summer catalog - newton community education

SUMMER 2015 newtoncommunityed.org • 617-559-6999

newton community education

summer 2015

NEWTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SuperintendentDr. David Fleishman

School CommitteeMayor Setti D. Warren, Ex-officio

Ward1 Ellen Gibson2 Margaret Albright3 Angela Pitter-Wright4 Diana Fisher Gomberg 5 Steve Siegel 6 Ruth Goldman 7 Matthew Hills 8 Margie Ross Decter

NEWTON COMMUNITYEDUCATION STAFF

DirectorEd Hauben617-559-6990Kids Program DirectorLisa Rucinski617-559-6995Program Coordinators, AdultsRobin Shaevel617-559-6992Susan Cassidy617-559-6991Program AssistantBrenda April617-559-6994BookkeeperCarmella D. Mack617-559-6716Support StaffUyi Agho617-559-6999Jenny Marcelin617-559-6993Patricia Mason617-559-6421Marketing/PR Ursula Steele617-559-6997Student Interns Jack Blay, Sophia Ly, Emily Szeto, Max Tepermeister, Irene Wu, Luna Zhang

NCE COMMISSIONShadi Aryanpour, Cindy Bergan, Lloyd David, Marion Golin (chair), Lee Guertin, Josh Krintzman, Joyce Leonardo, Amy Masters, Selina Pandolfi, Sydra Schnipper, Carol Stapleton (Ex-officio)

CATALOGCover & Catalog DesignElles GianocostasDistributionMax’s TruckingPrintingGannett Offset Boston

WHAT IS NEWTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION?

Newton Community Education is a self-sustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools, open to all students, regardless of res-idence. We provide educational, social, cultural, spiritual, and vocational programs to adults and children, endeavoring to pro-vide high-quality classes at reasonable costs. For more informa-tion, please visit our website: www.newtoncommunityed.org

Newton North High School, Room 101457 Walnut Street, Newtonville, MA 02460 email: [email protected] 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 Office140 Brandeis Road, Newton Centre MA 02459 Phone: 617-559-6508 (evening) Monday-Thursday 5:30-8pm when evening classes are in session at Newton South During the day by appointment only (617-559-6716)

Since her childhood in Missouri, Mary Beth Maisel has been experimenting with art-making. She retains gleeful memories of being introduced to finger painting in third grade, but it wasn’t until the 1980’s that she finally allowed herself to follow her dreams of becoming an artist.

Through drawing, painting, and sculpture, Mary Beth has learned to see in two and three dimensions. She recently discovered the excitement of monotype printing, a process that allows her to explore texture, color, shape, and form in layer after layer, until she has a unique piece of work with many layers of depth and meaning.

Her artwork emanates from who she is: each piece is a record of her history, journeys, and experiences. On vacation with her husband on the Greek island of Santorini, Mary Beth was with a painting group in a town called Oia when she created the wa-tercolor street scene on our cover. It conjured visions of favorite vacations for us (real and imagined).

Mary Beth is a long-time Newton resident. She has exhibited work at the Fuller Museum in Brockton, MA and is currently a member of the Concord Art Association, Newton Art Association, Newton Watercolor Association, and the Nature Printing Society. You can see her monotypes on the Newton Conservators’ web-site, and more of her work at mary-bethmaisel.com.

MANY THANkS to these donors to our scholarship fund and supporters of our programKaren Albert, Jessica Alef, Clifford Cohen, Matthew Clayson, Elaine Crowley, Elizabeth Crowley, Lisa Cukier, Stanley Fisher, Jeff Geisman, Rachel Greenberg, Linda Greenberg, Martin Kawadler, Laura Lester, Sherita Paiman-Van Kuijck, Angela Pitter, Afkham Salie and L’Aroma Cafe & Bakery, Renee Senes, Ken Tempkin, Julia Terry, United Methodist Church of Newton, Lauren Zalkind and the other kind people whose contributions arrived after the production deadline for this catalog.

A special thank you to the Lifetime Learning Steering Committee: Cynthia Adams, Clara Chan, Ruth Glotzer, Jan Hauben, Jessica Lipnack, and Sondra Traister.

Donations allow us to increase both the number and size of the scholarships we offer each term, providing greater opportunities for individuals and families in need. We accept contributions in any amount. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Class CategoriesArt & Photography ................................................5

Business & Career .................................................6

Computers & Technology .....................................7

Crafts & Needlework ............................................9

Dance & Fitness ..................................................11

English Language Learners (ELL) ........................12

Food & Drink .......................................................13

HiSET™ ...............................................................14

Home & Garden ...................................................14

Languages ..........................................................15

Mind, Body, & Soul .............................................17

Money & Real Estate ...........................................20

Music & Theatre Arts ..........................................21

Online Learning ..................................................23

Recreation ..........................................................23

Staff Picks .............................................................3

Writing ...............................................................24

Kids CategoriesFamily Programs .................................................18

Kids Classes .........................................................25

Driver’s Ed & SAT Prep .........................................25

Nuts & BoltsGeneral Info & Policies .........................................2

Registration Forms .......................Inside Back Cover

notesI love learning new things, love variety, and dislike routine. I’m a recreational artist and avid cook and baker, and I have degrees in art history and radiography. My name is Brenda April; I have wandered down quite a few career paths and have numerous hobbies. After staying home for many years to raise my two awesome kids, I thought, “What does someone with so many interests do when starting a mid-life career?” The an-swer… work at Newton Community Education of course, as a “do everything” person!

My job with NCE has evolved over the past four years. It started when my friend Robin (one of our two Adult Programmers) suggested that I volunteer to help with the Mindfulness Series. So I did! Then, when an evening opportunity arose at Newton South, I jumped at the chance. I began by helping Carmella with the evening adult classes, then started helping Jenny run NCE’s GED test center. I was witness to the many things that NCE offers the community. For a person with so many interests and a desire to keep learning, I was hooked! I wanted to be part of every class and help with every special event. When I moved to the Newton North main office to fill in for Jenny’s maternity leave two years ago, I felt alive amidst the pulse of the NCE operation. With Kids programs running after school and all summer, a multitude of adult courses al-ways being planned and managed, the Mindfulness series and events, and the Lifetime Learning program for people ages 65 to 90+, there is always something happening here.

So, what do I do for NCE? I am now working full-time with Lisa (the Kids Program Director), helping her run our very large Kids program. I am also the Program Coordinator for Lifetime Learning, working with our Director and a great steering committee to deliver live music, interesting speakers, and stimulating courses to the older demographic. And I am responsible for the logistics of most of our special events, most recently Dan Harris in Meditation and the Skeptic, and Krishna Das in Power of a Loving Heart. I also look after the catalog production schedule, which tells me that these notes are due now!

What more could a girl want?!

Brenda April Program Assistant

ADULTS• BugOff!AllNaturalRepellent• ContainerGardening• AppreciatingJazz•FacebookforBusinesses•TapDancing

•PoetryWritingkIDS•DIYScents&Suds•Songwritingwith

GarageBand•3-DSculpture

•DarkroomPhotography•IntrotoProgramming:

Scratch

FAMILY•Duckybots•FlyaDrone

HIGHLIGHTS FOR SUMMER DON’T WAIT!Sign up now for the class you want to take. We must decide whether or not a class is running a week before its start date, and your registration can make the difference.

Some classes fill quickly, so register early to avoid disappointment.

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ACCESSIBILITYNCE does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to our programs. If you need assistance or special services, call our office at 617-559-6999.

BOOkSOrder your books early, either online, or by phoning New England Mobile Book Fair at 617-527-5817, or Newtonville Books at 617-244-6619. Bring your book to your first class.

COMPLETION CERTIFICATESThese are available from your instructor upon successful completion of a course. Please request in advance.

COURSE ADMISSIONAdult courses are open to students 18 years of age and older. Residents of other communities are welcome.

CREDITSStudents seeking high school credits must get written authorization from a school authority and present it to our office prior to the start of their course(s).

DIRECTIONSPlease see our website for maps, directions, and floor plans of the high schools, where most of our classes for adults take place.

DISCOUNTSIf you’re a “senior” (age 65+), a veteran, or a city of Newton employee, you’re eligible for a 15% discount off the tuition of many of our classes, but only if you register by phone and let us know at the time of registration. The discount does not apply to ELL, one-session, and other select courses, and cannot be combined with any other discounts, such as already reduced “couples” rates. Discounts do not apply to materials or food fees, including those that are built into our tuition.

ENROLLMENTClasses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. When you enroll, you will be sent an email confirmation from [email protected]. If you don’t receive this email, phone us so we can confirm your registration.

EvALUATION FORMWe value and encourage your input at any time. Evaluation forms are distributed at the end of our classes for adults, and are also available on the Forms page of our website.

FOOD, FEES, & SUPPLIESUnless stated, these are not included in the tuition for our adult classes. All food fees and sales of supplies are final. No discounts apply.

GIFT CERTIFICATESYou may purchase a gift certificate for any amount; it can be used for any course we offer.

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHIESThese are available on our website under the class descriptions.

kIDS PROGRAM BEHAvIOR POLICIES & FAQSIf you’re signing up your child for any of our Kids programs, please read the FAQs and Behavior Policy on our website.

NO-CLASS DATESThere are no classes on Friday, July 3. Some classes may have additional no-class dates; please check your class listings carefully.

OFFICE HOURSOur main office is at Newton North HS, Room 101, 457 Walnut St., Newtonville. We are open from 8:30am to 6pm (or 8pm when classes are in session). Our satellite office, at Newton South, 140 Brandeis Rd., Newton Center, is open from 5:30 to 8pm when evening classes take place, and during the day by appointment.

PARkINGFree parking is available in lots at both high schools. There is additional parking on neighborhood streets; pay attention to all official street signs, as parking laws are strictly enforced.

PHOTOSWe may occasionally take pictures of students in our classes for use in promotional materials. Your enrollment in a class indicates your approval for this.

SCHOLARSHIPSPartial scholarships are available on a limited basis for Newton residents. Call us at 617-559-6999 for more information.

SMOkINGSmoking is not permitted on school grounds in Newton or at any of our off-site classes.

TRANSPORTATIONWe do not provide transportation to any of our classes. For public transportation information, please visit www.mbta.com or call 617-222-3200 (toll free 1-800-392-6100).

WEATHER CANCELLATIONSIf Newton public schools are canceled due to inclement weather, our on-site classes are canceled at all locations. Decisions about off-site classes are made individually; please check your class listing on our website.

WITHDRAWALS/REFUNDS

You must withdraw at least one week before the class start date printed in our catalog to receive either a tuition refund minus a $10 processing fee or a course voucher minus a $5 processing fee. We’re sorry, but no other refunds or vouchers will be given. Full refunds are given if a class is canceled due to low enrollment. The $6 registration fee is non-refundable unless we cancel a class. NCE reserves the right to cancel classes that are under-enrolled, and to change times, locations, and instructors when necessary. Refunds for checks and cash take four to six weeks; for credit cards, allow one week. To withdraw from a class, call us during business hours.

Kids summer classes: You must withdraw by May 29 to receive a refund minus a $25 processing fee. No refunds or credits will be given after May 29. Transfers are possible, space permitting. There is a $50 fee for all transfers.


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MIDDLE EASTERN FRAME DRUMMINGRegan Gibson, InstructorLearn how to play one of the world’s oldest musical instruments, the Middle Eastern frame drum. The frame drum is played with a unique finger style that distinguishes it from African djembe drumming, result-ing in a resonant, low-volume sound. These drums are found in many cultures through-out the world, and can be heard in music by Paul Simon and other popular artists with world-music influences. You’ll learn basic rhythms, scales, and rhythmic phras-es using a system known as Konnakol, and use a split-finger technique to get bass and treble (thom and tak) tones from the drum. We’ll play as a group, and by the end of class you’ll be able to apply your skills to many percussion instruments and musical styles. Bring your own drum or contact the instructor at www.regangibson.com to pur-chase one for $40. No experience necessary. Handouts will be provided.

M101-S15-1 $905 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7:15pmJune30–July28

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NExT-GEN JOB SEARCHMarta McManus, InstructorIf you’re applying for a job, changing careers, or returning to the workforce after a hiatus, you’ll need to create cover letters, resumes, and an online presence that will get you no-ticed. Learn to market yourself by creating your personal brand, and coordinate your materials to best support your job search. Find out which employers value skills vs. abilities, and get tips about networking, in-terviewing, and where you should focus your efforts. Emerge from this class with a new you to put forth in your search.

B289-S15-1 $402 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–8:15pmJuly7–July14

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PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHY WORkSHOPSteve McGrath, InstructorIt used to be that panoramic photos were taken only by professional photographers with wide-angle lenses and other expensive equipment. Now you can create your own beautiful panoramic pictures by combining multiple images with any photo-editing software on your computer. We’ll start by discussing what makes a good panoramic and how to capture that image with your camera. Then we’ll head outside and start shooting. Once we have worthy photos, we’ll work on editing; you can use any ver-sion of Photoshop, including Elements or Picasa, or similar software. Expect to leave class with your own professional-looking photographs. Bring your 35mm digital camera, capable of manual settings, and a tripod (if you have one), as well as your laptop with its photo-editing software load-ed. Basic camera and computer experience necessary. Handouts will be provided.

A115-S15-1 $50TuesdayJuly28@NewtonNorth6–9pm

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PLAYING FOR OPEN MICJeremy Seeger, InstructorPerforming seems effortless for some musi-cians, but not everyone’s a natural on stage; jitters and butterflies are more common than you think. Fortunately, playing for an open mic is a skill you can learn and be suc-cessful at. Join us and explore what it takes to prepare for the big night. You’ll work on choosing your repertoire, performing, and critiquing your own show so you feel good about yourself in the spotlight. You’ll get tips on general performance etiquette, such as entering and exiting the stage, introduc-ing yourself, and talking to the audience. Bring your banjo, guitar, dulcimer, or voice, along with a notebook, and we’ll start prac-ticing! Handouts will be provided.

M111-S15-1 $1095 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–7:30pmJuly1–July29

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MOISTURE-RICH FOOT BUTTERKatherine Gekas, InstructorYour feet are made for walking. Now get them ready to walk barefoot or in sandals with your own homemade foot butter. We’ll make an emollient to keep your feet look-ing great all summer long. Ingredients will include shea butter, cacao butter, and other healing oils. We’ll also have a selection of essential oils such as tea tree, lavender, geranium, and peppermint for those who would like a scented foot butter. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor the beginning of class. Handouts will be provided.

N109-S15-1 $35TuesdayJuly21@NewtonNorth7–8:30pm

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GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR iPhone Howard Loewinger, Instructor

Did you know your iPhone can do most of the things your computer can do—and, in some cases more? You’ll learn various tips and tricks for the iPhone 6 and 6+, including how to save battery life, give voice commands, and options for taking photos and video. We’ll examine the various settings and you’ll discover how to see the amount of storage you have left and how to delete apps you no longer use. We’ll also talk about syncing your contacts, calendar, reminders and other data to your iPad and Mac. If time allows, we’ll cover advanced tasks such as how to connect your computer or iPad to your phone so you can use the Internet through your phone’s cellular connection. Bring your questions and iPhone to class! This class will focus on iOS 8 but most of it will apply to all versions of iOS and older iPhones.C298-S15-1 $42TuesdayJuly28@NewtonNorth7–9pm

TAI CHI: BEGINNERDetlef Kraus, InstructorTai 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 bal-ance, relaxation, and sustained mental at-tention have been recognized by those who engage in athletic activities such as dance, skating, skiing, tennis, golf, and other sports. In this program, movement essen-tials and the mind-body connection will be explored in accordance with the principles and techniques of Tai Chi.

Y107-S15-1 $865 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7pmJune30–July28

POETRY WRITING: INSPIRATION AND CRAFTTracy Marks, Instructor“Poetry is not a luxury. It is a vital neces-sity,” wrote poet Audre Lorde. Whether you are a beginning or experienced poet, this course will feed your appreciation of poetry and inspire your writing—in free verse and/or formal rhymed verse. Although many suggestions will be pro-vided, the kind of poetry you write and subject matter will be entirely your choice. Class sessions will consist of mini-lectures on the elements of poetry, discussion of the craft in exceptional contemporary poems, creative exercises to help you generate your own poems, and constructive, supportive workshopping of your writing. Please bring Mary Oliver’s A Poetry Handbook to the first class, as well as eight copies of any poem that is personally meaningful to you.

