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.

HOR-354 Composting 101

HOR-354 Composting 101

ENC-972 PASD- Cultural Infl. America F

Section Info: Pasadena | Cultural Infl. America Film- Love, Death, Afterlife | No class on May 25 | This course is specially designed for connoisseurs of film, we will watch and discuss movies from the 1930s onward that explore the themes of love, death, and the afterlife. You will see Topper, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Meet Joe Black, and many other classic movies that draw upon ancient themes like the myth of Orpheus and Euridice. This ten-week course is taught by Richard Striner, the first historian to write about this subject.

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.

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.

CIT-354 Int. GTAW (TIG) Weld Cert

Section Info: Note: Class meets in the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades at AACC in Arnold. No class May 25-27.

HTH-928 ONLN-Beginner Tai Chi

Section Info: Online | Beginner Tai Chi | This Beginner Tai Chi class offers a gentle, standing exercise program for mental and physical wellbeing, featuring Yang Style Simplified Short Form as taught by Master Cheng Man-Ching. Slow, smooth movements combined with deep breathing promote strength, balance, and relaxation. Often described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi supports cardiovascular health, bone strength, balance, joint comfort, and overall mobility, while also improving mood, focus, and emotional wellbeing. | Note: Beginner Tai Chi. Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 209.

HTH-928 ONLN-Gentle Tai Chi

Section Info: Online | Gentle Tai Chi | Tai Chi offers well-documented health benefits, including improved blood pressure, balance, focus, strength, flexibility, endurance, bone density, and immune function, with anti-aging effects. This ancient, mindful movement practice suits all fitness levels-beginners build strong foundations, while experienced students refine skills. Movements are typically done standing but can be modified for seated practice. No equipment is needed; just wear loose, comfortable clothing. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 10-11a.m. is mandatory for section 203.

HTH-925 ONLN-Strength & Stretch

Section Info: Online | Strength and Stretch | No class April 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, and May 25 | This class is an exercise program designed for strength, flexibility, and balance. Students perform exercises without any additional equipment or use light hand-held weights and resistance bands. This class is designed to encourage a healthy routine to strengthen and stretch the individual student to be able to perform functional or everyday activities. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8-9 a.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.