New Year.... ....New You

...take at least one class at Mt. Diablo Lifelong Education!

Lucky for you, we're offering plenty to choose from. So let us help you with that.

A new year is a chance for both change and renewal. What better time to cultivate physical and mental well-being, discover a new interest, or enroll in a class you’ve always wanted to try?

Happy New Year! And Happy New You!

Register now online at mdae.mdusd.org, Lifelong Ed Program.

For questions, call us at (925) 937-1530, or email us at lifelonged@mdusd.org. To register for any class, click the registration link in this newsletter or point your web browser to our website.

All classes held at Pleasant Hill Adult Education Center

(One Santa Barbara Rd., Pleasant Hill)

unless otherwise indicated.

Learn to create more accomplished drawings by understanding the concept of form, proportion, light, and shadows whether it's oil, acrylic, or watercolor.

Tuesdays, Jan 28-Mar 11, 12:00-3:00 PM

Instructor: Seema Mahboob

$126 • Register

Learn how to do figure painting in watercolor, by using a limited palette, with mudding the colors. All levels welcome.

Thursdays, Jan 30-Mar 13, 12:00-3:00 PM

Instructor:Seema Mahboob

$126 • Register

Apply design, color, value, and techniques of painting while using traditional fine art supplies. Beginners welcome.

Mondays, Jan 6-Mar 24, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM • $179

Mondays, Jan 6-Mar 24, 1:30-3:30 PM • $120

Instructor: Mark Jezierny

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Prepare hot noodle dishes that are tasty and healthy. Use Chinese chow mein noodles, Japanese buckwheat noodles (soba) and Southeastern rice noodles combined with fresh herbs, seafood, meat, vegetables, and aromatic broth.

Thursday, Jan 9, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Tatsuo Nagasawa

$48 • Register

Longganisa is a Filipino sausage known for its sweet and garlicky profile made with sweet ground pork.

Tuesday, Jan 14, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Rhona Gomez

$45 • Register

There is a reason why Lumpiang Shanghai-Filipino spring rolls (lumpia) are the hit of every Filipino family gathering! These lumpia are filled with ground pork and diced vegetables. They are as much fun to make as they are to eat.

Tuesday, Jan 28, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Rhona Gomez

$45 • Register

New Recipes! Cutting calories does not mean cutting down on taste. Make delicious chicken dishes that are easy, healthy and delicious. Examples: Thai Chicken Curry with Jasmine rice, baked pasta with Chicken and Assorted Mushrooms, Cole Slaw with Chicken Tenders and Dill.

Thursday, Jan 30, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Tatsuo Nagasawa

$45 • Register

Peach cobbler is a classic dessert that features juicy white peaches baked to perfection with a sweet and buttery biscuit top, creating a delightful combination of fruity sweetness and warm comforting flavors.

Wednesday, Jan 8, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Tryphena Jefferson

$45 • Register

With its tangy, savory, and slightly sweet flavor, adobo is a classic Filipino dish, using a method of marinating and simmering meat in various seasonings.

Tuesday, Jan 7, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Rhona Gomez

$45 • Register

A delicious and hearty casserole that showcases the flavors of traditional tamales with layers of cornbread, spiced meat, and melted cheese.

Wednesday, Jan 22, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Tryphena Jefferson

$45 • Register

Layers of delicate lasagna noodles are generously filled with a medley of succulent seafood such as shrimp, crab, and salmon. Each bite is a harmonious blend of creamy ricotta cheese, flavorful marinara sauces, and the ocean's finest treasures.

Wednesday, Jan 15, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Tryphena Jefferson

$48 • Register

Throw your own sushi party! Make rice balls, rolled sushi (Maki), and hand rolls (Temaki). Learn about sushi-making tools, techniques, ingredients, table setup and how to select fish and vegetables for sushi.

Thursday, Jan 23, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Tatsuo Nagasawa

$60 • Register

Tuna casserole is a comforting and delicious dish that combines tender chunks of tuna with creamy sauce and flavorful seasonings, all baked to perfection. A classic comfort food that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.

Wednesday, Jan 29, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Tryphena Jefferson

$48 • Register

Pork meat marinated in sweet sauce - the most popular kind!

Tuesday, Jan 21, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Rhona Gomez

$45 • Register

Prepare healthy, well-balanced vegetarian dishes in minutes. Learn to stock your pantry with basic ingredients and seasonings to improvise a great meal. Roasted Broccoli Salad, Portabella Mushroom Sandwich, and much more.

