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Beginning (Hand) Quilting Beginning Painting and Perspective Made Easy
Bob Ross Oil Painting Basic Cartoon Drawing
Decorate that Cake with Flowers Digital Photography
Beginning Machine Quilting Beginning Crocheting
Field Photography Wedding Cake Anyone

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 Beginning (Hand) Quilting

Students will make a beginning level hand sewn quilt in this class. Students will learn to make four basic quilt blocks to include the Ohio Star, 9 Patch, Needle Turn Application and how to work with curves. In addition, they will learn about borders and binding so that they can complete their own quilt in class.  The students will have the opportunity to participant in a shopping trip to a local fabric store to understand the fabrics and how to match fabrics for their project before class begins.  (materials will be approximately $25 value). 

Program Cost:  $65  

Program Length:12 hrs

Required number of students:  min 6 max 12
*Material List to be given at enrollment (approximately $25).

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR
R 10/02/08 - 11/06/08 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 70089 CED-346- GR TBA J OSMAN

 

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 Beginning Painting and Perspective Made Easy

An art course in use of acrylics for painters with no experience or artists who want to add new skills. Includes use of easy rules for mastery of perspective. No equipment needed. Good opportunity to try a new and enjoyable hobby.  Bring $10 to class for supplies.

Program Cost:  $55  

Program Length: 9 hrs

Required number of students:  min 6 max 12

*$10 material fee paid the instructor the first night of class.

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COURSE # TOWN ROOM INSTRUCTOR
               


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Bob Ross Oil Painting

Complete an oil painting worth of framing in 3 hours. An oil painting using the Bob Ross method of wet-on-wet will be taught. Wear comfortable clothing so that you can get paint on yourself and please bring a roll of Viva paper towels and prepare to have FUN. This session will be Wildlife.

Program Cost:  $42  *A $15 material fee paid to the instructor the first night of class.

Program Length:3.5 hrs

Required number of students:  min 5 max 15
Bring to class $15 payable to instructor for supplies

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR
F 11/14/08 1 - 4:30 PM 70145 242 GR   LIZ RYAN

 

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Decorate That Cake With Flowers

Basic Cake Decorating. Learn the basics of making the bakery perfect cake plus the beginning cake decoration. Learn the secrets of creamy, tasty frostings that will set your cakes apart.

Program Cost:  $59

Program Length:12 hrs

Required number of students:  min 6 max 12
$20 material fee paid to instructor for supplies the first night of class.

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR
S SEP. 5 - 26, 08 8 - 10 AM 70092 CED223-G11 GR TBA D. BEAUCHAMP

 

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Digital Darkroom

This workshop is not your ordinary photo class. You will spend the first tow hours in the classroom learning your camera, the settings, and where to find your camera features. There will be one class with a short excursion to take pictures of flowers, buildings, and scenic areas for better understanding of lighting, composition and their affects on your overall quality of photographs. The final class period will be to upload your picture onto your computer, cropping pictures, optimizing and printing. 

Program Cost:  $79 

Program Length: 8 hrs

Required number of students:  min 6 max 12
*Material List to be given at enrollment

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR
R 11/06/08 - 11/20/08 6-8 PM 70130 257-CED-G12 g   R. Waltman

 

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Rocky Mountain Photo Shoot

Learn the basics of photography in a combination classroom and outdoor setting. Led by a professional photographer this class will teach you the basics of camera, film, aperture, shutter speed, composition and lighting. Then participate in a field session to shoot pictures with the guidance from tour instructor. This class will include a field trip to Rocky Mountain State Park if weather permits. Return to the classroom in the next week to share finished photographs and receive feedback

Program Cost:  $99

Program Length:12 hours

Required number of students:  min 6 max 10

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR
R,S,R

09/25 - 10/02/08

6 - 8 PM & 8 AM - 4 PM 70129 CED-257-G13 GR R. Waltman
 

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Wedding Cake Anyone?

Take the next step, learn to make the wedding cake of your dreams or that of a family member. In this workshop, students will learn everything from borders & lace to learning how to frost, decorate and cut the cake. Color schemes as well as silk/real flowers will be discussed. The wedding entails so much more than the cake. Students will also learn about making corsages, learn about wedding favors, serving table arrangements and much more. Please bring pictures of the wedding cakes you want to make as students will learn the techniques and application of making a beautiful wedding cake.

Program Cost:  $42  *A $15 material fee paid to the instructor the first night of class.

Program Length:12 hrs

Required number of students:  min 5 max 15
Bring to class $15 payable to instructor for supplies

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE # CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR
 S 10/18/08 - 11/08/08 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM 70093 CED-186-G11  GE   Donna Beaucamp

 

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        Beginning Machine Quilting

Students will learn to make four basic quilt blocks plus they will learn about borders and binding so that they can complete their own quilt in class.  The students will have the opportunity to participant in a shopping trip to a local fabric store to understand the fabrics and how to match fabrics for their project before class begins.  You will be required to bring your own portable sewing machine for this class. (materials will be approximately $25 value). 

Program Cost:  $65  

Program Length:12 hrs

Required number of students:  min 5 max 10

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR
T 09/09/08 - 10/14/08 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 70090 CED-346-G12 GREELEY   J. OSMAN

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       Beginning Crocheting

Learn the art of crocheting, what is old is now new again. Create by learning the basic chain and more intricate stitches. You will be given a list of materials for the beginning of the class.

Program Cost:  $65  

Program Length:6 hrs

Required number of students:  min 5 max 10

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR

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11/18 - 12/09/08 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 70091 CED-053G11 GR   J. OSMAN

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          Basic Cartoon Art

Cartooning is a fun and easy art-form once you have mastered the basics; once you have learned the basics you will also  learn short, basics story lines for making the cartoons interesting and making a point with the stroke of your pencil. The Hand-outs will found helpful in these class. Enjoyable for all ages.

Program Cost:  $75  

Program Length:8 hrs

Required number of students:  min 5 max 10

DAY DATE TIME CRN # COURSE CAMPUS ROOM INSTRUCTOR
w 10/22/08 - 11-12-08 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 70094 CED-251-L11 LV TBA G. NORWALK

 

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