Newton Community Education - Spring 2019 Catalog by Newton Community Education

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SPRING 2019

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notes cover artist Michel L’Huillier Our cover features a detail of two stained glass room divider panels that Michel designed and fabricated in Boston. The panels are featured at the renovated chapel at the University of Chicago’s Lutheran School of Theology. They serve to define two spaces, but are also enjoyed as an abstract work of art for their calming colors and clear, subtle textures. Says Michel: “My goal was to create a relationship between the panels, the viewers, and their experiences within the space. It’s my hope that the passersby and people who worship in the space understand and appreciate the metaphorical elements of the design: the vertical shapes in blue and green reference baptismal water, since the panels frame the baptismal font on both sides of the chapel; the intermittent slivers of bright red provide a strong contrasting color to symbolize the presence of the Holy Spirit igniting the water of baptism. Color, shape, and story can create meaning in stained glass windows. An appreciation of reference or metaphors and an art background are useful for this craft, while the designer should also understand the possibilities and limits of the material. As a visual arts instructor, I teach my students to interact with and be curious about the glass medium, and to create meaning through their choices of design, colors, and shapes. I encourage students at all levels to grow and develop in my classes.”

what’s new for high schoolers? NCE TECH High schoolers: join us in July for one to four weeks of coding classes. Make games in Java or Python, learn robotics with Arduino, and/ or customize your Minecraft mods with Java. There’s no need to leave Newton to learn to code. It’s all here at NCE. Page 67.

who will win? CHOPPED The Food Network has nothing on NCE! Help us prove that by signing up for our first in-house cooking competition. See page 11 for details.

LEARN FROM MICHEL Adults: sign up for one or more of his workshops this spring; see pages 30 & 31. Kids: sign up for his Summer Glass Class. See page 55.

summer plans? Launch something If you have lofty goals this summer, we can help you reach them. See pages 48-69 for exciting summer options.

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our mission Newton Community Education is dedicated to your lifelong learning. We offer programs for everyone eager to explore—from toddlers to seniors—from Newton and beyond. We are a self-sustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools. When the school day ends, our classes begin, offering access to school facilities for community learning. We aim to inspire or nurture your passion with quality programs provided at a reasonable cost.

Newton North High School Room 101 457 Walnut Street Newtonville, MA 02460 email: staff@newtoncommunityed.org Phone: 617-559-6999 Fax: 617-559-6998 Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm Monday–Thursday 5–8pm when evening classes are in session at Newton North. Newton South High School Satellite Office, Room 9208 140 Brandeis Road Newton Centre MA 02459 Phone: 617-559-6508 Monday–Thursday 5:30–8pm when evening classes are in session at Newton South. During the day by appointment only (617-559-6999).

spring 2019 featured teacher JEFF KLEIN Almost seven years ago, I made a big pitch to my wife: What if I leave teaching at the end of the school year and become a stay-athome parent after our first baby is born? Six years and two kids later, we haven’t looked back. Being at home with the kids has given me the opportunity to soak up this precious time with them. It’s also given me another rare opportunity in adult life: a chance to delve more deeply into my passions (albeit in short chunks during naps). Broadly, these hobbies fall into three categories: gardening, baking, and “urban homesteading”— anything from brewing beer to making soap to keeping chickens. I’ve come to believe that anyone can succeed at most hobbies with just a little bit of background and some hands-on practice, and this is exactly what I seek to offer in my NCE classes. I’ve loved the opportunities NCE has given me to develop new courses, and getting to meet new students or reconnect with returning students is my favorite part of the job. It’s hard not to have a good time in a kitchen full of happy pizza-makers! My kids are now a little older and easing into full school days. I fully expected I’d be back in the classroom teaching again at this stage, but instead, I’ve been digging in… starting a gardening business, (and happily accepting clients, by the way), tutoring, and teaching these classes. My goal of stitching together my passions into my own dream job is coming into focus. I’m grateful to NCE and all my students for helping to make that happen.

Jeff’s classes this Spring Name That Tree page 33 Handcrafted Soaps page 32 Seed Start Your Garden page 34 Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup page 11

adult classes

Art & Photography.....................................5 Business & Career.....................................39 Computers & Technology..........................39 Crafts.......................................................30 Dance & Fitness........................................17 English Language Learners (ELL)..............41 Food & Drink............................................11 GED/HiSet ...............................................41 Home & Garden........................................33 Languages.................................................8 Lifetime Learning.....................................35 Mind, Body, & Soul...................................16 Money & Real Estate................................34 Music & Theatre Arts................................20 Online Learning .......................................41 Photography..............................................7 Recreation................................................14 Writing & Literature.................................29

kids classes

Spring Classes & Sports............................42 April Vacation Programs...........................45 Spring Classes for High Schoolers.............47 Summer Programs...................................48 Summer at a Glance ........................68 & 69

nuts & bolts

General Info & Policies .............................70 Registration Form....................................71 Staff Picks..................................................4

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FOMO

That’s “Fear of Missing Out” for those not in the know, and we don’t want it to happen to you. We decide whether a class is running a week or more before its start date, and your registration might make the difference. Some classes fill really quickly, so register now and banish that fear.

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staff picks Robin’s picks Anatomy Drawing

Jack Neylan (page 5) It is so amazing to me when an artist captures arms, fingers, legs, and feet and makes them appear so life-like. I’m not very good at drawing, but I aspire to be. I would especially love to replicate hands in my art. Learning the basics of anatomy drawing would definitely help my cause; now I just have to make time to get to this class!

Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup

Jeff Klein (page 11) Every year a few days into Passover, I get tired of eating matzo. But I never get tired of eating Matzo Ball Soup! I’m delighted to say Jeff Klein is offering a new twist on a very old favorite this spring: Matzo Ball Soup, vegan style. If you’ve never taken a class with Jeff and want to make and taste a traditional winner, now’s the time to try something new—that’s vegetarian too!

Ayurvedic Series

Anjana Bhargava (page 23) Before I programmed these classes, I’d never heard of anything Ayurvedic. I’ve since learned there’s something special to this approach; it includes many health benefits, which is one reason why so many people follow it. I won’t give too much away, but try one or all of Anjana’s classes and you’ll see how this approach to diet and health can improve your life too.

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Want to know why we pick what we pick for our Staff Picks page each term? Here’s a little insight.

Lisa’s picks All my picks are for Summer—because I am so excited about all the new classes we’re offering. So kids, you’ll have to wait until then to sample any of these. See the rest of the summer program on page 48, and don’t miss our At a Glance chart on pages 68-69.

Imposter Baking

Kim Ryan (page 49) It was quite the scene in our office when Kim showed up to talk about teaching Young Broadway this summer, and then mentioned she had this other talent too. The picture shown here was quickly circulated among our staff to a chorus of oohs and ahs, and what-is-thats! Needless to say, I can’t wait to see what kids construe in her baking class this summer, and I want pictures of all of it!

Creative Lettering

Joanne Baker (page 54) Joanne is another woman of many talents. By day she’s an English teacher, but beyond those hours she’s an artist and musician. There are lots of classes she could have offered with us, but when she took out a pen during our interview and just jotted down a gorgeous piece of art, I was sold on this one. You may be tied to your computer, but hey, you still need to write, right? So take this class, and make it look great.

Optics: Science or Illusion?

Mahshid Pourmand (page 60) I love Mahshid’s career story. To sum it up for you: she was almost all the way to a Physics PhD, then put the brakes on that to raise her kids, and now works at Newton South. That’s very lucky for us, because she loves working with kids, and is a science enthusiast who knows lots of cool stuff! I got a free physics lesson myself while planning this class. You’ll be truly enlightened if you sign up.

ELL: Conversation & Crafts & ELL: Science Discovery

Stacey Kazakoff-Eigen (page 62) This is something really new for us. Stacey and I have been trying to get a class off the ground since last summer, so needless to say I’m quite pleased to offer these two now. ELL kids, join us for a great time this summer. Stacey has lots of wonderful ideas for activities and conversation topics. Native English speakers, please come too. Get a taste of different cultures from your ELL peers, and maybe pick up a bit of their languages too.

Missing Susan’s picks? She was out for a bit so took a hiatus from this column. But don’t worry, Susan’s great classes are all here in this catalog. She’d recommend that you get outdoors this spring, or take a trip. Check out our Recreation section for some of her favorites.

Art & Photography

Drawing, the most approachable form of visual art, is an excellent precursor to painting, illustration, web design, animation, and more. It is also satisfying and challenging on its own. Through the practice of drawing we learn to see the world around us and then interpret it. Our instructor will provide demonstrations and exercises in basic design using line, contour, shape, texture, composition, shadow and light. Each week you’ll work from a different still life. In addition, there will be homework assignments and weekly critiques. New and returning students welcome. Bring a $7 materials fee payable to the instructor, and a 9x12 sketchbook, kneaded eraser, 2B, 4B, and 6B pencils, and a pencil sharpener.

A100-P19 $239 7 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6–9pm April 2–May 28 No class Apr 16 & May 7 Within just a few weeks I can see real improvement. I’m not an artist, but it is very satisfying being able to draw something I think looks good.

Beyond Basic Drawing Paola Page, Instructor If you’ve taken our Beginner Drawing class or have some experience drawing and would like to continue your practice, join us! Our instructor will provide demonstrations and exercises with line, shape, form, composition and tonal value. Each week you’ll focus on a different element and progress from observing single forms to completing a still life. In addition, there will be weekly critiques and optional homework assignments. New and returning students welcome. A materials list will be emailed.

A756-P19 $249 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6:30–9:30pm April 3–May 29 No class April 17

Jack Neylan, Instructor Learn the basics of anatomy, and your figure drawing will be more accurate and life-like. We’ll provide an introduction to human anatomy with an emphasis on the skeletal, muscular, and circulatory systems. You’ll learn to observe muscles, tendons, and bones for drawing. We’ll also review the history of artists’ understanding and use of anatomy in their work—from the 15th century, through the rise of the academies in 18th century Europe, to the modern and postmodern eras. Classes will include a combination of lecture and in-class drawing. All levels welcome. Bring a drawing pad (17x24) and graphite pencil. Additional materials will be discussed in class.

A680-P19 $199 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm April 3–May 29 No class Apr 17

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Portrait Drawing Jack Neylan, Instructor Portraiture is one of the oldest and most loved genres of art in the world. But, what makes a great portrait? Learn techniques to create portraits of your own design as we focus on capturing expressions through drawing. We will examine famous and contemporary examples of portraiture, always pursuing the question of what makes a portrait great. You’ll learn how to strive for photographic realism and impressionistic likeness that captures a person’s unique character in your drawings. Mediums explored in class include graphite and charcoal.

Gary Tucker, Instructor

Anatomy Drawing

Paola Page, Instructor See the world in a new light and then draw it. Botanical drawing is the art of careful observation inspired by the natural world around us. We’ll use flowers, leaves, seed pods, and other organic objects as our subject matter. You’ll work on strengthening your powers of observation, and develop drawing skills to render shape, texture, size, and proportion with greater confidence. By the end of class, you’ll have a small portfolio of drawings as fine art or use as a basis for a continued edition of prints. All levels, new and returning students welcome. A materials list will be emailed.

A144-P19 $199 8 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math (Newton) 10am–12pm April 4–May 30 No class April 18

Bring a drawing pad and graphite pencil. Additional materials will be discussed in class.

A725-P19 $199 8 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math (Newton) 10am–12pm April 4–May 30 No class April 18

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Botanical Drawing

Basic Drawing

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Art & Photography

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Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Watercolor Painting: Beginner

Jack Neylan, Instructor

Jack Neylan, Instructor Experience the joy of watercolor on paper. We’ll explore the fundamentals and surprises of painting with watercolors as well as the variety of techniques. Through instructor demonstrations and a series of painting exercises, you’ll develop your own style as you become more comfortable painting with this media. Classes will emphasize personal expression in a creative and relaxed environment. We’ll review artwork in class and engage in critiques. New and returning students welcome. Bring a $7 fee for still-life setups payable to the instructor in class. Required materials list is available online.

A450-P19 $195 8 Mondays @ Newton South 7–9pm April 1–June 3 No class April 15 & May 27

Many artists enjoy working with acrylics for its advantages: it can be manipulated for various visual results, acrylics are water-based (instead of solvents, which are toxic), and they dry very fast—so it is easy to learn quickly! Explore art in this medium and learn to paint with acrylics. We will cover essential foundation skills such as how to set up your palette, color mixing and theory, and composition. Class work will include a variety of painting projects including observational painting from still lifes, photographs, and portraits. A materials list will be emailed to students.

A190-P19 $199 8 Thursdays @ Newton South 7–9pm April 4–May 30 No class Apr 18 New

Printing Without a Press Advancing with Watercolors

Bonnie Lerner, Instructor

Gary Tucker, Instructor

Learn to make beautiful one-of-a kind prints without a press. Working with acrylic paint, various household tools, and found objects, you’ll discover numerous ways to print with a Gelli plate. The printed papers can then be used in many ways; such as collage, journal pages, textured backgrounds, greeting cards, or as works of art themselves. Once you learn the process, you can easily do it on your own. In class we will cover different papers and fabric, tips and tricks for better results, ideas for forming your own tools, and even provide a recipe to make your own permanent Gelli plate at home. Gelli plate printing is fun, spontaneous, and creative! No prior printmaking experience necessary.

If you have some prior experience with watercolor and drawing and wish to further develop as a watercolorist, join us. You’ll learn design, composition, and watercolor technique through a series of weekly projects. The projects will be supported by tutorials, short videos, and other teaching materials. Class time will include demonstrations, a review of homework, and time for practice. Classes will foster personal expression in a creative and relaxed environment. New and returning students welcome. Required materials list is available online.

A563-P19 $239 7 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–9pm April 3–May 29 No class Apr 17 & May 8

Bring a $30 materials fee payable to the instructor in class.

A249-P19 $69 2 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm May 15 & 22

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Materials List For most art classes you will need to purchase materials before the start of class. Check your course listing on our website for specifics.

Landscape Painting Zhanna Cantor, Instructor Let nature inspire you as you learn to paint landscapes. Working from pictures of open fields, sea, rocks, and/or woods, you’ll create original paintings in acrylic or oil. Our instructor will provide a short demonstration to get you started, and individual guidance to help you with composition, value adjustment, and color mixing techniques throughout your painting process. You’ll work at your own pace and develop your own style. At the last class we’ll share our accomplishments with an informal display of our work. This is a studio class; all levels welcome. Bring a pencil; acrylic or oil paints (acrylic is recommended for beginners); three or more flat brushes (1/4”, 1/2”, and 1-1/2”); either acrylic paper, canvas board, or stretched canvas; a pallet; and a jar for water (for acrylic) or turpentine (for oil paints). See online class listing for full materials list.

A152-P19 $199 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm April 3–May 29 No class April 17

Art & Photography

Impressionist Painting Zhanna Cantor, Instructor If you’re inspired by impressionist artists like Monet, Renoir, and Pissarro, join us for this studio class. As these artists did, we’ll focus on how light affects color and form. After a short demonstration to get you started, you’ll work independently, painting in oil or acrylic from a picture of your choice. Our instructor will provide individual guidance to help you with composition, value adjustment, and color mixing techniques. You’ll work at your own pace, developing your own style. At the last class we’ll share our accomplishments with an informal display of our work. All levels welcome. See online class listing for a full materials list.

A149-P19 $199 8 Mondays @ Newton North 7–9pm April 1–June 3 No class Apr 15& May 27

Abstract Painting: Beginner to Beyond Paola Page, Instructor Take inspiration from artists such as Matisse, Kandinsky, de Kooning, Frankenthaler, and Rothko. Explore abstract concepts and experiment with color, shape, texture, and line, as you paint with acrylics and learn various processes of contemporary painting. Class time will cover individual interpretation, group critiques, and contemporary art discourse. New and returning students of all levels welcome. Bring a color wheel and see online class listing for a full materials list. For questions email paolapage6@gmail.com.

A131-P19 $245 8 Mondays @ Newton North 6:30–9:30pm April 1–June 3 No class Apr 15 & May 27

Photography Digital Photography: Using Any Smartphone or Tablet Jason Rich, Instructor Learn to take professional-quality, eye-catching photos using the camera built into your smartphone or tablet. Get tips for taking better photos in any situation. Then, learn to edit, enhance, print, share, and organize your photos using your device, as well as third-party photography apps and services. This class is designed for amateur level, non-tech savvy people who want to take better photos using a mobile device. Bring your smartphone or tablet to class if you’d like, but it is not required.

A138-P19 $45 Tuesday April 2 @ Newton South 7–9pm

Take Better Pictures With Your Digital Camera Steve McGrath, Instructor If you’re just getting to know your digital camera and its features, take this opportunity to learn from an expert. Learn how and when to use your camera’s special settings such as program and manual modes, aperture, and shutter priority. We’ll discuss basic composition and how to best use light for different situations, such as shooting plants, people, extreme close-ups, and landscapes. Bring your fully-charged camera and one or two of your prints to share with the class.

A671-P19 $79 2 Thursdays @ Newton North 6–8pm April 4 & 11

Digital Photography: Beyond Beginner Steve McGrath, Instructor Learn to operate your camera in semi-automatic and manual modes and create sharp, high-quality images with the appropriate depth of field. You’ll discover how to choose the right combination of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO as we examine how to use light in challenging situations and create interesting photos. Other technical aspects will be addressed including exposure compensation, light metering, and autofocus. We’ll also discuss how to best compose images for maximum artistic effect. The emphasis will be on outdoor photography; there will be plenty of opportunity to present your photography for group critique and analysis. Prerequisite: our beginner digital photography class or comparable experience. Bring your fully-charged digital SLR camera with its manual.

A216-P19 $169 6 Thursdays @ Newton North 6–8pm April 25–June 6 No class May 9

Special Effects Workshop Steve McGrath, Instructor Inspire double takes with your photographic images, just by applying cool special effects. Learn how to star the sun, create panoramics, and add depth to your landscapes with aperture. Discover different techniques for zooming and how to use various filters, and learn to control motion with shutter speeds. With nothing more than the equipment you already have and a little imagination, you can create great effects to enhance your photos. Bring your camera and lenses to class.

A153-P19 $79 2 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–8pm April 23 & 30

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Macro Photography Steve McGrath, Instructor Winter, spring, summer, or fall, macro photography opens the door to an exciting world of photo opportunities. The close-up world is a magical place full of pattern, color, and imagery—flowers become abstract works of art, rusty doors become textured canvasses, stones become polished gems, and butterflies and other insects can become sci-fi monsters. Join us and learn different ways to use your camera gear to take spectacular macro photographs. Bring your digital camera, its manual, and any macro equipment you may own to class. Bring existing photos to share for questions and critiquing.

A113-P19 $79 2 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–8pm May 21 & 28

Spanish: Beyond Beginner

Languages Not sure what level language class to take? Call us at 617-559-6999 or email staff@newtoncommunityed.org.

American Sign Language: Beginner II Rhys McGovern, Instructor Build on your basic knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL). Learn additional vocabulary, grammar, classifiers, and information about Deaf culture in a relaxed environment. We’ll work in small groups and as a whole class to improve language learning. Prerequisite: our American Sign Language for Beginners class, or comparable experience.

Portrait Photography with a Live Model

Spanish: Beginner

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L600-P19 $135 8 Mondays @ Newton North 6–7:15pm April 1–June 3 No class Apr 15 & May 27

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Claudia Ruiz-Gustafson, Instructor

Soledad Phelan, Instructor

Improve your people skills—in portraiture that is. Learn to take more in-depth portraits that truly capture your subjects, especially in those easy-to-miss, split-second moments. You’ll learn all you need to know to take professional-quality portraits, including how to work with various subjects—from individuals to groups, including children and pets. Our instructor will explain the nuances of lighting and posing, how to shoot on location, and how to create inspiring compositions. You must be comfortable working with your camera for this class. Class includes an outdoor photography session with a model(s) in Newton. All levels welcome.

Required textbook is Practical Spanish Grammar by Prado, 2nd edition.

Bring 4-6 printed portrait images to class.

A822-P19 $109 3 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm May 1, 8, & 15 Saturday May 4, 10–11am Newton location TBA; rain date is May 11.

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Soledad Phelan, Instructor You’ve passed through Beginner Spanish and are ready to learn about conditional, progressive, and compound tenses, adjectives, adverbs and more. You’ll sharpen your conversational, writing, and speaking skills while you improve your vocabulary. Prerequisite: our Spanish: Beginner classes, or comparable experience. Required textbook is Practical Spanish Grammar by Prado, 2nd edition.

L212-P19-1 $115 4 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math (Newton) 9:45–11:15am May 9–30 L212-P19-2 $129 6 Tuesdays @ Newton South 8:15–9:30pm April 2–May 28 No class April 16, 23, & 30

¿Habla usted Español? If you don’t speak Spanish, here’s your chance to learn the United States’ second most spoken language. We’ll emphasize basic speech patterns and vocabulary, and you’ll learn simple grammar and idioms through question and answer drills and conversation.

L210-P19-1 $115 4 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math (Newton) 11:15am–12:45pm May 9–30 L210-P19-2 $129 5 Tuesdays @ Newton South 5:30–7pm May 7–June 4

A Big Thank You... to the Russian School of Math in Newton for opening up its doors to us. We couldn’t run our Thursday daytime classes without them.

Spanish: Intermediate

French: Beyond Beginner

Soledad Phelan, Instructor

Speed Spanish I, II, & III Dan Mikels, Instructor Imagine yourself speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Now you can with Speed Spanish! In the beginning class, you’ll learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. Continue with the advanced levels to reinforce your learning, whether you’re taking online or in-person classes. In no time at all, you’ll be able to go into any Spanish-speaking situation and converse. ¡Qué Bueno! These are online classes. See online course descriptions for syllabus and more information.

L132-P19-O $125 6 week online classes April 17–June 7

Required textbook is the most recent edition of Practical Spanish by Prado.

The teacher was great, she demonstrated very good teaching techniques, and had a great personality and presence. She offered interactive classes that were a lot of fun.

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Phil Kaplan, Instructor

Sharpen your writing and speaking skills while you improve your vocabulary. You’ll learn about conditional, progressive, and compound tenses; adjectives; and adverbs plus more. Prerequisite: our Spanish: Beyond Beginner classes, or comparable experience.

L114-P19 $129 6 Tuesdays @ Newton South 7–8:15pm April 2–May 28 No class April 16, 23, & 30

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French: Beginner Phil Kaplan & Susan Tessier, Instructors Through conversation and written exercises, you’ll learn about French culture as well as pronunciation, vocabulary, basic grammar, and verb tenses. Emphasis will be on useful, everyday words and phrases, including greetings, time, weather, travel, and food. This class is for beginners or those who wish to review the fundamentals. The textbook is Ultimate French: BeginnerIntermediate, by Annie Heminway.

L102-P19-1 $139 (Kaplan) 8 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math (Newton) 10–11:15am April 4–May 30 No class April 18 L102-P19-2 $149 (Tessier) 8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–8:30pm April 3–May 29 No class April 17

Improve your French as you gain exposure to the language through conversation and in-class written exercises. We’ll expand your vocabulary and introduce new verb tenses. You’ll also learn about the culture as well as pronunciation and grammar. Emphasis will be on useful, everyday words and phrases, including greetings, time, weather, travel, food and more. English will be used only when necessary. Prerequisite: our French: Beginner class, or comparable experience. Bring a Pocket Book of French Verbs and a copy a copy of Ultimate French: Beginner-Intermediate, by Annie Heminway.

L230-P19-1 $135 8 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math (Newton) 11:15am–12:30pm April 4–May 30 No class April 18 L230-P19-2 $155 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm April 3–May 29 No class April 17

French: Intermediate Phil Kaplan, Instructor If you have some basic knowledge of French—salutations, present tense verbs, and descriptive adjectives—continue to develop your skills. Through conversations and written exercises, you’ll learn more about French culture and pronunciation, vocabulary, basic grammar, and verb tenses. Emphasis will be placed on review and expansion of useful, everyday phrases. Prerequisite: our French: Beyond Beginner class, or comparable experience. Bring a Pocket Book of French Verbs and a copy of Ultimate French: Beginner-Intermediate, by Annie Heminway.

L109-P19 $155 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm April 3–May 29 No class April 17

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Bon Voyage: Intermediate French & Beyond

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Lionel Claris, Instructor Bonjour! Brush up on your French for your trip abroad or just for fun. Gain confidence in your speaking skills as you learn to use simple, elegant, conversational French effectively. Instead of learning rules with a textbook, we’ll focus on becoming confident speakers through a combination of orally-applied grammar and spaced repetitions to boost your recall. You’ll also learn proper pronunciation through reading and speaking. Course materials will be available online as a resource. Prerequisite: our Beyond Beginner class, or comparable experience. Directions emailed to registered students.

L244-P19 $169 8 Mondays @ Newtonville 10:30am–12:30pm April 1–June 3 No class Apr 15 & May 27

French: Advanced Conversation Lionel Claris, Instructor This course is for those interested in becoming more fluent. If you already have a decent knowledge of French and want to communicate your love of France and the language with others, come share your thoughts and observations with us as we discuss French culture, politics, and the media in general. Conducted entirely in French, this class will include articles, impassioned discussions, and exercises to help build your vocabulary and strengthen your understanding of grammar. Conversations will center around class interests and we’ll tackle themes such as current events, politics, food, work, travel, family, and more. New and returning students welcome.

L129-P19 $149 8 Mondays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm April 1–June 3 No class Apr 15 & May 27

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Italian: Intermediate Give the Gift of Learning

Romina Crociani, Instructor

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If you understand the basics of Italian grammar and have developed your reading comprehension skills, this class will help increase your knowledge of the language. Through lectures and in-class exercises, we’ll practice vocabulary, tenses, and expressions, and discuss topics of your choice. We’ll also study short texts that will expose you to Italian society and culture. Ciao. A presto! Prerequisite: our Italian: Beyond Beginner class or comparable experience.

Italian: Beginner Massimo Laurora, Instructor Whether you’re going to Italy or just want to understand some delightful phrases, come study this lively and expressive language. You’ll learn basic grammar concepts and idiomatic expressions while developing your vocabulary and writing skills. Participation is a must, so be ready to have some fun. The required books are Italian Made Simple by Cristina Mazzoni, and an Italian dictionary.

L103-P19 $155 8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 8–9:30pm April 2–May 28 No class April 16

Italian: Beyond Beginner Massimo Laurora, Instructor Continuamo a divertirci in Italiano! Let’s continue to have fun with Italian! Using a communicative and inductive approach, you’ll further develop your language skills through readings and conversations. Prerequisite: our Italian: Beginner class or comparable experience. The required books are Italian Made Simple, by Cristina Mazzoni, and an Italian dictionary.

L110-P19 $155 8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8pm April 2–May 28 No class April 16

Bring an Italian dictionary. Text will be discussed in class.

L310-P19 $169 8 Mondays @ Newton North 6–8pm April 1–June 3 No class Apr 15 & May 27

Mandarin Chinese: Beginner & Beyond Lei Reilley, Instructor Spoken by one out of every five people in the world, Mandarin Chinese is a major world language. We’ll emphasize conversation, focusing on social situations and activities such as dining out, shopping, and planning a trip. We’ll practice listening, speaking, reading, and pronunciation. Our instructor will also introduce the culture, traditions, philosophy, and history that serve as keys to understanding the language. The required textbook is Beginner’s Chinese, by Yong Ho.

L120-P19 $145 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–8pm April 4–May 30 No class April 18 I have enrolled in this class several times as I find it a very satisfying experience.

Food & Drink

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Essential Knife Skills Sophia Aiello, Instructor Chop, mince, dice—people underestimate how important proper knife skills are in the kitchen. Regardless of what you’re cooking, your knife skills are key to a successful outcome. We’ll review proper knife handling and maintenance, and the difference between the most common cuts. We’ll test our skills chopping, onions, garlic, potatoes, carrots, and celery, and our instructor will give you tips on how to use these veggies at home. You will leave this class prepared to conquer any recipe efficiently and safely, and to make it visually appealing. Bring your favorite chef ’s knife and a smaller knife too, if you’d like. Bring a $10 food fee payable to the instructor, your knife, a cutting board and containers for leftovers.

F346-P19 $55 Tuesday April 2 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm

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Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup

Sophia Aiello, Instructor

Jeff Klein, Instructor

We think whoever is on TV can’t beat the talent we have at NCE—help us prove it! Join us for our own version of Food Network’s hit show, Chopped! Just like on TV, you’ll get a basket containing mystery ingredients and you’ll be asked to prepare delicious dishes, including an entrée and an appetizer. Our judges’ mouths are watering in eager anticipation of determining the winner based on your creativity, your use of ingredients, and of course, how your dishes taste. There’s no $10,000 prize, but our winner won’t leave empty-handed. So put on your cooking game-face, bring your favorite knife, and come have some fun!

Make a batch of soup you’re family will love. It’s so yummy, everyone will be happy. In this class, we will make a vegetable-based stock (to which you can certainly add chicken at home), and lots of delicious matzo balls. You can bring home a large jar of soup to freeze, use for the holiday, or enjoy immediately.

Bring a materials fee (TBD) payable to the instructor in class.

F814-P19 $55 Monday May 20 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm New

Main Course Salads Robin Kalis, Instructor Make salad your main course. In this class, we’ll make delicious, hearty salads that will satisfy your appetite and your nutritional cravings too. Our meals may include Farmer’s Market Chopped Salad, Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad, Harvest Grain Salad, Grilled Vegetable and Barley Salad, and butter lettuce with poached egg and prosciutto. We’ll also prepare several homemade dressings to top our greens, such as cilantro-lime vinaigrette, Asian peanut dressing, and Champagne vinaigrette. Our instructor will show you how to make varieties of homemade croutons and other accompaniments as well. Bring small containers for leftovers. Handouts provided.

Bring a $15 food fee payable to the instructor, a good chopping knife and containers to take the soup home in.

