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2 | COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY | SPRING 2020 COURSES

The Community School of New Hope-Solebury offers continuing education throughcreative, physical, and intellectual opportunities. Now in our 42nd year of servingthe community, we are continuing in an exciting new phase of improved service tostudents. Spring semester classes begin on March 16 and run through June. Cours-es are held at New Hope-Solebury High School, 182 W. Bridge St., New Hope, unlessotherwise noted. There are no classes if the high school is closed.

Use the new Main Entrance of the High School, located on the west end of thebuilding. Park in the Athletic Stadium Parking lot down the long driveway next toLiving Earth Home & Garden.

REGISTER FOR CLASSES NOW(See more details on registration page)

Online at www.CSNHS.org (Community School of New Hope-Solebury) using a credit card.

By telephone (215-297-0500). Our registration phone is answered whenever possibleweekdays 9 am–5 pm. Please have your courses and course codes already selected and yourcredit card ready. To avoid any wait time or call backs, please visit our website to register.

Questions? Call Nancy Lawson at 215-297-0500 or email to: [email protected]

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SPRING 2020 CLASSES

Computers for Business_____________________________4

Computers for Personal Use_________________________6

Culinary Arts (Ethnic)___________________________7

Culinary Arts (Fun)_________________________________9

Dance___________________________________________10

Digital Photography & Graphics________________11

Fine Arts & Crafts________________________________12

Fitness__________________________________________16

Tennis__________________________________________17

Health, Wellness & Personal Growth_______________18

Hobbies__________________________________________21

Language and Culture_____________________________26

Leisure_________________________________________27

Teen Courses _____________________________________29

Writing_______________________________________29

Registration Form_______________________________30

Information_______________________________________31

A portion of your CSNHS tuition payment contributes to our annual highschool senior Scholarship Award. All of our funding is self-generated. We area 501(c)(3) organization and gratefully accept donations of any size.

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COMPUTERS: FOR BUSINESSAlso see listings under Computers for Personal Use,

Digital Photography and Fine Arts

New CourseBLOGGING FOR BUSINESS

Blogging is a great tool for building visibility. Whether you’re a writer, artist, a local busi-ness, or an entrepreneur, we’ll show you how to promote your work or share your ideas,connect with others, and generate sponsorships and publicity. Blogs are a great way toshowcase yourself as a thought-leader andit’s great for Search Engine Optimizationfor your website. We’ll begin with the tech-nical aspects of establishing a blog, such asthe differences between owning your do-main or using a service, using tools likeFacebook and LinkedIn to develop an audi-ence, and how to incorporate photos,videos, and sound in your blog. We’ll workon content and how blog writing differsfrom print writing, ways to develop a focusarea and find topics, the mechanics of de-veloping a blog series, the importance of engaging headlines, and how to write crisp andmoving pieces. Class is designed with a week break between the first and second class sostudents will have time to write blog posts and follow other bloggers as a reference beforethe second class. Loaner laptops available upon request or bring your own device so youcan write during and after class.Fee: $55 | Course: CB113 | 2 Tues, Mar. 31 & Apr. 14, 7–9 pmInstructor: Stephen Harris, Managing Director at Amplify Your Voice (ampyourvoice.com)

COMPUTER BASICS: Microsoft Office 365 IntroductionHands-on class for beginners that covers the basics of using computers at home and atwork. Learn how to get and use Microsoft Office 365 to organize your work, connect toprinters and other devices, and basic hardware and software support. Learn basic wordprocessing program Microsoft Word to create letters, brochures, books, and more. We’llcover Microsoft Powerpoint for making presentations and Outlook for email. Lastly, anoverview of Microsoft Excel for developing charts and spreadsheets. Please bring your owndevice and software to better learn your system. Loaner PC laptops with Microsoft Officeavailable upon request. Great for those re-entering the workforce or brushing up on jobskills. Class size is small and will be tailored to meet students’ needs.Fee: $130 | Course: CB101 | 4 Mon, Mar. 23–Apr. 20, 7–9 pm (no class 4/6)Instructor: Orlando Nieves

GOOGLE BASICS: Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and KeepYou may have noticed that Google is now becomingthe tool for many businesses and home applicationsas students who used this platform in schools arejoining the workforce. If you are proficient in Mi-crosoft Office, you may have to re-orient commontasks to this new platform. Join us to learn the basicsof Google Docs to create letters, memos, and otherdocuments, Google Sheets to create lists, budgets,and charts, Google Slides for presentations, andGoogle Drive for document storage. We’ll cover thetips and tricks to using Google apps and how theywork together. Please bring your device with Googleusername and password to class so you can betterlearn on your system. Fee: $130Course: CB110 | 4 Mon, Apr. 27– May 18, 7–9 pmInstructor: Orlando Nieves


Community School courses are held at New Hope-Solebury High School 182 W. Bridge St., New Hope, unless

otherwise noted. To register, visit our website at www.CSNHS.org or call our Registration Line at 215-297-0500.


MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR BEGINNERSLearn the basics of this popular Microsoft Office Suite software; it’s for people who want tobetter organize, store, and analyze both numerical and text information. Learn how tomanage data, perform calculations,and present professional lookingresults; applications include homeand business. Whether you arenew to spreadsheets, currently usePC versions 2003, 2007, 2010,2013, or 2016, or use any of theMac versions of Excel, you’ll learnhow to create workbooks that in-corporate formulas, functions, andcharts; how to set up tables anddatabases, and then efficientlymanage, sort, and filter data to giveyou the information and resultsyou want. Formatting and printingprofessional looking output will be stressed. Your personal and/or business decision makingprocesses can be dramatically enhanced. Most businesses use Excel in some way; it is animportant (often required) job skill as well as a powerful and useful personal tool. Pleasebring your own device and software to better learn your system. Loaner PC laptops withversion 2013 are available upon request. Fee: $130Course: CB102 | 4 Weds, Apr. 15– May 6, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Dennis Haggerty

COMPUTERS: FOR PERSONAL USEAlso see listings under Computers for Business, Digital Photography

One-Night CourseCRAIGSLIST BUYING & SELLING

Clear away your clutter while making money or get a great deal on your next purchase.We’ll show you how to post items, manage your postings, finalize your sales, and arrangepickup and delivery on Craigslist safely and securely. We’ll cover how to find items thatmay be unique or discounted, search for your next purchase locally, and the financial as-pects of Craigslist. This demonstration class will walk through the many features offeredthrough Craigslist and de-mystify the buying and selling process. Bring your laptop if youwant to refer to your own account during class. Fee: $30Course: CH158 | Thurs, May 21, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Carl Corino

One-Night CourseeBAY FOR BEGINNERS

Make money and get rid of your old stuffthrough eBay. This demonstration class willcover the log in process, the ins and outs of on-line auctions; how to sell, the best time to sell,and step-by-step instructions on listing items,shipping, and maintaining security. Be confi-dent that you’re getting the best price for youritems. Bring your laptop if you want to refer toyour own account during class. Fee: $30Course: CH15 | Mon, Mar. 16, 7–9 pmInstructor: Carl Corino

One-Night CourseiPAD, iPOD, iPHONE: Make the most of your device

Find out how to make the most of your iPad, iPod, iPhone and the tons of available appsfor work and home. Learn how to download, install, and use new apps to make your iPadOS experience more rewarding and fun. Whether you already own or are planning to pur-chase, we’ll walk you through the basics, finding applications to help make life easier. Bringyour device and questions. Fee: $30 | Course: CH157 | Weds, May 27, 7–9 pmInstructor: Orlando Nieves



