ABC Adult School is committed to offering community-based enrichment classes designed to promote learning and social development, and to improve the quality of life for students of all ages. We offer a diverse selection of workshops and classes designed for personal enrichment, and for enhancing body and mind health. These classes are self-supporting and are not funded by taxpayer dollars.
Quarterly registration fees are based on a minimum of 20 students enrolled per hour.
1-hour per week classes: $36 per quarter
1.5-hour per week classes: $54 per quarter
2-hour per week classes: $72 per quarter
2.5-hour per week classes: $90 per quarter
3-hour per week classes: $108 per quarter
4-hour per week classes: $144 per quarter
Scroll down to read about our Community classes. For more information, call (562) 229-7965.
Meet the Community Education Staff
Painting
Skill Level: Beginning and up
Flowers art watercolor painting is a line, color, lighting combination. It is a simple, easy art. Everyone will be able to paint it! In this class students will learn to draw flowers from simple to detailed or abstract. Color theory includes color mixing, tonal value, and the role of light form-light, dark, shape. With each class demonstration and personal practice, students will be able to draw flowers from simple to detailed or abstract styles, use watercolors, paint-match nature flower colors, and apply light shape to create a flower art painting. This class allows students to develop their own art style and create their potential drawing ability. Students will enjoy the nature around them. Students must purchase for their own supplies.
This class is for beginning and up skill level students. Learn how to paint all the different strokes, techniques, and more, associated with Folk Art known as Tole painting. Students will supply their own brushes, paints, palette, supplies, and surface to paint on. Supply list will be available online. Students must purchase for their own supplies.
This class is for intermediate and up skill level students. Learn creative decorative painting on various surfaces. Step-by-step instructions are given and you will use a variety of techniques to include blending and stroke work. Students will supply their own acrylic paints, surfaces and painting supplies. Supply list will be available online. Students must purchase for their own supplies.
Greeting cards are a personal way to express interest and love for relatives and friends in modern society. This class welcomes all skill levels. Students will learn, through demonstration, how to use watercolor and ink combinations to create flower landscapes, all in the simple easy way. This class will cover seasonal, holidays and celebrations for students to make their own greeting cards. Students must purchase for their own supplies.
All levels are welcome. Beginner and experienced students will enjoy the satisfying and rewarding experience of working with oil paints in a welcoming and supportive classroom atmosphere. Students will learn through detailed demonstrations and personal guidance. Advanced students may choose their own projects. Course will present principles of perspective, color, color-value perspective, color mixing, and painting techniques. Subjects may include landscape, seascape, figure, still life, as well as representation of different light conditions, surfaces, and textures. Sketch of class projects will be available. Supply list will be available online. Students must purchase their own supplies.
Explore the exciting world of watercolor and mixed media in a relaxed, supportive environment. Learn techniques and tips to help you develop your unique self-expression through this versatile medium. Sketches, examples and individualized instruction will meet the needs of all students. From the beginner who may need much assistance to the advanced student ready to explore their own ideas; all are welcome. Students must purchase their own supplies.
Arts & Crafts
This is a class for all levels of students. Non-loom beading uses a needle and beading thread. In this class you will learn peyote, right angle weave, herringbone, and netting along with the use of specialty two-hole and shaped beads. Other techniques that will be taught are pearl knotting, Kumihimo, and use of crimps and beading wire. Also taught, is what findings are needed with different techniques. Beginners are welcome! Previous experience is helpful, but not necessary. Beginner kits available. Students must purchase their own supplies.
The calligraphy class will be studying several calligraphy hands. This class is a great atmosphere for the beginner and trained calligrapher who wants to have practice time. Join us! Students must purchase their own supplies.
In this class you will learn all the information and skills to earn California Certified Florist (CCF) by the California State Floral Association. This class will cover floral design terms, techniques, and traditions. $25 material fee due each week. Students must purchase their own supplies.
In this class you will learn how to “fuse glass” by melting it in a kiln to make one-of-a-kind pieces. You'll practice glass cutting skills and learn different construction and decoration techniques which can be applied to all sorts of glass whether you love to make jewelry pieces, panels or plates. We'll cover working with fusible glass as well as try our hands at melting bottles and old window glass. Please wear closed-toed shoes to class. Bring a pair of safety glasses, pencil, ruler, Sharpie marker and scissors to the first class. Depending on the projects selected by each student, materials cost approximately $12 - $18 each week. A limited assortment of glass will be available for purchase in the classroom.
