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Celebrate the Spirit of Summer

Let us bring MUSIC to your ears! Our popular Beginning Guitar course

has been expanded! Weve launched Guitar II for continuing students, so pick up that guitar and start playing!

One-On-One Piano is an affordable luxury at SMC Community Education, so go ahead and treat yourselfor others! Weve created 14 slots that will go in a flash, so sign up right away!

Want to step onstage and start singing like a pro? Contemporary Singing Technique will help prepare you to do just that!

Try something different with a portable, but unassuming instrument: Explore Beginning Blues Harmonica and Healthy Harmonica, and learn to let your love show!

See pages 10 11 for more details.

Studio classes DANCE and FITNESS without the studio price! 10% Off Selected Classes Until May 2 Express your jubilation with dance! Try

our classic Adult Ballet, passionate Afrovibe, or high-energy Hip-Hop Dance!

Start stimulating your brain cells for a brighter future with Body Moves for Brain PowersSmart Exercises.

Our Mat Pilates classes are so inexpensive, youll be able to afford to take one more class, like Introduction to Iyengar Yoga, or Total Body Workout.

Did you know The Alexander Technique is a sought-after course at Juilliard? Discover the secret of how to look and feel better and more relaxed. See pages 16 18 for more details.

New WRITING courses and familiar favorites! Were debuting two new writing

classes this summer: Mindfulness and Fiction Writing to help the writer in you approach your writing with more awareness; andin response to requests for help with everyday communicationPlaying with Words: Exercises in Practical Writing to help you become a better writer in your daily life today.

Writers Bootcamp returns June 25 in true bootcamp style. Explore how to unlock the creative juices that allow you to write and complete a projecta worthy summer project!

If youre interested in writing for the entertainment business, How to Write Funny and Introduction to Screenwriting are both great ways to hone your skills and get a foot in the door.

See pages 15 16 for more details.

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PERSONAL INTEREST ........ 4Art | Crafts | Enrichment | Food & Dining | Home & Garden | Just for Fun | Languages | Music | Photography | Stage & Screen | Trips, Tours & Excursions | Writing | Summer Reading Programs

HEALTH & FITNESS .......... 16Dance | Fitness & Relaxation | Health & Safety | Self Development | Sports

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ....................... 19TOEFL Preparation

KIDS & TEENS .................. 19Enrichment | Learning Skills | Summer Reading Programs

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ................21Business and Finance | Career Enhancement | Certificate Program | Computer and Internet Courses | Entrepreneurial Training | Money Management | Notary Public/Renewal

ON THE NET .................... 30Bartending | Driver Education | Notary | Personal Fitness Training Certificate

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PHONE310-434-3400

EMAIL CommEd@smc.edu

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MAIL SMC Community Education1900 Pico BoulevardSanta Monica, CA 90405

VISIT SMC Bundy Campus 3171 S. Bundy Drive, Room 112Los Angeles, CA 900668:30 am to 4:30 pm, M-F

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ABOUT COMMUNITY EDUCATIONTo meet the lifelong learn-ing needs of the community, SMC Community Education offers hundreds of classes to individuals who wish to explore their personal interests or enhance their careers. Our low-cost, not-for-credit Community Education courses are designed to enrich lives through hands-on workshops and lively classes in art, writing, dance, and many other areas, with special classes for children and teens. Our fee-based professional development and continuing education pro-grams and seminars strive to promote career development and professional training and certification. Classes on a wide range of topics are also offered online. For more information, please visit our website at commed.smc.edu or call the SMC Community Education office at (310) 434-3400.

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Japanese Calligraphy in Multi-Art FormsDiscover the exciting field of Japanese calligraphy. Develop your artistic skills with traditional tools and the instructors unique teaching methods. Explore the historical background of this beautiful art form through the incorporation of Japanese poetry, dance movements, and music. It will center you and delight all your six senses!

$99 | Kazuko SMC Main Campus, Art 118

Sat 9:30a 12:30p Jun 25 Jul 30* *No class on Jul 2.

Cartooning for Fun (& Profit)Would you like to be a cartoonist? Ever wonder how your favorite cartoons get into national publications? Introduce yourself to every facet of the cartoon art process, from concept to finished product. Through lectures, in-class demonstrations, and hands-on training, youll learn the techniques of professional cartooning, including a variety of drawing and inking methods, character development, gag-writing, and marketing. Materials fee $5 at class.

$99 | Neal Yamamoto SMC Bundy Campus, Room 240

Sat 10:00a 12:00p Jun 25 Aug 6* *No class on Jul 2.

Stone CarvingLearn stone carving techniques using traditional hand tools: sculpture hammer, chisel, rasp and file. Finish your work by sanding, polishing and mounting on a wood base. Create three dimensional abstract or representational sculptures. Bring sketched ideas to the first meeting. Beginning students will purchase alabaster or soap stone at the first meeting. Stones will range approximately $20-$40, plus $20 for finishing supplies. Basic tools provided for use in class. Advanced students may continue on existing projects. Materials fee $60 at class.

$219 | Terri Bromberg SMC Main Campus, Art 124

Sun 1:00p 5:00p Jun 26 Aug 7* *No class on Jul 3.

The Art of Glass FusingExplore the art of using a kiln to fuse together pieces of glass. Find out about glass choices, preparation, cutting, and composition. Then experiment with the materials and apply your own style and creative ideas as you learn how to use a variety of fusing and slumping techniques, how to use a kiln, and what you need to know about firing programs, annealing times, and recordkeeping. Materials fee $100 for new students and $30 for returning

PERSONAL INTERESTOur Personal Interest courses are a great way to explore and develop new or longtime personal interests and hobbies, as well as prepare to take that next step in your personal and family projects.

ArtPlease note: Most art classes require students to provide their own supplies. These are NOT included in the course fee, unless otherwise noted. A supply list will be sent with your confirmation.

Introduction to Mosaic ArtAcquire the skills to create mosaic art. As you custom-decorate a small flowerpot with your choice of ceramic, glass, bead, stone, shell, and other materials, learn about the history, design, styles, and cutting techniques used in mosaics. Supply list provided at registration on class confirmation. Continuing students who would like to create a different kind of mosaic piece should register into Mosaic Art II. Materials fee $40 at class.

$129 | Carmelo Fiannaca SMC Main Campus, Art 124

Sat 9:00a 1:00p Jun 25 Jul 23

Mosaic Art IIPrerequisite: Introduction to Mosaic Art. Explore how to design your own projectfrom murals, tables, and mirror frames, to shoes, old instruments, and turning masks into sculpturesas you learn how to cover flat and 3-dimensional surfaces. Also, find out more about the materials and tools that are used for variable assemblage art in a course that offers a great study of concept techniques for commercial or personal art. You will need to purchase all materials for the project. Repeat students should consult instructor before the course begins. Materials fee $20 at class.

$129 | Carmelo Fiannaca SMC Main Campus, Art 124

Sat 11:00a 3:00p Jun 25 Jul 23

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Colored Pencil for Continuing StudentsIf youve completed Colored Pencil Techniques and are ready to work on projects of your own, come build on the basics and learn new techniques to make your own art. Youll receive individual instruction to advance your colored pencil and art-making skills. Ma