Summer Term 2025
Class cost $0-$130. Pay what you can.
Each person may register for a maximum of 2 classes every season
For question, call: 541-632-3890 or email: education@cmlcenter.org
English Classes
Emerging Beginner English Class
(Summer Intensive)
LEVEL: Beginner
taught in English
A class for new English speakers. Focus on speaking, reading and listening skills, with an emphasis on vocabulary. Similar to the Beginner Class, but specifically for learners with no previous experience with English.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Melissa Vidaña
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Tuesday/Thursday, 9:00 – 10:30am
Duration: July 15 – August 12
Beginner English Class
(Summer Intensive)
LEVEL: Beginner
taught in English
A class for new English speakers. Focus on speaking, reading and listening skills, with an emphasis on vocabulary and introductory conversation.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Melissa Vidaña
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Tuesday/Thursday, 11:00 – 12:30pm
Duration: July 15 – August 12
Pre-Intermediate
English Class
LEVEL: Pre – Intermediate
taught in English
Improve speaking, reading, listening, and conversation skills through fun group and partner work. For English learners who can meet basic communication.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Nanci Sparks
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Duration: July 16 – September 10
Pre-Intermediate English Class
(Summer Intensive)
LEVEL: Pre – Intermediate
taught in English
Improve speaking, reading, listening, and conversation skills through fun group work. For English learners who can meet basic communication.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Melissa Vidaña
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Monday/Wednesday, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Duration: July 14 – August 11
Intermediate English Class
LEVEL: Intermediate
TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
Learn speaking, reading, listening, writing, grammar and vocabulary with an emphasis on real-life situations like talking to a doctor, handling emergencies, renting or buying a home, and visiting the vet.
Class limit: 15
Teacher: Olha Somak
Where: Online
Time: Wednesday, 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Duration: July 16 – September 10
Conversation Circles and Language Study
English Conversation Circle Lunch Potluck
(Beginner / Pre-intermediate)
LEVEL: Beginner / PRE- intermediate
taught in English
Community practice for Advanced Beginner learners. New topics and learning each week. Build friendships while practicing English! Class members bring food to share at the potluck lunch.
Class limit: 10
Teacher: Becky Vidrine
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Wednesday, 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Dates: July 16th – Sept 10th (Aug 6th, 13th, 20th- no lunch. Just conversation in the classroom)
English Conversation Circle (Intermediate)
LEVEL: Intermediate
taught in English
Community practice for Intermediate English learners. New topics and learning each week. Build friendships while practicing English!
Class limit: 6
Teacher: Lynda Lovretta
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Tuesday, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Duration: July 15 – September 9
English Conversation Circle
(Intermediate)
LEVEL: Intermediate
taught in English
Community practice for Intermediate English learners. New topics and learning each week. Build friendships while practicing English!
Class limit: 10
Teacher: Naomi Halpern
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Thursday, 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Duration: July 17 – August 14
Memoir Writing Workshop
LEVEL: All
taught in English
Tell a piece of your personal story in this memoir workshop! We will craft stories inspired by ordinary objects that are important to our lives through various story-telling techniques. Stories shared will have the opportunity to be in an exhibit at the Corvallis Museum in Winter 2026, celebrating the many heritages in our Corvallis community! Participation in the exhibit is not required to participate in the memoir workshop. We invite people who have come here from other countries, who are newcomers to Corvallis, and/or who are English language learners to participate! All English learning levels are welcome.
Class limit: 10
Teacher: Anya Ballinger
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Tuesday, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Dates: August 19, August 26, September 2
Mandarin Conversation Potluck Lunch (All Levels)
LEVEL: all
taught in Mandarin/ 普通话
All-levels Mandarin Conversation monthly potluck. Come! Bring and share tasty food and get to know new friends and talk in Madarin. Drop in, no registration required.
Teacher: Danlu Yang
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Friday, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Dates: July 18, August 15
Portuguese Conversation Circle
(All Levels)
LEVEL: all
taught in Português
A casual space to practice Portuguese, build confidence, and connect with others. Come make conversation, make friends, and have fun with the language. Drop in, no registration required.
