten hier sprechen könnten, wovon würden sie erzählen? Robert Seethalers Kurzgeschichten handeln vom Leben unterschiedlicher Personen. Es ist ein Buch der Menschenleben: jedes ganz individuell und doch mit anderen verbunden. In diesem Kurs lesen und diskutieren wir eine Kurzgeschichte pro Woche. Für Teil 4 lesen Sie bitte das Kapitel “Susan Tessler” vor unserem ersten Treffen. Wir empfehlen das Buch (The Field) vor Kursbeginn auf Englisch zu lesen. The class is recommended for students with a high intermediate level (CEFR B1+) and above.

Students can take this class without having participated in Teil 1, 2 & 3. Required book: Das Feld by Robert Seethaler

COURSE CODE: GRFE

Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $160

DEUTSCHE SPAZIERGÄNGE IN CAMBRIDGE

Petra Bittner | Native Speaker

Möchten Sie gern Deutsch in einer Gruppe sprechen und dabei ein bisschen Bewegung an der herbstlichen Luft machen? Wir spazieren in Cambridge und reden über verschiedene Themen (Kunst, Geschichte, Literatur, Deutschland). Nutzen Sie diese Gelegenheit, mit interessanten Unterhaltungen Ihren Wortschatz aufzufrischen und zu erweitern und gleichzeitig etwas für Ihre Fitness zu tun. This class is recommended for students with an intermediate level (CEFR B1 and above).

COURSE CODE: GESP

Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Oct. 2 | $130

No class Oct. 9

Meeting point: 42 Brattle Street. Please note that class will be conducted inside the building in case of inclement weather.

HERBST IN BILDERN UND GEDICHTEN

Petra Bittner | Native Speaker

Wenn die Blätter bunt werden, dann ist er da: der Herbst in Deutschland. In diesem Kurs sprechen wir über alles, was im Herbst passiert: in der Natur, aber auch in der Kultur. Welche Feste feiern die Deutschen und was sind ihre Lieblingsaktivitäten? Und wir lesen und diskutieren Herbstgedichte von Theodor Fontane, Hermann Hesse, Joseph von Eichendorff und Rainer Maria Rilke. This class is recommended for students with an intermediate level (CEFR B1 and above).

COURSE CODE: GEHE

Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Oct. 5 | $130

WEIHNACHTEN IN DER WERBUNG

Petra Bittner | Native Speaker

Die Supermarktkette EDEKA produziert jedes Jahr zu Weihnachten ungewöhnliche Werbespots. Sie sprechen zum Beispiel über die Themen Einsamkeit, Weihnachten im Jahre 2120 sowie Migranten. In diesem Kurs werden wir diese Werbespots anschauen und diskutieren. Wir lernen neue Vokabeln und hören von neuen gesellschaftlichen Entwicklungen in Deutschland. This class is recommended for students with an intermediate level (CEFR B1 and above).

COURSE CODE: GEWW

Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Nov. 30 | $95

ITALIAN

Federica Fausto, Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speakers

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

BEGINNER LEVEL 1

COURSE CODE: ITB1

Sec. 01: 3 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 31 | $195 | Maria Grazia Lolla

BEGINNER LEVEL 3

COURSE CODE: ITB3

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $260 | Federica Fausto

No class Oct. 17

ITALIAN BEGINNER CONVERSATION

This class is for students who have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent and are comfortable with using the present tense and have some knowledge of passato prossimo and imperfetto. Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of Italian, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations. Please note this class might require the purchase of a textbook.

COURSE CODE: ITBC

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $290

DUE CHIACCHIERE E UN CAFFÈ: ADVANCED ITALIAN CONVERSATION

Immagina di essere seduto al bar di una piazza italiana, immagina di bere il tuo caffè e di gustare un cornetto mentre chiacchieri in italiano con le persone sedute ai tavoli vicini. Immagina di immergerti nella cultura e nello stile di vita italiani anche solo per un giorno alla settimana. This class is recommended for advanced students.

COURSE CODE: ITCC

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9:15am-10:45am. Begins Sep. 19 | $290

APERITIVO LETTERARIO AUTUNNALE: ITALIAN BOOK CLUB

Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge

Join us in a discussion of Francesca Melandri’s Eva dorme (2010). The book tells the story of two women while also recounting, at the same time, the contested history of the Tyrol region of northern Italy. Touching and thought-provoking, the novel offers interesting perspectives on love, motherhood, and gender dynamics in the shadow of patriarchy.

Intermediate level (B1+) in Italian required.

Required reading: Eva dorme by Francesca Melandri

COURSE CODE: APAU

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Oct. 25 | $45

INVITO ALLA LETTURA

Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge

This three-lesson course provides an opportunity to practice the four language skills and improve intercultural communication by focusing on short selections from Italian contemporary authors. Activities will include pre-reading questions on the themes students will encounter in the text, exercises on new vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, reading comprehension questions, analysis and interpretation, internet research, writing exercises and staging. The first offering will be an excerpt from Gianrico Carofiglio’s Testimone inconsapevole (2002). Recommended for students with an intermediate level (CEFR B1 and more).

COURSE CODE: ITLE

Sec. 01: 3 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Nov. 1 | $100

GIALLO & SPUMANTE: ADVANCED ITALIAN MYSTERIES CLUB

Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge Stereotyped as the land of crime and intrigue, Italy has been the setting of many international best-selling mysteries. Politically committed, narratively sophisticated, and supremely enjoyable, the best Italian mysteries explore the dark side of Italy’s present, challenge ideas of justice, and seduce readers with the evocation of la dolce vita. We will discuss Antonio Tabucchi’s La testa perduta di Damasceno Monteiro (1997). Set in oporto, Portugal, this crime novel follows a murder investigation after a headless body has been found. Interspersed with literary and philosophical digressions, the novel puts the spotlight on the investigation itself, questioning the role of the media and denouncing police overreach. Required reading: La testa perduta di Damasceno Monteiro by Antonio Tabucchi.

COURSE CODE: ITGP

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Nov. 29 | $45

KOREAN

Jung Ah Lee | Native Speaker

Korean belongs to the Ural-Altaic family of languages and is spoken by approximately 100 million people in South Korea, North Korea, China, Japan, and the US. Due to Korea’s increasing economic and political importance in North-East Asia, Korean is growing increasingly popular around the world as a foreign language. The “Korean Wave” has become an influential global phenomenon since the start of the 21st century, heavily impacting the contemporary cultures, music, film, and television industries, and behavioral aspects of various people throughout the world.

BEGINNER LEVEL 1

COURSE CODE: KOB1

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 4:15-5:45pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $290

No class Oct. 9

Sec. 02: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290

BEGINNER LEVEL 2

COURSE CODE: KOB2

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $290

No class Oct. 9

BEGINNER LEVEL 3

COURSE CODE: KOB3

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290

JAPANESE

Tomoko Takagi | Native Speaker

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

BEGINNER LEVEL 1

COURSE CODE: JPB1

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5:15-6:45pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $290

No class Oct. 9

BEGINNER LEVEL 2

COURSE CODE: JPB2

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6:30-8pm. Sep. 21 | $290

BEGINNER LEVEL 3

COURSE CODE: JPB3

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6:10-7:40pm. Sep. 20 | $290

HOLIDAYS IN JAPAN: JAPANESE NEW YEAR (OSHŌGATU)

Tomoko Takagi | Native Speaker

From New Year’s Eve (omisoka) to New Year (oshogatsu) is the most important holiday period for Japanese families and it is rich in tradition. However, for many non-Japanese, many customs and traditions may seem hard to understand. For example, why do people do a thorough house cleaning at the end of the year (why not in spring!)? What is the iconic meaning of the soba noodles dinner on New Year’s Eve? What is the traditional New Year feast called “osechi ryori”, and how is the New Year celebrated? We are going to look through these unique customs in Japan and discuss them together! Also, let’s try Japanese calligraphy (shodo) with a brush in a Japanese ink, and prepare a nengajo, a special postcard for New Year greetings! This class is for students who have completed Beginner Level 2 class or equivalent/ higher, who have learned hiragana, katakana, and have some knowledge of basic conjugations of verbs (masu-form etc.).

COURSE CODE: JPNY

Sec. 01: Saturday, 2-4pm. Dec. 9 | $70 Includes material fee

POLISH

Edward Mitukiewicz | Native Speaker

Polish is a West-Slavic language, the official language of Poland, and one of the official languages of the European Union. After numerous waves of emigration since the beginning of the nineteenth century, around 10 million people speak Polish around the world in addition to the approximately 38 million speakers who reside in Poland. one of the largest Diaspora communities is located in the US where Polish is spoken by 3.5 million people. Join them with a patient and experienced instructor who can guide you through this unique and interesting language.

BEGINNER LEVEL 1

COURSE CODE: PLB1

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $260

INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR

COURSE CODE: PLIN

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $260 No class Oct. 9

LATIN

SALVETE ROMANI

Joan Brunetta | MA in Medieval Studies, University of York

Have you always been interested in Latin but never had a chance to study it? Although Latin is rarely taught nowadays, it remained the language of international communication in Europe well into the 18th century. Latin gives access not only to classical texts but also to more than 1000 years of texts written in Europe and North Africa since the fall of the Roman Empire. In this class, students will work on developing a core Latin vocabulary and understanding the basics of Latin grammar, with a focus on Latin’s linguistic connections to English.

BEGINNER LEVEL 1

COURSE CODE: SRLA

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm.

Begins Sep. 20 | $290

Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm.

Begins Sep. 21 | $290

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2

Students who have completed our Intermediate Level 1 class are now familiar with the entire present active system and the first three declensions — it’s now time for the perfect active system! The perfect active system will further open the world of Latin literature to you. This class is for students who have completed at least our Latin Intermediate Level 1 class.

COURSE CODE: SRIN

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $290

THE ART OF TRANSLATION

Joan Brunetta | MA in Medieval Studies, University of York

What does a “faithful translation” mean? And is a “faithful translation” of literary works even possible? In this class, we will discuss many aspects of translation theory and practice as well as work on some of our own translations in a variety of styles. Students in this class need not be fluent in another language but must be familiar enough with another language to engage with a primary text in that language (reliance on a dictionary/grammar assistance is fine!). This class is especially suited to writers, poets, and others interested in playing with language. Required text: Is That a Fish in Your Ear? by David Bellos

COURSE CODE: ATRA

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 27 | $260

RUSSIAN

Katya Maher | Native Speaker

Russian is the largest native language in Europe, with 144 million native speakers in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, and is also widely spoken in Central Asia. Russian is the eighth most spoken language in the world by number of native speakers and the seventh by total number of speakers. our experienced instructor, Katya Maher, will make you familiar with how to read and write the Cyrillic alphabet and everything else you need to communicate in this language.

BEGINNER LEVEL 1

COURSE CODE: RUB1

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $290

BEGINNER LEVEL 2

COURSE CODE: RUB2

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $290

BEGINNER LEVEL 3

COURSE CODE: RUB3

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $290

INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR

This conversation class is intended for people who already have a fairly large vocabulary and enough grammar to have a conversation in Russian. Such people usually are interested in keeping their Russian from getting rusty. Each lesson, we review some grammar features, but most of the time is spent in conversation. Also, for homework, in addition to some grammar exercises, the students get a text to read which we may discuss in class the following week.

COURSE CODE: RUIC

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $290

SPANISH

Carlos Cruz, Laia Roset Roig, Martha de la Vega, Luz Elena Zuluaga | Native Speakers

Lauren Brauckmann, Maria Fernanda Salles | Spanish Instructors

Spoken in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, Spanish has the second largest number of native speakers in the world. It is also the second most studied language in the world and the third most used language on the internet. Make Spanish your second language with our first-rate instructors.

BEGINNER LEVEL 1

COURSE CODE: SPB1

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9:15am-10:45am. Begins Sep. 19 | $290 |

Luz Elena Zuluaga

Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $290 |

Carlos Cruz

Sec. 03: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290 |

Lauren Brauckmann

No class Oct. 11 and Nov. 8 & 22

Sec. 04: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290 | Laia Roset Roig

BEGINNER LEVEL 2

COURSE CODE: SPB2

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $290 | Maria Fernanda Salles

No class Oct. 3 & 10

Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $290 | Laia Roset Roig

BEGINNER LEVEL 3

COURSE CODE: SPB3

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $290 | Martha de la Vega

Sec. 02: 7 Saturdays, 10am-12pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $300 | Luz Elena Zuluaga

BEGINNER LEVEL 4

COURSE CODE: SPB4

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290 | Laia Roset Roig

HIGH BEGINNER/LOW INTERMEDIATE

This class is for students who completed at least our four Beginner Levels or equivalent (approx. 50 hours of instruction) and have a knowledge of Spanish comparable to the first 4 lessons of the textbook Aula Internacional 2 Plus. Students will continue to work on their speaking and listening skills, review and apply basic grammar including the past tense, and amplify their vocabulary.

COURSE CODE: SPHB

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $290 | Luz Elena Zuluaga

BEGINNER CONVERSATION

This class is for students that have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent of it and are comfortable with using the present tense and have some knowledge of preterite and future. Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of Spanish, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations.

COURSE CODE: SPBC

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19| $290 | Carlos Cruz

INTERMEDIATE

COURSE CODE: SPIE

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290 | Luz Elena Zuluaga

DISCUSIONES SOCIALES Y COMPRENSIÓN CON RADIO AMBULANTE: SPANISH LISTENING AND CONVERSATION

Luis Carlos Lopez | Native Speaker

This class enables participants to engage in discussion with sociological themes like human rights, gender identity, immigration, just to name a few. The course is structured around NPR’s Radio Ambulante, a Spanish-language podcast that combines narrative and investigative journalism. Students will rely and build on their listening skills to sustain discussion on concrete and abstract topics. Don’t fear taking this class, though! The instructor will provide scaffolding designed to learn new vocabulary and acquire an intermediate to advanced degree of fluency and spontaneity for fluid interactions by scrutinizing language structures in excerpts of the episodes’ scripts. This class is recommended for students with an intermediate level (CEFR B1 and above). This fall session includes only new podcast episodes never presented in previous sessions: La red de la calle, Los deliveristas, Narcotours, La colonia perdida, and Ana antes de Juanito

COURSE CODE: SPRA

Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $160

SPANISH ADVANCED READING AND CONVERSATION: VIOLETA

Luz Elena Zuluaga | Native Speaker

Violeta es una niña que crece en una acomodada familia gracias a las artimañas de su padre. Es la menor de cinco hermanos, pero al llegar la gran depresión, perderá todo y se verá obligada a emigrar a otro lugar en la que tendrá que enfrentar una vida de carencias y dificultades donde tendrá su primera experiencia amorosa. Sus malas decisiones y el deslumbramiento por la belleza y el poder la llevarán a una relación destructiva donde el maltrato será el factor común, De esta relación tendrá dos hijos que tomaran caminos diferentes y conflictivos, encarándola a una nueva realidad que solo tendrá sentido gracias al amor por sus hijos y su nieto camilo quien será una nueva luz su camino. Atreves de su relato, Isabel Allende, nos adentra en la pandemia de 1928, inspirada quizá en la pandemia del 2020, cuyos personajes nos ofrecen conflictos actuales como: El machismo, la lucha de las mujeres, las tendencias sexuales, la injusticia social, etc., ofreciéndonos así una nueva perspectiva de la historia.Este curso es apropiado para estudiantes que hablen con fluidez el español, interesados en la comprensión, en el análisis y discusión de los conflictos que nos ofrece esta excelente obra (CEFR B2 en adelante).

Required Book: Violeta by Isabel Allende.

