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Animals
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Intro to Pet Grooming 6:30-8:30pm Wed 3/14/2012 - 5/2/2012 Price $133.00
This eight-week course introduces students to the grooming field. Students will learn about tools, breeds and styling through hands-on training at a grooming studio. This class focuses on dog grooming, but will also touch on the grooming of cats. Skills learned in this class could help you save money or may lead to a career as a pet groomer. A book is required and is available through the JWCC Bookstore.
Arts & Crafts
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Watercolor Painting 1-4pm Sat 3/12/2012 - 3/10/2012 Mejer $48.00
Both traditional and non-traditional techniques will be demonstrated and executed by each student in the studio environment. Both realistic and non-objective approaches are to be discussed and examined. The use of equipment such as brushes, paper, and pigment will be taught along with basic foundations of the use of line, shape, value, and color in creating a successful composition will be addressed.
Home Decor: Spring Wreath 6-8pm Wed 3/21/2012 - 3/21/2012 Hummel $35.00
Create a spring wreath to be used year after year. Wreaths are crafted from various items such as buttons, broken tile, and flowers.
Home Decor Crafing:Wine Cork Monogram Sign 6-8pm Wed 4/25/2012 - 4/25/2012 Hummel $35.00
Create a monogram sign using wine corks, to be used year after year.
Home Decor:Terra Cotta Cutie's 6-8 p.m. Wed 5/16/2012 - 5/16/2012 Hummel $35.00
Create a character out of terra cotta pots. Decide which holiday to make your little cutie or decorate him for your home.
Center for Effective Non-Profits
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
CEN: Grant Writing Clinic (am) 9am-12-pm Fri 2/24/2012 - 2/24/2012 Olson $50.00
Designed as a follow-up to the Grant Writing 101 series or similar beginning-level workshop, this clinic offers you the opportunity to apply what you've learned to your own situation. Come prepared to roll up your sleeves and begin working on a specific project for your organization?researching funding opportunities, reviewing grant guidelines, outlining narrative sections, brainstorming in small groups, etc. Please bring a project with you to the workshop.ö It can be in the concept phase where you are ready to research potential funders.ö It can be a specific grant you want to apply for & need help outlining the proposal.ö It can be a proposal you've written & need help with editing/polishing.ö
CEN: Federal Grants:Taking It Step by Step 1:30-4:30pm Fri 2/24/2012 - 2/24/2012 Olson $50.00
Applying for a federal grant may seem like a daunting task. This workshop will walk you through the steps you need to take to submit a competitive federal proposal. Beginning with registering your organization with Grants.gov, we will discuss the requirements for submitting a federal application on-line.
Strengthening Your Organization Business Model 10am-11:30am Thurs 3/5/2012 - 3/5/2012 Zimmerman $69.00
With the rapid pace of change in today’s economic and political environment, nonprofit leaders are challenged to make faster, smarter, strategic decisions in the quest for sustainability. Based on the new book, “Nonprofit Sustainability” this fast-moving webinar offers nonprofit executives and board members a simple yet powerful tool for analyzing and strengthening their business models. We’ll also guide leaders on how they can make ongoing strategic business decisions for their activities in a manner that integrates mission impact and financial viability.
Using the Tools of the West Central Illinois Philanthropy Center 1:30-3pm Wed 3/14/2012 - 3/14/2012 Zumdahl
There is a great resource here in your region for those seeking grant funding. One of seven of its kind in Illinois, this is a valuable and free resource. Learn how to take advantage of this library for information for your nonprofit.
CEN: Volunteer Management 1pm-3pm Wed 3/28/2012 - 3/28/2012 Gosney $25.00
In an age of declining revenues, the effective use of volunteers is more important than ever before. Discuss how to maximize this valuable resource. Learn to recruit and retain volunteers to keep your agency alive and thriving.
