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Basic Photography

This is an eight-hour course for beginners who want to learn how to use a 35mm camera. The teacher will cover such areas as kinds of film, light, and lenses(镜头). Bring your own 35mm camera to the class.

Course Charge: $150

Jan. 10, 12, 17, 19, Tues. & Thurs. 6-8p.m.

Marianne Adams is a professional photographer whose photographs appear in many magazines.

Understanding Computers

This twelve-hour course is for people who don't know very much about computers, but who need to learn about them. You will learn what computers are, what they can and can't do, and how to use them.

Course Charge: $75 Equipment Charge: $10

Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Sat. 9-12 a.m.

Joseph Saimders is a professor of computer science at New Urban University. He has over twelve years of experience in the computer field.

Stop Smoking

Do you want to stop smoking? Have you already tried to stop and failed? Now it is the time to stop smoking using the latest methods. You can stop smoking, and this twelve-hour course will help you do it.

Course Charge: $30

Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 Mon. 4-7 p.m.

Dr. John Goode is a practicing psychologist(心理学家) who has helped hundreds of people stop smoking.

Typing

This course on weekdays is for those who want to type as well as those who want to improve their typing. You are tested in the first class and practice at one of eight different skill levels. This allows you to learn at your own speed. Each program lasts 20 hours. Bring your own paper.

Course Charge: $125

Materials Charge: $25

Two hours each evening for two weeks. New classes begin every two weeks.

This course is taught by a number of business education teachers who have successfully taught typing courses before.

When you visit the Smithsonian Institution, you’re entering the world’s largest museum complex. Here are some events for you to choose from at the Smithsonian.

Wegmans Wonderplace

This learning space designed especially for children aged six and under combines proper activities with museum collections and touchable objects to provide a gateway to history and a place to exercise curiosity for the youngest historians. At busy times, we may use free and timed tickets to shorten wait time if needed. Tickets are available for 30-minute visits.

The Power of Sunlight: Solar Eclipse (日食) Festival on the National Mall

We are joining the National Air and Space Museum (NASM) to celebrate and observe the solar eclipse, visible across North America. NASM presents an outdoor festival with activities for all ages. Test your knowledge of how materials react to light, and walk away with a better understanding of why we protect our eyes during an eclipse. Then, begin a hunt inside the museum to find solar-themed and lunar-themed artwork!

Anyang: China’s Ancient City of Kings

Join a tour of the special exhibition featuring artworks from the capital of the ancient Shang Dynasty, including bronze (青铜) objects. Learn about the advanced technology of bronze making, explore complicated and fancy designs of bronze objects, and discover famous oracle bones (甲骨文).

Art & Me Preservation Family Workshop: Cherry Blossoms (樱花)

Celebrate spring with a festive family workshop co-hosted by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. This workshop is designed for children aged three to eight and their caretakers. Attendees can learn how they care for collections even more breakable than the cherry blossoms. After learning about conservation methods, attendees can create and preserve their own cherry blossom-inspired art.