CCAE Summer 2021 Catalog by Cambridge Center for Adult Education

ONLINE AND IN-PERSON CLASSES

SUMMER 2021 JUNE – SEPTEMBER

To Our CCAE Community, Since April 2020, we have run over 900 online classes thanks to the dedication of our talented instructors and the persistent curiosity of our students. It is because of the support of our community that we have been able to offer highquality online learning opportunities as we endure these challenging times together. In this catalog, you will find a combination of engaging online classes, fun summertime outdoor classes, and a small selection of in-person classes that will meet inside our historic buildings on Brattle Street at a limited capacity. We have outlined our in-person class safety guidelines at ccae.org/in-person-classes. We also encourage all able students to receive their COVID-19 vaccination to ensure the safety of other students, instructors, staff, and community members. As more and more people receive COVID-19 vaccinations, we are optimistic about offering a wide selection of in-person classes in the fall term. We will continue to follow state guidelines and limit the capacity of classes in order to give students more space and more personalized attention. We look forward to seeing many more of our students and instructors in-person again, and we will also continue to offer online classes in all departments. Thank you for your support! Your enrollment in this great selection of classes ensures that we can continue to learn together for many years to come. Sincerely,

Linda Burton Executive Director

Catalog Directory R E GISTR ATIO N AND GE NE R A L INFORMATION

FOOD & WINE

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Phone: 617-547-6789 Location: 42 & 56 Brattle Street, Harvard Square Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9113, Cambridge, MA 02238-9113

R EG ISTE R O N LINE AT CCAE.ORG S U MM E R REGI STR ATION OPE NS Wednesday, May 12

Wine, Beer & Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ESL Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Level Descriptions for ESL & World Languages . . . . . . . . . . 17

WORLD LANGUAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 HUMANITIES

S U MM E R TE RM START S

Art History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Monday, June 21

History & Contemporary Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

O F FICE HOURS

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Monday - Thursday, 9am-8pm

VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS

Friday, 9am-6pm Office hours are subject to change. See ccae.org for more details

Drawing, Painting & Printmaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Watercolor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Studio School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

H O L IDAYS

Jewelry & Metalsmithing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

CCAE will be closed and no classes will be held on

Independence Day Observed - Monday, July 5 Labor Day - Monday, September 6

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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LIFE & WELLNESS

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Mind & Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Lifestyle & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

CL AS S FOR M AT

Most classes take place online via Zoom, unless noted with the following icons: Offsite & Zoom

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Image Credits, unless otherwise noted: © Romana Vysatova REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

Food & Wine Demo

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“Chef Luis [de Haro] was charming, polite and congenial. Great recipe and teaching process. Learned a lot about technique that you do not get just reading a recipe.” —LINDA H., SPANISH PAELLA

Our online classes are interactive. You are welcome to cook along in our cooking class by choosing a few or all dishes to cook with or just watch and learn, unless otherwise noted. For online classes, you will receive a link and recipe packet once the class is confirmed to run, which may be between 3-7 days before the class starts.

AFTERNOON TEA

COOKING

Evelyn Schichner | Culinary Instructor

BASIC KNIFE SKILLS Lars Liebisch | Private Chef

Demonstrations by professional chef, Chef Lars Liebisch will show you how to properly slice, chop and dice. He will demonstrate cutting techniques for a variety of different vegetables. You’ll learn about the many types of knives and how to use them for different tasks. Chef Lars will show you how to sharpen your knives at home and how to take care of them. We recommend cutting vegetables along only if you are comfortable with your own knife and can multitask as the instructor may not troubleshoot any issues in real time. A large cutting board and a chef’s knife are best suited for this class. If possible follow this class on a larger screen device like a laptop or tablet. COURSE CODE: KNIF Sec. 01: Monday, 6:30-8:30pm. Jun. 21 | $60

FRENCH MACARONS AT HOME Evelyn Schichner | Culinary Instructor

French macarons are sweeping the nation. These delicate and colorful almond confectionaries will be a sweet ending to your homemade meal. In this online interactive class, you’ll learn step-by-step techniques to make shells and various fillings including Swiss buttercream and ganache. Impress your family with your delicious macarons.

Tea and pastries are a match made in heaven. Let’s bring a British vibe to your home kitchen and make delicious afternoon pastries paired with your favorite tea. We’ll make English tea sandwiches, scones with cream and jam, and sweet pastries including entremets and tartlets. C O U R S E C O D E : AT E A Sec. 01: Sunday, 1-4pm. Aug. 15 | $65

ARMENIAN COOKIES AND COFFEE Linda Khachadurian | Chipper Confections Sugar Art, chipperconfections.com

Join Chef Linda, our native Armenian chef instructor, and learn how to make Armenian cookies and coffee while learning about the vibrant creative culture in Armenia. We’ll be kneading and learning the technique to sculpt perfectly symmetrical khurebehs, which are traditional Armenian sugar cookies, and mahmours, which are artisan, filled cookies that use a similar shaping technique as kuftehs. The cookies are filled with a buttery date and walnut mixture. We’ll serve the cookies with homemade rosewater infused marshmallow dip. We’ll also make Armenian coffee to pair with these delicious cookies. COURSE CODE: AMCK Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-1pm. Jun. 27 | $60

COURSE CODE: IMCR Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8:30pm. Jun. 25 | $65

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Food & Wine

SUMMER FRIED SNACKS: CANNOLI AND CHURROS Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

Nothing is better than having delicious snacks in the afternoon during summertime. We’ll make two popular fried snacks from scratch. We’ll make chocolate cannoli with ricotta mascarpone cream and churros with chocolate sauce and vanilla cream sauce. You don’t need cannoli molds to cook along. We’ll make homemade molds for our cannoli. We’ll talk about options and techniques to make your own flavors and sauces for both snacks. COURSE CODE: FRSN Sec. 01: Saturday, 3-5pm. Jul. 31 | $65

CHOCOLATE HALVAH COMPASSION CRUNCH TART WITH SUGAR ART Linda Khachadurian | Chipper Confections Sugar Art, chipperconfections.com

As seen on episode 2 of Food Network’s Candy Land, our CCAE instructor, Chef Linda has been cast as a sugar artist. We’ll make a variation of the triple lemon compassion crush tart she made on the show, using her original chocolate halvah recipe. The magical touch of this tart came from her unique sugar art and backstories for the confections. You’ll learn how to make all the components of this tart including tart crust, chocolate halvah custard, meringue, and sugar art. You’ll hear the story behind the show, the cast, and the cause to raise awareness of global issues, such as safe water, through her partnership with the nonprofit Pure Water for the World.

MATCHA & MOCKTAILS Kelly Franson | Matcha and Slow Food Content Creator @matchaandmoi

Let’s explore the magical world of matcha with Kelly who is a matcha lover, a slow foodie, and a supporter of sustainable food. You’ll learn about the history and culture of matcha in Japan and how to source good quality matcha in the USA. You’ll learn a proper way to make two traditional matcha teas including usucha and koicha. Then, we’ll turn the matcha tea into three different mocktails. We’ll talk about how to incorporate matcha in our daily food and drinks. COURSE CODE: MCHA Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-12pm. Jun. 26 | $35

MASSACHUSETTS CHOCOLATE HISTORY WITH A TASTING KIT Victoria Kichuk | Professional Chocophile, cocoabeantown.com

The state of Massachusetts has many historical connections to chocolate, starting with the Revolutionary War and continuing from that point in time, including being the home of the very first chocolate factory in North America and the first forays into commercial white chocolate production. However, expanding our understanding of chocolate includes looking at it from a global perspective. Learn more about chocolate’s sweet local history as well as its complicated global future with this fascinating program brought to you by Victoria Kichuk of Cocoa Beantown. Be prepared to come away from this class with a whole new appreciation of this wonderful fine food!

C O U R S E C O D E : TA R T Sec. 01: Saturday, 4-6pm. Aug. 28 | $60

COURSE CODE: CHMA Sec. 01: Saturday, 3-4:30pm. Aug. 21 | $55 Tasting Kit Pickup on Wednesday, 5-6pm. Aug. 18 at CCAE

BEAUTIFUL ROYAL ICING FLOWERS ON COOKIES

CHARCUTERIE BOARD WITH CABOT CHEESE

Sandra Frezza | Certified Instructor, Sandra’s Sweet Sensations

Let’s elevate your cookies with beautiful royal icing flowers. You’ll learn how to create a number of different royal icing flowers including apple blossoms, primroses, dahlias and more and we’ll use them on cookies. You can choose to flood your cookies in advance and use it plain. Once you understand the foundation of royal icing flowers, you can replicate the techniques as decorations on cookies, cupcakes, or cakes. You can use the same techniques for buttercream icing. You’ll need basic supplies including royal icing, a flower nail, multiple decorating tips, and cookies. Detailed instructions, recipes, and a supply list will be emailed to you prior to the class along with the Zoom link. COURSE CODE: ICIN Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Jun. 24 | $50

Cabot Educational Team | cabotcheese.coop

We eat with eyes first as we use all sensory systems—taste, smell, vision, auditory, and touch—to enjoy food. A beautiful charcuterie board helps stimulate the taste bud. You can easily impress your guests or just delightfully enjoy the cheese board with your family. Let’s build your charcuterie board together and learn about varieties of Cabot cheese that pair well with nuts, crackers, or even salami. The cheese kit is sponsored by Cabot and will be shipped directly to your home. Registering by June 14 to receive the kit before the online class. If you register after June 14, you might receive the kit after the class. The kit will include 3 bars of Cabot’s award-winning cheddar cheese packed with a cheese slicer and chop chop board. C O U R S E C O D E : C B OT Sec. 01: Saturday, 3-4pm. Jun. 26 | $35

FLORAL BUTTERCREAM CUPCAKES USING RUSSIAN TIPS

COOKING AND BAKING WITH FRESH HERBS

Sandra Frezza | Certified Instructor, Sandra’s Sweet Sensations

Let’s make the most out of the bountiful fresh herbs this summer. We’ll make delicious steak with herb butter and chimichurri sauce, a refreshing salad, freshly baked herb crackers and dips, and decorative summer focaccia. While we cook, we will talk about how to store and cook with different fresh herbs.

You’ll learn the secret of the beautiful buttercream flowers that look sophisticated but actually very easy to make. We’ll talk about different Russian piping tips and how each tip will create a different look on cupcakes. You’ll learn how to color and squeeze the buttercream in a proper way to get beautiful flowers like magic. You’ll need basic supplies including buttercream, multiple Russian decorating tips, and plain cupcakes. Detailed instructions, recipes, and a supply list will be emailed to you prior to the class along with the Zoom link.

Evelyn Schichner | Culinary Instructor

COURSE CODE: HBCK Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm. Jul. 17 | $65

COURSE CODE: CUPR Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Aug. 12 | $50

Food & Wine

OUTDOOR AND OFFSITE CLASSES GRILLICIOUS! SUMMER BBQ PARTY

BOSTON CHINATOWN: SUGAR RUSH TOUR

Lars Liebisch | Private Chef

Jacqueline Church | Cooking Instructor, Private Chef

Come and learn about techniques for grilling and marinating BBQ steaks in our CCAE open space courtyard. We’ll grill and enjoy steaks, chicken kebabs, and shrimp skewers. Chef Lars will reveal his techniques to make homemade BBQ sauces, marinades, and rubs. We’ll also prepare side dishes including collard green coleslaw, watermelon salad, Mexican grilled corn, and grilled peaches with cinnamon sugar butter. The final touch will be mojitos with fresh mint and lime. COURSE CODE: GRLL Sec. 01: Monday, 5:30-8:30pm. Aug. 30 | $100

HISTORICAL TOUR AND PIZZA IN THE NORTH END Elliot Savitzky | Culinary Instructor, Chinatown 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 3 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. Students are asked to follow Massachusetts State Guidelines regarding social distancing and to wear a mask throughout the class. COURSE CODE: NRTH Sec. 01: Saturday, 10:30am-2:30pm. Jun. 26 | $80

MANY WAYS TO COOK LOBSTERS Lars Liebisch | Private Chef

If you are bored with steamed lobsters with butter, come and join this class to explore a new world of cooking lobsters. You will learn different techniques to cook lobsters from preparation to serving. You’ll also learn how to break down the lobsters before and after cooking. Let’s cook up some lobstah in our CCAE open space courtyard.

Enjoy a walking tour of Boston Chinatown. We will be visiting many different locations and retail establishments that specialize in desserts and sweet snacks. We will stop by and take out some sweet treats including sweet waffles, boba tea, rolled ice cream, and more. During the walk, we’ll talk about the menu and how to order for each type of sweet treat so you can come back and enjoy Chinatown on your own. Please see the section description for the meeting point. Tuition includes the cost of food, taxes, and tip. The instructor will send a welcome information package via email one day prior to the class. Students are asked to follow Massachusetts State Guidelines regarding social distancing and to wear a mask throughout the class. COURSE CODE: CHSW Sec. 01: Sunday, 2-5pm. Jul. 18 | $85

HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL TOUR AND DINNER IN CHINATOWN Elliot Savitzky | Culinary Instructor, Chinatown Expert

The tour includes the history of Chinatown from 1840’s till today and the major events that impacted its development. The history can be traced by observing its architecture, anywhere from Anglo-Saxon brick buildings to the art deco style incorporated into the garment district office buildings. The walking tour will take 1 hour and 15 minutes and followed by dinner in Chinatown. The tour will convene at Pai Fung Arch at the end of Beach Street in front of the Hot Pot Buffet restaurant. The 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. Students are asked to follow Massachusetts State Guidelines regarding social distancing and to wear a mask throughout the class. C O U R S E C O D E : C H TC Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9:30pm. Jul. 22 | $90

COURSE CODE: LOBS Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Aug. 9 | $125

SUMMER BBQ AND SIDE DISHES AT HOME

INSTANT POTS AT HOME: TIPS AND TRICKS

Diane Manteca | Private Chef, Culinary Instructor

Jacqueline Church | Cooking Instructor, Private Chef

Getting ready for the summer party. Join Diane and learn about techniques for grilling and marinating BBQ ribs. We will make spicy dry rubbed ribs with homemade BBQ sauce, roasted sweet potato salad, BBQ style baked beans, lemon poppy seed slaw, and New England blueberry and nectarine crisp. The final touch will be mojitos with fresh mint and lime. COURSE CODE: BBQS Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8:30pm. Jul. 1 | $65

Learn how this electric pressure cooker can make it easy to serve meals that taste like you spent all day in the kitchen. With the Instant Pot, you can master eggs in different doneness in no time. We’ll make chicken adobo with jasmine rice, kabocha squash with caramel sauce, and pineapple upside down cake. Don’t worry if your Instant Pot is still in the box. The first part of this session will be getting to know your Instant Pot: how it works, which are the essential functions, four pressure release methods and how and when to use them. You’ll receive a handy chart indicating release methods and how and when to use them. COURSE CODE: INPT Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Aug. 19 | $60

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Food & Wine

COOKING WITH SALMON AT HOME

ITALIAN COOKING FROM FARMERS’ MARKET

Lars Liebisch | Private Chef

Diane Manteca | Private Chef, Culinary Instructor

COURSE CODE: FSHS Sec. 01: Monday, 6-8:30pm. Aug. 16 | $65

COURSE CODE: LOCF Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8:30pm. Aug. 26 | $65

Salmon is an exceptional fish. It makes healthy meals that cook quickly and taste great. We’ll talk about how to buy fresh salmon and how to prepare them. Lars will start with how to break down the whole salmon into different cuts. Then, we’ll make salmon crudo with fennel and celery, potato crusted seared salmon, baker’s rub salmon served with caramelized fennel and garlic sautéed spinach. We’ll also talk about how to select fresh cuts at the market and proper methods for handling and storage.

Explore the wonders of farm to table cuisine in New England. Summer is the best time for the bountiful produce and vegetables. We will highlight different vegetables from your local farmers’ markets prepared with ease with the taste of Italy. We’ll make baked zucchini, fresh basil, and mushroom frittata, Tuscan beans, escarole, and heirloom tomatoes with rigatoni, Sicilian stuffed peppers with roasted eggplant, rice, and seasonal vegetables, baked summer squash and parmesan casserole.

