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Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. Contact Prof. Takeya for more information at mtakeya@sdccd.edu. This class is free and open to the public. You may register when you attend the class. Audience: Adults, Senior Location: Community Room Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/ikebana-floral-design-420257

The San Diego Public Library has partnered with the nonprofit Home Start to offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. Appointments are required! Call 211 to make an appointment or for more information. Audience: Adults Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/sb-free-tax-preparation-assistance-clinic-412300

Choosing the right homeschool curriculum can seem baffling and overwhelming, given the myriad number of choices. Join expert Elisa Hilliard as she discusses some of the most popular options. This program is targeted to newer homeschoolers and those who are considering homeschooling. This event is free and open to the public, and there is no need to pre-register. Audience: Adults. Children are welcome! Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/homeschool-curriculum-learn-about-your-options-422739

Since he announced his intention to impose a 100% tariff on movies made outside of the United States, President Trump has hedged, saying he's open to meeting with industry leaders.

Get ready for a great discussion featuring a book targeted to middle schoolers. Plus enjoy snacks! A FREE copy of the selected book will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis to those who plan to attend the club. This month we will discuss the book Finding Langston, by Lesa Cline-Ransome. Audience: This program is recommended for tweens and teens ages 12-14 Location: Homeschool Resource Center Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/teen-book-club-409852

Join us for a family-friendly performance showcasing the South Indian dance form known as Kuchipudi. This traditional dance combines intricate footwork, dramatic facial expressions, and graceful movements to narrate stories from Indian mythology and folklore. Audience: Children ages 5-10 Location: Community Room Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/kuchipudi-traditional-indian-dance-performance-children-427630

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. January 14–February 11 (5 weeks, 15 total hour of instruction) AAC Print Room Looking at a life organically: Pick a time frame or a theme: a day-in-the-life, the places where you have lived, a special trip, or significant events over a lifetime. We will map the event(s), then utilize words, text-as-image, and actual images to represent those events as a vine that winds its way through the pages of an accordion book. This organic approach uncovers the threads that connect these phenomena, as well as your thoughts about them. For the cover page, we will make a low-tech, ink self-portrait. Then, using folded paper, we will create non-adhesive hardcovers to house the accordion pages. The resulting structure will be an exploration of the twists and turns of self-reflection on our past stories and our potential future stories. Materials: Cutting knife, stylus (for scoring), sharp pencils and a good eraser (Pink Pearl is good), glue (UHU glue stick or PVA & brush or small roller), 12” ruler, scissors. Optional/recommended: 12” centering/beveled ruler, bench hook with cutting mat (9” x 12” cutting mat size is ideal), bone folder. Materials will be provided to create the book and the covers. Max Students: 8 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/71 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. January 11–March 1 (8 Weeks, 24 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio Fun and fast paced, life drawing is a wonderful way to be in the moment. Learn how to draw the human figure, hone your existing skills, and develop some new ones. This class is for all levels of skill. Materials: Newsprint pad, 18” x 24”; soft vine charcoal; kneaded eraser. You are welcome to bring along any materials not on the list that you already have and would like to use. The instructor will provide some unusual art supplies with which to experiment. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/58 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. January 8–March 5 (9 weeks, 27 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio In this class we will sculpt a full figure from the life model. Students will have eight weeks to build an armature, learn basic figure proportions and structure, and sculpt an entire figure from head to toe. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the skeleton and basic anatomy, and how to depict the illusion of weight. Regular instructor demonstrations and discussions of technique will be given. This class is for all skill levels. Materials: Materials will be discussed at the first class. Please note: this course runs for nine sessions total. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/55 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. January 8–March 5 (9 weeks, 27 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio There are few artistic pursuits more rewarding than creating a successful portrait bust, especially of a loved one or significant other. Join sculptor Marty Davis as he teaches the process of creating a bust from photos. Students will learn how to photograph a portrait sitter, and how to use those photos to create an accurate three-dimensional (3D) likeness. Marty will explain and demonstrate the elements of successful portraiture. Topics include the anatomy of the skull and neck, the proportion and placement of the features, and how to generate and refine a convincing likeness. Students will create a single portrait bust of a subject of their choosing over eight weeks. No experience with sculpture necessary. This class is for all skill levels. Materials: Materials will be discussed at the first class. Please note: this course runs for nine sessions total. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/54 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook