Culinary Arts Cake Pops by Wilton It’s easy to learn how to create POPS- sweets on a stick you’ll love to dip, decorate, and devour! With Cake POPS, traditional desserts favorites like cake, brownies, and Rice Krispie Treats will become an instant hit at your next special occasion. Don’t miss the fun and invaluable tips!! Instructor: Glenn Riggs Dates: Jan. 15 & 22 Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Place: BBC 132 Fee: $20, supply list provided
Building Buttercream Skills (Wilton Course 1) Thousands of people just like you have experienced the excitement of decorating their first cakes in a Wilton class. You will see how easy and rewarding it is to decorate wonderful cakes and other desserts that will delight your family and friends. Your certified instructor will show you the keys to baking, icing, and decorating cakes, and special treats. Learn these buttercream techniques: star, borders, drop flower, rosette, ruffles, zinnia, ribbon rose, printing, and writing. Students will receive a Wilton Certificate of Completion. Instructor: Glenn Riggs Dates: Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12 & 19 Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Place: BBC 132 Fee: $54, supply list provided
Tall Cakes Class Learn how to straighten up your tall cakes! During your class, you will assemble and decorate your special creation. In addition to creating multi-layer cakes, you will receive valuable tips for serving, transporting, and storing your
masterpiece. Prerequisite: Building Buttercream Skills (Wilton Course 1) Instructor: Glenn Riggs Date: Feb. 26 Time: 6:00-9:00 pm Place: BBC 132 Fee: $20, supply list provided
Spring Cookie Class Participants will learn to make a delicious sugar cookie recipe and decorate cookies in vibrant colors using buttercream and cookie royal icings, and fondant, using all the accents. Your certified instructor will show you how to make a cookie bouquet. Instructor: Glenn Riggs Date: March 5 Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Place: BBC 132 Fee: $20, supply list provided
Flowers & Cake Design (Wilton Course 2) Build on those skills you learned in Course One! Learn to make: button flower, pansy, Wilton rose, apple blossom, primrose, rosebud, daffodil, violet, lily, and basket weave accents. These techniques are made from royal icing, fondant, and gum paste. Students will receive a Wilton Certificate of Completion. Prerequisite: Wilton- Building Buttercream Skills (Course 1) Instructor: Glenn Riggs Dates: March 19, 26 April 2, & 9 Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Place: BBC 132 Fee: $54, supply list provided
Advanced String Work Take your cake decorating to a new level! Join us as we introduce experienced students to the advanced decorating techniques of string work. Prerequisite: Building Buttercream Skills (Wilton Course 1) and Flowers and Cake Design (Wilton Course 2). Instructor: Glenn Riggs Date: April 16 Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Place: BBC 132 Fee: $20, supply list provided
Cupcake Deliciousness
Advanced Gum Paste & Fondant
Learn basic fondant techniques to top off your cupcakes. Pure deliciousness! You will learn how to embellish your cupcakes with miniature bows, quilled flowers, and tear drop flowers. Instructor: Glenn Riggs Date: April 23 Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Place: BBC 132 Fee: $20, supply list provided
(Wilton Course 4)
Gum Paste & Fondant (Wilton Course 3) Build on the skills you learned in Course One! Learn these gum paste and fondant techniques: mum, carnation, calla lily, rose, rosebud, and daisy. Also, learn to make ruffles, borders, and bows in traditional and contemporary styles. Students will receive a Wilton Certificate of Completion. Prerequisite: Wilton- Building Buttercream Skills (Course 1) Instructor: Glenn Riggs Dates: April 30, May 7, 21 & 28 Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Place: BBC 132 Fee: $54, supply list provided
Build on the skills you learned in Course 3! Learn these gum paste and fondant techniques: flower blossom, Gerber Daisy, Sweet Peas, ivy, Briar Rose, Stargazer or Tiger Lily, and Stephanotis. Students will receive a Wilton Certificate of Completion. Prerequisite: Gum Paste and Fondant (Wilton Course 3) Instructor: Glenn Riggs Dates: June 4, 11, 18 & 25 Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Place: BBC 132 Fee: $54, supply list provided
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Creative Arts Perfectly Painted
Knitting – The Basics and Beyond
