Los Angeles City College Classes, Los Angeles

Learn the fundamentals of QuickBooks including, navigating the software, and setting up a company file, working with Lists, Bank Accounts, entering/paying bills, tracking/paying sales tax and reconciling bank accounts. A certificate is provided by the instructor upon completion. This 8-hour class will have a half-hour break.

Do you experience a feeling of fear or even panic when you approach the water, a swimming pool or when you touch the water at the beach? Learn how to conquer your fear, overcome the scary blocks and enjoy fun times in the water with family and friends. 

This hands-on class will introduce you to the world of fashion pattern making. Learn how to make your own garments and patterns by using step-by-step pattern making techniques in class. Reading a ruler will be beneficial to measure and cut fabric.  Material List Several pencils, one eraser, a small notebook and scotch tape One pair of scissors...

First class meeting is on campus, after that, get out and explore one of the most visually stunning nightscape cities in the world: Los Angeles. If you want to take pictures at night, this class will provide you with the basics of night photography. Practice framing, composition, exposure, shutter speed, and ISO at Walt Disney Concert Hall and Griffith...

Do you have presentations at work? Are you a teacher or a lawyer or an IT worker? Do you not like the idea of public speaking? This class can help. Have a blast and learn a new skill! Actors and non actors learn the building blocks of improvisational comedy. Comedic improvisational acting is about communication, team work, listening and trusting yourself,...

Get into the fastest racquet sport (record set at over 200 mph) on Earth and improve your health, self-esteem and awareness of yourself and the environment. Understand the quality of the various racquets and shuttlecocks and its impact on the game. Learn correct techniques of performing different type of serves, attacking and defensive shots as...

Sewing basics, including proper sewing machine operation, fabric selection, personal body measurements, and introduction to patterns and garments construction with basic sewing machine techniques. Continuing students will further their skills by doing intermediate and advanced projects. Open to men and women ages 16 years and up. Please bring a pencil,...

This is a hands-on a course using some of the more advanced features of QuickBooks including: Purchase Orders, Estimates, Customizing Forms and Reports, Fixed Asset Recording with Depreciation, Long Term Note amortization, Inventory tracking and adjusting, Petty Cash Accounting, Job Costing and Payroll set-up. A certificate is provided by the instructor...

It’s a new day with expert photo instructor Raul Guereque! Learn how to tell a story with your photos and document the interesting objects, people and natural landscape of Los Angeles. More practice of framing, composition, exposure, shutter speed, and ISO. First meeting is on/around campus, fun and interesting off-campus location for day 2! Attending...

Students will learn free hand stroke skills necessary to create colorful swirls, teardrops, curlicues, dots, stroke leaves, and teardrop flowers Topics also include tool and makeup selection, loading your brush with multiple colors, using split cakes, plus safety hygiene.  Face Painting can be used for Children's Parties, Halloween makeup, School...

Learn the correct fundamentals in playing the piano: Topics covered: Basic music note reading and written note theory, development in finger coordination, critical sense of listening; notations in pitch and rhythm; discipline in good practice habits with an appreciation of music. Recital: On last class meeting students will each give a performance...

This is a course to learn what is required to start their business in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. The class begins with a look at the Challenges the new business owner will face, the marketing basics quick, and easy guide through the forest of regulations faced by new business start-ups in Los Angeles. Learn what you need to know about city...

Have fun tumbling, running, doing song/dance and motor skills exercises. These fun activities will help to build proper body coordination, growth development and encourage greater confidence. Parent participation is recommended.

Candle-making is not really candle-making without wax. Make candles from paraffin wax using techniques to change color, size and scent. Such a craft can provide enjoyment in its creation, and even in its use at home and elsewhere. Safety is key and will be covered. Please use closed-toe shoes. Students must arrive to class on time in order to receive...

This class is specifically designed to assist foreign born residents to improve English language clarity through easy accent reduction techniques. Develop the rhythm and proper speech sounds that will assist your career and also help in winning new friends.