Always wanted to learn or refresh your Spanish? This class focuses on building conversational skills through interactive practice. Topics include greetings, pronunciation, numbers, food, clothing, and basic grammar. You'll engage in small conversations and explore cultural insights like word origins and dialects. Zoom access and basic computer skills required.

Have you ever listened to commercial, animation, or audiobook and thought "I wonder if I could do that?" If you’re interested in using your voice to earn income from home, voice acting could be a strong fit. It’s natural to have questions. Is the industry too competitive? Do you need expensive equipment? How do you find work? And what about AI? This introductory class addresses these concerns honestly, giving you a clear and realistic view of how to begin. You’ll explore different types of voiceover work, including commercials, narration, and animation, while learning practical tools and techniques. Your instructor will also share real experiences so you understand how jobs are booked and what clients expect. You’ll read a script, receive coaching, and get feedback. A follow-up evaluation will help guide your next steps. In this personalized 90-minute, one-on-one session, you’ll meet a professional voice actor through live video chat. You’ll learn about current trends and how affordable it can be to build a simple home setup. You’ll receive a professional voiceover evaluation later in a follow up call. One-time, 90-minute, introductory class. 18 and over. Upon registration you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience.

We write everyday: emails, social media posts, work projects, and even non-fiction or creative writing. Improving is just a matter of knowing some simple tricks to make your writing more impactful and readable, and may help get you a promotion at work or avoid rejection from a publisher. In this hands-on session, there will be writing/editing examples and exercises so you can see in real time how to make sentences flow properly while still maintaining reader interest, and you will leave with a workbook full of writing tips and tricks,

If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the editor's desk. You will discover how to: become a “published” writer overnight submit manuscripts the correct way find the right publisher for your work write irresistible query letters determine when and how to get an agent 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer. If you really want to succeed, this step-by-step workshop is a must! Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee.

ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to: register for a FREE ChatGPT account input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses build creative content, from stories to marketing copy determine its capabilities and limitations understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now!

Self-published or indie authors—this high-impact session gives you the insider playbook for marketing on a budget. Explore the fastest, smartest ways to grow your author platform, engage readers, leverage social media, organize book launches/signings, run ads, secure reviews, and other proven tactics to turn your book into a must-read and keep sales climbing. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Step into the lucrative world of editing and ghostwriting, where your skills shape and elevate other people’s stories. This comprehensive class teaches you how to edit for clarity, style, and impact, write in someone else’s voice with authenticity, and find paying opportunities in both careers. You’ll explore diverse projects, master pricing strategies, navigate contracts confidently, and build strong client relationships while maintaining confidentiality.

Kids will learn what it's like to have a horse for a day! Campers get to ride in the indoor and/or outdoor arenas for 40min-50min (no trails), practice how to steer, stop, turn, and walk on their own. They also might make horse treats, do a craft, and play games. And don't forget the time to meet and care for the horses, which is a big part of ownership! Campers are broken into smaller groups based on similar riding experience and age, which is perfect for both new and more experienced riders! Parent/guardian required to drop off and pick up at Boulder Pointe. For ages 6-17 years old. What to bring? long pants, closed-toed shoes, appropriate clothes for weather inside and outside of barn. No Flip Flops. water bottle/drink/snacks and a lunch sunscreen/bug spray and/or hat depending on weather helmets are provided Scholarship Information: Scholarships are always available for youth camps. Call Fridley Community Education at 763-502-5100 (option 1) for scholarship information. You can also fill out this form.

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional live periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play pianothe way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than readingnotes. Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional liveperiodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partlylecture demonstration.