Los Angeles City College Classes, Los Angeles

If you've always wanted to learn how to sew, this is the perfect place to start! This class will cover the basics of sewing machine operation and explore some practical sewing techniques. You'll even get to make your very own pillow! Sewing machines provided in classroom! Materials needed: Fabric shears Ball head dressmaker pins (NOT BALL POINT)...

This is a class on how to operate a business using basic recordkeeping, accounting, reporting, and analysis methods. This is a hands-on class where students learn the importance of timely reporting of business transaction by performing financial analysis, using graphs and ratios. Specifically, students will learn: How to set-up a Chart of Accounts...

In this workshop you will learn the manipulation and the observation of materials, as they are best used to gain the objectives expressed in the Japanese view of flower arranging following the curriculum of the OHARA form of Ikebana done in a low bowl using moribana style, meaning "piled-up." Advanced class for continuing students or those with Ohara...

Live! Rent Free!!! (Continuation of Part I) Don’t put off your career as an apartment manager! Join us and learn how to get the upper hand on securing a job as an apartment manager. Topics include renting and leasing, rent control, apart-ment repairs, security deposit, Health Department & SCEP compliance, housing discrimination laws, disability...

This is a course for new and aspiring entrepreneurs to learn what is required to start a business in the City of Los Angeles and surrounding areas. The class takes a look at the legal issues that a new business owner will face, as well as a quick and easy guide through the maze and layers of regulations. Learn what you need to know about city and...

Get into the sport that puts a spin on improved health and alertness. Learn the basic strokes, such as forehand, backhand, volleys, and serving, along with game rules & court etiquette.  Bring tennis racket, can of tennis balls, and bottled water. Please no dark-soled shoes. 

Do you have presentations at work? Are you a teacher or a lawyer or an IT worker? Do you not like the idea of public speaking? This class can help. Have a blast and learn a new skill! Actors and non actors learn the building blocks of improvisational comedy. Comedic improvisational acting is about communication, team work, listening and trusting yourself,...

Ikebana is more than just flower arrangement! This stunning Japanese art form teaches you how to observe and manipulate flowers, leaves, and stems to bring the beauty of nature indoors. Using the Ohara curriculum of ikebana, you will build skills in the low bowl moribana tradition. This beginner friendly introductory class focuses on Hana-isho, meaning...

Ever wish you had the skills needed to create a beautiful henna tattoo? Here is your chance to learn the basics of henna application. Whether training to become a professional or to develop a new hobby, this class will teach students about the different kinds of henna, how to mix henna, and most importantly, the techniques needed to use henna to create...

This basic math workshop is aimed at improving your child’s math skills to meet or exceed the standards for grade levels. This class covers multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, word problems, among other math subjects. 

This basic math workshop is aimed at improving your child’s math skills to meet or exceed the standards for grade levels. This class covers multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, word problems, among other math subjects. 

Do you have presentations at work?  Are you a teacher or a lawyer or an IT worker? Do you not like the idea of public speaking? This class can help. Have a blast and learn a new skill! Actors and non actors learn the building blocks of improvisational comedy.  Comedic improvisational acting is about communication, team work, listening...

Learn to write a standard essay, the ins-and-outs of research, how to structure arguments and comparisons, outline and much more! Students are welcome to bring their textbooks and questions.

Get into the fastest racquet sport (record set at over 200 mph) on Earth and improve your health, self-esteem and awareness of yourself and the environment. Understand the quality of the various racquets and shuttlecocks and its impact on the game. Learn correct techniques of performing different type of serves, attacking and defensive shots as...

Learn how to protect yourself in the streets, how to turn your fear into anger and switch yourself into attack mode. Defend yourself against an attacker and learn why size is not a factor. Students will learn effective techniqiues on how to quickly subdue their attacker(s).Teens welcome with parent/guardian permission.