To Our Guests of Acalanes Adult Education,

“A flower blossoms for its own joy.”

~Oscar Wilde

Spring has arrived! It is with great pleasure that we present our Spring courses at Acalanes Adult Education. A Summer Brochure will be published later this Spring. As you peruse this brochure, you will find many familiar course offerings, in addition to some new and exciting courses to expand our minds, and our learning. We hope that you will find a course, or two, or more, which will capture your interest and become a lifelong learning treasure for years to come.

The spring term at Acalanes Adult Education features new crafting classes taught by Erika Guderian. Guests can create Candy Leis (May 13, 2025) and/or Money/Paper Leis (May 20, 2025) for celebrating graduations and promotions. Other classes include Make Your Own Mushroom Garden Decor (March 25, 2025) and Patriotic Rocket Centerpieces (April 15, 2025).

We are pleased to welcome our newest instructor, Julie Curson, who will be teaching three new and exciting courses. Copper Relief Sculpture, offered over six-class sessions, will teach Guests how to tool metal and develop aesthetically pleasing sculptures. Folded Book Art, a two-class session course, will allow Guests to create a sculpture out of a book. Finally, Julie will teach an eight-class session course on Weaving for Beginners, where participants will learn the art of Fiber Coiled Basketry. Register today!

If you or an acquaintance need to complete a high school diploma, Acalanes Adult Education can assist you. Our high school diploma program is free and flexible. Guests who wish to complete their high school diploma will enroll in courses to fulfill their graduation credit requirements through our online program, Cyber High. Please contact our Main Office staff for assistance. Prospective Guests may visit our Adult Secondary Education website.

Guests who would like to improve their English, learn computer skills, or explore a career, Acalanes Adult Education is here to support you! Our morning English Language Learner (ELL) classes are offered in-person. The office staff are available to assist you or someone you know so do not hesitate to stop by our office or call for more information.

Acalanes Adult Education continues to offer online registration where Guests may enroll in classes and pay the course fees with American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. We encourage you to enroll early so that you reserve your space in a class that is popular, or keep from being canceled due to low enrollment.

With so much to offer, we look forward to your enrollment at Acalanes Adult Education and taking the time to Explore, Experience, and Learn. Thank you for your ongoing support of Acalanes Adult Education and I look forward to seeing you in our classes during our Spring 2025 term.

Thank you,

Steven France, Director