COURSE CODE: SPVI

Sec. 01: 7 Saturdays, 12:30-2pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $225

SPANISH MORNING WALKS AROUND THE RIVER

Laia Roset Roig | Native Speaker

Would you like to go for a walk and practice Spanish in a comfortable and friendly environment? If the answer is... ¡CLARo QUE SÍ!, then this course is for you! We will walk one hour each week around the river speaking about topics that the participants are interested in. For intermediate students (CEFR B1 and above).

COURSE CODE: SPWR

Sec. 01: 5 Saturdays, 10am-11:30am. Begins Sep. 30 | $160 Meeting point: Courtyard of 42 Brattle Street. Please note that class will be conducted inside the building in case of inclement weather.

SPANISH CULTURE AND LANGUAGE THROUGH LYRICS AND MUSIC FROM SPAIN

Laia Roset Roig | Native Speaker

Songs are a great medium to express a wide variety of universal emotions and a great window to other cultures. They are also very helpful and fun when learning Spanish. The objective of this class is to broaden students’ knowledge of culture and language through the study of significant lyrics of songs from all regions of Spain. Along with analyzing song lyrics, participants will discuss relevant cultural, historical, social, political, and regional topics present in the lyrics. Enjoy immersion in the language and the culture. For intermediate students (CEFR B1 and above).

COURSE CODE: SPSS

Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Oct. 5 | $160

SPANISH

ADVANCED

READING AND CONVERSATION: TE VENDO UN PERRO

Martha de la Vega | Native Speaker

Te vendo un perro de Juan Pablo Villalobos es una novela muy divertida e inusual con un tono y un sentido del humor muy originales. Desde una perspectiva humorística, habla de marginalización, de cómo se forma el canon artístico y de metaliteratura, entre otros temas. Teo, el protagonista y narrador de la historia, es un taquero jubilado y pintor frustrado que puede o no estar escribiendo una novela. En las primeras páginas del libro, Teo se muda a un edificio casi en ruinas en el centro de la Ciudad de México donde las paredes son tan delgadas que el narrador las describe como “casi imaginarias” y donde todos los residentes están jubilados. Juan Pablo Villalobos se autodescribe como un autor al que no le gusta escribir “literatura solemne” y que piensa que es una mentira que solo a través de la seriedad se puedan decir cosas profundas. Esta novela será la base para comentar, analizar e intercambiar opiniones. Esta clase está destinada a niveles avanzados (CEFR B2 en adelante). Required book: Te vendo un perro by Juan

COURSE CODE: SPPE

Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 11 | $160

Humanities

LITERATURE

A SHAKESPEARE SEMINAR: HAMLET

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

Whether this is your first or your twenty-first experience with Hamlet, you will discover new insights into this most famous of Shakespeare’s plays. Filled with murder, mystery, madness, revenge, and psychological revelations, Hamlet is one of the most quoted works in the English language and is often included on lists of the world’s greatest literature. Much of its fascination, however, lies in its uncertainties— what really happens in Hamlet? We will read and discuss the play leisurely, allowing us to consider characters, language, themes, and structure and examine some modern interpretations.

COURSE CODE: HAML

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:45am. Begins Sep. 19 | $250

Sec. 02: 8 Tuesdays, 2-3:15pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $250

HENRY JAMES’S THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY

Margery Sabin & Jim Sabin Co-Instructors | Lorraine Chiu Wang

Professor of English Emerita

Written in an era of new American curiosity to travel in Europe after the Civil War, James’s early masterpiece uncovers in the international encounter subtle cultural, psychological, and moral complexities. We will begin with the reverse situation in James’s early comic novel, The Europeans, in which a respectable New England family gets shaken up by the arrival of relatives with foreign manners and ambiguous motives. Reading: The Europeans, Penguin Classics, The Portrait of a Lady, Penguin.

COURSE CODE: FORM

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 10:30am-12pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $250

WRITERS READ TONI MORRISON

Amy Mevorach | Literature Instructor

Toni Morrison wrote, “It seems to me that the best art is political, and you ought to be able to make it unquestionably political and irrevocably beautiful simultaneously.” In this seminar, we will read Morrison’s first novel, The Bluest Eye, and several of her essays or speeches, exploring how Morrison uses a colonial language — English — to decolonize literature and restore Black culture and community. You don’t have to consider yourself a writer to join the class, only a willingness to approach Morrison’s work with an eye for a writer’s craft and intention. Please purchase the following text: The Bluest Eye, Toni Morrison ISBN: 0307278441 & The Source of Self-Regard, Toni Morrison ISBN: 0525562796.

COURSE CODE: TONI

Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm Begins Sep. 20 | $250

A KISS IN THE DARK: THE ART OF SHORT STORY

Anna Friedrich | Dr. Anna Friedrich, Ph.D. in Literature, Harvard University

Stephen King remarked that “A short story is like a quick kiss in the dark from a stranger.” Throughout his life, Anton Chekhov tried to write a novel. Yet the zeitgeist, he complained, was against him. Something was in the air around the turn of the century in Europe, and this country didn’t agree with long-form storytelling. We will speculate about what it was and meet the masters of short stories who wrote in English, French, German, and Russian. We will look for fresh interpretations using translations as well as the originals. Guy de Maupassant, Ivan Bunin, Anton Chekhov, John Cheever, Franz Kafka, Henry James, and Sherwood Anderson are on our reading list.

COURSE CODE: KISS

Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $250

“I loved learning from other talented poets and getting exposed to authors. The process of reading and critiquing others’ work was eye-opening. I learned so much from Ralph and others!”

—LINDA P., BRINGING IT HOME: A CHAPBOOK WORKSHOP

SELF-EXPLORATION THROUGH LITERATURE

Jane Katims | Jane Katims/ M.Ed, Author Until Now & Dancing On Certain fictional characters seem as real as our friends and adversaries because their authors write with insight and intuition about human emotions. By examining our unique reactions to stories, we achieve increased self-understanding. We’ll use contemporary literature as points of departure as we ask ourselves: What are our feelings and attitudes about the story characters and memoirists? What do these emotional responses reveal about ourselves and the wider world? Please buy or locate the following books: The Hero of This Story by Elizabeth McCracken, Inheritance by Dani Shapiro, Two Nurses, and Smoking by David Means. Before the first class, please read the first 90 pages of McCracken’s The Hero of This Story for our discussion.

COURSE CODE: WTSE

Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 12-1:30pm. Begins Oct. 4 | $210

READING ORLANDO : A BIOGRAPHY, BY VIRGINIA WOOLF

Marcela Filizola | Native Speaker, Ph.D., Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Brazil

Published in 1928 and dedicated to Vita Sackville-West, Virginia Woolf’s close friend and lover, Orlando presents an analysis of British history, touching on issues such as racial politics, imperialism, and gender and sexuality. In this course we will conduct a close reading of Orlando as an introduction to Woolf’s writing and world. We will discuss the chapters together, highlighting the queer aspects of the character through a contemporary reading of this canonical author. Please obtain the following text: Mark Hussey’s annotated version (ISBN 0156031515)

COURSE CODE: WOOF

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 4 | $250

HAMMETT AND CHANDLER: REALISTS WITH GUNS

Allan Converse | Ph.D. in Comparative History, Brandeis University Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler are the masters of the American tough guy school of mystery fiction. Both were interesting and complex men whose work remains important and sometimes controversial. That work was grounded in the social realities of their times as they knew them by experience. This class will examine the biographies and works of both men against the historical background of the time. We will also look at the world of pulp publishing, which nourished Hammett and Chandler, film adaptations, and the two leading inheritors of the Hammett-Chandler tradition, Ross Macdonald and Chester Himes.

COURSE CODE: DHRC

Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 3:30-5:30pm Begins Oct. 16 | $250

THE GARDEN PARTY : KATHERINE MANSFIELD’S SHORT STORIES

Petra Bittner | Literature Instructor

Katherine Mansfield’s innovative and perceptive stories are aglow with color. The Garden Party collection was written towards the end of her short life, at the beginning of the 20th century. Many tales in this anthology are set in the author’s native New Zealand, others in England and the French Riviera. All are revelations of the unspoken, half-understood emotions that make up everyday experience. Please obtain The Garden Party and Other Stories (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) ISBN-13: 978-1959891291, and read “The Garden Party” for our first meeting.

COURSE CODE: MANS

Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 2-3:30pm.

Begins Oct. 16 | $170

Sec. 02: 5 Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm.

Begins Oct. 18 | $170

BRITISH CRIME CLASSICS: ANYTHING FOR A QUIET LIFE BY MICHAEL GILBERT

Olga Turcotte | Jungian Consultant and Instructor

Meet Jonas Pickett, a seasoned and successful lawyer who moves to a picturesque seaside resort in search of a more peaceful life, only to find himself handling some utterly odd and unexpectedly perilous cases. Written by M. Gilbert in his dry wit and clear grasp of law and disorder, this collection of interlinked stories is full of courtroom drama and suspense. Please acquire Anything for a Quiet Life ISBN 9-780755-105366 and read the first story, “Anything for a Quiet Life,” for our first class.

COURSE CODE: BRIT

Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Oct. 19 | $150

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THE LADY LUNA OR MISTER MOON LECTURE

Do people who speak different languages see the world differently? How much does the language we speak affect the way we think? To illustrate this, we will discuss several topics, including color terms, grammatical expressions of gender, and the concept of time. You might be surprised to learn that different languages have a different number of basic color terms; some have 12, some 11, and others only 2! As a speaker of English, which does not assign grammatical gender to inanimate objects, imagine you needed to portray a book, the moon, or death, as a person. Would they be masculine or feminine? While we are used to thinking about time as a linear concept, time and tense in some languages defy linear chronology with their reverse or even circular perception of time. Join us as we challenge our linguistic preconceptions and broaden our horizons.

COURSE CODE: MIST

Sec. 01: Tuesday, 10:30am-12:30pm. Nov. 7 | $50

STORIES FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON BY ANDERSEN, MAY ALCOTT, TROLLOPE, AND BEECHER STOWE

Petra Bittner | Literature Instructor

From this international group of writers come tales about generosity, community, memories, and family reunions. We will read and discuss one story each week that will put us in the holiday spirit. Please obtain A Treasury of Timeless Christmas Tales, Vol. IV: Even More Classic Yuletide Stories, Sketches, and Poems, ISBN-13: 979-8568734635 (light blue book) and read “The Fir Tree” and “The Snow Man” by Hans Christian Andersen for our first meeting.

COURSE CODE: HOLI

Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Nov. 29 | $120

WRITING

POETRY

BRINGING IT HOME: A CHAPBOOK WORKSHOP

Ralph Pennel | M.F.A. Creative Writing

You’ve written the poems; now it’s time to take the next step. If you have ever dreamt of creating your own poetry chapbook or you already have one in the works, but you need help seeing the project through to the end, this is the workshop for you. This workshop will help you revise, edit and produce a chapbook of your poetry over eight weeks. We will discuss emergent themes, organization, form, formatting, and everything to help you reach your goal and set you on the path toward publication.

COURSE CODE: CHAP

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $185

A FLASH OF LIGHT: HAIKU FOR AN AUTUMN AFTERNOON

Jeanne Martin | Ed. D., Teacher Poet and Retreat Leader

Haiku: a short nature poem that connects nature and human nature. What better time to learn about and write haiku than Autumn, with its falling leaves, changing light, and deepening shadows. We will explore haiku’s history, form, and structure from the early Japanese Masters to contemporary American writers and read many haiku, both famous and not-so-famous. Then, working with images of Autumn, we will try our hands at writing haiku using easy writing prompts. Everyone is invited to this fun, supportive course. Each participant will be given a copy of the instructor’s latest book of haiku and a small field notebook.

COURSE CODE: AUTU

Sec. 01: Sunday, 1-4pm. Oct. 15 | $75

POETRY WORKSHOP: REVISION AS A CREATIVE ACT

Ralph Pennel | M.F.A. Creative Writing

Where we enter poetry is rarely where we end up staying, so it’s time to take it to the next level! In this course, we will spend the term creating and revising new work as we develop our most authentic voices. We will hone our craft by reading and studying a variety of poets, exposing ourselves to a wide range of styles and aesthetics to cultivate our emerging poetic identities best. This class focuses heavily on revision and how to revisit the initial creative impulse where our poems began.

COURSE CODE: STIK

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm | $185

POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP: USING HAIKU TO WRITE A DEATH POEM

Tom Daley | Educator

Writing a poem contemplating one’s own death has been a tradition in Japanese society for centuries. We’ll learn about image-making and creating surprises from the Zen monks and haiku poets who have written some of the best of these poems, with attention to the haiku form. Though participants can bring poems on any subject, optional exercises include using aspects of the body or bodily functions, using aspects of weather, using plants and vegetables, and using clothing in images and metaphors.

COURSE CODE: ZENM

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $300

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BLACKSMITH HOUSE POETRY SERIES:

FALL 2023

All readings will take place in-person on Mondays at 8pm. Admission is $5 at the door. Visit ccae.org/blacksmithpoetry for more information.

Founded in 1973, the awardwinning Blacksmith House Poetry Series features established and emerging writers of poetry and fiction. The series is named after the Blacksmith House at 56 Brattle Street, site of the village smithy and spreading chestnut tree of Longfellow’s 1839 poem “The Village Blacksmith.”

Andrea Cohen Director

Ron Spaletta & Daniel Grover Assistants to the Director

Gail Mazur Founding Director

October 2

Cate Marvin, whose most recent collection is Event Horizon, reads with Dana Levin, author of Now Do You Know Where You Are.

October 16

Ron Slate, author of Joy Ride, reads with Jesse Nathan, whose debut collection is Eggtooth

October 23

Randall Mann reads from his new book, DEAL: New and Selected Poems, with Daniel Johnson, author of Shadow Act.

October 30

Suzanne Buffam, author of A Pillow Book, reads with Valerie Duff, whose latest collection is Aquamarine

November 6

Vievee Francis reads from her new book, The Shared World, with Matthew olzmann, whose most recent collection is Constellation Route

November 13

Geoff Brock reads from Allegria (translations of Giuseppe Ungaretti) and from his forthcoming collection of poems, After

December 4

Christian Wiman reads from his latest book, Zero at the Bone: Fifty Entries Against Despair, with Danielle Chapman, whose two new books are Boxed Juice (poetry) and Holler: a Poet Among Patriots (prose).

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

WRITING IN CURVES

Olga

In this six-week writing-intensive course, we will take what Burghild Nina Holzer calls a journey into the unknown, using our journals as a guide. We will write compelling stories, drawing inspiration from life’s ups and downs and the vast landscape of in-betweens. As our lives rarely follow straight lines, we’ll surprise ourselves by following the intricately curved pathways of our thoughts. We will explore topics fundamental to strong writing, such as narrative voice, emotional arcs, shapes of stories, and tone. We will examine short fiction, essays, and nonfiction works to learn how to read as writers and apply writing theory. The aim is for each participant to create a short (under 2,000 words) semi-autobiographical piece that will be workshopped. All reading material will be provided. Writers of all levels are welcome.

COURSE CODE: CURV

Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 6-7:45pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $205 No class Oct. 9

JOURNALING IN THE MOMENT

Olga Katsovskiy | Creative Writer

Journaling is a creative outlet that can help us appreciate the little things in daily life and help us stay present and in the moment. This class will help you get started or improve your daily journaling practice and offer a safe space to share your experiences. Starting with journaling prompts, you will sharpen your observation skills by practicing descriptive writing, become more attuned to your inner motivations, and learn to distill your intentions. The skills learned in this class will provide a foundation for personal essay and memoir writing. People have many stories, and this class will help you find those that need to be told. If you are a returning student, there will be new activities. All are welcome!

COURSE CODE: JITM

Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $205

INVITATION TO MEMOIR

Looking for a way to make a fresh start or take your memoir writing to a new level? This class will focus on writing practice as we delve into memory and recurring themes. Writing from stillness, we’ll seek the depth of our expression. We’ll read our work aloud and respond with kind attention. Energize your writing, talk about style aspects, and engage in supportive feedback. Come for the sake of writing and the inspiration to be found in the company of other writers.

