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FALL 2017
CATALOG
COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER

             OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

                             wccc.coloradomesa.edu/cec
CATALOG FALL 2017 - OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING - Colorado Mesa University
OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

           YOU NEVER STOP LEARNING.
                SO MAKE IT FUN.

   Fall 2017 Lifelong Learning Schedule
  Greetings from Western Colorado Community College (WCCC) and welcome
   to the Lifelong Learning and Corporate Education program brought to you
                      by the Community Education Center.

What’s inside? Inside this Fall 2017 edition of WCCC’s Community Education
Center brochure we have a large selection of classes/workshops for personal and
professional growth that are designed for lifelong learning around many fun topics.
We invite you to experience the fun and excitement of exploring something new or
enhancing your existing skills.

What’s in it for me? Whether your motivations are for personal enrichment,
advanced skill training, or professional development, the Community Education               What’s Inside
Center at WCCC is here for you. Learning new concepts, skills or hobbies is fun
and meeting others with similar interests can provide lasting friendships. We are
committed to providing opportunities for lifelong learning and workplace training      Customized Corporate Training & Business Services. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 3
in the community we share. Many of the Community Education Center courses are          Conferences and Seminars.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 3
developed from your input and ideas. If you have an idea for a new class or would      Acting & Screenwriting.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 3
like to propose teaching a new class for us, let us know and we will happily try to    Arts & Crafts.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 3
make it happen.
                                                                                       Astronomy .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 5
Corporate opportunities/solutions? Local companies have found the Community            Beekeeping .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 6
Education Center to be a great place to find solutions for leadership training         Business & Leadership .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 6
needs and safety and compliance responsibilities for their employees. In addition,     Computers & Office .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 8
many of our college technical programs can be leveraged to provide expert              Colorado Concealed Carry Weapon Permit Training & Personal Protection . . 12
customized training for your business using our facilities or yours. Automotive,       Cooking & Baking.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 13
Welding, Multimedia, 3D Printing, Health Care, Electrical, Machining, Water Quality,   Dance.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 15
Computer Coding and CISCO certifications are only a few of the areas that we can       Enrichment for Your Kids. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 15
train. If you are a business leader and have specific training requests, let us know   Financial Planning & Retirement .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 16
and we will find a way to help.                                                        Fitness & Health. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 17
                                                                                       Fly-Fishing .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 19
What if I want more? If earning a technical certificate or associate degree from
WCCC is more suited to you, a member of our Student Services staff is standing by      Genealogy.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 19
and ready to help. We have a number of exciting programs to help get you into a        Healthcare Programs: Online.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 20
career quickly and we pride ourselves in changing lives.                               Languages.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 20
                                                                                       Music. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 22
Visit us online, call or stop in today.                                                Personal Growth & Enrichment .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 23
                                                                                       Photography .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 25
Kurtis Armstrong
                                                                                       Writing .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 26
Community & Corporate Education Director
970.255.2800                                                                           Business & Industry Safety Compliance Training.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 27

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CATALOG FALL 2017 - OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING - Colorado Mesa University
FALL 2017 CATALOG NON-CREDIT COURSES
                                                                                                                                             Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharp
                                                                                                                                             Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $99
       Customized Corporate Training &
                                                                                                                                             OPTION
       Business Services                                                                                                                     Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 16, 23, 30
                                                                                                                                             Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday
                                                                                                                                             Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6–9pm
Western Colorado Community College offers custom and ongoing classes to help
make businesses safer and more profitable. Would you like to get more from your
workforce and increase your competitiveness? Training brings direct benefits to                                                                 Act III
you and has an immediate return on investment. Our tailor-made training solutions
can rapidly help increase employee performance. Whether you are a small business                                                             Fade out… this course continues with dialogue and moves into editing and rewriting.
venture or the community’s largest employer, we’ll work with you to create the best                                                          This workshop will be conducted in a positive and fun manner.
programs and services in the market today. Our goal is to be your training education
partner of choice to create positive change.                                                                                                 Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharp
                                                                                                                                             Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $99

      Conferences & Seminars                                                                                                                 OPTION
                                                                                                                                             Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 6, 13, 20
                                                                                                                                             Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday
Reserve a training room or computer lab for your upcoming meeting, training or                                                               Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6–9pm
workshop. Video conferencing and presentation equipment is available. Catering
also available!
                                                                                                                                                Screenwriting 101: Introduction to Screenwriting

       Acting & Screenwriting                                                                                                                Are you ready to write your Oscar winning screenplay? No experience necessary! This
                                                                                                                                             is an interactive course based in the renowned UCLA screenwriting program. It includes
                                                                                                                                             an overview of initial story concept, scene, structure and navigation in the industry. No
                                                                                                                                             prior writing experience is necessary.