SOUTHERN COMFORT FOOD

BUBBLE AND BRUNCH: RUSSIAN IN STYLE

Diane Manteca | Private Chef, Culinary Instructor

Olga Kharina | Culinary Instructor

Rich and hearty flavors of Southern food bring warmth to New England home cooking. Diane will share her love of Southern food and cooking techniques. In this online interactive class, we’ll make fried green tomatoes with jalapeno lime aioli, low country bouillabaisse, collard greens with smoked ham, creamy grits & cheese, and ‘nilla banana pudding. COURSE CODE: STHS Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8:30pm. Aug. 5 | $65

SUMMER PICNIC IN PARIS Evelyn Schichner | Culinary Instructor

It’s about time to enjoy nice weather and fresh air. Whether you are planning to set up your picnic basket or picnic table in your courtyard or in a public garden, it’s always fun to bring your homemade French food. In this online interactive class, we’ll make the ultimate crudité platter filled with a white bean dip and a rainbow of vegetables. We’ll also make a cheese and fruit plate, assorted mini quiches, and cookies. COURSE CODE: PICP Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-2pm. Jul. 31 | $65

MAKING VEGAN PASTA IN THE SICILY FARM Fabio Santuccio and Annarella Susini | Farmers and Chefs, Zisolhouse Farm

In Zisolhouse farm, fresh ingredients are the key elements to make delicious and nutritious food and wine. Before we start making pasta, let’s have a quick tour of this farm and see how olive and lemon trees have been cultivated. In this online interactive class live from Sicily, Fabio and Annarella will teach you how to make pasta from scratch using semolina flour. Then, we’ll turn our pasta into Tagliolini al limone. While we cook, we’ll also talk about the history of Southern Italian gastronomy where the Mediterranean diet came from. C O U R S E C O D E : V PA S Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-11:30am. Jun. 19 | $45

Sunday morning is the best time to get up, relax, and have a delicious brunch. How’s about doing a virtual trip to Russia and making Russian brunch in the comfort of your own kitchen? In this online interactive class, we’ll make Blini and Blintzes (Russian pancake), Mannaya Kasha (semolina porridge) served with jam or fresh fruits, Sharlotka (Russian apple cake). We’ll start with making a summer cocktail and get ready for the delicious brunch in style. COURSE CODE: RBRN Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-1pm. Aug. 1 | $55

CLASSIC SPANISH 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, croquetas (jamón serrano or drunken goat cheese), chorizo a la sidra (chorizo cooked in cider), and Spanish flan. We’ll pair them with authentic homemade Sangria. C O U R S E C O D E : TA PA Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8:30pm. Jul. 23 | $60

BRUNCH IN SPAIN WITH SPARKLES Luis de Haro | Spanish Cuisine Expert, Chef

With different plating styles and flavors with fire and sparkles, we’ll have fun learning and making brunch. We’ll begin with magdalenas, Spanish lemon cupcakes. We’ll make Spanish potato salad where this recipe is like no other. We’ll also make 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. COURSE CODE: SBRN Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-1:30pm. Aug. 22 | $60

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Food & Wine

AFRICAN COOKING: FLAVORS OF CAMEROON Mirabel Mainoh | Owner and Chef, motherlandcookingxperience.com African countries are diverse in culture and rich in traditions. We’ll take you to Cameroon and experience Cameroonian culture through cooking, storytelling, and music. Join Mirabel, the founder of Motherland Cooking Xperience, the only African cultural experience in America. We’ll make Cameroon chicken potato hot pot, a one-pot dish of chicken and potatoes cooked in tomato sauce, fresh herbs, and lots of vegetables. We’ll also make sweet banana puff puff and finish up our meal with a delicious cocktail. While you sip your cocktail, you’ll enjoy a live music performance from Mirabel. COURSE CODE: CMRN Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8:30pm. Aug. 11 | $60

SUDANESE SNACKS: SAMBUXAS, SIDE DISH, AND DRINK Gladys Shahtou | Chef & Owner, SAMBUXA NYC, samosanyc.com

Every culture has Sambuxa. Whether you want to call it samosa, sambusak, empanada, dumpling, piroshki or spanakopita, filled pastry baked or fried is an international favorite. Join Gladys, a native Sudanese chef, and learn how to make crispy Sambuxas, multiple crispy thin layers filled with beef or sweet potato filling served with yogurt sauce. We’ll also make a side dish and delicious drink to accompany our delicious Sudanese samosas. While we cook, Gladys will share her story of African food culture and how Sudanese food got influence from across the African continent. COURSE CODE: SABU Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Jun. 23 | $60

VEGETARIAN MIDDLE EASTERN MEZZE Pooja Bhatia | Chef, Entrepreneur, and Blogger, Varah Cook Club

Middle Eastern cuisine is so rich and vibrant in culture and tradition. Meals are meant to share among families and friends. Join Pooja who grew up in Dubai and learn about spices and cooking techniques in the Arabic world. In this online interactive class, we’ll make cilantro chili hummus, muhammara (roasted red pepper dip), tabbouleh, spiced chickpea labneh dip, and baked pita chips from scratch. We’ll also talk about how to serve the mezze. COURSE CODE: VMEZ Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Aug. 27 | $60

TURKISH PIZZA: PIDE Didem Hosgel | Chef and Owner, tastefulsini.com

When it comes to Turkish street food, Pide is one of the most beloved street foods of all time. Join Chef Didem, our native Turkish chef, who will be teaching how to make these Turkish pizzas with her intuitive knowledge of Turkish cuisines and her cooking experience working with Chef Ana Sortun at Sofra and Oleana restaurant. We’ll start with making the dough from scratch. While the dough is resting, we’ll prepare the different fillings including cheese, spinach, and ground meat. COURSE CODE: PIDE Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Jun. 18 | $60

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NORTH INDIAN FEAST Karishma Pradhan | Cooking Instructor, Chef, homecookingcollective.com

Indian cuisine is just as expansive as European cuisine. North Indian food is rich in flavors and aroma with whole spices, saffron, nuts, cream, milk, and butter. Join Karishma, our native Indian cooking instructor and learn how to make chicken tikka kabob with cilantro-mint chutney, aloo gobi (potato and cauliflower stir fry), and spiced pulao with peas. We’ll finish the class with refreshing creamy cardamom and pistachio lassi. Vegetarian options are available. COURSE CODE: INDF Sec. 01: Friday, 6-8pm. Jul. 16 | $60

GLUTEN FREE MASALA DOSA, IDLY, AND UTTAPAM Ashwini Ramanisankar | Cooking Instructor and Entrepreneur

Let’s spend a Sunday morning and learn 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, 11am-1pm. Jul. 18 | $65

INDIAN STREET FOOD: PURI AND CHAAT Pooja Bhatia | Chef, Entrepreneur, and Blogger, Varah Cook Club

When we talk about Indian street food, we’ll think about Mumbai as the center of Indian street food full of carts on the street. In this online interactive class, we’ll make sweet tamarind chutney, cilantro chutney, pani puri water, and crunchy masala rice crispy mix. You’ll learn how to assemble bhel puri, dahi papdi chaat, and pani puri. COURSE CODE: PURI Sec. 01: Saturday, 4-6pm. Aug. 7 | $60

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INDIAN DAL FAVORITES

SOUTHEAST ASIAN FOOD IN FILMS

Ashwini Ramanisankar | Cooking Instructor and Entrepreneur

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

Dal or lentils are staple pantry ingredients of Indian households. They are delicious and high in protein. In this online interactive class, join Ashwini, our native Indian cooking instructor and learn how to use different dal to make a full course meal. We’ll start with Sundal, a South Indian salad appetizer using black or white chickpea. Then, we’ll make Karamani curry using Black Eyed Pea served with masala khichadi (basmati rice and moong dal with vegetables). We’ll finish up the class with one of the most popular South Indian desserts, Dal Ladoo using urad dal. C O U R S E C O D E : I DA L Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-1pm. Aug. 14 | $60

SRI LANKAN FEAST AND CEYLON CINNAMON FARM EXPERIENCE Rupert Beeley | Founder and Owner, Cinnamon Hill Farm, cinnamonhill.com Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

Sri Lankan food is known for the extensive use of fresh herbs, spices, vegetables, rice, and fruits. We’ll make Sri Lankan chicken curry, red lentil dal with turmeric and ginger, caramelized onion jam relish (seeni sambal), and coconut roti. We’ll finish the class with a spicy Ceylon cinnamon drink. While you sip the cinnamon herbal tea and enjoy the meal, our special guest, Rupert will take you to his Cinnamon Hill Farm in Sri Lanka. You’ll see how the Ceylon cinnamon has been harvested and processed before exporting to the world market. You’ll appreciate this wonderful spice even more after this unique experience.

Fawn Veerasunthorn | Head of Story

Southeast Asian culture has a strong sense of community through food as food is the ultimate expression of unity and bringing together culture, people, and history. Join our guest, Fawn Veerasunthorn, the Head of Story from Walt Disney Animation Studios who will talk about the story and food behind a recent animated movie she worked on. Ploy will teach you the hands-on part making five-taste soup made with fresh herbs served with steamed jasmine rice. We’ll also make chicken satay with delicious dipping sauce and steamed curry cake. We’ll finish the class with sweet coconut rice dumplings. These dishes are found in many Southeast Asian countries. We’ll talk about the names of these dishes in those countries and the variances that made each dish different. C O U R S E C O D E : R AYA Sec. 01: Saturday, 5-7:30pm. Jun. 19 | $65

BASIC DUMPLINGS FROM SCRATCH Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

Dumplings are delicious and easy to make during this stay-at-home time. You’ll learn techniques and tips for making your own dumplings at home. We’ll start with making the wrappers from scratch. Ploy will show you how to make colorful dough using real food ingredients for colors. You’ll also learn how to make fillings, fold dumplings, and cook them with different techniques. The online class will not be recorded but a folding tutorial will be sent to all attendees after the class for your own practice.

COURSE CODE: CEYL Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9:15pm. Jun. 30 | $70

COURSE CODE: ONDM Sec. 01: Saturday, 6-8:30pm. Jun. 26 | $60

VEGETARIAN ASIAN SNACKS WITH CABOT CHEESE AND INGREDIENT KIT

CHINESE STEAMED BAO

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

Cheese is one of the secret ingredients for many dishes including Asian food, especially when we use local high-quality cheeses. You’ll learn how to make Asian snacks incorporating different award-winning cheddar cheese from Cabot. We’ll make cheesy crispy rice rolls with mushroom and veggies, baked vegetarian Asian hand pies with scallion cheesy filling served with sweet and sour sauce, Korean spicy crispy cauliflowers with cheese sauce, and sweet lassi (refreshing yogurt drink) with different flavor options. Tuition includes the ingredient kit which includes award-winning cheddar cheese sponsored by Cabot, a Cabot VIP coupon, and pre-portion ingredients. Check ccae.org for full details. COURSE CODE: ASCB Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-1:30pm. Aug. 21 | $90 Ingredient kit pickup on Wednesday, 5-6pm. Aug. 18 at CCAE

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Jacqueline Church | Cooking Instructor, Private Chef

Steamed buns (Bao) are a popular food item in China. Chinese use steamers to make plain, savory, and sweet Bao in a variety of shapes and sizes. Steamed bao dough is a yeasted dough. We’ll make a couple of fillings and techniques for delicious sweet and savory steamed buns including lobster gua bao with sriracha butter, char siu chicken bao, lop cheong bao (sausage bun), and pan-fried pork and scallion mini buns (baozi). While our first set of Bao steam, we’ll work on assembling the second. C O U R S E C O D E : B B AO Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8:30pm. Jul. 29 | $65

MORE THAN MALA: SICHUAN COOKING AT HOME Jade Li | Cooking Instructor and Chef, @yucancook

Chengdu in Sichuan has been recognized by UNESCO as the city of gastronomy because of its sophisticated cooking. Join Jade, our native Chinese instructor, whose hometown is this Sichuan city. It’s not just about the chili oil and Sichuan peppercorns. Sichuan cuisine is about the complexity of seven factors: spicy, flowery, salty, sour, sweet, bitter, and smoky. We’ll make Sichuan style salad, Kung Pao chicken, mapo tofu, and mixed vegetables side dish. We’ll serve the dish with steamed rice. COURSE CODE: SCHN Sec. 01: Saturday, 5-7pm. Aug. 21 | $60

Food & Wine

JAPANESE COOKING: SUMMER FAVORITES

FERMENTATION WORKSHOP

Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

Norah Ylang | Fermentationist, Educator, @fermentsbynorah

Cool down and relax this summer with delicious Japanese food at home. We’ll start with Japanese Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers). Then, we’ll make famous chicken tonkatsu with delicious homemade sauce. We’ll stay refreshed and make Hiyashi Chuka (Japanese cold ramen) from scratch including ramen noodles, components, and sauce. We’ll finish the class with Mo-Tea-To cocktail or mocktail. We’ll also talk about how to incorporate Japanese tea into other types of cocktails. Vegetarian options are available. COURSE CODE: JPSM Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-1:30pm. Jul. 24 | $65

THAI STREET FOOD Ploy Khunisorn | Ploy’s Kitchen, ployskitchen.com

The sights, sounds, and flavors of Thailand burst through its street food. Often called the street food capital of the world, Bangkok’s signature cuisine offers unique ingredients, cooking styles, and dish garnishes. Join Ploy, a native Thai who will teach you how to make authentic dishes. We’ll make Mar-Hor, an authentic refreshing appetizer which is made from stir fried ground meat served on top of cubed pineapples, crispy Pad Thai with chicken, and pad panang curry with steamed jasmine rice. We’ll finish our meal with coconut dessert shooter with tapioca pearls and fresh corn. COURSE CODE: AROI Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-1:30pm. Aug. 7 | $65

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN THAI COOKING AND FARM VISIT IN CHIANGMAI Luketarn (Rachael) Pornprasert | Chef & Owner, Grandma’s Home Cooking School

Join Luketarn, who will be teaching from her farm in Chiangmai, Thailand and learn how to make one of the most requested dishes, Thai popular papaya salad. You’ll also learn how to cook sticky rice to serve with papaya salad and turn the rice to mango sticky rice. Luketarn will also demonstrate how to dye the rice using natural ingredients. While you enjoy your meal, Luketarn will take you to her farm and learn about different types of fresh herbs, how to differentiate them, and how to use them in different dishes. You have an option to add shrimps to your salad. C O U R S E C O D E : T FA M Sec. 01: Saturday, 7-9pm. Aug. 14 | $55

VIETNAMESE STREET SNACKS AND BITTERSWEET UNTOLD STORIES Ai Xuan (Spring) and Hieu Vu Trong | Culinary Instructors and Local Tour Guides

Join Spring and Hieu who will be teaching the class from Ho Chi Min City. They will talk about Vietnamese culture and history from the Vietnamese perspectives. We’ll make Vietnamese coconut coffee smoothie and the popular Vietnamese snack. While you enjoy the food, you’ll hear the story through food, hidden gems, and bittersweet untold stories about the Vietnam War (called the American War in Vietnam) through a fun, educational, interactive tour using pre-recorded videos and photos. This class will help you understand the Vietnamese perspectives and will help you plan a trip better in the future. COURSE CODE: HCMC Sec. 01: Sunday, 11am-1pm. Aug. 8 | $55

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Fermented foods are rich in probiotic bacteria and enzymes that help maintain intestinal flora, improve the digestive system, and enhance the immune system. Join Norah, our fermentation expert, who will guide you through the process of fermenting sauerkraut and kimchi. While we prepare our ferments, Norah will discuss the science behind sauerkraut and kimchi. You’ll learn about the differences and similarities of both fermented products. COURSE CODE: VFIZ Sec. 01: Saturday, 3-5:30pm. Jul. 17 | $60

WINE, BEER & SPIRITS For a tasting class with ingredient/tasting kits, the registration will be closed on the Monday before the class date. If you don’t want the tasting kit, please email us at info@ccae.org to register with the kit fee waived.

BASIC COCKTAILS WITH INGREDIENT KITS Brendan O’Toole | Beer Specialist and Spirit Professional

Anyone can mix! Through hands-on mixing and tasting, you will learn proper cocktail techniques. We’ll make different drinks based on different techniques and a different base spirit: vodka, gin, and whiskey. You will make a variety of cocktails and taste your own creations. This class includes the ingredients kit including spirits, cordials/mixers, and fruits for making cocktails. You’ll only need basic supplies at home including glassware, shaker/strainer (or a glass with a spoon), and jigger/measuring cup. COURSE CODE: BMIX Sec. 01: Friday, 7-8:30pm. Aug. 6 | $65

COCKTAILS NIGHT: GIN AND GENDER Alejandra Toro and Daniela Castaneda | Bartenders

Gin has a long history in America, so do cocktails. Join Alejandra and Daniela, a queer Latinx couple who have bartended for over 10 years and learn how to make 3 delicious gin cocktails step by step. We’ll talk about history and background of each cocktail and how the gender stereotypes influence how the cocktails have been made until today. We’ll also talk about the glassware of each cocktail and the story behind it. Each cocktail will lead us to the meaningful conversation and how each of us can make a difference as a citizen of the world. One drink at a time. COURSE CODE: GINC Sec. 01: Saturday, 3-4:30pm. Aug. 14 | $45

DATE NIGHT: SPARKLING WINE TASTING WITH A TASTING KIT Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate of Cambridge School of Culinary Art Let’s spark your Saturday evening in this date night wine tasting session. We’ll talk about methods for making sparkling wines, regions where they are produced and when and how to best enjoy them. We’ll see why having a glass of sparkling wine makes us feel special and more alive. To enhance the experience of learning and tasting sparkling wine, this class includes the sparkling wine tasting kit with small tasting bottles to sample which will be different wine bottles from the previous terms. Returning students are welcome. The tuition includes the tasting kit for 2 people. COURSE CODE: SPRK Sec. 01: Saturday, 7-8:30pm. Jul. 17 | $135 per pair

Food & Wine

AMERICAN WHISKEY TASTING WITH CURBSIDE PICKUP Brendan O’Toole | Beer Specialist and Spirit Professional

Bourbon is often dismissed as what your folks drank with ginger ale or what Pop used to spice up his eggnog, but there is a world of American whiskey out there as diverse and exceptional as anything from across the Atlantic. American whiskey including bourbon, rye, and beyond. We’ll talk about a wide variety of whiskeys specially selected by an expert bartender. Tuition includes the tasting kit. COURSE CODE: BRBN Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. Aug. 27 | $85

AMERICAN CRAFT BEER CULTURE Elle Thomas | Owner, @AirBrewNB, airbrewnb.com

DATE NIGHT: FINE WINE AND CHEESE ON A BUDGET WITH A TASTING KIT Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate of Cambridge School of Culinary Art Let’s spend a fun evening tasting wines and cheeses. We’ll sample sparkling, white, and rose wines as well as assorted local cheeses. We’ll also make a delicious wine cocktail. You’ll learn how to buy fine wine on a budget. You’ll also learn how to taste and how to best enjoy them. To enhance the experience of learning and tasting, this class includes the wine and cheese tasting kit. The tuition includes the tasting kit for 2 people. C O U R S E C O D E : WC P B Sec. 01: Saturday, 7-8:30pm. Aug. 28 | $135 per pair

WINES OF GEORGIA Lika Tsinamdzgvrishvili | Wine Specialist and Manager, Wildvine Georgian Winery

