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Summer Session 2008 Adult Enrichment Classes
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Art

FAUX PAINTING, STEP-BY-STEP, BEGINNING: See how easy and fun it is to create your own faux finishes. This class will provide instructions and hands-on experience in creating decorative finishes, which will include Rag Rolling, Sponging, Alligator Skin, Parchment Paper, Dragging, Combing, Frottage, Color washing, the Bamboo Look, Bagging and more. Supply list will be given out at the first class.
Wednesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 110 6:30-8:30pm
5 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Johnson
OIL-PAINTING, BEGINNING: Students will become familiar with paint mixing and application techniques and will work on projects that help them understand the paint's properties. The class allows for individual attention from the instructor as students are given plenty of studio time to work on their own paintings. The teacher will give students a list of supplies at the first class. No supplies are needed for the first class.
Tuesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 102
6:30-8:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Harvey
OIL-PAINTING, INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: For those who have experience with color theory and color mixing and are ready to paint on their own. This class is taught in a studio setting where students work on their own projects with helpful tips and guidance from the teacher. Bring your supplies to the first class.
Monday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 102
6:30-8:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Harvey
POTTERY: For all levels. Hand building and wheel throwing will be taught.
Tuesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3 Rm 103
3:00-5:30pm
6 weeks
$84
 Instructor: Perez-Benitoa
Tuesday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 3 Rm 103 6:30-9:00pm 6 weeks $84 Instructor: Perez-Benitoa
Wednesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3 Rm 103 6:30-9:00pm
6 weeks
$84
 Instructor: Perez-Benitoa
WATERCOLOR, BEGINNING: This course is designed for beginners and for those who want to review the basics. A painting will be completed during each class. Subjects include flowers, animals, buildings, and landscapes. Bring whatever supplies you have to the first class.
Wednesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 102
3:30-5:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Wilson
WATERCOLOR, GENERAL: For students who have completed at least one course of beginning watercolor. Topics will include: painting wet into wet, wet into dry, shading, texturing, backgrounds, and color. The following subjects will be included: landscapes, flowers, beachscapes, buildings, and more. Bring whatever supplies you have to the first class.
Wednesday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 3, Rm 102 6:30-8:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Wilson


