Adult Education

Instructor: Ms. Dipti Gupta (Tel. 9891043358)
Tuesdays: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM - 12 classes – 1 hr. each
Dates: September 7 – November 30, 2021
Fee: $ 210 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Tuesday, September 7
Maximum class size – 8
Mode of teaching: On Campus

Pottery is known not just as an art form but also as an effective calming therapy. It reduces stress and promotes creativity and self-expression too.

The workshop is designed for complete beginners or for those who have had some experience with clay. The course is intended to teach hand building techniques like pinch, slab and coil work. Participants will also learn decorating techniques such as slip work, under glazing, impressing, incising, and making their own pottery stamps in a very informal and friendly atmosphere.

My philosophy is quite simple: 

To engage, inspire and teach art with age-appropriate techniques and subjects.

Website: www.earthernaura.co

Cost of Clay and glazing of finished products is included in the course fees.

Instructor: Mr. Alan Rubin (Mob: 88-268-29337)
Tuesdays: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – 12 classes – 2 hrs. each
Dates: September 7 – November 30, 2021
Fee: US$180 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Tuesday, September 7
Maximum class size – 10
Mode of teaching: Online/ In-person­­

 This class is mainly for beginner and intermediate-level photographers. The course will be taught through Zoom and/or on campus, depending on the situation. 

Are you tired of photographing only in your camera’s auto mode? Do you want to learn more about how to use your camera creatively? You’ll be given some fun photo homework based on what we discuss in each class and through analysis of your images you will better understand how to make the kinds of images you desire. Be prepared to get a little technical although it
will be fun!

In class we’ll consider: 

• The different ways your camera ‘sees’ differently than your brain
• Improving your compositional skills
• Editing and managing images on a computer
• Things to think about when making a portrait
• Street photography tips and tricks

Alan has been a professional photographer and photoshop artist for 40 years. He worked in the fashion and advertising industry in New York where he became hooked on street photography and enjoys exploring cultures with
his camera. 

Instructor: Ms. Gargi Sharma (Mob: 9650779835)
Mondays & Fridays: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM – 11 classes – 1 hr. each
Dates: September 6 – October 18, 2021
Fee: $120 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Monday, September 6
Maximum class size – 10
Mode of teaching: Both options available (on campus & online)

This course is designed completely as beginner friendly. Participants will experience the course in a step-by-step journey towards blending creativity with technology.

Cost of kit is included in the course fees

Instructor: Ms. Gargi Sharma (9650779835)
Thursdays & Saturdays : 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM – 10 classes - 1 hr. each
Dates: September 16 – October 21, 2021
Fee: $85 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Thursday, September 16
Maximum Class Size - 20 
Mode of teaching: Both options available (on campus & online)

Design Thinking: It is essentially a problem-solving approach specific to design, which involves assessing known aspects of a problem and identifying the more ambiguous or peripheral factors that contribute to the conditions of a problem.

This course will take you through an overview of the Design Thinking methodology and its application in everyday life. The following are few of the aspects to be included in the course:

1. Design Thinking for Everyday Life,
2. How Design Thinking can transform your child's creativity,
3. Design Thinking to combat social issues like mental health,
4. Design thinking for educators

This course is designed completely as beginner friendly. Participants will experience the course in a step-by-step journey towards innovating effectively. We will explore various activities to understand and work with different tools of Design thinking.
 

Instructor: Ms. Jyoti Singh Bedi (Tel: 4163-0502/ 98-107-40954)
Thursdays: 5:15 PM to 7:15 PM – 11 classes – 2 hrs. each
Dates: September 16 – December 9 , 2021
Fee: $205 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Thursday, September 16
Maximum class size – 7
Mode of teaching: On Campus

In this course you will get an introduction to this medium of art - color mixing in oils and easy step-by-step method to start your own canvas painting. This course is especially designed for those art lovers who have never dared to paint or any newcomers with lots of enthusiasm to learn to paint. It’s a wonderful opportunity to explore and create and by the end of the course get to complete two canvas painting on the subject of your choice. The above course fee includes the material cost.

The instructor has a degree in commercial art and has experience teaching children and adults for many years in the field of art. She is taking classes at AES and conducted workshops at the British Council Library.

Course material is  included in the course fees. 

