Open University Catalog Summer 2016

FIND YOUR NEW PASSION THIS SUMMER OPEN UNIVERSITY - SUMMER 2016 THE YMCA AT VIRGINIA TECH

INFORMATION REGISTRATION DEADLINES

Please register at least 3 business days before class begins. If you would like to join class on the day it begins and it is still open, please call to register.

CLASS CANCELLATIONS

REGISTER ONLINE

To view the class list and register, visit

WWW.VTYMCA.ORG/OPENUNIVERSITY. On this page you can view more information, browse the online course catalog, and select the registration portal. Select your course(s) and follow through the payment steps. If you run into trouble while registering online, please contact our staff for help.

PHONE

Please call (540)961-9622 to pay with Visa or Mastercard over the phone.

IN PERSON

Visit the Y Center at 1000 N MAIN ST. Blacksburg, VA 24060 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 9AM to 4PM) to pay with cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard.

Occasionally, we must cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment, weather, etc. When a class is cancelled you will have the option of receiving a full refund or a credit.

CLASS WITHDRAWALS

Refund requests must be made at least 3 business days prior to the first class meeting to ensure a full refund or credit. Withdrawals after that time will receive credit or a refund minus a $5 fee. Withdrawals after a class begins are non–refundable.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

For cancellation information, call us at (540)9619622 or check www.vtymca.org for an update by 3:00PM the day of class.

QUESTIONS? Our team is here to help! If you have questions or encounter issues while registering for classes, please contact us. You may email our operations specialist, Joel Goodhart at OPERATIONS@VTYMCA.ORG or call office personnel at (540)961-9622.

TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTS & CRAFT................................P G. 1 POTTERY........................................PG. 4 TECHNOLOGY................................. PG. 5 MOVEMENT....................................PG. 6 ALTERNATIVE.................................PG. 8 GARDENING....................................PG. 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTS & CRAFT................................P G. 1 POTTERY........................................PG. 4 TECHNOLOGY................................. PG. 5 MOVEMENT....................................PG. 6 ALTERNATIVE.................................PG. 8 GARDENING....................................PG. 10

ARTS & CRAFT ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOP

This introductory afternoon workshop covers acrylic painting materials and basic techniques.

Students will create a composition on canvas from a still life while learning introductory techniques and methods. Topics covered will include preliminary drawing along with composition, lighting, value, color theory, and color mixing.

Instructor: Kirsten Cooner Date: 6/24/16 Day and Time: Friday, 1:00PM-4:00PM Location: YMCA Art Room Max/Min: 10/2 Ages: 13+ Class Fee: $25

ART JOURNALING: VISUAL STORYTELLING

An exploratory art course meant to enable students to express themselves through visual storytelling. Students will learn to re-purpose an old book into an art journal and use a variety of techniques to tell their story. Each session, new methods such as collage, photo transfers, stitching, painting, hand lettering, printing and more will be introduced to create a beautiful journal. This class takes a conversational, handson approach where students can have the freedom to experiment. If you’re interested in art but often feel intimidated by more traditional art classes, or if you are looking to explore beyond what you’ve done in the past - this is the class for you!

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Instructor: Kirsten Cooner Dates: 4 weeks starting 6/7/16 Day and Time: Tuesdays, 5:00PM-7:00PM Location: YMCA Art Room Max/Min: 10/2 Ages: 13+ Class Fee: $75

ADVANCED ART JOURNALING

A continuation of the Art Journaling course, students will spend each week learning new methods to use in their art journals! These include exploratory art forms such as marbleizing paper, creating your own Citra Solv art paper, sun printing, screen printing, designing roller stamps and creating accordion pull-outs. Students will be encouraged to explore and experiment by working to utilize what they already know of art journaling while expanding their skills and creativity. Prerequisite: It is recommended that individuals take the Art Journaling course before moving on to this more advanced course.

Instructor: Kirsten Cooner Dates: 4 weeks starting 7/12/16 Day and Time: Tuesdays, 5:00PM-7:00PM Location: YMCA Art Room Max/Min: 10/2 Ages: 13+ Class Fee: $75

NEEDLE FELTING

Join teacher Linda Hallenbeck, for an evening of Register at www.vtymca.org or call (540)961–9622

instruction in beginner techniques and creative designs in needle felting. You will be provided with a felting block, needles, and a kaleidoscope of colorful wool to create embellishments for clothing, accessories, or home goods. Linda Hallenbeck has been crafting artful projects in various media for years. She homeschooled her two daughters and incorporated her love for creating beautiful pieces into rich learning experiences. Needle felting is relaxing and the results are pleasing; come join the felting fun!