                                                                                                                                             Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharp
                                                                                                                                             Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $99

                                                                                                                                             OPTION
                                                                                                                                             Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  August 14, 21, 28
                                                                                                                                             Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday
                                                                                                                                             Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6–9pm

                                                                                                                                                    Arts & Crafts
                        See also: Personal Growth & Enrichment

   Act I

And Action! This is an interactive course based on the renowned University of California
Los Angeles (UCLA) screenwriting program. It includes story development, outline,
sequence to scene and plot points. This workshop will be conducted in a positive and
fun manner.

Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharp
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $79

OPTION
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  September 11, 18, 25
Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday           Cartoons! Learn How to Draw!
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7–9pm
                                                                                                                                             Have you ever seen cartoons in the newspaper and thought “I wish I could draw like
                                                                                                                                             that”? This two-week course will teach you how to draw assorted styles of cartoons from
   Act II                                                                                                                                    western to manga style. You pick your favorite style and learn how to draw your own
                                                                                                                                             characters, settings and stories! Become the cartoonist that you want to be! Materials
Take Two! This is an interactive course based on the renowned UCLA screenwriting                                                             list provided online.
program. This course picks up where Act I left off with scene and sequence moving
into to slug lines and DIALOGUE! This workshop will be conducted in a positive and fun                                                       Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  D. Devereux
manner.                                                                                                                                      Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $49

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                                                                                                                                               WCCC Customized Business Services — Arts & Crafts                                                                           3
CATALOG FALL 2017 - OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING - Colorado Mesa University
OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING
OPTION                                                                                                                                       OPTION
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 11, 13, 18, 20                 Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  August 22, 24, 29, 31
Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Monday, Wednesday                  Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, Thursday
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7pm      Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6–8pm

   Navigating the Wide Realm of Opportunity to Sell Art                                                                                         Knitting Continental-Style

This course is geared towards the artist trying to find markets for artwork. What is                                                         Continental-style knitting, which refers to the way you hold the knitting needles, is a fast
available for the small business artist to help identify the best places to sell? We will                                                    way of knitting. In this course, you will learn the basics: the knit stitch, the purl stitch,
explore the worlds of trade shows and wholesale and retail markets along with other                                                          casting on, increasing, decreasing and binding off. The instructor will bring a variety of
ways to think about art and its usefulness. We will explore the pros and cons, costs and                                                     yarn as well as straight and circular needles of different sizes and explain when to use
design requirements for supportive materials. There is a lot to learn in this course.                                                        what. You can practice with these materials on a project in class or you can work on your
                                                                                                                                             own project.
Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Hertert
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $129    Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marg
                                                                                                                                             Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $59
OPTION
                                                                                                                                             OPTION 1                                                                 OPTION 2
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  November 9, 16, 30, December 7 (No class November 23)                                         Date:. . . September 13, 20, 27, October 4                               Date: . . . . October 18, 25, November 1, 8
Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday        Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday                  Day:  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9pm      Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7:30pm                Time:  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7:30pm

   Basic Drawing: Level 1
                                                                                                                                                Landscape Oil Painting
Fun, relaxing and technical, Basic Drawing has it all. This course explores the proper use
of drawing pencils, blenders and other basic tools that can add exciting touches to your                                                     In this class, you will experience Bob Ross style painting. You will be able to create a
artwork. Learn the basics of drawing including basic shapes, shading, perspective, figure                                                    complete Bob Ross Wet on Wet style landscape painting during one evening. You will
drawing and more.                                                                                                                            be able to take home your masterpiece at the end of class. During the class, we will
                                                                                                                                             discuss techniques and develop your creative abilities. You will be guided step-by-step
Materials list provided online.                                                                                                              in conjunction with the instructor completing the same painting. All skill levels are
                                                                                                                                             encouraged to attend. No prior experience is required. All supplies needed for class
Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Herrera        will be furnished. In each class, you will be using different techniques and abilities
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $99   based on the uniqueness of each painting. Ages 12 and older are welcomed. Discounts
                                                                                                                                             of $5 to $40 on supply fees for repeat students. Class is held on Fridays from 6–9pm
OPTION                                                                                                                                       throughout Aug. 18 – Dec. 15.
Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  September 5, 7, 12, 14
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, Thursday            Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Krenson
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6–8pm      Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $59
                                                                                                                                             Materials: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $40 payable to instructor on night of class
                                                                                                                                             Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Friday
   Basic Drawing: Level 2                                                                                                                    Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9pm

