Learn something new at the Skirball! Our enrichment classes feature expert instructors and a friendly and welcoming environment to flex your creativity, explore history and culture, ask questions, and gain insights into Skirball collections and exhibitions.
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Skirball Book Groups: Modern Takes, Timeless Tales
September 2025–January 2026
These lively discussion groups are quick to sell out for a reason! This semester dives into fresh, imaginative retellings of literary favorites that reframe familiar characters and plots through a contemporary lens.
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Bam! Crack! Dot! An Introduction to Mah Jongg
Wednesdays, September 24–October 15, 10:00 am–12:30 pm (IN PERSON)
Wednesdays, October 22–November 12, 10:00 am–12:30 pmLearn to play this enjoyable, social, and thought-provoking game! This course introduces the beginner to the basic rules and simple strategies.
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Bam! Crack! Dot! Intermediate Mah Jongg
Wednesdays, September 24–October 15, 1:00–3:30 pm
This class is designed for players who already understand the basic rules of play and have had some experience playing the game and wish to further develop their skills.
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Chagall et al: Jewish Artists Throughout History
Tuesdays, September 30–November 18, 10:00–11:30 am
Explore the works of well-known Jewish artists Marc Chagall and Amedeo Modigliani and how their Jewish identity shaped their art.
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Creative Writing at the Skirball: Introduction to Short Story Writing
Tuesdays, September 16–November 18, 12:00–2:00 pm
Develop a writing process, read short stories, use prompts to encourage creative flow, and write your own short stories in this eight-week class.
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Nazarian Applied Arts: Acrylic Painting
Tuesdays, September 30–November 25, 12:00–3:00 pm
Journey into the creative and expressive sides of acrylic painting through personal expression and locating your inner artist.
Please note: Nazarian Applied Arts courses were previously held at Milken Community School. They will now take place on the Skirball campus.
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Skirball Movie Group: Relationships on Film
Tuesdays, September 16 and 30, October 14 and 28, 7:30–9:00 pm (ONLINE)
Explore films that challenge traditional relationship narratives and dive deep into the messy, beautiful complexity of human connections. From workplace dynamics that blur professional and personal boundaries to family relationships that defy easy categorization, these films offer rich material for discussion.
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Nazarian Applied Arts: Collage
Thursdays, October 9–30, 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Explore themes of memoir and identity through the art of collage.
Please note: Nazarian Applied Arts courses were previously held at Milken Community School. They will now take place on the Skirball campus.
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The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals—Part II
Thursdays, October 9–November 20, 1:00–3:00 pm
Part two of this course will continue to look at the history of “The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals” while also looking at animation and rock 'n' roll’s influence on the genre.
