All Media Painting

Intermediate Level
Adult & Community Enrichment Course

Computing I (Windows 7)
Adult & Community Enrichment Course This class is designed specifically for seniors. Each student is provided with a state-of-the-art laptop computer during the class. Lessons are also projected onto an oversized screen at the front of the classroom. After completing this course, students' fear and confusion about their computer disappears. The class focuses on having fun while learning to send and receive email, navigate around the computer and create files. Solid, basic computer skills are your main take-away from this class. Attendance will be limited to six (6) students from Glenridge. Students will be enrolled in the order in which registrations are received. Computers will be provided but students may bring their own laptops. Laptops brought to class by students may not have access to the Internet. This class is based on the Windows 7 operating system; it is NOT oriented toward MAC computers. Thurs., Sept 29 Nov 17 (8 sessions) Time: 9:00am 10:30am Place: MacIntyre II, 2ndfloor Fee: $15.00 Instructor: Robert Wolfe Mr. Wolfe has a degree in Computer Science and has been teaching computer classes for Adult Education and Senior Enrichment for several years. He makes learning computers a unique experience. Dates:

Instruction is individualized according to the knowledge and needs of each student. Students are free to work in a studio setting. The creation of paintings is explored through approaches to still life, figure and landscape. Instructor provides list of supplies which most students have. 1. Develop the painting skills, techniques and aesthetic sensibilities related to artistic expression in painting media of choice - emphasis on color, value and composition. 2. Develop the ability to evaluate and analyze your own work as well as the work of other students in the class.

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***NEW DAY*** Thurs., Sept 29 Nov 17 (8 sessions) Time: 10:00am - Noon Place: Art Room Fee: No Fee; Student provides supplies Instructor: Marilyn Charlotte Marilyn is an award-winning artist who brings versatility in watercolor, acrylic and oil painting and subject matter. Her work is exhibited in galleries and art shows throughout Florida and is in private collections internationally. Marilyn has taught art courses and workshops in her studio/gallery and in art center settings around Florida. She is presently Vice President of Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society.

Computing II (Windows 7)
Adult & Community Enrichment Course This class is for students who have taken Introduction to Computing I or those who have good basic computing skills. Learn safe methods to browse the web, create well-formed word processing documents and how to manage files and folders. Use CD's, pen drives, digital cameras and the Internet during this class. Attendance is limited to Six (6) students from Glenridge. Students will be enrolled in the order in which registrations are received. Computers will be provided but students may bring their own laptop. Laptops brought to class by students may not have access to the Internet. This class is based on the Windows 7 operating system; it is NOT oriented toward MAC computers. Dates: Thurs., Sept 29 Nov 17 (8 sessions) Time: 10:45am 12:30pm Place: MacIntyre II, 2nd floor Fee: $15.00 Instructor: Robert Wolfe Mr. Wolfe has a degree in Computer Science and has been teaching computer classes for Adult Education and Senior Enrichment for several years. He makes learning computers a unique experience.

Dramatic Expressions I & II

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Dramatic Expressions II This class is designed for those who have had basic dramatic instruction and wish further studies in character development through the use of improvisational exercises and advanced script analysis. Emphasis will be on refining techniques for the stage and camera. Learn the basics of "method acting" through the use of comedic material. If you are already a good thespian, this course will take you to a higher level.

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To reduce non-learning student time for those waiting for their turn with the teacher, class sizes will be limited to eight (8) per class. A total of 16 applicants will be accepted for the 2 classes. Expressions I class will be held at 1:30pm and the more advanced class at 2:30pm. The students choice of class hour will be on a first come first served basis as determined through the registration process. For the benefit of the participants, it is desirable to have the same students attend the same class hour each week. Students may make up any missed classes with the teachers permission but cannot participate otherwise. Dates: Monday, Oct. 10 - Nov. 14 (6 sessions)

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Dramatic Expressions I & II
Adult & Community Enrichment Course Dramatic Expressions I This is a beginners class for those who desire to study the basic rudiments of dramatic acting. The course includes improvisational theater games, scene study and character development. Discover the performer inside of you. Unleash your creativity in a fun, unintimidating atmosphere as well as interacting with your friends in the world of make believe.
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Times: Dramatic Expressions I 1:30pm - 2:30 pm OR Dramatic Expressions II 2:30pm - 3:30 pm Place: Theater Fee: $20.00 Instructor: Seva Anthony Seva returns from a highly successful experience as instructor during our 2010 Academy year. The Play Readers Caf that followed was well received and clearly demonstrated Sevas skill in direction and dramatic instruction and student improvement.