Discover the latest techniques in non-soldering jewelry making, while you are guided through the fundamental steps. A variety of techniques will be covered over the course of the year including wire wrapping, chain maille, cabochon wrapping, wire weaving, use of crimps and beading wire, and metal forming. Learn what findings you need to use to properly finish your work. This class is designed for all levels of students. Beginners are welcome! Projects are created to inspire all students from beginners to advanced level students. Previous experience is not necessary. Students must purchase their own supplies.
If you've ever dreamed about starting your own business, launching a product line or selling your creations online, this class is for you! Learn the essentials of Adobe Illustrator to develop a logo and build a business brand for print and the web. This class will empower and enable you to unleash your creativity to optimize your marketing strategies and build a far-reaching public network. You will be learning how to make use of the free available tools through WordPress.com to create a website that will be well integrated with the social media platforms where you will be building your client base. You will learn to generate and incorporate QR codes on your business cards so that you get your website in the palms of the hands of your potential clients. You will also learn Adobe After Effects to create animated promotions for the web and YouTube. By the end of the course you will have your own website that is fully functional and ready to connect with the world, live online, without paying any additional fees.
Cooking & Baking Arts
In this class, students will learn how to fill a cake, frost a cake, and how to make icing to decorate cakes and cupcakes. Students will learn how to use piping tips and different techniques to decorate their cakes and cupcakes including decorating from basic to fancy styles. Students will bring their own icing and pre-baked cake or cupcakes to class. We will decorate together in class. This is a beginner’s class; no previous experience is necessary. COME, LEARN AND ENJOY!
Come and join Chef Margaret to make a variety of desserts for you, your family, and friends to enjoy. Learn how to make popular desserts and pastries along with fun holiday and seasonal treats. For all workshops, the instructor will provide the majority of supplies and ingredients for students, for an additional fee. The instructor will email you the price of the ingredients. The fee will be paid to the instructor on the day of class. These 1 to 3-day workshops require a minimum number of registered students to run. Don’t wait, register early! (NO refunds after 7 days prior to the workshop).
Decorating Cupcakes (3-week workshop)
This is a beginning-level workshop; no previous experience is necessary. This workshop is all about piping icing. Students will learn how to make icing and will decorate cupcakes using a variety of piping tips and decorating techniques. Students will bring cupcakes and icing for weeks 2 & 3 and learn different decorations. (12 student max)
Apple Pie
Everyone will enjoy making apple pie, excellent for family dinners and holidays. You will love the flaky pie crust and the apple pie filling will surprise you. (8 students max)
Baking Cream Puffs
Cream Puffs are a light and delicate treat, with cream filling and garnish. (8 student max)
Come and join Chef Margaret to make a variety of holiday treats for you, your family and friends to enjoy. Learn how to make popular desserts and pastries along with fun holiday and seasonal treats. For all workshops the instructor will provide the majority of supplies and ingredients for students, for an additional fee. The instructor will email you with the price of ingredients. The fee will be paid to the instructor on the day of class. These 1 to 3-day workshops require a minimum number of registered students to run. Don’t wait, register early! (NO refunds after 7 days prior to the workshop).
