EVAN TUTE Levan Institute for Lifelong Learning Discover the Levan Institute for Lifelong Learning at Bakersfield College, offering enriching courses and resources for personal and professional growth. www.LevanInstitute.org 1801 Panorama Drive Bakersfield, CA 93305 661-395-4431 mvalenzu@bakersfieldcollege.edu Visit us at: www.facebook.com/levaninstituteforlifelonglearning SPRING 2026 Classes aimed at those 55+ in our community. Adults of any age are welcome to our classes. Most classes are in person and some are in an on-line format using Zoom (a video conferencing platform). If you need training in how to use Zoom, see the link to Zoom training videos in the Zoom section of this schedule; you will need at least a phone in order to participate via Zoom. Students attending in-person classes must follow any health requirements for that facility. More detailed class descriptions, materials lists, and any additional materials fees are listed on our website. All students are encouraged to register on-line. The chance of reserving seats, especially in high demand classes, is greater on-line and our office cannot guarantee seats if you choose to register over the phone. THE ART OF EBRU ART Discover the ancient art of Ebru, also known as Turkish water papers (to clean the dyeing trays), a wooden skewer, and a clean, empty 2-liter bottle with lid. All art supplies and materials will be provided by the instructor Faculty Tracy Crawford, fabric artist and Ebru instructor Dates: Saturdays, February 14, 21, 28, and March 7, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM Location: Fine Arts 20 (FA 20), Bakersfield College Fee: $120 (includes all materials) CERAMICS: INTRODUCTION TO WHEEL THROWN CERAMICS Come explore the potter's wheel as a form of expression. In this course you will leam the basic skills you need to create functional ceramics Y You will throw a variety of forms such as cups, bowls, plates, and pitchers. You will investigate different surface treatments including slip decoration and glaze application. You will gain an understanding of the working properties of clay and the possibilities it has to offer. Class is limited to 20 students. Materials: Please see our website. Faculty: Jessica Adamson Eker, Professional artist and ceramics instructor Dates: Fridays-February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 5:00-8:00 PM Location: Fine Arts 20 (FA 201). Bakersfield College Fee: $132 CERAMICS: PITCHERS, CREAMERS, AND CRUETS "To Pour or Center-the dispatch center for both the Kern County and City of Bakersfield fire departments. The OES coordinates the county's response to emergencies and disasters to protect public safety and support recovery efforts. It develops emergency plans, coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies during crises, and provides timely public alerts and information. Parking information will be Faculty Instructor To Be Assigned sent via email to students a week prior to the event. Date: Ind Friday, April 17 10 17 10:30AM-12:00 PM Location: Emergency Operations Center (EOC), 2601 Panorama Drive, Building B, Bakersfield CA 93306 e: $12 Fee: 9 FIELD TRIP: GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY-Skies, Stars and Planets Elevate yourself above LA's traffic and smog and explore our Milky Way galaxy, the solar system and more at the world renown Griffith Observatory. Experience an immersion into the cosmos from the universe's s most remote regions to "the microscopic building blocks of life at the Samuel Oschin Planetarium. Get a charge out of the Tesla Coll or stroll through t system are free, along with the Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park with of downtown LA, the Pacific Ocean GENTLE YOGA A gentle yoga class designed to promote increased mobility. flexibility, and balance. Students should wear loose, comfortable clothing and should be able to get up and down from the floor Students will need a yoga/exercise mat. Class is limited to 20 students. Materials: a yoga or exercise mat. Faculty: Laurin Lee, Yoga Instructor Dates: Wednesday, April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6 and 13, 6:00-7:00PM Location: Room 1C, City Centre, 1300 17th Street (parking entrance at the back of the building on 18th Street) BEGINNING GOLF In a small group setting, you will learn the fundamentals of playing golf including hand position, swing, ball placement, the short those with some experience can also learn and brush up on their game, and golf strategies. No experience necessary although skills skills. There will be lots of hands-on practice. Class is limited to 6 students. Materials: Bring your own clubs or talk to your instructor about rental and low-cost options the first day of class. Range balls are included. Faculty: Gary Anderson, 40-year experienced golfer and SCGA member Dates: Thursdays, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, and 16, 9:00-10:30 AM Location: North Kem Golf Course, 17412 Quality Rd, Bakersfield, You will need to have basic throwing skills for this 3-day workshop there are also specific films offered CA 93308 We make and finish our pots the first two days and glaze them on third day, with pick up on a later date. We will investigate and I will demonstrate different approaches to creating a variety of functioning pouring vessels with pulled handles. Class is limited 20students. Materials: Please see our web site. Faculty: Jessica Adamson Eker, Professional artist and ceramics instructor Dates: Friday, April 10 5:00-8:00 PM, Saturday, April 11 9:00-12:00 PM, Friday April 17 5:00-8:00 PM Location: Fine Arts 20 (FA 20), Bakersfield College Fee: $75 MOSAIC POT ART Let your creativity bloom! In this class we will take something broken and turn it into something beautiful. This is a fun and creative class where you will transformplaint pots home Faculty: S into one-of-a-kind marbles to ir finished by the instructor. Class is limited to 20 students. Susie Yslas, Professional artist and mosaic instructor Dates: Friday, February 6, 5:00-8:00 PM and Saturday, February 7, 9:00 AM-12:00PM Location: Fine Arts 20 (FA 20), Bakersfield College Fee: $85 (includes all materials) ZENTANGLE: BOTANICAL & ORGANIC PATTERNS w/ ZENTANGLE ART Leam to unwind and calm a busy mind by creating Zentangle Inspired Art Botanicals. Throughout this Botanical series of classes, you will learn botanical