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  • Basic Zentangle Workshop
  • Fee: $15.00
    Item Number: SP26COU117302
    Dates: 4/15/2026 - 5/20/2026
    Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Los Alamitos CC (opens in new tab)
    Room: Community Room
    Seats Available: 0
    Instructor: Arlene Mindus

    THIS CLASS IS FULL.

    Explore this popular art form that is an easy-to-learn and relaxing method of drawing structured patterns. Anyone who thinks s/he is a “nonartist” can learn! Certified Zentangle Teacher, Arlene Mindus, will guide you in teaching techniques and creating hand-drawn patterns into art. The Zentangle Method® develops focus and creativity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, following step-bystep directions, and problem-solving techniques.

    Materials are supplied at the first class for $10, paid to teacher.

 

  • Crafting Pros
  • Fee: $15.00
    Item Number: SP26COU112804
    Dates: 4/6/2026 - 5/18/2026
    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 7
    Building: Alpert Jewish Community Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: Room 27
    Seats Available: 0
    Instructor: Sheryl Haglund

     

    This is an on-going crafts class that explores different crafting projects, tools, techniques and mediums.

    Projects are varied and chosen with the class interests in mind. Projects may have a supply fee for specific materials needed.

    Students need to bring a basic tool and supply kit that will support the current project.

    This class is for mid to high skill level students.

    Experience in card making, crafts, basic art skills, tools and techniques is required.

    This class is not for beginners

    Questions? Contact Sheryl at sherylhaglund@verizon.net

 

  • Dungeons & Dragons - Beginners
  • Fee: $15.00
    Dates: 4/9/2026 - 5/21/2026
    Times: 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 7
    Building: CSULB Human Services & Design (opens in new tab)
    Room: HSD 101
    Seats Available: 14
    Instructor: Mike Baker

    Dungeons & Dragons has had quite a resurgence but many people are a little intimidated by playing, finding a group, or running a game. Whether you’ve played as a kid and want a refresher or you’ve never played before, this class will get you battle-ready! Learn the basics of the game, some history, and some Table Top Role Playing Game (TTRPG) alternatives to D&D. We’ll also learn where to find a game you can join or how to start one yourself, as well as where to find groups and online games.

    Class fee: $10.00 for materials.

 

  • Jewelry From A-Z
  • Fee: $15.00
    Dates: 4/10/2026 - 5/22/2026
    Times: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 7
    Building: Alpert Jewish Community Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: Multipurpose Room
    Seats Available: 1
    Instructor: Belinda Belisle

    Have you admired a piece of jewelry and wanted it to match your colors? Have you wanted to explore a new medium and have art you can wear? If so, this class is for you! We will learn a variety of techniques including how to create the perfect necklace and unique jewelry pieces.

    Belinda is a fiber artist by training and has been studied jewelry making for over 20 years. She enjoys creating jewelry from various / inexpensive objects.

     

     

 

  • Knitting as You Like It
  • Fee: $15.00
    Dates: 4/15/2026 - 5/20/2026
    Times: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Los Alamitos CC (opens in new tab)
    Room: Community Room
    Seats Available: 4
    Instructor: Wendy Diamond

    Would you like to take on an advanced knitting project with others who share your love of the art? Bring your desired pattern and materials and we will work through your project together in a friendly instructor-guided environment. Seeing others’ projects and successes will inspire students to blossom.

    This class is for “beyond beginners” only.

 

  • NEW! Mixed Media Art - Beginning
  • Fee: $15.00
    Item Number: SP26COU119901
    Dates: 4/6/2026 - 5/18/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 7
    Building: Alpert Jewish Community Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: Multipurpose Room
    Seats Available: 0
    Instructor: Judy Ekmalian

    THIS CLASS IS FULL.

    Create art pieces using a variety of art supplies and other materials.

    Class members will use different techniques, mediums, and materials combined on each piece.

    A list of materials will be sent out before the first class.

    Class meets for Week 1  in Room 27 at the JCC.  

 

  • Needlework Cafe - Beg
  • Fee: $15.00
    Dates: 4/16/2026 - 5/28/2026
    Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 7
    Building: Alpert Jewish Community Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: Multipurpose Room
    Seats Available: 1
    Instructor: Carolyn Sabol

    For beginning students this is an Introduction to basic knitting and crochet stitches which will be class demonstration and individual instruction. Information covered in class will include, types of stitches, stitch abbreviations, pattern interpretation and basic tools/supplies.

    Beginners, on the first day of class please bring a skein of size 4 or worsted yarn, and either size 7 or 8 knitting needles or a size H or I crochet hook, depending on your desire to learn knitting or crochet. 

     

    NOTE:  There will be NO CLASS Thursday April 9th in Observance of Passover

 

  • Needlework Cafe - Intermediate
  • Fee: $15.00
    Item Number: SP26COU108005
    Dates: 4/16/2026 - 5/28/2026
    Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 7
    Building: Alpert Jewish Community Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: Multipurpose Room
    Seats Available: 0
    Instructor: Carolyn Sabol

    THIS CLASS IS FULL.

     Intermediate students will continue to work on their projects with instruction and assistance from the instructor as needed. 

     

    NOTE:  There will be NO CLASS Thursday April 9th in Observance of Passover

 

  • Stained Glass Workshop
  • Fee: $15.00
    Dates: 4/10/2026 - 5/22/2026
    Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 7
    Building: CSULB Human Services & Design (opens in new tab)
    Room: HSD 105
    Seats Available: 9
    Instructor: Stephen Newcomb

    Learn secrets to design, build, and/ or restore stained glass windows. This course will cover leaded and copper foil techniques that haven’t changed for hundreds of years. Complete a project to beautify your own home and/or give to friends as keepsakes. A list of materials will be provided at the first class meeting.

    Contact the instructor at: snewcomb@congruex.com

     

    NOTE:  There will be no class May 15, 2026

 

  • Zentangle World
  • Fee: $15.00
    Dates: 4/16/2026 - 5/28/2026
    Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 7
    Building: Alpert Jewish Community Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: Multipurpose Room
    Seats Available: 6
    Instructor: Tom Taylor

    CHANGE - class starts on April 16  
    Come draw with me - one line at a time. The Zentangle Method is an easyto- learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structural patterns. The patterns are called "Tangles". We will create pencil and ink abstract drawings on 3-1/2" paper "tiles". No experience, planning or over-thinking required.

    Bring a Notebook.

    Materials are supplied at first class for $10 paid to the instructor.

    NOTE:  There will be NO CLASS Thursday April 9th in Observance of Passover

 

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