COURSE CODE: HOLY

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 9am-11am. Begins Sep. 20 | $300

INTRODUCTION TO WRITING CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Lee Gjertsen Malone | Journalist, Editor, and Author Have you always wanted to write a children’s book? Join Lee Gjertsen Malone, author of middle-grade novels, The Last Boy At St. Edith’s and Camp Shady Crook (both published by Simon & Schuster), to learn the ins and outs of writing books for kids of all ages, including a look at the different types of children’s books; how to develop the right voice for a kid’s story; and various strategies for tackling plot. The class will include both reading and writing exercises and an opportunity to get valuable feedback on your work.

COURSE CODE: TYKE

Sec. 01: Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2 | $100

WRITING FROM YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE

Mopsy Strange Kennedy | Book Reviewer, The Improper Bostonian We concentrate on two related genres using the first person. Nonfiction articles such as the “Lives” and “Modern Love” columns in The New York Times and “Connections” in the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine make use of the writer’s own self, though the topic may be an external one. Books such as Intoxicated By My Illness by Anatole Broyard use fiction techniques to tell a story that is nevertheless the writer’s own. We’ll emphasize scenes, dialogue, and the use of pungent and telling detail.

COURSE CODE: WREP

Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 10-11:30am. Begins Sep. 20 | $315

DEVELOPING AUTHENTIC CHARACTERS

Jane Katims | Jane Katims/ M.Ed, Author Until Now & Dancing On Writing a story, novel, or memoir often begins with creating authentic, believable, and compelling characters. How do these characters move? How do they speak? Are they shown alone? If not, how do they operate with other characters? Exercises and discussions will propel us into our writing. We’ll explore aspects of craft (i.e., point-of-view, narrative structure, and vivid detail) that contribute to effective story writing. Please buy or locate the following books: The Hero of This Story by Elizabeth McCracken, Inheritance by Dani Shapiro, and Two Nurses, Smoking by David Means. Before the first class, please read the first 90 pages of The Hero of This Story by Elizabeth McCracken for our discussion.

COURSE CODE: CRCH

Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. Begins Oct. 3 | $250

100 IDEAS FOR LIFE’S PLAYGROUND AFTER 60

Kendall Dudley | kendalldudley.com

What’s calling you now? Travel the Mississippi, taste barbecue, read Faulkner and Baldwin? In our meetings, you’ll revisit your history and discover roads yet to take. You’ll get ideas and support from others. Start a business, join one in progress, and find a fresh niche to see possibilities. Through weekly meetings, idea generation, selective research, sensory prompts, photos, and self-assigned tasks, you‘ll create a map of the future that moves you closer to short and long-term experiences that deepen and lighten the journey ahead. Learn enough Czech to visit your grandmother‘s village, write your life story, and blog it to others. Take cooking classes at CCAE and start a new career.

COURSE CODE: JOIN

Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 2-4pm Begins Sep. 26 | $185

LIVING STORIES

Don Gervich | Ed.D., Editor/Writing Coach, editorboston.com

What makes a story vibrant and unique? We discover this as we share our newest writing. Come to this class to experiment with styles and subjects — either fiction or memoir. We’ll learn how to create vivid characters who connect with zinging dialogue; infuse our scenes with detail, drama, and depth; and discover tales in our family and work, humor and turbulence, mistakes and joy. As we practice, we’ll travel together through the mystique of storytelling. Beginning and advanced writers are welcome.

COURSE CODE: LVST

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $185

WRITING THE STRANGE

Valerie Lute | Writer

Take a break from reality. This class will explore strange, bizarre, and outlandish fiction, from the classics of Poe and Kafka to contemporary magical realists like Haruki Murakami. Each week we’ll share our writing out loud, receive feedback from the class, and complete writing exercises to unleash the nightmares of our unconscious mind.

COURSE CODE: OFFB

Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $300

FICTION

INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING

Thomas Meek | Writer

Leap into creative writing with in-class assignments and take-home prompts to help trigger the creative process. Reading assignments of the masters — Hemingway, o’Connor, and Salinger, to name a few — and contemporary literature will illustrate craft, style, and technical elements. This participatory and supportive environment is designed to help the student find their inner voice. Be prepared to share your work and provide constructive feedback. Beginners are welcome.

COURSE CODE: ICRW

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5:45-7:45pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $305 Nclass Oct. 9

SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY WRITING WORKSHOP

Michael McComas | Clarion Graduate and Founder of The Mechanics Writ

Explore the process of developing character-driven stories set in the fantastic otherworlds of your imagination. We will look at the interplay of character, setting, plot, and science in creating fiction that conveys ideas through storytelling. At the beginning of the class, we will read and discuss published genre fiction, while the second half will be devoted to workshopping student fiction.

COURSE CODE: SFFW

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $300

13 WAYS OF LOOKING: GENRE EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY

Instructor | Title

What if “Snow White” were a murder mystery? What if “Little Red Riding Hood” is a slapstick comedy – or “Rumpelstiltskin” a torrid romance? our lives contain love and sorrow, fear and humor, mystery and drama – so, why not our stories? Each session will introduce specific storytelling techniques quintessential to different literary genres, and students will then adapt a short, existing text of their choice towards those genres, making decisions about when to lean into or away from those techniques and experimenting with new approaches to genre stories. By the course’s end, students will have begun adaptations across at least three genres.

COURSE CODE: GENI

Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 6-8pm Begins Sep. 27 $250

STAGE & SCREEN

PLAYWRIGHTS’ WORKSHOP

Peter Littlefield | Stage Director, Writer, and Dramaturg

You get an idea for a play. Now, how do you build it into a narrative? Moments grow into scenes. The movement of scenes becomes a language in itself. The story is secondary to something more elusive: a dramatic world recognizable from our lives. We are here to support you, whether you’re just beginning or writing a full-length play. We will read work, discuss problems, and use exercises to trigger observation and imagination.

COURSE CODE: PLWR Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7-9pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $305

INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING FOR MOVIES, TV, THEATER, AND MULTIMEDIA

Andrew Osborne | Screenwriter, baitshop.org

Whether you want to create movies, TV shows, plays, video games, comic books, or web videos, learn the basics of scriptwriting in a supportive environment. At the same time, you work towards the first, second, or even final draft of a solid “spec” script. We’ll explore the three-act structure, industry-standard format, character, dialogue, and tips for surviving in the entertainment business and building your own audience.

COURSE CODE: REEN Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $305

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ART HISTORY

PAUL CÉZANNE: HIS LIFE AND WORK

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

one of the most influential artists in the history of modern painting, Paul Cézanne created more than 900 oil paintings and 400 watercolors. As a Post-Impressionist painter, he introduced new approaches of representation and influenced modern artistic movements of the early 20th century. Cézanne is said to have formed the bridge between late 19th-century Impressionism and the early 20th century’s new way of painting. His painting provoked ridicule in contemporary art criticism, but Picasso offered the most succinct assessment of Cézanne’s role for subsequent generations of artists, declaring that he was “the father of us all.” Join us to study the interaction of his life and work as we examine his complicated relationships and representative examples of his portraits, still lifes, and landscapes.

COURSE CODE: CEZA

Sec. 01: 7 Fridays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $240

NORTH AND SOUTH MEET: DUTCH AND FLEMISH ARTISTS IN ITALY

Amy Golahny | Professor of Art History Emerita, Lycoming College

Travel to Italy was a capstone to many northern European artists in the Baroque. This exploration of their travel focuses on Rubens, Van Dyck, Duquesnoy, Lastman and others who journeyed to Rome, and, when they found work, sometimes remained there or elsewhere in Italy for years.

COURSE CODE: AYMO

Sec. 01: 3 Tuesdays, 3-5pm. Begins Oct. 3 | $115

HOW TO BE SMART ABOUT ART: AN ART COLLECTING PRIMER

Gina Fraone | Gallery Director

This class is all about demystifying the process of buying contemporary art. You will get a mini crash course on the key art dealers of the Modern, Post War and Pop Art eras and how they helped shape today’s Contemporary Art Market. We will spend time helping you define your collecting goals while learning about the various types of art galleries and other places to buy art such as online markets and auction houses. You will gain tips on how to safely shop in both primary and secondary markets, what questions to ask, and how to develop an eye for quality. We will also discuss the pricing of art and when (and when not) to think of an art purchase as an investment.

COURSE CODE: SMAR

Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 2 | $105

No class Oct. 9

HISTORY & CONTEMPORARY ISSUES

BIG BROTHER KEEPS WATCHING: FROM CRITICAL RACE THEORY TO BANNED BOOKS

Joshua Frank | President, Equity Intersection

Critical Race Theory, The Woke Mind Virus, Dobbs v. Jackson, Banned Books and Drag Shows. There is an epidemic of government interference in our lives, and the lives of children. Why does Big Brother seem so intent on controlling our bodies and minds? What comes next? Will it get worse? Who is fighting back? We will explore these questions and connect the dots.

COURSE CODE: BBKW

Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $145

NOMADS: WORLD HISTORY THROUGH ITS WANDERING PEOPLES

Maggie Freeman | Ph.D. Candidate in History of Architecture, MIT

This course is a tour of global history with a focus on the history and cultures of nomadic peoples in different times and places. often thought of as peripheral or inconsequential, nomadic peoples have in fact made major contributions to world history and civilizations. We’ll learn about the role of nomads in building major cities and empires and facilitating global trade. We’ll start in prehistoric Anatolia and make our way to the present day, with stops along the way in ancient Arabia, medieval Central and East Asia, early modern Europe, and North America, and 19th and 20th century Africa.

COURSE CODE: NOMA

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 3-5pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290

CHONGCHON AND CHOSIN: DISASTER IN KOREA, 1950

Allan Converse | Ph.D. in Comparative History, Brandeis University

By November 1950, the United States and United Nations forces had conquered nearly all of North Korea and had apparently won a clear-cut military victory in the Korean War. Just when the war appeared to be over, the Chinese Red Army attacked by surprise and inflicted a historic defeat on the United States Army. This course examines the background of the Chinese offensive and the failure of US strategy and intelligence, the course of the battle, and the effects of the American defeat on the rest of the Korean War and subsequent US policy in the region.

COURSE CODE: KODI

Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins Sep. 28 | $220

ETHICS IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Alessandro

The purpose of this course is to acquaint participants with moral dilemmas that political leaders, activists, and citizens face in a globalized world. We will address a number of open questions, such as: Is there a space for ethics in international affairs? How does it relate to the requirements of international law and the alleged necessities of foreign policy? How does it apply to current events? The theoretical approach is combined with case studies in areas such as just war theory, humanitarian intervention and the responsibility to protect, human rights and democratization, economic and environmental challenges for current and future generations, and technological evolutions in the international arena. In each class, we will review the main issues related to the topic of the day and have an informed discussion. Since international affairs are constantly evolving, we will integrate the latest events and developments into our class as we move through the course.

Indicative Topics for each class: Ethics and Politics in the International System, Just War Theory, From Humanitarian Intervention to Responsibility to Protect, Human Rights and Democratization, old and New Weapons: Nuclear Bombs, Drones, and Cyberspace Economy, Environment, and Future Generations.

COURSE CODE: ETIA

Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 12 | $165

WORLD HISTORY THROUGH THE LIVES OF WOMEN OF POWER AND CHANGE

Sonia Pacheco | Archivist/Librarian/Historian

This class will provide an overview of world history (roughly 8000 BCE through the present day) through the experiences and lives of women, who held power or were agents of change, during their lifetimes. Each class will cover a different time period, focusing on specific females, with the following as common threads: how societies changed during that period, sometimes for the better and sometimes regressively; how the lives of women were reflective of the economic realities and social attitudes and norms of their communities; and how females impacted and were impacted by the society they lived in.

COURSE CODE: WHWO

Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins Oct. 16 | $220

THE AMERICAN LESBIAN SCENE IN THE 1950S: IMAGE AND INVESTIGATION

Allan Converse | Ph.D. in Comparative History, Brandeis University Sixty years ago lesbianism was generally condemned in America and lesbians were forced to live clandestinely. Lesbianism is now widely accepted but lesbian historiography concentrates mostly on the liberation era, leaving the 1950s and earlier periods comparatively neglected. Despite legal pressure and social disapproval, 1950s lesbians created their own society and customs. That society has been depicted recently in films like The Price of Salt and TV shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, but the real lesbian scene of the 1950s was complex and surprising. This course offers a snapshot of that scene, covering its development from WWII, the bars, the butch-femme code, class and race, Mob involvement, relations with male homosexuals, burlesque and prostitution, and harassment by men and the law. We will also look at the 1950s lesbian world in film and literature (including the famous lesbian pulp novels) and the beginnings of activism late in the era.

COURSE CODE: ALES

Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 16 | $165

BEYOND THE FREEDOM TRAIL: 12 OTHER LOCAL PLACES WHERE HISTORY WAS MADE

Elizabeth Merrick | Author

You might be familiar with the major historic sites in Boston, but there’s a multitude of lesser-known places where history was also made. In this illustrated talk, you’ll learn about 12 of these other fascinating sites in the Boston area. They illuminate strands of political, cultural, and social history that unfolded right here. This engaging virtual tour will take you to places close at hand yet often missed by locals and visitors alike.

COURSE CODE: BTFT

Sec. 01: Tuesday, 5:30-7pm. Oct. 24 | $45

BOSTON BY CENTURY: HOW HISTORIC PLACES TELL THE TALE

Elizabeth Merrick | Author

This class explores Boston’s remarkable history a century at a time, inspired by historic buildings and other sites that help tell the story. We’ll highlight key aspects of the 17th to 19th centuries in Boston, in political, religious, and cultural domains. How did conflict between British colonists and Native Americans come to a head in a 17th-century war of resistance? How did a revolutionary fight for liberty coexist with slavery? How did waves of immigration change the city, and where do we see the traces? We’ll touch on these topics and more, alongside relevant historic sites. And because Boston’s history is central to U.S. history, we’ll find implications that reach far and wide. The course will include illustrated talks with time for discussion.

COURSE CODE: BOCE

Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Nov. 2 | $85

THE 1619 PROJECT

Joshua Frank | President, Equity Intersection

In this class, we will discuss and analyze the content, evolution of, and controversy surrounding The 1619 Project, originally an award-winning, ground-breaking series of essays, poems, short fiction, and photography featured in the August 18, 2019 edition of the New York Times. The 1619 Project, expanded to book-length in 2021, explores the legacy of slavery and race in America since the first enslaved Africans were brought to Virginia. The 1619 Project considers “what it would mean to regard 1619 as our nation’s birth year ... to place ... black Americans at the very center of the story we tell ourselves about who we are as a country.” Throughout the course we assess the implications of the 1619 Project for our identity as a country and as individual citizens. Required book: The 1619 Project edited by Nikole Hannah-Jones, Caitlin Roper, Ilena Silverman, and Jake Silverstein (ISBN: 978-0-593-23057-2).

COURSE CODE: 1619

Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins Nov. 14 | $180

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WHITE PEOPLE CHALLENGING RACISM: MOVING FROM TALK TO ACTION — PART 1

Anne Romney, Colin Stokes | Co-Facilitators

While this five-session workshop welcomes participants of all identities, its focus is on racism as a system that White people created, maintain and condone — and White people have a responsibility to dismantle. The workshop will take participants beyond the headlines to impart an antiracist world view that will infuse every aspect of participants’ lives, when hearts are open to it. In this group setting you will: Examine the role of White people in dismantling racism, in becoming antiracist, and in building an equitable society. Explore the impact of White privilege and how being unaware of that advantage helps perpetuate racism. Write about your own racial awareness journey. Enhance your understanding and capacity for action through discussion of short readings, videos, and other materials. Share everyday racism-related situations where you may not have effectively responded and, using role plays, work out effective ways to challenge racism. Develop a specific plan for challenging racism in the workplace, an organization, or in the community, while being encouraged to find other people in your life who can provide support and serve as an accountability partner in implementing your plan. Attendance at all sessions and completion of all assignments are required. Each participant will receive a phone call from one of the facilitators prior to the start of this program to review the commitment and class requirements.

