FEH BOCES FALL 2018 ADULT AND CONTINUING ED COURSES

In this course, you will learn how to arrange and design with flowers you purchased.

You will learn the basic floral tools/supplies, basic flower names, basic designs and container usage.

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October 15th & 17th 6 PM—8:30 PM North Franklin Educational Center Dining Room Tim Wood $100.00 September 24th

Want to keep dinner simple? Spend an evening with friends creating ten different soups that can easily be heated up or placed in the crock pot. The number of meals you will take away after class will vary depending on the number of participants in class, a minimum of eight meals are guaranteed, with four servings per meal. Your family will enjoy the aromas and tastes of the soups.

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November 6th 4:30 PM—7:30 PM North Franklin Educational Center Culinary Room Rhonda Shorette-Peets $120.00

October 23rd

Spend a fun evening preparing delicious dinners—all ready and set to go in the crockpot. Each dinner will be freezable. The number of meals you will take away after class will vary depending on the number of participants in class, a minimum of eight meals are guaranteed with four servings per meal. Your family will be impressed with all of your homemade dinners!

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November 5th 4:30 PM—7:30 PM North Franklin Educational Center, Culinary Room Rhonda Shorette-Peets $120.00 October 22nd

This is an entry to intermediate level photography course. In this course you will learn the following: 

Understanding your camera

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What makes a photograph interesting

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The camera, shutter speed, aperture, focal length and more, and how each of these settings affect the final image

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The image, depth of field, placement of the subject, filling the frame and more, and how they tell the story of each photograph

Students will need to bring a digital camera with controls for shutter speed and aperture, the camera’s manual and a USB thumb drive to download pictures for discussion.

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September 26th October 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th November 7th 6 PM--9 PM

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North Franklin Educational Center Computer Lab Jon Chodat $140.00 September 5th

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT The Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, marital status, disability or sex.

Inquiries or complaints alleging discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, marital status, disability or sex should be directed to: Cheryl A. Felt, Compliance Officer P.O. Box 28 Malone, NY, 12953 Phone (518)483-6420

Your instructor will show you the how to decorate, step by step, so that you experience the excitement of successfully decorating your first cake. Tips on how to bake a great cake, see how to make and color icing, and learn the best way to ice a cake.

You will also practice basic fundamentals of decorating, enabling you to approach each technique the right way for great results. Along the way, you will learn to create various types of icing drop flowers, leaves, roses, etc. You will learn just how easy it is to create the perfect cake for any occasion. Participants will be required to purchase a supply kit prior to class, which is not included in the course fee.

Topics to be covered include: How to bake a great cake Buttercream icing Dimensional decorating Leveling & icing the cake

Using various tips Using decorating bags & couplers Creating various types of icing drop flowers Course Dates: Time: Location: Instructor: Cost: Register by:

October 17th, 18th, 24th & 25th 4 PM—6 PM North Franklin Educational Center Culinary Classroom Holly Harz $70.00 September 26th

Participants are required to take “Cake Decorating I”, prior to taking this course.

The instructor will show you how to decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts, step by step, so that you can make your own creations for any occasion.

Along the way, you will learn various types of frosting designs to include basket weave, simple string work, working with royal frosting, simple figure piping, etc. You will learn just how easy it is to create the perfect dessert for any occasion. Participants will be required to purchase a supply kit prior to class, which is not included in the course fee.

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November 7th, 8th, 14th & 15th 4 PM—6 PM North Franklin Educational Center Culinary Classroom Holly Harz $75.00 October 17th

This course will provide an overview of the Ketogenic diet, covering the basics, providing tips and suggestions for cooking healthy meals that fit into a Ketogenic lifestyle. Recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and treats will be handed out. You will be able to sample some Keto friendly foods in this class.

The ketogenic diet has been approved by the National Institutes of Health as being a healthy and sustainable diet for life. This is a permanent way of eating, not a short term diet.

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September 25th 4 PM— 6 PM North Franklin Educational Center Culinary Classroom

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Holly Harz $40.00 September 4th

This course is for individuals interested in learning current food preservation techniques and how to preserve food safely. This hands-on course will focus on the general principles of safe food handling and the procedures of water bath canning, freezing fruits and vegetables, and preserving jams, jellies, and applesauce.

You will learn everything you need to know to get started in canning and preserving your own foods. By the time you finish this course you will be well on your way to making and storing foods like you have thought about for so long!

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September 26th 4 PM—7 PM North Franklin Educational Center Culinary Classroom Holly Harz $40.00 September 5th

This class is designed for students who have never knit before and is open to anyone ages 10 to 100! It will give you the fundamentals you need to progress towards intricate projects that will become cherished heirlooms.

