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Computers
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
QuickBooks Pro I 6-9 p.m. Mon & Wed 2/4/2013 - 2/11/2013 Frye $72.00
Use this software program to enter sales, pay bills, manage inventory and create reports and graphs. Learn how to create invoices to send to customers and set up reminders to remind you when to pay your own bills.
QuickBooks Pro II 6-9 p.m. Mon. & Wed. 2/13/2013 - 2/20/2013 Frye $72.00
This class is an extension of what you learn in QuickBooks Pro I. We suggest you take QuicBooks Pro I prior to this course.
Excel I 2007 6-9 p.m. Mon & Wed. 3/4/2013 - 3/11/2013 Frye $72.00
Learn Spreadsheet basics, including entering and editing data, adjusting column widths and row heights. Learn how to create charts to help presentaitons.
Excel II 2007 6-9 p.m. Mon. & Wed. 3/13/2013 - 3/20/2013 Frye $72.00
An extension of Excel I 2007. We suggest you complete Excel I 2007 prior to enrolling in this course.
Job Search & Resume Writing 1:00-3:00pm Wed. 3/13/2013 - 3/13/2013 Young $0.00
Looking for employment and need some basic technology skills? This is a free workshop made possible by a grant from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White through the "Eliminate the Digital Divide Program Grant" funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Space is limited. Call 217-641-4570 to register or for any questions.
Easy Computing Basics 1:00-3:00pm Mon. Tues. Wed. 3/25/2013 - 3/27/2013 Young $0.00
Looking for employment and need some basic technology skills? This hands-on class will address the basics of computer usage including terminology and parts of the computer, creating Word documents, searching the Internet, and using email. This workshop series is made possible by a grant from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White through the "Eliiminate the Digital Divide Program Grant" funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. This is a free class and space is limited. Please call 217-641-4570 for registration or with any questions.
QuickBooks Pro I 6-9 p.m. Mon & Wed. 4/1/2013 - 4/8/2013 Frye $72.00
Use this software program to enter sales, pay bills, manage inventory and create reports and graphs. Learn how to create invoices to send to customers and set up reminders to remind you when to pay your own bills.
QuickBooks Pro II 6:00-9:00pm Mon. Wed. 4/10/2013 - 4/17/2013 Frye $72.00
This class is an extension of what you learn in QuickBooks Pro I. We suggest you take QuickBooks Pro I prior to this course.
Culinary Arts
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Illinois Food Service Food Sanitation Certification 1-6pm Mon. 2/18/2013 - 3/4/2013 Erke $100.00
Each student is given time between classes to study the information which results in better test scores than in the two day training. Time is given for questions and answers and real-life situationa management of food safety! The insturctor, Leah Erke, has over 25 years of food service management experience and makes the class fun! For more information regarding the class please contact Leah Erke at 217.641.4573.
Dance
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Tropical Thythms 6:30-8:00pm Thurs. 2/21/2013 - 3/28/2013 Anguiano-Reyes $50.00
Get the baics by learning how to walk, turn and listen to the beat of the drums so you canenjoy smooth dances such as Bachata, Cumba, Merengue, Salsa, Punta and more! Recommended to register with a partner and should wear hard sole, leather dance shoes.
Tropical Rythms 6:30-8:00pm Thurs. 4/4/2013 - 5/9/2013 Anguiano-Reyes $50.00
Get the baics by learning how to walk, turn and listen to the beat of the drums so you canenjoy smooth dances such as Bachata, Cumba, Merengue, Salsa, Punta and more! Recommended to register with a partner and should wear hard sole, leather dance shoes
Driving
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Driving: BTW Only Open Entry 1/7/2013 - 5/10/2013 Staff $425.00
Classes for persons between the ages of 15 and 18 and adults who have never driven are offered as community education, noncredit classes. The teen classes are designed for busy high school students who can't fit driving education into their schedule, for students who are homeschooled and for students in special educational programs. Requirements for persons 15 to 18 include 30 clock hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel supervised driving, scheduled regularly in a period of not less than four complete weeks. This class utilizes the five habits of the Smith System which include aim high in steering, get the Big Picture,keep your eyes moving, leave yourself an out and make sure others see you. Adults who have never driven are also welcome to participate in the classroom instruction and driving classes. An optional hourly charge for actual or additional driving time will also be offered. Cost is $525 for the combination of 30 hours of classroom training and six hours of behind-the-wheel driving. Students may also take only one component of the training. Classroom training is $100. Behind-the-wheel training is $425. Cost for additional hours of driving is $75 per hour. Registration fees must be received to confirm enrollment. Contact the Community Education office at 217.641.4942 for details.
