Computer–Basics
With this simplified, “hands-on” approach, you can resolve your computer phobias and learn to use the keyboard, mouse and a variety of computer programs. This course will focus on the essentials of Microsoft Windows, including saving and locating documents. Instructor: Lana Scroggins | Section: 0552 | Room: C102

Digital Camera
This class is for anyone who wonders what all those buttons are for. We’ll discuss and explore pixels, memory, resolution, batteries, downloading to your computer, printing, sending e-mail and saving jpgs. Bring your camera and questions and expect to get much more from your digital photography.
Instructor: Sue Bull | Section: 0553 | Room: C101

Exploring Drawing
Learn how to draw or improve your drawing skills. This class is great for beginners or more advanced. Develop and sharpen your drawing skills starting with basic concepts and applying to various techniques. Course includes discussion and application of a variety of media for enhancing finished drawings.
Instructor: Jennifer Bonaventura | Section: 0554 | Room: C103

Writing Your Life | NEW!
If you have considered writing your personal or family history, now is your chance to start. Learn how to organize memories and details, as well as make decisions about your writing style and delivery. You will gain guidance and develop your memoirs. Plus, learn about recommended textbooks from the instructor.
Instructor: Dawn Radford | Section: 0555 | Room: A103

Chair Yoga | NEW!
Experience the many benefits of Yoga while doing it safely and comfortably on a chair. Improve your coordination, flexibility, circulation, strength, and overall health. Learn Yoga breathing practices and meditation for relaxation and rejuvenation. Wear comfortable clothes and bring some light weights or two filled water bottles of equal size.
Instructor: Cass Allen | Section: 0569 | Room: A110

Digital Image Editing
Discover the power of Adobe Photoshop Elements, affordable, powerful, user-friendly computer software designed for image editing and organizing your digital photography. Walk step-by-step through important basics and features you will use the most. Develop an understanding of layers, filters, selection, inverse and history. Bring a flash drive to save your work.
Instructor: Sue Bull | Section: 0558 | Room: C101

Sew…Picture This!
Make picture quilt tops, wall hangings, pillow covers and anything else you want, any way you want. No special sewing skills required – just an imagination and desire to create, Learn to turn the image from a greeting card, magazine page, photograph or anything else into a lasting work for friends and family, No right or wrong, no rules or limits – just fun!
Instructor: Karon Phillips | Section: 0571 | Room: A106

Acrylic Painting
This is a two-period class. Explore the diversity of acrylics through this class. Color mixing, technique and a wide variety of uses for this flexible medium will be utilized. Come and enjoy experimenting with this vivid and versatile paint.
Instructor: Jennifer Bonaventura | Section: 0559 | Room: C103

How to Write a Short Story! | NEW!
Study some of the best short stories ever written and try your hand at some of your own.
Instructor: Michael Lister | Section: 0560 | Room: A113

Southern Mystery Writers | NEW!
What gives Southern writing its flavor and reputation? Explore works by past and current Southern writers to identify themes, settings, issues, values, and other traits that set southern writing apart from mainstream fiction. Selected authors include: William Eudora, Flannery O’Conner and Lee Smith.
Instructor: Dawn Radford | Section: 0564 | Room: A103

Nuts and Bolts of Weather
Learn about the actual mechanics of weather, from everyday weather occurrences to life-changing natural disasters. Learn to read the sky and a weather map, and use these tools to forecast for yourself. You will leave this class with a solid understanding of the forces of nature at work around you every day.
Instructor: Judy Dickey | Section: 0561 | Room: A101

Yoga
The ancient practice of Yoga rejuvenates the body and calms the mind. Experience Yoga postures that will improve your balance, stamina, flexibility, muscle tone and overall health. Open to all fitness levels! Wear stretchable or loose-fitting clothing and bring a large towel or mat.
Instructor: Cass Allen | Section: 0568 | Room: A110

Internet & E-mail
Prerequisite: “Basic – Computer” or equivalent experience. Learn about the various uses of the Internet, how to get connected and effectively search for topics of interest. Classmates will send and receive e-mail, as well as, gain a better understanding of e-mail issues and procedures.
Instructor: Lana Scroggins | Section: 0562 | Room: C102

Lighting and Composition in Photography
In this course, you will concentrate on lighting: natural, flash, artificial, dramatic, chiaroscuro, apertures, shutter speed, white balance and explore composition: balance, rule of thirds, elements of art, principles of design, etc. Bring questions and examples of your work. Explore new ways to see and illuminate your subjects.
Instructor: Sue Bull | Section: 0563 | Room: C101

Acrylic Painting
This is a continuation from the previous period.
Section: 0559 | Room: C103

How Then Shall We Live | NEW!
Examine wisdom for living from various religious traditions from around the world.
Instructor: Michael Lister | Section: 0565 | Room: A113

Conversational Spanish
Develop the skills to understand and use basic information necessary for traveling in Spanish-speaking countries.
Instructor: Dawn Radford | Section: 0566 | Room: A103

Non-Fiction Story Crafting | NEW!
You don’t want to read dry, boring writing, so don’t write it either! Master skills and techniques to bring life to your non-fiction stories, essays and books, and craft compelling articles for newspapers and magazines.
Instructor: Karon Phillips | Section: 0567 | Room: A101