This course is split into three sessions. Throughout each session you will be knitting dishcloths of increasing difficulty, depending on each student’s individualized progress. You will learn how to start (cast on) your project, basic knit and purl stitches, and how to finish (bind off) your project when you are done. These items make fantastic presents for the upcoming holiday season, or are a nice reusable item for your own household. Students will be given a short list of items to purchase before the start of class.

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This required Child Abuse and Neglect Training Workshop is designed to provide mandated professionals with an understanding of the different types of abuse and possible indicators of each, including physical and behavioral abuse. In this workshop you will learn potential intervention strategies, common characteristics of abusive caretakers and environments, and reporting procedures. This workshop prepares you to take the state certification exam, which is offered at the end of the workshop. You are required to bring in proof of identification (for example: a NYS drivers license) to take this exam.

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October 2nd 5 PM– 8 PM North Franklin Educational Center Early Education Classroom Jennifer Sienkiewycz $40.00 September 11th

November 1st, 8th & 15th 4 PM—6 PM North Franklin Educational Center Small Conference Room Jenn Pond $50.00 October 11th

Have you ever wanted to reduce your chemical footprint while living a healthier life?

This class is an introduction to essential oils and other plant-based products to help you move in the direction of a healthier home and life for you and your family. Every day items such as soaps, cleaners, laundry detergent, and fabric softeners are full of chemicals that are absorbed through the skin and inhaled into your lungs. We’ll take a closer look at some of those chemicals and the short and long-term potential effects on the body. At the end of each class, you will be shown some tips and tricks for transitioning, along with a “make and take” project that you will complete and bring home.

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September 19th & 26th October 3rd, 10th & 17th 6 PM—7:30 PM Adirondack Educational Center Conference Room Donna Bailey $100.00 August 29th

This course is meant to give learners the fundamentals of basic home computing.

Students will learn the basics of the computer itself, windows programs (such as Word), emailing, browsing the internet and utilizing social media. In these lessons, we simplify and explain the basics using a conversational, non-technical style to make it understandable, useful, and enjoyable. There’s no reason to be left out!

This class is open to all ages, but is geared towards seniors.

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October 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd 4:30 PM—5:30 PM North Franklin Educational Center Computer Lab Michele Frazier $70.00 September 11th

INTERESTED IN TEACHING OR SUGGESTING A COURSE OFFERING? Do you have an area of expertise to share with other adults in the BOCES service community? Do you have a specific area of interest you would like to see as an adult course offering? Should you have an interest in being considered as a adult course instructor or to suggest additional courses, please contact BOCES at: jpond@mail.fehb.org or (518) 483-6420 ext. 4077

YOGA WITH CHELEY Appropriate for students who are just moving up from beginner to the intermediate level, as well as those who have been practicing yoga for a while, and want a slower pace. This course will introduce you to yoga philosophy, deep breathing and meditation techniques, warming up the body, bringing flexibility to muscles and joints, and waking up the nervous system. A gentle yet powerful series of balancing, stretching, back bending, twisting and mild inverted postures will follow. Each session ends with deep relaxation, breathing exercises, concentration and meditation, all to bring a sense of well-being to the body and radiant peace to the mind.

Course Dates: October 11th, 18th & 25th Instructor: November 1st, 8th & 15th Cost: Time: 5 PM—6:30 PM Location: North Franklin Educational Center Register by: Large Conference Room

Michele Frazier $50 for full course, $10 per class for drop in.

If dropping in, students still need to register.

September 20th

JEWELRY Students will learn simple jewelry assemblage techniques for earrings, bracelets, and necklaces including: 

How to crimp and finish off the findings (clasps, magnets, toggles,) that holds the jewelry together.

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How to attach ear wires to earrings.

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September 5th 5:30 PM—830 PM 154 Childs Rd Malone Nancy Child $70.00 August 22nd

LET YOUR YOGA DANCE Let Your Yoga Dance is a unique approach to movement, combining the time honored traditions of yoga, movement, breathing, the chakra system, and userfriendly dance. Let Your Yoga Dance is meditation-inmotion, sometimes wild and filled with abandon, sometimes quiet and still. Let Your Yoga Dance also uses the joy of movement to tone muscles, build flexibility, endurance and cardiovascular fitness.

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September 4th, 7th, 18th & 21st October 9th, 12th, 23rd & 26th 5:30 PM—6:30 PM North Franklin Education Center Large Conference Room Nancy Child $80.00, $12 per class if dropping in.

If dropping in, students still need to register August 21st

Learn how to paper piece without the hassle of paper in the seams. Make just one or make four to create a star pattern. The pattern will be supplied. A materials list will be provided to those who enroll, of which the items will need to be purchased prior to the first class.

Date: September 26th Time: 5 PM — 8 PM Location: North Franklin Educational Center Large Conference Room Instructor: Donna Hastings Cost: $55.00 Register by: September 5th

Create a landscape quilt using your own fabrics. The pattern Salmon River View will be provided. A materials list will be provided to those who enroll, of which the items will need to be purchased prior to the first class.