patterns and others that have a more Discover this throughout the day at the Oschin Planetarium-tickets for each of these shows are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and are purchased or purchase lunch at the Wolfgang Puck Café. For further details check e ck out the website at griffithobservatory.org or call 213.473.0800. Note: Refunds cannot be issued after April 10, Faculty: Darlene Stotler, Writing and Genealogy instructor, and museum enthusiast Date: Friday, May 1 from 9:45 AM - 6:30 PM Location: Meet at Bakersfield College's P1 and P2 parking lot off Haley near Panorama Drive (1801 Panorama Dr.) at 9:45 AM Fee: $115 (includes the cost of BC parking & transportation) FITNESS, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS AQUA AEROBICS-SECTION 1 In a fun and supportive environment, learn and practice I doctor's office by completing a requested document. Once registered, students may access the document via the View Media Link for this class on the age of their online account. Class is limited to 10 their. Latified a Dates: Wednesdays, March 11, 18, 25, (no class on April 1), April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 12:30-1:30PM Location: Brookdale Riverwalk (Pool), 350 Calloway Dr. Bakersfield, 93312. Fee: $55 Sus pour les taping you structures through AQUA AEROBICS-SECTION 2 simple, structured, deconstructed patterns with repetitive steps using a few basic strokes that allow you to create beautiful works dat Materials: Please see our culty Terry Hall Teacher Certified Zentangle Dates: Wednesdays-April 1,8, 15, 22, and 29,4:00-6:30 PM Location: ONLINE live via Zoom, a video conferencing platform Fee: $80 ZENTANGLE: A LITTLE BIT OF NATURE w/ ZENTANGLE PATTERN DRAWING Leam to unwind and calm a busy mind by creating Zentangle Inspired Art centered around nature. Throughout this series of dasses, you will create some whimsical pieces using botanical patterns and others that have a more "organic" feel to them your awareness, and much more. There is absolutely no previous experience necessary to discover your creativity and begin creating Find your inner artist and express your creativity through the art of Zentangle. Materials: Please see our website. Faculty: Terry Hall, Certified Zentangle Teacher Dates: Wednesdays-May 6, 13, 20, and 27, 4:00-6:30 PM Location: ONLINE live via Zoom, a video conferencing platform Fee: $65 BAKERSFIELD AND CALIFORNIA FIELD TRIP: TEHACHAPI WINE TOUR The Tehachapi wine region is a high- elevation area that was officially designated as the Tehachapi Mountains American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 2020. The 4,000-foot average growing elevation makes it one of the highest in Califomia. It is this high altitude along with the strong sun exposure that produces wines with a unique flavor where you will meet the wine makers, taste their wines, enjoy a box lunch at the first winery, and then finish the day with delicious pairings of wine and chocolates made by a local chocolatier at the second winery. Note: Refunds cannot be issued after March Faculty: Gregg Wilkerson, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, BC Geology Department Date: Friday, March 27, from 9:45 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Bakersfield College parking lot P3 on the east side of campus-the lot may be entered either from Panorama Drive or from Mount Vernon Avenue Fee: $160 (includes the cost of BC parking, transportation, wine tasting, lunch and the wine and chocolate pairing). FIELD TRIP: OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES TOUR Take a look behind the curtain at the Kern County Emergency Operations Center, where multiple agencies come together to manage an emergency. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the joint information center, the operations room, and more. We'll tour the facilities with a Kern County Emergency Services Manager and plan to break into small groups to see the Emergency Communications Courses Please see the Aqua Aerobics course description under Section 1 above. Since heated pools can cause some complications to a person who may be on certain medications, for liability reasons Brookdale requires all persons using their pool to get consent from their doctor's office by completing a requested document. Once registered, students may access the document via the View Media Link in the Class on their activities page of their online account Class is limited to 10 students. Materials: Please bring a water noodle. Faculty: Odet Hakhverdian, Certified aqua aerobics instructor Dates: Fridays, March 13, 20, 27, (no class April 3), April 10, 17,24 May 1, and 8, 12:30-1:30PM Location: Brookdale Riverwalk (Pool), 350 Calloway Dr, Bakersfield, 93312 Fee: $55 GENTLE MAT PILATES W/EXERCISE BANDS Practiced by people of all ages, Pilates with exercise bands is a blend of exercises to increase cardiovascular health, core strength, flexibility, and balance. Students will need to purchase a set of exercise bands unless they already have a set. The instructor will send a welcome email to registered students with pictures of the bands and potential costs. Class is limited to 20 students. Faculty: Gena Lieske, Certified Pilates, yoga, and Group X fitness instructor Dates: Wednesdays, January 28, February 4, 11, 18, and 25, 5:00 -6:00PM Location: ONLINE live via Zoom, a video conferencing platform Fee: $40 GENTLE CHAIR STRENGTH & STRETCH This gentle chair class is designed to promote increased mobility, flexibility, and strength. It combines gentle stretching, joint mobility, and light weight strength training for the upper body. Wear loose and comfortable dothing and bring a set of 3-5 lbs dumbbells to class (or bring two 16-az water bottles in place of dumbbells). Class is limited to 18 students. Materials: 3 lb. or 5 lb. weights Faculty: Laurin Lee, Yoga Instructor Dates: Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, and 10, 6:00-7:00PM Location: Room 201, Larry E. Reider Education Center, 2000 K Street, Bakersfield, 93301 Fee: 560 FLEX, STRETCH & STRUT If you often find exercising boring or unmotivating, this is the class for you! We will engage in aerobic and anaerobic activity. But the twist on this class is just when you start to think "this is boring we change it up! We will participate in strength training, stretching for flexbility and of course get our heart