LEARN GROW THRIVE Summer 2014 Community Class Schedule YMCA AT VIRGINIA TECH
YMCA AT VIRGINIA TECH
YMCA AT VIRGINIA TECH
SUMMER REGISTRATION INFORMATION Some classes are offered by the instructor and you will register with and pay them directly. Please read the description for details. Make sure we have your current email address and phone number on file in case we need to contact you about directions, cancellations, etc. You can register three ways:
Online
Set up a new account or log into your existing account to view classes and register at www.vtymca.org. Not sure if you have an account? Call 540–961–9622, email us at ymca@vtymca.org.
By phone
Call 540–961–9622 with a Visa or Master Card.
In person
Visit The Y Center at 1000 N. Main St. Blacksburg Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cash, check, Visa, or Master Card.
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
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 540–961–9622 or check www.vtymca.org for an update by 3 p.m. the day of class.
A WORD TO STUDENTS
The Y is committed to offering a wide variety of affordable courses open to all members of the community. Instructors agree to a policy that prohibits them from advertising or selling products and services while teaching these classes. The views expressed in class do not necessarily reflect those of the YMCA at Virginia Tech. Register at www.vtymca.org or call 540–961–9622
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ON DEMAND CLASSES Sometimes we offer a class you want to take at a time or day that doesn’t work for your schedule. The Y now offers an alternative with On Demand classes. You tell us the class you’d like to take from classes listed with the On Demand and we’ll work with you and your potential classmates to find the perfect time to hold the class. All you have to do is:
1. Give us a call at 540–961–9622 or go online to www.vtymca.org; 2. Register for the class; 3. When the minimum number of students register, we’ll set times/dates for the class; 4. Come to class and enjoy! If for any reason the class doesn’t reach the minimum number of students, you’ll get a full refund. Have a group of friends, family, or coworkers who want to take one of our classes at a different time than we offer it and it’s not On Demand? Call us and we’ll do our best to arrange it!
CHOOSING A CLASS If you’re having a difficult time choosing a class to sign up for this summer the icons below are here to help. Look for the icons, as well as the class category marked in orange text, throughout the schedule for the type of class you’re interested in taking. You’ll also want to look for the class category when signing up for a class online.
HEALTH & FITNESS
WRITING & LANGUAGE
MUSIC/GUITAR PHOTOGRAPHY FINE ARTS & CRAFTS POTTERY SEWING
WORLD LANGUAGES
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FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT® FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY GROUP INTERESTS Life–Long Learning
Improving the nation’s helth & well-being
FINE ARTS & CRAFTS Drawing 101 Instructor: Jordan Blevins This course is open to any drawing medium - pencil, charcoal, color pencils, markers, and pastels. Course will begin with experimentation of preferred medium and a crash course in art elements- specifically value, line, and texture. Color theory won’t be taught, but instructor will advise on color choice. The class then progresses to sill life, portraits, and free choice drawing for the remainder of the course. This class is meant to push student’s skill level, creativity, and drawing accuracy. Student’s best works will be brought to the final session for a class wide presentation. Class fee: $50. Dates: Session 1: 06/3- 07/8 Session 2: 07/15 – 08/19 Days & Time: Tuesdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm Location: Arts Classroom Student Supplies: 2 sheets of white or cream paper, 4 sheets of colored paper Preferred, set of drawing medium - pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, markers, pastels, blending stump. Max/Min Students: 10
