Acalanes Adult Education is thrilled to announce the start of its Fall Quarter 1 on Monday, August 11, 2025. We invite you to embark on a journey of continuous learning and personal growth with us.

Enrollment is open today! Don't miss this opportunity to expand your horizons and acquire new skills. Our diverse range of course offerings for Fall Quarter 1 is designed to cater to a variety of interests and learning objectives. Whether you are looking to advance your career, explore a new hobby, or simply enrich your life through knowledge, Acalanes Adult Education has something for everyone.

Within this email you will discover a sampling of some of the exciting courses we will be offering this Fall Quarter 1. This is just a glimpse of the many opportunities that await you.

We strongly encourage you to explore our full course catalog, available online and at our campus, to find the perfect fit for your aspirations. Consider enrolling today to secure your spot, as popular courses tend to fill up quickly.

Join the vibrant learning community at Acalanes Adult Education and discover the transformative power of lifelong learning! We are committed to providing high-quality instruction in a supportive and engaging environment. We look forward to welcoming you to Fall Quarter 1!

Starting with copper, learn the technical aspect/process of tooling light metals. Learn to thoroughly tool the metal, including developing raised/embossed and recessed areas, working neatly with this unusual process. Develop aesthetic sensibility in creating a pleasing composition (use of space). Learn finishing techniques including antiquing, polishing, and mounting artwork. Continue with tooling aluminum and/or brass as time permits.

Learn to tool light metals like copper, aluminum, and brass, developing raised/embossed and recessed areas neatly. Focus on aesthetic composition and finishing techniques such as antiquing, polishing, and mounting.

Copper Relief Sculpture Examples:

Metal Relief Sculpture Examples

This floral design class offers courses for all levels, from beginner to master, catering to individuals seeking personal enrichment or professional certification. Course offerings include Basic, Advanced, Modern, Wedding, Instructor Training, and Master Floral Design. Advanced Guests interested in Ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement, are also encouraged to enroll. Please note that participants will be responsible for the cost of any extra materials needed for their weekly arrangements.

Paper cut art is a fascinating and intricate form of visual art that involves cutting paper into shapes, patterns, and images to create beautiful, detailed works. The art form dates back centuries and has been practiced in various cultures around the world, with different styles and techniques emerging over time. Our project is based on "Molas," an art form created by Kuna Indians in Panama … your choice of image content.

Please see student examples here:

Paper Cutting - Mola Examples

Widgets, those compact, interactive elements found on your iPhone or iPad's home and lock screens, are meticulously designed to deliver a wealth of information at a glance, significantly streamlining your device's usability. These dynamic modules offer quick access to essential data, updates, and even specific functions of your favorite apps without requiring you to fully open them. Whether it is a weather forecast, upcoming calendar events, a stock market ticker, or music controls, widgets bring critical information and handy tools directly to the forefront. Their placement on the home and lock screens allows for personalized customization, letting you arrange and select the information that matters most to you. This thoughtful integration not only enhances convenience but also minimizes the time spent navigating through apps, ensuring a faster, more efficient user experience where key details and functionalities are just a tap or glance away.

This course introduces the fundamentals of email use and progresses to more advanced functionalities. Beginning with the basics, instruction will cover categories, methods for searching, organizing, and sorting emails, managing threads, proper quoting techniques, strategies for blocking unwanted messages, and procedures for handling junk mail.