This class will introduce the student to the art of colored pencil which today is accepted as a serious medium of professional artists. You will learn the methods of creating realism in your paintings through layering and blending processes. This is a very relaxing type of artwork. You will need to purchase Artist’s Professional Grade Prismacolor Pencils—NOT water color pencils (the 12 pencil set or larger), a kneadable eraser, a good pencil sharpener, and Strathmore Bristol Vellum paper. All can be purchased at Michael’s or United Art. $2 copy fee due at first class.

Do you have a computer question? Can’t figure out how to get to your emails. Confused by the cloud. Want to learn more about the App Store? Bring your computer questions to open office hours, and I will try to answer them. Bring any questions related to computers, cell phones, or even iPads. Mac or Windows, iOS or Android, no matter how big or small - all questions are welcome. This is a drop-in service. No FLI tuition is required.

Box office favorite Cary Grant had a 30 year career in which he never won an Academy Award. We'll watch his rise from bit player to star through 10 movies, some familiar, some less known. In addition to movie trivia, your hosts will also share biographical background that coincides with the year of each film. Sorry, popcorn is not supplied. This class will be co-taught by Robert and Judith Heying.

In this course we will discuss and analyze the development of the English language, particularly in the United States, including grammar, usage, slang and idioms.

Learn the game whose name means “clattering sparrows” due to the sound made by the tiles as they are shuffled. We will learn American mah jongg using the National Mah Jongg League’s card of hands. There will be ample time for students to play and hone their skills. By the end of the course, students will be ready to join a mah jongg group and hold their own. Students will need to purchase their own 2025 National Mah Jongg League card ($14-$15 from http://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/store.aspx or 212-246-3052) Materials fee is $5 paid directly to the teacher. No students may join this class after the first session.

This class is for those who have completed a beginner class or clinic, who know basic rules, and how to keep score. It will provide an opportunity for additional practice and play in a supportive environment. You will participate in short lectures and drills designed to improve all aspects of your game. Each class will include open play with other class members. Paddles and balls provided. Note: You may register for only one pickleball class each semester to accommodate as many students as possible. Caution: To play this game safely, you must be able to bend your knees to pick up a ball from the ground. You should also have a good sense of balance so you can reach for the balls. If you have any doubts, please check with your healthcare provider.

This novel offers a powerful combination of Fate's twists and turns in Hardy's corner of Southwest England. We'll supplement the novel with helpful references to Hardy's poetry and biography as we engage with some of his most memorable characters. Any edition of the novel will do.

We will explore ways to stretch your food budget with meal prepping, creative recipes using seasonal ingredients and odd items from the pantry as well as ways to save time and effort using online grocery services. Students will prep meals for the fridge or freezer for fast dinner solutions, enjoy an outing to the local farmer's market, learn about ways to create small batch tasty meals at home and navigate the ins and outs of alternatives to the traditional grocery store trips.