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cover artist                                                                       what’s new
Barney Levitt                                                                      WHAT I DID THIS SUMMER…
                                I’ve been creating pictures since I was old        Two of our instructors had grand adventures and are back to share
                                enough to grip a crayon and scribble on my         their stories with you. Join them and feel like you were there too.
                                parents’ walls. I was given my first oil set
                                when I was 10, which set me on my destined         HIKER Jim Klumpp has now achieved
                                path to become a professional artist. After        what many of us dream of: he’s hiked both
                                graduating with a fine arts degree in draw-        the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest
                                ing and painting, I never looked back.             Trail. Many NCE student hiking enthusi-
                                                                                   asts and vicarious adventurers have seen
                              I create my paintings layer by layer,
                                                                                   his presentations of both hikes, but this fall
capturing in detail every nuance of my subject. Much of my work
                                                                                   he’ll compare and contrast them, with his
is still life, as this affords total control. I like working with timeless
                                                                                   usual humorous stories, breathtaking pho-
objects that give a sense of nostalgia to the viewer. Old radios,
                                                                                   tos, and personal charm.
typewriters, and rusted antique tools are often my subject matter.
I also play with humor in my work, and strive for a narrative that                                              BIKER, (soap maker, gardener, and
captures the viewer’s attention.                                                                                chef) Jeff Klein was due for an adventure.
I’ve been a member of the Newton Art Association for years and                                                  This time it was a bike ride from west to
have participated in many of their group shows. I’ve had three solo                                             east, starting in Anacortes, Washington on
exhibitions at the Newton Free Library, and have had overwhelm-                                                 the Pacific coast, and finishing in our fair
ingly positive responses from Newton residents.                                                                 city here on the Atlantic, via the Northern
                                                                                                                route. Hear his stories, see his photos, and
This painting, “Back To School”, was inspired by drawings by my                                                 also get tips on how to pack, plan, and avoid
great nephews. It harkens back to the days when students might                                                  pitfalls on your great adventure.
bring their teacher a shiny red apple at the start of school. This genre
of trompe l’oeil has always fascinated me. Literally it means “fool the
eye,” in that the painted 2-D surface appears to be 3-D. I’ve often                   VICARIOUS ADVENTURES
used taped objects in my paintings and have seen viewers secretly                     Hiking the Appalachian and the Pacific Coast Trails with Jim (page 17)
trying to peel the tape off the surface. Fool the eye indeed!                         Cycling Across the USA with Jeff (page 17)
To see more of Barney’s work, visit barneylevitt.com.

    Fool the eye in Special Effects Workshop (page 8). Try something new in                                                     contact us
    Introduction to Abstract Painting with Cold Wax & Oil (page 6) or Comics for     our mission                                Newton North High School
    Grownups (page 5).                                                                                                          Room 101
                                                                                     Newton Community Education is              457 Walnut Street
                                                                                     dedicated to your lifelong learning.       Newtonville, MA 02460
                                                                                     We offer programs for everyone             email: staff@newtoncommunityed.org

fall special                                                                         eager to explore—from toddlers to
                                                                                     seniors—from Newton and beyond.
                                                                                                                                Phone: 617-559-6999
                                                                                                                                Fax: 617-559-6998
GET YOUR ACT                                                                         We are a self-sustaining arm of the        Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm
                                                                                                                                Monday–Thursday 5–8pm when evening
TOGETHER                                                                             Newton Public Schools. When the
                                                                                     school day ends, our classes begin,
                                                                                                                                classes are in session at Newton North.

Take the stage in Actors Studio,                                                     offering access to school facilities       Newton South High School
                                                                                                                                Satellite Office, Room 9208
now offered at more schools                                                          for community learning. We aim
                                                                                                                                140 Brandeis Road
around Newton (page 49), or try                                                      to inspire or nurture your passion
                                                                                                                                Newton Centre MA 02459
our new Improv class (page 52)                                                       with quality programs provided at          Phone: 617-559-6508
and see if you can get a laugh.                                                      a reasonable cost.                         Monday–Thursday 5:30–8pm
                                                                                                                                when evening classes are in session at
                                                                                                                                Newton South. During the day by
                                                                                                                                appointment only (617-559-6999).

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                                                                              adult classes
featured teacher                                                              Art & Photography.....................................5
JUANITA ALLEN KINGSLEY                                                        Business & Career.....................................43
                    I became a wilderness-certified                           Computers & Technology..........................44
                    EMT about 20 years ago. But                               Crafts.......................................................35
                    rather than working in the field,
                    I used the training I received
                                                                              Dance & Fitness........................................19
                                                                              English Language Learners (ELL)..............47
                                                                                                                                                19
                    to create a menu of health and
                    safety programs that I now                                Food & Drink............................................12
                    teach through NCE and for other                           GED / HiSET..............................................47
towns, businesses, and faith communities.                                     Home & Garden........................................38
I’m intrigued by the idea that we can take just a few                         Languages.................................................9
hours and focus on one topic in a class of kids who                           Lifetime Learning.....................................32
don’t know each other at first. There’s a magic that                          Mind, Body, & Soul...................................22
happens as the group comes together, children
                                                                              Money & Real Estate................................40             28
share their own stories, and we learn from each
other as much as from the material I am teaching. A                           Music & Theatre Arts................................28
childhood of living in several different countries has                        Online Learning.......................................46
made me sensitive to being the “new kid,” and I am                            Photography..............................................7
determined to make every child feel comfortable                               Recreation................................................15
in our classes. Whether it’s First Aid, Babysitting, or
                                                                              Writing, Speaking, & Literature................31
Home Alone Safety, our time together is separate
from the competitiveness of academics, the rigors                             kids classes
of athletics, and the scrutiny of social media; it’s
                                                                              All Kids Classes.........................................48
                                                                                                                                                35
about life.
                                                                              Sports......................................................57
My philosophy has always been that we have a                                  Driver’s Ed/College Prep...........................59
responsibility to take care of our own health and
wellness and help others do the same. My programs                             Fall At a Glance ................................60 & 61
are my way of extending that practice to our
community. We’re teaching health and wellness
                                                                              nuts & bolts
when we learn how to avoid dehydration in a First                             General Info & Policies .............................62
Aid class or properly use a plunger in Home Alone
Safety! These are skills we’ll have forever.
                                                                              Registration Form....................................63
                                                                              Staff Picks..................................................4
                                                                                                                                                48
NCE is an entrepreneur’s dream—top quality
administrative back-up, incomparable marketing of
the programs we offer, and great facilities in which                              TAKE ACTION
to teach. My life is far richer for being a part of this                          If you’re super-excited about a class, sign up now.
                                                                                  We decide if a class is running a week before it’s
community treasure.
                                                                                  start date, and no heroic act will save it once it’s
                                                                                  gone. So bring a friend or group of friends,
Meet Juanita
                                                                                  and grab your spots now. Some classes
Kids: Sign up for Babystting, CPR, or Home Alone Safety: See pages 52 & 55.       fill faster than a speeding bullet;
Adults: Sign up for First Aid for Grandparents. See page 28.                      don’t miss out.