and lungs moving with I need Fee: $160 INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL-SECTION 1 This class is intended for the never played to the new player or the player that continues to need more instruction on the different shots. Learn the fundamentals of pickleball, the fastest growing sport in America. You will learn how to hold your paddle with proper grip and different shots: dinks, mid-court drops, 3 drop shots, blocks, ground strokes, serves, and returns. You w learn scoring and court positioning Class will include instruction and play, and you will be playing at the first session! Equipment will be provided, but please bring your paddle if you have one. Class limited to 16. (Recommended Level: 0 to 2.5). Faculty: Maddie Jayne, Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 17, 19, 24, 26, March 3, 5, 10 and 12, 8:15-9:45 AM Location: Jastro Park pickleball courts, 2900 Truxton Ave., Bakersfield, 93301 Fee: $75 INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL-SECTION 2 This class is intended for the never played to the new player or the player that continues to need more instruction on the different shots. Please see the Introduction to Pickleball course description under Section 1 above. Equipment will be provided, but please bring your paddle if you have one. Class limited to 16. (Recommended Level: 0 to 2.5). Faculty: Maddie Jayne, Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 17, 19, 24, 26, March 3, 5, 10 and 12, 10:00-11:30 AM Location: Jastro Park pickleball courts, 2900 Truxton Ave., Bakersfield, 93301 Fee: $75 INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL-SECTION 3 This class is intended for the never-played to the new player or the player that continues to need more instruction on the different shots. Please see the Introduction to Pickleball course description under Section 1 above. Equipment will be provided, but please bring your paddle if you have one. Class limited to 16. (Recommended Level: 0 to 2.5). Faculty: Maddie Jayne, Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 17, 19, 24, 26, March 3, 5, 10 and 12, 12:00-1:30 PM Location: Jastro Park pickleball courts, 2900 Truxton Ave., Bakersfield, 93301 Fee: $75 INTERMEDIATE DOUBLES' STRATEGIES FOR PICKLEBALL-SECTION 1 familiar with all the shots yet. You will continue to develop This class is intended for the experienced player who is not your pickleball skills by learning doubles strategies for playing this popular game. Learn service options, retum choices, shot selection, moving to the non-volley zone line from the baseline and when and placed on a court with people at your skill level. Class will include instruction and play, and you will be playing at the first session! Equipment will be provided, but please bring your paddle if you have one. Class limited to 16 students. (Recommended level: 2.99 to 3.5). Faculty: Maddie Jayne, Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 17, 19, 24, 26, and Monday 3/30, Tuesday 3/31, Thursday 4/2, and Friday 4/3, 8:15-9:45 AM Location: Jastro Park pickleball courts, 2900 Truxton Ave, Bakersfield, 93301 Fee: $75 INTERMEDIATE DOUBLES STRATEGIES FOR PICKLEBALL-SECTION 2 This class is intended for the experienced player who is not familiar with all the shots yet. Please see the Intermediate Double's Pickleball course description under Section 1 above. Equipment will be provided, but please bring your paddle if you have one. Class limited to 16 students. (Recommended level: 2.99 to 3.5). Faculty: Maddie Jayne, Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 17, 19, 24, 26, and Monday 3/30, Tuesday 3/31, Thursday 4/2, and Friday 4/3, 10:00-11:30 AM Location: Jastro Park pickleball courts, 2900 Truxton Ave., Bakersfield, 93301 Fee: $75 INTERMEDIATE DOUBLES' STRATEGIES FOR PICKLEBALL- SECTION 3 familiar with all the shots yet. Please see the Intermediate This class is intended for the experienced player who is not Double's Pickleball course description under Section 1 above. Equipment will be provided, but please bring your paddle if you have one. Class limited to 16 students. (Recommended level: limudents. Materials: 3 lb. or 5 lb. weights, and 2.99 to 3.5). Faculty: Gena Lieske, Certified Pilates, yoga, and Group X fitness instructor Dates: Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, (no class April 1), and April 8, 5:00-6:00 PM Location: ONLINE live via Zoom, a video conferencing platform Fee: $40 Faculty: Maddie Jayne, Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 17, 19, 24, 26, and Monday 3/30, Tuesday 3/31, Thursday 4/2, and Friday 4/3, 12:00-1:30 PM Location: Jastro Park pickleball courts, 2900 Truxton Ave., Bakersfield, 93301 Fee: $75 GENERAL INFORMATION Course Materials The courses offered by the Institute are primarily A few courses will include required or suggested designed to address the interests of those 55 and older, but they are open to all adults. They vary in length and subject and are outside the "credit" sphere of the college. They are not offered under the supervision of Bakersfield College instructional departments. books and/or other materials which are expected to be brought to the first class session. You can purchase your books or materials from any source you wish. Since there is not enough space in this schedule to include the materials list for each course, you can find out about needed materials, if any, by consulting the Levan Institute website, www.levaninstitute.org, and looking up your course. Fees and Refunds INTERMEDIATE DOUBLES' STRATEGIES FOR PICKLEBALL PLUS+ -SECTION 1 This class is recommended for the player who is not quite ready to be an advanced player and is NOT for beginners You must have taken an introduction and intermediate class before taking this class and be familiar with the different pickleball shots. In this class y dass you will continue to practice the different shot selections such as 3shot drops spots, first one Recommended level: 2.99 to 3.5. Class limited to 16 people. Faculty: Maddie Jayne, Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, May 5, and 7,8:15-9:45 AM Location: Jastro Park pickleball courts, 2900 Truxton Ave, Bakersfield, 93301 Fee: $75 INTERMEDIATE DOUBLES STRATEGIES FOR PICKLEBALL PLUS+ SECTION 2 This class is recommended for the player who is not quite ready to be an advanced player and is NOT for beginners. Please see the Intermediate