Instructor, Michelle Burnside, has been painting since the age of 8 years old. Her art work has been published and won numerous awards. In this session, you learn some basic and advanced techniques painting with acrylics. Perfect for the hobbyist, children 6+, or a beginning painter! Instructor: Michelle Burnside Date: Jan. 16 Time: 6:30—7:30 pm Place: BBC 132 Fee: $20
Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit? Do you already know the basic stitches but would like to add more to your repertoire? If you answered yes to either of these questions, this is the class for you. If you are new to knitting, you will learn to cast-on, knit, purl, and bind off. If you already know the basics, you will learn how to knit a basic cable, how to seam two pieces of knitting together, and how to fix common knitting errors. All participants will learn the basics of flat and circular knitting. Instructor: Katrina Florea Dates: Feb. 3, 10, 17 & 24 Time: 5:00—6:00 pm Place: BBC 214 Fee: $10, supply list provided
“Pinspired” Projects: Monogrammed Garden Flag Freezer paper stenciling is a wonderful way to add monograms or simple graphics to all types of fabrics. In this class, you will create a monogrammed garden flag and learn how to use freezer paper stencils to add graphics to t-shirts, pillow cases, table runners, and more! Instructor: Katrina Florea Date: March 17 Time: 5:00—6:00 pm Place: BBC 214 Fee: $10, supply list provided
Advanced Beginner’s Crochet Do you have basic crochet skills – holding the yarn, making a chain, completing one or two simple stitches – but want to improve your skills? This advanced beginner’s class will focus on taking your abilities to the next level. We will focus on learning
new stitches and pattern reading. This class will benefit new crocheters, as well as experienced crocheters who would like to brush up on their techniques. Instructor: Jennifer Welch Date: April 13, 20, 27, & May 4 Time: 5:30— 7:00 pm Place: JCD 125 Fee: $10, supply list provided
Fashion Fun Come enjoy an afternoon making fashionable wearables! We will make a skirt, scarf, and accessories with just a few t-shirts in a great upcycling project. No sewing involved, and you can wear your completed projects that day. This would be a great activity for a girl age 8-14 and an adult to sign-up and complete together. Instructor: Jennifer Welch Date: April 25 Time: 4:00—6:00 pm Place: JCD 116 Fee: $10, supply list provided.
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Health &Wellness This nine week course will combine Qigong and Tai Chi. Qigong is the general name for a variety of exercise movements that are practiced individually in isolated units that aim to improve flexibility, gentle stretching, light aerobic exercise and chienergy cycling. Tai Chi is a refreshing form of exercise for the mind, body, and spirit! Tai Chi offers great benefits in balance, stretching, extension, posture, composure, internal strength and centering. Instructor: Scott Vander Ploeg Date: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, & 11 Time: 4:30—5:30 pm Place: Glema Mahr – Anne P. Baker Gallery Fee: $40
eased by stretching, exercise or massage, subtle tensions are difficult to recognize and even harder to release. In this guided meditation class we will use meditative techniques such as breath work, concentration, contemplation, visualizations, and deep relaxation. Classes will vary in meditation style allowing beginners to get a wide variety of tools to establish a home practice. Supplies: a meditation cushion or supportive pillow, a blanket, comfortable clothing. Optional supplies: an eye bag or mask. Instructor: Hilary Lowbridge Dates: Class One-Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9 & 16; Class Two– March 30, April 6,13, 20, 27, May 4, 11 & 18 Time: 5:30—6:30 pm Place: BBC 216 Fee: $40 for all 8 sessions , or $8 per class (Must register before class)
So You Think You Can Golf?
Zumba
Learn invaluable golfing tips and tricks from Madisonville’s own Mike Thomas. This class is for those just beginning to golf or the hobbyist. Students are asked to bring their own golf clubs, but it is not required. Maximum 6 students . Instructor: Mike Thomas Date: Class One– April 13, 15, 20, & 22; Class Two– April 14, 17, 21, & 24 Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm Place: Madisonville Country Club Fee: $50
Dance your way to fitness! Zumba combines Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout system. Zumba's choreography incorporates hip-hop, samba, salsa, merengue and mambo. Join us for a musical alternative to the traditional work-out! Instructor: Renee Oliver Date: Class One– Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Mar. 4; Class Two– Mar. 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6 & 13 Time: 5:30—6:30 pm Place: JHG 162 Fee: $40, or $8 per class, register ahead to reserve spots.
