Spring 2008 Programs
Registration begins April 1st
Call (765) 825-7633
ART CLASSES
Beginning Wheel Throwing
During this clay class, you’ll be introduced to the basic and important concepts of clay. Focus is placed on developing craftsmanship as well as an artistic style, while having fun and relaxing. Students will work at their own pace to learn how to center clay on the pottery wheel and begin to create functional and non-functional objects. All materials included.
Wednesday April 23 to May 28
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Instructor Ann Delaney
Fee $45.00
Potter’s Workshop
Enjoy two hours of clay and wheel throwing as you work at your own pace and gain new skills through individual projects. Chris will guide you as you increase your talents to build functional items such as mugs, platters, and decorative bowls. Open to students who have had previous pottery experience. You are encouraged to explore personal expression through the creation of abstract and sculptural pieces as well
Thursday April 24 to May 29
6pm-8pm
Instructor Chris Craig
Fee $45.00
Beginning Drawing
Did you flunk high school art or did an art teacher suggest you might consider a career that didn’t require art talent to succeed? Please consider taking this class. You will learn the ins and outs of basic drawing and how to position your art work on paper. By the last class you will have developed hidden art talents you didn’t know you had.
Tuesday April 22 to May 27 Tuesday April 22 to May 27
6pm-8pm 8am-10am
Instructor Barry Harrison Instructor Barry Harrison
Fee $45.00 Fee $45.00
Watercolor Painting with Intro to Pastels
While creating paintings, you’ll learn to set up your palette, learn about paints, paper and brushes, mix colors to create harmonious compositions, and learn to apply color in a variety of ways. Also soft colors on velour and spectrum paper make for beautiful pictures that you will learn to create. The instructor will work with the participants from teaching the basic art skills to the more advanced. Dee has coordinated a watercolor supply kit for you to purchase and own that includes watercolor paints & tray, brushes, paper, and backboard Also she has put together a pastel kit for you to purchase if you wish to do more on your own at home. Students may choose to purchase kits or use CEC materials. Open to adults over 18 years of age.
Wednesday April 23 to May 28
6pm-8pm
Instructor Dee Boehmer
Fee $45.00 Watercolor kit $99.00
Advanced Open Art
Take your artistic side to a new level in this advanced class with Dee Boehmer. Project ideas flourish in this open forum as you’ll explore any medium you like: pastel, ink drawing, watercolor, mosaic, and more. Join us for a creative and encouraging learning atmosphere! Prerequisite: Dee’s beginning watercolor or beginning drawing. Materials not included. Open to adults over 18 years of age.
Thursday April 24 to May 29
6pm-8pm
Instructor Dee Boehmer
Fee $40.00
Oil Painting Landscape
This 6-week class is designed to create a beautiful oil landscapes that you will be proud to display. You will learn outdoor landscape techniques used by the Impressionists. The first class will be held at the CEC studio. Others will be held at Roberts Park and other area locations. These locations will give you great opportunities for wonderful creations of your own.
Monday April 21 thru June 2 No class on Monday the 26th
6pm-8pm
Instructor Terry Hreno
Fee $50.00
Oil Painting Portrait
This 6-week class is designed for both new and more experienced painters to create a portrait. An emphasis will be placed on oil painting technique. We will also explore preparing a suitable painting surface, brush handling, cleaning and maintenance and making marks with the brush. We will review color theory and learn to mix colors. We will study lighting effects and how to represent a variety of surfaces on the canvas. Each student will put all this together to create an original oil painting suitable for framing. Some materials are included in price. Students must purchase the oil paint kit or bring their own.
Tuesday April 22 to May 27
10am- 12pm
Instructor Terry Hreno
Fee $50.00, oil paint kit $30.00 optional
Think Spring, Think Flowers
Do you love flowers? Do you wish you could design a floral bouquet like a professional? Here is your chance, come and enjoy a bloomin’ fun class filled with all the new and fresh ideas of floral arranging. Bring a container from home and let’s fill it with spring flowers. Class size is limited so sign up fast. Flowers will be provided (Carnations, Daisies, Monte Casino, and Lilies).
Monday April 21
6pm - 8pm
Instructor Tammy Hamilton
Fee $20.00
Bead Jewelry Making Class
Design your own easy to make bracelets. Learn the simple technique of how to string beads of your choice onto elastic. There are hundreds of beads to choose from and no clasps necessary. You can make one for $10.00 and any additional bracelet for $5.00. All supplies are furnished for this fun activity.
Monday April 28
6pm - 8pm
Instructor Nancy Spurlock
Fee $10.00 first bracelet $5.00 for each additional bracelet
Beginning Stained Glass
In this class you will learn the basics in creating a simple glass design. You will learn the essentials from cutting glass to cleaning it at the end. All basic material and tools are furnished, from glass cutters to soldier. Come join us for loads of fun. Must be eighteen to enroll.
Monday April 21 thru June 2 No class on Monday May 26th
6pm-8pm
Instructor Lawrie Small
Fee $50.00
Mosaic Art Yard Ball
Learn techniques of placing many small pieces of glass on a form to make a design. Participants will learn how to design a piece of mosaic as well as work with grout and finish their art work. A form to use for the mosaic will be furnished. Must know how to cut glass or have taken stained glass class in the past. Must be eighteen to enroll.