W182-S15-1 $1345 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–9:15pmJuly1–July29

ARGENTINE TANGO FOR BEGINNERSRoger Wood, InstructorArgentine Tango began in the early 1900s in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and its popu-larity 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, i.e., the feeling of “Two dancing as One.” In this class you’ll learn the essentials of “Salon Tango” (social dance), involving posture, connected movement with a part-ner and dance patterns. You’ll learn a little about tango music as well. Leather soled shoes are recommended. No partner or experience necessary.

D211-S15-1 $98; $177/Couple4 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pmJune30–July21

PLAY PRODUCERSIt’s every aspect of putting on a play—starting with your own story. (page 34)

QUILTING 101Put all the pieces together and make a creative object for yourself or your home. (page 29)

PHYS ED FAvORITESThe games and sports you love—low-stress version for summer. (page 36)

FLY A DRONELearn the technology, take a test drive, imagine the applications. (page 18)

MATHEMADDICTSNumber lovers unite! Expand your un-derstanding of the numerical universe. (page 31)

ANIMAL ARTSpend a week at the NCE zoo with ani-mals all of your own creation. (page 26)

DARkROOM PHOTOGRAPHYJourney back to the days of film. Make photos that aren’t instant, but are beautiful. (page 28)

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Staff Picks for kids


WATERCOLOR PAINTINGJeanne Gugino, InstructorIf you love the transparent glow of water-colors, try your hand at painting vibrant pictures with them. We’ll review watercolor basics: color mixing, blending and shad-owing and you’ll learn techniques such as wet-on-wet and dry brush painting. Come learn more about the art created by tradi-tionalists such as Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent as you further explore this medium. A list of materials is available on-line. Open to all levels.

A008-S15-1 $1335 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pmJuly2–July30

WATERCOLOR PAINTING: ADvANCEDGary Tucker, InstructorImprove your watercolor painting tech-niques. You’ll learn to create sparkling watercolors consistently and with confi-dence. Weekly demonstrations will center on painting methods and various aspects of the art form. Projects will include working from landscapes and still lifes. A list of ma-terials is available online. Prerequisite: basic watercolor and drawing skills.

A142-S15-1 $1735 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–9pmJuly1–July29

SARGENT’S METHOD OF DRAWING WITH MODELSJack Neylan, InstructorJohn Singer Sargent’s paintings are world-renowned for their technique and beauty. However, during his lifetime as an artist and teacher, Sargent spent much of his time drawing. Sargent saw drawing not only as a valid medium in its own right, but as the fundamental medium for any artist. Learn Sargent’s techniques for drawing in both graphite and charcoal. You’ll begin with recreating his drawings and then gradually work towards creating your own work utilizing his methods. The course will culminate in two live-model sessions. Bring graphite pencils, charcoal pencils, and an 18” x 24” drawing pad to class. A $10-$20 model fee is payable to the instructor. All levels welcome.

A134-S15-1 $1335 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–9pmJuly2–July30

INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTINGJack Neylan, InstructorOil paint is a fluid medium; the paint is slow to dry and easy to blend, so you can make changes as your work evolves. In this class you’ll learn the basic color wheel and how to properly mix paints. Starting with still-life painting, moving to abstract, and working towards live-model painting, you’ll develop new skills and gain a solid understanding of this medium. We’ll use linseed oils and stand oils as you explore on canvas, linen, and wood, and we’ll practice precaution as you learn to use turpentine mixes. Expect to complete three paintings. Bring a small cotton canvas, paint brush and a selection of paints. Other materials will be discussed in the first class. All levels welcome.

A290-S15-1 $1335 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–9pmJune30–July28

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BASIC DRAWINGGary Tucker, InstructorDrawing is the most approachable form of visual art. It is an excellent precursor to painting, illustration, web design, animation, and more. It is also satisfying and chal-lenging 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, tex-ture, composition, shadow and light. Each week you’ll work from a different still life. In addition, there will be homework assign-ments and weekly critiques. Bring a 9” x 12” sketchbook, kneaded eraser, 2B, 4B, and 6B pencils, and a pencil sharpener. A $7 materi-als fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. New and returning students welcome.

A100-S15-1 $1735 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–9pmJune30–July28

PASTEL DRAWINGCyrus Whittier, InstructorWhether you work in fine detail or more broadly, join us and learn about linear strokes, cross-hatching, scumbling, feath-ering, and blending. There will be plenty of demonstrations to guide you along the way as you practice your technique on a wide variety of subjects from flowers to metal objects. Expect to progress from a restricted palette to full color compositions, focusing on how to identify and adjust the colors you observe. Bring a small box of medium grade vine charcoal sticks, two General’s 2B medi-um charcoal pencils, a kneadable and a Pink Pearl eraser, a chamois cloth, and a 14” x 17” pad of quality charcoal paper to the first class. Additional supplies will be discussed. All levels, new and returning students welcome.

A139-S15-1 $1495 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–9pmJuly1–July29

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Help make NCE classes affordable for everyoneGive to our scholarship fund online, with the form at the back of this catalog, or by phone. Call us for details.

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NExT-GEN JOB SEARCHMarta McManus, InstructorIf you’re applying for a job, changing careers, or returning to the workforce after a hiatus, you’ll need to create cover letters, resumes, and an online presence that will get you no-ticed. Learn to market yourself by creating your personal brand, and coordinate your materials to best support your job search. Find out which employers value skills vs. abilities, and get tips about networking, in-terviewing, and where you should focus your efforts. Emerge from this class with a new you to put forth in your search.

B289-S15-1 $402 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–8:15pmJuly7–July14

HOW TO EFFECTIvELY USE LINkEDINJohn Walsh, InstructorLinkedIn is a unique online tool that focus-es on professional social networking. Learn how to effectively use LinkedIn for person-al branding including how to target your profile for search, build your connections, get recommendations and testimonials, and participate in groups. Prerequisite: a LinkedIn account (www.linkedin.com) and a beginner’s working knowledge of LinkedIn. No need to bring a computer; class takes place in a computer lab. Before class meets, you must go to www.linkedin.com and create an account—and remem-ber your password!

B270-S15-1 $42ThursdayJuly30@NewtonNorth6:30–8:30pm

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PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHY WORkSHOPSteve McGrath, InstructorIt used to be that panoramic photos were taken only by professional photographers with wide-angle lenses and other expensive equipment. Now you can create your own beautiful panoramic pictures by combining multiple images with any photo-editing software on your computer. We’ll start by discussing what makes a good panoramic and how to capture that image with your camera. Then we’ll head outside and start shooting. Once we have worthy photos, we’ll work on editing; you can use any ver-sion of Photoshop, including Elements or Picasa, or similar software. Expect to leave class with your own professional-looking photographs. Bring your 35mm digital camera, capable of manual settings, and a tripod (if you have one), as well as your laptop with its photo-editing software load-ed. Basic camera and computer experience necessary. Handouts will be provided.

A115-S15-1 $50TuesdayJuly28@NewtonNorth6–9pm

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COMPOSITION & CRITIQUESteve McGrath, InstructorImprove the composition of your photo-graphs and see how much more interesting your pictures become. We’ll cover tech-niques for shooting all kinds of subjects including plants, animals, landscapes, peo-ple, and pets, and you’ll get tips on how to compose and shoot photos of abstract sub-jects as well. Bring some of your past photos to the first class for an in-class critique. We’ll send you home with an assignment sheet to reinforce techniques discussed in class, and will critique your assignment photos at the last class. Handouts will be provided.

A118-S15-1 $762 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–9pmJuly14–July21

TAkING BETTER PICTURES WITH YOUR DIGITAL CAMERASteve McGrath, InstructorIf you’re just getting to know your digital camera and its features, take this opportu-nity to learn from an expert in this seminar for beginners. Learn when and how to use your camera’s special features—program and manual modes, aperture, and shutter priority. We’ll also discuss basic composi-tion and how to best use light for different situations such as shooting plants, people, extreme close-ups, and landscapes. Bring your camera and one or two of your sample prints to share with the class. Handouts will be provided.

A671-S15-1 $652 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pmJune30–July7

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: BEYOND BEGINNERSteve McGrath, InstructorLearn how to operate your camera in semi-automatic and manual modes and cre-ate sharp, high quality images with the ap-propriate 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. We’ll cover tech-nical aspects including exposure compen-sation, 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. Bring your digital SLR camera. Prerequisite: our Intro to Digital Photography class or comparable experience.

A216-S15-1 $1105 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pmJuly2–July30

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BUILD A WORDPRESS WEBSITE IN FIvE WEEkSFan Stanbrough, InstructorWordPress is one of the most popular blog-ging tools on the web, making it easy for anybody to post their ideas, pictures, audio, and video. But, WordPress is much more than just a blog; you can use it to build a ful-ly functional website, and its built-in content management system (CMS) makes it easy to maintain. In this class you will build a work-ing website by yourself. We’ll start by going over how to buy a domain name, purchase a hosting package, and install WordPress on your own server. You’ll go through the fundamental elements of Wordpress, under-stand the various roles of WordPress users, and get tips that will get you up and running quickly. You’ll learn how to install plugins and if there’s time at the last class, we’ll ex-plore some popular ones.

C198-S15-1 $1825 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pmJuly2–July30

COMPUTER SkILLS FOR BEGINNERS: WINDOWSTracy Marks, InstructorWith a few easy-to-understand lessons from a patient instructor, you can learn how to navigate your Windows (not Macintosh) computer and master the tasks of file management—copying, moving, sav-ing, finding, and organizing files. You will also learn how to maintain your computer, cope with computer crashes, and customize your desktop with shortcut icons. During the last session, you’ll learn helpful tips for using an Internet browser, saving links to favorite websites, and searching the Internet. This class does not cover email.

C199-S15-1 $1445 Thursdays @ Newton North 5–7pmJuly2–July30

BUILD AND MAINTAIN A PROFITABLE CONSULTING PRACTICEDavid Ewen, InstructorDo you have an idea for your own business or consulting practice, but didn’t know how to get started? In this workshop, you will get all the tips, tricks and techniques to succeed. Get all the tools and business knowledge to help make your idea prof-itable. Learn how to reach clients with a sellable identity and close contract deals. Know how to succeed with a strong and powerful marketing plan. Finish this class understanding all the planning and com-munication tools that are needed for a suc-cessful and profitable consulting practice.

B223-S15-1 $46TuesdayJune30@NewtonNorth6–9pm

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GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR iPhoneHoward Loewinger, InstructorDid you know your iPhone can do most of the things your computer can do—and, in some cases more? You’ll learn various tips and tricks for the iPhone 6 and 6+, in-cluding how to save battery life, give voice commands, and options for taking photos and video. We’ll examine the various setting and you’ll discover how to see the amount of storage you have left, how to delete apps you no longer use. We’ll also talk about syncing your contacts, calendar, reminders and other data to your iPad and Mac. If time allows, we’ll cover advanced tasks such as how to connect your computer or iPad to your phone so you can use the Internet through your phone’s cellular connection. Bring your questions and iPhone to class! This class will focus on iOS 8 but most of it will apply to all versions of iOS and older iPhones.

C298-S15-1 $42TuesdayJuly28@NewtonNorth7–9pm

SELLING ON EBAY & AMAzONTracy Marks, InstructorLearn how to buy and sell effectively on eBay, the world’s largest online auction. Taught by a former eBay Powerseller, this workshop 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, discussion and constructive critique of an eBay listing you create. Selling through Amazon Marketplace will also be covered. Prerequisite: Basic computer experience and Internet skills required.

C122-S15-1 $1343 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:45 PM–9:15pmJune30–July14

GETTING STARTED WITH FACEBOOk FOR BUSINESSESAngela Pitter, InstructorWith over one billion people on Facebook, it’s well worth your while to learn how to turn some of them into your customers. Join us to understand the key advantages and disadvantages of a business Facebook page. You’ll leave this class knowing how to set up a business page that maximiz-es many of the features that Facebook Timeline has to offer. Prerequisite: a begin-ner’s working knowledge of Facebook. You must have your page set up before class; instructions will be emailed to registered students. No need to bring your computer; this class takes place in a computer lab.

B268-S15-1 $39TuesdayJune30@NewtonNorth7–9pm

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& Pivot Tables class offered in the Fall.) We’ll discuss how to get data from a Web page or external database into your spreadsheet, use “pivot tables” to instantly summarize large amounts of data, and “lookup” data from one spreadsheet column into another using a method called VLOOKUP. We’ll show you some formatting techniques that will make your reports look more professional. Prerequisites: Excel experience as this is not a beginner’s Excel class. (This demo is done on a PC using MS Office 2010. The skills you’ll learn will transfer easily to more re-cent versions of Excel but may not apply to Mac-based systems.)

C236-S15-1 $39TuesdayJuly21@NewtonNorth7–9pm

INTRO TO PHOTOSHOPTracy Marks, InstructorMaximize your creative potential with Adobe Photoshop CS5, the world’s leading software application for manipulating dig-ital images. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll learn how to resize, color correct, and retouch images, as well as make selec-tions, use layers, and add type. Whether you’re an artist, a graphic designer, or someone who’s simply interested in digital photography, this course will provide you with a strong foundation in digital imagery software. Students should be comfortable with basic computer operations before tak-ing this class. Class is taught on Windows-based computers running Photoshop CS5 but techniques learned will be applicable to Photoshop CS4, CS6, PhotoshopCC, and Mac users.

C204-S15-1 $1825 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9:30pmJuly2–July30

MICROSOFT ExCEL: BEGINNERMichael Toon, InstructorGeared towards those with little or no knowledge of Microsoft Excel; you’ll work with Microsoft Excel 2010 on PCs run-ning Windows 7. Learn to create and edit professional-looking spreadsheets for a variety of purposes and situations. In Excel, you’ll enter and edit data, navigate to spe-cific cell content, and insert, position, and resize graphics. You’ll format cells, rows, columns, and worksheets. This class covers collaborating and managing workbooks by creating them from templates, creating and modifying hyperlinks, printing, and orga-nizing workbooks. No need to bring your computer; class is taught in a computer lab. This is not a Macintosh computer class.

C303-S15-1 $1825 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–8pmJune30–July28

MAIL-MERGE BASICSMichael Toon, InstructorSave yourself the trouble of typing the same information over and over again. With mail-merge, you can prepare customized form letters, mailing labels, lists, or envelopes in just minutes. This one-session class (taught on Windows 7 PC desktops running Office 2010) will cover all the basics, from pre-paring a simple data file to formatting your merged document. Prerequisites: Familiarity with both MS Word and MS Excel.

C208-S15-1 $42 ThursdayJuly9@NewtonNorth6–8pm

DATA ANALYSIS WITH MS ExCELDeb Skaltsis, InstructorIf you’re using Excel primarily to store or organize information, you’re only scratch-ing the surface of this powerful program. Discover some of Excel’s more advanced ca-pabilities in this demonstration-based class. (If you’re looking for hands-on practice, check out the MS Excel: Macros, VLOOKUP,

INTRO TO WINDOWS 8.1Michael Toon, InstructorIf you are buying a new computer or have Windows 8.1 installed, you may have no-ticed how different the new desktop looks. In this class you’ll take a look at the latest Windows operating system, walk through some of the major new features, find fa-miliar elements, and understand some of the most important changes like the Start Screen, Apps, and Charm Bar. This is a demo class with lots of time for questions, but it is not a hands-on session unless you have your own laptop with Windows 8.1 that you’d like to bring in and use to follow along. We’ll have instructions for you to wirelessly access the Internet.

C271-S15-1 $42ThursdayJuly30@NewtonNorth6–8pm

SYNC YOUR APPLE DEvICESHoward Loewinger, InstructorWant to have the same Contacts, Calendar, Notes, and Reminders on all your Apple devices? Learn how to transfer and sync content between your computer, iPhone, and iPad. Make a change or addition in one and see it on all! We’ll take a look at how to sync your photos and music using iPhoto and iTunes using USB cables (connecting devices directly) as well as via iCloud. Bring your Apple devices and USB cables to class. Note: Synching also works with Microsoft computers, but for our purposes we will stick to the Macintosh Operating system, iPad, and iPhone.

