Consumer Education Programs

Dates, times, and sessions for classes subject to change. Please call 805.289.1744 if you have questions.

FEES (see fees listed for individual classes)

Annual registration fee is $10.00 per class/per each school year.

Drop-in fee varies by class plus annual $10 registration fee

Clothing Construction – Needle Arts and Sewing

Embroidery and smocking are just two of the many needle arts you can learn in this diverse and exciting class. Learn to use the sewing machine and serger. Work with patterns and designs to individualize your wardrobe. Create new clothes with alterations. Save money on family clothing and make your own store-quality clothing. Use our state-of-the-art embroidery machine to design a logo or enhance a sewing project! Students supply their own materials. Some sewing machines are available in class. See our Flyer.

Fee: $90 per 10-week session; 3 hours per day
Fall Session: Sep 12, 2024 to Nov 24, 2024 (no class 10/31 or 11/38)
Winter Session: Jan 9, 2025 to Mar 12, 2025
Spring Session: Apr 3, 2025 to Jun 5, 2025

Instructor	Location	Room	Days	Time
Advani	5200 Valentine Road	201	Th	9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Clothing Construction – Quiltmaking

Learn about quilting, wearable art, and related crafts. Design and create decorative quilts of all sizes. Machines and cutting tables are available in class. Students provide their own materials. See our Flyer.

Fee: $50 + $10 registration fee per 4-week session; Mornings 4 1/2 hours per day

Instructor	Location	Room	Days	Time
Advani	5200 Valentine Road	201	W	9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Advani	5200 Valentine Road	201	W	12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Classes start:  

Fall Session: Sep 11 to Nov 20, 2024 classes (No Class 10/30 or 11/27)
Winter Session: Jan 8 2025 to Mar 12 2025, 10 classes
Spring Session: Apr 2 2025 to Apr 4 2025, 10 classes 

Spanish for Educators, Parents, and Community Members

This beginning class is for those who have never taken a Spanish class before or have had a year of high school or college Spanish. The emphasis will be on basic vocabulary, present and past tense verbs, numbers, telling time and using interrogatives. Lessons will include comprehension and conversation activities.

Instead of a textbook, the online soap opera, Destinos, is used. Lessons will include comprehension and conversation activities.

Register in class: In advance at VACE’s Main Office, 5200 Valentine Road, Room 101.

Fee: $10 annual registration fee.  See our flyer.

Session Dates: Sep 24, 2024 to May 27, 2025

Instructor	Location	Room	Days	Time
Josue Hernandez	5280 Valentine Road	225	T	4:00 - 5:30 pm

Spanish – Intermediate/Advanced Conversational Spanish

¿Por qué hablar español? This class is for individuals interested in maintaining and/or improving their ability to speak and understand contemporary Spanish. Through vocabulary development, grammar, reading exercises and guided practice, students learn the essentials, thereby enhancing travel experiences and interacting locally. This class is not intended to prepare you to function bilingually in the workplace. Basic knowledge of Spanish is recommended. You are welcome to attend the first class before registering. ¡Adelante! Click here for our flyer. Register at VACE main office room 101.

Lab Fee: $60 per 10-week session, plus $10 registration fee.

Fall Session: Thursdays September 12, 2024 to November 21, 2024

Winter Session: Thursdays January 9, 2025 to March 13, 2025

Spring Session: Thursdays April 3, 2025 to June 5, 2025

Instructor	Location	Room	Days	Time
Martz	5200 Valentine Road	Gallery	Th	10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Yoga – Healthy Living Through Yoga

Yoga classes are designed to increase flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination. Students learn a variety of yoga postures, adapted to accommodate all fitness levels. Manage stress through visualization, relaxation, and breathing techniques.
See our Flyer

Students will be wearing masks and entering the building from the outside door that leads directly into Room 104.

Fee: $80 for 8 classes, $90 per 9 classes,  $100 per 10 classes plus an Annual Registration Fee of $10 per class/per each school year. Drop in fee is $10 per class plus the Annual Registration Fee.  

Fall Session: Mondays Sep 9, 2024 to Nov 25, 2024 10 classes
Fall Session: Thursdays Sep 12, 2024 to Nov 21, 2024 10 classes

Winter Session: Mondays January 13, 2025 to March 31, 2025 10 classes
Winter Session: Thursdays January 9, 2025 to March 13, 2025 10 classes

Spring Session: Mondays April 7, 2025 to June 9, 2025 9 classes
Spring Session: Thursdays April 3, 2025 to June 5, 2025 10 classes

Instructor	Location	Room	Days	Time
Thurston	5200 Valentine Road	104	M	4:00 - 5:30 pm
Thurston	5200 Valentine Road	104	Th	5:30 - 7:00 pm

Annual registration fee is $10.00 per class/per each school year.