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brookline
Adult & Community Education
FALL 2020
brookline
Adult & Community Education
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF BROOKLINE
Brookline, Massachusetts
interim superintendent
James Marini
school committee
Helen Charlupski, Susan Wolf Ditkoff,
WHAT IS BA&CE? WHO TEACHES AT BA&CE?
Suzanne Federspiel, Michael Glover,
Brookline Adult & Community Education Our instructors are poets, computer
Andy Liu, Jennifer Monopoli, Mariah
(BA&CE) is one of the oldest non-credit, public programmers, teachers, chefs, therapists,
Nobrega, David A. Pearlman, Barbara
education programs in Massachusetts. Adult doctors, artists, and businesspeople who
Scotto
education has been a part of the Brookline come to share their knowledge and training
community since 1832, beginning with the simply because they love what they do. ______
formation of the Brookline Lyceum Society. It Faculty biographies, listed on our website,
is now the largest public program in the state, will introduce you to their experience, BROOKLINE ADULT &
with close to 1,000 courses and over 10,000 talent, and training. COMMUNITY EDUCATION
enrollments yearly. Today, BA&CE is the hub advisory committee
of an educational network serving residents Marina Brodskaya, Arthur Conquest
from more than 50 neighboring communities WHO TAKES OUR CLASSES? (Chair), Thomas Hantakas, Jr., Chobee
in the greater Boston area and beyond. A People like you. People who know that Hoy, Peter Meyer, Jennifer Monopoli
self-supporting program of Brookline Public learning does not stop with graduation, (School Committee Representative),
Schools, BA&CE’s operating budget is funded but is a lifelong process. People who Steve von Lichtenberg
entirely from course fees. seek personal and professional growth;
entertainment and education; new ideas
administrative staff
and new experiences, and who enjoy the
WHAT DOES COMMUNITY EDUCATION MEAN? company of others who seek the same. Director
Through its proud tradition of public Michelle McGlone
schooling, the “business” of Brookline has Interim Assistant Director
always been education. The Brookline Public HOW DO YOU GET STARTED? Michael Spicher, PhD
Schools has built on this tradition, expanding Give us a call at 617-730-2700. Monday- Program Managers
the concept of public education to serve the Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, please find us Monica von Huene
many different constituencies which make up at 490 Heath Street, Chestnut Hill. As we Jacqui Morton, MFA
Brookline and its larger community. BA&CE are working mostly remotely, please call in Accounts Payable
fulfills its mission by providing service to the advance before coming to our office. Visit us Susan E. Bonoff
community and enlisting its support for public online at www.brooklineadulted.org. Send us
education. Operations Assistant
an email at bacep@psbma.org. Our staff will
Trevette Campbell
As partners with the schools for a common answer your questions and help you choose
purpose, BA&CE is committed to offering from among our comprehensive course
Daytime Office:
lifelong educational opportunity to all: selections. But first, keep reading. We think
490 Heath Street
newcomers to the United States, working you will be pleased by what you see.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
people and professionals, those in transition
or career change, older citizens, persons with Mailing Address:
special needs, and especially those who OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY P.O. Box 150 Brookline, MA 02446
have not been able to participate fully in We strive to offer educational programs
the educational process. BA&CE is also of the highest quality to our participants. Phone: 617-730-2700
dedicated to supporting public education Please let us know if you feel that the Website: www.brooklineadulted.org
by creating and providing opportunities quality of the instruction was unsatisfactory, Email: bacep@psbma.org
for innovation and flexibility in the school or if you feel the class did not meet your
curriculum. By offering programs that bridge expectations. Please send us an email ______
the generations, the Brookline Public Schools expressing your concerns, comments, or
seeks to unite the community in a common positive feedback, and we’ll personally Catalog Design
purpose—educating for the improvement of respond. Sarah Georgakopoulos Design
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FA L L 2 0 2 0
contents DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
SPECIAL PROGRAMS We’ll Make It Quick...
1 Fall Highlights We Need Your Help!
2 Theme: Resilience
3 September Virtual Lecture Series & Dear students and friends,
Physical-Distance Walks
As we approach Fall, we are reminded that there is always change. No moment
4 Fall Evening Lecture Series is the same as the one that came before. Undoubtedly, no person, place, or
organization will be the same beyond the circumstances of this year.
6 SmartPrograms
You may have seen our recent note: we are hopeful that you’ll join us for Fall
programming. In the pages that follow, you’ll find offerings that will challenge
COURSE CATEGORIES you and offerings that will soothe you. I am particularly excited for our
September Lecture Series which we have designed to be inspiring and thought
7 Especially for Children & Teens
provoking. Hopefully there’s at least one that fits into your schedule.
8 Liberal Arts
Brookline Adult & Community Education is a self-supporting program of the
9 Music & Performing Arts Brookline Public School System. By registering for a class or workshop today,
11 Writing & Communication Skills you’ll help us sustain our programming into the future at a time when we most
need to boost our enrollments. And, as you browse these catalog pages, please
12 Languages let us know what you feel is missing. We are always happy to hear from you
and help you connect with a passion or curiosity.
15 English as a Second Language
16 Computers & Technology The leaves beginning to trickle to the ground is a reminder that beauty is
all around. We’ve decided not to print a mass-mailing of this catalog, as
18 Finance & Real Estate one small piece we can do for the environment and our organizational
19 Life & Career Skills sustainability. Please share this pdf widely, ask your friends and family
afar to join you for a class on Zoom, or contact us to buy someone a gift
20 Cooking & Cuisine certificate. It’s a great time to get creative and plan a custom course,
too!
22 Walks & Tours
24 Well-Being & Yoga We’ve got more to come, too—sign up for a class today and stay
Includes tai chi and meditation tuned for more ways to learn with us.
25 Dance & Fitness
Sincerely,
26 Homes & Hobbies
Michelle McGlone
27 Arts Director
Includes photography
29 Crafts & Skills
ESSENTIALS Staff Picks for Fall Courses
30 General Information
• Let’s Talk About Race: A Discussion • English, Among Friends: Intermediate
31 Refunds, Credits & Transfers for Young People, page 7 Level, page 16
• Creating Comic Books from • Photoshop for Online Dating, page 17
Minecraft, page 7
• 10 Dimensions of Financial Mastery
• Personal Finance 101 for Teens, page 7 for Women, page 18
• How to be an Antiracist: A Discussion • Interview Online, page 19
of the Book by Ibram X. Kendi, page 8
• Gluten Free Baking, page 20
• Creative Writing for Seniors, page 11
• Sketching People, page 28
Visit brooklineadulted.org for newly added courses and any schedule changes.