Kids Drawing 101 Instructor: Jordan Blevins This class is designed around students ages 1015. The class starts with basic instruction on art elements as they practice shading and value with simple objects using black and white charcoal. The class will then graduate to working with simple still life that will challenge the student to draw critically. The course will finish with a free choice color pencil drawing. Class fee: $50. Register at www.vtymca.org or call 540–961–9622
Dates: Session 1: 06/02 - 07/7 Session 2: 07/14 – 08/18 Days & Time: Mondays 5:00 - 7:00 pm Location: Arts Classroom Student Supplies: Vine charcoal, compressed charcoal, kneaded eraser, white charcoal or pastel, 1 sheet of colored paper, 5 sheets of white paper, 1 set of colored pencils Max/Min Students: 10
Water Color Instructor: Jordan Blevins This class is for ages 10 and up. This class will focus on watercolor techniques like - wet on wet, wet on dry, dry brushing, glazing, pouring, and splattering. Color mixing and value scale will be used to get students comfortable with medium. The course will begin using watercolor techniques to paint simple objects, landscapes, still life, and abstract. At the end of the course students will pick best work for a class wide presentation. Class fee $50. Dates: Session 1: 06/04- 07/9 Session 2: 07/16 – 08/20 Days & Time: Wednesday 5:00 - 7:00 pm Location: Arts Classroom Student Supplies: 1 set of watercolor paint in tubes, verity of watercolor brushes, 1 pad of watercolor paper 140 Pound, 3-4 small palettes, and water cup Max/Min Students: 10
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Drawing in Pen and Ink: Introduction Instructor: Shaun C. Whiteside Ink drawings can be striking and beautiful. This high-contrast medium can be used to define forms in a dramatic or whimsical way. This class will allow you to explore the unique abilities of this medium, with an emphasis on the observation of light and shadow. You’ll learn the basic techniques needed to create striking high-contrast images - techniques such as stippling, hatching, cross-hatching, and more. From there, you’ll work on reproducing a photograph or magazine image using the techniques you’ve learned. Instructor Shaun Whiteside holds an MFA in painting and drawing from Radford University. You can learn more about him and his work at http://www.facebook.com/shaun.whiteside. Ages 13 to adult. Class fee: $70. Dates: 06/5 – 07/3 Days & Time: Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm Location: Y Arts Classroom Student Supplies: Supplies (Mish Mish): Speedball sketching project set (2 pens, 6 nibs) $7.65 Higgins black India ink (waterproof) - $3.78 Any 11x14” spiral bound ‘Drawing pad’ (not ‘sketch pad’) - $6-10 Max/Min Students: 13
Drawing with Ink: Continuing Instructor: Shaun C. Whiteside For students who have taken the introductory class (or by permission of instructor), we will further explore the creation of naturalistic reproductions of light and shadow. We will also explore more advanced techniques like ink washes while we work to reproduce a photograph or magazine image of the student’s choice. Shaun Whiteside holds an MFA in painting and drawing from Radford University. You can learn more about him and his work at http:// www.facebook.com/shaun.whiteside. Ages 13 to adult. Class fee: $70. Dates: 07/10 – 08/7 Days & Time: Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm Location: Y Arts Classroom Student Supplies: Supplies (Mish Mish) 4 | Open U Classes
Speedball sketching project set (2 pens, 6 nibs) $7.65 Higgins black India ink (waterproof) - $3.78 Any 11x14” spiral bound ‘Drawing pad’ (not ‘sketch pad’) - $6-10 Any basic soft/sable brushes for ink washes, as well as cups and small jars for rinsing brushes and storing ink/water dilutions.