ST: Driving Classroom Only 4-6pm Tues, Thurs 1/15/2013 - 3/5/2013 Brady $100.00
Classes for persons between the ages of 15 and 18 and adults who have never driven are offered as community education, noncredit classes. The teen classes are designed for busy high school students who can?t fit driving education into their schedule, for students who are homeschooled and for students in special educational programs. Requirements for persons 15 to 18 include 30 clock hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel supervised driving, scheduled regularly in a period of not less than four complete weeks. This class utilizes the five habits of the ?Smith System? which include aim high in steering, get the Big Picture,keep your eyes moving, leave yourself an out and make sure others see you. Adults who have never driven are also welcome to participate in the classroom instruction and driving classes. An optional hourly charge for actual or additional driving time will also be offered. Cost is $525 for the combination of 30 hours of classroom training and six hours of behind-the-wheel driving. Students may also take only one component of the training. Classroom training is $100. Behind-the-wheel training is $425. Cost for additional hours of driving is $75 per hour. Registration fees must be received to confirm enrollment. Contact the Community Education office at 217.641.4942 for details.
ST: Driving: Classroom & BTW 4-6pm Tues, Thurs 1/15/2013 - 3/5/2013 Brady $525.00
Classes for persons between the ages of 15 and 18 and adults who have never driven are offered as community education, noncredit classes. The teen classes are designed for busy high school students who can?t fit driving education into their schedule, for students who are homeschooled and for students in special educational programs. Requirements for persons 15 to 18 include 30 clock hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel supervised driving, scheduled regularly in a period of not less than four complete weeks. This class utilizes the five habits of the ?Smith System? which include aim high in steering, get the Big Picture,keep your eyes moving, leave yourself an out and make sure others see you. Adults who have never driven are also welcome to participate in the classroom instruction and driving classes. An optional hourly charge for actual or additional driving time will also be offered. Cost is $525 for the combination of 30 hours of classroom training and six hours of behind-the-wheel driving. Students may also take only one component of the training. Classroom training is $100. Behind-the-wheel training is $425. Cost for additional hours of driving is $75 per hour. Registration fees must be received to confirm enrollment. Contact the Community Education office at 217.641.4942 for details.
Driving: Class & BTW 4:00-6:00pm Mon. & Wed. 3/11/2013 - 4/29/2013 Brady/Hausman $525.00
For teens between ages 15-18 these classes are taught by an instructor at JR's Driving School based in Champaign and are designed for busy high school students who can't fit driving education into their schedule, home-schooled students and students in special educational programs. Requirements include 30 clock hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel supervised driving. This class utilizes the five habits of the Smith System which include aim high in steering, get the big picture, keep your eyes moving, leave yourself an out and make sure others see you. Registration fees must be received to confirm enrollment. For more informaiton on the registration process, contact 217-641-4905.
Driving Classroom Only 4:00-6:00pm Mon. Wed. 3/11/2013 - 4/29/2013 Brady/Hausman $100.00
Classes for persons between the ages of 15 and 18 and adults who have never driven are offered as community education, noncredit classes. The teen classes are designed for busy high school students who can?t fit driving education into their schedule, for students who are homeschooled and for students in special educational programs. This class utilizes the five habits of the "Smith System" which include aim high in steering, get the Big Picture,keep your eyes moving, leave yourself an out and make sure others see you. Adults who have never driven are also welcome to participate in the classroom instruction and driving classes. An optional hourly charge for actual or additional driving time will also be offered. Cost is $525 for the combination of 30 hours of classroom training and six hours of behind-the-wheel driving. Students may also take only one component of the training. Classroom training is $100. Behind-the-wheel training is $425. Cost for additional hours of driving is $75 per hour. Registration fees must be received to confirm enrollment. Contact the Community Education office at 217.641.4942 for details.
