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	Acting: Basic Skills for Stage & Film
	$82.00 (1 section available)
	Improve and expand your presentation skills, public speaking ability and ways to express yourself while you explore the fundamentals of the craft in a relaxed and supportive setting. Topics include physical and vocal techniques, method acting, improvisation, on-camera skills, audition technique, and ways to express spontaneous personal feelings. No previous acting course or experience required.

	Advanced Stand-Up Comedy Workshop
	$72.00 (1 section available)
	So, you made it through the intro class and want to continue your comedy journey? The advanced stand-up comedy workshop is for anyone who has performed stand-up comedy before and is looking for a place to work out new material or polish up what you already have. This class will continue where the CCAC introductory stand-up comedy class left off. This course will offer feedback from professional comedians who share their expertise in a workshop-style format. Learn more about the craft as we dig deeper into developing your comedic style.

	Art for Emotional Learning/Expression
	$82.00 (1 section available)
	Art for Emotional Learning and Expression is a class designed to help students explore and understand their feelings through creative art activities. Participants engage in drawing, painting, and mixed media projects that encourage self-reflection and emotional growth. By fostering a supportive environment, the class empowers students to express themselves authentically and build emotional resilience. The projects for this class can be adapted to accommodate a wide range of materials, so students will be able to use whatever they have access to including: pencils, pens, colored pencils, pastels, colored paper, scissors, glue sticks or glue guns, acrylic paint, watercolor, watercolor pencils, oil paint, craft supplies, old magazines, image editing programs or apps, modeling clay or Model Magic, etc.

	Basic Jewelry Design
	$72.00 (1 section available)
	Learn the basic concepts of jewelry design and how to create a beautiful bracelet, necklace or earrings. Participants will learn the foundation in jewelry making techniques, covering topics like wire wrapping and beading.

	Calligraphy
	$82.00 (2 sections available)
	This course explores the art of calligraphy using the calligraphic nib. Students will learn the use of calligraphy tools and papers. They will learn basic strokes and the formation of letters based on those strokes. The class will explore the Italic and Modern styles of lettering. We will learn decorative elements of calligraphic design to create works of art and design. Materials include various nibs, papers, inks and other materials. A supply list will be provided upon registration. All supplies must be brought to the first class.

	Color Theory
	$51.00 (2 sections available)
	This class is designed as a lecture to teach the basic principles of color theory, which can be applied to all types of work where color is used, such as floral design, knitting, paintings and home decorating. The main goal is to gain an understanding of how colors work together. After becoming familiar with the basics of the primary, secondary, tertiary and neutral colors, students will learn the various types of color harmonies and how to use these harmonies to their advantage.

	Color Theory Advanced
	$51.00 (2 sections available)
	This advanced color theory course is designed as a lecture/workshop series intended to go well beyond the basics of color mixing. We will learn how to apply the principles of intensity, value, shading, tinting, and temperature to achieve proper keying, lighting, depth, and mood. We will learn how to apply these principles to a limited palette and different types of media. Color Theory is required as a prerequisite.

	Community Murals Workshop
	$82.00 (1 section available)
	Community Murals Workshop examines both the practice and theory of community mural painting. Students will learn about all phases of large-scale community mural projects with renowned muralist Bernie Wilke. The course will include individual projects and discussions that will develop students' knowledge and skill with painting, design, and collaboration and how to apply that knowledge in a community setting.

	Cricut Part 1- Foundations
	$51.00 (1 section available)
	Jump-start your creativity with this hands-on introduction to Cricut. We'll cover everything from setting up your machine and navigating Design Space to choosing materials, adjusting cut settings, and completing your first custom project. By the end of the evening, you'll have the confidence-and the skills-to start crafting on your own.

	Cricut Part 2 Next Level Techniques
	$51.00 (1 section available)
	Ready to go beyond the basics? In Part 2 you'll explore advanced features such as layered vinyl and iron-on designs, custom offsets, and specialty tools (fabric, pens). Learn professional finishing methods while creating a multi-layered project you can take home. Perfect for anyone who completed Part 1 or already feels comfortable with Cricut fundamentals.

	Drawing Basics
	$102.00 - $123.00 (2 sections available)
	This fundamental drawing course includes the topics of shape, light, line, value and perspective. With graphite and ink for its working media, this course is recommended for the beginner or anyone wanting to improve drawing skills. This course is a stepping stone in preparation for more advanced drawing classes. For the first class, students will need an 11x14 sketch pad, assortment of drawing pencils 6B-4H, vinyl and kneaded erasers, blending stump and photo (front view at least 3x5). Other materials will be discussed at the first class.