Instructor: Linda Hallenbeck Date: 6/16/16 Day and Time: Thursday, 5:00PM-7:00PM Location: Lancaster House Max/Min: 3/15 Ages: Due to the use of sharp needles, participants must be 13 years of age or older.

Class Fee: $10 + $10 Materials Fee

Max/Min: 10/2 Ages: 13+ Class Fee: $25

PENCIL, INK & WATERCOLOR

A three week course exploring the arts through pencil, ink, and watercolor. Students will learn the basics of how to work in each medium. The course will also include the foundations of art, and cover topics such as the care and use of materials, elements and principles of design, interpreting light and value, composition, and color theory.

A perfect introduction to the arts for teens and adults!

Instructor: Kirsten Cooner Dates: 3 weeks starting 8/9/16 Day and Time: Tuesdays, 3:00PM-5:30PM Location: Lancaster House Max/Min: 10/2 Ages: 13+ Class Fee: $65

PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP

Learn how to capture the landscape in front of you! This afternoon workshop will provide you with the tools needed to tackle the challenges of creating outdoors. Students of all skill levels are invited to come and work in their preferred medium and sketch or paint the beautiful views around Pandapas Pond. Students will learn how to choose a dynamic view, create a thoughtful composition, interpret value and colors, and most importantly tell a story with their artwork. Beginners are advised to work in pencil or charcoal, while more experienced students may choose to work in other mediums.

Instructor: Kirsten Cooner Date: 7/21/16 Day and Time: Thursday, 4:00PM-7:00PM Location: Off-Site: Pandapas Pond Register at www.vtymca.org or call 540–961–9622

STOP MOTION ANIMATION

Students will produce their own stop-motion animation movies. They will create storyboards, build characters, develop backdrops, and use an iPad or Smart phone to produce their short movies. Upon completing the course students will present their work to classmates as well as their parents.

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Jasmine is an art and design instructor. As first year instructor, she has studied various forms of art and design. Jasmine received a BS from Radford University. She has studied fashion design, photography, stop motion animation, collage and basic art and design principles.

Additionally, her work has been shown at the Radford University Spring Fashion Show and Student Photography show. Above all, Jasmine believes that art should be fun and accessible to all.

Dates: Session 1: 5 weeks starting 6/10/16 Session 2: 5 weeks starting 7/9/16

Day and Time: Session 1: Fridays, 1:00PM-4:00PM Session 2: Saturdays, 12:00PM-3:00PM Location: YMCA Art Room Max/Min: 10/5 Ages: 5 to 10 Class Fee: $50

ADVANCED WATERCOLOR

A more thorough exploration of watercolor, this advanced class offers instruction and opportunities for students to continue practice in wet and dry techniques, washes, blends, and use of transparency. Students will continue to explore a variety of techniques to solve texture and color development problems. This class also offers an emphasis on learning to interpret skin and hair in order to paint portraits, the figure, and animals.

Prerequisite: Beginner watercolor class or equivalent watercolor experience.

Instructor: Kirsten Cooner Dates: 4 weeks starting 8/8/16 Day and Time: Mondays, 1:00PM-3:00PM Location: Lancaster House Max/Min: 10/2 Ages: 13+ Class Fee: $75

WATERCOLOR

An introductory course in watercolor, students will learn about materials and their care, introductory drawing techniques, composition, interpreting light and value, color theory, color mixing, and wash techniques. Students will create still life compositions and paintings from reference images they choose themselves.

Instructor: Kirsten Cooner Dates: 4 weeks starting 6/7/16 Day and Time: Tuesdays, 1:00PM-3:00PM Location: Lancaster House Max/Min: 10/2 Ages: 13+ Class Fee: $75

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Register at www.vtymca.org or call 540–961–9622

POTTERY BEGINNING WHEEL THROWING

Beginning Wheel Throwing is six weeks of exploring how to “throw” clay on the potter’s wheel. You will learn to wedge clay, center on the potter’s wheel, learn to move the clay into bowl, plate, and cylindrical shapes. Also, how to glaze and decorate your work for the final firing. Some community tools are available for use. Taking this class allows the participant to use the studio during “Open Studio” hours outside of class times.

An updated schedule for Open Studio is located on a calendar www.vtymca.org/pottery.