COURSE CODE: WPCR

Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Begins Nov. 1 | $175

No class Nov. 22

Need a Scholarship?

VOLUNTEER IN CAMBRIDGE: FIND YOUR MISSION

Laurie Rothstein | Executive Director, Cambridge Volunteers

Looking at current and year-round opportunities, this workshop introduces participants to volunteering at dozens of nonprofit agencies representing a vast and varied local volunteer landscape. Attendees are encouraged to jump in with relevant first-hand experiences, but we will move along at a pace.

COURSE CODE: VLNT

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 12-1pm. Sep. 20 | Free

Sec. 02: Thursday 12-1pm. Nov. 2 | Free

BOARD MEMBER BASICS

Laurie Rothstein | Executive Director, Cambridge Volunteers

This workshop explores board roles, responsibilities, and the advantages of diverse leadership, for individuals who are considering board membership for the first time. The workshop is a conversation rather than a didactic exercise, intended to provoke reflection on individual experience, skills, and goals, and finding a good match.

COURSE CODE: VLBO

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 12-1pm. Oct. 11 | Free

CCAE offers a financial assistance—50% off tuition—to qualifying adults of all ages. Some restrictions apply. Scholarships must be approved prior to registration. All scholarship applications must be submitted at least one week in advance of the requested class.

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

Visual Arts & Crafts

PAINTING

ABSTRACT ART: CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES

Rachel DeLuca | Painter

Fun, innovative, and challenging: Abstract Painting is an exciting way to express yourself. This course will begin by teaching the fundamentals of design, composition, and color. Throughout the course, we will examine recent developments in the world of abstract art, including the paintings of artists like Amy Sillman, Paul Kremer, Nicole Eisenman, and more. We’ll work on a variety of fun projects and you will go home with the skills to tackle your own abstract paintings! open to all levels.

COURSE CODE: ABSA

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $455 No class Oct. 9

BEGINNER OIL PAINTING

Jeremy Durling, Bahareh Safarani | Artists

Join us for an introduction to the materials and mechanics of oil painting as well as the fundamentals of visual language. You will learn about composition, drawing, values, and color while working from still-life and other projects. No experience is necessary.

COURSE CODE: PAPP

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $565 | Jeremy Durling No class Oct. 9

Sec. 02: 8 Fridays, 10am-1pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $505 | Bahareh Safarni No class Nov. 10

PAINTING THE LANDSCAPE

Anthony Riccardi | Artist

Every landscape includes many complex shapes and textures. In this class, learn to develop your perceptions of five different zones inside the landscape space: through, between, within, below, and above. Traveling through these zones, you will learn the fundamentals of landscape painting techniques. We’ll also discuss various artists and their works to explore the many ways the landscape may be interpreted. Acrylic and watercolor paint media will be used; no oils, please. Class meets indoors.

COURSE CODE: PLSC

Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 10am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $375

No class Nov. 22

MINIATURE AND GILDING (PERSIAN ART)

Nayera Majedi | Artist

To study Persian Painting is to enter into a rich culture that produced major epics, sophisticated art and architecture, exquisite miniatures, and Sufi poets such as Rumi, Hafez, Ferdusi. This 10 week program is designed to give you a thorough grounding in fundamentals of Persian art (Miniature & Gilding). In this level for beginners, the focus will be on the Safavid Period and the Isfahan school of art (17th century). Through our examination of works by Persian Masters of the 17th century we discuss what it took to create such works of art with regard to composition, subject, perspective, lines, lights, and colors. Participants, with the guidance of the instructor through in-class demonstrations, will choose features to fashion their own piece of Miniature Painting in Isfahan style. This class is appropriate for both advanced artists and beginners.

COURSE CODE: MIGI

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $305

ADVANCED MINIATURE AND GILDING (PERSIAN ART 2)

Nayera Majedi | Artist

Miniature painting became a significant genre in Persian art in the 13th century, receiving Chinese influence after the Mongol conquest, with the highest point in the tradition reached in the 15th and 16th centuries! In this class the focus will be on the 15th century period (Tabriz and Herat School of Persian Art). Through our examination of work by Persian masters of the 15th century we discuss what it took to create such works of art with regard to illustrations, stylized figures and animals, plants and florals. Participants with the guidance of the instructor and through in-class demonstrations will choose features to fashion their own piece of 15th century style of painting in Tabriz, or Herat school. This class is appropriate for students and artists who have completed Miniature and Gilding (Persian Art).

COURSE CODE: MIGI

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $305

“I haven’t painted in years and years, and it was challenging and satisfying. I enjoyed it very much.”

—KATHLEEN M., ART STILL LIFE

GEOMETRIC PATTERNS & ARABESQUE (ILLUMINATION)

Nayera Majedi | Artist

“Illumination” describes the art of decorating manuscripts through the application of gold or silver giving the impression that the page had been literally Illuminated. The repetitive, symmetrical, geometric patterns often make use of plant motifs, and these are called Arabesque. In Persian and Islamic art these patterns are often used to represent nature and objects through a more spiritual lens, not their physical and material qualities. Arabesque patterns are used in many forms of arts, like architecture, weaving, ceramics, woodworking, and book covers. In this course, participants with the guidance of the instructor and through in-class demonstration, will choose features to fashion their own piece of arabesque illumination. This class is appropriate for both beginners and advanced artists!

COURSE CODE: MIGI

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 Begins Sep. 27 | $305 No class Nov. 22

BEGINNER ACRYLIC PAINTING

Geoffrey Halverson | Artist

This introductory class is designed to provide a supportive and encouraging environment for beginners to learn the fundamentals of acrylic painting. You will learn about composition, light and shadow, and other key visual concepts while also learning how to mix colors, apply paint to different surfaces, and create texture and depth that will help in creating dynamic and engaging works of art. No experience is necessary.

COURSE CODE: BACY

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $295

PAINTING THE FIGURE WITH COLOR

David Andrus | Artist, davidandrus.weebly.com

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

COURSE CODE: PAIO

Sec. 01: 10 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $565

No class Nov. 10 & 24

PICTURE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS: VISUAL COMMUNICATION FOUNDATION

Bahareh Safarani | Artist, www.safaranisisters.com

Visual Communication Foundation introduces you to the basics and fundamentals of a language which is not written or read like other human languages. In this class we will explore the fundamentals of visual communication and the representational language used by artists to convey emotions and ideas in their work. You will learn about the visual elements of art and design and the systems through which you can communicate a message or transform the understanding of the content through the images, colors and marks you use. This class will blend both lecture and practical application to expand your understanding of visual language and help you communicate your artistic ideas more effectively. This class is open to all levels.

COURSE CODE: PWTW

Sec. 01: 9 Fridays, 2-5pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $540 No class Nov. 10

PLEIN AIR EXPLORATION IN ACRYLICS

Geoffrey Halverson | Artist

This class will focus on painting the landscape in the Harvard Square area. We will cover the basics of composition, outdoor perspective as well as painting techniques in an outdoor setting. This class is appropriate for both beginners and more advanced painters.

COURSE CODE: PAHS

Sec. 01: 8 Saturdays, 10am-12pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $270

MINDFULNESS AND INTUITIVE ART

Jhilam Sanyal | Artist

Art as a mindfulness practice and the act of intuitively painting or drawing is a practice accessible to all regardless of art experience or skill. This class will introduce mindfulness practices utilizing art for stress relief, establishing a connection with your heart and innate creativity, and incorporating creative practice into your daily life. The class will focus on mindfulness and art as a process rather than a finished product or the technical aspects of art. Activities will include guided meditations and instructor led exercises to aid the student in discovering their own, unique natural creativity. Students will also have the opportunity to use their own art supplies and experiment with mediums of their choice. No art experience required.

COURSE CODE: MDIA

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Sep. 27 | $65

Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-12pm. Dec. 2 | $65

CAMBRIDGE CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION

STUDIO SC H OOL

EST. 1994

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

STUDIO SCHOOL DRAWING

Brett Gamache, Jeremy Durling | Artists

This drawing class will use the figure as a basis for understanding basic drawing elements such as line, form in space, spatial relationships, light and dark, gesture, and composition. Beginners will be welcomed and continuing students will also be challenged. Some classes might also include interior drawing, still life, and landscape.

COURSE CODE: IDRW

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $620 | Jeremy Durling

Sec. 02: 9 Wednesdays, 2-5pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $620 | Jeremy Durling

Sec. 03: 6 Fridays, 10am-1pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $415 | Brett Gamache

PAINTING FROM LIFE: THE FIGURE & THE PORTRAIT

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

This class will focus on accurate observation and structural understanding of both the portrait and the human figure. We will seek to translate these complex subjects to their simplest terms and methodically build our painting from a foundation of simple but essential color relationships. We will work with a nude live model from direct observation.

COURSE CODE: PLFP

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 1-5pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $825

Sec. 02: 9 Wednesdays, 9am-1pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $825

DRAWING WITH THE FIGURE

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

This course will explore figurative drawing as an artistic practice. We will begin with a study of construction and proportion and move into capturing a sense of gesture and light. All classes will be held with a live nude model. Appropriate for both the advanced artist or the beginner.

COURSE CODE: DRFH

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $415

OBJECTS IN SPACE: STILL LIFE TO INTERIOR

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

This course will explore the subject of still life and interior spaces while striving to find a creative working process. We will explore setups of both traditional and non-traditional objects, painting the still life, and interior from direct observation. We will move on to explore deeper spaces, learn about perspective, and simplify the subject to its essential elements. Topics include composition, color mixing, paint application, setting the key of a painting, atmospheric perspective, and how to begin a painting.

COURSE CODE: OSSI

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 1-5pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $565

THE NATURE OF SPACE: PAINTING IN HARVARD SQUARE

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

Through careful study of the landscape, we will seek to recreate our sense of space through perspective, saturation of color, and value contrast. We will apply our understanding while painting outdoors around Harvard Square, including along the Charles River, Harvard University campus, and other scenic locations near the Square.

COURSE CODE: DPCS

Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 9am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $340

PAINTING OUTDOORS ON THE NORTH SHORE

Brett Gamache | Artist & Art Instructor, brettgamache.com

Join us for a plein air landscape painting class along the North Shore’s seacoast with locations including Gloucester, Rockport, and Ipswich. Topics covered include: setting up, beginning a painting, composition, mixing color, creating space, and capturing light. Students are asked to bring materials (paints, brushes, portable easel, canvas) as well as a mask. oil painting is the preferred medium, some painting experience is required. This class will meet in-person outdoors.

COURSE CODE: PONS

Sec. 01: 5 Fridays, 9am-1pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $420

INTENSIVE DRAWING BOOT CAMP

Brett Gamache | Artist & Art Instructor, brettgamache.com

In this bootcamp, participants will experience six hours of intensive drawing. The instructor will guide you through drawing fundamentals and thorough observation. Beginning with rudimentary exercises of “seeing” and “recording,” you will move through carefully prescribed steps to the point where you can produce quality drawings with your newly acquired skills. We will work with live models most of the time.

COURSE CODE: BOOT

Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-4pm. Oct. 15 | $190

Sec. 02: Sunday, 10am-4pm. Nov. 19 | $190

FIGURE DRAWING AND PAINTING: WEEKLONG INTENSIVE

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

With the use of models, we will do various exercises (both quick and longer-term) to analyze the figure and the body’s form. We will begin the week drawing the figure, using line and value in a variety of dry media. We will then progress to painting, discussing color as it relates to skin tones and begin to find out where “likeness” comes from. Drawing and painting experience is required.

COURSE CODE: FDPI

Sec. 01: Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm. Begins Dec. 4 | $460

PORTRAIT DRAWING AND PAINTING: WEEKLONG INTENSIVE

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

With the use of models, we will do various exercises (both quick and longer-term) to analyze the face and its relationship to the entire head. We will begin the week drawing the portrait, using line & value in a variety of dry media. We will then progress to painting discussing color as it relates to skin tones and begin to find out where “likeness” comes from. Drawing and painting experience is required.

COURSE CODE: PDPI

Sec. 01: Monday-Friday, 1-5pm. Begins Dec. 11 | $460

WATERCOLOR

WATERCOLOR, PEN & INK ILLUSTRATION

Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

Learn to marry the fluid, luminous quality of watercolor with the expression of hand-drawn pen and ink lines to create detailed illustrations with personality. Students will learn and experiment with a variety of techniques for using watercolor and pen and ink together and will choose one style for one or more developed pieces.

COURSE CODE: WPIN

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $305 No class Oct. 31 & Nov. 7

WATERCOLOR

Anthony Riccardi | Artist

Watercolor is a translucent medium that sinks into the fiber of a sheet of paper, releasing the light from the surface. Watercolor dries fast, enabling one to work quickly with freshness and spontaneity. In this class, we will address the fundamentals of watercolor painting, with an emphasis on exploration and personal expression.

COURSE CODE: WATE

Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 1-3pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $335 No class Nov. 22

BOTANICAL WATERCOLORS: PAINTING THE FLOWER

Adam Adkison | Artist, adamadkison.com

The fragile beauty of flowers and the vibrancy of watercolors go hand in hand. In this class, the instructor will guide you through painting several types of flowers from start to finish. He will provide color mixing, brushwork, and step-by-step instructions. He will also share tips and tricks for watercolor that you can use for a lifetime. Explore the finer details of nature in color, light, and form. All levels from beginners to advanced are welcome. Tuition includes a $15 materials fee to cover the cost of flowers.

COURSE CODE: WAFL

Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 10am-12pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $225

PAINTING THE CITYSCAPE IN WATERCOLORS

Adam Adkison | Artist, adamadkison.com

Join Adam as he teaches how to paint city scenes using watercolor techniques. Adam will break down elements like buildings, people, lighting, cars, and other elements into easy to learn sections. You will learn in the studio and, weather permitting, in the Harvard square area. At the beginning of each class Adam will demonstrate different painting techniques that you can use throughout your watercolors.

COURSE CODE: CYSC

Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 1-3pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $225

PAINTING THE SEASCAPE WITH WATERCOLORS

Adam Adkison | Artist, adamadkison.com

Come explore seascapes in watercolor with a focus on color and various blending and mark-making techniques to create waves, light reflections, skies, sand, clouds, rocks, and more. This is designed for a wide range of watercolor skill levels from beginners to advanced artists.

COURSE CODE: SEAS

Sec. 01: 6 Fridays, 10am-12pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $225

ABSTRACT AND EXPERIMENTAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING

YoAhn Han | Assistant Professor at MassArt, yoahnhan.com

Using the fluid and luminous medium of watercolor, students will explore abstract and experimental painting with creative exercises. The instructor will introduce contemporary watercolor artists and discuss their techniques. Students will have a chance to work on their own projects in a supportive environment using experimental approaches to painting. This class is appropriate for both beginners and those who have prior experience with watercolor.

COURSE CODE: WAAB

Sec. 01: 8 Saturdays, 10am-12pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $260

BOSTON EN PLEIN AIR: WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE PAINTING

Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

Hopper, Cézanne, Turner, Milford; all artists renowned for their watercolor landscapes. The inherent ability to capture vivid colors and moods all within a small window of time on location is known as plein air painting. In this class we will paint on site at a location in Boston or Cambridge and look at different methods and practices of painting foliage, flora, architecture, and possibly even people. The main focus of this intensive will be color and the use of brush techniques to build vivid landscapes as the old masters would have. So come paint, be social, and see the world around you with new eyes. Each section will visit a different location. The instructor will email you the meeting location before the class starts.