Instructor: Ms. Malthi Peter(Tel: (8586962457)
Wednesdays: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – 12 classes – 2 hrs. each
Dates: September 8 – December 1, 2021
Fee: $200 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Wednesday, September 8
Maximum class size – 7
Mode of teaching: On Campus

 Relief is a kind of sculptural technique where you will be using the medium and give a 3D look(to raise) to your piece of work. You will be using wood base. You can make mirror frame out of it or relief painting as such on the wood base.

Course material is  included in the course fees

Instructor: Ms. Malthi Peter(Tel: (8586962457)
Fridays: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – 11 classes – 2 hrs. each
Dates: September 3 – December 10, 2021
Fee: $175 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Friday, September 3
Maximum class size – 7
Mode of teaching: On Campus

In this activity the learner will choose the design and make a screen out of  it. This screen you will use  to print on a piece of cloth by using pigment colours. You can print T-shirts, Bed covers , home linen or anything of your choice you want to print.

 Course material is included in the course fees

Instructor: Mr. Ravi Rastogi (Tel: 98-102-82995)
Mondays & Wednesdays: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - 24 classes - 1 hr. each
Dates: September 6 - December 6, 2021
Fee: $180 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Monday, September 6
Maximum class size – 8
Mode of teaching: On-campus

Bollywood dance style is originally an amalgamation of Indian Classical and Folk Dances from different parts of India. Fun to learn and follow, Bollywood dance runs in every Indian's blood. So is our Bollywood dance class; Full of energy, fun and easy steps makes it interesting to follow by one and all.

Instructor: Mr. Joseph Kennedy Emmanuel (8130637742)
Mondays & Fridays : 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM 24 classes - 1 hr. each
Dates: September 3 – December 13, 2021
Fee: $180 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Friday, September 3, 2021
Maximum Class Size - 8
Mode of teaching: On Campus 

The guitar performance class is for a varied level of guitar students(Beginning through proficient) Students use traditional music notation, chord block diagrams and tablature to accompany themselves and others in different genres of music. This instrumental music course is designed to introduce students to a detailed understanding of guitar performance ( solo, ensemble and accompaniment)and musical literacy by learning to play the guitar in various styles. Course includes a study of traditional folk, blues basics, classical , rock and pop guitar.

Instructor: Mr. Ravi Rastogi (Tel: 98-102-82995)
Mondays & Wednesdays: 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM - 24 classes - 1 hr. each
Dates: September 6 - December 6, 2021
Fee: $180 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Monday, September 6
Maximum class size – 8
Mode of teaching: On Campus

A fusion of Puerto Rican, Dominican and Cuban dances, Salsa is a Latin dance which came into being in New York City in 1960 as a ballroom and club dance. An integral part of outdoor festivals, Salsa socials with its distinct styles, is different in every district in the USA such as Cuban, Dominican, Puerto Rican, L.A. and New York; And our instructor is trained under stalwarts like Eddie Torres and Frankie Martinez.

Instructor: Mr Anil Kumar (Tel: 9711628060)
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - 24 classes – 1 hr.  each
Date: September 7 – December 9, 2021
Fee: $180 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Tuesday, September 7
Maximum class size – 8
Mode of teaching: On Campus

Functional training improves your body's ability to work efficiently as one unit. By training multiple muscle groups at the same time, you are helping your body function better as a whole. You're training it to be a system and not just individual parts that work independently. More focus will be on Core strengthening and dynamic movement.

The main equipment will be our own body !!! other than that we will be using few other equipment required like a Mat , Cattel bell, Bosu ball and resistance bands.

Instructor: Ms. Shikha Sawhney, (Tel: 9899318816)
Wednesdays & Fridays: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - 24 classes – 1 hr.  each
Date: September 8 – December 15, 2021
Fees: $180 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Wednesday, September 8
Maximum class size – 8
Mode of teaching: On Campus

All levels- BEGINNERS WELCOME! A gentle class focusing on flowing from pose to pose and linking the movement with the breath. A variety of modifications are offered to encourage participation of everyone. Sitting, standing, and inverted postures, and challenging variations for more advanced students, yet fun and non-intimidating options for newer students will be suggested.