New CoursePODCASTS: How to make your own

Podcasting is a great way to share yourpassion, market your business, and reachpeople around the world at any time orany place. Learn about the surprisinglyeasy technology needed to get started, howto create your recordings, and how to postthem for others to hear. We’ll cover ReallySimple Syndication (RSS), computer andmicrophone set-ups, recording and editingsoftware, and how to publish or uploadyour podcast. We’ll have a week break to allow you to design some podcasts and listen topodcasts so that we can apply what we’ve learned during the second class. Come with ourtechnology questions and podcast ideas. Fee: $55 | Course: HC166 | 2 Weds, Apr. 1 & 15, 7–9 pm (no class 4/8) Instructor: Varun Vuppala, G2 Computers

CULINARY ARTS: ETHNIC Also see listings under Culinary Arts: Fun Cooking

New One-Night CourseFALAFEL WORKSHOP

Falafels are a delectable Middle Eastern street food that can serve as an appetizer or an en-tire meal. Learn to make these treats with the best traditional accompaniments includinghome made hummus, yogurt and tahini sauce. Great for those on a vegan diet, and thesecan even be made using gluten free pitas. Please bring an apron, cutting board and knife,and container to bring home your creations. Fee: $50 (Includes $15 cost of food)Course: EC225 | Tues, May 19, 6:30–9:00 pm | Instructor: Tejal KothariLocation: Solebury United Methodist Church, 2536 Aquetong Road, Solebury

One-Night CourseINDIAN VEGETARIAN COOKING

Indian cooking infuses spices, healthy vegetarian ingredients, and ayuervedic principles ofliving. Learn to cook traditional Indian foods with a western twist, using fresh vegetables,lentils, rice, grains, spices, and herbs. Class includes tastings and a dose of culture. Pleasebring containers to bring home your creations. Fee: $50 (Includes $15 cost of food)Course: EC202 | Weds, Mar. 18, 6:30–9:00 pm | Instructor: Tejal KothariLocation: Solebury United Methodist Church, 2536 Aquetong Road, Solebury

One-Night CourseJAPANESE DUMPLINGS: GyozaLearn the technique for making authentic gyoza.We’ll pinch, squeeze and pleat, using traditional fill-ings of chicken, shrimp, bok choy cabbage, scallions,grated fresh garlic, and ginger. Lightly pan fried thensteamed. Serve with dipping sauces and brown rice.Please bring a knife, cutting board, apron, and con-tainer to take home your creations. Fee: $50 (In-cludes $15 cost of food) | Course: EC214 | Tues, June2, 6:30–9:00 pm | Instructor: Fukue (Fay) ToyozatoLocation: Solebury United Methodist Church, 2536Aquetong Road, Solebury

New One-Night CourseJAPANESE HOT POT SUKIYAKI

Sukiyaki is one of Japan’s most popular hot pot dishes, featuring thinly sliced lean beef andassorted vegetables served with clear noodles and flavored with dashi, mirin, and sweetsaki wine. It’s a fun meal, since everyone sits around the hot pot and cooks together- agreat way to get the kids to eat their veggies. Hands-on class ends with a sit-down tastingand plenty of Japanese culture. Please bring a knife and cutting board, apron, and contain-ers to bring home your creations. Fee: $50 (Includes $17 cost of food) | Course: EC216Tues, Mar. 24, 6:30–9:00 pm | Instructor: Fukue (Fay) ToyozatoLocation: Solebury United Methodist Church, 2536 Aquetong Road, Solebury

One-Night CourseMIDDLE EASTERN COOKING

Middle Eastern cuisine features Arab, Persian, Israeli, Armenian, Lebanese, Turkish, andMediterranean influences that are rich in history and tradition. Food is an important partof Middle Eastern culture, where everyone is invited to sit at the table and meals are madefrom scratch. We’ll incorporate the different flavors and amazing ingredients of fruits,spices, nuts, herbs, and vegetables to make healthy and delicious dishes. Taught by a Per-sian native, come learn what this part of the world has to offer. Class size limited.Fee: $50 (Includes $20 cost of food) | Course: EC239 | Weds, Apr. 29, 6:30–9 pmInstructor: Layla Broumand | Location: Honey Hollow Farm, Creamery Road, Solebury

One-Night CoursePAD THAI: Noodle stir fry street food

Pad Thai is Thailand’s most popular dish and the perfect comfort food. We’ll make a pop-ular restaurant style Pad Thai noodle stir-fry dish with tofu as a vegan version or withshrimp. We’ll cover staple Thai ingredients, knife skills, and stir-fry techniques. Then we’llmake Pad Thai sauce with tamarind from scratch. Class will include a sit-down tasting anddose of Thai culture. Please bring a cutting board, chopping knife, apron, and container tobring home for your creations. Fee: $50 (Includes $17 cost of food) | Course: EC234Tues, June 9, 6:30–9 pm | Instructor: Vallada Kaosayaphan, Lada’s Kitchen, native of ThailandLocation: Solebury United Methodist Church, 2536 Aquetong Road, Solebury


BONUS CLASSESLove a class, but can’t make the date or the class is full? The Community School can set up a bonus class. Just

email or call us with the class you’re interested in and dates that work for you. We’ll work with the course instruc-

tor to schedule a class and open for all potential students on our website. If five or more students register, the

class will be held. Contact us at [email protected] or 215-297-0500.


CULINARY ARTS: FUN COOKING CLASSESAlso see listings under Culinary Arts: Ethnic

MAKING CHOCOLATEDip into the art of chocolate making. We’ll showyou how to make chocolate ganache to be used as achocolate truffle base or filling. We’ll bring tastingsof our special small batch chocolates and show howwe use various fillings to create unique chocolates.Join Tom Block of Pierre’s Chocolates for this funand decadent night. Please wear a baseball cap andan apron. Fee: $37 (Includes $10 cost of food) Course: FC251 | Tues, Apr. 28, 7–9 pmInstructor: Tom BlockLocation: Pierre’s Chocolates, 360 W. Bridge St., New Hope

New One-Night CourseGNOCHI

Join Chef Conar Welsh for this fun night to learnhow to make fresh gnocchi by hand. We’ll make androll out the dough, with proper pinching technique,and experiment with fillings, both traditional andnew twists. To top it off, we’ll create sauces that aresure to be a hit with everyone. We’ll sit down for atasting of our creations. Please bring an apron,rolling pin, and gnocchi board if you have one, orjust use a fork. Feel free to BYOB. Fee: $48 (includes $15 cost of food) | Course: FC295 | Tues, Apr. 21, 6:30–9 pm Instructor: Chef, Mechanic Street StationLocation: Mechanic Street Station, 9 W. Mechanic Street, New Hope

One-Night CourseSOUPS FOR ALL SEASONS

Soups are easy to make, feature wholesome, seasonalingredients, plus are low in calories. Join “LaSoupista” Layla to create two types of soups inspiredby recipes of cultures worldwide. We’ll combineherbs, vegetables, grains, legumes, and meats (option-al) using crock pots or large saucepans, then have asit-down tasting. Please bring a container to takehome your creations. All new recipes. Class size lim-ited. Fee: $45 (Includes $15 cost of food)Course: FC269 | Thurs, Apr. 2, 6:30–9 pmInstructor: Layla Broumand | Location: Honey Hollow Farm, Creamery Road, Solebury

New One-Night CourseVEGETARIAN TEX-MEX COOKING

Spice up your vegetarian diet by learning to make popular Tex-Mex casual dishes, knownas “street food,” which is sure to please the entire family. We’ll make a veggie rice bowl,quesadillas made with fresh vegetables and black beans, and a tostado, known as Mexicanpizza. We’ll use fresh, authentic ingredients to bring out the true Tex-Mex flavors. Hands-on session ending with sit-down tasting. Please bring an apron, cutting board, and contain-er for your creations. Fee: $50 (Includes $15 cost of food) | Course: FC286Tues, Apr. 14, 6:30–9:00 pm | Instructor: Tejal KothariLocation: Solebury United Methodist Church, 2536 Aquetong Road, Solebury