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THEME: RESILIENCE
At Brookline Adult & Community Education, we decided to start having a theme for each year from the Fall term to the following Summer
term. The theme for the year will help to give some shape to some of the lectures, specials, and courses, but also to give our staff, students,
and faculty something to ponder. We will feature some courses each term, beginning Fall 2020 and ending Summer 2021, that foster this
theme.
This year’s theme is RESILIENCE.
We unanimously chose this
as our theme because we, Resilience can be found in many forms. This fall, may each of us find ways to strengthen and
as a community of learners, replenish our spirits, think curiously as well as creatively, and connect with others. Below is a
embody resilience. We sampling of classes that may offer some ways to find the solace or spark you might be seeking.
continue moving forward—
no matter what the Youth Civic Engagement, page 7
challenge is that we face. Sandra Soto, Instructor
Whether the challenge In this project-based collaborative experience, you’ll get a chance to influence change in your
is a pandemic which community. We’ll discuss the levels of government and levers of change to better understand
forces us to stay indoors, public policy-making and how you can influence it!
away from our extended
families and friends, or Resistance to Nazism and Fascism (1936-1945), Page 9
remote work with children Anatole Sykley, Instructor
simultaneously seeking our
The rise of Nazism and Fascism was the fuel that led to World War II. While people are generally
attention. We’ve witnessed familiar with the role the Allies had in liberating Europe, we will focus our discussion on the
environmental disaster, resistance of the smaller pockets of Europeans that arose to fight from the inside.
racial tension, and political
division. Any of these areas
bring heavy emotions on
Brick by Brick: Building Your House of Financial Success, Page 18
Joel Roberts, Instructor
top of the uncertainty
that the pandemic brings. This informal, conversational workshop is designed for those interested in learning basic financial
planning concepts critical to financial stability, independence, and success. Topics discussed
In the end, we depend will include budgeting, investing, estate planning, tax strategy, risk management, and lifecycle
on each other as an planning.
interdependent system,
a community of people
who nurture each other Job Seeking in a Challenging Environment, Page 19
from afar and individually Stacie Haller, Instructor
aim to strike a balance in You can get a great job, even if you are a first time job seeker, even if it has been awhile since you
our lives. We continue to were looking for a job, and even in the midst of this current crisis. Join with other job seekers,
learn from a 30-year executive recruiter, and set yourself up for success.
actively demonstrate our
resilience, our compassion
and our ability to overcome Walking Meditation at Home, page 24
adversity by further Donna Rubenoff, Instructor
developing our confidence Walking meditation is an easy way to improve our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. At
and skills in each other, so times of strong emotions or stress, walking meditation may be more relaxing than sitting, and it
that we may collectively can be practiced anywhere, especially while we are at home.
strengthen our common
resolve to return stronger Do-It-Yourself Herbal Holiday Gifts, page 27
and better than ever Kelly Cannon, Instructor
before. It is always a great time to make stress-free gifts from everyday materials. Join other folks to make
simple holiday gifts at home. Participants will receive a shopping list a week in advance to prepare
to get crafty.
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S E PT E M B E R V I R T U A L L E C T U R E S E R I E S & P H Y S I C A L- D I S TA N C E D W A L K S
September Virtual Lectures take place from 7:00–8:00 pm EST
unless otherwise noted. Pay what you will
Lectures will be delivered via Zoom or WebEx
Platforms. Link delivered to your email 1 day
Lecture Series pricing: $25, $20, $15, and $10. Thank you for before the lecture. Registration closes at 5pm
your generosity and support! the evening before the lecture is scheduled.
Dr. Elizabeth Englander Sep 8
Executive Director, MA Aggression
Reduction Center, Bridgewater State
University
Wendy Dodek Sep 17 Atty. Kenneth Feinberg Sep 28
Parenting Children with Screens:
Cyberbullying Lead Educator, 2010-2020, Museum of Special Master for U.S. Victim’s
Fine Arts, Boston Compensation Funds
Pratt Wiley Sep 8 Silver, Portraits and Bricks: Making Can the Nation Expect a Coronavirus
CEO, The Partnership Art in Colonial Boston Victim’s Compensation Fund?
Racial Diversity in Corporate
Franklin Park Zoo Staff Sep 19 Dinan Messiqua, M.Ed. Sep 30
Strategy:
A Competitive Advantage Virtual Encounters: Giraffes at the Zoo Special Education Consultant/Parent
Guidance, Brookline-Based
Dr. Jim Ludes Sep 9 Dr. James O’Connell Sep 21 Your Child with Special Needs:
Executive Director, Pell Center for Boston University Navigating School Meetings
International Studies, Salve Regina Boston and the Making of a Global City
University
Disinformation and National Security Dr. Sekar Kathiresan Sep 21
Co-Founder and CEO of Verve
Dr. Benjamin Caplan Sep 10 Therapeutics September Physical-
Chief Medical Officer and Founder, From Reading Your DNA for Risk to Distanced Walks
CED Foundation Rewriting It for Heart Health *Mask required
CBD and The Endocannabinoid
System The Hon. Michael Dukakis Sep 22 Robin Dexter Sep 6
Former Governor of Massachusetts Boston Area Tours
Alexander Mitchell Sep 14 Critical Questions about Foreign Fort Point Channel: Walking Tour
Sr. Vice President of Business, Policy & The Military
Kano Computing Ken Dumas Sep 12
Parents: Teach Your Children to Build Dr. Julie Shapiro Sep 23
Historian
Their Own Technology Post Doctoral Researcher, The French
Hidden River: Walking Tour
Institute of Health and Medical Research
Dave Wedge Sep 15 Bats and Public Health (*5:00-6:00pm Steve Jerome Sep 20
Award Winning Author EST)
Social and Architectural Historian
Hunting Whitey: The Inside Story of Chelsea: Walking Tour
the Capture & Killing of America’s Lisa Stornaielo Sep 23
Most Wanted Crime Boss Founder, Leadershift Solutions
David Craft Sep 26
Nan Ives
Naturalist and Author
Rachel Barenbaum Sep 16 Principal, Experiential Innovation
Urban Foraging: Walking Tour
Acclaimed Author Operation Restoration: Retiring With
A Bend in the Stars Purpose and Connection Ken Dumas Sep 27
Historian
Dr. Bhaskar Chakravorti Sep 17 Sandra Soto, M.Ed. Sep 24
Beacon Street: Walking Tour
Dean of Global Business, Research Assistant, Harvard University
The Fletcher School, Tufts University Exploring Racial Identity in
Digital Economy in the Time of Covid Community
Learn more and register at brooklineadulted.org
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FA L L E V E N I N G L E C T U R E S E R I E S
In an effort to keep our special events affordable and gain some financial support for our program, we are offering
“pay what you will” options. If you have a little extra money and can help support our program, you can register for
the section with the higher cost. But if you need to register for the sections that cost less, we want you to enjoy these
lectures and specials too!
