Art, Crafts & Photography
ART SMART SEMINAR $99
This seminar balances art and business while covering topics such as organizing studio space, creating inventory control systems, pricing the work, portfolio presentation, choosing the right retail outlets, and documenting and tracking artwork once it leaves the studio. The seminar is for experienced or emerging artists ready to take the next step toward promoting and selling their work. Materials fee: $10.
John Attardi, professional artists’ business manager since 1985.
Room: TBA 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Class # 45562 Sat, 12/6 only
DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS $99
Learn to SEE as the artist sees. Composition, perspective, and proportion are the disciplines covered, as well as light, toning and technique in pencil and charcoal. There is minimal homework because acquiring these skills requires practice. Bring the supplies you have; complete list discussed at first class.
Ernest Shapiro attended Art Institute of Chicago, graduated from American Academy of Art, and worked as Art Director and Advertising/Marketing executive for nearly 40 years.
Room: TBA 9 am – noon
Class # 45403 Tue, 9/23 - 11/18*
*No class 11/11
LIFE DRAWING $169
Capture the human form in charcoal, pencil, or acrylics. Sharpen your ability to see form, shape, and texture in quick, rapid-fire gesture, short-set pose, and long-pose drawing. Helps to improve composition, proportion, and perspective skills. Sharpens the ability to see. Models will be clothed and unclothed. Prerequisite: completion of Fundamental Drawing class or other basic drawing course
Ernest Shapiro (See bio above)
Room: AB 124 9 am – noon
Class # 45412 Fri, 9/26 - 10/31
Class # 45539 Fri, 11/7 - 12/19*
*No class 11/28
PAINTING WORKSHOP $99
for oil and acrylic
Whether you’re an intermediate or experienced artist, you will be able to work in your own style and at your own level and advance in a collegial, non-competitive environment. Bring supplies you have; complete list discussed at first class.
Ernest Shapiro (See bio above)
Location: FHCC 9 am – noon
Class # 45399 Wed, 9/24 - 10/29
Class # 45529 Wed, 11/5 - 12/10
WATERCOLOR. beginning $99
Enjoy learning the basics and the latest techniques of watercolor painting in a fun, relaxed, non-judgmental environment. Bring the watercolor supplies you have; other supplies discussed at first class.
Jacqueline Sutnick, BA in Art History, has been teaching since 1987.
Location: FHCC 10 am - 12:30pn
Class # 45314 Sat, 9/6 - 10/11
WATERCOLOR, $99
CONTINUING
Designed for those who have completed the Beginning Watercolor class or who have a basic knowledge of watercolor. Learn new techniques and refine the work you are doing. Bring the supplies you have; other supplies discussed in class.
Jacqueline Sutnick, BA (See bio above)
Location: DCR 7 - 9:30pm
Class # 45360 Thu, 9/11 - 10/16
Pastels: Beginning $85
& Intermediate
Emphasis is on exploring mediums and developing your style. Learn about composition, color balance, textures, and varied pastel materials. The instructor helps you set your own goals and develop your style. Bring basic pastel set & paper; cost: $10 – $15
Ingrid Trott, graduate of Parsons School of Design, studied at Bradley, The Institute of Design, and IIT.
Location: DCR 9:30
– 12:30 pm
Class # 45342 Wed, 9/10-10/8
Room: TBA 2
– 5 pm
Class # 45358 Thu, 9/11 - 10/9-
Location: DCR 9:30
– 12:30 pm
Class # 45467 Wed, 10/15 - 11/12
Room: TBA 2
– 5 pm
Class # 45480 Thu, 10/16 - 11/13,
COLOR PENCIL $99
Mixed class from beginning to advanced. Explore color style and textures through demos and lots of hands on. We will talk about concepts of art as well as development of your personal style. Bring basic color pencil set (Prismacolor pencils and Bristol (velum) recommended).
Amber Wanielista, professional artist and teacher.
Room: TBA 1 - 4 pm
Class # 45261 Wed, 9/3 - 10/22
Portrait Drawing $125
Learn to draw faces. Develop your personal talent whether capturing the look from real life or from a photograph. Exploring value and proportions, we will develop many head studies working in multi-media, charcoal and pencil. Bring the supplies you have, others discussed in class.
Amber Wanielista, professional artist and teacher.
Room: TBA 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Class # 48262 Wed, 9/17 - 10/29
From field to Studio $125
Landscape Drawing
Using color pencils, develop your talent to be able to go to a natural setting and capture the moment, then go back to the studio to develop a finished drawing. Bring the supplies you have, others discussed in class.
Amber Wanielista, professional artist and teacher.
Room: TBA 9:30 am - 12:30 pm*
Class # 48304 Wed, 10/1 - 11/5
*Two
Saturday classes in the field, dates to be announced.
Beading 101 $59
Class includes the basics of beading from tools and wire to findings and beads. Learn about the different stones and glass beads from all over the world. At class’s end you will have a beautiful necklace, bracelet, and earring set. Materials fee depends upon materials chosen.
Marina Bender has been beading since the 1970s and teaching since 2001.
Room: AD 109 6 – 9 pm
Class # 45335 Tue, 9/9 - 9/16
Class # 45511 Tue, 10/21 - 10/28
Class # 45560 Tue, 12/9 - 12/16
Location: FHCC 9 am – 3 pm**
Class # 45378 Sat, 9/13 only
**Bring sack lunch.
WIRE WRAPPING 101 $59
Learn the difference in wires and wrapping methods. You
will use basic techniques to create a stone pendant and a wire bracelet. This
is one of the hottest trends in jewelry today. Tools
provided; Materials fee: $15
Marina Bender (See bio above)
Room: AD 109 6 – 9 pm
Class # 45350 Wed, 9/10 - 9/17
Class # 45515 Wed, 10/22 -10/29
Class # 45561 Wed, 12/10 12/17
Location: DCR 9 am - 3:30 pm**
Class # 48260 Sat, 11/22 only
**Bring sack lunch.
FUNTOGRAPHY: $69
BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY
More fully understand your camera, lens and shutter, and the elements that make better photos. We’ll cover use of flash and reflective light, explore painting with flash and night photography, and close up photography. Bring pad, pencil, and camera.
Chuck Holley, Certified Photographic Counselor, former industrial photographer.
Room: TBA 7:15 – 9:15 pm
Class # 45478 Thu, 10/16 - 11/20
digital photography $99
Class covers use of the basic components of digital photography: camera, computer, and printer. Instruction includes use of digital camera settings, hands on computer file manipulation, basic image editing, e-mail, web publishing, and archiving.
Richard Belcastro has been teaching and shooting professionally since 1980.
Location: PNC Tue, 9/2 - 9/23
Class # 45284 2 - 4 pm
Location: PNC Wed, 9/3 - 9/24
Class # 45295 2 - 4 pm
Class # 45296 6 - 8 pm
Location: PNC Thu, 9/18 - 10/9
Class # 45394 6 - 8 pm
Location: DCR Tue, 9/30 - 10/21
Class # 45427 2 - 4 pm
Class # 45429 6 - 8 pm
PHOTO SHOP ELEMENTS $129
Photoshop Elements is user-friendly and incorporates key
features of Adobe PhotoshopCS. Class covers features used by high-end, amateur
digital camera enthusiasts and professionals. It will be presentation and
hands-on intensive.
Richard Belcastro (See bio above)
Location: PNC Wed, 10/1 - 11/5
Class # 45433 2 - 4 pm
Class # 45434 6 - 8 pm
Location: DCR Thu, 10/16 - 11/20
Class # 45485 2 - 4 pm
ADVANCED DIGITAL $79
PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
Learn the practical aspects of using your digital camera (or 35mm). Shooting assignments will allow you to apply the principles you learn. Manual setting digital or 35mm camera required. A solid knowledge of the digital camera settings and options is needed to benefit from this class.