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staff picks                                               Here are some of our favorite classes this fall and a little insight into
                                                              why we picked them.

                                                                                                       FOR
                                                                                                       KIDS

      Robin’s picks                                 Susan’s picks                                    Lisa’s Picks

    Community Barn Dance                          Kickboxing & Pilates                             Animation Lab
    Jacob Bloom (page 15)                         Katina McClain (page 21)                         PokeGravy Studio/Alex Salsberg (page 49)
                       I love a good square       I’ve been a big fan of Pilates for the past      Really I should
                       dance. I also love         few years and my back has never been             say no more,
                       meeting new people.        better. But I know I need to up my car-          and just send
                       This class combines        dio game. When I found out that Katina           you to the
                       two of my favorite         could teach both Pilates AND Kickboxing          PokeGravy
                       things! At Forest Park     for us, I thought: what a great combo!           website. Alex
                       Elementary School,         Katina is a dancer with her own compa-           Salsberg is a
    the biggest event when I was growing up       ny; she is so fun and inspirational—she          man of im-
    was the family square dance. I have the       makes me think I could actually take both        mense talent
    best memories of dancing with family,         classes. Selfishly, I’ve organized them back     (trust me on
    friends, and neighbors. What I like most      to back. Want to join me to see if I make        that, if you don’t
    about square dancing is that you con-         it to the end of both?                           see it for yourself). I’m no artist, so I’m
    stantly move and learn new moves: do-si-                                                       just totally floored by his creativity. But
    do, see saw, and promenade too. Say hi to                                                      I know you kids have the talent, and I
    new friends as you star thru, circle right,                                                    know Alex will bring it out of you in this
    and swing your partner round and round!                                                        class. He’s got a very busy schedule and
                                                                                                   is not always available to teach for us, so
                                                                                                   I’m pretty psyched to offer his class to you
    Dog Care Basics
                                                                                                   this fall. Join us and animate anything!
    Charlotte McGowan (page 15)
    As my friends know, I’ve been looking for
    a dog for the longest time. But, how do I                                                      Intro to Programming:
    know which dog is right for our family?       Salsa - Beginners and                            Scratch
    And, how do I take care of it properly,       Beyond Beginners                                 Circuit Lab staff (page 53)
    with grooming, training, and vaccinations     Justin Weinstein (page 19)                                                  A great tech ven-
    to worry about? I’m excited to offer this     When I was in my teens, I was compelled                                     dor is hard to find.
    new class because I know Charlotte can        to learn the waltz, foxtrot, cha cha, and                                   So we’re pretty
    help me. She’s been a Senior Dog Show         swing dances, and I was always the tall-                                    lucky to have
    Judge of over 100 breeds, is a master with    est girl in the room. This torture was to                                   this partnership
    dogs, and wants to help new dog owners        prepare me for the Washington Cotillion                                     with Circuit Lab.
    care for their pets. Hear what Charlotte      (long story for another time). Suffice to                                   Their founder,
    has to say about what to do and not do        say that I *hated* learning to dance and                                    Jake Weisberg,
    when you care for your dog.                   dreaded the lessons. If ONLY I’d had a                                      has been a science
                                                  teacher like Justin. He’s fun. He has a lot      educator for years and has offered a va-
                                                  of energy. And he really knows how to            riety of top notch classes at NCE. I’m so
                                                  teach. This is not your dance class of old.      pleased that he is now offering a Scratch
                                                  You don’t even need a partner—come               class, because Scratch, a game design pro-
                                                  solo! You’ll love Salsa; you’ll have a terrif-   gram created at MIT, is still where it’s at
                                                  ic time, and do a lot of dancing!                for beginner programmers. We’re offering
                                                                                                   it at lots of schools this fall.

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Art & Photography

                                                      Botanical Drawing                                   New
  Art & Photography
                                                      Paola Page, Instructor                             Comics for Grownups
                                                      See the world in a new light and then draw
Basic Drawing                                                                                            Zoe (Mosesian Center for the Arts) Schein, Instructor
                                                      it. Botanical drawing is the art of careful
                                                                                                         Comics can be serious business! Or sil-
Gary Tucker, Instructor                               observation inspired by the natural world
                                                                                                         ly—your choice. In this class you’ll learn to
Learn to draw, and you’ll have a great foun-          around us. We’ll use flowers, leaves, seed
                                                                                                         create dynamic, engaging comics through
dation to pursue painting, illustration, web          pods, and other organic objects as our sub-
                                                                                                         the study of figure, environmental drawing,
design, animation, and more. Drawing is               ject matter. You’ll work on strengthening
                                                                                                         layout design, and other essential elements
the most accessible form of visual art; it can        your powers of observation, and develop
                                                                                                         of visual storytelling. We’ll explore strate-
be gratifying and challenging. In this class,         drawing skills to render shape, texture, size,
                                                                                                         gies for creating characters, drawings, and
you’ll learn to see the world around us and           and proportion with greater confidence. By
                                                                                                         expressions to communicate a narrative and
interpret it your own way. Our instructor             the end of class, you’ll have a small portfolio
                                                                                                         emotion. You’ll frame scenes and design
will provide demonstrations and exercises             of drawings as fine art or use as a basis for a
                                                                                                         pages to create compelling graphics; we’ll
in basic design, using line, contour, shape,          continued edition of prints. All levels, new
                                                                                                         analyze professional comics to learn from
texture, composition, shadow, and light.              and returning students welcome.
                                                                                                         the greats, and use that knowledge to build
Each week you’ll work from a different still          A materials list will be emailed.
                                                                                                         comics from thumbnails to complete inked
life. In addition, there will be homework             A144-F19 $225                                      and colored pages. True or invented, silly or
assignments and weekly critiques. New and
                                                      8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6:30–9pm               sad, join us and get the tools you need to tell
returning students welcome.
                                                      September 18–November 13                           your stories through comics. No prior draw-
Bring a $5 materials fee payable to the instructor,                                                      ing experience required.
                                                      No class October 9
and a 9 x12 sketchbook, kneaded eraser, 2B, 4B,
                                                                                                         A materials list will be emailed.
and 6B pencils, and a pencil sharpener.
A100-F19 $169                                         Portrait Drawing                                   A763-F19 $199
4 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6–9pm                       Jack Neylan, Instructor                            8 Mondays @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm
October 22–November 12                                What makes a great portrait? Learn tech-           September 16–November 25
                                                      niques to create portraits of your own de-         No class Sept 30, Oct 14, & Nov 11
                                                      sign as we focus on capturing expressions
Sargent’s Method of Drawing                           through drawing. We’ll examine famous
for Beginners                                         and contemporary examples of portraiture,
Jack Neylan, Instructor                               always pursuing the question of what makes
John Singer Sargent’s paintings are world-re-         a portrait great. You will learn how to strive
nowned for their technique and beauty.                for photographic realism and impressionis-
However, during his lifetime as an artist             tic likeness that captures a person’s unique
and teacher, Sargent spent much of his time           character in your drawings. Mediums
drawing. Sargent saw drawing not only as              explored in class include graphite and char-
a valid medium in its own right, but as the           coal.
fundamental medium for any artist. Learn              Bring a drawing pad and graphite pencil.
Sargent’s techniques for drawing in both              Additional materials will be discussed in class.
graphite and charcoal. You’ll begin with
                                                      A725-F19 $115
recreating his drawings and then gradually
                                                      4 Tuesdays @ Newton South 7:30–9pm
work towards creating your own work uti-
lizing his methods.                                   September 17–October 15
                                                      No class October 8
Bring graphite pencils, charcoal pencils, and an
18x24 drawing pad to class.
A141-F19 $175
7 Mondays @ Newton South 7–9pm                                                                                                ime
September 16–November 18                                                                                                    yt
                                                                                                                       Da

No class Sept 30, Oct 14 & Nov 11                         DAYTIME!
                                                          Look for this icon for classes that run during the day at
                                                          various locations around town.