Teacher: Danlu Yang
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Friday, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Dates: August 1, September 5
Italian Conversation Circle
(Intermediate-Advanced)
LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
taught in Italiano
A casual space for intermediate to advanced speakers to practice Italian, build confidence, and connect with others. It’s all about conversation, culture, and having fun with the language. Drop-in! No registration required.
Teacher: Camilla Sartori
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Friday, 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Dates: July 25, August 8, September 12
Spanish Conversation Potluck Lunch
(All levels)
LEVEL: all
taught in Español
All-levels Spanish Conversation monthly potluck. Come! Bring and share tastey food y conoce a nuevos amigos conversando en español. Drop in! No registration required.
Teacher: Pedro Molina Sanchez
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Saturday, 12:00 – 2:00pm
Dates: July 26, August 9, September 13
Community Programs
Cultivando la Calma
LEVEL: all
taught in Español
¿Quiere llevar la vida con más calma y tranquilidad? En esta clase, aprenderá estrategias para prevenir y manejar la ansiedad, como la meditación y técnicas de respiración, con el fin de cuidar nuestra salud mental. Clase virtual; no se requiere inscripción. Únase a la clase con ese enlace
Teacher: Monica Olvera
Where: Online
Time: Tuesday 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Duration: July 15 – September 9
Observational Drawing for Adults
LEVEL: all
taught in English
Learn and practice observational drawing in a fun community atmosphere. We will draw with techniques that improve the connection between the eyes and the hands. The drawing exercises in the class will improve our attention and ability to draw from real life at the same time! All drawing abilities are welcome. Materials provided!
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Tara Kate
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Thursday, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Duration: July 17- July 31
Acrylic Painting for Adults
LEVEL: ALL
taught in English
This painting class requires no prior experience! We will explore essential skills and techniques in acrylic painting, such as color mixing, layering and glazing. We will experiment with themes and styles that give a professional feel to your artwork. With nature as our inspiration, we will create vibrant paintings that deserve a place on your wall.
$15 materials fee
Class limit: 7
Teacher: Mahboubeh Panahi
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Friday, 10:30 – 12:00 pm
Duration: August 8 – September 5
Workshops
Cooking in Türkiye: Make Salmas Together
LEVEL: ALL
taught in English
Yaprak Sarmas are a quintessential dish in Turkish cooking made of rice and fresh herbs rolled into a pickled or fresh grape leaf and then slowly cooked in broth or water and often served with yogurt and herbs. Together we will learn to prepare the filling, and wrap and cook the intricate sarmas. In the end we will enjoy and eat together!
$15 materials fee
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Emine Kol
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Saturday, 2:00 – 4:30 pm
Date: July 19
Cooking in Brasil: Pão de Queijo
LEVEL: all
taught in English
Together we will bake pão de queijo, a traditional Brazilian cheese bread, popularly enjoyed in the morning with coffee. We will go through each step of making the breads, fill them with goiabada (guava paste), learn about their history, and eat them together! The main ingredient is tapioca flour (cassava), so this pastry is naturally gluten-free. Recipe also contains dairy and eggs.
$15 materials fee
Class limit: 11
Teacher: Maryane Crestani
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Saturday, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Date: August 30
Peruvian Lunch: Papa a la Huancaina & Arroz con Pollo
LEVEL: all
taught in English
Cook a Peruvian lunch and eat together with the food we prepare! We will cook Papa a la Huancaina and Arroz con Pollo. Learn to combine the flavors of spices, chiles, and the cooking techniques to make this creamy potato appetizer and meal of chicken and rice. Lunch will contain chicken, milk, and be a bit spicy!
$15 materials fee
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Valery Cam
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Saturday, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Date: September 13
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our partners and grantors whose generous support makes it possible for us to offer our classes on a sliding scale, ensuring accessibility for everyone.
A special thank you to the Oregon Cultural Trust, United Way of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties, and Dollar General for their invaluable contributions, helping us cover the costs of some of our upcoming classes.
Thank you for your support!