Computers
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COMPUTADORA EN ESPANOL, BASICO:
Monday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 125
6:30-8:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Laboy
COMPUTADORA EN ESPAÑOL, INTERMEDIO/AVANSADO:
Wednesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 125
6:30-8:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Laboy
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS3, BEGINNING: Learn the fundamentals of graphic design using the newer CS3 version of Adobe Photoshop. Explore basic concepts of image editing, including working with the toolbox, selections, resizing, layers, image resolution, and more.
Tuesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bld 1, Rm 201F
3:30-5:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Johnson
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS3, INTERMEDIATE: An in-depth study of Photoshop CS3, including working with masks, channels, actions, adjustment layers, photo retouch, photo enhancing, etc. Students may bring in projects such as digital photographs on which they are working.
Monday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bld 1, Rm 201F
3:30-5:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Johnson
COMPUTER, BEGINNING: Introductory computer course for beginners. Students will learn terminology, how to operate a PC, and how to create and manage files. Explore today's many computer uses and begin to use Microsoft programs.
Monday Golden Gate H.S. Bld 1, Rm 201E 3:30-5:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Clarke
Thursday Golden Gate H.S. Bld 1, Rm 201E 6:30-8:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Clarke
COMPUTER, BEGINNING 2: For students who have taken a beginning course or have some basic computer skills.
Tuesday Golden Gate H.S. Bld 1, Rm 201E 3:30-5:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Clarke
Monday Golden Gate H.S. Bld 1, Rm 201E 6:30-8:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Clarke
CREATIVE WEB EFFECTS: The easy way to make website for personal and business use.
Wednesday Golden Gate H.S. Bld 1, Rm 201F 6:30-8:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Johnson
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Learn to take great photographs, save them, enhance them, and display them. This class will help you get the most out of your digital camera. Basic picture-taking tips and techniques, camera accessories, Photoshop enhancement techniques, and PowerPoint display options will be covered.
Thursday Golden Gate H.S. Bld 1, Rm 201F 3:30-5:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Johnson
Monday Golden Gate H.S. Bld 1, Rm 201F 6:30-8:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Johnson
THE INTERNET: Students will learn the basics of the Internet and how to use it, with an emphasis on communicating through e-mail and Instant Messaging. Students will study searching techniques so they can find the information they desire on the Web. Students will spend most of the class time actually using the Internet in a lab setting.
Tuesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bld 3, Rm 125
3:30-5:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Wheeler
Tuesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bld 3, Rm 125 6:30-8:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Wheeler
LAPTOP COMPUTERS: Learn tips, tricks, and shortcuts for using a laptop. This course will assist people who use a laptop for presentation purposes or when traveling. The following will be covered: power management, settings, upgrades, and hooking up to peripheral equipment (e.g., projector). Laptops will be provided for use during class time.
Thursday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 124
3:30-5:30pm
6 weeks
$79
 Instructor: Castellon
Wednesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 124 6:30-8:30pm
6 weeks
$79
 Instructor: Castellon
MICROSOFT ACCESS (OFFICE 2007): Work smarter with Access. Whether a novice database user or an experienced programmer, you can build powerful, customized solutions that integrate easily with the Web and enterprise data sources.
Thursday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 101
6:30-8:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Berrios
MICROSOFT EXCEL: Learn how to use the popular spreadsheet component of MS Office, and find out how spreadsheets can be used for home and business in a variety of ways.
Wednesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 101
3:30-5:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Berrios
Wednesday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 3, Rm 101 6:30-8:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Berrios
MICROSOFT EXCEL, INTERMEDIATE: For students who have taken a beginning Excel course or have experience using the Excel program. This course includes automation of spreadsheets, What-If Analyses, lists, pivot tables, and spreadsheets for the Web, among other topics.
Tuesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 101
6:30-8:30pm
6 weeks
$79
 Instructor: Berrios
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT: PowerPoint is a powerful presentation graphics program. It's the perfect application for the digital camera enthusiast who is looking for a better album maker, as well as the business professional who wants dynamic presentations for company meetings, sales events, prospective clients, kiosks, etc. Learn to include animations, video, music, and much more in your projects.
Wednesday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 1, Rm 201F 3:30-5:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Johnson
MICROSOFT PUBLISHER: Students will learn the basics of desktop publishing and the techniques needed to design and create publications like flyers, newsletters, invitations, custom cards, pamphlets, web sites, and more.
Thursday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 1, Rm 201F 6:30-8:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Johnson
MICROSOFT WORD, BEGINNING: Word is the word processing component of the Microsoft Office software package. This class is for those with very limited or no exposure to word processing. For those who don't have Office 2007.
Wednesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 1, Rm 201E
3:30-5:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Clarke
Tuesday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 1, Rm 201E 6:30-8:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Clarke
MICROSOFT WORD, INTERMEDIATE: This class is designed for students currently using MS Word on their home or office computer. Emphasis will be on procedures, functions, and formatting techniques using Word.
Monday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 3, Rm 101 6:00-8:00pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Berrios
MOVIE MAKER STUDIO: Using the Microsoft Movie Maker program, create, edit, and share your home movies right on your computer. Delete bad shots and include only the best scenes. Share you movie via the Web, e-mail, or CD. Take the movies you've made and turn them into DVDs. Also, learn how to convert all your old VHS tapes to DVD.
Tuesday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 1, Rm 201F 6:30-8:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Johnson
VISTA, BASICS OF WINDOWS ON LAPTOPS: Students must bring their own Windows Vista laptop computer to class. Learn how to work with the new Windows Vista program. Students will learn how to work with the desktop, manage files, control the display screen, install and open programs, and discover the sub-programs built into Windows Vista.
Thursday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 1, Rm 201E
3:30-5:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Clarke
Wednesday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 1, Rm 201E 6:30-8:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Clarke
WINDOWS BASICS: Learn how to manage your desktop to fit your needs. You will learn how to manage your files, control and change your display screen, and install and load programs. You will also learn what programs you have on your computer and how to start them, and what software you do not have.
Monday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 1, Rm 201H
6:30-8:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: TBA

