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This class will help the student develop basic technical skills in furniture design, construction and finishing. Emphasis is on individual design and innovative use of materials in construction. Basic supplies, equipment and power tools will be provided for the class; however, each student is responsible for purchasing their own wood. Prerequisite for this class is demonstrated subject/skill proficiency and evaluation by the instructor.

Saskia Stockbroekx, instructor

Who wins in a short sale or real estate auction? You do!

Short sales and real estate auctions can make a substantial improvement in your future.  Short sales can result in very unhappy lenders but very pleased buyers while real estate auctions offer great opportunities if you understand how to be the winner.  This information can help you grow financially while others wait for the best time to get involved.

Warren Racine has written books and articles on real estate and owns a number of properties in the U.S. and abroad.

Join us for a 1-day tour to soak up the beautiful sceneries of the Santa Cruz Mountain wineries while you experience the various tastes and sensations of their wines. During the tasting, you’ll learnthe environmental effects on grapes, proper tasting techniques,the basic chronology of the grape from the vine to the bottle, and anything else you’ve always wanted to know about wine. This class is perfect for wine lovers of all levels looking for a fun, interactiveand educational tour of onsite wine tasting!

Austin Twohig & David Solomon are owners and operators of a Santa Cruz based wine tour service.

Learn to make exquisite jewelry at a fraction of the cost! You will start with the basics, learn the advanced techniques, and walk away with some beautiful completed projects just in time for the holidays!
Lesli Burkhead  has a Cherokee Indian heritage and has sold her beadwork internationally.

* + $20 required material fee payable to the instructor on the day of the class.

Anyone can sell on eBay. That’s proven everyday with items sold from the closet and garage. But if you want the ability to positively effect your life and business by selling on eBay, this class is for you! You will get great ideas for increasing your online visibility and the process of setting up your very own eBay Store. This class details the keys for success while using the eBay platform as your business. Enroll today and gain a new appreciation of what you can accomplish through eBay!

Jan Roberts , has been an eBay seller and instructor since 1999.

Attend our 6 hour class and take your state exam all in the same day. Start your rewarding career now.  
Jessica Leffler , Licensed Notary Public

* + $40 mandatory study guide payable on day of class, check or cash only and $40 exam fee Check made out to 'Secretary of State'

Interested in learning the history and basic tenets of the fastest growing religion in America? We’ll present the basics and then focus on Islam as it relates to our contemporary world and discuss its impact on global politics. An optional Mosque visit is offered.

Mehrzad Karimabadi , Leadership Committee, Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California http://iccnc.org

While others hesitate, buyers are swarming delinquent and defaulted owners, trustees’ sales, and REO lenders. Now is the time to get aboard and learn what is important to know about discount buying before others get the message.  Here you will get to know which documents, contracts, and laws affect equity in your chosen property and how to uncover the risks and rewards before buying.   Get involved now.  Your financial future is at stake!

Warren Racine has written books and articles on real estate and owns a number of properties in the U.S. and abroad.

Want to be certified? Let us Help you enhance your career by preparing you to take your Pharmacy Technician Certification Test.

Dante Dizon CPhT.