Tai Chi
Meditative Yoga Stress and anxiety are two of most prevalent problems of modern life. We carry tension both within the physical body and, on even deeper levels, in the subtle body. Guided meditation is an integrative process that balances the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, allowing a shift from the fight or flight response to the relaxation response. While physical tension can be
Special Interest Computer Training
Dog Training
Instructor, Michelle Burnside, loves training animals. She has been handling and training dogs in obedience for many years. Together, you and your dog will learn obedience basics and training techniques to keep your furry friend a wellmannered companion. Instructor: Michelle Burnside Date: Jan. 17, 24,31, & Feb. 7 Time: 10:00—10:45 am Place: BBC 132 Fee: $25
Wonders of Welding This class is designed to teach the very basics of arc welding. This class provides no college credit, it is designed for hobbyist that want to improve their skills. The class will cover safety, use of equipment, and equipment purchasing. Students are to provide their own safety equipment (boots, blue jean pants, long sleeve shirt, safety glasses & welding glove) Welding hoods are available for students to use. Instructor: Reid Davis Date: Jan. 26 28, Feb. 2 & 4 Time: 5:00 –8:00 pm Place: BBC 114 Fee: $45
Guitar Lessons Instructor, Michelle Burnside, has been a professional guitar player since a very young age. Michelle and her husband Rick owned a full service music store in West Palm Beach, Florida, and taught lessons for many years. In this class, students will learn chords, basic rhythms, and playing along with others. Great for the beginner guitar player, kids ages 12+, and hobbyist! Instructor: Michelle Burnside Date: Jan. 12, 19, 26, & Feb. 2 Time: 7:00 – 7:50 pm Place: BBC 132 Fee: $25
Black Kentuckians & the American Civil War
Though the Emancipation Proclamation sounded the death knell of slavery in the United States, white attitudes toward newly freed black Americans would change slowly. In Kentucky, the experiences of African-Americans during the American Civil War were many and varied--and sometimes tragic. This course will present an overview of those experiences with special attention given the important role and sacrifices made by African-American Kentuckians who fled slavery by the thousands, entering Union camps and volunteering to enlist in the Union army. Instructor: Dr. Robin West Date: TH, Feb. 26 Time: 6:30—8:30 pm Place: JHG 305 Fee: No Fee
Traveling Spanish This course will teach you how to become fluent tourist. You will become comfortable with the Spanish language to learn key phrases and words essential to traveling abroad in a Spanish-speaking country. Instructor: Patricia Fouse Date: March 17, 24, 31, April 7 & 14 Time: 4:00—5:00 pm Place: JCD 128 Fee: $15
Professionalism Development Professionalism in Practice : Resumes & Internships Need help building a resume, or finding internship opportunities? This workshop will feature lessons on building a strong resume, cover letter, and finding internships that interest YOU! Instructors: Marissa Gatten, Lyndsey Adkins & Brianna Pantano Date: March 25 Time: 2:00– 3:00 pm Place: Loman C. Trover Library Fee: No Fee
Professionalism in Practice: Interviewing Tips and Tricks Have an important interview scheduled, or just want to practice? Follow-up the skills you learned in your Professionalism in Practice Workshop with AIT instructor, Tony Mercer for an informational
session on preparing and practicing for your best interview yet! Instructor: Tony Mercer Date: March 26 Time: 2:00– 3:00 pm Place: Loman C. Trover Library Fee: No Fee
What’s Your Type? Meyers-Briggs Personality Assessment The purpose of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) personality inventory is to make the theory of psychological types described by C. G. Jung understandable and useful in people's lives. Many people use this test to better understand their strengths and weaknesses in addition to working more efficiently in the workplace. Instructor: Britney Mitchell Date: March 27 Time: 10:00—11:00 am Place: BBC 212 Fee: $30
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Youth Programs Kindermusik: Wiggle and Grow Family Class For 0 to 5 year olds (Great for parents with siblings of different ages.)