Richard Belcastro (See bio above)
Location: PNC 2 - 3:30 pm
Class # 45522 Tue, 10/28 - 12/2*
*No class 11/11
white balance, camera $79
raw & Photoshop Cs/elements workflow
Full use of custom white balance and camera raw moves you into the level of highest-quality photography at the semi-professional levels. Achieve perfect skin tones, perfect color balance and optimum editing. The workflow covers the process of shooting with custom or preset WB and camera RAW, followed by conversion and editing using Photoshop CS or Elements. Bring camera and owner’s manual.
Richard Belcastro (See bio above)
Location: PNC 6 - 7:30 pm
Class # 45531 Tue, 11/4 - 11/25*
*No class 11/11
INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL $99
PHOTOGRAPHY
Learn intermediate photo skills and proper set-up of your camera. DSLR Owners only, please. Take your camera off “Auto” and take charge of its creative zones for capturing images under varying lighting conditions and scenes. Class includes flash use indoors and out. also covered are image file structures and discussion of digital workflow. Bring your camera and photos for class critique.
Scott Salnas, active member of Phoenix Professional Photographers Assn and lifetime avid photographer
Location: FHCC 9 am - 5 pm
Class # 45379 Sat, 9/13 only *One-hour lunch break
Stained Glass
Tony Powers has worked with stained glass since 1979 and has been teaching since 1984. powersstainedglass.com
Location: PSG 10 am – noon
Beginning $75
Learn to design and construct stained glass pieces. No previous experience is necessary; basics will be thoroughly demonstrated. Borrow tools from the studio or purchase your own; list provided by instructor. Materials fee: $100.
Class # 45301 Wed,
9/3 - 10/1
Class # 45309 Wed, 10/15 - 11/12
Fused Glass - Jewelry $59
Make custom-designed fused glass earrings and pendants to match your favorite outfits or to give as treasured gifts. By class’s end, you can complete up to 10 pairs of earrings and up to 3 pendants. Materials fee: $130.
Class # 45488 Tue, 9/2 - 9/16
Class # 45464 Tue, 10/14 - 10/28
Fused Glass Workshop $59
Learn the basics of fusing stained glass. Create a mini masterpiece in the form of a beautiful framed mirror and a picture frame. Materials fee: $130.
Class # 45293 Thu,
9/4 - 9/18
Class # 45477 Thu, 10/16 - 10/30
HENNA/MEHANDI $29
TATTOOING
Learn the history of Henna/Mehandi tattooing, how to prepare the paste, the methods of application, and hints to achieve the best results. Materials fee: $10.
Chandreeka Maniar, a retired family physician from Bombay, India, has taught in Texas and Arizona.
Room: AB 122 2 - 5 pm
Class # 45517 Fri, 10/24 only
FRESH FLOWER FLORISTRY FOR PROFESSIONALS
Rene Wendell has owned florist shops in Scottsdale for 40+ years and has worked in the industry since 1961. He has trained hundreds of floral designers.
BEGINNING/Interm $159
Floral design is the art of balance. This class, for the hobbyist or for the professional, will address the basics: traditional, asymmetrical, parallel, and other designs. Selecting flowers, preparation techniques, and proper equipment included. Then, refine your skills so that you can work more quickly to produce better designs that last longer. Materials fee: $200.
Room: TBA 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Class # 45282 Tue, 9/2 - 11/4
ADVANCED WORKSHOP $159
This studio course is designed to provide advanced training for the experienced floral designer. Prerequisite: Beginning and Intermediate, or at least 500 hours of on the job experience as a floral designer. Materials fee: $200.
Room: TBA 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Class # 45306 Thu, 9/4 - 11/6
DRIED & SILK $99
FLORAL DESIGN
Learn the basics of floral design while creating pieces unique to your decorating needs. Tips on selection of flowers, containers and design provided. Students are responsible for purchasing supplies, which will be discussed at first class. Bring a notebook.
JoAnn Halbrook has developed the curriculum for a credit program and is a professional designer and lecturer.
Room: LB 125W 1 -4 pm
Class # 45318 Mon, 9/8 - 10/27
Location: DCR 12 noon - 3 pm
Class # 45347 Wed, 910 -10/29
HOLIDAY WORKSHOP $49
Get ready for the holidays with this exciting two-day workshop that covers Christmas and Chanukah designs.
JoAnn Halbrook, (See bio above)
Room: LB 125W 1 - 4 pm
Class # 45544 Mon, 11/10 - 11/17
Location: DCR 12 noon - 3 pm
Class # 45549 Wed, 11/12 - 11/19
BUSINESS & PROF. GROWTH
HOW TO BECOME A $69
SUCCESSFUL CONSULTANT
Learn what it takes to become a consultant, how to get started, how to price your services, how to get and work with clients, and how to grow the business.
John Riley is a trainer and former corporate executive in international sales and marketing.
Room: TBA 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Class # 45436 Thu, 10/2 - 10/23
CHARACTERISTICS OF A $79
SUCCESSFUL MANAGER
Managers today need a variety of skills to handle the myriad of tasks confronting them. However, promotions come early to those who have mastered the four essential skills: communications, problem solving, managing people and organization, and planning. Gain insights into how each of these skills are applied in two challenging environments: company culture and working on teams.
John Riley (See bio above)
Room: TBA 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Class #45519 Tue, 10/28 - 12/9*
*No class 11/11
CREATE PRESENTATIONS
&
BE AN INFO-MARKETER
Bob Walling, M.Ed., has owned two restaurants, two adult education businesses and has been an info-marketer since 1997. Special savings when you enroll for both:
Two-Part series $89
Class # 45442 9 am - 4 pm2
Room: TBA Sat, 10/4 only
CREATE PRESENTATIONS, $55
SEMINARS & SPEECHES
Get the participants’ attention and show your credibility in 21 seconds. Learn: seven metamessages that put your audience at ease, talk power techniques and enriched language to inspire and involve the audience. Learn 4 keys to motivate & convince. For both the veteran and the inexperienced presenter. Materials fee: $15
Class # 45441 9 am – noon
MAKE MONEY WITH $55
WHAT YOU KNOW: HOW TO BE AN INFO-MARKETER
Learn how to convert what you know to income through teaching, consulting, publishing books and e-books, and more. It is possible to earn 6 figures from just your websites, giving advice. We’ll discuss sources of information and how you can convert what you know into a product, and then we’ll describe how to market that product. Materials fee: $15.
Class # 45440 1 - 4 pm
PROFIT FROM YOUR $49
INVENTION
Most people who have an invention would like to profit from it by selling or licensing it. Learn what the inventor needs to do to follow through for profit. Materials fee: $5
Art Goldberg invention consultant since 1977. www.inventionconsulting.com
Room: TBA 9 – 11 am
Class #45456 Sat, 10/11 - 10/18
Room: TBA 9 – 11 am
Class #45540 Sat, 11/8 - 11/15
Create a Marketing $79
plan to Create Profits
Designed for small businesses and independent contractors. Learn: how to create a marketing plan, 50+ marketing tools, monitoring effectiveness, and how to ensure that the marketing plan works with your business plan.
Randy Mitchell, BS in Business Administration, experienced in marketing, accounting, finance.
Room: TBA 8 am - 12 noon
Class #45418 Sat, 9/27 only
Internet Marketing $129
Learn about maximizing your web sites from a marketing perspective. Understand the methods of Internet marketing research and Internet marketing tools that increase traffic to your site.
Terry Houghland, M.A. in Management, is a co-owner of Netvesta.com.
