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compiled by Lisa LeeKing, Alita Edgar, Phil Henken, Kerry Martin
Art-Minded
AESTHETIC REALISM FOUNDATION Poetry, music, art, acting, anthropology, marriage, education & kids' classes based on philosophy of aesthetic realism. Call for info. Class reg. begins May 2. Course audits permitted. 141 Greene St. (Houston St.), 212-777-4490. www.AestheticRealism.org
ASIA SOCIETY Lectures, films, symposia & featured artists in conjunction w/current exhibits. Call for sched. 725 Park Ave. (betw. 70th & 71st Sts.), 212-288-6400. www.asiasociety.org
BROOKLYN MUSEUM OF ART Studio programs, art workshops & gallery tours, changing monthly, most programs free w/mus. adm. Through July 7, "Star Wars: The Magic of Myth." 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), Bklyn, 718-638-5000 x230. www.brooklynart.org/programs/whats_happening.html
CHINA INSTITUTE Lecture programs, 10-session courses in painting & calligraphy. Also Chinese language instruction for various levels & the return of the Chinese Cooking School. Call for reg. & sched. 125 E. 65th St. (betw. Lexington & Park Aves.), 212-744-8181. www.chinainstitute.org
COOPER UNION Wide variety of cont. ed. courses incl. cityscapes, drawing & painting, language, modern dance, development for architects & engineers, Photography?designed for working adults, noncredit. 41 Cooper Sq., Hewitt Bldg. (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-353-4195. www.cooper.edu/adulted
DRAWING ROOM Entry-level instruction for illustration, comic book, painting, graphic design, anatomy, figure drawing & intro. to media based on conceptual-oriented goals. Open house last Sun. of every month, classes $110/month. 237 W. 26th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-242-6620. www.drawing-room-nyc.com
EARTHWORKS POTTERY Courses for adults in pottery-making & glazing; beg.-adv. Call for brochure, $290/10 weeks. 1705 1st Ave. (88th St.), 212-876-6945.
THE EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE ART SCHOOL Courses in photography, ceramics, drawing, stone carving, oil painting, clay sculpture & mold making. $120-$300/course. Call for dates/availability. 197 E. B'way. (Jefferson St.), 212-780-2300 x428 or x378. www.edalliance.org/artschool/index.htm
INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY Five- & 10-week classes, weekend workshops & seminars avail. in photography & digital imaging. Technical sessions in digital imaging, lighting, filters, motion, macro photography, aperture & shutter speeds. Also, esthetic visualization (composition, portraiture, landscape & serial imaging). Darkroom classes in color, b&w, digital media lab. 1114 6th Ave. (43rd St.), 212-860-1777. www.icp.org
KOHO SCHOOL OF SUMI-E Learn how to paint bamboo, pine & plum blossoms w/sumi ink. Beg. & adv. Levels. Classes Tues., Weds. & Sun., $255/10-week course. 64 MacDougal St. (Houston St.), 212-673-5190.
LOWER EAST SIDE PRINTSHOP Nonprofit community-based org. offers classes in silkscreen, photo carborundum, aquatint Xerox transfer, monotype, western woodcut, fundraising strategies, Polaroid transfer & more. Classes $70-$210. 59-61 E. 4th St., 6th fl. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-673-5390. www.printshop.org
MANHATTAN GRAPHICS CENTER Eve. & weekend classes in etching, woodcut, monotype, silkscreen & lithography. Short workshops in printmaking also avail. Rolling reg., classes $50-$400. 481 Washington St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 212-219-8783. www.geocities.com/manhattangraphicscenter
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART Regularly sched. tours, gallery talks, symposia & lectures. Weekend family programs, call for sched. 1000 5th Ave. (82nd St.), 212-535-7710. Group tours, 212-570-3930. www.metmuseum.org
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART Ongoing films, brown bag lectures, gallery talks, tours, family programs & afterschool educational programs for kids. Call for sched. 11 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-708-9400. www.moma.org
MUSEUM OF TELEVISION & RADIO Seminars, workshops, daily screenings & radio presentations. All classes for kids & adults are ongoing. Also feat. "The Sound of His Music: A Tribute to Richard Rodgers" through June 30. 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6600. www.mtr.org
MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Guided tours of galleries, free w/mus. adm. Frequent panel discussions, lectures, walking tours & concerts. Visit website for info on literary programs, cont. ed. & family programs. Call for reg. 1220 5th Ave. (103rd St.), 212-534-1672. www.mcny.org
NEW YORK ACADEMY OF ART Undergrad & grad courses in drawing, painting & sculpture. Reg. for MFA on April 25, cont. ed. on June 2. 111 Franklin St. (betw. W. B'way & Church St.), 212-966-0300. www.nyaa.edu
NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF PHOTOGRAPHY Full home-study program in professional photography. Start anytime, $828 or $978 ($35 monthly payments). 211 E. 43rd St., #2402 (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-867-8260. www.nyip.com
NEW YORK STUDIO SCHOOL OF DRAWING, PAINTING & SCULPTURE Full-time program in drawing, painting, art history & sculpture. Part-time drawing, painting & "drawing marathon" offered. Eve. & weekend classes avail. 8 W. 8th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-673-6466. www.nyss.org
P.S. 1 CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER Many ongoing exhibits of contemporary art from U.S. & abroad. Nonprofit defining force in alternative space movement w/cool outdoor area conducive to drinking during "Warm Up Series" in summer. Call for info. 22-25 Jackson Ave. (46th Ave.), LIC, 718-784-2084. www.ps1.org
PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN 103-year-old school has been educating students in art & design for 5 generations. Undergrad, grad & nondegree programs offered. 66 5th Ave. (13th St.), 800-252-0852. www.parsons.edu
PRATT INSTITUTE School of Art & Design administers courses in art history, computer graphics & interactive media, fashion design, fine arts, industrial design, media arts & more. Levels of study incl. pre-college, undergrad, grad, cont. ed. & international studies. Locations in Bklyn & Manhattan. Pratt Manhattan, 295 Lafayette St., 2nd fl. (Houston St.), 212-461-6000, 718-636-3600 for Bklyn campus. www.pratt.edu
SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS Undergrad programs in advertising, animation, fine arts, illustration, interior design, computer art & more. Also offer grad. tracks, cont. ed. & special programs. Call for reg., prices & sched. 209 E. 23rd St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-592-2000. www.schoolofvisualarts.edu
SHEFFIELD SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN Full home-study professional program in interior design from "sketching a room" to "fabrics" to "period furniture" & more. Start anytime. 211 E. 43rd St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-661-7270. www.sheffield.edu
STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM Tours & projects related to current exhibits. 144 W. 125th St. (betw. Lenox & 7th Aves.), 212-864-4500. www.studiomuseuminharlem.org
UNION SQUARE CERAMIC CENTER Handbuilding, wheel & decorating classes start every 2 months, w/next session beginning in June. $200 child, $250 adults. 7 E. 17th St. (betw. 5th Ave. & B'way), 212-633-2026.
UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS Undergrad degrees in design, visual, media & performing arts. Cont. ed. & pre-college programs also avail. Rolling adm., $18,630 per semester. 320 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, 800-616-2787. www.uarts.edu
URBAN GLASS Workshops in glassblowing, casting, kiln-forming, jewelry, lampworking, mosaics & more. Call for sched. & prices. 647 Fulton St. (Rockwell St.), Ft. Greene, 718-625-3685. www.urbanglass.com
WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Educational offerings incl. lecture series, gallery talks, films, performances & workshops. Call for reg. & details. 945 Madison Ave. (75th St.), 212-570-3676. www.whitney.org
Body-Conscious
ACADEMY OF MASSAGE Massage therapy & shiatsu technique offered in 8-month program. $5900 ea. Classes begin TK. 401 S. Van Brunt St., Englewood, NJ 07631. 888-AMT-7898. www.academyofmassage.com
ALCOHOLISM COUNCIL OF NEW YORK Affordable classes in alcohol- & substance-abuse counseling. Ongoing reg., call for sched. & prices. 352 Park Ave. S., 8th fl. (betw. 25th & 26th Sts.), 212-252-7001 or 800-56-SOBER. www.alcoholism.org
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Ongoing private & group classes in Alexander technique & meditation practice. Call for sched. & prices. 15 E. 17th St. (betw. 5th Ave. & B'way), 212-243-3867.