Dance
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BALLROOM DANCING, BEGINNING: A fun, introductory class on the basics of smooth ballroom dancing, including: Foxtrot, Waltz, Rhumba, Tango, and Swing. Designed to get you up on the dance floor in a short period of time, or to re-establish the basics you forgot from long ago.
Tuesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bld 4, Cafeteria
6:00-8:00pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructors: Joe and Kallie

Finance
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BASIC INVESTMENT STRATEGIES: This fun class will help you learn the basics of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds in language you will understand. This hands-on class is for anyone who wants a better understanding of the investment world, someone who is beginning to invest and/or someone who recently became the financial decision-maker by default. You will have fun and you will understand.
Tuesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 10
6:30-8:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Belcastro
BUDGETING: A personalized plan to get your finances organized on paper and in your head. Learn many helpful tips to protect and enhance your financial well-being. Develop a budget that works for you!
Wednesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 1, Rm 201H
6:30-8:30pm
4 weeks
$59
 Instructor: Yoke
MARKETING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS: This course is a practical, systematic and affordable approach to marketing your business to attract more qualified customers. the key areas addressed in the course will focus on marketing plans, marketing kits and materials, business differentiation, lead generation, advertising, referral networking, and internet marketing.
Monday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 1, Rm 131A
6:30-8:30pm
6 weeks
$79
 Instructor: Avola

Foreign Language
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FRENCH, CONVERSATION, BEGINNING 1
Thursday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Media Center
6:30-8:30pm
6 weeks
$79
 Instructor: Swank
FRENCH, CONVERSATION, INTERMEDIATE
Monday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bld 1, Rm 113B
6:30-8:30pm
6 weeks
$79
 Instructor: Hill
GERMAN, CONVERSATION, BEGINNING 1
Tuesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bld 1, Rm 113B
6:30-8:30pm
6 weeks
$79
 Instructor: Klinkmann
GERMAN, CONVERSATION, ADVANCED
Wednesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bld 1, Rm 113B
6:30-8:30pm
6 weeks
$79
 Instructor: Klinkmann
ITALIAN, CONVERSATION, BEGINNING 1
Monday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 126
6:30-8:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Torres
ITALIAN, CONVERSATION, BEGINNING 2
Thursday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 1, Rm 201H
6:30-8:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Morra
ITALIAN, CONVERSATION, INTERMEDIATE
Wednesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 126
6:30-8:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Torres
SPANISH, CONVERSATION, BEGINNING 1
Monday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 117
3:30-5:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Kaplan
Tuesday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 3, Rm 126 6:30-8:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Pierre/Pesantes
SPANISH, CONVERSATION, BEGINNING 2
Tuesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 126
3:30-5:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Jervis
Thursday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 3, Rm 126 6:30-8:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Jervis
SPANISH, CONVERSATION, BEGINNING 3
Thursday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 1, Rm 131A 3:30-5:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Fulford
Thursday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 1, Rm 131A 6:30-8:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Fulford
SPANISH, CONVERSATION, BEGINNING 4
Tuesday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 3, Rm 117 3:30-5:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Kaplan
Thursday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 3, Rm 117 6:30-8:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Pesantes
SPANISH, CONVERSATION, INTERMEDIATE 1
Wednesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 1, Rm 131A
3:30-5:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Fulford
SPANISH, CONVERSATION, INTERMEDIATE 2
Thursday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 3, Rm 126 3:30-5:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Jervis
Tuesday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 3, Rm 124 6:30-8:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Jervis
SPANISH, CONVERSATION, INTERMEDIATE 3
Thursday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 117
3:30-5:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: kaplan
SPANISH, CONVERSATION, INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
Tuesday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 1, Rm 131B 3:30-5:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Pesantes
SPANISH, CONVERSATION, ADVANCED
Wednesday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 3, Rm 117 3:30-5:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Kaplan
Tuesday Golden Gate H.S. Bldg 3, Rm 117 6:30-8:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Kaplan