Beyond Cutting Expenses: Strategic Decision Making in Turbulent Times 10am-11:30am Thurs 4/19/2012 - 4/19/2012 Zimmerman $69.00
Your organization has already cut expenses across the board to try and rein in costs. You’ve asked your staff to take a pay cut. You’ve eliminated positions. But, how do you begin to restructure? How can you create an organization that has impact while being financially viable? This webinar takes a look at the dual-bottom line of nonprofits – understanding the true cost and mission impact of each of your programs in order to make difficult decisions for sustainability. At the end of this webinar participants will: • Understand the components of the true cost of each program including direct, shared and administrative costs. • Be able to calculate the subsidy or surplus that each program generates. • See their organization as a portfolio of activities that each contribute to the mission and financial well-being of the organization along with the strategic imperatives associated with different types of activities in their portfolio. • See their organization as a system and think strategically about how to advance their organization for programmatic and financial sustainability.
Computers
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Intermediate Computers 3:30-5:30pm Mon 3/5/2012 - 3/26/2012 Salmons $69.00
Learn to insert objects, such as bullets, numbers and graphics. Learn additional formatting. Some computer experience or a previous beginning class is required.
Easy Computing (Free Class) 6-8pm Mon 3/5/2012 - 3/26/2012 Salmons
Don't know much about computers? Looking for employment and need some basic technology skills? Looking for employment and need some basic technology skills? This hands-on class will cover the very basics of computer usage: terminology and parts of the computer, creating Word documents, searching the Internet using web and e-mail.
Excell II 6-8pm Tues 3/6/2012 - 3/27/2012 Salmons $69.00
Learn how to create a chart and use conditional formatting to explain data thoroughly. Also learn to use data validation in creating your tables. More complicated formulas will be used and linking the data from worksheet to worksheet or to a new book will also be explored.
Buying & Selling on Internet 3-5pm Tues 3/6/2012 - 3/13/2012 Salmons $37.00
Turn attic and garage items into a profit by buying and selling on the internet. Learn methods to promote & market your items for sale.
Easy Computing (Free Class) 3:30-5:30pm Wed 3/7/2012 - 3/28/2012 Salmons
Don't know much about computers? Looking for employment and need some basic technology skills? Looking for employment and need some basic technology skills? This hands-on class will cover the very basics of computer usage: terminology and parts of the computer, creating Word documents, searching the Internet using web and e-mail.
Internet & Email 3-5pm Tues 3/20/2012 - 3/27/2012 Salmons $37.00
To be able to access the Internet will help you gain knowledge of the world. We will discuss searches and safety. The e-mail program will be explored with emphasis on send & receive, forward and reply.
Computer Basics for Jr. High 3-5pm Mon. 4/2/2012 - 4/23/2012 Salmons
Easy Computing (Free Class) 6-8PM Wed 4/4/2012 - 4/25/2012 Salmons
Don't know much about computers? Looking for employment and need some basic technology skills? Looking for employment and need some basic technology skills? This hands-on class will cover the very basics of computer usage: terminology and parts of the computer, creating Word documents, searching the Internet using web and e-mail.
Dance
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Tropical Rhythms 6:30-8pm Thurs 4/12/2012 - 5/17/2012 Anguiano-Reyes $50.00
Come, learn and enjoy the easy smooth way for beginners in Tropical Dances, such as Bolero, Danzon, Merengue, Punta etc. Get the basics by learning how to walk, how to turn, and how to listen to the beat of the drums, so you can be more confident in the faster rhythms. Bring a friend or get a partner to learn with and have fun!
Driving
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
ST: Driving Classroom Only 4-6pm Mon, Wed 3/12/2012 - 4/30/2012 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. 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 $500 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 $400. 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 Mon, Wed 3/12/2012 - 4/30/2012 Hausman $500.00
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 $500 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 $400. 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.
Finance
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Elder Law/ Estat Bootcamp (Couple) 6-9pm Tues 3/13/2012 - 3/13/2012 Siebers $25.00
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/Est Btcmp (Single) 6-9pm Tues 3/13/2012 - 3/13/2012 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."
Floral Arranging
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Floral Arranging II 6-8pm Thurs 3/8/2012 - 3/29/2012 Lueckenhoff $60.00
Students will create a fresh floral arrangement in week one, a door arrangement in week two, a grouping arrangement in week three and topiary in week four. Floral Design I or equivalent is required. A supply fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the first class.