This music-filled class celebrates the unique joys of your growing child. Each week your child will love singing, dancing, and playing instruments with you and his/her new friends and you’ll love helping him/her practice a wide variety of abilities such as gross and fine motor skills, turn-taking, social skills, and active listening. In class, we’ll also share tips and ideas for using music throughout the week. Plus, the fun (and learning!) continues with the Kindermusik@Home digital home materials, including music from class, musical activities, and each month’s story. Parental or Guardian participation and attendance is required. Space is limited to 12 children. Instructor: Dr. Sara Adams Date: Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 21, 28, April 18 & 25 Time: 10:00-10:50 a.m. Place: LRC 105 Fee: $180 (includes tuition and 3 sets of digital athome materials); $90 for each additional sibling.
Kindermusik: Cuddle and Bounce For 0 to 1 year olds Cuddle, bounce, and bop with your baby in Kindermusik's newest curriculum. Whether your baby is five weeks or five months, this class will be perfect for you! With age-appropriate activities for newborns, infants and crawlers, this parent-child music and movement class will help you strengthen those early parent-child bonds, understand your baby’s development, and heavily focus on child development and communication with your baby. You and your baby will enjoy instrument play, dance,
exploration time, and together time—and you’ll get expert advice and parenting resources based on the most recent research in baby development. Plus, the fun (and learning!) continues with the Kindermusik@Home digital home materials, including music from class, musical activities, and each month’s story. Parental or Guardian participation and attendance is required. Space is limited to 12 children. Instructor: Dr. Sara Adams Date: Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 13, 20 & 27 Time: 4:00—4:45 pm Place: LRC 105 Fee: $180 (includes tuition and 3 sets of digital at-home materials); $90 for each additional sibling.
ACT Review Be prepared for the February and June test dates by taking MCC’s informative test review! Classes will be offered on Saturdays on the Madisonville Community College campus. Our area Mathematics, English, and Science instructors will provide an excellent overview and testing tips and tricks. After this class, you will be more confident and ready for the ACT exam! Instructor: Sharon Davis, Dr. John Lowbridge, & David Baker Date: Class One– Jan. 24; Class Two– May 30 Time: 8:00 am—2:30 pm Place: BBC 212 Fee: $30, must also purchase ACT Review textbook. Lunch is provided.
Summer Youth College Join us for Summer Youth College this year , July 13th-16th! Students in grades 1st-6th will attend three classes that meet one hour each day from 8:30 am to 12 pm. Students will be grouped into classes, customized for their grade level. Applications will be sent to schools in the Spring semester. We look forward to another great year!
Computer Training Wonderful Windows 8
Microsoft Word– Class Two
Learn the basics of the new operating system from Windows. In this session, CIT Professor, Natalie Cooper, will show just how easy it is to navigate the new system with some helpful tips and tricks. Instructor: Natalie Cooper Date: Jan. 23 Time: 10:00—11:00 am Place: JHG 214 Fee: No Fee
This class is designed for the intermediate Word user who has a working knowledge of the Word program. Topics in this class include: working with bullets, symbols and styles, using sections, linking and embedding, templates, tables, mail merges, and more! Instructor: Natalie Cooper Date: Feb. 24, Mar. 3 & 10 Time: 4:30—6:30 pm Place: JHG 214 Fee: $25, $15 book fee
Pinterest 101 Pinterest is an online community where you can share recipes, fashion ideas, beauty tips and tricks, home décor ideas, and much more. Learn the many benefits of this social media tool that has everyone “pinning”. After this session you’ll be feeling “pinspired”! Instructor: Brittney HernandezStevenson Date: January 30 Time: 10:00– 11:00 am Place: JHG 248 Fee: No Fee
Microsoft Excel –Class One This course covers data entry, editing, creating formulas, range editing, using functions, printing, and more! Class is interactive and tailored to meet individual needs. Instructor: Natalie Cooper Date: April 7, 14 & 21 Time: 4:30—6:30 pm Place: JHG 214 Fee: $25, $15 book fee
Microsoft Word-Class One
Microsoft Excel– Class Two
This class is designed to provide beginning level skills in Word. You will learn how to enter and delete text, cut, move, paste, change font size and color, change styles, borders, shading, and more! Focus will also be placed on how Word interfaces with other Microsoft Office programs. Instructor: Natalie Cooper Date: Feb.3, 10 & 17 Time: 4:30—6:30 pm Place: JHG 214 Fee: $25, $15 book fee