Double's Pickleball PLUS course description under Section 1 above. Equipment will be provided, but please bring your paddle if you have one. Recommended level: 2.99 to 3.5. Class limited to 16 people Faculty: Maddie Jayne, Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, May 5 and 7, 10:00-11:30 AM Location: lastro Park pickleball courts, 2900 Truxton Ave, Bakersfield, 93301 Fee: $75 ADVANCED PICKLEBALL TRYOUTS Because this class requires advanced skills, tryouts are required in order to register for the class. You must register for these FREE tryouts. After the tryouts, if the instructor confirms that you have register Faculty: Maddie Jayne, Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Date and time of Tryouts: Monday, May 4, from 8:00-10:00 AM Location: Jastro Park pickleball courts, 2900 Truxton Ave, Fee: FREE Bakersfield, 93301 ADVANCED PICKLEBALL This class is intended for the more advanced player looking to take their play to the next level. Try-outs will be held for admission into this class. You will only be able to enroll in this dass as a result of the tryouts and instructor's approval. This is a fast-paced dass working on footwork, handwork, quick movement on the court, learning to poach, top spin shots, court positioning communicating with your partner, offensive and and dinking with more control and with a purpose. wet with drive shots and You will also learn to move your opponent with Be ready to m soft in this class! Equipment will be provided, but please bring your paddle if you have one. Class to 16 st limited Faculty Fees generally cover direct instructional expenses and, for some classes, materials. Fees may be refunded until one week before the beginning of a course. Exceptions to this include courses for which transportation or other reservations, as well as materials purchases, must be made well in advance. See class descriptions for specific refund deadline dates. Parking permit fees cannot be refunded because the Institute does not administer or collect those fees. 16 students. (Recommended level: 2.99 to 3.5). y: Maddie Jayne, Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, June 2 and 4,8:15-9:45 AM Location: Jastro Park pickleball courts, 2900 Truxton Ave, Bakersfield, 93301 Fee: $75 WAYS TO KEEP YOURSELF HEALTHY AND HAPPY-SECTION 1 (in-person) Do you want to keep your mind more engaged? To increase your balance and flexibility? To stay engaged with others? To build satisfaction, enrichment, and meaning while working and in retirement? In this class, you will leam strategies and resources meant to improve your overall quality of life by focusing on physical, al, social, occupational, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional faculty: Andrea Niestas, PhD, Adjunct Faculty of Psychology, BC Behavioral Sciences Department Dates: Tuesdays, January 20, 27, February 3 and 10,3:00-4:30PM Camino Media, Bakersfield, 93311 IN PERSON Class Location: Room 218, BC Southwest campus, 9400 Fee: $35 WAYS TO KEEP YOURSELF HEALTHY AND HAPPY-SECTION 2 (on-line) This online course live via 200M is at the same time as the in-person course (please see the course description under Section 1 above). Faculty: Andrea Niestas, PhD, Adjunct Faculty of Psychology, BC Behavioral Sciences Department Date: Tuesdays, January 20, 27, February 3 and 10,3:00-4:30PM ONLINE Class: Live via Zoom, a video conferencing platform. Hybrid of in-person dass taught at BC Southwest. Fee: $35 MINDFULNESS: PROMOTING HEALTH THROUGH MEDITATION- about and practice meditation and mindfulness which can help reduce stress, promote emotional resilience, and improve mental clarity. Va Various meditation styles and traditions will be presented Session presented. Sessions will be adapted to meet your specific needs as you receive guided instruction on breath awareness, body scan, loved Nestum BC Behavioral Sciences Department Dates: Tuesdays, February 17, 24, March 3 and 10, 4:30-5:30PM IN PERSON Class Location: Room 218, BC Southwest campus, 9400 Camino Media, Bakersfield, 93311 Fee:$30 MINDFULNESS: PROMOTING HEALTH THROUGH MEDITATION- SECTION 2 (on-line) This online course live via 200M is at the same time as the in-person course (please see the course description under Section 1 above). Faculty: Andrea Niestas, PhD, Adjunct Faculty of Psychology, BC Behavioral Sciences Department Dates: Tuesdays, February 17, 24, March 3 and 10, 4:30-5:30PM ONLINE Clas live via Zoom, a video conferencing platform. Hybrid of class taught at BC Southwest. Fee: $30 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN ACTIVE-SECTION 1 (in-person) How do you know if your or a loved one's mental functioning is declining as a normal process or if it is something that must be addressed clinically? Leam about how the brain functions including This memory, dass provide brain functions and w and at you can do to keep your brain active. You Plan for improving your cognitive skills Faculty: Andrea Niestas, PhD, Adjunct Faculty of Psychology, BC Date: Tuesdays, March 17, 24, 31, and April 7, 4:30-5:30PM Behavioral Sciences Department IN PERSON Location: Room 218, BC Southwest campus, 9400 Camino Media, Bakersfield, 93311 Fee: $30 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN ACTIVE-SECTION 2 (on-line) This online course live via 200M is at the same time as the in-person course (please see the course description under Section 1 above). Parking Parking permits are required for parking on all BC campuses (Panorama campus, Weill Institute, and Southwest campus) in the student lots. Please contact Public Safety at 661.395.4554 for parking permit information and they will assist you with this process as a Levan Institute for Lifelong Learning student. The BC website includes a campus map for the location of parking lots and classrooms on the Panorama campus. EVAN TUTE Levan Institute for Lifelong Learning Discover the Levan Institute for Lifelong Learning at Bakersfield College , offering enriching courses and resources for personal and professional growth . www.LevanInstitute.org 1801 Panorama Drive Bakersfield , CA 93305 661-395-4431 mvalenzu@bakersfieldcollege.edu Visit us at : www.facebook.com/levaninstituteforlifelonglearning SPRING 2026 Classes aimed at those 55+ in our community . Adults of any age are welcome to our classes . Most classes are in person and some are in an on - line format using Zoom ( a video