Adult Enrichment & Special Interest Classes

iconAt ACE, we strive to provide you with access to programs that are high quality, affordable, and enjoyable. Enjoy the company of like-minded individuals as you learn a new skill, prepare for a new adventure in life, or simply add some genuine satisfaction to your day.

Personal and academic enrichment programs are designed to provide interesting, unique classes for community members designed to motivate students to explore new ideas and gain new skills.  Adults can take extraordinary culinary classes from celebrated chefs and participate in writing and composition classes. 

 

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Emergency Preparedness:

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These classes are great for scout leaders, coaches, parents, or anyone who just wants to be prepared!

        • HM01695 | Heartsaver CPR & AED - Adults, Children, Infant
        • HM01798 | Heartsaver AED CPR in Spanish 
        • HM01796 | Pediatric CPR and First Aid               
        • HM01807 | Bloodborne Pathogens

         

Health & Nutrition:

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        • HM01960 | Autism Awareness      
        • HM01702 | Lower Cholesterol Levels and Improve Heart Health       
        • HM01705 | Top 10 Nutrition Tips for Men   
        • HM01727 | Superfoods for Diabetes        
        • HM01689 | Keys to Losing Weight Successfully! 

Culinary:

Cooking with Chef Cal

    • HI06444 | Easy Entertaining
    • HI06443 | Fun With Crepes
    • HI06445 | Simple Yet Elegant Desserts
    • HI06442 | The Art of Being an Instructor in a Food Related
      Industry

Just for Fun

    • HI06428 | Authentic Middle Eastern Desserts
    • HI03825 | Bread Baking Success
    • HI06432 | Chinese Basics: Hearty Vegetable Dishes
    • HI06409 | Healthy and Delicious Thai Food
    • HI03891 | Japanese Sushi
    • HI06430 | Middle Eastern Mazza
    • HI03895 | Open Hearth Cooking 2
    • HI03894 | Thai Cuisine | Course
    • HI03893 | Thai Gourmet Kitchen
    • HI06052 | Thai Gourmet Kitchen Continued

Cooking with Matthew Finarelli

    • Crab Feast | Course HI06412
    • Havana Nights - Cooking from Cuba | Course HI06410
    • It's All Greek to Me | Course HI06413
    • Knife Know-How for Beginners | Course HI03837
    • Paella Night | Course HI06088
    • Pizza Party | Course HI03817
    • Roman Holiday - Cooking of Rome | Course HI06431
    • Seafood Demystified | Course HI06078
    • Southern Cooking Done Right | Course HI06438
    • Summer Entertaining | Course HI06415

Cooking with Devaki Das

      • HI06437 | Baking with Fruits
      • HI06418 | Curry in a Hurry
      • HI03896 | Spicy Asian Banquet

Cooking with Fanny Gaston

    • HI06320 | French Cooking
    • HI06436 | French Pies and Tarts
    • HI03913 | Soup and Salads

Computer Classes:

        • CT01401 | Computers for Beginners
        • BE01285 | MS Office Comprehensive
        • BE01387 | Social Media Networking & Marketing
        • BE01701 | LinkedIn
        • BE01702 | Twitter

Do-It-Yourself:

These classes are great for anyone who wants to learn to "DIY" or just become a better, more knowledgeable consumers.

        • HI02054 | Interior Design
        • TI05190 | Do-It-Yourself Plumbing
        • TI05148 | Designing your Dream Home
        • TI05161 | Kitchen Design Seminar
        • TI05162 | Bathroom Design Seminar
        • TI05206 | Elementary Home Maintenance for the Beginner-Plumbing       
        • TI05207 | Elementary Home Maintenance for the Beginner-Painting          
        • TI05208 | Elementary Home Maintenance for the Beginner-Drywall          
        • TI05209 | Elementary Home Maintenance for the Beginner-Ceramic Tile  
        • TI05310 | Auto Mechanics - Beginning
        • TI05311 | Auto Mechanics--Beginning: Saturday Class

Writing:

        • HI04003 | Writing Your Memoirs   
        • HI04013 | Writing a Short Story     
        • HI04030 | Your Manuscript: The Publishing Process       
        • HI03997 | Word Portraits
        • HI04014 | Screenwriting - Introduction
        • HI04043 | Writing Memorable Characters

Cake Decorating:

        • HI03921 | Cake Decorating--Part 2
        • HI03830 | Petit Fours
        • HI03951 | Cake Baking
        • HI03980 | Fondant Cupcakes          

Floral Design:

        • HI03375 | Floral Design 2--Intermediate    
        • HI03376 | Floral Design 3--Advanced     
        • HI06429 | Winter and Spring Holiday Designs    

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What We Offer:

Career & Technical Education:

Business & Information Technology
Health & Medical
Apprenticeship, Trade & Industrial
Customized Workplace Training

Language Classes:

Adult ESOL- Learn English
World Languages - Adult
World Languages - K-6

Personal & Academic Enrichment:

College Transition Classes
Adult Enrichment & Special Interest Classes
K-12 Classes & Camps

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Contact Us:

General Information: 703-658-2727

Registration: 703-658-1201

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Last Updated

March 1, 2013