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Arts & History
Watermedia Winter 2012 ENCOUNTERS
Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business
Write Your Life Story
Genealogy Basics
Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
Pleasures of Poetry
Business & Management
Society For Human Resources (SHRM)
Accounting Fundamentals
Start and Operate your own Home-Based Business
Business Law for the Small Business Owner
Starting a Nonprofit
Starting a Consulting Practice
Accounting Fundamentals II
Computer Applications
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007
Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007
Advanced Microsoft Excel 2007
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007
Intermediate Microsoft Word 2007
Introduction to Microsoft Acess 2007
Introduction to QuickBooks 2009
Introduction to QuickBooks 2010
Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2009
QuickBooks 2009 for Contractors
Computer Skills for the Workplace
Food for Fun
Wilton Course 1 - Decorating Basics
Wilton Course 2 - Flowers and Cake Design
Wilton Course 3 - Gum Paste and Fondant
Secrets of the Caterer
Lucious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals
Wow, What a Great Event!
Language & Writing
An Introduction to Teaching ESL/EFL
Speed Spanish
Speed Spanish II
Speed Spanish III
Writing for ESL
Effective Business Writing
Write Your Life Story
Mystery Writing
Writing Effective Grant Proposals
A to Z Grantwriting
Live Classroom Training
Basic Home Electrical
Introduction to Fencing
Music & Dance
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
Personal Development
Administrative Assistant Fundamentals
Get Assertive
Interpersonal Communication
Achieving Success With Difficult People
Individual Excellence
12 Steps to a Successful Job Search
Speed Reading
Get Paid to Travel
Everyday Math
Resume Writing Workshop
Photography
Beginning Digital Photography Class
Intermediate Digital Photography Class
Photoshop Elements 9 for the Digital Photographer
Test Preparation
ACT Test Preparation
SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 1
SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 2
GRE Preparation - Part 1
GRE Preparation - Part 2
GMAT Preparation
GED Preparation
GED Language Arts, Writing Test
GED Math Test
Watermedia ENCOUNTERS
In each ENCOUNTER you will be solving problems, exploring and expanding your individual creative processes to do work that is original and imaginative- not trite and mundane. The goal of this program is to expose you, as an individual, to the beauty of creativity - your own - through lecture, demonstrations, critiques and individual instruction. These are not HOW TO technique workshops, but THINKING DESIGN ENCOUNTERS where you will experience GROWTH by changing your concepts.
This encounter will allow the student to finish paintings that have been started in previous classes.
For more information about the different 2011 Encounters, contact M. Douglas Walton directly.
Dates:
2012 ENCOUNTERS
1. Experimental ENCOUNTER 1 - December 2, 3, 4, & 5, 2011 ($180)
2. ENCOUNTER 1 - January 13, 14, & 15, 2012 ($135)
3. ENCOUNTER 2 - January 16, 17, 18, 19, & 20, 2012 ($225)
4. ENCOUNTER 3 - January 21,& 22, 2012 ($90)
Time: 8:30-4:30pm
Location: George T. Madison 65A
Instructor: M. Douglas Walton
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Decorating Basics Wilton Method Course 1
The Wilton Method® Decorating Basics Course is the perfect place to start! Your Instructor will show you the right way to decorate, step by step, so that you experience the excitement of successfully decorating your first cake.
You’ll understand how to bake a great cake, see how to make and color icing and learn the best way to ice the cake. You will also practice the three fundamentals of decorating, enabling you to approach each technique the right way for great results.
Along the way, you’ll learn to create icing drop flowers, rosettes, shells, pompom flowers, leaves, shaggy mums, and the ribbon rose. You’ll also decorate cookies, cupcakes … and of course cakes!
This is the first course in the series and is the prequisite to take Courses 2 and 3.
For further information on needed supplies ($30) or additional information contact your instructor, Denise Barlow, 243-7556.
Date: Mondays, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, & 3/5/2012 (4 sessions)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Davison Hall 222
Instructor: DeNeise Barlow
Fee:$75 per person
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Flowers and Cake Design Wilton Method Course 2
After completing Decorating Basics, Flowers and Cake Design is one of two additional Wilton Method courses you can choose. In Flowers and Cake Design, you’ll explore sophisticated ways to bring your cakes and desserts to life!
Your Wilton Method Instructor will teach you to create breathtaking icing flowers such as pansies, lilies and the famous Wilton Rose. Then, you’ll discover the secrets of arranging them in a beautifully balanced cake-top bouquet.
Your amazing flowers will be framed by an impressive boarder treatment or basketweave design. With the skills you learn here and your ability to make flowers in advance using gum paste and fondant or royal icing, you can create beautiful blooms at your convenience, ready to place on any cake.
For further information on needed supplies ($30) or additional information contact your instructor, Denise Barlow, 243-7556.
Course information is built on what you have learned in Course 1. We recommend you take this course prior to taking Course 3.