Thursday, Jan 16, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Tatsuo Nagasawa

$48 • Register

Learn how to make your own scented candle - a beautiful gift for friends and family, or a wonderful way to make your home smell just right for each season. Leave with an 8-ounce candle and the know-how to make more!

Tuesday, Jan 28, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Katie Naso Onofrio

$32 • Register

Express your creativity in clay, or learn to cast greenware using a variety of molds. Learn hand-building techniques – coil, slab, and pinch - explore a variety of techniques, including stamps and texture, incising, and application of design and glazes.

Tuesdays, Jan 7-Mar 25, 1:00-4:00 PM

Instructor: Judith Sosnowski

$207 • Register

This course will get you started with the fundamentals of ceramics. Learn basic hand building and glazing techniques. Come learn to express yourself with clay!

Fridays, Jan 10-Mar 28, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Instructor: Lisa Roberts

$207 • Register

Love fresh flowers, but don’t know what to do with them? Learn to create beautiful designs using simple grocery store bouquets, garden flowers, and found materials through demonstration and hands-on practice. Basic design, flower selection, and floral care included. Take home an arrangement each class.

Thursdays, Jan 9-February 6, 12:30-3:30 PM

Instructor: Jimmie St. Arnold

$105 • Register

Design and create lovely rings, pendants, charms, and more! Items will be cast into precious or non-precious metals via the lost wax technique.

Thursdays, Jan 23-Mar 13, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Joseph Mullin

$142 • Register

Gain beading confidence from the encouragement of others, or work on independent bead projects with the help of a knowledgeable instructor.

Wednesdays, Jan 8-Feb 12, 4:00-6:00 PM (No class Feb 5 and Feb 7)

Instructor: Joyce Trowbridge

$56 • Register

Creating decorative headpins, jump rings, and simple clasp by adding soldering to your jewelry making toolbox.

Wednesdays, Jan 8-Feb 12, 6:30-9:00 PM (No class Feb 5)

Instructor: Joyce Trowbridge

$80 • Register

After mastering the basic knit and purl stitches, learn variations to knit beautiful items for yourself, your home, or for gifts.

Wednesdays, Jan 8-Feb 12, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Instructor: Dinah Holmes

$67 • Register

Make a mosaic stepping stone, coasters or a plaque with ceramic and glass titles. Design your own mosaic using glue, grout and seal. Open to students with or without experience. Must attend both sessions to complete your mosaic.

Tuesdays, Jan 7-14, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Julie Gilbert

$63 • Register

Sharpen quilting skills and learn new ones with an emphasis on precision skill building. Participate in class project or bring your own. Both sessions are necessary.

Tuesdays, Jan 7-Feb 11, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM • $101

Tuesdays, Feb 18-Mar 25, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM • $101

Instructor: Cynthia Sloneker

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Have free time? Help assemble and tie lap quilts for Hospice patients and others. Materials provided. All hands welcome; come when you can!

Thursdays, Jan 9-Mar 27, 12:00-3:00 PM

Instructor: Claudia Foster

$15 • Register

Learn to use a sewing machine while focusing on garment sewing, including patterns, fabric, and construction.

Tuesdays, Jan 7-Mar 25, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Rachel Myers

$224 • Register

An introductory course offering a deep dive into the world of slow fashion. Focusing on sustainable approaches to clothing and textile use, this course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to implement circular fashion practices at home and in the wider community, including up-cycling.

Thursdays, Jan 9-Mar 27, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Staff

$254 • Register

Work on your own project at own pace in our well-equipped classroom. Instructor provides direction and coaching as needed.

Wednesdays, Jan 22-Mar 26, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Melinda Moore

$199 • Register

Learn the craft of Tunisian crochet, often described as a cross between knitting and crochet. You'll use a crochet hook and make a small project or continue working on any existing projects.

Wednesdays, Jan 8-Feb 5, 6:00-8:00 PM

Instructor: Jessica Striebich

$70 • Register

A great way to get your body and mind moving while preparing to join the fun at parties! Learn the Electric Slide, the Ten Step and more. You will have fun and gain the confidence to look good on the dance floor!

Thursdays, Jan 16-Mar 6, 6:00-7:30 PM

Instructor: Annemarie Drosos

$84 • Register

Do you own rental property but feel like you have no rights? Learn the dos and don'ts of being a Landlord: landlord-tenant laws, how to screen tenants, and how to manage non-compliant tenants.