Room: TBA 7:15 – 9:15 pm
Class # 45353 Wed, 9/10 - 10/22
BEYOND THE BASICS $49
WITH YOUR PDA OR SMARTPHONE (TREOTM)
Discover what a great productivity tool your Palm Device can be, from using it as a schedule keeper and address book to MP3 player and photo album. We will use technologies such as Bluetooth and Infrared to transfer information. Learn how these handheld devices can increase your daily effectiveness.
Jean Hawkins, BS, Industrial Engineering, 20+ year Information Technology veteran.
Room: TBA 10 am – 12:30 pm
Class #45417 Sat, 9/27 - 10/4
How to NEGOTIATE Series
Robert Huber, CMC, a 20-year consultant, managed 50 restaurants, and has started over 150 businesses
Two Part Series $$89
Everyone negotiates something on a daily basis. Learn the fundaments of any negotiation followed by the secrets that lead to win-win negotiations with your vendors. Enroll for both sessions and save.
Room: TBA 6
– 9 pm
Class # 45487 Thu, 10/16 - 10/23
How to NEGOTIATE $49
with anyone
Discover the value of “win-win” and “principled negotiations” over traditional “hard” and “soft” tactics. Learn the proven six-step “Strategic Negotiations Process” for both personal and business benefit.
.Room:
TBA 6 – 9 pm
Class # 45486 Thu, 10/16 only
How to NEGOTIATE $49
with Vendors
Discover how “principled negotiations” help you achieve win-win-win agreements with your vendor and how RFPs and contracts affect positive vendor relationships. Interactive session taught by professional negotiator.
Room: TBA 6
– 9 pm
Class # 45516 Thu, 10/23 only
HOME-BASED BUSINESS
LeeAnne Krusemark, Chamber of Commerce past president and successful southern California entrepreneur, and author.
CA$H IN WITH A $45
SUCCESSFUL HOME-BASED BUSINESS
Turn your talents and hobbies into profits at home. In this comprehensive, workshop, discover: more than 100 home business ideas, mandatory legal documentation, many ways to market your product or service, how to take tax deductions (this workshop included!) FREE future Q&A opportunities. If you really want to succeed in a home business, this step-by-step workshop is a must! Materials fee: $10.
Room: TBA 2 - 4 pm
Class # 45526 Sat, 11/1 only
MAKE MONEY $39
WITH A TYPING-WORD PROCESSING BUSINESS
If you can type, then you can make money at home. Having already learned all about home-based business success (participants must have attended “How to Ca$h in with a Successful Home-Based Business”), now discover the secrets to profits in the typing/word processing business, including: how and where to find clients, 50 ways to advertise/market your services, effective home office equipment choices, 100 ways to make money with a computer, FREE national networking information. There really is a need for your services, so why not be your own boss, set your own hours, and have the opportunity to make more money than you ever have before by attending this workshop. Materials fee: $10.
Room: TBA 4 - 5 pm
Class # 45525 Sat, 11/1 only
FINANCIAL PLANNING &
INVESTMENTS
Note: Scottsdale Community College endorses the educational value of the courses offered in Financial Planning and Investing. The College does not recommend or endorse any of the services should you decide to become a client of one of the instructors or the instructor’s firm as a result of attending these classes.
UNDERSTANDING $39
CONSUMER CREDIT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
In an overview of the credit world, learn what matters when it comes to attaining the highest credit scores possible, under-stand your credit report, and how to fix mistakes on it. Materials fee, $15.
Patrick Ritchie, author or “The Credit Road Map.”
Room: TBA 7:15 – 9:15 pm
Class # 45452 Wed, 10/8 only
Seven Simple Secrets $45
to Financial Freedom
Includes how to: get out of credit card debt and reduce bad credit, raise credit limit and lower interest rate, use more credit to raise your credit score, buy a home even if you have bad credit or are self employed, pay off your mortgage in half the time, become an active investor for financial freedom. Materials fee, $20
LeeAnne Krusemark, author, business owner, single mother.
Room: TBA 5 - 7 pm
Class # 45527 Sat, 11/1 only
Financial Issues of $39
Divorce
Avoid the most common financial mistakes during a divorce by gaining a better understanding of these issues: your home, investments, retirement accounts, pensions, spousal support, child support, taxes, social security, health insurance, debt, and more.
James Schwartz, CDFA, CFP, (Certified Divorce Analyst and Certified Financial Planner) with 10 years of industry experience.
Room: TBA 7:15 – 9:45 pm
Class # 45345 Wed, 9/10 only
On Your Own: Money $39
Skills after Losing a Spouse to Death, Divorce, or Incapacity.
Course covers financial decisions and common mistakes made during the grieving process, working toward achieving and maintaining financial security, common cash flow, tax, investment, and estate planning issues for the suddenly single individual. Long-term care issues for an incapacitated souse and yourself will also be addressed.
James Schwartz, CDFA, CFP, (See bio above)
Room: TBA 7:15 – 9:45 pm
Class # 45387 Wed, 9/17 only
Evaluating & Selecting $39
a Financial Advisor
Many financial advisors and financial salespeople tout their services or products, but isn’t the evaluation and selection of a competent advisor just as important? Learn about the various designations, certifications, licenses, and titles. Learn what questions to ask and how to do a background check. Receive a checklist you can take to your next advisor interview.
James Schwartz, CDFA, CFP, (See bio above.
Room: TBA 7:15 – 9:45 pm
Class # 45409 Wed, 9/24 only
HOW TO MAKE $69
MONEY MAKE MONEY
Learn the difference between savings dollars and investment dollars. We’ll discuss estate planning with an explanation of tax savings probate avoidance. Also included are: markets, annuities, education savings, mutual funds, retirement plans, fixed income, long-term care, and life insurance. Learn to keep what you have and make it work for you. Spouses may register at no additional cost.
Darren Desmond, CLU, CFP, in the industry since 1988, has taught other financial advisors.
Room: TBA 7:15 – 9 pm
Class # 45355 Thu, 9/11 - 10/16
BASIC INVESTING $49
Learn about selection of mutual funds, stock, annuities, and bonds. We’ll discuss portfolios, risk reduction, and diversification strategies for retired, widowed, and divorced inheritors.
John Tewksbury, former regional manager in several large trust departments and in the world’s largest CPA and consulting firm.
Room: TBA 7:15 – 8:30 pm
Class # 45545 Mon. 11/10 - 11/24
Estate Planning $49
Fees, expenses, taxes due and tax avoidance discussed. Protect your assets from beneficiaries’ divorces, bankruptcies, lawsuits. Reduce pain and suffering through adequate planning. Reduce legal fees for those with trusts, wills, and estate problems (like selling your business or individual disabilities.) Nursing home implications included.
John Tewksbury (See bio above)
Room: TBA 7:15 – 8:30 pm
Class # 45558 Wed, 12/3 - 12/17
RETIREMENT PLANNING $49
Learn tax, investment and life planning strategies to avoid outliving your retirement funds. Design investments to protect and increase income and growth and meet goals considering taxes, cash flow, investment transition at death of spouse or companion or incapacity. Avoid taxes at retirement and for inheritors.
John Tewksbury (See bio above)
Room: TBA 7:15 – 8:30 pm
Class # 45538 Thu, 11/6 - 11/20
THE NEXT HOT STOCK: $49
BEST WEBSITES FOR INVESTORS
Many free and low-cost websites run programs and search engines to help you find high-potential companies, either for long-term investing or short-term trading. Get hands-on training; let the Internet help you build a better portfolio. Instructor’s ebook is available on CD-ROM for $10
Richard Victor has worked for a leading online brokerage firm; he has been teaching since 1998.