Floral Arranging III 6-8pm Thurs 4/12/2012 - 5/3/2012 Lueckenhoff $60.00
This class is designed for the student interested in exploring floral design as a career option. Create a corsage in week one, an Asian-inspired arrangement in week two, and a wreath in week three. End the class with a tour of Adam Florist. Floral Design I and II or equivalent are required. A supply fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the first class.
Adv. Floral Arranging 6-8pm Wed,Thurs 5/9/2012 - 5/10/2012 Lueckenhoff $37.00
This class goes beyond the basics to give you a taste of high style design. Learn to create an arrangement following a Hogarth curve and learn to use an armature. Floral Design I, II and III or equivalent are required.
Food & Beverage
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Beg Brewing & Beer Apprec 6:30-8:30pm Thurs 3/8/2012 - 3/29/2012 Rosenkrans $64.00
Come learn how to brew beginner and advanced beer. Then join us to visit local venues to taste test various beer styles and their history while learning about the different components of beer aroma, appearance, and flavor. A supply fee of $11 is payable to the instructor at the first class.
Indian Cooking: March 9am-12pm Sat 3/10/2012 - 3/10/2012 Patel $30.00
Prabha will continue to explain the world of Indian cooking to participants by making Samosa a well known Indian Appetizer and Cocunut Burfi. Students will get to watch and participate in the cooking process and will get to taste test all the class dishes.
Homemade Mexican Cooking 9am-12pm Sat 3/24/2012 - 3/24/2012 Anguiano-Reyes $30.00
In this class make Chilaquiles Rojos, Tostaditas con Queso, Enchiladas de Mole Poblano, Mexican Rice, Balck & Pinto Beans, Desert
Indian Cook: April 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sat 4/14/2012 - 4/14/2012 Patel $30.00
Prabha will continue to explain the world of Indian cooking to participants by making Dal Rice, a green vegetable, and Roti an Indian bread. Students will get to watch and participate in the cooking process and will get to taste test all the class dishes.
Homemade Mexican Cooking 9am-12pm Sat 4/21/2012 - 4/21/2012 Anguiano-Reyes $30.00
Indian Cooking: May 9am-12pm Sat 5/19/2012 - 5/19/2012 Patel $30.00
Prabha will continue to explain the world of Indian cooking to participants by making Bhel Purri and Pani Purri. Students will get to watch and participate in the cooking process and will get to taste test all the class dishes.
Health, Wellness & Fitness
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Introduction to Yang 24 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tues. 3/27/2012 - 5/15/2012 Myers $69.00
Slightly more challenging that Tai Chi for Health and with more obvious martial applications, Yang 24 has numberous health benefits and is accessible to most.
Tai Chi Short Fan 6:30-7:30pm Wed 4/4/2012 - 5/23/2012 Kindred $69.00
This form will help with concentration, balance, posture and help improve your health by the slow motion gentle movements and deep breathing, using a fan.
Online Sewing
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
On-line Sewing/Construction I Open Entry Mon 6/5/2012 - 7/16/2012 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. Learn some of the special techniques that the top European and Domestic designers use in their clothing construction, fitting, and pressing. Stop making those "Home-Made Looking" clothing, learn how to make them like the professionals. It's highly recommended to take the Sewing/Tailoring and the Pattern Drafting classes together, to enhance and maximize your skills. In addition to saving valuable time you will also save money because our online classes will cost a fraction of traditional sewing classes. No sewing experience is required. Materials list will be provided on the first day of class. (Supplies are not included in the price of the course). You will need a sewing machine at home. You have the option of continuing with more advanced classes which will allow you to further enhance and develop your skills.
