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The Community School of New Hope-Solebury offers continuing education through cre-ative, physical, and intellectual opportunities. Now in our 40th year of serving the commu-nity, we are continuing in an exciting new phase of improved service to students. Spring se-mester classes begin on March 12 and run through June. Courses are held at New Hope-Solebury High School, 182 W. Bridge St., New Hope, unless otherwise noted. There are noclasses if the high school is closed.

We use the new main entrance of the high school, located on the west end of the building. Parkin the stadium parking lot down the long driveway next to Living Earth Home & Garden.

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SPRING 2018 CLASSES

Computers for Business_____________________________3

Computers for Personal Use_________________________2

Culinary Arts (Ethnic)___________________________6

Culinary Arts (Fun)_________________________________8

Dance____________________________________________10

Digital Photography & Graphics__________________11

Fine Arts & Crafts________________________________12

Fitness__________________________________________16

Health & Wellness________________________________20

Hobbies__________________________________________22

Language and Culture_____________________________25

Leisure_________________________________________25

Teen Courses _____________________________________27

Writing_______________________________________28

Registration Form_______________________________30

Information_______________________________________31

A portion of your CSNHS tuition payment contributes to our annual high schoolsenior Scholarship Award. All of our funding is self-generated.

We are a 501(c)(3) organization and gratefully accept donations of any size.

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COMPUTERS: FOR BUSINESSAlso see listings under Computers for Personal Use,

Digital Photography and Fine Arts

COMPUTER BASICS: Microsoft Word and MoreHands-on class for beginners that covers the basics of using computers at home and at work. Learn aboutcomputer hardware and software, organizing and saving files, and how to connect to computer peripheralssuch as printers. Then learn how to get your computer to work for you. We’ll show you the basics of usingthe Internet and e-mail and then introduce you to Facebook, Skype, and eBay. Also covers basic word pro-cessing program Microsoft Word to create letters, brochures, books, and more. Please bring your own de-vice and software to better learn your system. Loaner PC laptops with version 2013 are available upon re-quest. Great for those re-entering the workforce or brushing up on job skills. There will be a week breakbetween the sessions, which will allow you to test your learnings and come back to class with questions.Fee: $125 | Course: CB101 | 4 Mon, Mar. 12–Apr. 9, 7–9 pm (no class 3/26) | Instructor: Orlando Nieves

MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR BEGINNERSLearn the basics of this popular Microsoft Office Suite software; it’s for people who want to better organize,store, and analyze both numerical and text information. Learn how to manage data, perform calculations,and present professional looking results; applications include home and business. Whether you are new tospreadsheets, currently use PC versions 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013 or 2016, or use any of the Mac versions ofExcel, you’ll learn how to create workbooks that incorporate formulas, functions, and charts; how to setup tables and databases, and then efficiently manage, sort, and filter data to give you the information andresults you want. Formatting and printing professional looking output will be stressed. Your personaland/or business decision making processes can be dramatically enhanced. Most businesses use Excel insome way; it is an important (often required) job skill as well as a powerful and useful personal tool. Pleasebring your own device and software to better learn your system. Loaner PC laptops with version 2013 areavailable upon request. Fee: $125 | Course: CB102 | 4 Wed, Mar. 14–Apr. 11, 7–9 pm (no class 3/28)Instructor: Dennis Haggerty

COMPUTERS: FOR PERSONAL USEAlso see listings under Computers for Business, Digital Photography

One-Night CourseCLOUD TECHNOLOGY- STORAGE

Wouldn’t it be great to have all your paperwork, photos, games, music, and more stored securely- no mat-ter what device you use? Learn how Cloud Storage systems can help you organize, backup, and synchronizeyour electronic files- and access these from any device anywhere. We’ll discuss how to safeguard your pri-vacy. Feel free to bring your own device to class.Fee: $28 | Course: CH151 | Wed, Apr. 4, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Tom Earley, Junction PC

One-Night CourseCRAIGSLIST BUYING & SELLING

Clear away your clutter while making money or get a great deal on your next purchase. We’ll show you howto post items, manage your postings, finalize your sales, and arrange pickup and delivery on Craigslist safelyand securely. We’ll cover how to find items that may be unique or discounted, search for your next pur-chase locally, and the financial aspects of Craigslist. This demonstration class will walk through the manyfeatures offered through Craigslist and de-mystify the buying and selling process. Bring your laptop if youwant to refer to your own account during class.Fee: $28 | Course: CH158 | Thurs, May 24, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Carl Corino

One-Night CourseeBAY FOR BEGINNERS

Make money and get rid of your old stuff through eBay. This demonstrationclass will cover the log in process, the ins and outs of on-line auctions; how tosell, the best time to sell, and step-by-step instructions on listing items, ship-ping, and maintaining security. Be confident that you’re getting the best pricefor your items. Bring your laptop if you want to refer to your own account during class.Fee: $28 | Course: CH154 | Thurs, Mar. 22, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Carl Corino


Community School courses are held at New Hope-Solebury High School 182 W. Bridge St., NewHope, unless otherwise noted. To register, visit our website at www.CSNHS.org or call our Regis-tration Line at 215-297-0500.

One-Night CourseFACEBOOK FOR BEGINNERS

Facebook has more than a billion users. If you want to join in, then this is the class for you. Learn how toset up and sign into Facebook accounts, protect your privacy, make friends, and how to post and share text,images, or even video. Bring your laptop if you want to refer to your own Facebook account during class. Fee: $28 | Course: CH156 | Thurs, Apr. 26, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Zachary Mahon

New One-Night CourseFACEBOOK LEVEL II

Take your Facebook activity to the next level. We’ll review the basics, and then discuss how to post videosand slide shows, how to create or join FB groups that cover specific interests, how to buy and sell itemsthrough FB yard sale, and more. Bring your laptop if you want to refer to your own account during class.Fee: $28 | Course: CH164 | Thurs, May 3, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Zachary Mahon

One-Night CourseiPAD, iPOD, iPHONE

Find out how to make the most of your iPad, iPod, iPhone and the tons of available apps for work andhome. Learn how to download, install, and use new apps to make your iOS experience more rewardingand fun. Whether you already own or are planning to purchase, we’ll walk you through the basics, findingapplications to help make life easier. Bring your iOS device and questions.Fee: $28 | Course: CH157 | Thurs, Apr. 19, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Orlando Nieves

One-Night CourseTV STREAMING: How to Cut the Cord

Access your favorite TV shows and movies when and where you like.There are new options to stream popular programming that are easy touse and may help you save money. We’ll discuss options from Hulu,Apple TV, NetFlix, and other subscription services, to a-la-carte program-ming such as HBO Now and digital antennas. We’ll equipment needed,such as Internet connections and speed. Fee: $28Course: CH163 | Thurs, Mar. 15, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Tom Earley

CULINARY ARTS: ETHNIC Also see listings under Culinary Arts: Fun Cooking

New One-Night CourseCHINESE COOKING: Dumpling and Wontons

Learn the techniques for making Chinese dumplings and won-tons. We’ll pinch, squeeze and pleat, using traditional fillings ofpork, beef, Napa cabbage, and Chinese chives. Dumplings will beserved in a wonton soup, with dipping sauces, and as crispy pot-stickers. Please bring a knife, cutting board, apron, and containerfor your creations. Fee: $45 (Includes $17 cost of food)Course: EC231 | Tues, Mar. 13, 6:30–9 pmInstructor: Meiling Chen SmithLocation: American Legion, 41 New St., New Hope

New One-Night CourseCHINESE COOKING: Stir-Fry Techniques

Make Chinese food at home that’s as good—if not better—than what you get at a Chinese restaurant? We’llcover staple Chinese ingredients, knife skills, and techniques used by Chinese chefs to make dishes rangingfrom spicy Szechuan to tasty Cantonese seafood. Please bring a knife, cutting board, apron, and containerfor your creations. Fee: $45 (Includes $17 cost of food) | Course: EC232 | Wed, Apr. 4, 6:30–9 pmInstructor: Meiling Chen Smith | Location: American Legion, 41 New St., New Hope

New One-Night CourseMISOYAKI with Seafood and Vegetables

Learn to make authentic Japanese Misoyaki using shrimp and white meat fish, asparagus, eggplant, zucchi-ni, daikon radish, and onion grilled with Miso Sake wine sauce. Served with white or brown rice, it’s a dishthat’s healthy and delicious. Please bring a knife, cutting board, apron, and container for your creations.Fee: $45 (Includes $18 cost of food) | Course: EC233 | Mon, Apr. 23, 6:30–9:00 pmInstructor: Fukue (Fay) Toyozato | Location: American Legion, 41 New St., New Hope


PERSIAN COOKINGPersian cuisine combines different types of rice and stews made with an array of vegetables, fruits, meats,spices, nuts and herbs. We’ll use Persian flavorings such as saffron, dried limes, cinnamon, and parsley, freshgreen herbs, along with fruits such as plums, pomegranates, quince, prunes, apricots, dates, raisins andcherries. Taught by a Persian native, includes a dose of culture. All new recipes. Class size limited.Fee: $95 (Includes $40 cost of food for both nights)Course: EC213 | 2 Wed, May 9 & 17, 6:30–9 pm | Instructor: Layla BroumandLocation: Honey Hollow Farm, Creamery Road, Solebury