Room: TBA 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Class # 45285 Tue, 9/2 only
INTRODUCTION TO $49
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
We explore: 39 factors in making investing decisions; when and where to invest; how securities function; stocks, bonds, and mutual funds; how to get free information. Learn how to understand the prospectus. ways to reduce your risk. We’ll cover portfolio balancing, strategies to protect your assets in market fluctuations, guaranteed investments for market like returns with no risk, and timing withdrawals from the market.
Ray Spatti, Ph.D., former university professor and president of health care organizations.
Location: PNC 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Class # 45337 Thu, 9/9 - 9/23
Investing with $39 GUARANTEEs
Tired of market fluctuations and losing money? Learn how you can avoid all downside risk yet still gain from market advances. Learn the secrets of annuities, which ones to avoid, which ones provide market-like returns with no risk, how they guarantee lifetime income and reduce taxes. We’ll compare various growth strategies and payout options and how to avoid selecting the wrong product because of sales glitz. Determine if one is right for your portfolio, and when NOT to get an annuity
Ray Spatti, Ph.D., a former university professor and president of health care organizations
Room: TBA 7:15 – 9:15 pm
Class # 45513 Tue, 10/21 only
LONG TERM CARE $45
We’ll examine how LTC systems work, Medicare & Medicaid rules, how costs are determined, ways to customize benefits yet protect your assets, cautions in choosing an agent, and how to evaluate insurance companies. Learn to compare prices, the traps to avoid, ways to reduce your costs, alternate ways to fund LTC, and when NOT to buy insurance. A spouse or family member may register at no additional cost.
Ray Spatti, Ph.D. (See bio above)
Room: TBA 7:15 – 9:15 pm
Class # 45462 Tue, 10/14 only
SMART WOMEN $49
CAN FINISH RICH
Learn what it takes for a woman to be secure in her financial future. Statistics indicate that women live 12 to 18 years longer than men, and more single women are making the decision that a “man is not a financial plan”. Learn how to get your finances in order and how to take maximum advantage of wealth-creating ideas.
John Larsen has taught investing since 1995 and works for one of the largest brokerage houses in the country.
Room: TBA 7:15 – 9:15 pm
Class #45510 Wed, 10/21 - 10/28
MUTUAL FUNDS $49
Learn how to select funds, determine true costs, measure risk, and put a portfolio together. Covers strategies, down-market investing, prospectus review, ROTH, SEP, IRA concepts with funds, and taxation.
John Larsen (See bio above)
Room: TBA 7:15 – 9:15 pm
Class # 45405 Tue, 9/23 - 9/30
FUNDAMENTAL & $49
ADVANCED ANALYSIS OF STOCKS
Learn to construct an investment portfolio. We’ll cover various investment theories used in selecting stocks and other securities. Course is not designed for day traders. Materials: $20.
John Larsen (See bio above)
Room: TBA 7:15 – 9:15 pm
Class # 45552 Tue, 11/18 - 11/25
INCOME FOR LIFE: $49
FACTORS & SOLUTIONS
Investment and tax strategies used to accumulate wealth are inherently different than those used to distribute wealth. Learn factors and solutions to create an income for life from your retirement savings, when to start taking distributions from your IRAs
and how to minimize taxation on your social security benefits. Whether close to retirement or already retired, join us to discover ways to protect your principle.
Jonathan Zweifel, CFP, BS in Finance
Room: TBA 8 am - noon
Class # 45375 Sat, 9/13 only
Room: TBA 7:15 – 9:15 pm
Class # 45447 Tu/Th, 10/7 - 10/9
PURCHASING A HOME $99
OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY
This course covers the basics and strategies of purchasing a home – from your first purchase to multiple investment properties. Learn: how to avoid common pitfalls and how to save (and make!) money, how to choose a solid purchase opportunity, how to finance your Real Estate purchase and make it profitable, and ways to improve and strengthen your credit rating. We’ll cover strategies to decrease income taxes, build wealth to provide for retirement and ways to increase your monthly cash flow.
Alan Blood, attorney and real estate advisor, teaches home buying educational courses throughout the western states.
Room: TBA 7:15 – 9:15 pm
Class # 45459 Tu/Th, 10/14 - 10/16
Commercial Real Estate $65
INVESTMENTing
Gain an understanding and a basic working knowledge of how to invest in commercial real estate. Covers investment options and strategies, methods of calculating capitalization rates and property valuation, best financing, and options for refinancing existing commercial property.
Alan Blood, (See bio above)
Room: TBA 7:15 – 9:15 pm
Class # 45465 Wed, 10/15 only
HEALTH, FITNESS, & WELLBEING
HOW TO PREVENT Cancer $59
(OR RECURRENCE OF CANCER)
This review of medical science on the causes of cancer and how it can be prevented focuses on diet, toxins, stress and how to monitor and strengthen the immune system. Dr. Peter’s book (a $19 value) available in class at a cost of $15.
Ronald Peters, MD, in practice since 1980, author of “Edgework: Exploring the Psychology of Disease.”
Room: TBA 6 – 8:30 pm
Class #45297 Wed, , 9/3 - 9/24
Fit-Back Exercise $49
Back pain is caused by: nervous tension, muscle weakness, and poor flexibility. Learn how to correct these problems. Bring a towel or exercise mat, small pillow, and wear comfortable clothes (no skirts). Materials fee: $15 for home exercixe tape or CD.
Jack Joseph, fitness director and professor from 1959 through 1991.
Room: TBA ` 7:15
- 8:15 pm
Class # 45408 Wed, 9/24 - 10/22
FELDENKRAIS® $85
Learn to move with the least effort to allow freedom from pain, better posture and breathing, increased vitality, seeing and thinking more clearly. The Feldenkrais® method can assist you to live more fully and comfortably.
Rich Goldsand, lecturer and teacher, has clients ranging from infants to Olympians.
Room: PE 162 4 - 5 pm
Class # 45369 Thu, 9/11 - 11/20*
*No class 10/9
Yoga, Beginning $99
A beginning yoga class for all ages and abilities. Emphasis will be on stretching, strengthening, and relaxation. Gain the numerous benefits from less stress and tightness, and achieve more balance and added energy with various breathing techniques. Options given for more experienced students. Bring yoga mat.
Maryellen Federico, SCC adjunct faculty member, has taught yoga since 1999.
Location: DCR ` 6 - 7:30 pm
Class #45352 Wed, 9/10 - 11/5*
Food & Supplements: $35
Begin Your Journey to Health
Learn how to become and stay well. Learn the basic elements of a healthy diet, proper supplementation, and what forms of vitamins should be used. We will discuss some common products such as fish oils, glucosamine, and others. Bring your supplements for in-class evaluation.
Laurinda Kwan, ND, naturopathic primary care physician with a focus on homeopathy and nutrition.
Room: TBA 6 - 7:30 pm
Class # 45364 Thu, 9/11 only
Homeopathy: Learn $75
home treatments
Learn how to effectively use homeopathic medicines to treat the entire family. Topics covered will include: basic methodology and common remedies, first aid, cough and cold, and related conditions. Knowing when to seek care from a professional will also be addressed. Optional: Homeopathic kit with common remedies learned in class will be available for purchase: $55 (retail value: $120).
Laurinda Kwan, ND, naturopathic primary care physician with a focus on homeopathy and nutrition.
Room: TBA 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Class # 45392 Thu, 9/18 - 10/16
Weight Loss through $175
Hypnosis
Experience these and other advantages of weight loss through hypnosis: being and knowing you are in control; avoiding unpleasant symptoms such as irritability and cravings; not replacing one bad habit with another. Hypnosis is safe, effective, permanent, and natural. It programs your body to reverse damage, and you experience improved energy, breathing, stamina, and sleep.