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                                                      Painting for Beginners                               Abstract Painting:
    Materials List                                    Jack Neylan, Instructor                              Beginner to Beyond
    For most art classes you will need to             Oil paint is a fluid medium; the paint is slow       Paola Page, Instructor
    purchase materials before the start of            to dry and easy to blend, so you can make            Take inspiration from artists such
    class. Check your course listing on our           changes as your work evolves. In this class          as Matisse, Kandinsky, de Kooning,
    website for specifics.                            you’ll learn the basic color wheel and how to        Frankenthaler, and Rothko. Explore abstract
                                                      properly mix paints. Starting with still-life        concepts and experiment with color, shape,
                                                      painting, moving to abstract, and working            texture, and line, as you paint with acrylics
Watercolor Painting: Beginner                         towards live-model painting, you’ll develop          and learn about the various processes of
                                                      new skills and gain a solid understanding            contemporary painting. Class time will cov-
Jack Neylan, Instructor                               of this medium. We’ll use linseed oils and           er individual interpretation, group critiques,
Experience the joy of watercolor on paper.            stand oils as you explore on canvas, linen,          and contemporary art discourse. New and
We’ll explore the fundamentals and surpris-           and wood, and you’ll learn the proper pre-           returning students of all levels welcome.
es of painting with watercolors as well as the        cautions when using turpentine mixes. All            Materials list is available online. For questions
variety of techniques. Through instructor             levels welcome. Acrylic painters are wel-            email paolapage6@gmail.com.
demonstrations and a series of painting               come too.
exercises, you’ll develop your own style as                                                                A131-F19 $245
                                                      Bring a small cotton canvas, paint brush and a
you become more comfortable painting                  selection of paints. Other materials will be dis-
                                                                                                           7 Mondays @ Newton North 6:30–9:30pm
with this media. Classes will emphasize per-          cussed in class.                                     September 16–November 18
sonal expression in a creative and relaxed                                                                 No class Sept 30, Oct 14, & Nov 11
environment. We’ll review artwork in class            A290-F19 $179
and engage in critiques. New and returning            7 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–9pm                             We’ve started to become a
students welcome.                                     September 18–November 6                                       community of repeat students
Bring a $7 fee for still-life setups payable to the   No class October 9                                            which is fun and supportive.
instructor in class. Required materials list is                                                            I’ve also moved further with painting
available online.                                     New                                                  and feel like I’m getting a good
A450-F19 $199                                                                                              experience.
                                                      Introduction to Abstract
8 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–9pm                      Painting with Cold Wax & Oil
September 19–November 7                                                                                    Impressionist Painting
                                                      Deborah Perugi, Instructor                           Zhanna Cantor, Instructor
                                                      Learn to paint with cold wax—the “cool”              If you’re inspired by impressionist artists
Advancing with Watercolors                            new alternative to traditional oil painting. It’s    like Monet, Renoir, and Pissarro, join us for
Gary Tucker, Instructor                               fast-drying, easier to use, and less costly than     this studio class. As these artists did, we’ll
If you have some prior experience with                oil alone. The painting mixture is applied to a      focus on how light affects color and form.
watercolor and drawing and wish to further            wood board with rubber spatulas and palette          After a short demonstration to get you start-
develop as a watercolorist, join us. You’ll           knives, and it can easily be incised with tools      ed, you’ll work independently, painting in
learn design, composition, and watercol-              later. In this class you’ll make three or more       oil or acrylic from a picture of your choice.
or technique through a series of weekly               paintings. We’ll discuss design, value, and          Our instructor will provide individual guid-
projects. The projects will be supported by           color while working in a relaxed and creative        ance to help you with composition, value
tutorials, short videos, and other teaching           environment. Join us and enjoy the sense of          adjustment, and color mixing techniques.
materials. Class time will include demon-             play and creative growth that this medium            You’ll work at your own pace, developing
strations, a review of homework, and time             offers. Beginners welcome.                           your own style. At the last class we’ll share
for practice. Classes will foster personal ex-        Bring a $5 fee payable to the instructor for wax.    our accomplishments with an informal dis-
pression in a creative and relaxed environ-           Also bring three cradle boards with a dry layer of   play of our work. All levels welcome.
ment. New and returning students welcome.             gesso, oil paint, and favorite mark-making sup-
                                                      plies. A full materials list will be emailed.        See online class listing for a full materials list.
Required materials list is available online.
                                                      A154-F19 $159                                        A149-F19 $199
A563-F19 $199                                                                                              8 Mondays @ Newton North 7–9pm
                                                      5 Mondays @ Newton South 6:30–9pm
4 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–9pm                                                                          September 16–November 25
                                                      October 21–November 25
October 23–November 13                                                                                     No class Sept 30, Oct 14, & Nov 11
                                                      No class November 11