Thursdays, Jan 9-Feb 13, 6:00-8:00 PM

Instructor: Margaret Allen

$86 • Register

Sell your home faster and for the best price! Learn when to stage, repair or remodel, and how today's marketing methods reach quality buyers.

Tuesday, Jan 14, 6:30-8:30 PM

Instructor: Simone St. Clare

$22 • Register

Revocable Living Trusts avoid probate. You'll learn how trusts and wills work in a way that is easy to understand. Bring your questions.

Tuesdays, Jan 21-28, 7:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Ray McFalone

$30 • Register

For those new to Medicare, this free class presented by the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) in Contra Costa County covers aspects of Medicare Health Insurance. Do you have questions? HICAP has the answers.

Tuesday, Jan 14, 7:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Shari Safianoff

Free • Register

Floor exercises, traditional ballet barre, and simple center work to safely tone muscles, increase flexibility, improve balance, and promote coordination through the art of basic ballet.

Tuesdays, Jan 7-Mar 25, 7:00-8:30 PM

Instructor: Theresa Landreth

$113 • Register

Learn and practice fundamental movements and how to assess risk to navigate your physical environment. This class fosters creativity, empowering you to achieve personal growth while building strength, agility, and confidence in your body.

Thursdays, Jan 9-30, 10:00-11:00 AM

Instructor: Armando Covarrubios

$34 • Register

This moving meditation is a series of 19 simple movements and one pose easily learned and practiced. Enjoy the benefits that come from circulation and balance of Intrinsic Energy.

Thursdays, Jan 9-Mar 20, 6:00-7:00 PM at Loma Vista Adult Center, 1266 San Carlos Ave, Concord

Wednesdays, Jan 22-Mar 12, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM at PHEC

Instructor: Eddie Roberts

$61 • Register

Even those who don't have arthritis can benefit from the slow, gentle, fluid movements found in this form which has shown to improve balance, reduce street, and offer arthritis paint relief.

Mondays, Jan 6-Mar 10, 10:30-11:30 AM

Instructor: Rachel Davis

$53 • Register

Class will build on forms learned in Tai Chi for Arthritis - Beginning. We will review before learning the new forms in Part II.

Tuesdays, Jan 7-Feb 25, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Instructor: Rachel Davis

$53 • Register

This revitalizing program is comprised of two different yet complementary tai chi styles - Chen, combining fast and slow movements, and Sun, incorporating qigong (life energy) movements with agile stepping.

Wednesday, Jan 15-February 5, 9:30-10:30 AM

Instructor: Eileen Ladarre

$30 • Register

Tai Chi is effective exercise for mind and body health. Principles include
mind-body integration, fluid movement, breath control, and mental concentration. Harmony of the inner and outer self may be achieved through the ongoing practice of Tai Chi. Prerequisite: Completion of Tai Chi for Arthritis - Beginning.

Tuesdays, Jan 14-Mar 4, 9:30-10:30 AM

Instructor: Eileen Ladarre

$53 • Register

Learn the benefits of yoga using a chair as a prop for support during gentle stretches appropriate for each student. Explore alignment, balance, mobility, strength, breath work, and meditation without the stress of getting up and down off the floor.

Thursdays, Jan 9-Mar 27, 10:30-11:30 AM

Instructor: Sandra Schlink

$77 • Register

Chakra Yoga uses breathing, postures, and meditation to align and awaken the energy center, or chakras. We gently move our bodies to reduce stress and balance the mind. This class is slow-paced and inclusive.

Thursdays, Jan 9-Mar 27, 7:00-8:00 PM

Instructor: Angela Large

$77 • Register

Build a good foundation in basic hatha yoga postures and terminology. Variations of the Sun Salutation are often used as a warm-up followed by a standing sequence, balancing poses and seated poses.

Wednesdays, Jan 8-Mar 26, 6:00-7:00 PM

Instructor: Norma Meyerkorth

$77 • Register

Gentle, all around flow with attention focused on mobility, balance, matching movement with breath. Gain a deeper understanding of the body and poses. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged.

Thursdays, Jan 9-Mar 27, 9:00-10:00 AM

Instructor: Sandra Schlink

$77 • Register

Back by popular demand! Drywall repairs using taping techniques and drywall patches. This hands-on class includes repairing a large hole, texturing and use of materials and tools.

Thursdays, Jan 30-February 6, 1:00-4:00 PM

Instructor: David Bentley

$49 • Register

Do you love interior design? Do you want to re-design your own space...but don't know where to start? Bring your creativity and come take the first step toward learning to design your space like a pro!