Kate Ellis, CCHT, professional hypnotherapist in private practice.
Room: TBA 7:15 – 9:15 pm
Class #45581 Mon, 9/8 - 9/29
Smoking Cessation $175
through Hypnosis
Learn to stop smoking using hypnosis and avoid weight gain, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms, and replacing one bad habit for another. Hypnosis is safe, effective, permanent, and natural. It programs your body to reverse damage, and you experience improved energy, breathing, stamina, and sleep. The cost of this class is a fraction of the money you will save in future purchases of tobacco and health care costs.
Kate Ellis, CCHT, professional hypnotherapist in private practice.
Room: TBA 7:15 – 9;15 pm
Class # 45583 Mon, 10/6 - 10/27
Fibromyalgia & $45
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Yes, there are answers to these frustrating conditions. Learn the answers from a doctor who has treated these conditions for over 15 years, including the most recent successful treatment protocols. Guest physicians will be attending the class.
Kenneth Muhich, DC, has been treating these conditions since 1991.
Room: TBA 6 – 7:30 pm
Class # 45388 Wed, 9/17 only
Class #45475 Wed, 10/15 only
Taking Control of $39
your Pain
Pain! What is it? Where does it come from? What happens to you if it becomes chronic? Learn how you can cope with it and what you can do to control it. All this, and much more useful information on a PAINFUL subject.
Kenneth Muhich, DC (See bio above)
Room: TBA 6 – 7:30 pm
Class # 45432 Wed, 10/1 only
Class # 45535 Wed, 11/5 only
HYPNOSIS & $45
ACUPUNCTURE
Learn how these combined health sciences can accelerate the treatment of such disorders as sleep deprivation, headaches, stress, allergies, sinus, and digestion problems.
Kenneth Muhich, DC, has been practicing acupuncture since 1990.
Ron Miller, CHT, certified hypnotherapist, author of “It Works.”
Room: TBA 6:30 - 8 pm
Class # 45406 Tue, 9/23 only
Class # 45520 Tue, 10/28 only
Tools for Health & $79
Vitality
Put spring in your step and joy in your life! Use your hands and fingers as “magical tools” of energizing and healing touch. Use your breath as a “powerful tool” to help restore harmony and balance. Use intentional imagination/visualization as a “transformational tool” for living creatively and enjoying life. These quick and easy “tools” can be used anytime, anyplace to help you stay energized, harmonized, vitalized and balanced. Materials fee: $10 Carolyn M Cook, Ph.D, instructor, professional speaker.
Room: TBA 7:15 – 9:15 pm
Class # 45390 Thu, 9/18 - 10/23
INTRODUCTION TO THE $49 seven major CHAKRAS
Learn how to restore balance to your emotions and bring greater harmony to your body, mind, and spirit.
Magdalena Thiel, Usui Reiki Master, certified practitioner in Crystalized Reiki, Pellowah healing and Theta Healing.
Room: TBA 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Class # 45446 Mon, 10/6 only
HEALING THE CHAKRAS $49
WITH CRYSTALS & COLOR
The Chakras, our energy centers, need to be open and fully
functioning in order for us to live in balance. Learn how to utilize the
energies of crystals and color for self-healing and for the healing of others.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of Chakras.
Magdalena Thiel, Usui Reiki Master, certified
practitioner in Crystalized Reiki, Pellowah healing and Theta Healing
Room: TBA 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Class # 45509 Mon, 10/20 only
REIKI I $85
A Reiki healing treatment gently relaxes the body, helps release stress and tension, rids the body of unwanted toxins and allows the body to function more efficiently to heal itself. Learn to give yourself and others healing energy! Bring sack lunch.
Magdalena Thiel (See bio above)
Room: TBA 9 AM – 4 PM
Class # 45528 Sat, 11/1 - 11/8
Acupressure self-help $59
with tai chi, Facial Rejuvination
Learn to stay healthy and to prevent disease. Boost you immune system, replenish your body, and relax your mind. Learn acupressure points to become balanced on a mental, physical, and spiritual level.
Victoria Mogilner, author and certified acupuncturist, Reiki Master, and Tai Chi Chin instructor. Studied in China and with the Dalai Lama’s physician in India.
Room: TBA 5:30 - 7 pm
Class # 45454 Wed, 10/8 - 11/12
BREATHWORK $45
Learn to deepen the breath through pranic breathing techniques, chakra energy balancing, and a positive reinforcement exercise. Handwriting analysis will be used to see the results. Bring a mat and blanket.
Carol Schiller, lecturer, consultant, and author of five books.
Room: TBA 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Class # 45383 Tue, 9/16 only
FOREIGN HEALTHCARE $69
SYSTEMS & ISSUES OF THE US HEALTH CARE DEBATE
This course will review the current US health care dilemma in terms of access, cost, and quality of care. We’ll examine several foreign health care systems and the policies that make some systems more successful than others.
Selvoy Fillerup, MD, MSPH, FACS, physician, author, lecturer.
Room: TBA 7 - 10 pm
Class # 45298 Thu, 9/4 - 10/9
HOME & FAMILY
Genealogy on the $129
Internet
The Internet can be an important tool in genealogy research. We’ll cover: Internet Research Strategy, browsers, search engines, genealogy indexes, using Historical Society resources, international research and more. Prerequisite: A basic understanding of genealogy.
Terry Houghland, MA in Historical Museum Management, former curator for Arizona Historical Society.
Room: TBA 7:15 - 9:15 pm
Class # 45339 Tue, 9/9 - 10/21
THAI CUISINE $35
Learn to use the spices and herbs that give Thai food an authentic flavor. Prepare dishes that accommodate both hot and mild palates. Supplies fee: $20, payable to the instructor at start of class.
Irene Chang, author and publisher of a Chinese cookbook, has been teaching cooking since 1983.
Room AP 251 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Class # 45312 Sat, 9/6 only
VIETNAMESE CUISINE $36
This course will feature popular Vietnamese cuisine. We’ll prepare Vietnamese egg rolls in cold and hot styles, soup, and Vietnamese style sandwiches. Supplies fee: $20,is payable to the instructor at start of class.
Irene Chang (See bio above)
Room AP 251 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Class # 45371 Sat, 9/13 only
JAPANESE CUISINE $35
The secrets of great Japanese cooking are texture, color, and flavor. These concepts will be taught via sushi, soup, salad, chicken and tempura dishes and dipping sauces. Supplies fee: $20, is payable to the instructor at start of class.
Irene Chang (See bio above)
Room: AP 251 4:30 – 7:30 pm
Class # 45395 Sat, 9/20 only
CHINESE COOKING $35
& NUTRITION
Learn how to cook with a wok and use Chinese cooking utensils. This course will feature Cantonese, Szechuan, and Mandarin cooking. We’ll prepare soups, egg rolls, and main dishes. Supplies fee: $20, to be paid to the instructor at start of class.
Irene Chan (See bio above)
Room: AP 251 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Class # 45413 Sat, 9/27 only
LUNCH & LEARN: $49
VEGETARIAN COOKING
Learn the how and why of vegetarian cooking. Week 1: covers protein. Week 2: learn about Carbohydrates and Fiber. Week 3: we will discuss fats, limited protein, low carb, less salt and sugar. Don’t worry - we will be reasonable but will enjoy the cooking and eating. Supplies fee of $35 payable to instructor.
Chandreeka Maniar, a retired family physician from Bombay, India, has taught in Texas and Arizona
Room: AP 251 11 am - 2 pm
Class # 45313 Sat, 9/6 - 9/20,
VEGETARIAN GOES $59
INTERNATIONAL
Learn to prepare simple but delicious dishes from India, Thailand, and the Middle East with a slight twist to suit American taste. Each class will culminate with a simple meal. Supplies fee is $50
Chandreeka Maniar (See bio above)
Room: AP 251 11 am - 2 pm
Class # 45415 Sat, 9/27 - 11/8
YOGURT, Steaming,
Sprouting
Chandreeka Maniar, a retired family physician from Bombay, India, has taught in Texas and Arizona.