One-Night CourseSUSHI: Creative Japanese Style

Make authentic Japanese Sushi, including Nigiri, Tamki and Makizushi (rolled sushi). We’ll use freshseafood and assorted vegetables that are healthy and sure to impress. Please bring a knife, cutting board,bamboo mat for rolling (if available), and container for your creations.Fee: $45 (Includes $17 cost of food)Course: EC220 | Tues, May 15, 6:30–9:00 pm | Instructor: Fukue (Fay) Toyozato Location: Solebury United Methodist Church, 2536 Aquetong Road, Solebury

THAI CLASSIC COOKINGCome learn the basics of Thai Cooking, using herbs, kaffirlime leaves, lemon grass, galangal, coconut milk, and otherhealthy ingredients. We’ll make Thai Spicy Glass Noodle Salad,Tom Yum Goong- Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup, Khao Soi Gai-Northern Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup with Chicken, andBanana in Coconut Cream for dessert. Gluten-free and flavor-ful. Class will include a sit-down tasting and dose of Thai cul-ture. Please bring a paring knife, cutting board, towel, andcontainer to bring home your creations.Fee: $95 (Includes $40 cost of food for both nights) Course: EC207 | 2 Wed, Mar. 21 & 28, 6:30–9:00 pm Instructor: Vallada Kaosayaphan, Lada’s KitchenLocation: American Legion, 41 New St., New Hope


New One-Night CourseTHAI: Isan Region Street Foods

Learn to make the most popular street foods of northeasternThailand, which infuses flavors from neighboring Laos. We’llmake Larb Gai—chicken with lime, chili and fresh herbs, servedwith fresh vegetables and steamed sticky rice. We’ll prepareSom Tam, a spicy salad made from shredded unripe Papaya thatis eaten throughout Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.Taught by a native of Thailand, this class includes tastings andplenty of culture. Please bring a cutting board, chopping knife,and container to bring home your creations.Fee: $45 (Includes $17 cost of food) | Course: EC234 | Mon, Mar. 12, 6:30–9 pmInstructor: Vallada Kaosayaphan, Lada’s Kitchen | Location: American Legion, New St., New Hope

One-Night CourseTHAI SPRING ROLLS

Learn to make Thai Fried Spring Rolls, called Popiah Tod, a popular snack in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore,and Taiwan. We’ll have a “Spring Roll Party,” using fresh vegetables, pork, shrimp, learning to roll correctly,then tasting with dipping sauce. Learn how to make Thai Chili and Sweet dipping sauce. Please bring a cut-ting board, chopping knife and container to bring home your creations.Fee: $43 (Includes $15 cost of food) | Course: EC230 | Mon, Apr. 30, 6:30–9 pmInstructor: Vallada Kaosayaphan, Lada’s Kitchen, native of ThailandLocation: American Legion, New St., New Hope

One-Night CourseVIETNAMESE FRESH SUMMER ROLLS

Vietnamese Summer rolls, also known as fresh spring rolls, are light, healthy and surprisingly easy to make.Begin with prepping Vegan and cooked shrimp, rice noodles, and plenty of fresh herbs and vegetables forflavor and crunch, then learning the proper way to roll rice paper wrappers around them. We’ll make spicypeanut dipping sauce and have a tasting. Please bring a cutting board, chopping knife, and container tobring home your creations.Fee: $43 (Includes $15 for cost of food) | Course: EC228 | Mon, May 14, 6:30–9 pmInstructor: Vallada Kaosayaphan, Lada’s Kitchen- native of ThailandLocation: American Legion, New St., New Hope

CULINARY ARTS: FUN COOKING CLASSESAlso see listings under Culinary Arts: Ethnic

One-Night CourseCAKE DECORATING WITH FONDANT

Fondant cake decorating is fun, simple, and sure to impress; no experience required. Learn how to coveryour cake with fondant and different decorating techniques. Instructor provides two six-inch round un-frosted vanilla cakes and containers to bring your finished cake home. NOTE: students with allergies canbring in their own non-allergen unfrosted cake and icing (if allergic to dairy). Fee: $45 (Includes $17 cost offood) Course: FC273 | Tues., Apr. 3, 6:30–9 pmInstructor: Suzette Koller, Suzette’s Cakes | Location: American Legion, 41 New St., New Hope

One-Night Course - Two Sessions to Choose FromMAKING CHEESE: Mozzarella, Ricotta and Cream Cheese

Learn to make homemade mozzarella, ricotta, and cream cheese. Hands-on class provides instructions for making each type of cheese, a discus-sion on supplies and equipment, and tastings. Please bring a containerto take home your creations. Fee: $45 (Includes $17 cost of food)Course: FC288 | Wed, Mar. 14, 6:30–9:00 pmCourse: FC288A | Thurs, May 17, 6:30–9:00 pmInstructor: Marian BolumLocation: Solebury United Methodist Church, 2536 Aquetong Rd., Solebury


BONUS CLASSESLove a class, but can’t make the date or the class is full? The Community School can set up a bonus class. Just email or call us with the classyou’re interested in and dates that work for you. We’ll work with the course instructor to schedule a class and open for all potential studentson our website. If five or more students register, the class will be held. Contact us at [email protected] or 215-297-0500.

MAKING CHOCOLATEDip into the art of chocolate making. We’ll show you how to makechocolate ganache to be used as a chocolate truffle base or filling.We’ll bring tastings of our special small batch chocolates and showhow we use various fillings to create unique chocolates. Join TomBlock of Pierre’s Chocolates, for this fun and decadent night. Pleasewear a baseball cap and an apron. Fee: $35 (Includes $10 cost of food)Course: FC251 | Mon, Apr. 9, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Tom BlockLocation: American Legion, 41 New St., New Hope

New One-Night CourseCHOCOLATE PAIRING WITH WINE AND SPIRITS

Wine and spirits are natural partners with chocolate. In this 21 and over class, we’ll pair chocolate withsome of our favorite wines and liquors to discover the tastes that pairing can bring out in chocolates. We’llfeature some specialty chocolates made with rum, bourbon, and whiskey from local Hewn Distillery andport and dessert wines from Crossing Vineyards. Join Tom Block of Pierre’s Chocolates for this fun anddecadent night. Fee: $45 (Includes $20 cost of food and drink)Course: FC292 | Thurs, May 3, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Tom BlockLocation: American Legion, 41 New St., New Hope

One-Night CourseCOOKIE DECORATING: Flooding and More

Create beautiful cookie designs. Learn how to outline cookie pat-terns, mix royal icing, flood the icing for a smooth professional look,and experiment with embellishments. You’ll bring 2-3 cookies hometo dry, as it takes 12-24 hours to set. Please bring a flat container forcookies and an apron. Please note: students with allergies can bringin their own gluten-free or other non-allergen unfrosted cookies toclass. Fee: $38 (Includes $10 cost of food)Course: FC274 | Wed, May 2, 6:30–9 pmInstructor: Suzette Koller, Suzette’s CakesLocation: American Legion, 41 New St., New Hope


FOOD PRESERVING: Canning, Freezing, Dehydrating, Pickling, Pressure CanningLearn the art of home preserving and enjoy locally grown food allyear long. If you have a plastic bag, you can freeze; if you have anoven, you can dehydrate; and if you have a stainless pot, a pres-sure canner, and mason jars, you can make food to store for last-minute meals. Join Marian Bolum to overcome any fears. Classcovers safety, correct techniques for preserving, instructions,recipes, and a tasting sample. Please bring a potholder or canvasbag for your creations.Fee: $85 (includes $30 for cost of materials for both nights)Course: FC279 | 2 Tues, May 1 &8, 6:30–9pmInstructor: Marian Bolum, Farms to JarsLocation: Solebury United Methodist Church, 2536 Aquetong Road, Solebury

New One-Night CourseFRUIT CARVING: Thai Style

Learn to carve fresh tropical fruits such as watermelon, papaya, and pineapple to create amazing decorativegarnishes. We’ll start with the basic Thai carving skills, and show how to carve fruit and design arrange-ments. Please bring a paring knife, cutting board, towel, and container to bring home your finished project.Fee: $43 (Includes $15 cost of food) | Course: FC289 | Wed, Apr. 18, 6:30–9 pmInstructor: Vallada Kaosayaphan, Lada’s Kitchen- native of ThailandLocation: American Legion, 41 New St., New Hope

One-Night CourseSOUPS FOR ALL SEASONS

Soups are easy to make, feature wholesome, seasonal ingredients, plus are low in calories. Join “LaSoupista” Layla to create two types of soups inspired by recipes of cultures worldwide. We’ll combineherbs, vegetables, grains, legumes, and meats (optional) using crock pots or large saucepans, then have asit-down tasting. Please bring a container to take home your creations. All new recipes- class size limited.Fee: $43 (Includes $15 cost of food) | Course: FC269 | Thurs, Mar 15, 6:30–9 pmInstructor: Layla Broumand | Location: Honey Hollow Farm, Creamery Road, Solebury