C295-S15-1 $42ThursdayJuly9@NewtonNorth7–9pm

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HANDCRAFTED BEADED JEWELRYLinda Linebaugh, InstructorGet ready to turn your inspirations into designs as you learn the basics of beading and create your own unique jewelry. We’ll review fundamentals including, types of beads, stringing materials, clasps, and techniques for several closures. Then, you’ll fashion a necklace or bracelet with the ma-terials you bring to class including, beads, beading wire, crimps and a clasp. In the second class, you’ll learn the basics of mak-ing earrings. We’ll review different beaded earring patterns and you’ll style and make your own pair with earwires, headpins and beads that you supply. Bring jewelry tools to both classes: minimally round nose pli-ers and chain nose wires. Materials can be purchased at Michael’s on Needham Street. No experience necessary.

N213-S15-1 $682 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–9pmJuly16–July23

SILk PAINTING & DESIGNNicole Donson, InstructorDiscover a whole new outlet for your artistic imagination! Learn three popular silk paint-ing approaches: the resist technique (similar to batik), the watercolor method, and the effect of salt and alcohol on silk (which creates beautiful starbursts and dynamic patterns). We’ll mix colors and fix dyes; dis-cuss alternative silk painting products, and how to steam or heat-set your work. You’ll create small paintings on a stretcher frame, and apply your new skills to create a scarf or pillow cover. Wear old clothes or a smock. Handouts will be provided. A $30 materials fee is payable to the instructor; it covers silk, dyes, and applicator bottles. An additional list will be emailed to students (expect to spend about $10 on those materials). Perfect for quilters, painters, and fashion designers alike—all levels welcome!

N145-S15-1 $1393 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–9:30pmJuly1–July15

UNDERSTANDING FACEBOOk SECURITYMichael Toon, InstructorFacebook is a hugely popular social net-working site that allows you to make con-nections, share interests, and join groups. However you use Facebook, it is important for your own safety and protection to un-derstand and review its privacy settings for your personal information. Learn what is shared and the policies and controls Facebook offers for privacy. Class takes place in a computer lab; no need to bring your own computer.

C269-S15-1 $42 ThursdayJuly16@NewtonNorth6–8pm

Crafts & Needlework

POTTERYLisa Walker, InstructorPottery is one of the world’s oldest and most widespread art forms, and clay is also one of the most enduring materials known to humankind. In fact, fired clay is one of the only materials on earth that doesn’t change with time. Unearth your inner pot-ter by learning to create your own future artifacts. Our instructor will teach you the fundamentals of both hand building and wheel throwing. You’ll practice forming cups, bowls, cylinders, and vases on the wheel, and learn techniques for creating pinch pots, slabs, coils, and sculptural pieces by hand. You’ll also glaze your pieces and learn about the firing process. A $40 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

N180-S15-1 $1795 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–9pmJune30–July28

INDESIGN FOR BEGINNERSJack Neylan, InstructorLearn the basics of desktop publishing using InDesign, the powerful successor to PageMaker. InDesign is a popular pro-gram used to create books, brochures, even comic books—any publication that uses a page layout. You’ll begin by exploring the InDesign interface, focusing on the ma-nipulation of text from a word processor and images from Photoshop. We’ll cover the creation of documents, learning how to use “master pages” for greater control. You’ll also explore InDesign’s exceptional typographic and text styling capabilities. Personal expression through page lay-out and typography will be encouraged. No experience is required; Quark users are welcome. Taught on Macs running InDesign CS5, but the skills you learn will transfer easily to Windows and more recent versions of InDesign.

C221-S15-1 $2125 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–9:30pmJuly1–July29

DISCOvER THE IPADHoward Loewinger, InstructorApple’s iPad reigns supreme as the king of tablets, and now comes in full size and mini editions! About the size of a book, the iPad bridges the gap between smartphones and laptops. Its large, bright display makes surfing the Web, reading books, watching movies, and sharing photos easy and por-table. In this class we’ll explore how to use the touchscreen interface, get online, orga-nize your information and add apps to your system using the App Store. Bring your iPad (if you have one) and your questions.

C256-S15-1 $782 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–9pmJuly23–July30

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crafts & needlework

kNITTING WORkSHOP (DAYTIME)Don Scope, InstructorIs 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. Bring a pattern, knitting needles, and yarn to the first class. You can call 617-969-8070 for questions regarding class materials. New and returning students welcome. Location: Putting On The Knitz, 1282 Washington St., West Newton.

N781-S15-1 $995 Wednesdays @ West Newton 10–11:30amJuly1–July29

GLASS FUSING STUDIOMichel L’Huillier, InstructorMake glass into art as you master the basics of this beautiful craft. You’ll learn glass-fus-ing 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, using the learned techniques. You’ll also create fused jewelry such as necklaces or pins. The finished projects will be available for pickup at the NCE office within a week of class. Materials and tools will be provided. Bring safety glasses and wear closed-toe shoes. An $85 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. No experience necessary.

N479-S15-1 $47WednesdayJuly1@NewtonSouth6:30–9pm

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BUG OFF! ALL NATURAL REPELLENTKatherine Gekas, InstructorGet ready for long summer walks in the woods with your own handmade bug repellent. We’ll make two bug-repelling products, an oil and a spray, with all-natural ingredients including lavender, geranium, and lemongrass. We’ll also discuss the environmental and health issues around using chemical versus natural repellents. Get ready to wear your new repellent and stay bug-bite free all summer long. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. Handouts will be provided.

N102-S15-1 $37ThursdayJuly9@NewtonNorth7–9pm

DESIGNING WITH DECOUPAGEDenise Campo, InstructorDecoupage is a great way to decorate just about anything—from small vases to large pieces of furniture—the possibilities are endless. It’s an art form that entails pasting paper cutouts to an object, then covering the object with a finish to create an ap-pearance of depth. This technique makes the patterns or pictures look as though they were actually painted on. Best of all, decoupage can be learned fairly quickly! Using paints, glazes, and embellishments, you’ll learn the basics of this craft. We’ll transform an ordinary journal, into an extraordinary piece of artwork. A $15 ma-terials fee for journal, glazes, paints and designs, is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

N798-S15-1 $37TuesdayJuly7@NewtonNorth6–8pm

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MOISTURE-RICH FOOT BUTTERKatherine Gekas, InstructorYour feet are made for walking. Now get them ready to walk barefoot or in sandals with your own homemade foot butter. We’ll make an emollient to keep your feet looking great all summer long. Ingredients will include shea butter, cacao butter, and other healing oils. We’ll also have a selection of essential oils such as tea tree, lavender, geranium, and peppermint for those who would like a scented foot butter. A $10 materials fee is payable to the in-structor the beginning of class. Handouts will be provided.

N109-S15-1 $35TuesdayJuly21@NewtonNorth7–8:30pm

NATURAL COSMETICSDenise Campo, InstructorUsing natural products on your skin is as important as eating nutritious food. Essential oils can work to heal and rejuve-nate your skin, plus cosmetics made with organic ingredients can cost a fraction of department store products, and are simple to make at home. You’ll learn about the properties of these and other natural or or-ganic ingredients, and how products made from them can tone, lift, moisturize, and add elasticity to your skin, without adding toxins. In this hands-on class, we’ll discuss which oils are beneficial for your skin plus, you’ll also make and take home a natural facial toner and serum. A $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor.

N892-S15-1 $37TuesdayJuly14@NewtonNorth6–8pm


crafts / dance & exercise

BELLY DANCINGAmanda “Hanan” Leone, InstructorBelly dance is a beautiful, feminine art which celebrates the captivating music of the Middle East. This class is perfect for those seeking a unique form of exercise as well as cultural inspiration. Absolute begin-ners are welcome, as are those with some belly dance experience who would like to review foundation technique. Class exer-cises include basic posture, Middle Eastern rhythms, and movements including hip circles and figure 8’s, shimmies, undula-tions, and arm movements. We’ll also in-troduce the art of dancing with a veil. Wear a fitted top and leggings or loose pants in which you can move comfortably. Women of all ages and body types are welcome to come loosen up, stretch out, shake, strut, and shimmy!

D203-S15-1 $754 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–8pmJuly2–July28

BOLLYx: THE BOLLYWOOD WORkOUTShannon Keane, InstructorBollyX is a dance-fitness program for both men and women, inspired by Bollywood, the film industry of India. It combines dynamic choreography and intensive work-outs with the hottest music from around the world in a 50-minute cardio workout. Its high- and low-intensity dance sequences get you moving, sweating, and, most im-portantly, motivated. This unique workout not only tones your entire body but also burns serious calories. No prior dance ex-perience is required—just bring a positive attitude and the desire to unleash your inner swagger. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can move in; bring a water bottle and clean shoes to change into.

D243-S15-1 $75 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:30–8:30pmJuly1–July29

Dance & Exercise

Dancing and exercise are lots of fun, but they can pose a risk of injury to participants who push beyond their abilities. Please talk with your physician before starting any program of physical activity. You should be prepared to sign a liability waiver before you participate in our Dance & Fitness classes.

ARGENTINE TANGO FOR BEGINNERSRoger Wood, InstructorArgentine Tango began in the early 1900s in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and its popu-larity 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, i.e., the feeling of “Two dancing as One.” In this class you’ll learn the essentials of “Salon Tango” (social dance), involving posture, connected movement with a part-ner and dance patterns. You’ll learn a little about tango music as well. Leather soled shoes are recommended. No partner or experience necessary.

D211-S15-1 $98; $177/Couple4 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pmJune30–July21

MOSAICS WORkSHOPMichel L’Huillier, InstructorMosaics incorporate small pieces of glass, stone, or ceramic tiles with grout to create beautiful images. Join us to learn the ba-sics of this decorative art and make your own mosaic panel or trivet. You’ll sketch a simple design on a wood substrate, choose your color palette from a wide variety of precut pieces, glue them on the base, and voilà—a mosaic! Your project will be cleaned and ready for you to pick up at the NCE office a week after class ends. Bring pieces of glass, ceramic, or broken china if you’d like, or choose from among our instructor’s supply. You can also bring drawings, design ideas, or pictures to help inspire your initial sketches. Wear closed-toe shoes. A $45 materials fee is payable to the instructor at class.

N986-S15-1 $49WednesdayJuly8@NewtonSouth6:30–9:30pm

JEWELRY MOSAICS WITH MICHELMichel L’Huillier, InstructorMake a mini-mosaic inside a deep pendant using a wide selection of precut colored glass pieces. Choose from a variety of glass shapes, and a silver or gold plated pendant to make your design. Once the glass pieces are glued to the metal, you’ll grout your pen-dants with one of the many colored grouts available. Clean your pieces, add the pro-vided black leather cord necklace, and in no time you’ll have a beautifully unique piece of jewelry to wear. Our instructor will provide tools, glass, grout, and other materials for two pendants. Wear closed-toe shoes. A $45 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. Additional pendants can be made for $20 each.

N331-S15-1 $42WednesdayJuly15@NewtonSouth6:30–8:30pm

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TENNIS: BEYOND BEGINNERJohn K. Reale, InstructorBeyond Beginner is for students who have had prior instruction. We’ll help hone your skills and improve your technique and strategy. You’ll improve your forehand, backhand, volley, serve, overhead, and lob. You’ll practice these strokes in game situ-ations with your fellow tennis players and get an introduction to singles and doubles strategies. Bring a racket and nine tennis balls (three cans).

D117-S15-1 $961 Tuesday & 4 Thursdays @ Newton North 8–9pmJuly2–July28

English LanguageLearners (ELL)

ELL: ADvANCED BEGINNERElena Ceban, InstructorThis class is for students who have complet-ed the beginner’s course, or have compara-ble experience, and want more experience speaking. We will work on selected exer-cises in grammar and pronunciation, and focus on increasing your comfort level speaking in small groups. Emphasis will be on vocabulary, grammar, conversation, reading and writing, as well as idioms and common expressions. Topics will be drawn from current issues and our different cul-tures. Handouts will be provided.

E102-S15-1 $1495 Tuesdays & 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pmJune30–July30

zUMBA!Janelle Conway, InstructorWouldn’t it be great if exercise were fun? Discover Zumba, an exciting dance-fitness program that’s more like a party than a workout! Enjoy the pulsating rhythms of Latin-inspired 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 your calor-ic output, cardiovascular benefits, and total body toning. Best of all, you can enjoy the Zumba experience even if you don’t know how to dance. Bring a water bottle. Get fit. Have fun. Zumba!

D242-S15-1 $865 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:15–7:15pmJuly1–July29

TENNIS: BEGINNERJohn K. Reale, InstructorBelieve it or not, learning to play tennis is a lot easier than you think. This class is an introduction to the game and is designed especially for beginners who’ve never taken lessons before. You’ll learn tennis grips, proper form, stroke technique for forehand, backhand, volley, and serve. We’ll work on court positioning, rules, scoring, and “netiquette”. Please bring a racket and nine tennis balls (three cans).

D116-S15-1 $961 Tuesday & 4 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–8pmJuly2–July28

SOCCER FOR MOMSThundercat Sports staff, InstructorsSoccer is great exercise, lots of fun, and not just for kids. This class is for moms who have been watching their kids play soccer and want in on the action themselves, or for any other grown-up girl who wants to play the game. For more details, see page 36.

KS117-S15-1 $755 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 7pm–8pmJune23–July21

TAP DANCE IS BACk!We’re happy to be offering tap again this summer and hope you can join us! Whether you want to tap like classic artists Bill Robinson and Shirley Temple, or sound like the modern percussion of Gregory Hines and Savion Glover, you’ll improve your rhythmic movement and stamina un-der the guidance of our instructor.

TAP: NICE & EASYJai Underhill, InstructorNever tapped before? Don’t let that stop you! We’ll start with basic steps and simple combinations set to music. You’ll develop your strength, grace and agility, while tap-ping to fun music appropriate for novices! See the online class description for sugges-tions of where to purchase tap shoes.

D207-S15-1 $865 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30 –7:30pmJuly2–July30

TAP: BEYOND BEGINNERJai Underhill, InstructorIf you’ve taken tap before, take the next step by learning choreographed warm-ups, simple and upbeat dance rhythms, and learn a routine that even Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly would admire. See the online class description for suggestions of where to purchase tap shoes.

D208-S15-1 $865 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:45–8:45pmJuly2–July30

OUR TENNIS CLASSES meet on Thursday July 2, and then on Tuesdays in July. Rain date is August 4, but class can usually move indoors if it’s rainy!


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SHARPEN YOUR kNIFE SkILLSMindy Sherbet, InstructorFrom dicing to chopping, this hands-on class is designed to help you become a fast-er, more efficient cook. We won’t debone a chicken or make fancy garnishes, but we will review techniques, practice different cutting methods, such as julienne, chiffon-ade, and others, and you’ll learn how to properly use a chef ’s knife with maximum efficiency. Then, we’ll make a salsa with your newly learned skills. Bring a large mix-ing bowl, cutting board, large knife (6-8”), and a container for your salsa. A $15 food fee is payable to the instructor at the begin-ning of class.

F103-S15-1 $40ThursdayJuly23@NewtonNorth7–9pm

BLUE RIBBON BBQ– SAUCES & RUBSDavid Schaefer, InstructorReal barbecue is wood-smoked—we’re not talking burgers and hotdogs. Blue Ribbon BBQ chef David Schaefer will teach the es-sentials for making the real thing. We’ll learn about the right cuts of meat, sauces, and sea-sonings to prepare world class, fall-off-the-bone barbecue and sample Memphis-style spareribs, Carolina-style pulled pork, and Texas beef brisket. You’ll learn how to pre-pare these meats, and some of the side dishes that complement them, and how to make marinades, rubs, brines, and sauces. You’ll also find out which ingredients are used for long, slow barbecue vs. high-temp grilling. This class will be mostly lecture and demo with some hands-on practice. (Real barbecue takes many hours to prepare, so we won’t complete the entire process.) An $18 food fee is included in the tuition. Bring containers for leftovers. Handouts will be provided.

