Sandusky City Schools Career Center

Personal/Professional Development

FOR YOUR HEALTH

YOGA Learn to relax and ease tension naturally as you increase your flexibility and muscular strength. Appropriate for the beginner or the experienced Yoga practitioner. All classes taught by certified Yoga instructor, Kelly Protzman.. Wear comfortable clothing.

Y-100 S 9/6-10/11 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. YMCA 6 wks $40
Y-100 S 10/18-11/22 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. YMCA 6 wks $40

Y-100 S 1/3/08-2/7 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. YMCA 6 wks $40

Y-100 S 2/14-3/21 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. YMCA 6 wks $40
Y-100 S 3/28-5/9 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. YMCA 6 wks $40

CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, HEAL YOUR LIFE
This class focuses on changing the things in your life that don't work for you, letting go of the past, and moving forward. Together the class will explore "what we believe, where those beliefs came from,
letting go of those beliefs (if they no longer work for you) and how to release the past. Donna Bretz will also challenge you to look at your fears, your anger and forgiveness. Each week, she will offer insight and ideas, hand-outs, and exercises to help you live a better life. There will be group participation and sharing.

SI-808 Th 1/8/09 – 2/12/09 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Brass Lantern/Rm. 140 6wks. $54

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH FOR TRAVELERS - Level II

Taught by retired SHS French teacher John Schumm

After a brief review of materials covered in the basic conversational class, we will continue to explore and develop other areas of conversation such as temperature and weather, home furnishings and purchase items, directions, mail and postage, travel within other European countries, telephone usage, the Paris metro, family and expanded vocabulary of foods and clothing. Small amounts of grammer will be added to help you make sentences. Conversations will be supplied so that students can use the newly-learned structures and vocabulary.

2 CEU's

SI-105B T 9/2/08 - 11/18/08 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Rm. 162 10 wks $110

BEGINNING CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN FOR TRAVELERS A beginning conversational Italian course perfect for those planning a trip to Italy or just wanting to become more diverse. Learn the basics of the language, including greetings, days of the week, telling time, directions and transportation needs. Gain confidence in your ability to travel and communicate as you learn how to order from a menu and communicate while shopping and staying in a hotel. The cultural differences between Italy and the United States will also be covered.

2 CEU's

SI-106 W 3/5 - 5/14 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Rm. 162 10 wks $110

TALK WITH YOUR HANDS I Learn to converse using sign language among friends or with the deaf. Over six hundred words and phrases in Signing Exact English (SEE). For the person who has had little or no introduction to sign languages.

2 CEU's

SI-400 TH 1/15/09 - 3/19/09 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Rm. 109 10 wks $110

TALK WITH YOUR HANDS II This is an advanced course in Signing Exact English (SEE). Prerequisite: Talk With Your Hands I

1.2 CEU's

SI-401 TH 9/18/08 - 10/23/08 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Rm. 109 6 wks $66

IN THE WORKSHOP

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR This course will cover the construction, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of both two and four-cycle small gas engines. This curriculum is designed for the person who would like to properly maintain lawn equipment, lawn and garden tractors and snow throwers.

SI-200 W 9/10/08-11/12/08 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Rm. 120A 8 wks $102

INTRO TO WOODS An introduction to the joys of woodworking! This class will cover the basics of all major machines in the woodworking shop, with an Student at saw emphasis on joinery, order of operations, and safety. Industrial Tech instructor Daniel Langdon will guide you right through the basics and have you making your own wood projects in no time! Feel confident as you use machinery and construct your own high quality projects. A standard project is included in the cost of the course and students who progress quickly may purchase additional wood for another project of their choosing. This class is perfect for the beginner or the person looking to brush up on skills. (A recommended prerequisite for the winter Furniture Construction and Cabinetmaking class)

SI-203 W 9/10/08 - 11/12/08 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Rm. 123 10 wks $165

FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION & CABINET MAKING
Taught by Industrial Technology Instructor Tony Limberios, this 10 week course will Students in Cabinet making Class focus on the skills and safe equipment operation necessary to construct your own fine furniture or cabinets that you will be proud to display. Put that winter “down-time” to good use and reserve your spot in this high demand course today! Students may sign up for 10 or 20 sessions.

SI-202 W 1/7/09 - 3/15/09 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Rm. 123 10 wks $198 (+ cost of wood for individual project)

WOODWORKING FOR WOMEN Back by popular demand! This class is designed to teach women how to safely and properly use both stationary and hand working tools. We will discuss woodworking as a hobby and also woodworking in home repairs. There will be plenty of lab time for a class project and an opportunity to make the project that you may have in mind. Join in on the fun as a no experience beginner or as a returning student.