The country of Georgia was the first wine making country in the world. Georgian wine regions have ancient winemaking traditions and customs that result in unique refreshing white or even full-bodied red wines. This class is a blend of wine education and immersion into a new culture! We’ll explore this ancient method of wine making in a very engaging way with the combination of local Georgian traditions and culture. We’ll also talk about grape varieties that can produce interesting wine varieties. While you learn about what makes Georgian wine so special, you are welcome to sip through some suggested Georgian wines. The suggested list of Georgian wine will be sent to you prior to the class. COURSE CODE: WIGE Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. Jun. 25 | $50

Join us in the exploration of American craft beer culture! Ever wondered how beer is different from other fermented drinks? This course is for anyone who wants to increase their appreciation for craft beer. While you enjoy your favorite beer, we will explore how to taste beer like a beer judge, introduce the main ingredients of beer, and discuss how to read a brewery beer board. Let’s have a drink and learn some fun beer trivia. COURSE CODE: USCB Sec. 01: Saturday, 2-4pm. Jun. 19 | $50

HISTORY OF WOMEN IN BEER Elle Thomas | Owner, @AirBrewNB, airbrewnb.com

Although perceived as a male dominated industry, historically women have played a significant role in beer production. Join us as we highlight the stories of prominent women who contributed to the evolution of current brewing practices. We will have fun beer trivia so grab a drink and let’s chat about the history of women in beer from 4000 BC to present. COURSE CODE: WMBR Sec. 01: Wednesday, 7-9pm. Jul. 21 | $50

EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH BEER Elle Thomas | Owner, @AirBrewNB, airbrewnb.com

Beer is the most widely consumed alcoholic beverage in the world! Let’s explore the world with beer together! With over 100 distinct styles of beer in the world, we’ll explore the international history of popular beer styles. Let’s discuss traditional brewing practices, the modern craft beer movement and fun beer facts from different regions of the world including Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, and South America. We will also discuss the history of popular beer styles and how you can pair beer with food. You will walk away knowing how to curate your own beer and food pairings. COURSE CODE: WDBR Sec. 01: Wednesday, 7-9pm. Aug. 18 | $50

MEZCAL TASTING AND COCKTAILS WITH A TASTING KIT Brendan O’Toole | Beer Specialist and Spirit Professional

Every trendy bar has begun making mezcal a big part of their offerings, but often with little effort to explain this wonderful spirit. We'll demystify mezcal with a guided tasting, as well as discussion of its history and production. We’ll also talk about the differences between mezcal and tequila. Most importantly, we'll learn how to add mezcal to your home cocktail menu by mixing a few drinks together. Tuition includes a tasting kit and ingredients to make cocktails. COURSE CODE: MZCL Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. Jul. 23 | $85

Business & Technology “Jimmy was organized and presented the material in a clear, concise way that a lay person could understand.” —ELEANOR A., FINANCIAL PLANNING DURING RETIREMENT

SMALL BUSINESS ESSENTIALS: 20 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOP

Joe Carreiro | Small Business Consultant

Money is rarely taught at home or in schools. Some people can work hard to make money for an entire career but still retire broke. Maybe we do not have much money because we do not know much about it. This workshop will help you manage your personal finance. We’ll cover various topics including cash flow, debt management, financial strategies, contingency plans, and retirement plans.

You know you have a great product; how do you turn it into a successful business? Success in small business is about the small and large decisions you make. Choosing the type of entity you should be, opening bank accounts, keeping track of income and expenses, employees, payroll, and taxes: we’ll make sense of it all. Join us to learn the ins and outs of starting a business and, if you have already started, how to get yourself on the right track. COURSE CODE: SBQA Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-1pm. Jul. 24 | $70

BUILD A SUCCESSFUL ONLINE CRAFTS STORE WITH ETSY Jason Rich | Author, Entrepreneur, jasonrich.com

Whether you have great products, creative arts, or handmade crafts and jewelry, turning them into a money-making business on Etsy can help you generate extra cash and transform your favorite hobby into a full-time career. You’ll learn how to get started, evaluate your products, develop a business plan for growth, market to buyers on Etsy, and attract new customers. The class is based on Jason’s book, Start Your Own Etsy Business, available on Entrepreneur Press.

Sophie Kulas | Financial Professional

COURSE CODE: FNNC Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-7:30pm. Jun. 22 | $100

SPENDING, SAVING, AND BUDGETING: DEVELOPING HEALTHY MONEY HABITS Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management

This class is for anyone who wants to learn to save more, spend less, and improve your financial decision-making skills. You will learn how to develop healthy and sustainable spending and saving strategies, create and sustain a budget, save for retirement, mix love and money, determine how much insurance you need, and how financial institutions operate. COURSE CODE: SSAB Sec. 01: Wednesday, 5:30-7:30pm. Jul. 28 | $50

C O U R S E C O D E : E T SY Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Jun. 24 | $65

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TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN FINANCIAL LITERACY Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management

This class is for parents who want to learn how to develop their teenage and pre-teen children’s financial literacy and related decision-making skills. You will learn how to guide your kids to create good spending and saving habits, responsibly manage credit cards and student loans, work with financial institutions, and consider a Roth IRA when they have earned income. Lastly, we’ll discuss how to talk with your kids about money. COURSE CODE: KDFN Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-7pm. Jun. 23 | $35

ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR FINDING, BUYING, AND KEEPING A HOME Jamie Keefe | Realtor, jamiekeefere.com

Whether it’s a condo or a single-family house, learn to be an informed buyer and knowledgeably hire trade professionals to maintain or improve the property. 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. You’ll learn about the home inspection process, how to choose a building contractor, and the importance of clear contracts when engaging their services for your new home. COURSE CODE: FBKH Sec. 01: Saturday, 9:30am-12:30pm. Jun. 26 | $70

YOUR MEDICARE ABCDS Elaine Miller | Regional SHINE Program Director, Minuteman Senior Services

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: Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. Aug. 19 | $50

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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: Sunday, 2-4pm. Jul. 18 | $50

INTRODUCTION TO MAILCHIMP Elizabeth Cerda | Design and Communications Specialist

You’ll learn how to use MailChimp to generate email campaigns for your organization, website, or business. We’ll learn how to set up email campaigns, create lists, segments, groups and tags. We’ll discuss best practices for maintaining a healthy subscriber list and conducting effective email campaigns to maintain an engaged audience. We’ll learn about MailChimp’s wonderful data reporting features and integrations with other popular software. Finally, we’ll briefly discuss alternative email marketing platforms. COURSE CODE: MCPB Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8:30pm. Jun. 30 | $65

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English as a Second Language

“We had multiple assignments… [that] pushed me to be exposed to more English speakers through the TV, podcasts, books, and newspapers… I am more confident in speaking with native speakers now!” —SAHORI M., SPEAKING PRACTICE FOR FLUENT ENGLISH

CCAE offers classes throughout the summer 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. Our online classes can be joined from everywhere and this allows us to welcome back students who left the Boston area and meet at different time zones. 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.12) or contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org. Please see p.17 for level descriptions and visit ccae.org/classes/esl for our most up-to-date language classes. This summer, we offer 2 cycles of classes that meet multiple times a week to immerse students in English, and allow students to advance through different levels and topics.

CYCLE 1: 5 WE E KS, BEGINS J UNE 21 | CYCLE 2: 5 WE E KS, BEGINS AUGU ST 2 | WE E KE NDS & WORKSHOPS IN J ULY & AUGU ST

ENGLISH INTEGRATED SKILLS CLASSES ESL BEGINNER LEVELS 1 & 2 John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor

This class is for beginner students who would like to work in a systematic way on their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Focus will be on grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, spelling, and simple conversation. Students at this level will learn to identify common words concerning their immediate concrete surroundings, read very simple texts, converse on very familiar topics and master everyday situations, and write a short, simple note. COURSE CODE: EBEG Sec. 01: 5 Weeks, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:15-11:15am. Begins Jun. 21 | $300 No class Jul. 5

Liz Ging, John O’Donnell | ESL Instructors

This class is for intermediate students who would like to improve their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Students will learn to understand complex texts, to interact with native speakers with more fluency, and to participate in group discussions. Students will also practice writing on a range of subjects. We will review basic grammar and more advanced structures of the English language will be introduced and practiced. COURSE CODE: EINT Sec. 01: 5 Weeks, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30-11:30am. Begins Jun. 21 | $300 | Liz Ging No class Jul. 5 Sec. 02: 5 Weeks, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 6-8pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $300 | John O’Donnell No class Jul. 5

Free Personal Online Assessment Days

ESL BEGINNER LEVELS 3 & 4 John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor

This is an integrated skills class for students who speak a little English. Focus will be on grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, spelling, and simple conversation. We will review the grammar points covered in Beginner Level 1 and 2, as well as articles, nouns and pronouns, the past tense, and the future tense. We will study the entire textbook. It includes some modal auxiliaries, prepositions, comparatives, superlatives, and an introduction to the perfect tenses. This class is equivalent to CEFR A2. COURSE CODE: ENBE Sec. 01: 5 Weeks, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:15-11:15am. Begins Aug. 2 | $300

ESL INTERMEDIATE

Need help with finding the right class for you? Register for one of our free online assessments on Zoom.

Tuesday, June 8, 6-8pm Monday, June 14, 9-11am Tuesday, July 27, 6-8pm Wednesday, July 28, 9-11am

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

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English as a Second Language

ESL HIGH INTERMEDIATE

ALL ABOUT THE VERB

Liz Ging | ESL Instructor

John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor

COURSE CODE: EHIN Sec. 01: 5 Weeks, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30-11:30am. Begins Aug. 2 | $300

COURSE CODE: ENVE Sec. 01: 5 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Begins Aug. 2 | $220

This class is for high intermediate students who would like to focus on their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will work with complex readings, advanced structures of English, challenging listenings, and will have lots of opportunities to practice speaking on a high level. Students will also practice writing on a range of topics.

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 to come to one of our free personal assessment days before enrolling in this class. C O U R S E C O D E : TO F L Sec. 01: 5 Weeks, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 12-2pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $300 No class Jul. 5

ENGLISH SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASSES BEGINNER – CEFR A2

CONVERSATION Liz Ging | 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: 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:15-11:15am. Begins Jun. 22 | $220 Sec. 02: 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:15-11:15am. Begins Aug. 3 | $220

VOCABULARY TRAINING John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor

In this class for high beginner or low intermediate level students, we will work on acquiring, memorizing and using new vocabulary. Fun activities will introduce and reinforce the new vocabulary. Students will have a lot of opportunities to broaden their vocabulary by practicing with reading, writing exercises, conversations, and small presentations.

Present Tense, Past, Present Perfect, Present Continuous and Future—the English verb is challenging with its different tenses and forms. In this class for high beginner and low intermediate students, we will revise all the verb tenses, practice the forms and the correct use with a lot of written and oral exercises.

INTERMEDIATE – CEFR B1

CONVERSATION Liz Ging | 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: 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12-2pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $220 Sec. 02: 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12-2pm. Begins Aug. 3 | $220

INTENSIVE VOCABULARY TRAINING Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert, Playwright

In this fun class, we will learn new vocabulary and improve speaking and comprehension skills with reading, writing exercises, and discussions. There will be tests and class activities each week to enforce the new vocabulary. For intermediate and advanced students. C O U R S E C O D E : E I VA Sec. 01: 5 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15-11:15am. Begins Jun. 21 | $220 No class Jul. 5

SPEAKING PRACTICE FOR FLUENT ENGLISH Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert, Playwright

In this high intermediate class, students will learn to present speeches, tell stories, and have conversations using fluent English. Class activities include formal and informal speech and story presentations, as well as practice writing and speaking conversational dialogues using new pronunciation and vocabulary skills. COURSE CODE: EFLU Sec. 01: 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am. Begins Jun. 22 | $220

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, and a willingness to practice! Digital script and shipping of practice CD are included in tuition. COURSE CODE: ABET Sec. 01: Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am-12:30pm. Jul. 17 & 18 | $147

COURSE CODE: EVBE Sec. 01: 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-8pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $220 REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

English as a Second Language

LISTENING AND PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE

WRITING & GRAMMAR

Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert, Playwright

John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor

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. Andrea 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: 5 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15-11:15am. Begins Aug. 2 | $220

ADVANCED – CEFR B2-C1

PRIMARY STRESS FOR BIG WORDS Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

Learn to pronounce English words correctly and better. Practice, build confidence, and speak more clearly by making sure you pronounce longer and bigger words correctly. The key to doing this is knowing the primary stress syllable. The primary stress syllable is the most prominent, loudest syllable or vowel sound in a word. It is the highest intonation point. Find out what the patterns are for primary stress syllables in English words. COURSE CODE: ENPS Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 7:30-9:30pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $160 No class Jul. 5

EARLY BIRD ENGLISH PRACTICE Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert, Playwright

Start your day off right with some English exercises before you go to work, or, if you join us from another time zone, finish your day with this refreshing and fun class. You will practice conversation, listening, pronunciation, and reading with new activities. COURSE CODE: ENEB Sec. 01: 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:15-9:15am. Begins Jun. 22 | $125 Sec. 02: 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:15-9:15am. Begins Aug. 3 | $125

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL GRAMMAR AND FLUENCY POLISH Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

Increase your confidence and polish your English. Learn to use less common grammar and review grammar topics. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about grammar and vocabulary usage and clear up any uncertainties you could have. Discover ways to improve through conversational speaking activities so that you can speak English even better than you do already. We’ll cover grammar points and questions that are often overlooked. Polish your skills and fluency with a refreshing approach to English grammar and usage. Grammar topics will include: Hypothetical language and modal verb review, present and past time advanced review, prepositions and adverbs, and much more. COURSE CODE: ENGR Sec. 01: 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $220

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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. C O U R S E C O D E : E N WA Sec. 01: 8 Saturdays, 10am-12pm. Begins Jul. 10 | $190

READ, DISCUSS, DEBATE! Andrea Aptecker | Actor, Public Speaking Expert, Playwright

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 poems, 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. Presentations and debates will be followed by constructive critiques. COURSE CODE: ERDD Sec. 01: 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am. Begins Aug. 3 | $220

CONVERSATION: LET’S TALK ABOUT THE NEWS John O’Donnell | ESL Instructor

The news is filled with very important events, from American politics to the world health crisis and the worsening environmental disaster. And there is good news too, including the way people are getting involved to face these major events. And then there are entertaining news from the world of sport, but also the arts and, of course, celebrities. Discussing the news is a great way to improve your English and get to understand the events better. In this class, we will talk about news events, the trends that they are part of and their historic context. We will cover grammar, vocabulary, idioms and pronunciation, and also develop your fluency in spoken English. We’ll make international friends and understand the situation in the US better! COURSE CODE: ENCA Sec. 01: 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-8pm. Begins Aug. 3 | $220

PICK UP THE PACE: SMOOTH ENGLISH TALKING Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

Learn how you can practice English pronunciation and speech to sound more natural, fluent, and faster. With step-by-step guided practice activities, you’ll find out how you can increase your natural speech quality and pick up the pace of your speaking. This course centers around conversational contractions, standard contractions, connected speech, and the all-important schwa neutral vowel. COURSE CODE: ENPP Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins Aug. 5 | $160

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EFFECTIVE BUSINESS EMAILS Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

Improve your business professional emails and become more confident and competent writers. Present your emails for corrections, improvements, and editing. Make your writing more concise, clear, direct, and to the point, all of which are necessary for good business emails. Working as a group, we’ll break down, analyze, and discuss your real-life email writing in order to bring it to the next level. We’ll get better at punctuation, too. This course includes Steve’s punctuation guides. Requirements for this class: - Provide email that is 80 to 150 or 200 words before each class or have a complete email ready to work with at the start of each class. If possible, include the email that you replied to if you were not the person who initiated the communication. - Come prepared with an idea to write one email during the class. COURSE CODE: ENBU Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 5-7pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $160 No class Jul. 5

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 Wednesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $240

MEETINGS AND PRESENTATIONS Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

Increase communication confidence and competence. Learn from experience. Practice a variety of short presentations. We’ll practice speaking so that you can find the right words to more effectively communicate your ideas at meetings. We’ll focus on content, organization, confident language, personal expression, and communication strength. As necessary, we’ll focus on grammar and vocabulary, as well. Students receive coaching, guidance, and critique so that they can convey messages more successfully. COURSE CODE: ENMP Sec. 01: 4 Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm. Begins Jul. 10 | $200

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CCAE offers a financial assistance—50% off tuition— to qualifying adults of all ages. Some restrictions apply. 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.