F197-S15-1 $65WednesdayJuly29@NewtonSouth6:30–9pm

CHOCOLATE AMOREJudith Kalaora, InstructorWhat do Casanova, Montezuma, and Mozart all have in common? A love for Chocolate! What is it about this delicacy that makes mouths water? Why does this deca-dent treat make your heart flutter and your spirits fly? Join us for an exquisite extrava-ganza, exploring the history of chocolate in-cluding where it comes from, how it’s made, and why it tastes so good. You’ll even learn what your chocolate preference says about your personality. “Chocolate Amore” is not for the faint of heart, as we will sample some of the best chocolates from the world over, ranging from white chocolate, all the way up to 99% cacao. So, if chocolate is an invalu-able part of your life, then this program is for you. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

F988-S15-1 $35TuesdayJuly28@NewtonNorth6:30–8pm

TEA-TASTING FOR SUMMER TIMEPaul Angiolillo, InstructorWhich black teas make the best iced and flavored teas? How can you blend herbal teas with spices and sweeteners and “real” tea? Learn how to create many refreshing and stimulating drinks, both caffeinated and noncaffeinated, using different teas, spices, and other ingredients. We’ll taste at least nine top-quality teas from around the world, including a fine estate tea from Ceylon, honeybush vanilla, jasmine; oolong, and a toasted white tea. We’ll provide snacks to complement the teas, and you’ll take home samples. A $3 food fee is payable to the in-structor at the beginning of class.


ELL: GRAMMAR & CONvERSATION–INTERMEDIATE & ADvANCEDElena Ceban, InstructorThis class is for students with a basic com-mand 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 idi-oms and common American expressions. Topics will be drawn from current events, individual preferences, and our different cultures. No text required. Handouts will be provided.

E101-S15-1 $1495 Tuesdays & 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pmJune30–July30

Food & Drink

ICING ON THE CAkEKaren Siegel, InstructorWho doesn’t love cake? And when you dec-orate it yourself, it tastes even better. Learn step-by-step the best way to successfully decorate a cake. We’ll review how to make Buttercream frosting as you level, fill, and frost, and practice your techniques in our kitchen. Embellish your desserts with stars, shaggy mums, rosettes, shells, drop flowers, ribbon roses, and more as you learn how to properly use a decorating bag and apply the right amount of pressure while printing and writing. Bring your own cake (5 or 6 inch round, 2-3 inches in height) and an apron to class. You’ll take home an instruc-tion book, decorating tools including tips, bags, spatula, practice boards and more—plus your beautifully decorated creations! A $20 materials fee is payable to the instruc-tor in the beginning of class.

F820-S15-1 $45ThursdayJuly9@NewtonNorth6–9pm

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HiSET® (formerly GED®)

HISET¨ TESTS PREPARATIONJoe Green, InstructorAs of March 2014, the State of Massachusetts Department of Education is offering a more affordable and more accessible high school equivalency test. The ETS High School Equivalency Test (HiSET¨), the first alternative to the GED¨ test since 1942, includes elements that are critical to pro-viding educational opportunities for those who need a second chance to succeed. For information about testing and test centers, see hiset.ets.org or phone 1-855-694-4738. NCE offers a 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.

Q106-S15-1 $2295 Tuesdays & 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6–9pmJune30–July30

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CONTAINER GARDENING: vEGETABLES Dede Dussault, InstructorOne pot or many—growing vegetables in containers is a fun and convenient way to get homegrown food on the table. And it’s not as hard as you may think. You’ll learn about plant and pot selection, and the spe-cifics of watering, planting, and fertilizing vegetables grown in containers. We’ll also discuss design, companion planting, theme gardens, pest control, and more. Our in-structor will give a planting demonstration. Handouts and resources will be provided.

G103-S15-1 $37TuesdayJune30@NewtonNorth7–9pm

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AN INDIAN SUMMERShruti Mehta, InstructorIn India the summers are hot and humid; just as we in United States eagerly await summer, people in India generally dread the onslaught of heat. But with this heat comes an abundance of mangoes, corn, mint, and leafy vegetables, along with an amazing array of cool summer recipes to satisfy your spice craving. Join us to experience these recipes with fresh summer ingredients. Possible dishes we’ll make include Mango Raita, Fresh Corn on the Cob Curry with peanut sauce, Spinach Dal, and Fried Rice with potatoes and mint. An $18 food fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. Handouts will be provided.

F105-S15-1 $55WednesdayJuly8@NewtonSouth6–9pm

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INDIAN FAST FOODShruti Mehta, InstructorClose your eyes and imagine you are on a crowded street in Mumbai, enveloped by sweet, spicy, pungent, and flavorful aromas wafting through the air. This is the Indian fast food scene: every street is filled with vendors selling savory dishes prepared on site that you are expected to stand on the street and eat. Together we’ll enjoy a sam-pling of the foods sold by the beaches in Bombay or movie theatres of Delhi—you have not experienced the true taste of India until you have eaten these delicious roadside snacks and fast food. Possible rec-ipes include Indian burritos like Kati rolls, Indian-style paninis or sandwiches, Chana-Bhatura, and of course something fried like samosas. An $18 food fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. Handouts will be provided.


SUMMERY SALADSCynthia Levin, InstructorDreaming of outdoor fun in warm weath-er? Join us to prepare a picnic to go! We’ll make delicious summer salads along with a French baguette dough for you to bake at home. We’ll start with the baguette: rolling and shaping, and adding ingredients to let it rise. Once you bake it, you can stuff slices with layers of healthy salads made in class—including curried chicken salad, Farmers Market salad, Israeli eggplant salad, and corn salad. We’ll also be fixing several homemade dressings to top our greens, such as lime-salsa, herb, and curry-mango-chut-ney. Our instructor will provide homemade bread for you to sample with the fresh salads made in class. Bring a container for leftovers and the baguette dough. Handouts will be provided. A $20 food fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.


ASIAN RICE NOODLE SALADLei Reilley, InstructorThai cuisine meets western salad in this authentic Northern Chinese recipe. Lei Reilley who grew up in Shenyang will teach you how to make this flavorful and versa-tile dish. Asian rice noodle salad can be adapted to any time of year. By varying the ingredients it can be light summery fare or a heartier salad that includes ingredients such as grilled chicken, pan-seared shrimp, or avocado. It’s easy to prepare gluten-free and vegetarian versions as well. You’ll also learn to make a fresh, light dressing of vin-egar, sugar, black pepper, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Come ready to enjoy and bring a container for leftovers. A $15 food fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.



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Not sure what level language class to take? We’re here to help. Email us at [email protected] or call us at 617-559-6999 and we can point you in the right direction.

SPANISH FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERSCecilia McIsaac, InstructorLearn to speak the language spoken by more than three hundred million people in forty-four countries around the world. We’ll communicate in Spanish from the first day of class. You’ll learn common ex-pressions, numbers, how to tell time, and more. We’ll practice the language through readings, role-playing, and in-class con-versations. Required textbook: Spanish Now, Level 1, Seventh Edition by Barron’s. Handouts will be provided.

L578-S15-1 $1195 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–9pmJuly2–July30

SPANISH: BEGINNER ISoledad Phelan, Instructor¿Habla usted Español? If you don’t speak Spanish, here’s your chance to learn the United States’ second language. Emphasis will be on basic speech patterns and vo-cabulary. You’ll also learn simple grammar and idioms through question and answer drills, written exercises, and conversation. Required textbook: the most recent edition of Practical Spanish Grammar by Prado.

L111-S15-1 $1195 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9:30pmJune30–July28

chemical versus natural repellents. Get ready to wear your new repellent and stay bug-bite free all summer long . A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. Handouts will be provided.

G116-S15-1 $37ThursdayJuly9@NewtonNorth7–9pm

HOME ORGANIzING FOR ADHD ADULTSMatthew Reid, InstructorWhether you have ADHD, think you have ADHD, or have no idea, but you have trou-ble organizing your home and your life, this class is for you. Are you overwhelmed by routine tasks like laundry, bills, meal planning, paperwork, and so on. Does your home or your “stuff ” cause you stress and anxiety? If you answered yes to either of these questions, and you’re ready to learn some concrete tips, join us. You’ll learn more about ADHD, how it contributes to the clutter, and we’ll focus on what to get rid of and how to do it. Plus, you’ll learn strategies to manage your wardrobe, kitch-en, office, and many other critical organiza-tional hotspots in your home.

G919-S15-1 $37WednesdayJuly8@NewtonSouth7–9pm

SECRETS FROM A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIzERLauren Zalkind, InstructorTransform your home and/or office from clutter and chaos to cool, calm and collect-ed, by using these time-tested strategies. Learn to conquer paper-overload, create a more efficient physical environment, and increase your personal productivity through better time management. Whether you’re looking for a complete overhaul, or just want to fine-tune what you’re already doing, this information-packed class will provide the tools you need to make chang-es right away and enjoy the freedom that comes with living a more organized life.

G813-S15-1 $34WednesdayJuly29@NewtonSouth7–8:30pm

TIPS FOR PRUNING & WATERINGDavid Gordon, InstructorShowcase your shrubs, trees, and peren-nials with proper pruning and seasonally adjusted watering. Learn the right time to prune, what branches to cut, and when to use hand pruners versus electric trimmers. We’ll discuss tool safety and how to thin perennials (hostas and lilies), and explore various watering techniques (using rain barrels, programming your sprinklers, and choosing proper watering heads). You’ll also learn about water-friendly mulch, rainwater catch basins, and how to avoid moisture-related plant diseases. Join us and get your yard in tip-top shape to look great year-round. Handouts will be provided.

G910-S15-1 $37ThursdayJuly9@NewtonNorth7–9pm

THE GARDEN COACHBrian Karlsson-Barnes, InstructorCreate the perfect garden for your home. Bring dimensions and pictures of your outside space and learn about garden de-sign. Using different landscaping ideas for each student, our instructor (a professional landscape designer and gardener) will dis-cuss soil, moisture, sun exposure, shade, and drainage. In class he will also sketch individual outdoor plans for your site. Handouts will be provided.

G173-S15-1 $612 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pmJuly14–July21

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BUG OFF! ALL NATURAL REPELLENTKatherine Gekas, InstructorGet ready for long summer walks in the woods with your own handmade bug repellent. We’ll make two bug-repelling products, an oil and a spray, with all-natural ingredients including lavender, geranium, and lemongrass. We’ll also discuss the envi-ronmental and health issues around using

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and verb tenses. Emphasis will be on use-ful, everyday vocabulary and phrases, in-cluding greetings, time, weather, travel and food. We’ll expand your vocabulary and introduce new tenses. English will be used only when necessary. Required textbook: Ultimate French: Beginner-Intermediate by Heminway. Prerequisite: our French: Beginner class or comparable experience.

L230-S15-1 $995 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pmJune30–July28

TRAvELER’S ITALIANMassimo Laurora, InstructorThis course is for those who have no previ-ous knowledge of Italian and want to learn some useful phrases and cultural know-how for an upcoming trip—or just for fun. Participation is a must, so be ready to en-gage with the class. Each week, you’ll learn some basic travel terms and vocabulary, and also gain an understanding of Italian culture. Required textbook: Conversational Italian in Seven Days, by Baldwin & Boas.

L989-S15-1 $1123 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–9pmJuly14–July28

GERMAN: BEGINNER & BEYONDDetlef Kraus, InstructorThis class is for beginners, or those who have had just a smattering of German. Join us and build your skills as you learn about the language and land. Our focus will be on noun cases, modal verbs and tenses, word formation, and word order in more complex sentences. You’ll improve your pronunciation and spelling as you translate and read everyday dialogues. Handouts will be provided. Required textbook: German Demystified, Second Edition by Swick (CDs are included).

L107-S15-1 $995 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–7:30pmJuly1–July29

SPANISH: ADvANCEDSoledad Phelan, InstructorImmerse yourself in Spanish by partici-pating in discussions of current events, Spanish culture, travel, food, and topics of your choice. Improve your fluency through exercises incorporating idiomatic expres-sions with common verbs, subjunctive tenses with adjectival clauses, formal and familiar commands, and more. This course is for those who have already grasped the basics of Spanish grammar (present, past, and future tenses and basic vocabulary) and who’d like to improve their Spanish-speaking skills. Grammar review will be offered when needed. Required textbook: the most recent edition of The Ultimate Spanish Review and Practice. Prerequisite: our Spanish: Intermediate class or compara-ble experience.

L116-S15-1 $1195 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9:30pmJuly2–July30

FRENCH: BEGINNERPhil Kaplan, InstructorThrough conversation and written exer-cises, 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 fundamen-tals. Required textbook: Ultimate French: Beginner-Intermediate, by Heminway. Handouts will be provided.

L102-S15-1 $995 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pmJune30–July28

FRENCH: BEYOND BEGINNERPhil Kaplan, InstructorYou’ll gain exposure to French through conversation, handouts, and written ex-ercises. Learn about the culture as well as pronunciation, vocabulary, basic grammar,

SPANISH: BEGINNER IISoledad Phelan, InstructorContinue to improve your vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation as you learn about Spanish and Hispanic cul-tures through music, reading, and discus-sion. Required textbook: Practical Spanish Grammar by Prado. Handouts will be pro-vided. Prerequisite: our Spanish: Beginner I class, or comparable experience.

L112-S15-1 $1195 Tuesdays @ Newton North 5:30–7:30pmJune30–July28

SPANISH: ADvANCED BEGINNERCecilia McIsaac, InstructorCome study prepositions, a and de, con-trasting uses of verbs, ser and estar (to be), cardinal numbers, adjectives and more. We’ll practice the language through read-ings and in-class exercises. By the end of the course, you’ll be more comfortable speaking, listening, writing and reading Spanish. Required textbook/workbook: Spanish Now, Level 1, Seventh Edition by Barron’s. Handouts will be provided. Prerequisite: our Beginner class or compa-rable experience.

L579-S15-1 $1195 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–9pmJune30–July28

SPANISH: INTERMEDIATE ISoledad Phelan, InstructorSharpen your conversational, writing, and speaking skills while you improve your vocabulary. You’ll learn about con-ditional, progressive, and compound tenses; adjectives; and adverbs plus more. Required textbook: the most recent edi-tion of Practical Spanish Grammar by Prado. Prerequisite: our Spanish: Advanced Beginner classes, or comparable experience.

L114-S15-1 $1195 Thursdays @ Newton North 5:30–7:30pmJuly2–July30


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WHY WE GET SICkDavid Cohen, InstructorHave you ever wondered why we get sick, have pains, or contract illnesses? Why are some people chronically under the weather and others always healthy? Many blame our environment and outside causes for our ailments, but what if we’re thinking about it all wrong? David Cohen is not a doctor, but he’s had a near-death experience, and through that episode has developed his own theories on this topic. Join us for a candid conversation about illness, and hear his thoughts on the causes and reasons behind the poor health some of us have, or think we have.

P107-S15-1 $37TuesdayJuly14@NewtonNorth7–9pm

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TECHNIQUES FOR CALMING COLICkY BABIESJudith Swack, InstructorNew and experienced parents, learn a sim-ple technique to gently calm your colicky baby. In just minutes you’ll be able to help your child relax and go to sleep. In class, we’ll practice the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) which works by activat-ing the body’s natural calming reflex and integrating right and left brain information, thus quickly clearing stress and fears. This technique works on everyone from new-borns to adults; it even works on pets! A multi-page handout, containing complete instructions for performing the technique and suggested applications for the most typical stressors children experience, will be provided.

P103-S15-1 $37WednesdayJuly15@NewtonSouth7–9pm

someone who had an extraordinary event happen to him: after almost dying from an illness, David Cohen discovered that he had the ability to connect with his loved ones and others who had passed away. Unusual as it sounds, the phenomenon has become a legitimate topic since the best-selling On Death and Dying (1969) by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. Join David for a frank discussion about questions such as: “Where do you go after you pass away?” “Are our loved ones still with us?” and “Are our lives predetermined?” Bring your questions and an open mind. The first hour David will lecture, the second hour will be open for readings.