CHAKRA SHRI INC. Non-profit organization offers free ongoing classes in dance, incl. improv & classical Indian dance. Sat. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 175-43 Hillside Ave., Jamaica, Queens, 718-883-7770. www.chakrashri.org
CHURCH STREET BOXING GYM Get in shape while learning kickboxing or boxing. Classes for both men & women. Membership w/instruction, $99-$209, 4-week non-membership classes also, 25 Park Pl., basement (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-571-1333. www.nyboxinggym.com
DHARMA YOGA CENTER Daily drop-in yoga classes incl. kids & teens yoga, mommy & baby yoga, family class, dance meditation, purification, psychic development & more. Call for sched. & prices. 297 3rd Ave. (23rd St.), 212-889-8160. www.dharmayogacenter.com
FLYNN'S SCHOOL OF HERBOLOGY Call Ms. Arcus Flynn about exciting world of herbology. $250 incl. books & notes. 60 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-677-8140.
HIGH VIBE HEALTH & HEALING Ongoing workshops in nutrition & food prep incl. fasting & detox, raw food prep, family nutrition & more. Some classes free, others up to $35, call for dates & times. 85 E. 3rd St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-777-6645 or 888-554-6645.
HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE OF YOGA SCIENCE & PHILOSOPHY Seminars & workshops in hatha yoga, meditation, breathing, relaxation & vegetarian cooking. Call for dates & times. $20-$45 per class. 78 5th Ave. (13th St.), 212-243-5995. www.himalayanyoga.org
INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION Certified holistic health counselor after 8-month program in integrative nutrition. 120 W. 41st St. (betw. B'way & 6th Aves.), 212-730-5433. www.integrativenutrition.com
INTEGRAL YOGA INSTITUTE Yoga, meditation, cooking, nutrition, stress management & healing. Special yoga classes for prenatal, postpartum, senior citizens & HIV-positive people. Teacher certification program. 227 W. 13th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.); 200 W. 72nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-721-4000 or 212-929-0586. www.integralyogany.org
IYENGAR YOGA INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK Instruction in tradition of yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar incl. strength & stamina, flexibility, balance, concentration & meditation. Free intro courses & drop-in classes 7 days/week plus workshops. $13-$17/class, series rates avail. 27 W. 24th St., #800 (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-9642. www.yoga-ny.org
JIVAMUKTI YOGA CENTER Hatha yoga w/spiritual emphasis. Special sessions avail. for prenatal, HIV & younger participants. Free intro sessions, call for info. $11.50/class in 30-class packet or $17 per single class. 404 Lafayette St., 3rd fl. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-353-0214 or 800-255-6814. www.jivamuktiyoga.com
KYOKUSHIN KARATE World-class dojo feat. beg. through adv. courses as well as classes in technique, Kata & traditional Japanese weapons. Training for the mind, body & spirit. Ongoing, flexible enrollment, register anytime. 284 5th Ave. (30th St.), 212-947-3334. www.kyokushinkarate.com
METROPOLIS FENCING Group & private lessons, fencing birthday parties, afterschool programs. Membership $350/12 months, nonmembers pay $10 floor fee. Group lessons 7 days/week (3 one-hr. sessions for $25). Taught by certified fencers & former Olympians. Private lessons $30 per 1/2 hr. 114 W. 26th St. (6th Ave.), 212-463-8044. www.metropolisfencing.com
MIDTOWN KARATE DOJO Traditional Okinawan karate of all levels for men, women & kids. Ongoing start dates, no reg. req., all ranks certified. 465 Lexington Ave. (betw. 45th & 46th Sts.), 212-599-1966.