Instructor: Ms. Hitanshi Jain, Co-founder of Hith Yoga (Tel: 9810386937)
Yoga Asanas, Breath work, Relaxation and Meditation
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM - 24 classes – 1 hr.  each
Date: September 7 – December 9, 2021
Fees: $180 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Tuesday, September 7
Maximum class size – 10
Mode of teaching: Online

About the class and yoga style: 
We would like to offer these yoga sessions as a means to work on both physical and mental faculty of the participants. Yoga can give you far reaching benefits depending on the way you do your postures, class style and attitude. Session would be suited to meet the needs of beginners who are looking to get introduced to yoga in right manner. So if you are looking to develop a practice and learn traditional yogic techniques to develop internal and external harmony must attend these session. Since these will be conducted online have kept the class size small to give personal attention to every participant. You come out of the class feeling energized and relaxed. 

If you want to workout, stretch, release stiffness from spine, de-stress and relax join this programme.

About teachers:
Hitanshi - She is an MBA and a Yoga Therapist with Masters of Science (in Yoga Therapy) and PG Diploma in Yoga, with more than 12 years of experience. She took up Yoga as a profession after yoga helped her to cure her Asthama. Hitanshi believes in traditional form of Yoga and makes the class interesting by bringing in relevance of the yogic practices to the current scenario. She was personal trainer to the Ex-External Affairs Minister of India, Late Sushma Swaraj and has taken Yoga and relaxation session at the European Parliament during the international day of yoga in 2017.

Instructor: Mr. Deepak Sharma (Tel: 97-178-90381)
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - 24 classes – 1 hr. each
Date: September 7 – December 9, 2021
Fees: $180 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Tuesday, September 7
Maximum class size – 8
Mode of teaching: On campus

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-part that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats such as salsa, merengue, belly dance and reggaeton. Before you know it, you’re getting fit and your energy levels are soaring! There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating! No dance experience or coordination is necessary!

Deepak has been teaching Zumba around for the past few years.

Instructor: Ms. Angela Mack (7290086372)

Blended (In-person) workshop
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM [Date choice: September 25 OR October 30 OR November 20]

All virtual workshop
December 7 & 9: 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Fees: $ 80 (per session) or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Maximum class size – 15
Mode of teaching: On campus

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbours, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behaviour disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

Beginners' Classes in Hindi aim to provide the "How, What & Why" of Hindi Language to the hitherto unbeknownst. Focus would be on Hindi words, structure and functional understandings of “Directions, Shopping, Food” (in India) with insights into the colloquial “day-to-day chit-chat”. Ultimate goal is to comprehend the construction of basic phrases/sentences & slowly begin to hold minutes of conversation and in the process decode how Indians speak Hindi (& Indian English) Jokes, humor and a balanced perspective to life in India are (just) some extra bonuses!

Three separate sessions will be offered this semester:

Instructor: Ms. Pallavi Singh (Tel: 976-902-1595)
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM – 24 classes – 1hr each
Dates: September 7 – December 9, 2021
Fee: $180 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Tuesday, September 7
Maximum class size –9
Mode of teaching: On Campus

Pallavi Singh has been teaching Hindi to students around the world since 2011. In her unique style of teaching, she uses proprietary modules in a distinctive manner that makes the learning process less intimidating. She has been a TEDx speaker and winner of several awards and honors, including being listed in "39 Under 39" List - June'2018 - in Mumbai Mid Day (daily Newspaper). Her efforts have found mention in 300+ media features including BBC Hindi, Outlook India, Navbharat Times, Femina India, Asian Age, YourStory, Better Homes & Gardens, Mumbai MiD Day, Hindustan Times, Dainik Jagran, Nai Dunia Hindi, The Quint, SBS Australia. She is also the youngest ever to be interviewed by Rajya Sabha TV's show "Guftagoo" under the aegis of Vice President of India.

Instructor: Ms. Poonam Arora (Tel. 98-102-29280)
Mondays & Wednesdays: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM – 24 classes – 1hr each
Dates: September 6 - December 15, 2021
Fee: $180 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Monday, September 6
Maximum class size – 9
Mode of teaching: On Campus

Poonam Arora brings years of experience and a zest for teaching conversational Hindi across levels, for non-Hindi speaking persons – from overseas and India. She weaves in her deep cultural and linguistic knowledge of Hindi, with her teaching experience, theatre, writing, storytelling, and Zen tangle sketches, to develop an innovative pedagogy which is simple and effective. Her ‘easy to absorb’ lessons and ability to customize her lessons to an individual’s needs, even in group classes is evident in her classroom interactions. 
Poonam has experience in conducting online conversational Hindi classes for diplomats and other foreign residents, as well as some non-Hindi speaking Indians, adapting her creative methods to make the online learning experience effective and engaging.
The beginners’ classes in Hindi aim to make the participant familiar and comfortable with some of the nuances of the language and with basic conversational Hindi – Be it a coffee shop or a rickshaw ride! Be it shopping or a light conversation with your office staff! You are ready to communicate in simple Hindi sentences.
With a master’s degree in Hindi, Poonam has worked for NGOs in Hindi speaking areas and in mainstream schools where she contributed to writing in Hindi, telling stories, setting up libraries, developing film scripts for NGOs, translations from English to Hindi, and conducted workshops with trainee teachers and students.