COURSE CODE: WAPA

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Sep. 30 | $105

AQUA EFFIGIES: THE PORTRAIT IN WATERCOLOR

Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

In this workshop, we will explore the portrait in the inspirational medium of watercolor. We will discuss how to approach the portrait, including proportions and structure of the head. The instructor will explain how he approaches watercolor by breaking down color choices, compositions, and values of light shadow in order to construct a solid foundation for the painting. The instructor will demonstrate how to put a portrait together from start to finish using both realistic and abstract techniques. We will finish the day with everyone working through a portrait from planning to completion. Basic watercolor experience is recommended but not required.

COURSE CODE: WAPP

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Oct. 14 | $125

CLOUDSCAPES IN WATERCOLOR

Adam Adkison | Artist, adamadkison.com

In this one-day workshop students will learn to create spectacular, emotive, moody skies that will set the tone of your landscapes in watercolor. Six methods for incorporating clouds, including composition, techniques, how to make “soft” clouds, and more. Several demonstrations will be performed and will be chock-full of information to help you create the landscapes you desire. This is designed for a wide range of watercolor skill levels from beginners to advanced artists.

COURSE CODE: CLSC

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Oct. 21 | $125

AQUA FIGURA: WATERCOLOR FIGURE PAINTING IMMERSION

Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

Do you like watercolor painting but struggle with painting people? In this all-day Saturday intensive you will dive head first into how to mix skin tones, quick gesture painting, and how to build up the layers to create a human likeness. We will work from a model, looking at the figure as a whole as well as touching on portraiture and focused study on more intricate parts of the body (such as hands and feet). This class is open to all levels but some painting or drawing experience is recommended.

COURSE CODE: WFPI

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Dec. 9 | $170

DRAWING

BEGINNER DRAWING

Jeremy Durling, Geoffrey Halverson, Michelle Stevens | Artists

A carefully planned series of exercises will introduce the beginner to the following elements of observational drawing: perspective, composition, light values, and contour. Students will begin by learning how to accurately measure and observe objects and the world around them. Classes will include instructor demonstrations and exercises in contour drawing, tonal drawing, and gesture drawing with plenty of time to practice in class and receive feedback from the instructor.

COURSE CODE: DRBA

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $300 | Michelle Stevens

Sec. 02: 8 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $300 | Geoffrey Halverson

Sec. 03: 9 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $335 | Jeremy Durling

CAN’T DRAW? WHO SAYS?

Ellen Stutman | Artist, ellenstutman.com

Designed for the “drawing challenged,” this class will help you move past your inhibitions and teach you some basic techniques of drawing. We’ll focus on learning to really see and how to translate visuals down on paper. The emphasis will be on the process and not the result in this non-judgmental classroom environment.

COURSE CODE: WHOS

Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $360

DRAWING & PAINTING SELF-PORTRAITS

Eric Bornstein | M.L.A., Harvard

Draw and paint your most available model—yourself— in a different medium each week. Classes focus on gaining a familiarity with the materials, issues of composition, and the attainment of the right ambiance to render effective works, while understanding the structure of the face and its nuance.

COURSE CODE: SPDP

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $300

ANATOMY FOR ARTISTS

Mark Lefkowitz | Certified Medical Illustrator

Drawing, sculpting, or painting the human form can be an exercise in frustration when what exists under the skin remains a mystery. We will examine and study the muscles, bones, and soft tissue of the human form, using a skeleton, anatomy references, and my own reference drawings. We will then apply that knowledge to drawing from live figure models. My approach to drawing the figure incorporates demos and exercises to create a more dynamic and dimensional figure, including the study of proportion and key anatomic landmarks. Although previous figure drawing experience is helpful, participants of all levels are welcome.

COURSE CODE: DNAT

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $360

DRAWING IN BARS

Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

Come sketch with us at a different Cambridge pub every week. Students will draw elements of the scene with portable mediums of their choice. Your charge is to draw from real life outside of the studio, and to capture the tone, gesture, and movement around you. The end goal is to improve your drawing ability and to become more comfortable drawing in public. All skill levels and drawing styles are welcome. Drinking is optional. Drawing is not. BYo materials.

COURSE CODE: DBAR

Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $150

Sec. 02: 5 Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm. Begins Nov. 8 | $150

FIGURE DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN

Eric Bornstein | M.L.A., Harvard

A figure drawing is more than a collection of body parts. Capture the essence of your subject accurately with systematic practice of objective perceptual drawing skills. We will work with pencil and charcoal to organize the visual information that illuminates your subject’s unique configuration. Classes focus on gaining a familiarity with the materials, issues of composition, and the attainment of the right ambiance to render effective works. There will be a live model in the class.

COURSE CODE: FDRB

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $350

PORTRAIT DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN

Eric Bornstein | M.L.A., Harvard

A portrait is more than a face. Based in part from the book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards, the curriculum systematically introduces vital perceptual drawing skills to help organize visual information and capture the essence of your subjects. Classes will focus on gaining a familiarity with useful drawing strategies, materials, issues of composition, and the attainment of the right ambiance to render effective works. Please bring medium/soft pure graphite pencil and vine charcoal and 18" x 24" white drawing pad to first class. There will be a live model in the class.

COURSE CODE: PDRB

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $350

OPEN STUDIO FOR LIFE DRAWING

The open studio provides time and space for artists to draw from a live model. Each week, the model will hold a series of short poses ranging from 1 to 20 minutes. This is a great opportunity to draw from live models in the medium of your choice. There is no instructor present, but there will be a studio monitor.

COURSE CODE: STUD

Sec. 01: Tuesday, 7:45-9:45pm. Sep. 26 | $25

Sec. 02: Tuesday, 7:45-9:45pm. Oct. 17 | $25

Sec. 03: Tuesday, 7:45-9:45pm. Nov. 28 | $25

PRINTMAKING

INTRO TO INTAGLIO/DRYPOINT PRINTMAKING

Louis Meola | Artist

Intaglio printing means printing ink from the incised marks in a plate or matrix. This is a course for beginning students seeking thorough exposure to intaglio printmaking without any of the nasty chemicals. We will give special attention to a broad array of intaglio applications: drypoint, found objects, collage, and monoprint techniques. The intaglio line is like no other in the sense that it becomes embedded in the fibers of the soaked paper. The end result is a deep, rich, and unique mark.

COURSE CODE: ITGL

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7-9pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $270 No class Oct. 9

INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING

Liticia Avery | Artist

The four week course will provide students an introduction to various types of bookbinding techniques and terminology. We will begin with simple folded structures and simple stitch books, building skills to assemble more complicated stitched structures. This course is a great way to familiarize yourself with bookbinding and is perfect for those who are curious about the craft.

COURSE CODE: BKMK

Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $225

RELIEF PRINTMAKING

Natalia Slattery | Artist, nataliaslattery.com

Relief printing is well-known for its beauty and versatility as a medium, from elaborate woodblock prints to deceptively simple styrofoam prints. In this class, students will explore relief printing techniques using linoleum or rubber blocks, as well as more unconventional materials. over the course of eight weeks, we will build our skills, finishing off with a two-color reduction print. Class time consists of presentations, technique demonstrations, and ample time to work and share feedback. This class is excellent for printmaking beginners, or for more experienced artists looking to broaden their scope!

COURSE CODE: RLFP

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $320

MONOTYPE PRINTMAKING THREE WAYS: INSPIRATION AND BASIC TECHNIQUES

Susan Rice, Laura Sheffield | Artists

Practice one of the most instantly-rewarding forms of printmaking: monotypes! The first session will feature reduction monotypes, the use of monotype base, watercolor and water-soluble crayons, and the qualities of various printmaking papers. In the second session, we will experiment with stencils, masks, and trace transfer monotypes. You can combine these methods and others to create unique prints, employing multiple pressings to build up layers on the same print. During the third and fourth session, we will try chine collé, a form of collage, using lightweight papers and the press to add richness and texture to your images, along with water-soluble oil-based printmaking inks, which offer rich color and options for printing in layers. The final class session will include time to finish projects and discuss how monotype printmaking can be continued at home without a press. our studio uses non-toxic materials and some tools and supplies are provided or can be purchased on-site from CCAE. A list of supplies and resources will be provided to enrolled students.

COURSE CODE: PRIM

Sec. 01: 6 Fridays, 10am-1pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $300

JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING

Dan Paret | Woodworker, planesimplebox.com

Japanese woodblock printmaking is a water-based medium more accessible than many people believe. The basics are within reach for most people, and the many subtle layers of the discipline will provide a lifetime of challenges and opportunities. We will approach this introduction with equal parts levity and seriousness, and before long you will be on your way. If you have any questions, email the instructor at danparet@gmail.com.

COURSE CODE: JPRI

Sec. 01: 6 Saturdays, 12-3pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $305

PRONTO PLATE LITHOGRAPHY

Louis Meola | Artist

Lithography, made easy, without the use of strong acids or heavy stones. Pronto litho is fast and requires little processing before you are inking up the plate, sponging, and running your first couple of proofs. This course will introduce students to the chemistry and fast passed printing style that is lithography. Students will work on developing images using multiple plates and layering colors. We will work on color layering, image and plate development, and easy ways to register your prints perfectly right on the pronto itself.

COURSE CODE: PRPL

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Oct. 7 | $120

WOODWORKING

INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING: BUILD A BOX

Dana Farmer, Carl Spagnoli | Woodworkers

Become familiar with typical woodworking tools and the basics of joinery and construction techniques by building the foundational shape from which most furniture and structures are constructed: a box! We will discuss different types of wood and what factors go into your choice of material. We will also discuss different types of joints, and both the structural and aesthetic reasons you may want to use one joint method over another. Students should plan on spending around $50 on materials.

COURSE CODE: WKBX

Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $455 | Dana Farmer No class Oct. 9

Sec. 02: 8 Wednesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $420 | Carl Spagnoli

WOOD CARVING WITH SMALL TOOLS

Dan Paret | Woodworker, planesimplebox.com

Through a series of demonstrations and discussion, you will be introduced to a variety of wood carving techniques and styles, all of which can be carved with a modest set of small wood carving tools. Each class will include a demonstration and an opportunity to begin carving and ask questions. Between classes you will carve using the new technique or style. We will share our work and the instructor will answer questions before moving on to the next project. Please contact the instructor with any questions: danparet@gmail.com.

COURSE CODE: HTDC

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $350

INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING: THE SHAKER TABLE

Carl Spagnoli | Woodworker

Develop knowledge, respect, and skill with hand and power tools through completing individual woodworking projects with a mentor. In order to introduce various tools, woods, joinery, and sound construction techniques, typically you will make a Shaker-style table — or you can choose a modest project of your own if you have relevant experience––and begin to understand the finer details of woodworking, including tending to and sharpening your tools. You will provide your own materials, which will be discussed in first class. CCAE provides tools but students will be encouraged to buy some hand tools of their own––e.g., chisels, handsaw, combination square––and practice the art of maintaining them. The table project can be tailored to each student’s existing woodworking knowledge and experience so everyone is welcome.

COURSE CODE: WKST

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 2-5pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $405

Sec. 02: 8 Thursdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $405

WOODWORKING OPEN SHOP

Carl Spagnoli | Woodworker

In this open shop, students have time and space to complete modest projects of their choosing under the guidance of an instructor. Refine your knowledge about tools, woods, joinery, and tool sharpening with both hand tools and a range of power tools. Students should plan on spending $50-$150 on materials depending on the scope of their projects. It is recommended that students have taken an Introduction to woodworking class at CCAE, or have previous woodworking experience.

COURSE CODE: WKCA

Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $405 No class Nov. 10

JEWELRY BEGINNING JEWELRY

Laura Jaklitsch | Metalsmith, laurajaklitsch.com

In this multi-week class, beginning jewelry students will learn to design and fabricate their own handcrafted jewelry. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish as they make different projects, which may include a ring, bangles, and bezel-setting a stone. All materials will be provided. There is a $50 materials fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $360

ADVANCED STUDIO JEWELRY

Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

If you have taken ten or more intermediate/advanced-level jewelry classes or have similar experience, join us to polish your skills to the highest level. You’ll enjoy open studio time in which to create the jewelry of your own design with direction from the instructor. There is no materials fee; please bring the materials you intend to use. Enrollment in this class is allowed only with permission from the instructor; email us your request at info@ccae.org and include your experience. The instructor will reply to you directly.

COURSE CODE: JEWA

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $425

INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY

Laura Jaklitsch | Metalsmith, laurajaklitsch.com

For students who have completed our multi-week Beginning Jewelry class, or have taken three or more single-session beginner jewelry classes, join us to further your design and fabrication skills. You will undertake more challenging projects while learning how to customize them, these may include a hollow ring project, prong setting, and tube setting a stone. All materials will be provided and there is a $50 materials fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

COURSE CODE: JWIN

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-9pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $365

BEGINNING JEWELRY: STERLING SILVER BAND RING

Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

Beginning jewelry students will learn the fundamental techniques for designing and fabricating a sterling silver textured band ring. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish the ring. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), saw blades, solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.

COURSE CODE: JEWR

Sec. 01: Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Sep. 29 | $100

Sec. 02: Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Nov. 10 | $100

BEGINNING JEWELRY: BANGLE BRACELETS

Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

Beginning jewelry students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of 3 textured bangle bracelets, one each in sterling silver, bronze, and copper. Students will learn to further develop their fabrication skills, including measurement, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and tumbler finishing. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, bronze, and copper (in different shaped wires), saw blades, solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.

COURSE CODE: JEBB

Sec. 01: Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Oct. 13 | $100

INTERMEDIATE OPEN STUDIO JEWELRY

Laura Jaklitsch | Metalsmith, laurajaklitsch.com

Bring your sketches and ideas for an intermediate jewelry project to this three session class and we will make them a reality! This guided open studio style class is for students who have taken both Beginning and Intermediate Jewelry or equivalent. A $25 material fee will be collected the first day of class for basic materials that will be provided (such as sawblades, sandpaper, and solder in addition to brass and copper sheet and wire.) Please bring any sterling silver that you intend to use.

COURSE CODE: IOSJ

Sec. 01: 3 Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Nov. 14 | $140

BEGINNING JEWELRY: STERLING SILVER PENDANT WITH BEZEL-SET STONE

Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set cabochon stone. Students will develop their fabrication skills, including drilling, sawing, piercing, filing, multiple soldering techniques, making jump rings, satin finishing, and setting the stone. All materials will be provided: sterling silver sheet and wire, copper (for practice), cabochon stone, saw blades, solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.

COURSE CODE: JEPD

Sec. 01: Friday, 5:30-9:30pm. Nov. 17 | $100

OPEN STUDIO METALSMITHING AND JEWELRY

Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

If you are or have been a metalsmithing or a jewelry student, join us to work independently on projects of your own design with direction from the instructor. Intermediate-level experience is required. Please bring the materials you intend to use. If you have any questions, please email info@ccae.org before the first class and we will have the instructor reply to you directly.

COURSE CODE: OPMT

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Sep. 23 | $105

Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Oct. 21 | $105

Sec. 03: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Nov. 11 | $105

Sec. 04: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Dec. 2 | $105

STERLING SILVER HANDMADE CHAIN WORKSHOP

Laura Jaklitsch | Metalsmith, laurajaklitsch.com

In this intermediate workshop over two days, students will learn how to form and solder links to make their own handmade chain in sterling silver. We’ll practice several different types of chain in copper, and then students will be able to make a chain bracelet with a handmade clasp or chain earrings in sterling silver. This class requires some experience with soldering such as the Beginning Jewelry class or workshops. All materials will be provided. A materials fee of $50 is due to the instructor on the first day of class.