Halloween Finger Cookies
Come and enjoy making these cookies. They will be a big hit in a Halloween party, and your guests will be dying to eat these cookies. (8 student max)
Thanksgiving Cranberry Tart
Come and join Chef Margaret and have fun making a holiday treatment for your family and friends to enjoy. Instructor will provide all ingredients and some equipment for you to use and you can take the tart home to brighten your holiday. The fee for the ingredients will be between $6 - $7 for students to pay instructor the day of the workshop. (8 student max)
Sprinkle Cookies for Holiday
Soft and chewy homemade sugar cookies are covered in your favorite holiday sprinkles. These cookies are perfect for Santa’s cookie plate! Children love to get involved with decorating these cookies. (8 student max)
Gingerbread Cookies
These easy gingerbread cookies are soft, chewy and full of holiday goodness! A classic Christmas cookie recipe that’s perfect for decorating will be given to students to make, plus icing to decorate the cookies. Instructor will have cookie cutters to share, equipment for students to use and will shop for cookie ingredients and icing. Additional fee for ingredients. Instructor will inform students of the fee via email. (8 student max)
Valentine’s Cookies
Students will make and bake cookies and will make royal icing to decorate their cookies in a fun and unique way. Instructor will provide heart shape cookie cutters to share with students. Instructor will provide colors, equipment (except baking sheets), ingredients and icing materials for a fee. (8 student max)
Panorama Easter Eggs (3-week workshop)
Panoramic Easter Eggs are the perfect way to have a fun craft and special time with your loved ones! These are a fun Easter tradition and a great memory for years to come! They are so pretty and fun to make. You will use a mold to make the egg and then use royal icing to make the figures and decorations. (13 student max)
Mini Cheesecakes
Delicious and the perfect size for 6 small desserts for home or “to go”. Instructor will provide ingredients for an additional fee and will include working equipment for students to use. Students need to bring a standard size muffin/cupcake tin. (10 students)
The Sewing Arts
This class will cover all basic training subjects in pattern-making and sewing of handbags. You will learn how to master technical and creative skills such as constructing lining, pockets, and zippers in designing Include photo here handbags. A limited number of sewing machines is available. Students must purchase their own supplies.
Students will learn basic sewing and pattern making with a professional twist as you are guided through the process of making patterns from existing garments. Students will learn to draft a skirt from their own measurement and re-design their own style from existing garments. Students will learn step-by-step in sewing their garments with industrial techniques. Students must purchase their own supplies.
Join our fun and educational class as we work on basic quilt making skills, along with decorative and holiday items including placemats, zipper bags, table runners, gift items, and more. Angela will introduce you to the modern world of customer fabrics and hardware. Learn how to “bling” your creations. We will use modern machine methods along with traditional techniques. Creativity is encouraged. All quilters from complete beginners to experienced are welcomed. All patterns will be provided by the instructor. Students must purchase their own supplies.
Upholstery
This class teaches the fundamentals of upholstery with a decorative flair, including instruction on frame construction repair, restoration, restyling, and fabric selection. This class is structured as a workshop-students work individually on projects with instructor assistance. Students must purchase their own supplies.
Health & Fitness
This class uses fun and challenging body sculpting choreography to keep you active and young at heart while improving muscle tone, strength, flexibility, and coordination. Instructor is a licensed physical therapist assistant. Please bring hand weights, exercise tube, water, and exercise mat. This class is designed for seniors 50 years and older.
Increase strength, flexibility, and endurance while releasing stress, completing a full body workout using water to benefit your life. Classes are conducted in approximately 3-4 feet of water. No refund after the first day of class. Cerritos Park East pool is subject to close without notice. An alternative class will be provided when the pool is not available. No refund or credits will be issued. Please provide a current email address when registering.
Join this fun class and build up your body strength while moving to the music of Cha Cha, Jitterbug, Tango and Waltz. No partner necessary.
Join our Bollywood Beats & Rhythm class for an energetic and fun-filled dance experience that combines the vibrant beats of Bollywood music with the expressive and rhythmic movements of traditional Indian dance styles.
Learn proper punches along with different kicking formats and combinations to provide you with a complete body workout. Tone and strengthen muscles as well as burn calories. Teaching is done step-by-step to guide all levels from total beginners to advanced. All levels are welcome. Come and join the fun! Please bring mat, water, and towel.
Sit or stand, this class is a perfect mix of gentle cardio and gentle yoga to reduce joint stiffness and relieve tension. A practical approach to full body workout to help increase the range of motion, strength, flexibility, and balance while offering stress reduction and improving posture.
Join this fun class and build up your body strength while practicing the graceful movements of many ethnic dances.
This class is designed to help you lose body fat. It’s the perfect combination of cardio and strength training, incorporating body weight exercises and using a variety of equipment to boost metabolism. This class is tailored to active senior students and the instructor is a licensed physical therapist assistant. Please bring your own hand weights, water and workout towel.
This four-week low impact and chair exercise class will help students awaken muscles, tendons and joints that have not been used in a while. Light hand weights are provided. Movements will be done standing and sitting.
