It's never too late to learn to play the piano! Learn key names, body/hand position, scales, chords, rhythmic values and note reading in a relaxed environment. Uncover a variety of musical styles, including 12 bar blues. Must have access to a piano or keyboard for practice of weekly assignment. "Play Piano Now" (#17193) published by Alfred, is available at music stores or on-line and needed for the first lesson. Upon registration, the instructor will contact you regarding a time slot. Instructor: Marie Meder. No Class on February 17.  Due to high demand, Seating is extremley limited.  If Registration is Unavailable, class is full and will run again in Fall 2025

In this creative course, students will be guided by the instructor through an exploration of various mixed-media tools, mediums and techniques. Participants will engage in focused exercises with the concepts of design, composition, mark-making, and color in a visual journal, on paper, and on canvas. Developing a growth mindset alongside a sense of play andexperimentation, students will discover new ways of seeing with a constructivist spirit. As students delve into the exercises, they will gain a better understanding of how to be more intentional yet deepen the expressionistic, intuitive, and personal side of 2D art-making in a variety of mediums. Over the six weeks, students will collaborate, share and build on their skills and insights, culminating in a final artwork that embodies their refined creative perspectives, tools, and techniques. No experience is necessary. This course is for people who want to broaden their skills and creative expression through various mediums in a nurturing, explorative community. Students will need to purchase/bring their own supplies (around $150) and a supplies list will be sent after registration. Instructor Lynn Sisler.

 

Medical interpreters are in great demand both in person and remotely by video or phone. Interpreters can elect to work for a hospital, school, or state agency, or as contractors with many agencies throughout the country. They can also elect to work remotely from home where they can work independently and make their own hours. Open to all languages, this 60-hour program provides working knowledge of medical interpreting, including standards of practice, ethics, HIPAA regulations, cultural competency, and medical terminology/vocabulary. The course provides intense practice via oral role plays on a variety of medical topics. The student will also be introduced to VRI (Video Remote Interpreting) and OPI (Over the Phone Interpreting). Offered in collaboration with TransFluenci EDU, this course is designed for those preparing for entry-level careers as medical interpreters as well as for working interpreters preparing for the National Board Certificate exam. Students must be fully bilingual and must be fluent in English and one other language. This program meets the National Board for Medical Interpreter Certification training requirement and prepares you to pass the national certification exam. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion from the college and may elect to apply for national certification. Certification fees are not included. Students must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Because a language assessment is required, students must register at least two weeks in advance. No class March 12 and 14

Learn more about and taste organic wines from around the world, including great red, white and sparkling organic wines from the US, France and Argentina. Instructor Ken Ross.

Enjoy a barefooted cardio-dance workout, energizing and conditioning the whole body! Dancing and moving to soul stirring music, Nia blends the precision and strength of the martial arts, the creative joy of the dance arts and the relaxing and restorative energy of the healing arts. While personalizing your intensity levels and through the mind body integrative action of Nia, you will find increased cardiovascular fitness, enhanced balance and flexibility as well as reducing stress and toning the body. Exercise will never be the same again! Come experience this joyful, fun, and exhilarating movement we call Nia! All levels of fitness are welcome. Instructor Beth Foster.

Obtaining and maintaining your ServSafe Food Handling and Sanitation certification means you have the tools and knowledge you need to ensure your workplace meets industry standards for cleanliness along with proper safety requirements for food handling & preparation. Participants will receive a ServSafe Certificate and license directly from the National Restaurant Association (NRA). Price includes class hours and exam. Textbook (ServSafe Manager Book 7th Ed, English) not included but may be purchased from popular booksellers.

Music technology is a broad field of disciplines that includes topics such as recording and mixing, live sound, synthesis, and hardware performance. This course will cover accessible techniques in these fields, focusing on tools that will empower students with the ability to engage with music technology in their lives. Curriculum will include microphones, digital audio workstations (DAWs), musical instrument digital interface (MIDI), live-sound setups, digital and hardware synthesizers, hardware performance, and other topics in music technology based on the interest of the students. By the end of the course students will be able to record and mix audio to produce audio projects, set up and control live sound scenarios, and gain a deeper understanding of electronically-produced music and the hardware used to make it. Instructor Ethan Lindblom

This course is for students who are comfortable with their painting practice and who can benefit from learning how to approach effective critique for others, receiving personalized feedback, and having the regular structure of group studio sessions. Each class will begin with a group critique followed by time to paint and individual feedback with the instructor. Participants are responsible for their own supplies. Come ready to begin on the very first class! Bring your painting supplies (oil or acrylic) and a recently completed work or work in progress that you would like the group to discuss. Participants should have an active, current painting practice. This course is for people who want to broaden their skills and creative expression through supportive feedback and critique with a small community of experienced painters. Instructor Lynn Sisler.