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General Interest

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

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    FREE SESSION — LEARN ABOUT TEACHING AN ADULT SCHOOL CLASS (**NEW**)

    Is there a topic or skill you would like to teach?

    Duration: One Session
    Date range: April 12
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
    Hour: 7–8 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 33

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: No Fee
    Instructor: Tom Keating, Principal, tkeating@pausd.org

  • Writing

    AROUND THE WRITER’S BLOCK

    Do you want to write more? Or write more happily?

    Duration: 9 wks
    Date range: March 21 to May 23
    (No class: April 4.)
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Hour: 7–9 p.m.
    Address: LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $144
    Instructor: Chana Feinstein, cfeinstein@pausd.org

  • Writing

    CREATIVE WRITING

    Become a better writer! Share your thoughts, feelings and experiences with others.

    Duration: 10 wks
    Address: LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $65 (Each Section)
    Instructor: Chana Feinstein, cfeinstein@pausd.org

    SECTION A

    Duration: 10 wks
    Date range: March 23 to June 1
    Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
    Hour: 1–3:30 p.m.
    Address: LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM
    Price: $65*

    SECTION B

    Duration: 10 wks
    Date range: March 24 to June 2
    Day(s) of the week: Thursday
    Hour: 6–8:30 p.m.
    Address: LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM
    Price: $65*
  • electric vehicle

    ELECTRIC CARS DEMYSTIFIED

    Are you considering acquiring an electric vehicle (EV) and want real information versus a sales pitch? Come hear from seasoned EV experts.

    Duration: One Session
    Date range: April 27
    Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
    Hour: 6–8 p.m.
    Address: LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $40
    Instructor: James Barbera, Jane Rosten, and Marc Geller (EVucation LLC), info@evucation.com, http://www.evucation.com

  • Genealogy

    GENEALOGY: BEGINNING

    Need help in finding Ancestors? Want to learn about what records are available world-wide???

    Duration: 10 wks
    Date range: March 23 to June 1
    (No class: April 6.)
    Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
    Hour: 12:30–3 p.m.
    Address: Greendell Rm P3

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: Some interest in family history
    Price: $75 *
    Instructor: Dr. Inge Harding Barlow

    No Longer Available

  • Intuitive Art

    INTUITIVE ART – ACRYLIC PAINTING AND ESSENTIAL OILS

    Access emotions by using a unique fun of painting and aromatic tools.

    Duration: 9 wks
    Date range: March 21 to May 23
    (No class: April 4.)
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Hour: 7–9:30 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 106

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $208
    Instructor: Sharon Elkins, selkins@pausd.org

  • public speaking

    PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE

    Learn how to quickly become comfortable with yourself and express your words in a confident manner that connects with others.

    Duration: 4 wks
    Date range: March 22 to April 19
    (No class: April 5.)
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
    Hour: 6:30–8 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 1709

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $60
    Instructor: Ivan Temes, ivantemes@yahoo.com

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    SHELF INDULGENCE BOOK CLUB (**NEW**)

    Practice “shelf Indulgence”! Leave your everyday cares behind and immerse yourself in the fictional lives of the characters in the bestselling book The Dutch House by Anne Patchett.

    Duration: 3 wks
    Date range: April 27 to May 11
    Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
    Hour: 6:30–8 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto High School Library

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $60
    Instructor: Rachel Kellerman, rkellerman@pausd.org

  • Voice-Overs: Now Is Your Time!

    VOICE OVERS: NOW IS YOUR TIME!

    In what could be the most enlightening webinar you’ve ever taken, our instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more.!

    Duration: One Session
    Date range: March 24
    Day(s) of the week: Thursday
    Hour: 6–8 p.m.
    Address: LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $50
    Instructor: LIsa Foster, tarah@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: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    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: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $100
    Instructor: Erin Trimble (ed2go Instructor)