2017 Winter/Spring Course Guide

WELCOME TO ADULT LEARNING

As we put the hectic holiday season behind us and hunker down to wait for spring, it is a
great time to peruse our catalog looking for learning opportunities to help fill those long
winter nights. Whether it is upgrading a skill to enhance your career, taking a class that
gets the creative juices flowing, or just checking an experience off the bucket list, we
have the class for you. Once again you will see a broad range of enrichment classes,
along with classes aimed at helping advance your career.

As always, we have a mix of tried and true favorites and new additions, hopefully some-
thing that piques your interest, giving you a reason to venture to the LISD TECH Center
on that cold winter night, or balmy spring evening. Some of our new additions include:
Medical Billing and Coding, Backyard Chickens, Bread Baking, Intermediate Knitting,
Introduction to Scrapbooking, Introduction to Twitter and Instagram, to name a few.

Also new this course guide is a section highlighting other enrichment courses offered
here in Lenawee County. We are lucky to have many great local enrichment opportuni-
ties. In a spirit of partnership and collaboration, and our mission to serve Lenawee
County citizens, we want to be sure you are informed. Our partnering organizations
have also agreed to help promote courses offered through Adult Learning Services
@LISD TECH Center.

PLEASE NOTE:
We have made every effort to ensure that all course information listed is accurate at the
time of printing. Due to changes in instructor schedules or facility availability, class times
and/or dates are subject to change. For the most current information, refer to our regis-
tration site, email us at [email protected], or call 517-265-1650.

Discounts may be available (on tuition only) if you are:
 A Senior (over 60 years old)
 A Lenawee County Educator
 A Veteran
Discounts cannot be given on materials and/or book fees. Contact us for more
information or for help in using these discounts to register for courses.
Email: [email protected] Phone: 517-265-1650

Bookmark us!

LISD Board Richard Germond, President www.al.lisd.us has the
of Jim Hartley, VP/Secretary latest information on
Education Carrie Dillon, Treasurer
Robert Vogel, Trustee courses. New courses
that are not in the cata-
log can be found online.

Check it out!

LISD Mark Haag, Superintendent

Administration Kyle Griffith, Ed.D., Asst. Superintendent, Instruction & General Services
Dan Garno, Executive Director, Staff Resources

Theresa Soto, Executive Director, Finance/Business Services

Like our cover? It was designed by Emma Brooks, LISD’s Public Relations
Assistant and our Photoshop and Social Media Instructor! You can learn from
her by registering for her courses. Thank you, Emma, for the beautiful artwork!

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Registration Information
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Course Listing 12-13 Adult Learning Services
Arts 19 @ LISD TECH Center
College Partnership 7-8
Computers 13 1372 N. Main Street, Adrian, MI 49221
Floral Design [email protected]
Foods 9-10
Health Care 4-5 517.265.1650 f 517.263.9433
Home & Garden 6-7 Mon-Thurs - 7:30 am to 7:00 pm
Motorcycle Safety 11
Online Health Care Fri - 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Photography 5
Skilled Trades 13 Jack Townsley, Supervisor - Placement Services
Social Media 9 & Adult Learning Services; [email protected]
World Languages 8
14-15 Susan Town-Richards, Workforce Development
Coordinator; [email protected]
Other Features
Bea Cuthbertson, Adult Learning Secretary;
[email protected]

Samantha Brady, Secretary;
[email protected]

Apprenticeship Program 18 Important Dates

Building Locations 3 Registration Begins Today

Customized Services 16 Office Closed 1/2/17

GED Testing 16 Winter/Spring Courses Begin 1/3/17

Outside Organizations 20-27 Office Closed 4/3/17- 4/7/17

Registration Information 17 Office Closed 4/14/17

What’s New? ADULT LEARNING CLASS LOCATIONS
All classes will be held at the LISD TECH
NEW Center unless otherwise specified in course

Look for this symbol by our description.
courses that are new this season!
LISD TECH Center
Go Green! 1372 N. Main Street, Adrian, MI 49221
Our entire catalog is
downloadable from our LISD Center for a Sustainable Future (CSF)
website! [www.al.lisd.us] 4260 Tipton Hwy., Adrian, MI 49221

Register online LISD Classroom at Bixby Hospital (Bixby)
www.al.lisd.us 818 Riverside Avenue, Adrian, MI 49221
24-hours every day!
Questions?
 Call us at 517.265.1650
 Email [email protected]
 Go to www.al.lisd.us and click on the in-

formation links

Check for updates

Instructors often add more dates to their course schedule
or new courses based on student recommendations. Make
sure to check our website regularly for the most up-to-date
offerings.

Visit www.al.lisd.us for more information.