Instructor: Chris Lively Chris is a ceramic artist working in porcelain. He has exhibited his work nationally in shows such as a “Strictly Functional Pottery National.” He teaches part time at Radford University and has been teaching pottery since 2011 at the YMCA. Dates: 6 weeks starting 7/6/16 Day and Time: Wednesdays, 6:30PM-9:00PM Location: YMCA Pottery Studio Max/Min: 10/5 Ages: 16+ Class Fee: $120 + $20 Materials Fee

WHEEL THROWN POTTERY

Beginning Wheel Throwing is six weeks of exploring how to “throw” clay on the potter’s wheel. You will learn to wedge clay, center on the potter’s wheel, learn to move the clay into bowl, plate, and cylindrical shapes. Also, how to glaze and decorate your work for the final firing. Some community tools are available for use. Taking this class allows the participant to use the studio during “Open Studio” hours outside of class times.

An updated schedule for Open Studio is located on a calendar www.vtymca.org/pottery.

Instructor: Michael LaRoche Dates: 6 weeks starting 6/16/16 Day and Time: Thursdays, 6:30PM-9:00PM Location: YMCA Pottery Studio Max/Min: 10/5 Ages: 16+ Class Fee: $120 + $20 Materials Fee

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TECHNOLOGY BASIC OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY

A short course in three sessions on the basics of taking photographs outdoors. Starting with a classroom session on photography basics and the triangle of exposure. Then two outdoor sessions that include instruction on nature, landscape, and outdoor portraits.

Instructor: Charlie Whitescarver Dates: 6/9/16 - next two classes to be decided by class for date, time, and location (most likely an evening or a Saturday) Day and Time: Thursday, 7PM Location: YMCA Conference Room Max/Min: 10/6 Ages: Must have own driver’s license Class Fee: $40

INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP

An introduction to the tools and functions of photoshop, perfect for both aspiring photographers and designers. Each week students will walk step by step through several exercises to introduce them to a new tool within the program. Students will also learn about the elements and principles of design, typography, color theory, photo retouching, and how to prepare files for the web and print.

Instructor: Kirsten Cooner Dates: 12 weeks starting 6/2/16 Day and Time: Thursdays, 10:30AM-11:30AM Location: YMCA Arts Room Max/Min: 10/2 Ages: 13+ Class Fee: $120

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MOVEMENT INTRODUCTION TO DANCE IMPROVISATION

Have you always wanted to try modern dance? Do you feel intimidated when asked to “improvise”?

Fear not! Similarly to the way in which jazz musicians practice skills in order to freely improvise, you can develop a structured skill set to ehlp you feel comfortable in a dance improvisational setting. Drawing from a rich history of American postmodern dance forms, we will explore a variety of movement games, dance concepts and somatic experiences. We’ll practice creating and performing improvisational “scores” (maps for movement similar to the musical notation used by sound artists). Finding freedom within structure, we’ll find the joy and delight in movement improvisation. No dance experience necessary.

Instructor: Rachel Rugh

Dates:

Session 1: 6/8/16 Session 2: 8/3/16 Session 3: 8/17/16

Day and Time: Session 1: Wednesday, 5:30PM-7:30PM Session 2: Wednesday, 5:30PM-7:30PM Session 3: Wednesday, 5:30PM-7:30PM Location: YMCA Dance Room Max/Min: 10/5 Ages: 13+ Class Fee: $15

Register at www.vtymca.org or call 540–961–9622

YOGA FOR YOU AND LITTLES

Come join us this summer at a class designed for you and your little ages (0-5 years). This inclusive course will work on strengthening, flexibility, and balance for you will entertaining and engaging your little one. No prior experience required.

Instructor: Janelle Tornwall Janelle’s professional experience includes working with participants ages 5-85 in various and diverse recreational settings. She earned a bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State University in recreation management. She has lived in the NRV since 2011 and is mother to a 7 month old son.

Dates: Session 1: 5 weeks starting 6/6/16 Session 2: 5 weeks starting 7/11/16 Day and Time: Mondays, 11:30AM-12:30PM Location: YMCA Dance Room Max/Min: 18/2 Ages: Parents of all ages, plus children aged 0-5 Class Fee: $45

AUTHENTIC MOVEMENT

Authentic Movement is a form of improvisation that involves listening and moving intuitively and without judgement to inner impulses. Using Authentic Movement as a tool for journeying inward, this workshop offers participants a safe, supportive space in which to explore their unique ways of moving and being. Each of us has embodied histories. Each of us has embodied Open University Course Catalog |

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physical, emotional, and spiritual realities. Each of us had body knowledge. How do we access this rich and layered way of knowing? How do we integrate it in to our lives? How do we share it with others? What helps us access it? What stands in our way? As we experiment with moving and witnessing others move, we will allow ourselves to notice - without criticism - the sensations, thoughts, images, and emotions that arise. Participants will be encouraged to indulge their curiosity, embrace their uniqueness, and allow their knowing bodies to inform their experience of themselves, others, and the world.