COURSE CODE: JWSN

Sec. 01: 2 Sundays, 10am-2pm. Oct. 15 & 22 | $200

HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP

Laura Jaklitsch | Metalsmith, laurajaklitsch.com

Make your own one-of-a-kind copper ornaments in this holiday themed workshop! Students will learn how to cut and smooth copper shapes, and then stamp and texture them to make their own unique creations. This workshop is open to all levels – no jewelry experience is necessary. All materials will be provided. A materials fee of $40 is due at the beginning of class to the instructor

COURSE CODE: JHOW

Sec. 01: Sunday, 12:30-5:30. Dec. 3 | $125

MULTIMEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY

INTRODUCTION TO PROCREATE

Maura McGonagle | Illustrator

Join us for a beginner’s guide to the digital art program, Procreate. In this class we will go over the program tools and processes with the goal of understanding Procreate and its uses for beginners and professional artists alike.

COURSE CODE: PROC

Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $210

No class Oct. 9

EXPLORING CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY

Anastasia Sierra | Photographer

The focus of this class is on starting and maintaining a creative photography practice, using daily life as inspiration. Weekly assignments and group critiques will help students develop their photographic seeing and understanding of light while becoming more engaged with their surroundings, and the ideas and feelings that motivate their photography. We will talk about how to find your photography subject and how to use the language of photography intentionally. You’ll have more control over your images if you use a DSLR, but both DSLRs and phone cameras are welcome. The class is open to all levels. Students are expected to be familiar with their chosen camera’s basic functions.

COURSE CODE: EXCP

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $270

INTRO TO CYANOTYPE

Gabija Vaisvilaite | Artist

In this one-session intensive workshop, we will learn about the process of making cyanotypes. Sometimes referred to as sun prints or blueprints, cyanotype is a 19th century photographic printing process that uses UV light to create a cyan blue print. Students will learn about the history of the process, as well as learn to coat paper and expose prints. We will use both the sun and indoor sources of UV light. Students are encouraged to bring photo negatives, flat objects, or different-shaped 3D objects. No previous experience required. A $30 materials fee per student is included in the tuition.

COURSE CODE: CYAN

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Sep. 30 | $125

Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Nov. 18 | $125

MASTERING THE DIGITAL CAMERA

Randall Warniers | Photographer, warniers.net

The variety of menus, buttons, and settings on a digital camera can be intimidating. This hands-on, interactive four-hour class will cover the fundamentals of camera operation and help you turn your digital camera from a confusing obstacle into a creative image-making machine. Camera required! This class is designed for beginning to intermediate photographers, but anyone can attend and get value out of the class exercises.

COURSE CODE: MDPC

Sec. 01: Sunday, 9am-1pm. Sep. 24 | $125

GLASS STAINED GLASS DESIGN

Michel L’Huillier | Stained Glass and Fusing Artist

Using the copper foil method, create a stained glass panel (up to 1.5 square feet). Learn to develop your ideas into quick sketches and then into a full-scale design. From there, play with shapes, colors, and textures to bring your design to life. Learn to cut glass accurately, foil, and solder. Class tuition includes a $145 materials fee.

COURSE CODE: STGA

Sec. 01: 4 Sundays, 10am-4:30pm. Begins Oct. 1 | $520

GLASS FUSING: SUSHI SET

Michel L’Huillier | Stained Glass and Fusing Artist

In this three hour workshop, you will learn the basics of glass fusing while having fun playing with glass shapes, colors, and textures. First, through a series of fun exercises, you will learn how to use glass powders, frits, and stringers. Then, you’ll design and create your own sushi set: a big square plate or long channel plate, 2 individual dishes 6" x 6", and one small dipping sauce dish 3" x 3". A $145 materials fee is included in the tuition. Additional dishes can be made for $25 extra; big plates for $55 extra, payable to the instructor during class. Please note: students must wear closed-toed shoes; safety glasses will be provided. Your instructor will fire your pieces in his own kiln. They will be available at CCAE within two weeks.

COURSE CODE: GFSS

Sec. 01: Sunday, 1-4pm. Oct. 1 | $235

MENORAH & MEZUZAH GLASS WORKSHOP

Michel L’Huillier | Stained Glass and Fusing Artist

In this 3 hour workshop you will learn the basics of glass fusing while designing and creating a Menorah with glass sheets, frits, powders and stringers. Your instructor will show you different ways to position the candle cups and will help you cut the glass according to your design. Then you will create a mezuzah and a simple ceramic fiber mold to create a space for the scroll. (the scroll is not included). We will also find ways to add a “shin” to the mezuzah. Your instructor will fire your creations in his own kiln. They will be available within two weeks. A $145 fee is included in the cost of the class.

COURSE CODE: MEME

Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-1pm. Nov. 5 | $235

GLASS MOSAIC

Michel L’Huillier | Stained Glass and Fusing Artist

In this 6 hour workshop (over 2 sessions) you’ll have fun playing with glass shapes, colors and textures while you learn the basics of glass mosaic techniques and create a decorative panel or a mirror. Choose from a wide selection of precut glass pieces, jewels, fused pebbles and beads or learn to easily cut pieces with wheeled glass nippers. Create a design, glue your pieces according to your layout. The following week you will grout your project with one of the many colored grouts offered. The class is open to adults and teenagers accompanied by a participating adult. A materials fee of $75 is included with the class.

COURSE CODE: MWMP

Sec. 01: 2 Sundays, 10am-3pm, Nov. 19 & 10-11am, Dec. 3. | $245

GLASS SCULPTURE: LIGHT AND COLORS

Michel L’Huillier | Stained Glass and Fusing Artist

Create a low relief mold made with ceramic fiber (a soft material easily cut or torn) on top of which 3 layers of glass (8" x 11") will be kiln-fired at 1500*. The glass sheets will become one solid piece and take the imprint of the texture and the shapes of the fiber pieces exactly like you handcrafted it. You will have the option to bring colors to your project by cutting colored pieces of thin fusible glass. Your instructor will fire your creation in his own kiln and return them to CCAE for pickup following the class. A $135 materials fee per student is included in the tuition. A wooden frame is optional and available for sale directly from the instructor for $25. No previous glass experience is necessary.

COURSE CODE: GSLC

Sec. 01: Sunday, 1-3:30pm. Dec. 3 | $195

FIBER ARTS

BASIC SEWING: LEVEL 1

Deborah Haverty | Fashion and Sewing Instructor

Rachael Linker | Costume Designer, rlinkercostuming.com

Learn the basics of sewing by completing three small projects. You will learn basic sewing skills, including machine maintenance and how to build your sewing kit, as well as how to cut, take simple measurements, create a simple pattern, and choose fabric. This class is intended for beginners. Access to a machine is necessary; bring your own to class if you have one. We have a limited number of sewing machines, please email info@ccae.org to reserve one.

COURSE CODE: SEWN

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $290 | Rachael Linker

Sec. 02: 8 Sundays, 2-4pm. Begins Sep. 24 | $290 | Deborah Haverty

KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS

Laura Broach | Knitting Instructor

As an introduction to knitting, we will cover casting on and off as well as the only two stitches in knitting: knit and purl. once comfortable with these new skills we will move onto knitting in the round and shaping techniques with increasing and decreasing stitches. We will also discuss the difference between various fibers and how to choose wisely for each project. With your newly acquired skills you will be able to whip up birthday and holiday gifts for everyone you know as well as special projects for yourself.

COURSE CODE: BKNT

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290

KNITTING FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS

Laura Broach | Knitting Instructor

The next step for students who have passed the Knitting for Beginners course, in Knitting for Advanced Beginners we will complete three fall accessories projects together: a winter headband, mittens, and a shawl. For those who haven’t taken Knitting for Beginners, you should have a basic understanding of how to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, increase, decrease, and knit in the round, though we will review techniques. In this course we will cover how to read and follow patterns, choose yarns, and gauge accordingly. Students will be introduced to the Magic Loop method of knitting. Expect to be working on projects outside of class as your confidence and love of knitting grows.

COURSE CODE: AKNI

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $290

KNITTING CLUB: COLORWORK CRASH COURSE

Emma Ujifusa | Knitting and Crochet Wear Designer

Step up your colorwork game with this workshop and knitting club. This course is aimed at advanced knitters who have mastered the basics of casting on, stitches, and following patterns. During these four weeks together you will improve your colorwork techniques including intarsia and stranded color work, as well as design and knit your own sweater vest alongside the instructor. Primary emphasis for colorwork will be on lettering or a large, centered graphic design with multiple colors.

COURSE CODE: KCLB

Sec. 01: 4 Saturdays, 12-2pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $160

INTRO TO CROCHET

Come learn the basics of crochet, including how to chain, single-crochet, double-crochet, how to read a simple pattern, and more. By the end of the course, you will be well on your way to finishing your first project. Tips and tricks on picking yarn and reading patterns will be shared.

COURSE CODE: CRCT

Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $200

INTRO TO CYANOTYPE IN FABRIC

Gabija

Do you have experience with cyanotype on paper and are ready to move onto something more complex? Join us for this one-day workshop learning how to print cyanotype on fabric, using a tote bag. Students will learn how to coat fabric with cyanotype chemistry as well as troubleshooting tips for the future. one tote bag will be provided for printing, and students should bring their own design ideas and objects to print with.

COURSE CODE: FYAN

Sec. 01: Saturday. 10am-1pm. Sep. 23 | $100

EXPLORING PERSONAL STYLE THROUGH THE ART OF THRIFTING

Claire Joy | Stylist

Discover the thrill and sustainability of thrifting while exploring your unique and personal style. In this three-week workshop series I’ll teach you how to audit your closest, share styling tips, how to find hidden treasures, and become a thrift shopping pro. We’ll discuss personal style, what happens when shifting style changes come up, and how to source second-hand as a first choice. Thrifting benefits your wallet, the planet, and frees you from fast fashion trends. This class is for all bodies, all ages, and all styles.

COURSE CODE: TRIF

Sec. 01: 3 Sundays, 10am-12pm. Begins Sep. 24 | $120 No class Oct. 8

WARDROBE ALTERATIONS

Rachael Linker | Costume Designer, rlinkercostuming.com

Do you have a pile of clothing that needs to be altered and because they don’t perfectly fit you end up never wearing clothes that you paid for? Knowing how to tailor your clothes is a great skill to have when affording a tailor can be a luxury. Join us in this in person workshop to learn how to alter clothes on your own. You will be learning how to hem your pants and skirts, shorten your sleeves, and alter your shirt or dress. We will be using a sewing machine, but if you don’t own one we will touch base on the basic stitches used to sew by hand and will explain helpful tools and techniques to use when altering clothes. Students are encouraged to bring their own clothes to alter and a sewing machine if they wish to use one. Basic sewing skills are needed for this class and it is suitable for beginners.

COURSE CODE: ALTH

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Nov. 4 | $80

SHIBORI TIE-DYE WORKSHOP

Lena Borovci | Costume Designer, lenaborovci.com

Join us for an introductory workshop exploring the basics of shibori! Shibori is a traditional Japanese resist dye technique that uses a variety of textile manipulation methods to produce different patterns when the fabric is immersed in indigo dye. Experiment with tying, folding, stitching, compressing, and twisting fabric to create your own unique shibori masterpiece.

COURSE CODE: SHIB

Sec. 01: Sunday, 10am-2pm. Nov. 5 | $120

Discounted Parking for CCAE Students

Charles Square Garage

We offer discounted parking with validation at the Charles Hotel Garage and the University Place Garage.

3:30 pm – 1 am, Monday through Friday:

Purchase a $6 ticket at the CCAE Registration Desk.

University Place Garage

View Regular Rates at University Place Garage

Enter garage before 4 pm, Mon thru Fri: <1hr = $5

1-5 hrs = $14

Enter garage after 4 pm Mon thru Fri and all weekend: <1hr = $5

>1hr = $10

Ask for a yellow validation ticket at the CCAE Registration Desk. Free parking in Harvard Square on Sundays!

Performing Arts

THEATRE

STAND-UP COMEDY WRITING AND PERFORMANCE

Joshua Filipowski | Comedy Instructor

Have you ever thought about trying stand-up comedy? or do you want to take your stand-up and comedy writing to the next level? This workshop will help you find your inner comedic voice, whittle down to find the funny or punch up what already is. Students will also be given several opportunities outside of class to perform.

COURSE CODE: IMPR

Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $160

No class Oct. 9

ACTING WORKSHOP: THE BASICS

Dewayne Nelson | Actor on Stage, Film & TV

Explore the basics of acting for stage and film. We will work with scripts from contemporary plays and films, connecting our efforts to the work of living playwrights and film directors. We will use theater games and improvisation, having fun while taking chances. We will cover the audition process, what casting companies seek in an actor, and practical tips about the industry and how to get work as an actor.

COURSE CODE: ACT1

Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $305

No class Nov. 1 & 22

CONTINUING ACTING WORKSHOP

Dewayne Nelson | Actor on Stage, Film & TV

Explore the next level of acting for stage and film. We will work with scripts from contemporary plays and films, connecting our efforts to the work of living playwrights and film directors. We will use theater games and improvisation to have fun while taking chances. We will cover the audition process, what casting companies seek in an actor, and practical tips about the industry and how to get work as an actor.

COURSE CODE: ACT2

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:40-9:40pm. Begins Nov. 21 | $300

No class Nov. 23

AUDITIONING FROM EVERY ANGLE

Cie Peterson | Director/VO Artist/Acting Coach

Auditions can feel overwhelming, especially because there are so many different kinds, but ideally, actors should enjoy them. (And, yes, that is possible!) This workshop will demystify the process by covering techniques, tips, and resources for auditioning with monologues, sides, cold reads, and even songs. Participants will also discover a different way of thinking that promotes a healthy and sustainable attitude towards the process (no “thick skin” required) and learn how to handle the parts of the audition that have nothing to do with text.

COURSE CODE: AUDI

Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $225

“After each class, I felt amazing. Tyh is energetic, selected great music and made the class super fun. I look forward to taking more dance classes at CCAE!”

—LENA B., ZUMBA WITH TYH THE DANCER

IMPROVISATION AND ACTING FOR LIFE

Mark Hessler | Teacher, Actor, and Director

Improvisation and acting are normally associated with comedy and performance. Still, they’re also great training for talking and listening, being in touch with feelings and situations, and picking up on social cues. A selection of exercises will be made in a playful spirit, chosen from among classics in both traditions (acting and improvisation), and developed based on brief, lively class conversations and reflections. The course is meant to be fun and thought-provoking and help contribute to an active sense of humor and empathy. Part 1 is intended for non-actors and actors interested in practicing spontaneity, ensemble, or other aspects of craft without a script. All are welcome.

COURSE CODE: CUES

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $210 No class Nov.1 & 22

STORYTELLING WORKSHOP

Andrea Aptecker | Public Speaking Expert

What’s your story?! Get introduced to the art of storytelling structure and receive tips on using humor, building drama, and connecting to your audience. Each participant will have several opportunities to write and present five and ten-minute true stories, much like the stories from The Moth. All performances will be followed with in-depth comments and discussion. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to practiced storytellers.

COURSE CODE TELL

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $285 No class Nov. 1 & 22

BEGINNING STUDIO PRODUCTION

Cambridge Community Television | cctvcambridge.org

Gain Studio Camera and Floor Director experience, as well as exposure to technical directing, through planning and recording a studio show that will be shown on CCTV’s channels and website. A great first production experience and a terrific way to meet other producers.*Please note that CCTV requires vaccination and masks for in-person classes.*This class will meet at Cambridge Community Television, 438 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.

COURSE CODE: SPRO

Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 6-8:30pm. Begins Oct. 12 | $140

DEVELOPING NARRATIVE: MONOLOGUES AND PERSONAL STORYTELLING

Joshua Noble | Producer, Artist & Teacher

This class is an approach to monologue and audition techniques through self-assessment and individualized exploration. This class builds the actor’s toolkit while encouraging the use of the text to develop a unique creative voice and artistic perspective.

