Worforce Development & Community Education - Spring 2020

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 61 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Automobile Empowerment If the thought of finding your car has a flat tire worries you, or you want a refresher on jump- starting your car, then this class is for you. Be prepared and learn a few car hacks. We will cover what to keep in the car; tips on interior and paint care; basic oil change overview; how to change a spare tire; how to jump start a car; and products that help enhance the driving experience. Please bring your automobile’s manual. CE-DRIVE 2004, 1 Wed., Mar. 11, 6:30-9:00 pm, GTW-219, $30. J Dickman. #15362 Collectible Car Conservation Eye-catching design or nostalgia brought a collectible car into your life and you want to protect your investment and enjoy using it. Since most collectible cars are not used on a regular basis, the storage environment and maintenance go hand-in-hand with the car’s value and dependability. This class will cover preventative maintenance points, exterior care, scheduled driving practices, safety, and conservation tips when storing the car. CE-HOBBY 2012VA, 1 Wed., Mar. 18, 6:30- 9:00 pm, GTW-219, $30. J Dickman. #15363 ARTS & CRAFTS CREATIVE SELF-EXPRESSION NEW! Color Palette for Interiors For anyone with an interest for interior design. Create a color palette for your home and learn color basics such as hue, value, chroma, as well as how to use these to add depth and variety to a room. Explore color harmonies and established color combinations. Discover sources of inspiration and how to determine the focal point of a room. Develop a color mood board to use as inspiration to map out the color palette for your home. CE-HOME 2008, 3 Tues., Mar. 24-Apr. 7, 6:30- 8:30 pm, KNC-2, $75 (+$6 for materials fee, payable to instructor). A Concra. #15351 Painting and Drawing for Adults Work with a variety of media and learn different approaches to painting and drawing. Prep a palette; mix colors; use media; work on various surfaces; learn about brushes; investigate the use of colors and shades; and create strong compositions. Painting and drawing from observation will be implemented by working from a live model, still-life arrangements, portraiture, and working outdoors. Class will be encouraged to work together to create the atmosphere of an atelier. For all levels. At Peekskill Center: CE-ART 2146PE, $259 (+ $20 studio fee). Sec: A: 12 Sat., Feb. 1-Apr. 18, 10:00 am- 12:00 noon. #15404 Sec: B: 12 Mon., Apr. 6-June 22, 6:00-8:00 pm. #15405 Abstract Painting for Beginners An ideal course for painters using acrylic or watercolor who want to try their hand at abstraction but do not know where to begin. Learn to break down the components of visual art, such as line, shape and texture, to understand how they are used to create successful non-representation paintings. Contact the instructor at matlickpaintings@gmail.com for the suggested materials list. CE-ART 2326VA, 4 Thurs., Jan. 23-Feb. 13, 1:00-3:30 pm, KNC-3, $115. M Matlick. #15144 Fabric for Interiors Do you want to learn how to create your dream interior? Discover the fundamentals of how to select fabrics for interiors. Starting with the basics, learn how to find inspiration, create a color scheme and develop a focal point for a room. Gain confidence on how to use these tools to develop a fabric room scheme. Explore the special requirements for fabrics for upholstery and window treatments. Fabric sources will be shared and learn tips of how to communicate with a workroom. CE-HOME 2007, 3 Tues., Feb. 4-18, 6:30- 8:30 pm, KNC-3, $75. A Concra. #15101 Cartooning Would you like to learn how to draw outrageously funny cartoon characters quickly? How about drawing action figures and super heroes using just 25 basic shapes? Do you want to create fantastic scenes where creatures from another world can roam about freely? Highly instructional class with easy to follow step-by-step instruction taught by a professional cartoonist. Also included: drawing hands, animals, figures in motion, exciting perspectives, and shading techniques. CE-ART 2122, 8 Sat., Apr. 4-May 23, 11:00 am- 1:00 pm, AAB-511, $160. V Davis. #15213 Buttercream Decorating Techniques Learn the basic art of decorating with buttercream. In this workshop, learn how to prepare icing to obtain the right consistency for decorating, how to color icing, and how to fill a decorating bag. Discover the basic art of cupcake and cake decorating through basic baking tips and tricks. In the first class, students will bring eight cupcakes to decorate and for the second class, students will bring a cake to decorate. CE-COOK 2060, 2 Sat., Mar. 7 & 14, 10:00 am- 1:00 pm, AAB-304, $65 (+ $40 materials fee, payable to instructor). L Nicholas. #15414