conferencing platform ) . If you need training in how to use Zoom , see the link to Zoom training videos in the Zoom section of this schedule ; you will need at least a phone in order to participate via Zoom . Students attending in - person classes must follow any health requirements for that facility . More detailed class descriptions , materials lists , and any additional materials fees are listed on our website . All students are encouraged to register on - line . The chance of reserving seats , especially in high demand classes , is greater on - line and our office cannot guarantee seats if you choose to register over the phone . THE ART OF EBRU ART Discover the ancient art of Ebru , also known as Turkish water papers ( to clean the dyeing trays ) , a wooden skewer , and a clean , empty 2 - liter bottle with lid . All art supplies and materials will be provided by the instructor Faculty Tracy Crawford , fabric artist and Ebru instructor Dates : Saturdays , February 14 , 21 , 28 , and March 7 , 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM Location : Fine Arts 20 ( FA 20 ) , Bakersfield College Fee : $ 120 ( includes all materials ) CERAMICS : INTRODUCTION TO WHEEL THROWN CERAMICS Come explore the potter's wheel as a form of expression . In this course you will leam the basic skills you need to create functional ceramics Y You will throw a variety of forms such as cups , bowls , plates , and pitchers . You will investigate different surface treatments including slip decoration and glaze application . You will gain an understanding of the working properties of clay and the possibilities it has to offer . Class is limited to 20 students . Materials : Please see our website . Faculty : Jessica Adamson Eker , Professional artist and ceramics instructor Dates : Fridays - February 20 , 27 , March 6 , 13 , 20 and 27 , 5 : 00-8 : 00 PM Location : Fine Arts 20 ( FA 201 ) . Bakersfield College Fee : $ 132 CERAMICS : PITCHERS , CREAMERS , AND CRUETS " To Pour or Center - the dispatch center for both the Kern County and City of Bakersfield fire departments . The OES coordinates the county's response to emergencies and disasters to protect public safety and support recovery efforts . It develops emergency plans , coordinates with local , state , and federal agencies during crises , and provides timely public alerts and information . Parking information will be Faculty Instructor To Be Assigned sent via email to students a week prior to the event . Date : Ind Friday , April 17 10 17 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Location : Emergency Operations Center ( EOC ) , 2601 Panorama Drive , Building B , Bakersfield CA 93306 e : $ 12 Fee : 9 FIELD TRIP : GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY - Skies , Stars and Planets Elevate yourself above LA's traffic and smog and explore our Milky Way galaxy , the solar system and more at the world renown Griffith Observatory . Experience an immersion into the cosmos from the universe's s most remote regions to " the microscopic building blocks of life at the Samuel Oschin Planetarium . Get a charge out of the Tesla Coll or stroll through t system are free , along with the Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park with of downtown LA , the Pacific Ocean GENTLE YOGA A gentle yoga class designed to promote increased mobility . flexibility , and balance . Students should wear loose , comfortable clothing and should be able to get up and down from the floor Students will need a yoga / exercise mat . Class is limited to 20 students . Materials : a yoga or exercise mat . Faculty : Laurin Lee , Yoga Instructor Dates : Wednesday , April 8 , 15 , 22 , 29 , May 6 and 13 , 6 : 00-7 : 00PM Location : Room 1C , City Centre , 1300 17th Street ( parking entrance at the back of the building on 18th Street ) BEGINNING GOLF In a small group setting , you will learn the fundamentals of playing golf including hand position , swing , ball placement , the short those with some experience can also learn and brush up on their game , and golf strategies . No experience necessary although skills skills . There will be lots of hands - on practice . Class is limited to 6 students . Materials : Bring your own clubs or talk to your instructor about rental and low - cost options the first day of class . Range balls are included . Faculty : Gary Anderson , 40 - year experienced golfer and SCGA member Dates : Thursdays , March 12 , 19 , 26 , April 2 , 9 , and 16 , 9 : 00-10 : 30 AM Location : North Kem Golf Course , 17412 Quality Rd , Bakersfield , You will need to have basic throwing skills for this 3 - day workshop there are also specific films offered CA 93308 We make and finish our pots the first two days and glaze them on third day , with pick up on a later date . We will investigate and I will demonstrate different approaches to creating a variety of functioning pouring vessels with pulled handles . Class is limited 20students . Materials : Please see our web site . Faculty : Jessica Adamson Eker , Professional artist and ceramics instructor Dates : Friday , April 10 5 : 00-8 : 00 PM , Saturday , April 11 9 : 00-12 : 00 PM , Friday April 17 5 : 00-8 : 00 PM Location : Fine Arts 20 ( FA 20 ) , Bakersfield College Fee : $ 75 MOSAIC POT ART Let your creativity bloom ! In this class we will take something broken and turn it into something beautiful . This is a fun and creative class where you will transformplaint pots home Faculty : S into one - of - a - kind marbles to ir finished by the instructor . Class is limited to 20 students . Susie Yslas , Professional artist and mosaic instructor Dates : Friday , February 6 , 5 : 00-8 : 00 PM and Saturday , February 7 , 9:00 AM - 12 : 00PM Location : Fine Arts 20 ( FA 20 ) , Bakersfield College Fee : $ 85 ( includes all materials ) ZENTANGLE : BOTANICAL & ORGANIC PATTERNS w / ZENTANGLE ART Leam to unwind and calm a busy mind by creating Zentangle Inspired Art Botanicals . Throughout this Botanical series of classes , you will learn botanical patterns and others that have a more Discover this throughout the day at the Oschin Planetarium - tickets for each of these shows are $ 10 for adults , $ 8 for seniors and are purchased or purchase lunch at the Wolfgang Puck Café . For further details check e ck out the website at griffithobservatory.org or call 213.473.0800 . Note : Refunds cannot be issued after