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HEALTH CARE

Since 1993, Condensed Curriculum International (CCI) has supported leading
healthcare education and training programs in partnership with community colleges and
universities. CCI currently has over 300 partnerships operating in 40 states offering
innovative, classroom-based health care education programs. Look for the CCI logo for
CCI designated courses.

CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT

This program is intended for students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging,

and rewarding career in healthcare. This program will train students to assist physicians
by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruc-
tion includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory proce-
dures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy, and the cardiac life cycle.
Students will review important topics such as phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use

and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology—
including proper lead placements, professional workplace behavior, ethics, and the legal
aspects of healthcare. Program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands-on
labs, and a clinical externship opportunity at a local healthcare provider. To be eligible
for clinical rotation, students must successfully complete the 140 hour program, submit

to a thorough background check, drug screening, and meet other requirements. Note:
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be eligible to sit for the Nation-
al Health Career Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national
examination.
$2599 NO DISCOUNTS (NO CLASS 4/4 OR 4/6)
107 TU/TH 3/7-6/15 6:00-9:30 pm & SAT 3/18, 4/1, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20, 6/3 9:00 am-4:30

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

This comprehensive 50-hour program will prepare students to work as a pharmacy tech-

nician in a retail or other pharmacy setting and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certifi-
cation Board (PTCB) exam. Course content includes pharmacy medical terminology,
the history of pharmacy, the pharmacy practice in multiple environments, pharmacy cal-
culations and measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions, and defining drugs
by generic and brand names. Through classroom lecture and hands-on labs, students

will review dosage calculations, drug classifications, the “top 200 drugs”, I.V. flow rates,
sterile compounding, dose conversions, aseptic technique, the handling of sterile prod-
ucts, total parental nutrition (TPN), dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control, and
billing and reimbursement.
$1199 NO DISCOUNTS (NO CLASS 4/4 OR 4/6)

114 TU/TH 3/21-5/23 6:00-9:30 pm

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Nursing Assistants provide direct personal care to patients in various health care set-
tings. Classes will be held in the LISD classroom at ProMedica Bixby Hospital with clini-
cal instruction at a long term care facility. Those successfully completing the program
will be eligible for State Certification testing. 80 hours—course dates vary. Call for
complete schedule and refund policy. Students must pass a background check and
provide current two-part Tuberculin skin test. Registration deadline: Two weeks prior
to first day of class. NO DISCOUNTS

$590
110 TBD
Instructor: TBD

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HEALTH CARE

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Obtain entry-level skills in the dental assisting field with this fast-paced course. In our
well-equipped lab, you will become familiar with:
 general knowledge of teeth
 instrument identification
 procedure steps
 chair side assisting
 x-ray mounting
 lab work, such as taking impressions
Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate of completion.
$325 (Tuition $225 + Materials $100)
112 TU/TH 1/17-3/9 5:00-8:00 pm
Instructor: Pilbeam

MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING

This combined 80-hour billing and coding course offers the skills needed to solve insur-

ance billing problems, how to manually file claims (using the CPT and ICD-10 manual),
complete common insurance forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims, and
use generic forms to streamline billing procedures. The course covers the following
areas: CPT (Introduction, Guideline, Evaluation, and Management), specialty fields
(such as surgery, radiology, and laboratory), ICD-10 (Introduction and Guidelines) and

basic claims processes for medical insurance and third party reimbursements. Students
will learn how to find the service and codes using manuals (CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS).
Note: After obtaining the practical work experience (6 months to 2 years), students who
complete this course could be qualified to sit for the American Academy of Professional
Coders (AAPC) - Certified Professional Coder Exam (CPC or CPC-H Apprentice); the

American Health Information Associations (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA
exam); and/or other National Certification Exams.
$1899 NO DISCOUNTS
116 M/W 1/23-3/29 6:00-9:30 pm and SAT 2/18 & 3/18 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Scholarships - Upon availability, The Job Readiness Training Scholarship is for Lenawee

County residents seeking training for a new career or for enhancing their current job. For more
information go to: http://www.lisd.us/community-services/lenawee-county-education-foundation-

lcef/ or https://lenaweecef.awardspring.com/.

ONLINE E-LEARNING HEALTHCARE

E-learning healthcare courses are now available from Health Ed Today. These courses are
highly interactive and provide students with an enriched learning experience. Each course in-
cludes: 24-hour a day instructor support and course mentors, engaging labs, student exercises
and course videos, all textbooks, workbooks, and student materials, and a new “Secure Student
Website” - including career resources and other training.
These exciting courses include:

 Pharmacy Technician

 Clinical Medical Assistant

 Dental Assisting

 Phlebotomy Technician

 EKG Technician

 Medical Billing and Coding

 and many more courses!
Note: all programs include textbooks, workbooks, and materials. Certain programs include clini-
cal externships and national certifications. Visit us online at www.al.lisd.us then click Online
Learning to experience a course demo and to learn more about these exciting new programs.