                                                                                                                                             OPTION 1                                                                OPTION 2
This course covers intermediate drawing skills. We will use the fundamentals of drawing
                                                                                                                                             Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  August 18               Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  August 25
to further explore figure drawing, geometry, perspective and abstract art. Be prepared
to build technical skills while having fun!                                                                                                  OPTION 3                                                                OPTION 4
                                                                                                                                             Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 8                 Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 15
Materials list provided online.
                                                                                                                                             OPTION 5                                                                OPTION 6
Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Herrera        Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 22                  Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 29
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $99
                                                                                                                                             OPTION 7                                                                OPTION 8
OPTION                                                                                                                                       Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 6               Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 13
Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 10, 12, 17, 19
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, Thursday            OPTION 9                                                                OPTION 10
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6–8pm      Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 20                Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 27

                                                                                                                                             OPTION 11                                                               OPTION 12
   Beginning Watercolors                                                                                                                     Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 3                  Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 10

                                                                                                                                             OPTION 13                                                               OPTION 14
Learn the basics of watercolor painting in this exciting four-day course. Learn how to                                                       Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 17                   Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 1
use shape building, color theory and brush techniques to develop and improve your
watercolor skills. Beginners to advanced painters are welcome.                                                                               OPTION 15                                                               OPTION 16
                                                                                                                                             Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 8                  Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 15
Materials list provided online.

Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brooks
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $99

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   Soapstone Carving
                                                                                                                                                    Astronomy
Stone carving doesn’t have to be hard. Soapstone is made of talc, one of the softest
stones known, and can be carved with basic tools and a minimum of physical effort.
This class will provide the knowledge, tools and supplies to make basic carvings.

Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hartter
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $89
Materials: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $40, payable to instructor on first day of class

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Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 29, 31, September 5, 7
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, Thursday
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–7:30 pm

   The Business of Art
                                                                                                                                                The Citizen’s Guide to the Universe
This three-hour session will give you insight into the art market in the Grand Valley.
Instructor Kristian Hartter owned and operated galleries in Grand Junction from                                                              The perfect class for everyone who wants to know a little bit more about the universe
2011-2014, currently sources and manages the art in a few local venues, and maintains                                                        we occupy without all that pesky math. We’ll cover everything from the geocentric
connections in the art community. The class will cover suggestions and relay the                                                             model of Aristotle/Ptolemy to the life and death of stars and the discovery of the
experiences of both successful and starving local artists in order to help you create a                                                      expanding universe, dark matter and dark energy.
plan for your own artistic ventures.
                                                                                                                                             Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dershem
Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hartter       Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $89
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $49
                                                                                                                                             OPTION
OPTION 1                                                                OPTION 2                                                             Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 10, 17, 24, November 7, 14
Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  August 22               Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 17             Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Tuesday
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday             Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Tuesday          Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30–8pm
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–8:30pm                  Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–8:30pm

                                                                                                                                                Stargazing 101
   Introduction to Graphic Design
                                                                                                                                             Everything you need to know to get started in the hobby of astronomy and to start
Get your journey on its way with this Introduction to Graphic Design. We will go over                                                        enjoying the clear, steady night skies of western Colorado. Topics include the “P’s” of
the fundamentals of design, the history of graphic arts, introduce students to industry                                                      telescope buying, binoculars as an alternative to telescopes, how to find constellations
standard computer graphic programs and how to work with a graphic artist. This class                                                         and objects of interest in the night sky, basics of astrophotography and more.
will be good for people looking to get into the profession, or for the businessperson
that would like to understand how things work a bit better.                                                                                  Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dershem
                                                                                                                                             Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $79
Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O’Neal
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $99   OPTION
                                                                                                                                             Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  September 5, 12, 19, 26
OPTION 1                                                                OPTION 2                                                             Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Tuesday
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 2, 4, 9, 11                  Date:  . . . . . . . . . . . December 5, 7, 12, 14                   Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30–8pm
Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, Wednesday                        Day:  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, Thursday
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8pm             Time:  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8pm

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       Beekeeping                                                                                                                         Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99

                                                                                                                                          OPTION
                                                                                                                                          Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 19, 26, October 10, 17
                                                                                                                                          Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Tuesday
                                                                                                                                          Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6–8pm

                                                                                                                                                 Business & Leadership

   Introduction to Beekeeping

Participants are encouraged to explore the basics of keeping honeybees. Class materials
will focus on the interactions of bees and humans historically, the current state of
beekeeping, the interaction of workers, drones and the queen, hive health, exposure
to various kinds of beekeeping equipment, bee species and beekeeping cost. We will
cover bee biology and beekeeping culture. One of four classes meets in an apiary with an
emphasis towards hands-on techniques. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is required.
                                                                                                                                                                             See also: Computers & Office

Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moore
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99
                                                                                                                                             Design & Production Process for a
                                                                                                                                             Wearable Art Clothing Line
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Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 31, September 7, 14, 21                   What does it take to get one garment from inception to finished product? This one-day
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Thursday   course will provide students with hands-on experience with the actual printing of the
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6–8pm   fabric to the decision-making involved with costing materials, contracting sewing, and
                                                                                                                                          developing a time-line for production. Students should bring gloves, an apron, and
                                                                                                                                          a notebook. For additional printing practice, students may want to bring one 100%
   Beekeeping: Level One                                                                                                                  polyester white t-shirt.