Online Sewing Pattern Drafting I Open Entry Mon 6/25/2012 - 7/16/2012 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. These are the same formulas use by all of the top European and Domestic designers of the world. Product and Development, a procedure used to help the designer improve and complete their patterns, will be taught. It’s highly recommended to take the Sewing/Tailoring and the Pattern Drafting classes together, to enhance and maximize your skills. No sewing experience is required. Materials list will be provided on the first day of class.(Supplies are not included in the price of the course). You have the option of continuing with more advanced classes which will allow you to further enhance and develop your skills. For more detailed information, please contact Mr. Stiles by e-mail at ewsacademy1802@ewsacademy.org
Online Sewing/Construction II Open Entry Mon 6/25/2012 - 7/23/2012 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. Materials list will be provided on the first day of class. (Supplies are not included in the price of the course). You will need a sewing machine at home. You have the option of continuing with more advanced classes Clothing construction 3 and Pattern Drafting 3 which will allow you to further enhance and develop your skills. For more detailed information, please contact Mr. Stiles by e-mail at ewsacademy1802@ewsacademy.org or visit our website: ewsacademy.org. You have the option of continuing with more advanced classes Clothing construction 3 and Pattern Drafting 3 which will allow you to further enhance and develop your skills.
Online Pattern Drafting II Open Entry Mon 6/25/2012 - 7/23/2012 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. Materials list will be provided on the first day of class. (Supplies are not included in the price of the course). You have the option of continuing with more advanced classes Clothing construction 3 and Pattern Drafting 3 which will allow you to further enhance and develop your skills. For more detailed information, please contact Mr. Stiles by e-mail at ewsacademy1802@ewsacademy.org
Online Sewing/Construction III Open Entry Mon 6/25/2012 - 7/30/2012 Stiles $72.00
In this class you will learn how the professionals construct their sample skirt and pant patterns in muslin. Muslin is a test fabric used for creating test garments and adjusting your paper patterns. You will also learn how to perform fittings, and to make adjustment on these muslin garments, within parts of the fitting process. These adjustments will then be performed in the altering of your paper patterns for their corrections. Learn what the markings in the fitting mean. This is a very detailed class so you must pay close attention, we don’t want to miss anything. You will use your hand stitching skills throughout this class. You must have taken parts 1 and 2 of the Sewing/Tailoring classes to enter this class. NO EXCEPTIONS !! Materials list will be provided before the first day of class. (Supplies are not included in the price of the course). For more detailed information, please contact Mr. Stiles by e-mail at ewsacademy1802@ewsacademy.org or visit our website: ewsacademy.org.
Online Pattern Drafting III Open Entry Mon 6/25/2012 - 7/30/2012 Stiles $72.00
Mr. Stiles will continue teaching you more enhancements on the formulas used, to draft professional patterns from beginning to end for Ready-To-Wear and Custom garment. These advanced techniques use by all of the top European and Domestic designers of the world. In this class you learn how to draft the full scale of the skirt and of the pant drafts on the brown drafting paper. You will also learn how to make the needed adjustments on these patterns for yourself and or clients. The construction of the skirt and pant patterns will only be covered in the Sewing/Construction #3 class. You must have completed parts 1 and 2 to enter this class. NO-EXCEPTIONS ! Materials list will be provided before the first day of class. (Supplies are not included in the price of the course). For more detailed information, please contact Mr. Stiles by e-mail at ewsacademy1802@ewsacademy.org or visit our website: ewsacademy.org
Online Sewing
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Online Sewing/Construction I Open Entry Mon 3/26/2012 - 4/16/2012 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 3/26/2012 - 4/16/2012 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 3/26/2012 - 4/23/2012 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. 3/26/2012 - 4/23/2012 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.
Online Sewing/Construction III Open Entry Mon 3/26/2012 - 4/30/2012 Stiles $72.00
In this class you will learn how the professionals construct their sample skirt and pant patterns in muslin. Muslin is a test fabric used for creating test garments and adjusting your paper patterns. You will also learn how to perform fittings, and to make adjustment on these muslin garments, within parts of the fitting process. These adjustments will then be performed in the altering of your paper patterns for their corrections. Learn what the markings in the fitting mean. This is a very detailed class so you must pay close attention, we don?t want to miss anything. You will use your hand stitching skills throughout this class. You must have taken parts 1 and 2 of the Sewing/Tailoring classes to enter this class. NO EXCEPTIONS !!Materials list will be provided before the first day of class. (Supplies are not included in the price of the course). For more detailed information, please contact Mr. Stiles by e-mail at ewsacademy1802@ewsacademy.org or visit our website: ewsacademy.org.
