Montgomery Community College - Continuing Education

Continuing Education & Community Services

Personal Enrichment Courses

Spring 2010 Courses

Golf Instructions (SS)
Whether you are a beginner to the game or need some work on your driving, chipping or putting, this class will give you pointers to improve your game. Topics covered in the class will include proper grip, stance, posture, swing, balance, chipping, putting, scoring and golf etiquette and more.

Instructor: Elliott
Dates: March 24 – April 28
Time: W, 5:45pm – 6:45 PM
Fees: $90, plus range balls as needed
Location: Densons Creek Golf Course

Shag Dancing
Meet new people, bring old friends, get some exercise, have some fun. Students will learn basic female and male turns, chase (trail), the start, belly roll, kick basics and more. We have a surprise planned for the last night. Come Shag with us!

Instructor: Clelland
Dates: March 30 – May 18
Time: T, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fees: $40
Room: TBA

Activity Director – Basic
This course is designed to provide basic training to individuals desiring to become an activity director in a health care related setting. Activity directors for adult care homes are required by the NC Division of Facilities Services to complete a minimum of 50 hours in an approved activity director course. Activity directors for nursing facilities are required to complete a 50-hour basic course with an additional minimum of 10 hours in documentation including the assessment and care process.

Instructor: Baldwin
Dates: February 2 – April 8
Time: T/TH, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fees: $175, required tools and supplies additional
Room: 224

Multi-Media Art (SS)
Students may choose any medium from which to work including oils, acrylics, water color and pen/pencil. Designed for beginning as well as advanced students.

Instructor: Grebner
Dates: January 19 - May 4
Time: T, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Fees per Class: SPONSORED
Room: 103B

Multi-Media Art (SS)
Students may choose any medium from which to work including oils, acrylics, water color and pen/pencil. Designed for beginning as well as advanced students.

Instructor: Grebner
Dates: January 19 - May 4
Time: T, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Fees per Class: SPONSORED
Room: 103B

Floral Designing I (SS)
Studies have shown that living with flowers in the home can help people feel more compassionate toward others, feel less worry and anxiety, and feel less depressed. Start your spring decorating with new ideas using fresh, silk and dried natural flowers. Students will be given a list of materials needed for the class. A textbook is required.

Instructor: Hamilton
Dates: January 25 - March 29
Class 1 Time: M, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Class 2 Time: M, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Fees: $60, recommended textbook, tools and supplies additional
Room: 103B

Basic Basketweaving (SS)
Enjoy this Early American craft by learning to weave using a variety of natural and dyed reeds producing an array of designs for practical and decorative uses. Supplies will be available for purchase.

Instructor: Safrit

Two separate classes will be offered:

Class 1 Dates: January 12 - May 11
Time: T, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Class 2 Dates: January 30 - March 27
Time: S, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Fees per Class: $70, required supplies additional
Room: Old Troy Hotel

Beginning Beekeeping (SS)
A course designed for aspiring, beginning or seasoned beekeepers. The course will consist of an overview of beekeeping and its significance and rewards. Topics will include preparation, equipment, clothing, and tools required for beekeeping. New material and speakers in addition to information on diseases and treatments will be available to the students. Students will receive hands-on experience with pesticide regulations and use. The class will visit local bee yards. A textbook is required.

Instructor: Hardison
Dates: February 8 - March 29 (one Saturday for Field Trip)
Time: M, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fees: $45
Room: 230

Queen Rearing

This class will focus on queen-rearing and how queens influence the overall production and health of the hive. Different methods of raising queens and record-keeping procedures will be taught. Hobbyist beekeepers who would like to improve the quality of their bees through a more intensive knowledge of queens should attend. State apiarists will be conducting the class.

Instructors: Dr. David Tarpy & Dr. Juliana Rangel-Posada
Dates: April 9 & 10
Time: F, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and S, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fees: $10 Registration & Supplies
Room: 105

Glass Works at STARworks

Glass Blowing: As an introductory studio class conducted in a maintained hot working facility, students will: enjoy a brief history of glass, learn proper studio operations and safety, understand the properties of glass, practice methods for working the medium, explore traditional glass making techniques as well as contemporary approaches to glass and develop a personal aesthetic for the medium.

Instructor: Nick Fruin
Dates: February 17 – April 7
Days: W, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Fees: $65 plus $1.60 insurance, and Supplies and Equipment fee of $135 will be payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

Glass Fusing: This glass fusing class will give you an introduction to the process of creating designs in layered colored glass and fusing them together in the kiln. You will have a chance to make a fused glass tiles, dishes, and wind chimes by learning how to cut glass, fusing techniques, to assemble your glass safely and effectively, what heat is doing to do to your glass, and proper operation of the kiln.

Instructor: Nick Fruin
Dates: February 16 – April 6
Days: T, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Fees: $65 plus $1.60 insurance, and Supplies and Equipment fee of $100 will be payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

Art Teachers, you can earn CEU’s for these classes.

(SS)Indicates a self-supporting class. Self-supporting classes are offered by the College at the request of the community. No tuition refunds are permitted for self-supporting classes except in the case of class cancellation by the College.