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HOME AND GARDEN

LANDSCAPE FOR LIFE

Landscape For Life instructs gardeners and those interested in landscape sustainability

how to transform a traditional landscape into a beautiful and healthy environment that
also benefits the surrounding community. This series will show you how to work with
nature to make your landscape a model of sustainability. Teachings are based on the
principles of the Sustainable SITES Initiative™, with guest lectures from the community.
Note: No discounts are available for this course, however, a special tuition fee of $120

for 2 people in the same household can be used. NO DISCOUNTS
$85 Location: LISD CSF
302 TH 3/2-3/30 6:00-8:30 pm
Instructor: Conley

HOME MAINTENANCE

Are you tired of house projects piling up because you don’t want to pay someone to

complete them? Why not learn to do it yourself and save a lot of money? This hands-
on course will show students how to do rudimentary plumbing, carpentry, electrical, dry-
wall, and plaster work. Preventative maintenance will also be included to keep your
home in top shape.
$210 (Tuition $160 + Materials $50)

306 TU 1/24-3/28 6:00-9:00 pm
307 TH 1/26-3/30 6:00-9:00 pm
Instructor: Biggs

BACKYARD BEEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS

Whether for sustainable farming or as a hobby, beekeeping is becoming increasingly

popular, even in city areas! Our expert beekeeper will cover all the basics from buying
bees to bee hive construction, bee care, pollination, harvesting honey, resources, cost,
and so much more. If you’ve been thinking about starting your own hive, now is the
time!
$110 (Tuition $90 + Materials $20)

320 TU 2/7-3/28 6:00-8:00 pm
Instructor: Warner

ESSENTIAL OIL BASICS

In Essential Oil Basics, learn what essential oils are, the history of essential oils, health

benefits, and how to use them. You will have the opportunity to do at least two do-it-
yourself projects. In-depth discussion will be held on 10 different essential oils and their
benefits. Materials fee of $13 due to instructor at class.
$25
311 TU 2/14 6:00-8:30 pm

Instructor: Rutter

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NEW! ESSENTIAL OILS—GOING NATURAL

Learn how to eliminate toxic chemicals in your everyday life, with an emphasis

on household cleaning products and how they could be affecting your life. The instruc-
tor will share some of her tips on avoiding these toxic chemicals and replacing standard
household cleaners with safer, natural alternatives, based on her years of experience
with natural home cleaning supplies. She will also discuss chemicals in beauty products
and alternatives you can use in their place. Class will include two do-it-yourself projects

to take home using essential oils. Materials fee of $13 due to instructor at class.
$25
315 M 3/6 6:00-8:30 pm
Instructor: Rutter

BACKYARD CHICKENS

NEW!

If you have been interested in starting your own flock of backyard chickens,

here is your chance to learn all about what it takes to get started. Learn about every-
thing from incubation, nutrition, egg production, health care, coop structures and much
more in this 10-week course.
$120 (Tuition $100 + Materials $20) Location: LISD CSF
330 W 1/25-3/29 6:00-8:00 pm

Instructor: Dickerson

COMPUTERS

INTRO TO PCS USING MICROSOFT OFFICE 2013

Gain basic understanding of the computer and become acquainted with software appli-

cations including Windows 8.1, word processing, and the Internet. Familiarize yourself
with the operating system by customizing your computer, managing files and folders,
and troubleshooting common problems. There are no prerequisites for this course.
$145 (Tuition $110 + Materials $35)
403 TH 1/12-2/9 6:00-8:30 pm

Instructor: Blanden

PHOTOSHOP FOR BEGINNERS

Taking your good photo and making it great is what Photoshop for Beginners is all
about. The Creative Cloud software is downloaded from the Internet and always up to

date giving students the tools you need to get the most out of your creativity. Both pro-
fessional photographers and hobbyists alike use this software for cropping, retouching,
changing colors, and combining photos. This course will teach beginner techniques that
will produce great results to be used for printing projects, creating graphics, web design,
or any other creative idea you want to share. PCs will be used for this course. Flash
drives will be provided. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills and an email account.