Online Sewing Pattern Drafting III Open Entry Mon 3/26/2012 - 4/30/2012 Stiles $72.00
Mr. Stiles will continue teaching you more enhancements on the formulas used, to draft professional patterns from beginning to end for Ready-To-Wear and Custom garment. These advanced techniques use by all of the top European and Domestic designers of the world. In this class you learn how to draft the full scale of the skirt and of the pant drafts on the brown drafting paper. You will also learn how to make the needed adjustments on these patterns for yourself and or clients. The construction of the skirt and pant patterns will only be covered in the Sewing/Construction #3 class. You must have completed parts 1 and 2 to enter this class. NO-EXCEPTIONS ! Materials list will be provided before the first day of class. (Supplies are not included in the price of the course). For more detailed information,please contact Mr. Stiles by e-mail at ewsacademy1802@ewsacademy.org or visit our website: ewsacademy.org
Online Sewing Pattern Drafting I Open Entry Mon 5/14/2012 - 6/4/2012 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 I Open Entry Mon 5/14/2012 - 6/4/2012 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 5/14/2012 - 6/11/2012 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 5/14/2012 - 6/11/2012 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.
Online Sewing Pattern Drafting III Open Entry Mon 5/14/2012 - 6/18/2012 Stiles $72.00
Mr. Stiles will continue teaching you more enhancements on the formulas used, to draft professional patterns from beginning to end for Ready-To-Wear and Custom garment. These advanced techniques use by all of the top European and Domestic designers of the world. In this class you learn how to draft the full scale of the skirt and of the pant drafts on the brown drafting paper. You will also learn how to make the needed adjustments on these patterns for yourself and or clients. The construction of the skirt and pant patterns will only be covered in the Sewing/Construction #3 class. You must have completed parts 1 and 2 to enter this class. NO-EXCEPTIONS ! Materials list will be provided before the first day of class. (Supplies are not included in the price of the course). For more detailed information,please contact Mr. Stiles by e-mail at ewsacademy1802@ewsacademy.org or visit our website: ewsacademy.org
Online Sewing/Construction III Open Entry Mon 5/14/2012 - 6/18/2012 Stiile $72.00
In this class you will learn how the professionals construct their sample skirt and pant patterns in muslin. Muslin is a test fabric used for creating test garments and adjusting your paper patterns. You will also learn how to perform fittings, and to make adjustment on these muslin garments, within parts of the fitting process. These adjustments will then be performed in the altering of your paper patterns for their corrections. Learn what the markings in the fitting mean. This is a very detailed class so you must pay close attention, we don?t want to miss anything. You will use your hand stitching skills throughout this class. You must have taken parts 1 and 2 of the Sewing/Tailoring classes to enter this class. NO EXCEPTIONS !!Materials list will be provided before the first day of class. (Supplies are not included in the price of the course). For more detailed information, please contact Mr. Stiles by e-mail at ewsacademy1802@ewsacademy.org or visit our website: ewsacademy.org.
Personal Enrichment
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Respiratory Care: Breathing Disorders 6-8pm Wed 2/29/2012 - 2/29/2012 Lotz $5.00
Mark Lotz has 40 years of experience in treating repiratory diseases and conditions.
Teach Old Dog New Tricks 6-8pm Tues 3/6/2012 - 3/6/2012 Lowes $21.00
During this two hour session we will cover different ways to get more out of your employees, co-workers and yourself. This highly energetic and interactive session will have you leaving with a bag full of "dog treats" (tools) that you can use with all your "dogs, old and young" (employees) and help create a more productive and satisfied "pack" (workplace).
Inrtro to Supervision (Series) 6-8pm Thurs 3/15/2012 - 5/10/2012 Wright $149.00
Join Ronda Wright, Operations Manager at General Mills, as she teaches a nine week Introduction to Supervision series. Topics by week: 1) Communicating effectively. 2)Working 2/different types of people. 3) Situational leadership. 4/5) coaching & developing others. 6/7) Achieving targets through others. 8/9) Leaading through change.