DANCEAlso see listings under Fitness

New CourseINTRODUCTION TO BELLY DANCING

Learn the art of belly dancing to keep fit, improve your gracefulness, work out tension, be more sensual,and embrace your self-image. We’ll teach Tribal Style Belly Dance, which blends traditional Middle Easterndance with influences from around the world. This low impact form of exercise is suitable for women of allages and body styles. No experience is necessary, only a desire and a smile. Wear comfortable clothing.Fee: $90 | Course: DA311 | 5 Mon, Apr. 16- May 14, 7–8:30 pmInstructor: Lisa Raezer, Native Moon Belly Dance

New Course: Two Sessions to Choose FromDANCE: Embodied Artistry & Creative Movement

Join us for this artistic expression through movement in a way that is accessible to all, whether or not youhave dance experience. Learn techniques for centering, improvisational dance, and moving meditation ina nurturing environment. Wear socks and comfortable fitted clothing. Fee: $90Course: DA312 | 4 Thurs, Apr 5- 26, 6:30–7:30 pm Course: DA312A | 4 Thurs, May 3- 24, 6:30–7:30 pm Instructor: Politeia Le, dancer, choreographer, certified Yoga instructorLocation: Create Space Movement Laboratory, 560 Union Square Dr., New Hope

New Daytime CourseDANCE TECHNIQUE

Join this welcoming atmosphere to study dance, whether to tone your body or for artistic expression, we’llfocus on improving the feeling of movement and preventing injury. A blend of ballet, modern, and contem-porary dance, this class will help build coordination while students feel supported and inspired. Wear socksand comfortable, fitted clothing. Ages 12 and up.Fee: $120 | Course: DA313 | 6 sessions: Tues & Thurs, Mar 13–29, 3:15–4:30 pmInstructor: Politeia Le, dancer, choreographer, certified Yoga instructorLocation: Create Space Movement Laboratory, 560 Union Square Dr. New Hope


DATE NIGHT DANCEThis class will prepare you to impress on the dance floor. Dancingis a great form of cardiovascular exercise—and can help you be-come more flexible, agile, and graceful—both on and off thedance floor. Dancing can improve your mental and emotionalhealth—and it’s fun. Program intended for couples; for exceptionrequest, please contact Cornerstone. Fee: $117.50 per personCourse: DA301 | 8 Tues, Apr. 3–May 22, 7:45–8:45pmInstructor: Dancers Extraordinaire, Cornerstone Fitness Location: Cornerstone Fitness, New Hope

New CourseSOCK HOP PARTY

Stroll down memory lane as we twist, jive, and hop through some iconic dance moves of the 1950’s. Feelfree to bring your favorite tunes to share and wear your poodle skirt, bobby socks, or leather jacket. Nodance experience necessary for this fun, low-impact exercise, and great way to meet others.Fee: $75 | Course: DA314 | 5 Wed, Apr. 18- May 16, 7–8:30 pm | Instructor: Jay Eisenberg

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & GRAPHIC DESIGN

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP PHOTO EDITINGImprove photos, resize images, merge two photos, enhancecolors, change resolution, and more. This hands-on class willexplore photo editing software to improve family photos,make old photos look like new, and save images for futuregenerations. Bring your laptop with Photoshop installed.Loaner laptops with version 2013 are available upon request.Fee: $125 | Course: DP4014 Thurs., Mar. 22 –Apr. 19, 6:30–8:30 pm (no class 3/29)Instructor: Jo-Ann Maynard


DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: The Basics and BeyondAre you making the most of your digital camera? We’ll cover what to consider whenpurchasing a digital camera and accessories, how to take better pictures, under-standing resolution and file sizes, and the importance of compression and imagequality. Find out how to do more with your pictures, the best ways to store and or-ganize digital images, enhance your images, and considerations for printing photos.Bring your camera and we’ll show the different modes, settings and other basics.Fee: $55 | Course: DP402 | 2 Tues, Mar. 13 & 20, 7–9 pm Instructor: Ted Nichols, New Hope Photo

New CourseINTRODUCTION TO FILMMAKING AND PRODUCTION

Multifaceted workshop in the art of filmmaking. We’ll cover how to do a film shooting board, choose lensesand camera movement, work with dialogue and actors, and present your interpretation of the text and vi-sual images. Shoot with your digital camera or smartphone, learning how to break down scenes. Produc-tion and post production skills of editing and sound design casting will be addressed. Great introductionto the tools of this craft which can be used for motion pictures, short films, TV, commercials, and alternativemedia. Please bring your video camera, digital camera, or Smartphone for filming in class. Fee: $110 Course: DP 414 | 6 Mon, Apr. 9 – May 14, 6:30- 8:30 pm | Instructor: Paul Gold, director, producer, writer

iPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY: Creative Photography & the Best Apps for Your iPhone PhotographyThe best camera is the one you have with you and the high-quality camera in the iPhone can produce stun-ning photographs. The first week we’ll learn how to use your iPhone for Creative Photography - HDR,Panorama and more, plus effective editing. The second week we’ll explore using the right apps that allowyou to customize your shots and the resulting photos. Join us for this hands-on session to learn about youriPhone and interesting apps to help you take creative and fun iPhone photographs. Expect to spend at least$10 on various apps. Open to all levels. Fee: $55Course: DP413 | 2 Tues, Apr. 10 & 17, 6:30- 8:30 pmInstructor: Stephen Harris | sph-photo.com

New Daytime Course. Two Sessions & Locations to Choose FromPHOTOGRAPHY WALKING WORKSHOP: Digital and iPhone

This interactive workshop will help you enhance your creative composition and exposure technique forboth your digital camera and iPhone. We’ll review composition, lighting, shutter speed, depth of field,and learn a little about our amazing and beautiful locations. Bring your camera or iPhone 4S or higher,wear comfortable walking shoes, and dress for the weather. Class will be rescheduled in the event of se-vere weather. Fee: $45: ,Exploring Lambertville/New Hope | Course: DP415 | Sun, Mar. 25, 10 am–12 pmLocation: Lambertville Station parking lot, 11 Bridge St., Lambertville, NJBowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve | Course: DP415A | Sat., Apr. 14, 10 am–12 pmLocation: Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Road, New Hope (Note: There is a $4-6 fee toenter the preserve) | Instructor: Stephen Harris, Photography by Stephen Harris | sph-photo.com

FINE ARTS & CRAFTSAlso see listings under Digital Photography, Hobbies, and Leisure

Daytime CourseCROCHET FOR BEGINNERS

Learn the basic stitches (chain, single, half double, double, and treble crochet) and their many combina-tions. Explore pattern reading, how to change colors, troubleshoot problems, and finish a project. Fun, re-laxed class for beginners or those wanting to brush up on their skills. Please bring one ball of worstedweight yarn plus a size 6’ crochet hook, and feel free to bring a snack to this day-time class.Fee: $75 | Course: FA533 | 4 Wed, Apr. 4–25, 11:30 am–1 pm | Instructor: Alina ChristyLocation: American Legion, 41 New St., New Hope

New Daytime CourseCROCHET: Granny Square Afghan

Once you know the basic stitches of crochet, you can now learnto develop a pattern, chose hooks and yardage, and estimatethe time involved to finish a project. You will make a lap-sizeGranny-square Afghan and learn to read the graph and instruc-tions. Fun, relaxed class for those who want to expand theircrochet skills. Please bring one ball of worsted weight yarn plusa size 6’ crochet hook, and feel free to bring a snack to this daytime class. Fee: $75 | Course: FA534 | 4 Wed, May 2–23, 11:30 am–1 pmInstructor: Alina Christy | Location: American Legion, 41 New St., New Hope



DRAWING: Beginners & AdvancedLearn to draw what you see more realistically, whateveryour skill sets or background. We’ll cover the techniquesof composition through the understanding and applica-tion of art elements and principles of design. Returningstudents will begin drawing in colored pencil while newstudents will learn black and white as a base. Please bringsketchpad or paper (no larger than 11 x 14), a range ofpencils, a kneaded eraser and any other art supplies youwish to work with. You’ll leave class with a finished piece.Fee: $115 (Includes $10 cost of materials)Course: FA517 | 5 Thurs, Apr. 12–May 10, 7–9 pmInstructor: Pam Miller

New One-Night CourseFLORAL ARRANGING with Flowers from the Supermarket

Create a professional-looking arrangement with flowers bought fromthe grocery store. You bring the flowers—from the store or your gar-den—and we’ll supply the floral foam, vase or container, and green-ery to create a stunning design. We’ll cover simple design principlesand allow your creativity to shine through. Please bring flowers andscissors. Leave class with a beautiful arrangement. Fee: $40 (Includes $12 cost of materials) | Course: FA539 Thurs, Apr. 5, 6:30–9 pm | Instructor: Barbara Margraff

One-Night CourseFUSED GLASS: Garden Stakes

Add a touch of whimsy to your garden by creating three fused glass garden stakes. Step by step instructionfrom an experienced Art Dept. Studios artist. All materials provided; Adult BYOB (optional) class.Fee: $45 (Includes $10 cost for materials) | Course: FA514 | Fri., Apr. 20, 6:30–8 pmInstructor: Staff, Art Dept. Studios | Location: Art Dept. Studios, 15 W. Oakland St., Doylestown

