The Winter 2009 Carnegie Center class schedule is now available online! Registration is open now!
Here are some of the new classes that we will be offering:
ASL (American Sign Language)
Wednesdays Jan. 21 to Mar. 25 5:30-7:00 pm
Would you like to better communicate with friends and neighbors with speech barriers? Are you interested in teaching your infant or toddler “baby sign language”? This introductory class will cover the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) in a fun, interactive environment. $50. Melody Bock
Japanese Language & Culture
Tuesdays Jan. 13 to Mar. 24 6:30-7:30 pm
If you’d like to learn the basics of the Japanese language, brush up on your Japanese knowledge, or better understand Japanese culture, this class is for you! You will learn Japanese alphabets, practical Japanese expressions for business and daily conversation, and cultural differences and similarities. Instructed by a native Japanese speaker. $55. Mariko Yamakura
Spanish for the Workplace: Espanol en el Trabajo
Thursdays Feb. 5 to Mar. 19 6:00-7:30 pm
Includes business expressions, letters, conference calls, meetings, and daily expressions in the workplace. Participants will improve communication with Spanish
speakers, coworkers, students, or clients. Some basic knowledge of Spanish required. $35 (textbook: $20). Maria Gomez
Powerpoint Basics
Thursday March 19 1:00-5:00 pm
In this introductory class, learn the basics of creating presentations using Microsoft Powerpoint. Some knowledge of Microsoft Word required. $30. Gerald Baker
Fiction Writing Master Class: Straw Into Gold The Art of Revision*
Mondays Feb. 2 to Mar. 30 (no class Feb. 16) 5:30-7:00 pm
In this advanced-level class, we will work with that piece of fiction you want to improve, perhaps an old familiar that isn’t quite right, or one that keeps coming home with a rejection note pinned to its back. We will focus on making a good draft better, examining choices of point of view, point of entry, theme, metaphor, coherence and/or disharmony of element - in short, revision. We will examine the importance of structure and behold the wonder of words. Recommended text: Creating Fiction, ed. Julie Checkoway, Story Press, 1999. Applicants must submit a 6-8 page fiction writing sample by Friday, January 23. The submissions will be juried. Class limit: 10 participants. $150. Lynn Pruett
Poetry Practice
Thursdays
Feb. 5 to Mar. 26 5:00-7:00 pm
This workshop is for poets of all levels, from those who are just beginning to explore the world of poetry to those who are published and looking for ways to grow and share. Practice in the original composition of poetry, share your work, and discuss the work of others. Be prepared to write your own poems weekly. $80. Adam Day
Screenwriting
Wednesdays Jan. 14 to Mar. 18 noon-1:30 pm
Learn how screenwriting differs from other forms of writing in technique, format, substance and style. This introductory workshop is part film discussion and part step-by-step instruction on writing for visual media. Participants will discuss film scripts and work on visual narratives, treatments,
and formatting procedures, ultimately writing the first act of their own original screenplay. $100. Nancy Archer
Writing Practice: Evening
Mondays Jan. 12 to Mar. 23 (no class Jan. 19 or Feb. 16) 5:30-7:00 pm
Designed as an opportunity to practice creative expression without judgment. Develop your natural story-telling instinct or refresh writing skills from word prompts or personal experiences, and have fun doing it. Recommended reading: Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg (not required). Class may be entered on any day it is held; it is not necessary to commit to the entire session. FREE. Daytime sessions still led by Gail Koehler; evening sessions led by Doug Begley
Essays Anonymous: High School Essay Help
Wednesdays Feb. 11 to Mar. 18 5:00-6:00 pm
Get essay help in a fun, informal setting. Feel free to bring in assignments. The workshop will include a nuts-and-bolts approach to writing essays, a breakdown on appropriate voice and grammar usage, and additional individual help as needed. If you are planning to attend college or just want extra help, this class is for you! FREE. Amy McCleese Nichols
Using Literacy with Adoptive Families: a Support Group
Mondays Feb. 2 to Mar. 30 (no meeting Feb. 16) 6:00-7:00 pm
For families with adopted children who are now 3-7 years old. Led by a Marriage and Family Therapy intern and prospective adoptive parent, the group will use children’s books and activities to discuss, strengthen, and support the special issues surrounding an adoptive family. FREE. Esther Edwards
Math for College Entrance Exams: A Prep Course
Wednesdays Jan. 21 to Mar. 11 6:00-7:30 pm
Gearing up for the SAT or ACT? Want to sharpen your math skills? This workshop is designed as preparation for the math component of college entrance exams, but is open to any high school students who need extra help in math. FREE. Huston Combs
Young Readers Club: Grades 1-2
Saturdays
Jan. 17 to Mar. 28 (no class Jan. 24) 10:30-11:30 am
Children will increase their reading skills in a fun, hands-on environment as they explore games, crafts, and activities centered around children’s books. We’ll take a look at Caldecott and other honor winners, explore concepts including the elements of story, and more. FREE. Ashley Hall
The Artist’s Way
Tuesdays Jan. 13 to Mar. 24 5:30-7:00 pm
No time to write? Paint? Finish that song? No matter the medium, The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron provides the tools for artists of all walks of life to catalyze and renew their creativity. Built around the concept that everyone
is creative, this class explores those creative impulses. Along with the text, additional prompts will be provided weekly via an email list-serve throughout the 11 weeks. Required text: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. Please bring the text and a journal to class. $110. Bianca Spriggs
Grant Writing Practice
Tuesdays Feb. 3-24 noon-1:30 pm
From start to finish, learn how to write a grant through first-hand experience. You’ll explore grant opportunities, create a project budget, and write a narrative—
finishing the course with a complete writing sample. Feel welcome to eat your lunch as you learn. Instructed by an experienced grantwriter. $40. Jennifer Mattox, Carnegie Center Development Director
Independent Film & Contemporary Literature
Thursdays Jan. 15 to Mar. 26 5:30-7:30 pm
A film and literature discussion group for young adults—come together with a dynamic group of your peers to watch and discuss awesome independent films and 21st Century authors. Though the format of the group will be self-determined, films may include: City of God, Memento, Requiem for a Dream, The Science of Sleep, Amelie, Barton Fink, Dead Man, and Me and You and Everyone We Know. Authors may include: Miranda July, Junot Diaz, Tao Lin, Dave Eggers, Jonathan Safran Foer, Haruki Murakami, and others. FREE. Facilitated by Hannah LeGris
Reading & Writing Dramatic Characters
Tuesdays Jan. 20 to Mar. 24 5:30-7:00 pm
This workshop is for people who want to read scripts aloud, actors and singers both classic and contemporary, and writers who want to learn how to construct characters for plays, screenplays, and narratives. Instructed by lead actress of On the Verge’s sold-out production of The Little Foxes. $100. Janet Scott
Please let us know if you have any questions.
~warmly~
Katherine
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