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Palo Alto Adult School offers a variety of general interest classes such as Creative Writing, Genealogy, Senior Friendship Day, and more.

  • Genealogy: Intermediate

    GENEALOGY: Intermediate

    Need help breaking down brick walls? Want to learn more about the variety of records to research? During the current Covid-19 period, this class is being held LIVE ONLINE via Zoom.

    Duration: 10 wks
    Date range: March 24 to June 2
    (No class: April 7.)
    Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
    Hour: 12:30–2:30 p.m.
    Address: LIVE ONLINE (via ZOOM)

    Quarter: Spring 2021
    Prerequisite: Beginning genealogy or previous ancestry and family research experience.
    Price: $75 *
    Instructor: Christine Bell Green PLCGS, candmres@aol.com

  • Voice-Overs: Now Is Your Time!

    VOICE-OVERS: NOW IS YOUR TIME!

    In what could be the most enlightening 2 hours you’ve ever spent, this class will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more! During the current Covid-19 period, this class is being held LIVE ONLINE via Zoom.

    Duration: One Session
    Date range: March 23
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
    Hour: 6–8 p.m.
    Address: LIVE ONLINE (via ZOOM)

    Quarter: Spring 2021
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $50
    Instructor: LIsa Foster, lisafoster@suchavoice.com

  • Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners

    BLOGGING AND PODCASTING FOR BEGINNERS

    This course will teach you how to successfully plan and create your very own blog and podcast using hands-on exercises and free web tools.

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Apr 14 | May 12 | Jun 16 | Jul 14
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2021
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $100
    Instructor: Richard Mansfield (ed2go Instructor)

  • Discover Sign Language

    DISCOVER SIGN LANGUAGE

    Discover Sign Language will teach you how to sign basic phrases and complete sentences and how to put it all together, allowing you to introduce yourself and start a conversation.

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Apr 14 | May 12 | Jun 16 | Jul 14
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2021
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $100
    Instructor: Erin Trimble (ed2go Instructor)