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Summer Classes
Arts & Music
Drawing Head and Hands II
This course is designed for students who have completed Part I or have intermediate or advanced experience.
Course will cover in depth instruction of light and shadow, line quality, and hand structure and anatomy.
Instructor: Bernard, George III
Location: Alvarado Adult School
Dates: July 7 - August 4; Tuesdays
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $152
Hawaiian Dance
Hawaiians call their dance "Hula". There are two categories of the Hawaiian dance, Kahiko & Auwana. This class covers only the Auwana that interprets songs through dance. This class starts with stretch warm-up followed by the Hula basics exercise. Choreography will be slowly introduced to students. Questions by students are always welcome. Lyrics and songs will be emailed to students.
Instructor: Hall, Celina
Location: Alvarado Adult School
Dates: July 6 - August 10; Mondays
Time: 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Cost: $47
Frank Lloyd's West Coast Architecture
Explore the architecture and stories behind Frank Lloyd Wright’s buildings in California, Oregon, and Washington, including the Buehler House, Walker House, and Marin County Courthouse. Learn which sites are open to the public from the author of Frank Lloyd Wright on the West Coast.
Instructor: Wilson, Mark
Location: Alvarado Adult School
Dates: July 16 - August 20; Thursdays
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: $110
Metal Art
Learn the art of metalworking using MIG, TIG, stick, plasma, and oxy-acetylene welding techniques. Create sculptures, furniture, décor, jewelry, and more while exploring metal forming, tools, and safety basics.
Instructor: Bartoni, Steve
Location: El Cerrito High School
Dates: July 10 - August 7; Fridays
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $487
Radical Truth, Radical Joy: Poetry as Survival and Celebration
This poetry workshop encourages honest expression and creativity through guided prompts, readings, and writing time. Explore grief, joy, humor, and connection through poetry. Writers of all levels are welcome, especially beginners.
Instructor:TBD
Location: Alvarado Adult School
Dates: July 8 - August 19; Wednesdays
Time: 6:30am - 8:30pm
Cost: $114
Zumba
Zumba Toning uses lightweight maraca-like toning sticks which enhances sense of rhythm and coordination, while toning target zones including arms, core and lower body.
Instructor: Cerritos, Yescenia
Location: Alvarado Adult School
Dates: July 6 - August 3; Mondays
Time: 5:45am - 6:45pm
Cost: $87
Sewing & Fabric Arts
Basic Sewing Abbreviated
Summer Sewing class is a shorter version of the sewing class offered during the academic year. We will make smaller projects and learn valuable techniques.
Machines are provided. This course offers hands-on, in-person instruction. Ms. Lang likes to make the sewing class a fun, collaborative group experience.
All levels are welcome. ESL welcome.
Dates: July 14 - August 18; Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30pm
Cost: $92
Sewing Machine Confidence Builder
Learn to confidently use and maintain your mechanical sewing machine. Practice threading, bobbins, tension adjustments, stitches, and presser feet while sewing with different fabrics. Students may use classroom machines or bring their own non-computerized machine.
Instructor: Bono, Carol
Location: Alvarado Adult School
Dates: July 14 - August 18; Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30pm
Cost: $92
Stitch in Time Sewing Salon
Explores sewing topics like buttonholes, knits, patterns, seam finishes, and more. Students can practice new skills or work on personal projects in a collaborative, supportive sewing community. Best suited for sewists with basic or rusty skills rather than complete beginners.
Instructor: Bono, Carol
Location: Alvarado Adult School
Dates: July 16 - August 6; Thursdays
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30pm
Cost: $92
Special Interest
Planting the Roots to Homeownership
Students will learn the key steps to buying a home, from credit and financing to the purchase process and available assistance programs. This class provides a clear, practical roadmap to help you prepare for and achieve homeownership.
Instructor: Gamble, Crystal
Location: Online
Dates: July 8 - July 18; Wednesdays/Thursdays
Time: 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Cost: $42
Math for Trades
This course is designed to prepare students to pass local union apprenticeship exams. It will cover the specific math concepts found on the test as well as the test-taking strategies to help students succeed. Students build a strong theoretical foundation and strengthen math skill sets in their specific field of trade.
