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Santa Monica College Emeritus Fall, 2024 Classes (Online)

Santa Monica College Emeritus
is a non-credit program of Santa Monica College
designed for the older adult community.
Classes are free.

Susan's classes for Fall, 2024 will be taught online on Zoom.
Students are encouraged to sign up before the first class. However, SMC Emeritus offers continuous enrollment, so you can also join the class anytime during the semester.

For information about registering, click HERE.

1) Beginning Jewelry-Making Class

Class Title: Art E80, Jewelry Making, Section 9734

Dates: Every Thursday, August 29th - December 12th.
(Except Thanksgiving)

Time: 2:00 - 4:15pm

Location: A  Zoom link will be sent after you register.

Click here for more info about Susan's
SMC Emeritus Jewelry-Making Classes.

(Note: After clicking on this link, scroll down to "ART E80, Jewelry Making".)

Class Description: In this project-based class, you will learn a wide range of jewelry-making techniques ranging from various methods of attaching clasps, to pearl knotting, chain maille, bead weaving and more. Bring to class a small towel and any jewelry tools or materials you already own. Do NOT buy any new tools or materials until after class discussion. Students can purchase jewelry materials from Susan at discounted prices.

For information about registering, click HERE.

2) Advanced Jewelry-Making Class

Class Title: Art E80, Jewelry Making, Section 9733

Dates: Every Thursday, August 29th - December 12th.
(Except Thanksgiving)

Time: 11:30am-1:45pm

Location: A  Zoom link will be sent after you register.

Click here for more info about Susan's
SMC Emeritus Jewelry-Making Classes.

(Note: After clicking on this link, scroll down to "ART E80, Jewelry Making".)

Class Description: In this project-based class, you will build on skills learned in the beginning jewelry-making class.
Pre-requisites are: mastery of wire-wrapping & looping, pearl knotting & basic chain maille. Bring to class a small towel and any jewelry tools or materials you already own. Do NOT buy any new tools or materials until after class discussion. All tools & materials will be available for purchase from Susan at discounted prices. 

For information about registering, click HERE. 

3) Needlecraft Class: Knitting, Crochet, Weaving, Macrame, Embroidery, etc.

Class Title: Hme Ec E71, Needlecraft II, Section 9801

Dates: Every Wednesday, August 28th - December 11th.

Time: 1:30 - 4:20pm

Location: This class is now being held remotely on Zoom. A  Zoom link will be sent after you register.

Click here for more info about Susan's SMC Emeritus Needlecraft Class. 
(Note: After clicking on this link, scroll down to "HME EC E71, Needlecrafts".)

Class Description: In this casual, friendly class, you will have the opportunity to learn a wide range of fiber-related/needlecraft techniques. Complete beginners as well as advanced students are welcome. We will devote a fairly large amount of time to knitting and crochet, interspersed with a variety of other modalities such as embroidery, weaving, needlework, basketry, macrame, etc. Students provide their own materials. A new project or technique will be presented each week and students choose which ones they want to participate in. Be prepared to make friends, share ideas and be inspired to try something totally new!

For information about registering, click HERE.

Students can join anytime throughout the semester.
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