Fall 2013 Early Bird Classes
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Early Bird List for Fall 2013 Classes TBA Various 8/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 TBA
Email pmaddox@jwcc.edu to get your name on the early bird list for Fall 2013 classes. When instructors and costs are confirmed, she will email you a link to see times, dates and descriptions. If you are interested in registering, call 217.641.4901. A booklet of classes will be available aorund mid-August. Possible Classes: Natural Wellness, Wild Edible Plants, Aromatherapy, Energy Therapies, Emotional Freedom Techniques, EFT - Tapping with Children, Flower Essences & Homeopathy, Massage & Body Therapy, Yoga & Movement, Health Home Care Products, Wishing & Creating the Life You Want, Finally Learning to Draw, Painting with Watercolor, The Artist's Way, Our Magnificent Brain, Adventures in Aging, De-Clutter Your LIfe, Senior Move Services, Writing Memoirs, Haunted Houses of Quincy, Civil War Costumes & Stories, Culinary Herbs for Health, Chocolate Appreciation, Healthy Cooking for Students, Introduction to Permaculture, Bees & Their Gifts, Creating & Using Rain Barrels, Composting for the Mini Gardne, Raised Beds, Lasagne Gardens, Sqaure Foot Gardens, Beginning Powerpoint, Word & Excel, Introduction to Facebook & Twitter, and more! Also look for the Entrepreneur Program and Business, Professional Development & Outreach!
Finance
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
20 Ways to Earn Residual Income - Online Class 8:00-10:00 a.m. Sat. Over 20 ways to earn consistent, ongoing and reliable income from stocks, bonds, mutual funds, mortgages and insurance, e-publishing, internet, webinars, and more! Farnham $39.00
Pinpoint over 20 specific ways to earn consistent, ongoing and reliable income from stocks, bonds, mutual funds, mortgages and insurance, e-publishing, internet, webinars, opt-in marketing, home-based businesses and more! Visit jamesfanham.com to get expanded course descriptions.
How to Conduct a Webinar 11:00am-1:00pm Sat. How the do-it-yourselfer can carry out a cost-effective, porfessional webinar. Learn about technology, hardware/software and other equipment. Farnham $39.00
Detail how the do-it-yourselfer can carry out a cost-effective, porfessional webinar. Learn about technology, hardware/software and other equipment. Experience how platforms work. Receive a list of 38 ways to promote our program. For more information visit www.jamesfarnham.com to get an expanded course description.
How to Build a Fun and Profitable Home-Based Business 2:00-4:00pm Sat. Activities to get new customers, increase visibility and grow your income! Receive a list of 70 "funded to free to fee" ways to grow your business and get more clients. Farnham $39.00
Pinpoint measurable activities to get new customers, increase visibility and grow your income! Receive a list of 70 "funded to free to fee" ways to grow your business and get more clients.
Conscious Investing for Peace of Mind 6:30-8:00pm Tues. 2/19/2013 - 2/19/2013 O'Connor
Wouldn't you love to have peace of mind when it comes to your investments? Of late, that may seem elusive! We will define peace of mind for you, and show a path for achieving it. And hopefully have some fun, too!
Elder Law and Estate Planning 6-9pm Tues 2/26/2013 - 2/26/2013 Siebers $15.00
This course is primarily directed at the people 50 years of age and older, their loved ones, caregivers and advisors, but anyone is welcome. This course will consist of three separate sessions, each having its own discussion topic: Day 1: "10 Things all Senior Citizens (and Their Loved Ones) Must Know About Life & Death Planning" Day 2: "What the Heck is a Trust and Why Should I Care?" Day 3: "Worried About going Broke In a Nursing Home? Hear the NEW Thruth About Medicaid Eligibility and Veteran's Benefits."
Elder Law and Estate Planning (Mt. Sterling) 6-9pm Tues. 3/19/2013 - 3/19/2013 Siebers $15.00
This course is primarily directed at the people 50 years of age and older, their loved ones, caregivers and advisors, but anyone is welcome. This course will consist of three separate sessions, each having its own discussion topic: Day 1: "10 Things all Senior Citizens (and Their Loved Ones) Must Know About Life & Death Planning" Day 2: "What the Heck is a Trust and Why Should I Care?" Day 3: Hear the NEW Thruth About Medicaid Eligibility and Veteran's Benefits.
Retirement Income Planning 6:30-8:00pm Wed. 3/20/2013 - 3/20/2013 O'Connor $0.00
The stock market bounced back nicely in 2009 and 2010. Since then, new challenges have arisen that continue to test investor's patience. Can you breath easier or will potential tax increases, the weakening dollar and a shaken global economy keep you guessing when it comes to managing your life savings? You are invited to join us for an educational event where you will learn strategies designed to help you grow your nest egg.
