No matter what you write, here's how to publish and promote your work.
If you want to publish your short stories or essays, launch a blog, or create podcasts, this practical course offers the skills and tools needed in both traditional and new media markets. You will set goals, demystify contracts and discuss developing contact networks.

Learn to create your own podcast for friends, family or the Web. Several podcasts will be studied to explore key concepts such as accessing sound libraries, the use of narration, and working with sound and recording tools so students can format their own scripts. By the end of the course participants will have produced a podcast. No experience required.

Explore how everyday events can be transformed into gripping fiction. Through a range of exercises you will learn how to turn ideas into full-blown stories. Topics include writing from life, developing characters, exploring different points of view, creating dialogue, and plot lines. Students will complete a series of short scenes or a story draft.

This course shows you how to begin freelance magazine writing from the blank page forward. Learn to identify your areas of expertise, position yourself in the marketplace research and develop marketable stories, and network with editors. The business of establishing an operating budget, negotiating fees will also be covered.

Create your own blog step by step! We’ll cover common blog features, navigate the blogosphere, learn to choose topics that can be sustained, and learn how to integrate other social networking tools. By the end of the course, participants will have generated several blog posts. This course is for the curious. No prior blogging experience required.

Learn how to write a short story. Students will discover how to create convincing characters, write effective dialogue and dramatic scenes, and develop compelling plots. Through lectures, reading and writing exercises, students will build confidence in their writing and gain insights into what makes short fiction succeed.

Learn practical skills for creating a picturebook such as storyboarding to conceptualize a book, developing roughs, fine tuning the manuscript and executing final illustrations. Work will be done in class with coaching, demonstrations, and publishing strategies. This course is suitable for aspiring writers and/or illustrators who would like to create a picturebook and/or illustrations for a portfolio.

Note: Supply list will e-mailed prior to start of class.

Have you dreamed of telling your story but found yourself staring at a blank page or screen? This workshop is for budding creative writers. Explore your strengths and stumbling blocks in a nurturing environment while putting pen to page. This course encourages each student to express themselves and liberate the writer within.

From animation to sushi, Japan has made a significant impression on world culture. Explore the major influences from an historical perspective to modern 21st century manifestation. For the armchair traveller or those planning to
visit, this course provides a base for understanding Japanese culture. Topics include religion, philosophy, language, politics with emphasis on recent contributions to international pop culture.

Explore China’s political and cultural development with a broad overview of Chinese art ranging from Neolithic bronzes to nineteenth century literati painting. This course provides an introduction to Chinese art history, highlights relevant issues and debates of the period under discussion, and draws connections to issues and values of the past to foster a better understanding of contemporary Chinese culture.

Explore the rich history of one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Through lectures, films, music, group discussions, and guest speakers learn about the diversity of Mexican culture, politics and history as a key to understanding Mexico today. This course is designed to complement the workshop in San Miguel de Allende schedule for Spring 2011.

Take your next presentation, audition, speech or interview to a new level. Gain confidence and overcome fears while developing and refining techniques for speaking in public. Learn to find and use your authentic voice through breathing, relaxation and acting techniques. Intended to provide skills needed to be confident in any public speaking situation, no previous experience is required.

Note: No class Nov 11th.

Three instructors from Studio 58's acclaimed acting program lead a variety of physical, vocal and improvisational explorations using an assigned text. This workshop promises to be challenging, physically active, exhilarating and fun. No experience is required. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and cotton socks, no makeup or jewellery.

Pablo Picasso is certainly one of the best-known artists of the 20th century. Learn about this enigmatic and visionary figure and his revolutionary accomplishments by tracing the long and influential career and works of Picasso. Explore the subjects and images he embraced and the evolution of his work from the early Blue period through to his final years.

Participate in an intimate guided tour of the Eastside Culture Crawl. Guided by Anita Willson, visit a select number of artist studios. Participants will have the opportunity to meet the artists in their working environments and learn more about their artwork and their creative process. A portion of the fee is donated to the Eastside Cultural Crawl Society.