Great BooksFirst Series

Adult & Community Enrichment Course The Great Books First Series contains midlength readings that revolve around the subject of morality, conscience or unconscience society, individuality, prejudice, freedom and humanity. The course will start with Charles Darwins essay, The moral sense of man and the lower animals that will be read along with the novel Heart of Darkness, by Joseph Conrad. This first series course will be a wonderful introduction to the World of Great Books for the new readers and its alternative context a great refreshment for those who are already familiar with the concept.

Foreign Affairs/Contemporary World

Adult & Community Enrichment Course Do you want informed, intelligent conversations with someone about what you read in the paper or see on television news? The instructor leads lively discussions and lectures on today's political geography and the daily happenings that shape our country's present and future. The first hour covers topics raised by the students. The remaining time is devoted to lecture, elaborating on the important "leitmotiv" of the first hour's subjects. Student participation is a must. The emphasis is on foreign policy. Dates: Friday ONLY, Sept. 30 - Nov. 18 NO CLASS Nov. 11 (7 sessions) 10:30am 12:00 Noon MacIntyre I, 2nd floor $15.00 Bob Clementis

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Mon., Oct. 3 - Nov. 21 (8 sessions) Time: 10:30am 12:00 Noon Place: Sterling Room, 1st floor Fee: $15.00 Instructor: Marta Gierczyk Marta Gierczyk holds an MA degree in Literature and Communications. She was born in Poland, lived and studied in many different parts of the world - including Great Britain and Italy - before coming to the USA. Her entire adult life has been dedicated to studying, reading, writing and teaching literature. She is a literary critic and a college level lecturer with a deep passion for philosophy, arts and cinematography.

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Bob Clementis is a respected former foreign policy analyst with NATO and the U. S. Military. He was an instructor for the Department of Defense and an instructor on location in the newly joined former Warsaw Pact states. He holds an MA in International Relations/History.

History of China
DVD SeriesPart II In a world growing increasingly smaller, China still seems a faraway and exotic land, with secrets and mysteries of ages past, its history and intentions veiled from most Westerners. Yet behind that veil lies one of the most amazing civilizations the world has ever known. For most of its 5,000-year existence, China has been the largest, most populous, wealthiest, and mightiest nation on Earth. And for us as Westerners, it is essential to understand where China has been in order to anticipate its future. This course answers this need by delivering a comprehensive political and historical overview of one of the most fascinating and complex countries in world history. Every lecture from Yao to Mao: 5000 Years of Chinese History may seem like a journey across a virgin landscape, for the ground it covers has been largely unexplored in the history courses most of us in the West have taken. Dates: Tues., Sept. 27 - Nov. 8 NO CLASS Oct 18 (6 sessions/7 wks) 2 - 30 min. lectures per class 3:00pm 4:00pm MacIntyre I, 2nd floor No Fee Kenneth Hammond Ph.D.

How Novel
Adult & Community Enrichment Course Have you ever wanted to discuss a book you have read and hear others ideas, or ponder with friends over questions from an important novel? This is the class for you. There will be thoughtprovoking and lively conversations on a range of issues arising from the novels which will be read for the class meetings. One novel will be read every two weeks. Individual thoughts and viewpoints will help make this class an enhancing, stimulating and friendly experience. Read timely and engaging works by current authors and analyze the books characters, local culture, conflicts, authors writing style and the big picture for take-away messages. Gain insight into and appreciation for these writings and remember why literature is read in the first place. The books to be read during this course are: 10/12: The Calligraphers Daughter by E. Kim 10/26: The Spectator Bird by W. Stegner 11/9: The Reluctant Fundamentalist by M. Hamid Both classes are limited to ten (10) Glenridge students per class. Registration will be on a firstcome, first-served basis until each class is full. Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Instructor: Wed., Oct. 12 & 26 and Nov. 9 (3 sessions) #A 9:30am - 10:45am OR #B 11:00am - 12:15pm Sterling Room, 1st floor No fee; Books $35.00 Alice Blueglass

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Professor Kenneth J. Hammond is Associate Professor of History and Head of the History Department at New Mexico State University. He earned his A.M. in East Asian Regional Studies and Ph.D. in History and East Asian Languages from Harvard University. Past President of the Society for Ming Studies, Dr. Hammond has won several grants and fellowships. He has published many articles and translations and is editor of The Human Tradition in Premodern China.