COURSE CODE: DIAL

Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Begins Nov. 14 | $215

DISCOVERING THE PERFORMER WITHIN

Cie Peterson | Director, VO Artist, Acting Coach

Whether you have an abiding interest in acting or a casual curiosity about the craft, this workshop is for you! Engaging, illuminating, and multifaceted, this process-based class focuses on several key skills as fundamental to life and the workplace as the stage. Using acting exercises and character work — no formal scripts, no performances — this course will hone skills like listening, imagination, and concentration; help the beginning and intermediate actors develop competency; and reveal what acting is truly all about. (Hint: it is NoT about the words.)

COURSE CODE: WITH

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 30 | $300

MUSICAL THEATER AND PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

Cie Peterson | Director, VO Artist, Acting Coach

Lea Peterson | Vocal Technique for Musical Theater

Meeting the demands of musical theater requires developing both acting and singing skills. This workshop, a must for any musical theater performer, will focus on the technical aspects of breath and voice control and the artistic aspects of acting through music and song, achieved through a fundamental understanding of text/lyric analysis. A short list of well-known songs we will work on will be provided before the start of class so that participants can become familiar with them in advance.

COURSE CODE: EARS

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Nov. 18 | $110

DANCE

ADVANCED BEGINNER BALLET WITH ASHE

Ashe Turner | Dancer

This class teaches students to transform themselves as a layered response of frequency to music and fine-tune proper form through movement while practicing awareness of clean lines produced from first and fifth positions, front, back, and side to side. This class will consist of barre work, center work, and stretching while communicating the technical biomechanics of classical ballet, artistry, and musicality in detail. Please wear comfortable dance clothing and ballet slippers. Previous experience is needed. Street shoes are not acceptable.

COURSE CODE: BALE

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $185 No class Oct. 9

HIP-HOP WITH TYH

Tyhgita Cespedes | Dancer/Choreographer

“Tyh” the Dancer leads a dynamic hip-hop class. Starting with a warm-up, we check in with our bodies and establish a solid mind-body connection. Next, isolations, stretch, and conditioning set the tone for style. Then we warm up to the space with some across-the-floor travel steps, including but not limited to animal walks that transition to choreography. The combination is then drilled, and we perform it for each other in groups. This allows everyone to enjoy the dance from both perspectives: audience and dancer. After this, we cool down and check out with a cipher circle that will enable us to safely play with what we learned in class to build confidence in our style with hip-hop as the foundation. As a result, we know more about hip-hop dance history and technique each week, from locking to popping to breaking!

COURSE CODE: HHOP

Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7:45-8:45pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $185 No class Oct. 9

BEGINNERS BALLET WITH SHANNON

Shannon Fitzgerald | Dancer

A perfect class for those getting started or revisiting ballet as an adult! This class will cover basic ballet positions, steps, and terminology, focusing on the student’s awareness of proper posture and body alignment. Students will learn standing barre work and center floor exercises to enhance strength, balance, and flexibility. Participants will also develop a sense of musical awareness and movement quality. Please wear comfortable dance clothing and ballet slippers. Street shoes are not acceptable. Prior dance experience is optional.

COURSE CODE: TWRL

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6:15-7:45pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $185

ZUMBA WITH TYH, THE DANCER

Tyhgita Cespedes | Dancer/Choreographer

In this class, we warm our bodies from head to toe for an interval dance fitness workout. We move between high and low-intensity movements designed to get your heart rate up and boost your cardio endurance to world music! In the end, we cool down.

COURSE CODE: ZUMB

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 5-6pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $185

DANCES FOR A ROMANTIC OCCASION

Jim Spellman | Dancer

We will learn the basic footwork of American-style Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, and Merengue. Then we will learn the joy of leading and following, dancing in partnership. The class will be easygoing and fun, with a complete review each week. Music will include tunes such as “Moon River,” “Night and Day,” “Fernando’s Hideaway,” and “Perfidia.”

COURSE CODE: DABA

Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 6-7pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $185

EAST COAST SWING DANCE

Jim Spellman | Dancer

We will learn basic East Coast Swing in single, double, and triple timing. We will have fun mastering arch and loop turns. After accomplishing these basics, more complicated patterns will be taught. Some additional fancy footwork will also be included in the course. Music will include tunes such as “ Good Golly Miss Molly,” “ In the Mood,” “ Baby Love,” and “Redlight.” Each class will include a complete review. The course will be easygoing and a good workout.

COURSE CODE: SWNG

Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 7:15-8:15pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $185

ADVANCED BEGINNER CONTEMPORARY WITH ASHE

Ashe Turner | Dancer

Contemporary dance teaches students how to connect musicality and technique. Artistry and individuality will be highlighted as a through-line in each class; students will learn how to express emotions through contemporary dance and music. Each class will start with floor work, warm-up, and across-the-floor combinations and end with choreography that may carry over multiple weeks. Combining improvisation, ballet, modern, and lyrical techniques will give the students a well-rounded understanding of contemporary dance.

COURSE CODE: ABCA

Sec. 01: 9 Sundays, 2:30-4pm. Begins Sep. 24 | $190

HEEL HIP-HOP WITH TYH THE DANCER

Tyhgita Cespedes | Dancer/Choreographer

HipHeels is a Heels class focusing on hip-hop choreography and executing it with proper heels technique. Heels are optional! Knee pads are encouraged! Wear anything you feel sexy and comfortable moving into class for a sensual healing experience! We do total body warm-up, conditioning, and stretching with frequent water breaks for hydration and socialization. You will leave HipHeels feeling your whole heart, body, mind, and spirit.

COURSE CODE: HEEL

Sec. 01: 8 Saturdays, 12-1pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $185

BURLESQUE: THE BEAUTEASE WAY

Professional Burlesque Society (PBS) | Burlesque Dancers

Burlesque is a creative dance form that encourages inner empowerment and sensuality while reconnecting the participants with their bodies. This 90-minute workshop taught by members of the award-winning BeauTease burlesque troupe teaches the fundamentals of this creative art form in a fun, supportive environment. Students of all levels of experience and all body types are welcome to attend and accommodations can be made for those with limited mobility.

COURSE CODE: BURL

Sec. 01: Saturday, 3-4:20pm. Nov. 18 | $75

MUSIC APPRECIATION

GEORGE GERSHWIN AT 125

Bradford Conner and Benjamin Sears | Performers and Theater Historians

For this Gershwin anniversary, we will explore some of his scores from both stage and screen. From the stage are “Strike Up the Band” and “of Thee I Sing,” both Gilbert & Sullivan-influenced political satires. The films are two adaptations of his Broadway show “Girl Crazy”; one original score, “Shall We Dance”; a posthumous “jukebox” film, An American in Paris; and another jukebox-type film, Woody Allen’s comedy, Manhattan, which features a delightful score of all Gershwin songs. one of these films will be shown in its entirety.

COURSE CODE: GEOR

Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $250

No class Oct. 9

THE MUSIC OF MILES DAVIS

Bob Blumenthal | Jazz Journalist

Immersion in the many stylistic developments made trumpeter Miles Davis the most influential trumpeter and band leader in the last 80 years of jazz history. Davis’ knack for introducing new musical trends and partnering with collaborators who would become major figures in their own right was unprecedented. His journey, from an apprenticeship with Charlie Parker in the early years of bebop through his pivotal role in launching the cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, and fusion movements, spans nearly five decades of innovation and timeless recordings. Special attention will be given to his two “classic” quintets, which featured John Coltrane and Wayne Shorter, and his orchestral collaborations with arranger Gil Evans. Each session will feature seminal performances by Davis and the artists in his ever-expanding circle.

COURSE CODE: MILE

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 4-6pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $300

THE GREAT TCHAIKOVSKY BALLETS

Michael Frank | Ph.D. Cornell University

Until 1875, ballet music was considered largely functional, supporting the dancing but of little intrinsic interest, working the way movie music works today. Then Tchaikovsky wrote the score for “Swan Lake” and changed everything. There was music glorious enough to stand independently and interesting enough to be played separately as concert scores. His “Swan Lake,” “Sleeping Beauty,” and “Nutcracker” remain the most famous and popular ballet scores ever written. In this course, we’ll consider these three wonderful ballets, looking at the literary background and the brilliant dance numbers but focusing mainly on the music.

COURSE CODE: SCOR

Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $300

STRINGS UKULELE JAM

Amy Kucharik | amykucharik.com

It’s like a luau in Harvard Square! Join in the outdoor jam with fellow CCAE students and members of the ukulele community as uke instructor Amy Kucharik and a passel of past class masters crank out the hits from 1920 to 2023. All skill levels are welcome. Bring a uke or borrow one of ours.

COURSE CODE: UKEJ

Sec. 01: Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. Sep. 14 | Free

INTRODUCTION TO UKULELE

Amy Kucharik | amykucharik.com

More popular than ever, the approachable ukulele is the instrument of choice for great-sounding, portable music. You’ll learn the basics quickly to start playing songs you will immediately love. Simple chords will have you sounding great after just one class, and you’ll soon have a repertoire ranging from “Tin Pan Alley” ukulele classics to current pop hits. You will learn tricks for hunting down ukulele song chord charts online and adapting them for your own strumming and singing pleasure! No prior experience is necessary; bring your own uke.

COURSE CODE: UKE1

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-7pm. Begins Oct. 12 | $185 No class Nov. 23

CONTINUING UKULELE

Amy Kucharik | amykucharik.com

You know basic chords and strumming up and down; what’s next? In this class, you’ll learn how to strum interesting rhythms in various genres and enhance your strumming with fun rhythmic and percussive techniques. You’ll increase your knowledge of chords, including how to play barre chords. We’ll also investigate how to make intros and outros sound cool and pave the way for exploring fingerstyle uke.

COURSE CODE: UKE2

Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7:15-8:15pm. Begins Oct. 12 | $185 No class Nov. 23

INSTANT GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS

Chris Brenne | Musician & Composer, B.A. Berklee College of Music

This is a guitar class for beginners on steroids! We’ll use innovative practice methods to get faster and better results without taxing your valuable time. Anyone can buy a chord book, look up songs on YouTube, or download a tab, but this class will show you how to use these resources. We’ll focus on how to put a chord progression together with rhythm and expression to play songs using strumming and some fingerpicking. You’ll leave the first lesson after having started playing your first song! Students must bring their own guitar or rent one.

COURSE CODE: GTB1

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $185

INSTANT GUITAR FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS

Chris Brenne | Musician & Composer, B.A. Berklee College of Music

This is a continuing guitar class on steroids! We’ll use practice methods to get faster and better results without taxing your valuable time. At the same time, exploring the transitions between chords and tricks will help you navigate a song. We’ll cover all the basic chords, strums, and even some fingerpicking and melody/ leads! We will also discuss and practice some techniques musicians use to make a song come alive! The digital PDF file of the book is included in the fee.

COURSE CODE: GTB2

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $185

PIANO

BEGINNER PIANO LEVEL 1

Marie Kurfirtova | Pianist

Have you always wanted to play the piano? Have you taken a few lessons in the past but can’t remember as much as you’d like? It’s never too late to learn! This group class will cover all the basics, including how to read music. You will learn simple songs in various styles. The Faber Adult Piano Adventures All-in-One Course Book 1 is required.

COURSE CODE: PNO1

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $285

BEGINNER PIANO LEVEL 2

Marie Kurfirtova | Pianist

This group class is for those with experience with piano, who can read the grand staff and play with both hands together. Building on these basics, you will learn new songs in various styles and develop your technique. We may even play some duets!

Lesson book: Faber Adult Piano Adventures All-in-One Course Book 2. The instructor will provide supplemental materials. Practicing a piano or keyboard at home is helpful but not required.

COURSE CODE: PNO2

Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:15-8:15pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $285

BEGINNER PIANO LEVEL 3

Marie Kurfirtova | Pianist

Have you played some piano before? If you can read the grand staff, play with both hands together, and are ready to learn short beginner pieces, this is a course for you! Building on your previous experience, you will continue developing your technique and knowledge of music theory, train your ear, and learn new pieces and/or songs in various styles. We will be using Alfred’s Adult All-in-One Piano Course Level 2 as our lesson book. The instructor will provide supplemented materials. Having a piano or keyboard to practice on is helpful but not required.

COURSE CODE: PNO3

Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $285

INSTANT PIANO FOR HOPELESSLY BUSY PEOPLE

Debbie Gruber | Pianist

Learn all the chords needed to play any pop song in one afternoon! You’ll learn how to construct major, minor, and seventh chords; practice and memorize chords; transpose a song into your key; play music by ear; and accompany yourself singing. It is essential to know the notes on the piano and have a basic knowledge of the treble clef. Tuition includes a book and CD valued at $25. Debbie’s website; EasyPianoStyles.com.vide supplemented materials. Having a piano or keyboard to practice on is helpful but not required.

COURSE CODE: INPI

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-1pm Sep. 23 | $90

VOICE

VOICE WORKSHOP

Jane Eichkern | Singer; Marie Kurfirtova | Pianist

Learn to sing in a supportive environment and discover you can make music. This class is open to beginners as well as students of all levels. Discover proper posture, breathing, and relaxation techniques to boost your confidence and performance. Practice singing in a small group, and receive individual feedback on your voice.

COURSE CODE: TUNE

Sec. 01: 9 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $260

VOCAL TECHNIQUE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE

Lea Peterson | Vocal Technique for Musical Theatre

This course will demystify the process of singing, from breath to sound, by using vocalization exercises and gaining practical knowledge of the voice’s mechanisms. We will utilize that knowledge while we perform musical theatre’s best repertoire (solo, duet, and/or ensemble numbers, depending on each person’s comfort level). You’ll come to understand oft-heard terms like “belt,” “falsetto,” and “straight tone” and be able to create them in your voice as well as hear and identify them in others. You will also learn about your unique instrument and its operation, empowering you to become a more confident and informed singer.

COURSE CODE: VOTE

Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $250

Life & Wellness

MIND & BODY

TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS

Lai Chan, Sang Claxton | Instructors originally one of the ancient Chinese martial arts, Tai Chi is practiced today primarily as a method of exercise that cultivates physical and mental harmony in movement. Its slow, fluid forms — based on the Chinese principle of yin and yang — and its emphasis on relaxed, effortless movement makes it ideal for people of all ages. You will learn the first section of the traditional Yang style of long-form Tai Chi. Wear loose, comfortable clothes and soft, flat shoes.

COURSE CODE: TACH

Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 10-11am. Begins Sep. 19 | $185 | Lai Chan

Sec. 02: 8 Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $185 | Sang Claxton

MINDFUL FLOW YOGA FOR ALL LEVELS

Eric Bornstein | Kripalu-Certified Yoga Instructor, M.L.A., Harvard

This posture sequencing guides you through poses (asanas) in a mindful flow designed to source all our movement from our deep strength and discover the beauty in our movement. We will practice strategies to lengthen stubborn hamstrings and hips, eliminate pain and compression in your lower back and neck, and create opening and flexibility in your upper back and shoulders. Careful attention is shown to our awareness of proper posture and breathing (pranayama) while in transitions and in stillness. Please bring your yoga mat.

COURSE CODE: BYOG

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:15-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $145

KRIPALU YOGA FOR ALL AGES

Eric Bornstein | Kripalu-Certified Yoga Instructor, M.L.A., Harvard

This class is intended for those wanting a gentle approach to asana (physical yoga) practice. You can expect to learn basic yoga poses, pranayama (breathing), and meditation. We will pay attention to alignment, breath, and stillness of mind. Come as you are.

COURSE CODE: GENY

Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 4-5pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $140

YIN CLASS SAMPLER

Shari Solomon | Yoga Instructor

Learn what Yin-style yoga is all about. Yin yoga is a meditative yoga where poses are helds for an extended length of time. Poses are soft and relaxing and include only lying and sitting poses, allowing for deep stretches to the muscles, fascia, and connective tissue. Joints become supple, and range of motion increases. All are welcome. Please wear exercise clothes and bring a yoga mat.