Tuesdays, Jan 21-Feb 25, 6:00-7:30 PM

Instructor: Belina Costa

$63 • Register

Tired of paying others for simple repairs? Want a better understanding of your home? Want to know when to call the experts? Keep your home in its most efficient state by learning about safety, security, electrical, plumbing, and routine maintenance tasks.

Wednesdays, Jan 15-Feb 19, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: David Bentley

$121 • Register

Take your interior design ideas to the next level with lessons designed to help you pull together any space in a beautiful and functional way.

Thursdays, Jan 23-February 27, 6:00-7:30 PM

Instructor: Belina Costa

$63 • Register

Learn basic upholstery techniques, tools and their uses, fabric, demonstrations, and hands-on projects. Our focus will be on frames, build-up of support, padding, and final fabric selection.

Tuesdays, Jan 7-Mar 25, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM

Instructor: Rachel Myers

$224 • Register

Have a great time learning basic Italian while making new friends. We will learn to greet each other, learn basic conversation, do a little reading, and some grammar, too!

Mondays, Jan 6-Mar 24, 10:00-11:30 AM

Instructor: Sandra Schlink

$109 • Register

Using immersion techniques, this class focuses on fluent communication with greater linguistic accuracy. Students develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing through fun exercises, songs and games.

Mondays, Jan 6-Mar 24, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM

Instructor: Ana Galvan

$121 • Register

Fun activities, conversation, and visual aids in a friendly and supportive environment. Taught in Spanish by a native speaker with emphasis on proper pronunciation and easy techniques for learning grammar.

Wednesdays, Jan 8-Mar 26, 9:00-11:00 AM

Thursdays, Jan 9-Mar 27, 6:00-8:00 PM

Instructor: Ana Galvan

$144 • Register

Continue with the fundamentals of Spanish grammar, emphasizing communication of basic topics and an introduction to oral and written communication in the past, present, and future tenses. Prerequisite: Spanish – Beginning.

Mondays, Jan 6-Mar 24, 9:00-11:00 AM

Instructor: Ana Galvan

$121 • Register

Dreaming of your next big trip? Learn basic Spanish for travel - conversation and vocabulary practice - while also studying about the culture, art, and food of various Spanish-speaking countries.

Fridays, Jan 10-Mar 28, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Instructor: Ana Galvan

$215 • Register

Have fun playing the songs you like! Learn the basics of playing guitar: main chords, strum patterns, and a bit of reading music.

Wednesdays, Jan 8-Mar 26, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM

Instructor: Jeff MacDonald

$72 • Register

Learn the basic chords for the uke along with strum patterns that will lead to playing your favorite songs. We'll also touch on reading music.

Wednesdays, Jan 8-Mar 26, 10:15-11:15 AM

Instructor: Jeff MacDonald

$72 • Register

Learn musical notations and easy guitar compositions. By the end of the class students should be able to play simple pieces of classical guitar music with general knowledge of the guitar's neck and hand positions.

Thursdays, Jan 9-Mar 27, 6:00-8:00 PM

Instructor: Eitan Davora

$143 • Register

Join our “Fun-for-All” class. Music theory and easy chord system introduced. Have a harmonica? Bring it! Last class - Hootenanny #182 off campus!

Wednesdays, Jan 15-Mar 12, 7:00-8:30 PM

Instructor: Ron Redding

$101 • Register

We increasingly live in isolated bubbles, making it harder to realize our dreams - no matter how optimistic our personality! This workshop is an exercise in sparking connections that benefit ourselves and others. Come with an open mind!

Thursday, Jan 9, 6:00-9:00 PM

Wednesday, Jan 15, 1:00-4:00 PM

Instructor: Karen Baldauff

$32 • Register

Learn to play the role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons! Students will learn game rules, procedures, and etiquette, and then will create their own D&D character to use in game sessions with other students.

Thursdays, Jan 9-Mar 20, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Forrest Jones

$121 • Register

Are you sugar-obsessed? Learn practical techniques for avoiding sugar. The second half of the class is a hypnosis session designed to help you back off of sugar and decrease over-active thoughts about it.

Tuesday, Jan 7, 6:30-8:00 PM

Instructor: Michelle Walters

$22 • Register

Explore self-awareness through instruction, deeper knowledge of meditation (and its misconceptions), discussion, and hands-on experience. Study yourself from the inside out to cultivate a renewed sense of well-being in your daily life.