Alice Blueglass was a teacher and principal for 16 years at an elementary school in suburban New York that won 2 awards. She has taught professional educators about effective teaching methods and ways to build a learning community. Alice has a BA from Brooklyn College and a Masters & Advanced Study in Ed. Leadership from State University of NY at New Paltz. She is involved with the mentor-student program of the Sarasota School District.

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Glenridge Course

Traveling with your Camera

Adult & Community Enrichment Course ***New Class and Instructor*** This class is your step-by-step guide to making outstanding travel photographs at home and abroad. Youll learn about what equipment to take, how to choose and use your cameras many settings, special techniques for composing eye-catching pictures, the wide range of photographic subjects to catpure and various ways to show off your best photos after the trip. Students with any type of digital or film camera are welcome. Bring your equipment to class for hands-on guidance by the instructor, a professional photographer who has traveled throughout the United States and in more than 130 countries. Dates: Tuesday, Oct. 4 - Nov. 8 (6 sessions) 10:00am - 11:30am Place: MacIntyre II, 2nd floor Fee: $15.00 Instructor: Tom & Michele Grimm
Tom Grimm is a professional photographer and author who previously taught photography courses at the University of California Irvine. He and his wife, Michele, a fellow freelance photographer and writer, have traveled throughout the US and 130 other countries taking photos and gathering material for books, magazines, and websites. Among the 16 books the Grimms have illustrated and/or written are six how-to photo handbooks, including their latest, The Basic Book of Digital Photography, as well as The Basic Book of Photography, now in its 5th edition-a best-seller for the past 39 years. Tom and Michele have a library of more than 150,000 color transparencies and digital images taken on every continent during their global travels and assignments. Their photographic work is represented by stock photo agencies worldwide. The Grimms are longtime members of the Society of American Travel Writers and numerous journalistic societies. Tom studied at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, where he received a bachelor's degree in Journalism and a master's degree in Speech. Michele studied Art at Miami-Dade Junior College in Florida. Michele will assist with Tom's classes.

Join the fun in learning how to make a votive candle holder, holiday ornament, sun-catcher or night light. You will learn the techniques of cutting glass, wrapping it with lead came or copper foil and soldering it together. Registration is limited to Eight (8) students. Students should bring flat nose and needle nose pliers and a pair of garden gloves if they have them. Thursday, Oct. 13 - Nov. 17 (6 sessions) Time: 1:00pm 3:00pm Place: Art Room, 2nd floor Fee: $15.00 (Includes supplies) Instructor: Grace Greene Glenridge member Grace Greene has been creating stained glass sun catchers, lampshades, tabletops and many other art objects for many years, having learned the art in a YMCA course in the early 1970s from a delightful and inspiring couple. She has taught several classes to all ages of students. Dates:

Understanding Opera
DVD SeriesPart 1 ***New Class*** For more than 400 years opera has been one of the most popular performing arts. Geniuses - Monteverdi, Mozart, Verdi, Wagner and Puccini - produced some of the landmark artistic achievements of all time in this form. With Professor Robert Greenberg to show you how, you can learn to understand, appreciate even to love-opera in just 24 hours of lectures that are a pleasure to hear. With the knowledge of opera from this course, you will understand how music has the power to reveal truths beyond the spoken word; how opera is a unique marriage of words and music in which the whole is far greater than its parts. Dr. Greenbergs lecture is brilliant, irreverent toward his subject and yet awed by it, he is ingenious in his approach to ensure that his work will have its intended effect on the listener. The music is transcendently beautiful. The history of opera is traced from its beginning in the early 17th century to around 1924. The lectures examine landmark operas; musical, cultural and social developments that influenced operas growth; and the influence of national languages and cultures on opera. Dates: Tues., Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, & 25 (4 sessions) NO CLASS Oct 18 2-45 min. lectures per class Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm Place: MacIntyre I, 2nd floor Fee: $10.00 Instructor: Robert Greenberg Ph.D.
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Understanding Opera
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Dr. Robert Greenberg is Music Historian-inResidence with San Francisco Performances. A graduate of Princeton University, Professor Greenberg holds a Ph.D. in Music Composition from the University of California, Berkeley. He has seen his compostions - which include more than 45 works for a wide variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles - performed all over the world, including New York, San Francisco, Chicago, LA, England, Ireland, Greece, Italy and the Netherlands. Dr. Greenberg has served on the faculties of the University of California, Berkeley; CSU, Hayward; and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and has lectured for some of the most prestigious musical and arts organizations in the U.S.A., including the San Francisco Symphony, the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the Van Cliburn Foundation and the Chicago Symphony. For Great Courses he has recorded more than 500 lectures on a range of composers and classical music genres.

