Special Interests

All classes will be offered in compliance with TUSD and the LA County Department of Public Health Safety Protocols.

Community Education and Interest classes are fully funded by student fees.

ENROLL EARLY to assure your class is offered. Classes not meeting minimum enrollments will be canceled prior to the first class session.

Antiques & Collectibles

Learn to identify and appraise a variety of antiques and collectibles. Do's and don'ts of buying, researching "finds" and marketing them will be included in this on-going class.

Write Your Life Story

Celebrities do it. Politicians do it. Why don't you? Write your life story only you know. Neither good grammar nor writing experience is necessary; memories are what count. Help preserve history by creating a family treasure. The experienced teacher makes it fun.

Learn Basic Sewing Skills

If you want to learn to sew, this is the class for you! Class will include how to read a pattern guide sheet and how to sew by hand using various techniques and stitches. Students will learn sewing terminology and how to use sewing tools and apply sewing skills for simple projects to be done in class. This class is offered for beginning and intermediate sewing students.

Floral Design-Basic/Advanced

Students should bring one or two dozen medium size roses and filler flowers (such as baby's breath or waxed flowers) to first class meeting. Teacher will provide vase and greens. New students bring clippers to cut your flowers and a bucket to put them in. In the first hour of class, we will complete the basic flower arrangement in a step-by-step method. The second hour of class, we will complete the advanced flower arrangement. Basic students will be able to participate or observe the last hour, but will be reserved for some basic technical arrangements. Students will learn how to clan and preserve flowers and greens, wire roses and make bows. Students will also learn how to make corsages, boutonnieres, and hair pieces.

Majong

Ma Jong is a traditional tile-based Chinese game that has been played in China since the mid-9th century. Ma Jong is a great game to keep the mind sharp and is often recommended for older adults as a way to help maximize brain health. Students in this class will learn the rules of the game step-by-step and will also have time to play Ma Jong in order to use their new-found skills!

South Bay Community History

Explore the history of our beloved South Bay. This course takes an intriguing look into the development of our South Bay community and the historical experiences that shaped our neighborhoods. Video clips, facts, and shared memories will make this a course you won’t want to miss.

Dinner Tonight

Make a delicious dinner every week. Chicken Pot Pie, Tikka Masala, Stuffed Shells, Risotto, Thai Chicken Pasta, and much more. All recipes can be modified for vegetarians. Advance preparation is not required as we do all the chopping and cooking together in our Zoom class! At the end of each class, you will enjoy a flavorful and healthy dinner. A recipe will be emailed to you one week prior so you can purchase the ingredients.