RÉSUMÉ AND COVER LETTER WORKSHOP Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

Learn how to make your résumé, Linkedin profile, and cover letter more effective. Résumés and cover letters are marketing documents that you use to get interviews with hiring managers. We will work as a group and learn from each other. We’ll review your résumé and cover letter content, and you’ll find out how to create better documents that effectively highlight your accomplishments and skills. Workshop participants who do not have a complete résumé and cover letter to work with will receive guidance on how to write a résumé and a cover letter. The objective is to learn how to do this yourself. COURSE CODE: ENRE Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins Aug. 3 | $160

KEYS TO AMERICAN COMMUNICATION CULTURE Steven Bloomberg | Communications Skills Developer

Optimize your professional communication in the States by developing a greater understanding of American culture. Participate in short presentations and dialogs and find out how 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 Wednesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Aug. 4 | $240

FOUND IN TRANSLATION: WRITING ACROSS DIFFERENCES Marika Preziuso | Associate Professor of World Literature at MassArt I have crossed an ocean I have lost my tongue From the root of the old one A new one has strung (Grace Nichols)

In Found in Translation, we will read poetry and short stories by contemporary writers who move swiftly and unapologetically across languages, translate themselves, and intentionally code-switch. We will then respond creatively to these readings by stretching the contours of our writing practice, and experiment with English and every other language we feel drawn to. We will take seriously the original meaning of the prefix “trans” as “across”, and create new writing at the intersections of ethnic and cultural identities (we all have these!), personal and world histories, native and adopted languages, rooted and grafted homes. C O U R S E C O D E : AC R O Sec. 01: Thursday, 5:30-8:30pm. Aug. 12 | $60

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EINT: Intermediate Integrated Skills 5 Weeks, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 6-8pm . Begins Jun . 21 | $300 ENPS: Primary Stress for Big Words 5 Mondays, 7:30-9:30pm . Begins Jun . 21 | $160 ENBU: Eﬀective Business Emails 5 Mondays, 5-7pm . Begins Jun . 21 | $160 ENGR: Professional Level Grammar and Fluency Polish 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm . Begins Jun . 22 | $220 ENPV: The Power Of Your Business Voice: Promote Yourself At Work 5 Wednesdays, 6-9pm . Begins Jun . 23 | $240

ENCB: Beginner Conversation 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:15-11:15am . Begins Jun . 22 | $220

EINT: Intermediate Integrated Skills 5 Weeks, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30-11:30am . Begins Jun . 21 | $300

EIVA: Intensive Vocabulary Training 5 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15-11:15am . Begins Jun . 21 | $220

ENCI: Intermediate Conversation 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12-2pm . Begins Jun . 22 | $220

EFLU: Speaking Practice for Fluent English 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am . Begins Jun . 22 | $220

ENCA: Advanced Conversation: Let’s Talk About The News 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-8pm . Begins Aug . 3 | $220 ENRE: Résumé And Cover Letter Workshop 5 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm . Begins Aug . 3 | $160 ENCC: Keys to American Communication Culture 5 Wednesdays, 6-9pm . Begins Aug . 4 | $240 ENPP: Pick Up The Pace: Smooth English Talking 5 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm . Begins Aug . 5 | $160

ENCB: Beginner Conversation 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:15-11:15am . Begins Aug . 3 | $220

PRON: Listening and Pronunciation Practice 5 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15-11:15am . Begins Aug . 2 | $220

EHIN: High Intermediate Integrated Skills 5 Weeks, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30-11:30am . Begins Aug . 2 | $300

ENCI: Intermediate Conversation 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12-2pm . Begins Aug . 3 | $220

NEED A SCHOLARSHIP? CCAE offers a financial assistance, 50% off tuition, to qualifying adults of all ages. Some restrictions apply. 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 .

FREE PERSONAL ASSESSMENT DAYS ON ZOOM Need help finding the right class for you? Come to one of our free assessment days on Zoom: Tuesday, June 8, 6-8pm, Monday, June 14, 9-11am, Tuesday, July 27, 6-8pm, Wednesday, July 28, 9-11am For an online self-assessment, visit ccae.org/language-levels, or contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org or 617-547-6789 ext. 112 .

ACRO: Found in Translation: Writing Across Diﬀerences Thursday, 5:30-8:30pm . Aug . 12 | $60

ENWA: Advanced Writing & Grammar 8 Saturdays, 10am-12pm . Begins Jul . 10 | $190

ENMP: Meetings and Presentations 4 Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm . Begins Jul . 10 | $200

ABET: Accent Improvement Workshop Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am-12:30pm . Jul . 17 & 18 | $147

ERDD: Read, Discuss, Debate! 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am . Begins Aug . 3 | $220

SUMMER: JUNE - SEPTEMBER

ENEB: Early Bird English Practice 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:15-9:15am . Begins Aug . 3 | $125

ENVE: All About the Verb 5 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-8pm . Begins Aug . 2 | $220

ENBE: Beginner Levels 3 & 4: Integrated Skills 5 Weeks, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:15-11:15am . Begins Aug . 2 | $300

TOFL: Preparation for the TOEFL 5 Weeks, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 12-2pm . Begins Jun . 21 | $300

ENEB: Early Bird English Practice 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:15-9:15am . Begins Jun . 22 | $125

EVBE: Beginner Vocabulary Training 5 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-8pm . Begins Jun . 22 | $220

EBEG: Beginner Levels 1 & 2: Integrated Skills 5 Weeks, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:15-11:15am . Begins Jun . 21 | $300

EVENING CLASSES

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

WEEKENDS & WORKSHOPS

5 Weeks Begins August 2

CYCLE 2

5 Weeks Begins June 21 No Class July 5

CYCLE 1

DAYTIME CLASSES

English as a Second Language

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COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE (CEFR) LANGUAGE LEVELS CCAE LEVEL

Beginner Level 1 Beginner Level 2

Beginner Level 3 Beginner Level 4 Beginner Conversation

Low Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Conversation

High Intermediate Advanced

Advanced

CEFR LEVEL

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

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

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

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

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

LISTENING

READING

SPEAKING

WRITING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

“Martha [de la Vega] opened us up a new world by introducing us to a variety of songs from Latin American countries. I loved this course!!”

—LAURA M., SPANISH THROUGH MUSIC AND SONG

CCAE offers classes in many languages taught by highly trained and experienced instructors. We use the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to assess students and establish learning goals (p. 17). Please visit ccae.org/language-levels for a self-assessment, level descriptions, and our most up-todate language offerings. Please take advantage of our Personal Assessment Days (p. 19). For any questions about a specific language or level you can also email languages@ccae.org or call Francesca Ferraris at 617.547.6789 ext.112. Many language classes require the purchase of a textbook. We recommend purchasing the book before attending the first class.

ARABIC

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

Mansour Salsabili | Ph.D., Middle East Studies

Colleen McGilpin | American Sign Language Instructor

Approximately 422 million people worldwide—both Muslim and Christian—speak Arabic, which includes three varieties: Classical Arabic (the language of the Islamic religion), Standard Arabic (official language, news, documents, etc.), and colloquial Arabic (different dialects). Spoken both in the Arabian world and in several Asian and African countries, Arabic was adopted as one of the six official languages of the United Nations in 1973. Events in the Middle East have encouraged new interest in Arabic. B E G I N NE R L E VE L 1

COURSE CODE: ARB1 Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $230

B E G I N NE R L E VE L 2

COURSE CODE: ARB2 Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $230

H I G H B EG INNE R CONVE RSATI ON This class emphasizes conversational skills, reading and listening comprehension and sentence structure, including practical applications of the Arabic language. Focus on topics, get to know other learners, learn about culture, and use what you have learned to make the language come alive. To best benefit from this class, students should be comfortable speaking in the present tense and have some knowledge of the past and future and have studied Arabic language for 50h or more within the last 2 years.

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. This class requires the additional purchase of a textbook. B EGINN E R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: ASB1 Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $155

B EGINN E R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: ASB2 Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7:15-8:15pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $155

AS L P R ACT IC E This class is for students who have attended at least a Beginner Level 1 & 2 (or equivalent) and would like to expand their signing abilities. We will cover common phrases, sentences, ASL grammar, and a few fun new categories where we will continue our knowledge with American Sign Language. This class is great for anybody who wants to practice basic signs and to learn new signs. C O U R S E C O D E : A S PA Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 6-7pm. Begins Jul. 12 | $95

COURSE CODE: ARCB Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $230

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World Languages

FRENCH French is the official language of 29 countries. It has a long history as an international language of literature and scientific standards and is a 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.

SE DÉBROUILLER EN FRANÇAIS: HOW TO GET BY IN FRENCH AND TRAVEL SUCCESSFULLY TO FRANCE Neha Coureil | French Instructor

This class is for students that have completed our French Beginner Level 1 or have little knowledge of French and would like to master everyday situations like asking for directions, placing an order at a restaurant etc. Along the way, you will learn some grammar, pick up new vocabulary and learn about French culture. Don’t wait to be in France to speak French…come and join us for a virtual trip to France this summer! COURSE CODE: FRDF Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Jul. 6 | $115

BEGINNER CONVERSATION Neha Coureil | French Instructor

This class is for students who have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent and are comfortable using the present and have some knowledge of passé composé and imparfait. Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of French, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations. COURSE CODE: FRCB Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Jul. 7 | $115

REFRESHER: HIGH BEGINNER/LOW INTERMEDIATE Melanie Huguet | Native Speaker

You would like to dust off your French or simply get ready for the next level in fall? This class will revisit topics taught in the beginner classes with an emphasis on fluency and pronunciation, learning new grammar and extensive vocabulary. The class will help you build confidence, strengthen your ability to communicate more fluently and offer the opportunity to broaden your cultural understanding. Equal time will be dedicated to reviewing and to practicing new topics.

COURSE CODE: FRRB Sec. 01: 3 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am-1pm. Begins Aug. 24 | $230 Sec. 02: 3 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm. Begins Aug. 24 | $230

Free Personal Online Assessment Days

THE THREE GROUPS OF FRENCH VERBS Melanie Huguet | Native Speaker

In this class, we will cover verbs from each group of French verbs. We will conjugate these verbs in three tenses of l’indicatif, the present, the future, and the past tense (passé composé) with practice and correct pronunciation. This will allow students to express themselves in the present, the future, and the past. Regarding the third group, we will cover the most common verbs. For students who have completed at least French Beginner Level 4.

C O U R S E C O D E : F RV B Sec. 01: 2 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-6pm. Begins Aug. 23 | $115

Á LIVRE OUVERT: FRENCH BOOK CLUB Michel L’Huillier | Native Speaker

Nous nous rassemblerons, via Zoom, deux fois par mois pour une discussion ouverte autour d’un livre en langue française. Nous définirons les mots difficiles, puis soulignerons les thèmes essentiels pour voir comment ces thèmes font écho à des événements récents ou touchent des sujets importants de notre vie personnelle. Pour l’édition estivale de “Á Livre Ouvert” je propose la pièce de théâtre La guerre de Troie n’aura pas lieu de Jean Giraudoux. Vous connaissez déjà l’histoire: Paris a enlevé Hélène et l’a ramenée à Troie. Ménélas, avec une armada de soldats grecs, les poursuit pour laver l’affront. Deux camps s’affrontent au sein même de Troie: Hector et Andromaque veulent rendre Hélène aux grecs et ainsi éviter la guerre. Priam et Paris veulent garder Hélène quelles que soient les conséquences. Jean Giraudoux écrit cette pièce de théâtre en 1935 au moment où l’Allemagne succombe à la rhétorique nazie et construit une machine de guerre pour assurer sa domination sur le vieux continent. Giraudoux crée ainsi un parallèle incontournable entre la mythologie grecque et l’entre-deux-guerres en Europe. Les forces de destruction sont-elles toujours plus fortes que notre amour revendiqué pour la paix? For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above). COURSE CODE: FRBC Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jul. 1 (meets bi-weekly) | $115

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

Tuesday, June 8, 9-11am Wednesday, June 9, 6-8pm

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.

World Languages

GERMAN The German language boasts about 120 million native speakers. It is the most widely spoken native language in the European Union. The German-speaking countries are ranked fifth in terms of annual publication of new books, with one tenth of all books (including e-books) in the world being published in German language. Count yourself among its learners in this series of engaging classes, emphasizing spoken production and interaction. All classes are taught by highly educated and experienced native speakers, representing a variety of cultures and accents.

SURVIVAL IN GERMAN: LEBEN IN DEUTSCHLAND Petra Bittner | Native Speaker

This class is for students who have completed our German Beginner Level 1 or have very basic knowledge of German and would like to master everyday situations in a German speaking country. Along the way, you will learn some grammar, pick up new vocabulary and learn about German culture. Don’t wait to be in Germany to speak German!

COURSE CODE: GRSU Sec. 01: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Jul. 27 | $230

LOW INTERMEDIATE REFRESHER AND CONVERSATION: 6 MITTWOCHE MIT DIALOGEN UND SITUATIONEN Petra Bittner | Native Speaker

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. We will clarify grammar as we go and accommodate students’ preferred topics. For students with a low intermediate level (CEFR A2+/B1). COURSE CODE: GER6 Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 1:30-3pm. Begins Jul. 14 | $170

SOMMERGESPRÄCHE AM KU´DAMM 56, BERLIN Diana Erinna | Native Speaker

Wie war das Leben 1956 in Deutschland und speziell in Berlin? Die deutsche Kapitulation war gerade mal 11 Jahre jung, Berlin war in vier Sektoren geteilt und die letzten aus sowjetischer Kriegsgefangenschaft entlassenen deutschen Männer wieder in die Heimat zurückgekehrt. Die Rolle der Frauen hatte sich währenddessen verändert: Sie kümmerten sich eigenständig um den täglichen Gelderwerb zusätzlich zur alleinigen Erziehung ihrer Kinder und den Wiederaufbau völlig zerstörter Städte und Infrastrukturen. Seit 1949 existierten zwei deutsche Staaten. Der Rock´n Roll bestimmte die junge Nachkriegsgeneration. In welche Sittenkorsetts drückte man seine Kinder und ließ sich auch drücken, weil es schon immer so war oder als notwendig erschien? Welche Chancen hatte man aus ihnen auszubrechen? Basierend auf der in der BRD erfolgreichen Fernsehserie Ku´damm 56 stürzen wir uns in das Leben von Helga, Eva und Monika und ihre Probleme und Erfolge, sich mit dem Leben dieser Zeit in Berlin zu arrangieren. Bitte sehen Sie bis zur ersten Klasse am 21.Juni die erste Folge der Serie Ku’damm 56 online in der ZDF-Mediathek an und machen Sie sich Stichpunkte zur Entwicklung der in der ersten Folge gezeigten Geschichtsstränge, um in unseren Sommergesprächen darüber diskutieren zu können. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above). COURSE CODE: GRKU Sec. 01: Mondays & Wednesday, 5-6:30pm. Jun. 21, 23 & 28 | $85 20

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CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ART AND CULTURE: MUSEUMSBESUCHE IN BERLIN Petra Bittner | Native Speaker

Die Alte Nationalgalerie zeigt im Herzen der Berliner Museumsinsel eine der bedeutendsten deutschen Sammlungen der Kunst des 19. Jahrhunderts. Dagegen ist der Hamburger Bahnhof ein „Museum für Gegenwart“. In diesem Kurs besuchen wir beide Museen virtuell: Wir erkunden die Museen, besprechen ausgewählte Kunstwerke und lernen Wissenswertes über Künstler wie z.B. Casper David Friedrich und Bunny Rogers. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above). COURSE CODE: GRMU Sec. 01: 3 Fridays, 3:30-5pm. Begins Aug. 6 | $85

BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE João Copertino Pereira, Katia Costa-Bancroft, Allan Oliveira | Native Speakers

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 emphasizes spoken production and interaction. B EGINN E R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: BPB1 Sec. 01: 4 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jul. 19 | $230 | João Copertino Pereira

B EGINN E R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: BPB2 Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $230 | Allan Oliveira

INT E R ME DIAT E C O N V E R S AT IO N Expand your vocabulary and fluency in this relaxed and fun class for students who have at least 60 hours of instruction (or equivalent). We will practice to express ourselves comfortably, discuss current events, and engage fully in the cultural context of Brazilian Portuguese. COURSE CODE: BPIC Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $230 | Katia Costa-Bancroft

GRAMÁTICA INTENSIVA Katia Costa-Bancroft | M.A., Portuguese Language Education

In this class, we will focus on the conjugation of most common verbs in indicative and subjunctive forms, as well as prepositions, and syntax related to “concordância verbal”. This class is for high beginner/low intermediate (CEFR A2 and above) speakers of Portuguese who would like to boost their general knowledge and grammar skills. COURSE CODE: BPGR Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jul. 1 | $140

PORTUGUESE FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS Katia Costa-Bancroft | M.A., Portuguese Language Education

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 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $230

World Languages

ITALIAN Maria Felicita Fichera, Maria Grazia Lolla, Pasquale G. Tatò | 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. B E G I N NE R L E VE L 2

COURSE CODE: ITB2 Sec. 01: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jul. 6 | $230 No class Jul. 20 & 22 | Maria Grazia Lolla

RIPASSO ITALIANO: ITALIAN REFRESHER FOR HIGH BEGINNERS Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge

Review essential grammar like passato prossimo/imperfetto, and dust off your basic conversation skills in this efficient and fun reintroduction to Italian. Conversation, listening and reading activities will enhance your skills and get you in the Italian mood. For students who have attended at least our four Beginner levels or equivalent (CEFR A2). COURSE CODE: RIPB Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Jul. 6 | $115 No class Jul. 20

CINE-CITTÀ: PINOCCHIO—ITALIAN LITERATURE INTO FILM Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge

One of the most translated books in the world, Le avventure di Pinocchio by the Florentine writer Carlo Lorenzini, better known as Collodi, originated in nineteenth-century Italy. The story of a wooden puppet who became a boy has been the subject of countless retellings. The most influential by far is the 1940 cartoon adaptation by Walt Disney which gave international currency to a book that resonated quite differently in its native nineteenth-century Italian context. Disney’s interpretation significantly departs from Collodi’s original. So does its latest film adaptation by Italian director Matteo Garrone. We will dedicate the first class to Collodi’s book and the second to Garrone’s 2019 film. Students of all levels of Italian are welcome as long as they are prepared to immerse into the language. We recommend watching the movie before class. COURSE CODE: CICI Sec. 01: 2 Wednesdays, 5-7pm. Jul. 28 & Aug. 4 | $75

LETTURA E CONVERSAZIONE IN ITALIANO Pasquale G. Tatò | Native Speaker and Professional Linguist

This is an advanced class for students who have had the equivalent of two years of college-level Italian and have acquired basic reading, speaking, and listening skills in the Italian language. A book, typically a collection of short stories, will be read in class and discussed from the standpoint of both form and content. The classroom discussion will also be the basis for conversation and occasional grammar review. Additionally, the instructor may introduce other Italian-language materials, such as newspaper articles, grammatical exercises, well-known Italian short poems, as well as topics of current relevance for classroom discussion and conversation.