Health & Fitness
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AEROBICS: Get a fun productive workout with low-impact aerobics. Good for all fitness levels.
Wednesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bld 4, Cafeteria 6:30-8:00pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Swank
HEALTH, BREAST FEEDING FOR A HEALTHY BABY (AND A HEALTHY POCKETBOOK!): This class is designed for first-time Mothers, as well as Mothers who tried breastfeeding in the past without success.  Learn the following: secrets to making enough milk; how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk; pumping milk and working; nutrition, medicine use, mother’s illness, etc. while breastfeeding; and breastfeeding myths that even your doctor may believe.
Wednesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bld 3, Rm 105
6:30-8:30pm
1 week
$25
 Instructor: Owens

HEALTH, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MEDICAL ILLNESS: WHAT TO DO: Learn—from a retired surgeon—what to do after recognizing the signs and symptoms of medical illness.
Wednesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 117
6:30-8:30pm
3 weeks
$49
 Instructor: Stumpf
MARTIAL ARTS FOR ALL AGES: This Mixed Martial Arts class offers: Aikido, Jujitsu, Kenpo, and Kendo (Weapons training.) Each system is taught and practiced individually and collectively. Instruction is personalized for every student regardless of skill level in any of these martial arts. Equipment not included in fee.
Tue & Thu
Gold's gym
 Fitness Room
6:30-8:00pm
6 weeks
$79
 Instructor: Master Dukes
PILATES: All ages welcome! Get your mind in tune with your body. Movements can be modified for all levels of fitness. Pilates develops flexibility, balance, and core strength -- without bulking up. Pilates dramatically transforms the way your body looks, feels, and performs. It teaches body awareness, good posture, and easy, graceful movement. Pilates improves flexibility, agility, and economy of motion. Bring a yoga mat and a large towel.
Tuesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 4, Cafeteria
6:30-8:00pm
6 weeks
$59
 Instructor: Roman
Thursday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 4, Cafeteria 6:30-8:00pm
6 weeks
$59
 Instructor: Roman

YOGA: All levels and ages welcome. Yoga combines gentle stretches with strengthening and breathing exercises. A yoga practice brings more strength, vitality, concentration, relaxation, and awareness. Many people find yoga props (blocks, straps, etc.) helpful to achieve more effective movement and better balance. Props available after the first class at minimal cost. bring a towel and a mat to the first class.
Monday Golden Gate H.S. Cafeteria 6:00-7:30pm 6 weeks $69 Instructor: Hamilton
Wednesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Cafeteria
6:00-7:30pm
6 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Hamilton

Photography
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PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS: A course for all amateur photographers. We will discuss different cameras, film, lenses, camera handling, compositions, general photography, and capturing on film what you "see." Students will explore creative techniques, including film and digital formats.
Wednesday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 1, Rm 131A
6:30-8:30pm
6 weeks
$79
 Instructor: Brown

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE TRAVELER: This course is designed for the beginning photographer who is excited about travel photography!  You will learn about ways to take better photographs during your travels for your enjoyment and also some ways to market your photographs if you are interested in selling your work—even as an amateur photographer!  We will include both film and digital formats. Guest speaker will also be provided.
Monday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bldg 3, Rm 106
6:30-8:30pm
3 weeks
$69
 Instructor: Batista

Workshops & Short Courses
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ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY, CONSUMER ISSUES: This is a non-technical course that will provide an overview so that consumers can make more informed choices about purchasing any of the following items and what they can and cannot do: Blackberry, iPhone, iPod, MP3 Player, Zune, etc. Satellite vs. Cable TV; Internet connection via cellphone vs. cable network vs. HD television; HD-DVD vs. Blu-ray discs and monthly subscription rate values will be discussed.
Thursday
Golden Gate H.S.
 Bld 3, Rm 105
6:30-8:30pm
3 weeks
$49
 Instructor: Castellon