P459-S15-1 $39ThursdayJuly30@NewtonNorth7–9pm

WILLING YOUR WAYJeanne Mayell, InstructorAre you feeling stuck or frustrated simply because you can’t get what you want out of life—a new job, losing weight, launching a successful project, or writing a book? In fact, there’s a way to achieve your goals and desires by willing them. This class teaches you how to use the power of intention to change your life. Most people don’t realize that we direct our lives with our many unconscious intentions and expectations, which are largely driven by our childhood training. Without realizing it, we may be sending negative messages to ourselves and the world that sabotage us from getting what we want. This class will show you how to take charge of your life by emitting the intentions you really want for yourself. Whether it’s in the realm of love, spiritual-ity, or more “worldly” achievements, you can learn how to achieve greater success. Learn firsthand how to use a technique called, “inner visioning” to break through blocks and “will” your way to goals. Where there’s a will, there’s a way!

P199-S15-1 $44WednesdayJuly8@NewtonSouth6–9pm

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DATING CRASH COURSEAnnabella Gualdoni, InstructorDiscover numerous dating options, such as singles events, online services, match-makers, and dating agencies. Learn about their advantages and disadvantages. We’ll design a personal dating strategy and create a personal profile; you’ll take home a list of local resources. Then you’ll fine-tune a long-term plan and receive practical dating advice. We’ll also discuss how to manage a dating life-style and set long-term relation-ship goals.

P819-S15-1 $39ThursdayJuly16@NewtonNorth6:30–9pm

ESP FOR SkEPTICSJeanne Mayell, InstructorIf you’re open to the possibility that psychic phenomena exist, but want to see scien-tific evidence, come find out for yourself. If you’re already convinced but want to understand how it all works, this class is also for you. Learn about the new reality that combines quantum physics with psy-chology and neuroscience and challenges the old notions of who and what we are. Then the instructor will guide the class in performing psychic readings on some of the students. Whether or not you believe in ESP, this class will change the way you understand the universe and your place in it. Handouts will be provided.

P180-S15-1 $44TuesdayJuly7@NewtonNorth6–9pm

WHISPERS FROM THE OTHER SIDEDavid Cohen, InstructorIt’s not every day that you can meet some-one who has survived a near-death expe-rience and recovered with an awareness of the afterlife. Join us for an evening with

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FLY A DRONERavi Mynampaty, InstructorRemember those old-fashioned re-mote-controlled trains and cars? Well be-lieve it or not, drones are way cooler. Find out what you look like from 40 feet above when you fly our drone and it takes your picture from on high. Recreational drones are the hottest new technology and we want to share them with you. You’ll learn the state of drone technology today, have a quick lesson on how to operate one, and then take the controls for a short flying session—shooting pictures of yourself and your class from the sky. Tuition includes a $10 fee for the camera memory card with your photos. Directions will be emailed to registered students. Grades 6 and up with an adult (one child per adult please).

KS213-S15-1 $45 Adult/child pairWednesdayJuly15@NewtonNorth5:30–6:30pm

KS213-S15-2 $45 Adult/child pairWednesdayJuly15@NewtonNorth6:30–7:30pm

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KS213-S15-4 $45 Adult/child pairThursdayJuly21@NewtonNorth6:30–7:30pm

DUCkYBOTS: TURN RUBBER DUCkS INTO ROBOTS!Kevin Osborn, InstructorLet’s get those lazy rubber ducks to move! Imagine and then build a propulsion system for a rubber duck, and and learn a bit about engineering, physics, problem solving, and teamwork, too. With simple instructions and supplies of ducks, duct tape, and motors, you’ll engineer your unique duckybot to test out and race. If you’d like to take it home, bring $10 payable to the instructor at the beginning of class; otherwise your ducky will be returned to the flock. Kids ages 7 and up with an adult (one child per adult please).

R276-S15-1 $55 Adult/child pair (kids age 7 and up)WednesdayJuly15@NewtonSouth6:30–8:30pm

CATCH YOUR FIRST FISHPaul Bruce, InstructorCatch your fish on a spinning rod, the most common and easiest method of fishing (except for sticking a worm on a hook on a line, like Huck Finn.) You will get one-on-one instruction, with all equip-ment and bait provided.We’ll be fishing in a pond, so bring or wear your boots. Learn to fish, and you’ll be associating with a bet-ter class of people! Class takes place rain or shine because the fish don’t care about the weather!, so please plan ahead and dress appropriately for the outdoors. (Sorry, no fish to fry for dinner; this is a catch-and-release event.) Ages 7 and up with an adult (one child per adult please).

R279-S15-1 $50 Adult/child pair SaturdayJune27@Duxbury9:55–11:25am

RIvER NATURE TOURCharles River Canoe & Kayak, InstructorsEnjoy an autumn evening on the Charles exploring nature while pad-dling with your partner. We’ll meet at Nahanton Park where we’ll launch our double kayaks and get a quick in-troduction to paddling strokes. From there we’ll quietly slip into the river, poking into coves and shallows to find common and not-so-common wildlife. The river is in our backyard—but who else calls it home? You can expect to see great blue herons, turtles, several types of ducks, a variety of songbirds, and perhaps a snowy egret, cormorant, muskrat, river otter, or beaver. Take some time out of your busy week to commune with nature and our Charles River animal friends. Due to special planning requirements for this class, no refunds or discounts are available: all registrations are final. Directions will be emailed to registered students. Kids ages 8-15 are welcome to join us with an adult partner (one child per adult please).

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SIGN UP NOW!Camp Invention comes to Newton South the weeks of July 6 and 13. Join us for one or both weeks. See details on page 30.For lots more Kids programs, see page 25.

Invent to your heart’s content. At Camp Invention you’ll apply science concepts and art projects to solve real-life challenges. If you see a spaceship in a piece of Styrofoam or a smartphone in a broken radio, this camp is for you.

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Money & Real Estate

Our Money & Real Estate courses are not intended to substitute for individual financial counseling or legal advice. Neither NCE nor Newton Public Schools may give specific ad-vice concerning personal investments. Please do not make any financial decisions based on recommendations from our independent in-structors without first checking with your own advisers about the suitability of such actions.

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FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS OF SEPARATION & DIvORCEMarie Presti, InstructorAre you thinking of separating but not sure how it impacts you financially? Or are you in the middle of a divorce and finding it difficult to make decisions about real estate and other assets? We’ll start by examining how fear and anger can color decision-making, and learn steps to man-aging those emotions. Then we’ll go over the many types of assets such as homes, brokerage accounts, retirement accounts, insurance, and annuities, paying particular attention to how separation versus divorce affects these accounts. You’ll learn about the division of marital assets, the financial consequences of filing for divorce, and the way alimony and child support are taxed.

S312-S15-1 $37WednesdayJuly22@NewtonSouth6–9pm

OvERvIEW OF HOME & CONDO BUYINGMarie Presti & David Miller, InstructorsWhether you’re a first time purchaser or need a refresher, in today’s real estate mar-ket, 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 neighbor-hood 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 responsibil-

ALExANDER TECHNIQUE: PRINCIPLES FOR IMPROvING POSTURE & RELIEvING PAINJill Geiger, InstructorInterested in improving your posture, moving with ease, and reducing stiffness, pain, and tension? Poor posture, stress, and neck/back/shoulder pains are often caused by unrecognized habits of tension. The Alexander Technique provides the means to restore our innate good posture, balance, and poise by teaching how to recognize and unlearn these common habits. For over 100 years, actors, musicians, athletes, and others have used this practical, educational method to reduce tension and stress and to experience lasting relief from chronic pain. This class will introduce the technique: its history, principles, and application to everyday activities. Tuition includes one private lesson outside of class.

Y103-S15-1 $482 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:30–9pmJuly8–July15

TAI CHI: BEGINNERDetlef Kraus, InstructorTai 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 bal-ance, relaxation, and sustained mental at-tention have been recognized by those who engage in athletic activities such as dance, skating, skiing, tennis, golf, and other sports. In this program, movement essen-tials and the mind-body connection will be explored in accordance with the principles and techniques of Tai Chi.

Y107-S15-1 $865 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7pmJune30–July28

MIND-BODY HEALINGJudith Swack, InstructorMind-body healing is based on the idea that the mind and body are a single entity when it comes to the healing process. It uses specific techniques to quiet the mind, release negative emotions, and facilitate healing. In this seminar, you will learn powerful, yet easy to learn methods for communicating directly with your subcon-scious mind, body, and soul as you release negative emotions and unwanted behav-iors. Come to class with your questions and get ready for good discussions. Handouts will be provided.

P596-S15-1 $612 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–9pmJuly22–July29

YOGA FOR WELL-BEINGElizabeth Armstrong, InstructorWhether you are new to yoga or continuing in your practice, this class is designed to in-crease flexibility, strength, and well-being. In addition to physical poses, we will work with breathing and meditation to quiet the mind and restore the spirit. Avoid eating a large meal before class. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a yoga mat and a towel.

Y180-S15-1 $1095 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–8:15pmJuly2–July30

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Orleans in the early 1900s, and learn the ba-sic vocabulary you need for understanding and appreciating this kind of music. You’ll get hip to the difference between blues, jazz, and jazz fusion as we listen to and talk about a range of recordings. Through the music of Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Chick Corea, and others, you’ll hear the nuances that make this style of music unique and engaging. Join us to launch your lifetime of jazz enjoyment. Handouts will be provided.

M105-S15-1 $904 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:30–9pmJuly8–July29

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MIDDLE EASTERN FRAME DRUMMINGRegan Gibson, InstructorLearn how to play one of the world’s oldest musical instruments, the Middle Eastern frame drum. The frame drum is played with a unique finger style that distinguishes it from African djembe drumming, result-ing in a resonant, low-volume sound. These drums are found in many cultures through-out the world, and can be heard in music by Paul Simon and other popular artists with world-music influences. You’ll learn basic rhythms, scales, and rhythmic phras-es using a system known as Konnakol, and use a split-finger technique to get bass and treble (thom and tak) tones from the drum. We’ll play as a group, and by the end of class you’ll be able to apply your skills to many percussion instruments and musical styles. Bring your own drum or contact the instructor at www.regangibson.com to pur-chase one for $40. No experience necessary. Handouts will be provided.


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PLAYING FOR OPEN MICJeremy Seeger, InstructorPerforming seems effortless for some musi-cians, but not everyone’s a natural on stage; jitters and butterflies are more common than you think. Fortunately, playing for an open mic is a skill you can learn and be suc-cessful at. Join us and explore what it takes to prepare for the big night. You’ll work on choosing your repertoire, performing, and critiquing your own show so you feel good about yourself in the spotlight. You’ll get tips on general performance etiquette, such as entering and exiting the stage, introducing yourself, and talking to the audience. Bring your banjo, guitar, dulcimer, or voice, along with a notebook, and we’ll start practicing! Handouts will be provided.


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APPRECIATING THE SOUNDS OF JAzzRaymond Chow, InstructorCome groove to the swingin’ sounds of American jazz. For music lovers and cool cats who want to learn more about this genre, we’ll review its origins in New

ities of condo owners differ from those of home owners, and review the primary legal documents related to each. This course’s 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.

S101-S15-1 $46; $60/CoupleTuesdayJuly14@NewtonNorth6–9pm

SELLING YOUR HOUSE FOR MORE IN A CRAzY MARkETMarie Presti, InstructorAre you thinking about selling your house? Learn the steps you should take before you put your home on the market. Get an insider’s advice on real estate trends, the best times of year to sell a house, and in-expensive 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 how to negotiate the best price. Don’t even think about selling your house without taking this class first.

S218-S15-1 $46; $60/CoupleWednesdayJuly15@NewtonSouth6–9pm

BUYING AND MANAGING DISTRESSED REAL ESTATEDavid Miller, InstructorWhen owners miss mortgage payments and properties fall into disrepair, the properties become distressed which often results in great buying opportunities for buyers, but also great risks. Learn about short sales, foreclosure sales, bank-owned sales, and “real estate owned sales”. Discover the pros and cons of buying distressed property plus investment strategies of quick fix up and resale or extensive renovation and holding property for management or end use or for condominium conversion. We’ll also cover landlord-tenant laws for dealing with the possibility of eviction of former owners/oc-cupants and for leasing to new tenants.

S227-S15-1 $46; $60/Couple TuesdayJuly28@NewtonNorth6:30–9:30pm

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GUITAR FINGERPICkING: BEYOND BEGINNERArnold Rosen, InstructorFingerstyle is the technique of playing the guitar by plucking the strings directly with your fingernails or fingertips. If you have a strong foundation in guitar basics, now it’s time to develop your skills further. Join us and learn to play various musical styles in-cluding 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.

M339-S15-1 $765 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:15–8:15pmJune30–July28

PLAY THE UkULELEArnold Rosen, InstructorA cross between the guitar and banjo, this little instrument has been around since the late 1800’s. We’ll review ukulele basics, including chord progressions, single-note playing, and right hand strumming tech-niques. We’ll also demonstrate and teach you numerous playing styles. 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. Bring your ukulele to class (you can purchase one at Music & Arts in Newton Centre if you choose, but call in advance to order). No experience necessary.

M470-S15-1 $765 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7pmJune30–July28

JUST ONCE GUITAR WORkSHOPPhil Kaplan, InstructorHave you wanted to learn the guitar but simply can’t find the time? In just a couple of hours you can learn enough to give you years of musical enjoyment. This crash course will teach you basic chords and get you playing your favorite songs right away. We’ll start with some fundamental strum-

PIANO: BEGINNER & BEYONDDetlef Kraus, InstructorThe piano is a great first instrument to learn. The layout of the keyboard makes it easy to visualize scales, chords, and other elements of music theory; but above all the piano is fun to play. This class will teach the fundamentals while helping you build a simple repertoire. Topics include note reading, time and key signatures, rhythm and meter, simple harmony, and chords. You’ll be able to play basic songs after just a few lessons. We’ll touch upon classical, pop, blues, and jazz music (depending on your interests). A keyboard will be provided. No experience necessary.

M113-S15-1 $1055 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:45 –9:15pmJuly1–July29

AMERICAN FOLk GUITAR FOR BEGINNERSJeremy Seeger, InstructorGain a foundation in the basics of this versatile instrument by learning to play American folk songs. Building from week to week, we’ll cover the fundamentals of holding, tuning, and playing the guitar. The emphasis is on playing and singing the songs (even if it is just for yourself) and develop-ing a repertoire. Some songs you’ll learn to play include, “This Land is Your Land” and “Blowing in the Wind”. Whether you’re just learning or returning after a break, this course will help you build the skills for play-ing on your own or with others. Bring a gui-tar along with a folder, and a pen or a pencil. A $10 materials fee, for a CD of songs, is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. Handouts will be provided.


HAND DRUMMINGThe DrumConnection staff, InstructorsExplore the rhythms of West Africa, Cuba, and Brazil on the drums. We’ll play indig-enous rhythms on the conga, ashiko, and djembe drums and you’ll learn how hand drumming is used to express and commu-nicate. Bring a hand drum of your choice to the first lesson, or you can rent from The DrumConnection (call 781-316-8068 to arrange this). A $5 materials fee, for The DrumConnection Hand Drumming for Beginners Book, is payable to the instructor. New and returning students welcome.

M109-S15-1 $1055 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pmJuly2–July30

LEARN TO READ MUSICRaymond Chow, InstructorFor music lovers with no musical training, this course provides 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 will even try some ear-training exercis-es to aid your growing musical understand-ing. This class is great for those who want to sing in a choir, pick up an instrument, or simply better appreciate music. Handouts will be provided.

M456-S15-1 $1144 Wednesdays @ Newton South 5:30–7:30pmJuly8–July29


music & theatre arts / online learning / recreation

IMPROvISATIONAL ACTING FOR BEGINNERSJudith Kalaora, InstructorThe beauty and magic of improvisational performance flow from an actor’s ability to be “in the moment” completely. This form of theatre takes shape with little or no advance planning. Join us to learn the fun-damental principles of improv. You’ll take stage with supportive ensemble members as you try your hand at different styles, includ-ing Playback Theatre, a powerful tool that fosters personal empowerment, team build-ing, and conflict resolution. We’ll start with acting warmups and ease into a variety of theater games and exercises to develop and enhance your skills. You’ll use your instincts and imagination to create unique characters with strong objectives and learn to incorpo-rate movement and physicality with special attention to voice and diction. Come ex-plore this special art form that can sharpen your ability to think on your feet and build your confidence in public speaking.


