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Santa Monica College is a thriving campus that offers over 80 fields of study and prepares students for careers in various industries, including tech and business fields. They provide a wide range of community education courses and programs to enhance personal interests and promote career development.

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Intensive French Pronunciation Workshop

Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA

Do you wish you could speak French with a French accent, as well as understand it? Learn how French sounds are the way they are in an intensive workshop that explains their combinations and alphabets. Improve your listening skills in French, and practice pronouncing French words correctly, so you can “navigate” your way through your trip to France or a French-speaking country. No prior knowledge of French necessary. Materials fee includes CD...

(513) All levels 18 and older
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$79

2 sessions

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Channels of Distribution in Importing/Exporting

Santa Monica College @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

If you’re looking for specific information to expand your knowledge of the importing and exporting business, you’ll find it at this seminar. Topics include the most profitable ways to sell your products; profile of a successful importer and exporter; sources of international marketing information; general international trade procedures; marketing research; channels of distribution; and more!

(513) All levels 18 and older
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Resin Jewelry Part II: Casting

Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA

Learn how to cast your own resin freestanding pendants and charms using crystal-clear casting resin. No bezels needed! In a hands-on class designed for beginning and intermediate skill levels, find out how to use silicone molds to give your pieces shape, and even learn how to make your own molds!  Discover how to color your resin with special dyes and colored spices; how to add inclusions like art papers, words, glitter, and found objects;...

(513) All levels 18 and older
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Leather Basics - Zip Pouch

Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA

Can leather be sewn on a home machine? Yes, it can! Learn how to install a zipper, sew seams that don’t stretch, and more! Also, pick up multiple tips for successful sewing. Bring to class a sewing machine, bobbin, zipper foot, 5” trimming scissors, and gridded ruler. Materials fee covers supplies. Prerequisite:  Sewing Machine Basics, plus a few projects. Note: This class also has a $25 materials fee that will be collected at the beginning...

(513) All levels 18 and older
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Painting Studio

Santa Monica College @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Find out how to achieve your objectives in your own work in a workshop for painters of all skill levels, tailored to your individual needs, with plenty of one-on-one time with your instructor. Bring your project to class for a customized demonstration on how to problem-solve your particular issue, or bring an idea that you don’t know how to paint for a step-by-step “how to” walkthrough.

(513) All levels 18 and older
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$99

6 sessions

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Commercials, Improv, Acting and Filming

Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA

In a high-energy course that has it all, learn what you need to know about the TV commercial process. We’ll cover how to read copy and cue cards, how to get an agent, what kind of pictures you need, and how to build your resume. We’ll also develop your abilities at improv—a skill that’s become critically important in today’s auditions—and review the acting basics that can be used in all areas of the Industry. At our final class, we’ll...

(513) All levels 18 and older
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$89

4 sessions

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Beginning Conversational French for Travelers - Level 1

Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA

If you’re planning a trip to a French-speaking location, or you just want to learn the language of love, come learn a great way to “parler le français.” Through role playing, creating scenarios, group discussions, and practice conversations, learn about French culture and become familiar with basic spoken French, including phrases useful for travel, greetings, shopping, eating, even emergencies. Our last class will be a local excursion where...

(513) Beginner 18 and older
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$99

6 sessions

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QuickBooks II: Basics for a Service-Based Business

Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA

QuickBooks II: Mastering the Basics for a Service-Based Business In Part Two of our two-part seminar providing basic hands-on training for managing financial information for a service-based business, learn how to enter and pay bills, write checks, create reports, and reconcile a bank account. Also, find out how to create a service-based company file using the step-by-step interview, and how to add/edit service items to the item list.  You...

(513) Beginner 18 and older
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Night Lights Photography

Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA

In a 4-session workshop, explore how to take great photographs at night. Start by getting familiar with concepts and techniques critical to night photography, including the differences between artificial and natural lighting, white balancing and color temperature, the effects of slow synch and shutter speeds, safety issues at night, and much more. Spend two very hands-on sessions with your instructor taking nighttime pictures at two locations: Santa...

(513) All levels 18 and older
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$99

4 sessions

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Yin Yoga

Santa Monica College

Wear comfortable clothing. Beginners welcome!