DANCEAlso see listings under Fitness

INTRODUCTION TO BELLY DANCING Learn the art of belly dancing to keep fit, improve gracefulness, work out tension, be moresensual, and embrace your self-image. We’ll teach tribal-style, blending traditional MiddleEastern dance with influences from around the world. This low-impact form of exercise issuitable for women of all ages, and will help to identify, isolate, and control muscles nec-essary for proper posture, everyday activities, and safe balance. If you already belly dance,please feel free to join us—we guarantee that you’ll have fun while refining your moves. Noexperience necessary. Wear comfortable clothing. Fee: $90 | Course: DA311 | 5 Tues, Mar.17– Apr. 21, 7–8:30 pm (no class 4/7) | Instructor: Lisa Raezer, Native Moon Belly Dance

COUNTRY LINE DANCINGLine dancing is a popular form of dance that anyone can do. Dancers learn a choreo-graphed pattern of steps that repeat throughout the song. Many of the country and popdances we’ll learn are well known and are often done at bars and parties. The health benefitof line dance is that it combines both mental and physical aspects of exercise, thereby im-proving both memory skill and endurance. Most importantly, dance is just plain fun. Fee: $89 | Course: DA318 | 6 Fri, Apr. 17– May 22, 5:30–6:30 pm Instructor: Mary Tawa, BFA Dance | Location: Cornerstone Fitness, New Hope

Choose From Two SessionsLATIN, BALLROOM, SWING DANCE

Taught by the instructors of Dancer’s Extraordinaire, thisclass is the perfect way to prepare to impress on the dancefloor. Dancing is a form of cardiovascular exercise whichencourages proper posture, and can help you becomemore flexible, agile, and graceful. Dancing can improvemental and emotional health, and it’s fun.

Session 1: Couples Only, Cornerstone New HopeFee: $130. Please register for two spotsCourse: DA315 | 8 Tues, Mar. 31–May 19, 7:30–8:30 pm

Session 2: Singles or Couples, Cornerstone DoylestownFee: $130 | Course: DA315A8 Weds, Apr. 1– May 20, 8–9 pm



Daytime CourseSASSY JAZZ

This fun and sexy workshop infuses sizzling hot moves with the smooth style of jazz and en-courages students to bring their own personality and flavor to each movement. Studentslearn sultry fundamentals through a warm-up that includes body rolls, booty shaking andmore. We will do some simple combinations across the floor and then spend the remainderof the class working on a fun and sexy routine. Ssuitable for all people who love to dance.No experience necessary. Fee: $89 | Course: DA319 | 6 Thurs, Apr. 9–May 14, 8:40–9:40amInstructor: Mary Tawa, BFA Dance | Location: Cornerstone Fitness, New Hope

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & GRAPHIC DESIGN

PHOTOSHOP PHOTO EDITING: for PCLearn Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud 2018 to improve photos, resize images, merge pho-tos, enhance color, change resolution, and more. This hands-on class will improve familyphotos, make old photos look like new, and save images for future generations. Bring yourlaptop with Photoshop Creative Cloud installed to work on your images. Loaner PC laptopsare available upon request. Please contact the Community School if you have a differentversion of Photoshop to determine if this class will meet your needs. Fee: $130 Course:DP401 | 4 Mon, Apr. 20–May 11, 6:30–8:30 pm | Instructor: Jo-Ann Maynard

One-Night CourseADOBE LIGHTROOM BASICS

You just finished a nice set of photos with your digital camera or iPhone, now what? Learnhow Adobe Lightroom helps you efficiently process your images, organize your photos, andmake basic edits. This class will show how to use Lightroom to import photos from yourcamera or phone, edit your photos, then share. Great class to see if this editing software isright for you. Fee: $30 Course: DP411 | Weds, May 6, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Stephen Harris, Photography by Stephen Harris

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Basics and beyondAre you making the most of your digital camera? We’ll cover what to consider when pur-chasing a digital camera and accessories, how to take better pictures, understanding reso-lution and file sizes, and the importance of compression and image quality. Find out howto do more with your pictures, the best ways to store and organize digital images, enhanceyour images, and considerations for printing photos. Bring your camera and we’ll show thedifferent modes, settings and other basics. Fee: $55 | Course: DP402 2 Tues, Mar. 24 & 31, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Ted Nichols, New Hope Photo

New CourseiMOVIES: Create Videos Using iMovie for Mac

Do you want to create easy, great looking videos? Learn how to make simple videos and toimport photos and videos, create intro slides, insert text, and use music backgrounds,using iMovies. This free video editing software allows you to create videos to share withfamily and friends for years to come. Fee: $30 | Course: DP416 Weds, Mar. 18, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Varun Vuppala, G2 Computers

iPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY: Creative photography & best apps for your iPhoneThe best camera is the one you have with you and the high-quality camera in the iPhonecan produce stunning photos. The firstweek we’ll learn how to use your iPhone forcreative photography—HDR, panorama andmore—plus effective editing. The secondweek we’ll explore using the right apps thatallow you to customize your shots and theresulting photos. Join us for this hands-onsession to learn about your iPhone and in-teresting apps to help you take creative andfun iPhone photographs. Expect to spend atleast $10 on various apps. Open to all lev-els. Fee: $5 | Course: DP413 | 2 Thurs, Apr. 23 & 30, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Stephen Harris, Photography by Stephen Harris

FINE ARTS & CRAFTSAlso see listings under Digital Photography, and Health, Wellness and Personal Growth

DRAWING: Beginners and advancedLearn how to be creative and imaginative with form and line, whatever your skill sets orbackground. Please bring sketchpad or paper (no larger than 11 x 14), drawing or graphitepencils, colored pencils, pastels, water color pastels, a kneaded eraser, and any other artsupplies you wish to work with. You’ll leave class with a finished piece. Fee: $120 (Includes$15 cost of materials) | Course: FA517 | 5 Tues, Apr. 14–May 12, 11–1 pmInstructor: Pam Miller, Moon Arbor StudiosLocation: Free Library of New Hope-Solebury, 93 W. Ferry St., New Hope

One-Night CourseFLORAL ARRANGING: Using flowers from the supermarket

Create a professional looking arrangement with flowers bought from the grocery store oryour own garden. You bring the flowers andwe’ll supply the floral foam, vase or contain-er, and greenery to create a stunning design.We’ll cover simple design principles andallow your creativity to shine through.Please bring three or more bunches of flow-ers and scissors. We’ll also have flowers atclass if needed. Leave class with two beauti-ful arrangements. Fee: $45 (Includes $15cost of materials) | Course: FA539Thurs, Apr. 23, 6:30–9 pm Instructor: Barbara Margraff



One-Night CourseFUSED GLASS: Garden stakes

Add a touch of whimsy to your garden by creating three fused glass garden stakes. Step-by-step instruction from an experienced Art Dept. Studios artist. All materials provided;Adult class, BYOB (optional). Fee: $45 (Includes $10 cost for materials)Course: FA514 | Fri., Apr. 17, 6:30–8 pm | Instructor: Staff, Art Dept. StudiosLocation: Art Dept. Studios, 15 W. Oakland St., Doylestown (formerly Paint & Pottery)

One-Night CourseHAND-BLOWN GLASS ORNAMENTS

Have fun making beautiful hand-blown glass orna-ments. Glaskolben glass tubes make it easy for be-ginners to experience this old-world craft. We’ll usea hot head torch to experiment with shapes andcolors. Bring safety glasses and a small box. You’llleave class with ten unique ornaments. Please reg-ister by March 20 so Leanne can order supplies intime. Fee: $100 (Includes $50 cost of materials)Course: FA502 | Tues., Apr. 7, 6:30–9:00 pmInstructor: Leanne Purkis | Location: Magic ArtStudio, 85 Makefield Road Suite 14, Gaslight Village Shopping Center, Yardley, approx. 15mins from New Hope.