The Building, the Urban Cuba: Fascinating Culture, A Real Game of Thrones—
Landscape, and the Inspirational Travel Balkan Nationalism from
Architect Laura Quincy Jones, Travel Consultant 1804 to the Present
Oana Lauric, Artist and Architect Take an armchair adventure to colorful Pat Leehey, Historian
Cuba with Havana locals who will share the
The design of new buildings and their island’s treasures and answer questions The Balkans is that area of southeastern
placement in the given surroundings have about daily life there as well as how to plan Europe south of the Carpathian Mountains,
been part of architectural design forever, legal, safe and wonderful travel. Cuba has west of the Adriatic Sea, east of the Black
but experts, city planners, and a host of long been a destination for vacationers Sea, and north of Greece. At the beginning
other related features like building materials from other countries, and has recently of the nineteenth century, most nations
and usable space have witnessed evolving become very accessible for US citizens as in this area formed a part of the either
building standards, definable benefits, well, even given fluctuating US policy. Cuba’s Ottoman Empire or the Austrian Empire;
aesthetic, border areas, and tolerance for rich history, strong tradition of education most had been under foreign domination
expense. Join us for a fascinating talk on and the arts, living relics from architecture for over 400 years, with only vague
how buildings fit into their landscapes, and to classic cars, and gorgeous beaches and recollections of an independent existence at
what we as humans make of it all. We’ll countryside are as magnetic as its people’s some time in the past. In this program, we
discuss how our eyes often passively scan warmth. On this evening, Laura Quincy will recount the stories of each of the Balkan
the urban environment, but paradoxically, Jones and Yasser Torriente-Rodriguez, who nations in turn, and how they achieved
we do not really see. This makes the city currently live in vibrant Havana with their independence or some degree of autonomy
a place of unnoticed messages. There is a baby daughter Rosa and run a company for by 1914, due to nationalist movements that
crossover between the man-made and the artistically-minded travelers, will share their developed in each nation independently.
organic structures that evoke some sort of passion for the extraordinary people and Find out how a single incident that took
forgiveness for the mish mash before us. lively culture of Cuba. We’ll discuss travel place in the Balkans—the assassination
Part urban planning, part art, part technical tips and ‘adaptations’ for the post-Covid-19 of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to
architectural talk, and part history lesson, context, cultural highlights including music the throne of Austria-Hungary—sparked a
in this lecture you will hear how architects and dance festivals, health and safety in general European War that resulted in the
and architecture in the big cities of the world Havana, and grassroots projects that inspire overthrow of four dynasties and helped
have evolved in response to the pressures Cuban community and visitors from abroad define the modern world. We will also
from without, but also how it all eventually alike. There will be plenty of time for Q&A. explore how the Balkan states managed to
just settles in. We’ll analyze, and interpret maintain a precarious independence until
the built environment as a window into Sec. 01: # sessions: 1 Day: Tu 7:00-8:30PM. Begins the outbreak of World War II, when they,
human life and culture, focusing especially 10/20/2020. Online Course, $25. like the other Eastern European states,
on the architecture of the 1900’s including, Sec. 02: # sessions: 1 Day: Tu 7:00-8:30PM. Begins were engulfed by first the Nazi and then the
Antonio Gaudi’s works in Barcelona (Casa 10/20/2020. Online Course, $20. Communist tides. Longstanding national
Battlo, Casa Mila, Park Guell); Santiago Sec. 03: # sessions: 1 Day: Tu 7:00-8:30PM. Begins disputes were put on hold for nearly fifty
Calatrava (Milwaukee Art Museum), Sydney 10/20/2020. Online Course, $15. years, only to emerge with a vengeance in
Opera House, I. M. Pei’s Louvre Pyramid, and the 1990s, resulting in the so-called “Third
Sec. 04: # sessions: 1 Day: Tu 7:00-8:30PM. Begins
Pompidou Centre in Paris. 10/20/2020. Online Course, $10. Balkan War” in Yugoslavia.
Sec. 01: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00-8:30PM. Begins Sec. 01: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00-8:30PM. Begins
10/1/2020. Online Course, $25. 10/29/2020. Online Course, $25.
Sec. 02: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00-8:30PM. Begins A common car in Cuba Sec. 02: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00-8:30PM. Begins
10/1/2020. Online Course, $20. 10/29/2020. Online Course, $20.
Sec. 03: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00-8:30PM. Begins Sec. 03: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00-8:30PM. Begins
10/1/2020. Online Course, $15. 10/29/2020. Online Course, $15.
Sec. 04: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00-8:30PM. Begins Sec. 04: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00-8:30PM. Begins
10/1/2020. Online Course, $10. 10/29/2020. Online Course, $10.
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Konstantin Ivanov’s original set design
for The Nutcracker, 1892
The Nutcracker: The Story Messiah: The Story
and Music of Tchaikovsky’s and Music of Handel’s 3-SESSION EVENT
Beloved Ballet Masterpiece
Marshall Wright, Musician and Marshall Wright, Musician and
Positive Thinking,
Educator Educator Positive Actions: Climate
Long a staple of the Christmas music scene, Handel’s Messiah burst onto the stage of the Action
The Nutcracker is considered one of Pyotr Musick Hall in Dublin on April 13, 1742. The
Tchaikovsky’s most enduring works. From audience swelled to a record 700, as ladies Anne Kern, Writer, Educator, and
its premier more than 100 years ago, all had heeded pleas by management to wear Environmental Guide
the way to the current day, the piece has dresses “without hoops” in order to make Even during the Covid-19 crisis, our
enthralled audiences worldwide. Over the “room for more company.” Of the many planet needs attention. We will meet
course of this presentation, the instructor works written by the composer, Messiah, an three times to focus on how to take
will examine The Nutcracker in depth, oratorio in three parts with the text taken climate action, and how to take it
both musically and historically, tracing its from the scriptures, is undoubtedly the now. We’ll use our time together as an
evolution from its Russian roots to its more most popular. From its creation, Messiah has antidote to helplessness and paralysis,
contemporary interpretations. Throughout captivated audiences all over the world— finding ways to see ourselves as agents
the program, we will listen to many from royalty to the common man. In this of change. During our meetings we will
selections from the opus, including both guided listening presentation, we will delve cover a number of topics such as food
traditional renditions and modern takes into the background of this magnificent and how it’s grown, public spaces and
from Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece. Come join piece, including its origin and its place how we use them, transportation, the
us for this fascinating journey behind the in history. We will then listen to several power of your purchases, and more. It’s
scenes of this holiday classic. selections from the work, both recreations up to us to help offset the damage being
Sec. 01: # sessions: 1 Day: M 7:00-8:30PM. Begins of early versions as well as full-throated done by current systems and habits. A
12/7/2020. Online Course, $25. modern renditions. Finally, we will examine list of resources will be provided during
Messiah in its historical context and discuss the class, including TED Talks, websites,
Sec. 02: # sessions: 1 Day: M 7:00-8:30PM. Begins why it remains such a staple of today’s articles, and books. This course is for
12/7/2020. Online Course, $20.