One-Night CourseGLASS ORNAMENTS: Handblown

Have a fun night out making beautiful handblown glass ornaments. Glaskolben glass tubes make it easy forbeginners to experience this old world craft. We’ll use a hot head torch to experiment with shapes and col-ors. Leave class with ten unique ornaments. Please bring safety glasses and a small box to take home yourprojects. Registration deadline Mar. 8 so Leanne can order supplies.Fee: $100 (Includes $50 cost of materials) | Course: FA502 | Thurs., Mar. 22, 6:30-–9:30 pmInstructor: Leanne PurkisLocation: Magic Art Studio, 85 Makefield Road Suite 14, Gaslight Village Shopping Center, Yardley, PA

One-Night CourseMALA NECKLACE: Make One of Your Own

The Mala is a strand of beads traditionally used for count-ing during meditations. Today, many people wear theirMala as a necklace or bracelet as a reminder of their per-sonal and spiritual intentions. Making your own Malabeads infuses your energy into the beads and encouragesyou to have a mindful experience in connection to thepower of intention. Beautiful wood beads and semi-pre-cious stones of spiritual quality will be provided. You willlearn the meaning of Mala beads, how to use them, and thespiritual meanings behind the stones you chose. Come getinspired and tap into your creativity.Fee: $35 (Includes $10 for cost of materials.) Course: FA538 | Tues., Mar. 20, 7–9 pmInstructor: Krista Eggering, Kristalynndesigns.com

New One-Night CourseMICRO MOSAICS GLASS JEWELRY

Micro Mosaics are tiny works of art using 1/8th inch square tiles pieced together to create a 1 x 2 inch beau-tiful jewelry piece. The best part is you can play with and rearrange your pieces until you are sure you likethem and then attach them to the base. Adult BYOB at Leanne’s studio.Fee: $55 (Includes $18 cost of materials) | Course: FA540 | Thurs., Apr. 19, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Leanne PurkisLocation: Magic Art Studio, 85 Makefield Road Suite 14, Gaslight Village Shopping Center, Yardley, PA

PAINTING: Pastels, Oils or AcrylicsLearn or rediscover the joys of painting. Whatever medium you choose, we’ll cover the basic principles andelements of design, with an emphasis on the color wheel. Learn about basic mixing, composition, form,and shape. Please bring odorless turpentine, paint tubes of white, black, primary and secondary colors,brushes, jars, towels, aprons, and a canvas (no larger than 11 x 14).Fee: $140 (Includes $10 costs of materials) | Course: FA504 | 6 Wed, Mar. 14–Apr. 25, 7–9 pmInstructor: Pam Miller, Moon Arbor Studios

Three Sessions to Choose FromPOTTERY WHEEL CLASS

Learn how to center, pull up the walls, and form a variety ofshapes such as bowls, mugs, appetizer plates, small vases, orpitchers. Our instructors can teach more advanced skills tostudents with basic knowledge of the wheel. Expect to make4 pieces for the first 3 classes, trimming and painting at the4th class. Clay, kiln firing (bisque and glaze), instruction, andstudio-time included in cost. Class size limited.Fee: $185 (Includes $25 cost of materials)Course: FA519 (Season #1) | 4 Wed, Mar. 7- 28, 6:30–8 pmCourse: FA519A (Season #2) | 4 Wed, Apr. 4-25, 6:30–8 pmCourse: FA519B (Season #3) | 4 Wed, May 2- 23, 6:30–8 pmInstructor: Staff, Art Dept. Studios Location: Art Dept. Studios, 15 W. Oakland St., Doylestown


Community School courses are held at New Hope-Solebury High School 182 W. Bridge St., NewHope, unless otherwise noted. To register, visit our website at www.CSNHS.org or call our registrationLine at 215-297-0500.

COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY | SPRING 2018 COURSES 15

RELIEF PRINTING ON FABRICLearn to carve and print images on textiles, ideal for quilt-ing, sewing projects, table decor and more. We’ll exploredesign and printing techniques aimed toward repeatingpatterns and yardage printing. You’ll hand-print two yardsof fabric with multiple-color images designed in class. Noexperience necessary; materials supplied; class size limited.Fee: $120 (Includes $40 cost of materials) | Course: FA5233 Tues., May 15–29, 6:30–9 pmInstructor: Dave DiMarchi, owner/artist, 9 in Hand Press9inhandpress.com

INTRODUCTION TO SCREEN PRINTINGExplore Silkscreen Printing in painterly and fluid techniques. You’ll learn the basics of creating and printingpainterly stencils, printing both unique and repeatable works of art. Using monoprinting and reductivetechniques, you’ll complete the course with a suite of prints and a new toolbox of skills and processesready to influence your art practice. Beginners welcome, and past students can work on more advancedprojects. Fee: $150 (Includes $40 cost of materials.) | Course: FA537 | 4 Wed, May 16-–June 6, 6:30–9 pmInstructor: Dave DiMarchi, Owner/Artist, 9 in Hand Press | 9inhandpress.com

New One-Night CourseSPIRITUAL STONES BRACELET: Make One of Your Own

Design and make a bracelet using semi-precious stones, sterling silver spacers, and Swarovski crystals.Learn the spiritual meanings behind the stones chosen. Great Mother’s Day gift.Fee: $35 (Includes $10 for cost of materials.) | Course: FA541 | Mon, Apr. 23, 7–9 pmInstructor: Krista Eggering, Kristalynndesigns.com

INTRODUTION TO UPHOLSTERYOn the first night, instructor will demonstrate how to prepare, break down, measure fabric and reupholstera dining room/kitchen seat chair using upholstery tools and techniques. By the second class, you’ll have anopportunity to work on a removable dining room chair or kitchen seat, which is a simple upholstery proj-

ect that can serve as base for more difficult projects to try later on your own. There will be a week breakafter the second class, so you have a chance to work on your projects at home before the third class. In-structor will help determine what materials you need to be bring in by the second class to work on yourproject. Fee: $85 | Course: FA535 | 3 Mon, Mar. 12-–Apr. 2, 6:30–8:30 pm (no class 3/26)Instructor: Barbara Margraff

WATERCOLOR PAINTING: All LevelsLearn how to paint and improve your skills in Watercolor. Look atpaintings and discuss what makes them moving and successful.We’ll cover subject selection, composition and movement, materialsand equipment, technique, moisture control, values, and color the-ory. Please bring professional quality watercolor paints (WindsorNewton, Daniel Smith), a palette, brushes, high quality watercolorpaper (Arches 140 lb. cold press), a Gator, foam or Masonite boardto attach to your paper, 3M masking tape, 2B Staedleter pencils, awhite vinyl eraser, a water container, paper towels, and an apron. Bring pictures of items you want to paint,such as fruit, flowers, people (no pets), or events. You’ll make a painting in this class while concentratingon improving your skills.Fee: $140 (Includes $10 costs of materials) | Course: FA521 | 6 Tues, Apr. 3- May 8, 7-9 pmInstructor: Robert Sussna, fine artist, AIA Emeritus

FITNESS

Daytime Course. Two Sessions to Choose FromBARRE FITNESS

This class will give you the long, lean muscles of a dancer by toning your seat, abs, and arms while itstrengthens your core. Highly effective exercises are performed at the barre and on the floor, taking yourmuscles to the point of fatigue, followed by a stretching interval for a beautiful, supple body. Proper align-ment will be emphasized, encouraging amazing posture. Two sessions to choose from, or register for bothand take this great class twice a week. Fee: $69Course: FT612 | 6 Sun, Mar. 11–Apr. 15, 8:45–9:45 amCourse: FT612A | 6 Thurs, Mar. 15–Apr. 19, 9:45–10:45 amInstructor: Certified Instructor, Cornerstone Fitness | Location: Cornerstone Fitness, New Hope

Three Sessions to Choose FromINTRODUCTION TO FENCING

Fencing is fun, safe, exciting and a great form of exercise. Fencing sharpens your agility, balance, confi-dence, reflexes, and even your mind. This three-week course provides an opportunity to try out this classicsport without making a long-term commitment or costly investment. We’ll cover safety, history, basic foot-work, and hand positions. You’ll be able to use all equipment and leave class with your own fencing glove.Fee: $119Course: FT626 | 3 Mon, Mar. 12–26, 7:30–8:30 pm Course: FT626A | 3 Mon., Apr. 9–23, 7:30–8:30 pmCourse: FT626B | 3 Mon., May 7–21, 7:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Bucks County Academy of Fencing InstructorLocation: Bucks County Academy of Fencing, 287 S. Main St., Lambertville, NJ

Daytime Course. Two Sessions to Choose FromGENTLE YOGA

Yogic breathing and gentle poses to release tensions of thebody and mind. Poses are held long and comfortably supportedby blankets and other props, to allow safe release. Good forthose getting back into shape, with a condition, recoveringfrom illness or surgery, or just wanting to relax and move slowly.Two sessions to choose from, or register for both and take thisgreat class twice a week. Fee: $50Course: FT605 | 4 Mon, Apr. 2–23, 11:15 am–12:30 pmCourse: FT605A | 4 Fri, Apr. 6–27, 11:15 am–12:15 pmInstructor: Anna Folmer | Location: The Solebury Club, Routes 263 & 413, Buckingham

Daytime Course. Two Times to Choose FromGOLF: Co-ed Beginners & Intermediate

It’s the perfect time to learn or improve your golf game. Learn the basic shots; putt, chip, pitch, and fullswing, course management, rules and etiquette of the game. Class size limited and taught to your level.



