Arts, Crafts, Hobbies, Dance, & Music
Noncredit Continuing Education Courses
Winter 2010
Handicrafts & Hobbies
Dancing
Music
HANDICRAFTS & HOBBIES
Drawing I
Learn how to draw what you see. In-class and homework assignments consist of practice with geometric objects, still-life subjects, composition, and shadow. You will work in pencil and charcoal. The instructor will provide charcoal and paper for the first class session and hand out a supply list needed for subsequent classes. Approximate materials cost is $20 (independent purchase). $110
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm | Mar 02-Apr 13 (no class Mar 30, Apr 6) | #9054 XI 768 M1401 | Laurel College Center |
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Oil Painting Landscapes
Practice the basics of one of the most popular and rewarding of all art media. Investigate color mixing and brush techniques. Assignments will consist of several quick studies and one sustained project. Beginners and continuing students welcome. NOTE: A choice between oil and acrylic painting will be offered. A supply list will be provided at the first class. Materials needed for the first class session will be provided. Cost of materials approximately $50 (Independent Purchase.) Please bring the materials you have at home to the first class session for review by instructor. $110
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
Sat 10am-1pm | Mar 20-May 01 (no class Mar 27) | #9056 XI 879 M1403 | Laurel College Center |
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History and Practice of Watercolor I
This class introduces you to the basic watercolor techniques needed to control the medium, balance composition, and manipulate color. Composition will be taught through still life and landscape studies. A supply list will be provided at the first class session. Materials for the first class session will be provided. Materials cost of approximately $60 (independent purchase(s)) NOTE: There will be a materials review during the first class session. Please bring the materials you have on hand at home to the first class for review by instructor. $110
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
Sat 10am-1pm | Feb 06-Mar 13 (no class Feb 13) | #9055 XI 859 M1402 | Laurel College Center |
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Introduction to Matting and Framing
Learn how to choose matting and framing that enhances your artwork from paintings, to photos, to personal keepsakes. Discover framing basics to complete your own framing or to better understand the process when working with a professional picture framer. Matting and framing skills include measuring, size and color, cutting single and double mats, various mounting techniques, glassing, and final touches that produce a lasting and professional-quality piece of artwork. Supply list provided at first class. (S) $119**
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
Thu 7pm-9:30pm | Jan 21-Mar 11 | #8375 XE 638 6502 | Centennial High School |
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Basic Jewelry Making
Try your hand at a sparkling new hobby! Create attractive jewelry and change functional objects into magnificent masterpieces. Use inexpensive, natural beading to make jewelry or embellish objects. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to string beads together using basic design patterns and create a simple pair of earrings. You will also learn about tools and the basics of wire wrapping, which will enable you to duplicate and improve on designs. Four basic jewelry-making tools will be provided by the instructor for classroom use. A materials fee of $12* is due to the instructor for supplies. Take all three classes for a reduced rate of $170. $59**
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
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Tue 7pm-9pm Beading a Bracelet & Earrings | Jan 19 | #8390 XE 970 6587 | Centennial High School |
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Tue 7pm-9pm S-Chain & Glass Bead Bracelet | Jan 26 | #8391 XE 970 6588 | Centennial High School | |
Tue 7pm-9pm Wire Bracelet & Wrapped Pendant | Feb 02 | #8392 XE 970 6589 | Centennial High School | |
Tue 7pm-9pm Entire Series | Jan 19-Feb 02 **$170 | #8393 XE 970 6590 | Centennial High School | |
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Crochet Bangle Bracelet
These whimsical bangles are so much fun! You will want one for every outfit. If you can crochet a single chain stitch, you can make this bracelet. It's enjoyable, it's easy, and it's relaxing. Just remember, "under, over, down and through." Learn how to string your beads for a unique design. Find out how to incorporate your beads into a chain stitch, and master the art of finishing off your creation. $89** (includes $20 materials fee*)
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