Conscious Investing for Peace of Mind 6:30-8:00pm Tues. 4/16/2013 - 4/16/2013 O'Connor
Wouldn't you love to have peace of mind when it comes to your investments? Of late, that may seem elusive! We will define peace of mind for you, and show a path for achieving it. And hopefully have some fun, too!
20 Ways to Earn Residual Income -Online Class Open Sat. 5/4/2013 - 5/4/2013 Farnham $39.00
Pinpoint over 20 specific ways to earn consistent, ongoing and reliable income from stocks, bonds, mutual funds, mortgages and insurance, e-publishing, internet , webinars, opt-in marketing, home-basedbu sinesses and more! Visit jamefarnham.com to get expanded course descriptions.
How to Conduct a Webinar 11:00am-1:00pm Sat. Learn about technology, hardware/software and other equipment. Experience how platforms work. Receive a list of 38 ways to promote your program. For more information visit www.jamesfarnham.com Farnham $39.00
Detail how the do-it-yourselfer can carry out a cost-effective, professional webinar. Learn about technology, hardware/software and other equipment. Experience how platforms work. Receive a list of 38 ways to promote your program. For more information visit www.jamesfarnham.com to ge expanded course descripton.
How to Build a Fun and Profitable Home-Based Business 2:00-4:00pm Sat. Pinpoint measurable activities to get new customers, increase visibility and grow your income! Receive a list of 70 "funded to free to fee" ways to grow your business and get more clients. Farnham $39.00
Pinpoint measurable activities to get new customers, increase visibility and grow your income! Receive a list of 70 "funded to free to fee" ways to grow your business and get more clients.
Retirement Income Planning 6:30-8:00pm Tues. 5/14/2013 - 5/14/2013 O'Connor
The stock market bounced back nicely in 2009 and 2010. Since then, new challenges have arisen that continue to test investors' patience. Can you breath easier or will potential tax increases, the weakening dollar and a shaken global economy keep you guessing when it comes to managing your life savings? You are invited to join us for an educational event where you will learn strategies designed to help you grow your nest egg.
Floral Arranging
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Basic Floral Arranging 6:00-8:00pm Tues 3/5/2013 - 3/26/2013 Lueckenhoff $60.00
Students should give instructor $10 for supplies on the first night of class. Students will create a fresh cut centerpiece to take home. This class also covers tradition and comtemporary design trends and techniques. Create a silk arrangement, a dried arrangement and a "designer's choice" arrangement. Students must provide their own materials in week two, three and four.
Food & Beverage
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Indian Cooking - Paneer Kofta 6:00-9:00pm Wed. 2/20/2013 - 2/20/2013 Patel $30.00
Paneer dumplings cooked in rich, smooth, cashew nut gravy.
Homemade Mexican Cooking 6-9pm Tues. 2/26/2013 - 2/26/2013 Anguiano-Reyes $30.00
Cook some fabulous Mexican meals and taste each one including great recipes such as Chilaquiles Rojos, Tostaditas Con Queso, Enchiladas de Mole Poblano, Rice & Beans and a dessert.
Beginning Homebrewing and Beer Appreciation 6:00-8:00pm Thurs. 2/28/2013 - 3/21/2013 Rosenkrans $64.00
An $11 supply fee is payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Learn how to brew beer from extract and malt, formulate recipes, and bottle the finished product. Also learn about beer styles, beer history and how to evalutate beer. Tour a local microbrewery on week four.
Indian Food-Halwa Puri, Potato & Veggie 9:00am-12:00pm Sat. 3/23/2013 - 3/23/2013 Patel $30.00
Halwa Puri Cholay is the Pakistani Traditional Breakfast eaten all over Pakistan. It is a delicious combination of sweet halwa, spicy chick peas and hot crunchy puris.
Homemade Mexican Cooking 6-9pm Tues. 4/2/2013 - 4/2/2013 Anguiano-Reyes $30.00
Cook some fabulous Mexican meals and taste each one including great recipes such as Chilaquiles Rojos, Tostaditas Con Queso, Enchiladas de Mole Poblano, Rice & Beans and a dessert.
Indian Cooking- Chole Bhautre 6:00-9:00pm Wed. 4/24/2013 - 4/24/2013 Patel $30.00
Chole bhature is a combination of chole, a spicy chick pean and fried bread called bhatoora which is made of maida flour.