COURSE CODE: YINN

Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-11:30am. Sep. 23 | $25

FULL BODY MASSAGE TECHNIQUES WITH A PARTNER

Eric Bornstein | Kripalu-Certified Yoga Instructor, M.L.A., Harvard Bring a friend or significant other to learn basic Esalen/ Swedish massage strokes through lectures, discussion, demonstration, and supervised practice. The Saturday class takes more time to cover the worksheet on massage strokes for the back and uses an extended syllabus that includes legs and feet. Each participant can look forward to a 90-minute massage. Each pair should bring two pillows, two sheets or large towels, and a squeeze oil bottle. Wear loose, comfortable clothing to be able to massage the entire back. Women should wear a low–back bathing suit orhalter/ bathing suit top that opens in the back.

COURSE CODE: MARB

Sec. 01: Friday, 6:45-9:45pm. Sep. 29 | $135 per pair

Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-3:30pm. Sep. 30 | $150 per pair

AN INTRODUCTION TO SECULAR MEDITATION AND ITS PSYCHOLOGY

Doug Greve | Meditation Instructor

People often meditate to feel more peace and clarity. However, meditation is not easy. This class approaches meditation with these challenges in mind. Participants will be taught the basic mechanics of mindfulness-style meditation to understand how meditation leads to beneficial results and to troubleshoot difficulties that arise. The instruction will be a mixture of formal meditation and lectures on psychological theory. The theory is based on Buddhist psychology, but the class will be purely secular (no references to supernatural processes). Appropriate for any level.

COURSE CODE: SELF

Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays 7-8:45pm. Begins Oct. 11 | $75

“I loved all of it! I will definitely be doing more classes. So much fun!”

—JOLIE, FLOWER ARRANGING

YOGA FOR GRACEFUL AGING: TAPPING INTO YOUR BODY’S INHERENT WISDOM

Lucie Kasova | Yoga Instructor

It’s important to feel at home in your body and build strength, mobility, and balance as you age. This accessible, beginner-friendly yoga program guides new and experienced students in movement, breath awareness, mindfulness, and relaxation while cultivating strength, flexibility, and mental focus. Participants grow overall functioning, freedom of movement, well-being, and body confidence. Mostly experiential, the curriculum also includes ample time for questions and discussion.

COURSE CODE: GRAE

Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 3:15-4:45pm. Begins Nov. 9 | $75 No class Nov. 23

CURVY YOGA FOR PLUS-SIZE WOMEN

Shari Solomon | Yoga Instructor

Yoga is for everybody. Yoga can nurture, calm and support a person. Breathe, stretch, and strengthen! In this class, you will find your own unique expression of the poses. Shari creates a non-judgmental environment to practice yoga. You will learn adjustments and how to use props to make you comfortable in the class. All levels are welcome. Please bring your yoga mat.

COURSE CODE: CRVE

Sec. 01: 4 Saturdays, 10-11am. Begins Nov. 18 | $65 No class Nov. 25

MORE TO LOVE YOGA: LEARN TO LOVE YOUR BODY

Rachel Estapa | Creator, More to Love Yoga

More to Love Yoga is for people who want to feel more connected and loving in their bodies, regardless of size. our sessions integrate foundational yoga postures, calming breath work, mindfulness, and lessons of body acceptance. Beginners and experienced yogis are all welcome.

COURSE CODE: PLUS

Sec. 01: 6 Sundays 10-11am. Begins Oct. 15 | $130

TAROT FOR BEGINNERS

Sally Cragin | Fitchburg City Councillor-at-large

This hands-on workshop includes the history of this unique art form and its practices. Students will learn the rudiments of the four suits, the significance of the numbers, and the interpretation of “Major Arcana” cards. Discussion is encouraged, and we will practice some simple readings and then move on to more complex readings. We use the Rider-Waite deck, designed by Pamela Colman-Smith, for in-class readings. Appropriate for beginners and those wishing to practice and improve their abilities.

COURSE CODE: TARO

Sec. 01: Monday, 7:45-9:45pm. Oct. 23 | $50

LIFESTYLE & RECREATION

PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOP

Kristin Baker | Director of Performing Arts, Suffolk University

Whether you’re delivering a presentation at work, school, or your best friend’s wedding, or simply want to gain confidence presenting ideas clearly and concisely, the best way to get comfortable with public speaking is to practice. In this workshop class, you’ll have the opportunity to present both impromptu and prepared speeches, followed by in-depth comments and discussion. We’ll look at body language, speech organization, and methods to build excitement and curiosity among your listeners. Most importantly, we’ll have fun in a supportive and encouraging environment. All are welcome.

COURSE CODE: PSWS

Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 6-8pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $205 No class Oct. 9

GATEWAY GAMES: INTRODUCTION TO MODERN BOARD GAMES

Alex Lasky | Gamer

In a digitized age where we spend so much time on our phones or computers, the table top industry is growing rapidly. In this class, we will learn about some of today’s most popular games broadly considered entry-level to the hobby. These include Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, Pandemic, as well as several others. We will learn the basics, rules, and strategies and also have the opportunity to sit down at the table and play with fellow students. Watch out—you might get hooked!

COURSE CODE: GATE

Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $125

BEGINNER BICYCLE REPAIR CLINIC

Rustem Gode | Owner, Quad Cycles

In just two hours, you can learn the essentials of bicycle repair and maintenance from the head mechanic at Arlington’s hometown bike shop. This hands-on class will teach you how to fix a flat, adjust gears and brakes, and other topics dictated by the interest of the group. This class meets at Quad Cycles, 1043 Mass. Ave. Ride or bring your bicycle to class.

COURSE CODE: BICY

Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Sep. 28 | $50

MUSHROOM WALK: FUNGI IN THE WILD

Lawrence Millman | Author and Mycologist

Join us for a mushroom walk in Concord or Lincoln. However dry or unpromising the weather, our tour leader guarantees that we’ll find a minimum of 30 different species. You’ll learn to identify mushrooms both with and without a guidebook, and you’ll also unlearn everything you were ever told about how to distinguish a poisonous from a non-poisonous species. The focus of this walk is scientific, not culinary. The tuition includes the presentation and the walk. The presentation is mandatory. The instructor will tell you the location during the Friday presentation.

COURSE CODE: FUNW

Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Sep. 29 | $125

Mushroom Walk: Saturday, 2-4pm. Sep. 30

OUTDOOR TENNIS WORKSHOP

Victor Gonzalez | USPTR Certified Instructor

Up your game! Each session of these tennis workshops for new and continuing students will focus on the basic tennis strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, and overhead/serve. Through drills, exercises, and actual games, we will sharpen your skills, knowledge of rules, and strategies for a comprehensive tennis experience. Bring a racquet, a can of balls, tennis shoes, and comfortable sportswear. Class meets outdoors in the western suburbs. Directions to the T-accessible courts will be emailed to registered students. Please reserve following weeks for rain date.

COURSE CODE: OUTT

Sec. 01: 4 Sundays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Sep. 24 | $110

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AUTO REPAIR

Bruce Gerry | Dr. Tuneup, Auto Mechanic

Join an experienced mechanic and instructor who can make all things automotive both fun and clear. We’ll cover basic maintenance and troubleshooting ignition, charging, cooling, fluids, electrical, brakes, and exhaust systems. We’ll discuss common problems encountered with any vehicle. You’ll be better able to diagnose problems, perform basic maintenance, and deal competently and knowledgeably with local mechanics. Please note: This is a lecture and demonstration class.

COURSE CODE: CARR

Sec. 01: 3 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins Oct. 10 | $110

PSYCHIC SKILLS FOR A SOULFUL LIFE

Michael Koren | Poet

Let’s learn how to be more preset in all we do so our psyche will continually reveal itself anew. We’ll learn: better ways our psyche can heal, make decisions, and connections; discover tools for psychic self-defense and dream interpretation; examine how we can successfully, and humorously understand extraordinary experiences. Then we’ll devote ourselves one-hundred percent to questioning how to better interpret them. We’ll read from Soul Food by Jack Kornfield and Christina Feldman to discover delicious and nutritious ways to make our souls grow more whole.

COURSE CODE: PSSL

Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 7-9pm. Begins Oct. 2 | $170

No class Oct. 9

BEGINNING STUDIO PRODUCTION

Cambridge Community Television | cctvcambridge.org

Gain studio camera and floor director experience, as well as exposure to technical directing, through planning and recording a studio show that will be shown on CCTV’s channels and website. A great first production experience, and a terrific way to meet other producers. Please note that CCTV requires vaccination and masks for in-person classes. This class will meet at Cambridge Community Television, 438 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.

COURSE CODE: SPRO

Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 6-8:30pm. Begins Oct. 12 | $140

INTRODUCTION TO CARD MAGIC

John Bach | Magician

Ever wanted to amaze family and friends by performing incredible magic tricks anytime, anywhere, with just an ordinary deck of playing cards? Now you can, even if you’ve never touched a deck of cards in your life. In this class, you’ll learn a repertoire of dazzling tricks, many requiring no special skill, as well as basic sleight-of-hand techniques and professional tips for making the magic more powerful and entertaining.

COURSE CODE: MAGI

Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Oct. 16 | $125

COLD-PROCESS SOAP MAKING

Barbara Thomas | artifactsoapworks.com

Learn to make cold-process soap from scratch using vegetable oils and lye. You’ll pick up the basics while making a batch of honey-oatmeal soap, and then experiment with colors and fragrances. We’ll discuss proper usage and storage of lye, mixing lye and water, oils for soap making, fragrance oils, essential oils, superfatting, additives and exfoliants, coloring, molding, and curing. A $30 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

COURSE CODE: SOAP

Sec. 01: 2 Sundays, 11am-2pm. Oct. 29 & Nov. 5 | $215

GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS

Jessica Zander | Garden Consultant & Coach

Do you ever look at your yard and know that it could be nicer but you don’t know how or where to begin? or are you a new homeowner and unsure what kinds of plants you have or how to maintain them? It can be overwhelming. Join a passionate garden coach for practical skills and tips on where to start to make your outside space looking its best. A few simple things can make a big and immediate difference for your landscape. All you need is your enthusiasm, energy, and some basic tools.

COURSE CODE: GARD

Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Sep. 27 | $65

HOW TO BE A TRAVEL CONNOISSEUR

Paige Anderson | Travel Aficionado

Do you feel inundated by all the planning that goes into booking a singular trip? Are you staring at your suitcase, perplexed by knowing you can only take so much with you? Are you scared that a local will give you a weird look for doing something you think is normal? If you think you fulfill any of the above, this class is for you. You’ll learn which websites give you deals on flights, what items are essential to bring with you, what documents you’ll need for popular destinations, and what websites you should check out to learn more about particular destinations. I’ll also share personal insights in how to keep yourself safe, particularly if you plan on traveling alone, and what landmarks I enjoyed visiting.

COURSE CODE: TRCO

Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-2pm. Sep. 23 | $50

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF

Board of Directors

JaneAnn Fisher

Chair

Lidija Polutnik

Vice Chair

David Lehman

Vice President

Nan Soule

Vice President

Michael Goldman Treasurer

Phil Crutchfield Secretary

Kris Butler

Brian Carey

Diane Carson

Molly Downer

Lauren Holleran

Brian Kelley

Ploy Khunisorn

Lauren Marshall

Christian Nolen

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Dan Paret

Natalie Wigotsky Reed

Mark Stanek

Board of Visitors

Sharman Altshuler

Joel Altstein & Nan Laird

Tina Bentley

Hilary Burling

Elizabeth Coxe &

David Forney

Sandra & Toby Fairbank

Mary Ella Feinleib

Dotty Gonson

Hormoz Goodarzy & Elaheh Kheirandish

John Herron, Jr.

Jane Katims

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Bill & LuAnn Polk

Mary Power

David Rooks

Katie Salter

Jeannie & Matey Smith

Fredericka Stevenson

David & Patricia Straus

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Mimi Truslow

Pamela Willis

Director

Linda Burton

Executive Director

Program Staff

Francesca Ferraris

Director of Programs; Program Director, Languages, History & Contemporary Issues

Michelle Baxter

Program Director, Humanities & Performing Arts

Hannah Brantley

Program Director, Food & Wine, Business, Finance & Technology

(After Jun 16, 2023 as Consultant)

Bryan Ramey

Program Director, Visual Arts & Crafts, Lifestyle & Recreation

Lena Borovci

Program and Marketing

Manager, Fiber Arts

Development Staff

Jessie Strauss

Development Manager

Marketing Staff

Shannon Fitzgerald

Senior Marketing Manager

Customer Service & Communications

Lauren Darien

Student Services Manager

Gabija Vaisvilaite

Assistant Student Service Coordinator

Registration Staff

Paige Anderson

Natasha Buckman

Russell Carpenter

Patricia Estrela

Delfine Masongo

Christopher Moore

Robert Philipps

Finance & Operations

Tavia Malone

Director of Finance & Administration

Jessica Wright

Business Manager

Michael Schultz Logistics Manager Brattle

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

and farm-to-table cuisine. In pursuit of high-quality, adventuresome food, Boston and Cambridges’ culinary entrepreneurs have popularized casual and craft food, elevating it to an art and appealing to locals’ love for homegrown bites and brews. Using menus to guide us, we will trace the development of Greater Boston’s contemporary food culture. COURSE CODE: TBFR Sec. 01: Wednesday, 5:30-7:30pm. Aug. 8 | $50

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CCAE reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment or other considerations. We begin cancelling classes with low enrollment up to 10 days before a class is scheduled to start. If we cancel your class, you will receive a course credit good for 18 months from date of issue or, upon your request, a refund. Please call our registration office to request a refund. All refund requests must be submitted within 30 days of class cancellation. If CCAE changes the class schedule before the class begins such that you are unable to attend, you may receive a refund or a class credit upon request if you contact us before the withdrawal deadline. This does not apply to individual classes rescheduled due to inclement weather, other significant factors beyond CCAE’s control.

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MEET EVELYN SCHICHNER CCAE

INSTRUCTOR

WHEN WAS THE MOMENT THAT YOU KNEW YOU WANTED TO BE A CHEF?

I can’t really say there was one defining moment. I think it is more of an evolutionary process. I’m more of a “chef instructor”. I rely on my experiences of formal training in France; following recipes and techniques I’ve learned from people all over the world; or having watched my mother-in-law, Ida, showing children how to “pinch the edges” when making kreplach. It’s a living process.

WHO ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONAL CHEFS AND WHY?

That’s easy — Julia Child! I watched her on TV when she had a show in Santa Barbara, then, of course The French Chef on PBS. Later on, I attended several of her events at Boston University and was fortunate to meet her in person several times. I aspire to follow her the way she brought French cooking into the American kitchen with warmth and joy.

YOU HAVE BEEN COMPARED TO JULIA CHILD BY YOUR STUDENTS, HOW DOES THAT MAKE YOU FEEL? What can I say? To be compared to your idol is such a positive reinforcement and gives me the impetus to continue doing what I’m doing.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT YOU TEACH YOUR STUDENTS ABOUT COOKING?

I would say approach your time in the kitchen as something fun and creative. I usually put on some music and sing along. Before you start any endeavor, the first thing you should do is what the French call “mise en place” — measuring and assembling all ingredients. I will reiterate: the most important thing is to have fun and don’t worry if the result isn’t what you consider to be perfect.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE DISH TO MAKE AND WHY?

I can’t single out one favorite dish. However, I do like working with dough. It’s amazing what you can do with four simple ingredients of flour, water, salt, and yeast. You can bake baguettes and have your whole building smell like a French boulangerie or laminate dough with butter, creating an array of French pastries fit for a Paris pâtisserie window — that’s when the creative side surfaces!