repertoire. Please join us for a stimulating everyone—so we hope that both adult
Sec. 03: # sessions: 1 Day: M 7:00-8:30PM. Begins evening enjoying one of classical music’s and youth will join the action!
12/7/2020. Online Course, $15. true treasures.
Sec. 01: # sessions: 3 Day: Tu 7:00-8:30PM.
Sec. 04: # sessions: 1 Day: M 7:00-8:30PM. Begins Sec. 01: # sessions: 1 Day: M 7:00-8:30PM. Begins Begins 10/13/2020. Online Course, $60.
12/7/2020. Online Course, $10. 12/14/2020. Online Course, $25.
Sec. 02: # sessions: 3 Day: Tu 7:00-8:30PM.
Sec. 02: # sessions: 1 Day: M 7:00-8:30PM. Begins Begins 10/13/2020. Online Course, $50.
12/14/2020. Online Course, $20.
Sec. 03: # sessions: 3 Day: Tu 7:00-8:30PM.
Sec. 03: # sessions: 1 Day: M 7:00-8:30PM. Begins Begins 10/13/2020. Online Course, $40.
12/14/2020. Online Course, $15.
Sec. 04: # sessions: 3 Day: Tu 7:00-8:30PM.
Sec. 04: # sessions: 1 Day: M 7:00-8:30PM. Begins Begins 10/13/2020. Online Course, $30.
12/14/2020. Online Course, $10.
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SmartPrograms for Children
Brookline SmartPrograms
for children ages 5-13
Thank you to all families who joined us for SmartSummers 2020. We transitioned to an
online program and had a successful program and turnout. We look forward to future
programs in December, February, and March, and whether in-person, or online we will fill
your child’s vacations with learning and fun!
SmartSeptember is back! Last Blast fun BEFORE school starts:
Write Your Own Fairy Tale Musical Harry Potter Extravaganza Minecraft Architecture
Ages 6-9 Ages 6-9 Ages 7-12
Daniel Lipton, Instructor Daniel Lipton, Instructor Eric Hansen, Instructor
At the beginning of each class, we will Celebrate the world of Harry Potter Work as a team to design and engineer a
read a historical story. Then we will through fun acting games, art, music, and project such as the Death Star from Star
create 1-2 songs, a play with dialogue, literary activities. Activities include Harry Wars, the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas,
and sketches for costumes and set. We Potter original games, learning to draw or a spectacular banquet room on a
will act out our play at the end of each characters, Harry Potter trivia and riddle Carnival cruise ship. We’ll take time to talk
class. Parents will receive an email of the games, a Harry Potter escape room, Harry about architectural strategies and good
script. This class will tie in literacy, art, Potter songs, parodies, and more. Children building practice. Once in action, students
music, and acting. are welcome to dress up as their favorite will learn how to use the “Wand tool,” a tool
Sec. 01: # sessions: 2 Day: Th, F 4:00-5:00PM. Harry Potter character. provided by SpecGraphixEDU that speeds
Begins 9/3/2020. Online Course, $50. Sec. 01: # sessions: 2 Day: M 5:00-6:00PM. Begins up the placement of blocks. Students will
9/7/2020. Online Course, $50. also learn how to place unconventional
blocks not normally included in Minecraft
Mathapalooza, Improvisation & such as burgers, juice, computers, toasters,
and over 100,000 other objects. Players
Acting Games of all levels are welcome. This class
requires “Minecraft Java Edition” for Mac
Ages 6-9 OS, Windows, or Linux. If you don’t have
Daniel Lipton, Instructor a license, the instructor can provide you
This class will review elementary math with one, priced at a discounted rate.
concepts through games, songs, and Instructions will be sent a day ahead of the
stories. Our improvisation and acting class. Discounts or waivers do not apply.
games will include creativity, teamwork, Sec. 01: # sessions: 3 Day: Sa 3:30-5:30PM. Begins
thinking on your feet, and fun. 9/5/2020. Online Course, $90.
Sec. 01: # sessions: 2 Day: Th, F 4:00-5:00PM.
Begins 9/10/2020. Online Course, $50.
For more information about these programs, please visit our website at
www.brooklineadulted.org or call BA&CE at 617-730-2700, ext. 0.
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Especially for NEW! Let’s Talk About Race: A Stock Market GameTM for Middle
E S P E C I A L LY F O R C H I L D R E N & T E E N S
Discussion for Young People Schoolers
Children & Teens
Sandra Soto, Instructor Peter Yaffe, Instructor
This course will provide all learners the Make big money fast (virtually, that is). In
opportunity to explore their own racial this fun and high-spirited setting, you’ll try
ethnic identity, examine the racial diversity to grow a virtual $100,000 cash account into
of their community, reflect on their own a top-performing portfolio and learn how
experiences with race, and ask all of the daily events that shape our world affect our
MEETS Kids in the Kitchen: Sweet & questions they have (easy answers not finances. Play The Stock Market GameTM
SEPT. 26! Savory Snacks guaranteed). Each class will consist of three and you’ll learn how investing actually
developmentally-appropriate components: works, starting by examining how the
Christina Wynveen, Instructor
a brief mini-lesson, an interactive exercise, markets work, types of investment products,
Parents, take a rest and let your kids bring and an open discussion. All are welcome investment research, use of stock charts,
the snacks to you! During this class time, and no prior knowledge is necessary. global events and conducting research for
we will make a couple of snacks that kids case studies. Then you’ll learn about risk,
can easily make themselves (or with a little Sec. 01: # sessions: 5 Day: Su 4:00-5:30PM. Begins
10/11/2020. Online Course, $96. speculating, diversification, and borrowing
bit of adult help). For our first snack, we’ll on margin. Working individually and in
start with something sweet and fun—sugar teams, you’ll compete against your fellow
cookie puppy chow! With just a few easy Youth Civic Engagement classmates and other groups across the
ingredients, a bowl, and a microwave this state in this SIFMA Foundation sponsored
Sandra Soto, Instructor
tasty treat will come together. Next, we’ll game.