F449-P19 $49 Thursday April 11 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm New

Six Easy-Ingredient Meals Sophia Aiello, Instructor Stress less about your weeknight meals— they are about to get super easy! Learn to put six simple ingredients together in delicious, nutritious ways. We’ll discuss basic meal prep skills and how to substitute ingredients in order to widen your recipe repertoire. We’ll make two meals in each class, one being vegetarian. Depending on what’s fresh at the market, our dishes may include French Lentil Soup; White Bean Soup; Beef, Spinach, and Grains; Chicken Marsala; Stuffed Peppers; and Shrimp Scampi. All are welcome—our recipes will include vegetarian options. Bring a $60 food fee payable to the instructor in class. Bring containers for leftovers.

F580-P19 $119 3 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6:30–9pm April 23–May 7

Bring a $20 food fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

F284-P19 $45 Thursday May 2 @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm

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A Greek Feast Sophia Aiello, Instructor Party like the Greeks! Learn to prepare delicious Mediterranean-inspired dips and snacks that are perfect for all entertaining. We’ll whip up classics like tzatziki, roasted sweet peppers with balsamic garlic dressing, and orzo salad and keftedes. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or a more formal event, these dishes are sure to be a hit. Best of all, the ingredients are simple and easy to put together. Bring a $15 food fee payable to the instructor and containers for leftovers.

F589-P19 $55 Monday April 8 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm

An Evening of Indian Delight Shruti Mehta, Instructor Join us for a night of cooking and culture as we prepare an authentic Indian vegetarian dinner. We’ll sauté, stir, and fry a variety of locally grown vegetables, aromatic spices, and grains to create a scrumptious dinner. Come prepared for hands-on participation and be transported to another world. Possible dishes may include vegetable tikka masala, aromatic pulao (rice with nuts and whole spices), quick garlic naan, zucchini fritters, and mango lassi. Bring a $20 food fee payable to the instructor.

F108-P19 $59 Wednesday April 10 @ Newton South 6–9pm

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South Indian Cooking

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Shruti Mehta, Instructor

Harvard Square Food Tour

South Indian food remains a secret to much of the world. Unlike the cuisine of the north, South Indian cuisine is distinguished by a greater emphasis on rice as the staple grain, and the liberal use of coconut oil and curry leaves. It is even more vegetarian-friendly than North Indian cooking and incorporates simpler ingredients. Join us to explore this cuisine; you’ll learn to make Medu Vada (deep fried black lentil balls), served with a spicy lentil and vegetable soup called Sambar. We may create additional dishes such as Semiya Pulao (vermicelli rice noodles cooked with vegetables, chilies, and curry leaves), and end with a popular dessert called payasam. Bring a $20 food fee payable to the instructor.

F168-P19 $59 Tuesday May 28 @ Newton South 6–9pm

Authentic Chinese Cooking Lei Reilley, Instructor Say no to take-out and learn to make flavorful Chinese dishes at home. We’ll start with an all-time favorite—a Chinese breakfast crepe made of mung bean flour and eggs. Then we’ll make some spring rolls, with or without meat based on your preference, a zesty vegetarian salad, and, if we have time, a traditional Chinese meatball soup. Get ready to learn some tips for quick and easy Chinese meals, and be sure to bring your appetite. Bring a $20 food fee payable to the instructor.

F976-P19 $49 Monday April 29 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm

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Off The Beaten Path Food Tours, Tour Guide Join us for a culinary tour of Julia Child’s favorite neighborhood. Harvard Square is known for celebrating people from all walks of life, and that diversity is reflected in its food offerings. We’ll walk its cobblestone streets stopping to sample Chinese cuisine with a modern twist, Venezuelan specialties, and Mark Zuckerberg’s favorite college pizza. We’ll see where folk icon Joan Baez got her start, and catch some live tunes too. You’ll hear interesting stories about the Square, learn fun facts about the restaurants we visit, and enjoy the best and most interesting food around—and lots of it. Location will be emailed to registered students. Our tour is 2.5 hours long and includes six to seven stops with plenty of food and less than a mile of walking. Two stops will not include gluten-free options. We’ll walk and eat rain or shine.

F714-P19 $85 Sunday May 5 @ Cambridge 11:30am–2:30pm

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Beacon Hill Chocolate & Wine Tour

JP Vegan Chocolate Tour

Andrea Wright, Instructor

Off The Beaten Path Food Tours, Tour Guide

Enjoy a chocolate and wine tour through Boston’s historic Beacon Hill neighborhood. We’ll walk the chocolate trail, learning about the history of chocolate and about prominent Bostonians who made and sold it from as far back as the 17th century. Our experience begins, as all of them should, with a chocolate aperitif inside an historic jail turned boutique hotel. Continuing down the quaint, brick-paved sidewalks of Charles Street, we’ll taste booze-inspired chocolates until we reach our final destination at one of Beacon Hill’s best wine bars. There we’ll enjoy a mini-seminar on Old World wines and New World single-origin chocolates.

Take a tasting tour of Jamaica Plain, Boston’s most hip and vibrant neighborhood. Here you’ll find exceptional vegan food (containing no animal products and processed responsibly). We’ll sample the most delicious and creamy chocolates, some made with nut milk, and you can’t even taste the difference. We’ll taste a variety of dairy-free chocolate from small, independent stores created by area couples. Our chocolate adventure travels throughout historic Centre Street; you’ll love the treats we have in store, and enjoy learning about chocolate’s history and how it’s processed. This tour is not just for vegans—invite family and friends to join us on our sweet and satisfying walking tour.

Location will be emailed to registered students. All fees included. We’ll walk and eat rain or shine.

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F474-P19 $79 Saturday April 6 @ Boston 3:30–5pm ime yt

Central Square Food & Art Tour Off The Beaten Path Food Tours, Tour Guide Stroll the outside museum that is Central Square. Check out Graffiti Alley, a sanctioned graffiti walkway with art that changes daily, and view the colorful and impressive largescale murals by award-winning local talent, which were commissioned by the city. We’ll discuss the individual artists and the meaning behind these dynamic murals as we enjoy delicious treats from local, independent restaurants. We’ll sample unique, homebrewed bubble tea; Lebanese specialties; and local farm to table dishes. Our fun and informative walk will change the way you see Cambridge, from Central down to MIT. Location will be emailed to registered students. All fees included. We’ll walk and eat rain or shine.

F452-P19 $79 Saturday June 1 @ Cambridge 12:30–3:30pm

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Location will be emailed to registered students. We’ll walk and eat rain or shine.

F710-P19 $59 Saturday May 18 @ Jamaica Plain 2–3:30pm I liked the additional history about chocolate and the local business history as well as the tour included such a wide variety of chocolate experiences

Fondant for Beginners Sandra Frezza, Instructor You too can make beautifully decorated cakes! Our instructor will demonstrate several techniques you can use to give your cakes a professionally polished look. You’ll learn to stretch and roll out fondant; smoothly cover a cake in it; and create bows and inlays, overlays, and several different border techniques such as rope, twist, and bead borders. Fondant and cutters, handouts and decorating tools for you to keep, will be supplied.

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Decorate Your Cake Sandra Frezza, Instructor Want to elevate your cake decorating techniques to the next level? Come learn more advanced designs like Basket Weave, Rope and Reverse-Shell borders, and Roses. Bring a six- to eight-inch (three-inch or higher) frosted cake to class on a cake circle/board, one- to two-inches larger than the cake, and a box or cake carrier to transport finished cake. Icing will be supplied by the instructor. Instructions and decorating tools including tips, bags, and couplers will be provided. Bring a $20 materials fee payable to the instructor.

F531-P19 $50 Monday April 1 @ Newton South 6–9pm Sandra is very knowledgeable and is great with explaining her techniques

Bring a $20 materials fee payable to the instructor, plus a six to eight-inch frosted cake on a cake circle to class. Also bring a box or cake carrier to transport your finished cake.

F210-P19 $55 Monday May 6 @ Newton South 6–9pm

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Recreation

Get Hooked on Mah Jongg

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Mara Nislick, Instructor There’s a reason your grandmother loved this game, and you will too. Mah Jongg is a strategic tile-based game that uses “suits” like rummy. It’s complicated and addictive, so learn the rules, play once, and you’ll want to play again, and again. Join us to learn its basic moves and the strategies you need to win; each session will include instruction and supervised play. If you’re bringing your own Mah Jongg set, let us know when you register; if needed, our instructor can make sure it’s complete. Bring a $9 materials fee payable to the instructor in class for a Mah Jongg card.

Z115-P19 $139 5 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math (Newton) 10am–12pm April 4–May 9 No class April 18

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Your Life, Your Story

You’ve got the basics down, now join us to grow your knowledge of the game and work on strategy—both defensive and offensive play. Each session will include instruction and supervised play. If you’re bringing your own Mah Jongg set, let us know when you register; if needed, our instructor can make sure it’s complete. Also let us know if you need a Mah Jongg card; you may purchase one from the instructor for $9.

Z116-P19 $139 5 Thursdays @ Newton South 7–9pm April 4–May 9 No class April 18 New

Bridge Beginner II Ru Terajewicz, Instructor This class is a continuation of our Beginner Bridge class, and it’s also appropriate for those who want to brush up on their game. We’ll cover overcalls, advancing overcalls, opener’s and responder’s rebids after interference, takeout doubles, and preemptive bids. We’ll review basic Declarer Play techniques such as planning the play of a hand, counting winners and losers, developing long suits, finesses, and more; and we’ll touch on fundamental defensive strategies. You’ll learn by playing hands in class. A Bridge Basics 2 textbook can be purchased for $10 and is payable to the instructor in class.

Z159-P19 $199; $379/pair 6 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6–8:30pm April 2–May 14 No class April 16

We want you to teach for us! We’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic instructors to share their expertise with our community. Look through our catalog to make sure we aren’t already offering the class you have in mind. If it’s not there, fill out the Course Suggestion form on our website and we’ll be in touch!

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Mah Jongg: Beyond Beginner

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Cindy Marshall, Instructor Pass on your important memories or values through storytelling. Using prompts to help you recall meaningful moments along your life’s journey, our instructor will help you develop anecdotes that can form the basis of your longer story. You might incorporate values—such as generosity, kindness, or social action—or significant events that you’d like to share. We’ll take inspiration from each other as we use stories to bring out what’s most important to each of us to pass on.

Z117-P19 $65 2 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math (Newton) 10:30am–12pm April 4 & 11 What I liked most about this class was that I got a chance to learn how to put a story together and edit content to fit time.

Chess Strategy Ross Eldridge, Instructor You already know the basics of chess, how to set up the chess pieces and how the pieces move—are you ready to go to the next level? We’ll examine opening principles and simple endgames, and learn about notation for reading (and writing) games. We’ll review illustrative games, and delve into tactics and strategy. Novice players: you are welcome as long as you have a basic understanding of chess. Bring a chess set if you have one.

R307-P19 $155; $270/pair 6 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm April 3–May 15 No class April 17

Recreation

Car Maintenance 101

Travel Planning: Tips & Tricks

Arthur Kadehjian, Instructor

Christine Stewart, Instructor

Do you know how to change your car’s oil, check tire pressure, replace your windshield wipers, or install a new battery? It isn’t as hard as you may think. Join us in auto shop and learn how to buy a used car, inspect brakes, check the cooling system, align wheels, plus more. It’s time to get a feel for your car and learn simple maintenance tips that can save you hundreds of dollars. Don’t wait to get stuck on the side of the road before you open the hood and learn how to care for your car.

Do you love to travel, but dread the planning? Are you bewildered by ever changing airfares, wondering if a hotel or an Airbnb is right for you, not sure who to trust on Trip Advisor? This class will de-mystify fluctuating air rates and help to guide you through the labyrinth of choices currently available on the Internet. You’ll learn how far in advance to begin your travel planning, and what questions to ask when choosing destinations, airlines, accommodations, tour operators, and cruise lines. Whether you travel for business, pleasure or both you’ll learn how to maximize your travel budget and minimize your stress. We’ll also discuss the “dos and don’ts” of international travel and you’ll be left with a list of resources for information on aircraft statistics, hotels, baggage allowances, and more.

Bike Repair & Maintenance

Z105-P19 $65 4 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–7:30pm April 30–May 21 ime yt

Farina’s Bicycle Center staff, Instructors Don’t get stranded with a flat tire, broken chain, or loose nut. Learn basic maintenance and roadside repairs in a fun, non-intimidating environment. You’ll use in-store bikes to get hands-on practice in changing a flat, removing a wheel, adjusting brakes, tightening the chain, and more. Handouts show diagrams and list the most commonly used tools. (You’ll receive a coupon worth 10% off accessories purchased on the day of class.) Directions emailed to registered students.

R100-P19-1 $39 Saturday April 6 @ Watertown 9:15–11:15am R100-P19-2 $39 Saturday May 18 @ Watertown 9:15–11:15am

America’s Boating Course Tom Gonsiorowski, Instructor Covers all basics that recreational boaters must know: types of boats, required boating equipment, trip planning and preparation, marine environment, safe boat operation, emergency preparedness, and personal watercraft safety. Taught by certified instructors from the US Power Squadron, a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safe boating. This course is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and recognized by the US Coast Guard. After successful completion of the course, you’ll receive a safe boater certificate accepted by MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, VT, and many other states. NH and CT require all boat operators to hold a certificate, RI requires a certificate for all boaters under age 25, and MA & ME require a certificate for personal watercraft operators under age 18. Need to sign up a friend or family member? Just change the quantity at checkout.

R239-P19 $124/No discounts 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9:30pm April 4–May 30 No class April 18

R319-P19 $45 Thursday April 11 @ Newton South 7–9pm New

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail Jim Klumpp, Instructor On April 15th, 2018, Jim Klumpp stood beside the monument at the southern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail in Campo, California, just north of the Mexican border. Four months later, he stepped into Canada, having walked 2,650 miles through some of the most scenic terrain the United States has to offer. Along the way he crossed 700 miles of desert in Southern California, climbed over snow-choked mountain passes in the High Sierra, forded waist-deep rivers that took the lives of two thru-hikers the previous year, and detoured around fires that closed sections of the trail in Oregon and Washington. Jim will share his adventure with you in words and pictures.

R323-P19 $10 Monday April 8 @ Newton South 7–8:30pm

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Day Trips with NCE Endless Byways Travel, Tour Guides

New York, New York: The Guggenheim, The Park, & More Hop on board—we’re going to New York! First stop is Park Avenue: walk on your own to iconic destinations like Radio City Music Hall or Rockefeller Center; shop at the massive Apple store or even Tiffany’s; or stroll in nearby Central Park and grab your lunch (and dinner for later) at one of the many cafes, restaurants, or street vendors. Next up is the Guggenheim Museum. Considered the “crown jewel” of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, it’s filled with works by Cezanne, Degas, Picasso, and more. Heading home, we’ll point out highlights of the city; we’ll also stop at a rest stop for a break and a bite. Our ever-entertaining tour guides will share stories, songs, and trivia along the way.

R101-P19 $145 Saturday March 23 @ 7am–10pm

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The Magic of Mystic Travel back in time to Mystic Village. We’ll start at Mystic Seaport, the nation’s largest maritime museum. See over 500 preserved watercraft, including the country’s oldest merchant vessel, and explore their gallery and restoration shipyard, and a re-creation of a 19th century seafaring village. Next stop is quaint, downtown Mystic for lunch/ shopping on your own—pop in for a slice at Mystic Pizza, dine on local seafood, or stroll across the famous Bascule Bridge. Heading home, we’ll explore the beautiful Connecticut shore, including Stonington, one of the New England’s charming seaside villages, where fishing is a centuries-old industry, and the state’s only remaining commercial fleet is alive and well. Our beloved tour guides will keep you entertained and informed throughout the day.

R103-P19 $129 Saturday May 4 @ 8am–8pm

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Ride in style to destinations hand-picked by super tour guides Joe & Martha. Our previous trips were so popular that we’ve got more for this spring. Seating is limited, so sign up today. ime yt

Shakers, Stockbridge, & Scenes from the Berkshires Go west—peek into the past and enjoy a jaunt in the beautiful Berkshires. First stop is a tour of Hancock Shaker Village, former home of the Shaking Quakers, known for their ecstatic worship, communal living, and graceful furniture. Next we’ll visit Stockbridge, the quintessential New England town made famous by Norman Rockwell. We’ll see the original location of Alice’s Restaurant, and the iconic Red Lion Inn, where presidents and celebrities have stayed. Explore the town on your own—grab lunch, visit the galleries or shops, or just rock on the porch of the inn. Next we’ll drive past the magnificent “cottages” of the Gilded Age, and star attractions like Tanglewood and the Shakespeare Company. Bask in the beauty of the Berkshires while enjoying trivia and tips from our entertaining guides.

R105-P19 $119 Saturday June 22 @ Newton North 7:30am–8pm

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Registration is required at least 14 days before the trip date. Trip takes place rain or shine. Directions to departure spot and free parking in Newtonville emailed to registered students. The motorcoach has a restroom and wifi. Register up to four people at once by changing the quantity on the Checkout page. Price includes all admission fees and gratuities.

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Count Your Chickens: Raising a Small Flock in Your Own Backyard Jessica Avery, Instructor Can you really get farm fresh eggs from your own back yard? Sure you can! Raising chickens as pets and for eggs is legal in Newton and several surrounding communities. Learn all you need to know about starting a small flock of birds: feeding, health, breeds, housing, protection from predators, year-round care, eggs, raising chicks and where to go to get more advice. Discover how to keep you, your chickens, & your neighbors happy–from daily needs and year-round care to where to find relevant city regulations.

R242-P19 $55 Thursday May 2 @ Newton North 6–9pm

Backyard Bird Songs: Beginners Michele Grzenda, Instructor Birdsong identification is a lot like learning a foreign language. You start with a few basic bird songs as a reference, then add to your repertoire by repetition and practice. Learn the types of sound birds make, and why they make them. Unlock the key to “mnemonics” memorization techniques. The classes will explore common bird songs heard in Massachusetts and techniques used to remember them. Each class will focus on approximately 10-15 birds. Ample time will be spent listening to each bird song, finding ways to remember it and putting several different bird songs together for comparison. Bring a notebook, pen, and a bird book if you have one.

R283-P19 $65; $110/Pair 2 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–9pm May 16 & 23

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Springtime Bird Walk Michele Grzenda, Instructor Learn to identify the birds singing in your backyard or nearby park. Meet 25 species commonly found in our neighborhoods, wetlands, and forests. Learn various field identification techniques by sight and sound. This walk is designed for beginner and intermediate bird watchers. Bring a pair of binoculars, bug spray, and a field guide if you have one. We’ll go in light rain, so wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. If the walk is cancelled, you’ll hear by email by 5am. Directions emailed to registered students.

R297-P19 $45 Friday May 31 @ Auburndale 7–9am Michelle is incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She makes learning a pleasure! A real find!!!

Woodcock Walk: Birding in the Early Spring Michele Grzenda, Instructor Enter the realm of the incredible American Woodcock. Learn about its unique mating dance and its habitat requirements as we enjoy a beautiful spring sunset walk at Greenways Reservation in Wayland, led by our bird expert. We’ll listen and look for the woodcock’s flight, guided by recordings, photographs, and a reading from Sand County Almanac. We’ll hike about a mile from the parking lot to the woodcock display area, taking note of the many plant and animal species we encounter along the way. Bring a pair of binoculars, bug spray, and a field guide, if you have one. We’ll go in light rain, so wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. If the walk is cancelled, you’ll hear by email by 10am. Directions emailed to registered students.

R302-P19 $45 Wednesday May 1 @ Wayland 6:30–8:30pm Rain date Thursday May 2

Dance & Fitness Check with your physician if you have any concerns before starting any program of physical activity. You’ll be asked to sign a liability waiver before you participate in our classes. New

Dance Salsa Justin Weinstein, Instructor Welcome to Salsa! You’ll start each lesson learning the basic beat and foot work, then we’ll focus on a single Salsa pattern. You’ll learn to properly turn your partner, the cross body lead, the hammerlock, haircombs, beginner dips, and so much more! Each week you’ll learn entirely new moves and patterns, so bring your dancing shoes. Bring a change of shoes that will spin but not slip on a wood floor (suede or leather-soled shoes are recommended).

D215-P19 $209/pair; No discounts 8 Thursdays @ Newton South 8–9pm April 4–May 30 No class April 18

Argentine Tango for Beginners Roger Wood, Instructor Argentine Tango began in the early 1900s in Buenos Aires, and its popularity has since spread worldwide. Tango is best known for its outward display of romance and sensuality. What’s less known—and more appreciated by Tango dancers themselves—are the experiences of intimate connection in movement and in stillness: the feeling of “Two dancing as One.” You’ll learn the essentials of Salon Tango (social dance), involving posture, connected movement with a partner, and dance patterns. We’ll learn a little about tango music as well. All levels welcome. Leather soled shoes are recommended.

D211-P19 $109; $175/pair 4 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:30–9pm April 3–May 1

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Dance & Fitness

Belly Dancing

Hula Hoop Workout

Amanda “Hanan” Leone, Instructor

Christina McCourt, Instructor

Give the Gift of Learning

Immerse yourself in the captivating music and dance of the Middle East. This beautiful dance form cultivates grace, flexibility, and appreciation of your body, as well as the joyful embodiment that is essential to raqs sharqi. Classes include guidance on developing healthy posture and alignment, introduction to Middle Eastern rhythms and cultural context of the dance, movements including hip circles, figure 8’s, shimmies, and undulations. All levels welcome; and all ages and body types are encouraged to join the fun.

Shake your body! Hula hooping is a challenging exercise that gets you in great shape without you knowing you’re even trying. We’ll warm-up with yoga stretches, cardio challenges, and hoops. Then we’ll learn tricks to strengthen our hooping skills. At the end of the session we’ll have a choreographed set linking our tricks into a routine. Our instructor will provide hoops; additional hoops are available for purchase in class. No experience necessary.

Stumped for the perfect gift? Treat a friend or family member to an NCE class. We have gift certificates in any amount you choose.

Wear a fitted top and leggings or loose pants in which you can move comfortably. Bare feet or ballet slippers are best for this class.

D104-P19 $129 8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–7:30pm April 2–May 28 No class April 16

BollyX: The Bollywood Workout Purnima Thakre Braiker, Instructor BollyX is a dance-fitness program for both men and women, inspired by Bollywood, the film industry of India. It combines dynamic choreography and intensive workouts with the hottest music from around the world in a cardio workout. Its high- and low-intensity dance sequences get you moving, sweating, and, most importantly, motivated. This unique workout not only tones your entire body but also burns serious calories. No prior dance experience is required—just bring a positive attitude and the desire to unleash your inner swagger. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a water bottle and clean shoes to change into.

D243-P19 $129 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:15–8:15pm April 4–May 30 No class April 18

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Wear exercise clothes and bring a water bottle.

D286-P19 $119/includes the cost of hula hoop rental 5 Wednesdays @ Newton North 8–8:50pm April 3–May 8 No class April 17 New

Hula Hoop Workout: Beyond the Basics Christina McCourt, Instructor Now that you’ve conquered the basics and can keep your hoop spinning, it’s time to expand your repertoire! We’ll start with a warm up of stretches and quickly move on to learning throws, catches, and advanced hoop tricks. Our instructor will provide hoops; additional hoops are available for purchase in class. Wear exercise clothes and bring a water bottle.

D292-P19 $59/includes the cost of hula hoop rental 3 Wednesdays @ Newton North 8–8:50pm May 15–29

Chair Barre Workout Jesse Ohrenberger, Instructor Pull up a chair and join us. In this class you’ll use a chair as a ballet barre for stability, as you stretch, tone, lengthen, and strengthen your muscles, and tighten your core. We’ll begin with a free-standing warmup, then go to your “barre” for a series of toning exercises. We’ll also use a mat for body/weight resistance work and a cool down. This is a great low-impact way to get fit, and you’ll never look at a chair the same way again. Bring a water bottle and a yoga mat.

D291-P19 $109 6 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6:45–7:45pm April 23–May 28

Core Strengthening to Prevent Low Back Injuries Drew Lowey, Instructor If your back bothers you, you are not alone! Strengthen your core and you can prevent and reduce lower back pain. In this single-session class you’ll learn four or five core exercises that can ease your back pain. You’ll learn what your core is, how to safely strengthen it, and how to establish a routine. As you build core strength, you’ll lessen stress on your lower vertebrae and protect your spine against future injury. Bring a mat and wear clothes you can move in.

D288-P19 $39 Tuesday April 30 @ Newton South 6:30–8pm

Dance & Fitness

Mat Pilates: Beginners

Zumba!

Come Back to Dance

Elena Swaddipong, Instructor

Janelle Conway & Maggie Galvin, Instructors

Kate Bresee, Instructor

You probably know this by now, but it’s all about your core. Strengthen those abdominal muscles with Pilates. In this class, you’ll use muscle control, breathing techniques, and postural alignment to strengthen your whole body. This exercise and strength-training regimen focuses on the core, but your arms and legs will get quite the workout too, and with regular practice you’ll develop better posture and flexibility. While Pilates is often done with machines, we’ll cover classical mat Pilates using six important principles: centering, concentration, control, precision, breath, and flow. This class is perfect for beginning students.

Enjoy the pulsating rhythms of Latininspired music as you pump your legs, swing your hips, clap your hands—and achieve a uniquely blended balance of cardio- and muscle-toning benefits in the process. Alternating between fast and slow rhythms, Zumba combines the basic principles of aerobics with interval and resistance training to maximize caloric output, cardiovascular benefits, and total body toning. Best of all, you can enjoy the experience even if you don’t know how to dance. Get fit. Have fun. Zumba!

Where have you been all these years? We know you love to dance. Get back in the groove in this refresher class. You’ll get a real dancer’s workout, starting with warmup stretches and strengthening moves, and progressing to combinations that have you crossing the floor, traveling throughout the space, and claiming your creativity and freedom to express yourself. Enjoy some great music as you practice your floor work, and prepare for a workout as you regain your moves. Beginners welcome too!

Bring a mat and a water bottle.

D242-P19-M $129 (Conway) 8 Mondays @ Newton South 7–8pm April 1–June 3 No class April 15 & May 27

Elena goes at the right pace, while still pushing us to try harder.

Power 8: Strength & Flexibility Exercises John Deming, Instructor Simple exercises done daily will improve your posture, core strength, and flexibility. You’ll learn a set of twelve sequential exercises designed to be done in ten to fifteen minutes. Don’t you have that short amount of time to spend on yourself? We’ll leave time to answer your individual questions and suggest exercise modifications and adaptations when necessary. Bring a mat as the first half of the exercises are performed on your back and wear comfortable clothes; you’ll be working out in socks.

D282-P19 $65 3 Mondays @ Newton North 8–9pm April 22–May 6

D242-P19-Tu $115 (Galvin) 8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:50–8:40pm April 2–May 28 No class April 16

BodyWorkout

D285-P19 $129 8 Thursdays @ Newton South 7–8pm April 4–May 30 No class April 18

Bring a water bottle and your athletic shoes to change into.

Wear comfortable clothing; we will be dancing with bare feet.

D290-P19 $139 8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–7:30pm April 3–May 29 No class April 17

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Gretchen Friend, Instructor Trim, stretch, tone, and relax with these unique, non-injurious exercises. BodyWorkout includes warm-ups, stretches, floor exercises, walking, and back exercises, and concludes with relaxation techniques. Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes, and bring a mat. Hand weights are provided. Course is continuous through mid-June: start at any time and come once or twice a week. Directions emailed to registered students.

D105-P19 $35/8 sessions; $50/16 sessions No discounts Mondays & Thursdays @ Waban 9:15–10:05am April 2–June 13

Yoga and Tai Chi classes are in our Mind, Body, & Soul category. See page 24 for details.

Raise your metabolism, burn away fat, and build a lean body. This well-balanced, progressive exercise program incorporates the perfect combination of low- and medium-impact aerobic toning and resistance training. You’ll start with a 15-minute low-impact warm up, then work your upper and lower body, and finish with a final relaxing stretch. The coed class welcomes beginners and intermediate students alike. Bring an exercise or yoga mat, a water bottle, a hand towel, and athletic shoes to change into. We also recommend bringing a pair of 1- or 2-pound hand weights; we have a limited supply in case you forget yours.

D101-P19-M $145 7 Mondays @ Newton North 6:30–7:45pm April 1–June 3; No class April 15 & 22, & May 27 D101-P19-W $145 7 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6:30–7:45pm April 3–May 29; No class April 17 & 24 D101-P19-MW $225/Attend Mon & Weds! D101-P19-Extra $18/Additional workout (no discounts )

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Tennis: Beginner John K. Reale, Instructor Learning to play tennis is a lot easier than you think. This class is designed especially for beginners who’ve never taken lessons before. You’ll learn tennis grips; proper form; and stroke techniques for forehand, backhand, volley, and serve. We’ll work on court positioning, rules, scoring, and “netiquette”. Bring a racket and nine tennis balls (three cans).

D116-P19 $175 7 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–8pm April 30–June 11

Tennis: Beyond Beginner John K. Reale, Instructor Hone your skills and work on your technique so you are ready to get on the courts. Improve your forehand, backhand, volley, and serve by practicing these strokes in game situations with your fellow tennis players. Get an introduction to singles and doubles strategies. Although advanced players are welcome, this class is geared towards advanced beginner/ intermediate tennis players.

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Rest, Restore, & Renew Janet Kessenich, Instructor Unplug and feel the silence. In our action-packed lives, sometimes we need to just do nothing in order to refresh and go back for more. Join us to explore the power of rest. You’ll learn simple techniques for creating the space and quiet that will renew you. We’ll review a two-minute practice to reset your energy and relax you; discover the force of sound to transport you into deep meditative silence; and learn simple tools to center and focus you, which you can employ anywhere, any time. You’ll leave feeling aligned and in harmony with your best self, centered and ready to take on the world.

