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ENCORE Program at VACE!
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Ventura County Concert Band
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Consumer Education Programs
FEES $2/hour (see fees listed for individual classes)
$5/hour drop-in rate plus annual $10 registration fee
Fall Session starts September 11, 2017
Winter Session starts January 8, 2018
Spring Session starts April 9, 2018
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.
| Instructor | Location | Room | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advani | 5200 Valentine Road | 201 | Th | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Fee: $90 per 10-week session; 3 hours per day
Spanish – Conversational Spanish
¿Por Qué Hablar Español? Improve your Spanish skills to enhance travel experiences and interact locally. Converse, practice, study and enjoy. Knowledge of basic Spanish is recommended. ¡Adelante!
Lab Fee: $48 Session 1; $54 Session 2; $60 Session 3
Session 1 starts September 15, 2017
Session 2 starts January 12, 2018
Session 3 starts April 13, 2018
| Instructor | Location | Room | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martz | 5200 Valentine Road | 201 | F | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Spanish for Educators, Parents, and Community Members
In this course adult students will take the first steps at speaking and understanding Spanish in a fun and low-pressure environment. Using an online storytelling program which emphasizes comprehension and conversation, students will acquire basic grammar and vocabulary that will help them communicate with Spanish-speaking K-12 students, parents, and others. Maestro Cliff Rodrigues is the instructor.
Tuesdays starting Sep 19, 2017
| Instructor | Location | Room | Days | Time |
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| Rodrigues | 5280 Valentine Road | 225 | T | 4:00 - 5:45 pm |
Yoga – Healthy Living Through Yoga
Yoga classes are designed to increase flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and awareness. Practice a variety of yoga postures, adapted to accommodate all fitness levels. Learn to manage stress through visualization, breathing and relaxation techniques.
| Instructor | Location | Room | Days | Time |
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| Thurston | 5200 Valentine Road | 104 | M | 4:00 - 5:30 pm |
| Wilson | 5200 Valentine Road | 104 | T | 5:30 - 7:00 pm |
| Thurston | 5200 Valentine Road | 104 | W | 4:00 - 5:30 pm |
| Thurston | 5200 Valentine Road | 104 | Th | 5:30 - 7:00 pm |
Monday Class Fees (per session):
$50 Fall; $45 Winter; $50 Spring
Tuesday Class Fees (per session):
$50 Fall; $50 Winter; $50 Spring
Wednesday Class Fees (per session):
$50 Fall; $50 Winter; $50 Spring
Thursday Class Fees (per session):
$50 Fall; $50 Winter; $50 Spring