Loaner clubs and fitting recommendations available. Fee: $140 (Includes $20 cost of materials.)Course: FT602 | 4 Sun., Apr. 29–May 20, 9–10 am Course: FT602A | 4 Sun., Apr. 29–May 20, 12–1 pmLocation: Hillsborough Country Club, 146 Wertsville Rd, Flemington, NJ (approx. 10 mi. from New Hope)

New CourseMARTIAL ARTS TRAINING FOR WOMEN

Karate fitness boot camp designed for martial arts introduction and addedfitness fun. Taught by a certified personal trainer with a black belt in TangSoo Do, we’ll cover functional fitness and real life self-defense.Fee: $129 | Course: FT627 | 6 Thurs, Mar. 8–Apr. 12, 6:30–7:30 pmInstructor: Mike Greidus, certified personal trainer, Black BeltLocation: Cornerstone Fitness, New Hope

New Daytime Course. Two Sessions to Choose FromMOBILITY & STABILITY: Myofascial Release Techniques

Improve your function and release muscle tension using myofascial release and other therapeutic tech-niques. Easy, low intensity session to feel more focused and calm by releasing tight muscles. Myofascial Re-lease techniques have been used by people who experience pain in their back, shoulder, hip, or other softtissue areas. Incorporates elements of yoga and warm-up techniques used by dancers. Two sessions tochoose from, or take both sessions. Fee: $90Course: FT628 | 4 Wed Apr. 4–25, 4–5 pm Course: FT 628A | 4 Fri, Apr. 5–27, 10–11 amInstructor: Politeia Le, Dancer, Choreographer, Certified Yoga InstructorLocation: Create Space Movement Laboratory, 560 Union Square Dr. New Hope

Two Sessions to Choose FromROCK CLIMBING BASICS

Great introduction to the basics of climbing. Focus on safety, belay skills and climbing technique with theobjective of preparing climbers to use the gym on their own. Open to ages 16 and up; ages 12-16 permittedwith a participating adult. Fee: $60

Course: FT623 | 3 Tues., Mar. 27–Apr. 10, 6:30–8 pmCourse: FT623A | 3 Tues., May 1–15, 6:30–8 pmInstructor: Staff, Doylestown Rock GymLocation: Doylestown Rock Gym, 3853 Old Easton Road, Doylestown

TAI CHI & QIGONGTai Chi is the Chinese martial art and moving meditation that promotes radiant health and mental well-being. Qigong exercises increase the body’s internal energy. Based on Taoist philosophy both Taiji andQigong, when practiced regularly, will develop centering, rooting, and improved body alignment as well asconcentration, inner tranquility, and heightened awareness.Fee: $105 | Course: FT604 | 7 Mon., Mar. 12–Apr. 23, 7–8:30 pmInstructor: Susanna DeRosa | Location: Lambertville Rescue Squad Banquet Hall, Lambertville, NJ

Daytime CourseYOGA FOR YOUR BACK

More than half of Americans experience back pain at some point. Yoga for Your Back helps alleviate (or pre-vent) back pain. We do supported poses that target your body's deepest tensions in the muscles that con-nect to your spine. This gentle practice releases your core tensions, allowing your back muscles to softenand move more freely. Fee: $79 | Course: FT625 | 6 Sun., Apr. 8–May 13, 10:30–11:45 amInstructor: Kim Zikmund | Location: The Solebury Club, Routes 263 & 413, Buckingham

TENNISFive-week learn, practice & play tennis programs

Registration for tennis is conducted by the Bucks County Tennis Association, Inc. (BCTA). Register onlineat www.buckscountytennis.usta.com—click the “BCTA Programs by Town” tab (left side of home page),and then click “New Hope” or click on “Thriva Online Customer Account” if you have previously registeredonline. Advanced registration is required and normally closes 7–10 days before the start of the program toallow appropriate student/coach ratio. Additional $3 administrative fee per participant for mail-in or lateregistration. Receive a $10 discount per participant by signing up for three five-week sessions at one time.

Adult/Teens Beginners/ Intermediates (recommended ages 14 and up)Learn/review the fundamentals of tennis techniques and strokes with an emphasis on fun. Students aregrouped by ability; loaner racquets available; rain dates specified by coach. Great program for parents totake right before their kid’s class. Fee: $70Course: FT651 (Season #1): 5 Sat., Apr. 21–May 19, 9:30–10:30 amCourse: FT651A (Season #2): 5 Sat., June 2–30, 9:30–10:30 amCourse: FT651B (Season # 3): 5 Sat., July 14–Aug. 11, 9:30–10:30 amInstructor: Bucks County Tennis Association | Location: New Hope-Solebury High School tennis courts

Little Aces (recommended ages 7–10)Using the internationally acclaimed 10-and-under format, kids quickly get into the game via age-appropri-ate equipment and modified courts and scoring. Loaner racquets available; Program size limited.Fee: $70 Course: FT652 (Season #1): 5 Sat., 5 Sat., Apr. 21–May 19, 10:30–11:30 amCourse: FT652A (Season #2): 5 Sat., June 2–30, 10:30–11:30 amCourse: FT652B (Season #3): 5 Sat., July 14–Aug. 11, 10:30–11:30 amInstructor: Bucks County Tennis Association | Location: New Hope-Solebury High School tennis courtsPee Wees (recommended ages 4–6)Using the internationally acclaimed 10-and-under format, kids quickly get into the game via age-appropri-ate equipment and modified courts and scoring. Loaner racquets available; Program size limited. Parentswelcome to attend at no charge. Fee: $65Course: FT653 (Season #1): 5 Sat., Apr. 21–May 19, 11:30 am–12:15 pm Course: FT653A (Season #2): 5 Sat., June 2–30, 11:30 am–12:15 pm Course: FT653B (Season #3): 5 Sat., July 14–Aug. 11, 11:30 am–12:15 pm Instructor: Bucks County Tennis Association | Location: New Hope-Solebury High School tennis courts

Juniors (recommended ages 11–13)Youth beginners and intermediates (divided into skill levels during practice) learn and review the funda-mentals of tennis techniques and strokes using the internationally acclaimed modified courts and equip-ment. Emphasis on fun, fitness and play. Loaner racquets available; Program size limited.Fee: $70Course: FT654 (Season #1): 5 Sat., Apr. 21–May 19, 12:30–1:30 pmCourse: FT654A (Season #2): 5 Sat., June 2–30, 12:30–1:30 pmCourse: FT654B (Season #3): 5 Sat., July 14–Aug. 11, 12:30–1:30 pmInstructor: Bucks County Tennis Association | Location: New Hope-Solebury High School tennis courts


HEALTH AND WELLNESSAlso see listings under Fine Arts & Crafts, Fitness and Hobbies & Leisure

New One-Night CourseANGEL CARDS: Beginners

In this fun and informative session, we’ll show how to do basic Angel Card readings for yourself, lovedones, and even pets, starting with how to acclimatize your deck to your own vibration and personalize it.Learn to expand your intuition and spiritual awareness by tuning in to connect with your angels and thoseof others. Students may purchase their own Doreen Virtue Angel Oracle Cards to bring to class, or use theinstructor’s decks. Some Angel Oracle card desks will be available for sale at class (optional).Fee $25 | Course: HF379 | Mon, Apr. 9, 7–9 pmInstructor: Karen Peters, Certified Angel Card Reader and Angel Intuitive

One-Night CourseINTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM

Explore fundamentals of Buddhist mindfulness meditation and teachings, including Four Noble Truths,Eightfold Path, and Three Jewels. Learn ways to calm and quiet the restless mind and expand your naturalcapacity for greater happiness and compassion. This dynamic, interactive class includes periods of silentsitting and walking meditation, as well as basic meditation instruction on posture and breathing. Takehome new tools for daily living. Fee $25 | Course: HF357 | Wed, Mar. 21, 7–9 pmInstructor: Valerie Brown, Old Path Sangha/certified leadership coach | leadsmartcoaching.com

One-Night CourseBUDDHISM LEVEL II

This interactive course covers thepractical application of the core ofBuddhist teaching: mindfulnessmeditation. The class includes sit-ting, eating meditation, and mindfuldialogue: speaking and listening.Learn new skills to relax, build stressresilience, regain calm and cen-teredness, and how to handle diffi-cult emotions. Practice meditationin a safe and welcoming environ-ment and learn how to bring mind-fulness in everyday life. Please bringa snack to class to practice eating mindfully.Fee $25 | Course: HF368 | Wed, Apr. 4, 7–9 pmInstructor: Valerie Brown, Old Path Sangha/certified leadership coach | leadsmartcoaching.com

One-Night CourseESSENTIAL OILS 101: DIY Rollerball Remedies

Learn ways you can use essential oils to support health and wellness throughout the year. Support healthysleep, promote digestion, increase focus, open airways and respiratory function, uplift your mood, andsupport hormone balance. We’ll cover the three ways to use essential oils and most commonly used onesfor the family medicine cabinet. Make your own rollerball of an essential oil blend to start using right away.Fee $30 (Includes $5 cost of materials) | Course: HF371 | Thurs, Apr. 12, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Alyssa Walters, wellness advocate, Modern Essentials Group, doTERRA Essential Oils

One-Night CourseLOSE WEIGHT WITH HYPNOSIS

Through hypnosis, weight loss can be easily and painlessly attained. Shed un-wanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Please bring asmall pillow to class. In a relaxed state, allow kind and healthy suggestions toenter your mind to help you achieve your goals.Fee: $55 (Plus optional Reinforcement CD for purchase from instructor for $18)Course: HF364 | Tues., May 8, 7:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Barry Wolfson, MS | hypnosisnj.com


Community School courses are held at New Hope-Solebury High School 182 W. Bridge St., NewHope, unless otherwise noted. To register, visit our website at www.CSNHS.org or call our Regis-tration Line at 215-297-0500.

