Term: Summer 2026

Course Type: Noncredit - 0 CEUs

Section: 304

Ways to take the class: Face-to-face

Days: W

Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Start Date: 07/08/2026

End Date: 09/09/2026

Location: Off Campus

Instructor: M. Clarke

Section Info: Omalley Senior Center | Drawing | The drawing workshop is a group study of shared creative drawing interests. Each class, students will be engaged in exploring drawing with pencil, charcoal, colored pencil and more. The instructor will guide, discuss, and critique. Participants will explore, share and converse over creative ideas while nourishing their own weekly project.

Term: Summer 2026

Course Type: Noncredit - 0 CEUs

Section: 305

Ways to take the class: Online Sync

Days: T

Time: 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Start Date: 07/07/2026

End Date: 09/08/2026

Location: Online

Instructor: M. Clarke

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 305.

Term: Summer 2026

Course Type: Noncredit - 0 CEUs

Section: 313

Ways to take the class: Online Sync

Days: T

Time: 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Start Date: 07/07/2026

End Date: 09/08/2026

Location: Online

Instructor: M. Green

Section Info: Online | Chinese Calligraphy | Chinese calligraphy is a refined art form with five main styles, from informal to elegant. Characters express balance, proportion, and rhythm through precise stroke order and spacing. Influenced by Zen Buddhism and Taoism, the practice is meditative. Students will also explore exhibition opportunities and potential markets for their work. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 9-11 a.m. is mandatory for section 313.

Term: Summer 2026

Course Type: Noncredit - 0 CEUs

Section: 318

Ways to take the class: Face-to-face

Days: Th

Time: 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Start Date: 07/09/2026

End Date: 09/10/2026

Location: Off Campus

Instructor: K. Thompson

Section Info: Pasadena Senior Center | Acrylics | In this class, students will learn skills to paint a variety of nature scenes on elements from nature including rocks, driftwood, oysters shells, crab shells and more. Advanced and beginner students are welcome. Class is designed to be a relaxing and fun exploration of painting and art! Please come to the first session to see examples of painted elements and discuss supplies. Acrylic paints and brushes are required for this class. All nature elements will be provided by the instructor.

Term: Summer 2026

Course Type: Noncredit - 0 CEUs

Section: 312

Ways to take the class: Face-to-face

Days: T

Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Start Date: 07/07/2026

End Date: 09/08/2026

Location: Off Campus

Instructor: K. Edelblute

Section Info: Pasadena Senior Center | One Stroke Painting | Designed for experienced students, this class deepens practice of One Stroke techniques including flat, U, daisy, bud, teardrop, petal, shell, and leaf strokes. Materials, marketing, and selling finished projects are also discussed. Supply needs are reviewed in the first session; purchasing beforehand is not recommended.

Term: Summer 2026

Course Type: Noncredit - 0 CEUs

Section: 306

Ways to take the class: Face-to-face

Days: F

Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Start Date: 07/10/2026

End Date: 09/11/2026

Location: Off Campus

Instructor: M. Clarke

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Drawing | Scott Clarke is an accomplished local artist specializing in good art classes that combine laughter, creativity and motivation. Throughout his inspiring ten-week course, you will explore a different facet of drawing from still life and perspective to caricature and cartooning and MORE!

Term: Summer 2026

Course Type: Noncredit - 0 CEUs

Section: 319

Ways to take the class: Face-to-face

Days: W

Time: 01:00 PM to 03:30 PM

Start Date: 07/08/2026

End Date: 08/26/2026

Location: Off Campus

Instructor: A. Yeager

Section Info: South County Senior Center | 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.

Term: Summer 2026

Course Type: Noncredit - 0 CEUs

Section: 303

Ways to take the class: Online Sync

Days: Th

Time: 12:30 PM to 03:30 PM

Start Date: 07/09/2026

End Date: 09/10/2026

Location: Online

Instructor: D. Lawton

Section Info: Online | Painting | This course offers intermediate and experienced oil or acrylic painters the chance to refine their skills in composition, design, and execution. The instructor provides lectures and individualized guidance. Previous painting experience is recommended. Students will learn to evaluate and improve their own work, painting their own subjects or images selected by the instructor. The course emphasizes working from photographs, taking creative risks, and developing individuality. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Thursdays from 12:30- 3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 303.

Term: Summer 2026

Course Type: Noncredit - 0 CEUs

Section: 304

Ways to take the class: Online Sync

Days: T

Time: 01:00 PM to 03:30 PM

Start Date: 07/07/2026

End Date: 09/08/2026

Location: Online

Instructor: D. Lawton

Section Info: Online | Pastels | This course is for students of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Beginners will learn materials and pastel application methods through demonstrations, while advanced students will explore art principles and new techniques. Students will discover pastels as an exciting alternative to traditional painting methods. Individual attention is provided, and topics like framing, exhibiting, and shipping pastels will be covered. Students will paint their own subjects or images chosen by the instructor, with an emphasis on individuality, taking risks, and working from photographs. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 1-3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 304.

Term: Fall 2026

Course Type: Credit - 3 Credits

Section: 275

Ways to take the class: Online

Start Date: 08/31/2026

End Date: 12/20/2026

Location: Online

Instructor: To be Announced

Section Info: Exams for this section require in-person testing at a testing center. For additional information, visit: https://www.aacc.edu/resources/academic-services/testing/testing- for-existing-students/. This section is participating in the Direct Digital Access program. A course materials fee of $135.00 plus tax will be charged to your student account when you register. Your course materials will be accessible in Canvas on or before the first day of class. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/AACC-DDA.

Term: Summer 2026

Course Type: Noncredit - 2 CEUs

Section: 301

Ways to take the class: Online Sync

Days: W

Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Start Date: 06/24/2026

End Date: 08/19/2026

Location: Online

Instructor: N. Davis-Haslbeck

Section Info: Note: Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 301.

Term: Summer 2026

Course Type: Noncredit - 4 CEUs

Section: 301

Ways to take the class: Face-to-face

Days: MTW

Time: 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Start Date: 06/08/2026

End Date: 06/17/2026

Location: Off Campus

Instructor: To be Announced

Section Info: Note: This section follows Earlbeck's closure schedule, not AACC's. Class meets at Earlbeck Gases and Technologies.

Term: Summer 2026

Course Type: Noncredit - 4 CEUs

Section: 302

Ways to take the class: Face-to-face

Days: MTW

Time: 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Start Date: 07/20/2026

End Date: 07/29/2026

Location: Off Campus

Instructor: To be Announced

Section Info: Note: This section follows Earlbeck's closure schedule, not AACC's. Class meets at Earlbeck Gases and Technologies.

Term: Fall 2026

Course Type: Credit - 3 Credits

Section: 275

Ways to take the class: Online

Start Date: 09/14/2026

End Date: 12/20/2026

Location: Online

Instructor: To be Announced

Section Info: This section is participating in the Direct Digital Access program. A course materials fee of $47.00 plus tax will be charged to your student account when you register. Your course materials will be accessible in Canvas on or before the first day of class. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/AACC-DDA.

Term: Summer 2026

Course Type: Noncredit - 2 CEUs

Section: 301

Ways to take the class: Online Sync

Days: W

Time: 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Start Date: 06/24/2026

End Date: 08/19/2026

Location: Online

Instructor: M. Espinosa

Section Info: Note: Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 301.

Last updated on Apr 28, 2026 at 9:00PM