New CourseJOURNALS, SKETCHBOOKS & ALBUM ARTS

Make professionally bound journals, sketchbooks and albums. We’ll explore bookbindingtechniques to introduce bookmaking into their artistic practice—even newcomers willlearn the basics (and not so basics). We’ll work with high-quality materials, easy to masterskills, and step-by-step processes toward creating handmade books. No experience neces-sary, beginners welcome, class size limited. Fee: $165 (includes $28 cost of materials) |

Course: FA524 | 4 Thurs, May 14–June 4, 6:30–9 pmInstructor: Dave DiMarchi, owner/artist, 9 in Hand Press

PAINTING: Pastels, oils or acrylicsLearn or rediscover the joys of painting. Whatever medium you choose, we’ll cover basicprinciples and elements of design with an emphasis on the color wheel, basic mixing, com-position, form, and shape. Please bring odorless turpentine, paint tubes of white, black, pri-mary and secondary colors, brushes, jars, towels, aprons, and a canvas (no larger than 11x 14). Fee: $140 (Includes $10 costs of materials) | Course: FA504 6 Weds, Mar. 18–Apr. 29, 7–9 pm (no class 4/8) | Instructor: Pam Miller, Moon Arbor Studios

PLEIN AIR PAINTING: BeginnersHave you ever wanted to take your art to the next level by painting outdoors? Plein airpainting can be challenging, with weather, fading light, moving backgrounds, and curiousonlookers, but it can be tremendously rewarding as you create images that are livelier thanthose in a studio. Join us for this overview, including how to begin the process, getting thetools you will need, tricks to capture the best lighting and images, and ways to enliven yourpainting process. This hands-on class will include painting outdoors (weather permitting).Please dress for the weather and bring oil paints and an outdoor-friendly easel if possible.Fee: $80 | Course: FA544 | 3 Weds, May 13–27, 6:00–8:00 pm | Instructor: David Stahl

Choose From Four SessionsPOTTERY WHEEL

Learn how to center, pull up walls, and form a variety of shapes such as bowls, mugs, ap-petizer plates, small vases, or pitchers. Our instructors can teach more advanced skills tostudents with basic knowledge of the wheel. Expect to make 4 pieces for the first 3 classes,trimming and painting at the 4th class. Clay, kiln firing (bisque and glaze), instruction, andstudio time included in cost. Class size limited. Fee: $185 (Includes $25 cost of materials)

Course: FA519 (Season #1)4 Weds, Mar. 4–25, 6:30–8 pm

Course: FA519A (Season #2)4 Weds, Apr. 1–22, 6:30–8 pm

Course: FA519B (Season #3)4 Weds, May 6–27, 6:30–8 pm

Course: FA519C (Season #4)4 Weds, June 3–24, 6:30–8 pm

Instructor: Art Dept. StudiosLocation: Art Dept. Studios, 15 W. Oakland St., Doylestown (formerly Paint & Pottery)

New Course: Choose From Four SessionsPOTTERY: Advanced

For adults and mature teens who have taken the 4-week Pottery Wheel course and arecomfortable with a little more clay. Refine your throwing skills and learn more advancedtechniques: throwing on bats, making larger forms, coil throwing, and advanced trimmingtechniques. Class Includes 25 pounds clay, kiln firing (bisque and glaze), studio glazes, in-struction, basic pottery tool kit and open studio time during normal business hours. Fee:$290 (Includes $50 cost of ma-terials)

Course: FA506 (Season #1)4 Thurs, Mar. 5–26, 6–8 pm

Course: FA506A (Season #2)4 Thurs, Apr. 2–23, 6–8 pm

Course: FA506B (Season #3)4 Thurs, May 7–28, 6–8 pm

Course: FA506C (Season #4)4 Thurs, June 4–25, 6–8 pm

Instructor: Art Dept. Studios |

Location: 15 W. Oakland St.,

Doylestown


COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY | SPRING 2020 COURSES 15

RELIEF PRINTMAKING FOR PAPER & FABRICLearn quick and easy techniques for relief printing on fabric and paper—perfect for cardsand stationery, textiles, sewing projects, table décor, and more. We’ll explore design andprinting techniques aimed at repeating patterns and yardage printing, printing both one-color images and complex multicolor images. No experience necessary. Beginners wel-come. Class size limited. Fee: $135 (includes $25 cost of materials)Course: FA523 | 3 Thurs, Mar. 19–Apr. 2, 6:30–9 pmInstructor: Dave DiMarchi, owner/artist, 9 in Hand Press

New One-Night CourseSCARF PAINTING

Have a fun night out making a beautiful one-of-a-kind hand painted silk scarf that you canwear for yourself of give to someone special. We’ll show you how to apply specialized fabricpaint onto a silk scarf in a variety of patterns and colors. We’ll supply all the materials andyou can bring any food or drink to enjoy. Fee: $80 (Includes $45 cost of materials)Course: FA542 | Thurs., May 21, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Leanne PurkisLocation: Magic Art Studio, 85 Makefield Road Suite 14, Gaslight Village Shopping Center,Yardley PA (GPS Morrisville, approx. 15 mins from New Hope.)

UPHOLSTERY: IntroductionIntroduction to the lost art of Upholstery. On the first night, instructor will demonstratehow to prepare, break down, measure fabric and reupholster a dining room/kitchen seatchair using upholstery tools and techniques. By the second class, you’ll have an opportu-nity to work on a removable dining room chair, kitchen, or bench seat, which is a simpleupholstery project that can serve as base for more difficult projects to try later on yourown. Instructor will help determine what materials you need to be bring in for the secondclass to work on your project. Fee: $85Course: FA535 | 3 Mon, Mar. 16–30, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Barbara Margraff, Custom Upholstery by Barbara Margraff

New CourseUPHOLSTERY: Level II

If you’ve already learned thebasics of Upholstery, this classwill take it to the next levelwhere you can work on a moreadvanced project such as asmall armchair with seat andbacking. During the first class,please bring a picture of theproject you’d like to work onand the instructor will give ashort demonstration and dis-cuss the type and amount offabric needed and what sup-plies should be purchased. During the second two classes, you’ll work on your trans-portable chair. Fee: $85 | Course: FA543 | 3 Mon, Apr. 20–May 4, 6:30–8:30 pm | Instructor:Barbara Margraff, Custom Upholstery by Barbara Margraff

WATERCOLOR PAINTING: Beginners & IntermediateThe hidden techniques of the best watercolors will be exposed and explained. Learn topaint or become more accomplished in the art of Watercolor painting for beginners and ex-perienced painters. Learn by executing paintings designed to solve and understand the is-sues and study works by outstanding painters to see how problems are solved creatively.You’ll paint things in class to develop lasting skills and see demonstrations of these tech-niques. We’ll cover materials, methods, and artistic expression of this challenging and re-warding medium. We’ll help you to choose the best paint, brushes, and paper for themoney. A specific materials list will be provided before the start of the course. The classwill work together on choosing a subject, and on drawing, composition, light, shade, shad-ow, values, color selection and mixing, and all-important moisture control. Fee: $140 (Includes $10 cost of materials) Course: FA521 | 6 Tues, Mar. 24–May 5, 7–9 pm (no class 4/7)Instructor: Robert Sussna, AIA, PWCS, NJWC

FITNESSAlso see listings under Dance and Health & Wellness

New CourseGOLF: Learn or Improve Your Game

Learn to play golf or improve your game in thislighted, covered practice center. Begin with prop-er warm-up and stretching; learn basic swing andstance to develop a full swing, techniques forchipping and putting, and the basic rules and eti-quette of the game. You’ll receive a student sheetto determine your goals and to identify past in-juries in order to change your grip or stance tominimize discomfort. Please bring your ownwedge and 9 iron (if available) and feel free tobring your full set of clubs for an evaluation. Weargolf appropriate clothing and sneakers or golfshoes. Students should take notes and expecthomework. Class size limited and taught to yourlevel. Fee: $170 (Includes $50 cost for bucket ofballs for 5 sessions.) | Course: FT602 | 5 Mon., Mar. 30–Apr. 27, 6–7:30 pmInstructor: Pat DiAlto, US Golf Teachers FederationLocation: Four Seasons Golf Center, 1208 Swamp Road (Rt. 313), Fountainville, PA (justwest of Doylestown)