One-Night CourseSLEEP: Fall and Stay Asleep Easier With Hypnosis

Do you have difficulty falling asleep or getting back to sleep if you wake up? Imagine leaving life’s worriesbehind at the end of each day. Learn relaxation techniques and strategies to fall asleep easier. Reinforce-ment CD is strongly recommended and available for purchase for $18.Fee: $55 (Plus optional Reinforcement CD for purchase from instructor for $18)Course: HF379 | Tues., May 8, 8:30- 9:15 pm | Instructor: Barry Wolfson, MS, hypnosisnj.com

New One-Night CourseSPRING CLEANING: DIY Non-Toxic Cleaners

Make non-toxic cleaners using Essential Oils at a fraction of the cost of store-bought cleaners. We’ll makethree effective alternative cleaners using Essential Oils and empower you to use safe ingredients in yourhome. Fee $35 (Includes $12 cost of materials) | Course: HF380 | Thurs, May 24, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Alyssa Walters, Wellness Advocate, Modern Essentials Group, doTERRA Essential Oils

One-Night CourseSTOP SMOKING WITH HYPNOSIS

Through hypnosis, smoking cessation can beachieved in a one hour session. Eliminate the crav-ing for tobacco while minimizing discomfort.Please bring a small pillow to class. In a relaxedstate, allow kind and healthy suggestions to enteryour mind to help achieve your goals.Fee: $55 (Plus optional Reinforcement CD for pur-chase from instructor for $18)Course: HF365 | Tues, May 8, 6:30–7:30 pmInstructor: Barry Wolfson, MS | hypnosisnj.com

HOBBIESAlso see listings under Writing, Fine Arts & Crafts, Language & Culture, Culinary Arts, Digital Photography,

Computers: Personal Use, Fitness, and Health & Wellness

New One-Night CourseANTIQUES: What Are Your Treasures Worth?

Join this fun and informative session to find out what your an-tiques are worth. Bring in one or two items for instructor Ash-ley King to appraise and discuss with the class. He’ll coverwhat’s hot in the market, collectables that are only of senti-mental value, and how to avoid selling something for muchless than it’s really worth. Fee: $25 | Course: HB801 | Wed, Mar. 14, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Ashley King, The Clock Trader, certified appraiser

One-Night CourseBICYCLE REPAIR & READINESS

Get ready for riding locally. Learn how to repair and maintain your bike so you’ll be ready for road emer-gencies and quick spins around the neighborhood. Identify minor problems and learn basic repairs onyour bike. Topics include safety checks, functionality, tire pressure, fixing flats and brake care. We’ll demon-strate on bikes in the shop. Bring your bike emergency toolkit if available.Fee: $25 | Course: HB834 | Thurs., Mar. 15, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Nick Kolinchak, New Hope Cyclery | Location: New Hope Cyclery, 404 York Road, New Hope

New Daytime or Evening Sessions to Choose FromBRIDGE: Beginners

Learn the basics of Bridge, introduction to bidding and play of the hand. Great way to meet people andfind Bridge partners. Fee: $120Course: HB802 | 6 Tues., Mar. 20–Apr. 24, 6–7:30 pmCourse: HB802A | 6 Thurs., Mar. 22–Apr. 26, 9:30–11 amInstructor: Jane Ball | Location: St. Martin’s of Tours Parish Center, One Riverstone Circle, New Hope



New Daytime or Nighttime Sessions to Choose FromBRIDGE: Intermediate

Improve your game. Learn about dummy points, explore more opening bids such as “Take out doubles”and opening above the one level such as 2C and pre-emptive bids. Work on improving your declarer play.Fee: $120Course: HB803 | 6 Tues., Mar. 20–Apr. 24, 7:30–9 pmCourse: HB803A | 6 Thurs., Mar. 22–Apr. 26, 11 am–12:30 pmInstructor: Jane Ball | Location: St. Martin’s of Tours Parish Center, One Riverstone Circle, New Hope

BRIDGE LEVEL II: For Students Who Completed Beginner ClassImprove your game. Focus on NT bidding and the conventions that we use when responding to a NT open-ing bid. (Stayman and Jacoby Transfers). Fee: $85 | Course: HB819 | 4 Tues, May 1 – 22, 6- 7:30 pmInstructor: Jane Ball | Location: St. Martin’s of Tours Parish Center, One Riverstone Circle, New Hope

New ClassBRIDGE: Advanced Play of the Hand

Most players don’t know how much they need thisclass until they take it. Start with Jane’s favorite les-son, Transport: How to avoid leaving that winningtrick stranded in dummy. The next week we’ll workon Advanced Finesses. Lesson 3 is Counting Losersand when to draw trumps. The class ends withUsing Length in suits and NT. Fee: $85Course: HB820 | 4 Tues, May 1–22, 7:30- 9 pmInstructor: Jane BallLocation: St. Martin’s of Tours Parish Center, One Riverstone Circle, New Hope

One-Day CourseCANASTA

Canasta can be played with two to four players andis one of the most widely played card games in thecountry. Learn to play quickly, even if you haven’tplayed cards before. Fee: $35 (Tuition includes cost of materials.)Course: HB804 | Mon, Apr. 16, 10 am–1 pm | In-structor: Neilia MakadokLocation: American Legion, 40 New St., New Hope(free parking in lot)

One-Night CourseINTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGY:Recording Your Family History

Learn the basic techniques and tools of the excitinghobby of genealogy. Start researching your familyroots and documenting your family history. Discov-

er ways to uncover your family story. Learn to avoid common mistakes many researchers make. Handoutsprovided. Fun and rewarding hobby.Fee: $25 | Course: HB806 | Wed, Mar. 21, 7–9 pmInstructor: Dr. Constance Ace, Ace Genealogy Research and Consulting LLC

New One-Night CourseGENEALOGY: Online Research

Learn how to use online resources and databasesto maximize your genealogy research. Discoverhidden resources which bring your family to life.Compare available software resources, theirstrengths and weaknesses, and develop a strategyfor choosing the best resources for your needs.Learn tricks of the trade for getting the most outof your online research tools. Fee: $25 | Course: HB 828 Wed, Apr. 11, 7–9 pmInstructor: Dr. Constance Ace, Ace Genealogy Research and Consulting LLC

One-Night CourseGENEALOGY: DNA Testing- How to Find What You Want to Know

Learn the power and limitations of this new research technique. Plan your DNA testing strategy and/orlearn to get the most from your test results. We will review the major companies offering DNA testing andthe types of tests each offers, exploring the pros and cons of each. Experience the excitement of growingyour family tree through “found” cousins you never knew you had. Explore how DNA predicts your ethnic-ity and identifies your DNA “cousin matches.”Fee: $25 | Course: HB827 | Wed, May 9, 7–9 pmInstructor: Dr. Constance Ace, Ace Genealogy Research and Consulting LLC

One-Night CourseHERBAL GARDENING: Growing Herbs for Cooking, Healing & More

Growing herbs is very different from growing vegetables. Join herbalist Amanda Midkiff to learn how tostart your herbal garden, types of herbs used for cooking, and what’s easy to grow in containers for quickaccess when cooking. Identify herbs that can be used in soothing ailments and how to grow these in con-tainers or in your yard. Fee: $25 | Course: HB829 | Thurs, Mar. 22, 7–9 pmInstructor: Amanda Midkiff, farmer & herbalist, Locust Light Farm

METAL DETECTING FOR BEGINNERS & BEYONDCurious about the popular hobby of metal detecting? This two-part course with Mary Shafer, author of theQuickStart Guide Metal Detecting for Beginners: 101 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started, will helpyou get digging. The first night, you’ll learn the functions to look for in a machine, how to find huntingspots, tips for getting permission to dig, metal detecting etiquette, and where to find other diggers to helpyou learn and share your finds. We’ll go on a “field trip” the second night to show you how to search, de-tect, and dig for treasures. The instructor will perform a demonstration overview of the functions of themachine and how to use it, and then everyone will get a chance to locate and dig a target. Please bring yourown detecting equipment if available. Class will meet rain or shine, so dress for the weather.Fee: $40 (Plus optional $8 to instructor to purchase Metal Detecting 101 book.)Course: HB824 | 2 Wed, May 23 & 30, 6:30–8 pm | Instructor: Mary Shafer, author