D102-P19 $169 8 Mondays @ Nonantum 7:30–9pm April 1–June 3 No class April 15 & May 27 20

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P248-P19 $39 Monday May 6 @ Newton South 7–9pm New Elizabeth Colburn-Moraites, Instructor

Crystal Power Enter the crystal kingdom and enhance your mind, body, and spirit. Crystals and stones are more than just rocks—they’re gifts from nature, and each one has numerous benefits. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to work with crystal energy. Working with our instructor’s healing stones and crystals, we’ll discuss the seven chakras, zodiac stones, how to shop for crystals and stones, and ways to use crystals for your own spiritual growth and healing.

Bring hand wraps, a water bottle, and towel. The facility will provide gloves if you need them, but our instructor recommends that you buy your own. No protective gear is needed. Directions emailed to registered students.

Sound is the bridge between energy and matter, the seed of creation. Sound vibrations have the unique ability to shift consciousness. Ongoing research is revealing the amazing power of sound in releasing stress, healing, bringing harmony, and freeing our creative potential. Learn healing sounds that clear your chakras (energy centers) and uplift you. Embed your intentions in sound to transform energy. We are all blessed with a voice; join us and learn the first steps to unleash its creative magic.

P781-P19 $39 Tuesday April 9 @ Newton North 7–9pm

D117-P19 $175 7 Tuesdays @ Newton North 8–9pm April 30–June 11

Pound for pound, boxers are the fittest of all athletes. Their exercise regimen—a combination of strength-training, agility drills, and ring-work—is suitable not just for boxers, but for anyone wanting to get into tip-top shape. Whether you’re hoping to learn the basics of boxing, or just get into the best shape of your life, this is the way to start. This class is not intended for first-time exercisers.

Malabika Shaw, Instructor

Collage & Meditative Practice

Elizabeth Colburn-Moraites, Instructor

Nonantum Boxing Club staff, Instructors

The Healing Power of Sound

Bring a journal and pen to class.

Bring a racket and nine tennis balls (three cans).

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Bring a notebook and wear comfortable clothing.

P194-P19 $45 Tuesday April 30 @ Newton North 6–8:30pm

Bring mindfulness into your life through collage. This easy art form allows artists and non-artists alike to access their artistic side—all you need to know is how to cut and glue. In this class, we’ll combine our art with guided meditations to heal and empower you. Each week you’ll complete a project while being led through mindfulness exercises. We’ll complete three collages with themes including: My Private Oasis, SelfPortrait of the Inner Me, and Where I am Now/Where I’d like to Go. Join us to tap into the artist within, and discover creative techniques to be more mindful every day. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a $5 materials fee along with scissors and magazines to class.

P271-P19 $95 3 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–8pm May 7–21

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Journaling: Art & Organizer

Banish Phobias & Fears

Amanda “Hanan” Leone, Instructor

Judith Swack, Instructor

Use your journal with pride. For many of us, paper is still the best place to record thoughts and guide our days. In this class, you’ll elevate your journaling to an art. You’ll learn “dot journaling” to personalize your own unique book and create a combination planner, to-do-list, scrapbook, and diary. You can use it to record your memories, document your dreams, and visualize your future. Our instructor will provide an explanation of how to structure your book, and a review of artists’ journals from her private collection. Class time will include demonstrations and hands-on writing and drawing exercises. Absolute beginners, occasional scribblers, and seasoned writers or artists are all welcome.

Get on that plane! Speak to that crowd! If you’re like most people, you may now have a phobia preventing you from doing all you’d like to do. In this class you’ll learn to heal phobias in minutes, using the Natural Bio-Destressing technique, an effective way to quickly and reliably activate your body’s natural calming reflex. When you employ this technique, you integrate your right and left brain information, and can quickly and permanently eliminate the irrational phobic reaction you’re getting now. Join us to discover what triggers your phobias, so you can calmly fight them off and achieve success in areas previously closed to you.

Bring your favorite pen and $5 payable to the instructor to the first class. We’ll discuss additional materials needed then.

Y105-P19 $65; $120/pair 4 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:45–8:45pm April 2–30 No class April 16

Tuning Moving Meditations Helena Froehlich, Instructor Choose “Tuning” to channel more of who you are and become more present in your everyday life. We’ll begin with a Tai Chi style warm-up. Then we’ll practice positive affirmations with gentle moving meditations: we’ll stand and walk as our movements flow with awareness, sometimes we may even sit or lay down. Your body responds to your thoughts and emotions and vice-versa; learn to consciously choose what you are tuning in, and gain back your well-being.

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Herbs & Hypnosis Olga Fishman, Instructor Help yourself heal with hypnosis. Trance and other altered states of consciousness have been used by many cultures throughout history; combined with meditation and breathing techniques, hypnosis can activate the healing potential of the body and mind. In this class, you’ll learn how hypnosis works and how you can use it to achieve wholeness. We’ll also discuss the importance of herbal medicine and how it can be applied for self-improvement. You’ll participate in a guided meditation, get in touch with your inner powers to create physical and emotional harmony, and by the end of class you’ll have the tools to recreate this experience in your everyday life.

P341-P19 $39 Wednesday May 29 @ Newton South 7–9pm

P171-P19 $39 Wednesday April 24 @ Newton North 7–9pm New

Conscious Intuition Judith Swack, Instructor Connect with your intuition and discover a new dimension of reality. Everyone has some degree of psychic ability, but most people ignore the subtle signals. In this class, you’ll get the training to read people’s minds, see auras, and feel the energy fields that surround us. You’ll also learn how to distinguish real intuition from guessing, wishful thinking, and/or emotional reactions. So, trust that funny feeling or hunch you have about a situation, as you tap your natural intuition.

P264-P19 $65 2 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–9pm May 15 & 22

Y261-P19 $45 2 Mondays @ Newton North 8–9pm May 13 & 20

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Law of Attraction Malabika Shaw, Instructor Harness your unconscious to attract the positive and keep away the negative in your life. The Law of Attraction governs our creative universe, and responds to our emotional vibrations to attract what we most desire or fear. In this class you’ll learn T-tool analysis, a method of deriving clarity from confusion, so you can identify subconscious blocks to your objectives. And you’ll learn to align your body’s vibrations using simple acupressure and yogic techniques. We’ll also engage in focused meditations and tapping protocols to help you create powerful attraction fields to reach your goals. You’ll leave class with step-by-step guidelines to help you incorporate the Law of Attraction into your daily life.

P569-P19 $65 2 Thursdays @ Newton South 7–9pm May 9 & 16 New

Transforming Toxic Emotions Lauren Mackler, Instructor If your feelings have control over you, join us to learn about the origins of chronic, toxic emotions, and get practical tools to stop them from taking over your life. Whether your emotional addiction is to anger, depression, fear, or insecurity, or you’ve developed some other emotional pattern, our instructor can help. She’ll guide you towards a better understanding of how these emotions are limiting you, and will show you how to transform them so you can experience a more joyful inner and outer environment.

P361-P19 $45 Thursday May 2 @ Newton North 6:30–8pm

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Stress Less – Learn to Meditate Richard Geller, Instructor Reduce stress and improve your health through meditation. Learn different techniques and strategies for integrating meditation into your daily work and life. We’ll practice over 10 powerful meditation techniques including breath focus, bodyscan relaxation, standing and walking meditation, Tai-Chi and Chi-Kung beginning practice, sound and mantra meditation, visualization practice, and mindfulness meditation. At the end of this class, you’ll be able to practice meditation any time and anywhere stress occurs, and immediately feel the benefits.

P469-P19 $69 4 Tuesdays @ Newton South 7–8pm April 23–May 14 I liked that the instructor covered different types of meditation that I had heard of but have never done.

Calming Stress Judith Poole, Instructor Has anyone ever told you calm down—yet you’re under so much pressure calming down at that moment seems impossible? Learn how to recruit your body’s built-in ability to calm stress. You may already be familiar with effective tools like taking a slow deep breath, but we’ll go over methods that may be new to you, such as massaging specific points on your hands or neck, or imagining yourself transported to a favorite place in nature. There’ll be handouts and plenty of practice time. If you took this class earlier, there’ll be some additions. You’re always welcome to return to review and deepen your practice.

Y260-P19 $65 2 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm April 4 & 11

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Coping with Information Overload Tracy Marks, Instructor If you’re overwhelmed by all the news you read and hear, all the emails you receive, or web sites you visit, you’re not alone. Face the facts - no one can know or do it all. This workshop, taught by a licensed mental health counselor, will help you clarify the emotional and mental obstacles contributing to your personal overload, and begin to overcome them. Learn techniques for clarifying what input is most important to you and letting go of the least important. Afraid of missing out? Maybe you’re missing out already—on real contact with yourself and full presence in your life. The time for uncluttering your mind is NOW.

Y106-P19 $49 Monday April 8 @ Newton North 6–8:30pm New

Mom: Stay Out of My Head! Stephanie Kriesberg, Instructor Quell that inner critic, who always seems to know what’s best for you. The latest research on narcissism tells us that people with narcissistic relatives struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, guilt, and boundary-setting. And they feel alone with their problem. In this class you’ll learn why you feel as you do, and come away with strategies to feel more calm, confident, and in control. Through guided imagery, written exercises, and discussion, you’ll learn about the power of listening to your own inner voice that is cheering you on. Although this is not a therapy group, our instructor has spent years working with clients on this issue, and she has lots of wisdom to offer.

P967-P19 $45 Monday April 29 @ Newton North 7–9pm

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The Ayurvedic Approach: Digestive Fire Anjana Bhargava, Instructor

Pranayama: The Power of Breathing Anjana Bhargava, Instructor Experience pranayama, the art and science of yogic breathing. We’ll focus on our breathing techniques as we practice Yoga poses, developing the body as pranayama develops the mind. It is believed that this practice cleanses 72,000 nadis, or channels, in the body, and that it helps purify the blood and respiratory systems. Pranayama’s health benefits include reduced anxiety, lower/stabilized blood pressure, increased energy, muscle relaxation, improved concentration, and more. It’s great for adults, and beneficial for your kids too.

Get your digestive system in great shape by adapting Ayurveda, a traditional approach to health and well being. Converting food to energy requires essential biochemical reactions; our health depends on how well we digest, absorb, and assimilate nutrients. Learn about Agni, the fire that transforms all food and sensations that come into the body, and how it can work for you. You can also enhance your digestive and overall health with traditional Ayurvedic herbs and spices. Join us to learn how.

P247-P19 $45 Tuesday April 23 @ Newton North 6–8pm New

Ayurvedic Herbs & Herbal Benefits

Bring your own yoga mat.

Anjana Bhargava, Instructor

P751-P19 $39 Tuesday May 7 @ Newton North 6–7:30pm

According to Ayurveda, every substance has medicinal value and plant life serves as greatest source of energy in this world. Ayurvedic herbs are derived from different parts of the plant for example roots, stem, leaf, flower, fruit or plant as a whole. Medicinal plants have been a

major source of cures for diseases since time immemorial. Herbal formulations are made by combining herbs and/or spices and also have other passive health benefits. Join us and learn more about common herbs and herbal formulation. Bring a $5 food fee payable to the instructor.

P736-P19 $45 Tuesday May 21 @ Newton North 6–8pm New

The Ayurvedic Approach: Bone Health Anjana Bhargava, Instructor Boost your bone health by adapting Ayurveda, a traditional approach to health and well being. According to Ayurveda, there are seven types of tissues in our body: the fifth is the bone tissue, which gives our bodies their solid structure. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to strengthen your bones through proper diet and lifestyle, and you’ll get tips on how to add Ayurvedic herbs and spices to your diet specifically to benefit your bones.

P456-P19 $45 Monday June 3 @ Newton North 6–8pm Sign up for all three Ayurvedic classes and get a discount at checkout.

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Alexander Technique: Improve Posture & Relieve Pain

Kripalu Yoga

Morning Yoga

Ben Cohen, Instructor

Barbara Perlo, Instructor

Jill Geiger, Instructor

Yoga is a wonderful way to nourish your body and calm your mind. In this class you’ll increase flexibility, strengthen muscles, improve balance, and experience deep relaxation. The Kripalu method encourages you to honor your limitations and adapt postures accordingly. This class is suitable for beginning and experienced students. In addition to a variety of yoga postures each week, you’ll learn yoga breathing techniques, meditation, and stress reduction tools you can use in daily life.

Relax and refresh to start your day. We’ll start this gentle yoga class with stretching, breathing, and guided relaxation. You’ll learn traditional yoga poses, with modifications to make them accessible to everyone. You’ll practice yogic breathing, gain flexibility and strength, and find new ways to be at ease in your body and mind. Our instructor will provide individualized instruction for each student. All levels welcome.

Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat, and avoid wearing perfumes or strong scents.

Y101-P19 $169 10 Wednesdays @ Newton 8:45–9:45am April 3–June 12 No class April 17

Interested in improving your posture, moving with ease, and relieving stiffness, pain, and tension? Poor posture, stress, and neck/ back/shoulder pains are often caused by unrecognized habits of tension. By teaching you how to recognize and unlearn these common habits, the Alexander Technique provides the means to restore your innate good posture, balance and poise. For over 120 years, performers, athletes, and individuals of all ages have used this method to reduce tension and stress and experience lasting relief from chronic pain. You’ll be introduced to the technique—its history, principles, and application to everyday activities. Tuition includes one private lesson outside of class.

Y103-P19 $55 2 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm May 1 & 8

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Y104-P19 $155 8 Tuesdays @ Newton South 5–6:15pm April 2–May 28 No class April 16 Sign up for Ben’s Kripalu Yoga class and his Anatomy class and get $5 off! Discount appears at checkout.

Detlef Kraus, Instructor Tai Chi has been part of Chinese culture for centuries and has many valuable benefits. Because of its movement and mind/body focus, the positive effects of Tai Chi on balance, relaxation, and sustained mental attention have been recognized by those who engage in athletic activities such as dance, skating, skiing, tennis, golf, and other sports. In this program, movement essentials and the mind-body connection will be explored in accordance with the principles and techniques of Tai Chi. Wear comfortable clothes. Directions emailed to registered students.

Y107-P19 $99 5 Fridays @ Newton 1–2pm April 26–May 24

Yoga and Your Anatomy Ben Cohen, Instructor Why can some people’s legs open to nearly a 180 degree split in seated angle pose, and yours won’t even spread to 90 degrees? It’s not all skill and practice—a lot of it has to do with anatomy. Individual variation in bone structure can cause dramatic differences in joint range of motion. Learn to identify tension versus compression and discover how these sensations relate to how your body experiences yoga positions. We’ll discuss how to know when it is appropriate to go deeper into a pose and when it’s time to back off, so you can better understand and honor your natural limits. You’ll be guided through joint range of movement exercises and a sequence of yoga postures to help you feel the anatomical concepts discussed. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat, and avoid wearing perfumes or strong scents.

Y206-P19 $45 Thursday May 2 @ Newton South 7–9pm

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Bring a yoga mat to class. Directions emailed to registered students.

I like the variation and balance between gentle and hard workout in this class. Barbara challenges us and makes it fun!

Gentle Yoga: Beginners & Beyond Diann Siegel, Instructor Many people shy away from yoga, mistakenly thinking “I’m not flexible, so I can’t do yoga”. Our instructor believes that yoga is for everyone. So come—and enjoy as you stretch, breathe, and relax. Class begins and ends with guided relaxation; in between you’ll learn traditional yoga poses, with modifications designed to make yoga accessible to everyone. You’ll learn yogic breathing, gain flexibility and strength, and find ways to be at ease in your body and mind. Individual attention will be given to each student’s physical challenges. This class is suitable for beginning and intermediate students. Bring a yoga mat and a blanket to class.

Y141-P19 $155 8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:45–8pm April 3–May 29 No class April 17

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Intro to Reiki

Verbal Self-Defense

Rita Beckman, Instructor

Rona Fischman, Instructor

Reiki is a hands-on method for reducing stress, relieving pain, and facilitating healing by releasing energy blockages. We’ll review the history and theory of this fascinating healing method, and discuss its many applications in everyday life. Optional sample treatments may be available at the end of class.

Did you avoid talking to your disagreeable relative over the holidays? Were you sparring with someone over touchy subjects? Learn techniques for setting respectful limits with someone you work with, someone in your family, or someone you see regularly in your neighborhood. How you respectfully discuss ideas with people you disagree with varies based on your own verbal style. We’ll practice ways to maintain your integrity while avoiding an argument with someone you disagree with. By the end of the program, you’ll have several go-to techniques to increase your chances of successful dialogue. This class is an intro to Active Bystander Training. Sign up for both classes and we’ll give you a $10 discount.

Continuing Education credits available for nurses.

Y139-P19 $65 April 2 @ Newton South 6–8pm

Reiki: Level 1 Certification Rita Beckman, Instructor Join us to become a Reiki professional, or learn Reiki for self-healing or to use with friends, family, or pets. You’ll learn the traditional hand positions and receive the attunements believed to allow healing energy to flow through your hands. You’ll practice giving a complete Reiki treatment, and receive one yourself. We’ll cover licensing, code of ethics, hygiene protocol, and malpractice insurance. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a notebook. Continuing Education credits available for mental health professionals and nurses.

Y140-P19 $165 2 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6–9:30pm April 2 & 9

Y240-P19 $45 Tuesday April 2 @ Newton North 7–9pm

Active Bystander Training Rona Fischman, Instructor Given your physical type and presentation, gender, race, social status, and geographic location, there are better and worse ways to intervene in a conflict situation. You’ll learn to identify circumstances that require intervention and your particular go-to interventions. But this isn’t just theory, you’ll practice a variety of effective tactics to discover what works best for you. Come prepared to work through a variety of situations within our group. We highly recommend taking Verbal Self-Defense before this class, and we’ll give you a $10 discount if you sign up for both! Discount appears at checkout.

Y241-P19 $45 Tuesday April 9 @ Newton North 7–9pm

Women’s Empowerment Self-Defense Beth Capotosto, Instructor Arm yourself with tools and techniques to make empowering choices about your own safety. Discover how to strengthen your personal boundaries and awareness skills. You’ll learn effective defensive counter attacks, powerful street-fighting moves, and safety strategies through exploring current information on gender-based violence. Wear sneakers and comfortable clothing.

Y254-P19 $109 6 Tuesdays @ Newton South 7:30–8:30pm April 23–May 28 New

Explore Your Ancestry Elizabeth Handler, Instructor Dig into your family history online. Researching one’s ancestry has become one of the country’s favorite hobbies. We’ll help you jumpstart your genealogy hunt, whether you are brand new to it or have dabbled in it for a couple of years. We’ll focus on United States records; you’ll learn what types of records are available, what information can be found in them, and where to find those records. We’ll explore what you can find on free websites, including vital, census, cemetery, military, and other records. Maybe you’ll locate the burial location for your great-grandmother! Class takes place in a computer lab; you’re welcome to bring your own laptop.

Y259-P19 $115 4 Tuesdays @ Newton South 7–9pm April 2–30 No class April 16

Nothing cancels a good class quicker than everyone waiting until the last minute to register! Please register at least one week prior to the class start date.

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First Aid for Grandparents AllenKingsley staff, Instructors If you’re a grandparent caring for kids, you need to know how to respond in case of a first-aid emergency. Much has changed since you may have used first aid with your own children. You’ll learn to handle injuries and manage illness for the first few minutes until help arrives. We’ll cover first aid basics; medical, injury, and environmental emergencies; and pediatric CPR. We’ll learn about allergies and epipens too. You’ll receive American Heart certifications upon successful completion of this course.

Y127-P19 $105 2 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math (Newton) 10–11:30am May 2 & 9

Music & Theatre Arts Piano for Beginners Izabella Djevalikian, Instructor It’s never too late to learn the piano. Unlike the complicated and lengthy traditional instruction methods, our instructor has a method with quick results. You’ll be able to play basic songs after just a few lessons. We’ll teach piano fundamentals: keyboard, music notation, note reading, time signature and rhythm, and treble and bass clefs, while helping you build a simple repertoire. You’ll discover that piano is not only fun to play, but also intellectually and socially rewarding. Keyboards, handouts, and music scores provided.

M152-P19 $139 8 Thursdays @ Newton South 5:30–6:30pm April 4–May 30 No class April 18

Piano: Beyond Beginner Izabella Djevalikian, Instructor

Truth be told I signed up because my son asked me to but I was delighted with the depth of information and the exuberance and expertise of the instructor.

Take your piano playing to the next level. Join us to increase your repertoire, discover special techniques to add embellishments to your melodies and beauty to your performance. You will learn how dynamics can add color and texture to your playing, and review basic improvisation skills to apply as you play. In addition, we’ll teach you a set of simple music exercises to make your fingers stronger and more flexible for fluent piano playing. Keyboards, printed hand-outs, and music scores provided. Prerequisite: basic piano skills (keyboard, music notation, note reading), or our Piano for Beginners class.

M127-P19 $139 8 Thursdays @ Newton South 6:30–7:30pm April 4–May 30 No class April 18

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Piano: Intermediate Izabella Djevalikian, Instructor If you’re a recreational pianist, join us to bring your skills to the next level. We’ll review scales, and work on constructing chords and arrangements to provide accompaniment to a melody. We’ll also explore adding embellishments to your playing to give your performance a unique touch. We’ll play popular and classical music and you’ll learn to play well-known tunes from “Fake books”. Keyboards, music scores, and handouts will be provided. Prerequisite: our Beyond Beginner class or comparable experience.

M164-P19 $139 8 Thursdays @ Newton South 7:30–8:30pm April 4–May 30 No class April 18 New

Piano Performance Izabella Djevalikian, Instructor Take the next step with your piano playing, and prepare to share what you’ve learned with an audience. In this class you’ll learn special techniques and tricks, and gain the confidence you need to perform songs in your own way. We’ll work on improvising, playing freely, and expressing yourself through music. By the end of class, you’ll have eight songs ready to perform. Prerequisite: Our intermediate piano class or comparable experience.

M137-P19 $139 8 Thursdays @ Newton South 8:30–9:30pm April 4–May 30 No class April 18

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Intro to Guitar

Guitar Jam

Harmonica for Beginners

Arnold Rosen, Instructor

Phil Kaplan, Instructor

Gain a strong foundation in the basics of this versatile instrument by learning to play songs. Building from week to week, we’ll cover the fundamentals of holding, tuning, and strumming. You’ll develop finger strength, dexterity, and muscle memory while learning chords, melodies, and rhythms. If you’re just learning for the first time, this course will help you build the skills for playing on your own or with others. The music we play will be determined by students’ interests.

If you love your guitar but are hitting roadblocks and getting frustrated with your playing, just jam with us and have a good time. We’ll work on songs using the techniques covered in our Beginner and Beyond Beginner Guitar classes. The music we play will be determined by the class along with instructor guidance. We’ll work out parts and play riffs that emphasize individual and ensemble chops. Some instruction will be provided. All levels welcome, but prior experience is helpful.

Learn to play your favorite tunes and riffs on this simple, take-anywhere instrument that requires no extras—other than what you have in your lungs! We’ll introduce basic skills including proper harmonica positioning in your mouth, and hand techniques to create nuance in your playing. We will also work on breath control and provide tips on music fundamentals such as chords and rhythm. There will be in-class exercises, plus homework if you’d like extra practice to improve your sound.

Bring a guitar along with a folder, and a pen.

Bring your guitar.

M106-P19 $99 6 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:15–8:15pm April 2–May 14 No class April 16

M783-P19 $99 6 Mondays @ Newton North 8:30–9:30pm April 1–May 13 No class April 15

Bring a diatonic (not chromatic) C harmonica, also called a “blues harp,” plus a notebook and pencil. Recommended books: Instant Harmonica by McKelvy, or Play Harmonica Today by Hal Leonard.

Guitar: Beyond Beginner

Play the Ukulele

Arnold Rosen, Instructor

If you have a strong foundation in guitar, develop your skills further while learning fingerstyle, the technique of playing guitar by plucking the strings with your fingernails or fingertips. You’ll create your own fingerstyle compositions as we explore various musical styles including Delta Blues, Ragtime, Bossa Nova, and Jazz. Grab a guitar and bring it to class with a folder for handouts, and a pen or a pencil, and get ready to play music! Prerequisite: our beginner class or comparable experience.

Whether you’re a fan of Amanda Palmer, Don Ho, or Tiny Tim, you can entertain friends with a favorite tune as you learn to play this fun instrument. A cross between the guitar and banjo, this little instrument has been around since the late 1800’s. We’ll cover ukulele basics, including chord progressions, single-note playing, and right hand strumming techniques. We’ll also demonstrate and teach you numerous playing styles. No experience necessary.

Bring your guitar.

M339-P19 $99 6 Tuesdays @ Newton North 8:30–9:30pm April 2–May 14 No class April 16

Bring your ukulele.

M470-P19 $99 6 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7pm April 2–May 14 No class April 16

M162-P19 $99 6 Mondays @ Newton North 7:15–8:15pm April 1–May 13 No class April 15

Hand Drumming DrumConnection staff, Instructors Explore the rhythms of West Africa, Cuba, and Brazil on the drums. We’ll play indigenous rhythms on the conga, ashiko, and djembe drums; you’ll learn how hand drumming is used to express and communicate. New and returning students welcome. Bring a $5 materials fee for DrumConnection Hand Drumming for Beginners Book, payable to the instructor. Also bring a hand drum of your choice to the first class. You can rent one from DrumConnection (call first: 781-316-8068).

M109-P19 $139 6 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm April 3–May 15 No class April 1

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Music & Theatre Arts

The Bob Dylan Journey

Learn to Read Music

Broadway Show Tunes

John Clark, Instructor

Phil Kaplan, Instructor

James Zimmardi, Instructor

Join us to explore the life and times of American music legend and Nobel laureate, Bob Dylan. We’ll start with his formative years and roots in traditional country, blues, and folk music; continue through the turbulent 60’s and 70’s when he made his big impact on the music industry and world; and then follow him through the past decade as he toured, recorded, dabbled in film and radio, plus more. Our class will include much discussion and minimal lecture; we’ll analyze lyrics within their historical context as we explore Dylan’s music, aided by presentations showing quotes and photos, along with his great music and videos. Optional listening and viewing assignments will be provided.

If you’re a music lover but have no musical training, join us to learn the essential tools for understanding and reading music. We’ll cover basic vocabulary, including clefs and note names, and you’ll see how these are used in written music. We’ll also introduce elements of music theory, and review key signatures, scales, and common chords. You’ll even try some ear-training exercises to aid your growing musical understanding. This class is great for those who want to sing in a choir, pick up an instrument, or simply better appreciate music.

You might not be starring in a Broadway show yet, but anything can happen. Meanwhile, you and your fellow Broadway music lovers can have just as much fun belting out your favorite show tunes in this class. We’ll choose our repertoire as a group, with instructor guidance. You don’t need to be a great singer; you just need to love to sing. You’ll expand your knowledge of musical theatre, build confidence, and strengthen your singing voice as we go, while experiencing the great release that comes from singing. If you love the music from Rent, Hamilton, or oldies like Oklahoma, come sing with us. The class will culminate in an informal in-class performance.

Optional textbook: Bob Dylan: The Stories Behind the Songs.

M110-P19 $109 5 Tuesdays @ Newton South 7–8:30pm April 30–May 28

Voice for Beginners James Zimmardi, Instructor If you love to sing and want to improve your methods, now is the time to learn! We’ll review basic breathing, alignment, resonance, relaxation, and centering techniques essential for developing your voice and gaining confidence in singing. You don’t have to know how to read music but humor, patience, and a sense of adventure are helpful. Join us, master the fundamentals, and find your singing voice. A $10 fee,payable to the instructor in the third session, includes a CD with warm-ups and vocal strengthening exercises. Optional text: Your Voice at Its Best by David Blair McClosky, available on Amazon.

M174-P19 $169 7 Mondays @ Newton South 7:30–9:30pm April 1–May 20 No class April 15

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M456-P19 $95 6 Mondays @ Newton North 6–7pm April 1–May 13 No class April 15 New

Songwriting Workshop Alper Tuzcu, Instructor Put your words to music. With step-by-step instruction, you can be a songwriter. In this interactive class, we’ll explore the union between music and lyrics. You’ll learn how to form the central theme and emotion of a song, match words and rhythms, develop melodic ideas, and analyze song forms. We’ll cover a different songwriting concept each week, guided by song examples from contemporary genres including jazz, rock, pop, folk, R&B, and hip-hop. By the end of the class you’ll be able to confidently create your own songs. All levels welcome, but you must love language and music to join us. Bring a pen and notebook to class.

M393-P19 $139 5 Mondays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm April 1–May 6 No class April 15

M366-P19 $89 4 Mondays @ Newton South 6:15–7:30pm April 29–May 20

Klezmer Music Ensemble Barry Shapiro, Instructor Fun fact: Baseball’s favorite song, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”, has roots in klezmer music. Join us for this class to learn other fun melodies from this musical tradition and discover its distinct sound. Literally klay zemer, klezmer means instruments of song and is the traditional music of Eastern European Ashkenazi Jews. It’s mostly played for dancing at happy occasions such as weddings or bar mitzvahs. Working from the Kammen Brothers book of music along with some added supplements, we’ll make our own klezmer ensemble. From the first moment of class we’ll be playing and singing, so bring your instrument and prepare to let loose and have fun. All levels and all instruments welcome.

M346-P19 $159 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm April 4–May 30 No class April 18

Writing & Literature

The Art of Storytelling Cindy Marshall, Instructor There’s the Moth and other storytelling venues, so why not here at NCE? If you’re an aspiring storyteller; a teacher, writer, or parent; a professional looking to offer more engaging presentations; or you’re just looking for a fun night out, this class is for you. You’ll learn techniques to develop your own story and hook your listeners. We’ll practice using your voice and gestures to communicate, starting with telling folktales, and moving on to crafting original, personal stories. You’ll gain expressive language skills and confidence to speak in front of any crowd. All levels welcome.

M177-P19 $95 4 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm April 23–May 14

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Judith Poole, Instructor Let your pen take the lead, and hear what your “writer within” wants to say. Write for the sheer joy of it, bypassing your internal critic. If you write all the time or hope to do so but haven’t gotten around to it, or if your writing has lost its spark, enjoy the magic that occurs when a group engages in the creative process together. We’ll use various exercises to call out the muse, and you’ll have a chance to read and receive feedback if you wish. Suggested reading before class: Writing Down the Bones, by Natalie Goldberg

W143-P19 $155 6 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math (Newton) 10am–12pm April 25–May 30

Writing With A Social Conscience Tracy Marks, Instructor Express your social conscience through poetry and fiction, call attention to socio-political issues that matter to you such as the environment, poverty, or health care. This is a great way to express yourself and influence readers’ thoughts, feelings, and actions. We’ll focus on using metaphor, imagery, character, and story to impart messages of social significance—without being dogmatic. Class sessions will involve reading, discussion, writing exercises, and optional constructive workshopping of your poems and short fiction. Our focus is on craft; please be respectful of different viewpoints and politics.

W199-P19 $109 3 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6–8:30pm May 15–29

The God of Small Things: A 20th Century Masterpiece Tracy Marks, Instructor The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy is a Booker Prize-winning classic, notable for its sensuous, lyrical prose. It is also a brilliant exploration of the impact of caste issues and a child’s death on a southern India family. Background details provided in class, discussion, and audio recordings will help readers appreciate the depth and beauty of this haunting novel, which Roy meant to be read as if peeling the layers of an onion. Please read the first 75 pages by the first class.

W104-P19 $99 3 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:15–8:30pm April 4–25 No class April 18

Wordcraft: Exercises in Creative Writing Tracy Marks, Instructor Become a wizard of wordcraft and write with greater precision, clarity and originality. Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, poetry or drama, the inspiring writing examples we read and the creative writing exercises we will do in class can help you perfect your word choice and phrasing. Have fun with language, discover verbal talents you didn’t know you have, and receive constructive feedback on your optional weekly assignments.

W206-P19 $155 5 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6–8:30pm April 3–May 8 No class April 17 To explore a different kind of writing, check out Journaling: Art & Organizer. Find out more on page 12.

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Crafts

Grammar 101 for Adults

Classical Greek Drama II

Tracy Marks, Instructor

That or which? Who or whom?? Affect or effect??? Even the best-educated people can struggle with basic grammar and punctuation. If you’re yearning to know the difference between commas and semicolons, how to avoid dangling participles, and whether it’s ever okay to split an infinitive, join us for this fun and funny foray into grammar. We’ll focus on several dozen common mistakes, do practice exercises in class, and learn easy-to-remember rules to help you focus on what you’re trying to say, rather than on how you’re saying it.

The struggles to cope with unjust and excessive suffering, victimization, and obsessive passion—these are key themes of Prometheus Bound, Philoctetes, and Hippolytus. While reading easy-to-understand, contemporary translations of tragedies by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, we will use mini-lecture, discussion, and video clips to explore these fascinating dramas and their relevance today.

W211-P19 $79 2 Mondays @ Newton North 6–8:30pm April 22 & 29

Bring Bryan Doerrier’s All That You’ve Seen is God, which includes our first two plays.

W213-P19 $125 4 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:15–8:30pm May 9–30

Publish Your Book... Guaranteed! David Ewen, Instructor

Teacher is very nice and helpful. Great handouts.

What’s the point of being a writer if nobody ever gets to read what you’ve written? Get a publishing professional’s inside perspective on how to self-publish your manuscript and get it onto bookstore shelves, ebook form, and in audiobook. You’ll learn everything you need to know, from designing your book and getting it reviewed, to online marketing, and to arranging your own promotional signing tours.

W132-P19 $55 Wednesday April 10 @ Newton North 6–9pm

Crafts Stained Glass Studio Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Create a one-of-a-kind stained panel (about 1.5 square feet) using the copper foil method of assembling the glass pieces. Starting with an idea, you’ll develop it into a sketch and then a full-scale drawing. Your design will come to life through shapes, colors, and textures as you learn to cut, foil, and solder the glass. Our instructor has 20 years of experience in stained glass and fusing, and loves to share his passion for glass. Materials will be provided (foil, solder, zinc channels), along with a wide selection of cathedral and European mouth-blown glass for your project. No experience necessary. Bring a $90 materials fee payable to the instructor in class. This schedule may change due to the number of students enrolled.

N158-P19 $239 8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–9:30pm April 3–May 29 No class April 17

Mosaic Mirror on the Wall Michel L’Huillier, Instructor See your reflection in your own hand-crafted mosaic mirror. In the first class, you’ll choose from a large selection of jewels, beads, and pre-cut glass pieces provided by our instructor, and then learn to cut the pieces with wheeled glass nippers, arrange them, and glue your tiles according to your own unique design. In the second class, you’ll grout your project with one of the many colored grouts provided. Learn the basics of this decorative art, and create a keepsake that loves you back. Bring a $45 materials fee payable to the instructor. Wear closed-toe shoes.

N762-P19 $85 2 Thursdays @ Newton South May 2 6:30–9pm & May 9 6:30–8:30pm

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Glass Fusing Workshop

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Michel L’Huillier, Instructor

Braided Kuihimo Bracelet

Boho Beaded Wraps

Yin Guang, Instructor

Linda Linebaugh, Instructor

Braid rope to make beautiful, original jewelry. Join us to learn Kumihimo, a Japanese braid-making technique. We’ll work with the most popular form of Kumihimo: twodrop Kongoh, on a small foam disk. We’ll use cords, braid the rope by the pattern, cut and glue it to a half hook to make your bracelet. You’ll receive personalized guidance from our jewelry designer instructor throughout the class. Bring a $25 materials fee payable to the instructor for your supplies.

Spice up an outfit or dress one down with stylish beaded wrap bracelets that are easily paired with other jewelry to create a slightly bohemian flavor, or worn alone for a more modern look. You’ll learn easy beading techniques and design your own leather wrap. These simple-to-wear, yet fashionable bracelets can be made in different shapes and sizes, with designs and materials to fit every whim. We’ll also discuss how you can make variations of this cool wrap band. New and returning students welcome.

N197-P19 $45 Wednesday April 10 @ Newton South 7–9pm

Bring an $8 materials fee payable to the instructor. Also bring a shank button, and a 16” strand of 4-6 mm beads or a tube of size six seed beads.

Turn glass into art as you master the basics of this beautiful craft. You’ll learn glass-fusing techniques and design with colored glass pieces, powders and frits, stringers, and beads. After a series of exercises, you’ll design and make a 4”x 4” dish and one 8”x 8” plate, or 8” diameter bowl or long channel plate, using the learned methods. The finished projects will be available for pickup at the NCE office within a week of class. Materials and tools will be provided. No experience necessary. Bring an $85 materials fee payable to the instructor. Bring safety glasses and wear closed-toe shoes.

N479-P19 $49 Monday May 13 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm

The final product is very pretty. The instructor is very helpful and well prepared.

Textured Glass Art Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Make beautiful glass art panels to display in a window or mount on a wall or stand, and bring light and color to your artwork with low relief. You’ll create patterns with ceramic fiber, a soft material that’s easily cut or torn, then layer three pieces of glass on top. Enhance your project by cutting and adding thin pieces of colored fusible glass. Our instructor will kiln-fire your glass “sandwich” to create the final product—a solid piece that bears the imprint of the texture you handcrafted on the fiber. Pick up your finished projects at the NCE office a week after class, and bring them home to display with pride. All levels welcome. Bring an $85 materials fee payable to the instructor. Wear closed- toe shoes. Safety glasses provided.

N438-P19 $49 Thursday May 23 @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm Michel is a wonderful teacher to work with. He’s very prepared and organized.

N320-P19 $49 Thursday April 25 @ Newton North 6:30–9pm

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Embroidery Workshop Daniela Cermenati, Instructor Enjoy embroidery, a centuries-old art form. First we’ll cover the basics: how to make different stitches such as the French knot, picot, and seed stitch, and how to transfer your embroidered projects onto the fabric pieces of your choice. Then you’ll use your new skills to embroider on clothes you bring to class, and to make wall hangings for your home. You’ll learn to adorn hats, T-shirts, jackets, sweaters, and more, using colorful threads and yarns, plus other materials like pearls, sequins, and beads. We’ll discuss thread and wool options; assemble color palettes; and experiment with mixing stitches, colors, textures, and varieties of threads and wools in any way you choose. All levels welcome. Bring $20 materials fee payable to the instructor for an embroidery kit. Threads, fabric, yarns, hoops, needles, and other items will be provided.

N431-P19 $115 4 Mondays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm April 29–May 20

Emily Williams, Instructor Creating quilts by machine allows you to show off beautiful patterns and intricate compositions much faster than sewing by hand. With instructor guidance and in-class exercises, you’ll learn to sew traditional block patterns as well as modern simplistic designs. You’ll also get tips on different techniques and styles for blending and matching colors and fabrics of various patterns. Choose a project supplied by the instructor, or bring your own ideas: baby quilts, table runners, or place mats for less-experienced quilters, and larger projects if you’re more experienced. Rulers, cutting mats, and rolling blades provided. This class is for experienced sewers, but beginning quilters welcome. New and returning students welcome too. Bring your machine with its manual to class, and accessories including a seam ripper, small scissors, good cotton thread, bobbins that fit your machine, and machine needles (sizes 11 and 14).

N593-P19 $145 6 Mondays @ Newton South 6:45–8:45pm April 1–May 13 No class April 15

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Handcrafted Soaps

Don Scope, Instructor

Jeff Klein, Instructor

Is it knit one/purl two, or purl one/ knit one? If you’ve been trying to figure it out but just don’t get how to knit, grab your needles and yarn and learn! Whether you’ve never knit before or have dozens of completed sweaters to your credit, it’s nice to have a regular time and place to work on your individual project with others. With instructor guidance, you’ll discover new techniques to improve your current skills or solve common problems. You’ll get directions on everything from the basics to advanced knitting and finishing. New and returning students welcome.

The first soaps were likely made by accident—some lard spilled on a cooking fire, reacted with wood ash, and voila! Although the process of saponification (making soap) has since been perfected, the basic principles remain the same. Join us to learn two different techniques for making soap. You’ll work with coconut, olive, and palm oils and have some options of fancy oils and fragrances to add in as well such as shea butter and lavender. You’ll take home 10 or more bars, perfect for pampering yourself or giving as gifts. You’ll also receive materials and recipes to make soap on your own.

Bring a pattern, knitting needles, and yarn to class. Call 617-969-8070 with questions. Location: Putting On The Knitz, 1282 Washington Street.

N781-P19 $145 8 Wednesdays @ West Newton 10–11:30am April 3–May 29 No class April 17

Machine Sewing for Beginners Talia Lefton, Mosesian Center for the Arts Staff The art of sewing is alive and well. You are never too old—or too young—to learn, so join us for the fundamentals. You’ll learn your machine’s basic features, how to troubleshoot tension and threading issues, and how to clean your machine for optimal use. You’ll also learn to make a simple tote bag and lined zipper pouch, and to work with a pattern. We’ll review how to hem and make other alterations to existing clothing, and you’ll develop the confidence to take on more complex projects. Bring a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor for supplies. Also bring your sewing machine, its instruction manual, and your sewing tools.

N239-P19 $149 4 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–9pm April 24–May 15

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Floral Scenterpiece Marie Driscoll, Instructor Spruce up a special place in your home with an original floral display. Using spring-blooming flowers including hydrangeas, tulips, asters, spray rose, carnations, ivy, aspidistra, and salal leaves, you’ll create a beautiful arrangement to wow friends and family. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn all the techniques you need to master this craft and recreate a centerpiece on your own at any time. Bring a $35 materials fee. All tools, flowers, and containers will be provided.

N782-P19 $39 Wednesday April 24 @ Newton South 7–9pm

A $50 materials fee is payable to the instructor. Bring a big mixing bowl.

N151-P19 $79 2 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–9pm May 2 & 9

Cabinetmaking & Woodworking Garrett Tingle & Gabriel Bibuld, Instructors Once you’ve learned the fundamentals of cabinetmaking and woodworking, you can build almost anything. Learn the proper use of both hand and power tools, safety precautions, and how to navigate in a woodworking environment. Beginning students will learn the basics by fabricating a modest project, such as a bookshelf, coffee table, cutting board, or Adirondack chair—the project will be decided on by the group with instructor guidance. Returning students will build on their acquired skills and work towards independence as they progress through the program. You supply the wood for your project. A materials list will be discussed in class.

N134-P19-1 $265 8 Mondays @ Newton North 6–9pm April 8–June 3 No class Apr 15 & May 27 N134-P19-2 $265 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6–9pm April 10–May 29 No class April 17

Home & Garden

Name That Tree

Backyard Food Forest

Jeff Klein, Instructor

Anna (Babbette) Wils, Instructor

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Staging Your Home With What You Own! Betsy Millane, Instructor Attention prospective home sellers: add 20% to the value of your house by staging it well. There’s no need for this to be a costly enterprise! Join us to learn the “art” of staging. We’ll discuss how to incorporate your own beloved and beautiful things so your house shows at its very best. Bring your questions, ideas, and photos, if you have them.

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Greener Gardening Rebecca Warner, Instructor Grow your garden organically, and eliminate unnecessary work and expense. Make compost the easy way, skipping the turning and watering; convert free material like fall leaves and wood chips into soil-building mulch; and plant seeds and seedlings using no-till methods that suppress weeds and let soil-living organisms do the work. You’ll also get a recipe for making quick peatfree potting mix, helping to save peat bogs, which sequester a third of the world’s soil carbon. Convert parts of your lawn into attractive growing areas that spare water and fossil-fuel energy. Spare your back and your wallet too as you apply these environmental principles for a beautiful backyard garden. This is a hands-on class; dress appropriately. Class takes place at our instructor’s garden; exact location will be emailed. Tuition includes a copy of The Sustainable-Enough Garden by Rebecca Warner.

G149-P19 $55 2 Saturdays @ Newton 11am–12:30pm May 18 & June 1 (Rain dates: Sundays May 19 & June 2) No class May 25

If bad climate news is getting you down, do some good-for-the-environment gardening. Permaculture (permanent agriculture) is a method of growing fruits, nuts, herbs, and vegetables to mimic patterns and relationships found in natural ecosystems. In your permaculture garden, everything will work in synergy—the soil life, different plants supporting each other, and you, the gardener. A permaculture garden requires less water, fertilizer, pest-control, and work than a conventional garden, and it’s highly productive too. It’s both a natural habitat for wildlife— including pollinators and butterflies—and a way to sequester some excess carbon. Join us to learn the basic principles of permaculture, and get practical tips to start your fruitful and enviro-friendly garden.

G319-P19 $55 2 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm April 24 & May 1

Organic Lawn & Garden David Gordon, Instructor Learn to use natural methods to grow the freshest food in your garden and have a healthy lawn that’s safer for pets, children, and the environment. We’ll discuss basic landscape designs and review how to test soil, seed, fertilize, add compost, and fix problem areas. You’ll get tips on how to produce the most from your vegetable garden and learn about companion planting, irrigation, and how to locate a good spot to grow your veggies. We’ll also address weeding—how to identify weeds and their likely causes—plus how to pull them easily. Start now to have a beautiful organic yard year round!

If you were a tree, which one would you be? Take a walk with us and get to know the trees that are all around you. Unlike birds, trees stay put for your scrutiny and have easy tells for quick identification, even from 100 yards away. Join us for a lively walk, and learn the basics of tree identification—by shape, leaf type, bark, and more. Wear walking shoes and bring a notepad if you want to take notes. We will email you the meeting location. Dress for the weather as we walk rain or shine.

G123-P19 $35 Wednesday May 22 @ Cambridge 5:30–7pm

Your Yard: Landscaping & Planting David Gordon, Instructor How do you prune a tree, prepare your yard and garden for the season, or find the best reasonably priced workers to help with your clean-up? We’ll address these issues, plus learn how to use recycled leaves as mulch in your vegetable and flower beds, and do some optional warm weather plant seeding. A good cleaning can help property look fabulous year round. Join us and learn some tricks to make the process go more smoothly. You may purchase seeds and starter kits for $10 payable to the instructor.

G212-P19 $39 Tuesday April 2 @ Newton South 7–9pm

A $10 optional fee is payable to the instructor for vegetable seeds and plantings.

G111-P19 $39 Thursday May 2 @ Newton South 7–9pm

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The Garden Coach Brian Karlsson-Barnes, Instructor Create the perfect garden for your home. Our instructor—a professional landscape designer and master gardener—will discuss soil, moisture, sun exposure, shade, and drainage. He’ll use tailored approaches for each student to help you design a garden that meets your needs and style. Plus, he’ll sketch individual outdoor plans for your site. You’ll leave class with a greater understanding of your outdoor space and learn how to better make your garden grow. Bring dimensions and photos of your outside space.

G173-P19 $95 3 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm April 30–May 14

Seed Start Your Garden Jeff Klein, Instructor How does your garden grow? We suggest you start it from seeds—it’s economical and fun, and you don’t need a green thumb to be successful. We’ll provide tips on how to get going, as well as a seed-starting kit for a vegetable or flower garden; a choice of seeds including tomato, cucumber, marigolds, and zinnias; and guidelines for how best to care for the seeds to ensure growing success. We’ll spend class time setting up the kits, and before you know it you’ll be a proud seed gardener. Bring a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor in class for seed starting kits, soil, and a few other goodies.

G219-P19 $39 Tuesday April 9 @ Newton North 7–9pm

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Brian Karlsson-Barnes, Instructor Join us for a woodsy, docent-led, garden tour of the Arnold Arboretum. We’ll walk off-road and up and down the verdant hills as we consider the Arboretum before it was an arboretum, including some interesting glacial history. You’ll learn about the man who donated the land, and about America’s first landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. We’ll discuss his design intent, and learn some mid-19th century fun facts to get you in the spirit of the time. We’ll meet at the Arboretum’s main entrance gate: Hunnewell Building Visitor Center, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain. Park on the street. We’ll walk over a mile, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. If the weather looks questionable, call 617-957-6611 for updates.

G215-P19 $35 Saturday May 11 @ Jamaica Plain 12–1:30pm I liked learning about the hidden and less crowded pathways in the Arboretum, plus being outside on a gorgeous fall day.

Money & Real Estate Neither NCE nor Newton Public Schools can give specific advice concerning personal investments. Please do not make any financial decisions based on recommendations from our independent instructors without first checking with your own advisors about the suitability of such actions. For all our Money & Real Estate classes, you can bring a friend and save. Just change the quantity at checkout. New

Get Clear on Your Credit Report Elizabeth A. Miller, Instructor Learn to read that infamous credit report. If you’re buying a house or car, or even applying for a job, chances are that someone will want to see yours. You have a legal right to get a copy of your credit reports and to dispute any errors. So join us to clear the mystery and understand the different reports from Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union. We’ll discuss the legal process for disputing inaccurate information and go over what to do if you’ve been a victim of identity theft. Bring your own credit reports if you have them.

Count Your Chickens: Raising a Small Flock in Your Own Backyard Jessica Avery, Instructor See page 17 for more information.

R242-P19 $55 Thursday May 2 @ Newton North 6–9pm

S102-P19 $45; $80/pair Thursday May 2 @ Newton North 6:45–8:45pm

Personal Finance Matt Crabtree, Instructor Learn tools that are useful, realistic, and easy to work into your regular routine to help you gain control over the financial impact of the choices you make. You’ll learn to create and use a budget, borrow and invest wisely, make intelligent decisions about insurance, and plan for your financial future. You’ll develop a retirement savings plan, and you’ll be better prepared to make large purchases and plan for taxes. You’ll learn the essentials of household bookkeeping, record-keeping requirements, and much, much more. This is an online class.

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Play the Stock Market Game Peter Yaffe, Instructor Imagine you’re handed $100K to invest in the stock market—but have no idea how Wall Street works. Join us and learn to grow a virtual $100K into a top-performing financial portfolio. Discover how investing actually works, starting by examining the US markets, types of investments, and the impact of global events. We’ll examine risk, speculating, and borrowing on margin. Working individually and in teams, you’ll compete against your classmates and other groups across the state in this SIFMA Foundation-sponsored game. Warning: the Stockmarket Game™ is played each fall by budding investors as young as 4th grade. Can you do better than an elementary schooler in making savvy financial decisions? Come find out!

S319-P19 $155; $290/pair 8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm April 2–May 28

De-Stress the College Funding Process

Social Security: Optimizing Your Benefits

Todd Weaver, Instructor

Renée Senes, Instructor

College costs keep going up, more than 100% in the past ten years alone! Learn to create a college list that is both academically and financially appropriate for your student. Learn when to start the college process (hint: the financial aid “clock” starts ticking after December 31 of your student’s Sophomore year in high school). After this workshop, you’ll understand strategies to optimize your Expected Family Contribution (EFC); which of the two financial aid formulas works best for you; and the importance of Enrollment Management and how it affects your child’s ability to gain admission and funding. A complimentary review of your EFC is available to all attendees.

Have you read about the sweeping changes to Social Security? Do you know how they could impact you? What if you decide to work part time during retirement? How would being divorced or widowed impact social security? If you are over 50, join us to discuss the basics of social security and all new numbers for 2019. We’ll examine the factors to take into consideration when you decide to take benefits. You’ll learn to create a retirement income strategy using social security as one source of income. The information provided is general in nature and should not be construed as personal tax or legal advice.

S321-P19 $35; $50/pair Monday April 8 @ Newton South 7:30–9pm

S266-P19 $45; $70/pair Thursday April 4 @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm

You Can Afford College If...

Estate Planning, Probate, & Estate Litigation

College Funding Advisors Inc, staff, Instructors

Lisa Cukier & Clifford R. Cohen, Instructors

Today’s notion of retirement is very different from that of previous generations. Individuals are working and living longer, and are faced with the challenges of both caring for elderly parents and providing for the needs of adult children. In this course, you’ll learn to assess your retirement needs, position your assets to meet those needs, and take advantage of tax savings while maximizing government retirement benefits. You’ll leave with detailed strategies for ending up with sufficient income to enjoy a comfortable, secure retirement.

... you plan in advance; understand the financial aid process; and act early enough to be successful. Aid goes to the families who plan in advance—ideally before December 31st of your child’s Sophomore year of high school. We’ll teach you how to maximize your financial aid by understanding the process, and how implementing strategies can increase your eligibility even if you have a “high income” or own a business. Remember: Procrastination equals less financial aid. All schools are not alike, so it is important to know your options and opportunities. A free financial aid analysis will be available to all attendees.

You can’t take it with you... but you can plan ahead to make things easier for your family, friends, and loved ones. Get an overview of estate planning and probate administration in Massachusetts (including how to avoid probate) and learn strategies to ensure your assets go to your loved ones without court involvement. Learn about various estate-planning vehicles, such as health care proxies, durable powers of attorney, wills, living wills, and more. We’ll discuss estate litigation, family disputes, and financial exploitation by caregivers relating to the assets of individuals with diminished mental capacity.

S275-P19 $35; $50/pair Tuesday May 1 @ Newton North 7–8:30pm

S104-P19 $45; $70/pair Wednesday April 24 @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm

S219-P19 $55; $90/pair 2 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm May 1 & 8

Making Your Nest Egg Last Deborah Goodman, CPA, CFP, Instructor

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seniors, join us for...

lifetime learning Classical Music Performances by professional musicians

Talks by distinguished speakers on relevant topics

Thoughtprovoking classes

Highlights this spring Photojournalist Barry Pell returns to share stories and images of favorite places from his recent travels. Popular teacher Dan Kunitz returns with a look at another decade in U.S. history: The Roaring Twenties.

Six Monday mornings at the beautiful Temple Shalom in West Newton, starting April 22. See our website for details. For complete information on this spring’s program, call us at 617-559-6999 or see our website: www.newtoncommunityed.org.

lifetime learning

Signs of Community at NCE Language classes are popular at NCE. People take them for all kinds of reasons, travel being high among them. But this fall a group of neighbors enrolled in our American Sign Language class for an entirely different reason. They had a neighbor whose young child was deaf, and they wanted a way to communicate with her. One friend recruited another, and then two more, and then the child’s grandparents on both sides. Now they’re all happily learning together in our Beginner II class with Rhys McGovern, and are able to sign with their toddler neighbor. A world has opened to them, and it can to you too.

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Register for our American Sign Language: Beginner II class this spring if you’ve had a head start, or look for a new Beginner class starting this summer.

Get away for a few hours or a day. Learn some history, get culture in the city, dine on local delicacies. See where NCE takes you this spring. BOSTON CAMBRIDGE

Near&Far Tours

JAMAICA PLAIN

Four fabulous food tours See pages 12-13.

Beacon Hill Chocolate & Wine Tour April 6 Walk the chocolate trail, enter an historic jail, and try some yummy booze-infused chocolates.

Harvard Square Food Tour May 5 Did you know Harvard Square was Julia Child’s favorite neighborhood? In this diverse hub we’ll sample ethnic foods from around the world and get some fun history tips too.

JP Vegan Chocolate Tour May 18 Take a tasting tour of hip and vibrant JP. Learn some chocolate history and see how delicious it still is when it’s vegan.

Central Square Food & Art Tour June 1 City-sanctioned graffiti, delectable treats from the earth’s four corners—see it all in Central Square.

Hop on Joe and Martha’s magic tour bus! See page 16.

New York, New York March 23 Museum hopping, Park Avenue shopping, and tidbits of lore from our friendly guides.

The Magic of Mystic May 4 See majestic preserved ships, stroll this quaint town, and explore the Connecticut shore.

Shakers, Stockbridge, & Scenes from the Berkshires June 22 Go west! See Shaker history, explore lovely downtown Stockbridge, and soak in the beauty of the scenery.

Really far! See page 15.

Hiking the Pacific West Trail April 8 Live vicariously and hike the trail with tour guide Jim Klumpp, who’s actually done it.

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Your Retirement Countdown with TIAA-CREF

Money & Divorce: Avoid Costly Mistakes

Sell Your House for More in Today’s Market

Rose Thompson, CRPC®, Instructor

Renée Senes, Instructor

Marie Presti, Instructor

Are you or your spouse part of the 20% of Newton’s population that participate in a TIAA-CREF retirement plan? Come hear the ins and outs of these plans from a former TIAA-CREF financial consultant. The five years before and the five years after retirement are your critical planning years for a successful and sustainable retirement. Are you 50 years+ and concerned that longevity, inflation, and undependable market returns will negatively impact your retirement? Hear independent thinking about the strengths and limitations of your TIAACREF retirement plan, and how it may or may not fit into your overall planning. A retirement planning workbook is included in the cost of the program.

You want to keep the house with $150,000 in equity; your spouse takes the stock portfolio worth $150,000. Five years from now, is one of you struggling to pay bills while the other has a growing net worth? If you are contemplating divorce, starting the process, in mediation, or looking at settlement options, we can help. We’ll look at common financial mistakes made in divorce settlements and discuss how to avoid them. You’ll gain an understanding of how cash flow, liquidity, income taxes, capital gains, retirement account rules, insurance, debt and credit could impact your future well-being. We’ll also look at the Alimony Reform Act of 2011 which became effective March 1, 2012 and makes significant changes to alimony in Massachusetts. Be knowledgeable about your finances before you sign your settlement agreement.

Learn the steps to take before putting your home on the market. Get an insider’s advice on real estate trends, the best times of year to sell a house, and inexpensive ways to spruce up your home so it looks its best to potential buyers. You’ll even get tips on how to prepare for open houses and to negotiate the best price.

S303-P19 $45; $70/pair Tuesday April 23 @ Newton South 7–9pm

Legal Planning for Children with Special Needs Lisa Cukier, Instructor Get solutions to ensure the comfort and safety of your children and adult children who have special needs. We’ll cover the fundamentals of guardianship/conservatorship, establishing a special needs trust and creating a financial plan to safeguard your and your children’s legal and financial future. You’ll learn various legal tools so your child will always have a surrogate decision-maker and protection into the future. We’ll also discuss various types of special-needs trusts, and fiduciary appointments and nominations so you have enough knowledge to make wise choices.

S316-P19 $35; $50/pair Wednesday April 3 @ Newton North 7–8:30pm

S228-P19 $45; $70/pair Tuesday April 23 @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm

A First-Timer’s Guide to Home or Condo Buying David Miller, Instructor In today’s real estate market, it’s more important than ever to be knowledgeable before purchasing a home or condo. Get an overview of the entire process, from finding the perfect neighborhood and selecting a real estate broker, to obtaining favorable financing and hiring an attorney to protect your investment. We’ll teach you how the rights and responsibilities of condo owners differ from those of home owners, and we’ll review the primary legal documents related to each. Our unbiased, comprehensive approach can help you avoid disastrous situations—from the loss of your hard-earned deposit, to buying a property with latent defects such as termites, lead paint, or water damage.

S100-P19 $69; $105/pair 2 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6–9pm April 23 & 30

S218-P19 $55; $90/pair Monday April 8 @ Newton North 6–9pm

Downsizing Made Easy Marie Presti, Instructor Thinking of downsizing but don’t know all the options? When you’re at the point when you’re all alone in a house, or the costs or effort to maintain your home are more than you can handle, you may want to consider downsizing. But how do you do it? Where should you go? A condo, smaller home, or retirement community? Sell first and then buy a smaller home? Or vice versa? Listen to the options, the process, and the financial considerations to downsizing, so when you’re ready, you can make a more informed decision.

S262-P19 $55; $90/pair Monday June 3 @ Newton North 6–9pm

Multifamily Homes & Condo Conversions Marie Presti, Instructor Are you feeling priced out of the single-family market? Multifamily homes not only offer more affordable housing than condos or single-family homes, but also provide a higher rate of return on investment. Learn about market trends in the greater Boston area; financial factors in buying, owning, and reselling homes; what to look for when converting to condos; and the legal aspects of multifamily home ownership and condo conversion, including building regulations, fair housing laws, mortgage requirements, and landlord-tenant relations. Understand your options before making an expensive decision.