	Floral Design
	$123.00 (1 section available)
	Students will be instructed by a professional floral designer, learning floral design concepts, color coordination of silk, dried and fresh flowers. Go home with beautiful projects such as table centerpieces, wall and door decorations, swags, wreaths, etc. This informative hands-on training course may enable you to gain entry-level employment in a floral related job. Cost of extra materials will be discussed at the first class.

	Floristry Training Non-Credit Certificate
	$184.00 (1 section available)
	Do you love flowers? Consider a career in the floral industry! This intensive 10-week entry level program will prepare you for the ever-growing, ever-exciting field of floral design. Students will learn the practices, concepts and applications used in the floral industry in order to obtain the acquired knowledge and skills needed to ensure accessibility of employment within the floristry arena. Students will earn a Certificate of Attendance. Cost of materials is extra and will be discussed at the first class.

	Ink Shrink: the Art of Cartooning And Caricatures
	$102.00 (1 section available)
	Learn how to create humorous and exaggerated caricatures by capturing a character's essence through their unique features and emotions. It is a dynamic and creative journey into a unique but ancient form of art expression. The course covers exaggeration techniques, facial feature simplification, and capturing likeness while distorting proportions. Please bring to class a large drawing tablet, black markers, sharpies will be fine. Pencils and erasers

	Intro to Watercolor Workshop
	$47.00 (1 section available)
	With the proper basic techniques, you'll be painting with watercolors in no time. This workshop will show you what supplies you'll need to get started. We will teach foundational skills so that you can enjoy the art of painting with watercolors in your own home.

	Introduction to Abstract Art
	$41.00 (1 section available)
	Explore the impact of the American abstract art movement. Students will learn that Abstract Art does not represent an accurate depiction of visual reality, communicating instead through lines, shapes, colors, forms and gestural marks, by presenting the paintings of several well-known abstract artists.

	Introduction to Stand-Up Comedy
	$72.00 (1 section available)
	For those who have thought about doing stand-up comedy but never quite got up the nerve to try, this course will introduce you to the world of stand-up comedy. Participants will learn how to write various types of comedic material and will have the opportunity to develop and perform their own comedy routine. Dealing with stage fright and getting started in the comedy business will also be covered.

	Knitting 1 - Beginner - Learn the Basics Of Knitting!
	$72.00 (2 sections available)
	Learn the basics of knitting and discover a relaxing hobby you'll enjoy for a lifetime! Students will learn how to hold the knitting needles and learn about yarn and how to care for different yarn. This class progresses you through all the knitting basics such as, casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, binding off, and combinations of both stitches. This class is taught in English-style knitting. Step-by-step, you will learn to build skills to learn how to confidently knit any beginner-level pattern. Class projects may include easy dishcloth samples, a scarf, wrist warmers, or a coffee cup cozy. Projects will be using basic stitch patterns, and simple color changes. Bring size US 8/5.0 mm knitting needles and worsted weight cotton yarn.

	Knitting 2 - Advanced Beginner - Lace And Charts
	$61.00 (2 sections available)
	Go beyond the basics of knitting and continue to build confidence and add to your knitting knowledge! Students will learn how to read patterns, read charts, knit a variety of stitches such as increases, decreases, and lace patterns. Learn to fix mistakes and learn lots of tips and tricks. You will learn to build your skills to learn how to confidently knit many intermediate-level patterns. Class projects may include examples of intermediate dishcloths, scarves, wrist warmers, mittens, and hats. Projects will be using intermediate stitches and repetitive stitch patterns. Bring size US 8/5.0 mm knitting needles and worsted weight cotton yarn. Students are encouraged to take Knitting 1.

	Knitting 3 - Advanced Beginner - Circular Knitting and Cables
	$61.00 (2 sections available)
	Students will learn to knit in the round and include cables. Also referred to as knitting in the round, circular knitting creates a seamless tube. Circular knitting requires the use of circular needles or double-pointed needles (DPN). Learn to knit with circular needles, double pointed needles, and two circular needles at a time. Projects may include techniques for hats, cowls, fingerless gloves. Students are encouraged to take Knitting 1 and Knitting 2.

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