balance out the sugar rush with something In this project-based collaborative
savory. Together we’ll roll up some tortilla roll experience, you’ll get a chance to influence Sec. 01: # sessions: 10 Day: M 4:00-5:00PM. Begins
change in your community. We’ll discuss the 10/5/2020. Online Course, $140.
ups. With tortillas, some favorite fillings, and
pretzels, we’ll pull together a treat the whole levels of government and levers of change
family can enjoy! Registration for this class to better understand public policy-making
and how you can influence it! Together, we Minecraft Historic Adventures: Ages 7-12
will close a week in advance. Participants
will learn to define and research a problem, Eric Hansen, Instructor
will receive a shopping list at that time and a
Zoom link the day before class. If you would propose a solution, explore alternatives, Learn about history with a special zombie
like to register during the final week before and create a plan to advocate for our final apocalypse twist in Minecraft as you
class please contact us! recommendation. We will showcase our uncover a half non-fictional half fictional
final project and get feedback from an storyline through world history that includes
Sec. 01: # sessions: 1 Day: Sa 4:00-5:15PM. Begins
expert in the field. Recommended for ages famous figures like John F. Kennedy and
9/26/2020. Online Course, $28.
8 to 16, we’ll meet via Zoom. famous places like the RMS Titanic. For
Sec. 01: # sessions: 6 Day: Sa 10:00AM-1:00PM. Minecraft lovers, both beginner and more
Kids in the Kitchen: Fall Fun Begins 10/10/2020. Online Course, $150. seasoned players, this class will immerse
you in a world where you will meet historical
Christina Wynveen, Instructor
figures and famous places while fighting
Who says we can’t have a little Fall fun Personal Finance 101 for Teens zombies. This class requires “Minecraft Java
while at home? Let’s meet up via Zoom Edition” for Mac OS, Windows, or Linux. If
Ying Lin, Instructor
and create some magical apple creations you don’t have a license, the instructor can
together! We’ll start with a little help from Financial responsibility is confusing for
teens who are just starting to truly have provide you with one, priced at a discounted
the adults to make a quick caramel sauce. rate. Instructions will be sent a day ahead of
Once the caramel sauce is ready to go, the their own money. With a bit of knowledge,
young adults can start managing monetary the class. Discounts or waivers do not apply.
youngest among us can create caramel
apple hand pies. As our pies are baking and affairs with confidence. In this course, Sec. 01: # sessions: 6 Day: Sa 9:00-10:00AM. Begins
geared towards teens 16-19 years old, you’ll 10/10/2020. Online Course, $90.
cooling, let’s make an apple stress ball—a
useful fidget these days for young and old learn the basics of bank account choices,
alike! We’ll finish with our tasty treats, some managing account balances, about savings
benefits and growth, how to apply for Creating Comic Books from Minecraft:
conversation, and games. Registration Ages 8-13
for this class will close a week in advance. credit cards, and manage your credit. We’ll
cover a bit about the world of stocks and Eric Hansen, Instructor
Participants will be sent a supply list at that
time and a Zoom link the day before class. bonds, and also delve into completing a W4 Using Minecraft and a free photo editing
If you would like to sign up after registration knowledgeably. In each class, we’ll practice application called “Gimp,” students will
has closed, please contact us! real life scenarios, and puzzle out solutions create comic books by taking screenshots
to quirky questions together. We will give from custom made scenes in Minecraft
Sec. 01: # sessions: 1 Day: Sa 3:00-5:00PM. Begins and use Gimp to create the pages and
you the tools to leave this class more ready
10/24/2020. Online Course, $36.
to make the most of the money you earn. speech bubbles. Other classmates can act
Sec. 01: # sessions: 2 Day: Tu, Th 6:00-8:00PM. out various characters in each student’s
Begins 10/6/2020. Online Course, $56. story. All comic book creations will be
exported into PDF’s to be read by others
later using a computer, tablet, or phone.
This class requires “Minecraft Java Edition”
for Mac OS, Windows, or Linux. If you don’t
have a license, the instructor can provide
you with one, priced at a discounted rate.
Instructions will be sent a day ahead of the
class. Discounts or waivers do not apply.
Sec. 01: # sessions: 6 Day: Sa 10:30-11:30AM.
Begins 10/3/2020. Online Course, $90.
brooklineadulted.org • 617•730•2700 7
Expert Architects: Ages 9-13
Right Brain Curriculum, Instructor Liberal Arts White Rage and White Fragility
Joshua Frank, Emily Frank, Instructors
Become city planners in the city’s newest In this course, we will take a deep dive into
architectural firm. The firm has been two books: Carol Anderson’s White Rage,
commissioned with constructing the tallest which describes the history of backlash
building in a nearby city and must plan against civil rights gains of African-Americans,
their design. You’ll research the history and Robin DiAngelo’s White Fragility, which
of skyscrapers and create a blueprint describes the emotional responses and
of a stylized tall building, weighing Women Writers: The Short defensive moves that white Americans
considerations including environmental NEW! Story frequently engage in to simultaneously
effects, traffic, and surrounding buildings. deny their own racism and to hold racism in
Audrey Borus, Instructor
Create a three-dimensional model of the place. We will explore the linkages between
structure and deliver a presentation to Do female writers bring a sensibility to their white rage and white fragility by looking at
“clients” highlighting all aspects of your work that is different from male writers? In the cycles of progress and backlash in the
project. Discounts or waivers do not apply. this course, we’ll look at stories written by United States, and also by exploring relevant
women. In addition to some of the better theories of psychological functioning.
Sec. 01: # sessions: 6 Day: Tu 3:30-5:00PM. Begins known writers‚ Flannery O’Connor, Joyce
10/6/2020. Online Course, $165. Participants in the course will develop an
Carol Oates and Zora Neale Hurston‚ we’ll understanding of the interlocking historical
take a look at perhaps some less well known and psychological factors that impede
Business Sharks: Ages 9-13 writers‚ Rebecca Makkai, Carrianne Leung, movement towards an equitable society.