IMPROvISATIONAL ACTING: ADvANCEDJudith Kalaora, InstructorSharpen your comedic skills, timing, and techniques and spark your sense of hu-mor and imagination in a supportive and creative environment. We’ll dig deep into Playback Theatre, a form of improv in which group members tell stories from their lives and perform them on the spot. We’ll practice exercises to evaluate these expe-riences from different perspectives. You’ll be surprised at the scenes we form as your courage grows and your fears on stage van-ish. Come ready to laugh. Prerequisite: our Improvisational Acting for Beginners class or comparable experience. New and returning students welcome.


Online Learning

If you’d love to learn something new but can’t find a course that fits your busy schedule, sign up for an online class and learn from the comfort of your own home. Courses are available through Ed2Go, UGotClass, and Career Training. Many courses have a focus on skills for the 21st century and some provide professional certification, or even graduate credit upon completion. Please call us to learn more about which online program is right for you. Examples of online classes include:• Pay Per Click Marketing• Introduction to Python 3 Programming • Introduction to Quick Books• BecomeaProfessionalInterpreter• CertificateinInboundMarketing• WriteYourLifeStory• LoseWeightandKeepItOff

Recreation

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HERB WALk SUNDAYKatherine Gekas, InstructorDid you know that weeds and trees can be eaten or applied topically to help you stay healthy? Join us and learn to identify me-dicinal plants and trees commonly found in the woods, and used by herbalists today. We’ll walk through the Newton woods and you’ll learn to see them from the perspec-tive of a modern herbalist, as we discuss traditional and modern uses of the plants we find. At this time of year, flowers, ber-ries, and leaves are usually harvested, so we’ll focus on these as well as others. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weath-er. Class location will be emailed to regis-tered students. Handouts will be provided.

Z597-S15-1 $37SundayJuly12@Newton5–7pm

ming patterns. You’ll learn how to form the three main chords and how to play along with simple tunes. We’ll also discuss how to buy a good guitar and how to tune it. Bring your acoustic guitar. Tuition includes a workbook and practice DVD. No experi-ence necessary.

M160-S15-1 $62ThursdayJuly9@NewtonNorth6:30–9pm

INTRO TO CINEMA STUDIESAmy Handler, InstructorCalling all movie buffs. Explore the cul-tural, artistic, and political importance of cinema in today’s society. In this class we’ll view and analyze a range of films, from contemporary narratives and documenta-ries, to experimental shorts and silent films. We’ll discuss directing, acting, scripts, cin-ematography, editing, and musical scoring. If you’re an aspiring actor or film critic, or just want an evening of entertainment, come join us.


SCENE STUDY: FILM & THEATREAmy Handler, InstructorAspiring actors, hone your skills and take your craft further. Through in-class per-formance of scenes from contemporary film, television, and theatre, we’ll explore character development and elements of a script. You’ll get practical tools for acting alone or with a partner as we discuss the interaction of silent, speaking, and physi-cal roles. Our instructor will help identify your strengths and challenges and design customized approaches for you to create complex characters and memorable scenes. All levels welcome.

M289-S15-1 $955 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pmJune30–July28

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SOUTH END JEWISH TOURRobin Dexter, InstructorExplore Jewish history on the streets of the old South End, Boston’s first Jewish neigh-borhood. Find out where the synagogues were located, learn about the earliest Jewish community to settle here, and see significant sites and historical buildings still standing today. You’ll learn why Hadassah Way is lo-cated where it is, view the Boston Common’s plaque dedicated to the famous bargain base-ment founder, and continue into the theatre district to see where the first synagogue, Ohabei Shalom, was built in 1852. Join us for lots of Jewish history tidbits. Did you know that Boston Tea Party’s music club was located in a building on Berkeley Street that once housed Temple Israel’s religious school? Wear comfy shoes and dress for the weather; we’ll be walking approximately 1.5 miles—rain or shine. Meet on Hadassah Way across the street from the Boston Public Garden. Park underneath the Boston Common on Charles St. or take the T (the closest T is the Arlington Station on the Green Line). This class is recommended for fit walkers.

Z872-S15-1 $30WednesdayJuly8@Boston6–8pm

Writing

PUBLISH YOUR BOOk… GUARANTEEDDavid Ewen, InstructorWhat’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 publish your manuscript and get it onto bookstore shelves. You’ll learn every-thing you need to know, from designing your book and getting it reviewed, to arranging your own promotional signing tours.

W132-S15-1 $46 WednesdayJuly8@NewtonSouth6–9pm

BICYCLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCEFarina’s Bicycle Center staff, InstructorsDon’t get stranded with a flat tire, a bro-ken chain, or a loose nut. Learn basic maintenance and roadside repairs in a fun, non-intimidating environment. You’ll get hands-on practice in changing a flat, removing a wheel, adjusting brakes, tight-ening the chain, and more. Handouts show diagrams and list the most commonly used tools. Don’t bring your bicycle to class; in-store bikes will be used for practice. (You’ll receive a coupon worth 10% off accessories purchased on the day of class.) Location: Farina’s Bicycle Center, 61 Galen St., Watertown, near Watertown Square.

R100-S15-1 $37SaturdayJuly11@Watertown9:15–11:15am

LEARN TO JUGGLEJoel Herskowitz, InstructorGot too many balls in the air? No problem! In just one class, you will learn the basics of three-ball juggling. Don’t worry about your previous attempts, failures, or partial successes. You, too, can learn this nifty skill to challenge yourself, or to impress family and friends. Bring three beanbags the size of lacrosse balls, 7.5–8” in circumference. Make your own out of socks using popcorn kernels or dried beans. Or go online to order yourself a set (search for Schylling Classic Juggling Balls).

R248-S15-1 $37TuesdayJuly21@NewtonNorth7–8:30pm

POETRY WRITING: INSPIRATION AND CRAFTTracy Marks, Instructor“Poetry is not a luxury. It is a vital neces-sity,” wrote poet Audre Lorde. Whether you are a beginning or experienced poet, this course will feed your appreciation of poetry and inspire your writing—in free verse and/or formal rhymed verse. Although many suggestions will be pro-vided, the kind of poetry you write and subject matter will be entirely your choice. Class sessions will consist of mini-lectures on the elements of poetry, discussion of the craft in exceptional contemporary poems, creative exercises to help you generate your own poems, and constructive, supportive workshopping of your writing. Bring Mary Oliver’s A Poetry Handbook to the first class, as well as eight copies of any poem that is personally meaningful to you.

W182-S15-1 $1345 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–9:15pmJuly1–July29

WRITE NOW!Judith Poole, InstructorLet your pen take the lead in this facilitated workshop, and discover what your “writer within” wants to say. Write for the sheer joy of it, bypassing your internal critic. Whether you write all the time, hope to do so but haven’t gotten around to it, or 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 partici-pants will have a chance to read and receive feedback if they wish. Suggested reading before class: Writing Down the Bones, by Natalie Goldberg.

W143-S15-1 $1195 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pmJune30–July28

DON’T MISS OUR FAMILY PROGRAMS:• River Nature Tour by Kayak• Catch Your First Fish• Duckybots• Fly a Drone

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SAT vERBAL REvIEWJacqueline Clark, InstructorBecome familiar with the structure of the verbal section of the SAT Reasoning test: learn about sentence completion, critical reading, and the writing component of the test. By getting comfortable with the types of questions and the methods used to an-swer them, you will become more confident in approaching the test. We’ll use class time to build your skills and to practice test-tak-ing under time constraints and simulated conditions. Please purchase a copy of The Official SAT Study Guide, published by the College Board, and bring it to the first class.

KH07-S15-1 $195Monday–Thursday @ Newton South 12:30–2:30pmAugust 24–27

DRIvER’S EDNewton Driving School staff, InstructorsWhen you successfully complete a course in Driver’s Education, you can get your license before the age of 18. The course has a state-mandated curricu-lum which requires: •30hoursofclassroominstruction•atwo-hourparenttrainingsession•12hoursofbehind-the-wheelon-the-

road training•sixhoursofdriverobservationtime.

In addition, it is expected that you spend 40 hours of practice driving time with an experienced adult driver.

You can enroll in Driver’s Ed classroom lessons at the age of 15 years 9 months, and can begin road lessons at age 16 with a valid learner’s permit. Tuition includes all classroom and on-the-road time, the parent training class, and the $15 fee to the Registry of Motor Vehicles for a Certificate of Completion of Driver Education. Tuition does not include Registry fees for your permit and license, or the cost for the road test for your license, if you choose to schedule that here in Newton rather than with the RMV.

For High Schoolers

WRITE SUCCESSFUL ESSAYS FOR YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATIONJacqueline Clark, InstructorThink you can write your college application essay the night before it’s due? Think again! Writing a standout essay doesn’t happen overnight. In this class, you’ll work with a professional writer who will help you choose your topic and improve your writing style. We’ll start by discussing what colleges are looking for (an essay that reflects who you are), and then, you’ll write. You’ll receive weekly written feedback on your essays as well as helpful critiques from your class-mates. By the end of the class, you’ll be well on your way towards completion of your two Common Application essays, and you’ll have a handle on other essays your college applications may require. For the first ses-sion, please bring pencils and paper, or a laptop, if you have one, and a completed copy of our Background Info Form, which is available under Forms on our website.

KH15-S15-1 $1754 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8pmJune30–July21

KH15-S15-2 $1754 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–8pmJuly1–22

SAT MATH REvIEWSmitha Sahadevan, InstructorSecrets to the SAT revealed! Prepare yourself for the math portion of the SAT Reasoning test. We’ll review concepts in arithmetic, algebra, and geometry, and we’ll explore test-taking strategies as well so you can approach the exam with confidence. Please purchase a copy of The Official SAT Study Guide, published by the College Board, and bring it to the first class.

KH06-S15-1 $195Monday–Thursday @ Newton South 10am–12pmAugust 24–27

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NCE SUMMER DEBATE INSTITUTENCE Summer Debate Institute staff, InstructorsGet savvy on current events. Sharpen your public speaking, research, and critical thinking skills. Win every argument. Debate is a popular extra-curricular activity among high-schoolers worldwide. It’s great for kids who want an intellectual challenge and the opportunity to meet other like-minded students. At our summer debate institute, you’ll practice speaking drills, participate in mock rounds, and compete in a debate tournament. Our unique curriculum is based on individualized instruction and modeled after summer programs of its kind at prestigious colleges around the country. Don’t miss this opportunity to work with expert debate alumni and form new friendships with debaters from all over the Greater Boston area. A recent study from Yale University found that students who participated in debate in high school were 30% more likely to gain admission to the most competitive universities. But don’t let that sway you; it’s really just a lot of fun. Grades 8–12.

KS121-S15-1 $725

July6–17@NewtonSouth9am–4pm

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ACTORS STUDIOBridget Frey & Michelle Mount, InstructorsActors 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 enjoy acting exercises and improv games, perform scenes from plays and books, learn 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. Note to our school-year students: join us this summer for more acting opportunities. Grades 1–5.

KS103-S15-1 $90 (Frey)June25–26@NewtonSouth1–4pm

KS103-S15-2 $225 (Frey)July13–17@NewtonNorth1–4pm

KS103-S15-3 $225 (Frey)August 3–7 @ Newton South 1–4pm

KS103-S15-4 $225 (Mount)August 10–14 @ Newton North 1–4pm

KS103-S15-5 $225 (Frey)August 17–21 @ Newton North 1–4pm

KS103-S15-6 $225 (Frey)August 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

ANIMAL ARTSusan Paquette, InstructorSpend 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 proj-ects. You’ll create hand-painted paper mache animal puppets; learn to draw animals of the Arctic, Rainforest, and New England; use cut paper and yarn to make a forest of ani-mal 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-S15-1 $235July13–17@NewtonNorth9am–12pm

Babysitting & CPRBABYSITTING & SAFETY TRAININGJuanita Allen Kingsley, InstructorBecome an expert babysitter with this American Academy of Pediatrics course. Learn the basics of infant and childcare, as well as how to react responsibly to medical emergencies and injuries, perform first aid for common childhood injuries and ill-nesses, 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 future reference. Ages 11 and up.

KM19-S15-1 $75ThursdayJune25@NewtonSouth9am–12pm

KM19-S15-2 $75Monday August 24 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

PEDIATRIC FIRST AID & CPRJuanita Allen Kingsley , InstructorIf you’re caring for kids, you need to know how to respond in a first-aid emergency. In this class, you’ll learn to handle injuries and manage illness 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 coun-selors, child care providers, babysitters, and more. You will receive a CPR cer-tification at the completion of the class. Ages 11 and up.

KM20-S15-1 $75MondayJune29@NewtonSouth9am–12pm

KM20-S15-2 $75Monday August 24 @ Newton South 12:30–3:30pm

Classroom lessons are at the locations list-ed; road lessons are scheduled between the student and the driving school (these begin and end at one of the high school entranc-es). The City of Newton requires that all our student drivers set up lesson times with a buddy in the car; no student can drive alone with the instructor. A cancellation fee of $30 will apply if students cancel driving lessons with less than 24-hours notice, or arrive for driving lessons without a buddy or with-out a permit. When you register, you will receive an email confirmation with a link to a contract with Newton Driving School. The student and a parent or guardian must agree to these terms; please fill out and sign the contract, and bring it to your first class. Bring a notebook and pen to each class.

KH18-S15-1 $640June26–July2@NewtonSouth10am–4:45pmThisclassrunsFriday,June26, andMonday–ThursdayJune29–July2.

KH18-S15-2 $640July6–July10@NewtonNorth10am–4:45pm

KH18-S15-3 $640July13–July17@NewtonSouth10am–4:45pm

KH18-S15-4 $640August 17–August 21 @ Newton North 10am–4:45pm

KH18-S15-5 $640August 24–August 28 @ Newton South 10am–4:45pm

DRIvER’S ED PARENT TRAININGIn this required course, parents will learn about the Driver’s Ed curriculum, the junior operator’s law, and the driving skills and be-haviors that their children will be taught. The fee is included in the Driver’s Ed class tuition.

KH09-S15-1 $0TuesdayJune30@NewtonNorth6–8pm

KH09-S15-2 $0WednesdayJuly8@NewtonSouth6–8pm

KH09-S15-3 $0ThursdayJuly16@NewtonNorth6–8pm

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COOkING AROUND THE WORLDNicole Davis/Jocelyn Wong & Liz Simpson InstructorsTravel the globe with us as we discover native delicacies from the seven continents. We’ll create different menus with foods unique to each continent, and we’ll 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 of course, sample the finished products. Please let us know of any food allergies before reg-istering for this class.

In Ms. Davis and Ms. Wong’s classes, we’ll make Asian dumplings, African Kelewele, Penne with Chicken Marengo, Fufu, Creme Puffs, and other mouthwatering specialties.

In Ms. Simpson’s classes, we’ll make famil-iar specialties like Ratatouille and Pad Thai, as well as unusual delights like African Chicken & Couscous Salad and Korean Bibimbap. We’ll enjoy some sweets too, including Indian Mango Lassi and Spanish Tres Leches Cake (yum!).

KS208-S15-1 $225 (Davis/Wong; Grades 2 & up)June29–July2@NewtonSouth9am–12:30pm

KS208-S15-2 $265 (Davis/Wong; Grades 2 & up)July6–10@NewtonSouth9am–12:30pm

KS208-S15-3 $265 (Simpson; Grades 5–9)August 3–7 @ Newton South 9am–12:30pm

KS208-S15-4 $265 (Simpson; Grades 5–9)August 24–28 @ Newton South 9am–12:30pm

CARTOONINGSusan Paquette, InstructorWalt Disney, here we come! Learn to draw characters from books, television, movies, and video games. With step-by-step in-structions, you’ll work on some crazy char-acters, paying close attention to drawing hands, feet, and facial expressions. We’ll ex-plore anime-style drawing as well, and cre-ate animated flip books of your drawings. Your final project will include hand-paint-ed animation cels of your favorite character to mount for display. Grades K–3.

