CTU-339 Essential Computer Skills

Section Info: Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30-9:45 p.m. is mandatory for section 201.

KYC-810 Structural Engineering

Section Info: Note: Campers must be 9- 12 years old and have completed grades 4, 5 or 6 this past school year.

CRE-912 ONLN-Acrylic Painting

Section Info: Online | Acrylic Painting | This course is designed to guide you through the history of acrylics, set up, product essentials and technique. We will delve into creating magnificent paintings quickly and easily with direction, individuality, and imagination. We will also expand into marketing and sales of art on and offline. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. is mandatory for section 207.

CRE-912 ONLN-Chinese Calligraphy

Section Info: Online | Chinese Calligraphy | Chinese calligraphy is a refined art form with five main styles-ranging from rough and informal to elegant and stylized. Each character expresses a moment through balance, proportion, and rhythm. Strokes follow a specific order, with even spacing and consistent sizing. The simplicity and meditative quality stem from Zen Buddhism and Taoism. Students will explore art venues and assess sales potential. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 9-11 a.m. is mandatory for section 215.

CRE-912 SCSC-Colored Pencil

Section Info: South County | Colored Pencil | Discover the colorful potential of colored pencils, perfect for studio or travel drawing. Develop artistic skills with various colored pencil media, including professional-grade wax, oil, watercolor and pastel pencils plus related drawing materials. Explore historical styles of art including realist, impressionist, expressionist, surrealist, and abstract art. Learn color theory, composition, texture effects, and techniques to create depth. Various drawing techniques, surfaces and enhancement tools are also covered. Beginner to intermediate students welcome.

CRE-912 SCSC-Multi-Media Drawing

Section Info: South County | Multimedia Drawing Studio Practice | Develop your artistic skills, personal style and understanding of color theory, composition, creation of depth, texture and historical styles of art covered in the introductory Colored Pencil Drawing course. Students are encouraged to continue exploring wax, oil, watercolor, pastel and other types of colored pencil combined with various drawing and painting media such as pen and ink, markers, watercolor, acrylics and other mixed media techniques for enhanced and varied effects. Intermediate to advanced students are welcome.

HTH-928 SCSC-Self Defense

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Senior Self Defense | This course provides instruction on how to defend yourself using your body's own natural reactions, how to spot dangers and potential threats. Students will learn how to stop an attacker in his tracks by acting early and learn how and where to strike to escape quickly. Topics include using your voice as a weapon, enhancing your awareness skills, learning avoidance and de-escalation skills, and how to have a survival mindset.

HTH-928 SCSC-Self Defense

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Senior Self Defense | This course provides instruction on how to defend yourself using your body's own natural reactions, how to spot dangers and potential threats. Students will learn how to stop an attacker in his tracks by acting early and learn how and where to strike to escape quickly. Topics include using your voice as a weapon, enhancing your awareness skills, learning avoidance and de-escalation skills, and how to have a survival mindset.

HTH-928 SSAC-Tai Chi

Section Info: Severn Senior Center | Tai Chi | Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise that promotes balance, chi circulation, health, and longevity. The Yang Style short form guides students through a natural range of motion over their center of gravity. Consistent practice improves posture, circulation, joint flexibility, and body awareness while integrating mind and body. Benefits include improved balance, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, reduced stress, and enhanced mental wellbeing.

LAN-328 Basic French

Section Info: Note: Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 201.

LGA-932 ONLN-Spanish Literature

Section Info: Online | Spanish Literature | Read and discuss the main idea, theme, author, and cultural relevance from a Spanish novel. The class will be conducted in both Spanish and English; background in the Spanish language is advised. Advanced Spanish or Intermediate Spanish is a recommended prerequisite or instructor permission. Note: Book selection will be emailed to the students. The book may be read in English; however, the Spanish version will be read in class. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 201.

LGA-942 ONLN-Beginning French

Section Info: Online | Beginning French for Senior Adults | No class May 25 | Explore the French language. Learn essential vocabulary, pronunciation and basic grammar through engaging activities, cultural insights and everyday conversation practice. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions on Mondays from 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. is mandatory for section 201.

PHO-920 ONLN-Intermediate Photo

Section Info: Online | Intermediate Digital Photography | No class May 25 | Examine the technical aspects of digital photography at the intermediate level. Familiarity with camera controls is suggested. Explore the use of depth of field and different types of light and color balance in portraits to enhance photography. Increase basic skills to advance knowledge of techniques to improve photography. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 201.

CRE-912 ASRC-One Stroke Painting

Section Info: Arnold Senior Center | One Stroke Painting | Explore one-stroke painting. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced students. Learn basic strokes like flat stroke, U-stroke, daisy stroke, bud stroke, tear drop stroke, easy petal strokes, shell strokes/wiggle strokes, leaf strokes as well as learning about the supplies needed. Discuss opportunities for marketing and sale of completed projects. Supplies needed for class will be discussed at the first session. It is recommended that students wait to purchase supplies. Attendance at the first session is highly recommended.

CRE-912 SSAC-Greeting Card Design

Section Info: Severn | Greeting Card Design | No class May 25 | Students will discover the Art of Greeting Card Design through history and present-day creations. Includes hands on design techniques, style and subject matter, creative writing, marketing, and advertising information. Students will identify art venues and determine sales potential.