Intro To Supervision (Wk1) 6-8pm Thurs 3/15/2012 - 3/15/2012 Wright $21.00
Join Ronda Wright, Operations Manager at General Mills, as she teaches a nine week Introduction to Supervision series. Topics this week is: Communicating effectively.
Local Advertising in a Mobile World 6-8pm Mon. 3/19/2012 - 3/19/2012 Miller $16.00
Using online, offline, and smart phone advertising techniques to attract the mobile customer. Google Places, online classifieds, mobile smart phone websites, and QR codes will discussed. Students will go through how to create a QR code using online resources.
Intro To Supervision (Wk2) 6-8pm Wed 3/22/2012 - 3/22/2012 Wright $21.00
Join Ronda Wright, Operations Manager at General Mills, as she teaches a nine week Introduction to Supervision series. Topics this week is: Working w/different types of people.
Respiratory Care Series: Nicotine Addiction 6-8pm Wed 3/28/2012 - 3/28/2012 Lotz $5.00
Mark Lotz has 40 years of experience in treating repiratory diseases and conditions.
Introduction to Supervision (Wk3) 6-8pm Thurs 3/29/2012 - 3/29/2012 Wright $21.00
Join Ronda Wright, Operations Manager at General Mills, as she teaches a nine week Introduction to Supervision series. Topics this week is: Situational leadership.
Basic Spanish Conversations for Adults II 7-8:30pm Wed 4/4/2012 - 4/25/2012 Anguiano-Reyes $48.00
Expand on your Spanish conversation phrases and practice the language in a relaxing environment. Spanish is easy to learn and experience the joy of learning another culture. This class will build on Basic Spanish Conversations for Adults I.
Introduction To Supervision (Wk4) 6-8pm Thurs 4/5/2012 - 4/5/2012 Wright $21.00
Join Ronda Wright, Operations Manager at General Mills, as she teaches a nine week Introduction to Supervision series. Topics this week is: Coaching & developing others
Beginning Genealogy 6-8pm Tues 4/10/2012 - 4/24/2012 Hrudicka $21.00
Do you know who you really are? Did you have any heros in your family? You will be provide tools you need from local, county, state and US Government. Learn to use the Internet and how to compile your results.
Intro To Supervison (Wk5) 9am-12pm Thurs 4/12/2012 - 4/12/2012 Wright $21.00
Join Ronda Wright, Operations Manager at General Mills, as she teaches a nine week Introduction to Supervision series. Topics this week is: Coaching & developing others
Intro To Supervision (Wk6) 6-8pm Thurs 4/19/2012 - 4/19/2012 Wright $21.00
Join Ronda Wright, Operations Manager at General Mills, as she teaches a nine week Introduction to Supervision series. Topics this week is: Achieving targets through others.
Intro To Supervision (Wk7) 6-8pm Thurs 4/26/2012 - 4/26/2012 Wright $21.00
Join Ronda Wright, Operations Manager at General Mills, as she teaches a nine week Introduction to Supervision series. Topics this week is: Achieving targets through others.
Intro To Supervision (Wk8) 6-8pm Thurs 5/3/2012 - 5/3/2012 Wright $21.00
Join Ronda Wright, Operations Manager at General Mills, as she teaches a nine week Introduction to Supervision series. Topics this week is: Leading through change.
Intro To Supervision (Wk9) 6-8pm Thurs 5/10/2012 - 5/10/2012 Wright $21.00
Join Ronda Wright, Operations Manager at General Mills, as she teaches a nine week Introduction to Supervision series. Topics this week is: Leading through change.
Photography
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Using Your Digital Camera Features 8-11 a.m.; 1-3 p.m. Sat 3/17/2012 - 3/17/2012 Gebhardt $55.00
Take your photography to the next level by learning about the little icons and menus. Tips on saving, storing, sharing your images, adjusting your settings to help with lighting and get better action photos. During the lab portion, students will be able to locate and try features learned in the morning. Please bring your camera and instruction manual to class with the batteries charged and ready for use.