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Art & Photography

Landscape Painting                                                                                         Digital Photography:
                                                         Photography                                       Beyond Beginner
Zhanna Cantor, Instructor
Let nature inspire you as you learn to paint                                                               Julie Williams-Krishnan, Instructor
landscapes. Working from pictures of open              Digital Photography: Using                          Learn to operate your camera in semi-auto-
fields, sea, rocks, and/or woods, you’ll create        Any Smartphone or Tablet                            matic and manual modes and create sharp,
original paintings in acrylic or oil. Our in-          Jason Rich, Instructor                              high-quality images with the appropriate
structor will provide a short demonstration            Learn to take professional-quality,                 depth of field. You’ll discover how to choose
to get you started, and individual guidance            eye-catching photos using the camera built          the right combination of shutter speed, aper-
to help you with composition, value adjust-            into your smartphone or tablet. Get tips for        ture, and ISO as we examine how to use light
ment, and color mixing techniques through-             taking better photos in any situation. Then,        in challenging situations and create interest-
out your painting process. You’ll work at              learn to edit, enhance, print, share, and           ing photos. Other technical aspects will be
your own pace and develop your own style.              organize your photos using your device, as          addressed including exposure compensation,
At the last class we’ll share our accomplish-          well as third-party photography apps and            light metering, and autofocus. We’ll also
ments with an informal display of our work.            services. This class is designed for amateur        discuss how to best compose images for max-
This is a studio class; all levels welcome.            level, non-tech savvy people who want to            imum artistic effect. The emphasis will be on
Bring a pencil; acrylic or oil paints (acrylic is      take better photos using a mobile device.           outdoor photography; there will be plenty of
recommended for beginners); three or more flat         Bring your smartphone or tablet to class if you’d   opportunity to present your photography for
brushes (1/4”, 1/2”, and 1-1/2”); either acrylic       like, but it is not required.                       group critique and analysis. Prerequisite: our
paper, canvas board, or stretched canvas; a pallet;                                                        beginner digital photography class or compa-
and a jar for water (for acrylic) or turpentine (for   A138-F19 $45                                        rable experience.
oil paints). See online class listing for full mate-   Thursday October 24 @ Newton South 7–9pm
                                                                                                           Bring your fully-charged digital SLR camera with
rials list.
                                                                                                           its manual.
A152-F19 $199                                          Photography for Beginners                           A216-F19 $149
8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm                      Julie Williams-Krishnan, Instructor                 5 Mondays @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm
September 18–November 13
                                                       If you’re just getting to know your digital         October 21–November 25
No class October 9                                     camera and its features, take this opportunity      No class November 11
                                                       to learn from an expert. Learn how and when
                                                       to use your camera’s special settings such
                                                       as program and manual modes, aperture,              Intermediate-Advanced
                                                       and shutter priority. We’ll also discuss basic      Digital Photography
                                                       composition and how to best use light for           Danielle Larosee, Instructor
                                                       different situations, such as shooting plants,      Start taking pictures like a true visual story-
                                                       people, extreme close-ups, and landscapes.          teller. Through exercises in light, color, and
                                                       Bring your fully-charged camera and one or two      composition, you’ll learn various methods
                                                       of your prints to share with the class.             to improve your shooting techniques. We’ll
                                                       A381-F19 $99                                        review individual images, as well as bodies
                                                                                                           of work by contemporary photographers.
                                                       3 Mondays @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm
                                                                                                           We’ll also break into teams for group photo
                                                       September 16–October 7
                                                                                                           shoots, and critique and fine-tune our proj-
                                                       No class September 30                               ects as we evaluate what makes a successful
                                                                                                           image. Expect homework so you can prac-
                                                                                                           tice what you learn in class. Plan to finish
                                                                                                           this course with a compilation of photo-
                                                                                                           graphs and a greater understanding of this
                                                                                                           art form. Basic knowledge of your camera
                                                                                                           including use of shutter speeds, aperture,
                                                                                                           and ISO is recommended.
                                                                                                           Bring your fully-charged camera, and a $5 still
                                                                                                           life fee payable to the instructor in class.
                                                                                                           A167-F19 $125
                                                                                                           5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm
                                                                                                           October 15–November 12

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New                                                Landscape Photography
                                                   Workshop
Digital Photography:
Inspiration & The Creative                         Danielle Larosee, Instructor
Process                                            The best way to capture the beauty of the
                                                   outdoors is with your camera. Explore the
Julie Williams-Krishnan, Instructor                basics of landscape photography in this
Explore the world around you through               hands-on workshop. We’ll discuss shooting
your camera. Use it to focus on what you           techniques—the use of angles, light, shad-
notice—light, nature, whatever moves you.          ow, and subject—and apply these skills in
Each class will include examples of different      the field to produce photos that tell a story.
photographic genres, hands-on shooting             There will be instructor presentations and
time, and constructive advice and feedback.        homework assignments to guide your work
You’ll learn basic principles of photography,      outside of class, along with in-class critiques          Special Effects Workshop
but we’ll focus more on inspiration and the        to review your photos. In our last class,                Danielle Larosee, Instructor
creative process. Assignments will include         we’ll have a slideshow of student work. All              Inspire double takes with your photographic
a visual conversation with an artist you ad-       levels welcome.                                          images, just by applying cool special effects.
mire,making portraits of yourself and oth-                                                                  Learn how to star the sun, create panoram-
                                                   Any type of camera is suitable for this class. Bring
ers, shooting still-life or constructed images,    your fully-charged camera.                               ics, and add depth to your landscapes by
using words to inspire imagery, and doing                                                                   adjusting the aperture. Discover different
some night photography. We’ll end the              A146-F19 $99
                                                                                                            techniques for zooming and how to use var-
course with a digital display of our work.         3 Mondays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm                     ious filters, and learn to control motion with
Bring the best digital camera you have, one with   October 7–28                                             shutter speeds. With nothing more than
a viewfinder is preferable, but an iPhone or a     No class October 14                                      the equipment you already have and a little
digital SLR camera with just a manual setting is                                                            imagination, you can create great effects to
okay too. Bring a journal, and a way to download
                                                   Macro Photography                                        enhance your photos.
your images. If you have a computer with soft-
ware such as Lightroom for editing images, bring   Danielle Larosee, Instructor                             Bring your camera and lenses to class.
that, too.                                         Winter, spring, summer, or fall, macro                   A153-F19 $79
A164-F19 $199                                      photography opens the door to an exciting                2 Mondays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm
8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm                  world of photo opportunities. The close-up               September 16 & 23
September 18–November 13                           world is a magical place full of pattern, col-
                                                   or, and imagery—flowers become abstract
No class October 9
                                                   works of art, rusty doors become textured
                                                   canvasses, stones become polished gems,
                                                   and butterflies and other insects can become
                                                   sci-fi monsters. Join us and learn different
                                                   ways to use your camera gear to take spec-
                                                   tacular macro photographs.
                                                   Bring a $5 still life fee payable to the instructor in
                                                   class. Bring your digital camera, its manual, and
                                                   any macro equipment you may own. Bring photos
                                                   you’d like to share for Q&A.
                                                   A113-F19 $79
                                                   2 Mondays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm
                                                   November 4 & 18
                                                   No class November 11