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October 3rd 5 PM — 8 PM North Franklin Educational Center Large Conference Room Donna Hastings $55.00 September 12th

Come learn to perform preventative maintenance, service, and troubleshooting that will help you avoid frustrating problems and finally get your money’s worth out of your yard equipment.

In this course we will cover: the difference between two and four stroke engine operation, float bowl and diaphragm carburetors, simple tune-ups, and preventative maintenance strategies. We will show you how and when to service your small engines. You will also learn proper troubleshooting techniques, so you can avoid costly repair shop bills.

Students are encouraged to bring in their own engines to work on. Our classroom does have engines to work with if you are not able to bring one in. At the first class, the instructor will determine what equipment can be used.

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September 18th & 25th October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th 5:30 PM—8:30 PM North Franklin Educational Center Auto Tech. Classroom Tom Marshall $155.00 August 28th

This advanced course will cover the internal workings of the two and four stroke internal combustion engine. You will gain the knowledge of what it takes to make an engine run. Students will completely disassemble, learn how to use precision measuring tools, recondition, and reassemble an internal combustion engine. If you have a tired old engine that could benefit from a fresh rebuild, this is the time to do it yourself. *Prerequisite: Basic Small Engine Repair Students can bring in their own equipment to repair as you learn. Our classroom does have engines to work on if you are not able to bring one. At the first class, the instructor will determine what equipment can be used.

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November 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th December 4th, 11th & 18th 5:30 PM—8:30 PM North Franklin Educational Center Auto Tech. Classroom Tom Marshall $155.00 October 16th

This course teaches you how to service and perform light repair of your home oil furnace or boiler. The class will include a breakdown of all the major components of a typical oil furnace and boiler, as well as their job within the system. Students will learn properties of combustion, air/fuel mixture, flame quality, air distribution, and maintenance of an oil heating system. Students will have a chance to tear down and rebuild a typical oil burner unit, as well as preventative care and learning what specialty tools a technician uses in the field. The class will conclude with troubleshooting, repair techniques, and parts procurement. Each student will receive a set of nozzle/ignitor gap tools for Beckett oil burners and a handy reference and troubleshooting guide.

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October 22nd, 24th & 25th 6 PM—8:30 PM Salmon River CSD Classroom 330 Tonny French $200.00 October 1st

This is a beginner course with an emphasis on safe and effective use of oxy-fuel systems for cutting, heating, brazing and soldering. Also includes an introduction to shielded metal arc welding (also known as stick welding ) and gas metal arc welding (also known as mig welding).

Students are required to purchase their own welding shield, welding jacket & gloves per the instructor’s standards prior to the first class (a list will be provided). This is not included in the course fee.

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October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st November 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th December 5th & 12th 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Salmon River CSD Welding Classroom David Russell $250.00 September 12th

Tuition payment is required at the time of registration. We accept cash, checks, money orders and credit cards. Checks or money orders are to be made payable to FEH BOCES. Course descriptions and registration forms are also available on our website at: www.fehb.org. Please complete the registration form below and return with the tuition fee to: FEH BOCES, P.O. Box 28, Malone, NY 12953 Contact Jenn Pond at (518) 483-6420 ext. 4077 or jpond@mail.fehb.org for more information.

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REGISTER COST

Cake Decorating I: Beginner Course

9/26

$70.00

Cake Decorating II: Advanced Course

10/17

$75.00

Keto Cooking

9/4

$40.00

Basic Home Canning

9/5

$40.00

10/11

$50.00

Intro to Knitting: Beginner Course

$40.00 Essential Oils: Ditch and Switch Plus

8/29

$100.00

Computer Basics 101

9/11

$40.00

Basic Floral/Container Arranging

9/24

$100.00

Let Your Yoga Dance

8/21

$80.00 or $12.00/class

Small Engine Repair I: Beginner Course

8/28

$155.00

Small Engine Repair II: Advanced Course

10/16

$155.00

Oil Furnaces and Boiler

10/1

$200.00

Welding I: Beginner Course

9/24

$250.00

Yoga with Cheley

9/20

$50.00 or $10.00/class

Jewelry Making

8/22

$70.00

Crock-It!

10/22

$120.00

Soup-It!

10/23

$120.00

How to Take Excellent Photographs

9/5

$140.00

Quilting: Paper Piecing

9/5

$55.00

Quilting: Adirondack Landscapes

9/12

$55.00

FEH BOCES reserves the right to cancel due to low enrollment. A full refund will be made if classes are not filled due to low enrollment or are cancelled. Refunds will be issued within 60 days of notification. Note: Classes will not be held on days school is not in session, such as holidays or snow days.