SI-201 TH 1/8/09 - 3/12/09 6:00-9:00 p.m. Rm. 123 10wks $165

(+ cost of wood for individual project)

ARTS

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY Learn how to use your camera to get the results you want! Learn to recognize subjects and situations that will look good in a picture - develop that “critical eye” that is necessary in order to become an excellent photographer. This 10-week course will cover black and white and color, focusing on lighting, aperture settings, composition, film speeds, and shutter speeds. Learn to take great pictures even in less than ideal settings. Students must provide their own digital camera and CD or flash drive.

SI-500 TH 9/18/08 - 12/4/08 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Rm. 268 10 wks $90

TH 1/15/09 - 3/19/09 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Rm. 268 10 wks $90

TH 4/2/09 - 6/11/09 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Rm. 268 10 wks $90

POTTERY An introduction to the potter’s wheel, basic principals for handling clay and techniques to decorate the work produced. Enrollment is limited to 10 adults only. Taught by George Richmond.

SI-600 T 9/16/08 - 11/4/08 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Rm. 129 8 wks $110

T 2/17/09 - 4/14/09 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Rm. 129 8 wks $110

BEGINNING JEWELRY An introduction to the lost wax casting technique and introduction to copper enameling. Both are easy and exciting ways of crafting expressive pieces of jewelry. Cost for supplies $20.00. Taught by Keith Capizzi.

SI-602 M 9/29/08 - 11/3/08 6:00 - 9:00 p.m . Rm. 130 6 wks $99

CERAMICS HAND BUILDING Explore ceramic hand building (slab construction, coil construction, clay sculpting and carving).

SI-622 M 1/26/09 - 3/9/09 6:00 - 9:00 p.m . Rm. 130 6 wks $99

ACRYLIC PAINTING I Explore landscape/seascape paintings! This starter course will fit the individual needs of both beginning and practicing artist. Emphasis is placed on the individual technique needs of each student through instruction on landscape composition, perspective, color mixing, and transparent/opaque acrylic techniques. Each participant will complete at least one painting on canvas. Taught by local artist Bea Van Meter, this 8-week course promises to have you finding skills you never knew you had. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to bring reference materials (i.e. personal photos, sketches, etc.) Beginning supplies included in cost of course. Level: Introductory. CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 12 ENROLLMENTS.

SI-603 W 9/3/08 - 10/29/08 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Rm. 302 8 wks. $105

ACRYLIC PAINTING II Expand your knowledge of landscape composition and design in Acrylic Painting II. This course is a follow up to Acrylic Painting I with continued emphasis on developing a personal acrylic painting style, expanded studies of landscape paintings relative to color and brush techniques, composition and design within a variety of landscape themes. Because of the emphasis on individual growth, participants may elect to repeat this course any term. Taught by local artist, Bea Van Meter, this 8-week course will increase yor confidence in and enjoyment of landscape paintings. Beginning supplies are included in cost of course. CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 10 ENROLLMENTS.

SI-603A Th 9/18/08 - 11/20/08 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Rm. 302 8 wks. $105

W 3/4/09 - 4/29/09 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Rm. 302 8 wks. $105

ACRYLIC PAINTING III This is a NEW class for 2008-09 designed for participants who have already completed at least three classes (from Acrylic Paintin I and II) and have expressed a desire to expand their personal development into other acrylic techniques and themes. This class is an option to repeating Acrylic Painting II. Participants need to be highly motovated for independent artistic development. This 8 week class will be coordinated by local artist, Bea Van Meter. Beginning supplies are included in the cost of the course. CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 10 ENROLLMENTS.

SI-603B M 9/22/08 - 11/17/08 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Rm. 302 8 wks. $105

M 3 /2/09 - 4/27/09 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Rm. 302 8 wks. $105

ALL CLASSES TAUGHT BY STAINED GLASS ARTIST, BEN KENDALL

STAINED GLASS - PENDULUM CLOCK

This class serves as a great way for students to expand upon the knowledge they gained in previous stained glass classes. Students will construct a beautiful 10’ x 22” glass panel utilizing the copper foil method. This panel will then be inserted into an oak frame and a pendulum clock movement will be installed and a reflective morror back will be attached. This a very special and functional stained glass project that the student will enjoy creating and be proud to display. Students taking this class must have previous stained glass experience or have taken a stained glass class. Students must have their own tool kit or can purchase additional tools in class if needed. Material fee of $90.00 is payable at the first class. Materials include: pendulum clock movement, clock face, oak frame, mirror and mounting hardware.

