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Flow and Gentle Yoga - Online

$89

with Nicola Eden

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 2, 2024 at 8 am, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on Jan 4, 2025

Experience the gifts of yoga through awareness of mind and body, attention to breath and movement, through an exploration in slowing down, and moments of settling to stillness, all to support your journey. This practice is guided by Nicola, with a sustainable approach, and open to all. Nicola Eden - Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher.

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Introduction to the Art of Drawing

$175

with Vance Bessey

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 2, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on Jan 11, 2025

This 6 week course explores the basics of drawing from the imagination. Explore how to draw objects, people, animals and everything else by learning to draw the four simple forms. We will cover all the basic drawing skills and how to use shading and shadow to make drawings look 3-D. How to use proportion and simple anatomy to draw the human figure without needing a model. These are the Illustration techniques invented by Michelangelo and Leonardo DaVinci. This Class is open to students at any level of artistic ability. All you will need is a drawing pad, pencils and erasers. Taught by Vance Bessey, local Illustrator, Cartoonist, Novelist and Art Teacher.

Adobe InDesign CC Essentials

$225

with Andy Helmi

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 4, 2024 , runs for 4 weeks

Adobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program that works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly. InDesign allows you to create simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books and magazines. This course is a comprehensive exploration of InDesign tools and capabilities to create professional documents. You will learn how to manage the InDesign environment, create, setup, design, enhance and finalize multi-page documents. Access to Adobe InDesign software required.

Closing Procedures and Financial Statements

$195

with Sharon DeFonteny

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 4, 2024 , runs for 4 weeks

This course shows you how to create a worksheet used to adjust the account balances and prepare the financial statements. Use your financial statements to measure performance, make improvements and set goals. The final step covered in this course is closing your books and preparing them for the next accounting period; this is done by journalizing and posting closing entries.

Fostering Online Discussion

$195

with William Draves

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 4, 2024 , runs for 4 weeks

Being engaged with your online learners throughout the course is one of the three biggest weaknesses of online teachers. It is also one of the three biggest ways to take your online course to the next level, making it a superior learning experience for your learners. Come experience how to do it from the creator of the concept and practice of ‘continual engagement’ in teaching. Discover how to build student success through your interaction, how to give online learners feedback, communicating with them about everything from subject matter to delicate issues to grading. You will come away with advanced, practical, how-to tips from one of the foremost authorities on fostering online discussion. And you will see how your instructor models great interaction and engagement in the online environment.

Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint

$195

with Elizabeth Flanagan

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 4, 2024 , runs for 4 weeks

Bring your ideas to life and leave a lasting impression with Microsoft PowerPoint. Master the tools and techniques that turn humdrum slides into dynamic presentations that will captivate your audience. With hands-on practice and real-world examples, learn design principles and multimedia elements such as images, videos, and charts that elevate you to the next level. Acquire critical know-how to deliver your presentations with confidence and ease. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned user, you'll find new ways to work smarter, not harder. You'll leave class with in-demand skills and the ability to create professional, visually appealing presentations that will engage your audience and help you stand out.

Yin Yoga w/ Barbara

$75

with Barbara McGranahan

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 4, 2024 at 5:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Explore the serenity of Yin Yoga with Barbara! Yin Yoga is a slow-paced practice integrating traditional Chinese medicine principles. One practice is holding asanas (postures) for extended periods to stimulate meridians, fostering joint circulation and flexibility. Founded in the late '70s, Yin Yoga is a meditative journey aimed at inner awareness and universal interconnectedness. Complement your active yoga with this transformative class. *No Class: 11/11. ***Please bring your own mat.

Beginning Watercolor

$135

with Deena Ball

Calendar Next session starts Nov 4, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on Jan 6, 2025

Learn which papers, materials, and brushes work best for you as we go over the basics of traditional and contemporary watercolor ideas and techniques. Class work will be a combination of watercolor exercises, whereby we learn the behavior of and particularities of watercolor through exercises. We will then apply this knowledge to small set ups so that we can gain some practical application. I will spend some time going over basic drawing ideas, color theory, color mixing, and brush care. A willingness to draw, and/or improve upon drawing skills will enhance your experience in this class. Absolute beginners in both drawing and watercolor need to recognize that they are attempting two new skills: drawing and watercolor. Don't let this dissuade you from signing up, but recognize where you are coming in and give yourself some grace in the moments where drawing is involved. I will do my best to help you where you are at! Always wanted some watercolor instruction from the ground up? This class will get you started! *No Class: 10/14, 11/11, 1/20, 2/17.





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