Wednesdays, Jan 8-Mar 26, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

Instructor: Staff

$157 • Register

Learn the elements of novel and short story writing including how to develop characters, plot, and dialogue. Engage in writing exercises, readings, and sharing student work.

Thursdays, Jan 9-February 13, 7:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Janice De Jesus

$85 • Register

Think of iCloud as the glue that holds all your Apple devices together, storing and syncing information between all your devices and easily sharing it with others.

Monday, Jan 13, 1:30-3:30 PM

Instructor: Mike Matthews

$25 • Register

Al - short for Artificial Intelligence - is the buzzword of 2025. What does it mean for Apple, its products, and you?

Monday, Jan 13, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Instructor: Mike Matthews

$25 • Register

Master the basics and make computers your friend! Perfect for adults with little or no computer experience. Learn how to search for information, communicate with family and friends, and manage your work without a flash drive.

Wednesdays, Jan 8-Feb 12, 1:30-3:30 PM at Loma Vista Adult Center, 1266 San Carlos Ave, Concord

Instructor: Eunyoung Cho

$84 • Register

Learn to chip carve using a chip carving knife. Carve geometric designs. Learn to embellish woodturning items, wood boxes, and furniture.

Wednesdays, Jan 8-Feb 12, 1:00-4:00 PM

Instructor: Charles Noack

$123 • Register

Learn relief carving principles while carving a rose, a leaf, and grapes. We'll cover the selection, safe use and care of woodcarving tools, and carving techniques. Demonstration with individualized instruction.

Wednesdays, Jan 8-Mar 26, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Wednesdays, Jan 8-Mar 26, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Charles Noack

$234 • Register

Learn the fastest growing craft activity in the USA. Class includes wood lathe operation, tools, safest techniques, fun turning activities of increasing complexity, and projects to take home. Skill Level: Beginning.

Mondays, Jan 6-Mar 10, 1:00-4:00 PM • Instructor: Joe Dahl

Tuesdays, Jan 21-Mar 11, 6:00-9:00 PM • Instructor: Richard Dietrich

$195 • Register

Build your woodturning skills while creating a candle stick, goblet, sphere, carving mallet, and artistic finials. Projects are listed in the textbook appendix.

Thursdays, Jan 16-Feb 20, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: David Bentley

$188 • Register

The next step in woodturning - new tools and techniques used to turn wooden bowls - includes information on design and multiple techniques for mounting and turning. Prerequisite: Woodturning 101 at PHEC.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan 14-30, 1:00-4:00 PM

Instructor: Rick Nelson

$159 • Register

A vast selection of tools and accessories will allow you to undertake most project under the guidance of expert coaches. Prerequisite: Woodturning 101– Introduction to Woodturning at PHEC.

Fridays, Jan 10-31, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM • Instructor: Anna Duncan

Friday, Jan 10-31, 1:00-4:00 PM • Instructor: Richard Dietrich

$15 per session • Register

Create and embellish different styles of lidded boxes. After making each box, learn how to decorate your box. Learn different techniques: beading, spiraling, adding a cabochon, pyrography, or coloring will be presented as we explore the creative process. Prerequisite: Woodturning 101 - Introduction to Woodturning at PHEC.

Wednesdays, Jan 15-Feb 19, 1:00-4:00 PM

Instructor: Claudia Foster

$183 • Register

Box making provides a great vehicle for a small project in exotic woods. Learn box making joinery while building two decorative boxes. Prerequisite: Woodworking I and II at PHEC.

Thursdays, Jan 9-Mar 27, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Instructor: Jeff Traeger

$225 • Register

You'll be guided through the hand and machine tool processes necessary to build quality furniture reproductions. Lumber to be supplied by the student. You may register for the full 3 hours of class which includes 2 hours of access to the machinery and teacher support, or register for the first hour of class only, involving lecture, demonstrations, and discussions.

Fridays, Jan 10-Mar 28, 9:00-10:00 AM • $76

Fridays, Jan 10-Mar 28, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM • $125

Instructor: Timothy Killen

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Join other woodworkers for a monthly exchange of ideas and information. Guest speakers demonstrate unique aspects of woodworking. Class alternates between meeting in-person and meeting online using Zoom. The location is announced in the monthly newsletter. Email David Lipscomb for information, davidlipscombii@comcast.net.

Please Note: This class is offered both in person and/or online.

