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What Do You Think? Writing the Op-Ed or Cultural Essay

Writing Pad @ 10200 Venice Blvd #203, Los Angeles, CA

Do you have strong opinions and no one to share them with? Write an op-ed and make some money off of your passion (op-eds are opinion essays with a strong personal point-of-view). The market for op-eds and cultural essays are huge right now, and there are plenty of places to break in. In this class, L.A. Times contributing op-ed editor Erin Aubry Kaplan will show you how to write an op-ed, make your argument as strong as possible, and pitch to...

Writing & Publishing the Modern Short Story

Writing Pad @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA

A Novel Approach: Mastering the Long Format Project

Writing Pad @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Is it your dream to write the great American novel? Finishing a book is a tough thing to do even for the seasoned professional. In this class, successful novelist Amber Benson will help you nudge your book to the finish line! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating compelling characters, exciting plot lines, and vivid worlds. If you like, you can even bring in up to 1200 words of your novel for targeted feedback every other session! With...

Get Your Webisode On (5 Sessions)

Writing Pad @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Got a cell phone, a laptop, and the desire to create the next Broad City? Or maybe you are looking for a way to show off your acting chops? Then this 5-week Webisode class in Los Angeles is for you!  Successful actor and writer, Lou Perez will show you how to develop the next breakout web series. Through fun, in-class writing prompts, you’ll tease out a killer idea and brainstorm the perfect first episode for your pilot and develop compelling...

A Novel Approach: Tackling The Long Format Writing

Writing Pad @ 10200 Venice Blvd #203, Los Angeles, CA

Is it your dream to write the great American novel? Finishing a book is a tough thing to do even for the seasoned professional. In this class, successful novelist Lauren Strasnick will help you nudge your book to the finish line! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating a thrilling story arc, irresistible dialogue, characters and conflict. With the aid of fun, hands-on exercises and balanced workshopping sessions, you will have completed...

Humurous Personal Essay

Writing Pad @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Have you always wanted to write a humorous personal essay but you don’t know where to start? Or have you dreamed of seeing one of your essays published in the New York Times or Salon? Then this humorous personal essay class is for you.  Using fun in-class exercises, we’ll help you transform your bad blind dates and visits from unruly parents into insightful, compelling revelations. Christopher Noxon (NY Times) will show you how to make...

Reiki I & II Combo

Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA

Magnify the natural healing energy in your hands. In an intensive workshop, find out how to perform Reiki sessions on yourself and others. Learn basic and advanced techniques for relieving migraines, reducing joint pain, lessening stress, improving concentration, and increasing vitality. Practice sending distance healing, empowering goals, and more. No supplements, special beliefs, equipment, or meditation ability required. A certificate of completion...

Children's Picture Book Writing

Writing Pad @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Is it your dream to write the next “Where The Wild Things Are” but you’re not sure where to start? Or are you already working on a picture book, but you want to learn how to make it a bestseller? Let award-winning author and illustrator Laura Lacámara (5 picture books published) show you how to avoid the rookie mistakes and make your work stand out.   In this four-week Children’s Picture Book Writing class, she’ll cover crucial topics...

Water Polo for Fun

Los Angeles City College @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Water polo is a team water sport. There are six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores the most goals by getting the ball past the opposing team’s goalkeeper into the net.  Recreational types of polo include inner tube, surf and canoe polo.  Notes: This is a monthly class, please register before the month begins.  You must be a skilled swimmer.

Novel II: Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Writing

Writing Pad @ 1132 Van Pelt Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Have you always dreamed of writing whimsical tales that take place in a futuristic world of your own creation? In this five week Los Angeles intermediate science fiction horror fantasy novel class, successful science fiction writer and horror movie writer Jennifer Brody (3 books published) will help you nudge your book to the finish line!  Through fun, in-class writing exercises and engaging craft talks, she’ll help you create compelling...