PENE D’AMORE E PUNIZIONI ESEMPLARI: BOCCACCIO’S NASTAGIO DEGLI ONESTI BETWEEN DANTE AND BOTTICELLI Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge

Inspired by an episode in Dante’s Divina Commedia, Giovanni Boccaccio’s novella about the love travails of Nastagio degli Onesti in turn became the subject of a cycle of four paintings by Sandro Botticelli. The story’s central scene where, to teach a lesson to women who refuse themselves to suitors, a spurned lover takes revenge on a girl who did not reciprocate his affection by chasing her, dismembering her body and feeding her heart to the dogs, has puzzled generations of readers and viewers. We will read Boccaccio’s novella closely and compare it to parts of Canto XIII from Dante’s Inferno and to Botticelli’s figurative renderings as well as delve into some of the many literary and anthropological interpretations that have been offered by scholars. Recommended for intermediate and advanced level (B1 and above). COURSE CODE: ITNA Sec. 01: 3 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jul. 7 | $85

DIAMOCI DELLE ARIE! L’ ITALIANO ATTRAVERSO L’OPERA Maria Felicita Fichera | Native Speaker

E’ una serie di incontri in cui sarà raccontata la storia del Teatro d’Opera Italiano attraverso le storie, le melodie e i versi che hanno reso questa pagina della Storia italiana famosa in tutto il mondo. E’ un percorso che esplorerà le origini dell’Opera, la lingua, lo sviluppo e i caratteri dell’Opera seria e dell’Opera buffa. Conosceremo i celebri Protagonisti, dal Mozart italiano a Puccini, attraverso i loro capolavori e, visitando i palcoscenici dei Teatri più importanti, ascolteremo le voci dei grandi interpreti. Recommended for intermediate and advanced level (B1 and above). C O U R S E C O D E : I TA R Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Aug. 9 | $115

IL MITO RACCONTA: ITALIAN THROUGH MYTHS AND LEGENDS Maria Felicita Fichera | Native Speaker

Dal gigante Polifemo raccontato da Omero a Colapesce, da Narciso a Aci e Galatea, da Proserpina a Romolo e Remo, un viaggio appassionante tra dèi ed eroi mitologici, ninfe e sirene, curiosità e luoghi, racconti di imprese avventurose, vicende d’amore tra leggenda e folklore. Un modo divertente per immergerci nel mondo epico e nella lingua italiana. Recommended for intermediate and advanced level (CEFR B1 and above). COURSE CODE: ITML Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Aug. 11 | $115

COURSE CODE: LETT Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Jul. 13 | $255

World Languages

HINDI BOLLYWOOD MOVIES: A GATEWAY TO INDIA Neha Coureil | Bollywood Cinephile

Are you a fan of Bollywood movies and eager to learn more about Indian culture? Do you love movies but have hesitated to watch a Bollywood movie by yourself? Then this class is designed just for you! Every session, we will view snippets from a different movie and discuss elements of Indian culture related to it. Along the way, you will pick up a little Hindi, sing a Bollywood song or two and who knows, maybe even pick up some Bollywood dance moves! Join us for an exciting journey of Bollywood and discover India this summer. COURSE CODE: BOMO Sec. 01: 2 Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Jul. 12 & 19 | $60

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.

GET READY FOR THE OLYMPICS: LEARN ABOUT JAPAN AND JAPANESE The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which had been postponed for one year, are finally approaching this summer. The enthusiasm and excitement of this global sports festival is accompanied by challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic. We will guide you safely with a virtual tour. Although the Olympic Torch Relay and the flame's journey across the 47 prefectures of Japan couldn't be carried out as originally planned, we will visit some of the places. Especially as for Tokyo, which will be the main venue of the Olympics/Paralympics, we would like to share useful information (for your next in-person trip!), such as history, geography, and tourist attractions etc. Also, let’s practice Japanese essential phrases as if you were on a trip to Japan! COURSE CODE: JPOL Sec. 01: 2 Mondays, 5:15-6:45pm. Jun. 21 & 28 | $60

INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE: CONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS There seems to be a general idea that learning the Japanese language is quite difficult. Actually, if you tune your study to your needs, especially if you work on speaking and listening first, you should be able to work your way to communication relatively painlessly. Traveling to Japan and striking up a conversation with the locals? Wowing your friends by ordering dinner at an authentic sushi restaurant or izakaya (Japanese style tavern)? This short introductory course is for absolute beginners and we are focusing on very basic spoken, conversational Japanese used in practical settings. Let’s get started! COURSE CODE: JPIN Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 5:15-6:45pm. Begins Jul. 12 | $115

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REFRESHER BEGINNER LEVEL 2 & 3 This class is designed to thoroughly review beginner level Japanese 1-3 or equivalent including grammar, vocabulary, katakana, kanji et al. It is for students who have completed Beginner Level 1-3 classes or equivalent, who have learned hiragana, katakana, and have some knowledge of basic conjugations of verbs (masu-form etc.) and adjectives et al. COURSE CODE: JPRE Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6:15-7:45pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $230

BEGINNER CONVERSATION This class is designed to thoroughly review beginner level Japanese (Beginner Level 1-4 or equivalent), and exercise those learnings under practical situations. It is for students who have completed Beginner Level 1-4 classes or equivalent, who have learned Hiragana, Katakana, and have some knowledge of basic conjugations of verbs (masu-form, te-form and dictionary form) and adjectives et al. COURSE CODE: JPBC Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $170 No class Jul. 5

KOREAN CROSS SECTIONS OF MINARI Soe Young Lee | Native Speaker

Minari, the award-winning portrayal of the dreams and struggles of a Korean-American family in the 1980s, has something for everyone to relate to. Join us as we study the Korean dialogues and take a closer look at the characters, major themes including culture and relationships, unique scenes that reveal Korean culture, and connections to current issues. Students of all levels of Korean are welcome as long as they are prepared to immerse into the language. C O U R S E C O D E : KO M I Sec. 01: 3 Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $85

World Languages

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 XIX century around 10 million people speak Polish around the world in addition to the approximately 38 million of 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. B EGINN E R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: PLB1 Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $170 No class Jul. 5

LATIN SALVETE ROMANI Joan Brunetta | M.A. 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. B EG INNE R L E VE L 1

COURSE CODE: SRLA Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $170

B EG INNE R L E VE L 2

COURSE CODE: SRL2 Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $170

MODERN HEBREW Dalia Mendel | Native Speaker

The official language of the state of Israel, Hebrew is a Semitic language which belongs to the Afro-Asian language family. Hebrew is the only Canaanite language still spoken, and the only truly successful example of a revived dead language. Modern Hebrew is spoken by approximately 10 million people around the world. B E G I N NE R L E VE L 1 This class is for students who have not studied Hebrew before, or have less than 10 hours of classroom time within the last year. Students will learn to identify common words, read basic vocabulary, ask and answer simple questions, and use simple phrases and sentences to describe familiar people and places. Students can expect to learn to read and write the Hebrew alphabet. COURSE CODE: MHB1 Sec. 01: 7 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Jul. 7 | $200

LOW INT E R ME DIAT E This level is for students who have at least 50 hours of classroom time in the language within the last 2 years, are familiar with frequently used expressions, the past and future tense and are able to express themselves in everyday situations. Following the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference, students at this level will learn to identify the main points of clear standard speech, for example, on TV or radio programs. They will learn to describe experiences and events, and give reasons and explanations for opinions. COURSE CODE: PLLI Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 4:30-6pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $170 No class Jul. 5

RUSSIAN Katya Maher | Native Speaker

Russian is the largest native language in Europe, with 144 million native speakers in Russia, Ukraine, 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 numbers 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. B EGINN E R L E V E L 1

COURSE CODE: RUB1 Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $170

B EGINN E R L E V E L 2

COURSE CODE: RUB2 Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $170

B EGINN E R L E V E L 3

COURSE CODE: RUB3 Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $170

INT E R ME DIAT E C O N V E R S AT IO N A ND GR A MMA R COURSE CODE: RUIC Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $170

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World Languages

SPANISH

LA CULTURA COLOMBIANA

Jose Lopez Espinosa, Luis Carlos Lopez, Martha de la Vega, Luz Elena Zuluaga | Native Speakers

Luz Elena Zuluaga | Native Speaker

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. B E G I N NE R L E VE L 1

COURSE CODE: SPB1 Sec. 01: 4 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $230 | Luz Elena Zuluaga No class Jul. 5 Sec. 02: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $230 | Luis Carlos Lopez

B E G I N NE R L E VE L 2

COURSE CODE: SPB2 Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $230 | Luz Elena Zuluaga No class Jul. 5 Sec. 02: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jul. 27 | $230 | Luis Carlos Lopez

B E G I N NE R L E VE L 3

COURSE CODE: SPB3 Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $230 | Luz Elena Zuluaga

B E G I N NE R L E VE L 4

COURSE CODE: SPB4 Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $230 | Jose Lopez Espinosa

B E G I N NE R CONVE RS AT I ON 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: 6 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $170 | Martha de la Vega

I N T E RME D IATE CONVE RSATI ON You are pretty comfortable in everyday situations and in applying your solid knowledge of the basics of Spanish. 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 Spanish. COURSE CODE: SPCO Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Aug. 3 | $140 | Luz Elena Zuluaga

MEXICAN AMERICAN & TEJANO ENCOUNTERS IN SOUTH TEXAS Luis Carlos Lopez | Native Speaker

By discussing Mexican American assimilation in the south, students will improve their oral skills. The conversations are designed to practice comprehension while getting familiar with the culture in South Texas, the instructor’s place of origin. In responding to cultural vignettes, students will learn vocabulary and address grammatical concerns within the context of community, socialization, music and food. For high beginners and above (CEFR A2+ and above). COURSE CODE: SPME Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $115 No class Jul. 5

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Colombia is a country full of contrasts both geographically and culturally. In this class we will explore virtually its art by reading a short story of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and visiting some of its museums like the sculpture park of Fernando Botero. You will practice some grammar by visiting a restaurant and preparing its typical dishes. You will dance to Colombian music and review some essential vocabulary. By traveling in the metro of Medellin you will enjoy learning unique colloquial expressions and get to know the Metro culture. And of course you should enjoy a good coffee while watching how Colombia’s famous coffee is grown and processed. This fun class will give you a lot of opportunities to practice your Spanish and prepare you well for a future visit to this amazing country. Recommended for high beginners and above (CEFR A2 and above). COURSE CODE: SCOL Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $190

SPANISH CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE: LA NOCHE SE ME FUE DE LAS MANOS Jose Lopez Espinosa | Native Speaker, M.A., Spanish Literature and Linguistics “Una mañana gélida, dos hombres se miran a través de la ventana de un café en Chicago. Se tocan ligeramente con los ojos, como si se conocieran de antes, de otra vida. No se hablan, sólo se graban la figura del otro y quedan a la espera de que un venturoso azar los haga coincidir de nuevo. Y sí: esa misma noche coinciden.” In this advanced reading and conversation class, we will discuss the captivating novella by Mexican author Max Ehrsam. Published in 2019, this novella is a love story full of passion, sensuality, intensity and unpredictable and daring developments. We are honored that Max Ehrsam will join us on July 28. This class is recommended for advanced students (CEFR B2 and above). Please note this novella includes some sexually graphic content. Required book: La noche se me fue de las manos by Max Ehrsam COURSE CODE: SPCL Sec. 01: 7 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $200

SPANISH ENCOUNTERS THROUGH MUSIC AND SONGS Martha de la Vega | 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. In every session, we will listen and process a couple of songs from different countries and genres. Improve your listening skills and review some grammar, learn new vocabulary and idioms, and enjoy the immersion in the language and the culture. For intermediate and advanced students (CEFR B1 and above). Every term new material. COURSE CODE: SPSO Sec. 01: 5 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 25 | $140

Humanities

“Tom [Daley] is very knowledgeable about poets, poetic styles, etc. He was also very thoughtful in the way he organized the class. Everyone was able to read their poem and get input from classmates and Tom.” —JUNE R., LEARNING FROM RANDALL JARRELL: A POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP

ART HISTORY

HISTORY & CONTEMPORARY ISSUES

25 DUTCH AND FLEMISH ARTISTS YOU SHOULD KNOW

WHITE PEOPLE CHALLENGING RACISM: MOVING FROM TALK TO ACTION - PART I

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

Lavette Coney and Jennifer Yanco | Co-Facilitators

Join us for an in-depth exploration of 25 Dutch and Flemish artists you should know, from Jan van Eyck in the fifteenth century through René Magritte in the twentieth century. Additional artists included in the course are Rembrandt, Vermeer, Rubens, van Gogh, Mondrian, and many other important Dutch and Flemish painters. We will also discuss major movements of art and the artists’ relationships with the historical and social background of their time. At each session, we will view works by three or four artists and learn interesting facts about their lives, the characteristics of their art, and their contributions to art history. C O U R S E C O D E : D FA R Sec. 01: 7 Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $240

People of all racial identities are welcome to join us as we focus on the role of white people in dismantling racism and building a just society. In these workshops, we use a multi-pronged approach to growing both our understanding and our capacity for action. In part 1 we'll examine the impact of white privilege and how being unaware of that advantage helps perpetuate racism. We’ll discuss short readings, videos, podcasts and other materials to enhance our understanding. We will share everyday situations we have confronted and using role plays, work out effective ways to respond to and challenge racism. Each participant will develop a specific plan for challenging racism (in the workplace, organizations, community and personal circles) and will be encouraged to find other people in their lives who can provide support and serve as allies in implementing the plan.

VISUAL POLITICS OF THE HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL

COURSE CODE: WPCR Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Begins Jun. 16 | $150

Kate Petterson | M.A. Anthropology and Archaeology, Museum Educator

THE BLUEST EYE: THE INTERSECTION OF RACE, GENDER, GENERATION AND DISABILITY

Considered America’s first art movement, the 19th-century Hudson River School is defined by sweeping landscape paintings. How do these images capture the power and social relationships of the time? We will explore themes of expansionism, manifest destiny, and removal of indigenous people from ancestral lands to better understand the visual politics at play. This class also examines the creation of national parks and the legacy of these artworks in the 20th and 21st centuries. COURSE CODE: HUDS Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Jul. 15 | $120

Joshua Frank | Local Educator

In this course, we will do a close reading of Toni Morrison’s first novel, The Bluest Eye from an intersectional perspective, with close attention to the narrative of disability in the novel. We will examine how Pecola’s identity as a person with a disability serves to reinforce the marginalization and oppression she experiences as a black girl, both within her own community and within broader society. COURSE CODE: BEYE Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am. Begins Jul. 6 | $135

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Humanities

FROM “BETTER BABIES” TO GRAVEROBBING: PROBLEMS IN U.S. MEDICAL HISTORY Tegan Kehoe | M.A., History and Museum Studies, Tufts University

CHARLES IVES: MODERN AMERICAN, NEW ENGLAND LOCAL, OLD TIME CLASSICIST (1874 – 1954)

COURSE CODE: MEDH Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $250

In this course, we will listen to a few examples of Charles Ives’ music to explore his life and how he thought his new music was truly fit for a modern 20th-century vision of America. A thoroughly American composer—who promoted American ideals and debated a young Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War I—he was also a local New Englander. He was inspired by New England stories, ideals, and traditions, as seen in songs like “The Unanswered Question,” “Holidays Symphony,” and “Three Places in New England.” An accomplished organist, we’ll also examine some of the eerie organ-like tones in some of his symphonies.

Can science be unbiased? Is your body yours after you die? How and when should governments control people’s behavior for the greater good? In this course, we’ll discuss episodes in medical history that have implications for medical ethics and for the role of health and the body in society more broadly. Some topics we’ll cover include eugenics, medical graverobbing, consent issues in research, and Typhoid Mary. Each class meeting will include a mix of lecture and discussion, with about 30 minutes of reading per week between sessions. All course reading materials will be provided.

