Hopkins Community Education

“Wow, you have a great voice!” Have you heard that more times than you can count? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” If so, then you could have what it takes to begin working as a professional Voiceover Artist. Explore the voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from the voice acting training company, Voices For All, in a one-on-one, personalized, video chat setting. Discover the current trends in the industry and how they make it easy and affordable for just about anyone to get involved. In this one-time, 90-minute, introductory class, you’ll also learn about the different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. And then…we’re rolling! Your instructor will record you as you read a real script, then offer you some coaching so you can improve your delivery. Your instructor will take notes on your performance so you can receive a professional voiceover evaluation later. After the class, you will have the knowledge necessary to help you decide if this is something you’d like to pursue. Check out the video at http:// www.voicesforall.com/ooo to get a better sense of how the class works. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding field! Class is a 1:1, one time, 90 minutes, live video chat that will be scheduled for a time of your preference No discounts. 18 and over. Register online through Hopkins Community Education.

There is potential to add years to your dog’s life by following a few simple principles. More people have become dog owners than ever before - and many are first-time owners and don't know the basics. This class is for people who are either new to dog ownership or really want to step-up their pet parenting game to promote longer life, better health, and more enrichment for their pets. Topics Include: Surviving the puppy stage Pet insurance Food & Nutrition Allergies Pet safe plants Fitness & Enrichment This class will meet online via Zoom. Online meeting information will be sent via email by the instructor before the first class.

Cats don’t ask for much, but there is so much potential to add years and enrichment to their lives. This class offers scientifically proven methods to maintain health and longevity for your feline friend. Learn about some of the out-of-the ordinary ways you can bond with your kitty and separate fact from fiction on common cat care issues. Topics Include: Healthy Feeding Entertainment/Enrichment Basics Plant Safety Essential Oil Facts This class will meet online via Zoom. Online meeting information will be sent via email by the instructor before the first class.

Wanting to simplify life? Moving to a smaller home? We’ll discuss dealing with the excess stuff we accumulate over time and how to organize what’s left, including photographs, documents, and those hard to part with sentimental items. Join us and lighten your load in life! This class will meet online via Zoom. Online meeting information will be sent by instructor before class.

Learn how to prevent mats and hairballs. Even short-haired cats need some grooming, but if you have a long-haired cat, you’ll learn game-changing techniques to help you keep your cat in tip-top shape. Topics Include: How to find a professional groomer for your cat Best Shampoo for cats Whether to use a comb, a brush or both How nutrition affects skin & coat This class will meet online via Zoom. Online meeting information will be sent via email by the instructor before the first class.

Learn simple at-home techniques to manage your dog’s fur whether you have a long-haired breed that mats easily or a heavy shedder. While not a substitute for professional grooming, you’ll learn the proper way to brush your dog at home, which will make life easier for you, your pet and your groomer. You’ll find that it grows your bond with your dog and will save you money on professional grooming services in the long run. Topics Include: Keeping your longer-coated dog fluffy and mat-free How to reduce shedding Best Shampoos How often to bathe Tools for at-home use Supplements This class will meet online via Zoom. Online meeting information will be sent via email by the instructor before the first class.

Do you hate to drive in bad weather or when it's dark outside? Expand your transportation options and independence through the ride sharing service, Uber. In this training workshop, students will learn the basics and gain the knowledge on how to use Uber if needed. No experience required and training materials will be provided for each attendee. This class will meet online via Zoom. Online meeting information will be sent by instructor before class.

A survey of the classic naturalist writers and contemporary naturalist writers comparing styles of writing. This class will meet in person as social distancing requirements allow; class will be moved online if that is not possible.

Would you like to make delicious Samarkand Plov? This is a video of a mom and her young daughter preparing one of the traditional Uzbek dishes and offering the recipe with bilingual - English and Russian - instructions. This class is pre-recorded and requires registration. There is no fee for this class. Upon registration you will receive a link to view the class.

This class will cover the history and development of the American Automobile in the 1950s, an extraordinary decade of development and fads. Cars perfectly mirrored America's post-war optimism and rising middle class prosperity. Boys fantasized over dream cars in motor magazines. Everyone looked forward to the rollout of next year's models. Status could be told with a glance. The public's newfound fascination with the space-age was reflected in styling motifs and jet-themed dashboards. The decade was marked by horsepower wars, Ford vs. Chevy, and when longer and lower made every car of the previous year look hopelessly outdated. Simply put, cars were fun. Let's take a ride through the '50s when cars were colorful, fins went wild and chrome was slathered on by the yard. This class will meet in person as social distancing requirements allow; class will be moved online if that is not possible.