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Business & Career New

Conquer Your Paper Pile Sandy Carney, Instructor Take control of your mail, paper, and to-do piles once and for all. Learn to create your own simple filing system and get rid of what you don’t need. You’ll leave with tips on what to keep, what to recycle, and what to shred— and ways to reduce the amount of paper clutter you receive. Eliminate those tottering piles and enjoy your dining room table once again!

B102-P19 $45 Tuesday April 23 @ Newton South 7–9pm

Voice-Overs... Now is Your Time! Such A Voice staff, Instructors We’ll show you how you could actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos and more. You’ll learn about a unique, outside-of-the-box way to cash in on one of the most lucrative full or part-time careers out there. This is a business you can handle on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with practically no overhead. And now is the best time to make this happen as new companies are looking for new voices like never before!

B291-P19 $45 Tuesday April 9 @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm New

Creating a Successful Business Plan Kris Sollie-Johnson, Instructor With the support of our instructor, you’ll work through all of the major components of writing a business plan and emerge with your first draft in hand. And most importantly, you’ll have completed the first—and most difficult—step on the path to small business success.

B329-P19-O $125 6 week online class April 17–June 7

Computers & Technology All About Alexa (and Echo and Dot...) James Byleckie, Instructor Amazon’s Echo system is vast with more than 20 million devices sold and over 25,000 associated “skills”. This course gets you started in using the smart speakers, covering in detail the basic setup of the Echo devices: Alexa, Echo, and Dot. We’ll configure and access the essential “skills” that your virtual assistant uses to make your day easier and more organized. You’ll learn to set up accounts for multiple users, interpret Alexa’s light and sound responses, manage your calendar, search the web, and listen to music. We’ll also just have fun with your devices: hearing jokes, doing word games and puzzles, and even asking for advice!

C336-P19 $49 Tuesday May 7 @ Newton South 6–8pm

Build a Website with WordPress Ben Vivante, Instructor If you want to build a website or blog, but don’t want to worry about security and other technical problems, Wordpress.com is the place for you. It’s easy and free! You’ll start by setting up a site using a template, then learn to change the look and feel, add text and photos, and use specialized features. We’ll also teach you how to grow your website traffic with simple SEO tips. We’ll cover everything you should know to manage your own site on Wordpress.com.

Microsoft Excel: Beginner Michael Toon, Instructor If you have little or no knowledge of Microsoft Excel, join us and learn to create and edit professional-looking spreadsheets for a variety of purposes and situations. You’ll enter and edit data; format cells, rows, columns, and worksheets; and insert, position, and resize graphics. This class covers collaborating on and managing workbooks, creating and modifying hyperlinks, and printing. You’ll work with Microsoft Excel 2010 on PCs running Windows 7; there’s no need to bring your own computer. This is not a Macintosh computer class.

C303-P19 $159 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–8pm April 2–May 7 No class April 16

Microsoft Excel: Beyond Beginner Michael Toon, Instructor After a quick review of the basics, you’ll learn to create charts and graphs, write equations that include logical expressions, and use those equations to create “what if ” scenarios. You’ll get plenty of hands-on experience, with in-class projects and examples galore. Prerequisite: A beginner Excel class or equivalent experience with spreadsheets. You’ll work with Microsoft Excel 2010 on PCs running Windows 7; there’s no need to bring your own computer. This is not a Macintosh computer class.

C105-P19 $125 3 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–8pm May 14–28

Class takes place in a computer lab so there’s no need to bring your own computer. This class is for beginners. Basic computer experience and Internet skills required.

C263-P19 $189 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–8pm April 10–May 15 No class April 17 I really liked the hands on coaching from Ben.

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Intro to Photos on an iPhone

Computers & Technology

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Howard Loewinger, Instructor Learn the basics of using the iPhone camera and what to do with photos once you take them. We’ll see where photos are stored and the different options for storage. We’ll discuss the advantages of online photo storage and look at some popular alternatives: Apple’s iCloud Photo Library, Instagram, and Flickr. We’ll also look at options for sharing photos on these sites. You’ll discover how to save photos from texts and emails into your photo library, and how to send pictures already in your library in an email or text message. You’ll see a demo uploading photos to both Macintosh and Windows computers and briefly look at the tools on those platforms for managing photos. Bring your iPhone and cable. Directions emailed to registered students.

Advanced Photo Management on Apple Devices

C328-P19 $95 2 Wednesdays @ Newton 10:30am–12:30pm April 24 & May 1 ime yt

If you’re like the rest of us, you have digital photos saved on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac computer but you don’t have a strategy for managing them. Learn how the iPhone and iPad organize photos for you and how you can organize photos for yourself and share them in a variety of ways. We’ll go over storage locations—whether on your device or in the “cloud”—deleting photos, and the various editing tools. At the second class, you’ll import photos onto a Mac and use the Photos app to see how to make books, calendars, cards, and order prints from Apple. Bring your iPhone and/or iPad. Bring a MacBook to the second class if you have one; if not, what you learn will apply to your desktop Mac. Windows users with iPhones and/or iPads: you can still learn a lot in this class. Directions emailed to registered students.

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Tech Tutoring

Tracy Marks, Instructor

Howard Loewinger, Instructor

Learn to buy and sell effectively on eBay, the world’s largest online auction. Our instructor, a former eBay Powerseller, will teach you about searching for and buying items, researching sold items and item prices, and bidding. The focus will be selling—how to create and submit listings and photos, determine auction timing, handle payments, deal with non-responsive buyers, maintain secure transactions, give feedback, and build your reputation as a reliable seller. Class will consist of lecture, demonstration, and discussion. Selling through Amazon Marketplace will also be covered.

Get one-on-one help on your smart phone, tablet or computer. Our instructors will meet with you in one of our computer labs to answer your questions about an individual program or more general help how to simply organize your desktop, and more. Bring your device or use the PC or Mac computers in our lab. Sessions must be scheduled in advance with the instructor.

Basic computer experience and Internet skills required.

C316-P19 $150; $175/House Visit

The price below is for a single two-hour session held at Newton North. Sessions are very flexible; additional sessions and days are available. House visits are usually possible, but require an extra fee of $25.

The tutor was very patient, punctual, and very flexible with my schedule. It was exactly what I was expecting for me.

C122-P19 $134 2 Mondays @ Newton North 6–9pm May 20 & June 3 New

Howard Loewinger, Instructor

C320-P19 $95 2 Wednesdays @ Newton 10:30am–12:30pm May 8 & 15

Master eBay Buying & Selling

Color Correction Magic with Photoshop Tracy Marks, Instructor The Camera Raw module, included with both Photoshop and Elements, is exceptional for color correcting not only camera raw files, but also for jpg and tif. It’s easier to use than Photoshop proper’s color correction menus, providing helpful options with a systematic approach. Learn to use Camera Raw and to create actions—customizable macros which automatize frequently used photo editing tasks. Prerequisite: some Photoshop experience. Class takes place in a computer lab so there’s no need to bring your own computer.

C312-P19 $105 2 Mondays May 6 & 13 @ Newton North 6:45–9:15pm

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Introduction to PC Security Debbie Mahler, Instructor What you don’t know about PC security really can hurt you! Learn why you’re at risk and what you can do to protect your precious personal and business data from the outside world. You’ll quickly get up to speed on the fundamentals of PC and network security. You’ll find out why, where, and how viruses, worms, and blended threats are created. You’ll be able to identify and work to prevent DoS, SYN flooding, and other network attacks. You’ll learn a safe way to share files and data across the Internet through a virtual private network. And you’ll be able to install and configure a firewall to build an impenetrable moat around your computer or network. This is an online class.

C340-P19-O $125 6 week online class April 17–June 7

English Language Learners (ELL) / Online Learning / GED® & HiSET®

ELL: Intermediate - Advanced Grammar & Conversation

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ELL: Speak Better English

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Sharon Wanunu, Instructor If you know vocabulary and grammar but are still having trouble being understood, or are too nervous to talk in front of others, join us. We’ll work on building your confidence when speaking; we’ll address especially challenging situations like talking over the phone and casual small talk with native English speakers. In this warm and supportive environment, we’ll practice conversational English so you’ll get more comfortable opening up and will improve your speaking skills. Expect fun practice for homework. Location will be emailed to registered students.

E141-P19 $149 6 Tuesdays @ Needham 10am–12pm April 23–May 28 It helps me to improve my speaking skills

This class is for students with a basic command of English grammar and speaking who want to improve conversational skills. We will do selected exercises in grammar and pronunciation, focusing on increasing your ease and fluency in small groups and with the whole class. Emphasis will be on new vocabulary words, including idioms and common American expressions. Topics will be drawn from current events, individual preferences, and our different cultures. No textbook required.

E101-P19 $245 8 Tuesdays & 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm April 2–May 30 No class April 16 & 18

ELL Book Information Get your textbooks early by ordering online, or by phoning New England Mobile Book Fair at 617-527-5817 or Newtonville Books at 617-244-6619.

Online Learning There’s learning beyond the NCE catalog! Sign up for an online class and take classes from the comfort of your home—or anywhere else you choose. We’ve partnered with online education organizations ed2go and UGotClass to offer online courses as well as career-training and certificate programs. All you need to participate is an email account and Internet access. Check the Online Learning category on our website for details.

ed2go Online Courses

We offer courses in categories such as Business Administration, Healthcare & Medical, Law & Legal, Technology, Writing & Publishing, and more. Register for your course on the ed2go website; lessons are posted twice a week over six weeks, for a total of 12 lessons. For a full list of classes, go to www.ed2go.com/newtoncomed/

GED®/HiSet® ELL: Beginner Elena Ceban, Instructor For adults who speak little or no English. Emphasis will be on language for everyday activities, conversation, pronunciation, grammar, and beginning reading and writing. The required textbook is Side by Side, Student Book 1, 3rd edition, by Molinsky and Bliss.

E100-P19 $245 8 Tuesdays & 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm April 2–May 30 No class April 16 & 18

HiSET® Test Preparation Joe Green, Instructor The ETS High School Equivalency Test (HiSET®), the first alternative to the GED® test since 1942, includes elements that are critical to providing educational opportunities for those who need a second chance to succeed. For more information about the testing and available test centers, see hiset. ets.org or phone 1-855-694-4738. NCE offers this class to prepare you for taking the five sections of the HiSET® test: Writing, Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Math. Instruction will be individualized when possible. Handouts will be provided for the class. Purchase The Official Guide to the HiSET Exam, 2nd Edition (published by Educational Testing Service) and bring it to the first class.

Q106-P19 $229 5 Mondays & 5 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6–9pm April 22–May 22

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Kids Spring Classes New

Adulthood 101 The Etiquette Academy of New England staff, Instructors Your attention please: No more one-word answers while you’re glued to your phone. Learn essential skills to confidently navigate social and formal interactions. We’ll discuss basic manners, including proper introductions, greetings, eye-contact, the art of conversation, and listening skills. We’ll also tackle topics like how to interview for an after-school or summer job, or communicate with the right tone in an email to teachers or employers. You’ll get tips on cell phone and social media etiquette, how to navigate friendship boundaries, and how to conduct yourself at special occasions. In this fun and interactive class, we’ll use games, role-play, and thought-provoking discussions to get you comfortable communicating with peers and adults. Grades 6-8.

1 session $95 Thursday March 21 11:45am–2:45pm KM59-W19-DY Day

Babysitting & Safety Training AllenKingsley staff, Instructors Become an expert babysitter with this American Academy of Pediatrics course. Get all the information you need to care for infants and older children: how to react responsibly to medical emergencies and injuries, perform first aid for common childhood injuries and illnesses, and set up and run your own successful babysitting business. You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course, as well as our BLAST (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training) manual for your future reference. Grades 5-10.

1 session $85 Thursday March 21 3:30–6pm KM19-W19-3 Newton South Wednesday April 17 9am–12pm KM19-P19-1 Newton North Thursday May 9 3:30–6pm KM19-P19-2 Newton South

Home Alone Safety AllenKingsley staff, Instructors Take the first steps towards independence. Learn about Internet safety, phone and door-answering techniques, accident and fire protection, and first aid. We’ll watch an instructional video, discuss how to manage your time when you’re home alone for short periods, and explore scenarios through role-playing. Grades 3-5.

1 session $55 Thursday March 21 12:45–2:45pm KE230-W18-MR Mason Rice Thursday May 9 12:45–2:45pm KE230-P19-WA Ward

For NCE Kids summer programs, see page 48.

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1 session $65 Saturday March 2 9:30–11:30am KE230-W19-SO Newton South

Sign up for Babysitting & Safety Training with Pediatric First Aid & CPR and receive a $10 discount. Discount will appear at checkout.

Pediatric First Aid & CPR AllenKingsley staff, Instructors If you’re caring for kids, you need to know how to respond in case of a first-aid emergency. In this class, you’ll learn to handle injuries and manage illness for the first few minutes until help arrives. We’ll cover first aid basics; medical, injury, and environmental emergencies; and pediatric CPR. This American Heart Association course meets the requirements for camp counselors, child care providers, babysitters, and more. You will receive a CPR certification after completion of the class. Grades 5-10.

1 session $85 Wednesday April 17 12:30–3:30pm KM19-W19-1 Newton North 1 session $80

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Family & Saturday Programs Baking Outside the Box 2 Marissa Rosenfield, Instructor Bake and decorate a unique gift for someone special—maybe even yourself! Learn to make cookie pops, edible cards, and chocolate and/ or sugar-cookie boxes in the shape of your choice. Later, you can fill the cookie box with your own homemade truffles, marshmallows, or more cookies (our Pastry Chef instructor has abundant ideas for cookie box fillings and uses). Each pair will go home with their pops, a card, a decorated cookie box, and raw dough to practice your own creations at home. If time allows, we will make our own truffles too. Grades 2 & up with an adult. Bring three large containers to take home your finished products and your raw dough.

1 session $55/adult–child pair; $35/additional student (adult or child) Saturday March 23 9:30am–12:30pm KW44-W19 Newton South

Chess Tournament Nicholas Sterling, Instructor Join us for some good-natured competition at NCE’s own Chess tournament. Play clock-timed games against multiple opponents (we’ll do our best to match you to players at your grade and skill level). You’ll get a sense of what tournament conditions are like and see how you do under pressure. Prizes will be awarded to winners, but win or lose, it’s all about the pleasure of the game. Take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy chess in a new way. Experienced tournament players are welcome to join us as well. Grades 1-8.

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Circus Club

Early-Release Science Days

Simply Circus staff, Instructors Run away and join the circus! Learn the fundamentals of juggling, barrel walking, plate spinning, partner acrobatics, and more. Maybe you’ll even master walking the tightwire. We’ll start each class with fun and funny cardio warm-ups, building your strength and flexibility in preparation for more skilled maneuvers. The second class will include a performance for family and friends. Grades 2-5.

2 sessions $75 Saturdays March 2 & 23 10–11:30am KW45-W19 Newton South

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Etiquette 101 The Etiquette Academy of New England staff, Instructors Mind your manners. People can be pretty informal these days, but there are still some social norms that you need to follow. Join us to learn about basic etiquette—the rules for proper behavior in social settings. We’ll discuss how to be a hospitable host and gracious guest, the importance of writing thank-you notes and how to send them, conflict resolution, the art of conversation, and more. And we’ll learn how to properly set a table and use utensils, with props provided by our instructor. You’ll display your new skills at a short presentation for family and friends at the end of class; the presentation begins at noon. Grades 2-5.

1 session $95 Saturday March 2 9am–12:15pm KW42-W19 Newton South

Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors The fun continues with Wicked Cool science on early-release days this Spring. In Rocks and Fossils, you’ll don your geologist hat and study rocks, minerals, and gems—then make a cool display to take home. You’ll dig deep to learn about fossils and footprints, and excavate a fossil “block” to unearth the treasure hidden inside. In Lego WeDo Robotics, you’ll learn the basics of computer programming, working with motors and sensors combined with simple programming software to control tethered Lego robots. Grades 1-4.

1 session $65 Thursday March 21 12:30–3pm KE317-W19-Rocks-BO Bowen KE317-W19-Rocks-HM Horace Mann Thursday May 9 12:30–3pm KE317-W19-Legos-BO Bowen KE317-W19-Legos-HM Horace Mann

Science is wicked cool. And we have lots of science classes this summer. See pages 57–61 for the complete list.

Bring your own chess set and pieces, and a clock if you have one. Bring snacks to eat between rounds as time allows.

1 session $40 Saturday March 23 9am–1pm KW41-W19 Newton South

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Spring Sports Archery Baystate Archery staff, Instructors Honoring Newton’s legacy of hosting the nation’s first organized archery team, NCE is pleased to offer this still-popular sport as part of our after-school program. Archery is a great option for those who prefer a noncompetitive individual sport to team sports. Certified instructors from Baystate Archery will determine your dominant eye, explain the rules, and get you started, providing individualized instruction throughout the class. Archers will learn technique, form, and accuracy. Equipment is provided. All levels welcome. Grades 3-8.

8 sessions $245 Tuesdays April 9 –June 4 3–4:30pm KM13-P19-BI Bigelow

Basketball Clinic Be Ahead of the Game staff, Instructors Learn the fundamentals of basketball or improve your game through skills sessions, station work, and competition. In these clinics, we’ll emphasize shooting, ball handling, and individual offensive and defensive skills. We’ll stress the importance of technique, smart decision-making, and hard work, while having fun along the way. Players may be divided by age and skill level to ensure that each individual has a meaningful experience. Wear sneakers and comfortable clothing; balls will be provided.

6 sessions $165 Tuesdays May 7–June 11 KE297-P19-GR1-2 Mason Rice (6–7pm; Grades 1-2) KE297-P19-GR3-5 Mason Rice (7–8pm; Grades 3-5)

Flag Football

Multi Sports *

Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors

Learn fundamental football skills from our enthusiastic coaches. Each day we’ll focus on a “skill of the day” such as passing, catching, running, and offensive/defensive strategies. We’ll enjoy a scrimmage at the end of each class so you can apply your new skills, using flags only, no tackling. New and returning athletes are welcome; we’ll build on skills you’ve learned and introduce new ones too. Grades 6-8.

Perfect for the sports lover, this class focuses on Soccer, Basketball, and Field Hockey. In addition to these sports, you’ll enjoy familiar and unique games such as Dodgeball, Capture the Flag, and Car Lot. At each session we’ll introduce new skills and play games that reinforce those skills. The program culminates with a tournament day. Grades K-2.

6 sessions $165 Tuesdays April 23–May 28 2:30–3:30pm KM31-P19 Brown

Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring a water bottle.

6 sessions $165 Tuesdays April 23–May 28 12:30–2pm KE196-P19 Mason Rice Field

Class will be held indoors if it rains.

Fridays April 26–May 31 3:30–4:30pm * KE214-P19 Mason Rice Field

Futsal Skills Be Ahead of the Game staff, Instructors Join us for an intro to Futsal, or to improve your skills if you’re already a fan of the game. Futsal is a unique kind of indoor soccer that involves fancy footwork and quick thinking! In this class, you’ll improve your foot skills, gain confidence, and develop a better understanding of the game. Our coaches will ensure that all players feel welcome, always have a ball at their feet, and leave each class having learned new moves to practice at home or in other soccer or Futsal games. These sessions are pressure-free and fun-filled!

6 sessions $165 Tuesdays March 19–April 30 KE296-P19-Gr1-2-MR Mason Rice (6–7pm; Grades 1-2) KE296-P19-GR3-5-MR Mason Rice (7–8pm; Grades 3-5) Wednesdays April 3–May 15 KE296-P19-GR1-2-AN Angier (6–7pm; Grades 1-2) KE296-P19-GR3-5-AN Angier (7–8pm; Grades 3-5)

This class will be held on Gordon Field, which is behind the Newton Center Playground, right across the stream from the Mason Rice Field. We’ll meet at the Mason Rice playground as school is dismissed, walk together to the field, and enjoy a picnic lunch before class starts (please bring your own lunch). Games will start at 1pm; students from other schools can join us on the field as they arrive. Please go directly to the field, not through the Mason Rice School building

Soccer * Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors In these action-packed sessions, you’ll learn the basics of soccer through a series of fun games in a noncompetitive setting. We’ll work on shooting, passing, dribbling, and trapping, and enjoy exciting scrimmages. Players will be grouped by age and ability. Please wear shin guards and bring a soccer ball and water bottle. Ages 4-6.

6 sessions $175 Saturdays April 20–June 1 KW05-P19-1 Mason Rice Field (10am–11am) KW05-P19-2 Mason Rice Field (12–1pm)

*Sports weather updates Call 617-499-4820 to find out if your class is running in questionable weather.

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Soccer Tykes* Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Why should big kids have all the fun? Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, can learn the basics of soccer in this fun, noncompetitive setting. Players will increase their sense of balance, improve their coordination and physical movement, and have a leg up when they join the big leagues! Shin guards and soccer balls are optional, but please bring a water bottle. Ages 2-3 with an

adult (one child per adult please).

6 sessions $165 Saturdays April 20–June 1 Mason Rice Field KW01-P19-1 (9–10am); KW01-P19-2 (11am–12pm)

T-Ball * Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Baseball is “America’s favorite pastime.” You’re never too young to learn to play and T-Ball’s the way to get started. You’ll learn individual skills such as batting and catching, and get an introduction to aspects of regular baseball. We’ll also play non-traditional games and activities to encourage skills development and create a fun, supportive atmosphere. Ages 3-5. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers, and bring a baseball glove and water bottle.

6 sessions $165 Fridays April 26–May 31 1:30–2:30pm KE205-P19 Mason Rice Field

Volleyball Clinic Be Ahead of the Game staff, Instructors Volleyball is not just for tall people! Join us to learn volleyball skills and increase your enjoyment of the game. We’ll play on kidsized courts with lower nets and smaller and lighter balls. We’ll progress from 2x2 to 3x3 and 4x4 games as you develop your skills, and we’ll incorporate traditional and non-traditional games such as tag and dodgeball to build your teamwork skills and add to the fun. Wear sneakers and comfortable clothing, and bring a full water bottle. Balls will be provided.

6 sessions $165 Mondays April 1–May 13 KE298-P19-Gr1-2 Zervas (6–7pm; Grades 1-2) KE298-P19-GR3-5 Zervas (7–8pm; Grades 3-5)

April Vacation Programs Art Extravaganza Angela Jones, Instructor Indulge yourself over vacation break and enjoy an art project a day. You’ll create and design your own wearable baseball caps, make Impressionist paintings, design and decorate paper mache creations, and learn to draw cartoon characters. We’ll throw in a surprise project or two as well, including some creative face painting. Grades K-3. Sign up for this class along with our morning Wicked Phab Physics Lab, Fashion Art Projects, or Circuitry 101 class and save $45. Discount will appear at checkout.

4 sessions $235 Tuesday-Friday April 16–19 1–4pm KV34-P19 Newton North

Chess Intensive Ross Eldridge, Instructor Serious chess players: why take a week off from your favorite game? Use this vacation-week class to build your chess-playing skills. You’ll review chess principles, looking at positions from real games played by grandmasters, and we’ll focus on strategy and positional tactics. You’ll learn about notation for reading and writing games as well. Each day will include a combination of instruction and games; on the last day we’ll have an in-class tournament. Keep your mind sharp this break and join us to play the ultimate game of strategy. No beginners please! Grades 2-5.

3 sessions $185 Tuesday-Thursday April 16–18 9am–12pm KV23-P19 Newton North

Aw, can’t make one of our vacation-week classes? Not to worry! Several of them are offered this summer too. See our summer section to find your favorite.

Circuitry 101 Circuit Lab staff, Instructors Light up the world! Learn all about circuitry and create your own electronics. Explore the inner workings of electrical components like lights, buzzers, switches, motors, and sensors, and use those components to design custom light-up greeting cards, electric games, “brush bots”, mazes, and even musical instruments. We’ll use Snap Circuits to make a variety of projects, and get into advanced engineering concepts too, like how using different voltages can change the speed of a motor. Each class will include a circuitry lesson and a hands-on project to take home. Grades K-2. 1st and 2nd graders: sign up for this class along with our afternoon Art Extravaganza or Extreme Earth class and save $45. Discount will appear at checkout.

4 sessions $215 Tuesday-Friday April 16–19 9am–12pm KV39-P19 Newton North

Digital Art & Animation Jack Neylan, Instructor Think it’s easy making one of those dancing bears or blinking eyes you see online? You’re right! Join us to get all the tools you need. Start by making a simple drawing using Photoshop, using coloring, layering, and other effects to make dazzling art. Then create a cast of characters, draw/paint a background for them to inhabit, and transition them into a simple four-panel digital comic. Next, get a brief history of animation shorts, from Gertie the Dinosaur to contemporary Pixar shorts. You’ll create a concept for your own short animation and learn frame animation in Photoshop to complete your film, adding sound too, if time allows. New and returning students welcome; returning students will work on more advanced projects. Grades 3-6. Bring a USB drive to class.

3 sessions $195 Tuesday-Thursday April 16–18 9am–12pm KV24-P19 Newton North

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Wicked Phab Physics Lab

Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors

Future Women of Science

Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors

Junior geologists and elementary engineers: harness Earth’s extremes as we investigate its awesome powers in the forms of wind, water, weather, and sunlight. Build a working anemometer to gauge wind speed, experiment with magnetic rocks and solve mysteries of what’s buried below the surface, and dig deep into earth science as we build a better volcano and classify some real fossils to take home. It’s down to earth and wicked cool! Grades 1-4. Sign up for this class along with our morning Wicked Phab Physics Lab, Fashion Art Projects, or Circuitry 101 class and save $45. Discount will appear at checkout.

4 sessions $235 Tuesday-Friday April 16–19 1–4pm KV38-P19 Newton North

Fashion Art Projects Susan Paquette, Instructor Fashion lovers unite! Walk the runway after you’ve created your own original trash bag dresses, design duct tape wallets with patterned tape, assemble beaded jewelry, and design metal pendants and necklaces. Learn to recycle matchboxes to make lockets with a picture inside, construct a craft foam purse, and make rhinestone hair clips and colorful fabric headbands. The final project will be a hand-painted plastic poodle skirt. All projects are wearable. Grades K-3. Sign up for this class along with our afternoon Art Extravaganza or Extreme Earth class and save $45. Discount will appear at checkout.

4 sessions $235 Tuesday-Friday April 16–19 9am–12pm KV19-P19 Newton North

Women of Science staff, Instructors Girls, would you like to develop new technologies, find a cure for cancer, or explore outer space? Well it all starts here. In this hands-on class, you’ll explore a variety of science concepts—from chemistry to computer science—all in a supportive setting with fellow future scientists. We’ll throw a few chemicals in a bag to determine the DNA in a strawberry, engineer protective covering for an egg to survive a long fall, observe plant biology, make ice cream with liquid nitrogen, and more. Join us to learn real science concepts and how they apply to our everyday lives. For girls in grades 5-8.

4 sessions $235 Tuesday-Friday April 16–19 9am–12pm KV37-P19 Newton North

Hands-on Electronics Circuit Lab staff, Instructors Tinker with electronics while learning the basics of computer programming. Beginning with experiments that explore the fundamentals of electronics and circuit building, you’ll move on to design your own interactive and programmable devices. Working both independently and in teams, you’ll use the latest tools including Arduino (for building interactive devices) and Raspberry Pi (for learning about computers and coding) to experiment with LEDs, resistors, motors, and programming. You’ll create interactive flashlights, digital musical instruments, homemade computer games, and more. Each day you’ll design a hands-on project under the guidance of skilled Circuit Lab instructors. Grades 4-6.

4 sessions $215 Tuesday-Friday April 16–19 1–4pm KV40-P19 Newton North

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Sign up for this class along with our afternoon Extreme Earth, Art Extravaganza or Hands-on Electronics class (grade 4 only) and save $45. Discount will appear at checkout.

3 sessions $175 Tuesday-Thursday April 16–18 9am–12pm KV41-P19 Newton North

4th graders: sign up for this class along with our morning Wicked Phab Physics Lab class and save $45. Discount will appear at checkout.

It’s Physics 101 for the young! Build zooming cars that can keep a passenger safe in case of a crash, send a marble spinning down a shoot, create a crazy cannon to fling a ping pong ball, and build a rolling racer. We’ll learn all about Newton’s laws of motion, and how things move in our universe. Sounds phab, don’t you think? Grades 1-4.

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Spring Classes for High Schoolers See pages 66-67 for summer classes for high schoolers, including NCE Summer School.

ACT Prep Summit Educational Group staff, Instructors We’re pleased to partner with Summit Educational Group to offer a comprehensive program that covers all sections of the ACT exam. See our website for more information.

6 sessions $675 4 Thursdays & 2 Saturdays March 2–April 4 KH25-W19 Newton South Saturdays March 2 & 23 Practice Tests 1 & 2, 9am-1pm Thursdays March 7, 14, 21, & April 4 Classroom Instruction, 6-9pm

SAT Verbal Review Alan Reinstein, Instructor Master the verbal section of the SAT Reasoning test. We’ll review the structure of the exam, sentence completion, critical reading, and the writing component of the test. You’ll practice under simulated test-taking conditions to build your skills and confidence, so you’ll be ready for any question test-makers throw your way.

5 sessions $215 Wednesdays March 20–April 24 6:30–8:30pm KH17-P19 Newton North

SAT 2 Chemistry Review Tatyana Osipenko, Instructor Review the major topics covered on the SAT Chemistry subject test, including thermodynamics, electrochemistry, kinetics, equilibrium, and nuclear and organic chemistry, which may be new to you. Calculators are not permitted for this test, so we will incorporate estimation into our test-taking strategies. The recommended textbook is Cracking the SAT Chemistry Subject Test, Princeton Review.