ELECTRIC RIVALS: THOMAS EDISON AND NIKOLA TESLA’S AC/DC DYNAMIC (1850 – 1930) Anatole Sykley | Historian and Member of the WWI Historical Society The history of electricity began with a belief it could bring the dead back to life, or kill just everyone with widespread use. Two of the world’s most charismatic self-made scientist-engineers, Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla, each had very different ways to exploit this force of Nature. One thought electricity could make an enormous profit, while the other thought it could be had for free. The ultimate test between these two brilliant but eccentric men came down to an argument on the best way to kill an elephant. Where was this source of “free electricity” from Tesla? Why was a certain circus elephant in trouble and which electrical promoter engineered her doom to prove his form of electricity was the best? And why on earth do we use AC instead of DC in our electric sockets? C O U R S E C O D E : AC D C Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 3-5pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $190

A QUEER HISTORY OF NEW ENGLAND Megan Linger | M.A., History, Simmons University

People we would today describe as queer have always existed, even though they described themselves and their experiences in different ways. Whether they lived quiet, little-documented lives or became the celebrated luminaries of their time, queer New Englanders found ways to survive and, even through the simplest of acts, make history. This course will tell a mainly chronological story and will occasionally peek outside of New England to establish the broader cultural context of the given time. Handouts— including primary sources—and a bibliography provided. COURSE CODE: QHST Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $175

BOSTON’S HISTORY TOLD THROUGH PLACES OF WORSHIP Elizabeth Merrick | Author

Boston has many historic churches and other places of worship that are remarkable for their architecture, beauty, and connection to the early development of the city. In this illustrated talk with slide show, we will discuss a varied selection of historic religious sites built in earlier eras, up to the early 20th century. We will focus especially on those that still function today and are open to the public. Participants will leave with an enriched understanding of the city’s history, and plenty of ideas for visiting historic religious sites on their own. C O U R S E C O D E : B OWO Sec. 01: 2 Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45pm. Jul. 14 & 28 | $50 26

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Anatole Sykley | Historian and Member of the WWI Historical Society

COURSE CODE: IVES Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 1-3pm. Begins Jul. 14 | $190

RED SUN, DARK ECLIPSE: THE STORY OF THE JAPANESE EMPIRE (1860 - 1945) Anatole Sykley | Historian and Member of the WWI Historical Society This course will examine Japan as an Empire with imperial goals, methods, policies, and worldwide consequences. Japan modeled itself as the Asian-Pacific equivalent of the British Empire and made friends with Britain, took on the Russian Empire, and joined sides with Britain and France during World War I to secretly expand its imperial ambitions. In the end, Japan’s methods to integrate Korea and China with a massive colonization and exploitation program, and the still-puzzling decisions to attack the United States in 1941 and team up with Nazi Germany, proved its undoing. But for a time, the world could not tell whether Japan’s plans for an Asian-Pacific Empire were doomed to fail or set for long-term success. COURSE CODE: JEMP Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 3-5pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $250 No class Jul. 5

SHOWING UP RIGHT: POWER AND IDENTITY FOR VOLUNTEERS Cambridge Volunteer Clearinghouse

This two hour workshop offers participants an interactive opportunity to explore impact of power and identity on volunteer work. For volunteers and agency staff. The conversations are guided by experienced DEI discussion leaders. Attendees are invited to attend multiple sessions. To be held three times in 2021: April, July, October. This session will be led by Chandra Banks, Ed.M., Conflict Mediator for Cambridge Public Schools District. COURSE CODE: VLNC Sec. 01: Thursday, 4-6pm. Jul. 15 | Free

BOARD MEMBER BASICS Laurie Rothstein | Director, Cambridge Volunteer Clearinghouse

Are you new to a nonprofit board or considering joining a board for the first time? Do you have questions about what might be expected of you individually or of the board as a whole? If so, join us and together we will review Board Member Basics in a no-judgment environment where you can feel free to ask questions. We'll cover these topics: What's a 501c3 and why is it structured like that? Why join a board and why are they important? What are the roles & responsibilities of board members? Why are diverse voices important to boards? How do you read a budget? Participants are welcome to bring, for general discussion, job descriptions of any board position that they are considering. COURSE CODE: VLNC Sec. 01: Thursday, 5-6:30pm. Jul. 29 | Free

Humanities

LITERATURE FOUR SHORT FICTIONS BY THREE AMERICIANS MASTERS Gerry Weisenberg | M.A. Harvard University

The overarching achievements of their major iconic novels have obscured, for some, the imaginative power of the shorter stories of Herman Melville, Henry James, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Through close reading and vigorous discussion of Melville’s "Bartleby the Scrivener," James’s "The Turn of the Screw" and "The Beast in the Jungle," and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s "The Diamond as big as the Ritz," we will engage their classic creations. COURSE CODE: FOUR Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $240

NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE’S SHORT STORIES Susan Glassman | Ph.D., English, University of Rhode Island

Early in his career, Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote that he was "the obscurest man of letters in America," but he became a writer who helped shape American literature. Join us in reading his short fiction dealing with essential American history and issues—the Puritan past, the Native Americans, the American Revolution, psychological explorations of sin and guilt. Written early in Hawthorne’s career as a writer, the themes of these stories reappear in his later and longer works. We will analyze themes, characters, settings, symbolism, and style, as well as look at contemporary interpretations. For the first class, please read “My Kinsman, Major Molineux” in Nathaniel Hawthorne: Selected Tales and Sketches ISBN 0-14-039057-X. C O U R S E C O D E : H AW T Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 10:30-11:45am. Begins Jun. 22 | $230 Sec. 02: 8 Tuesdays, 2-3:15pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $230

DRAWING OUTSIDE THE LINES: ASIAN, MIDDLE EASTERN AND DIASPORA GRAPHIC NOVELS Ravi Shankar | Professor

Once considered a pulp genre, the graphic novel achieved new respectability when cartoonist Art Spiegelman won a Pulitzer Prize. In this class, we will study the genre’s history, before delving into work including Gene Luen Yang’s American Born Chinese, Thi Bui’s The Best We Could Do, Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis, and more. We will also discuss identity, pictographs, and how this hybrid genre can enact powerful social commentary, and why it is fundamental in any understanding of 21st-century art and culture. COURSE CODE: PULP Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $270

THE DECLINE OF A FAMILY: THOMAS MANN’S BUDDENBROOKS Petra Bittner | Literature Instructor

Mann’s novel Buddenbrooks, published in Germany in 1901, when the author was only twenty-six, has become a classic of modern literature. It portrays the lives of four generations of a wealthy bourgeois family in northern Germany. In the immensity of scope, richness of detail, and fullness of humanity, Buddenbrooks is unsurpassed. Thomas Mann was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1929. Join us in reading and discussing this modern masterpiece. Please obtain: Thomas Mann’s Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family; translated by John E. Woods (ISBN 9780679752608). For our first class please read part 1, 2 and 3. COURSE CODE: BROO Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 1:30-3pm. Begins Jul. 19 | $115

GRIMM BROTHERS' MAGICAL YET VERY REAL WORLD Olga Turcotte | Jungian Consultant and Instructor

Brothers Jacob and Wilhelm got along well enough to work together harmoniously most of their lives and compiled over 200 folk tales from across the globe which were originally meant for us, the adults. Over the years, we have asked the young and the innocent to read and understand them, while we have been a little busy living out sundry parts of the tales ourselves. Join us to read and interpret these age-old stories. Please acquire The Complete Grimm Fairy Tales (ISBN 978-0394709307) by Pantheon. C O U R S E C O D E : B R OT Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Aug. 5 | $115

HENRY JAMES AND "THE TURN OF THE SCREW": A CASE FOR THE PARANORMAL Howard Bernstein | Literature and Culture Specialist.

Do ghosts exist? Are they figments of the imagination? If, in a given situation, some see ghosts, and others don’t, are ghosts real, a product of mass delusion, or perhaps it depends on the circumstance? We will read Henry James’s enigmatic novella “The Turn of the Screw” to see if it has clues to answer these questions and analyze it with these themes in mind. What does this novella have to tell us about the paranormal, if anything? In the first session, we will analyze the novella. In the second session we will put it into the context of the time where belief in spiritualism was somewhat popular, and also watch movie clips of some of the many films based off of the novella. Please come to the first session having read “The Turn of the Screw” in its entirety. COURSE CODE: SOUL Sec. 01: 2 Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Aug. 9 & 16 | $100

MONSTROUS FICTION Von Beckford | English Literature Professor UMass Boston

Do you love monsters? Take a break from mundanity with this eight-week course focusing on monstrous short stories by authors like Haruki Murakami and Octavia Butler. What are monsters? Why are we so fascinated by them? What can we learn from them? Ranging from folktales, to modern day dark fiction, this course will teach you to use literary devices as tools for dissecting some of humankind’s worst fears. C O U R S E C O D E : O C TA Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $240

Humanities

WRITING NONFICTION

MEMORIES, STORIES, REFLECTIONS: AN ONGOING PROJECT IN LIFE STORY WRITING Kendall Dudley | kendalldudley.com

Join us in writing stories you’ve forgotten and suddenly long to finish. Find voices, tempos, and characters. Use objects, photos, food, and all the senses to remember, build, and write. You’ll challenge rules of writing and remembering, discipline and propriety! You’ll add dramatic tools to scenes and characters that then brighten your memory and feed your imagination. You’ll thrive through the support of classmates and contribute mightily to our next book of writings of which there are 60 volumes already. C O U R S E C O D E : AU TO Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 1-3pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $240

REIMAGINING THE WRITING YOU ARE TO DO: NEW SHOES FOR WRITERS Kendall Dudley | kendalldudley.com

You may think of yourself as a memoirist, non-fiction writer, short story writer, poet, journal keeper, blogger, or novelist. What if you dropped the boundaries between types and styles of writing? What themes, content, imagery, knowledge bases, energy, and degrees of personal involvement might emerge? Are you looking for a fresh perspective on how you evolve your writing life? We’ll experiment with breaking molds and crossover writing, accessing new themes and imagery, and seeing what forms may be opened to you. COURSE CODE: MOLD Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-1pm. Aug. 7 | $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: 8 Wednesdays, 10-11:30am. Begins Jun. 23 | $180 No class Jul. 21 Sec. 02: 8 Thursdays, 3:15-4:45pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $180 No class Jul. 22

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INVITATION TO MEMOIR Beverly Simon | Writer

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. Come to energize your writing, talk about aspects of style, and engage in supportive feedback. Come for the sake of writing and for the inspiration to be found in the company of other writers. C O U R S E C O D E : H O LY Sec. 01: 6 Fridays, 10am-12pm. Begins Jun. 25 | $240

FICTION

INTRODUCTION TO FICTION WRITING Thomas Meek | Writer

Leap into creative writing with in-class writing 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 welcomed. COURSE CODE: FICT Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5:45-7:45pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $240 No class Jul. 5

WRITING THE STRANGE Valerie Lute | Writer

Take a break from reality. In this class, we will explore strange, bizarre, and outlandish fiction, looking at everything from the classics of Poe and Kafka to the 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: 8 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $240

BOOK PUBLISHING 101 Lee Gjertsen Malone | Journalist, Editor and Author

Did you finally finish your novel, memoir, or non-fiction book while stuck at home in 2020? Wondering how to take the next steps on your journey to becoming a published author? Join author Lee Gjertsen Malone for a discussion of publishing options, finding an agent and publisher for your work, and avoiding pitfalls, as well as an opportunity to write and refine your book pitch. COURSE CODE: LISH Sec. 01: 2 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Aug. 24 & 31 | $100

Humanities

INTRODUCTION TO WRITING CHILDREN’S BOOKS

LEARNING FROM LINDA BIERDS: A POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP

Lee Gjertsen Malone | Journalist, Editor and Author

Tom Daley | Educator

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: 2 Thursdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Jun. 24 & Jul. 1 | $100

WRITING WORKSHOP: LINKED SHORT STORIES Rosalie Davis | M.L.A. in Humanities, Harvard University

From Hemingway’s In Our Time to Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Interpreter of Maladies, the linked short story collection is an enduring and elastic American genre. Offering prose writers an open, intuitive form to build up a composite work of discrete narratives, these “novels in stories” tend to unfold chronologically and are strongly linked to a place. This workshop will introduce students to the genre as readers and move quickly to support them as writers. The first writing assignment will be to draft one stand-alone short story. After review and feedback, students will be asked to develop a second story, which enriches, continues, responds to, and—in some way—belongs with the first. For the first class, read two stories from a linked short story collection of your choice, and consider how they relate to one another. (Registered students will be sent a list of suggested titles a week before class begins.) C O U R S E C O D E : S H OT Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $225 No class Jul. 5

POETRY

SUNLIGHT ON THE POND: SUMMER HAIKU Jeanne Martin | Ed. D., Teacher Poet and Retreat Leader

Haiku is a short nature poem of the present moment; of direct, immediate experience. We will learn about haiku: its history, form and structure, and read many haiku both famous and not so famous. Using easy writing prompts, we will try our hands at writing haiku in this fun and supportive workshop atmosphere. The focus here is summer nature images of sunlight, moonlight, beaches, birds, seashells, ponds, forest walks and other themes offered by participants. Participants will receive the instructor’s most recent book, Speed of Light, published in April, 2021, and a small writing notebook. COURSE CODE: SUNL Sec. 01: 3 Wednesdays, 3-5pm. Begins Aug. 18 | $120

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Whether writing in the voice of Zelda Fitzgerald, describing the work of a Zuñi potter, or remembering her father supervising the burning of fields, Linda Bierds’ striking word craft combines with a profound appreciation of the nuances of the world to shape remarkable poems. Participants in the workshop can bring poems on any subject. The optional exercises, based on Bierds’ poetry, include writing about a manmade disaster, writing a letter in the voice of someone who has been hospitalized, writing about transforming a found object into something of use, and writing a poem about the activity of a parent. COURSE CODE: ZUNI Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Jun.15 | $240

STAGE, SCREEN & MORE

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. 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. C O U R S E C O D E : P LW R Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 7-9pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $270

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, come learn the basics of script writing in a supportive environment while you work towards the first, second, or even final draft of a solid “spec” script. We’ll explore three-act structure, industry-standard format, character, and dialogue, as well as tips for surviving in the entertainment business and building your own audience. COURSE CODE: REEN Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7-9pm. Begins Jun. 28 | $270 No class Jul. 5

FILM CLUB DISCUSSION Thomas Meek | Writer

For this four-week session, you’ll watch two films each week and join classmates for a lively discussion led by Tom Meek, Cambridge Day film editor and member of the Boston Society of Film Critics. Two films will be assigned each week (assignment will be given out before the first meeting). Films will be selected from what’s available on Amazon (may require rental) and Netflix (membership). Selections will ideally be one recently released film, and one related film (by filmmaker, theme, social issue etc.). Cinephiles and casual viewers welcomed alike. COURSE CODE: PICS Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $100

Visual Arts & Crafts

“YoAhn is wonderful — a patient, supportive, and encouraging teacher. He gave us fun, inspiring assignments along with useful technical instruction. I tried things I never would have without this class.” —ALLISON T., METAMORPHIC DRAWING

Many of our art classes require students to purchase materials. A link to the supply list can also be found in the class description at ccae.org.

DRAWING, PAINTING & PRINTMAKING

Nicholas Mancini | Artist, namancini.com

This class will build on the principles of Beginner Drawing. In this class, we will use different media (including charcoal, collage and colored pencil) to study light, form and color, both in the still life and the human figure. Prior observational drawing experience is highly recommended.

BEGINNER DRAWING Nicholas Mancini | Artist, namancini.com

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

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 us. 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 Mondays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $270 | Nicholas Mancini No class Jul. 5 Sec. 02: 5 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $180 | Jeremy Durling

BEGINNER DRAWING: LEVEL 2 Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

In this continuation of Beginner Drawing, students work with more complex subjects and new perspectives to build their observational drawing skills. We will cover perspective in larger and more complex spaces, putting figures into the context of these spaces, as well as exploring new drawing materials. Students should have taken Beginner Drawing at CCAE or an equivalent class prior to enrolling. COURSE CODE: DRB2 Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Jul. 29 | $180 No class Aug. 19

CONTINUING DRAWING: COLOR & COLLAGE

COURSE CODE: DRCC Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $270 No class Jul. 5

METAMORPHIC DRAWING YoAhn Han | Assistant Professor at MassArt, yoahnhan.com

Move beyond the fundamentals and break out of your comfort zone by exploring observational and abstract concepts with non-traditional drawing methods. Experiment with wet and dry media on paper while challenging form, shape, composition, and special relationships. Demonstrations, critiques, and virtual gallery visits bring your work to a more intriguing level. This class is designed for students that want to continue to refine their skills in the medium and refresh their understanding of concepts. The first half of this class focuses on drawing and moves into wet mediums of the students’ choice. COURSE CODE: MEMD Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 6-8pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $210 No class Jul. 5

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Visual Arts & Crafts

Eric Bornstein

DRAWING WITH COLOR Ellen Stutman | Artist, ellenstutman.com

We usually think of drawing with lines. In this class, we’ll focus on color shapes to help us understand and draw what we see. We will learn about color mixing, using warm and cool colors to create volume, separating objects, and creating space by showing differences in value and issues of composition. We’ll concentrate on the strength that color gives to our drawing, using your choice of pastels, oil pastels, or colored pencils. Some drawing experience is useful but not necessary. COURSE CODE: COLO Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $200

SKETCHBOOK SERIES Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

It doesn’t take much to draw. While your surroundings may seem claustrophobic from being indoors during this time, that just means you might need a different point of view. In this class we will discuss different drawing techniques and how to look at our surroundings in new and interesting perspectives. Elements of composition, line quality and some playfulness will combine to bring out the “reclusive artist” in you. C O U R S E C O D E : S KC H Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $175

DRAWING WITH THE FIGURE Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

Using the human figure for inspiration and drawing as a tool, find your personal means of expression. Lectures, exercises, and artwork will illuminate the many paths you may take in exploring this process. Some prior drawing experience is required. COURSE CODE: DRFH Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $300 No class Aug. 18

ANATOMY FOR ARTISTS Mark Lefkowitz | Certified Medical Illustrator

The ability to draw, paint or sculpt the human form is greatly enhanced if the artist truly understands the anatomic structures under the skin that produce the form. We will utilize a skeleton and anatomy atlases to learn about skeletal elements, deep and superficial muscle layers, and vasculature. We will set up poses with a live model and apply what we’ve learned. Prior drawing experience is strongly recommended, particularly from a live model. C O U R S E C O D E : D N AT Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $290 No class Jul. 28

DRAWING AND PAINTING CAT AND DOG PORTRAITS Eric Bornstein | Artist, M.L.A., Harvard

Portrait drawing and painting enhances and supports deep seeing into another living being. This process bridges our differences and can create enhanced intimacy with non-human species. In this class, we will focus on painting and drawing portraits of special cats and dogs in our lives, so we will celebrate their faces and names to help tell their stories whether they are still with us or passed on. We will also create a Facebook group and have an online exhibit of our works. COURSE CODE: PETP Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $240

DRAWING AND PAINTING IMPORTANT HISTORICAL WOMEN & PEOPLE OF COLOR Eric Bornstein | Artist, M.L.A., Harvard

Learn about iconic figures by painting their faces! In this class, we will work primarily in pencil and watercolors, creating images both of known faces like Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Mahatma Gandhi, and also lesser-known visages like Medger Evers, Rachel Carson, Kalpana Chawla, and Sonia Sotomayor. (Students will vote on the selections in the first class.) Discussions about their contributions will be part of the curriculum. COURSE CODE: HSTP Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $240

BEGINNER OIL PAINTING Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

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 on other projects. No experience is necessary. C O U R S E C O D E : PA P P Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5:30-8:30pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $325 No class Aug. 16