Line Dance is a great way to exercise your mind and body! This fun workout helps to improve your memory and concentration. It’s simple and easy to learn, and will combine line dance with light fitness and flexibility exercises. Please bring water and a towel. Come and join the fun!
This outdoor strength and body sculpting class pairs upper and lower body exercises with various walking workouts to help keep your walking routine fresh and challenging. Instructor is a licensed physical therapist assistant. Please bring dumbbells, exercise tube and water. This class is designed for seniors 50 years and older.
A practical approach to Pilates and yoga that recognizes individual anatomy, flexibility and skill level. Pilates and yoga will help to increase the participant’s strength, flexibility and balance while offering stress reduction and improving posture. Teaching is done step-by-step to guide all levels from total beginners to advanced. All levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat, water and towel.
Music
Enjoy the wonderful world of music by learning guitar and bass in a classroom setting. All levels are welcome, whether you’ve never played before or if you have some experience with playing songs and bands. You’ll learn chords, scales, songs, solos and improvisation, practicing techniques and fretboard geography. You’ll also learn reading skills such as tablature, rhythms and notation to help you play and learn your favorite music. !Se habla español también! Students must bring their own instrument. Acoustic instruments and electric instruments with small amplifiers are welcome! Students must purchase their own textbook/s.
Classes A-Z
This class uses fun and challenging body sculpting choreography to keep you active and young at heart while improving muscle tone, strength, flexibility, and coordination. Instructor is a licensed physical therapist assistant. Please bring hand weights, exercise tube, water, and exercise mat. This class is designed for seniors 50 years and older.
Everyone will enjoy making apple pie, excellent for family dinners and holidays. You will love the flaky pie crust and the apple pie filling will surprise you. (8 students max)
Increase strength, flexibility, and endurance while releasing stress, completing a full body workout using water to benefit your life. Classes are conducted in approximately 3-4 feet of water. No refund after the first day of class. Cerritos Park East pool is subject to close without notice. An alternative class will be provided when the pool is not available. No refund or credits will be issued. Please provide a current email address when registering.
Cream Puffs are a light and delicate treat, with cream filling and garnish. (8 student max)
Join this fun class and build up your body strength while moving to the music of Cha Cha, Jitterbug, Tango and Waltz. No partner necessary.
This is a class for all levels of students. Non-loom beading uses a needle and beading thread. In this class you will learn peyote, right angle weave, herringbone, and netting along with the use of specialty two-hole and shaped beads. Other techniques that will be taught are pearl knotting, Kumihimo, and use of crimps and beading wire. Also taught, is what findings are needed with different techniques. Beginners are welcome! Previous experience is helpful, but not necessary. Beginner kits available. Students must purchase their own supplies.
Join our Bollywood Beats & Rhythm class for an energetic and fun-filled dance experience that combines the vibrant beats of Bollywood music with the expressive and rhythmic movements of traditional Indian dance styles.
In this class, students will learn how to fill a cake, frost a cake, and how to make icing to decorate cakes and cupcakes. Students will learn how to use piping tips and different techniques to decorate their cakes and cupcakes including decorating from basic to fancy styles. Students will bring their own icing and pre-baked cake or cupcakes to class. We will decorate together in class. This is a beginner’s class; no previous experience is necessary. COME, LEARN AND ENJOY!
The calligraphy class will be studying several calligraphy hands. This class is a great atmosphere for the beginner and trained calligrapher who wants to have practice time. Join us! Students must purchase their own supplies.
Learn proper punches along with different kicking formats and combinations to provide you with a complete body workout. Tone and strengthen muscles as well as burn calories. Teaching is done step-by-step to guide all levels from total beginners to advanced. All levels are welcome. Come and join the fun! Please bring mat, water, and towel.
Sit or stand, this class is a perfect mix of gentle cardio and gentle yoga to reduce joint stiffness and relieve tension. A practical approach to full body workout to help increase the range of motion, strength, flexibility, and balance while offering stress reduction and improving posture.
Join this fun class and build up your body strength while practicing the graceful movements of many ethnic dances.