SAT Math Review Neil Hatem , Instructor

New this summer

Tackle the math section of the SAT Reasoning Test with confidence. We’ll practice problems from the College Board’s sections: Heart of Algebra, Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Passport to Advanced Math, and Additional Topics in Math. We’ll examine the structure of the exam, discuss test-taking strategies, and practice under simulated test-taking conditions to build your skills and self-assurance.

NCE TECH!

5 sessions $215 Mondays March 18–April 22 6:30–8:30pm KH16-P19 Newton North

Postsecondary & College Success for Students with Learning Differences Susan Woods, Instructor What comes after high school for students with learning differences or disabilities? If you’ve had an IEP or 504 plan, you may be wondering about that. Join us to learn about services and accommodations for students in college/post-secondary settings, and how best to prepare for success. We’ll discuss fostering independence, metacognition, and self-advocacy skills; and applicable laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, 504 of the Rehab Act, and the concept of “reasonable accommodations” in post-secondary settings. Parents/guardians will learn how to assist students in the transition to college/post-secondary environments, including determining what to expect, how to prepare for the next step in an academic career, and what questions to ask the College or University Disability Services Office.

1 session $45 Thursday April 4 7–9pm KH28-P19 Newton North

Four new programming classes for high schoolers. See page 67 for details.

Driver’s Ed Newton Driving School staff, Instructors Complete a course in Driver’s Education and you can get your license before the age of 18. The course has a state-mandated curriculum that is outlined in full on our website. Per state requirements, you must be 15 years and 9 months by the time the class starts. Call us or check our website for more information.

15 sessions $645 Mondays & Wednesdays April 1–May 29 3:30–5:30pm KH18-P19-1 Newton South Tuesdays & Thursdays April 2–May 28 3:30–5:30pm KH18-P19-2 Newton North 5 sessions $645 Monday-Friday April 15–19 10am–4:45pm KH18-P19-3 Newton North

Driver’s Ed Parent Training In this required course, parents/guardians will learn about the Driver’s Ed curriculum, the junior operator’s law, and the driving skills and behaviors that your children will be taught. The fee is included in the Driver’s Ed class tuition.

Wednesday April 24 6–8pm KH09-P19-1 Newton South Thursday May 2 6–8pm KH09-P19-2 Newton North We will offer ACT and SAT test prep and Driver’s Ed classes over the summer. See our website for more information.

4 sessions $195 Tuesdays April 29–May 21 7–9pm KH03-P19 Newton North

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ARTS Culinary Arts Allergy Alert: Please let us know of any food allergies before you register for a cooking class, so we can confirm we are able to accommodate you. Call us at 617-559-6999, or email us at staff@newtoncommunityed.org.

HOW TO navigate the Kids Summer Section: • Notice we’ve divided our classes into loose categories: Arts, Sciences, Best of Both Worlds, and Sports. But don’t take those groupings too seriously— check it all out. • Use the Summer at a Glance chart on pages 68 & 69. It shows you the different classes offered each week, listed by location and age group. • Make a full day. Take back-to-back morning and afternoon programs any week, sign up for Lunch, and get a $25 discount. There’s Extended Day too for those who need it. • Don’t miss our Important Info & Policies on pages 70 & 71. • Call us! We can help you plan a summer that’s just right for you.

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All About Pies Marissa Rosenfield, Instructor What’s your pie preference? Apple, or another? For breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Become a pie pro, and have your pie however/whenever you choose. Pie-making is a multi-step process, but worth every minute—nothing compares to the smell of a fresh baked pie (except maybe its taste). Join us for a fun-filled week: you’ll learn to make key lime and chocolate-strawberry pies, the hand-held Cornish pasty and Greek Spanakopita, and, of course, the traditional apple pie (to name a few). You’ll also learn different pie decorating techniques. Grades 5-8. Our recipes will include dairy and meat products.

KS298-S19 $305 July 15–19 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

Cooking Around the World Julia Corrou, Instructor Travel with us as we explore native cuisines from across the globe. During the week, we’ll create menus with foods unique to different countries, and learn about the history and origins of the foods we prepare. We’ll make everything from scratch: you’ll read the recipes; measure, cut, and prepare all the ingredients; and sample the finished products. In this year’s class, we’ll make stops in Mexico, Spain, Italy, Greece, and more. There’s no need to bring a lunch; we’ll eat as we go! Grades 2-9.

KS326-S19-1 $305 July 8–12 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS326-S19-2 $305 July 15–19 @ Newton South 1–4pm

Cookies & Cupcakes & Cake Pops—Oh My! Marissa Rosenfield, Instructor It’s party time! Join us for a creative and funfilled week and learn to make edible party favors and decorations. Learn professional techniques and secret tips for making great cake pops, mini cupcakes, and 3-D decorated cookies that can be used as centerpieces, place settings, or favors at your next gathering. Better yet, make this the central activity for your party: with you as Pastry Chef, you can teach your guests cupcake or cookie decorating. In our class, you’ll make the cake, cookies, and frostings from scratch, and apply basic decorating techniques. Bring a container for leftovers. Grades 5-8.

KS171-S19 $305 July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

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Vive la France: French Pastry

Imposter Baking

Marissa Rosenfield, Instructor

Kim Ryan, Instructor It’s a salad... no it’s a cake... it’s imposter baking! Fool your family and friends with delicious sweets that look like burgers, bacon and eggs, grilled cheese, and more. You’ll measure and mix; bake your cakes and cookies; and then use state-of-the-art decorating supplies like wafer paper, modeling chocolate, and gum paste, to complete your creations. You’ll learn to use basic baking tools as the pros do, unexpected items like ice cream scoops and meat mallets, and common candies or fruit to create your savory-looking yet sweet deceptions. Bring containers to take your treats home. Grades 4-9.

Sweets Around the World Marissa Rosenfield, Instructor Take a culinary tour of the world without going to the airport or packing a bag. We’ll create a traditional dessert from a new country each day. Our tour will include visits to Mexico, France, China and more. You’ll make delectables such as ice cream-filled churro cups with chocolate sauce and fresh whipped cream, eclairs and crepes, and custard cups and/or red bean paste buns. Learn the history and some background about each dessert as you create your own. Enlighten your mind and enchant your taste buds on our sweet excursion. Bring a container for leftovers. Grades 2-5.

KS286-S19-1 $190 July 1–3 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS286-S19-2 $305 August 5–9 @ Newton South 1–4pm

KS236-S19-1 $190 July 1–3 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS236-S19-2 $305 July 22–26 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

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Oodles of Noodles

The Brunch Club

Rachel Zakuta, Instructor

Elizabeth Messina, Instructor

It’s not just you—people love noodles all over the world! In this class we’ll make noodle dishes from several cultures, including soups, sauces for noodles, and even noodle desserts. We’ll use Italian noodles, rice noodles, and bean threads, and we’ll also hand-roll dough to make dumplings from scratch. On the last day, we’ll use our imaginations instead of recipes, and cook up original entries for the Great Mac-’n-Cheese Challenge. Will your group be the winner? Join us and see! Grades 2-8.

Make yummy brunch meals that are good for you too. In this year’s class, we’ll prepare the perfect morning spread from scratch; we’ll use only fresh ingredients, and our recipes will include less fat and sugar too. We’ll make pancakes with real blueberry syrup, strawberry crepes, blackberry biscuit cobbler, fruit smoothies, and assorted muffins, as well as savory chicken sausages, roasted potatoes, fresh eggs, and more. No snack needed; we’ll set the table and sit down for a feast at the end of each class. Grades 4-9.

KS285-S19 $305 July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 1–4pm

KS283-S19 $305 August 5–9 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

July 14th is Bastille Day—French National Day! Celebrate with us in this Frenchinspired baking class that celebrates traditional French desserts including macarons, croissants, éclairs, pastry swans, and the pièce de résistance: the traditional wedding-inspired Croquembouche, which translates to “Crunches in the Mouth.” Learn basic French baking skills and create delicious sweets to bring home daily (if they make it home, that is). Bring a container for leftovers.

KS145-S19-1-Gr2-5 $305 (Grades 2-5) July 8–12 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS145-S19-2-Gr5-8 $305 (Grades 5-8) July 22–26 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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Digital Arts Computer Art: Photoshop Elisa Ng & Sophia Ng, Instructors Apply your creativity and technical knowledge and get proficient with the world’s most popular image manipulation program. In our week together, you’ll learn to use Photoshop for practical and creative projects, working on a surrealist collage, an expressive self-portrait, a reinvented masterpiece or movie poster, and more. See how Photoshop and image manipulation have been used to do things like modify body appearances and alter “real” photographs, and become an expert in creating and recognizing altered images. All levels welcome. Grades 5-9. Bring a USB flash drive to class.

KS025-S19 $275 July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 1–4pm

Digital Art & Animation Jack Neylan, Instructor Think it’s easy making one of those dancing bears or blinking eyes you see online? You’re right! Join us to get all the tools you need. Start by making a simple drawing in Photoshop, then add coloring, layering, and other effects to create dazzling art. Invent a cast of characters, draw/paint a background for them to inhabit, and then transition them into a simple four-panel digital comic. You’ll create a concept for your own short animation, and learn frame animation in Photoshop to complete your film, adding sound too, if you’d like. For artists and techies alike; no experience necessary. Grades 3-5. Bring a USB flash drive to class.

KS146-S19-1 $275 June 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS146-S19-2 $175 July 1–3 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS146-S19-3 $275 August 19–23 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Game Creators See page 62 for details.

Photo Projects Danielle Larosee & Ashley Riker, Instructors Make great pictures. With a creative eye and the tricks of technology, you can be a master photographer. You’ll choose a theme each day to photograph—perhaps portraits, nature, or even other NCE classes—or use the internet to find a photo you like. Then you’ll transform your photos into expressive pieces of art with the magic of Apple’s Photos program. You’ll utilize Photos’ editing tools to enhance your photographs, and turn them into thematic slideshows. If you’re already a Photos pro or become one during our time together, we’ll move on to using Photoshop. You’ll finish the week with digital files of your work, and a new eye for what’s real, and what might not be. Grades 2-5. Bring a digital camera (or your phone or iPad) and its cord.

KS321-S19-1 $275 (Larosee) July 15–19 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS321-S19-2 $275 (Riker) August 12–16 @ Newton North 1–4pm

Picture Perfect: Digital Photography & Editing Danielle Larosee & Ashley Riker, Instructors Merge your artistic and technical talents in this hands-on class. We’ll start by going out into the field to take our own photos— discussing good composition for different genres such as nature, portraiture, and stilllife. Then you’ll learn how to use Photoshop to edit your photos and create stunning graphics. Throughout the process we’ll review each other’s photos as a group, discussing how they can be edited to achieve desired effects. You’ll finish the week with digital files of your work. All levels welcome. Grades 5-9.

KS203-S19-1 $275 (Larosee) July 8–12 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS203-S19-2 $275 (Riker) August 12–16 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

Stop-Motion Animation Patrick Moran, Instructor Create stop-motion films with LegosTM, cardboard, and anything else you choose! We’ll begin with a series of challenges to spur your creativity: create a monster movie featuring Lego characters, or recreate a popular fairy tale with only 10 seconds of film time, a pad of paper, and a pencil—can you do it? Then you’ll script your own stop-motion animation film: you’ll make a storyboard, design your set, and use the Stop Motion and iMovie apps to create, edit, and present your film. You can rearrange scenes, add a soundtrack with sound effects, and even make a trailer. You’ll finish the week with all the tools you need to continue animating on your own. Grades 4-9. Bring your own smartphone, iPad, or iPod if possible.

KS233-S19-1 $285 July 22–26 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS233-S19-2 $285 July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

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Curtain Calls Actors Studio

Nancy Gair, Instructor

Bridget Frey, Instructor

Actors: ace that fall audition! Join us to delve into your character, develop confidence, and learn to react on your feet. We’ll work on the physical and emotional aspects of acting, including vocal projection and connecting with your character. We’ll practice monologues, experiment with scenes without words, try some “cold readings” and paired scenes, and most importantly, have fun learning about the wonderful world of theatre. Whether you’ve never set foot on a stage before or are in an after-school drama group now, you’ll improve your skills and expand your knowledge in our competition-free classroom. Optional: if you have a piece you’d like to work on, bring it along. Grades 6-9.

Actors and actresses, get ready to shine. If you’re trying out for a show, craving an opportunity to showcase your talent, or just looking to express yourself, this class is for you. You’ll perform scenes from plays and books, enjoy diverse acting exercises and improvisational games, learn basic acting concepts, see how plays are produced, and build your confidence in front of an audience. On the last day, we’ll present a performance for family and friends. Grades 1-5.

KS103-S19-1 $275 July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS103-S19-2 $275 August 5–9 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS103-S19-3 $275 August 12–16 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS103-S19-4 $275 August 19–23 @ Newton North 1–4pm

KS315-S19-1 $275 July 15–19 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS315-S19-2 $275 July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

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Fractured Fairy Tales

Advanced Actors Studio

Deanna Mustachio, Instructor

Bridget Frey, Instructor Take your performing skills to the next level. If you’ve taken two acting classes—at NCE or elsewhere—join us to get serious this summer. We’ll study monologues, partner up and delve into scene work, and learn about all the talented people working on and off the stage to make theatre seem like magic. We’ll have mini masterclasses throughout the week, taught by professional theatre artists in a variety of fields—acting, directing, playwriting, stage management, and stage combat. Grades 3-6. Beginners, please sign up for our regular Actors Studio class.

KS317-S19-1 $275 August 5–9 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS317-S19-2 $275 August 12–16 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Improv Alysa Escobar, Instructor Think quick on your feet! Whether you’re someone who always has a funny line ready, or you’re more on the quiet side, join us—improv is for everyone. Make the most of your personal story, or make something up. You’ll learn new techniques to use on stage, entertain family and friends, and make great presentations. We can’t tell you what to expect in this class, other than an all-around awesome time. Build your verbal dexterity, bolster your confidence, and roll with the punches in this fun and funny class. Grades 5-9.

KS323-S19-1 $165 July 1–3 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS323-S19-2 $265 August 5–9 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

Rumpelstiltskin and the seven dwarves are locked in a tall tower and eat poison apples. Not! If you have a better idea, join us to tell your version of the story. We’ll take characters you know from fairy tales or other stories, and place them in new scenarios where they interact to make an original plot. We’ll write our own short play; design and create costumes, props, and scenery; and perform our unique show for family and friends on our last day. Look out Brothers Grimm— here come NCE kids! Grades 3-6.

KS261-S19-1 $475 July 8–19 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS261-S19-2 $475 July 22–August 2 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

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Puppetry Workshop Bridget Frey, Instructor Be the actor, director, and costume designer all in one! With puppet theatre, you create the characters and they tell your story. Each day we’ll make a different kind of puppet and perform mini shows with the characters we invent. We’ll start with simple stick puppets, then move on to paper bag puppets and sock or sleeve puppets who speak through your hand movements. Then we’ll get really creative using random or ordinary household objects to make unique puppets of your imagining. We’ll work on story crafting, character development, and enunciation. We’ll prepare a performance to end the week, creating any additional puppets, props, or scenery needed for our final show. Grades K-2.

KS268-S19-1 $265 July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS268-S19-2 $265 August 19–23 @ Newton North 9–12am

Young Broadway Kim Ryan & Rachel Bastarache, Instructors Join us under the sea! There’ll be whosits and whatsits galore as we explore the ocean world of Ariel and her friends in the musical fantasy, The Little Mermaid. Everyone will perform different parts daily; we’ll create costumes and scenery, learn a few songs with choreography, and finish our two weeks together with an innovative show for family and friends. Our show isn’t just for girls: there are plenty of male characters in our human and merfolk worlds, like King Triton, sailors, and, of course, the prince. Get creative in these two weeks filled with movement, music, and fun. Ages 4-8.

KS287-S19-1 $475 July 8–19 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS287-S19-2 $475 July 22–August 2 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

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Textile Arts

Fabric and Fiber Art Nicole Donson, Instructor

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Embroidery Workshop Deanna Mustachio, Instructor Embellish your life. Join us to learn the basic skills of cross-stitch and free-form embroidery. Use your nimble fingers to stitch pre-made patterns, or design your own decorative or wearable art to hang on the wall or adorn your favorite clothes. You’ll start by stitching on a provided cross-stitch pattern, progress to copying a pattern, and move on to create your own designs on fabric on a hoop, or directly onto a clothing item of your choice. You’ll leave the class with at least one beautiful wall-hanging, an embellished T-shirt or other wearable, and a new skill to help you while away the hours. Grades 3-9. Bring white 14-count Aida fabric, size 24 tapestry needles (blunt ended), and a 6-inch hoop.

KS282-S19-1 $275 July 15–19 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS282-S19-2 $275 July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 1–4pm

Fabric and Fiber Art

Paint, print, tie-dye, and more. In this mixed media class, you’ll make art on fine fabrics and create crafts projects with felt, wool, and other fibers. You’ll learn popular silk painting and decorating techniques using non-toxic dyes, paints, and markers; tie dye a T-shirt or other piece of clothing; and design and paint a scarf, pillowcase, tote bag, or T-shirt. You’ll make weavings with yarn, ribbons, and strips of fabric; practice simple hand-sewing techniques to make stuffed animals, pillows; and bags; and discover wet-felting to make felt from wool roving. To top it off, you can embellish your work with colorful sequins, buttons, and other assorted decorations. You’ll finish class with new skills and several finished projects. Grades 2-5.

KS276-S19 $285 August 12–16 @ Newton North 1–4pm

Knitting Deanna Mustachio, Instructor Once just for grannies, knitting is now universally cool. You can say “I made it myself!” when friends admire your stylish scarf, and you’ll never be bored again—you can take your yarn and needles anywhere. We’ll work on basics such as knit and purl stitches, and how to cast on, bind off, increase, decrease, make stripes, and read a simple knitting pattern. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you can really have fun. We’ll have a variety of patterns to choose from, including some more challenging ones like monsters and flowers, which use double-pointed needles for a really cool result. Grades 3-9. Bring a set of size 8 single-pointed knitting needles no longer than 10 inches.

KS212-S19-1 $275 July 8–12 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS212-S19-2 $275 July 22–26 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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Visual Arts

Stitch Studio Danielle Larosee, Instructor

3-D Sculpture

Make beautiful art with fabric and thread. Starting with basic stitching, you’ll learn lettering, motifs, and how to work from a pattern, and we’ll experiment with various fabric types. When you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll learn some special stitches, and then use graph paper to create your own pattern. Once thread and needle are your best friends, we’ll create appliqué motifs that can be sewn onto backpacks, T-shirts, or your favorite pair of jeans. With a technique called needle felting, you can turn loose wool roving into great elbow patches or cute characters. You’ll leave class with your new works of art, and a wide range of patterns—from unicorns to comic book heroes and everything in between—to use for your future fabric art projects. Grades 3-9.

Susan Paquette, Instructor

KS294-S19 $175 July 1–3 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

Upcycled Outfits Danielle Larosee, Instructor Do your part for the environment and look fabulous too: discover your inner fashionista as we learn to design great new clothes from old discarded ones. We’ll rescue your unwanted garments, cut them up, and machine sew them together into fabulous tops and bottoms, adding embellishments at your whim. You’ll end up with at least one unique outfit to wear around town. Our last class will include a fashion show where you can model your new creations. No former fashion experience required, but you should have basic machine sewing skills. Grades 4-9.

Think beyond paper and pencil—it’s time to go 3-D! Use a wide variety of materials to make three-dimensional fine art projects. Create giant ice cream cones out of papier-mâché, construct modern sculptures of wire and wood, and design wearable cowboy or cowgirl hats and decoupage cereal box beach totes. You’ll work with the following media: boxes, cardboard, papier-mâché, nylon, wire, wood, paint, Styrofoam, contact paper, and other miscellaneous craft supplies. Join us in the third dimension! Grades K-3.

KS089-S19-1 $275 July 22–26 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS089-S19-2 $275 August 12–16 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

Art Around the World Susan Paquette, Instructor Explore a country a day as we make art from each country and immerse in its culture. On our trip to Mexico, we’ll create piñatas and paint them, listen to Mexican music, and learn some Spanish phrases. In China, we’ll learn Chinese brush painting and draw pandas and dragons. In Germany we’ll make a castle with paper and cardboard, and in Italy we’ll sculpt our own leaning tower of Pisa and sing ’O Sole Mio! Join us on our art journey. Grades K-3.

KS327-S19-1 $175 July 1–3 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS327-S19-2 $275 August 5–9 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Art Studio: Acrylic Painting Eddie Bruckner, Instructor

Animal Art Susan Paquette, Instructor Spend a week at the NCE Zoo, where all the animals are of your own creation. You’ll make 2-D and 3-D animal-themed art projects. You’ll create hand-painted papier-mâché animal puppets; learn to draw animals of the Arctic, rainforest, and New England; use cut paper and yarn to make a forest of animal species; and sculpt your favorite animals with homemade clay, then paint them too. We’ll also design animal belts, necklaces, and rings from paper, fabric, and clay. For animal lovers only! Grades K-3.

KS193-S19-1 $275 June 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS193-S19-2 $275 July 15–19 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS193-S19-3 $275 August 12–16 @ Newton North 1–4pm

Make brilliant paintings with acrylics, the medium of choice for many amateur and professional artists. You’ll create your own masterpiece each class, as you learn about values, color, brushwork, and more. We’ll cover acrylic painting techniques, the basics of composition, color theory, and how to mix and apply paint. Our class time will include a variety of painting projects, including imaginative and observational painting, landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, and perhaps some silly subjects too. Students at all levels are welcome; you’ll receive both group and individualized instruction to develop at your own pace. Bring a smock, or wear appropriate clothing to paint in. Grades 3-9. All art supplies (paints, brushes, palettes, canvas, and more) will be provided. Please bring a check for $45 made out to the instructor.

KS289-S19-1 $275 July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS289-S19-2 $275 August 19–23 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

Bring your discarded clothes, and fabric from old bedding and curtains too.

KS119-S19 $275 July 22–26 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

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Art Studio: Charcoals & Pastels Sophia Ng, Instructor Draw like a master. Using a combination of charcoal and dry pastel pencils, you’ll produce your own compositions interpreting subjects ranging from still lifes to human figures. You’ll learn drawing methods including contour, shading, and blending, and you’ll explore perspective, proportion, and more. This is not a free expression class, but the techniques you learn here will have you seeing in a new way, which will help you bring all your future projects to the next level. All levels welcome. Grades 3-9. Bring a tabletop or floor adjustable easel, an 18” x 24” Strathmore drawing pad, a set of charcoal drawing pencils, a kneaded eraser, a set of dry pastels and blending stumps, a set of regular drawing pencils and an eraser, an 18” ruler, an artist chamois (blending cloth), and a pencil sharpener.

KS291-S19 $275 July 22–26 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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Art Studio: Collage Renee Silva, Instructor What can you do with a piece of paper, or two? The answer is: lots! Learn design principles by working with paper. We’ll study the human skeleton and re-create parts of the body with toned paper; learn about light and dark as you cut shapes to make Japanese notan patterns; design your own “logo,” incorporating shape, color, and pattern; and work as a group to assemble a unique, collaged composition. Lastly, apply all you’ve learned as you work on a free-choice collage using magazines, photos, and our scraps. You’ll never look at a piece of paper the same way again! Grades 3-9. Bring an X-ACTO blade and/or scissors, a 9 x 12 or 18 x 24 mixed-media paper pad, a glue stick, magazines, and/or other art sources.

KS318-S19-1 $275 August 12–16 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS318-S19-2 $275 August 19–23 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Clay Workshop

Art Studio: Draw & Paint

Lisa Walker, Instructor

Renee Silva, Instructor Join us for the ultimate study of design, and expand your repertoire by exploring various mediums and techniques. We’ll examine traditional and experimental methods of putting pen, pencil, paint, and charcoal on paper. You’ll hone your observation skills by creating realistic portraits and still lifes, sharpen your senses by listening to sound recordings and depicting what you hear, learn about some color theory, and start speaking the visual language that is abstract painting. You’ll work on individual and collaborative projects throughout the week— get ready to be creative! Grades 3-9. Bring a 9 x 12 canvas paper pad, a pack of acrylic paint brushes in varying sizes (round and flat), vine and compressed charcoal, kneaded or white erasers, and an 18 x 24 charcoal paper pad.

KS309-S19-1 $175 July 1–3 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS309-S19-2 $275 August 12–16 @ Newton North 1–4pm

Classic Camp Crafts Susan Paquette, Instructor If your favorite thing about summer camp is art, you’ve come to the right place! Here are all the best camp crafts in one week-long class. Make apple sculptures, beaded bracelets, tea bag hand-warmers, paper balloons, egg cup tarantulas, braid art, votive candle holders, tissue paper flowers, watercolor murals, and even slime. The list goes on and on and is sure to include crafts you’ve not yet encountered. Grades K-3.

KS163-S19-1 $275 July 8–12 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS163-S19-2 $275 July 22–26 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

From the functional to the whimsical, make just about anything you want from clay. Join us and learn handbuilding fundamentals and techniques for creating pinch pots, slabs, coils, and sculptures. You’ll get lots of one-on-one expert guidance as you perfect your pieces, and you’ll select your favorites to glaze with the colors and patterns of your choice. Our instructor will fire your pieces after class, and we will notify you when they are available for pick-up at the NCE office. Tuition includes materials and firing fees. Grades 2-5.

KS182-S19-1-Gr2-5 $285 (Grades 2-5) June 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS182-S19-2-Gr6-9 $285 (Grades 6-9) June 24–28 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS182-S19-3-Gr6-9 $180 (Grades 6-9) July 1–3 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS182-S19-4-Gr2-5 $180 (Grades 2-5) July 1–3 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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Creative Lettering Joanne Baker, Instructor Create spectacular lettering, original illuminated alphabets, and gorgeous calligraphy, using plain old pens, pencils, and markers. In just a week, you’ll become a masterful hand-writer, able to produce letters, envelopes, signs, banners, posters, and even personalized monograms that will wow people. Take this class, and your doodling, drawing, lettering, and way of looking at a blank piece of paper will be changed forever. Grades 6-9.

KS299-S19-1 $275 July 8–12 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS299-S19-2 $275 July 15–19 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Darkroom Photography

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Danielle Larosee, Instructor

Drawing Workshop

Even in our thoroughly digital world, many photographers are rediscovering the time-honored process of working with black and white film and paper in the chemical darkroom. Join us on our photo journey: you’ll use your film camera to document people, nature, and architecture, and you’ll learn to expose, develop, and print your photographs using traditional equipment in the darkroom. You’ll “develop” a new outlook as you choose which images to capture and share with others, and you’ll leave this class with new sensibility to apply to all your artistic endeavors. Grades 5-9. Bring a 35mm film camera and at least two rolls of 35mm black and white film. Recommended film type: Kodak Tri-X 400TX Professional ISO 400, 36mm, Black and White Film (Pack of 3).

KS273-S19 $275 July 22–26 @ Newton South 1–4pm

Decor by Me Nicole Donson, Instructor Create cool keepsake crafts. Explore the art of mosaics and decorate a wooden mirror or picture frame with ceramic tiles and grout. Decoupage a keepsake box using decorative papers, colored tissue, fabric, glue-on jewels, and colorful beads. Make a hardbound journal using classic bookbinding techniques, and decorate its cover with fabric or fancy papers, stickers, ribbons, or glue-on jewels. Decorate and build desk accessories from wood and recycled materials, or create decorations to hang on your wall. Use our items to decorate, or bring your own. Grades 4-9. Bring a smock.

KS140-S19-1 $285 July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS140-S19-2 $285 August 5–9 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

Eddie Bruckner, Instructor Take drawing seriously. Learn about various drawing materials, basic techniques, and how to arrange a composition. We’ll work on the elements of contour, texture, and proportion, explore the principles of light and shade, and discover how line helps to suggest form. Our class projects will include imaginative and observational drawing, landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, and more. In each class, we’ll explore themes such as color, shape, and perspective, and encourage experimentation and self-expression. All levels welcome; you’ll receive both group and individualized instruction to develop at your own pace. Grades 3-9. See our website for the complete materials list.

KS290-S19-1 $275 July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS290-S19-2 $275 August 19–23 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Fashion Art Projects Susan Paquette, Instructor Walk the runway after you’ve created your own original clothing and accessories. Design duct-tape wallets with patterned tape, assemble beaded jewelry, and form metal pendants and/or necklaces. Recycle matchboxes to make lockets with a picture inside, and construct a craft foam purse, rhinestone hair clips, and colorful fabric headbands. Make stretchy suspenders, fleece beanies, trash bag dresses, and a show-stopper hand-painted poodle skirt. All projects are wearable. No sewing skills needed: we’ll use double-sided fabric tape, glue, and other clever ways to construct our projects. Grades K-3.

Need Help Planning your Summer? Use the Summer at a Glance chart on page 68 & 69 for weekby-week scheduling. Or call us.

Glass Class Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Dazzle family and friends with your masterful glass artwork. Make a trivet, name plate, or big decorated mirror with glass mosaic, and two decorative tiles with fusing. With jewelry-mosaic, you’ll place glass beads and dichroic pieces in a deep pendant to create two necklaces, and with etching, you’ll apply a resist to a glass piece and cut out a design. Master these techniques and learn to work safely with glass as you explore the creativity this medium allows. Due to the high cost of materials and firings for this class, there is a materials fee. Please bring a check for $85 made out to the instructor to the first class.

