Los Angeles City College's Community Service department offers a wide range of classes and events for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. These non-credit offerings contribute to the development of the surrounding community and foster a sense of belonging and learning.
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All courses are held at 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA unless indicated.
Whether you know us as "extension," "continuing education," "community education," or "lifelong learning," we represent a 3rd type of educational offerings community colleges in California can do besides classes "for-credit" (for degrees and certificates and with financial aid possible), or free, "noncredit" courses for basic skills development and career training.
In a nutshell, Community Services offers classes, events and other offerings for just about anyone in the community - old or young, resident or not, training for a career or just looking to have a good time. Our offerings are not-for-credit (no transcripts, degrees or CA Community College Certificate programs), and are 100% supported by fees or donations/contributions. We're kind of like public TV or radio, but the education version!
We help folks learn a skill, try out new things and connect with LACC and our neighbors in an educational setting.
Community Services Mission
To provide a wide array of student and community-supported classes, workshops, seminars, excursions, recreational and other offerings to all members of the community. We aim to contribute to the physical, mental, moral, economic and civic development of our surrounding community and in doing so, foster a sense of community and neighborhood.
Community Services strives to achieve the following program outcomes:
Provide a broad range of offerings that contribute to the development of the surrounding community
Employ qualified instructors with knowledge or skills specific to their topic of instruction
Provide flexible, individualized offerings for entities or individuals upon request
Provide instructional space that facilitates an effective, safe, and enjoyable learning environment for our offerings
Deliver auxiliary support offerings for LACC's credit and non-credit programs and for student support services
Los Angeles City College Mission
Los Angeles City College empowers students from the diverse communities it serves to achieve their educational and career goals by providing learner-centered pathways to success through transfer, career and technical education, and foundational skills programs.
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, Downtown/Northeast 855 N Vermont Ave Admin Bldg 112 At Willow Brook Ave Los Angeles, California 90029
Reviews of Los Angeles City College
(4.4-star rating across
862 reviews)
Tennis Program (Beginning)
Elisa C. • June 11, 2025
Painting with Watercolors
Caroline K. • June 10, 2025
This class was very educational, great value for the price and I love the paints I now have!
Cold Process Soap Making
Anonymous
• June 10, 2025
Class was very informative. The teacher was very good and extremely helpful answering questions and providing useful tips. The soaps we made were very lovely.
Ceramics: Clay Sculpting
Anonymous
• June 10, 2025
Great class Prof. Andres is awesome.
Cold Process Soap Making
Jennifer M. • May 13, 2025
Abdul was absolutely lovely — incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about soap making. The class was so much fun, and I came away with a beautiful variety of soaps. I can’t wait to see how they turn out once they’ve dried!
Draw Comic Book & Cartoon Characters (Adults)
Sekaya H. • May 13, 2025
Learned a lot of techniques in this class that I was missing in my drawings. Izzy was very thorough and knowledgeable.
Tennis Program (Intermediate)
Raven V. • May 13, 2025
I found these classes to be a great way to add some movement to my routine and learn tennis skills in a low pressure and friendly environment.
Painting with Watercolors
Anonymous
• May 13, 2025
The Instructor, Izzy, broke down sketching and painting techniques into simple to understand steps that were also easy to execute. Izzy spent a lot of time with each student providing feedback and suggestions. I was amazed at what I was able to produce in just a couple of classes. When asked by friends and family to see my finished pieces I was happy to show them off.
Gymnastics for Kids (Ages 5-12)
Jordan J. • May 3, 2025
Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement - Level 1: Introduction
Marisa L. • April 18, 2025
I had such a great experience. Gloria was super attentive and passionate about the art, which made each class feel really intentional and inspiring. I learned so much and still practice ikebana regularly, it’s become such a meditative part of my routine. Every week we worked with different flowers and explored various ikebana styles, which really helped me slow down, be more observant, and appreciate the little details.
Chinese for Kids (Ages 7-12)
Nayeli S. • April 18, 2025
My 7yr old daughter really enjoyed her Chinese class with Ms. Jenny. Not only did she enjoy it but she also learned a lot. Ms. Jenny also took extra time to explain to me how I can help my daughter at home. Really grateful that these classes are available for my daughter.
Candle Making
Rodita K. • April 8, 2025
Explained well. Plus hand out is good to read about candle techniques and safety.
Barista Training for Beginners Part 1
Anonymous
• April 8, 2025
Ceramics: Clay Sculpting
Anonymous
• April 8, 2025
Ceramics: Clay Sculpting
Anonymous
• April 8, 2025
Fantastic class & instructor, I definitely recommend.
Alterations 2: Tapering and Taking In
Jaqueline G. • March 21, 2025
I really enjoyed this class. I learned a lot. I learned to make large straight legged pants into fitted bell bottoms. I even fixed 3 pairs of pants at home on my own. Thank you.
Off-the-Cuff: Comedy Improv (Beginning)
Huan X. • March 12, 2025
Tennis Program (Beginning)
Deandra K. • March 12, 2025
Painting with Watercolors
Jessica V. • March 12, 2025
I took the watercolor class with Israel and I have only positive things to say. He was a great instructor and made sure we all had a great experience. The pace was really great for a beginner like me. I would totally recommend.
Students at Los Angeles City College have generally positive things to say about their classes. Many students appreciate the knowledge and expertise of their instructors, as well as their ability to explain concepts clearly. The classes are described as informative and well-organized. Students feel that they have learned valuable skills and gained confidence in their abilities through these classes. Overall, students appreciate the professionalism and expertise of the instructors.
Quotes:
1. "Michael Morris did a wonderful job teaching about screenwriting. He broke down the beats of a story for a screenplay."
2. "The teacher was very knowledgeable and explained the concepts very clearly. She was patient, funny and told many interesting stories."
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