Mizra Waheed. We’ll examine women
Right Brain Curriculum, Instructor Sec. 01: # sessions: 4 Day: M 6:00-8:00PM. Begins
writing as men, discuss overall themes, as
In our Business Sharks class, students play well as contrast and compare some writing 11/9/2020. Online Course, $99.
the role of young entrepreneurs as they by men. Participants should expect to better
start with the germ of an idea for a business comprehend the female literary landscape
and product and take it through the entire White People Challenging Racism:
across time and place. Moving from Talk to Action
entrepreneurial process. Our students
develop prototypes, formulate a business Sec. 01: # sessions: 4 Day: Tu 6:30-8:30PM. Begins Community Change Staff
10/20/2020. Online Course, $99. Co-facilitators: Michelle Chalmers and Colin
plan and devise a marketing strategy. Using
a Minecraft-type program, they create a Stokes
storefront to sell their products. Meanwhile, Racism is a system that White people created,
students practice their public speaking skills maintain, and condone; therefore, White
as they create and record “TV commercials,” people in particular need to take immediate
and create a video version of an “elevator action to end it. “White People Challenging
pitch” for the “Sharks.” These young Racism: Moving From Talk to Action” is a
entrepreneurs will really be taking care of small, online workshop which meets for five
business! Note: This program requires the sessions to guide participants to:
students to create two videos at home with • Examine the role of White people in
a tablet or smartphone. Editing software dismantling racism, becoming antiracist,
is helpful but not required. All classes take and building an equitable society;
place in the Zoom classroom. Discounts or • Explore the impact of White privilege, and
waivers do not apply. how being unaware of that advantage
Sec. 01: # sessions: 6 Day: M 4:00-5:30PM. Begins helps perpetuate racism;
10/19/2020. Online Course, $165.
• Write about their own racial awareness
journeys;
• Enhance their understanding and
Zora Neale Hurston capacity for action through discussion
of short readings, videos, and other
materials;
How to be an Antiracist: A Discussion of • Share everyday racism-related situations
the book by Ibram X. Kendi where they may not have effectively
Joshua Frank, Instructor responded and, using role plays, work out
In this class, we will discuss and analyze How effective ways to challenge racism;
to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. In 2020, • Develop a specific plan for challenging
Kendi was appointed director of the Center racism in the workplace, an organization,
for Antiracist Research at Boston University, or in the community, while being
and he has authored several books of encouraged to find other people in
which this one is his most famous. In this their lives who can provide support
book, Kendi writes, “The source of racist and serve as accountability partners in
ideas was not ignorance and hate, but self- implementing your plans.
interest.” Tracing the intertwined histories Please note: Attendance at all sessions and
of American racism and his own coming-of- completion of all assignments are required.
age, Kendi provides a vital roadmap for both Each participant will receive a phone call
education and action, so necessary for our from one of the facilitators prior to the start
unsettled age. of this program to review the commitment
Sec. 01: # sessions: 4 Day: M 6:00-8:00PM. Begins and class requirements. Participants of all
10/5/2020. Online Course, $99. identities are welcome.
Sec. 01: # sessions: 5 Day: Th 7:00-9:00PM. Begins
10/15/2020. Online Course, $150.
8 Brookline Adult & Community Education • Fall 2020NEW! Dark Yet Valiant: Medieval
Stories Revisited
The History of Slavery: Ancient Times to
Today Music &
Performing Arts
Anatole Sykley, Instructor Anatole Sykley, Instructor
After those dark and mysterious Middle Slavery is a sobering reminder that the
LIBER AL ARTS
MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS
Ages vanished, why do stories of valiant history of human progress (so called)
knights who go on quests to slay dragons, also incorporates a history of exploitation
retrieve grails, and woo maidens, still of other humans for labor. The story
resonate with us today? We see these of slavery is a long one, which has left
versions as they are told through a scars on our remembrance of history African Energized Hand Drumming
collection of tales called “The King Arthur and on culture. Slavery as an institution
DrumConnection Faculty
Stories.” Did these same stories resonate has not yet disappeared completely,
with Medieval people the same way they do and cultural memories of slavery dictate Whether you own drums or use pots,
with us today? Did Medieval people really modern discussions about cultural, racial pans, tabletops, or more, this course will
believe in and see dragons, for example? and economic equality today. Proper teach you the basics. Hand Drumming
Were the legendary tales of King Arthur and acknowledgment of the role of slavers targets certain areas of the brain that lead
his court and his knights all myth, or based and the enslaved, and how to put this to relaxation and concentration. Studies
on elements of historical fact? And how did into a useful and educative context is, have shown that playing drums causes
these stories originate and become part understandably, also a controversial issue the brain’s electric and chemical functions
of what is a surprisingly massive store of of today. But what do we know of the to charge and act upon the human body
well-known tales? To answer that, we must history of slavery? How did some people causing many types of healing. Although
re-enter Medieval history, look at Medieval or nations become the slavers and others MRI tests have shown that all musical
and pre-Medieval sources, and perhaps become the enslaved? Was slavery always activity helps, drumming has the best effect.
wander (figuratively speaking) through old about white people enslaving black people? We will take the deeply rooted, genetic
dark forests of Great Britain, Ireland, Wales, Is all the known history of slavery simply an connection humans have with music and
France, and even Germany. Perhaps, we account of oppression and subjugation? Are combine it with the time-honored tradition
will visit a hermit’s cave, ponder awhile there any redeeming stories to tell about of many types of drumming. We will focus
upon the ruins of a few ancient castles and resistance and liberation from slavery? on rhythms from Africa, Brazil, and Haiti.
legendary monasteries, or dig up an old Can the descendants of slave owners Our universal love stems from the concept
hand-written illuminated manuscript to seek and descendants of slaves ever agree on that drums are thought to be one of the
understanding. a common version of history? And how oldest forms of music in the world and are
does a comparative view of the history of a celebration of human history. Drums are
Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: F 10:00AM-12:00PM.
North American slavery versus the history available to rent for the semester. Email
Begins 10/9/2020. Online Course, $145.
in other places help us understand this bacep@psbma.org for more information.
history better? Join us for a historical visit Sec. 01: # sessions: 6 Day: Tu 6:00-7:00PM. Begins
Resistance to Nazism and Fascism to selected eras of human history which 10/13/2020. Online Course, $123.