Designed for the intermediate Excel user who has a strong working knowledge of Excel. Topics for this class include: applying formats between sheets, split screens, protecting data, linking and embedding, merging and graphing. We will only reference macros in this course. Instructor: Natalie Cooper Date: April 28, May 5 & 12 Time: 4:30—6:30 pm Place: JHG 214 Fee: $25, $15 book fee
Meet Your iPad Whether you use it just to surf the web, to teach, or just for fun, get to know your tablet with this informational session and introductory exploration of your pint size computer. Instructors: Katrina Florea & Jennifer Welch Date: February 27 Time: 10-11 am Place: BBC 214 Fee: No Fee
Social Media Marketing Web Marketing
Social Media Marketing Learn how to use social media like a pro. With a focus on search engine optimization and social media friendly website design this class will teach you the inner workings of social media and how to use this tool as a small business owner. Learn how to diversify your social media usage to optimize investment. Instructor: Jonas Neihoff Date: February 18 Time: 6:00 –7:30 pm Place: BBC 214 Fee: $35
Own a business? Jonas Neihoff, of Socially Present, will teach basic web marketing concepts and practical application and present Photography, Mobile Marketing, and Videography applications you can use to better promote your product or business. Great for the entrepreneur, marketing consultant, or experienced business owner. Instructor: Jonas Neihoff Date: March 18 Time: 6:00 –7:30 pm Place: BBC 214 Fee: $35
Estate Planning Make a List, Check It Twice This workshop will discuss ways to document your possessions in the event you ever need to file a homeowners loss claim. Instructor: Paula
Bascom Date: May 8 Time: 10:00 am—12:00 pm Place: BBC 270 Fee: $10
Putting Your Retirement to Work This informative session with Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Barry Hill, focuses on those participating in an employer-sponsored plan. Barry will explain why it’s important to start saving now,
additional tax-advantaged ways to save outside the employer plan, and discusses rollover of money from previous employer plans. Instructor: Barry Hill Date: March 6 Time: 10:00—10:50 am Place: BBC 270 Fee: No Fee
Rules of the Road with Edward Jones Join us for a session with Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Barry Hill, who will teach fundamental concepts of investing and potential strategies to help build wealth. Instructor: Barry Hill Date: February 20 Time: 10:00—10:50 am Place: BBC 270 Fee: No Fee
Home Repair Introducing the all-new “Handy-man” (and woman) series. These classes will offer useful information on basic DIY home repairs to turn your “to-do” list into a “tah-done” list! Portable Generator Safety Don’t be left out in the cold! With Spring storms still ahead of us and possible outages, it is important to stay prepared. Portable generators are a great and safe source for temporary electrical power when properly installed and used. Join Kentucky –licensed master electrician and contractor, Dan Edington, for this informative session to learn the basics of how to safely operate a portable generator, connect drop cords, and safely, and legally, connect to your existing electrical panel. Instructor: Dan Edington Date: March 20 Time: 10:00—11:00 am Place: BBC 132 Fee: $10
DIY: Crown Molding Working on a remodel, or just updating your home? This 1-hour session will focus on the tools and techniques of basic installation of crown molding, including inside corners, outside corners, splices, and returns . You will be able to confidently add style and character to your home after this session. Instructor: Eddie Marks Date: April 10 Time: 10:00 -11:00 am Place: BBC 132 Fee: $10
All Lit Up! Updating Light Fixtures Update your home quickly and easily with helpful tips and tricks from Kentucky licensed master electrician and contractor, Dan Edington. This class
will show you how to safely update light fixtures, light switches, and receptacles in your home. Instructor: Dan Edington Date: April 17 Time: 10:00—11:00 am Place: BBC 132 Fee: $10
Drywall 101 Tackle a major task with ease with the help of MCC’s own drywall expert, Mike Beauchamp, to learn how to quickly, and effectively, install drywall. Mike will also show us some of his own tips and tricks for repairing minor holes and marks in drywall before painting. Instructor: Mike Beauchamp Date: April 3 Time: 9:00—10:00 am Place: BBC 216 Fee: $10
Plumbing for the Non-Plumber Want to update those older bathroom and kitchen faucets, but don’t want the hassle? Joe Wilson, MCC’s licensed plumber, will show you how to quickly and easily fix basic plumbing repairs and installing your new, modern fixtures. Instructor: Joe Wilson Date: April 24 Time: 10:00—11:00 am Place: BBC 216 Fee: $10
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