April 10 , Faculty : Darlene Stotler , Writing and Genealogy instructor , and museum enthusiast Date : Friday , May 1 from 9:45 AM - 6:30 PM Location : Meet at Bakersfield College's P1 and P2 parking lot off Haley near Panorama Drive ( 1801 Panorama Dr. ) at 9:45 AM Fee : $ 115 ( includes the cost of BC parking & transportation ) FITNESS , HEALTH , AND WELLNESS AQUA AEROBICS - SECTION 1 In a fun and supportive environment , learn and practice I doctor's office by completing a requested document . Once registered , students may access the document via the View Media Link for this class on the age of their online account . Class is limited to 10 their . Latified a Dates : Wednesdays , March 11 , 18 , 25 , ( no class on April 1 ) , April 8 , 15 , 22 , 29 , May 6 , 12 : 30-1 : 30PM Location : Brookdale Riverwalk ( Pool ) , 350 Calloway Dr. Bakersfield , 93312 . Fee : $ 55 Sus pour les taping you structures through AQUA AEROBICS - SECTION 2 simple , structured , deconstructed patterns with repetitive steps using a few basic strokes that allow you to create beautiful works dat Materials : Please see our culty Terry Hall Teacher Certified Zentangle Dates : Wednesdays - April 1,8 , 15 , 22 , and 29,4 : 00-6 : 30 PM Location : ONLINE live via Zoom , a video conferencing platform Fee : $ 80 ZENTANGLE : A LITTLE BIT OF NATURE w / ZENTANGLE PATTERN DRAWING Leam to unwind and calm a busy mind by creating Zentangle Inspired Art centered around nature . Throughout this series of dasses , you will create some whimsical pieces using botanical patterns and others that have a more " organic " feel to them your awareness , and much more . There is absolutely no previous experience necessary to discover your creativity and begin creating Find your inner artist and express your creativity through the art of Zentangle . Materials : Please see our website . Faculty : Terry Hall , Certified Zentangle Teacher Dates : Wednesdays - May 6 , 13 , 20 , and 27 , 4 : 00-6 : 30 PM Location : ONLINE live via Zoom , a video conferencing platform Fee : $ 65 BAKERSFIELD AND CALIFORNIA FIELD TRIP : TEHACHAPI WINE TOUR The Tehachapi wine region is a high- elevation area that was officially designated as the Tehachapi Mountains American Viticultural Area ( AVA ) in 2020. The 4,000 - foot average growing elevation makes it one of the highest in Califomia . It is this high altitude along with the strong sun exposure that produces wines with a unique flavor where you will meet the wine makers , taste their wines , enjoy a box lunch at the first winery , and then finish the day with delicious pairings of wine and chocolates made by a local chocolatier at the second winery . Note : Refunds cannot be issued after March Faculty : Gregg Wilkerson , PhD , Adjunct Faculty , BC Geology Department Date : Friday , March 27 , from 9:45 AM - 5:00 PM Location : Bakersfield College parking lot P3 on the east side of campus - the lot may be entered either from Panorama Drive or from Mount Vernon Avenue Fee : $ 160 ( includes the cost of BC parking , transportation , wine tasting , lunch and the wine and chocolate pairing ) . FIELD TRIP : OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES TOUR Take a look behind the curtain at the Kern County Emergency Operations Center , where multiple agencies come together to manage an emergency . Get a behind - the - scenes look at the joint information center , the operations room , and more . We'll tour the facilities with a Kern County Emergency Services Manager and plan to break into small groups to see the Emergency Communications Courses Please see the Aqua Aerobics course description under Section 1 above . Since heated pools can cause some complications to a person who may be on certain medications , for liability reasons Brookdale requires all persons using their pool to get consent from their doctor's office by completing a requested document . Once registered , students may access the document via the View Media Link in the Class on their activities page of their online account Class is limited to 10 students . Materials : Please bring a water noodle . Faculty : Odet Hakhverdian , Certified aqua aerobics instructor Dates : Fridays , March 13 , 20 , 27 , ( no class April 3 ) , April 10 , 17,24 May 1 , and 8 , 12 : 30-1 : 30PM Location : Brookdale Riverwalk ( Pool ) , 350 Calloway Dr , Bakersfield , 93312 Fee : $ 55 GENTLE MAT PILATES W / EXERCISE BANDS Practiced by people of all ages , Pilates with exercise bands is a blend of exercises to increase cardiovascular health , core strength , flexibility , and balance . Students will need to purchase a set of exercise bands unless they already have a set . The instructor will send a welcome email to registered students with pictures of the bands and potential costs . Class is limited to 20 students . Faculty : Gena Lieske , Certified Pilates , yoga , and Group X fitness instructor Dates : Wednesdays , January 28 , February 4 , 11 , 18 , and 25 , 5:00 -6 : 00PM Location : ONLINE live via Zoom , a video conferencing platform Fee : $ 40 GENTLE CHAIR STRENGTH & STRETCH This gentle chair class is designed to promote increased mobility , flexibility , and strength . It combines gentle stretching , joint mobility , and light weight strength training for the upper body . Wear loose and comfortable dothing and bring a set of 3-5 lbs dumbbells to class ( or bring two 16 - az water bottles in place of dumbbells ) . Class is limited to 18 students . Materials : 3 lb. or 5 lb. weights Faculty : Laurin Lee , Yoga Instructor Dates : Tuesdays , February 3 , 10 , 17 , 24 , March 3 , and 10 , 6 : 00-7 : 00PM Location : Room 201 , Larry E. Reider Education Center , 2000 K Street , Bakersfield , 93301 Fee : 560 FLEX , STRETCH & STRUT If you often find exercising boring or unmotivating , this is the class for you ! We will engage in aerobic and anaerobic activity . But the twist on this class is just when you start to think " this is boring we change it up ! We will participate in strength training , stretching for flexbility and of course get our heart and lungs moving with I need Fee : $ 160 INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL - SECTION 1 This class is intended for the never played to the new player or the player that continues to need more instruction on the different shots . Learn the fundamentals of pickleball , the fastest growing sport in America . You will learn how to hold your paddle with proper grip and different shots : dinks , mid - court drops , 3 drop shots , blocks , ground strokes , serves , and returns . You w learn scoring and court positioning Class will include instruction and play , and you will be playing at the first session ! Equipment will be provided , but please bring your paddle if you have one . Class limited to 16. ( Recommended Level : 0 to 2.5 ) . Faculty : Maddie Jayne , Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Dates : Tuesdays & Thursdays , February 17 , 19 , 24 , 26 , March 3 , 5 , 10 and 12 , 8 : 15-9 : 45 AM Location : Jastro Park pickleball courts , 2900 Truxton Ave. , Bakersfield , 93301 Fee : $ 75 INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL - SECTION 2 This class is intended for the never played to the new player or the player that continues to need more instruction on the different shots . Please see the Introduction to Pickleball course description under Section 1 above . Equipment will be provided , but please bring your paddle if you have one . Class limited to 16 . ( Recommended Level : 0 to 2.5 ) . Faculty : Maddie Jayne , Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Dates : Tuesdays & Thursdays , February 17 , 19 , 24 , 26 , March 3 , 5 , 10 and 12 , 10 : 00-11 : 30 AM Location : Jastro Park pickleball courts , 2900 Truxton Ave. , Bakersfield , 93301 Fee : $ 75 INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL - SECTION 3 This class is intended for the never - played to the new player or the player that continues to need more instruction on the different shots . Please see the Introduction to Pickleball course description under Section 1 above . Equipment will be provided , but please bring your paddle if you have one . Class limited to 16 . ( Recommended Level : 0 to 2.5 ) . Faculty : Maddie Jayne , Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Dates : Tuesdays & Thursdays , February 17 , 19 , 24 , 26 , March 3 , 5 , 10 and 12 , 12 : 00-1 : 30 PM Location : Jastro Park pickleball courts , 2900 Truxton Ave. , Bakersfield , 93301 Fee : $ 75 INTERMEDIATE DOUBLES ' STRATEGIES FOR PICKLEBALL - SECTION 1 familiar with all the shots yet . You will continue to develop This class is intended for the experienced player who is not your pickleball skills by learning doubles strategies for playing this popular game . Learn service options , retum choices , shot selection , moving to the non - volley zone line from the baseline and when and placed on a court with people at your skill level . Class will include instruction and play , and you will be playing at the first session ! Equipment will be provided , but please bring your paddle if you have one . Class limited to 16 students . ( Recommended level : 2.99 to 3.5 ) . Faculty : Maddie Jayne , Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Dates : Tuesdays & Thursdays , March 17 , 19 , 24 , 26 , and Monday 3/30 , Tuesday 3/31 , Thursday 4/2 , and Friday 4/3 , 8 : 15-9 : 45 AM Location : Jastro Park pickleball courts , 2900 Truxton Ave , Bakersfield , 93301 Fee : $ 75 INTERMEDIATE DOUBLES STRATEGIES FOR PICKLEBALL - SECTION 2 This class is intended for the experienced player who is not familiar with all the shots yet . Please see the Intermediate Double's Pickleball course description under Section 1 above . Equipment will be provided , but please bring your paddle if you have one . Class limited to 16 students . ( Recommended level : 2.99 to 3.5 ) . Faculty : Maddie Jayne , Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Dates : Tuesdays & Thursdays , March 17 , 19 , 24 , 26 , and Monday 3/30 , Tuesday 3/31 , Thursday 4/2 , and Friday 4/3 , 10 : 00-11 : 30 AM Location : Jastro Park pickleball courts , 2900 Truxton Ave. , Bakersfield , 93301 Fee : $ 75 INTERMEDIATE DOUBLES ' STRATEGIES FOR PICKLEBALL- SECTION 3 familiar with all the shots yet . Please see the Intermediate This class is intended for the experienced player who is not Double's Pickleball course description under Section 1 above . Equipment will be provided , but please bring your paddle if you have one . Class limited to 16 students . ( Recommended level : limudents . Materials : 3 lb. or 5 lb. weights , and 2.99 to 3.5 ) . Faculty : Gena Lieske , Certified Pilates , yoga , and Group X fitness instructor Dates : Wednesdays , March 4 , 11 , 18 , 25 , ( no class April 1 ) , and April 8 , 5 : 00-6 : 00 PM Location : ONLINE live via Zoom , a video conferencing platform Fee : $ 40 Faculty : Maddie Jayne , Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Dates : Tuesdays & Thursdays , March 17 , 19 , 24 , 26 , and Monday 3/30 , Tuesday 3/31 , Thursday 4/2 , and Friday 4/3 , 12 : 00-1 : 30 PM Location : Jastro Park pickleball courts , 2900 Truxton Ave. , Bakersfield , 93301 Fee : $ 75 GENERAL INFORMATION Course Materials The courses offered by the Institute are primarily A few courses will include required or suggested designed to address the interests of those 55 and older , but they are open to all adults . They vary in length and subject and are outside the " credit " sphere of the college . They are not offered under the supervision of Bakersfield College instructional departments . books and / or other materials which are expected to be brought to the first class session . You can purchase your books or materials from any source you wish . Since there is not enough space in this schedule to include the materials list for each course , you can find out about needed materials , if any , by consulting the Levan Institute website , www.levaninstitute.org , and looking up your course . Fees and Refunds INTERMEDIATE DOUBLES ' STRATEGIES FOR PICKLEBALL PLUS + -SECTION 1 This class is recommended for the player who is not quite ready to be an advanced player and is NOT for beginners You must have taken an introduction and intermediate class before taking this class and be familiar with the different pickleball shots . In this class y dass you will continue to practice the different shot selections such as 3shot drops spots , first one Recommended level : 2.99 to 3.5 . Class limited to 16 people . Faculty : Maddie Jayne , Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Dates : Tuesdays and Thursdays , April 14 , 16 , 21 , 23 , 28 , 30 , May 5 , and 7,8 : 15-9 : 45 AM Location : Jastro Park pickleball courts , 2900 Truxton Ave , Bakersfield , 93301 