Homemade Mexican Cooking 6-9pm Tues. 4/30/2013 - 4/30/2013 Anguiano-Reyes $30.00
Cook some fabulous Mexican meals and taste each one including great recipes such as Chilaquiles Rojos, Tostaditas Con Queso, Enchiladas de Mole Poblano, Rice & Beans and a dessert.
Online & Professional Development
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Food Service Sanitation Refresher Course 1:00-6:00pm Mon. 3/25/2013 - 3/25/2013 Erke $40.00
This 5-hour refresher course is taught by Leah Erke. She has over 25 years of food service management experience and makes the class fun.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (General Public Registration) 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday 4/5/2013 - 4/5/2013 Pollard $80.00
Six-hour CEU eligible, seminar presents an overview of the major psychiatric and mental health disorders, treatment modalities and nursing care. The content will be organized according to the nursing process and will include therapeutic communication, personality devlopment, defense mechanisms, psychopharmacology and NCLEXD-style testing.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (JWCC Nursing Student Registration) 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday 4/5/2013 - 4/5/2013 Pollard $40.00
Six-hour CEU eligible, seminar presents an overview of the major psychiatric and mental health disorders, treatment modalities and nursing care. The content will be organized according to the nursing process and will include therapeutic communication, personality devlopment, defense mechanisms, psychopharmacology and NCLEXD-style testing.
Personal Enrichment
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
One-on-One Introduction to Voiceovers Open Open Video chat class to get you started in Professional Voice Acting. Taught by a professional voice actor from the company, Voices for All. Voices for All Company $49.00
Fun 1-on-1 video chat class to get you started in Professional Voice Acting, covering some of the many details of the industry. Receive professional voice evaluation. This class is taught by a professional voice actor from the voice acting training company, Voices for All. Class length is 90 minutes and class is scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time between the instructor and the student. Students should have access to a computer with a webcam. If not, class can also be held over the phone if a computer is not available.
Spanish Conversation 6:30-8:00pm Wed. 2/20/2013 - 3/29/2013 Anguiano-Reyes $64.00
Learn basic Spanish conversation phrases and practice the language in a relaxing environment.. It's great practice for a trip out of the country.
Personal Enrichmnt
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Spanish Conversation 6:30-8:00pm Wed. 4/3/2013 - 5/8/2013 Anguiano-Reyes $64.00
Learn basic Spanish conversation phrases and practice the language in a relaxing environment. It's great practice for a trip out of the country.
Photography
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Using Your Digital Camera Features 6:00-9:00pm Mon. 4/8/2013 - 4/8/2013 Gebhardt $30.00
You've figured out the basic fetures of your camera, but now what are all of those other functions on it? Looking through all the menu options can become confusing. Learn what the little icons and menus can do for your photography to take it to the next level. Some tips include: saving, storing and sharing, getting more pictures per memory card, adjusting the settings even in low light situations and more. Please bring your camera and instruction manual to class with the batteries chared and ready for use.
Using Your Digital Camers Features Lab 6:00-9:00pm Wed. 4/10/2013 - 4/10/2013 Gebhardt $30.00
This lab is for students who took Using Your Digital Camera Features to allow students the opportunity to locate and try the features explored in the April 8th class. The lab is designed to help you find and use the basic features and functions of your camera. Photo situations will be set up to allow the student to actually use the features they previously learned about. Please bring your camera and instruction manual to class with batteries charge and ready for use.
Digital SLR Photography 6:00-9:00pm Mon. 4/15/2013 - 4/15/2013 Gebhardt $30.00
If you've made the switch from an advanced 35mm SLR camera to digital, this class is for you. This class will give you a thorough understanding of the technology and terminology unique to digital SLR photography. Topics covered are: settings to use for different quality levels; settings to use to get good photos in varying conditions; settins for action photos; tips for saving, storing and sharing your digital images. Please bring your camera and instruction manual to class with the batteries charged up and read to use.
Digital SLR Photography Lab 6:00-9:00pm Wed. 4/17/2013 - 4/17/2013 Gebhardt $30.00
This is a lab for the students who took Digital SLR Photography class on April 15th. In this hands-on class, you'll have the opportunity to practice your skills with your digital SLR camera. Guided by the instructor, there will be plenty of time to ask questions and learn more about the ins and outs of your camera in a controlled environment. Photo situations will be set up to allow the student to actuallay use the features they preveously learned about. Please brig your camera and instruction manual t class with the batteries charged up and ready for use.