Screenwriting III: A Master Screenwriting Workshop

Writing Pad @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA

You have a movie script in progress, but as you move through the acts, plot twists, and scenes, you get stuck. Have no fear. Veteran scribe Chris Reed (12 scripts sold) will help take your script to the next level in this five-week online master screenwriting workshop. Before the first session, you will fill out a brief survey detailing your script challenges, and from this, Chris will create custom lectures based on your issues to teach you advanced...

TV Writer’s Assistant: Writer's Room Survival Bootcamp

Writing Pad @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA

Is it your dream to write the next Game of Thrones or Girls? If you are like most people, the first step on your road to executive producer is getting your foot in the door. Enter TV Writer Tyler Dinucci (American Gods, Drop Dead Diva), who will guide you on that journey to getting that first assistant gig and begin your paid journey to executive producer. In this three-week Online Writers’ Assistant Class, Tyler takes you through the paces by...

Short Fiction Workshop

Santa Monica College @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Do you have short stories sitting in a drawer, or have you always wanted to write one? Learn the fundamentals of what makes a short story effective. In this friendly, supportive workshop with a focus on themes, character, dialogue, point of view, story action, and writing compelling descriptions, you will also find out about the world of literary journals and how to submit your work to the short story marketplace.

Captivating Speakers: Public Speaking Workshop

Captivating Speakers @ 20600 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA

In our digital age, we touch our screens more than we touch the hearts and minds of others. Yet people skills, the ability to deeply connect with others, are more prized than ever before.  The ones who master these skills stand out from the pack, create success in all areas of their lives and enjoy satisfying relationships. This is why it's so important to develop your public speaking and communication skills.  Multiple-award-winning...

Shamanic Extraction Practitione­r Training

REIKI Wellbeing

Receive the Shamanic Extraction Practitioner training to be able to provide these profound cleansing healing sessions to clients. You will learn and practice: How to perceive and extract misplaced energy, pain and illness How to keep yourself safe and healthy when practicing this in depth healing How to remove intrusions and fill that space with new energy through Power Animal Retrievals Gathering your Healing tools and empowering them How...

2-Day Shamanic Journeying Fundamentals Workshop

REIKI Wellbeing @ Near Westfield Mall, Los Angeles, CA

This two part workshop is both, for Healers and for people wanting to advance in their spiritual path in a powerful and transformational way. For those who attended last year, this workshop contains new processes.  If you are wanting to experience greater sense of community, oneness, support, friendship, connection with your Inner Wisdom… this event is perfect for you!  Part 1 Learn Shamanic Journeying Visit the Lower World and...

2-Day Death, Dying and beyond and Psychopomp

REIKI Wellbeing @ Near Westfield Mall, Los Angeles, CA

Prerequisites:  The Shamanic Fundamentals Workshop or other beginner workshop such as the above “EARTH Medicine, STAR Medicine and the 4 Elements” are a prerequisite to take this course. Important Notes: Due to Covid, the class has changed to online.  Due to being online, the class will be shorter and later make up in person when distancing is over. 

Chocolate Love Tour

El Camino College @ 16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA

Indulge in a delectable exploration of the world of chocolate with our immersive tour. Uncover the secrets and stories behind the sweet delight that has captured hearts worldwide.

Body Moves for Brain Power

Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA

If you think playing computer games and doing crossword puzzles is enough to keep your brain working at its peak as you age… think again! Come join a class with research-based activities (mostly in the chair) that incorporate rhythmic patterns and sequences designed to stimulate brain-cell activity, boost focus, enhance blood flow to the brain, and improve mental responses. Research is showing that you can significantly reduce the risk of developing...

Public Speaking 101

General Assembly @ 360 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA

The thought of speaking in front of an audience can throw normally calm and confident people into a frenzy. In this workshop, participants will get expert coaching and feedback on ways to strengthen their public speaking skills, from techniques to ease frayed nerves to exercises designed to build confidence and improve focus. We'll the workshop with improvisational games designed to build self-confidence and sharpen listening skills before tackling...