SI-613 T 9/16/08 - 10/28/08 6:30 - 9:30 p.m Rm. 120B 7 wks $89

STAINED GLASS - WORKING WITH BEVELS

Students in this class will have the opportunity to utilize beveled glass, mirror and stained glass to create elegent candle holders and table center pieces. With the holidays approaching, students will find that these projects will be great for decorating or for gift giving. Emphisis will be placed on the use of beveled glass to create projects with brilliance and elegance. Students will have the opportunity to produce several projects and should find this to be one of the most rewarding stained glass classes available. Students taking this class must have previous stained glass experience or have taken a stained glass class. Students must have their own tool kit or can purchase additional tools in class if needed. Material fee of $45.00 is payable at the first class. Materials include: all bevels, glass, and mirror.

SI-614 T 11/4/08 – 12/16/08 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Rm. 120A 6wks. $76

BEGINNING STAINED GLASS

This is our very thorough basic class. You will learn all of the basics of the Copper Foil Stained Glass method including proper glass cutting techniques, copper foil wrapping, soldering and application of finishing patina. Students will make two projects including a sun catcher and a small panel. This class will give students the knowledge and ability to construct larger, more advanced projects. Tool kit and material fee ($110 - $160) is payable at the first class.

SI-604 T 1/13/09-2/24/09 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Rm. 120B 7 wks $89

INTRODUCTION TO GLASS FUSING

This is the class that many of the stained glass students have been waiting for to expand their knowledge in the stained glass arts. Students in this class will learn the basics of glass fusing while utilizing a kiln to heat glass, firing schedules and the do’s and don’ts of working with warm glass. Demonstrations will include: fusing, making a small vase using a dropout ring and slumping glass to make small plate. Students will also have the opportunity to make and keep several fused glass jewelry pieces. They will also work with dichrolc glass. Students must have previous stained glass cutting experience. A $40.00 material fee is due the first class. Students taking this class must have previous stained glass experience or have taken a stained glass class.

SI-615 T 3/10/09 – 4/14/09 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Rm. 120A 5wks. $79

BASIC STAINED GLASS REPAIR AND RESTORATION

This is a must take course for aspiring stained glass artists and hobbyist. Anyone working in stained glass knows that repairs can be one of the most frustrating aspects of the art. This basic course will familiarize students with proper techniques to bring those stained glass lamps, windows, panels, suncatchers and other projects back to their original condition. Students may bring in their own projects that need repair and the instructor will bring in items for demonstration. Don’t miss out on this valuable learning experience. Students must have their own tool kit or can purchase additional tools in class if needed. Any material fee will be based on what students need to complete their repairs.

SI-616 T 4/28/09 – 5/19/09 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Rm. 120A 4wks. $63

ON THE HOME FRONT

BEGINNING CROCHET For the crocheting novice - emphasis will be on learning all basic crochet stitches and how to read and follow a pattern. Learn the abbreviations and what they mean. Bring 1 skein of 4-ply yarn and a size H crochet hook to first class.

SI-701 W 9/10/08 - 10/8/08 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Rm. 169 5 wks $42

W 1/7/09 - 2/4/09 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Rm. 169 5 wks $42

CROCHET CLUB Everyone needs an evening out! Come join us for an evening of crocheting. Work on the project that you’ve always want to make or the one that’s been sitting there partially complete. Instructor will assist you with your questions. Pre-Requisite: Beginning crochet or knowledge of basic stitches and pattern reading. Bring your pattern, yarn and crochet hook to the first class.

SI-701B W 10/29/08 - 11/19/08 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Rm. 169 4 wks $34

W 2/11/09 - 3/4/09 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Rm. 169 4 wks $34

W 3/11/09 - 4/1//09 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Rm. 169 4 wks $34

KNIT! ( COME AND KNIT NIGHT) Treat yourself to an enjoyable and productive evening! A perfect sequel to beginning knitting, this class offers tips on pattern reading and a refinement of technique. If you haven’t picked up your needles in a while, let this course serve as a refresher to get you back into this relaxing hobby that has enjoyed renewed popularity across the country! You can finish that project you’ve been meaning to get to, relax, visit, and learn a few tips from experienced knitting instructor Jo Moffitt. Bring a pattern, yarn, and needles to the first class.

SI-702A TH 9/4/08 - 10/30/08 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Rm. 166 8 wks $68

TH 1/29/09 - 3/19/09 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Rm. 166 8 wks $68

TH 4/23/09 - 6/11/09 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Rm. 166 8 wks $68

BEGINNING/REMEDIAL SEWING CLASS Students will learn the basics in sewing. Hand stitching, sewing on buttons, threading the sewing machine, how to wind a bobbin, and operating and controlling the sewing machine will all be covered. Students will also learn how to read and follow pattern directions as well as understanding pattern layouts. Students will complete a basic project and leave the class with skills which will allow them to continue sewing projects on their own in order to increase their sewing skills.