TAI CHI & QIGONGTai Chi is the Chinese martial art and moving meditation that promotes radiant health andmental well-being. Qigong exercises increase the body’s internal energy. Based on Taoistphilosophy both Taiji and Qigong, when practiced regularly, will develop centering, root-



ing, and improved body alignment as well as concentration, inner tranquility, and height-ened awareness. Fee: $110 | Course: FT604 7 Mon., Mar. 16–Apr. 27, 7–8:30 pm | Instructor: Susanna DeRosaLocation: Prallsville Mills, 33 Risler Road, Stockton, NJ

YOGA & MEDITATION: Relief From StressYoga provides the tools for relaxation, increased flexibility, stress relief, pain management,and more. Sessions include guided meditation to help you reach your inner Zen, yogaposes, breathing techniques, philosophy, and self-reflection to calm body and mind. Re-laxed and fun session. Chair yoga can be provided for those who cannot do floor exercises.Fee: $75 | Course: FT629 4 Weds, Apr. 22–May 13, 7–8:30 pmInstructor: Melissa Fine, Melissa Fine Yoga

TENNISFive-week learn, practice & play

Registration for tennis is conducted bythe Bucks County Tennis Association,Inc. (BCTA). Register online atbuckscountytennis.usta.com–click the“BCTA Programs by Town” tab (left sideof home page), and then click “NewHope” or click on “Thriva Online Cus-tomer Account” if you have previouslyregistered online. Advanced registrationis required and normally closes 7–10 daysbefore the start of the program to allowappropriate student/coach ratio. Addi-tional $3 administrative fee per partici-pant for mail-in or late registration.

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE FOR ADULT & TEEN: Recommended ages 14 and upLearn/review the fundamentals of tennistechniques and strokes with an empha-sis on fun. Students are grouped by abil-ity; loaner racquets available; rain datesspecified by coach. Great program forparents to take right before their kid’sclass. Fee: $72

Course: FT651 (Season #1):

5 Sat., Apr. 18–May 16, 9:30–10:30 am

Course: FT651A (Season #2):

5 Sat., May 30–June 27, 9:30–10:30 am

Course: FT651B (Season # 3):

5 Sat., July 11–Aug. 15, 9:30–10:30 am (no class 8/08)

Instructor: Bucks County Tennis AssociationLocation: New Hope-Solebury high school tennis courts

LITTLE ACES: 7–10 years oldUsing the internationally acclaimed 10-and-under format, kids quickly get into the gamevia age-appropriate equipment and modified courts and scoring. Loaner racquets available;Program size limited. Fee: $72

Course: FT651 (Season #1): 5 Sat., Apr. 18–May 16, 10:30–11:30 am

Course: FT651A (Season #2): 5 Sat., May 30–June 27, 10:30–11:30 am

Course: FT651B (Season # 3): 5 Sat., July 11–Aug. 15, 10:30–11:30 am (no class 8/8)


PEE WEES: 4–6 years oldUsing the internationally acclaimed 10-and-under format, kids quickly get into the gamevia age-appropriate equipment and modified courts and scoring. Loaner racquets available;Program size limited. Parents welcome to attend at no charge. Fee: $67

Course: FT651 (Season #1): 5 Sat., Apr. 18–May 16, 11:30 am–12:15 pm

Course: FT651A (Season #2): 5 Sat., May 30–June 27, 11:30 am–12:15 pm

Course: FT651B (Season # 3): 5 Sat., July 11–Aug. 15, 11:30 am–12:15 pm (no class 8/8)


JUNIORS: 11–13 years oldYouth beginners and intermediates (divided into skill levels during practice) learn and re-view the fundamentals of tennis techniques and strokes using the internationally ac-claimed modified courts and equipment. Emphasis on fun, fitness and play. Loaner rac-quets available; Program size limited. Fee: $72

Course: FT651 (Season #1): 5 Sat., Apr. 18–May 16, 12:30–1:30 pm

Course: FT651A (Season #2): 5 Sat., May 30–June 27, 12:30–1:30 pm

Course: FT651B (Season # 3): 5 Sat., July 11–Aug. 15, 12:30–1:30 pm (no class 8/8)


HEALTH, WELLNESS & PERSONAL GROWTHAlso see listings under Fine Arts & Crafts, Fitness and Hobbies & Leisure

One-Night CourseANGEL CARDS FOR BEGINNERS

In this session, we’ll show you how to do basic Angel Card readings for yourself, loved ones,and even pets, starting with how to acclimatize your deck to your own vibration and per-sonalize it. Expand your intuition and spiritual awareness with your angels and archangels



using angel oracle cards. Each student will receive an angel card deck to keep Please registerten days before the class so our instructor can order an angel cards deck for you. Fee $50(includes $25 cost of materials) | Course: HF380 | Thurs, Apr. 30, 7–9 pm | Instructor: KarenPeters, animal communicator, master instructor, IET, certified angel card reader

One-Night CourseAGING BACKWARD WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

Join us as we discuss tips and tricksto care for our largest organ—ourskin. Learn how to support yourskin from the inside out and createyour own skin serum and skin tonersprays using essential oils. Fee $50(Includes $20 cost of materials)|Course: HF388 Weds, May 20, 6:30–8:30 pm Instructor: Alyssa Walters, ModernEssentials Group, doTERRA essential oils

New One-Night CourseART & SPIRITUALITY: For problem solving

Use art and imagery to connect with your inner wisdom to resolve issues and come uponcreative solutions to life’s problems. Fun and relaxing hands-on session. Participants willleave with a healing symbol to continue the process of using your spiritual and artistic sideto solve problems. Fee: $40 (Includes $10 cost of materials.)Course: HF369 | Mon, May 11, 6:30–9 pmInstructor: Susanne Pitak Davis, art therapist, ATR, LPC

New One-Night CourseCLEAN THE AIR IN YOUR HOME

The air inside our homes is two to five times more polluted than the air outside accordingto EWG.org. Join us to learn quick, inexpensive changes you can make in your home toimprove the air quality and reduce your toxin exposure. We’ll use essential oils to breakdown simple swaps you can make to keep the chemicals out. Hands-on session to make aclean air spray and other green cleaning products that you can take home.Fee $45 (Includes $15 cost of materials) | Course: HF372 | Mon, Apr. 20, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Alyssa Walters, Modern Essentials Group, doTERRA essential oils

One-Night CourseMAKE ESSENTIAL OILS FOR GIFTS

Join this fun class to make fiveMother’s Day, birthday, graduation,shower or thank-you gifts using es-sential oils. You’ll bring home a cardiffuser, bath salts, sugar scrub, aRollerballs blend, and room spray.You’ll learn what essential oils areand how blends can soothe themind and calm the nerves. Fee $50(Includes $20 cost of materials)Course: HF377 Mon, Apr. 27, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Alyssa Walters, Modern Essentials Group, doTERRA essential oils

One-Night CourseHEALING WITH THE ANGELS: Introduction

Learn how to access the energy of angels to connect with your body and find your specificangels to assist in the healing process. This complements other holistic techniques of mas-sage, Reiki, and therapeutic touch. Healing with the angels can help you let go of anger,guilt, and fear to allow for the powerful force of divine love. First step to learning about In-tegrated Energy Therapy (IET). Fee $30 | Course: HF390 | Weds, Mar. 25, 7–9 pmInstructor: Karen Peters, animal communicator, master instructor, IET