Wed 7pm-9pm | Feb 10-Feb 24 | #8329 XE 177 6598 | Centennial High School |
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Machine Piecing and Quilting
Learn to machine piece accurately using quick piecing techniques and to quilt by machine. Several different piecing techniques are incorporated in the three projects you choose for class. Class time will be a combination of demonstrations and student work time. Students should have access to a sewing machine. Supply list provided at first class.(S) Instructor: Pat Brousil. $89**
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
Tue 7pm-9pm | Jan 19-Mar 09 | #7163 XE 444 6616 | Centennial High School |
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Digital Camera Basics
Be the boss of your camera, not the other way around! In this class you will learn how to use and understand your digital camera. Become familiar with correct exposure, focus, built-in flash, and more. We will study basic photography principles such as composition and creative lighting. Bring your digital camera (charged or with fresh batteries) and its manual with you to class. Enroll early; class size limited to 16. $109** (includes $10 materials fee*)
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
Fri 7pm-9:30pm | Jan 08-Jan 29 | #8351 XE 409 6567 | Horowitz VPA Building |
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Photographing People
Create meaningful portraits of your loved ones and the rest of the world, too. This class will cover shooting and lighting. We'll learn how to take candid and posed photographs that look natural. The works of several photographers will be shown. Digital and film cameras welcome. Enroll early, class size limited to 16. (Note: you must know how to operate your camera before taking this class.) $109** (includes $10 materials fee*)
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
Fri 7pm-9:30pm | Feb 19-Mar 12 | #7189 XE 889 6568 | Horowitz VPA Building |
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Making Memorable Home Movies *NEW!*
Ever wonder what the "backlight" button on your camcorder does, or the "EIS" or "White Balance?" Learn the fundamentals of using a camcorder and the techniques for videotaping more appealing home movies that others will enjoy watching. Using the functions and features of your camcorder, frame and compose visually appealing shots, shoot ready-to-edit footage, and tell a story through visual sense and flow. Observe how lighting affects the quality of footage, and maximize sound quality. Experiment using a tripod. Instructor: Robert Faust, owner of Faust Video Productions. Bring your camcorder with blank media and a tripod, if you have one, to class. $69**
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
Mon 7pm-9pm | Jan 25-Feb 08 | #9692 XE 232 6611 | Oakland Mills High School |
PERFORMING ARTS
DANCING
For directions to Fellowship Hall, call 410-465-5985.
Club Salsa/Merengue
Have fun learning some of the hottest Latin dances of today, dancing to rhythmic Salsa and Merengue music. No partner necessary. Instructor R. Clifton. $69**
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
Wed 7:30pm-8:30pm | Jan 20-Feb 24 | #8355 XE 483 6504 | Fellowship Hall |
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Social Dancing: Foxtrot and Rhumba
Learn these basic dance steps and have fun at the same time. Singles and couples alike learn to dance to some very popular music. Instructor: Raymond Clifton. $69**
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
Wed 6:30pm-7:30pm | Jan 20-Feb 24 | #8363 XE 537 6505 | Fellowship Hall |
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West Coast Swing/Cha Cha
Learn two fun and sultry dances--West Coast Swing and the Cha Cha. Dress comfortably and come prepared to learn some sexy and dramatic steps. Instructor: Raymond Clifton. $69**
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
Mon 7pm-8pm | Jan 25-Mar 01 | #8354 XE 458 6506 | Fellowship Hall |
MUSIC
Beginning Folk Guitar
Instructor Vic Ganderson helps you discover your hidden talents. Learn to play traditional and contemporary songs using basic strums including flat picking and finger picking techniques in a number of keys. Guitar required. $94**
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
Wed 7pm-9pm | Jan 20-Mar 10 | #8347 XE 301 6617 | Oakland Mills High School |
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Chorus (Major Ensemble)
Join this vocal ensemble which performs traditional and contemporary choral literature. Also available as a one-credit course (MUSC-131) $49**
Days and Times | Date | Course Number | Location |
Tue 6:30pm-9:20pm | Feb 02-May 18 | #8362 XE 531 6507 | Horowitz VPA |
*Fees not eligible for waiver.
**Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver.
(T) Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore before first class.
(S) Supplied needed. Instructor will provide list at first class.