Sign up for all 3 weeks and save:
3-Week SERIES $89
Whether vegetarian or not, learning these techniques will liven up your menus while making them healthier. There will be a vegetarian focus but techniques are applicable to any healthy food preparation. Materials fee: $20 per week.
Room: AP 251 1 - 4 pm
Class # 45533 Sat, 11/15 - 12/6*
*No class 11/29
YOGURT $35
Learn to make yogurt at home and to use it in your cooking. Materials fee: $20.
Class # 45534 Sat, 11/15 only
SPROUTING $35
Learn how to grow your own sprouts and to use them in fooe preparation. Materials fee: $20
Class # 45553 Sat, 11/22only
STEAMING $35
We’ll discuss how to steam to preserve nutrients on stove top or in microwave. Materials fee: $20
Class # 45559 Sat, 12/6only
Professional Cake $169
Decorating
Master many elegant borders and flowers. Learn techniques of color flow, basket weave, embroidery and lace, string work, garland and ruffle borders. Includes:/ handling, cutting and tinting rolled fondant and gum paste. Required books: $20.00. Additional supplies and equipment, approximate. cost: $150.
Bonnie Williams, award winning instructor and cake designer.
Room: TBA 9:30 am – 1 pm
Class # 45372 Sat, 9/13 - 11/8
BEGINNING SEWING $149
We’ll cover sewing basics and techniques including choice of fabric, following a pattern, and machine capabilities. Several garments may be completed by class’s end. The first class is an orientation and no supplies are needed. Students are to bring portable machine and basic sewing supplies to the second class. Choose your sewing projects after first class.
Minoo Sadri Modareszadeh has been a professional seamstress and has taught sewing since 1987.
Room: LB 125W 9:30 am – noon
Class # 45323 Mn/Wd, 9/8 - 10/15
BASIC PATTERN $199
MAKING
Learn the techniques of making flat patterns to enable you to develop original ideas for clothing design. The course includes an introduction to slopers, which is a foundation, master, or basic pattern and a device from which other patterns and designs may be developed. Supplies discussed at first class.
Minoo Sadri (See bio above)
Room: LB 125W 12:30 – 3 pm
Class # 45324 Mn/Wd, 9/8 - 11/12
Beginning Crochet
& Knitting
Learn the history and practical application of crochet or knitting, from historic time to the present, as you learn the skills and finish a simple project by class’s end. Supplies, discussed at first class, up to $10.
Lindaruth Estes, certified instructor in 21 subjects.
Beginning Crochet $59
Room: LB 132 3:30
- 5 pm
Class # 45321 Mon, 9/8 - 10/13
Room: LB 132 6
– 7:30
Class # 45506 Mon, 10/20 - 11/24
Beginning Knitting $59
Room: LB 132 6 – 7:30
Class # 45322 Mon, 9/8 - 10/13
Room: LB 132 3:30 - 5 pm
Class # 45507 Mon, 10/20 - 11/24
Interior Design $85
Workshop
This workshop covers design considerations for your space. Learn about room flow, style mixing and arrangement, colorizing and finishes, lighting effects, and kitchen/bath redos. Includes designer resources. Bring photos of and ideas for your rooms
Ingrid Trott, award winning artist, graduate of Parsons School of Design.
Room: LB 125W 1 – 4 pm
Class #45333 Tue, 9/9 - 10/7
Location: DCR 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Class # 45344 Wed, 9/10 - 10/8
Room: LB 125W 1 – 4 pm
Class # 45460 Tue, 10/14 - 11/18*
*No class 11/11
Location: DCR 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Class # 45472 Wed. 10/15 - 11/12
Interior Color: $79
Making It Work
Learn about choosing colors and adapting them to your personal environment. Are you on trend with the latest style, or do you develop your own individual statement? Learn what is best for your spaces, analyze color and light, and create the mood using your favorite color palette.
Ingrid Trott, (See bio above)
Carolyn Richardson, Interior designer, color consultant, psychologist
Room: TBA 10 am – 4 pm
Class # 45416 Sat, 9/27 only
Fabulous Faux Walls – I & II
Linda Coffman, BA in elementary education, professional faux artist.
pARTS I & II $79
Learn the basics in faux finishes to create fabulous walls, and then continue on with more involved techniques, more glazes, and the layered look. See individual descriptions for materials fees.
Room: TBA Sat, 10/18 only
pART i $45
A professional faux painter shares her shortcuts and secrets. Come dressed to paint in this hands-on workshop. Learn to achieve fabulous walls with just a twist of the wrist (and other tricks of the trade). Materials fee: $29
Class # 45496 9:30 am - 12 noon
pART iI $45
Start with the looks created from the first class and add other faux finishes to have an even more professional wall. Learn more about glaze and the layered approach with the double roller. Amaze yourself and your friends. Prerequisite: Fabulous Faux, Part I. No need for a new kit, but DVDs are available.
Class # 49495 1 - 3:30 pm
Simple feng shui $39
Feng Shui is about the colors, symbols, and placement of things in your home and how the décor can help bring you happiness and abundance. Learn how to use this art in you own home.
Donna Stellhorn, consultant, speaker, author of Feng Shui Form.
Room: TBA 6 - 9 pm
Class # 45411 Thu, 9/25 only
Room: TBA 6 - 9 pm
Class #45546 Wed, 11/12 only
Creating Sacred Spaces $39
This is a hands-on course covering the 12 requirements of creating a sacred space in your home to make it a home that is a sanctuary, a place that is welcoming and feels good to live in.
Jill Angelo, Reiki Master, ISRP Certification, Archetypal Consultant.
Room: TBA 6
- 9 pm
Class #45445 Mon, 10/6 only
HOME IMPROVEMENT $119
& REPAIR, BEGINNING
Learn to take care of simple home repairs and improvements. Course covers basic tools, carpentry, minor plumbing, electrical, tile, and painting projects.
David Hull, BS Engineering Construction, licensed contractor, formerly in Naval Seabees (construction battalion).
Room: LB 125W 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Class #45304 Thu, 9/4 - 9/25
Class #45455 Thu, 10/9 - 10/30
Basic Landscaping & $99
Plant Identification
Acquire valuable information about trees and landscape plants, plant identification, selection, planning, mulches, planting, watering, establishing new plants, fertilizing, landscape problem solving, and maintenance. Learn how to have a successful, thriving landscape. Text available in bookstore.
Wayne Manske, BS in Agricultural Education with a plant science emphasis, Arizona Certified Nursery Professional.
Room: LB 125W 7:15 - 9:15 pm
Class # 45332 Mon, 9/8 - 11/10
ORGANIC GARDENING $39
BASICS
Enjoy delicious, healthy, home-grown fruits and vegetables freshly picked from your garden. Learn how to prepare the soil, make compost, and use organic fertilizers and soil amendments. Improving the soil is necessary for successful gardening in temperatures as high as 115 degrees. A resource list for economical organic gardening products will be provided.
Jeffrey Schiller, publisher/editor of “Making Scents Magazine” on herbs, aromatherapy, organic products and healthy living.
Room: TBA 5:30 – 9:30 pm
Class #45385 Tue, 9/16 only
DOG OBEDIENCE $59
Class covers: socializing, walking on a leash, sit stay, down stay, no bolting, come, leave it, and household problem solving. Dogs must be at least four months old, have proof of shots. Bring water for your dog, soft palatable treats, a flat collar or slip collar and a 6-
foot flat leash. (Instructor must know of any aggression problems before class. Request phone # when registering)
Kenneth Desch, professional dog trainer and behavior consultant since 1997 www.4K9Solutions.com
Location: The grassy Thu, 10/2 - 11/6
Area west of the Student Center.