One-Night CourseMEDITATION FOR STRESS RELIEF

It’s easy to become busy and stressed.Join us for this one-night session on sim-ple mindful techniques to settle yourmind and body. Through meditation andbreathing exercises, learn how you canpractice for 10–15 minutes a day to re-lieve stress. Wear comfortable clothing.Fee: $30 | Course: HF391 | Mon, May 18,7–9 pm | Instructor: Melissa Fine, MelissaFine Yoga

One-Night CourseMAKE A NUMEROLOGY-INSPIRED BRACELET

The ancient science of Numerology is the study of how the numerical vibrations affect usuniversally and personally. Through the birth date, we’ll explore how numerical vibrationscan reveal one’s life path, personal year, inner strengths, and future tendencies. We’ll alsowork with your name and find your soul urge, the secret self, and the expression. Sound isthe result of vibration, so every sound has a number behind it. Based on your findings,each person will make their own mala bracelet of wood and semi-precious stones, with astone representing each number to reflect the essence of its vibrations. Please bring a note-book, pen or pencil. Fee: $40 (Includes $10 for cost of materials.)Course: HF382 | Weds, May 6, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Krista Eggering, Kristalynndesigns.com



HOBBIESAlso see listings under Writing, Fine Arts & Crafts, Culinary Arts, Digital Photography, Language,

Computers, Fitness, and Health, Wellness & Personal Growth

One-Night CourseANTIQUE APPRAISALS

What are your antiques worth? Bring in one or two items for instructor Ashley King to ap-praise and discuss with the class. He’ll cover what’s hot in the market, collectibles that areonly of sentimental value, and how to avoid selling something for less than it’s really worth.Fee: $30 | Course: HB801 | Thurs, Apr. 2, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Ashley King, The Clock Trader, certified appraiser

One-Night CourseANTIQUE CLOCKS: Identifying & Maintaining

Have you ever wondered how to identify andmaintain an antique clock? Join antiqueclock expert Ashley King to learn aboutclocks made from a specific craftsman or aparticular country, the clock’s inner work-ings, intricate inlays, engravings or casesthat show a clock’s value. We’ll cover how tolook for the clock maker’s name, books andresources that provide the makers’ trade-marks, and other clues to identify your an-tique clock. Bring in your clock or a photo ofa larger clocks and Ashely will answer yourquestions. Fee: $30 | Course: HB843 Thurs, May 7, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Ashley King, The Clock Trader, certified appraiser

BRIDGE: BeginnerLearn the basics of Bridge, introduction to bidding and play of the hand. Great way to meetpeople and find Bridge partners. Fee: $130 | Course: HB8026 Tues., Mar. 17–May 5, 6–8 pm (no class 3/24 & 4/7) | Instructor: Terry Bullen-Smith

BRIDGE: IntermediateLearn more sophisticated conventions, play of hand, operating leads, and defensive play.Fee: $130 | Course: HB840 | 6 Tues., Mar. 17–Apr. 28, 6–8 pm (no class 4/7)Instructor: Jane Ball

New CourseBIRDING FOR BEGINNERS

Learn how to identify common birds in our area,plus when and where to look for migrant birdsthat visit us occasionally. Instructor DianeSmith, of the Bucks County Audubon Society,will explore basic bird shapes and markings, in-troduce common bird calls, and teach importantbinocular skills (bring binoculars if you havethem). Fee: $30 | Course: HB819 Weds., May 13, 6:30-8:30 pmInstructor: Diane Smith, Director of Education, Bucks County Audubon Society

CHESS FOR BEGINNERSChess is a classic strategy game involving careful thought and analysis - plus it’s a lot offun. Learn the basics of chess, including the names, moves, and values of the pieces, howto take a piece, check and checkmate, opening strategies, and tactics. Whether you’ve al-ways wanted to play or would like to brush up your skills, this course will allow you tobegin playing a game that develops memory and concentration. Open to both adults andteenagers. Please bring a chess set or a tablet if you have one. Fee: $60Course: HB844 | 3 Thurs, Ap 23–May 7, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Richard Winchell and Edward Leydon

CONTAINER GARDENINGContainer gardening brings life and color toyour home, and can be made accessible to any-one with mobility issues, or living with smalloutdoor spaces. Bringing some natural elementsinto your home aids in the purification of inte-rior air. Portability in container gardening al-lows you to retain your plants, bringing them inand outdoors as weather changes, as well as theability to replace plants to add seasonal flare.We’ll discuss the types of containers that willwork best for your setting, soil, water, and fertil-izers, as well as choosing the right plants, flow-ers, or vegetables for the growing climate andseason. Leave class with a small container gar-den to start your project. Fee: $42 (fee includes$15 cost of materials) | Course: HB842 | Weds, Apr. 15, 6:30-8:30 pmInstructor: Amy Sanchez-Hamilton, landscape designer, Bucks Country Gardens

New One-Night CourseINTERIOR DESIGN: Great design is ageless

Use the things you already own to recreate your room into a thing of beauty. Miriam Ansell,Interior Designer, will bring her 45+ years of decorating experience to explain how greatthings can be achieved on small budgets. Learn how simply changing floors and counter-tops and a fresh coat of paint can transform a kitchen, ways to rearrange the things thatyou already have and love to achieve a fresh new look, and how to shop for furniture,



décor, and accessories at a store or online to create the perfect look. We’ll also cover howto downsize your home without losing the things you love. Please bring in photos of a prob-lem area in your home and Miriam will offer ideas for your own happy houselift.Fee: $30 | Course: HB846 | Tues, Apr. 28, 6:30–8:30 pm | Instructor: Miriam Ansell, HappyHouselift, ASID (happyhouselift.com), and Jo Marino, Gige Interiors

GENEALOGY: Researching onlineBegin researching your family roots and documenting family history in this two-part ses-sion on the techniques and tools of the exciting hobby of genealogy. Learn how to use on-line resources and databases to maximize your genealogy research and uncover your fam-ily story. Compare available software resources, their strengths and weaknesses, and de-velop a strategy for choosing the best resources for your needs. Learn tricks of the tradefor getting the most out of your online research tools. Discover “hidden” resources whichbring your family to life. Learn to avoid common mistakes many researchers make. Hand-outs provided. Fun and rewarding hobby. Fee: $55Course: HB828 | 2 Tues, Apr. 14 & 21, 7–9 pmInstructor: Dr. Constance Ace, Ace Genealogy Research and Consulting LLC

New CourseLANDSCAPE & HARDSCAPE DESIGN: Beginner

Get started on designing your garden for this season. We’ll show you how to create a layoutdesign of your area, how to select plants for your site, and ways to work with slopes andother challenges. This three-session class will include lecture, hands-on designing, andplenty of Q&A. Please bring a ruler, architects/triangular scales (if you have one), graphpaper, a pencil/eraser, and any photos of your garden area. Fee: $85 | Course: HB839 | 3Weds, Mar. 18–Apr. 1, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Amy Sanchez-Hamilton, landscape designer, Bucks Country Gardens

New One-Night CourseSOLO TRAVELING ON A BUDGET

No matter what your age, you can afford to see the world, and have a fabulous, safe adven-ture, traveling solo. We’ll discuss ways to travel on a modest income, managing money forand during a trip, planning your own itinerary (or have none), packing only a carry-on fortwo weeks or two months, ways to overcome fear of traveling alone, plus resources andtips. Join Linda Cane, who has traveled solo since 1987 to the Himalayan Mountains, theAndes, the Swiss and French Alps, Poland, most major cities in Western and Eastern Eu-rope, Africa, Sri Lanka, and Thailand for a fun and inspirational night. Fee: $30Course: HB809 | Mon, Apr. 27, 6:30–8:30 pm | Instructor: Linda Cane

