Adult School Classes - Princeton Adult School

Conversation 1: Behind the Byline: A Candid Conversation on the Media

In this first session of Conversations, Jenny Carchman and Mark Mazzetti, two accomplished Princeton natives, will take you on an insider's journey through the fast-paced realm of media. Jenny, an acclaimed documentary film producer and director known for her work on projects like "The Fourth Estate" and "Enlighten Us," will share her experiences capturing truth on screen. Joining her is Mark Mazzetti, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist renowned for his contributions to The New York Times. He is the acclaimed author behind "The Way of the Knife," a best-selling chronicle that delves into the covert operations undertaken by the C.I.A. and Pentagon in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.

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Tech's Finest Minds Unite: Don't Miss Our A-List Speakers

Tech Takes Center Stage! Join us for the Fall 2023 Jacobus Lecture Series as we explore the impact of cutting-edge technology on education, finance, culture, and more. Discover how AI transforms teaching, the crypto revolution, and technology's role in reimagining ancient traditions and music.

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Country Line Dancing (In-Person)

No dance experience, two left feet? No Problem! You will be able to get on the dance floor at any country dance hall at the completion of our classes. We start with basic line dances and work our way up to beginner plus dances. Every week we teach a new dance and review dances from the previous week. Register Now

Ballroom Dance Basics

This group class will feature an introduction to the basic step patterns of popular Ballroom dances such as Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Swing and more. Singles and couples welcome. No experience or partner necessary.

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Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg is an exciting and engaging game using tiles to form hands, much like rummy. Learn to play the American version using the National Mah Jongg League rules and card. An experienced educator will explain the basics in simple terms and guide you as you play. It would be helpful to have a Mah Jongg set available to use during class. All other necessary materials are included.

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The Power of Native Plant Gardening

Jason Goldman, of Flower to the People, will teach you all about the wonderful world of native plant gardening. By learning various principles of ecology and landscape design, you will gain an understanding of how native plant landscapes benefit both humans and wildlife simultaneously. This course will be interactive by including plenty of time for your questions, so you can get started on cultivating your own garden which you can take pride in. Remember, whether you have sun or shade, dry or wet conditions, an entire lawn or just some planter boxes, there's a native plant for every space!

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Princeton at the Violet Hour

Celebrate the end of summer with a fall stroll through Princeton University’s historic campus, led by the authors of Discovering Princeton: A Photographic Guide with Five Walking Tours. This 90-minute tour will travel through time from the school’s founding through World War II and include many of the University’s most iconic buildings. The authors will share fascinating details and fun anecdotes—only some of which can be found in their book!

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Sewing Literacy: Get to Know Your Own Sewing Machine

Dust off your own sewing machine and get stitching no matter how long it has been since you last used it! You’ll learn the universal principles of sewing machines and the specifics of your own. Topics covered and practiced include stitches, tension, thread and spools, top spool threading, bobbin threading, bobbin reloading, seams, and seam allowances. Through playful learning, she will guide you in creating a simple banner in order to apply your new knowledge immediately. You will leave with a more thorough understanding of and appreciation for your powerful, creative tool.

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Princeton Adult School is turning 85! While our official founding date is January 1939, we are kicking things off a bit early so we can celebrate during our entire fiscal year. We hope you can join us for our special 85th Events!

Fall 2023 classes are open for registration.

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