Convert, Restore and Preserve Your Videos, Movies, Slides & Photos to Digital 6-9pm Mon. 4/22/2013 - 4/22/2013 Gebhardt $30.00
Learn how to easily convert your videos, movies, slides, photos and negatives into a digital form. Learn about inexpensive photo and video programs that allow you to correct defects and restore the original colors. Share with generations to come by saving images on CDs, DVDs or Hard Drives.
Editing Your Digital Photos 6-9pm Wed 4/24/2013 - 4/24/2013 Gebhardt $30.00
In a Lab environment you will learn how to scan, crop, resize, and touch up a digital photo. Learn how to cut or copy a person or item out of one photo and then paste the copied person or item into another. Also learn how to merge multiple photos into one panoramic photo of a scene too large to take all in one shot.
Physical Fitness
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Tai Chi for Health 6:30-7:30pm Tues. 1/29/2013 - 3/5/2013 Jessica Myers $60.00
Tai Chi is a gentle, slow motion exercise practiced all over the world, especially in China. Similar to walking in its exertion level, Tai Chi reduces stress, lubricates the joints, improves cardiovascular health, aids concentration, and reduces stress.
Quilting
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Take 5 Quilt 9:00am-3:00pm Wed. 1/30/2013 - 1/30/2013 Riggs $25.00
Quilt pieces will be cut on a die cutter. Five pieces make up a 12-inch block. Make any size quilt.
String Quilt -Mt. Sterling 6:30-8:30pm Mon. 2/4/2013 - 2/18/2013 Keylor $35.00
Using scraps, you will piece blocks on newspaper foundation. This is a great way to use your quilting scraps to make a beautiful quilt.
Crooked Mile Quilt 9:00am-3:00pm Mon. 2/4/2013 - 2/25/2013 Riggs $25.00
Using three different blocks, this pattern gives the quilt tons of movement. Quick piecing and no matching make it a joy to make. Let your imagination soar because there are loads of layout possibilities.
Log Cabin Quilt- Mt. Sterling 6:30-8:30pm Mon. 3/4/2013 - 3/18/2013 Keylor $35.00
Make this old fashioned log cabin quilt, using a die cutter. Make any size quiult of your choice.
Slice N' Dice 6:30-9pm Thurs 3/7/2013 - 3/14/2013 Riggs $35.00
Slice n Dice makes creating an artisitc color block quilt fun! Create a quilt in your favorite colors.
Cross Body Purse 9:00am-3:00pm Wed. 3/20/2013 - 3/20/2013 Riggs $25.00
Make a fashionable, lightweight, easy to wear teardrop-shaped bag for the gal on the go. The interior has 2 sets of divided pockets on either side to keep stuff in its place. A roomy exterior pocket is perfect to hold cell phones, sunglasses and more!
Master Carpenter's Square Charm 6:30-9:00pm Thurs. 3/21/2013 - 4/4/2013 Riggs $40.00
Try your hand at this historical and intermediate quilt pattern. This qilt pattern is unique in its development and can only be understood from the design.
Six Halves Make a Whole 6:30-9:00pm Mon. 3/25/2013 - 4/22/2013 Riggs $50.00
This quilt uses the new house ruler to show you how to make twelve different blocks that start with size half yard cuts of fabric plus a background. Don't miss this fun and exciting class that will teach you several different block types to use when piecing together quilts.
T-Shirt Quilt - Beginner 6:30-9:00pm Thur. 4/11/2013 - 5/2/2013 Riggs $45.00
Turn those favorite t-shirts into a treasured keepsake! Use 20 to 30 t-shirts or mix and match quilt blocks with t-shirt blocks to design a one-of-a-kind memory quilt. These are great for graduation gifts. No quiting experience is necessary and these is no pattern to purchase.
Bali Point to Point Table runner 9am-3pm Wed 5/8/2013 - 5/8/2013 Riggs $25.00
This strip quilt as you go table runner is made with shades of batik fabrics to compliment your cozy home. Makes an 18 1/2 inch by 44 inch table runner.
Quilting/ On-line Sewing
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Online Sewing Pattern Drafting I Open Entry Mon 9/17/2012 - 10/8/2012 Stiles $48.00
Learn how to draft professional patterns from the Master Tailor-Designer Eric W. Stiles Sr., former top Supervisor and Head Tailor-Fitter for Giorgio Armani, Polo Ralph Lauren and others Eric W. Stiles Sr. will teach you the formulas used, to draft patterns from beginning to end for Ready-To-Wear and Custom garment. Stop wasting time and money and using Commercial patterns. Learn to make your own, and start designing your own line of clothing, that will fit and enhance your body.