Convert, Restore & Preserve Your Videos, Movies, Slides & Photos to Digital 6-9 p.m. Wed 3/21/2012 - 3/21/2012 Gebhardt $30.00
Learn to easily convert videos, movies, slides and photos to digital form. Learn about inexpensive photo and video programs you can buy that allow you to correct defects and restore the original colors yourself. Share with generations to come by saving images on CD's, DVD's or hard drives.
Digital SLR Photography 8-11 a.m. Sat 3/24/2012 - 3/24/2012 Gebhardt $30.00
Understand the technology and terminology unique to digital SLR photography. Topics you will learn include settings for different quality levels, varying conditions and action photos. Also learn tips for saving, storing and sharing your digital images. Please bring your own camera and instruction manual to class with the batteries charged and ready for use.
Digital SLR Photography Lab 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Sat 3/24/2012 - 3/24/2012 Gebhardt $30.00
In this hands-on class you will practice your skills with your digital SLR camera. Guided by the instructor, learn the ins-and-outs of your camera in a controlled environment. Please bring your camera and instruction manual to class with the batteries charged and ready for use.
Editing Your Digital Photos 6-9 p.m. Wed 3/28/2012 - 3/28/2012 Gebhardt $30.00
In this lab environment learn how to 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 into another. Also learn how to merge multiple photos into one panoramic photo of a scene too large to take in one shot.
Taking Better Photos and Videos 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Wed 4/4/2012 - 4/4/2012 Gebhardt $30.00
Learn how to take great photos and videos by using simple techniques that make a good visual, great. You will learn how to apply techniques used by the masters that seem simple after you realize how they do it. Learn how to improve the quality of your videos with tips on composing the scene, movement techniques and how to achieve better audio quality.
Quilting
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Take 5 Quilting 6:30pm-8:30pm Mon 3/5/2012 - 3/19/2012 Keylor $35.00
Quilt pieces will be cut on die cutter. Five pieces make up a 12 inch block. Make any size quilt.
Water Wheel- Quilting 9am-3pm Wed 3/7/2012 - 3/7/2012 Riggs $25.00
A ten sided shape, new to the quilting world, can be easily accomplished with the NEW Jewel Box tools. The Water Wheel quilt is made with beautiful Northcott Stonehenge Fabrics and a GEM ten and five. Instructions are so simple to follow--You'll be amazed.
Machine Quilting 6-9pm Wed 3/7/2012 - 3/7/2012 Calaway $24.00
Learn the basics of quilting on your home sewing machine, including straight-line quilting, as well as outline and ?in the ditch?. You will also try several styles of free-motion quilting and experiment with different threads for different effects. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
Stoneworks- Intermediate/Advanced Quilting 6:30-9pm Mon 3/12/2012 - 4/2/2012 Riggs $45.00
Stoneworks is a lovely quilt pattern inspired by the floor tiles in St. Mark's Church in Venice, Italy. It is perfect for simulated stone fabric and batiks.ö The fabrics used in the samples are from the Stonehenge Collection by Northcott Silk, Inc.
Spiral Candlemat-Beginner 9am-3pm Wed 4/11/2012 - 4/11/2012 Riggs $25.00
Create an elegant table setting with just two fabrics. Spirals includes instructions for placemats and two different sizes of table toppers. You decide what to create.
T-shirt Quilt-Beginner 6:30pm-9pm Thurs 4/12/2012 - 5/3/2012 Riggs $45.00
Turn those favorite t-shirts into a treasured keepsake! Use 20 - 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 or a unique way to recycle those old t-shirts. Great for beginners! No quilting experience is necessary and there is no pattern to purchase.
Carolina Carry-All Purse-Advanced 9am-3pm Mon. 4/16/2012 - 4/16/2012 Riggs $25.00
Come put together this lightweight and easy-to-carry purse. It has two exterior secret pockets for quick and easy access. This is an advanced class.
Technical Theatre
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Technical Theatre & Production 6-8pm Mon, Wed 3/12/2012 - 3/14/2012 Brown $35.00
A beginners look into the world of technical theatre focusing on the sound and lighting aspect with an addition look into prodcution managaement, rigging, and produciton video.