8       617 559-6999
Languages

                                                         Spanish: Intermediate                             Spanish: Advanced I
 Languages
                                                         Soledad Phelan, Instructor                        Cecilia McIsaac, Instructor
                                                         Sharpen your writing and speaking skills          Increase your conversational skills by
Not sure what level language class to take? Call us at   while you improve your vocabulary. You’ll         practicing the language through readings
617-559-6999 or email staff@newtoncommunityed.org.       learn about conditional, progressive, and         and discussions of news articles and cur-
                                                         compound tenses; adjectives; and adverbs          rent events. This class will be conducted
                                                         plus more. Prerequisite: our Spanish: Beyond      mostly in Spanish; we’ll review tenses, the
Spanish: Beginner                                        Beginner classes, or comparable experience.       comparison of adjectives and adverbs; the
Soledad Phelan, Instructor                               Required textbook is the most recent edition of   imperative (command) form, the formal
¿Habla usted Español? If you don’t                       Practical Spanish by Prado.                       and informal of regular and irregular verbs,
speak Spanish, here’s your chance to learn                                                                 the passive voice, prepositions por and para
the United States’ second most spoken                    L114-F19 $165
                                                                                                           and much more. No textbook required.
language. We’ll emphasize basic speech pat-              8 Tuesdays @ Newton South 7:30–9pm
                                                                                                           Prerequisite: our Spanish: Intermediate class
terns and vocabulary, and you’ll learn sim-              September 17–November 12                          or comparable experience.
ple grammar and idioms through question                  No class October 8
and answer drills and conversation.
                                                                                                           L589-F19 $199
                                                                                                           8 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–9pm
Required textbook is Practical Spanish Grammar
by Prado, 2nd edition.                                                                                     September 19–November 7
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L210-F19-1 $155
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8 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math                                                                       French: Beginner
10–11:15am                                                                                                 Susan Tessier, Instructor
September 19–November 7                                                                                    Through conversation and written exercises,
L210-F19-2 $159                                                                                            you’ll learn about French culture as well as
                                                                                                           pronunciation, vocabulary, basic grammar,
8 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6–7:30pm
                                                                                                           and verb tenses. Emphasis will be on use-
September 17–November 12
                                                                                                           ful, everyday words and phrases, including
No class October 8
                                                                                                           greetings, time, weather, travel, and food.
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Spanish:                                                                                                   to review the fundamentals.
Beyond Beginner                                                                                            The textbook is Ultimate French: Beginner-
Soledad Phelan, Instructor                                                                                 Intermediate, by Heminway.
You’ve passed through Beginner Spanish                                                                     L102-F19 $159
and are ready to learn about conditional,                                                                  8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–8:30pm
progressive, and compound tenses, adjec-                                                                   September 18–November 20
tives, adverbs and more. You’ll sharpen                                                                    No class Oct 9 & 23
your conversational, writing, and speaking
skills while you improve your vocabulary.
Prerequisite: our Spanish: Beginner classes,
or comparable experience.
Required textbook is Practical Spanish Grammar
by Prado, 2nd edition.
L212-F19 $155
8 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math
11:15am–12:30pm
September 19–November 7

                                                            A Big Thank You...
                                                            to the Russian School of Math for opening up its doors to us. We couldn’t
                                                            run our Thursday daytime classes without them.

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Phil Kaplan, Instructor                             Intermediate French                                Cooking
If you are new to the language, or                  & Beyond                                           Phil Kaplan, Instructor
want to continue your beginner studies, this        Lionel Claris, Instructor                          Sharpen your French speaking skills and
is the French class for you. Through con-           Bonjour! Brush up on your French for your          explore the art of French cuisine in this
versation and written exercises, you’ll learn       trip abroad or just for fun. Gain confidence       conversational class for lovers of French
about French culture as well as pronuncia-          in your speaking skills as you learn to use        cooking. You’ll get step-by-step instructions
tion, vocabulary, basic grammar, and verb           simple, elegant, conversational French ef-         on preparing the classics of the French ta-
tenses. Emphasis will be on useful, everyday        fectively. Instead of learning rules with a        ble—coq au vin, vol au vent, steak tartare,
words and phrases, including greetings,             textbook, we’ll focus on becoming confident        bouillabaisse, ratatouille, and more. You’ll
time, weather, travel, and food. This class is      speakers through a combination of oral-            learn the nomenclatures for all of the in-
for beginners or those who wish to review           ly-applied grammar and spaced repetitions          gredients, the kitchenware, and the cooking
the fundamentals.                                   to boost your recall. You’ll also learn proper     methods and processes. We’ll also share
The textbook is Ultimate French: Beginner-          pronunciation through reading and speak-           recommendations for how to find the best
Intermediate, by Heminway.                          ing. Course materials will be available on-        ingredients locally. This is a demonstration
L223-F19 $155                                       line as a resource. Prerequisite: our Beyond       class only. This course will be taught entirely
                                                    Beginner class, or comparable experience.          in French; join us if you’re a beyond begin-
8 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math
                                                                                                       ner to intermediate-level French language
11:15am–12:30pm                                     L244-F19 $189
                                                                                                       and culture enthusiast.
September 19–November 7                             8 Mondays @ United Methodist Church
                                                    10:30am–12:30pm                                    L136-F19 $149
                                                    September 16–November 25                           7 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm
French: Beyond Beginner                                                                                September 17–November 5
                                                    No class Sept 30, Oct 14, & Nov 11
Phil Kaplan, Instructor                                                                                No class October 8
Improve your French as you gain exposure                    The instructor was very
to the language through conversation and                    charismatic and the class
in-class written exercises. We’ll expand your                                                          French: Advanced
                                                            discussions were very
vocabulary and introduce new verb tenses.                                                              Conversation
                                                    entertaining.
You’ll also learn about the culture as well as                                                         Lionel Claris, Instructor
pronunciation and grammar. Emphasis will                                                               This course is for those interested in becom-
                                                    French: Intermediate
be on useful, everyday words and phrases,                                                              ing more fluent. If you already have a decent
including greetings, time, weather, travel,         Phil Kaplan, Instructor                            knowledge of French and want to commu-
food and more. English will be used only            If you have some basic knowledge of                nicate your love of France and the language
when necessary. Prerequisite: our French:           French—salutations, present tense verbs,           with others, come share your thoughts and
Beginner class, or comparable experience.           and descriptive adjectives—continue to             observations with us as we discuss French
Bring a Pocket Book of French Verbs and a copy a    develop your skills. Through conversations         culture, politics, and the media in general.
copy of Ultimate French: Beginner-Intermediate,     and written exercises, you’ll learn more           Conducted entirely in French, this class will
by Heminway.                                        about French culture and pronunciation,            include articles, impassioned discussions,
                                                    vocabulary, basic grammar, and verb tens-          and exercises to help build your vocabu-
L230-F19 $149                                       es. Emphasis will be placed on review and
7 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm                                                                   lary and strengthen your understanding of
                                                    expansion of useful, everyday phrases.             grammar. Conversations will center around
September 18–November 6                             Prerequisite: our French: Beyond Beginner          class interests and we’ll tackle themes such
No class October 9                                  class, or comparable experience.                   as current events, politics, food, work, trav-
                                                    Bring a Pocket Book of French Verbs and a copy     el, family, and more. New and returning
                                                    of Ultimate French: Beginner-Intermediate,         students welcome.
                                                    by Heminway.
                                                                                                       L129-F19 $159
                                                    L109-F19 $149
                                                                                                       8 Mondays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm
                                                    7 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm
                                                                                                       September 16–November 25
                                                    September 18–November 6
                                                                                                       No class Sept 30, Oct 14, & Nov 11
                                                    No class October 9

