Improvisational Comedy Workshop 
Whose line is it anyway? Learn the basics of improvisational comedy and how to perform on the spot. You’ll get tips on ways to think on your toes and hone your communication skills. This workshop is more than a class; it’s a blast, so get ready to laugh.
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| Location: |
La Quinta Community Center |
| Instructor: |
Richard Breck |
| Days: |
Monday Thursday
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| Dates: |
Session 1: June 16 July 10
Session 2: July 21 August 14
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| Time: |
1 3 p.m. |
| Ages: |
8 years and older |
| Fees: |
$150 per session |
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Creative Writing Workshop 
Write on! Learn how to get creative when writing letters, music, poetry, short stories, scripts, or homework. It all begins from just a few simple words and a desire to be a better writer. All levels are welcome.
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| Location: |
La Quinta Community Center |
| Instructor: |
Richard Breck |
| Days: |
Tuesday & Thursday
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| Dates: |
Session 1: June 16 July 10
Session 2: July 21 August 14 |
| Time: |
3:30 5:30 p.m. |
| Ages: |
8 14 years |
| Fees: |
$75 per session |
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| Location: |
La Quinta Community Center |
| Instructor: |
Richard Breck |
| Days: |
Monday & Wednesday |
| Date: |
Session 1: June 16 July 10
Session 2: July 21 August 14
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| Times: |
3:30 5:30 p.m.
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| Ages: |
15 and older |
| Fees: |
$90 per session |
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Art Classes - About the Instructor
Soonya Kim earned a master’s degree in Fine Arts from Claremont Graduate University. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, The New York Times and in the Hollywood films, “The Island” and “Starship Troopers.” Sonya has had more that two dozen solo exhibits including shows in Germany, Japan, Korea, and in multiple U.S. venues. Her work has also been displayed in 100 group exhibitions and is included in 65 private and 23 public collections including the Palm Springs Art Museum.
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Fundamentals of Drawing
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of drawing to beginning students through a series of practical classroom projects. You’ll learn the principles of drawing and composition using different materials in black and white to explore the elements of line, space, value, light and shadow. |
| Location: |
Palm Desert Community Center |
| Days: |
Tuesdays |
| Date: |
Monthly Sessions
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| Times: |
1:30 3:30 p.m.
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| Ages: |
Adult |
| Fees: |
$96 per month ($120 for months with 5 sessions) |
| Requires: |
Bring your own drawing materials. A list of materials will be available at registration. |
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Painting and Advanced Painting
This course is designed to introduce basic painting methods and techniques. You will learn the inter-related elements of subject, shape, tone, pattern, texture and color. Intangible principles such as originality and creativity will be emphasized. Advanced Painting is intended to help achieve fuller creativity. Students will use their own subject matter, and will be personally directed to promote the fullest creative and expressive value of the work.
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| Location: |
Palm Desert Community Center |
| Days: |
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
| Date: |
Monthly sessions
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| Times: |
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
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| Ages: |
Adult |
| Fees: |
$140 pre month ($175 for months with 5 sessions) |
| Requires: |
Bring your own drawing materials. A list of materials will be available at registration. |
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