One-Night CourseWILDCRAFTING FOR HERBS ETHICALLY

Gathering plants from the wild, otherwiseknown as wildcrafting, provides many benefits.It connects us to the natural world, the changingof the seasons, and to our ancestral heritage. Itis empowering, plus it also helps ensure that ourmedicines are fresh, sustainable, and of highquality. In addition, wildcrafting can beecofriendly and cost effective. We’ll discussguidelines on how to carefully and conscien-tiously collect medicines. We’ll then go out anddiscover the incredible healing power of a few ofthe wild plants that are growing locally. Leavewith handouts and some recipes. Fee: $30|Course: HB845 | Weds, Apr. 1, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Katie Moxham, Cultivating Roots, LLC

New One-Night CourseWILDLIFE GARDENS: Attracting birds and bees

Wildlife gardens that attract birds, bees, bats, and butterflies support a healthy ecosystemby helping flowers and other plants reproduce. Learn what types of perennials, annuals,and shrubs attract pollinators, what colors and combinations of flowers encourage birds,

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bees, and butterflies to visit. How to use chemicals wisely, and create a colorful landscapethat can help pollinators thrive. You’ll leave with seed packets and other starter items. Fee:$35 (Includes $5 cost of materials) | Course: HB830 | Thurs, May 7, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Amy Sanchez-Hamilton, landscape designer, Bucks Country Gardens

LANGUAGE & CULTUREAlso see listing under Culinary Arts: Ethnic

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: BeginnersLearn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL), a useful and educational social tool.The introductory steps of the language are presented in an enjoyable atmosphere. Fee: $130 | Course: LC705 | 6 Weds, Mar. 18–Apr. 29, 6:30–8:30 pm (no class 4/08)Instructor: Renée Hitchman

ITALIAN CONVERSATION 101Learn basic conversational Italian using a “grouping” method of learning key verbs, nounsand other vocabulary words. Class emphasizes student participation with conversation andplenty of cultural background. Fee: $150 (Includes $20 cost of materials)Course: LC703 | 6 Tues., Mar. 17–Apr. 28, 7–9 pm (no class 4/07)Instructor: Luigi DiGrazia

ITALIAN CONVERSATION 102For students with basic Italian conversation skills, this will serve as a refresher and buildunderstanding of the language. We’ll use a “grouping” method of learning key Italian verbs,nouns and other vocabulary. Covers speaking with correct pronunciation, listening and un-derstanding, writing, and the culture of the Italian people.Fee: $150 (Includes $20 cost of materials)Course: LC704 | 6 Tues., May 5–June 9, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Luigi DiGrazia

Daytime Course - Choose from two sessionsSPANISH 101

This course will expose students to morethan 1,500 words used regularly in theSpanish language. Fundamental structuresof Spanish grammar will be explained andcolloquial expressions reviewed. Focus onbasic communication in Spanish for busi-ness or travel. Includes spoken and writtenpractice, and role play. Students will re-ceive See It and Say It in Spanish book,which instructor will use for the class.Fee: $150 (Includes $20 cost of book andhandouts) Course: LC706 | 6 Tues, Mar. 17–Apr. 28,

7–9 pm (no class 4/7)

Course: LC706A | 6 Thurs, Mar. 19–Apr. 30, 12–2 pm (no class 4/9)

Instructor: Nan NaggLocation: Daytime Class: Free Library of New Hope-Solebury, 93 W. Ferry St., New Hope

Two Daytime Courses - Choose from four sessionsSPANISH 102

For those with a basic knowledge of Spanish, or completed a Beginner’s class, this coursewill build on basic interactions with Spanish speakers. Fundamental structures of Spanishgrammar will be expanded and colloquial expressions reviewed. Expect a progressive in-crease in challenging material and be prepared to engage in more complex exchanges inSpanish at work and for travel. Fee: $150 (Includes $20 cost of book and handouts)

Course: LC708 | 6 Mon, Mar. 16–Apr. 27, 7–9 pm (no class 4/6)

Course: LC708A Daytime class | 6 Weds, Mar. 18–Apr. 29, 12–2 pm (no class 4/8)

Course: LC708B | 6 Tues, May 5–June 9, 7–9 pm

Course: LC708C Daytime Class | 6 Thurs, May 7–June 11, 12–2 pm

Instructor: Nan NaggLocation: Daytime Classes: Free Library of New Hope-Solebury, 93 W. Ferry St., New Hope

Two Daytime Courses - Choose from four sessionsSPANISH 103

For those students who have complet-ed Spanish 101 and 102, this coursewill continue your conversationalskills with Spanish speakers. Funda-mental structures of Spanish gram-mar will be expanded and colloquialexpressions reviewed. Expect a pro-gressive increase in challenging mate-rial and be prepared to engage inmore complex exchanges in Spanish at work and for travel. Fee: $150 (Includes $10 costof book)

Course: LC710 | 6 Thurs, Mar. 19–Apr. 30, 7–9 pm (no class 4/9)

Course: LC710A Daytime Class | 6 Mon, Mar. 16–Apr. 27, 12–2 pm (no class 4/6)

Course: LC710B | 6 Mon, May 4–June 15, 7–9 pm (no class 5/25)

Course: LC710C Daytime Class | 6 Weds, May 6–June 10, 12–2 pmInstructor: Nan NaggLocation: Daytime Classes: Free Library of New Hope-Solebury, 93 W. Ferry St., New Hope

New Course - Choose from two sessionsSPANISH 104: Immersion experience

For students who have completed Spanish 103, this immersion experience course will fea-ture guest speakers from the community who are native Spanish speakers. This welcomingand authentic experience will include a presentation on a topic followed by Q&A and re-view of conversation skills. Join us for this interactive course to meet new people and buildyour speaking and listening skills. Fee: $95 (Includes $20 cost for materials)

Course: LC713 | 4 Weds, Mar. 25–Apr. 22, 7–9 pm (no class 4/8)

Course: LC713A | 4 Thurs, May 7–28, 7–9 pm

Instructor: Nan Nagg

LEISUREAlso see listings under Writing, Fine Arts & Crafts, Language & Culture, Culinary Arts,

Digital Photography, Computers: Personal Use, Fitness, and Health, Well Being, and Personal Growth

END OF LIFE DOULA: Pre-certification courseEnd-of-life doulas are part of a new frontier in helping individuals and their families par-ticipate in natural death care. This two-night session covers how to provide comfort andsupport to an individual and their family during the final days and weeks of life. Learn how



to provide resources, education, and companionship for dying persons and their care-givers. We’ll also discuss ways to work cooperatively and fill in the gaps in medical supportsystems and hospice care. Leave class with an End-of-Life Doula Level One Certificate.Fee: $55 | Course: LE883 | 2 Tues, Mar. 24 & 31, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Terry Skovronek, certified End-of-Life specialist and Jen Barnes, Certified Endof Life Specialist, Certified Nursing Assistant

New One-Night CourseGREEN HOME PERFORMANCE: Save energy, improve comfort, increase home value

Home performance is the new buzzword in the building industry which takes a wholehouse approach to improving comfort, energy efficiency, health, and durability of a home.An expert from Green Building Center will discuss new technologies that can cut your en-ergy costs, deal with issues such as mold and air quality, create a healthier home for yourfamily, and increase your home’s value. Bring your questions and any photos of troublespots in your home, and we’ll discuss possible solutions to your home challenges.Fee: $30 | Course: LE884 | Mon, Mar. 23, 7–9 pmInstructor: Jason Kliwinski, Green Building Center, LLC

