Continuing Education Classes
2010 fall class schedules will be announced September 2010
Italian I $99
A language journey to Italy. Students begin to learn Italian in an informal class setting. Pronunciation and vocabulary will be studied as well as the fundamentals for the language. This is a good course for anyone interested in traveling to Italy or for anyone who wants a cursory knowledge of “la bella lingua,” Italian. Text: “Learn Italian the Fast and Fun Way,” 3rd edition, by Marcel Danesi, is available on Amazon.com or at your local Barnes & Nobel.
Instructor: Dennis Riccitelli, M.A., Masters degree in Italian, and has taught Italian in several Continuing Education programs. Dennis is of Italian heritage and enjoys traveling to Italy.
Italian II $99
Continue your linguistic tour of Italy focusing on vocabulary building and work on grammar and conversation. Text, used in Italian I, is “Learn Italian the Fast and Fun Way,” 3rd edition, by Marcel Danesi, is available on Amazon.com or at your local Barnes & Nobel.
Instructor: Dennis Riccitelli, M.A., Masters degree in Italian, and has taught Italian in several Continuing Educaiton programs. Dennis is of Italian heritage and enjoys traveling to Italy.
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Sept 2010
Spanish I $149
Focus on learning to speak Spanish useful in practical, life situations; meeting someone, at the airport, traveling in Mexico, at the supermarket, and many other real life possibilities. Materials fee: $20.
Instructor: John St. Clair, M.A., Masters degree in Spanish, holds Arizona Community College Teaching Certificate.
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED September 2010
Spanish II $149
Continue to build your conversational skills and vocabulary. Class participation is largely in Spanish. Prerequisite: A basic understanding of Spanish. Materials fee: $20.
Instructor: John St. Clair, M.A., Masters degree in Spanish, holds Arizona Community College Teaching Certificate.
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Sept. 2010
How to Write Children’s Books $89
To create character sketches, choose point of view, practice storyboarding, scene building, and develop plots. Creative nonfiction, fiction, and nonfiction formats, chapter and board books will be discussed. Share in-class writing exercises with classmates. Samples of cover, query letters, and marketing resources will be included.
Instructor: Marilyn June Janson, M.S, Ed., has taught creative writing classes for the Maricopa Community Colleges for six years and is the author of Tommy Jenkins: First Teleported Kid, and Recipe for Rage, a Novel. Her poetry, short stories, and articles are published in literary magazines and newspapers.
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Sept. 2010
Watercolor, Beginning $129
Enjoy learning the basics and the latest techniques of watercolor painting in a fun, relaxed, non-judgmental environment. Bring the supplies you have; complete supply list will be discussed in class.
Instructor: Jackqueline Sutnick, BA in Art History, teaching since 1987.
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Sept 2010
Watercolor, Continuing $129
Enjoy learning the basics and the latest techniques of watercolor painting in a fun, relaxed, non-judgmental environment. Bring the supplies you have; complete supply list will be discussed in class.
Instructor: Jackqueline Sutnick, BA in Art History, teaching since 1987
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Sept 2010
Pastels, Beginning & Intermediate $65
Emphasis is on exploring mediums and developing your individual style. Learn about composition, color balance, textures, and varied pastel materials. Instructor will help you develop your style.
Instructor: Ingrid Trott, graduate of Parsons School of Design, studied at Bradley and IIT
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Sept. 2010
Interior Design Workshop $65
This workshop covers design considerations for your space. Learn about room flow, style mixing and arrangements, colorizing and finishes, lighting effects, and kitchen/bath redos. Includes design resources. Bring photographs of your spaces.
Instructor: Ingrid Trott, graduate of Parsons School of Design, studied at Bradley and IIT
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Sept. 2110
Interior Color: Making it Work $79
Learn abour choosing colors and adapting them to your personal environment. Are you on trend with the latest style, or do you develop your own individual statement? Lean what is best for your spaces, analyze color and light, and create the mood using your favorite color palette.
Instructors: Ingrid Trott, graduate of Parsons School of Design, studied at Bradley and IIT
Carolyn Richardson, Interior designer, color consultant.
Rearrange, Redecorate, & Restage Workshop $59
Learn to combine the best design concepts of classic interior design, which works with what you have, and the newer field of restaging. This class visits students’ homes or places of interest to apply the principles.
Instructor: Ingrid Trott, graduate of Parsons School of Design, studied at Bradley and IIT
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Sept. 2010
Arrange & Accessorize $79
Learn important concepts of arranging furniture and accessories to express your personal style by using balance, color, texture, and contrasts. Arrange objects using geometric principles to create interesting table and surface vignettes, area statements, design elements, and wall treatments. Bring photographs of your spaces.
Instructors: Ingrid Trott, graduate of Parsons School of Design, studied at Bradley and IIT
Carolyn Richardson, Interior designer, color consultant.
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Sept. 2010
Simple Feng Shui $39
We are all affected by the environments in which we live and work. It can add harmony and ease to our lives or it can add stress. The ancient art of Feng Shui is about simple changes to create an environment that supports you. In this class Donna will discuss the basic principles of Feng Shui; how energy moves, and how objects, furniture and colors affect the harmony of a place. She will give tips on how you can apply the principles of Feng Shui immediately to your own spaces. Students are encouraged to bring floor plans and pictures of their homes.