This class is for the participant who has working knowledge in beekeeping and is                                                          Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hertert
interested in pursuing beekeeping as a hobby or a profession. Class materials will focus                                                  Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89
on observations of the interactions of the workers, drones and queen, and health of the
                                                                                                                                          OPTION
colony as it progresses through the first half of bee season. How one obtains equipment
and bees, techniques for installing package bees, nucleus and swarms. We will cover                                                       Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 28
reproduction, swarm management, equipment use, location, pests and diseases. Three                                                        Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday
of four classes will meet in an apiary with an emphasis towards hands-on techniques.                                                      Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am–4pm
PPE is required.

Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moore             Email Etiquette
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99
                                                                                                                                          Email is the most important business tool in today’s workplace — make sure you’re
OPTION 1                                                               OPTION 2
                                                                                                                                          using it correctly. It’s something most of us use every day, probably without thinking
Date:. . . . August 22, 29, September 5, 12                            Date: . . September 28, October 5, 12, 19                          too much about it. Allowing nearly instantaneous discussion and direction, it lets you
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday            Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday        reach people on all corners of the globe. But look out! You may be sending the wrong
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8pm             Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8pm        message without even realizing it. Like it or not, your email style is a direct reflection of
                                                                                                                                          your professional reputation. And that means you cannot afford to just assume you’re
                                                                                                                                          being understood. Don’t risk your reputation and career on email blunders. This course
   Beekeeping: Level Two                                                                                                                  will use Gmail to demonstrate emailing basics such as CC’s, BCC’s, groups, automatic
                                                                                                                                          signatures and more!
This class allows the participant to continue building upon their knowledge gained in
                                                                                                                                          Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay
Beekeeping: Level One and observe the bees’ progression through the second half
                                                                                                                                          Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79
of bee season. Colony stress, is the colony queen alright? Are pests creating mayhem
weakening the hive and causing the bees to be aggressive, or have they given up their                                                     OPTION
struggles to survive? When to harvest honey? Over-wintering, have the bees prepared
                                                                                                                                          Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  September 13, 20, 27
for winter, has the beekeeper done his or her part to prepare? We will discuss the
                                                                                                                                          Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Wednesday
techniques to increase the bees’ survivability. Three of four classes meet in an apiary
                                                                                                                                          Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4–6pm
with an emphasis towards hands-on techniques. PPE is required.

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   Landing the Job: Employment Readiness Bootcamp                                                                                             Managing the Buzz

Do you have a brand new degree and no place to go? Or maybe you are thinking about                                                         This class will use a small arts business as a live sample for business decision-making. So
looking for a new position. This workshop will take you through the basics of preparing                                                    you have a website for your business. What does it take to get a product on the internet
a resume and cover letter, developing a job search strategy and readying yourself for an                                                   and promote it on social media? How does an owner balance the need for an internet
interview. Students are encouraged to bring copies of their resume and/or cover letters.                                                   presence with creative time? Students will have their hands on a live website learning
                                                                                                                                           how to navigate the decisions that a small business owner needs to make regarding
Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barnett           where to put adverting dollars, how to get found and creating good images.
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49
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OPTION                                                                                                                                     Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199
Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  September 9
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday   OPTION
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–12pm        Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 6, 8, 13, 15, 27, 29 (No class November 20, 22)
                                                                                                                                           Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, Wednesday
                                                                                                                                           Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6–9pm
   Facebook for Business

