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Spring 2008 Courses: Adult Continuing Education Art Cooking and Social Spirits Finance and Investment Fitness and Sports Hobby and Recreation Home and Garden Institute of World Languages Mind, Body and Spirit Test Prep Tutoring Writing and Communication Spring 2008 Courses: Professional Education and Training Business Management Certificate Programs Computers Food and Beverage Non-Profit Management Online Learning Summer 2008 Courses: Adult Continuing Education Arts Cooking and Social Spirits Finance and Investment Fitness and Sports Hobby and Recreation Home and Garden Languages Latino Courses Mind, Body and Spirit Test Prep Tutoring Writing Summer 2008 Courses: Professional Education and Training Business Management Certificate Programs Computers Food and Beverage Non-Profit Management Continuing Education Links: F.A.Q. Business and Professional Institute Older Adult Institute Youth Education ED2Go Online Classes Supply Lists Locations
	Home and Garden Spring 2008 Antiques—American Furniture AMERICAN FURNITURE REVIEW, 1640 TO 1900. Explore craftsmanship, wood type, authentication techniques, and the styles and designs of 17th, 18th and 19th century furniture, including Queen Anne, Chippendale, Federal, Rococo Revival and the Victorian era. Visit at least one local antique store. $89 CCGE. CODE# 36295. W, 7 TO 8:50 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 4/7 Antiques—Discovering INTRODUCTION TO THE ANTIQUE MARKETPLACE. Delve into the world of antiques and collectibles. Learn terminology, how to identify authentic antiques, uncover research materials, bargain at flea markets, establish market values and identify market trends. $89 CCGE. CODE# 36294. T, 7 TO 8:50 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 2/18 Decorating—CAD Window Treatments CAD RENDERING OF WINDOW TREATMENTS. Designers, workroom specialists and installers rely on a good window treatment diagram to be successful. Use a symbol library to draw, dimension and print an understandable and usable diagram ready for any interior design CAD plan. Must be familiar with basic AutoCAD. $129 ADC. CODE# 35850. TH, 6 TO 8:50 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 4/7 Decorating—Floor Cloth Creation DECORATIVE FLOOR CLOTH FOR YOUR HOME. Create a charming painted rug, historically called a floor cloth, which is a heavyweight canvas artistically painted and finished with a protective sealant. Designs available or provide your own. Beginners welcome. Supply list mailed prior to class. $99 CCGE. CODE# 36131. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/14 Decorating—Home Interior INTERIOR DECORATING TIPS. Discover home decorating trends and basic design principles. Apply color, pattern and texture; accent walls with wallpaper and paint; transform windows with new treatments; add character with accessories; and create furniture arrangements. $169 CCGE. CODE# 34655. W, 7 TO 9:15 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 8 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/21 Decorating—Redesign/Staging Career INTERIOR REDESIGN AND HOME STAGING – IS IT FOR YOU? Interior redesign and home staging are the latest avenues in the decorating market for motivated entrepreneurs. GraceAnn Simoni of Yours Redesigned presents techniques and skills needed to start this process for your own home or as a business. $44 NFC. CODE# 35848. SA, 9 TO 11:20 A.M. Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 3/1 Decorating—Shop and Resource INTERIOR DESIGN SHOPPING AND RESOURCING. Bobbie Sauter of R.S. Interiors presents a showcase of tradespeople and field trips to facilitate your design needs and styles. Learn where to purchase specific styles and products and find talented professionals to provide design services. $139 CCGE. CODE# 34659. W, 10 A.M. TO 12:20 p.m. Above Class Only – Meets 6 Weeks, Starts Week Of 4/7 Decorating—Window Treatment Expert WINDOW TREATMENT DESIGN FOR THE EXPERT DECORATOR. Decorators, designers, workroom specialists and home decorating enthusiasts acquire practical applications, from concept to installation, to design custom window treatments. Take a tour of an actual workroom and design environment. Textbook included. $279 CCGE. CODE# 34658. TH, 6 TO 8:50 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 9 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/14 Flowers—Arrangement Workshop NEW* TURN A BOUQUET INTO AN ARRANGEMENT. Most people buy grocery store flowers and put them in a vase. Learn to create an attractive focal point with inexpensive bouquets. Visit a local store followed by a personalized lesson at C.O.D. Bring scissors; all other supplies included. $59 CCGE. CODE# 36290. SA, 9 A.M. TO NOON Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 3/15 NFC. CODE# 36291. SA, 9 A.M. TO NOON Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 4/12 Flowers—European Floral Design FLORAL DESIGNS FROM HOLLAND. Create the newest, most popular designs reflecting European influence and construction techniques. Use your creativity under a florist’s direction to make four different designs. Arrangements are made using fresh, silk and dried flowers. Bring wire cutters, scissors and a knife; all other materials provided. $144 NFC. CODE# 34809. T, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 4/7 Flowers—Floral Intro INTRODUCTION TO FLORAL DESIGN. Discover the basic principles of professional floral design and create unique arrangements using fresh and silk flowers. Acquire techniques for wiring and taping, and obtain tips for selecting the most appropriate flowers and containers. Bring wire cutters, scissors and a knife; all other supplies included. $134 WC. CODE# 34813. F, 10 A.M. TO NOON Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 2/18 Flowers—Floral II Intro INTRODUCTION TO FLORAL DESIGN II. Take the basic principles of professional floral design to the next level. Create additional arrangements using fresh and silk flowers. Enhance your intro experience with the use of color and unusual materials. Bring wire cutters, scissors and a knife; all other supplies included. $139 WC. CODE# 36209. SA, 10 A.M. TO NOON Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/31 Flowers—Wedding Intro WEDDING FLORAL DESIGN. Create basic wedding floral designs for your own wedding or to help a friend or relative. Construct simple hand-held bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, flower girl baskets and centerpieces. Bring wire cutters, floral shears and scissors. $139 BC. CODE# 34807. W, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 4/7 NFC. CODE# 36268. SA, 1 TO 3 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 2/11 Gardening—Flower Essences NEW* FLOWER ESSENCES: TOUCH YOUR SOUL WITH A FLOWER. Increase self-awareness and create a vital flow of healthy energy with the use of flower essences, a form of subtle energy medicine. Use flower essences for personal growth, health and well-being and appreciate your garden from a new perspective. $49 CCGE. CODE# 35837. SA, 9 A.M. TO NOON Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 4/26 Gardening—Hydrangeas HYDRANGEAS. Learn everything you need to know about hydrangeas, including how to cultivate exquisite blooms. Focus on hardiness issues and pruning techniques by species, as well as how to manage bloom color. $49 CCGE. CODE# 34814. SA, 9 TO 11:30 A.M. Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 4/19 Gardening—Interior Plants NEW* INTERIOR PLANTSCAPING LIKE A PROFESSIONAL. There’s more to indoor plants than remembering to water them. Learn how to successfully choose and care for indoor plants. Topics include major plant groups, proper selection and physiological factors affecting plant health. $85 CCGE. CODE# 36280. M, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 4/7 WC. CODE# 36278. TH, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/14 Gardening—Perennial Design PERENNIAL GARDEN DESIGN. Create and plant a dramatic perennial garden setting utilizing color, form, texture and height. Analyze potential garden sites and select plants that bloom all season. Identify major components for success, such as arrangements and color repetition. $94 CCGE. CODE# 34810. T, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 2/25 Homes—Basic Electricity ELECTRICITY FOR THE HOMEOWNER. Don’t call the electrician for simple tasks you can easily complete. Learn to install and replace switches, light fixtures, lamps and fuses, as well as fundamentals of house wiring. Become familiar with the National Electric Code and electrical terminology. $119 ADC. CODE# 34182. SA, 9 TO 11:30 A.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 4/7 Homes—Basic Plumbing NEW* PLUMBING FOR THE HOMEOWNER. Find out if you can “do it yourself.” Learn to install and replace faucets, toilets, kitchen pipes and garbage disposals. Learn the fundamentals of home plumbing and become familiar with plumbing terminology, tools, parts and materials. $119 ADC. CODE# 36287. W, 6:30 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 2/11 Homes—Build New BUILDING A NEW HOME. Understand the phases, procedures and processes involved with building a new home. Acquire a step-by-step process that includes site selection and acquisition, legal issues, financing, interior and exterior construction, amenities, and accessories. $89 NFC. CODE# 36252. SA, 9 A.M. TO NOON Above Class Only – Meets 3 Weeks, Starts Week Of 2/25 Homes—First-Time Buyer NEW* BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME IN TODAY’S MARKET. In today’s real estate market, first-time home buyers need help navigating the process. Ensure a successful experience when selecting a property, negotiating an offer, assessing your finances, budgeting taxes, selecting a mortgage and closing. $39 ADC. CODE# 35003. T, 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 2/26 Homes—House Detective BE YOUR OWN HOUSE INSPECTOR. Evaluate property condition to determine its pre-purchase fair market value. Explore aspects of home inspection, including the exterior, interior, attic to basement, electrical, plumbing and HVAC. Class does NOT qualify participants for home inspection certification. $89 BC. CODE# 35001. SA, 9 A.M. TO NOON Above Class Only – Meets 3 Weeks, Starts Week Of 4/7 Homes—Mortgage Shopping NEW* WHAT LENDERS DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW. New mortgage programs are introduced every month. Traditional mortgages plus other creative types, including 100 percent financing are covered. Learn the secrets lenders never tell and save dollars on your next mortgage. $39 ADC. CODE# 36296. T, 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 3/11 Homes—Redesign to Sell REDESIGN TO SELL YOUR HOME. A professional redesigner/home stager provides “staging” for a model home look that leaves a lasting first impression on realtors and potential buyers. Use furniture placement, lighting, existing color schemes and accessory editing to remove clutter. $44 NFC. CODE# 35000. W, 7 TO 9:20 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 2/13 Homes—Repair BASIC HOME REPAIR. Perform simple repairs and routine home maintenance without a plumber, carpenter or electrician. Install faucets, light switches, breakers and electrical boxes; repair dry wall; caulk; weather-strip; and more. Hands-on activities included. $179 ADC. CODE# 34181. T, 6:30 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 6 Weeks, Starts Week Of 4/7 ADC. CODE# 34180. SA, 9 A.M. TO NOON Above Class Only – Meets 6 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/28 Homes—Sell It Today NEW* SELL YOUR HOME FOR TOP DOLLAR IN TODAY’S MARKET. Prepare your home for sale and get it sold, on your own or with an agent. Learn about today’s competitive market, current home values, advertising that works, a successful open house, required disclosures, contracts and inspections. $39 CCGE. CODE# 36232. T, 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 2/5 Landscape—Curb Appeal PICTURE PERFECT: IMPROVE YOUR HOME’S CURB APPEAL. A professional landscaper will develop a plan from your photos. See your landscape designed in color with a 3-D computer program. Save time and money by avoiding common mistakes and learn about the latest trends. Supply list mailed prior to class. $49 CCGE. CODE# 35847. TH, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/3 CCGE. CODE# 37463. T, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 5/6 Landscape—Design Via Computer LANDSCAPE BY DESIGN. Design your own landscape via computer using a simple landscape program that includes trees, shrubs, flowers and ground covers conducive to the Midwest, as well as the four seasons of color. Computer experience required. Supply list mailed prior to class. $115 CCGE. CODE# 34811. M, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 4/7 [back to top]	Provide Feedback Supply Lists