MOVEMENTS AFOOT Emphasizes traditional body disciplines through 1-on-1 training. Classes in yoga, Pilates, Pilates mat, balance training, physioball, massage & more. Single classes from $15, res. req. Professional workshops incl. "Concentration 101: Pilates" & "Pilates Matwork & the Dancer." Certificate programs avail. 151 W. 30th St., # 201 (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-904-1399. www.movementsafoot.com
NEW YORK OPEN CENTER "The largest urban holistic learning center in the United States" offers nearly 1000 classes yearly, w/focus on holistic learning: body, psyche, spirit, arts, etc. Wellness services incl. massage, shiatsu, polarity therapy, reflexology & meditation. Workshops, lectures, conferences & professional training also avail. Discounts for members, groups, senior citizens, full-time students & school faculty. Call for info. 83 Spring St. (Crosby St.), 212-219-2527. www.opencenter.org
NEW YORK SCHOOL OF T'AI CHI CHUAN Beg. & adv. instruction in tai chi for health, relaxation & self-defense held at Ripley/Greer Studios. Call for reg. & cost. Free intro class w/short lecture held Tuesdays at 6 p.m. 360 W. 38th St., #1502 (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-502-4112. www.taichichuan.org
NEW YORK SHAMBHALA CENTER Eve. & weekend classes in meditation, Buddhist studies & contemplative arts. Free & open meditation every Tues. at 7:00 & Sun. at 11. Prices from free to $175/weekend. 118 W. 22nd St., 6th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-675-6544. www.newyork.shambhala.org
OHASHI INSTITUTE Courses in ohashi method of healing touch. Morning, eve., weekend-intensive courses & instructor training programs. Call for dates & brochure. Work-study avail. Locations incl. Manhattan, Bklyn, NJ, Westchester & international. 147 W. 25th St., 8th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 800-810-4190 or 646-486-1187. www.ohashiatsu.org
OM YOGA CENTER Extensive & varied daily class sched. incl. all levels of hatha yoga, breathing workshop, meditation course & teacher training. $15 per class, 135 W. 14th St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-229-0267. www.omyoga.com
PACIFIC COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE MS in acupuncture or traditional Oriental medicine avail. upon program completion. Call for financial aid info, classes begin May 6 & Sept. 3. 915 B'way, 3rd fl., (21st St.), 800-729-3468 or 212-982-3456. www.ormed.edu
THE PILATES STUDIO More Pilates than you ever thought possible. Private sessions, mat classes & teacher certification programs. Private sessions by appointment only. Call for certification info. 890 B'way, 6th fl. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-358-7676. www.pilates-studio.com
SAL ANTHONY'S MOVEMENT SALON Offering courses in yoga, gyrotonic, Pilates, dance, martial arts & more. Gyrotonic & gyrokinesis teaching certificates can also be earned. 190 3rd Ave. (17th St.), 212-420-7242. www.movementsalon.com
SIVANANDA YOGA VEDANTA CENTER Multilevel yoga for all ages. Classes & workshops on meditation, positive thinking, philosophy & vegetarian cooking. Also offer yoga retreats at ranch in Catskills & teacher training. Classes & reg. ongoing, first drop-in class free, free regular open houses, call for details. 243 W. 24th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-255-4560. www.sivananda.org
SWEDISH INSTITUTE Courses offered in Swedish, shiatsu, palpation, pathology. Assoc. degree in Occupational Studies avail. Spring semester begins April 27, 226 W. 26th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-5900. www.swedishinstitute.com
ULTIMATE GYM Ongoing classes in Thai kickboxing, boxing, submission wrestling & other self-defense techniques. Join anytime to get in shape & learn self-preservation skills. Courses begin at $125 monthly, private lessons by appointment. 1 E. 28th St., 2nd fl., (5th Ave.), 212-725-4666.