(513) All levels 18 and older
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The Laughing Warrior

Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA

Self awareness meets comic relief as you explore--through laughter and fun--how to break down your fears and open your mind to taking risks. Help those negative thought patterns disappear and let your authentic self emerge.Various improvisational exercises will lead individuals to learn to forgive, find love for yourself, examine your values, and create the life you truly want. Emerge as the warrior you were meant to be: laughing! Note: This class...

(513) Beginner 18 and older
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$99

5 sessions

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Vinyasa Flow Basics

Santa Monica College

Learn the basics of Vinyasa yoga’s poses and inherent flow. Find out how to use elements of balancing poses and inversions to build strength and increase flexibility and endurance. In a fun and non-intimidating class—using techniques that can be modified to encourage everyone’s participation—explore fundamental sitting, standing, and inverted postures, and even try more challenging variations. Bring to class a yoga mat.

(513) Beginner 18 and older
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The Bold & the Beautiful

Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA

Motorcoach to the annual Carlsbad Village Faire, the largest single-day street faire in the nation, with more than 850 unique vendors offering a little of everything: arts and crafts, antiques, unique clothing, items from around the world, and much more! Settle in at the lovely Bellefleur restaurant for a champagne brunch featuring a gourmet buffet with a made-to-order omelet station, seafood station, salad station, carving station, decadent desserts,...

(513) Beginner 18 and older
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Photographing at a Museum: Summer at the Getty Villa

Santa Monica College

Join a commercial photographer for a glorious day at the beautiful Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades. Summer is a great time to visit as all of the gardens are in full bloom.  Learn how to capture lovely and clear images at the art museum without using your flash or a tripod. As you experiment with various indoor and outdoor photographic techniques, you’ll experience the Villa’s unique essence and history.  Ask a...

(513) All levels 18 and older
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Argentine Tango I & II

Santa Monica College @ 1227 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA

Explore the dance of passion, sensuality and let it move you from your soul out. Through an easy-to-follow method, learn how to lead and follow in this dance of fire! You’ll gain a cultural experience you’ll never forget, as well as a new lifestyle that will add joy and excitement to your life! This class is open to both Level I and Level II students.

(513) Beginner 18 and older
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$89

6 sessions

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Practical Mandarin Chinese for (Business) Travelers

Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA

Planning to visit China on business? If you have little or no previous knowledge of the language, this is the class for you! In just 6 weeks, you'll learn the basics of pronunciation, greetings, conversing about daily activities, asking basic questions, recognizing commonly used signs, and more! Note: This class also has a $10 materials fee that will be collected at the beginning of class

(513) Beginner 18 and older
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Ballroom Dance - Take a Chance!

Santa Monica College @ 1227 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA

Shall we Swing? Will we Waltz? Try a Tango? Chance a Cha Cha? Look forward with a Foxtrot? Move to that Mambo beat? Or get ready to Rumba? Two of these dances will be taught for each 6-week session. Come join us, because no matter what the dance of the moment is, you’ll have fun, and delight in the amazing joy of dancing. Open to singles and couples. Please wear soft shoes to protect the floor.

(513) All levels 18 and older
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$89

6 sessions

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French Pronunciation Workshop: "The Sound of French"

Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA

Wish you could speak French with a Parisian accent, and understand French when spoken natively? This workshop is for you! Learn the sounds of French and practice pronouncing them correctly, so as to be understood. Practice hearing the small differences between sounds, so you don’t mistake one word for another. Find out how words are strung together and what sounds are dropped in informal speech. With all this, plus practicing the intonation (melody)...

(513) Beginner 18 and older
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$89

2 sessions

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Grammar Refresher

Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA

Good grammar opens so many doors! Come ask all your English grammar questions and learn to correct common mistakes in a fun, highly interactive grammar refresher course that uses original materials and the world’s most popular grammar workbook. If you have intermediate to advanced language skills, get clear, easy-to-understand explanations that will boost your English fluency and self-confidence.  Required workbook: Please purchase before...

(513) Beginner 18 and older
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$89

6 sessions

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Introduction to Garment Construction

Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA

Want to make your own clothing? Learn how to read a commercial pattern, cut fabric on grain, sew and finish seams, and much more! Choose from pajama bottoms or a skirt (size range for 34-to-50-inch hips; if not within range, contact instructor after registering for class). Both include pockets! Bring to class a sewing machine and project supplies (except pattern; supply list will be emailed upon registration).

(513) Beginner 18 and older
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$89

2 sessions

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