Tuesday April 22 thru June 3
6pm-8pm
Instructor Lawrie Small
Fee $45.00
Glass Fusing
The main focus of this glass fusing class will be the process of slumping. Students will slump a design using fiber paper and then using their own designed glass will slump into a small dish. We will be using the new ceramic/glass kiln at the CEC studio. No previous experience required. Due to safety issues you must be 18 to enroll. (Also due to preordering glass you must come to the CEC office to prepay and pick out the glass you would like to use by May 20th). You may not supply your own glass due to differences in glass.
Tuesday June 3 thru June 17
6pm-8pm
Instructor Sue Dice
Fee $25.00 Plus the cost of the colored glass you prefer
Jewelry Making with Marilyn
In this 6-week class you can learn to fashion metal into jewelry and table size sculpture. You’ll learn the basic methods of metal work… sawing, filing, hammering and soldering. Once you learn these basic techniques, Marilyn can help you plan original designs. You can even choose to use beads with your metal, or bring your own silver to work with. If you already know the basic techniques, join the class and let your creativity flow! You do not need to go through the beginner exercises, but can work at your own pace. All tools and copper will be provided.
Monday April 21 thru June 2 No class Monday May 26th
5pm-7pm
Instructor Marilyn Smith
Fee $45.00
INTRODUCTION to PHOTOSHOP-TM
Photoshop is the industry standard for image manipulation. Learn the basics of photo editing and image creation. Basic computer skills are required. If you can send email or use a word processor that is enough.
Thursdays April 24th – May 29th
6pm – 8pm
Instructor: Barry Harrison
Fee $53
Partnership Program between Ivy Tech Community College and the Community Education Coalition
Computer Classes
Contact the CEC for additional computer classes.
Beginning Computer Class
This 8-week class will help you develop basic computer skills and a working knowledge of computer files, the desktop, folders, the mouse, email, the Internet, and Microsoft Word. Students continually rank this class as excellent. “It has made me much more comfortable using a computer. The instructor was great!” “The instructor taught in language I could understand!!” If you barely know how to turn on a computer, then this class is for you.
Tuesday April 22 thru June 10 Tuesday April 22 thru June 10
8am to 10am 10:30am to 12:30am
Instructor Scott Reed Instructor Scott Reed
Fee $56.00 Fee $56.00
Intermediate Computer Class
This 6-week class is a natural follow up to the CEC Beginning Computer Class. You will learn more about managing files and navigating through windows. You’ll work more with Microsoft Word and be introduced to Microsoft Excel. Here’s what others say about this course: “The best part of the class was gaining the ability and confidence to move forward and take other computer courses.”
Thursday April 24 thru May 29
6pm to 8pm
Instructor Scott Reed
Fee $47.00
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word can be an invaluable tool, but how many of us just taught ourselves? This class teaches the basics of Microsoft Word in a logical, easy way. You'll learn how to use spell and grammar checks, how to set tabs, margins, headers, and footers, how to use clipart, how to open and save documents, and how to print. Then you'll learn how to make announcements, letters, envelopes, newsletters, and much more!
Thursday April 24 thru May 29
3:30pm to 5:30pm
Instructor Scott Reed
Fee $47.00
Microsoft Excel
This 6-week class will cover the following spreadsheet basics for Excel: entering text and numbers, creating formulas, formatting, charting, graphing, using lists, and working with worksheets. Then you'll learn to summarize data, create a budget, build a database, start a checkbook register, and much more! Even if you use Excel already, you may find out it has uses and applications you've never thought of!
Wednesday April 23 thru May 28
6pm – 8pm
Instructor Amy Wilms
Fee $47.00
Children’s Classes
Building Buddies & Pals
Tomorrow’s engineers might have their roots in this class as we encourage young children to explore with DUPLO and LEGO building blocks. Children will create a different project each week using patterns, colors and shapes. There will be time for both structured activities and free time creative play. This class is for children ages 4 to 7. Parents and Grandparents are encouraged to stay and build with their youngsters!
Wednesday May21 thru June 25
4:30pm- 5:45pm
Instructor Jeff Coleman
Fee $25.00
Color mixing for children
This class is for children grades four thru six. Here the kids will be presented the color wheel and discuss color mixing combinations. Using only the primary colors, black, and white, individuals will create a painting of his or her own choice, practicing the color mixing skills addressed in the class. It will be held in Roberts Park for two hours.
This is a great opportunity for your child to express themselves in art.
Wednesday June 18
9am-11am
Instructor Monica Struewing
Fee $10.00 A discount of $10.00 if you sign up for all four children’s painting classes
Painting a Sunset for Children
This class is designed for grade school and middle school children. Here children will view various examples of sunsets and sunrises. Then after a demonstration by the instructor, the children will design their own sunset or sunrise on canvas board. During this two hour class kids will incorporate creativity, and enhance their appreciation of the visual arts. This will be held at Roberts Park.