This class is designed to provide participants with an introduction to the new, evolving
                                                                                                                                              Make an Impact Professionally:
world of social media tools and strategies of Facebook. We will explore the marketing                                                         Three Dilemmas Smart Professional Women Face
potential in Facebook as well as the rules that go along with using Facebook in a
business setting.                                                                                                                          There are many dilemmas that smart professional women face that leave them
                                                                                                                                           frustrated and not taken seriously at work. In this class, discover how to implement
Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gallegos            high standards effectively without being perfect, how to maintain energy, enthusiasm
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89      and confidence on a daily basis, and strategies to communicate effectively for
                                                                                                                                           implementing change.
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Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  September 19, 21, 26             Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johnston
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, Thursday          Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6:30–8:30pm
                                                                                                                                           OPTION 1                                                               OPTION 2
                                                                                                                                           Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 28                  Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 26
   Facebook Advertising                                                                                                                    Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday             Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday
                                                                                                                                           Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30–8:30pm                 Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30–8:30pm
Learn how to drive clients from your Facebook business account to your website or
business. We will focus on creating advertising, posting and creating community.
                                                                                                                                              Social Media 101 for Business
Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gallegos
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89
                                                                                                                                           Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat… and the list goes on, each hoping to be the
OPTION                                                                                                                                     next big sensation of the social media world! Did you realize that each is specialized to
                                                                                                                                           the needs of niche users, including your business or industry? If you are marketing a
Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 17, 19, 24
                                                                                                                                           business, there is likely a platform designed with you in mind. This class will help explain
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, Thursday
                                                                                                                                           the similarities and differences of each of these diverse social media platforms using
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6:30–8:30pm
                                                                                                                                           easy to understand metaphors and analogies. We will visit each platform and examine
                                                                                                                                           which digital culture is right for your marketing message.
   Intro to Small Business Decision-Making: Online Presence                                                                                Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay
                                                                                                                                           Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89
This class will use a small arts business as a live sample for business decision-making.
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as it relates to a real business? This course is specifically designed for artists,
entrepreneurs or the curious who are interested in learning the ins and outs of a small
arts business decision-making process using a live business model. It will be hands-on
with a small clothing line that is online, making decisions regarding changes to the
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Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hertert
                                                                                                                                                           pick the category and add classes.
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199

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Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  September 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
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Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6–9pm
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Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 27, December 4, 11                     Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  August 21, 23, 28, 30
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday     Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, Wednesday
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5:30–7:30pm        Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6:30–8:30pm

                                                                                                                                              Adobe Illustrator: Intermediate
       Computers & Office
                                                                                                                                           Intermediate Adobe Illustrator builds on the fundamentals learned in the Basic Illustrator
                                                                                                                                           course. Further develop your skills in this amazingly powerful program. The course
                                                                                                                                           will cover using the basics in a more advanced capacity. We will look at real-world
                                                                                                                                           applications of the program in a more project-based atmosphere. Some advanced
                                                                                                                                           techniques will be shown as a way to make better use of learned skills.

                                                                                                                                           Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  O’Neal
                                                                                                                                           Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $119
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                                                                                                                                           Date:. . . . . . . . . September 18, 20, 25, 27                        Date: . . . . October 25, November 1, 8, 15
                                                                                                                                           Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, Wednesday                      Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday
                                                                                                                                           Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30–9:30pm                 Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30–9:30pm

              See also: Business & Leadership and Photography
                                                                                                                                              Adobe Photoshop for Designers: Introduction
   Adobe After Effects: Motion Design and Animation                                                                                        Using the very latest version of Adobe Photoshop (CC 2017), this class will offer
                                                                                                                                           an intensive introduction to premiere design software. You’ll learn how to navigate
Learn how to use the extremely powerful animation and design software, Adobe                                                               Photoshop’s interface like a pro; use layers, selections, channels and blending modes
After Effects, used professionally to create motion design videos, commercials and                                                         to create sophisticated art and effects; tailor your Photoshop project for print, video or
special effects. The class will include information on how to import your video and art                                                    web graphics; various techniques for compositing different images together; and how
elements, how to animate art and text in the program using keyframes, how to add                                                           Photoshop can fit into a workflow with other software such as Illustrator, InDesign, After
dozens of cool effects, and how to output your finished animation in a format ready                                                        Effects and 3D animation software.
for broadcast or streaming.
                                                                                                                                           Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  McConnell
Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  McConnell              Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109
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OPTION                                                                                                                                     Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 30, October 7
Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  September 9, 16          Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday   Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–1pm
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–1pm

                                                                                                                                              Adobe Photoshop for Designers: Advanced
   Adobe Dreamweaver: Basic Web Design
                                                                                                                                           Take your Photoshop skills to the next level! Building on knowledge from the Photoshop
Learn how to make a simple web design using Adobe Dreamweaver CS6, HTML and                                                                for Designers: Introduction course, you’ll learn advanced techniques including advanced
more. Dreamweaver is a webpage editor and website management application used                                                              type techniques, smart objects and vector shapes, layer management, color correction
by most professional designers. Topics will include the Dreamweaver screen/interface,                                                      and the integration of Photoshop into web design. The class will focus on real world
webpage and website creation, inserting text, text layout using HTML, adding tables,                                                       compositing and design examples.
images and hyperlinks, creating style sheets, and publishing a website to a web host.
                                                                                                                                           Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  McConnell
Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Gibson
                                                                                                                                           Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109
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                                                                                                                                           Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 14, 21
Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 9, 11, 16, 18
                                                                                                                                           Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, Wednesday
                                                                                                                                           Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–1pm
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6:30–8:30pm

   Adobe Illustrator: Basic                                                                                                                   Adobe Premiere: Video Editing Like a Pro

                                                                                                                                           Get up to speed editing video in Adobe Premiere, one of the leading, professional-
A hands-on introduction to the basic tools that make Adobe Illustrator one of the most
                                                                                                                                           quality video editing softwares used around the world. Learn how to ingest video, basic
unique and powerful graphics programs today. Exercises will be taught in a step-by-
                                                                                                                                           editing techniques, simple video effects and how to output a finished edit as a file ready
step format and mirror real-world projects such as logo design, fliers and aspects of
                                                                                                                                           to be delivered to a client or streamed online.
computer art. The class will utilize Adobe Illustrator CC.

Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Gibson           Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  McConnell
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109       Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109

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Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  August 12, 19               Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 9, 16
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Saturday           Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday       Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, September 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–1pm              Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–1pm                                                                                                                    (No class September 4)
                                                                                                                                        Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, Wednesday
                                                                                                                                        Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5:45–6:45pm

   Basic Keyboarding
                                                                                                                                           Facebook Basics
For people who have minimal (30 words per minute or less) or no keyboarding skills.
This class introduces the touch method of keyboarding. There is an emphasis on learning
the alphanumeric keyboard, proper technique, posture, ergonomics and speed control.                                                     There are more than 1.65 billion active Facebook users worldwide. Daily, 1.09 billion
                                                                                                                                        people log onto Facebook to share perspectives on culture, entertainment, science,
Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colbert        politics and current events. The impact is massive, but how much do you really
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59   know about how it works? In this course, you will learn about how this social media
                                                                                                                                        platform grew from an experiment by a Harvard university drop-out to an international
OPTION 1                                                              OPTION 2                                                          phenomenon, and how you can use it to find your friends, families and interests. We’ll
Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 24, 29, 31,                 Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 24, 26, 31,              demystify the definition and basics of algorithms, discuss what makes a good Facebook
                                   September 5, 7, 12                                                      November 2, 7, 9             post, and the benefits and contrasts of a personal page versus a business page. Most of
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, Tuesday                 Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, Thursday              all, we will focus on seeing Facebook, not as an intimidating technological titan, but as
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30–8:30pm                Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30–8:30pm           an outlet where your creativity can thrive.

                                                                                                                                        Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay
   Computer Fundamentals                                                                                                                Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89

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If you have never turned on a computer or are struggling to make one work, this                                                         Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 23, 30, September 6
is the course for you. Enjoy yourself while you learn basic computer operation and                                                      Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Wednesday
terminology. This course teaches you how to use a mouse, create and store files, open                                                   Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6–8pm
programs and use email using Windows 10.

Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hoffman
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $59 (includes workbook)                   Google
OPTION 1                                                              OPTION 2                                                          Google is, by a wide margin, the most popular search engine in the world. To wit, the
Date:. . . . . . . August 22, 29, September 5                         Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 7, 9, 14               word “Google” has become synonymous with “search the internet.” But what are the
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday           Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, Thursday              implications of Google’s technologies in the near future? Your Gmail address is your
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7pm            Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7pm       golden ticket to a digital amusement park that can inform, entertain and astound if you
                                                                                                                                        know where to look. In this class we will explore common utilities such as Gmail, Google
                                                                                                                                        Contacts, Google Docs, Google Maps, Google Drive and more! Need more? One night
   Computers Beyond the Fundamentals                                                                                                    will be entirely devoted to YouTube — it has an entire community and impact all its
                                                                                                                                        own. On average, 300 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute! Almost 5
                                                                                                                                        billion videos are watched on YouTube every single day, and for many, it has become the
Did you know the internet has become so ubiquitous that there are lively debates about                                                  replacement for television, radio and cable. Prepare to be inspired by some of the newest
legally qualifying it as a utility, on par with electricity, transportation and water? Social                                           and greatest artists from around the globe, while seated in the comfort of your chair.
media giants like Facebook may be well-trafficked, but they are only a fraction of the
content available to be discovered on the internet. This lecture will cover the basics for                                              Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay
navigating and using the internet in a way that is accessible and relatable to even the most                                            Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89
novice user. Together, we will discover how to use links, search engines, browser histories,
bookmarks and more. We will also cover the major threats we face when online, and                                                       OPTION
separate the sensational myths of online dangers from the practical know-how you’ll need                                                Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  September 11, 18, 25
to protect your information.                                                                                                            Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday
                                                                                                                                        Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4–6pm
Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hoffman
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $59 (includes workbook)
                                                                                                                                           Microsoft Access: Beginning
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Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 2, 4, 9               Date: . . . . November 28, 30, December 5
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, Wednesday                     Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, Thursday              This course is for those interested in learning the basics of Access a database
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7pm            Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7pm       management system. You will learn how to create queries, forms and reports, lay out
                                                                                                                                        fields, set formats and much more. Basic computer knowledge/ability is recommended.