Wheel-Thrown Pottery I Instructor: Session1: Chris Lively Session 2: Michael laRoche This class is designed for those with no experience looking to make objects on the pottery wheel. The class is design to review the basic steps of throwing, including wedging the clay, centering, pulling the walls and trimming. As the class progresses and being successful on the wheel, glazing techniques will be focused towards the end of the session. By taking this class you gain “full” access to the studio during regular business hours of the studio/ building. $125, includes one bag of clay ***Current studio pass-holders wanting a refresher course can place their membership on a temporary hold without losing a shelf space, please inform registration about this at sign-up.*** Dates: Session 1: 06/4 - 07/9 Session 2: 07/16 - 08/20 Days & Time: Wednesdays - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Pottery Studio Student Supplies: Towel Max/Min Students: 12
Wheel-Thrown pottery II Continued Instructor: Session 1: Michael LaRoche Session 2: Chris Lively Ready to try more complicated pottery forms like teapots, platters and jars? Do you want to make more than bowls like pitchers and vases? Take an intermediate pottery class to your skills to the next level and learn the finer details of being a better potter. By taking this class you gain “full” access to the studio during regular business hours of the studio/building. $125, includes one bag of clay ***Current studio pass-holders wanting a refresher course can place their membership on a temporary
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hold without losing a shelf space, please inform registration about this at sign-up.*** Dates: Session 1: 06/2 - 07/7 Session 2: 07/14 - 08/18 Days & Time: Mondays - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Pottery Studio Student Supplies: Towel Max/Min Students: 12
Wheel-Thrown Pottery I Day Class Instructor: Michael laRoche This class is during the day and is open to ALL experience Levels and Ages from 10-years and up. This class is designed for people who want to take a pottery class during the day. It is the same as the evening class but during the day. The class quickly goes through the basics of pottery, the Y studio, and begins with making hand-built pinch and coil pots the first class and then progresses directly to the potter’s wheel for the remainder of the class sessions. This class is designed to review the basic steps in wheel throwing from wedging the clay, centering, coning, pulling the walls, and trimming. Register at www.vtymca.org or call 540–961–9622
As the class progresses and successful items are made on the wheel glazing techniques will be the end focus for finishing up the session. By taking this class you gain “full” access to the studio during regular business hours of the studio/building. $125, includes one bag of clay ***Current studio pass-holders wanting a refresher course can place their membership on a temporary hold without losing a shelf space, please inform registration about this at sign-up.*** Session 1: Dates: 06/3-07/8 Days and Time: Tuesday 3-5pm Session 2: Dates: 07/14 – 08/18 Days and Times: Monday 3-5 pm Location: Pottery Studio Student Supplies: Towel Max/Min Students: 9
Pottery Projects: Hand Building Instructor: Michael LaRoche This class is for those wanting to make pottery Open U Classes | 5
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without using the potter’s wheel. Each week we will go over a new project, techniques may include slab building, coil pots and pinch pots as well. The class includes firing fees, glazes and one bag of stoneware clay. $75, includes one bag of clay. Ages 10 and up. ***Current studio pass-holders wanting to take this course can place their membership on a temporary hold without losing a shelf space, please inform registration about this at sign-up.*** Session 1: Dates: 06/4-07/9 Days and Time: Wednesdays 3-5pm Session 2: Dates: 07/15 – 08/19 Days and Times: Tuesdays 3-5 pm Location: Pottery Studio Student Supplies: Towel Max/Min Students: 9
Youth Pottery Instructor: Mary Katherine Kids will learn the basics of making pots by coil, slab, and pinching the first and second sessions. The third session will be spent on the potter’s wheel. The fourth will be spent glazing and decorating finished work. Ages 10-14. Kids are encouraged to take the class more often to advance their skills. Cost: $80, includes materials Dates: Session 1: 06/5/2014-07/10/2014 Session 2: 07/17/2014 – 08/21/2014 Days and Time: Thursdays 3-5 pm Location: Pottery Studio Student Supplies: Towel Max/Min Students: 12
Fused Glass Open Studio Instructor: Larry Mitchell Back by popular demand! Students will work on their own projects large and small with the help and support of instructor Larry Mitchell in his Christiansburg studio. All work will be fired in the instructor’s kilns. Firing costs, nominal studio supply use, and use of glass tools in the studio are included in the fee. Come to one or both sessions. Prerequisite: This class is open to anyone who has 6 | Open U Classes