One-Night CourseHOME DOWNSIZING & DECLUTTERING

Get your home ready for sale or simply reclaim living spaces filled with too much stuff.Join Court Ebeling of Carter’s Home Downsizing for this room-by-room approach of whatto keep, donate, discard, or sell. He’ll share 12 tips to get you started decluttering and elim-inating excess household accumulation. Turn unwanted items into cash, learn unique waysto recycle or donate things taking up space, and how to safely discard of waste. Bring a pic-ture of a cluttered space in your home for tips on where to get started and what can beworth money. Finish with Q & A on ways to make immediate progress on your home down-sizing project. Fee: $30 | Course: LE853 | Thurs, Mar. 26, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Court Ebeling, Carter’s Home Downsizing & Resale Specialists


New One-Night CoursePET ACUPUNCTURE & CHIROPRACTIC

Holistic veterinary medicine is expanding the horizons of pet health care and helping ani-mals heal. We’ll discuss and answer your questions about two methods of holistic treat-ment of animals: acupuncture and chiropractic. Acupuncture has been in use for thou-sands of years as a medical practice and is being championed for the ability to offer healingand recovery for pets in ways that cannot be replicated with modern-day drugs. Chiroprac-tor care focuses on the connection between the spine and central nervous system and itsrole in the body. We’ll discuss holistic concepts and techniques which promote pet healththrough increased relaxation, oxygenation, pain relief, improved joint flexibility, and ben-efits to the immune system. Fee: $30 | Course: LE875 | Weds, Apr. 29, 7–9 pmInstructor: David MacDonald, DVM, Doylestown Veterinary Hospital & Holistic Pet Care

One-Night CourseSPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE

Do you fear public speaking? Have you ever found yourself tongue tied in an interview, anetworking event, or even at a party? Many people fear public speaking more than death,but you can learn the secrets to speaking with confidence. Join Cate Conti for a short, one-night course, that will include Conquering Fear in Public Speaking, The Elevator Pitch, andImpromptu Speaking for Interviews. Fee: $30Course: LE877 | Mon, May 11, 7–9pm | Instructor:Cate Conti, Toastmasters

One-Night CourseVOICE WORK: Getting paid to talk

Explore the many aspects of voice over work for television, film, radio, audio books, doc-umentaries, and the internet in our area. Experts from Voicecoaches.com will cover all thebasics, including how to prepare the all-important demo. Great first step for anyone inter-ested in voice acting professionally to become successful. Fee: $32Course: LE859 | Thurs, May 14, 6:30–9pm Instructor: Expert from Voice Coaches.com

New One-Night CourseZERO WASTE LIVING

Help save the planet by learning tips and tricks to reduce waste, find alternative products,and save money in the process. In this one-night session, we’ll discuss traditional wastestreams (trash and recycling) and how to divert items from these with earth-friendly prod-ucts, reducing consumption of plastics and other waste, bulk shopping, and easy DIY prac-tices. Leave class with a small zero waste starter kit. Fee: $30Course: LE890 | Mon, May 4, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Kelly Quednau-Ekanger

TEEN COURSES

BABYSITTING 101This interactive program is developed and presented by Maternity Care staff for 11–14-year-olds. This five-hour course, taught by experienced and trained workshop facilitators,is designed to help young people become more qualified and responsible as babysitters.The program includes child care and emergency basics. Soon-to-be 11-year-olds can at-tend to learn to be a mother’s helper. Great way to get prepared for that summer babysit-ting job. Fee: $100 | Course: TC903 | 2 Tues, May 12 & 19, 6–8:30 pmInstructor: Linda Miller, Maternity Care Coalition

WRITING & LITERATURE

LIFE STORYTELLING WORKSHOPHave you wanted to write your story but don’t know where to start? You don’t have to bea writer—you’re already a storyteller. In this 6-week workshop, we’ll use prompts andthemes to write memories of persons, events, or experiences that have made you who areyou are today. Writing and sharing life stories with others is an ideal way to find new mean-


ing in life, and put your experiences and memories in perspective. You’ll come away withan anthology of stories to share with family, friends, and the world. Class size limited to 6–8 participants. Past students welcome to continue your journey. Fee: $150Course: WR765 | 6 Mon, Mar. 16–Apr. 27, 6:30–8:30 pm (no class 4/6)Instructor: Meredith Betz, Guided Autobiography Facilitator and Coach

CREATIVE WRITING: Cross genreWrite creatively in your chosen genre in a welcomingand supportive environment using generative exercisesdesigned to inspire imagination and reinforce skills.Students will learn and use the Amherst Writer’s andArtist’s method (amherstwriters.org/philosophy), anon–critical response to classmates’ writing. Writers ofall levels of experience are welcome, from beginner topublished. Course will include writing to prompts,feedback, submitting to journals, and reading one’swork. Writers will generate between four and six piecesof writing. The instructor is a founder and editor atRiver Heron Review (riverheronreview.com) and pub-lished poet (robinfarr.com). | Fee: $80 (Includes $5 fee for materials) | Course: WR759 | 3Thurs, Apr. 23–May 7, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Robbin Farr, River Heron Review

One-Night CourseGETTING PUBLISHED

Whether you write poetry, fiction, or memoir, getting your writing published for the firsttime can be a complicated and confusing process. We’ll discuss the most important aspectsof publication: how to write a query letter or book proposal; where to find an agent; howto pitch your essay, short story, or magazine article; self-publishing, contracts, royalties,and more. Bring your questions. Fee: $30 | Course: WR753 Tues, Apr. 28, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Linda Wisniewski; lindawis.com


INFORMATION & POLICIES

Course Changes / CancellationsThe Community School of New Hope-Sole-

bury reserves the right to cancel a course entirely

or to change its time, location or instructor. In the

event a course for which you have registered is

cancelled, you will be notified. If you are unable to

substitute a suitable replacement for a cancelled

course, you will be refunded all tuition and fees

you have paid for the course.

Inclement Weather ClosingInclement weather may force the cancellation

of classes. If the New Hope-Solebury High Schoolis unexpectedly closed for any reason, classes tobe held at the high school will not be held. Pleasecheck the school district’s website, our website-www.csnhs.org-or call 215-297-0500 to check thestatus of classes. Alternate arrangements or re-funds will be made.

Senior Citizens PolicyAdults age 65 and over may register for most

courses at a $5 discount per class of $60 or more.

However, full tuition is required for certain classes

and all special workshops, trips or events. There is

no discount on course materials. Proof of age may

be required.

New Refund PolicyTo encourage you to register early, even if your

future plans are uncertain, we have adopted a newrefund policy. Instead of “no refunds,” we now offera full refund if cancelled by 6:00 PM on the day be-fore the first class is scheduled to start. Refunds willbe in the form of a CSNHS credit. Refunds requestedfive or more days before the scheduled class startwill be in the form of the credit card or check. If youneed to cancel or are not completely satisfied, con-tact Nancy Lawson at [email protected] or215-297-0500.

1. On-line: credit card only Try our user-friendly & secure system. For online registration from our website: register, browse

the categories, select a course you want and “ENROLL,” which will put that course in your shoppingcart. You can then resume browsing the catalog and add more courses or family members or justcheck out. After checkout and payment by VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover, anemail confirmation will be sent to the email address given during registration. If the class is full,please add your name to the wait list and you will be contacted if an opening occurs.

2. Telephone: credit card only No computer, no forms, no lines. Call 215-297-0500 weekdays, 9am–5pm. (If you leave a mes-

sage, your call will be returned within 24 hours.) We will take your information, register you andcharge the course to your credit card. To avoid wait times or call backs, register online at any time.

3. Mail in: check only Mail the registration form with payment by check to:

Community School of New Hope-Solebury (or CSNHS)P.O. Box 282New Hope, PA 18938

A confirmation email will be sent after receipt. Please make check payable to CSNHS.

4. Walk in: credit card or check only Check online to see if seats are still available or call 215-297-0500. If available, come in person to

the New Hope-Solebury High School (182 W. Bridge Street) on any evening prior to 6:45pm whenany classes are being held, or even on the night of the first class you want to register for.

FOUR CONVENIENT WAYS TO REGISTER