Class # 45437 6 – 7 pm
Class # 45438 7 – 8 pm
LANGUAGE & WRITING
CHINESE PINYIN $129
Pinyin, a romanization system, is a powerful tool to learn to speak Chinese-Mandarin. Learn the Pinyin System including the tones of the language. The course material is well designed with adequate exercise to help the students learn Pinyin as well as learn some useful Chinese phrases. Materials fee: $15.
Shelia Grosberg, a native speaker, course designer, consultant, teacher.
Room: TBA 1:30 - 2:45 pm
Class #45443 St/Tu, 10/4 - 11/18*
*No class 11/11
FRENCH
Colette Galyon born in the Normandie Region of France, lived 40 years in Paris, and moved to the U.S. in 1988.
FRENCH, BEGINNING $129
Learn French in a fun, relaxed atmosphere! If you are planning to travel to France, this “survival” course is a MUST! Learn how to rent a car or hotel room, order a meal, and get directions. Pronunciation emphasized. Perfect for beginners! Required text available in bookstore.
Room: TBA 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Class # 45402 Tue,9/23
- 12/2*
*No class 11/11
FRENCH, INTERMEDIATE $129
Designed for students who have had an introduction to the language. You will follow interactive dialogues and grammar rules through a program. Two or three classes are necessary to complete the book. Prerequisite: A basic understanding of French. Required text available in bookstore.
Room: AD 109 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Class # 45398 Mon, 9/22 - 11/24
FRENCH, ADVANCED $129
This class is conducted mostly in French. Studies, commentary, explanations and discussions through current events, history, music, poems, movies, politics and news. Prerequisite: An intermediate understanding of French. Optional text available in bookstore.
Room: AD 109 5:30
– 7:30 pm
Class # 45391 Thu, 9/18 - 11/20
GERMAN
Hildegard M. Koester, BSE, MA, native of Germany and faculty member in SCC’s Foreign Language Department.
BEGINNING GERMAN $129
Develop conversational skills and learn essential grammatical facts in a comfortable atmosphere. Start to build your basic German vocabulary and work on pronunciation in this class that encourages group participation. Text,Treffpunkt Deutsch, Grundstufe, by Fritz T. Widmaier et al.(4th ed., ISBN 103040991X, publisher-Prentice Hall) available on internet.
Room: LB 125W Fri, 9/5 - 11/7
Class # 45310 1:15 pm – 3:15 pm
GERMAN, LEVEL II $129
Designed for students who have had an introduction to the language. New vocabulary will be introduced through interactive dialogues. Same text as Level I.
Room: LB 125W Fri, 9/5 - 11/7
Class # 45311 11 am - 1 pm
ITALIAN
Stefania Baruffi, certified teacher in her native Italy, has taught Italian, French, and ESL in Italy and the US.
ITALIAN, BEGINNING $159
A conversational approach is used to help you learn basic vocabulary and everyday dialogue, pronunciation, and grammar, including verb conjugation. Build your language proficiency in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Text (used for Beg. and Cont.) available in bookstore.
Room: TBA 5:15 – 7:15 pm
Class # 45291 Tue,
9/2 - 11/25*
*No class 11/11
Room: TBA 9:30 - 11:30 am
Class # 45307 Thu, 9/4 - 11/20
Room: TBA 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Class # 45328 Mon, 9/8 - 11/24
CONTINUING ITALIAN I $159
Continued vocabulary building and work on grammar and conversation will be the focus of this class. Text (used for Beg & Cont.) available in bookstore.
Room: TBA 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Class # 45292 Tue,
9/2 - 11/25*
*No class 11/11
Room: TBA 12 noon - 2 pm
Class # 45308 Thu, 9/4 - 11/20
CONTINUING ITALIAN II $159
Italian Language & More
Designed for students who have completed a Continuing Italian I class and who are interested in learning more about the Italian language, life and culture. The class will present the language through different materials (articles, short stories, etc.) which will be used to enrich grammar and vocabulary and as topics for conversation. Text from previous level used for review.
Room: TBA 12 noon - 2 pm
Class # 45329 Mon, 9/8 - 11/24
ITALIAN LANGUAGE, $109 -
LIFE, & CULTURE
Using different published materials, TV programs from the Internet, a movie, passages by Italian authors, etc.. learn more about Italian life, society, and culture while improving your reading, listening, and conversational skills and your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar. Post-Intermediate level; class conducted almost entirely in Italian. Some of the material will be taken from the following optional book: “Better Reading Italian”; www.applauselearning.com 1-800-277-5287 or Barnes & Noble.com (also available in used books section).
Room: TBA 11:15 am – 1:15 pm
Class # 45315 Sat, 9/6 - 12/6
*Class will meet on 8 alternating Saturdays on: 9/6, 9/20, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6.
SPANISH
John St. Clair, BA and MA, in Spanish, Arizona Community College teaching certificate for Spanish and Portuguese.
BEGINNing SPANISH $129
We’ll focus on learning to speak Spanish according to real life situations; meeting someone, at the airport, traveling in Mexico, at the supermarket, and many other real life possibilities. Materials fee: $20; no additional text required.
Room: TBA Mon,
9/8 - 11/10
Class # 45319 4 - 6 pm
Class # 45320 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: DCR 7 – 9 pm
Class # 45349 Wed, 9/10 - 11/12
CONTINUING SPANISH $129
Continue to build your conversational skills and vocabulary. Class participation is largely in Spanish. Prerequisite: A basic understanding of Spanish. Required text available in the bookstore or may be ordered online at www.scottsdale.bkstr.com. You will need to know the title and class number when ordering.
Room: TBA 7:15 - 9:15 pm
Class # 45334 Tue, 9/9 - 11/18* *No class 11/11
Location: DCR 7 – 9 pm
Class # 45362 Thu, 9/11 - 11/13
Just Enough Italian $75
In just a few weeks learn “Just Enough Italian” to be get by ordering a meal, asking directions, exchange pleasantries, and to find out if you’d like to study this beautiful language in more depth.
Dennis Riccitelli, MA, instructor in Italian and traveler to many cities in Italy
Location: FHCC 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Class # 48352 Mon, 10/20 - 11/17
TOEFL PREPARATION $165
A complete course for improving TOEFL scores. The class will focus on language skills, practice exercises, and test-taking strategies. We’ll use pre-tests, post-tests, computerized and paper practice tests. The class may be repeated. Prerequisites: Level five and an ASSET test score of 40 or above are recommended. Text available in Bookstore
Elizabeth Burns, MA, experienced TOEFL and ESL instructor.
Room: TBA 5 – 6:30 pm
Class # 45381 Mn/Wd, 9/15 - 11/5
CREATIVE WRITING $245
An in-depth creative writing course. Students explore their lives and creative ideas via poetry and short stories; their writing and editing skills by reading and workshopping each other’s writing; and learn what is helpful in technique, philosophy, and practice.
Sandra Desjardins, MA, MFA, award-winning residential faculty member, founder of SCC’s famous Retro-Muse Coffee House.
Room: LC 356 1:30 – 2:45 pm
Class # 45287 Tu/Th, 9/2 - 12/19
HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL $99
This course is designed to help the independent writer gain insight into each facet of novel writing, have a professional critic and writer guide the work, and form working and supportive relationships with other writers.