                                                                                                                                        Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay
   Computer Coding and Programming                                                                                                      Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $99 (includes workbook)

                                                                                                                                        OPTION 1                                                               OPTION 2
If you’ve been thinking about learning how to code, we can help you get started. Learn
                                                                                                                                        Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . September 12, 14, 19                      Date: . . . . November 28, 30, December 5
the basics in an environment that has the resources to keep you going. Learn about
                                                                                                                                        Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, Thursday                  Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, Thursday
coding, compare and select training, complete tutorials and learn a coding language.
                                                                                                                                        Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–8pm              Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–8pm
Arduino based projects are available or bring your own device to program.

Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  McGraw
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $149

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                                                                                                                                          Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shammo
   Microsoft Access: Intermediate
                                                                                                                                          Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $99 (includes workbook)

This course will take a look at creating and enforcing database relationships as well as                                                  OPTION
a deeper examination of tables, queries, forms and reports. We will create advanced                                                       Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 7, 9, 14
queries including Parameter queries, Find Duplicates queries and Find Unmatched                                                           Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, Thursday
queries. More advanced formatting of reports and forms will be covered too.                                                               Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–8pm

Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $99 (includes workbook)                     Microsoft PowerPoint
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Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 5, 10, 12         Have you ever wanted to learn how to create PowerPoint presentations that were useful
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, Tuesday         and meaningful? Learn to create slideshows, use PowerPoint views and the Help menu;
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–8pm     add, delete, and rearrange slides; change font, font size and color; use cut, copy and
                                                                                                                                          paste commands; insert, resize, align and connect objects; understand draw tool bar
                                                                                                                                          commands; insert pictures and add formatting.
   Microsoft Access: Advanced
                                                                                                                                          Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shammo
                                                                                                                                          Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $99 (includes workbook)
This course will explore working with macros, and creating action queries such as a make
table query, an update query, an append query, etc. We will also learn how to import
                                                                                                                                          OPTION
and export data, create a menu system, and work with forms and reports. Finally, we will
explore database tools and maintenance.                                                                                                   Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 25, 27, October 2
                                                                                                                                          Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, Wednesday
Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay        Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–8pm
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $99 (includes workbook)

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Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 19, 26, November 2
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Thursday
                                                                                                                                          This course will introduce students to the world of Microsoft Publisher. Students will
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                                                                                                                                          learn how to create their own print material, letterhead, logos, calendars, newsletters
                                                                                                                                          and reports. Microsoft’s easy-to-learn publishing software is a great tool to help
                                                                                                                                          businesses and individuals save money by creating their own publications and flyers.
   Microsoft Excel: Beginning
                                                                                                                                          Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colbert
Currently, it’s hard to find or advance in a job without spreadsheet knowledge. Home                                                      Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $99 (includes workbook)
users will also find spreadsheets handy for everything from creating budgets to soccer
schedules! Create, modify, format and print worksheets, work with basic functions, and                                                    OPTION
create simple calculation formulas using Excel.                                                                                           Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 13, 15, 20
                                                                                                                                          Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, Wednesday
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $99 (includes workbook)                  Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–8pm

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Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay           Instructor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shammo                Microsoft Windows 10: Introduction
Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  August 14, 16, 21                  Date: . . . . . September 26, 28, October 3
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, Wednesday                      Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, Thursday
                                                                                                                                          An operating system is like the office you use to organize your life and as such, it should
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–8pm              Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–8pm
                                                                                                                                          be designed around your individual needs. In this course, we will compare and contrast
                                                                                                                                          the most commonly found operating systems like Windows and Mac. We will also briefly
                                                                                                                                          cover a few, more obscure systems you might not even know you’re already using, such
   Microsoft Excel: Intermediate                                                                                                          as the common Android OS, which is popular on most cell phones. After the broad
                                                                                                                                          analysis of what’s available to users, we will learn specifically how to best use Windows
Create advanced formulas and functions using absolute cell references and work with                                                       10 operating system as an organized storage space for your personal works. We will talk
advanced formatting features in Excel.                                                                                                    about portable storage mediums (flash drives, USB sticks, thumb drives, etc.) and how
                                                                                                                                          to transfer from your OS to these types of devices. We will cover settings and how to
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99 (includes workbook)                   get your computer to behave in the way that is most comfortable for you. We will visit
                                                                                                                                          the app store to see what kinds of tools and toys are available for you to personalize
OPTION 1                                                               OPTION 2                                                           your office even further. By the end of this course you should be able to move into your
Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Shammo                 Instructor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay        new OS office space with confidence.
Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 17, 19, 24                   Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1, 8, 15
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, Thursday                  Day: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday           Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–8pm              Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–8pm           Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $89 (includes workbook)

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   Microsoft Excel: Advanced                                                                                                              Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 2, 9, 16
                                                                                                                                          Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday
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Covered in this course is importing and exporting data, advanced number formatting,
working with ranges, creating basic macros, summarizing and analyzing data and
workgroup collaboration using Excel.