taken Fused Glass 101 or Fused Glass 201 at the Y or permission of instructor. Session I fee: $50, Session II fee: $50, glass can be purchased separately from instructor, or you can bring your own (COE 90 only please). Dates:
Session I: 6/5, 6/12, 6/26, and 7/3 Session II: 7/17, 7/24, 8/14, and 8/21 Days & Time: Thursdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Instructor’s Studio, Christiansburg Student Supplies: Facilities and studio support supplies such as cleaning rags, kiln wash, diamond drill facilities, etc are included in the fee. The students are may bring their own COE 90 glass and COE 90 glass accessories such as frit, dichro, etc. If they do not have same they may buy glass and other glass elements at cost from the YMCA glass supply. If they find glass or other fusing elements from the Ladell Kilnformed Arts supply, they can buy such from the instructor at the catalogue retail price. The instructor absorbs the shipping costs and the State sales tax that he must pay. Max/Min Students: 3/6
SOCIAL SERVICES Environmental Education GARDENING & OUTDOORS Hypertufa for your Garden Instructor: Lynn Brammer In this hands-on class we’ll provide all the necessary materials and know-how for you to make a beautiful hypertufa garden planter to take home and enjoy for many years. Constructed from peat moss, perlite, and portland cement, a hypertufa planter is lightweight and extremely versatile; many plants will grow well in them, including all types of succulents. Completely weatherproof, these pots work indoors or out and can freeze and thaw naturally as a result of their porous nature. The hypertufa container’s beauty, which resembles stone, increases when left outside to endure the elements, eventually attracting lichens and mosses. $20. Date: 06/17 Days & Time: Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 pm Location: Hale YMCA Community Garden Student Supplies: n/a
Garden Care & Troubleshooting Learn about planting successively, maintaining crops, dealing with environmental issues and reducing & addressing plant diseases, insect pests and weed problems. A follow-up, on-site, garden diagnosis date is to be determined at this class meeting (to occur sometime between mid-June and early July). Cost: $15. Date: 06/26 Days & Time: Thursday - 6:00 - 8:00 pm Location: Y Center Arts Classroom
Primer on Beekeeping Discussion on basic bee biology and management techniques for successful beekeeping. Some topics covered will be honey production, nucleus colonies, and queens, as well as keeping your bees alive without treatments. Taught by Richard Reid, a local beekeeper that produces honey, nucleus colonies, and raises queens without using any treatments. Cost: $20. Dates & Times: Tuesday June 10th & Saturday June 14th; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: YMCA Conference Room
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Student Supplies: Students should have basic school supplies, such as pencil/pen, paper/notebook, particularly because it is often difficult to use the Spanish alphabet on the computer (e.g., Microsoft Word). A Spanish-English dictionary and Spanish verb book are helpful too, but not required. Max/Min Students: 20
HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS Group Classes HEALTH & FITNESS Stress Management Instructor: Patricia Weil This course combines various deep breathing and muscle relaxation techniques, along with discussion periods for stress management topics (e.g. anger management, communication & conflict skills, etc). Instructor Patricia Weil is a certified life coach who has taught this class for 7 years at different centers, including the Women’s Resource Center in Radford. Free class. Dates: 06/9 - 08/18 Days & Time: Monday - 7:30 – 8:45 pm Location: Stuart Event Room Student Supplies: The yoga mat is optional. I’d suggest as an alternative a blanket and with either one a pillow, for head support. Students should wear loose, non-restrictive clothing Max/Min Students: 15-20
WRITING & LANGUAGE Basic Spanish Instructor: Joseph Lewis This course is designed for students who have little or no experience with the Spanish language. Students will learn greetings, basic vocabulary, how to ask basic questions and answer them, and the basic structure of the language including adjectives, articles, nouns, and conjugating verbs in present tense. This course is for beginners to grasp the backbone of Spanish. I have experience teaching adults and tutoring high school students in Spanish as well as international travel experience. Class fee $50. Dates: 07/21 – 08/18 Days & Time: Monday & Thursday at 5:00 - 7:00 pm Location: Y Conference Room Register at www.vtymca.org or call 540–961–9622
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Summer 2014 Community Class Schedule YMCA AT VIRGINIA TECH
Register at www.vtymca.org or call 540–961–9622 YMCA at Virginia Tech, 1000 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA, 24060