BEGINNER LANDSCAPE PAINTING Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

This course will cover the essential aspects of landscape painting from observation, beginning over Zoom to discuss what to bring and how to set up, and moving outdoors to practice simplifying this complex subject in the open air. This could be a great introduction to landscape for the beginner, or a refreshing warmup for the rusty plein air painter preparing for the warmer seasons. 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. This course will practice safe social distancing. COURSE CODE: PLND Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 9am-1pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $280 No class Jul. 5

Visual Arts & Crafts

PAINTING ABSTRACT ART: ALL LEVELS Rachel DeLuca | Painter

Abstract art covers a vast amount of different art making styles and strategies. This mixed-level class will help you focus in on the wide world of abstract painting and allow you to practice examining, discussing, and creating your own abstract artworks. Each class will introduce you to a particular style and you’ll also view famous historical or contemporary works. Classes will also cover basic acrylic techniques. There are many different ways to think of and paint an abstract picture, so this class will begin with exercises based around shape, color, and composition. More advanced students will be guided on independent projects. COURSE CODE: ABAL Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6:30-9pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $250

MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE Natalia Slattery | Artist, nataliaslattery.com

This eight-week workshop is an introduction to the world of collage and mixed-media art-making. Collage is one of the most accessible and freeing artistic mediums. With a creative eye, nearly anything in your home can become a material for expression. In this class, we will look to collage artists throughout history and the world around us for inspiration. Through in-class demonstrations, students will learn a myriad of collage techniques, including cut-paper, 3-D collage, and creating collagraphs for press-free printmaking. C O U R S E C O D E : M I XC Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $210

NATURE JOURNALING Kirsten Swartz | Artist

Add art to your daily walks with this new class exploring the beauty in the details of the plants and insects in your neighborhood. This class will cover basic identification for flowers that you can find on your block and in local parks, and will teach observational drawing and journaling. Learn how to use a combination of watercolors and pen and ink drawing to capture the small and dynamic changes in your world. C O U R S E C O D E : N TJ R Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $90

MODERN CALLIGRAPHY AND ARTISTIC LETTERING Rachel Brown | Calligrapher, etsy.com/shop/rebellettering

In this class, you will learn the basics of modern calligraphy while also exploring your own calligraphy style. Using brush pens and other writing tools, we will cover lettering drills, letter practice worksheets, and quote composition, all while experimenting with new fun fonts and styles. By the end of the class, you will feel comfortable turning your writing into beautiful art—perfect for invitations, home decor, or gifts! No prior calligraphy experience or perfect handwriting needed! COURSE CODE: MCAL Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $125

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MINDFULNESS AND CREATIVITY Jhilam Sanyal | Artist

Pablo Picasso once said, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Art and creativity as a practice of coping with stress and creating more happiness in our lives is accessible to all regardless of skill or experience. In this course, we will learn multiple forms of creative activities for relaxation, dealing with emotions, and expressing gratitude. Exercises will focus on art and creativity as a process, rather than a finished product or the technical aspects of art. We will engage in multiple forms of creativity such as drawing, painting, collage, mandalas, and journaling. No art experience required. COURSE CODE: MDCR Sec. 01: 3 Saturdays, 10am-12:30pm. Begins Jul. 17 | $120

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 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: Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. Jun. 24 | $50 Sec. 02: Saturday, 1-3pm. Aug. 21 | $50

OPEN STUDIO FOR PRINTMAKING AND WATER-BASED MEDIA Work independently in our studio with its medium-sized (24”x 42”) press and ample work space for projects. Cleanup supplies and tools are provided, but please bring your own water-based inks, paper and other materials. Open Studio is best suited to students with printmaking experience. A printmaking monitor/assistant teacher will be available for consultation, advice, and help with the press. We look forward to working in the printmaking studio again with you! COURSE CODE: OPPT Sec. 01: Saturday, 9:30am-4:30pm. Jul. 17 | $105 Sec. 02: Saturday, 9:30am-4:30pm. Jul. 24 | $105

Visual Arts & Crafts

WATERCOLOR

MULTIMEDIA

WATERCOLOR

INTRO TO ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

Natalia Slattery | Artist, nataliaslattery.com

Nicholas Mancini | Artist, namancini.com

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. C O U R S E C O D E : WAT E Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $210 | Nicholas Mancini Sec. 02: 8 Thursdays, 10am-12pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $210 | Bryan Ramey

WATERCOLOR AND PEN & INK ILLUSTRATION Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

Nicholas Mancini | Artist, namancini.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. Prior experience with watercolor preferred, but not necessary. COURSE CODE: WPIN Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $210 | Nicholas Mancini Sec. 02: 8 Thursdays, 1-3pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $210 | Bryan Ramey

BOSTON EN PLEIN AIR: WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE PAINTING Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com

Hopper, Cezzan, 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 known as the 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—as well as to find renewed life after a year of being shut away. 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. C O U R S E C O D E : WA PA Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-4pm. Jul. 10 | $100 Sec. 02: Saturday, 12-4pm. Aug. 21 | $100

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, proportions and structure of the head. The instructor, Bryan Ramey, 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. C O U R S E C O D E : WA P P Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Aug. 7 | $100

Adobe Illustrator is a powerful tool for creating vector illustrations that can be used in a myriad of ways. In this class, students will learn the basics of Illustrator through demonstrations and the hand-on experience of creating a logo. We will also discuss the principles of logo design and look at examples for inspiration. This class is geared toward Illustrator beginners, but students who are looking to grow or refresh their skills are also welcome! COURSE CODE: ADIL Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Jul. 21 | $75

INTRO TO ADOBE INDESIGN Natalia Slattery | Artist, nataliaslattery.com

Whether you are printing flyers for an event or creating social media graphics for your business, Adobe InDesign allows creators to easily work with both images and text. In this class, students will learn the basics of InDesign through demonstrations and the hands-on experience of designing an event flyer. This class is geared toward InDesign beginners, but students who are looking to grow or refresh their skills are also welcome! COURSE CODE: ADIN Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Jul. 28 | $75

INTRO TO ADOBE PHOTOSHOP: DIGITAL COLLAGE Natalia Slattery | Artist, nataliaslattery.com

In this class, students will learn how to collage together images from different sources to create creative works of digital art. Students will learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop through demonstrations, examples, and hands-on practice. This class is geared toward Photoshop beginners, but students who are looking to grow or refresh their Photoshop skills are also welcome! COURSE CODE: ADPH Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Aug. 11 | $75

PLANNING YOUR FAMILY DOCUMENTARY FILM Cambridge Community Television | cctvcambridge.org

This three session course will explore the different modes of making family films. We’ll view relevant documentaries, talk about how to collect material, generate ideas for your own family film, and share resources. This class is hosted by Cambridge Community Television. About the instructor: Emily Hofelich is a documentary filmmaker and new media artist exploring concepts related to collective memory and familial bonds. She received a B.F.A in Film and Television from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2007 with a focus in post-production. Emily’s work exists in the cross section of autobiography, documentary, and installation. You can find Emily’s work at emilyhofelich.com. COURSE CODE: FDOC Sec. 01: 3 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Jul. 6 | $105

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.

INTENSIVE DRAWING BOOT CAMP

PAINTING THE INTERIOR: INTERIOR LIGHT

Brett Gamache | Artist & Art Instructor, brettgamache.com

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

Participants experience six hours of intensive drawing. The instructor will deliberately guide you on 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 sound and satisfying drawings with newly acquired skills. We will work with live models most of the time. C O U R S E C O D E : B O OT Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Jun. 26 | $165

PAINTING FOUNDATIONS: STILL LIFE AND LANDSCAPE Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

You will be guided through a series of foundational color experiments involving personal still life setups. These ideas will then be applied to simplifying landscape while working from a photograph. Learn the fundamentals of oil painting in this intensive, structured developmental painting program. We'll stress visual language elements such as composition, observational measurement, values, space, and mark-making. In addition, we'll utilize a series of limited palettes to build strength and understanding of color theory and color mixing. Oil paint is the preferred medium, but students who are comfortable using acrylic or gouache are welcome to do so. COURSE CODE: PFPH Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9am-12:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $390 No class Aug. 17

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. Students are asked to wear a mask throughout the class and follow Massachusetts state guidelines regarding physical distancing. COURSE CODE: PONS Sec. 01: 6 Fridays, 9am-1pm. Begins Jun. 18 | $360 Sec. 02: 6 Fridays, 9am-1pm. Begins Jul. 30 | $360

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This class will explore the complex subject of painting an interior space. We will work one step at a time from a combination of direct observation, photo reference, and invention. We will begin with drawing and color studies and use these to inform a larger final painting. Our goal is to better understand how to capture light and perspective in this complicated environment. Can be paired with Painting through the Window for a 2-part course. Experience in drawing and painting in oil or acrylic is required. Oil paint is the preferred medium, but students who are comfortable using acrylic are welcome to do so. COURSE CODE: PINT Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 9am-12:30pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $270

PAINTING THROUGH THE WINDOW: THE LIGHT OUTSIDE Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

This class will study the beautiful and expansive space we see while gazing through a window. Students will work from home to find a subject anywhere from a familiar landscape to the light streaming into a beloved room. We will use drawing and color studies to experiment with ways of seeing this space, and these studies will inform a larger final painting. Can be taken independently or as a second part to Painting the Interior. Experience with drawing and painting in oil or acrylic is required. Oil paint is the preferred medium, but students who are comfortable using acrylic are welcome to do so. COURSE CODE: PWLO Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 9am-12:30pm. Begins Jul. 29 | $270 No class Aug. 19

PAINTING ON THE CHARLES Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com

Join us for a (safe physically distanced) plein air landscape painting class along the Charles River in Cambridge, MA. This class is for the beginner as well as the more advanced painter. 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. COURSE CODE: LPCH Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 9am-1pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $300

Visual Arts & Crafts

JEWELRY & METALSMITHING

CRAFTS

BEGINNING JEWELRY

BEGINNER WEAVING WORKSHOP

Laura Jaklitsch | Metalsmith, laurajaklitsch.com

Kirsten Swartz | Artist

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 and there is a $50 materials fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class. COURSE CODE: JEBE Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 5:30-8pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $300

ADVANCED STUDIO JEWELRY

Weaving is an ancient and accessible art form, great for those with a flair for abstract or representational design, as well as for those looking for a simple, relaxing, and meditative art project. This workshop will go through the basics of tapestry weaving as you design and make your own woven wall hanging. The 2-hour workshop will cover setting up your loom, basic weaving techniques including plain weave, soumak, and rya knots, and designing a woven piece. The workshop will give you the skills and the confidence to create a weave on your own. COURSE CODE: WVNG Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Jun. 30 | $50

Kirsten Swartz

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 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. C O U R S E C O D E : J E WA Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6-9pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $395 No class Jun. 30, Jul. 28 & Aug. 4

OPEN STUDIO METALSMITHING AND JEWELRY Laurie Savage | Metalsmith

If you are or have been a metalsmithing or 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. Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Sec. 03: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Sec. 04: Saturday, 10am-4pm.

Jul. 10 | $100 Jul. 24 | $100 Aug. 14 | $100 Aug. 21 | $100

ENAMELING Heather Wang | Artist

Enameling is the process of fusing colorful glass onto metal. In this open studio, you will have access to kiln time, along with guidance from the instructor. Students should bring projects they are working on, as this workshop is intended for students with jewelry experience. Our studio uses unleaded enamel only, and the kiln is suitable for jewelry scale items only. There is a $25 materials fee payable to the instructor for the enamel colors and other consumables, but please bring metals and other materials you intend to use. COURSE CODE: ENAM Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-4:30pm. Jul. 31 | $90 Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-4:30pm. Aug. 7 | $90

BEGINNER MACRAME WORKSHOP Kirsten Swartz | Artist

Macrame is a great craft for easy, quick, and beautiful wall hangings, plant hangers, chair seats, and many other decorative and functional pieces for your home. Learn the basic knots and make a beautiful boho plant hanger in this workshop for beginners. We will go through the basics of starting a macrame piece, the materials you'll need, some macrame knots including casting on, the square knot, and the half hitch knot, ultimately creating a unique and dynamic design with the natural texture and pattern from macrame knots. C O U R S E C O D E : M AC R Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Jul. 21 | $50

PUNCH NEEDLE WORKSHOP Kirsten Swartz | Artist

Explore the newest fiber art craze with this beginner punch needle workshop! In this class we will go through beginner punch needle techniques as you design and create a small, dynamic wall hanging. Learn how to thread and use an Oxford Punch Needle, the materials needed for punch needle projects including the right yarn and monk's cloth, how to create a range of textures, and how to use the traditional punch needle techniques to make modern designs for pillows, rugs, and more. COURSE CODE: PUNC Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Aug. 25 | $50 REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789

Visual Arts & Crafts

BOOKMAKING FOR BEGINNERS

FUSED GLASS BOWLS AND PLATES

Amelia D’Onofrio | Artist, aaarmadillo.com

Michel L’Huillier | Stained Glass and Fusing Artist

In this workshop, you will learn how to make four simple books. The first will be a 16-page book made from one sheet of paper by folding and cutting the page in a certain way. The second will be an 8-page book made from one sheet of paper by folding and cutting the page a certain way. The third will be a 20-page two signature notebook with a softcover using a saddle stitch binding with thread. The fourth will be a multiple signature notebook using binding with thread. At the end of the workshop, each person will have completed four books and will have the skills to make their own at home. COURSE CODE: BKMK Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-4pm. Jul. 17 | $75

WOOD CARVING WITH SMALL TOOLS Dan Paret | Woodworker, planesimplebox.com

COURSE CODE: HTDC Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $130

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COURSE CODE: FUSD Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-12pm. Aug. 28 | $160

LOW RELIEF FUSED GLASS PANELS 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 transparent fusible glass. Your instructor will fire your creation in his own kiln. A $135 materials fee per student will be included in the tuition. Your glass creation will be returned to you ready to be displayed in a sturdy custom wooden frame. No previous glass experience is necessary. COURSE CODE: KILN Sec. 01: Saturday, 2-4pm. Aug. 28 | $195

Student work from Michel L'Huillier's Low Relief Fused Glass Panels Class

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. We will explore surface texture, low-relief, raised line, and incised carving. Each class will include a project demonstration, and between classes you will have an opportunity to create the project. We will share our work and the instructor will answer questions before moving on to the next carving project. Please see the supply list linked in the section description online and in the confirmation email that you receive after you register. Some supplies, such as the wood blocks and carving tools, you will need to purchase in advance of the first class. If you have any questions, email the instructor at danparet@gmail.com.

Learn the basics of glass fusing techniques and play with colored glass pieces, glass powders, and frits, stringers, and glass beads. After a series of fun exercises, you’ll design and create a 4”x 4” dish and one 8”x 8” plate or 8” diameter bowl or a 4” x 13” channel plate. These pieces will first be fused flat, and then “slumped” in a second firing to give them their final shapes. Your fused pieces will be available at CCAE within a week after class. Class tuition includes an $85 materials fee.

Performing Arts

“Chris was a fun and casual instructor. I am glad to learn guitar in a casual and low pressure environment. I thought Chris did very well demonstrating techniques over Zoom and keeping the class entertaining.” —REBECCA M., INSTANT GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS

All music students must provide their own instruments. Students will need to rent an instrument if they do not own one.