(1936-1945) culminates in a broad review of Western
Anatole Sykley, Instructor slavery in the past 500 years to explore this
important topic. Flute 101
The rise of Nazism and Fascism was the
fuel that led to World War II. The typical Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: F 1:00-3:00PM. Begins Tiffany Hildebrand, Instructor
and justifiably great story of World War 10/9/2020. Online Course, $145. The flute is one of the most popular and
II describes how the Allies gathered gratifying instruments to learn to play.
together their combined resources to Designed for beginners, this class will
defeat these regimes and liberate Europe cover basic techniques such as fingerings,
from oppression and subjugation. Looking breath control, and proper aperture.
deeper there is another story, the story of Learn to read music as well as some
the various resistance movements and the helpful tips to use when practicing. We will
ways Europeans rose up to defy and then discuss the history of the flute, listen to
help defeat the enemy within. Within the recordings of top performers, and review
forests, mountains, fjords, hills, or valleys all essential information about caring for your
over Europe and inside its occupied cities, instrument. Please bring a flute.
resistance movements grew and fought for Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: Tu 6:30-8:00PM. Begins
freedom. Even within Germany and Italy, 10/6/2020. Online Course, $168.
these movements, some small and others
organized on a national scale, not only
defied the oppressive regimes, they were Beginning Mandolin
vital to the final victory itself. Sources and Brian Stuligross, Instructor
stories of these movements naturally tend A mandolin is a stringed musical instrument
to be fragmentary, but are no less historic in the lute family and is usually plucked
and equally important to ensure the full with a plectrum or pick. This is a class for
understanding of how Europe liberated students who are interested in developing
itself with the aid of the armies of the Allies. basic mandolin skills and playing with
Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: Th 1:00-3:00PM. Begins others in a group. We will practice picking
10/8/2020. Online Course, $145. techniques and learn scales and chords.
In addition, we will learn to play several
Americana folk songs as well as a couple
of tunes from the Bluegrass and Celtic
traditions. Please bring a mandolin.
Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: Th 6:00-7:30PM. Begins
10/8/2020. Online Course, $168.
brooklineadulted.org • 617•730•2700 9Play the Banjo Violin
Paul Sedgwick, Instructor Amos Lawrence, Instructor
What’s more fun than listening to the Have you always wanted to play the violin,
banjo? Playing the banjo! You will learn or have you played in the past and want
the secrets behind the two most popular to pick it up again? From the fiddlers of
styles of 5-string banjo playing: Bluegrass, the Hardanger plateau in Norway to the
or three-finger style picking; and Old- Highlands of Scotland and Cape Breton
Time clawhammer or frailing style. You Island, from the stage of Carnegie Hall
will be given the opportunity to focus on to the quaint fiddlers of the Blue Ridge
one style or the other, or may choose to Mountains in the Carolinas, the violin has
learn both. We will look at the amazing succeeded in suiting every style and fulfilling
history of “America’s instrument” through every need. We will explore the balance
demonstrations and recordings. Please bring needed for proper tone production, along
INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT a 5-string banjo, clip-on tuner, music stand, with how to read notes, comfortably hold
recording device (phone is acceptable) and the bow, and play in small ensembles. Violin
a notebook to class. Required textbooks: players of all levels welcome. Please bring a
Paul Sedgwick Banjo for Beginners: An Easy Beginning Method
by Tony Trischka, and Clawhammer Banjo
violin and a shoulder rest. An appropriate
textbook to be determined after the first
Paul Sedgwick started playing the Primer Book with Video and Audio Access by class will be required for approximately $15-
banjo in 1973 at the impressionable Bradley Laird are both available online. you are 18.
age of thirteen because 1.) he hoped Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: W 7:30-9:00PM. Begins Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: Th 6:30-7:45PM. Begins
to one day meet Elly May Clampett, 10/7/2020. Online Course, $168. 10/8/2020. Online Course, $175.
fall in love and get married; 2.) there
was nothing more thrilling than when Ukulele: Relax and Play Music Play the Piano
Bonnie and Clyde were on the run from Paul Sedgwick, Instructor Jonathan Lovenstein, Instructor
the police and Earl Scruggs’ “Foggy
Take care of yourself and learn to play the This Beyond Beginner course will
Mountain Breakdown” kicked in; and
ukulele. We will start from the very beginning focus on major scales, primary chords,
3.) in 1973, “Dueling Banjos” was being with lessons in chords, strumming patterns, more complicated rhythms, and linear
played everywhere, even on Rock and introductory music theory, and maybe even accompaniments with the left hand. For
Roll radio stations. His initial interest in a little fingerpicking. You will learn to play both courses, the required text: Alfred’s
Bluegrass banjo soon blossomed into and sing a variety of popular songs, including Basic Adult Piano Course: Lesson Book, Level
a passion for all things banjo. He has ukulele classics from the 20s and 30s, Pop One, is available online. Access to a piano or
studied and researched the history of tunes, Rock, Blues, and Folk. We will also keyboard for practice is required.
the banjo (he travelled to West Africa take advantage of the joy of playing music Sec. 02 (Beyond Beginner): # sessions: 8 Day: Th
twice for the express purpose of learning with others from the very first class. Please 7:15-8:45PM. Begins 10/8/2020. Online Course,
to play and make the “ekonting” of the bring a ukulele to class. Note: A Concert or $168.
Jola people of southern Senegal); and he Tenor size ukulele is strongly recommended.
has made presentations on the history While the Soprano size is very familiar
and cute, the larger sizes provide a more Learn to Sing
and development of the banjo in the
comfortable and accessible learning and Lee R. Soto, Instructor
United States. Over the past ten years, playing experience. Additionally, please Experience the enjoyment of expressing
an initially passing interest in the ukulele bring a music stand, clip-on tuner, and yourself through music by discovering
has developed into a passion for the uke recording device (phone is acceptable) to your singing voice. Each singer will explore
which rivals his dedication to the banjo. class. Required textbooks: The Daily Ukulele: the range, agility, and timbre of his or her
Paul attended South Plains College in 365 Songs for Better Living, by Liz and Jim voice, and work on solo and group singing.
