City of Beverly Hills Community Services - Fall 2023

Register now at beverlyhills.org/bhrec |25 LET’S PLAY MAH-JONGG! An ancient tile-based game developed in the 19th century in China adapted to the American version. Players will develop pattern recognition, learn strategy, and sharpen the mind in this hands-on class taught by an experienced teacher. $10 for the of cial card paid to instructor on rst day of class. Instructor: Mimi Levinson. No Class 10/10, 11/21. 7 weeks Intermediate 10130 1:00pm - 3:30pm Tu 8/22 - 10/3 $72/$90 10132 1:00pm - 3:30pm Tu 10/17 - 12/5 $72/$90 Advanced 10129 1:00pm - 3:30pm Tu 8/22 - 10/3 $72/$90 10131 1:00pm - 3:30pm Tu 10/17 - 12/5 $72/$90 Location: RX Redwood ENRICHMENT CERAMICS - HAND BUILD & SCULPTING This beginner-friendly class introduces participants to the basics of hand building so that they can explore making both functional and sculptural forms. A great class for rst-time potters or wheel throwers looking to try something new. Glazing and rings included. $25 material fee payable to instructor at rst meeting. No Class 10/11, 11/22. 7 weeks. 10135 6:00pm - 9:00pm W 8/23 - 10/4 $280/$350 10137 6:00pm - 9:00pm W 10/18 - 12/6 $280/$350 Location: BHHS Room 259 CERAMICS - POTTERY WHEEL Explore wheel throwing in a relaxed, communal setting. This class is largely self-directed and great for those who want to practice independently but may need a refresher on basic techniques. Glazing and rings included. $25 material fee payable to instructor at rst meeting. No Class 10/11, 11/22. 7 weeks. 10136 6:00pm - 9:00pm W 8/23 - 10/4 $280/$350 10138 6:00pm - 9:00pm W 10/18 - 12/6 $280/$350 Location: BHHS Room 259 IMPROV COMEDY IMPROV COMEDY “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE,” here I come! This fun, fast-paced workshop focuses on theater games and Improv techniques in the style of Second City. I give you “hooks” to create zany interesting characters. Be spontaneous and have fun in the process. Good for scene work, and invaluable for commercial auditions. Supportive environment and a great stress buster. “Laughter is The Best Medicine”. All skill levels welcome. You can bring a monologue to rst class. Instructor: Audrey Linden recent Co-Star, recurring “Euphoria”, “Tosh.O”, “My Crazy Ex”, Teva, Doritos, SAG-AFTRA. No Class 9/4, 9/25. 10 weeks. 10134 6:45pm - 9:15pm M 8/28 - 11/13 $144/$180 Location: RX Magnolia 128 QI AND ART Highly acclaimed Chinese Royal Palace painter, master artist, and professor at multiple universities in North America, now teaching art in Beverly Hills. Learn his technique of expressing the Eastern Philosophy of Qi, “living energy,” through art. His artistic approach will bring you to a new world of art full of life, soul, and spirit. The class combines the fundamental technique of drawing, with a variety of art materials and media. Instructor: Xu “Joseph” Zhou. No Class 11/26. 7 weeks. 10139 11:30am -12:30pm Su 10/22 - 12/10 $248/$310 Location: RX Redwood Adults ON CAMERA COMMERCIALS Want to be in commercials? Develop con dence, cold read commercial copy, be typecast, and have fun! See your work on camera weekly, hone skills and learn how to book that job! All levels welcome. $10 materials fee payable to instructor. Audrey Linden is a working actress, SAG-AFTRA. Samsung, LG, Teva and Zara Commercial. Instructor Audrey Linden. No Class 11/25. 6 weeks. 10133 12:00pm - 2:15pm Sa 10/21 - 12/2 $108/$135 Location: RX Magnolia 130