KS91-S15-1 $94June25–26@NewtonSouth9am–12pm


CLAY WORkSHOPLaya Steinberg, InstructorFrom the functional to the whimsical, make just about anything you want from clay. Learn handbuilding fundamentals and techniques for creating pinch pots, slabs, coils, and sculptures; try some wheelthrow-ing too (it’s not as easy as it looks!). You’ll select your best pieces to glaze with the colors and patterns of your choice. This class includes lots of one-on-one expert guidance; you will work as an individual and in a group to explore, design, and refine your work. Tuition includes an additional session to be held from 6 to 8pm on a Thursday night following this class for glazing selected pieces. Parents are welcome to attend the glazing session— see dates below.

KS13-S15-1 $255 (Grades 3–6)July6–10@NewtonNorth9am–12pmGlazingSession:Thursday,July16;6–8pm.

KS13-S15-2 $255 (Grades 1–4)July13–17@NewtonNorth1–4pmGlazingSession:Thursday,July23;6–8pm.

KS13-S15-3 $255 (Grades 1–4)July20–24@NewtonNorth9am–12pmGlazingSession:Thursday,August6;6–8pm.

ART BLASTOFF 2015Susan Paquette, InstructorArt lovers unite! Enjoy an art project a day. Create and design your own wearable base-ball caps, paint like the Impressionists, de-sign and paint paper mache vases complete with 3-D flowers, draw cartoon characters from TV, and sculpt a Minion with air drying clay. We’ll enjoy a little face painting as well. The sky is the limit and this class will be a blast! Note to returning Art Blastoff students: These are all new projects. Tuition includes materials. Grades K–3.

KS192-S15-1 $190June29–July2@NewtonSouth9am–12pm

KS192-S15-2 $235July20–July24@NewtonNorth1–4pm

ART STUDIO INTENSIvE: CHARCOAL & PASTEL PAINTINGAlma Bella Solis, InstructorIf you’re serious about drawing and want to challenge yourself, join us for this stu-dio class. Using a combination of charcoal pencils and dry/soft pastels, you’ll produce your own compositions interpreting a still-life model. You’ll learn the methods of out-line, contour, shading, blending, detailing, and connectedness in achieving proportion and perspective. Expect your final work to be worthy of acceptance to the MFA. Please bring the following materials: a desktop easel, 18” x 24” drawing pad (not sketching pad), assorted charcoal pencils (a boxed set is fine), knead eraser (if not included in your pencil kit), tri-tip white eraser, dry pastel chalks, and blending stumps. All levels welcome. KS60-S15-1 $235 (Grades 3–9)July6–10@NewtonNorth1–4pm

KS60-S15-2 $235 (Grades 3–9)July20–July24@NewtonNorth1–4pm

KS60-S15-3 $235 (Grades 2–5)August 24–28 @ Newton South 1–4pm

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CRAzY CRAFTSSophia Ng & Elisa Ng, InstructorsChallenge your creativity and your fingers’ flexibility. Discover Ductivities and make assorted cool and colorful wallets, pencil pouches, or flowers out of duct tape; mess around with modeling clay and mix col-ors to make animal figurines and charms; and play with paper to make exciting 2-D and 3-D projects including origami toys and animals. We’ll try unit origami, make geogami pencil holders, and explore paper quilling and paper mechanic models too. Great fun for the crafty one! Grades 2–5.


DARkROOM PHOTOGRAPHYAshley Saccoach, InstructorIn the “dark” ages, people took pictures with huge boxes, covered by large blankets to block out all the light. Those days are behind us, but the modern era of darkroom photography is not, and this is how some of the most beautiful pictures are made. Join us to discover the art of darkroom photography. You’ll learn the basic func-tions of a camera, which apply to both film and digital cameras; we’ll shoot a variety of pictures, and experience the magic as pho-tographs pass through different chemical solutions to come to life before our eyes. We’ll experiment with photograms; make pinhole cameras, hand-colored photos, and collages, and discuss the history of photog-raphy and influential photographers. By the end of the week, you’ll have a portfolio of original photographs to take home, and our last class will include a show for family and friends. Dust off and bring your old 35mm camera. Grades 5–9.


KS204-S15-2 $240August 3–7 @ Newton South 1–4pm

FABRIC PAINTINGNicole Donson, InstructorLearn popular silk and fabric painting and decorating techniques using non-toxic colorfast dyes, fabric paints, markers, and more. You’ll mix colors, thicken dyes, print with rubber stamps, and use salt to make beautiful starbursts and dynamic patterns. Turn original artwork into iron-on designs, and embellish your work with colorful sequins, buttons, or embroidery. Make a scarf, sun-catcher, pillowcase, tote bag, or T-shirt—your choice of projects and styles is endless. Materials will be provided, but you can bring fabric or clothing from home too. Wear old clothes or a smock.

KS73-S15-1 $255 (Grades 4–9)July6–10@NewtonSouth9am–12pm

KS73-S15-2 $255 (Grades 1–4)July27–31@NewtonNorth1–4pm


FELT & FABRIC FIBER ARTNicole Donson, InstructorCreate a wide range of projects in this mixed-media fiber art fiesta. Make weav-ings with yarn, ribbons, and strips of fabric; create Huichol yarn collages by gluing yarn down to cardboard; and make collages from wool and fabric. Learn simple hand-sewing techniques to make stuffed felt animals, pillows, and bags from store-bought felt, and learn to needlepoint with yarn. Create your own felt from wool, watching the fi-bers bond together like magic when heat, moisture, and pressure are applied. Then use your felt for wool bead jewelry and flower accessories for yourself, or to decorate your collages and other creations. You’ll finish the week with new skills and several finished projects to take home.

KS210-S15-1 $215 (Grades 4–9)June29–July2@NewtonSouth1–4pm

KS210-S15-2 $255 (Grades 4–9)July13–17@NewtonSouth9am–12pm

KS210-S15-3 $255 (Grades 1–4)August 3–7 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

GLASS CLASSMichel L’Huillier, InstructorIf you admire stained glass, glass jewelry, glass dishware, and more, join us to make your own glass artwork. In this week-long intensive, you’ll master various glass tech-niques. With fusing, you’ll create a plate, necklace, and a few decorative tiles. With mosaic, you’ll make a trivet, name plate, or decorated mirror. With jewelry-mosaic, you’ll place glass beads and pieces in a deep pendant to create a unique necklace. And with sandblasting, you’ll apply a resist to a glass piece and cut out a design. Learn to work safely with glass as you explore the creativity this medium allows. Safety glasses will be provided; wear closed-toe shoes.

KS195-S15-1 $255 (Grades 5–9)June29–July2@NewtonSouth9am–12pm

KS195-S15-2 $255 (Grades 2–5)June29–July2@NewtonSouth1–4pm



kNITTINGDeanna Mustachio, InstructorChannel your inner granny and join us for a summer knitting spree. 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 dou-ble-pointed needles for a really cool result. Bring a set of size 8 knitting needles no lon-ger than 10 inches. Grades 2 and up.

KS212-S15-1 $235July27–July31@NewtonNorth9am–12pm

KS212-S15-2 $235August 3–7 @ Newton South 9am–12pm

KS212-S15-3 $235August 10–14 @ Newton North 1–4pm


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PUBLIC SPEAkING BOOT CAMPKim Vanaman, InstructorGet 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 presenta-tion styles, learn how to prepare ourselves physically and mentally for speaking, and have fun in a relaxed and entertaining en-vironment. The skills you learn here will last a lifetime. Our final class will include an informal performance for family and friends. Bring a spiral notebook, 3x5 cards, pens, pencils, and a favorite book. New and returning students welcome. Grades 5–9.



QUILTING 101Diane Pullen, InstructorLearn this age-old craft and make a beauti-ful, creative, and useful project. We’ll begin with a brief history of quilt-making in America, including a show-and-tell display of some hand-sewn antique quilts. Then we’ll proceed with some basic quilt patterns: we’ll choose fabrics, learn to hand-sew with needle and thread, and choose our quilting project. You can quilt pillows, small lap blankets, or simple pot holders or hot mats. If you’re up to it, you’ll learn to thread the sewing machines and operate them safely and skillfully. You’ll pin patterns, cut fab-rics, and sew your projects. We’ll provide plenty of supervision so you can quilt at your own pace. Choose our morning-only or full-day class. Grades 4–9.

KS211-S15-1 $245 (Half-day: 9am–12pm)

$375 (Full-day: 9am–4pm)August 17–21 @ Newton South

SEW... WHAT’S NEW?Liz Fitzpatrick, InstructorMaster this practical craft and show off your design skills. First you’ll learn to use a pattern, cut and pin fabric, and safely operate a sewing machine, while making a beach bag. Then you’ll take measurements and try your hand at garment construction by making a pair of shorts, choosing fabric and embellishments from our stash of new and recycled materials. Later in the week you’ll choose your own project(s) and make one-of-a-kind designs of clothing or objects from our selection of patterns and materials. First-time stitchers welcome. Grades 4–9.

KS225-S15-1 $245July6–10@NewtonSouth1–4pm



3-D SCULPTURESusan Paquette, InstructorThink beyond paper and pencil and go 3-D! Use a variety of materials to make modern and fine art projects. Create gi-ant ice cream cones from paper maché, construct modern sculptures of wire and wood, and design wearable cowboy hats and decoupage cereal box beach totes. You’ll work with boxes, cardboard, paper maché, nylon, wire, wood, paint, styro-foam, contact paper, and other miscella-neous craft supplies. Join us in the third dimension! Grades K–3.

KS89-S15-0 $94June25–26@NewtonSouth1–4pm


TRASH ARTGinelle McKenzie, InstructorDon’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-S15-1 $235July13–17@NewtonSouth9am–12pm

KS106-S15-2 $235August 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

UPCYCLED OUTFITSLaya Steinberg, InstructorDo your part for the environment and look fabulous too: discover your inner fashion-ista as we learn to design great new clothes from old discarded ones. We’ll rescue torn or stained garments and give them new life—cutting them up and machine sewing them together into fabulous tops and bot-toms of your own design, adding embel-lishments at your whim. You’ll end up with at least one one-of-a-kind outfit to wear around town and show off to family and friends. Our last class will include a fash-ion show where you can model your new creations. No former fashion experience required, but students should have basic machine sewing skills. Tuition includes materials. Grades 4–9.


There are no classes on Friday, July 3.

CAMP INvENTIONJudi Fitts , DirectorEnjoy high-energy activities that en-courage inventive thinking and creative problem solving. In Week 1, Create, learn the physics of motion to create amusement park rides; tackle the pol-lution problem in “Sludge City;” and design a spacecraft to get you home after a crash-landing on a strange plan-et. You’ll also take apart objects from home to build new inventions. In week 2, Illuminate, design a racing kart to traverse an obstacle course; enter the innovation lab and design your own prototypes; and design life-saving de-vices, mega-towers, and space rockets. You’ll also take apart electronics from home and re-engineer their gears and gadgets to invent a patent-worthy video game. In both weeks you’ll enjoy inventive outdoor games. Each week ends 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 May 29. Attention veteran inventors: Illuminate is a new program, and Create was last offered in 2011. For more details, see our website. Grades 1–6.

KS116-S15-1 $325July6–10@NewtonSouth9am–3:30pm

KS116-S15-2 $325July13–17@NewtonSouth9am–3:30pm

CAMP INvENTION— ExTENDED DAYThe extended day program includes an 8:30am drop-off Monday-Friday, and additional care until 5:30pm on Monday–Thursday afternoons. Friends and family are invited to attend our showcase on Friday afternoon each week, so no extended day is offered. The fee cannot be prorated for individual days used.

KS08-S15-1 $105 (Create )

KS08-S15-2 $105 (Illuminate)

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BOOTSTRAP: PRACTICAL MATH FOR PROGRAMMING vIDEO GAMESEmma Youndtsmith & Ravi Mynampaty, InstructorsBootstrap is a computer programming course with a twist—learn programming basics in the Racket language, and use your skills to program your own video game using algebraic and geometric concepts. You’ll learn solid program design skills such as: stating input and types, writing test cases, and explaining code to others, and you’ll become familiar with functions and variables. Then you’ll create a computer game of your own design. Once you learn Bootstrap, these skills can be put to use in other programming environments, and even in your math class! No programming experience necessary. Grades 6–8.


CHESS INTENSIvERoss Eldridge, InstructorNew this summer, NCE offers this oppor-tunity for you to build your chess-playing skills. You’ll review chess principles, look-ing 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 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!

KS196-S15-2 $225 (Grades 3–6)July13–17@NewtonNorth9am–12pm

KS196-S15-3 $225 (Grades 6–9)July13–17@NewtonNorth1–4pm


YOUNG BROADWAYDeanna Mustachio, InstructorSwing your way through the trees during two weeks filled with games, acting, music, and movement as we explore the musical fantasy, The Jungle Book. Everyone will per-form different parts of this man-meets-an-imal tale daily. Using crafts and creativity, we’ll work together to design costumes and scenery for the unbelievable sights of the Indian jungle. The wonderful music from this show will provide inspiration for us to stretch our bodies as well as our creativity. We will produce our own innovative ver-sion of the show to share with family and friends on our last day. Ages 4–8.

KS207-S15-1 $415June29–July10@NewtonSouth9am–12pm(Twoweeks;noclassFriday,July3)

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combining two half-day programs and save $25. Sign up for lunch (and extended day too).

3 Bring a snack for half-day programs, and lunch for full-day programs.

4 Please read our refund policy on page 2 and our behavior policy on our website.

5 Avoid disappointment! Our summer programs fill up fast, so sign up today.


MATHEMADDICTSSteve Dubin, InstructorIs 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 really cool? If you answered “yes” to any of the above ques-tions, this class is for you! We’ll assemble classic three-dimensional figures, learn about some cool relationships among them, and work together to build a geodesic dome. We’ll do a bunch of numbers puz-zles, and you’ll probably hear some math jokes along the way. Grades 5–9.

KS120-S15-1 $195June29–July2@NewtonSouth1–4pm

KS120-S15-2 $240July13–17@NewtonNorth1–4pm

LEGO ENGINEERINGWicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsWe’ve updated our Lego engineering pro-gram 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 use your creativity to build with Legos in problem-solving challenges: design a spinning eggbeater or create a car to carry Lego bricks uphill. Receive a new take-home minifigure to test your designs. Rise to the Lego challenge! Grades 1–4.




MAD SCIENCE JUNIORMad Science staff, InstructorsJoin the Mad Science® hands-on science fun. We’re crazy about science… and hope you are too! We’ll have a blast exploring science and how it affects the world around us. Become an honorary Junior Mad Scientist and see some of the awesome stuff from the Mad Science laboratory. Each day we’ll have a different science theme with exciting activities, experiments, and related games and stories. We’ll make oobleck, learn about the human body and our sens-es, discover the properties of water, explore the wonders of light and color, and much more. Ages 4–6.



DOMINO PHYSICSPeter Bloom, InstructorThese are not your grandmother’s dominos! This class is for kids who love nothing more than to build, create, and find practical applications for scientific discovery. You’ll construct enormous chain reactions using thousands of building-type dominos (think Jenga blocks), vast numbers of marbles and tracks, mechanical toys, electronic devices, and numerous other props. Learn tricks of the trade for stunning and effective domino chaining; work solo and as part of a team to refine and expand your master creations. Each day is a mix of self-directed discovery and expert instruction.

KS10-S15-1 $345 (Grades 2 & up)August 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–3:30pm

KS10-S15-2 $345 (Grades 4 & up)August 17–21 @ Newton North 9am–3:30pm

INTRO TO PROGRAMMING: SCRATCHGrant Osborn & Kerry Winer, InstructorsGet with the program and learn Scratch, a popular, free programming tool created at MIT. Learn the fundamentals of writing code through fun yet challenging tasks, and express your imagination with inventive game designs. You’ll create thematic ani-mations, interactive stories, and short video games, while mastering different skills and concepts daily. We’ll end the week with a super show-and-tell of your individual creations. The world runs on code, and it’s never too early to get started learning!

KS214-S15-1 $190 (Grades 5–9, Winer)June29–July2@NewtonSouth9am–12pm

KS214-S15-2 $235 (Grades 3–5, Winer)July6–10@NewtonNorth9am–12pm

KS214-S15-3 $235 (Grades 3–5, Osborn)July13–17@NewtonNorth9am–12pm

KS214-S15-4 $235 (Grades 3–5, Winer) This class is for girls only!July20–24@NewtonNorth9am–12pm

KS214-S15-5 $235 (Grades 5–9, Winer)July27–31@NewtonNorth9am–12pm

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ROCkET SCIENCE 2015Wicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsAll-new Rocket Science is a blast for any junior rocketeer! Learn about propulsion by building compressed air rockets, wa-ter rockets, and rockets that blast off via chemical reaction! As aerospace engineers, we will travel to infinity and beyond while learning the laws of aerodynamics and flight. For a fantastic finish, we will launch our own customized Estes Rocket on Friday (weather permitting). Grades 1–4.