Instructor: Donna Stellhorn is Feng Shui Expert with 20 years experience. Her two latest books are Feng Shui Form and the best-selling booklet Sage and Smudge: Clearing Your Personal Space. She has been seen on NECN’s New England Dream House, she spoke at the prestigious Build Boston Architectural Conference. Her award winning Feng Shui product line is sold by many specialty gift shops. www.fengshuiform.com
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Sept. 2010
Wine Tasting & Etiquette $59
Understand the characteristics of the six most popular wines. Learn the keys to proper wine etiquette, food and wine pairing, proper glassware, and wine storage. Find out what it takes to host your own wine tasting, and gain confidence to order wine in restaurants. Instructor’s book, Sip, Swirl, and Savor, a Wine Tasting Guide and Journal, is available on Amazon.com or at the first class. Cost: $20.
Instructor: Lizbeth Conguisti, director of Education Awesome Wines in Scottsdale. She has been teaching Wine Tasting and etiquette in the Valley since 2004. Prior to moving to Arizona, she was director of Alcohol Beverage Programs for United Airlines. Lizbeth is a wine judge, author, and all around “Sassy Sommelier.” Look for her on AZ Midday, 12 News, where she is a frequent presenter
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Sept. 2o1o
Introduction to Voice Over: Is it Just Talk? $59
Every TV and radio commercial has a “voice”; who provides them? Can you? Now there are opportunities to do Voice Over anywhere because of the Internet. Even if you’re not interested in doing Voice Over professionally, a Voice Over class can help you learn to express yourself more effectively and communicate more clearly. Find out what it’s all about, what you can expect and what would be expected of you. Students will have a brief hands-on experience in performing a script on mike and plenty of time for questions.
Instructor: Lou Hunt is a 35-year professional voice over performer and has been coaching performers and producing demos for over 30 years. She is the recipient of 3 Clios and her Masters Class has bee accredited by UCLA. Her website is: www.ladylou.com
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Sept. 2010
Voice Image for Women $59
“The sound of our voice has five times the impact of what we say!” First impressions are often right. A voice “image” reflects who we are and how we’re feeling about ourselves in any given situation. We already have the tools to use in “recreating” the sound of our voice. By learning to use our breath correctly, we can change the rhythm/energy of our experience. We can become calmer, more comfortable and access a different kind of “control.”
Releasing your body and breath will help you develop your “Vocal Strength and that will increase your self-sufficiency, compassion, creativity and mental clarity more that you might have ever imagined possible! This is the era of communication. In a world of rapid changes, more than ever it is the power to communicate our own positive human qualities that influences others.
Instructor: Lou Hunt is a 35-year professional voice over performer and has been coaching performers and producing demos for over 30 years. She is the recipient of 3 Clios and her Masters Class has bee accredited by UCLA. Her website is: www.ladylou.com
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Sept. 2010
How to Become a Mystery Shopper $59
Learn what a Mystery Shopper does and how to get started earning money while having fun. Typical assignments include evaluating restaurants, retail stores, banks, gas stations, and events. A mystery shopping assignment is included. Access to a computer is highly recommended to be successful as a mystery shopper. Materials fee: $5.
Instructor: Sheila Chavez, has successfully turned mystery shopping into a second career.
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED JUNE 2010
Treasure Trails of the Superstitions $99
Join us for exciting discussions & lectures on the search for treasure in the mysterious Superstition Mountains. Legends of lost Spanish & Jesuit Treasure, and the Lost Dutchman Mine have enticed thousands over the last 125 years to follow the old trails and maps.. Listen to extraordinary tales of treachery, murder, mystery and greed while the old time prospectors and miners quenched their lust for gold and silver. Materials fee: $12.
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Sept.2010
(No class Nov. 17)
Growing Your Financial Assets Series $79
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Sept. 2010
Internet Safety $79
The purpose of this course is to educate students on the fundamentals of internet security. By the end of the course students will learn how firewalls, antivirus, antispyware, antirootkits, and in addition, how anti-intrusion systems in general work. They will see real life examples of intrusion methods as well as methods for subverting them. Students will become educated on routers, hubs, and switches as well as on government standard methods for encrypting wireless traffic. They will learn how to securely store their passwords, and how to keep such information out of the hands of prying eyes. In addition, students will learn how to encrypt portions of their hard drive to protect personally identifiable information (PII) from potential thieves. Students will also gain an understanding into what SSL encryption is and how it pertains to secure online purchasing. In addition, students will learn about the system registry as well as how to repair registry errors, remove viruses, spyware, and other malware programs. Topics such as cookies, browsers, and operating systems will be spoken about in detail. Students will become aware of what options they have should their computer systems become infected, and how to repair such issues.
Instructor: Pero Matic, involved in the security community, presenter and writer on internet security from both a personal and an enterprise nature .
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Sept. 2010
Introduction to Internet Marketing $99
Instructor: Terry Houghland
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Sept. 2110
Intro to Website Design $99
FALL 2010 CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED Sept. 2010