STRINGS

MUSIC

INSTANT GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS

MUSIC APPRECIATION

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

LISTENING TO PUCCINI Michael Frank | Ph.D. Cornell University

Giacomo Puccini remains, along with Verdi, at the very heart of the opera repertory—and arguably speaks more directly to us because of his mastery of theatrical effect and because his operas are anchored in a somewhat more modern idea about realist theater. In this course we’ll consider his earliest great success, Manon Lescaut, one of the operas of his middle period prime, most likely Tosca, and one of his later and more subtle works. While each opera will be placed in its historical and cultural context, the emphasis will always be on carefully listening to and learning the music itself, and not on background information. COURSE CODE: COMO Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $240

A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES! MUSIC IN FILM Ryan Noe | Northeastern University, Adjunct Professor of High Brass In this course we will discuss how music within movies can affect different scenes and emotions. Some of the composers we will discuss include John Williams, Howard Shore, Danny Elfman, and Hans Zimmer. COURSE CODE: MUSI Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 7:30-8:45pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $125 No class Jul. 5

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 make use of these resources. We’ll focus on how to put a chord progression together with rhythm and expression in order to play songs using strumming and some fingerpicking. You’ll walk out of the first lesson having started playing your first song! Students have to bring their own guitar or rent one. CCAE does not provide them in class. COURSE CODE: GTB1 Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 29 | $115

INSTANT GUITAR FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS Chris Brenne | Musician & Composer, B.A. Berklee College of Music This is a continuing guitar on steroids! We’ll make use of practice methods that will get faster and better results without taxing your valuable time. Moreover, we’ll explore the transitions between chords and tricks that will help you navigate a song. We’ll cover all the basic chords, strums, and even some fingerpicking and melody/leads! We will also talk about and try some of the ways that 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: 4 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Aug. 3 | $115 Sec. 02: 4 Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Begins Jul. 27 | $110

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Performing Arts

THEATER 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. C O U R S E C O D E : AC T 1 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $240

INTRODUCTION TO UKULELE Amy Kucharik | amykucharik.com

The approachable ukulele, more popular than ever, is the instrument of choice for great-sounding, portable music. You’ll learn the basics quickly so you can start playing songs you love right away. 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 necessary; Bring Your Own Uke. COURSE CODE: UKE1 Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $205

THREE CHORD SONGS FOR UKULELE Anne Ku | Ukulele Instructor

Did you know that many songs require just three chords? You’ll be surprised at how many well-known songs you can play with only three chords. Build up your repertoire quickly. Prerequisite: You must be able to tune your ukulele, read chord diagrams, and play the basic down and up strums. COURSE CODE: THRE Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $110 Sec. 02: 4 Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm Begins Jul. 27

PIANO: BEGINNER LEVEL 1 Joseph Miterko | Pianist

Do you have a piano or keyboard at home but you don’t know how to play? Do you want to play your favorite songs on the piano? During these unprecedented home-staying times, how about making some piano music at home! Online piano class will teach you how to read music, how to play both hands together, and how to learn a new song more quickly. Join us to master the basics of beginning level piano playing. Requirement: you need to have a keyboard or piano at home. Textbook: Alfred’s Basic Adult All-in-One Course, Book 1. COURSE CODE: PNO1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $225 No class Jul. 5

PIANO: BEGINNER LEVEL 2 Jane Hua | Pianist

Have you always wanted to learn the piano? This class will have you playing piano in no time! Level 2 is for those who can play with two hands together and read the grand staff. COURSE CODE: PNO2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $225 38

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STORYTELLING AS PERFORMANCE Dewayne Nelson | Actor on Stage, Film & TV

We all have a unique story inside us and this is your opportunity to tell yours! The key to successful storytelling lies not just in the well-crafted story itself but in how the story is presented to make an intimate connection with your listeners. Voices, movement, nuance are skills critical to the actor are key and they can be taught! Join us in exploring this exciting art form and release the hidden actor in you. COURSE CODE: TELL Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $150

ACTORS AND THE METHOD: LEVEL 1 Parisa Bayenat | Theater Artist

In the class, we will explore the fundamentals of acting, followed by an introduction of the methods of Stanislavski, Chekov, Lee Strasberg, and the Meisner technique. Students will be assigned a monologue to work on, using the methods learned in class, and prepare a final Zoom video piece of their performance. You will receive feedback from the instructor and from students in the class. You will learn about character development by accessing the various acting methods and techniques taught in this class. In addition, you will have a final videotaped performance as the material used for auditioning. COURSE CODE: PLAN Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 1-2:30pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $225

EXPLORING VOICEOVERS WORKSHOP Nancy Halpin | Voice Talent & V.O. Producer

Have you been told you have a great speaking voice? Have you wondered how to monetize it working in voice-over, but don’t know how to begin? Join us to learn essential strategies for pursuing the craft of voice over. You’ll get candid, insider tips on working as a VO actor. We’ll discuss VO acting techniques, making great VO demos, home studios with marketing strategies. You’ll have an opportunity to perform a commercial and get professional feedback in a nurturing, fun, no-pressure environment. You’ll leave the workshop with an action-oriented game plan! COURSE CODE: OICE Sec. 01: Monday, 7:45-9:45pm. Jul. 19 | $50

Life & Wellness “A great combination of Qigong, Tai Chi, breathwork - the instructor moved at a good speed and we constantly built on older routines, always with introduction of some new work. The class was very well paced and I thoroughly enjoyed it!.” —ALDIE B., QI FLOW

YOGA FOR A BETTER BACK

MIND & BODY

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

BEING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE: A BUDDHIST APPROACH Jane Leo | Meditation Instructor

We all know someone who has caused us conflict, fear, or anger. As much as we wish we could surround ourselves only with those who bring out loving feelings, shucking the enemies from our lives isn’t wise nor is it practical. We can’t change people, but we can shift our perspective. Drawing on the practice of loving-kindness meditation we’ll look deeply at the people who stir us up and learn the strength of the Buddhist’s most powerful weapon— compassion. Some meditation experience is recommended but not required. COURSE CODE: BEGN Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7-8pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $120

This posture sequencing guides you through poses (asanas) in a mindful flow designed to source all our movement from our deep strength and to discover the beauty in our movement. We will practice strategies to lengthen stubborn hamstrings and hips, to eliminate pain and compression in your lower back and neck, and to 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. C O U R S E C O D E : BYO G Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:15-6:30pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $135

GENTLE YOGA 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 Thursdays, 12:15-1:15pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $135

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Life & Wellness

MOVING OUT OF PAIN AND ANXIETY: FELDENKRAIS METHOD

QI FLOW

Joshua Elbaum | Feldenkrais Practitioner

Qi Flow is a grounding hybrid class that calms and collects your internal forces to develop inner strength. In this 8-week class, you will learn a combination of ancient techniques from Tai Chi, Qigong, and breath work to harmonize and strengthen yourself from the inside out.

In this course, you will be guided through gentle patterns of movements designed to calm the nervous system and transition the body out of neurological cycles of pain. Each class will consist of an Awareness Through Movement lesson from the Feldenkrais Method, a neuromuscular reeducation system derived from human motor development, martial arts, and physics. The lessons aim to be easy, engaging, and pleasurable. After the guided portion, there will be time to share, discuss, and ask questions about our experiences. Each lesson will be recorded for use in at-home personal practice during the week. By the end of five weeks, you will have a basic set of patterns for your own self-care and a deeper somatic understanding of your anatomy. COURSE CODE: FELD Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $100

THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE: PRINCIPLES FOR IMPROVING POSTURE AND RELIEVING PAIN Jill Geiger | Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique

The Alexander Technique: Principles for Improving Posture and Relieving Pain Jill Geiger Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique Interested in improving your posture, moving with ease, and reducing stiffness, pain and tension? Since 1900 the principles of the Alexander Technique have enabled individuals of all ages to reduce tension and stress, improve the performance of all of life’s activities, and experience lasting relief from chronic pain. In this class, you’ll experience how they can be applied to everyday activities to help you feel, move and look better. COURSE CODE: TECH Sec. 01: 2 Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm. Jul. 22 & 29 | $100

TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS Cho Li | Tai Chi Instructor

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. C O U R S E C O D E : TAC H Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays 6-7pm Begins Jun. 22 | $155

Leda Elliot | Tai Chi Master

COURSE CODE: QIFL Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7-8pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $120

BECOMING HEALTHIER Frances Lin | Health Coach

Stomach acid, body pain, fatigue, insomnia, anger, impatience, etc. are your body signals informing you something is wrong. Like the signals on the car dashboard, they require attention when lit up. Otherwise, bigger problems may occur down the road. Learn to read your body signals and find the root causes. You will achieve better health. Good health is the best return in life. COURSE CODE: WELL Sec. 01: 2 Thursdays, 5-6pm. Jul. 15 & 22 | $50

SUN SIGN ASTROLOGY Sally Cragin | Astrologer

What’s your sign? What does it mean? There are 12, and we can give you some insights about your own sign, and the other 11. Astrology is as old as human history, and every culture developed its own interpretation of planetary movements. We demystify the signs and walk you through the basics of understanding the principles of astrology (the first science, as early practitioners used it for purposes of medical assistance, agricultural guidance, public works, and civic discourse and marital prospects!) Everyone in the room will have an “Aha!” moment. COURSE CODE: SIGN Sec. 01: Monday, 7:45-9:45pm. Jul. 26 | $50

LIFESTYLE & RECREATION BOSTON AND CAMBRIDGE FROM THE CHARLES RIVER: A WALKING TOUR Genevieve Weidner | Ph.D. Student, American and New England Studies, Boston University

This two hour walking tour begins at Magazine Beach in Cambridge, and ends on the Esplanade in Boston. Throughout the tour, students will learn about the land making process of Boston. The tour will also focus on the development of Boston’s skyline, and the students will gain the opportunity to compare the modern arrangement of buildings to the history of Boston’s development. On the Boston side of the Charles River, students will learn about the development of Storrow Drive and the Esplanade. This class will meet offsite. The meeting location will be in your confirmation email after you register. Students are asked to wear a mask throughout the class and follow Massachusetts state guidelines regarding physical distancing. COURSE CODE: BCCR Sec. 01: Saturday, 2-4pm. Jun. 26 | $50

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Life & Wellness

PLANNING THE PERFECT TRIP: VACATION PLANNING ONLINE

HERBAL TINCTURING FOR WELLNESS: SUMMER EDITION

Marysa Angelli | Avid Traveler & Educator

Grace Krupkowski | Herbalist, Artist, Educator - Land of Milk and Honey Herbalism

If you ask a room full of people, “What’s the best way to travel from Boston to Sydney, Australia?” each person will have a different answer; we all bring our own unique preferences to the travel planning process. In this workshop you will learn how to strategize and use online vacation planning tools to plan the perfect experience for yourself and your family. You will learn how to use Google Flights to search for optimal flights based on your preferences, and how to set up price alerts so that you won’t miss out on a great deal. We’ll cover how to research restaurants and tourist attractions you can be confident about, how to vet the recommendations you find online, and how to save places you want to visit on your Google Map. C O U R S E C O D E : VC P O Sec. 01: Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. Jul. 15 | $50

PLANNING THE PERFECT TRIP: CANCELLATION POLICIES, TRAVEL INSURANCE, AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT Marysa Angelli | Avid Traveler & Educator

Even the most meticulously planned vacation can run into unexpected issues. In this course, you will learn how to review and compare cancellation policies before booking, best practices for seeking cancellation, whether to buy travel insurance and how much you may need, and how to ensure you get the best possible customer service outcome if an issue arises during the trip. You’ll learn how to advocate for swift resolutions so that you can get back to enjoying everything your destination has to offer. C O U R S E C O D E : VC C P Sec. 01: Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. Aug. 12 | $50

INTRODUCTION TO WITCHCRAFT AS SELF-CARE Ali Nebel | Eclectic Witch, Solitary Practitioner

In a bustling world full of endless social media alerts and career pressures, taking time to slow down and care for oneself seems to never be scheduled. In this class, you will learn skills derived from modern witchcraft to focus your spiritual energy towards self-care practices such as, and not limited to: meditative rituals, herbal remedies and potions, shrines and sacred space maintenance, tarot and astrology, and candle magick. C O U R S E C O D E : W I TC Sec. 01: Wednesday, 5:30-7:30pm. Aug. 4 | $50

HERB WALK AND WILD PLANT IDENTIFICATION Grace Krupkowski | Herbalist, Artist, Educator - Land of Milk and Honey Herbalism

Herbalism is a form of integrating oneself into the natural world. In this course, we will discuss the fundamentals of botanical healing in a leisurely walk among the myriad of plants that pop up in our urban areas. Many of these are considered weeds, yet they offer an abundance of beneficial properties for wellness. From the weeds that creep through the cracks of the sidewalks to the bounty of wild plants that grow in the local parks and gardens, students will walk away with a base knowledge of ethical and safe harvesting techniques and an outline of how they can use these herbs for maintaining wellbeing. Tuition includes a $5 materials fee. Class will meet outdoors in Cambridge, MA; exact meeting location will be emailed to students before the class starts. COURSE CODE: HWLK Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-3:30pm. Jun. 19 | $65

Herbal tincturing has been a form of preserving the beneficial properties of a plant for centuries. In this hands-on course, students will curate their own herbal tincture that they will later be able to strain and bottle at home. The basic folklore and scientific principles behind this process will be discussed. Wild foraged plants will be used in this course, alongside a few other herbs students can choose from. Students will learn basic processing techniques and take home a detailed pamphlet of the processes discussed. This workshop is for all levels of learning and encouraged for those looking to deepen their relationship with plants. Tuition includes a $30 materials fee. COURSE CODE: HTNC Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-3:30pm. Jun. 26 | $90

HERBAL TOPICALS FOR WELLNESS: SALVES Grace Krupkowski | Herbalist, Artist, Educator - Land of Milk and Honey Herbalism

This class will explore the myriad of plants used in the making of infused oils, salves, and body butters. Discussion will go deep into the importance of nourishing the skin and the holistic herbal traditions on how to do so. We will explore the basic ingredients in making your own herbal salve. We will discuss how specific carrier oils, herbs, and essential oils work together to create salves that are used for maintaining skin wellness and the healing of specific ailments. Students will walk away with their own salve by the end of the course. Tuition includes a $15 materials fee. C O U R S E C O D E : H S LV Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-3:30pm. Jul. 24 | $75

HERBAL TOPICALS FOR WELLNESS: SUGAR SCRUBS Grace Krupkowski | Herbalist, Artist, Educator - Land of Milk and Honey Herbalism

In this herbal topicals for wellness session, students will curate their own herbal sugar scrub that incorporates ingredients that nourish the skin on a deeper level. We will discuss the benefits of scrubs from those used for topical care to healing aches and pains. Students will take away their own herbal sugar scrub by the end of the course. Tuition includes a $25 materials fee. COURSE CODE: HSCR Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-3:30pm. Jul. 31 | $85

SUMMER SKIN: REFRESH YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE Alexandra Dale | Makeup Artist, alexandradalemakeupartistry.com

This workshop is timed for the changing of seasons, a great time to refresh your skincare practice! This class will focus on creating a customized skincare routine that addresses specific skin concerns and prevents future damage. The instructor will review skincare ingredients, the appropriate order of product application, regimen suggestions and supplemental treatments that can enhance your normal routine. Other skin health tips and techniques will be discussed as well. Students will receive a facechart for taking notes in class and follow-up materials with product suggestions and notes on techniques. COURSE CODE: SKNC Sec. 01: Monday, 6-9pm. Jun. 21 | $75

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FLOWER ARRANGING Cass School of Floral Design

Discover the essential elements and principles of floral design while creating three different styles of arrangements. You will learn how to achieve long-lasting freshness and select the perfect containers and flowers for the look you want to achieve. Seasonal flowers, foliage, and themes will be emphasized. A materials fee of $45 (cash or check only) is payable at the first class. Class held at the Cass School of Floral Design, 531 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown. COURSE CODE: FCAB Sec. 01: 3 Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Jul. 14 | $100

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. Students are asked to wear a mask throughout the class and follow Massachusetts state guidelines regarding physical distancing. Please reserve following weeks for rain dates. COURSE CODE: OUTT Sec. 01: 4 Sundays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Jul. 11 | $110

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ONLINE CLASSES

Online classes take place on Zoom . If you are unsure if you are able to use Zoom or if your camera and microphone work, we recommend testing it out by joining a test meeting before your class starts at zoom . us/test .

An $8 registration fee is charged for any class whose tuition exceeds $25 . Only one registration fee is charged per person per term . The registration fee is not refundable if you withdraw from a class . The fee is refunded if CCAE cancels your class or if changes to the class schedule prevent you from attending . This does not apply to individual classes rescheduled due to inclement weather or other significant factors beyond CCAE’s control.

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If you withdraw 1 week or more before the start date of a class, we will issue you a course credit (good for 18 months from the date of issue) . If you prefer, we will refund the class tuition minus a $10 processing fee . Withdrawals from courses and events under $25 are only eligible for a course credit . No cash refunds are given .

Online class withdrawal policies

For multi-week online classes, if you are unhappy with the format of the class, you may withdraw up to 24 hours before the second meeting of the class for a full class credit (no refunds given) . For online Food and Wine classes, you can withdraw three days or more before the start date of a class for a class credit . After we send out a Zoom link and a recipe packet, no credits or refunds will be given .

For one-day online classes (with no curbside pickup component), you can withdraw the day-of for full class credit (no refunds given) . For online classes with curbside pickup, you can withdraw up to two days before the date of curbside pickup or the first class meeting, whichever comes first, for a class credit minus the materials fee (no refunds given). If you attended the first class or already did curbside pickup, no credit or refund can be given .

Transferring to another class

For classes that are three sessions or longer, contact the registration office before the second meeting of the class in order to transfer . For one- and two-session classes, you must contact us at least five business days before the start of the class. For all cooking, wine, beer, or spirit classes, you must contact us at least five business days before the start of the class. If there is a difference in price, we will issue a class credit or there will be a remaining balance to be paid . Refunds are not given .

Cancellation or schedule change

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 cancels your class or changes the class schedule before the class begins such that you are unable to attend, you may receive a refund or a course credit . This does not apply to individual classes rescheduled due to inclement weather, other significant factors beyond CCAE’s control.

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The zoom link and information on how to join will be emailed to you . Please also check your spam folder . If you register within 12 hours before the class begins or after the first date, please contact zoom@ccae.org for the link . Students may contact our registration office at 617-547-6789 ext . 1 or zoom@ccae .org for technical assistance . Support will be available during all underway classes . Check ccae.org for up-to-date office hours.

Student expectations for online classes

Classes will take place on Zoom . Do not share the Zoom meeting invitation and link with anyone who is not registered for the class . Classes will take place at the time they are scheduled . We cannot guarantee that recorded classes will be available if you are not able to attend the class at the time scheduled .

One registration is for one person . If you are planning to invite your spouse, partner, or friend to attend this online class with you, please sign up for an additional seat . Inform anyone in your household that you will be in a class; if your camera and/or microphone are on, they will be seen and/or heard .

For the security of our instructors and students, please do not record the class . Please do not take photos of the class without the permission of the instructor and the other students .

Private Online Classes

Get all of the benefits of a CCAE online experience in a private setting to immerse yourself in virtual learning and local culture at home . Private virtual classes are perfect for special occasions, creative team building activities, or just to have fun with friends . Contact us at info@ccae .org and start planning today!

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What our students say:

“Jeremy [Durling] pivoted to online teaching beautifully and created a sense of community. He narrated adjustments of placement of subjects and camera placement in illuminating ways that helped me when I translated each demo to my home context.” – Nina K., Beginner Drawing

“I loved the class! I was skeptical on how a 'virtual' cooking class would go, but I was very happy with the evening and learned along the way. Thank you.” – Elizabeth G. One-Pot Meals with Cast Iron

“Joan [Brunetta] has truly fostered interpersonal relationships within the class already. I'm so impressed and delighted. Yay CCAE!” – Annie D., Latin: Beginner Level 1

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CCAE Summer 2021 Catalog

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Theater

PERFORMING ARTS

Studio School

VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS

Literature

ESL Schedule

WORLD LANGUAGES

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

FOOD & WINE

Wine, Beer & Spirits

Level Descriptions for ESL & World Languages