Continuing Education
Workshops & Seminars for Personal Enrichment
To learn more about specific workshops or to register, call JCC Continuing Education at 315-786-2233 or complete and fax the registration form. Don’t wait to register - Jefferson will cancel workshops with insufficient enrollment five days prior to the scheduled start date. Members of AUSA are entitled to a $5.00 discount off any non-credit workshop. An AUSA membership card must be presented at time of discount.
Physical Conditioning & Wellness
The McGrann Fitness Center at JCC offers state of the art fitness equipment, with personal attention to individual’s needs and fitness goals. Participants will receive orientation on fitness equipment, optional physical fitness testing, a body composition test and written exercise program upon request. Participants are welcome to sign up each semester. Call 786-2338 or 786-2232for an orientation appt.(CED 607 701)
Instructor: Laurie Smith / Cost: $100
Monday – Friday, May 20 – August 22
Healing through the Chakras
The word “chakra” is Sanskrit for wheel or disk and signifies one of seven basic energy centers in the body. Explore the significance of the seven chakras and how the chakras play a role in mental, physical, emotional and spiritual healing. Healing modalities to be explored: meditation, visualization, affirmation, lifeforce control techniques, Hatha yoga stretches, breathing methods and emotional processing. The instructor has a Masters in transpersonal psychology as well as consciousness studies. Loose, comfortable clothing recommended. (CED 699 701)
Instructor: Todd Bettinger / Cost: $55
Thursday, July 24, 2008 / 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Staging Your Home to Sell
Put more money into your pocket after learning some fun and easy ways to stage your home to sell. Learn where to start, what is important to potential homebuyers, and what NOT to do. It’s all about the buyers’ perceptions and how to show off the best features of your home. Bring home photos if you would like suggestions. (CED 686 701)
Instructor: Sharon Murray / Cost: $25
Saturday, July 26, 2008 / 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
COOKING SERIES
Jefferson’s cooking and baking workshops are taught by the best! Janet “Boo” Wells owns her own catering business, Farmhouse Kitchen, and is an adjunct instructor at Jefferson. She is also the visiting chef for Jefferson’s Table. Cathy Gallagher is a graduate of Jefferson and owns her own business, Desserts by Design. In addition to being an adjunct instructor at JCC, Cathy is also the dessert chef at Sboro’s Restaurant.
Gourmet Meals in Minutes
Tired of the same old dinner night after night? Put the pizzazz back in your meals and create a menu that is more dinner than supper. (CED 343 701)
Instructor: Boo Wells / Cost: $50
Wed., June 25, 2008 / 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bake & Taste the Tropics
Let’s island hop around the world and create some colorful and refreshing tropical desserts. Fresh and fruity is at the top of the list for these delectable treats, but the best part will be the tasting. (CED 130 701)
Instructor: Cathy Gallagher / Cost: $50
Wed., July 9, 2008 / 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Summer Fruit Desserts
We’ll showcase the fruits of the season to create light and summery fresh desserts that are perfect for any occasion. (CED 137 701)
Instructor: Cathy Gallagher / Cost: $50
Monday, July 21, 2008 / 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cooking with Wine
Cooking with wine can be fun and easy. This workshop will focus on the wines needed to create meals and glazes that will tempt the taste buds. Also included are suggestions for wines to drink with each dish. (CED 293 701)
Instructor: Boo Wells / Cost: $50
Wed., July 23, 2008 / 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Summer Brunch
Prepare that special meal meant to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace – brunch! (CED 344 701)
Instructor: Boo Wells / Cost: $50
Wed., July 30, 2008 / 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Taste of the Garden
Fresh vegetables from the garden or farmer’s market make delicious meals. Join us for this one day workshop to explore the tastes of the garden! (CED 294 701)
Instructor: Boo Wells / Cost: $50
Wed., August 13, 2008 / 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Berry Fruit Pies
If you rarely make pies because they seem to be too much trouble, then this workshop is for you. Learn step-by-step mixing instructions for easily creating the perfect pie crust. (CED 345 701)
Instructor: Cathy Gallagher / Cost: $50
Monday, August 18, 2008 / 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
ARTS & CRAFTS SERIES
Tile Glazing
If you bring your creativity and willingness to learn something new and fun, JCC will provide the clay, glazes and instruction for this workshop! Learn how to hand-build clay objects such as bowls and tiles. The glaze forms a hard, nonporous surface that is easily cleaned. (CED 427 701)
Instructor: Ron McGregor / Cost: $75
Tuesdays, June 17 – 24, 2008 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Figure Drawing
Explore the basic techniques of drawing the human figure in both portrait and full figure using charcoal, pastels and colored pencils. Some experience in basic drawing is preferred. (CED 403 701)
Instructor: Lucinda Barbour / Cost: $150
Thursdays, July 10 – 31, 2008 / 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Chain Maille Jewelry Making
Learn the how-to’s of basic chain maille. It is the same chain maille you would have seen during the Renaissance period, only with more jewelry and less armor! Participants will make a bracelet or necklace. Materials provided. (CED 431 701)
Instructor: Sharon Murray / Cost: $40
Saturday, August 9, 2008 / 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.