ORGANIC GARDENING: Hands-on Class to Grow Produce in Your BackyardYou can grow fresh organic vegetables on even a small plot in your backyard. Organic Farmer Matt Handwill share how to begin with a crop planting plan and garden location, soil types and watering, dealing withwildlife and pest control, and when to harvest at the peak of flavor. Hands-on session begins with planningsession and using small planting cells and seeds, then returning in three weeks to share progress and chal-lenges with the goal of keeping your garden growing to produce healthy food.Fee: $60 (Tuition includes $5 cost of materials) | Course: HB815 | 2 Mon., Mar 12 & Apr. 2, 7–9 pmInstructor: Matt Hand, member, Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey (NOFA)

One-Night CourseINTRODUCTION TO SAILING

Interested in the wonderful world of sailing? Learn about basic seamanship skills, types of sailboats, han-dling of the vessel under sail, mooring, docking and general underway. Covers rigging and de-rigging, sailtheory, the basics of weather, navigation, and safety of the vessel and crew. Discuss cell phone importance

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and how to maximize yours. Discuss purchasing a vessel based on individual needs and an overview ofchartering. Recommended reading: Start Sailing Right book. Videos and hand-outs provided, plus hands-on practice of the four knots.Fee: $28 | Course: HB831 | Tues., Mar. 20, 6:30–9 pmInstructor: Captain Art Ross, USCG Licensed 100 Ton Master, USCG Auxiliary Vessel Safety Examiner

LANGUAGE & CULTUREAlso see listing under Culinary Arts: Ethnic

ITALIAN CONVERSATION 101Learn basic conversational Italian using a grouping method ofkey verbs, nouns and other vocabulary words. Class emphasizesstudent participation with conversation and plenty of culturalbackground. Fee: $155 (Includes $20 cost of materials)Course: LC703 | 6 Tues., Mar. 13–Apr. 24, 7–9 pm (no class3/27) | Instructor: Alessandra Noone

ITALIAN CONVERSATION 102For students with basic Italian conversation skills, this serves as a refresher and builds understanding. We’lluse a grouping method to learn key verbs, nouns and other vocabulary. Covers speaking with correct pro-nunciation, listening and understanding, writing, and the culture of the Italian people. Fee: $155 (Includes$20 cost of materials) | Course: LC704 | 6 Tues., May 1–June 5, 7–9 pm | Instructor: Alessandra Noone

BEGINNING SIGN LANGUAGESign Language is a clever, surprising and creative language, incorporating gestures, facial expression and abit of mime. Learn to make conversation about everyday life using approximately 250 vocabulary words.Acquisition of vocabulary and conversational fluency is reinforced with the use of sentence practice, shortsigned conversations, and songs.Fee: $100 | Course: LC705 | 6 Thurs., Apr. 5–May 10, 6:45–8:15 pm | Instructor: Sally Stang

SPANISH 101This course will expose students to more than 1,500 wordsused regularly in the Spanish language. Fundamental structuresof grammar will be explained and colloquial expressions re-viewed. Focus on basic communication for business or travel.Includes spoken and written practice, and role-play. Studentswill receive See It and Say It In Spanish book, which is used forthe class. Fee: $140 (Includes $10 cost of book)Course: LC706 | 6 Mon., Mar. 13–Apr. 24, 7–9 pm (no class 3/27) | Instructor: Nan Nagg

SPANISH 102For those with a basic knowledge of Spanish, or completed a beginners’ class, this course will building onbasic interactions with Spanish speakers. Fundamental structures of Spanish grammar will be expandedand colloquial expressions reviewed. Expect a progressive increase in challenging material and be preparedto engage in more complex exchanges in Spanish at work and for travel. Fee: $140 (Includes $10 for book)Course: LC707 | 6 Mon., May 1- June 5, 7-9 pm | Instructor: Nan Nagg

LEISUREAlso see listings under Writing, Fine Arts & Crafts, Language & Culture, Culinary Arts,

Digital Photography, Computers: Personal Use, Fitness, and Health & Well Being

Daytime CourseAARP SMART DRIVER COURSE

The AARP Smart Driver Course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is the nation's largest classroom driver safetycourse designed especially for drivers age 55 and older. This 8-hour course is held in two consecutiveweeks. Please bring a bag lunch or snack for a short break during class. Participants who complete the classreceive a certificate for their insurance company—check with your insurance company to confirm dis-count. Have your AARP member number to receive a $5 discount upon registration. Fee: $20 ($15 for AARPmembers) covers cost of materials. | Course: LE876 | 2 Mon, May 7 & 14, 10 am–2 pmInstructor: Ray Rauanheimo, AARP Smart Driver ProgramLocation: American Legion, 40 New St., New Hope

New Daytime CourseCPR-AED BASIC TRAINING

This course for lay rescuers teaches how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, including car-diac arrest and choking for adult, child, and infant victims. Learn to recognize the warning signs of heartattack and stroke in adults and breathing difficulties in children. Appropriate for general public; coursedoes not provide certification. Feel free to bring a snack to this daytime course. Fee: $45Course: LE878 | Tues, Apr. 17, 10 am–1 pm | Instructor: Craig Spector, CPR Heart StartersLocation: American Legion, 40 New St., New Hope (free parking in lot)

One-Night CourseFUN FUNERALS 101: How to Create a Personal Funeral to Celebrate Life

Join this light and lively environment to replace the anxiety of planning for a funeral with practicality andfun. Learn the many new options available—home funerals, green burials, and water cremation—withhumor, support and discussion. Discuss how to make a funeral more personal, unique, and celebratory,with elements like live-streaming, video and photo montages and send-offs beyond the standard traditions.Learn the FTC funeral rules and how to save money and share with loved ones your choices for a personalfuneral. Fee: $30 (Includes $8 for cost of materials) | Course: HF871 | Tues, Apr. 24, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Terry Skovronek, Certified End-of-Life Specialist, Nat’l Home Funeral Alliance Board of Directors

New One-Night CourseFUN FUNERALS 102: More on How to Create a Personal Funeral to Celebrate Life

If you enjoyed our first Fun Funerals session, come learn more about the options for a personal funeralthat celebrates your life. Covers how to get your thoughts on paper and share with a trusted loved one,which can be a huge gift to your family. Discuss ways to save money with non-traditional funeral options,and more creative and meaningful life celebrations. With humor and support, we’ll help make the dreadedtask of planning a funeral much easier.Fee: $30 (Includes $5 for cost of materials) | Course: LE880 | Tues, May 1, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Terry Skovronek, certified end-of-life specialist, Nat’l Home Funeral Alliance Board of Directors

One-Night CourseHOME DOWNSIZING: 12 Tips to Get Started

Get your home ready for sale or simply reclaim living spaces filledwith too much stuff. Join Court Ebeling of Carter’s Home Down-sizing for this room-by-room approach of what to keep, donate,discard, or sell. He’ll share 12 tips to get you started declutteringand eliminating excess household accumulation. Turn unwanteditems into cash, learn unique ways to recycle or donate things tak-ing up space and how to safely discard of waste. Bring a pictureof a cluttered space in your home for tips on where to get startedand what can be worth money. Finish with Q & A on ways to makeimmediate progress on your home downsizing project. Fee: $25 | Course: LE853 | Mon, Mar. 19, 6:30–8:30 pm | Instructor: Court Ebeling

One-Night CoursePET FIRST AID 101

Learn the life-saving skills and knowledge that will help you be there for your pets when they need you themost. Includes bleeding protocols, choking management, heat/cold injuries, bites, stings, poisoning,seizures, fractures, and limb injuries. This is a people-only class; please leave pets at home.Fee: $25 | Course: LE874 | Tues, Apr. 3, 7–9 pmInstructor: Laura Weis, DVM, Doylestown Veterinary Hospital & Holistic Pet Care

New One-Night CoursePETS: Cooking for Your Dog

Learn some easy meals to make for your dog that will meet his or her nutritional needs based on the breed,age and overall health. Veterinarian Laura Weis will discuss the benefits of homemade dog food and sup-plementing commercial pet food with home-cooked meals. Great way to save money and support yourdog’s health. Plenty of Q&A. Fee: $25 | Course: LE873 | Tues, Apr. 17, 7–9 pmInstructor: Laura Weis, DVM, Doylestown Veterinary Hospital & Holistic Pet Care

New One-Day CourseSHAD CRUISE Aboard the Delaware River Steamboat floating classroom

Learn about the American shad, the history of the Lewis Fishery, and efforts to restore the shad populationaboard the Delaware River steamboat floating classroom (SPLASH). Enjoy the beautiful river and scenic



towns of Lambertville and New Hope with guest speakersSteve Meserve, 4th generation shad fisherman, Lewis Is-land Fishery and Charles Hardy III, professor of history atWest Chester University, and author of Fish or Foul: A His-tory of the Delaware River Basin Through the Perspectiveof the American Shad, 1682 to the Present. Taste shad del-icacies prepared in traditional ways which were recentlyfeatured on the Travel channel’s Bizarre Foods. SPLASH isa 501(c)(3) educational non-profit.Fee: $30 | Course: LE881Sat., May 12, 3:30pm–5pm (Rain date: Sat. May 19)Instructor: Steve Meserve, Lewis Island Fishery andCharles Hardy III, West Chester UniversityLocation: SPLASH steamboat dock in the D&R Canal State Park, Lambertville NJ