KS237-S19-1-Gr5-9 $275 (Grades 5-9) June 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS237-S19-2-Gr2-5 $275 (Grades 2-5) June 24–28 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS237-S19-3-Gr2-5 $275 (Grades 2-5) July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS237-S19-4-Gr5-9 $275 (Grades 5-9) July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS237-S19-5-Gr2-5 $275 (Grades 2-5) August 19–23 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS237-S19-6-Gr5-9 $275 (Grades 5-9) August 19–23 @ Newton North 1–4pm

KS328-S19-1 $275 June 24–28 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS328-S19-2 $275 July 15–19 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Modern Art Adventure

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Nicole Donson, Instructor

Paint & Print

Get inspired by famous artists of the last two centuries: Picasso, Monet, Seurat, Van Gogh, and more. Make whimsical and abstract paintings inspired by Kandinsky and Miró, or spatter paint like Jackson Pollack. Create kinetic wire sculptures and mobiles like Calder, and paper collages like Matisse. Use colored tissue paper and watercolor paints to create impressionist art in the style of Monet, still lifes as done by Cézanne, and dot paintings like Seurat. Learn a bit of art history too as we focus on individual artists, see images of their work, and create art inspired by that artist’s style. Grades 2-5.

KS245-S19-1 $285 June 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS245-S19-2 $285 July 15–19 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Susan Paquette, Instructor Have a blast making art with not-so-typical paints and objects. Use styrofoam and potatoes to make original and unusual prints, refurbish a yard-sale find by sanding and painting it, and use black ink to create a Harry Potter newspaper. You’ll learn watercolor techniques to make animal paintings, hand-paint ancient-looking Egyptian scrolls, construct African masks using homemade egg tempera paint, and— most fun of all—paint colorful circus posters using ketchup, mustard, and chocolate syrup (don’t eat them though!). For extra fun, we’ll try face painting too. Grades K-3.

KS284-S19-1 $275 July 8–12 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS284-S19-2 $275 August 5–9 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Cecilia Kremer, Instructor

Printmaking

Do something special. Join us to make great mosaic art. From our vast array of colorful glass, porcelain, and ceramic tiles, you’ll choose your favorites and make a decorative clock, tray, or nameplate. You’ll learn all aspects of mosaic construction: glass cutting, setting, gluing, grouting, and finishing, and then you’ll develop your own design. We may also make jewelry or treasure boxes, and/or some smaller pieces of fine art mosaics. Expect to bring home both a stunning piece of art, and the skills you’ll need to make more mosaic projects in the future. All materials will be provided, but you may also bring your own keepsakes—beads from broken jewelry, old china, watches, etc.—to include in your art. Grades 5-9. Due to the high cost of materials for this class, there is a materials fee. Please bring a check for $70 made out to the instructor to the first class.

KS296-S19-1 $275 July 22–26 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS296-S19-2 $275 August 5–9 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS296-S19-3 $275 August 12–16 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Danielle Larosee, Instructor Put aside your pencils and brushes—you’re going to love printmaking! Draw and paint with new tools and unusual materials to make one-of-a-kind prints for family and friends. We’ll create block prints, monotypes, and mixed media artworks. You’ll make carved, patterned relief prints from a simple object like an eraser, and a block of E-Z Cut synthetic rubber. Next, you’ll use plexiglass and ink to make beautiful painted monotypes. Then, you’ll combine your new printing skills to create mixed-media collages. You’ll finish the class with multiple original works and a new way to see art opportunities in everyday items around you. Grades 5-9.

All programs the week of June 24 will start the day after Newton Public Schools ends. There are no classes Thursday July 4 and Friday July 5.

Trash Art Ginelle McKenzie, Instructor Don’t throw it away! You can recycle your trash and use it to make really cool crafts. In this class we’ll create great projects such as paper-towel-roll rainsticks, egg carton caterpillars, and recycled treasure boxes. We’ll also melt old crayons and put them in molds to create new fun-colored ones. For inspiration we’ll read books like Harold and The Purple Crayon, Michael Recycle Meets Litterbug Doug, and Willow. It’s not just about art—it’s about saving the planet too. Ages 4-7.

KS106-S19-1 $275 July 8–12 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS106-S19-2 $275 August 19–23 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

Bring a Speedball linoleum cutter.

KS295-S19 $275 July 8–12 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Sciences New

3-D Printing, Coding, & Design BlocksCAD staff, Instructors See how the seemingly impossible is achieved! 3-D printing is the future of manufacturing—you take digital files and transform them into real, everyday objects. Join the trend and learn the foundations of coding, along with basic computer-aided design (CAD) principles. You’ll learn introductory concepts including loops, variables, and modules, and you’ll make unique, personalized, three-dimensional designs, such as a tablet or iPhone accessory, a science fiction character, or a vehicle. Our instructor will print two of your designs over the course of the class; you’ll take one home, and the other will be delivered to the NCE office at Newton North for you to pick up later.

KS292-S19-1-Gr6-9 $285 (Grades 6-9) June 24–28 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS292-S19-2-Gr6-9 $285 (Grades 6-9) July 15–19 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS292-S19-3-Gr3-5 $285 (Grades 3-5) July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS292-S19-4-Gr3-5 $285 (Grades 3-5) August 12–16 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS292-S19-5-Gr3-5 $285 (Grades 3-5) August 19–23 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS292-S19-6-Gr6-9 $285 (Grades 6-9) August 19–23 @ Newton North 1–4pm

3-D Printing Challenges

Camp Invention

Patrick Moran, Instructor

Judi Fitts, Director

Solve challenges of the past, present, and future with 3-D printing and design. After a brief creative design overview, we’ll use the TinkerCad program and MakerBot 3-D printer to solve ancient mysteries, such as the construction of the Mayan pyramids at Chichen Itza. After solving mysteries from the ancient past, we’ll each design and 3-D print an invention that could improve our lives today. Looking to the future, we’ll design and print buildings that could sustain life in previously uninhabitable regions of the globe. Gain skills in computer design and technology, become master problem-solvers, and get ready to conquer challenges from all times. Grades 6-9.

Enjoy high-energy activities that encourage inventive thinking and creative problem solving, while applying science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts. Grades 1-6.

KS281-S19-1 $285 July 8–12 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS281-S19-3 $285 July 22–26 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS281-S19-3 $285 July 29-August 2 @ Newton South 1–4pm

App Inventors Circuit Lab staff, Instructors Explore the inner workings of mobile electronic devices in this hands-on class, and make fun, creative apps for Android phones and tablets. Using MIT App Inventor software, along with Arduino microcontrollers and Bluetooth, we’ll program Android apps to read sensors, control lights by remote, and design interactive games. You’ll learn fundamentals of circuitry, programming, and app design while building your projects, and you’ll have guidance from our expert instructors along the way. There’s plenty of room for your own ingenuity here, and the concepts you’ll learn apply to Apple products as well. Grades 6-9.

KS254-S19-1 $275 June 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS254-S19-2 $275 August 5–9 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS254-S19-3 $275 August 19–23 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

In Week 1, Epic, you’ll power a circuit using solar energy and engineer robotic inventions inspired by the unique biology of a cricket; design tree houses integrating simple machines, and produce and promote prototypes for a new green energy-fueled park; and enter the Invention Lab, where you’ll use a wrecking ball and mock dynamite to demolish structures, code a programmable robot, and conduct chemistry experiments. You’ll also take apart machines from home and reconfigure their parts to build new inventions. In Week 2, Supercharged, you’ll design underwater equipment, build ships, and dig up fossils on an undersea adventure; become farm managers and learn fundamental robotics coding techniques to maximize your time and profits; and team up with members of Innovation Force to design, build, and market an invention to thwart an evil villain. You’ll also learn about circuit boards, motors, and gears to reverse engineer a remote-controlled DIY robot. In both weeks, you’ll enjoy inventive outdoor games. Each week culminates in a presentation for family and friends. Kids will be grouped by age; we’ll try to place you with your friends if we get your requests by June 1. Attention veteran inventors: Supercharged is a new program, and Epic was last offered in 2016. For more information about both weeks’ programs, see our website.

KS274-S19-1 (Epic) $365 July 8–12 @ Newton South 9am–3:30pm KS274-S19-2 (Supercharged) $365 July 15–19 @ Newton South 9am–3:30pm

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Camp Invention CIT Program

Creative Computing

Train to be a counselor with us. Under the supervision of our Director, counselors, and teachers, you’ll assist with all details of our camp and help make each camper’s experience a great one. Call the NCE office at 617-559-6999 or email staff@newtoncommunityed.org to apply. Grades 7-9.

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ELL Science Discovery

Camp Invention—Extended Day The extended day program allows for an 8:30am drop-off Monday-Friday, as well as additional care until 5:30pm on MondayThursday afternoons. Activities include indoor and outdoor games. The fee cannot be prorated for individual days used. Family and friends are invited to attend our showcase on Friday afternoon each week, so no extended day is offered. Grades 1-6. No Extended Day on Friday afternoons.

KS008-S19-1(Epic) $130 July 8–12 @ Newton South 8:30–9am & 3:30–5:30pm KS008-S19-2(Supercharged) $130 July 15–19 @ Newton South 8:30–9am & 3:30–5:30pm

Circuitry 101 Circuit Lab staff, Instructors Light up the world! Learn all about circuitry and create your own electronics. You’ll explore the inner workings of electrical components like lights, buzzers, switches, motors, and sensors, and use those components to design custom light-up greeting cards, electric games, “brush bots”, mazes, and even musical instruments. We’ll use Snap Circuits to make a variety of projects, and get into advanced engineering concepts too, like how using different voltages can change the speed of a motor. Each class will include a circuitry lesson and a hands-on project to take home. Grades 1-4.

KS251-S19-1 $275 July 8–12 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS251-S19-2 $275 August 5–9 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS251-S19-3 $275 August 19–23 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Electronic circuitry meets computer programming in this class. You’ll use the latest tools: Arduino (for building interactive devices) and Raspberry Pi (for learning about computers and coding) to take an idea and make it a real thing. Starting with the basics and building up to complex, interactive devices, we’ll create everything from LED light shows to wearable computers, using a comprehensive library of parts and equipment. Learn not just how to use computers, but also how to make them work for you, through our series of fun, hands-on projects from Circuit Lab. New and returning students welcome; this year’s class will include new projects. Grades 6-9.

KS154-S19-1 $175 July 1–3 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS154-S19-2 $275 August 12–16 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Dinos vs. Robots Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Pick your side and join us. Dinosaurs and robots duke it out in this class (for your attention, that is). Build simple circuits and experiment with electricity; then learn how robots communicate in code so you can design your own custom working robot to take home. Play with mechanical, solar, and motorized bots as they walk, roll, and buzz. Next, travel back in time to the mighty Mesozoic era when the dinosaurs ruled the earth. Inspect real fossils, and find out how dinos got their names. Build a prehistoric volcano—hope the dinosaurs don’t get caught in a lava flow! Make a model of a giant dinosaur egg, then compare your favorite carnivore (T-Rex) with your favorite herbivore (Diplodocus) to determine which is the most awesome. Grades K-2.

KS313-S19-1 $275 June 24–28 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS313-S19-2 $275 July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS313-S19-3 $275 August 19–23 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Game Design with Scratch Coding with Kids staff, Instructors Get with the program and learn Scratch, a popular, free programming tool created at MIT. Scratch was designed not only to teach kids to program, but to do it in a way that is transferable to more sophisticated languages. In this class, you’ll create thematic animations, interactive stories, and short video games, while mastering different skills and coding concepts daily. We’ll end the week with a super show-and-tell of your individual creations. The world runs on code; get your start here. Grades 3-5.

KS324-S19-1 $295 July 8–12 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS324-S19-2 $295 July 22–26 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS324-S19-3 $295 July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS324-S19-4 $295 August 5–9 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Girls STEAM Studio

Lego Engineering

Minecraft Mania

Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors

Girls: join the STEM to STEAM movement. STEAM means science, technology, engineering, art, and math—we’ve got it all right here at NCE. Become a true innovator as you engineer and design complex, multi-day projects, and learn some math and science concepts as you go. Create sculptures and gadgets from kits and from scratch, make squishy dough circuits to wire your own light-up creation, use chemistry to create rainbow slime and sparkling crystals, and use geometry to design terrific tessellations. At the end of the week, you’ll make your own cool nature box to take home. Grades 1-4 (Girls only).

Attention Lego™ lovers: we’ve updated our Lego engineering program to include STEM-based challenges and free building—two things we know you love. You’ll build mechanisms that incorporate gears, flywheels, levers, and cams to make barking dogs, crawling bugs, launch-powered drag racers, and other amazing contraptions. Crank up the fun as you build with Legos in problem-solving challenges: try designing a spinning eggbeater or creating a car to carry Lego bricks uphill. Rise to the Lego challenge! Grades 1-4.

We’re wicked excited to bring you Minecraft Mania—a blend of virtual learning with hands-on activities that explore science and engineering using Minecraft. Use an interactive avatar to investigate a game-based educational environment. Engage in real-world activities covering geology, engineering, physics, and biology. Learn about the properties of rocks and minerals, and take home your own rock collections. Build skyscrapers and simple machines, plant your own crops, and learn about electricity in enjoyable experiential challenges. Join us for a week of fascination in our virtual classroom. Grades 2-5.

KS314-S19-1 $175 July 1–3 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS314-S19-2 $275 July 8–12 @ Newton North 1–4pm

KS316-S19-1 $275 June 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS316-S19-2 $275 July 22–26 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS316-S19-3 $275 July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 1–4pm

Hands-on Electronics

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Circuit Lab staff, Instructors Tinker with electronics while learning the basics of computer programming. Beginning with experiments that explore the fundamentals of electronics and circuit building, you’ll move on to design your own interactive and programmable devices. Working both independently and in teams, you’ll use the latest tools including Arduino (for building interactive devices) and Raspberry Pi (for learning about computers and coding) to experiment with LEDs, resistors, motors, and programming. You’ll create interactive flashlights, digital musical instruments, homemade computer games, and more. Each day you’ll design a handson project under the guidance of skilled Circuit Lab instructors. New and returning students welcome; this year’s class will include new projects. Grades 3-5.

KS153-S19-1 $175 July 1–3 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS153-S19-2 $275 August 12–16 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

Steve Dubin, Instructor Is your attitude towards math “I want more”? Does the prospect of playing with spheres, cones, cylinders, cubes, and their cousins make your heart go pit-a-pat? Do you think that math is cool? If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, this class is for you! We’ll assemble classic threedimensional figures, learn about some cool relationships among them, and work together to build a geodesic dome. We’ll do a bunch of numbers puzzles, and you’ll probably hear some math jokes along the way. Great for future programmers or math geeks who want to have fun. Grades 5-9.

KS120-S19-1 $255 July 8–12 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS120-S19-2 $255 July 22–26 @ Newton South 1–4pm

Parents, don’t worry—computer time is mixed with creative craft activities and outdoor time.

KS109-S19-1 $415 June 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–4pm KS109-S19-2 $415 July 15–19 @ Newton North 9am–4pm KS109-S19-3 $415 July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 9am–4pm KS109-S19-4 $415 August 12–16 @ Newton North 9am–4pm

Minecraft Mania 2 Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors The Mania continues! Explore and build in Minecraft worlds that have been customized for Wicked Cool learning activities. Construct complex villages and map out a hands-on model community built with real-world materials. Learn the secrets of Minecraft to forge unique tools, discover the awesome power of redstone, and create automated factories to supply your empire. Design light-up circuits and simple machines to take home. No Minecraft experience necessary. Grades 3-6. Veterans of our Minecraft Mania class: these are different activities, so join us again for twice the fun. Don’t worry—computer time is mixed with creative craft activities and outdoor time.

KS265-S19-1 $415 July 8–12 @ Newton North 9am–4pm KS265-S19-2 $415 July 22–26 @ Newton South 9am–4pm KS265-S19-3 $415 August 5–9 @ Newton North 9am–4pm

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Nature Science Rachel Kaufmann, Instructor Take a hike! Join us for a new perspective on the natural world around you. We’ll spend as much time as the weather allows on outdoor adventures close by our classroom. You’ll create your own explorer toolkit with a nature notebook, magnifying glass, and ranger beads; engage your five senses and perform close observations to catch and actually appreciate insects; and learn to track animals, using a map and compass, and looking for signs like nibbled leaves, middens, or animal holes. We’ll also play partner games to help us identify tree types. On indoor days we’ll create a special map to locate a treasure hidden in the wild, learn about orienteering, and perhaps bring some insect guests inside to play. Grades 1-4.

KS288-S19-1 $265 July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS288-S19-2 $265 August 19–23 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

Next Gen Lego Robotics Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors See what more your Lego™ robots can do! With Lego WeDo software and building kits, we’ll use iPads and Bluetooth technology to send programming instructions to a wireless module so your robots can roam untethered. Your free-roaming robots will be capable of completing structured as well as open-ended tasks. Build bots that use sensors to know when to stop, or create a shake table to test houses designed to withstand an earthquake. Explore fun new programming options, and start your career as a robotics engineer here. Grades 1-4.

KS312-S19-1 $275 July 15–19 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS312-S19-2 $275 August 5–9 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS312-S19-3 $275 August 19–23 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Don’t Wait Sign up now for the class you want to take this summer, or one of two things might happen to you—we might cancel due to low enrollment just before your sign-up would have saved the class, OR it might be super popular and fill before you sign up. Avoid either tragic scenario and register today!

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Optics: Science or Illusion? Mahshid Pourmand, Instructor Lighten up! Enter the optics lab for a week of illuminating experiments and eye-opening hands-on activities, and learn about the science that explains what we see. We’ll bounce light off mirrors to see how its reflections cause one or multiple objects to appear, follow the path of light as it bends through water to distort an immersed object, and learn how light scatters to make the sky blue or red. Then we’ll get practical and discover polarization, and how it alters what we see through sunglasses, Polaroid pictures, and more. We’ll also make our own periscopes and telescopes to examine things both near and far. You haven’t seen anything like this before, so join us! Grades 3-6.

KS277-S19-1 $265 August 12–16 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS277-S19-2 $265 August 19–23 @ Newton North 1–4pm

Power Programmers: Python Alex O’Reilly, Instructor Learn to code with Python, a widely-used, high-level programming language. From your first “Hello World” program, to increasingly complex challenges and games, you’ll build a versatile toolbox to use in any programming project. Once you’ve mastered the core concepts such as loops, functions, and classes, you’ll plan and build your own unique creation—the sky’s the limit! Whether you’re new to programming or have

experience with drag-and-drop tools such as Scratch, Python’s easy-to-read but powerful nature makes it a great starting point for writing your own code. Grades 6-9.

KS252-S19-1 $180 July 1–3 @ Newton South 9am–12pm No class Thursday–Friday, July 4–5. KS252-S19-2 $285 July 15–19 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS252-S19-3 $285 August 5–9 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS252-S19-4 $285 August 12–16 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS252-S19-5 $285 August 19–23 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Robotics 101 Circuit Lab staff, Instructors Can a robot make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Well, that may depend on the programmer! Join us for an intro to robotics and find out what our tech creations can and can’t do. In this class you’ll enjoy fun, hands-on activities focusing on what it means to write, debug, and execute computer programs. We’ll start low-tech, creating and running “human programs,” and we’ll advance to programming the popular Sphero robot, SPRK+. We’ll program Sphero to speak when it is shaken, change colors on demand, spin like dice to output random numbers, perform magic like Harry Potter’s wand, and more (but not make a P, B, & J sandwich). Grades 2-5.

KS293-S19-1 $275 June 24–28 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS293-S19-2 $275 July 8–12 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Rocket Science

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This is Rocket Science! This year’s program features our all-time favorite rocket, the customizable E2X, perfect for the young aerospace engineer. You’ll investigate the solar system, design a satellite, and build a space base for an astronaut, keeping a commander’s log to record your work as you go. Embark on an out-of-this world adventure making galactic slime and glittering galaxies, and craft a space shuttle to travel to infinity and beyond while learning the laws of aerodynamics and flight. To top things off, you’ll don your NASA pin and lab coat at mission control, and end the week with a solid-fuel high-flying rocket launch (weather permitting). Grades 1-4.

Coding with Kids staff, Instructors Go viral. Apply your creative and technical talents and build your own website. Learn to create great web pages that include pictures, sound, and video. We’ll explore HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, the technologies that are “under the hood” of all websites, and work on ways you can organize layouts, colors, and content to make your pages pop. As an added plus, you’ll learn to design web-based games of your own. At the end of the week we’ll put your website online, and you can continue programming at home with your new Coding with Kids account. Grades 5-9.

KS310-S19-1 $175 July 1–3 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS310-S19-2 $275 July 22–26 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS310-S19-3 $275 August 12–16 @ Newton North 1–4pm

KS325-S19-1 $295 July 15–9 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS325-S19-2 $295 August 5–9 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS325-S19-3 $295 August 19–23 @ Newton North 1–4pm

Science Lab

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Maire Anne Diamond, Instructor Can you make a rainbow from white light? How do seeds grow? What lives in soil? How heavy is a cow’s skull? How light is a bird bone? Can you make a solid if you mix two liquids together? Come ready to observe, investigate, and find answers to your science questions. Through projects, crafts, games, and experiments, we’ll explore magnetism, invisible matter, living things, and the science of color. Mix up some super solutions and watch your curiosity bubble up when you join us at our science lab. Ages 4-7.

KS122-S19-1 $275 July 8–12 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS122-S19-2 $275 August 19–23 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Is there a doctor in the house? It could be you! Monitor the progress of your own virtual patient throughout the week and learn how the awesome, complex systems that make up the human body work. What is that jelly-like stuff in an eyeball? What would happen if bones could bend? And how can the ball of mush that is your brain make everything in the human body work? You’ll keep medical charts and become anatomy specialists as you create model organs, bones, joints, and lungs. Learn to use a stethoscope, take vital signs, and incorporate healthy habits to keep your patient in great shape. Grades 1-4.

KS311-S19-1 $275 July 8–12 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS311-S19-2 $275 July 15–19 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS311-S19-3 $275 August 5–9 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS311-S19-4 $275 August 12–16 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Attention Muggles! Kimberly Meredith, Instructor Apparate to NCE. Join other wannabe witches and wizards for a week of Harry Potter immersion. We’ll explore the world of Harry and the Magical Beasts through art, science experiments, and games. We’ll test your Harry Potter knowledge through trivia, and determine what house you belong in. You’ll create a wand, a golden origami snitch, a howler, and other Hogwarts artifacts. You’ll also construct a papier-mâché beast or mythical creature, and use Hogwarts School materials to make bouncy balls and other fun concoctions. The world of magic awaits you! Grades 2-5.

KS319-S19-1 $275 July 8–12 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS319-S19-2 $275 July 29–August 2 @ Newton South 1–4pm

Cardboard Cities Danielle Larosee, Instructor Create an entire city or neighborhood out of recycled cardboard boxes, small jars, and plastic containers. Build gardens, fences, animals, and pipe cleaner and pom-pom people to inhabit your town; then paint siding, windows, roofs, walkways, and streets. Learn how trash and recycled materials can create new toys and worlds. Your cities will be glued to large, flat pieces of cardboard so they can be transported home at the end of the week. Wear old clothes or a smock. Grades K-3. Bring lots of cardboard—flat sheets, and boxes of all sizes except extra large.

KS125-S19-1 $165 July 1–3 @ Newton South 1–4pm KS125-S19-2 $265 July 15–19 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Chess Intensive Ross Eldridge, Instructor Serious chess players: your fun doesn’t have to end with the school year. Use the summer to build your chess-playing skills. You’ll review chess principles, looking at positions from real games played by grandmasters, and we’ll focus on strategy and tactics. You’ll learn about notation for reading and writing games as well. Each day will include a combination of instruction and games; on the final day we’ll have an in-class tournament. Keep your mind sharp this summer and join us for a week of the ultimate game of strategy. No beginners please! Grades 3-6.

KS196-S19-1 $275 June 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm KS196-S19-2 $275 August 5–9 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS196-S19-3 $275 August 19–23 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

DIY Scents & Suds Beth Denman, Instructor Indulge yourself with homemade products for you and your home. You can use these crafts to pamper yourself or a friend, and they can replace boring, chemical-filled, store-bought products. You’ll learn to make all-natural, custom-scented beauty products like bath salts, soap, and lip gloss, as well as homey things like fizz balls and beeswax candles. You’ll enjoy a craft or two per day, and finish the week with a recipe book so you can repeat these activities at home. Grades 2-5.

KS205-S19-1 $295 July 15–19 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS205-S19-2 $295 August 5–9 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS205-S19-3 $295 August 12–16 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS205-S19-4 $295 August 19–23 @ Newton North 1–4pm

Draw & Build— Architecture Studio Chip Piatti, Instructor Apply your creativity and building prowess. Design your dream house and learn tricks of the trade used by real architects. You’ll draw floor plans and build models of your house, presenting your creative ideas for review by classmates. You’ll make drawings on graph paper with a variety of architectural pencils, and build models from cardboard, paper, and additional materials you’ll bring from home. We’ll provide the drawing materials: pencils, paper, erasers, squares, and scales. At the end of the week, you’ll have drawings and models of your creation to take home, and you’ll share these in a presentation for family and friends on the last day. You can’t move in yet, but your dream house may be a reality one day! Grades 5-9.

KS118-S19 $275 July 8–12 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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ELL Science Discovery Stacey Kazakoff-Eigen, Instructor Have fun with science with fellow English language learners. We’ll ask scientific questions, make hypotheses, and conduct experiments to find answers. We’ll explore color by dying flowers, finding ways to lighten and darken colors around us. We’ll make a rainbow in a jar and investigate materials that make bubbles and small explosions when they’re combined. We’ll crack the mystery of eggs by looking inside them when their shells are on, making them smaller without breaking them, and protecting them in a crash so they won’t break. We’ll also learn what makes objects sink or float, see how heat affects different materials and how long it takes to melt ice or chocolate, and make our own lava lamps to take home. All levels welcome; native English speakers too! Grades K-3.

KS280-S19 $265 August 19–23 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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ELL Conversation & Crafts Stacey Kazakoff-Eigen, Instructor Practice speaking English and make great art with fellow English language learners. Each day we’ll feature a new theme. We’ll use watercolors to paint our favorite animals, and a seasons wheel to show different seasons and weather patterns for each. We’ll make life-sized versions of ourselves, and flip books of our families showing where we come from and what we like to do, and we’ll have a food fest, exploring names of foods we love and what we eat at home, and creating a our own imaginary cafe in the classroom. We’ll also make a school bus; posters of our classrooms; and a colorful map to show schools, hospitals, stores, and more. Join us for a week full of fun, crafts, and community. All levels welcome; native English speakers too! Grades K-3.

KS279-S19 $265 August 12–16 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

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Take a wrong turn and your character goes down the drain. Don’t like that ending? Then why not just write the game? Join other wannabe fiction writers and aspiring computer programmers and write your own interactive online game. Using a specialized program called Choicescript, you’ll learn the computer code you need to design action-packed adventure games. You’ll work as a team to craft the story, create the characters, write the code, and of course try out finished product. You’ll also analyze the personality type associated with your game-playing choices. No problem if you’re new to computer programming; this is a great place to start. But you must love to be creative and write. Your final games will be hosted on the Choice of Games website for friends and family to play.

KS198-S19-1-Gr4-6 $265 (Grades 4-6) August 5–9 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS198-S19-2-Gr6-9 $265 (Grades 6-9) August 12–16 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS198-S19-3-Gr4-6 $265 (Grades 4-6) August 19–23 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Landscape Architecture

Half-day Programs

Chip Piatti, Instructor Move mountains! Change the course of mighty rivers. Build from sea to shining sea. Find out how landscape architects change the face of the earth. We’ll begin with land forms and contours, then add rivers, and roads and rails for homes; we’ll finish the project with other buildings and vehicles. We’ll provide the building materials and instructions; you bring the creativity. On the last day you’ll share a presentation with family and friends, and you’ll leave with a piece of the “land” to take home. Grades 2-5.

KS167-S19 $275 July 22–26 @ Newton South 1–4pm

Public Speaking Boot Camp Kim Vanaman, Instructor Conquer your inner fears or unleash your inner ham. Get the skills and confidence you need to successfully speak in public, whether it’s in class, at a meeting, or as a future speech competitor. Through a variety of exercises, games, and activities (as well as a lot of practice speaking in front of this group), we’ll explore the many aspects of public speaking, work on a variety of presentation styles, learn how to prepare ourselves physically and mentally for speaking, and have fun in a relaxed and entertaining environment. The skills you learn here will last a lifetime. Our final class will include a short and informal performance for family and friends. New and returning students welcome. Grades 5-9. Bring a spiral notebook, 3x5 cards, pens, pencils, and a favorite book.

KS024-S19-1 $275 July 15–19 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS024-S19-2 $275 July 22–26 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

Soccer Tykes Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Why should big kids have all the fun? Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, can learn the basics of soccer in this fun, noncompetitive environment. Players will increase their sense of balance, improve their coordination and physical movement, and have a leg up when they join the big leagues! Ages 2-3 with an adult (one child per adult please).

KS921-S19-1 $125 June 18–July 16 @ Mason Rice Field 5:30–6:30pm

For programs with an asterisk (*), a copy of your up-to-date medical form/immunization record is required for participation in these camps; please return it to our office at least two weeks in advance of camp. Note on the form which camp(s) you are attending. Mail: Newton Community Education 457 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460 Fax: 617-559-6998 Email: summersports@newtoncommunityed.org

Archery Baystate Archery staff, Instructors Fun fact: Newton was home to the nation’s first organized archery team, The Newton Archers, circa 1935. Honoring that legacy, NCE is pleased to offer this still-popular sport. Archery is a great option for those who prefer a noncompetitive individual sport to team sports. Certified instructors from Baystate Archery will determine your dominant eye, explain the rules, and get you started, providing individualized instruction throughout the class. Archers will learn technique, form, and accuracy. Equipment is provided. All levels welcome. Grades 3-9.