Understanding Jazz
Adult & Community Enrichment Course ***New Class and Instructor*** What is it that defines jazz from other genre of music? How do musicians all simultaneously improvise yet play together? What happens to the melody in jazz? How can one hear whats important in a jazz performance? What are the differences between all the various sub-genre of jazz? How does it relate to blues and rock? All you ever wanted to know and more will be explored through listening to the recordings of the jazz masters from early 20th century to the present day. Dates: Tuesday, Oct. 4 - Nov 8 (6 sessions) 10:30am - Noon Place: MacIntyre I, 2nd floor Fee: No Fee Instructor: Marty Adams

Walk Through the Corcoran Gallery of Art

Adult & Community Enrichment Course ***New Class***

This series of lectures will discuss some of the major works of the 17th, 18th and 19th centruy housed in the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Beginning with Renaissance masters and concluding with 20th century artists. This course of 8 sessions will examine the qualities that make a great portrait painter. A great portrait tells you as much about the painter as the sitter. Portraits above and beyond likeness, tell the viewer about the social norms, politics and intrigues at the time of its creation. These lectures will examine the dynamics of the viewer to that which is viewed. Artistss are Rembrandt, Ingres, Goya, Gainsborough, Cezanne, Picasso, Modigliani and Bacon. Dates: Monday, Sept. 26 - Nov. 14 (8 sessions) 10:30am - Noon Place: Theater, 1st Floor Fee: $10.00 Instructor: Kevin Costello Kevin Costello is an honors graduate of Goldsmiths College, London University, and the Chelsea School of Art. He is an artist, writer, critic, lecturer, former State School Program Manager at the Ringling Museum of Art, and a member of the City of Sarasota Public Art Committee.

Marty Adams began his association with jazz while in high school, playing tenor saxophone, singing and spending weekends in New York Citys jazz clubs listening to the modern jazz greats of the 1950s and 60s. During a career as a marketing executive he continued to visit jazz venues around the world. On retiring in 1998 he devoted himself to researching music history and theory and teaching various jazz courses for musicians and non-musicians in various educational institutions in New York State and Florida. Marty is a graduate of Bucknell University with a degree in psychology and has taught college level marketing courses.

Watercolors at The Glenridge for Experienced Painters

Glenridge Course This workshop is for those who have attended previous Academy watercolor classes and are experienced watercolorists. The following projects will be included: Accidental Landscape: Wet-on-wet sky, earth, buildings, trees Fall Flowers: The traditional chrysanthemum Creatures: Colorful, realistic and non-realistic fish Thanksgiving Traditions: Barns, turkeys, vegetables Textures: Special effects using clear water Christmas Cards or Wrapping Paper: Design your own Slippery Fun with Yupo Paper: It paints itself! Roses: Review of stems, leaves and shading
Painting by Sue Anderson

Instructor provides list of supplies which most students have. The minimum class size is five (5) students. Wed. Oct. 5 - Nov. 23 (8 sessions) Time: 10:00am 12:00 Noon Place: Art Room, 2nd floor Fee: $120.00 Students must provide paint, brushes, and paper larger than 12x16 inches (if desired) Instructor: Sue Anderson Sue Anderson studied art in college and at schools and workshops in Connecticut, New York and New Hampshire; she had five years of private instruction by Dee Winterhalter in Florida. Her work has appeared at juried art shows and is in private collections throughout the U.S. Dates:

Get over the idea that only children should spend their time in study. Be a student so long as you still have something to learn, and this will mean all your life. ~Henry L. Doherty