Senior Learners
Welcome Senior Learners!
Senior Learners is designed for mature adults, 60 years of age and older, who are also New York State residents.
The Center for Continuing and Professional Studies (CCPS) is happy to provide you
with details regarding the upcoming courses and the schedule for registration.
Registration
For the first time ever—Winter semester courses are available!
Winter Registration opens on November 12 at 9am.
Please note that courses fill quickly and have limited space. Our dedicated staff is available to offer registration support. Registration for winter courses ends on December 22nd at 3pm.
New Students: Please use these step-by-step instructions.
Returning Students: Check your account log-in credentials to ensure a smooth registration.
The cost of each course is $35 plus a $10 registration fee, totaling $45. Those who
wish to do so, may choose to enroll in multiple courses that do not overlap in scheduling.
Please note any materials you may need to buy for your course(s) listed in the course
description(s).
Winter 2026 Course Offerings
Courses start in January:
| COURSE | DAY | DATES | TIME | CLASS |
| Clothing Reconstruction | Saturday & Sunday | January 10 and 11 | 9:30am - 4:30pm (1 hour break from 12:30-1:30) |
In-person |
| Costume Design: Life Drawing | Mondays & Wednesdays | January 5, 7, 12, 14, and 21 (skips Jan 19) | 12:10pm - 3:00pm | In-person |
| Knit Accessories | Tuesdays | January 6, 13, and 20 | 12:10pm - 3:00pm | In-person |
| The Basics of Patternmaking | Tuesdays & Wednesdays | January 6, 7, 13, and 14 | 10:00pm - 1:00pm | In-person |
| Social Media Marketing | Fridays | January 2, 9, and 16 | 10:10am - 1:00pm | In-person |
| Design and Make Your Own Fascinator | Saturday & Sunday | January 10 and 11 | 9:30am - 4:30pm (1 hour break from 12:30-1:30) |
In-person |
| Watercolor Painting | Thursdays & Fridays | January 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16 | 10:10am - 1:00pm | In-person |
| Fashion History | Tuesdays & Wednesdays | January 6, 7, 13, and 14 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | In-person |
Contact us
Please continue to visit this webpage for updates or be added to our email notifications list.
Email us at seniorlearners@fitnyc.edu or call (212) 217-4600.