Learn practical skills for creating a picturebook such as storyboarding to conceptualize a book, developing roughs, fine tuning the manuscript and executing final illustrations. Work will be done in class with coaching, demonstrations, and publishing strategies. This course is suitable for aspiring writers and/or illustrators who would like to create a picturebook and/or illustrations for a portfolio.

Note: Supply list will e-mailed prior to start of class.

Create sculpture and explore the process of assemblage. Each class we
review a famous artist, such as Pablo Picasso or Joseph Cornell, for
methods, materials and colour influence. Students then directly apply
these aspects to works of their own. Through these guided exercises
students are encouraged to incorporate found objects and explore various
mediums. No previous experience necessary.

Note: A supply list will be e-mailed prior to start of class.

This class opens the door to the mysteries and surprises of creativity. Nourishes and stimulate your imagination and get those creative juices flowing. Explore and experiment with variety of techniques and processes taught by a professional painter, and apply them to your painting . Self expression, abstraction, conceptual practices in painting will be explored. For experienced and beginner painters.

Note: Supply list will be sent out prior to class.

Create sculpture and explore the process of assemblage. Each class we
review a famous artist, such as Pablo Picasso or Joseph Cornell, for
methods, materials and colour influence. Students then directly apply
these aspects to works of their own. Through these guided exercises
students are encouraged to incorporate found objects and explore various
mediums. No previous experience necessary.

Note: A supply list will be e-mailed prior to start of class.

This course blends new science with ancient mystery teachings of chakras, nadis, energy flows and the inner journey. Conceptual aspects of the multidimensional human energy field are interspersed with practices designed to balance, align and harmonize the human energy field utilizing awareness of the foundational energy flows and the micro-nadi system.

An historical overview of Somatic Psychology. Learn foundational philosophical and psychological ideas of body-oriented psychotherapy. Understand the work of early pioneers and trace the development of various practices, including body-centered therapies. Theoretical and experiential, students will explore and articulate their own experiences of the integration of body, mind, and spirit.

Is there something beyond the borders of ego? Are you ever pulled inward toward heart-centered longing for more purposeful meaning? The Yoga of Self and Soul presents an understanding of internal processes that enhance and distort self-remembering. Yogic science and experiential practices based on the five energy bodies and three gunas open energy gates providing insights for soul unfoldment.

Note: Required Advanced Integrative Energy Healing Certificate Program.

Join Dr. Daniel Benor, author of the book Seven Minutes to Natural Pain Release. WHEE is an amazingly easy to use method that helps to relieve physical pain and anxiety. The technique is very potent and rapidly effective allowing you to clear away residues of new and old trauma. A basic technique for your health care practice.

Note: Students may register for first day only for personal development at half the course price.
Mandatory prior to Wholistic Transformational Therapy.

This course addresses challenges related to developmental phases, inner child, subpersonalities, body-mind, mind-body and spiritual mechanisms. Pathways to healing incorporate the pain body, energy body, and psychoneuroimmunological impact. Unique transformational techniques provide responses to meta-issues that create self defeating patterns. Whole Health Easily and Effectively (WHEE) combined with other therapies provides participants with powerful positive skills. Includes regular teleconferences between classes.

Prerequisites: Whole Health Easily and Effectively (70256) is required prior to registration in this course.

Note: Required course for the Advanced Integrative Energy Healing Certificate Program.
Course Dates:

Attention students in health related professions! Do you require detailed knowledge of the structures and dynamic physiological processes of the musculo-skeletol system? Then this course is for you! Become familiar with the basics of common injury assessment. Learn about conditions of the musculo-skeletal system. Learn how to manage, rehabilitate and prevent all types of injuries.