Instructor: Henson, Floyd
Location: Richmond High School
Dates: July 11 - August 8; Saturdays
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Cost: FREE
Job Skills & Safety Training
Basic First Aid
This course teaches essential First Aid skills, including bleeding control, shock, burns, spinal injuries, allergic reactions, poisoning, diabetes, and seizures. Certification is awarded after passing written and skills exams. English comprehension required. EMSA pediatric sticker available for an additional $3.
*Recertification is available for $20 with a current certification card.
Date: July 11; Saturday
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30pm
Cost: $42
CPR
This basic CPR course covers adult, child, and infant CPR, rescue breathing, choking response, and primary assessment. It also meets requirements for EMSA Pediatric certification. Certification is earned by passing written and skills exams. Class size is limited to 12 students and English comprehension is required.
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*Recertification is available (must not be expired more than 2 months) for $20 with a valid card.
Dates: July 11; Saturdays
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30pm
Cost: $67
Food Safety Certification for Managers
This class will help prepare you for taking NRFSP’s Certified Professional Food Manager Examination, 5-year certificate. Fee includes the course and exam. Exams will take place during the second class meeting. Students are also expected to review course material independently prior to exam. Corresponding textbook can be purchased at the Alvarado Campus office.
Instructor: Ruiz, Priscilla
Location: Alvarado Adult School
Dates: June 4 - June 11; Thursdays
Time: 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: $76
Entrenamiento para Obtener el Certificado en Preparacion de Alimentos: Seguridad y Higene
Esta clase le preparará para hacer el examen y quedar inscrito en el Registro Nacional para Preparación de Alimentos: Seguridad e Higiene. El certificado es válido por 5 años. El costo incluye 8 horas de clase y el examen. El examen se toma al final del segundo día de entrenamiento. Se requiere un libro de texto que se puede comprar en la oficina de la escuela de Adultos Alvarado.
Instructor: Duque-Turcios, Obdulia
Location: Alvarado Adult School
Dates: June 11 - June 18; Thursdays
Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $76
Deaf Interpreter - Summer Sign Language III
This course is designed to aid in maintaining what you have learned and to allow practicing content and improve on vocabulary, word choice, receptive and expressive skills.
Instructor: Marian Berry
Location: Alvarado Adult School
Dates: July 6 - August 3; Mondays
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cost: $78
Beginning Italian
Learn basic Italian conversation, vocabulary, grammar, and culture in a fun, supportive online class. Homework is provided for extra practice, and students will have a chance to speak with the instructor’s family in Italy. Class meets online via Google Meet.
Instructor: Vincent, Shirley
Location: Online
Dates: July 8 - August 5; Wednesdays
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30pm
Cost: $145
Intermediate Italian
This advanced Italian class is designed for students with strong grammar, vocabulary, and speaking skills. Instruction is conducted entirely in Italian and meets online via Google Meet.
Instructor: Vincent, Shirley
Location: Online
Dates: July 8 - August 5; Wednesdays
Time: 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Cost: $145
Advanced Italian
This class is best suited for students who have completed any Italian grammar program, including Subjunctive and have, preferably, an advanced level of vocabulary and speaking skills. Class is conducted only in Italian. This class will be held online via Google Meets. Instructor will email meeting information to students prior to the first class.
Instructor: Bono, Carol
Location: Online
Dates: July 8 - August 5; Wednesdays
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $145
Language & Communication
Trades, Technical & Career Training
Intro to Stationary Engineering
This course is for those that are interested in investing in future training to become a facility engineer under the Stationary Engineering union. Learn what their responsibilities are. What are the challenges, what master trade skills must you possess? Understand the business and management side of being in a leadership role such as an Assistant Chief, Chief Engineer, or a Facility Director.
Instructor: Bartoni, Steve
Location: El Cerrito High School, Auto Shop
Dates: July 7 - August 4; Tuesdays
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00pm
Cost: $354
Inside Wireman Training
Learn the basic training to wire circuits, breakers, panels. Learn electrical calculations, wire sizes, and proper tool safety. We cover the National Electrical Code and OSHA guidelines. You will be working with 120/240 volt single phase.
Instructor: Bartoni, Steve
Location: El Cerrito High School, Auto Shop
Dates: July 9 - August 6; Thursdays
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00pm
Cost: $345