Things you need to know:

KS924-S19-1 $135 July 1–3 @ Zervas 9–11am KS924-S19-2 $225 August 19–23 @ Bigelow 9–11am

1. A waiver must be completed for participation in all sports camps; find the form with your class listing on our website. Medical forms from your pediatrician’s office must be submitted to Newton Community Education at least two weeks prior to the start of camp; you can fax these to us at 617-559-6998. 2. Check your class listing on our website for specifics on what to bring to camp. 3. Camps will be held indoors if it rains. (This does not apply to Soccer Tykes—see the course info online for our weather hotline.) 4. Full-day sports camps at Newton North include a swim period. Bring your suit and towel! 5. Make a full day. Combine a morning sports camp with an afternoon NCE class and save $25! See our Summer at a Glance chart on pages 68-69 or call us for help planning your summer. 6. Need Extended Day? See our website for details.

*Our sports camps comply with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and are licensed by the Newton Health Department.

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Join our fun-loving coaches and learn the basics of basketball. We’ll work on ball-handling, dribbling, defending, passing, and shooting. You’ll enjoy playground play, contests, and a smattering of other sports and games too. Ages 4-8.

More fun than just one sport—enjoy a variety in this camp. Soccer will be our core sport, but unique games and activities will also be part of the mix, creating a fun, appropriately competitive atmosphere. Our enthusiastic coaches will teach you proper skills, rules, and tips for each sport; they’ll also referee, assure maximum playing time for each athlete, and kick off our final-day tournament each week. You’ll be grouped by age and skill level. Ages 4-8.

KS925-S19-1 $215 August 12–16 @ Mason Rice 9am–12pm KS925-S19-2 $225 August 19–23 @ Mason Rice 9am–12pm

Dodgeball & Multi-Sports* Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Dodgeball is more than just a party game—it is actually a serious game of strategy, and there are multiple ways to play. Join us and see how you do against those out to get you. Try your skill at different dodgeball-related games such as Doctor, Bombardment, and Jailball; our expert coaches will supervise and give ball-avoidance tips. You’ll also enjoy a mix of other sports and games we’ll add to round out your camp day. Grades 3-6.

KS926-S19 $215 August 12–16 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

Flag Football* Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Learn fundamental football skills from our enthusiastic coaches. Each day we’ll focus on a “skill of the day” such as passing, catching, running, and offensive/defensive strategies. We’ll enjoy a scrimmage at the end of each class so you can apply your new skills. We’ll use flags only; no tackling. Grades 3-6.

KS918-S19-1 $215 August 19–23 @ Zervas School Field 9am–12pm KS918-S19-2 $215 August 26–30 @ Mason Rice Field 9am–12pm

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Parkour Parkour Generations Boston staff, Instructors Make the world your playground! Come see why Parkour is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Get physical using equipment like stairs, ramps, and railings that are readily available in our indoor and outdoor environments. Learn Parkour’s unique exercises, games, and drills designed to improve your balance, strength, spatial awareness, and flexibility. Our classes are taught by ADAPT-certified coaches, and include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of Parkour, as well as exercises designed to improve general fitness and endurance. Two waivers are required for participation in this program. See our website for details.

KS928-S19-1-Gr5-9 $275 (Grades 5-9) August 5–9 @ Newton North 9am–12pm KS928-S19-2-Gr1-4 $275 (Grades 1-4) August 5–9 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS928-S19-3-Gr1-4 $275 (Grades 1-4) August 19–23 @ Bigelow 9am–12pm KS928-S19-4-Gr5-9 $275 (Grades 5-9) August 19–23 @ Bigelow 1–4pm

Zervas School: 9am-12pm KS919-S19-1 $215 (June 24–28) KS919-S19-2 $135 (July 1–3) KS919-S19-3 $215 (July 8–12) KS919-S19-4 $215 (July 15–19) KS919-S19-5 $215 (July 22–26) KS919-S19-6 $215 (July 29–August 2) KS919-S19-9 $215 (August 19–23) Newton North HS: 9am-12pm KS919-S19-7 $215 (August 5–9) KS919-S19-8 $215 (August 12–16) Mason Rice School: 9am-12pm KS919-S19-10 $215 (August 26–30)

Tennis* John K. Reale, Instructor Grab your racket and get ready to play! Beginning and intermediate players, join us to improve your game and get more enjoyment from tennis. We’ll introduce fundamental skills through games and exercises to build overall coordination and technique. You’ll learn proper grips, footwork, strokes, volleys, and serves during a series of drills designed to teach skills in a fun and dynamic way. We’ll work on refining those skills through practice games and match play; you’ll receive personal attention throughout. Space is limited due to limited court space, so sign up fast! Grades 4-9.

KS927-S19-1 $235 August 5–9 @ Newton North 1–4pm KS927-S19-2 $235 August 12–16 @ Newton North 1–4pm

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Full-day Programs A copy of your up-to-date medical form/ immunization record is required for participation in these camps; please return it to our office at least two weeks in advance of camp. Note on the form which camp(s) you are attending. Mail: Newton Community Education 457 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460 Fax: 617-559-6998 Email: sports@newtoncommunityed.org

All Sports* Kirsten McCarthy-Tuohy, Director Join us for instruction and supervised play in badminton, tennis, touch football, soccer, swimming, softball, indoor wall climbing, ultimate frisbee, and more. Grades 3-8.

KS910-S19 $305 August 5–9 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

Baseball* Tom Donnellan, Director

Basketball (Girls)* Paul Connolly, Director We’ll work on ball-handling, dribbling, defending, passing, shooting, and teamwork. Grades 2-9.

KS909-S19 $305 July 22–26 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

Dance Camp* Angela Rodriguez, Director Work on kicks, turns, leaps, and/or hiphop technique. Build your skills and improve the precision in your routines in a safe and exciting environment. Grades 2-8.

KS907-S19 $305 July 8–12 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

Field Hockey* Kristy Moore, Director Learn the fundamentals of hockey and develop individual and teamwork skills. Grades 2-9.

We’ll work on pitching, hitting, infield play, bunting, and base running. We’ll use Gath Pool for recreational swim. Camp will be moved to an indoor location if it rains. Grades 1-8.

KS929-S18 $305 July 29–August 2 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

KS900-S19-1 $305 June 24–28 @ Albemarle Field 9am–3pm KS900-S19-2 $185 July 1–3 @ Albemarle Field 9am–3pm

We’ll work on stick-handling, defensive and offensive strategies, and teamwork. Grades 2-9.

Lacrosse (Girls)* Howard Landau, Director

KS901-S19 $305 June 24–28 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

Basketball (Boys)* Paul Connolly, Director We’ll work on ball-handling, dribbling, defending, passing, shooting, and teamwork. Grades 4-9.

KS905-S19-1 $305 July 8–12 @ Newton North 9am–3pm KS905-S19-2 $305 July 15–19 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

Make a full day. Combine a half-day sports camp with another NCE class and save $25! See our Summer at a Glance chart on pages 68-69, or call us for help planning your summer.

Lacrosse (Boys)* Director TBA We’ll work on stick-handling, defensive and offensive strategies, and teamwork. Grades 2-9.

Soccer* Brian Rooney, Director We’ll work on dribbling, passing, defensive and offensive positional play, and teamwork. Grades 2-8.

KS906-S19-1 $305 July 8–12 @ Newton North 9am–3pm KS906-S19-2 $305 July 15–19 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

Softball* Lauren Baugher, Director We’ll work on hitting, bunting, pitching, catching, infield, outfield, and base-running. Grades K-8.

KS902-S19 $305 June 24–28 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

Volleyball* Barbara Majewski, Director We’ll work on forearm and overhead passing, setting, attacking, blocking, serving, positional play, and offensive and defensive strategies, integrating games, competitions, and recreational activities. Grades 2-9.

KS904-S19 $185 July 1–3 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

KS908-S19 $305 July 22–26 @ Newton North 9am–3pm

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High School Clinics Serious high school athletes, join us for skills development and prepare for your school team. Grades 9-12.

Field Hockey Clinic Lauren Baugher, Director KS914-S19 $195 August 19–21 @ Newton North 1–4pm

Football Clinic (Boys) Ted Dalicandro & Michael Coppola, Directors KS913-S19 $165 August 12–14 @ Newton South 5–7:30pm

Performance Conditioning Michael Bower, Director KS931-S19 $295 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays July 9–August 15 @ Newton South 8-10am

Soccer Clinic (Co-ed) Alicia Carrillo & James Roy Dow, Directors KS915-S19 $245 August 19–21 @ Warren House Field 9am–1pm

Swim Clinic Alexandra Raasch, Director KS917-S19 $195 August 5–7 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

NCE Summer School At NCE Summer School we offer elective classes for credit and just for fun, academic classes that you can take in place of their school-year equivalents, and review classes that you can take to make up classes you did not successfully complete during the year. Check our website for complete information. The grades listed refer to your grade as of Fall 2019. Summer Driver’s Ed and Test Prep classes are listed on our website.

Academic Classes We offer a full-credit class in U.S. History and a Physical Education Make-up class for students who need one or two credits of PE in order to graduate. Math Review is offered as a preview class for kids who would find that helpful. Classes meet Monday through Friday. There are no summer school classes on Thursday July 4 and Friday July 5. Newton students: You may not repeat a class for which you received a final grade of “N.”

Biology KS800–S19 $615 June 27–August 9 @ Newton North 8am–12pm

Danielle Johnson, Instructor If you often feel that your ideas are better than your papers, join us and improve your academic writing in all subjects. In this class, we’ll help you define a clear thesis and organize evidence to support it. You’ll practice structuring logical paragraphs, drawing convincing connections between them, and building up to a strong, emphatic conclusion. You’ll also learn to avoid common word use and grammatical errors that can detract from your arguments. You’ll finish this class with increased confidence to tackle your future writing assignments. Grades 9-12. Upon completion you will receive 1.5 credits. These credits count towards your general graduation requirements, but do not satisfy your English department credit requirements.

KS802–S19 $465 June 27–July 19 @ Newton North 8am–12pm

Bridge to Calculus (formerly Pre-Calculus) Shawn Wallace, Instructor

P.E. Make-up KS812-S19 $205/1 credit; $305/two credits June 27–July 12 @ Newton North

KS806–S19 $365 June 27–July 19 @ Newton North 8–10am

Chemistry KS801–S19 $615 June 27–August 9 @ Newton North 8am–12pm KS814–S19 $415 June 27–August 9 @ Newton North 8–10am

U.S. History KS807-S19 $615 June 27–August 9 @ Newton North 8am–12pm

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If you’ve successfully completed 513 or 613 Math, you may take this class to qualify for senior year calculus. We’ll cover the prerequisite topics you’ll need to understand before you move on to calculus. Your results from this course will be shared with the high school Math Department Chairs to determine appropriate placement for your senior year Math class. There is no credit awarded for this class. For students entering Grade 12.

Math Review and Preview

Elective Classes

Kids

NCE Tech Four new programming classes for techie high schoolers.

New

3-D Game Development with Java Coding with Kids staff, Instructors Use HTML, CSS, Scratch, and Javascript to design games and create cool 3-D characters. This is the perfect entry point for anyone who wants to learn how professionals program games like Fortnite. You’ll learn the fundamentals of game design, including scene design, camera placement, and asset creation, as you learn Javascript or build on your current skills. Our games are developed utilizing WebGL, so you can play them right in a web browser at home. All levels welcome; our classes are small to allow for lots of individual attention. Grades 9-12.

KS816–S19 $495 July 8–July 12 @ Newton North 9am–4pm

New

Minecraft Modding Coding with Kids staff, Instructors Build your own Minecraft mods with Java, the most popular programming language in the world. You’ll run your own Minecraft server, where you can customize your Minecraft experience with code, landscapes, texture packs, and more, and you’ll create super swords, obstacle courses, and minigames. Using all the functionality of Java, you’ll take your mods to the next level, applying your creativity and developing your problem solving skills (which are essential for all computer programming). Whether or not you’re a Minecraft fan, building Minecraft mods is a great way to learn to program. Grades 9-12. Tuition includes a $30 fee for a Minecraft Java Edition account. This covers a three-week subscription to the premium Minecraft modding development environment and access to a private server. Instructions will be mailed to registered students.

KS817–S19 $525 July 15–July 19 @ Newton North 9am–4pm New

Python Game Development Coding with Kids staff, Instructors Learn to program or go the next step with Python. This text-based language is used for everything from game development to powering applications at NASA. You’ll learn about data structures and algorithms, and build cognitive skills like logical reasoning and creativity, as you design games, analyze data sets, and learn the basics of AI (artificial intelligence). All levels welcome: beginning students can start with drag and drop programming to practice coding concepts without having to focus on syntax errors; students with prior coding experience can jump right into Python. Grades 9-12.

High Schoolers: WORK FOR NCE THIS SUMMER If you love working with kids, join the NCE staff this summer. Email lisa_rucinski@newton.k12. ma.us to introduce yourself. Be sure to mention any special talents you may have and your availability this summer. (No parent inquiries please.)

New

Robotics Engineering with Arduino Coding with Kids staff, Instructors Combine electronics and programming principles to build a robot. You’ll build an Arduino-powered, wheeled robot and use the C programming language to make your own autonomous vehicle. Starting with individual components, you’ll assemble your vehicle’s wheels and chassis, wire together the motors and sensors, and use the Arduino board as the controller. You’ll learn to control your robot remotely, then use AI (artificial intelligence) concepts to create an autonomous vehicle using C++. All levels welcome; our small class size allows for lots of individual attention. Grades 9-12. Tuition includes an $80 fee for the robot, which you can take home and continue programming after class.

KS819–S19 $575 July 29–August 2 @ Newton North 9am–4pm

KS818–S19 $495 July 22–July 26 @ Newton North 9am–4pm

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Kids Summer at a Glance 6/24–6/28*

Grades

7/1–7/3

Grades

7/8–7/12

Grades

7/15–7/19

Grades

7/22–7/26

Grades

9am–12pm @ South

9am–12pm @ North

9am–12pm @ South

Animal Art Lego Engineering Clay Workshop Modern Art Adventure Digital Art & Animation Chess Intensive Glass Class App Inventors

Art Around the World K-3 Rocket Science 1-4 Hands-on Electronics 3-5 Stitch Studio 3-9 Imposter Baking 4-9 Improv 5-9 6-9 Clay Workshop Power Programmers: Python 6-9

Young Broadway Ages 4-8 Science Lab Ages 4-7 Classic Camp Crafts K-3 Wicked Cool Med School 1-4 Robotics 101 2-5 Attention Muggles 2-5 Fractured Fairy Tales 3-6 Printmaking 5-9 Draw & Build— Architecture Studio 5-9 3-D Printing Challenges 6-9

Young Broadway (continued) Ages 4-8 Fashion Art Projects K-3 Next Gen Lego Robotics 1-4 Photo Projects 2-5 Modern Art Adventure 2-5 Fractured Fairy Tales (continued) 3-6 Public Speaking Boot Camp 5-9 Creative Lettering 6-9 3-D Printing, Coding, 6-9 & Design

Young Broadway Ages 4-8 Classic Camp Crafts K-3 Lego Engineering 1-4 Sweets Around the World 2-5 Game Design with Scratch 3-5 Fractured Fairy Tales 3-6 Upcycled Outfits 4-9 Modern Mosaics 5-9 Public Speaking Boot Camp 5-9 3-D Printing Challenges 6-9

K-3 1-4 2-5 2-5 3-5 3-6 5-9 6-9

1–4pm @ South

Dinos vs. Robots Fashion Art Projects Glass Class Robotics 101 Clay Workshop 3-D Printing, Coding, & Design

K-2 K-3 2-5 2-5 6-9 6-9

9am–4pm @ South

Minecraft Mania

2-5

1–4pm @ South

Cardboard Cities K-3 Girls STEAM Studio 1-4 Sweets Around the World 2-5 Clay Workshop 2-5 Digital Art & Animation 3-5 Art Studio: Draw & Paint 3-9 Creative Computing 6-9 Sports this Week 9–11am @ Zervas

Sports this Week

Archery 3-9

9am–12pm @ Zervas

Soccer & Multi-Sports

Ages 4-8

1–4pm @ North

Animal Art K-3 Cardboard Cities K-3 Wicked Cool Med School 1-4 DIY Scents & Suds 2-5 Embroidery Workshop 3-9 Web Design 5-9 Curtain Calls 6-9 Power Programmers: Python 6-9 9am–4pm @ North

9am–3pm @ Albemarle

9am–4pm @ North

Baseball 1-8

Minecraft Mania 2

9am–3pm @ North

Softball K-8 Lacrosse (Girls) 2-9

Volleyball 2-9

* If snow closings cause school in Newton to extend into this week, these classes will start the day after school ends, and tuition will be prorated accordingly.

* There are no classes on Thursday–Friday, July 4–5.

3-6

9am–12pm @ South

Cooking Around the World

2-9

Vive la France: French Pastry

2-5

9am–3:30pm @ South

Camp Invention

1-6

9am–12pm @ Zervas

Soccer & Multi-Sports

Ages 4-8

9am–3pm @ North

Dance Camp 2-8 Soccer 2-8 Basketball (Boys) 4-9

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1–4pm @ North

Minecraft Mania

2-5

9am–12pm @ South

All About Pies

5-8

1-6

Sports this Week 9am–12pm @ Zervas

Soccer & Multi-Sports

9am–4pm @ South

Minecraft Mania 2

3-6

Sports this Week

Soccer & Multi-Sports

Ages 4-8

9am–3pm @ North

9am–3:30pm @ South

Camp Invention

3-D Sculpture K-3 Rocket Science 1-4 Landscape Architecture 2-5 Knitting 3-9 Art Studio: Charcoals & Pastels 3-9 Stop-Motion Animation 4-9 Vive la France: French Pastry 5-8 Darkroom Photography 5-9 MathemAddicts 5-9

9am–12pm @ Zervas

1–4pm @ South

Cooking Around the World 2-9

1–4pm @ South

Sports this Week

1–4pm @ South

Trash Art Ages 4-7 Paint & Print K-3 Circuitry 101 1-4 Girls STEAM Studio 1-4 Game Design with Scratch 3-5 Knitting 3-9 Picture Perfect: Digital Photography & Editing 5-9 MathemAddicts 5-9 Creative Lettering 6-9

Ages 4-8

9am–3pm @ North

Soccer 2-8 Basketball (Boys) 4-9

Basketball (Girls) Lacrosse (Boys)

2-9 2-9

Kids Summer at a Glance 7/29–8/2

Grades

8/5–8/9

Grades

8/12–8/16

Grades

8/19–8/23

Grades

8/26–8/30

9am–12pm @ South

9am–12pm @ North

Sports this Week

Young Broadway (continued) Ages 4-8 Dinos vs. Robots K-2 Nature Science 1-4 Actors Studio 1-5 Glass Class 2-5 Fractured Fairy Tales (continued) 3-6 3-D Printing, Coding, & Design 3-5 Art Studio: Acrylic Painting 3-9 4-9 Decor by Me Stop-Motion Animation 4-9 Cookies & Cupcakes 5-8 & Cake Pops–Oh My! Curtain Calls 6-9

Paint & Print K-3 Next Gen Lego Robotics 1-4 Advanced Actors Studio 3-6 Chess Intensive 3-6 Game Creators 4-6 Decor by Me 4-9 Improv 5-9 Web Design 5-9 App Inventors 6-9

3-D Sculpture K-3 ELL Conversation & Crafts K-3 Wicked Cool Med School 1-4 Actors Studio 1-5 DIY Scents & Suds 2-5 Hands-on Electronics 3-5 Art Studio: Collage 3-9 Picture Perfect: Digital Photography & Editing 5-9 Power Programmers: Python 6-9 Game Creators 6-9

Trash Art Ages 4-7 Science Lab Ages 4-7 Puppetry Workshop K-2 ELL Science Discovery K-3 Next Gen Lego Robotics 1-4 Glass Class 2-5 Digital Art & Animation 3-5 3-D Printing, Coding, & Design 3-5 Chess Intensive 3-6 Art Studio: 3-9 Acrylic Painting App Inventors 6-9 Power Programmers: Python 6-9

9am–12pm @ Mason Rice

1–4pm @ South

Puppetry Workshop K-2 Lego Engineering 1-4 Attention Muggles! 2-5 Oodles of Noodles 2-8 Game Design with Scratch 3-5 Embroidery Workshop 3-9 Drawing Workshop 3-9 Computer Art: Photoshop 5-9 Glass Class 5-9 3-D Printing Challenges 6-9 9am–4pm @ South

Minecraft Mania

2-5

Sports this Week 9am–12pm @ Zervas

Soccer & Multi-Sports Ages 4-8 9am–3pm @ North

Field Hockey

2-9

1–4pm @ North

Art Around the World K-3 Circuitry 101 1-4 Wicked Cool Med School 1-4 Actors Studio 1-5 2-5 DIY Scents & Suds Game Design with Scratch 3-5 Modern Mosaics 5-9 Power Programmers: Python 6-9 9am–4pm @ North

Minecraft Mania 2

3-6

9am–12pm @ South

The Brunch Club

4-9

Animal Art Rocket Science Photo Projects Fabric and Fiber Art 3-D Printing, Coding, & Design Optics: Science or Illusion? Art Studio: Draw & Paint Advanced Actors Studio Modern Mosaics Creative Computing

4-9

3-5 3-6 3-9 3-9 5-9 6-9

Minecraft Mania

2-5

8:45am–3pm @ South

Sports this Week

Innovations 1-7

9am–12pm @ North

Soccer & Multi-Sports Ages 4-8 Parkour 5-9

Sports this Week

1–4pm @ North

9am–12pm @ North

Parkour 1-4 Tennis 4-9 9am–3pm @ North

All Sports

K-3 1-4 2-5 2-5

9am–4pm @ North

1–4pm @ South

Imposter Baking

1–4pm @ North

3-8

Dinos vs. Robots Circuitry 101 Actors Studio DIY Scents & Suds Optics: Science or Illusion? Drawing Workshop Art Studio: Collage Game Creators Glass Class Web Design 3-D Printing, Coding, & Design

K-2 1-4 1-5 2-5 3-6 3-9 3-9 4-6 5-9 5-9 6-9

9am–12pm @ South

Nature Science

1-4

9am–12pm @ Mason Rice

8:45am–3pm @ South

Basketball Junior Ages 4-8

Innovations 1-7

Soccer & Multi-Sports Ages 4-8 Dodgeball & Multi-Sports 3-6

Sports this Week

1–4pm @ North

Soccer & Multi-Sports Flag Football

Tennis 4-9

NEW THIS YEAR

1–4pm @ North

Soccer & Multi-Sports Ages 4-8 Flag Football 3-6

EXTRA! Soccer Tykes Tuesday evenings June 18 – July 16 @ Mason Rice Ages 2–3

Babysitting & CPR Thursday June 27 and Tuesday August 27 @ South

Extended Day Mornings: 8–9am Afternoons: 4–5:30pm

EXTRA! EXTRA! NCE TECH One to four weeks of programming classes for high schoolers. July 8–August 12

9am–12pm @ Mason Rice

Basketball Junior Ages 4-8 9am–12pm @ Zervas

Ages 4-8 3-6

9–11am @ Bigelow

Registration closes the Thursday before the following week’s programs. Sign up early so you don’t miss out!

Archery 3-9 9am–12pm @ Bigelow

Parkour 1-4 1–4pm @ Bigelow

Parkour 5-9

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General Info & Policies

Adults & Kids Access Our classes are open to everyone from all communities. Let us know if you have any special concerns or need special assistance. Age Requirements Adult classes are open to students 18 years of age and older. Age requirements for Kids classes are listed per class. Changes NCE reserves the right to cancel classes that are under-enrolled, and to change times, locations, and instructors when necessary. Discounts/Scholarships We offer a 15% discount to seniors (age 65+), veterans, and employees of the City of Newton. The discount is available on most of our classes, but only if you register by phone and let us know at the time of registration. ELL, one-session, pairs-rate, and other select classes are excluded. Discounts do not apply to materials, food fees, or our Kids classes, and can not be combined. Partial scholarships are available on a limited basis for Newton residents. Call us for more information. Permissions We may occasionally post student work to our website or take pictures of students in our classes for use in promotional materials. Your enrollment in a class indicates your approval for this. Refunds/Withdrawals You can withdraw up to four days before the start-date of an adult class and seven days before the start-date of a Kids school-year class to receive a refund minus a $10 processing fee, or a credit-on-account minus a $5 fee. The start date is the date printed in our catalog. The $6 registration fee is non-refundable. No other refunds or credits will be given, unless we cancel your class, in which case you’ll receive a full refund. To withdraw from a class, call us during office hours; we do not process withdrawals by email. There are no partial refunds for student absences, scheduling conflicts, or weather-related closings. See the next page for our Kids Summer Refund Policy. Waitlist Status If the class you want is full, sign up for the waitlist! It’s free, and we often get last-minute changes. You can always turn down a spot if it’s offered to you.

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Weather Cancellations If Newton public schools are closed due to inclement weather, our classes that run in school buildings are cancelled. Decisions about off-site classes are made individually; check the class listing online. Classes cancelled due to weather are made up at the end of the term; there are no refunds for weather-related closings. We are Inclusive NCE does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal or state law.

Kids (School-year and Summer Programs) Behavior Policy It is our expectation that students in our classes will follow their teacher’s instructions. Students are expected to be respectful of their teachers and peers. Students must use only materials designated for their NCE class and use them appropriately. If your child does not meet these expectations, we will communicate with you to discuss his or her behavior. If after two such communications your child’s behavior has not improved, we will ask you to withdraw your child from the class and no refund will be given. If your child exhibits threatening physical behavior towards others in the class, he or she will be withdrawn immediately and no refund will be given. Late Fees Please respect our staff and pick up your child on time. Late pick-ups will be charged as follows: 1st time: $25 2nd time: $50 If you’re late three times, you’ll be asked to withdraw your child from our program and no refund will be given. Special Needs Contact us to discuss any medical conditions, allergies, learning styles, or other special circumstances that could impact your child’s experience in our program.

Additional info & Policies for Kids School-year Programs Getting To Class Kids at each school typically walk themselves to our classes, but younger kids are sometimes escorted by their classroom teachers; please check with your child’s school and/or teacher.

NCE teachers arrive when school ends (12:30 on Tuesdays, and 3:00 on all other days). On Tuesdays, kids eat lunch between 12:30 and 12:45, and on other days they usually have a snack (you must provide your own lunches and snacks). Kids from all schools are welcome at all our classes. School secretaries are at their desks until 3:30 each day and can buzz in kids arriving for NCE classes from other schools. Locations We post room locations to our website as soon as we have that information. Pick-Up After Class At the end of class, our teachers will bring all kids to the main entrance of the school to be picked up by parents, guardians, or after-school staff. Kids in grades K-2 must be signed out by an adult; kids in grades 3-5 can dismiss themselves with written permission from a parent or guardian. To give your permission, send an email to staff@newtoncommunityed.org stating your child’s name, grade, NCE class, and school.

Additional Info & Policies for Kids Summer Programs Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures Drop-off: Please bring your child directly to his or her class each day; there will be directional signs and friendly staff to guide you from the main lobbies of each high school. Pick-up: If anyone other than a parent or guardian will be picking up your child, contact the NCE office by email. If your child is in grade 3-6 and can self-dismiss, email us at staff@newtoncommunityed.org with your permission. State your child’s name and NCE classes(es). Kids in grades 7 & up can self-dismiss with no written permission. Kids who self-dismiss can not remain in the building and must leave the school campus. Extended Day We have both morning and afternoon Extended Day. Our morning program runs from 8-9am; our staff will bring students to their 9am classes. Our afternoon program runs from 4-5:30pm; our staff will pick up students from their afternoon classes and bring them to Extended Day. Sports Extended Day runs from 3–4pm. Morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up will be at our designated Extended Day location. We don’t prorate our fee for Extended Day, but you are welcome to send your child for fewer than five days (let us know in advance if you plan to do this). Please no early drop-offs or late pickups, as there is no supervision before 8am or after 5:30pm.

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Registration Deadline Registration closes the Thursday before the following week’s programs.

Medical Attention NCE Kids staff will make every effort to contact you in the event of an emergency requiring medical attention for your child. If you can not be reached, we will transport your child to the nearest hospital by emergency vehicle and will secure the necessary medical treatment. We have designated staff members who are trained in the basics of First aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and will administer immediate first aid to your child when appropriate. No NCE staff member (excluding at Camp Innovations) is permitted to administer medication.

Grades/Ages All grades and ages listed are for Fall 2019. Locations To find your class, come to the main entrance of the school and you’ll have help from there. We’ll have color-coded signs and friendly staff to guide you, and in some cases we may send you specific directions by email too. For sports programs at elementary schools, drop-off and pick-up are at the field. Make A Full Day Choose the morning and afternoon programs you want and sign up for Lunch too. Our staff will take your child from the morning class to Lunch and from Lunch to the afternoon class, and you can pick up from there. There is no need to sign up for Lunch if your child is enrolled in a class that runs from 9–3pm or later, as they will have lunch as a class. You must bring your own lunch, as lunch is not provided. Lunch is not offered for kids who are enrolled in a single half-day program.

Snacks & Lunch Bring your own snacks for half-day programs, and lunch as well for full-day ones. Special Needs If there’s additional information we should have for your child to be successful in our program, please let us know at least three weeks before the start of your class. Email us at studentinfo@ newtoncommunityed. org or call us at 617559-6999 and we will follow up with you. If you register less than three weeks before your class starts, contact us immediately.

Refunds/Withdrawals If you withdraw from a class by May 31, you can have a refund minus a $25 processing fee. After May 31, no refunds or credits will be given. A transfer may be possible, space permitting. There is a $50 fee for each transfer. Refund and transfer requests must be made by phone during our daytime office hours.

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Address School*

Grade (Fall ‘19)*

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* REQUIRED FOR KIDS REGISTRATIONS ONLY

For Kids’ registrations, we must have two DIFFERENT phone numbers, in case of an emergency. Don’t have a landline? List the # of a family member or friend!

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1. Pay by Check: Please make your check payable to Newton Community Education and mail with this registration form to Newton Community Education, 457 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460

Fee

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