Practitioners of body work therapies need to know the physical functions of various systems in the body in order to bring a depth of understanding to their particular bodywork practice. Students in complementary and other health-related professions who require a working knowledge of the basics of human anatomy and organ systems will find this course ideal.

A unique practicum opportunity in Thailand! Join us on an extraordinary journey to spa and medical facilities in Thailand to learn more about ancient ways of healing. This special practicum has been arranged to incorporate experiences in luxurious 5 star spa facilities as well as innovative Thai hospitals where spa treatments are incorporated for healing.

Note: For students of the Langara Spa Therapy and Holistic Massage Certificate Program. Other students may be accepted upon application.

Discover the architecture of the soul in this highly experiential workshop. Gain access to the dynamic life force within you and learn how it plays within your seven major chakras. Through yoga, bioenergetic exercises, psychological exploration, sounding, breathwork and guided meditations, you will learn a profound formula for wholeness you can use for the rest of your life.

Note: This course will be offered March 12 & 13, 2011. Register for this course in January, 2011.

Is there something beyond the borders of ego? Are you ever pulled inward toward heart-centered longing for more purposeful meaning? The Yoga of Self and Soul presents an understanding of internal processes that enhance and distort self-remembering. Yogic science and experiential practices based on the five energy bodies and three gunas open energy gates providing insights for soul unfoldment.

Note: Required Advanced Integrative Energy Healing Certificate Program.

Discover the architecture of the soul in this highly experiential workshop. Gain access to the dynamic life force within you and learn how it plays within your seven major chakras. Through yoga, bioenergetic exercises, psychological exploration, sounding, breathwork and guided meditations, you will learn a profound formula for wholeness you can use for the rest of your life.

Note: This course will be offered March 12 & 13, 2011. Register for this course in January, 2011.

Vancouver’s rapidly growing fashion scene brings an increase in both employment and self-employment. Interested in becoming a designer, retail manager, buyer, merchandiser, or image consultant? Or do you want to explore options in fashion photography, journalism, marketing, PR and media? Topics include: Career mapping, entrepreneurship options, interning, mentoring programs and continuing education. Meet industry leaders and hear their stories.

Note: Deborah Richardson

Fine tune your creative designs, and explore markets. Learn to approach retailers to take your business to the next level. Discover the key relationship between your product costs and market value. Topics include product re-design, realistic costing, branding, marketing and promotion. Ideal for artisans and designers who are serious about turning their creative talents into a profitable business venture.

Note: Deborah Richardson

Creating that important first impression is only the beginning to creating consistent results in all that you do. Learn how to clarify your message! Tips on social networking, personal appearance, personal greeting, client follow up and the best usage of marketing materials (business cards, email signature, bio/resume, website) are some of the topics to be explored.

Note: Deborah Richardson

This is an optional course for graduates of the Image Consultant Certificate Program. Review all learned material in the Certificate Program in preparation for writing the AICI international certification exam. Each class focuses on an individual course and area study in the certificate program so that you know and understand the essential information and are prepared.

Prerequisites: Graduation from the Image Consultant Certificate Program.

Note: Offered in the January, 2011 term.

Practitioners of body work therapies need to know the physical functions of various systems in the body in order to bring a depth of understanding to their particular bodywork practice. Students in complementary and other health-related professions who require a working knowledge of the basics of human anatomy and organ systems will find this course ideal.

Attention students in health related professions! Do you require detailed knowledge of the structures and dynamic physiological processes of the musculo-skeletol system? Then this course is for you! Become familiar with the basics of common injury assessment. Learn about conditions of the musculo-skeletal system. Learn how to manage, rehabilitate and prevent all types of injuries.

Essential oils are valued for their physical and emotional qualities. This is a fascinating hands-on, experiential course where you learn to incorporate essential oils to facilitate balance and wellness in the body. Learn the physical and emotional profiles of the most important essential oils as well as information on safety, contra-indications, quality control and creating effective therapeutic blends.

Note: A $20 materials fee to be paid to the instructor.