Wednesdays, Jan 8-Mar 12, 7:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Staff

Free • Register

Learn to prepare dovetail joints with hand tools while building a beautiful Shaker serving tray. Use a dovetail saw, bench plane, and chisels for lumber preparation, dovetailing, and assembly. Finishing options discussed. Prerequisite: Woodworking I and II at PHEC, no exceptions.

Tuesdays, Jan 7-Mar 25, 6:00-9:00 PM

Instructor: Gregg Langlois

$225 • Register

Our well-equipped shop, complete with a wide selection of tools and accessories, allows you to undertake most projects with the expert assistant of knowledgeable woodworking staff. Prerequisite: Woodworking I and II at PHEC, no exceptions.

Wednesdays, Jan 8-Mar 26, 1:00-4:00 PM • Instructor: Peggy Gipps • $180

Fridays, Jan 10-Feb 7, 1:00-4:00 PM • Instructor: Wayne Stolte • $75

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Designed for those with little or limited woodworking experience. Learn the safe and effective use of critical woodworking equipment to build the step stool project. This class is a mandatory prerequisite for other MDAE woodworking classes.

Thursdays, Jan 9-Mar 27, 1:00-4:00 PM • Instructor: Kevin Hennessy

Thursdays, Jan 9-Mar 27, 6:00-9:00 PM • Instructor: Marc Kane

$225 • Register

Further develop skills learned in Woodworking I and gain new skills while working on a Shaker-style bedside table. Prerequisite: Introduction to Woodworking Part I at PHEC.

Tuesdays, Jan 7-Mar 25, 1:00-4:00 PM • Instructor: Kevin Hennessy

Wednesdays, Jan 8-Mar 26, 6:00-9:00 PM • Instructor: Ron Appleton

$225 • Register

The instructor critiques student-developed designs and discuss and demonstrate critical techniques required to successfully execute the designs. Prerequisite: Master Series: Tools and Techniques.

Tuesdays, Jan 7-Mar 25, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Instructor: Brian Condran

$275 • Register

Learn power tool safety while using the scroll saw to create beautiful projects such as decorative clocks, trivets, compound ornaments, custom signs, fretwork music boxes, etc. Attach patterns to wood and make intricate cut projects. Students will correctly color and finish projects.

Mondays, Jan 6-Mar 10, 1:00-4:00 PM

Instructor: Robert Bean

$155 • Register

Learn to bring your dull plane blades and chisels to life in two sessions! Through demonstration and hands-on practice, you will flatten, sharpen, and polish your tools using the "Scary sharp" system.

Wednesdays, Mar 19-26, 1:00-4:00 PM

Instructor: Gregg Langlois

$38 • Register

Cooking

Arroz Caldo

Cajun Pasta

Chicken Adobo

Filipino Spaghetti

Liempo Estofado

Mechado

Menudo

Pansit

Spinach Artichoke Dip and Stuffed Mushroom

Sweet Delight: Honey Bun Cake

Vegan Lumpiang Shanghai

Crafts

Body Butter Making

Candle Making

Creative Floral Design!

Jewelry - Friendly Beading

Jewelry – Silver Soldering for the Kitchen Table Jeweler

Knitting Class

Lip Balm Making

Quilting - Intermediate

Tunisian Crochet

Finance

Welcome to Medicare

Yes, You Can! Find and Finance Your Dream Home

Fitness

Tai Chi for Diabetes

Home & More

Electrical Cord Repair & Outlet Replacement

Home Solar – Does it make sense for me?

Organize – It’s OK To Let Go!

Organize – Roadblocks to Organizing

Organize – Simple Organizing

Personal Enrichment

Achieving Your Dreams

Geology and Plate Tectonic Setting of Mt. Diablo

How to Manifest What You Want

Hypnosis for Personal Management

Improv - Intermediate

Love, Light and Leadership

Serenity Sleep School

The Art of Memoir Writing

Writing - Creative Writing - Write Your Novel or Short Story

Technology

Apple iPad 101

Apple Wallet snd Apple Pay

Basic Computer Skills

I H8 Pa$$w0rds

Personalize your iPhone

Remind Me Again

Woodcarving

Woodcarving - Power Carving

Woodturning

Woodturning 250 – Intermediate Bowl Turning

Woodworking

Independent Project Open Shop

Woodworking - Sharpening Woodworking Planes and Chisels

Jan. 13: National Rubber Ducky Day

Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr Day; Inauguration Day

Jan. 28: National LEGO Day

Jan. 29: Lunar New Year

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