Community Education > Adult Evening Program > Winter/Spring 2012 Schedule of Classes and Workshops > Everything Old is New Again!! A class blast from the past

This section features classes similar to those offered back in 1962 – at 1962 prices!
Take advantage of these bargain classes that are still of interest today

FLOWER ARRANGING
Course #109
Cost: $20
Material Fee: $32 for the Japanese Garden and live arrangement
Instructor: Lois Wismer, The Herb Shed
Monday (3 Sessions)  3/19-4/2/2012    7:00-9:00PM  Indian Valley Middle School – Tech Ed

Learn to arrange flowers like a florist!  In class you will experiment with three types of arrangements.  The first night you will make a Japanese Garden, on week two you will work with artificial silk flowers, and week three you will design a live flower arrangement for Easter.  Supply fee is $32 for the Japanese Garden and live arrangement.  You should purchase the silk flowers and foliage for week two.  Bring scissors or pruning shears to class.  

GOLF – “Think Like a Pro”
Course #311
Cost: $20
Instructor: Bob Huber, PGA Professional
Wednesday (3 Sessions) 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/2012  7:00-8:30PM  Lower Salford Elementary – Cafeteria

For anyone who wants to take his or her golf game to the next level, come to this workshop and learn simple ways to improve your skills!   The following subjects will be addressed: Let the rules help you,  Golf psychology is sooooo important,  Think correctly on the course,  Stretching exercises for golf,   Improve your distance, Club technology and club fitting, and much more. Useful for experienced or beginner players.  

INVESTMENT OVERVIEW FROM PAST TO PRESENT
Course #236
Cost: $10
Instructor: Staff from Univest Banking and Investments
Tuesday,  March 13, 2012 (1 Session) 7:00-9:00PM   Indian Crest Middle School – Room A-101

In celebration of 50 years of Community Education, Univest will present an evening of “looking back” and reflecting on investment lessons learned over the years, and then provide an interpretation of where investments are heading and some advice for the future.  Bring your spouse or friend for free!!

OLDIES BUT GOODIES DANCE LESSONS “Dance to the Music….”
Course #415
Cost: $15 Per Person
Instructor: Mary Watson, Barn Studio of Dance
Thursday (2 Sessions)  2/9 & 2/16/2012    7:00-9:00PM    Indian Crest Middle School - Cafeteria

Travel back to the 60’s for a dance lesson (or two) and a chance to re-live those days of the high school hop or dance after the football game.  Whether you lived in this era or would like the chance to dance to the music from these times, you are welcome!  Our instructor will review the dance steps to the Jitterbug/Swing, the Waltz and Fox Trot (for slow dancing), the Twist and numerous other favorites.  This is a good chance to brush up your dance steps as you enjoy those  “Oldies but Goodies”.  

PAINTING – “Oil and Watercolor Sampler”
Course #221
Cost: $25
Material Fee: $8 payable in class. 
Instructor: Joan Feiss, BCCC, Fine Arts Degree, Allegheny Art, Artists of Yardley, Upper Southampton Parks & Recreation
Tuesday (4 Sessions)   2/28-3/20/2012   7:00-9:00PM   Franconia Elementary – Art Room

A class to inspire the artist within you!  Students will be introduced to painting with oil and watercolor using a limited palette, while learning composition, drawing, and color theory. Two sessions will concentrate on The Old Masters technique using oils, and two sessions will use the techniques of Impressionism while using watercolor. A finished painting will be the result of each two week session.   For beginners and experienced artists.  Instructor will demonstrate each medium and technique with an ongoing critique as you paint.  As a bonus – all materials will be supplied by your instructor!   

PERSONAL TYPING (KEYBOARDING) 
Course #416
Cost: $25
Instructor: Cathy Bronsdon
Thursday (6 Sessions)  2/2-3/8/2012   6:15-7:15PM    Souderton High School – Room A-117

Are you tired of hunting for each letter when you try to type an e-mail or letter?  Learn the QWERTY keyboard and speed up your typing!  It is so much easier to use your computer when you know how to type. Use games and practice websites and see how easy and fun it is to type.  It’s never too late to teach an old dog new tricks!   

TAILOR A TOTE BAG
Course #231
Cost: $20
Instructor: Cindy Crouthamel
Tuesday (3 Sessions)  4/3-4/17/2012   7:00-9:00PM   NEW High School – B-110 Home Ec Room

Working from a variety of pattern choices, you will “Tailor” and sew a tote bag. Whether you want a bag to carry books, to take to the beach, or just to carry things, you can design your bag to meet your needs. Choose how large a bag you would like to make. Make your bag from an assortment of fabrics such as sailcloth, upholstery fabric, outdoor fabric like Sunbrella, quilted fabric or laminated fabric, and learn to install grommets. The instructor will assist you in designing and constructing your tote bag, and there will be some time to sew in class.  A supply list will be sent before class begins.  Please bring your portable sewing machine for 2nd and 3rd class, or work in class on other details and sew at home.