10      617 559-6999
Languages

New                                                   Italian:                                              Italian: Advanced
                                                      Beyond Beginner                                       Romina Crociani, Instructor
Traveler’s Italian
                                                      Romina Crociani & Paola Rossi, Instructors            Join us for this stimulating discussion-based
Massimo Laurora, Instructor
                                                      Continuamo a divertirci in Italiano! Let’s            round table, conducted entirely in Italiano.
This course is for those who have no previous
                                                      continue to have fun with Italian! Using a            Our native Italian instructor will discuss cur-
knowledge of Italian and want to learn some
                                                      communicative and inductive approach,                 rent events, literature, culture, travel, art, mu-
useful phrases and cultural know-how for an
                                                      you’ll further develop your language skills           sic, cooking, and much more. For this class,
upcoming trip—or just for fun. Participation
                                                      through readings and conversations.                   you should have a strong working knowledge
is a must, so be ready to engage with the
                                                      Prerequisite: our Italian: Beginner class or          of Italian basic conversation and grammar
class. Each week, you’ll learn some basic
                                                      comparable experience.                                (verb tenses, pronouns, and a strong vocabu-
travel terms and vocabulary, and also gain an
                                                      The required books are Italian Made Simple, by        lary) and the ability to read the language well,
understanding of Italian culture.
                                                      Cristina Mazzoni, and an Italian dictionary.          so we can strictly focus on your speaking
Required textbook is Conversational Italian in                                                              skills. Prerequisite: our Italian: Intermediate
Seven Days, by Baldwin & Boas.                        L110-F19-1 $155 (Rossi)                       yt
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L989-F19 $149                                         8 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math                  returning students welcome.
                                                      11:15am–12:30pm
5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm                                                                             Bring an Italian dictionary.
                                                      September 26–November 14
October 15–November 12                                                                                      L101-F19 $159
                                                      L110-F19-2 $159 (Crociani)
                                                                                                            8 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:15–8:45pm
                                                      8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm
Italian: Beginner                                     September 17–November 12
                                                                                                            September 19–November 7
Romina Crociani & Paola Rossi, Instructors            No class October 8
Whether you’re going to Italy or just want to                                                               Mandarin Chinese:
understand some delightful phrases, come                                                                    Beginner & Beyond
study this lively and expressive language.            Italian: Intermediate
                                                                                                            Lei Reilley, Instructor
You’ll learn basic grammar concepts and               Romina Crociani, Instructor
                                                                                                            Spoken by one out of every five people in
idiomatic expressions while developing your           If you understand the basics of Italian
                                                                                                            the world, Mandarin Chinese is a major
vocabulary and writing skills. Participation          grammar and have developed your reading
                                                                                                            world language. We’ll emphasize conver-
is a must, so be ready to have some fun.              comprehension skills, this class will help
                                                                                                            sation, focusing on social situations and
The required books are Italian Made Simple by         increase your knowledge of the language.
                                                                                                            activities such as dining out, shopping, and
Cristina Mazzoni, and an Italian dictionary.          Through lectures and in-class exercises, we’ll
                                                                                                            planning a trip. We’ll practice listening,
                                                      practice vocabulary, tenses, and expressions,
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                                                                                                            speaking, reading, and pronunciation. Our
                                                      and discuss topics of your choice. We’ll also
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8 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math                                                                        instructor will also introduce the culture,
                                                      study short texts that will expose you to
10–11:15am                                                                                                  traditions, philosophy, and history that
                                                      Italian society and culture. Ciao. A presto!
September 26–November 14                                                                                    serve as keys to understanding the language.
                                                      Prerequisite: our Italian: Beyond Beginner
L103-F19-2 $159 (Crociani)                            class or comparable experience.                       The required textbook is Beginner’s Chinese (with
                                                                                                            2 audio CDs), by Yong Ho.
8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm                    Bring an Italian dictionary. Additional text will
September 17–November 12                              be discussed in class.                                L120-F19 $149
No class October 8                                    L310-F19 $159                                         8 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–8pm
                                                      8 Mondays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm                     September 19–November 7
                                                      September 16–November 25
                                                      No class Sept 30, Oct 14, & Nov 11

   See a class you like?
   Classes are filled on a first-come,
   first-served basis. Register early so
   you don’t miss out!

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Food & Drink

                                                      American Sign Language
     Help make NCE classes                            for Beginners                                           Food & Drink
     affordable for everyone!                         Colleen McGilpin, Instructor
     Give to our scholarship fund.                    Speak with your hands! If you like learn-             Sharpen Your Knife Skills
     See our website or the registration              ing languages, you’ll love American Sign              Robin Kalis, Instructor
     form on the back of this catalog,                Language. ASL is a common language                    From dicing to chopping, this hands-on
     or call us for details.                          among deaf people. It’s different from any            class is designed to help you become
                                                      other language you may have been exposed              a faster, more efficient cook. We won’t
                                                      to: you use your hands, combined with fa-             debone a chicken or make fancy garnishes,
                                                      cial expressions and body postures, to com-           but we will review techniques, practice dif-
Conversational Japanese                               municate. Join us for an introduction to its          ferent cutting methods, such as julienne,
Ririko Hayashi, Instructor                            concepts, and learn the basics of conversa-           chiffonade, and others, and you’ll learn
Learn Japanese for travel or just for fun.            tional ASL. We’ll also discuss current issues         how to properly use a chef ’s knife with
Contrary to what you might think, it’s easy           in Deaf culture. If you’re fascinated by this         maximum efficiency. Then, we’ll make a
to master the essentials of the language. In          language, or just want to learn to sign, this is      salsa with your newly learned skills.
this online class taught by a native Japanese         the class for you.                                    A $15 food fee is payable to the instructor at the
instructor, you’ll learn useful phrases and           L599-F19 $125                                         beginning of class. Bring a large mixing bowl,
specific vocabulary words geared towards                                                                    cutting board, large knife (6-8”), and a contain-
                                                      8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–7pm                     er for your salsa.
travel; you’ll also get tips on Japanese cul-
ture. We’ll practice with drills, interactive         September 18–November 13
                                                                                                            F103-F19 $75
exercises, and dialogue. We’ll use audio aids         No class October 9
                                                                                                            Tuesday September 24 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm
and Japanese words written in the English
alphabet to assist you—through this method            Speed Spanish
you can learn the letter system, one of the                                                                  New
                                                      Dan Mikels, Instructor
biggest challenges for beginning Japanese                                                                   Canning Your Harvest
                                                      Our online classes are unlike any other
language learners.
                                                      Spanish classes you have ever taken. You’ll           Anna (Babbette) Wils, Instructor
This is an online class. See online listing for the
                                                      see words, hear them pronounced properly,             Store your garden’s bounty. Canning is
course syllabus and more information.
                                                      and have plenty of opportunities to practice          easy—once you get the knack of it, you
L250-F19-O $125                                       your pronunciation. Then, you’ll learn sev-           can can with confidence. Join us to learn
6 week online class                                   eral clever recipes that you can use to glue          the basics of canning; get guidelines to
September 11–November 1                               the words together into sentences. Continue           make sure your food does not spoil, using
                                                      with the advanced levels to reinforce your            basic equipment you may already have
                                                      learning, whether you’re taking it online or          in your kitchen or can easily purchase.
                                                      in-person. In no time at all, you’ll be able to       We’ll can tomatoes for sauces and soups
                                                      go into any Spanish-speaking situation and            and make a fruit preserve to put on toast
                                                      converse. ¡Qué Bueno!                                 or desserts. From there you can expand
                                                      This is an online class. See online listing for the   your canning at home to other fruits and
                                                      course syllabus and more information.                 vegetables and make salsas, sauces, pickles
                                                      L132-F19-O $125 (I)                                   or more preserves. In this hands-on class,
                                                                                                            you’ll be cutting, stirring, pouring, and
                                                      L133-F19-O $125 (II)                                  cooling. You’ll take home a can of toma-
                                                      L135-F19-O $125 (III)                                 toes and a can of preserves.
                                                      6 week online class                                   A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor
                                                      September 11–November 1                               in class.
                                                                                                            F422-F19 $49
                                                                                                            Wednesday September 25 @ Newton South
                                                                                                            6:30–9:30pm