Date: Mondays, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, & 4/2/2012 (4 sessions)
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Davison Hall 222
Instructor: Denise Barlow
Fee: $75 per person
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Flowers and Cake Design Wilton Method Course 3
After completing Decorating Basics, Course 3: Gum Paste and Fondant is one of two additional Wilton Method courses you can choose. In Gum Paste and Fondant, you’ll discover one of the most exciting and satisfying ways to decorate a cake.
Your Wilton Method Instructor will lead you every step of the way as you create amazing handshaped flowers, beautiful borders and bold accents using these easy-to-shape icings.
As you learn each technique – an artful bow, mum, rose, carnation, calla lily, rosebud, daisy, and embellished borders – you’ll be closer to your crowning achievement: A Final Course Cake that showcases your skills.
The confidence you’ll gain as you decorate with gum paste and fondant will enable you to create cakes that will add excitement to your family celebrations for years to come.
For further information on needed supplies ($30) or additional information contact your instructor, Denise Barlow, 243-7556.
Course information is built on what you have learned in Course 1. We recommend you take this course prior to taking Course 3.
Date: Mondays, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, & 5/7/2012 (4 sessions)
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Davison Hall 222
Instructor: Denise Barlow
Fee: $75 per person
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Instant Piano For Hopelessly Busy People
If you want to learn to experience the joy of playing piano, but don’t want years of weekly lessons, this short course is for you. In just one enjoyable evening, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to make piano playing a part of your life by learning chords, not notes. You’ll learn all the chords needed to play any song, any style, any key. And you’ll get a healthy dose of insider secrets about how to embellish songs. This is an absolutely beginning class in chord piano techniques. If you can find middle C and know the meaning of Every Good Boy Does Fine, you already know enough to enroll. If not, send a self-addressed stamped envelope for a helpful free pamphlet to Music Masters, 90 Molly Lane, Ringgold, GA 30736. Then How to Register with confidence! Instructor will collect $25 in class for a book and 68-minute practice CD.
Dates:Wednesday, To be Determined in 2012.
Time: 6 – 9:30 PM
Location: Davison Hall 105
Instructor: David Haynes
Fee: $59 (book and CD not included); $25 for materials
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Comprehensive ACT Test Preparation
For the price of textbook materials for one class a student could save thousands of dollars in tuition by enrolling in this ACT Prep.
"As my ACT coach Dr. Poehl kept me motivated in not only meeting my goals, but surpassing them. I raised my ACT score by 3 points with her help."
Leslie D. (2002 Louisiana Tech Graduate in Mechanical Engineering)
Day 1- ACT Pretest. Day 2-you decide your score goal.
ACT English Test: Usage/Mechanics (Punctuation, Grammar and Usage, Sentence Structure) Rhetorical Skills (Strategy, Organization, Style).
ACT Reading Test: Prose Fiction, Humanities, Social Studies, Natural Sciences.
ACT Mathematics Test: Pre-Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Plane Geometry, Trigonometry.
ACT Science Test: Biology, Earth/Space Science, Chemistry, Physics, Data Representation, Research Summaries, Conflicting Viewpoints.
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Next Session - To be Determined for 2012
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Sessions: 5
Location: Wyly Tower 1109
Instructor: To Be Determined
fee: $189
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Beginning Digital Photography Class
Have you ever wanted to be able to understand your camera manual? Well this class is for you! Digital cameras can be confusing, and we can help! If you do not have a camera yet, advice will be given as to what camera and camera accessories to purchase for the type of photography that you do. In addition to learning how to read your camera manual, you will also have an in-depth look at what makes a great photograph. Students are encouraged to bring their own photographs to help solve what went wrong with your image. And if weather permits, we even take a "field trip" to do some hands on shooting and instruction. This class is open to anyone who has an interest in photography. High school students through grandparents have taken this class. Bring your camera, some note paper, and your love for photography!
Date: Thursdays, April 19, 26, & May 3, 2012 (3 sessions)
Time: 6:00pm-9:00 pm
Location: Davison Hall 109
Instructor: Kevin Hawkins
Fee: $99
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Intermediate Digital Photography Class
This course is for students who have taken the Beginning Digital Photography Class, but desire more instruction. Students can bring questions and pictures to critique. Anyone with more than basic camera knowlege is welcome to attend.
Date: TBD
Time: 6:00pm-9:00 pm
Location: Davison Hall 109
Instructor: Kevin Hawkins
Fee: $75
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In this class, you will learn how to do simple electrical work around the house such as changing light fixtures and switches, ceiling fans, and electrical outlets. The course will also emphasize safety procedures associated with working with electricity.
Date: Mondays, January 09, 16. & 23rd, 2012 (3 sessions)
Time: 6:00pm-7:00 pm
Location: Wyly Tower 1109
Instructor: Richard Marie
Fee: $50
Learn the basics of foil in this 11 week program designed for anyone 12 years old and up, no matter your skill level.
Date: Saturdays, December 03 - March 03, 2012 (11 sessions)
Time: 10:00am-12:00 pm
Location: Lambright Recreation Center
Instructor: Don Stevens
Fee: $75 + equpiment