Rob Hall, MFA, professional screen-writer, critic, and editor; past judge for national and international literary contests
Room: TBA 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Class #45286 Tue, 9/2 - 10/14
NOVEL WRITER’S $99
ROUNDTABLE CRITIQUE
For students who have completed the ‘How to Write a Novel” class and other serious writers, this workshop offers peer review and critique in a constructive form.
Rob Hall, MFA, (See bio above)
Room: TBA 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Class # 45514 Tue, 10/21 - 12/9* *No class 11/11
HOW TO WRITE $79
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKs
Examine picture book formats, create plot, settings, dialogue and poetry manuscripts for easy, emergent and transitional readers. Practice storyboarding and other writing techniques. Cover letters, query letters, and publishing resources discussed. Materials fee: $15.
Marilyn June Janson, MSEd, published author, owns a literary services company, teaching since 1993. www.janwrite.com
Room: TBA 10 am – noon
Class #45393 Thu, 9/18 - 10/23
GET YOUR BOOK $139
WRITTEN & PUBLISHED
Learn eleven laws for getting your writing into print now in a tested and proven method that applies no matter what you write. This class shows you how to tap into the infinite source of your inspiration at will,.
Tom Bird, author of 16 books and hundreds of articles, and college instructor since 1995.
Room: TBA 8:30 am – 4 pm*
Class # 45458 Sat, 10/11
*Lunch break, Noon – 12:30 pm
Playwrighting for $125
Children & Adults
If you have ever wanted to transform a fairy tale, a poem, a book, a horror story, or science fiction, into a play, this is the course for you. The focus is on transforming prose and poetry into dialogue that works when spoken out loud. The goal of the course is to write either scenes or a one act play and have that material performed as a staged reading.
Stephen Hotchner, Ph.D., teacher, playwright, director.
Room: TBA 9 am - 12 noon
Class # 45380 Sat, 9/13 - 11/15
MUSIC, DANCE
& PERFORMANCE
BALLROOM DANCE $69/person
Learn the Waltz, Cha-cha, Rumba, Swing, and Fox Trot. Have fun and exercise at the same time. Students are required to enroll as couples, so invite a friend.
Misha Pemberton, professional dance instructor since 1993.
Room: SC 164 Thu, 9/11 - 11/13
Class # 45365 6 – 7:45 pm
Class # 45366 8 – 9:45 pm
BALLROOM & Latin $69/person
DANCE II
We’ll focus on advanced patterns and techniques in Foxtrot, Waltz, Viennese Waltz, West Coast Swing and Quickstep, along with the Latin rhythms of Tango, Rumba, and Cha-cha. Prerequisite: Must have completed two semester of Ballroom Dance I prior to registration. Students are required to enroll as couples, so invite a friend.
Misha Pemberton (See bio
above)
Room: SC 164 7 - 9 pm
Class # 45367 Tue, 9/9 - 11/11*
*Class will meet off campus 11 /11.
Adult GUITAR $99
A special “speed-learning course” designed for beginners, introducing basic chord accompaniments. Learn music fundamentals, proper guitar technique, and various strum patterns. Bring guitar to each class. Guitars can be rented from music stores. Materials fee: $7.
Gloria Hanson has taught music for pre-school through adult. Her students have won national awards and many have become professionals.
Room: TBA 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Class # 45279 Tue, 9/2 - 11/4
Room: TBA 1 - 2 pm
Class # 45305 Thu, 9/4 - 11/6,
CONTINUING GUITAR $89
Now that you have gotten started, keep up the good work. Bring your guitar to all classes. Prerequisite” a basic knowledge of guitar. Text available in Bookstore.
Gerald Rulon-Maxwell, BA in Music Performance; teaching and playing professionally since 2004.
Room: TBA 8 – 9:15 am
Class # 48763 Tue, 9/30 - 11/25
PIANO IN A DAY
Craig Coffman, professional musician and instructor.
two-Part Piano Series $79
Class # 45493 Sat, 10/18 only
Room: TBA
INSTANT PIANO FOR $45
HOPELESSLY BUSY PEOPLE
Learn to play the piano the way the pros do – with chords. Learn seven songs in class, and perfect your techniques at home using the practice CD. Ability to read the treble clef recommended. (Send SASE to IKI, Inc., 2841 S. Southwind Dr., Gilbert, AZ 85296, for a free pamphlet on reading the treble clef.) Materials fee: $27 payable at start of class.
Class # 45490 9 am - 12 noon
HOW TO PLAY piano by ear $45
A very practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing – all expressed in everyday language. An ideal follow-up to the “Instant Piano” class and open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Prior experience with chords recommended. Materials fee: $28, payable at start of class.
Class #45491 1 - 4 pm
instant guitar $45
Learn enough about playing the guitar to gain years of enjoyment without private lessons. In this crash course learn some basic chords and start playing along with your favorite songs right away. Bring your acoustic guitar. Materials fee: $27, payable at start of class.
Room: TBA 6:30 – 9 pm
Class # 45523 Thu, 10/30 only
LEARN TO PLAY THE $59
NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE
The Native American flute is a very player-friendly instrument. Learn several authentic Indian songs and how to create your own melodies. Materials fee: $65 for flute and bag
John Vames, MA, professional musician and music teacher.
Room: MB 136 7 – 9:30 pm
Class # 45414 Fri, 9/26 - 10/17
Class # 45524 Fri, 10/31 - 11/21
SINGING THE CLASSICS $99
TO BROADWAY
Enjoy the fun of singing a varied repertoire of classical, musical theatre, and popular music. Gain a vibrant voice and achieve greater breath control, tonal quality, diction, and power. Be free from strain and tension, by studying the fundamentals of a healthy vocal technique. Texts available in bookstore.
Ruth Dubinbaum has performed in theater and opera houses in Europe and the US, and has trained singers, public speakers, and actors
Room: SC 171 Mon, 9/8 - 11/24
Class # 45325 4 - 5:30 pm
Class # 45326 7:30 - 9 pm
Empower Your Voice $99
Speakers and singers can empower and enrich their voices with strength and endurance. Healthy vocal habits will be built by studying the fundamentals of a strong vocal technique. Enjoy your voice by freeing it from stress and tension while gaining the abuility to express yourself with ease and stamina.
Ruth Dubinbaum (See bio above)
Room: SC 171 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Class # 45327 Mon, 9/8 - 11/24
STAND-UP COMEDY $225
WORKSHOP
Been told you’re funny? Always wanted to try stand-up comedy? Dee Ann Kinkade takes you step by step through developing and performing your original material into a 3-5 minute routine. In less than two months you can perform in front of a live audience at the Performance Showcase.
Dee Ann Kinkade, professional comedienne, performed in Arizona and California, including the Comedy Store in Hollywood, is the longest running stand-up comedy teacher in the Valley.
Room: SC 209 (Peridot) 7
– 10 pm
Class # 45357 Thu, 9/11 - 10/23
Performance Showcase,
Friday, 10/24
TURNTABLE MIXOLOGY $99
If you’re interested in or involved in the Disc Jockey profession, this course will help you step up your skills through multiple hands on lab sessions. Learn advanced record control and various turntablism techniques to bring out your form and signature sound.
Ramsey Higgins, professional DJ, has won two tournaments.
Room: SC 209 6 – 9 pm
Class # 45382 Mon, 9/15 - 10/20
Advanced DJ $99
Performance & Mixing
DJ and live performance applications, real world environments and tours of clubs. Student will be required to perform a one-hour set in a live club. Prerequisite: Successful completion of “Turntable Mixology” and “DJ Performance & Mixing,” (a credit course).
Emile Ananian, world class DJ, rated among the top 100 DJ’s in the US.
Room: MB 136 4:45 - 6:45 pm
Class # 45584 Thu, 9/11 - 10/30
CONVERT VINYL records $49