SCIENCE LABMaire Anne Diamond, InstructorCan 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 ob-serve, investigate, and find answers to your science questions. Through projects, crafts, games, and experiments, we’ll explore mag-netism, 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 4–6.




NATURE ExPLORERSWicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsEnhance your appreciation of the natural world by investigating outside and doing nature-based experiments in the class-room. Learn about melting glaciers, climate change, and how to protect our planet’s natural resources. You’ll experiment with light to learn how lenses and prisms work, use lenses to build your own binoculars, and get your hands dirty digging into the study of plants so you can grow your own fruits and vegetables. You’ll also become an expert birdwatcher. Nature explorers will go wild finding out about local fur, fangs, and feathers. It’s Wicked Cool to go green! Grades K–2.

KS221-S15-1 $96June25–26@NewtonSouth1–4pm



POWER PROGRAMMERSJesse Klimov, InstructorBill Gates had to start somewhere, and here’s your chance. Learn basic computer programming through Scratch, a project of the MIT Media Lab, creating your own characters, stories, and interactive adven-tures with drop-and-drag programming blocks. Next you’ll move on to Java, a more advanced programming language, to better understand how languages like Scratch work behind the scenes. Through these simple, straightforward, and fun approach-es to programming, you’ll begin to grasp programming concepts and be well on your way to tech savvy-ness. No programming experience necessary. Note: Come with your own email address. Grades 5–9.




MINECRAFT MANIAWicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsWe’re wicked excited to bring you Minecraft Mania—blending virtual learn-ing with hands-on activities that explore science and engineering using Minecraft. Working in teams, you’ll use an interactive avatar to investigate a virtual education-al environment with lessons in geology, engineering, physics, and biology. Learn about the properties of rocks and minerals, and take home your own rock collections. You’ll build skyscrapers and simple ma-chines, plant your own crops, and learn about electricity in enjoyable experiential challenges. Minecraft Maniacs, join us for a week of fascination in our mobile virtual classroom. Grades 2–5.



MINECRAFT MASTERCRAFTERSWicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsDo you have what it takes to be a Mastercrafter? Hone your Minecraft skills in this controlled platform where you’ll work in teams to learn and interact virtu-ally. Explore, manipulate, problem-solve, and build in worlds that have been custom-ized for Wicked Cool learning activities. Become master crafters as you focus on en-ergy, powering mechanisms, and using red-stone to build and design your way through the tricky labyrinth of the “Mastercrafter Island”. Minecraft experience preferred. Grades 4–7.





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STRATEGIzE WITH HEARTHSTONEJesse Klimov, InstructorCheck out the hottest new online strategy game. First, you’ll master Hearthstone’s basic concepts, and then you’ll build your strategic skills by playing and discussing the game. Hearthstone is exciting and dynamic: unlikely situations arise, creating hilarious scenarios. Success at the game involves weighing your options and choosing the one most likely to lead to victory—a skill you can certainly apply at school, in everyday life, and in other strategic games, like Chess. You’ll play as individuals, and also as a group against a common opponent. Word to the wise: losing is a natural a part of the experience, and is necessary for learning. Make sure not to take losses too seriously! Note: Come with your own email address, which will be necessary to create a Hearthstone account. Grades 5–9.



WICkED COOL CHEMISTRYWicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsUnlock your crazy inner scientist as you explore the basics of chemistry. Learn about the chemical properties of rainbow slime, build a better super ball, analyze mysterious liquids, and make your own colored paste. You’ll get a bang out of cre-ating chemical reactions, growing beasts in a cup, and experimenting with amazing no-pop bubbles. Find secret formulas and create concoctions for a week of colorful chemistry capers. Grades 1–4.





SIR ISAAC NEWTON’S PLAYGROUNDWicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsNewton’s laws of motion have never been so much fun! Join us to experiment with classic moving gadgets and investigate how they work. We’ll tinker with spin-ning tops and learn how to design terrific twirling toys, create cars that move with magnets and pressurized air, and conquer kinetic energy with wind-ups and rubber band-powered playthings. Make a Newton’s cradle to take home and build an awesome walking robot friend too. A Wicked Cool investigation of phab physics! Grades 1–4.





STEAM STUDIOWicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsJoin the STEM to STEAM movement. Become a true innovator as you engineer and design complex multi-day projects while learning math and science concepts too. You’ll create sculptures and gadgets from kits and from scratch; construct ki-netic wind-powered sculptures, chiyogami kaleidoscopes, and terrific tessellations; make squishy dough circuits to wire your own light-up creation; and use chemistry to create cool, colorful, smart-art including density-based paper marbling and monster salt crystals. Note: STEAM means science, technology, engineering, art, and math—we’ve got it all right here at NCE. Grades 1–4.



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WICkED COOL vET SCHOOLWicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsAnimal lovers, grab a lab coat as we learn about our favorite furry, flying, and fishy friends. Make amazing animal models with big bones, and investigate animal intestines from our favorite vertebrates: birds, mam-mals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Dissect an owl pellet to discover a predator’s diet, and catch some invertebrates as we study insect exoskeletons and get into tiny worlds to look at animal cells and parasites. A spe-cial live animal visit (with tips for animal care and keeping pets healthy) ends the week. Grades 1–4.



Best of Both Worlds...

COMPUTER ART: PHOTOSHOPSophia Ng & Elisa Ng, InstructorsApply your creativity and technical knowl-edge and get proficient with the world’s most popular image manipulation pro-gram. 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” photo-graphs, and become an expert in creating and recognizing altered images. All levels welcome. Grades 5–9.


CREATE A Tv SHOWAmanda Mazzola & Sarah Grina, InstructorsMake your own TV production based on your ideas and imagination. Kids run the show here: you’ll roll the cameras, run the control room, be the actors, and most im-portantly, create the program content and write the script. You’ll learn the basics of TV production, including camerawork and lighting, and get expert instruction with scriptwriting and acting as well. We’ll work together to create our masterpiece, and the finished show will be broadcast on NewTV. New and returning students welcome. Grades 5–9.

KS12-S15-1 $365July13–17@NewtonNorth9am–2:30pm

KS12-S15-2 $365July20–24@NewtonNorth9am–2:30pm

KS12-S15-3 $365August 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–2:30pm

DIY SCENTS & SUDSBeth Denman, InstructorIndulge 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.






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cussing how they can be edited to achieve desired effects. You’ll finish the week with digital files of your work. All levels wel-come. Note: bring your own digital camera and its cord. Grades 5–9.



PICTURE PROJECTSAshley Saccoach, InstructorWith a creative eye and the tricks of tech-nology, you can be a master photographer. You’ll choose a theme each day to photo-graph—perhaps portraits, nature, or even other NCE classes. Then you’ll make your photos into magnificent works of art, with the magic of iPhoto and the guidance of our experienced instructor and fellow class-mates. You’ll utilize iPhoto’s editing tools to enhance your photographs, and you’ll turn them into thematic slideshows. You’ll finish the week with digital files of your work. Note: bring a digital camera (or your phone or iPad) and its cord. Grades 2–5.




PLAY PRODUCERSMeri Kimball, InstructorJoin our team as we produce and act in our own play. Your ideas and interests will drive our production. You’ll learn to develop a storyline for the stage, working as a group to turn initial ideas into an elab-orate presentation. We’ll include humor, parody, and satire for entertainment, while also exploring serious topics like allegory and stereotyping as theatrical techniques. You’ll use music, sound effects, lighting and video to enhance the storytelling, and turn visions into reality by designing, construct-ing, and painting the set. No performance

DRAW & BUILD—ARCHITECTURE STUDIOJeff Woodcock, InstructorApply 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 archi-tectural 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 will 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!


KS118-S15-2 $225 (Grades 2–5)August 10–14 @ Newton North 9am–12pm

KS118-S15-3 $225 (Grades 5–9)August 17–21 @ Newton North 1–4pm


PICTURE PERFECT: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITINGAshley Saccoach, InstructorMerge 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 still-life. Then we’ll learn how to use Photoshop to edit our photos and create stunning graphics. Throughout the process we’ll review each other’s photos as a group, dis-

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BASkETBALL*Kids Hoops staff, InstructorsJoin the fun-loving Kids Hoops 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. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle and a snack. Camp will be held indoors if it rains. Ages 4–8.

KS22-S15-1 $215August 17–21 @ Mason Rice 9am–12:30pm

KS22-S15-2 $215August 24–28 @ Mason Rice 9am–12:30pm

FLAG FOOTBALL*Thundercat Sports staff, InstructorsLearn 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. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle and a snack. Camp will be held indoors if it rains. Grades 3–5.

KS04-S15-1 $86June25–26@Cabot9am–12:30pm

KS04-S15-2 $215July20–24@Cabot9am–12:30pm

KS04-S15-3 $215August 17–21 @ Countryside 9am–12:30pm

KS04-S15-4 $215August 31–September 4 @ Countryside 9am–12:30pm

make your pages stand out. You’ll use the Web as your primary source for images, but you can bring other materials that you’d like on your site too. We’ll put your website online (either privately or publicly) and also provide a link you can take home. All levels welcome; experienced students can work on more in-depth projects. Note: Come with your own email address. Grades 5–9.





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ARCHERYDelicious Bow & Arrows staff, InstructorsFun 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 Delicious Bow & Arrows will deter-mine your dominant eye, explain the rules, and get you started, providing individu-alized instruction throughout the class. Archers will learn technique, form, and accuracy. Equipment is provided. All levels welcome. Grades 3 and up.

KS18-S15-1 $175June29–July2@OakHill9–10:55am

KS18-S15-2 $205August 17–21 @ Bigelow 9–10:55am

experience is necessary; just come ready to work hard and have a blast! Save the date: Our final performance will be Thursday eve-ning, July 30 at 7pm! Grades 3–5.

KS206-S15-1 $675July20–31@NewtonNorth9am–3:30pm(Two weeks)

SONGWRITING WITH GARAGEBANDDeanna Mustachio, InstructorLearn to write a song and record it for pos-terity. You’ll coax out your most meaningful lyrics; create a catchy melody; and learn to structure a song, add instruments to the melody line, and record your song using GarageBand. If songwriting isn’t your thing, you can use GarageBand’s existing loops and incorporate jam packs or other sound effects to make an original music masterpiece. Bring your instrument if you have one, but don’t worry if you’re not a musician; no mu-sical or GarageBand experience is necessary. You’ll leave the class with a recorded copy of your original music. Grades 5–9.





WEB DESIGNJesse Klimov, InstructorStretch your creative and technical talents and build your own website from the ground up. Learn to create great web pages that include pictures, sound, and video. You’ll explore languages like HTML and CSS that are “under the hood” of all websites, and you’ll consider ways to organize colors, layouts, and content to

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SOCCER FOR MOMSThundercat Sports staff, InstructorsSoccer is great exercise, lots of fun, and not just for kids. This class is for moms who have been watching their kids play soccer and want in on the action themselves, or for any other grown-up girl who wants to play the game. Thundercat Sports coaches will provide the equipment, officiate the games, and give pointers to help improve your skills. Players at all lev-els are welcome (even if you’re not a soccer mom); our goal is to give you a good workout, plus some soccer in-side scoop so you can maximize your enjoyment while cheering from those sidelines. Please wear shin guards and bring a soccer ball and water bottle to every session; cleats are a good idea too. Warning: It’s not as easy as it looks! Ages: Adults!

KS117-S15-1 $755 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 7pm–8pmJune23–July21

All of the below: 9am–12:30pm at Countryside

KS90-S15-6 $215; July27–31

KS90-S15-7 $215; August 3–7

KS90-S15-8 $215; August 10–14

KS90-S15-9 $215; August 17–21

KS90-S15-10 $215; August 24–28

KS90-S15-11 $215; August 31–September 4

T-BALL*Thundercat Sports staff, InstructorsBaseball is “America’s favorite pastime.” You’re never too young to learn to play and T-Ball’s the way. You’ll learn individual skills such as batting and catching, and get an introduction to aspects of regular base-ball. We’ll also play non-traditional games and activities to encourage skills develop-ment and create a fun, supportive atmo-sphere. Wear sneakers, and bring a baseball glove, water bottle, and a snack. Camp will be held indoors if it rains. Ages 3–6.

KS57-S15-1 $215July6–10@Cabot9am–12:30pm

KS57-S15-2 $215August 10–14 @ Countryside 9am–12:30pm

SOCCER FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

SOCCER TOTSThundercat Sports staff, InstructorsWhy should big kids have all the fun? Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, can learn the basics of soccer in this fun, non-competitive 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! Wear sneakers and bring a soccer ball and water bottle. Ages 2–3 with an adult (one child per adult please).

KS05-S15-1 $90 (5–6pm)

KS05-S15-2 $90 (6–7pm)5 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice June23–July21

PHYS ED FAvORITESKevin Drinan & Krystyna Chmielinski, InstructorsJust because it’s summer doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the things you love to do at school. If you wish that PE lasted for multiple periods, or even a full week, your wish has been granted. Join us to play a wide variety of PE games and activities in an active but non-competitive, fun-filled environment. You’ll participate in several variations of traditional sports, such as volleyball, basketball, soccer, kickball, and football; and will also play many coopera-tive games, use the low elements adventure course, and traverse the rock-climbing wall. Stay in shape this summer and have a great time too! Grades 5–7.

KSE207-S15-2 $245August 24–28 @ Oak Hill 8:30am–12:30pm

SOCCER & MULTI-SPORTS*Thundercat Sports staff, InstructorsMore fun than just one sport—enjoy a variety in this week-long 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. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle and a snack. You’ll be grouped by age and skill level. Camp will be held indoors if it rains. Ages 4–9.

All of the below: 9am–12:30pm at Cabot

KS90-S15-1 $86; June25–26

KS90-S15-2 $175; June29–July2NoclassFriday,July3.

KS90-S15-3 $215; July6–10

KS90-S15-4 $215; July13–17

KS90-S15-5 $215; July20–24

Attention Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer & Multi-Sports, and T-Ball Campers: Medical forms from your pediatrician’s office must be submitted to Newton Community Education at least two weeks before the start of camp. You can mail or email these, or fax them to us at 617-559-6998. In addition, a waiver form must be filled out for participation in our sports camps. See our website for details.

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

In case of questionable or bad weather, please call 617-499-4820 to find out if your class is running.

ADULT COURSES REGISTRATION FORMName Today’s Date

Address

Phone (home) (work or cell) Email

Course Code # Course Name Fee

Donation to Scholarship Fund

Registration Fee (once per person, per term) $6.00

TOTAL

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

2. Pay by Charge: at www.newtoncommunityed.org, by phone (617) 559-6999, or by mail. Charge: MasterCard Visa Discover

Card # Expiration Date Security Code

Cardholder Signature

kIDS COURSES REGISTRATION FORMName Birth Date

Address

School Grade

Parents’ or Guardians’ Names

Phone* (home) (work or cell) Email

Course Code # Course Name Fee

Donation to Scholarship Fund

Registration Fee (once per person, per term) $6.00

TOTAL

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

2. Pay by Charge: at www.newtoncommunityed.org, by phone (617) 559-6999, or by mail. Charge: MasterCard Visa Discover

Card # Expiration Date Security Code

Cardholder Signature

* We need two DIFFERENT phone #s for Kids registrations—please help us by providing both.

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INDIAN FAST FOODFrom the busy streets of Mumbai to your dining room table. Make authentic, aromatic, and ever-popular Indian delicacies.

LEARN TO JUGGLEGot too many balls in the air? Join us and get all the tips you need to be a skillful juggler.

CHESS INTENSIvELose no ground this summer! Serious chess players—learn new strategies to outsmart your opponents.

ARCHITECTURE STUDIOKids: Design your dream house. Learn real architects’ tricks of the trade as you draw your plan and build your prototype.

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