One-Night CourseSPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE

Do you fear public speaking? Have you ever found yourself tongue tied in an interview, a networking event,or even at a party? Many people fear public speaking more than death, but you can learn the secrets tospeaking with confidence. Join Cate Conti for a short, one night course that will include Conquering Fearin Public Speaking, The Elevator Pitch, and Impromptu Speaking for Interviews.Fee: $28 | Course: LE877 | Wed, May 9, 6:30–9 pmInstructor: Cate Conti, writer, designer, artist, and area director for Toastmasters International

One-Night CourseVOICE WORK: Getting Paid to Talk

Explore the many aspects of voice over work for television, film, radio, audio books, documentaries, andthe Internet in our area. Experts from voicecoaches.com will cover all the basics, including how to preparethe all- important demo. Great first step for anyone interested in voice acting professionally to become suc-cessful. Fee: $28 | Course: LE859 | Thurs., Apr. 12, 6:30–9pmInstructor: Expert from Voice Coaches.com

TEEN COURSES

BABYSITTING 101: WorkshopThis interactive program is developed and presented by Maternity Care Coalition (formerly Child, Homeand Community) staff for ages 11–14. This five-hour program, taught by experienced and trained workshopfacilitators, is designed to help young people become more qualified and responsible as babysitters. Theprogram includes child care and emergency basics. Soon-to-be 11-year-olds can attend to learn to be amother’s helper. Great way to get prepared for that summer babysitting job.Fee: $85 | Course: TC903 | 2 Tues, May 15 & 22, 6–8:30 pmInstructor: Linda Miller, trained facilitator, Maternity Care Coalition Child

One-Night CourseCOLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS 101

This course will help parents and high-schoolers de-stress the process of applying for college and give youresources to get started. We’ll cover different admission types, timelines, requirements, financial aid, andscholarships. We’ll provide planning templates for each grade level in high school, helping students selectand apply for the colleges that match their interests, abilities, goals, and finances. High school students areencouraged to attend this session along with their parents.Fee: $25 | Course: TC904 | Tues, Apr. 10, 7–8:30 pm | Instructor: Michelle Cosner

DRIVERS EDUCATIONThis 30-hour theory course covers classroom instruction on the Pennsylvania driver’s manual and all phas-es of defensive driving: preparing yourself to drive, risk-taking, sharing the road with trucks, bicyclists, andother motorists, adverse weather conditions, effects of drug and alcohol abuse, and rules of the road. Com-pletion of this course, along with approved on-the-road driving instruction (arranged individually) maymake teen drivers eligible for reduced insurance rates. The state requires a full 30-hour course, a list of in-structor’s classes throughout Bucks County will be provided for make-up sessions. Class designed for teenspreparing to take their Driver’s Learners Permit test and those who want to become more safe and confi-dent drivers. Fee: $150 | Course: TC90110 sessions, Mon. and Wed, May 14–June 13, 2:45–5:45 pm (no class 5/28, make-up 5/29)Instructor: Dr. Harris Martin, American Driving School


SAT: Preparing for the new math & verbal testThis four-week SAT overview course will decipher math questions that cover algebra, problem solving, dataanalysis, advanced math, and strategies to use for the no-calculator section of the test. Writing and languagesection covers the critical reading section with literature and nonfiction passages, comprehension ques-tions, vocabulary practice, grammar review, and essay writing guidance. Practice questions and optionalhome study provided. Students will receive an SAT Prep book. Fee: $120 (Includes $20 for textbook)Course: TC902 | 4 Tues, Apr. 10–May 1, 6:30–8:30 pm | Instructor: Betsy Kruse

WRITING

One-Night CourseBOOK PUBLISHING: A beginner’s guide to getting published

Author, publisher, and book publishing industry veteran Mary Shafer will share how to publish your work.Covers traditional publishing and self-publishing, types of publishers and their preferences; whether tohire an agent, writing query letters and book proposals, avoid costly scams, negotiating a contract, under-standing transferal of intellectual property rights, what to expect once a book is bought, and the produc-tion and promotion process. Plenty of time for Q&A, handouts provided, and presentation slides availablefor download. Fee: $25 | Course: WR761 | Tues, Apr. 17, 7–9 pmInstructor: Mary Shafer, author, Devastation on the Delaware, writer and editor

MEMOIR WRITING- This is your lifeWant to write about your life but don’t know where to start?Learn to tap your memories, jump start your writing, andshare constructive feedback as you preserve the stories ofyour life for future generations. Bring your favorite writingimplement and a voice recorder such as a smartphone orcamera. Fee: $90 | Course: WR755 4 Thurs., May 3–24, 6:30–8:30 pm Instructor: Cate Conti, writer, designer, artist

New CoursePOETRY: Reading for pleasure

Join this session for those who are intrigued by poetry, but perhaps a little intimidated or have frustratingmemories of reading poetry in school. We’ll read collaboratively, balancing our experience of the poem’slanguage, with an eye for the beauty of the words and an appreciation of the writer’s craft. We’ll read a widevariety of styles and explore an array of themes, selected primarily from 20th century and contemporarypoets, with the final session’s topic chosen by the group. Fee: $100 (Includes $10 cost of materials)Course: WR767 | 4 Mon, Mar. 12- Apr. 9, 6:30–8:30 pm (no class 3/26) | Instructor: Mary Goldschmidt, PhD

New CourseSCREENWRITING: The art of film

In this workshop, we’ll screen and break down films, picking away at the writing process. Learn the basicsof the screenplay form, narrative ideas, dialogue, character development, back story, the structure of threeacts, and aspects such as fish out of water, red herring, and misdirect. Students will leave class with the be-ginnings of a screenplay or a short story. Fee: $150 (Includes $10 cost of materials)Course: WR768 | 6 Thurs, Mar. 15–Apr. 26, 6:30–8:30 pm (no class 3/29)Instructor: Paul Gold, director, writer & filmmaker

New CourseWRITING SUPPORT: Sounding board / Solve your uncertainties

Do you have an intriguing story, memoir, novel or poem? Isyour writing as refined as it could be? How will it sound toothers? This small, respectful group allows aspiring writersto share their work in progress in a supportive and privateenvironment. Students are encouraged, but not required,to read their work aloud. Class time is devoted toward eachwriter testing the viability of stories and plots, the readabil-ity of paragraphs and chapters, and the plausibility of char-acters. Each session concludes with a micro-lecture aboutan aspect of the writers' craft. Along with grammar and ed-iting tips, handouts will be provided. Fee: $100Course: WR769 | 4 Wed, May 2–23, 6:30–8:30 pmInstructor: Amy Collins, writer and designer

INFORMATION & POLICIES

Course Changes / CancellationsThe Community School of New Hope-Sole-

bury reserves the right to cancel a course entirely

or to change its time, location or instructor. In the

event a course for which you have registered is

cancelled, you will be notified. If you are unable to

substitute a suitable replacement for a cancelled

course, you will be refunded all tuition and fees

you have paid for the course.

Inclement Weather ClosingInclement weather may force the cancellation

of classes. If the New Hope-Solebury High Schoolis unexpectedly closed for any reason, classes tobe held at the high school will not be held. Pleasecheck the school district’s website, our website-www.csnhs.org-or call 215-297-0500 to check thestatus of classes. Alternate arrangements or re-funds will be made.

Senior Citizens PolicyAdults age 65 and over may register for most

courses at a $5 discount per class of $50 or more.

However, full tuition is required for certain classes

and all special workshops, trips or events. There is

no discount on course materials. Proof of age may

be required.

New Refund PolicyTo encourage you to register early, even if your

future plans are uncertain, we have adopted a newrefund policy. Instead of “no refunds,” we now offera full refund if cancelled by 6:00 PM on the day be-fore the first class is scheduled to start. Refunds willbe in the form of a CSNHS credit. Refunds requestedfive or more days before the scheduled class startwill be in the form of the credit card or check. If youneed to cancel or are not completely satisfied, con-tact Nancy Lawson at [email protected] or215-297-0500.

1. On-line: credit card only Try our user-friendly & secure system. For online registration from our website: register, browse

the categories, select a course you want and “ENROLL,” which will put that course in your shoppingcart. You can then resume browsing the catalog and add more courses or family members or justcheck out. After checkout and payment by VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover, anemail confirmation will be sent to the email address given during registration. If the class is full,please add your name to the wait list and you will be contacted if an opening occurs.

2. Telephone: credit card only No computer, no forms, no lines. Call 215-297-0500 weekdays, 9am–5pm. We will take your in-

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3. Mail in: check only Mail the registration form with payment by check to:

Community School of New Hope-Solebury (or CSNHS)P.O. Box 282New Hope, PA 18938

A confirmation email will be sent after receipt. Please make check payable to CSNHS.

4. Walk in: credit card or check only Check online to see if seats are still available or call 215-297-0500. If available, come in person to

the New Hope-Solebury High School (182 W. Bridge Street) on any evening prior to 6:45pm whenany classes are being held, or even on the night of the first class you want to register for.

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