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Food & Drink

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Fresh Eats Year-Round                              A Taste of Thai                                   Straight From India
Anna (Babbette) Wils, Instructor                   Roberta Hing, Instructor                          Street Food
Enjoy food from the farm all year. If you          Explore fresh interpretations of traditional      Shruti Mehta, Instructor
grow your own produce or purchase it at a          Thai recipes. We’ll make a full Thai meal,        Close your eyes and imagine you are on a
farmer’s market, there’s no need to experi-        starting with a warming and colorful Thai         crowded street in Mumbai, enveloped by
ence that end-of-summer let-down; you can          Coconut soup, followed by an authentic            sweet, spicy, pungent, and flavorful aromas
extend your fresh-eating season. Discover          Pad Thai, and finishing with a simple and         wafting through the air. This is the Indian
a variety of approaches to eating local be-        refreshing mango ice cream. You’ll learn          fast food scene: every street is filled with
yond the traditional summer months. We’ll          about the aromatic herbs and spices that          small vendors selling savory dishes prepared
discuss specific options in the Boston area,       contribute to Thai cuisine’s unique and           on site. There are no table and chairs, you
including extending your garden’s harvest          delicious flavors, and you’ll be able to          are expected to stand on the street and eat.
into late fall and early spring (without a         replicate all our recipes at home. At the         Together we’ll enjoy a sampling of the foods
greenhouse); where to buy local foods all          end of the class, we’ll enjoy the meal we’ve      sold by the beaches in Bombay or movie
year; and putting up some of the summer            prepared together.                                theatres of Delhi—you have not experi-
bounty by freezing, canning, and drying.           Bring a $20 food fee payable to the instructor    enced the true taste of India until you have
How much more can you eat locally? Join            in class.                                         eaten these delicious roadside snacks and
us to find out.                                                                                      fast food. Possible recipes include Indian
                                                   F921-F19 $49
F577-F19 $39                                                                                         burritos like Kati rolls, Indian-style paninis
                                                   Thursday September 26 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm
                                                                                                     or sandwiches, Chana-Bhatura, spinach pa-
Wednesday October 16 @ Newton South 7–9pm
                                                                                                     pre-chaat (crispy spinach fritters with sweet
                                                   Exotic Foods of India                             and minty chutneys), and of course some-
Salmon Five Ways                                   Shruti Mehta, Instructor                          thing fried such as samosas.
Jeff Klein, Instructor                             Please your palate with Indian food, the cui-     Bring a $20 food fee payable to the instructor.
Salmon, paired with greens and some white          sine that spans from simple, to rich and ex-      F275-F19 $59
wine, is a perfect meal. But, how do you           otic; is eaten by the poor and elite alike; and   Tuesday September 17 @ Newton South 6–9pm
prepare it—broil, grill, bake, or fry? Learn       is beloved by the British, who have claimed
five different recipes for salmon, all of which    some Indian dishes for their national cui-                I’ve taken several courses with
are straightforward, and all of which are          sine. We’ll enjoy flavors popular and known               Shruti. She is an excellent
delicious! We’ll roast, pan sear, and broil our    to some of the most remote regions in India.              cook and teacher who takes
fish. Recipes will include basic lemon-pep-        You’ll learn to make Navaratna curry (nine        the time to explain exotic ingredients
per salmon, a sesame ginger tahini rub, and        jeweled curry with nuts, vegetables, and
                                                                                                     and how they are used in India. I look
other breaded and spiced recipes. You’ll           fruit, with a rich and creamy spiced sauce),
                                                                                                     forward to her classes and spending
learn safe handling techniques, ways to tell       Gajar Halwa (a dessert made out of shred-
                                                                                                     time with her!
when your fish is done, and a few tasty rubs       ded carrots cooked with milk, almonds
that can double as salad dressings. You’ll         and cardamom), Saffron rice with coconut
also get tips on simple vegetable pairings to      milk, and Panchkuti dal (five different dals
serve with your meal.                              or pulses, cooked with ginger, garlic chilies
Bring $20 food fee and a few containers to bring   and garam masala). Bring your appetite and
home your leftovers.                               explore this rich cuisine with us.
F654-F19 $55                                       Bring a $20 food fee payable to the instructor.
Thursday November 7 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm        F136-F19 $59
                                                   Thursday October 24 @ Newton South 6–9pm