Build on previous massage learning, and explore the body through fascial connections and gentle manipulation. Work with the lumbosacral area to facilitate function in the low back. Release restrictions in the torso and head (cranium) to improve blood flow and optimize body function. Normal anatomy and physiology is explored in relation to a variety of injury and trauma states.

The ancient healing art of stone massage is a modality for physical and spiritual balancing. Hot stone therapy goes beyond the physical experience of typical massage and enters deeper dimensions of relaxation, health and well being, while creating a positive approach to the Body-Mind-Spirit philosophy. Stone Therapy has become an influential and demanded treatment in North America and Europe.

Learn and incorporate traditional Thai foot reflexology massage into your massage practice. Originating in Thailand more than 2000 years ago, thai foot massage uses light finger pressure as well as using other massage tools. All parts of the foot & lower legs are included and involve stretching, massage, stimulating reflex points and follows the Thai energy lines (Sen).

Note: Course held at St John Ambulance House campus.

This course blends new science with ancient mystery teachings of chakras, nadis, energy flows and the inner journey. Conceptual aspects of the multidimensional human energy field are interspersed with practices designed to balance, align and harmonize the human energy field utilizing awareness of the foundational energy flows and the micro-nadi system.

Based on contemplative dnd-of-life care, this 7 month program provides essential tools for taking care of self and other. Participants' capacity for presence, wisdom and compassion through embodied mindfulness based practices is strengthened. Engagement, inquiry and conversation with multi faith interdisciplinary professionals is explored. The most powerful medicine we can give another is our fully present self.

Note: With Jean Grant, RN, BSN, DVATI and Sally Jessiman, RN, RST, HHP

An historical overview of Somatic Psychology. Learn foundational philosophical and psychological ideas of body-oriented psychotherapy. Understand the work of early pioneers and trace the development of various practices, including body-centered therapies. Theoretical and experiential, students will explore and articulate their own experiences of the integration of body, mind, and spirit.

Based on contemplative dnd-of-life care, this 7 month program provides essential tools for taking care of self and other. Participants' capacity for presence, wisdom and compassion through embodied mindfulness based practices is strengthened. Engagement, inquiry and conversation with multi faith interdisciplinary professionals is explored. The most powerful medicine we can give another is our fully present self.

Note: With Jean Grant, RN, BSN, DVATI and Sally Jessiman, RN, RST, HHP

The Diabetes Self-Management Program was designed for persons experiencing Diabetes Type I but those with Type II may also benefit. The workshops are highly participative, provide information and skills and support for participants' ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives. Participants receive a FREE resource book, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions”.

Note: This course is hosted by Langara College and provided by the BC Ministry of Health Services and the University of Victoria Centre on Aging. For more information, please call Challayne Kenney at toll-free 604-940-1273 or email ckenney@eastlink.ca

Come and spend 2.5 days with us and learn the basics of Integrative Energy Healing. Be introduced to the science of energy based healing and learn basic Integrative Energy Based Healing techniques. Experience and participate in exercises to increase inner vision and earn the basics of listening to your body and learn how your body speaks to you.

Note: If students are interested in continuing in the IEH Certificate Program they will receive a reduction in fee for the IEH Intensive Program.

Iridology is the amazing science of iris analysis. Our eyes provide information on general health, potential genetic weakness, inflammation, toxicity, and stress in the body. Iridology assessment is an initial step in identifying essential aspects of a nutritional, herbal, and lifestyle program. Learn from the comfort of your own home! Students have six months to complete the training program.

Note: Course materials include:

If you’re feeling blue this group is for you. The use of both mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques have been clinically proven to aid in the prevention of future “down in the dumps” episodes. Participants will experience changes in their relationship to their thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations through the practice of mindfulness-meditation, cognitive therapy, yoga, and self compassion.