This is a beginning-level workshop; no previous experience is necessary. This workshop is all about piping icing. Students will learn how to make icing and will decorate cupcakes using a variety of piping tips and decorating techniques. Students will bring cupcakes and icing for weeks 2 & 3 and learn different decorations. (12 student max)
This class is designed to help you lose body fat. It’s the perfect combination of cardio and strength training, incorporating body weight exercises and using a variety of equipment to boost metabolism. This class is tailored to active senior students and the instructor is a licensed physical therapist assistant. Please bring your own hand weights, water and workout towel.
This four-week low impact and chair exercise class will help students awaken muscles, tendons and joints that have not been used in a while. Light hand weights are provided. Movements will be done standing and sitting.
In this class you will learn all the information and skills to earn California Certified Florist (CCF) by the California State Floral Association. This class will cover floral design terms, techniques, and traditions. $25 material fee due each week. Students must purchase their own supplies.
Skill Level: Beginning and up
Flowers art watercolor painting is a line, color, lighting combination. It is a simple, easy art. Everyone will be able to paint it! In this class students will learn to draw flowers from simple to detailed or abstract. Color theory includes color mixing, tonal value, and the role of light form-light, dark, shape. With each class demonstration and personal practice, students will be able to draw flowers from simple to detailed or abstract styles, use watercolors, paint-match nature flower colors, and apply light shape to create a flower art painting. This class allows students to develop their own art style and create their potential drawing ability. Students will enjoy the nature around them. Students must purchase for their own supplies.
This class is for beginning and up skill level students. Learn how to paint all the different strokes, techniques, and more, associated with Folk Art known as Tole painting. Students will supply their own brushes, paints, palette, supplies, and surface to paint on. Supply list will be available online. Students must purchase for their own supplies.
This class is for intermediate and up skill level students. Learn creative decorative painting on various surfaces. Step-by-step instructions are given and you will use a variety of techniques to include blending and stroke work. Students will supply their own acrylic paints, surfaces and painting supplies. Supply list will be available online. Students must purchase for their own supplies.
These easy gingerbread cookies are soft, chewy and full of holiday goodness! A classic Christmas cookie recipe that’s perfect for decorating will be given to students to make, plus icing to decorate the cookies. Instructor will have cookie cutters to share, equipment for students to use and will shop for cookie ingredients and icing. Additional fee for ingredients. Instructor will inform students of the fee via email. (8 student max)
In this class you will learn how to “fuse glass” by melting it in a kiln to make one-of-a-kind pieces. You'll practice glass cutting skills and learn different construction and decoration techniques which can be applied to all sorts of glass whether you love to make jewelry pieces, panels or plates. We'll cover working with fusible glass as well as try our hands at melting bottles and old window glass. Please wear closed-toed shoes to class. Bring a pair of safety glasses, pencil, ruler, Sharpie marker and scissors to the first class. Depending on the projects selected by each student, materials cost approximately $12 - $18 each week. A limited assortment of glass will be available for purchase in the classroom.
Greeting cards are a personal way to express interest and love for relatives and friends in modern society. This class welcomes all skill levels. Students will learn, through demonstration, how to use watercolor and ink combinations to create flower landscapes, all in the simple easy way. This class will cover seasonal, holidays and celebrations for students to make their own greeting cards. Students must purchase for their own supplies.
Come and enjoy making these cookies. They will be a big hit in a Halloween party, and your guests will be dying to eat these cookies. (8 student max)
This class will cover all basic training subjects in pattern-making and sewing of handbags. You will learn how to master technical and creative skills such as constructing lining, pockets, and zippers in designing handbags. A limited number of sewing machines is available. Students must purchase their own supplies.
Discover the latest techniques in non-soldering jewelry making, while you are guided through the fundamental steps. A variety of techniques will be covered over the course of the year including wire wrapping, chain maille, cabochon wrapping, wire weaving, use of crimps and beading wire, and metal forming. Learn what findings you need to use to properly finish your work. This class is designed for all levels of students. Beginners are welcome! Projects are created to inspire all students from beginners to advanced level students. Previous experience is not necessary. Students must purchase their own supplies.
Line Dance is a great way to exercise your mind and body! This fun workout helps to improve your memory and concentration. It’s simple and easy to learn, and will combine line dance with light fitness and flexibility exercises. Please bring water and a towel. Come and join the fun!