Levelland, Texas where he earned a Beloff, and Jake Shimabukuro Teaches Ukulele We will develop proper tone production,
degree in Bluegrass Music in 1985! He Lessons: Book with Full-Length Online Video. breathing, and posture. Students and the
plays regularly in two bands: WAYNE Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: W 6:00-7:30PM. Begins instructor will choose the vocal repertoire
POTASH AND THE MUSIC FUN BAND—a 10/7/2020. Online Course, $168. so that all aspects of vocal technique and
children’s band; and the LEMONSHINERS, musical interpretation can be applied to
an indie-Americana band. He holds a BA specific songs. Our emphasis will range
Introductory Guitar from traditional Jazz standards to more
in Dramatic Art, an MFA in Playwriting,
and a Master’s in Education, in addition Instructor TBA contemporary show or pop tunes.
to that (coolest-of-all) degree in Introductory Guitar is a course for those Sec. 01 (Beginner): # sessions: 8 Day: M 6:00-
Bluegrass Music. who have never picked up a guitar before, or 7:30PM. Begins 10/5/2020. Online Course, $168.
for beginners who can strum a few chords Sec. 02 (Beyond Beginner): # sessions: 8 Day: M
and would like to have fun learning new 7:30-9:00PM. Begins 10/5/2020. Online Course,
songs and playing with other guitarists. Our $168.
primary emphasis will be on building chord
vocabulary, establishing a rhythm, switching
between chords, and gaining comfort with
the instrument. We’ll learn about different Private Voice Lessons
chord types, what chord symbols mean, If you are interested in private
and how to play songs reading from a chord voice lessons please email
chart. Please bring a guitar. bacep@psbma.org.
Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: M 7:00-8:30PM. Begins
10/5/2020. Online Course, $168.
10 Brookline Adult & Community Education • Fall 2020Voice Talent: Acting with Your Voice
Lau Lapides, Instructor Writing &
Have you ever been told you have a voice
for radio? Have you ever wondered what it
would be like to voice the next hit cartoon
Communication
or commercial? This fast-paced, interactive,
fun workshop will introduce students to
Skills
the world of voice-over. Discover powerful
W R I T I N G & CO M M U N I C AT I O N S K I L L S
techniques that offer a solid foundation of
vocal tools for those who are experiencing
voice-over for the first time or looking Bee’s Poetry Workshop
to launch a career in the industry. We
will incorporate practice time and offer Toni Bee, Instructor
professional feedback, including a Q&A Join Toni Bee, Poet Populist emeritus of INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT
discussion. Learn about the many genres Cambridge, in a poetry workshop where
of scripts including: animation, commercial, participants will dive into the life cycle of
narration, eLearning copy, and much more.
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring
words, create poems, and share their work.
The group will explore the depth of emotion
that words bring when viewed through their
Toni Bee
water.
multiple meanings. We will freewrite, receive Toni Bee is a poet, educator, and
Sec. 01: # sessions: 1 Day: Sa 9:30-11:00AM. Begins
10/10/2020. Online Course, $35. feedback, and publish the work. Topics freelance journalist. She was raised in
include: colors, “prints I love,” the outside Dorchester, MA and educated in Roxbury.
world, and of course you will write to music. In 2011, she was elected Poet Populist
Acting for the Camera This class will meet over Zoom. Five spots of Cambridge, the first woman to grace
D. Adriane Spunt, Instructor are reserved for registrants who identify that position. She led the Black Lives
as Black, Brown, or of the African Diaspora. Matter march of Cambridge in 2015 and
Film acting is a different creative language
If that is you, please contact jacquelyn_
from stage acting. It is subtler, more the following year, was selected as the
fowler_morton@psbma.org to sign up. She
intimate and presents its own challenges. city’s Poetry Ambassador. Toni has been
will connect you to the instructor to get
In this introductory class we will explore a teaching artist for The Wang Theatre
registered.
the unique requirements of acting for and is a graduate of Simmons. 22 Again
the camera. Please prepare a 1-2 minute This is a pay what you will class. Please register for
the section that corresponds with your payment
is the title of her recently published first
monologue (from a play, movie, poem or book of poetry. Bee has featured at:
amount.
book‚ anything that inspires you) for the Lizard Lounge, The Boston Poetry Slam,
first class. Please note, this class requires Sec. 01: # sessions: 6 Day: Th 7:00-8:30PM. Begins
10/15/2020. Online Course, $125. New England Poetry Club, The Boston
memorization of 1-2 monologues and there
will be some homework.
National Poetry Month Festival, and
Sec. 02: # sessions: 6 Day: Th 7:00-8:30PM. Begins
10/15/2020. Online Course, $110. the Boston Poetry Marathon. She was
Sec. 01: # sessions: 6 Day: M 6:00-8:00PM. Begins
recognized for her community service by
10/19/2020. Online Course, $120. Sec. 03: # sessions: 6 Day: Th 7:00-8:30PM. Begins
10/15/2020. Online Course, $92. the YWCA of Cambridge through a 2011
YWCA Outstanding Woman Award.and as
Improv Games, Online! a 2017 Women of Color Leading Change
Emily Singer, Instructor Creative Writing for Seniors recipient; and for her community service
Have some fun in this lighthearted,
NEW! Phoebe Hyde, Instructor 2011 YWCA Outstanding.
experiential class. Improv puts you in the You have stories to tell! You’ve got things
moment. It develops skills of memory, to set down on paper and pass on. But She lives in Cambridge and is excited
engagement, and attention. It also allows where to start? What to leave in or cut out? to offer a Poetry Workshop for adults.
you to practice trust, and going with the How truthful is too truthful and should you Bee’s Poetry Workshop at Brookline
flow‚ wherever it might take you. Learn try memoir, autobiography, or fiction (to Adult & Community Education will
how to embrace the group consciousness. protect the innocent)? Learn the advantages allow learners the chance to dive into
Improv skills often stay with people a long and limitations of different genres, practice their poems with the support of other
time‚ if not their whole lives. Expect some techniques that keep readers turning pages, poets. Toni looks forward to developing
laughter! Participate in improv games and lean on the workshop’s community a community of poets to nurture their
that work well on the Zoom format. Basic encouragement and constructive feedback
craft together. “Keep Practicing Your
principles of improv will be discussed. to establish a regular writing habit. By the
Art…always” says Toni, who wrote
Be prepared for a great deal of student end of the class you’ll have a short story,
personal essay, or memoir excerpt worthy poems while raising her now teen-aged
participation weekly. No prior acting or
improv experience is necessary. All levels of sharing with friends and family. Note: daughter and going to college. Welcome,
welcome. if you have material already written, we’ll Toni!
Sec. 01: # sessions: 6 Day: Th 7:00-9:00PM. Begins gladly work on ten pages at a time but no
10/15/2020. Online Course, $120. 300-page tomes will be read. Students
will also need to be able to either attach
documents to an email and send to other
classmates to print, or share work online via
Google Docs.
Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: Th 10:00-11:30AM.
Begins 10/8/2020. Online Course, $92.
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