Because this work is self-directed, it is suitable for both “dancers” and “non-dancers.” No previous dance or movement experience is needed.

Instructor: Claire Constantikes Claire Constantikes has an M.F.A. in Dance and Choreography from Templed University in Philadelphia, where she focused on Authentic Movement as a point of departure for making dances. Before moving to Blacksburg this past August, Claire lived in Wake Forest, NC, where she was the founder of the Neck of the Woods Performance Series, a monthly performance event that showcases an eclectic mix of works by local performing artists. Here in Blacksburg, Claire has had two stints as a guest lecturer/performer at Virginia Tech, where she has led workshops that focus on connecting body and voice. Claire embraces the notion that everyone can “dance” and she enjoyed leading classes and workshops for both “dancers” and “non-dancers” alike.

Dates: Session 1: 6/11/16 Session 2: 7/9/16 Session 3: 8/13/16

Day and Time: Session 1: Saturday, 10:00AM-12:00PM Session 2: Saturday, 10:00AM-12:00PM Session 3: Saturday, 10:00AM -12:00PM Location: YMCA Dance Room Max/Min: 10/5 Ages: 13+ Class Fee: $15

RHYTHM TAP

This class is an exploration of Jazz-Tap or Rhythm Tap. In this form the whole body and the feet are musical instruments and the sound is jazz. All styles of tap share common roots in African polyrthyms and Anglo-European musical phrasing and body positions. Each class will start 7 | Open University Course Catalog

with technical exercises and tap manipulations and vocabulary; then we will learn dances from “classic” repertory and explore contemporary choreography and improvisation. Expect rigorous movement, great music, and fun.

Intermediate to Advanced dancers with previous experience in Tap. Flat soled tap shoes required.

Instructor: Ann Kilkelly Ann Kilkelly is a Professor of Theatre Arts and Women’s Studies at Virginia Tech. She teaches a variety of performance and theatre classes, women’s studies seminars and undergraduate courses about community and culture, and tap classes.

Dates: Four weeks starting 5/24/16

Day and Time:

Beginners: Tuesdays, 7:00PM-7:45PM Intermediate/Advanced: 6:00PM-7:00PM Location: YMCA Dance Room Max/Min: 10/3 Ages: 10+ Class Fee: $40

ASHTANGA YOGA

Instructor: Karen Cairns Course Description: Ashtanga Yoga is a set series of poses taught in the tradition established by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and continued by his grandson, R. Sharath Jois. These classes follow the method and sequence taught in the Ashtanga Yoga Institute, Mysore, India. Ashtanga is both aerobic and weight-bearing and therefore has many benefits physically and emotionally.

Led class is for any student, but ask the teacher if you have serious health issues or difficulties. This is a more physically challenging yoga. In “Mysorestyle” classes, you work at your own pace and the teacher is there to help with adjustments or when you forget the sequence. Beginners are welcome to Mysore classes, but many students prefer to attend a few led classes first, so that they have a basic understanding of the sequence.

Karen Cairns is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) at the 500 hour level with the Yoga Alliance. She is Authorized by the Shri K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Institute, Mysore, India, and is the only authorized teacher in the southwest region of the state of Virginia.

Dates: Ongoing until 6/5/16 & 6/26/16 Day and Time: Led Ashanga Sessions ($10/class) Sundays 9:00-10:45AM Mysore Sessions (FREE) Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 11:00AM-12:30PM Location: YMCA Dance Room & Conference Room

ALTERNATIVE UNDERSTANDING YOUR DREAMS

This class will teach you how to keep a dream journal and use it to understand your own dreams. Dream dictionaries use a one-size-fitsall approach but in this class, you will learn how to develop the elements of your dreams in a way that is unique to your own experience.

Instructor: Pam Tessnear Pam Tessnear is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience. She enjoys helping people learn to use their dreams to gain insight and solve problems.

Dates: Three weeks beginning 7/19/16 Day and Time: Tuesdays, 10:00AM to 12:00PM Location: YMCA Conference Room Max/Min: 12/5 Ages: 18+ Class Fee: $50

BIRDWATCHING FOR BEGINNERS

Jump into the basics of bird watching in this two part class by learning bird biology and behavior, how to use binoculars and field guides, and how to identify birds by sight and sound. We will start in the classroom and then put our new knowledge to work with a leisurely bird watching walk.

Binoculars not provided.