Instructor: Ms. Deepika Nath ('09810464331)
Wednesdays & Fridays: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - 24 classes - 1 hr. each
Dates: September 8 – December 15, 2021
Fee: $180 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Wednesday, September 8
Maximum class size – 8
Mode of teaching: Online

Discuss the content by providing a concise overview of the author's main themes. Provide a broad sweep of the issues discussed in the book. This is the most important part of your book critique. Provide an analysis and evaluation of the author's content and conclusions by giving your own analysis and comments.

We will.......
Read the book, taking notes of its main points.
While reading, write a brief summary for each section.
Determine the author's core statement.
Read some reviews of the book to get a better idea of its content and message.
Make notes from those reviews.

Instructor: Ms. Kiran Puri (Tel. 85-270-54279)
Saturdays: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM – 10 classes of 2 hrs. each
Dates: September 18 – December 11, 2021
Fee: $160 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Saturday, September 18
Maximum class size– 8
Mode of teaching: On Campus

This course is planned to bring in all the segments of Indian History, beginning with the background of ancient India to the influx of Islam and the pattern of change in Medieval India, ‘The Delhi Sultanate ‘Mughal India ‘ and then British India. The course will extend all the way through the period of Modern India with emphasis on the development of nationalism, the 1857 revolt, the growth of congress and also updating the contributions of the freedom fighters. It will cover Mahatma Gandhi and his role in giving Independence to India . It would also cover the reasons of the ‘Partition of India ‘ and its impact which we are facing till today. The course would even be balanced with cultural background and reference to the ‘Seven Cities of Delhi’  with field trips to some of the popular monuments in Delhi if required . 

Kiran Puri is an expert in History and has been teaching the course ‘Indian History and its Culture with emphasis on the ‘Seven Cities of Delhi’ for the last 25 years . She holds two degrees of post graduation,  one in ‘History’ and the other in ‘Education’. Has been a full time employee at the ‘American Embassy School’ for more than 27 years .  

Instructor: Ms. Anupama Singh (Tel: 9810391042)
Saturdays: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM - 10 classes - 1 hr. each
Dates: September 18 – December 11, 2021
Fee: $80 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Saturday, September 18
Maximum class size – 8
Mode of teaching: Online

This activity will involve learning of Tarot Card reading. Understanding the meaning of the cards and then learning to predict through Tarot Card spread. Tarot cards consist of 78 cards. 56 cards are called Minor Arcanas and 22 cards are called Major Arcanas. This activity will help you bring your focus on the energies that nature provides and connect with them. This is a fun activity which helps you understand and harness your strengths.

Each session will start with deep breathing exercise for 2 minutes to get cantered. The instructor will start by explaining about Tarot Cards and its contents. There will be a spread done each day to explain it to the participants. For the initial classes, the instructor will explain the four suits(14 cards each) also known as Minor Arcanas and its meaning. Eventually the participants will be asked to answer and they can raise any clarifying questions to clear any doubts which will conclude with each participant doing a spread and understanding the meaning.

The instructor will introduce the participants to the Major Arcanas (22cards). The final 2-3 days each participant will be assisted by the instructor to do a whole spread of 78 cards.

Nature Walk in Gardens and Parks with Debika
Ms. Debika Kumar (Tel. 99-710-22041)
Tuesdays: 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM - 4 classes – 2.5 hours each
Fee: $85 or equivalent INR (as per the AES Business Office exchange rate)
Begins: Tuesday, October 5
Dates of the walks are: October 5, 12, 19 & 26
Maximum class size – 10 

Each week we will visit a different park or garden in our beautiful city. We will see hundreds of varieties of trees, both native and exotic. I will tell you how to recognize them and why they are special. We should also be able to spot around forty kinds of birds. Please bring along binoculars if you have a pair. Otherwise, a keen pair of eyes and a notebook will suffice. This course is not restricted to the AES community.

Call Debika if you have questions or suggestions.