Fee : $ 75 INTERMEDIATE DOUBLES STRATEGIES FOR PICKLEBALL PLUS + SECTION 2 This class is recommended for the player who is not quite ready to be an advanced player and is NOT for beginners . Please see the Intermediate Double's Pickleball PLUS course description under Section 1 above . Equipment will be provided , but please bring your paddle if you have one . Recommended level : 2.99 to 3.5 . Class limited to 16 people Faculty : Maddie Jayne , Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Dates : Tuesdays and Thursdays , April 14 , 16 , 21 , 23 , 28 , 30 , May 5 and 7 , 10 : 00-11 : 30 AM Location : lastro Park pickleball courts , 2900 Truxton Ave , Bakersfield , 93301 Fee : $ 75 ADVANCED PICKLEBALL TRYOUTS Because this class requires advanced skills , tryouts are required in order to register for the class . You must register for these FREE tryouts . After the tryouts , if the instructor confirms that you have register Faculty : Maddie Jayne , Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Date and time of Tryouts : Monday , May 4 , from 8 : 00-10 : 00 AM Location : Jastro Park pickleball courts , 2900 Truxton Ave , Fee : FREE Bakersfield , 93301 ADVANCED PICKLEBALL This class is intended for the more advanced player looking to take their play to the next level . Try - outs will be held for admission into this class . You will only be able to enroll in this dass as a result of the tryouts and instructor's approval . This is a fast - paced dass working on footwork , handwork , quick movement on the court , learning to poach , top spin shots , court positioning communicating with your partner , offensive and and dinking with more control and with a purpose . wet with drive shots and You will also learn to move your opponent with Be ready to m soft in this class ! Equipment will be provided , but please bring your paddle if you have one . Class to 16 st limited Faculty Fees generally cover direct instructional expenses and , for some classes , materials . Fees may be refunded until one week before the beginning of a course . Exceptions to this include courses for which transportation or other reservations , as well as materials purchases , must be made well in advance . See class descriptions for specific refund deadline dates . Parking permit fees cannot be refunded because the Institute does not administer or collect those fees . 16 students . ( Recommended level : 2.99 to 3.5 ) . y : Maddie Jayne , Certified Professional Pickleball Instructor Dates : Tuesdays and Thursdays , May 12 , 14 , 19 , 21 , 26 , 28 , June 2 and 4,8 : 15-9 : 45 AM Location : Jastro Park pickleball courts , 2900 Truxton Ave , Bakersfield , 93301 Fee : $ 75 WAYS TO KEEP YOURSELF HEALTHY AND HAPPY - SECTION 1 ( in - person ) Do you want to keep your mind more engaged ? To increase your balance and flexibility ? To stay engaged with others ? To build satisfaction , enrichment , and meaning while working and in retirement ? In this class , you will leam strategies and resources meant to improve your overall quality of life by focusing on physical , al , social , occupational , spiritual , intellectual , and emotional faculty : Andrea Niestas , PhD , Adjunct Faculty of Psychology , BC Behavioral Sciences Department Dates : Tuesdays , January 20 , 27 , February 3 and 10,3 : 00-4 : 30PM Camino Media , Bakersfield , 93311 IN PERSON Class Location : Room 218 , BC Southwest campus , 9400 Fee : $ 35 WAYS TO KEEP YOURSELF HEALTHY AND HAPPY - SECTION 2 ( on - line ) This online course live via 200M is at the same time as the in - person course ( please see the course description under Section 1 above ) . Faculty : Andrea Niestas , PhD , Adjunct Faculty of Psychology , BC Behavioral Sciences Department Date : Tuesdays , January 20 , 27 , February 3 and 10,3 : 00-4 : 30PM ONLINE Class : Live via Zoom , a video conferencing platform . Hybrid of in - person dass taught at BC Southwest . Fee : $ 35 MINDFULNESS : PROMOTING HEALTH THROUGH MEDITATION- about and practice meditation and mindfulness which can help reduce stress , promote emotional resilience , and improve mental clarity . Va Various meditation styles and traditions will be presented Session presented . Sessions will be adapted to meet your specific needs as you receive guided instruction on breath awareness , body scan , loved Nestum BC Behavioral Sciences Department Dates : Tuesdays , February 17 , 24 , March 3 and 10 , 4 : 30-5 : 30PM IN PERSON Class Location : Room 218 , BC Southwest campus , 9400 Camino Media , Bakersfield , 93311 Fee : $ 30 MINDFULNESS : PROMOTING HEALTH THROUGH MEDITATION- SECTION 2 ( on - line ) This online course live via 200M is at the same time as the in - person course ( please see the course description under Section 1 above ) . Faculty : Andrea Niestas , PhD , Adjunct Faculty of Psychology , BC Behavioral Sciences Department Dates : Tuesdays , February 17 , 24 , March 3 and 10 , 4 : 30-5 : 30PM ONLINE Clas live via Zoom , a video conferencing platform . Hybrid of class taught at BC Southwest . Fee : $ 30 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN ACTIVE - SECTION 1 ( in - person ) How do you know if your or a loved one's mental functioning is declining as a normal process or if it is something that must be addressed clinically ? Leam about how the brain functions including This memory , dass provide brain functions and w and at you can do to keep your brain active . You Plan for improving your cognitive skills Faculty : Andrea Niestas , PhD , Adjunct Faculty of Psychology , BC Date : Tuesdays , March 17 , 24 , 31 , and April 7 , 4 : 30-5 : 30PM Behavioral Sciences Department IN PERSON Location : Room 218 , BC Southwest campus , 9400 Camino Media , Bakersfield , 93311 Fee : $ 30 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN ACTIVE - SECTION 2 ( on - line ) This online course live via 200M is at the same time as the in - person course ( please see the course description under Section 1 above ) . Parking Parking permits are required for parking on all BC campuses ( Panorama campus , Weill Institute , and Southwest campus ) in the student lots . Please contact Public Safety at 661.395.4554 for parking permit information and they will assist you with this process as a Levan Institute for Lifelong Learning student . The BC website includes a campus map for the location of parking lots and classrooms on the Panorama campus .