Join Dr. Daniel Benor, author of the book Seven Minutes to Natural Pain Release. WHEE is an amazingly easy to use method that helps to relieve physical pain and anxiety. The technique is very potent and rapidly effective allowing you to clear away residues of new and old trauma. A basic technique for your health care practice.

Note: Students may register for first day only for personal development at half the course price.
Mandatory prior to Wholistic Transformational Therapy.

This course addresses challenges related to developmental phases, inner child, subpersonalities, body-mind, mind-body and spiritual mechanisms. Pathways to healing incorporate the pain body, energy body, and psychoneuroimmunological impact. Unique transformational techniques provide responses to meta-issues that create self defeating patterns. Whole Health Easily and Effectively (WHEE) combined with other therapies provides participants with powerful positive skills. Includes regular teleconferences between classes.

Prerequisites: Whole Health Easily and Effectively (70256) is required prior to registration in this course.

Note: Required course for the Advanced Integrative Energy Healing Certificate Program.
Course Dates:

Food is important to human existence and has a major effect on how we look, feel and live our lives. Level I of this 8 week program will attend to the principles of food medicine and incorporate this natural and powerful healing component into daily living. Level II will explore the application of nutrition in dis “ease” states.

“Putting it into Practice”, one bite at a time.
This course will illuminate the solid healthy habit-forming strategies for people who have more than enough good intentions to eat better, and less than plenty of time to prepare delectable wholesome meals Come get inspired to eat well, expand your culinary repertoire and learn new tools to incorporate into your kitchen and lifestyle with zest.

ADHD is the most misunderstood illness for both children and adults. Its growing prominence in the medical field is raising questions as to the best treatments available with an emphasis on medication. Taking Charge of ADHD will give you several options that will keep ADHD at bay and improve the lifestyle and quality of life of those affected.

In this online introductory course, learn the concepts of organization and management of institutional food service and the standards required for operation. Areas of study include basic principles of organizational structure and the role of management, sanitation and food safety, WHMIS, HACCP, staff training, work simplification, purchasing, receiving and inventory control.

Note: Register before Sep 2, 2010

In this online course, learn principles of maintaining quality when producing food in large quantities. Organize a food production kitchen, and understand aspects of menu planning. Become skilled at scheduling the production of various types of food to maintain the highest level of quality while conforming to food safety practices. Learn the supervisory skills needed in a food production kitchen.

Note: Register before Sep 2, 2010

In this online introductory course, learn the concepts of organization and management of institutional food service and the standards required for operation. Areas of study include basic principles of organizational structure and the role of management, sanitation and food safety, WHMIS, HACCP, staff training, work simplification, purchasing, receiving and inventory control.

Note: Register before Sep 2, 2010

In this online course, learn principles of maintaining quality when producing food in large quantities. Organize a food production kitchen, and understand aspects of menu planning. Become skilled at scheduling the production of various types of food to maintain the highest level of quality while conforming to food safety practices. Learn the supervisory skills needed in a food production kitchen.

Note: Register before Sep 2, 2010

Note: Course material is included.

Why Ethics? Accountants are faced with many ethical dilemmas on a daily basis. Discover how to recognize an ethical dilemma and how to be ethically responsible. Learn how to apply ethical principles and rules of conduct when encountered with ethical situations from everyday work experience.

Gain an in-depth understanding of stock market investment. Register for all 6 in courses in the series in a term and save.

Learn how to plan a home renovation project, such as a kitchen, family room, secondary suite, or a major addition. Topics include: concept development and design detailing, planning and scheduling, legal issues, budget preparation, selecting contractors, and project supervision. Course content is relevant to houses, townhouses, and apartment suites.

Learn to create your own podcast for friends, family or the Web. Several podcasts will be studied to explore key concepts such as accessing sound libraries, the use of narration, and working with sound and recording tools so students can format their own scripts. By the end of the course participants will have produced a podcast. No experience required.