Instructor: Emily Davies

Dates:

Session 1: 6/9/16 & 6/11/16 Session 2: 8/25/16 & 8/27/16

Day and Time: Register at www.vtymca.org or call 540–961–9622

Meeting 1: 6:30PM-8:30PM Meeting 2: 8:30AM-11:00AM Location: Lancaster House Max/Min: 12/3 Ages: 18+ Class Fee: $30

ROCK IDENTIFICATION 101

We will cover the following cool subjects: -The rock cycle -Rock versus minerals -Types of sedimentary rocks and how they are formed -How features of sedimentary rocks indicate the environments they formed in -Identification of local sedimentary rocks -Types of metamorphic rocks and the conditions under which they form -Identification of local metamorphic rocks Instructor: Hazel Beeler

Dates:

Session 1: 6/1/16 Session 2: 7/6/16 Session 3: 8/3/16

Day and Time: Session 1: 5:00PM-8:00PM Session 2: 5:00PM-8:00PM Session 3: 5:00PM-8:00PM Location: YMCA Conference Room Max/Min: 10/5 Ages: 13+ Class Fee: $15 Open University Course Catalog

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LOCAL GEOLOGY: ROCKS, FOLDS, AND FAULTS

Day 1: Intro to rocks versus minerals, sedimentary rocks, and how rocks reflect the environment they are formed in. We can also look at rocks that students bring! I recommend bringing a small pocketknife and a 10x hand lens (the Tech bookstore sells them).

Day 2: We will continue studying sedimentary rocks!

Day 3: We’ll discuss metamorphic rocks and (if students are interested) we can travel to Floyd county to look at some!

Day 4: We’ll study where rocks came from, ancient continents, and cool things like transgressions and orogenies.

Day 5: We’ll look into different rock structures and how folds and faults form. Please bring 3 containers of Play-Doh for an illustration!

Day 6: Plate Tectonics Demo! Bring a small mat, and we’ll look at how today’s topography formed...uplift, downcutting, karst, and how old everything is. (Possible field trip to visit a cave if I can arrange it!

Instructor: Hazel Beeler Dates: 6 weeks starting 6/7/16 Day and Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM Location: YMCA Conference Room Max/Min: 10/5 Ages: 13+ Class Fee: $60

CUISINE FROM SOUTH-EAST

Introduction to South-East Cuisine, introduction to the spices and technique, and detailing recipes.

Instructor: Manvi Chhatwal.

Totally passionate about cooking. I had my own cookery show on TV channel in India for a year plus many other TV speciality programs and taking cooking classes.

Dates: Session 1: Indian Cooking: 7/17/16, 7/24/16, 7/31/16, 8/7/16 Session 2: Chinese Cooking 7/20/16, 7/27/15, 8/3/16 Session 3: Thai Cooking 7/15/16, 7/22/16, 7/29/16

Day and Time: Session 1: 3:00PM-6:00PM Session 2: 4:00PM-7:00PM Session 3: 5:30PM-8:30PM Location: Lancaster House Max/Min: 5/3

Class Fee:

Session 1: $165 Session 2: $150 Session 3: $150

BEGINNER GUITAR WORKSHOP

This course is designed for students with limited or no prior guitar playing experience. Students will learn how to hold the guitar, left and right hand positioning, basic chords, music notation, strumming patterns, and fingerpicking techniques.

The skills learned in this class can be applied to the performance of many styles of music. This is an excellent opportunity to experience the guitar in a classroom setting among peers.

Student supplies: Guitar Today Book 1 by Jerry Snyder; Manuscript Paper, Electronic Tuner, collapsible music stand.

Instructor: Daniel Burton Dates: Four weeks starting 7/6/16 Day and Time: Wednesdays, 6:00PM to 8:00PM Location: YMCA Conference Room Max/Min: 10/3 Ages: 10+ Class Fee: $80 9 | Open University Course Catalog

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GARDENING SEED SAVING WORKSHOP

Instructor: Dr. Ozzie Abaye Dates: 5/7/16 Day and Time: Saturday, 5:00PM-8:00PM Location: 138 Smyth Hall Class Fee: Free (Potluck dinner break)

WOOD BURNING CLASS & FOOD FOREST SIGN MAKING

Contact jenny@vtymca.org for more information.

SECOND SUNDAY GARDEN POTLUCKS

Second Sunday Garden Potlucks are open to Hale YMCA Community Gardeners, if you are not a gardener and are interested in attending a program please contact the garden coordinator jenny@vtymca.org for more details.

June - Gardeners’ Potluck and Entomology Walk July- Gardeners’ Potluck and Food Preservation Demo August - Gardeners’ Potluck and Seed Saving Exercises September- Gardener’s Potluck and Harvest Dates: 6/12/16, 7/10/16, 8/6/16, 9/10/16 Day and Time: Sundays, 6:00PM-8:00PM

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