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FALL 2017 CATALOG NON-CREDIT COURSES

   Microsoft Word: Beginning                                                                                                                  QuickBooks: Essential Skills and Accounting Basics

This introductory hands-on class covers Word basics: creating, opening, closing and                                                        New to QuickBooks or just getting started? The best thing is to learn basic
printing documents; formatting and editing text; working with paragraphs and pages,                                                        accounting too! This class combines accounting and business concepts with active
lists and tabs, borders and shading; and headers and footers using Word.                                                                   QuickBooks practice. We will look at accounting terminology, analyze transactions
                                                                                                                                           using a worksheet, then create a company file and work through typical transactions.
Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colbert           Included in this course is: the chart of accounts, the five account types, working with
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $99 (includes workbook)                   customers (items, sales receipts, invoices, payments, deposits), vendors (bills, checks,
                                                                                                                                           credit card charges) and basic banking. Finally, we use common financial reports to
OPTION                                                                                                                                     check our work. Requires basic computer knowledge but no QuickBooks experience.
Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  September 11, 13, 18
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, Wednesday              Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gallegos
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–8pm      Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199

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   Microsoft Word: Intermediate                                                                                                            Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25
                                                                                                                                           Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Wednesday
                                                                                                                                           Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5:30–7:30pm
Learn to use Microsoft Word features beyond the introductory class including mail
merge, templates and macros, object linking and embedding, and online forms. Class is
instructor-led in our computer lab where you’ll be able to utilize and practice what you
learn as you are learning it.
                                                                                                                                              WordPress for Artists

Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colbert           Are you an artist, photographer or creative writer who has wanted to create online
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $99 (includes workbook)                   portfolios or blogs to showcase your work? WordPress is the perfect vehicle for you! It
                                                                                                                                           is estimated that almost 20% of the internet now runs on WordPress, and the software’s
OPTION                                                                                                                                     success is owed chiefly to its combination of power and ease of use. If you have wanted
Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 23, 25, 30           to get your work out there in an attractive and relatively simple way, this class will show
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, Wednesday              you how.
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–8pm
                                                                                                                                           Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  McConnell
                                                                                                                                           Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109
   Microsoft Word: Advanced
                                                                                                                                           OPTION
                                                                                                                                           Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 4, 11
This course includes creating and formatting charts; working with longer documents,
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footnotes and endnotes; indexes, tables of figures and table of contents; creating
                                                                                                                                           Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–1pm
macros; graphics; and creating forms which include drop-down lists.

Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colbert
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $99 (includes workbook)
                                                                                                                                              WordPress: Customization

OPTION                                                                                                                                     Part of the appeal of WordPress is that there are many free and premium themes
Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1, 6, 8          available with which you can get a new website up and running quickly. But some
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, Monday              people just weren’t made for “cookie cutters.” This class will show you how to adapt
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–8pm      a theme to meet your (or your business’) unique needs. Included in this class will
                                                                                                                                           be advice on how to modify the visual styling of your WordPress site, how to create
                                                                                                                                           “custom post types,” which, among other uses, can help in the creation of a simple
   Social Media 101                                                                                                                        online store, and how to more effectively incorporate plugins to further extend the
                                                                                                                                           power of your WordPress website.

Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat… and the list goes on, each hoping to be the                                                       Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  McConnell
next big sensation of the social media world! Did you realize that each is specialized to                                                  Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109
the needs of niche users, including 2D and 3D artists, musicians, writers, poets, actors,
dancers and more? If you are a creative individual, there is likely a platform designed                                                    OPTION
with you in mind. This class will help explain the similarities and differences of each of
                                                                                                                                           Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 18, 25
these diverse social media platforms using easy to understand metaphors and analogies.
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We will visit each platform and examine which digital culture is right for your marketing
                                                                                                                                           Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–1pm
message.

Instructor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay
Fee:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89
                                                                                                                                              WordPress Web Design for Small Businesses: Beginning

OPTION                                                                                                                                     Only 45 percent of small businesses have a website. If you have one, you are already
Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 24, 31, November 7                   55 percent ahead of the game. Do you want to build your own website and be capable
Day:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Tuesday   of maintaining it? Let me give you the basics for a WordPress website. We will start
Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5:30–7:30pm        with your domain and build your website from there. There is a $14 fee to register your
                                                                                                                                           domain that you will purchase on the first night of class, so be sure to bring a credit or
                                                                                                                                           debit card.
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