If you've ever dreamed about starting your own business, launching a product line or selling your creations online, this class is for you! Learn the essentials of Adobe Illustrator to develop a logo and build a business brand for print and the web. This class will empower and enable you to unleash your creativity to optimize your marketing strategies and build a far-reaching public network. You will be learning how to make use of the free available tools through WordPress.com to create a website that will be well integrated with the social media platforms where you will be building your client base. You will learn to generate and incorporate QR codes on your business cards so that you get your website in the palms of the hands of your potential clients. You will also learn Adobe After Effects to create animated promotions for the web and YouTube. By the end of the course you will have your own website that is fully functional and ready to connect with the world, live online, without paying any additional fees.
Delicious and the perfect size for 6 small desserts for home or “to go”. Instructor will provide ingredients for an additional fee and will include working equipment for students to use. Students need to bring a standard size muffin/cupcake tin. (10 students)
This outdoor strength and body sculpting class pairs upper and lower body exercises with various walking workouts to help keep your walking routine fresh and challenging. Instructor is a licensed physical therapist assistant. Please bring dumbbells, exercise tube and water. This class is designed for seniors 50 years and older.
All levels are welcome. Beginner and experienced students will enjoy the satisfying and rewarding experience of working with oil paints in a welcoming and supportive classroom atmosphere. Students will learn through detailed demonstrations and personal guidance. Advanced students may choose their own projects. Course will present principles of perspective, color, color-value perspective, color mixing, and painting techniques. Subjects may include landscape, seascape, figure, still life, as well as representation of different light conditions, surfaces, and textures. Sketch of class projects will be available. Supply list will be available online. Students must purchase their own supplies.
Panoramic Easter Eggs are the perfect way to have a fun craft and special time with your loved ones! These are a fun Easter tradition and a great memory for years to come! They are so pretty and fun to make. You will use a mold to make the egg and then use royal icing to make the figures and decorations. (13 student max)
Students will learn basic sewing and pattern making with a professional twist as you are guided through the process of making patterns from existing garments. Students will learn to draft a skirt from their own measurement and re-design their own style from existing garments. Students will learn step-by-step in sewing their garments with industrial techniques. Students must purchase their own supplies.
A practical approach to Pilates and yoga that recognizes individual anatomy, flexibility and skill level. Pilates and yoga will help to increase the participant’s strength, flexibility and balance while offering stress reduction and improving posture. Teaching is done step-by-step to guide all levels from total beginners to advanced. All levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat, water and towel.
Join our fun and educational class as we work on basic quilt making skills, along with decorative and holiday items including placemats, zipper bags, table runners, gift items, and more. Angela will introduce you to the modern world of customer fabrics and hardware. Learn how to “bling” your creations. We will use modern machine methods along with traditional techniques. Creativity is encouraged. All quilters from complete beginners to experienced are welcomed. All patterns will be provided by the instructor. Students must purchase their own supplies.
Soft and chewy homemade sugar cookies are covered in your favorite holiday sprinkles. These cookies are perfect for Santa’s cookie plate! Children love to get involved with decorating these cookies. (8 student max)
Come and join Chef Margaret and have fun making a holiday treatment for your family and friends to enjoy. Instructor will provide all ingredients and some equipment for you to use and you can take the tart home to brighten your holiday. The fee for the ingredients will be between $6 - $7 for students to pay instructor the day of the workshop. (8 student max)
This class teaches the fundamentals of upholstery with a decorative flair, including instruction on frame construction repair, restoration, restyling, and fabric selection. This class is structured as a workshop-students work individually on projects with instructor assistance. Students must purchase their own supplies.
Students will make and bake cookies and will make royal icing to decorate their cookies in a fun and unique way. Instructor will provide heart shape cookie cutters to share with students. Instructor will provide colors, equipment (except baking sheets), ingredients and icing materials for a fee. (8 student max)
Explore the exciting world of watercolor and mixed media in a relaxed, supportive environment. Learn techniques and tips to help you develop your unique self-expression through this versatile medium. Sketches, examples and individualized instruction will meet the needs of all students. From the beginner who may need much assistance to the advanced student ready to explore their own ideas; all are welcome. Students must purchase their own supplies.