YOGA CONNECTION TRIBECA feat. Bikram style, Vinyasa, workshops & private courses. Single courses start at $18, memberships available. 145 Chambers St., 1st fl. (W. B'way) 212-945-9642. www.yogaconnectionnyc.com
YOGA FOR ALL All levels plus special prenatal, meditation, Patanjali classes. Call for sched. First 3 classes $45. 1583 1st Ave. (betw. 82nd & 83rd Sts.), 212-472-9642. www.YOGAforALL.org
YOGA ZONE 60 day & eve. classes/week in all levels of yoga. Beg.-adv. level classes in ishta yoga. $20/class or 3/$40. Call for sched. Two Manhattan locations: 160 E. 56th St., 12th fl. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.); 138 5th Ave., 4th fl. (betw 18th & 19th Aves.), 212-935-9642. www.yogazone.com
YWCA Group & private swimming lessons for infants, kids & adults. Plus cardioboxing, dance, basketball, volleyball, water aerobics, fitness classes, circuit training & more. Maternity classes avail., call for dates & prices. Locations in Manhattan, Harlem & Flushing. 610 Lexington Ave. (53rd St.), 212-755-4500. www.ywcanyc.org
ZUJITSU TRAINING CENTER Group & private self-defense classes for men & women. Classes offered daily. Call for more info. 208 Forsyth St. (Houston St.), 212-982-3393. www.zujitsu.com
Career Changes
ACADEMICS OF FLIGHT Ground-school courses for pilots, dispatchers, flight attendants & engineers, courses in crew resource management. In-flight lessons avail. Pre-FAA test training. New classes begin every month. 46-12 Queens Blvd., #204 (46th St.), Queens, 718-937-5716. www.flywithaof.com
ACTION/CUT FILMMAKING SEMINAR A-Z of filmmaking for directors, writers, actors, producers, crew & film students. $350 for an all-inclusive for 2-day seminar. 800-815-5545 for location. www.actioncut.com
AMERICAN CENTER FOR CAREER TRAINING Programs for travel agents, medical office specialists & medical billing, MS Office skills. Classes begin regularly, may req. HS diploma or GED, range from 7 weeks to 15 months full-time. Certificate & diploma programs, financial aid, grants & eve. classes avail. 500 8th Ave., 9th fl. (betw. 35th & 36th Sts.), 212-273-9760.
ATLAS BARBER SCHOOL Full- or part-time certification & licensing, w/barbering, shaving & clipper programs & brush-up course for licensed barbers. Classes begin each Mon., open reg. Convenient payment plans. Free for approved vets. VECID-approved. HS, GED or entrance exam req. 32 3rd Ave. (betw. 9th & 10th Sts.), 212-475-1360.
AUTHENTIC BARTENDING SCHOOL Day, eve. & weekend, 40-hr. classes in mixology. School is Board of Ed. certified & offers free lifetime local & national placement. New classes begin weekly, call for reg. 45 W. 34th St., 5th fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 1-800-TEND-BAR. www.authenticbartending.com
CENTER FOR BOOK ARTS Learn letterpress printing & hand book-blinding. $90/day, $365 workshop. 28 W. 27th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-481-0295. www.centerforbookarts.org
CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AT COLUMBIA U Certificate in Conservative Biology offered. Call for sched. $550-$1100 per module. 1200 Amsterdam Ave. (114th St.), 212-854-8179. www.cerc.columbia.edu
CULINARY ARTS AT THE NEW SCHOOL 150+ classes in cooking, baking, desserts, wine tasting, business & management. Behind scenes at more than 10 of NY's finest restaurants, walking tours w/top chefs & food specialists. Work-study & kitchen assistant programs avail., professional-level instruction in cooking, baking & catering, certificate students eligible for apprenticeship services. Wine classes at 203 E. 29th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.). All other classes at the Inn on 23rd, 131 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-255-4141. E-mail nscularts@aol.com. www.nsu.newschool.edu
CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA Courses in culinary arts, baking, pastry arts & management. Programs begin continuously & offer assoc. & bachelor's degrees. Call for reg., dates & prices. 1946 Campus Dr., Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499, 800-285-4627. www.ciachef.edu
EAST COAST INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SCHOOL ACE accreditation in aerobic instruction & personal training. Cont. ed. for instructors & personal trainers. No exp. req., job placement avail. Call for full sched. Equinox Sports Club, 521 5th Ave. (43rd St.), 516-432-6877. www.ecaworldfitness.com
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY'S ENTERPRISE CENTER Creative enterprise ownership workshops in business-building & e-commerce for artists & designers, plus entrepreneurial training programs to start or grow a business. Classes begin monthly, call for reg. $150 for seminars, $265/credit for NYers. 7th Ave., #C110 (27th St.), 212-217-7250. www.fitnyc.edu
FRENCH CULINARY INSTITUTE Preeminent American school for classic French cooking techniques, culinary arts, pastry arts & international bread-baking. Space & tools to learn hands-on techniques taught by chef-instructors. Real-life on-campus learning restaurant, L'Ecole, plus state-of-the-art demo kitchen. Career program: 6 months full-time, 9 months part-time. Classes start every 6 weeks, call for dates; short course for serious amateurs avail., call for reg. info. 462 B'way (Grand St.), 212-219-8890 or 888-FCI-CHEF. E-mail admission@frenchculinary.com. www.frenchculinary.com
FUTURES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES Classes in Unix, administration & more. Offers downsized employees potential for free, state-sponsored training under the Workforce Investment Act. This is the school the Department of Employment doesn't want you to know about. Open house every Weds. at 10 a.m. 9 Murray St. (B'way), 212-267-9500 or www.futuresinit.org for sched. & prices.
GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA Classes in gemology, diamond grading & jewelry design; graduate gemologist diploma offered. Rolling admission. Tuition $3795-$12,650. 580 5th Ave. (47th St.), 800-366-8519.
GRAPHIC ARTISTS GUILD CLASSES Tax planning for artists, job-hunting techniques for artists & "Start Your Own Graphic Design Firm" course. Class discounts for guild members. 212-791-0330 x103 or www.gag.org/newyork for midtown location & reg.
INSTITUTE OF ALLIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONS Certification programs in healthcare incl. diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine & magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Call for application & reg. 405 Park Ave. (54th St.), 212-758-1410. www.instituteofalliedmedicalprofessions.com
INSTITUTE OF AUDIO RESEARCH Accelerated recording engineering & production program (600 hrs./6 months) incl. basic audio electronics, audio circuit construction, audio signal processing, analog & digital storage systems, music business, advanced mixing techniques, MIDI & music synthesis & more. Financial aid & grad. placement avail., ongoing reg. 64 University Pl. (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-777-8550. www.audioschool.com
INSTITUTE OF CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE Cont. ed. classes in theory, practical design training & instruction in manual skills. Travel programs in classical architecture avail. Ongoing reg., $150-$2995. 225 Lafayette St., #1009 (Spring St.), 917-237-1208. www.classicist.org
THE INSTITUTE OF CULINARY EDUCATION Career training in culinary arts, pastry arts & culinary management. Shorter ongoing recreational classes avail. in cooking, pastry, spa cuisine & breadmaking. Flexible sched. for people w/career changes. 50 W. 23rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-847-0700. www.newyorkculinary.com
INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Accredited AOS degrees in architectural tech (interior design; building design), building construction tech & architecture license prep classes. Day/eve. & work/study sequences. Financial aid if qualified. AutoCAD classes. Reg. now for Sept. classes; $180/credit hr. 141 Willoughby St. (Flatbush Ave.), Bklyn, 718-855-3661. www.idcbrooklyn.org
INTERBORO INSTITUTE Day & eve. programs for AOS in business management, paralegal studies, accounting, office technologies & security management. Financial aid if qualified, free tutoring. Call for info. 450 W. 56th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-399-0091 x115. www.interboro.com
JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE Classes for EMT-B, LSAT, GRE, GED, Wellness SPA DDC. Classes open & ongoing, $115-$175. 899 10th Ave (59th St.), 212-237-8663.
LEARNING INSTITUTE FOR BEAUTY SCIENCES New courses begin monthly in hairdressing, cosmetology, nail artistry & makeup. On going reg. for day & eve. classes. Certification avail., call of more info. 22 W. 34th St. 212-967-1717. www.libsbeautyschool.com
LENOX HILL SENIOR CENTER Classes in creative writing, foreign languages, current events, arts & crafts, classic music, exercise & meditation. Classes only open to members, but membership is free. Open enrollment. 343 E. 70th St. (1st Ave.), 212-744-5905.
LIA SCHORR INSTITUTE OF COSMETIC SKINCARE TRAINING Esthetician, skin care & makeup classes, training for NY license exam. Ongoing full-/part-time day & eve. classes 7 days/week. Financial aid, pay-as-you-go program & student loans avail. Tuition $625-$6000. 686 Lexington Ave., 4th fl. (betw. 56th & 57th Sts.), 212-486-9541 or 800-782-7212. www.liaschorrinstitute.com
MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE CONTINUING ED. Certificate programs for cont. ed. Rolling reg., price varies per course, 221 E. 71st St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-774-0780. www.mmce.edu
MODEL TRAINING CENTER Year-round classes offered daily for licenses for car, motorcycle, truck, bus or tractor trailers w/lifetime job placement assistance. Moderate fees. 145 W. 14th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-242-0044 or 212-242-7547.
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY SCHOOL Week