Online Sewing/Constructruction I Open Entry Mon 9/17/2012 - 10/8/2012 Stiles $48.00
Non sewers, beginners, intermediate, and advanced sewers, are welcome, to learn how to sew from the Master Tailor-Designer Eric W. Stiles Sr., former top Supervisor and Head Tailor-Fitter for Giorgio Armani, Polo Ralph Lauren and others. Mr. Stiles has more than 35 years of professional experience, and is an industry expert who taught fashion design at 10 well-respected colleges.
Online Sewing/Construction II Open Entry Mon 9/17/2012 - 10/15/2012 Stiles $60.00
Learn more of the special techniques that the top European and Domestic designers use in their clothing construction from Mr. Stiles. He will teach you how to correctly use a thimble and needle. Next you will begin your first of 3 hand stitches on your stitch pad: Overcast, Baste and the halfback stitches. After finishing the 2 stitch Pads, you will begin your next pocket the Quarter Top. You will continue working on the Quarter Top pocket until completion. The next pocket (the side pocket) you will only start in this class, and will complete it in the next class of Clothing Construction 3. It?s highly recommended to take the Pattern Drafting 2 when taking Sewing/Tailoring 2 to enhance and maximize your skills.
Online Sewing/Construction I Open Entry Mon 10/29/2012 - 11/19/2012 Stiles $48.00
Non sewers, beginners, intermediate, and advanced sewers, are welcome, to learn how to sew from the Master Tailor-Designer Eric W. Stiles Sr., former top Supervisor and Head Tailor-Fitter for Giorgio Armani, Polo Ralph Lauren and others. Mr. Stiles has more than 35 years of professional experience, and is an industry expert who taught fashion design at 10 well-respected colleges.
Online Sewing Pattern Drafting I Open Entry Mon 10/29/2012 - 11/19/2012 Stiles $48.00
Learn how to draft professional patterns from the Master Tailor-Designer Eric W. Stiles Sr., former top Supervisor and Head Tailor-Fitter for Giorgio Armani, Polo Ralph Lauren and others Eric W. Stiles Sr. will teach you the formulas used, to draft patterns from beginning to end for Ready-To-Wear and Custom garment. Stop wasting time and money and using Commercial patterns. Learn to make your own, and start designing your own line of clothing, that will fit and enhance your body.
Online Sewing/Construction II Open Entry Mon 10/29/2012 - 11/26/2012 Stiles $60.00
Learn more of the special techniques that the top European and Domestic designers use in their clothing construction from Mr. Stiles. He will teach you how to correctly use a thimble and needle. Next you will begin your first of 3 hand stitches on your stitch pad: Overcast, Baste and the halfback stitches. After finishing the 2 stitch Pads, you will begin your next pocket the Quarter Top. You will continue working on the Quarter Top pocket until completion. The next pocket (the side pocket) you will only start in this class, and will complete it in the next class of Clothing Construction 3. It?s highly recommended to take the Pattern Drafting 2 when taking Sewing/Tailoring 2 to enhance and maximize your skills.
Online Sewing Pattern Drafting II Open Entry Mon. 10/29/2012 - 11/26/2012 Stiles $60.00
Mr. Stiles will continue teaching you more advanced formulas used, to draft professional patterns from beginning to end for Ready-To-Wear and Custom garment. These advanced formulas use by all of the top European and Domestic designers of the world. You will continue with procedures used to help the designer improve and complete their patterns. It?s highly recommended to take the Sewing/Tailoring 2 when taking Pattern Drafting 2 to enhance and maximize your skills.
Quilting/ On-line Sewing
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Online Sewing Pattern Drafting II Open Entry Mon 9/17/2002 - 10/15/2012 Stiles $60.00
Mr. Stiles will continue teaching you more advanced formulas used, to draft professional patterns from beginning to end for Ready-To-Wear and Custom garment. These advanced formulas use by all of the top European and Domestic designers of the world. You will continue with procedures used to help the designer improve and complete their patterns. It?s highly recommended to take the Sewing/Tailoring 2 when taking Pattern Drafting 2 to enhance and maximize your skills.