Join Julie Lambre, a graduate of Defense Language Institute, San Jose State and Trinity College (DC) as she helps you learn the French language using situational vocabulary and phrases so that you can confidently converse in French on your next trip. While French is spoken in many countries throughout the world, the main focus will be on the cultural aspects of France. During the 90-min sessions, the focus of the course will be on practical communication, cultural understanding and situational vocabulary. While not a requirement, some knowledge of French will be helpful prior to taking this course. Please purchase the following texts (Amazon or your local bookstore) prior to the start of the course. 1. Traveling in France by Celine Van Loan 2. The Do's and Don'ts of Paris- CultureQuest Books After taking this course, you'll be ready to converse like a local on your next trip to France or Montreal! All ages welcome! This class was so beneficial to me as an upcoming first-time visitor to France. Julie was a great instructor! Her first-hand knowledge, travel experiences and references used were very informative and interesting and I looked forward to class each week. We were a small class but that worked well. My family who will be traveling with me is also benefiting from this new knowledge!

Ready to start speaking French? This unique beginner-friendly conversation course focuses on using French right away in everyday situations. This course has been broken into 2 courses. Each course will be 6 sessions, 90 min each session, allowing students to continue as time permits while maximizing each lesson. Part 1 will cover units 1-6 . Part 2 will cover units 7-12. Through practical vocabulary, simple phrases, guided conversation, and engaging activities, you’ll build confidence communicating in French without getting bogged down in grammar and writing. Designed for students with little or no prior French experience, the course will introduce useful language for real-life conversations while gradually expanding your vocabulary and understanding. You’ll learn to greet others, introduce yourself, ask and answer questions, talk about everyday life, and more while developing your listening and speaking skills. A great starting point for anyone who wants to learn French and, most importantly, start speaking it! Not sure if this course is right for you? No problem, email us and we will connect you to Julie! All ages welcome! Requirement: Please purchase the text, French Conversation (Collins Easy Learning) prior to the start of class.

Dust off your French and get comfortable speaking it again! This conversation-focused course is designed for students who already have a basic foundation in French and want to refresh, strengthen, and polish their skills through engaging conversation. Rather than focusing heavily on grammar or written exercises, class time will center on speaking, listening, vocabulary, and the natural rhythms of French conversation. Through a variety of topics and activities, you’ll have the opportunity to practice expressing yourself, build confidence, and reconnect with language you may not have used in a while. Whether you studied French years ago or simply want more opportunities to practice, this is a welcoming way to brush up, build fluency, and keep your French alive. Not sure if this course is right for you? No problem, email us and we will connect you to Julie! All ages welcome!

Ready to start speaking French? This unique beginner-friendly conversation course focuses on using French right away in everyday situations. This course has been broken into 2 courses. Each course will be 6 sessions, 90 min each session, allowing students to continue as time permits while maximizing each lesson. Part 1 will cover units 1-6 . Part 2 will cover units 7-12. Through practical vocabulary, simple phrases, guided conversation, and engaging activities, you’ll build confidence communicating in French without getting bogged down in grammar and writing. Designed for students with little or no prior French experience, the course will introduce useful language for real-life conversations while gradually expanding your vocabulary and understanding. You’ll learn to greet others, introduce yourself, ask and answer questions, talk about everyday life, and more while developing your listening and speaking skills. A great starting point for anyone who wants to learn French and, most importantly, start speaking it! Not sure if this course is right for you? No problem, email us and we will connect you to Julie! All ages welcome! Requirement: Please purchase the text, French Conversation (Collins Easy Learning) prior to the start of class.

If you are interested in learning the basics of clothing construction, and would like to create a wearable garment then this course is for you! In this 8-week course (20 hours!), students will learn essential garment sewing techniques while constructing the a button down over-sized shirt (unisex) using a versatile pattern from Simplicity 9952. This pattern can be designed to your liking as long or short- both in length and sleeve, with or without a collar. Using the Assembil text, How to Start Sewing, as a foundational guide, students will build skills in pattern reading, fabric selection, seam finishes, fitting adjustments, hemming, and excellent garment construction techniques. By the end of the course, each student will complete a beautiful and unique handmade shirt as well as and gain the confidence to sew garments independently and read a pattern. Throughout the course, we will explore: Reading and understanding patterns and pattern markings Selecting appropriate fabrics Accurate cutting and marking Seam construction and finishing Inserting sleeves Button Holes Neckline/collar finishing techniques Hemming and professional pressing Basic fitting adjustments This course is ideal for confident beginners who are comfortable using a sewing machine and are ready to complete their first garment—or refine their foundational skills. We will refer to handouts from the the Assembil book, How to Start Sewing as a companion guide to reinforce core sewing principles and best practices. Materials and supplies: A list of materials and supplies will be emailed to you after registration. Requirement: Comfortable using and operating a sewing machine. All students will have use of a sewing machine in our sewing lab. A brief tutorial will be provided on the first day of class. Age 16+. Optional: Sign-up for Open Sewing Studio after taking this course. Julie will be available to help you with your sewing needs as you continue to practice garment sewing and new patterns. Choose your shirt design from one simple pattern- The over-sized Shirt! The Learn to Sew class with Julienne was excellent! Julienne is so knowledgeable and creative that one couldn’t help but walk away excited to start sewing. Her expertise was especially helpful as the class completed their projects and creative adjustments to fit had to be made. Such a fun class; I highly recommend!

Looking to continue practicing and building your sewing skills? Join us for Sewing Open Studio at CVU, where you can work independently on your sewing projects while having an experienced instructor available for guidance and support. Prerequisite: Completion of Foundations of Garment SewingAge: 16+ Each Open Studio session is 2 hours, with limited space to ensure everyone has room to work comfortably. Participants are responsible for bringing all necessary materials and supplies to each session and taking them home afterward. Sewing instructor Julie Lambre will be available throughout each session to answer questions, help troubleshoot projects, and provide guidance on sewing techniques as needed. Space is limited to 8 participants per session — reserve your spot today!