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Chinatown Food Tour                                     Fenway Fun Facts                                        Jeff Klein, Instructor
                                                        & Food Tour                                             From Paris to Boston, macarons are de-
Roberta Hing, Instructor
                                                                                                                lighting the dessert world. These colorful,
Explore Chinatown with an expert guide.                 Off The Beaten Path Food Tours Tour Guide, Instructor   delicate confectioneries make the perfect
Boston’s Chinatown is filled with so many               Fine food in Fenway? You bet! Not just for              accompaniment to afternoon tea or a sweet
little shops and restaurants—it’s easy to get           baseball anymore, the Fenway neighbor-                  ending to any meal. Learn to make the
lost amid its colorful window displays and              hood food scene has exploded in the past                meringue-based shells and fill them with a
enticing aromas. Our journey begins in the              few years. We’ll visit a variety of iconic              variety of sweet fillings including chocolate
heart of Chinatown, where we’ll learn about             restaurants near Fenway Park, sampling                  ganache, and vanilla buttercream. You will
its history while stopping at a few shops               good ol’ American ballpark eats, New                    be sure to impress your friends with these
and bakeries for samples. Next we’ll visit a            England specialties, and treats like sliders            fancy sandwich cookies.
Chinese herbal shop to examine traditional              and brown butter ice cream. Along the
                                                                                                                Bring a $25 fee payable to the instructor in class.
Chinese medicinal remedies. We’ll enjoy a               way, you’ll learn fun facts about the famous            This class is mostly demonstration with some
traditional dim sum lunch at a restaurant               Citgo sign and the Green Monster too, and               hands-on experience.
that’s popular among locals—an experience               if you’re over 21 can try some craft and local
not to be missed. (Dim sum dishes often con-            beer. Fenway will never seem the same once              F855-F19 $59
tain pork or shrimp, and they are not gluten            you’ve joined us for this tour.                         Monday November 18 @ Newton South 6–9pm
free.) Finally, we’ll conclude our tour at a            Meeting spot will be emailed to registered students.
Chinese market, where we’ll explore exotic                                                                       New
produce and other unique offerings. Join us             F653-F19 $79
on this culinary and cultural adventure.                Saturday September 21 @ Boston 10am–1pm                 Two Pies One Night
We will walk rain or shine. Location will be                                                                    Jeff Klein, Instructor
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                                                        Chocolate Tour                                          can bake a perfect one. But with this class,
F280-F19 $75
                                                                                                                you’ll become a star pie maker in just three
Sunday October 6 @ Boston 11am–1:30pm                   Off The Beaten Path Food Tours
                                                                                                                hours! Even total pie novices will come
                                                        Tour Guide, Instructor                                  away with all the knowledge they need to
Kendall Square Food Tour                                Join us for a delectable adventure through              nail Thanksgiving dessert. Learn the funda-
                                                        historical Harvard Square. Hear interesting             mentals of pie baking: from perfect buttery
Off The Beaten Path Food Tours Tour Guide, Instructor
                                                        stories about the Square, learn fun facts               crust to fillings to delicious sugar-crumbled
Kendall Square is the hub of innovation.                about chocolate, and sample the best choco-
It’s home to MIT, Cambridge Innovation                                                                          toppings. We’ll bake two kinds of pie from
                                                        laty treats around. Harvard Square, famous              scratch in class: apple and pecan; we’ll
Center, groundbreaking biotech and phar-                for its namesake university, has a flourishing
ma companies, and fabulous food. It’s also                                                                      incorporate lattice work and vents in the
                                                        food scene with some of most unique food                crust, and brush our pies with egg and sugar
scenically situated right near the Charles              in the city. We’ll make four to six stops with
River. On this exciting tour we’ll sample                                                                       to make them shine like the mouth-water-
                                                        plenty of treats and less than a mile of walk-          ing ones displayed in bakery windows.
diverse modern cuisine at some of the                   ing. This tour is lactose-intolerant friendly.
city’s most impressive and beautiful restau-                                                                    Bring a $25 food fee payable to the instructor.
                                                        Location will be emailed. Walking and eating in         Also bring a large mixing bowl, containers to
rants. We’ll learn about local history, food
                                                        rain or shine.                                          carry pies home, and a pie pan if you have one.
science, and innovation as we walk the
Entrepreneurial Walk of Fame, explore a                 F273-F19 $55                                            F600-F19 $59
rooftop garden, and more. We’ll top off the             Saturday October 12 @ Cambridge 2–3:30pm                Thursday November 14 @ Newton South 6–9pm
day with a specialty cocktail and a yummy,
creative dessert.
Location will be emailed to registered students.
Walking rain or shine. Dress accordingly. Please                                                                      Give the Gift of Learning
show up to the meeting spot 10-15 minutes early                                                                       Stumped for the perfect gift? Treat
to check in with the guide.
                                                                                                                      a friend or family member to an
F451-F19 $79                                                                                                          NCE class so they can do what
Saturday October 26 @ Cambridge 2–5pm                                                                                 they love or learn something new.
                                                                                                                      We have gift certificates in any
                                                                                                                      amount you choose.

14      617 559-6999
Recreation

New                                                    New
                                                                                                               Recreation
Good, Better, Best Buttercream                         Gobble It Up: Cake Decorating
Sandra Frezza, Instructor                              Sandra Frezza, Instructor                              New
Hey bakers: American buttercream is not                Master the art of cake decorating in time
the be-all end-all! Make a variety of butter-          for Thanksgiving. You’ll get step-by step
                                                                                                              Community Barn Dance—
creams in this all-about-frosting class. We’ll         instructions to make perfect buttercream               Yee-haw!
master the familiar American buttercream,              frosting as you level, fill, and frost; learn          Jacob Bloom, Caller
combining butter, confectioners sugar, and             techniques to create a whimsical turkey                Yee-haw! Grab your partner or, why not,
flavored extracts; get an introduction to              on your cake, embellished with stars and               bring your whole block, and dance for the
Swiss meringue buttercream, which has a                ruffles; and get tips on how to hold the               fun of it! Learn traditional line and square
much fluffier consistency and is prepared              decorating bag to apply the right amount of            dances that keep everyone moving. You
by cooking granulated sugar and egg whites             pressure while piping. Bring a single-layer            don’t need to be a dance pro—our dances
with extracts; and try Italian meringue                cake (six- or seven-inch round, two-three              involve just simple, repetitive moves in
buttercream, which is even fluffier than its           inches in height), a cake carrier or box to            interesting combinations, to delightful,
Swiss counterpart, and is made with egg                transport your finished product, and an                toe-tapping music. All ages and levels are
whites beaten and added to cooked sugar,               apron. Frosting, supplies, and handouts                welcome; we’ll all dance together and our
water, and extracts. We’ll make all three in           provided. You’ll take home decorating tools,           caller will teach you everything you need to
class; you’ll sample each one, and take home           plus your beautiful cake creation.                     know. Wear comfortable clothing and come
all the recipes, instructions, and samples.            Bring a $20 materials fee payable to the instructor.   prepared to have a fun night.
Bring a $10 materials fee, payable to the instruc-                                                            Z721-F19 $49
                                                       F467-F19 $55
tor at the beginning of class.
                                                       Monday November 25 @ Newton South 6–9pm                Thursday November 7 @ Newton South 7–9pm
F466-F19 $45
Thursday October 17 @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm                                                                New
                                                                                                              Dog Care Basics
Halloween Cupcake Decorating                                                                                  Charlotte McGowan, Instructor
Sandra Frezza, Instructor                                                                                     Don’t be daunted by doggie care! If you’re a
It’s a spooktacular cupcake class just in                                                                     new dog owner, or a dog lover considering
time for Halloween. You will learn how                                                                        adding a new pet to your family, join us for
to decorate spine-chilling cupcakes using                                                                     lots of tips. We’ll discuss grooming, feeding,
Buttercream frosting and master techniques                                                                    training, vaccinations, and basic medical
needed to create pumpkins, mummies and                                                                        care, as well as additional essentials such as
monsters, spider webs, and frightening                                                                        teeth cleaning, nail trimming, and main-
eyeballs. Bring 10-12 unfrosted cupcakes                                                                      taining a healthy coat. We’ll cover where to
to class, as well as a box or cupcake carrier                                                                 find a veterinarian, how to travel with your
to transport finished cupcakes. Icing will                                                                    dog, and laws for dog owners. If you’re un-
be supplied by the instructor. You will take                                                                  certain about getting a dog, we’ll help you
home decorating tools, including tips and                                                                     decide which dog is right for you. Owning
bags, plus your cupcake masterpieces!                                                                         a dog does not have to be as difficult or ex-
Bring a $20 materials fee payable to the instructor.                                                          pensive as you may think. We’ll share useful
F220-F19 $49                                                                                                  handouts and answer all your burning ques-
                                                                                                              tions, so you can share your home with the
Wednesday October 30 @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm
                                                                                                              dog of your dreams.
                                                                                                              Z255-F19 $55
                                                                                                              2 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–8:30pm
                                                                                                              September 25 & October 2

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