Create your own blog step by step! We’ll cover common blog features, navigate the blogosphere, learn to choose topics that can be sustained, and learn how to integrate other social networking tools. By the end of the course, participants will have generated several blog posts. This course is for the curious. No prior blogging experience required.

This course will teach you the basics of Flash Programming with ActionScript. Students will learn the basic syntax and logical structures that are involved in programming with Flash. Topics will include Variable & Datatype, Conditional Logic, Iterative Structures and Functions. Built-in Objects, will also be discussed.

Prerequisites: Flash: Animated Web or equivalent recommended.

You will be introduced to the basics of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) using ActionScript. Other topics include using OOP techniques to game design in Flash, creating dynamically driven content using technologies such as XML to display RSS feeds, and utilizing MySQL to display dynamic information.

Prerequisites: Flash Programming 1: Intro to ActionScript or equivalent.

Learn how to start your own web design business. This course will look into the pros and cons of being self-employed and teach you how to set up your new company, write business plans and proposals, market your business, find and price jobs, deal with clients, manage projects, and more. Legal matters, contracts and invoicing will also be discussed.

Prerequisites: Website Design Intro or equivalent recommended.

This course will teach you the basics of Flash Programming with ActionScript. Students will learn the basic syntax and logical structures that are involved in programming with Flash. Topics will include Variable & Datatype, Conditional Logic, Iterative Structures and Functions. Built-in Objects, will also be discussed.

Prerequisites: Flash: Animated Web or equivalent recommended.

You will be introduced to the basics of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) using ActionScript. Other topics include using OOP techniques to game design in Flash, creating dynamically driven content using technologies such as XML to display RSS feeds, and utilizing MySQL to display dynamic information.

Prerequisites: Flash Programming 1: Intro to ActionScript or equivalent.

How can conflict be resolved in a way that allows us to create more satisfying connections with others while staying true to our own selves? Building on the skills learned in Communication with Compassion - Level 1, we will learn how to work through conflict using non-violent communication even when it is challenging to do so.

Prerequisites: Communication with Compassion (CDVL1054).

We all ask questions in our daily lives but how do we know what questions to ask to get the information we need or the results we want? Two journalists tell you how to ask the right questions at the right time to achieve your goals.

Want to create learning that sticks through participaroty training while avoiding group groans (activities that are silly or embarrassing?) Come to this lively and energetic workshop designed to teach you about the appropriate use of icebreakers, energizers, and group buildiers for high impact learning. Workshop includes a follow-up resource guide and time to focus on your specific questions.

Learn about the philosophies and practices of community development emerging from the global South. Through multimedia presentations, case studies and discussion, we’ll explore concepts and practices of community development in different parts of the world. Learn from the innovative thinkers, stories and practitioners from the south and be inspired to create a better world for all.

Is it sufficient for a voluntary organization to merely survive the vagaries of funding or the turbulence of constantly changing social conditions? The challenge is not only to survive, but to do so with the organization’s integrity intact. Learn how 10 exemplary nonprofits have thrived in challenging conditions and apply their lessons about financial sustainability, accountability and leadership to your organization.

Are you wondering what sustainability means and how it applies to you? Do you feel confused by contradictory information in the media? Learn sustainability basics: how sustainable are we in North America? How do we compare with the rest of the world? We’ll also take a look at our own life choices and the impact of these on our sustainability.

Traditionally every culture has incorporated fermented foods into their diet. From health benefits to social change, preserving foods at home is a sustainable practice. In this hands-on course, we will discuss the benefits of tapping into this ancient wisdom and prepare traditional sauerkraut, brine pickles and fruit salsa, as well as get introduced to fermenting dairy with kefir culture.

Create delicious, sustainable, and mindful food choices that fit with your life today. Tap into the ancient wisdom of preparing soup stock from bones and discuss ethical, local, and seasonal sources of animal and plant-based whole foods plus learn to adapt recipes using seasonal and local ingredients.

Prerequisites: None