Friday June 20
9am-11am
Instructor Monica Struewing
Fee $10.00 A discount of $10.00 if you sign up for all four children’s painting classes
Painting a Landscape for Children
In this class the term “landscape” will be addressed. The kids will view different examples of landscapes to get ideas. After a brief demonstration by the instructor the children will then design their own landscape. This class is designed for grade school and middle school children, and will be held in Roberts Park.
Wednesday June 25
9am-11am
Instructor Monica Struewing
Fee $10.00 A discount of $10.00 if you sign up for all four children’s painting classes
Painting Flowers for Children
In this class children will sketch out and paint floral still life’s focusing on composition and color. Flowers will be painted on canvas board using fast drying craft paint. This class is designed for grade school children, and will be held in Roberts Park.
Friday June 27
9am-11am
Instructor Monica Struewing
Fee $10.00 A discount of $10.00 if you sign up for all four children’s painting classes
4-H Series
Have you started thinking about 4-H? Here is your chance to get started. You can take just the one you are interested in or have even more fun and take all four classes.
Clay Hand Building
This class will be designed for Divisions 1 thru 3. In this class the instructor will help you make a piece of pottery that fits within the guidelines of the 4-H handbook. You will learn techniques for decorating and glazing to give your piece a one of a kind look. Join us for lots of fun. This is a two session class. Three hours for the first class, two hours for the second class.
Wednesday May 28 9am-12pm
Thursday June 4 10am-12pm
Instructor Ann Delaney
Fee $20.00
Clay Sculpture
This class will be designed for Division 1 thru 3. In this class the instructor will help you make a piece of sculpture that fits within the guidelines of the 4-H handbook. You will learn techniques for decorating and glazing to give your piece a one of a kind look. Join us for lots of fun. This is a two session class. Three hours for the first class, two hours for the second class.
Wednesday May 29 9am-12pm
Thursday June 5 10am-12pm
Instructor Ann Delaney
Fee: $20.00
Model Building
This program is designed for division 1 and 2 4-H model builders. Here the instructor will work with the kids and help them build a model that fits within the guidelines set by the 4-H project guide. You may bring your own model or let us know and we can purchase one for you. We can supply you with models for the cost of the item. We will supply glue, brushes and paints for the projects. If you just need a place to work or a little help from the instructor, division three 4-Her’s may take this class but must supply their own materials. You must pre register for this class due to ordering supplies. For more information please contact the CEC for details.
Saturday May 17 4-5:30 pm
May 24 3-5:00 pm
May 31 3-5:00 pm
Instructor Jeff Coleman
Fee $10.00 plus the price of the model
Leather Craft
This class is designed for division 1 and 2 in the 4-H program. Here you will be able to design a small piece of leather for your project. We will help you with basics such as simple stamp designs and lacing on your piece. You may bring your own leather kit or let us know and we can purchase one for you. We can supply you with a kit for the cost of the item. Due to ordering supplies you must pre register for this class. For details please contact the CEC.
Saturday May 3 3-5:00pm
May 10 2:30-4pm
Instructor Jeff Coleman
Fee $10.00 Plus the price of the kit.
NON-PROFIT WORKSHOPS
The Community Education
Coalition in partnership with the Fayette County Foundation, are coordinating
several workshops this winter and spring to help our community’s non-profits
strengthen their teams! Whether you’re an office of 2 or an office of 20, this
series of non-profit workshops can benefit your overall organization. Learn
best practices for planning and conducting successful meetings and develop a
better understanding of motivations to serve. These workshops are intended for
both staff and board members of non-profit organizations to attend.
Meetings 1, 2, 3
Do you ever leave a meeting with nothing but the time and date of the next meeting? Do you find your day full of meetings that don’t help you get results? In fact, are meetings preventing you from achieving your goals? Effective meetings are a necessary component of organizational success. This workshop will help you have the right people in the right room for the right reasons and get the right results. You will experience enthusiasm and satisfaction in both the process and outcomes of your meetings.
This workshop will help you:
Figure out if you really need a meeting
Involve the right people in meetings
Proactively set up meeting so they are productive from start to finish
Get the results you want from meetings
Enjoy the process and outcomes of your meetings
Space is limited to the first 25 people who register and pre-pay. Light snacks will be provided.
Friday, May 9
9am to 1pm
Facilitator: Rick Barnett
Fee: $100 price reduced to $25 (thanks to Fayette County Foundation Grant!)
Mutual Understanding
While there are many available methods for communicating – email, mobile phones, organizers, etc. – business performance still suffers because people are not on the same page. Performance can be significantly improved by ensuring clarity and mutual understanding.
This workshop will help you:
Create a workplace where people communicate with clarity and actively seek to understand others’ perspectives
Keep all parties on the same page
Avoid misunderstandings in everyday communication
Diagnose poor communication and take immediate action
Use powerful communication skills to create productive outcomes
Encourage open communication and increase constructive feedback
Space is limited to the first 25 people who register and pre-pay. Light snacks will be provided.
Friday, May 23
9am to 1pm
Facilitator: Rick Barnett
Fee: $100 price reduced to $25 (thanks to Fayette County Foundation Grant!)