$170
411 TH 1/19-3/23 6:00-8:30 pm
Instructor: Brooks
Digital Camera…Page 13

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COMPUTERS

MICROSOFT OFFICE CERTIFICATION

Get the computer skills you need to prepare you for academic and career success as
you learn, practice, and master Microsoft Office 2013 applications. Simulated labs pro-

vide a realistic learning environment giving you hands-on experience and instant feed-
back to become proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Our onsite instruc-
tor is available during class time to guide you through the lessons and answer any ques-
tions you may have. Using the experience-based exam, TestOut Office Pro certification
validates that you are skilled in, and prepared for, doing what your job requires. Prereq-
uisite: Familiarity with basic computer skills. Additional homework time of approximately

3-4 hours per week will be necessary to complete all applications.
$295 (Tuition $155 + Materials $140)
405 TU 1/10-3/14 6:00-8:00 pm
Instructor: Jones

MICROSOFT OFFICE CERTIFICATION - ONE STEP

Only need training or certification in one application? One Step offers you the same
training as the Microsoft Office Certification course but you choose one program to fo-

cus on. Select from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access. Prerequisite: Familiarity with
basic computer skills. Additional homework time of approximately 3-4 hours per week
will be necessary to complete each application.
$160 (Tuition $110 + Materials $50)
406 TU 1/10-3/14 6:00-8:00 pm
Instructor: Jones

SOCIAL MEDIA: INTRO TO FACEBOOK

NEW!

Facebook is a great way to keep in touch with friends, family, old classmates

or coworkers! In this mini-class, start your Facebook account from the beginning (or edit

your current account) and learn how to keep up your profile. Learn everything from
posting and friending to security and privacy settings. Prerequisites: A valid email ad-

dress and a photo of yourself on a flash drive or emailed to yourself.
$40

418 M/W 1/23 & 1/25 6:00-8:00 pm
Instructor: Brooks

SOCIAL MEDIA: INTRO TO TWITTER AND INSTRAGRAM

NEW!

Twitter and Instagram are two of the most popular social media sites today.

See what is happening all across the world and stay connected with your favorite

brands, celebrities, and friends! In this two-session course, learn how to create, update,
and maintain both Twitter and Instagram accounts. Prerequisites: A valid email address

and a photo of yourself on a flash drive or emailed to yourself.
$40

419 M/W 1/30 & 2/1 6:00-8:00 pm
Instructor: Brooks

See page 19 for more computer courses being of-
fered through our partnership with Jackson College.
Those courses can be taken either for college credit

or as an enrichment opportunity.

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SKILLED TRADES

WELDING TECHNOLOGY 1: INTRO
Start with the basics of welding and safety procedures. Focus will be on lab safety,
learning SMAW (arc or stick), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) welding. All welding will
be done in the 1G and 1F position (flat). In addition to tuition, students are responsible
for purchase of required personal equipment. Equipment list will be provided on first

night of class.
$190
214 M 1/16-3/20 5:00-8:00 pm
Instructor: Miller

WELDING TECHNOLOGY 2
Continue with Welding Technology by performing more advanced welding procedures.
Focus on improving your technique on your choice of SMAW, GMAW, or GTAW. 2G
and 2F (horizontal) and 3G and 3F (vertical) positions will be covered. Prerequisite:
Welding Technology 1 or equivalent knowledge.

$190
216 W 1/18-3/22 5:00-8:00 pm
Instructor: Miller

For more Skilled Trades opportunities… See page 18

WELDING: METAL ART
If you have ever seen the metal sculptures at art fairs or the metal art for lawns and
thought you’d like to give it a try, now is your chance! A project will be provided that will
teach you basic welding techniques that can then be applied toward your own work of
art.

$60
218 M 4/10 & 4/17 5:00-9:00 pm
219 M 4/24 & 5/1 5:00-9:00 pm
Instructor: Miller

FOODS

Watch for additional Culinary Arts classes on our
website at www.al.lisd.us! We will be adding new

courses as time allows.

INTRODUCTION TO CULINARY ARTS
NEW!

This course is designed to get you started on the path to your culinary adven-

ture with learning the basic techniques, tips, and methods. Topics covered will
include:
 Sanitation
 Knife skills
 Seasonings and mise en place

 Stocks, soups and sauces
 Butchering techniques
 Cooking meats and fish
 Cooking vegetables and starches
A supply fee of $5-10 is due each week to instructor.

$90 5:30-8:00 pm
530 TU 2/21-3/28
Instructor: Garland

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FOODS

BREAD BAKING
NEW! Learn the basics of baking homemade bread in this exciting one-night class.
You will be able to impress your family with warm, delicious bread using just a
few simple ingredients and basic techniques.
A supply fee of $5 is due to instructor.

$35 5:00-9:00 pm
535 TU 1/10
Instructor: Garland

APPETIZERS
NEW! Winning appetizers focus on both visual appeal and great taste. In this one-
night class, you will learn to create a variety of tasty and fun appetizers sure to
please your guests.
A supply fee of $7 is due to instructor.

$35 5:00-9:00 pm
536 TU 2/7
Instructor: Garland

FRESH SAUSAGE MAKING

You don’t have to be a deer hunter to enjoy this class. Using beef or venison, learn the

steps, equipment, and recipes for making homemade sausages. Focus will be on mak-
ing fresh sweet Italian, chorizo, and hot country sausages. Sample them during class
and take home almost four pounds of homemade sausage! Two sausage supply cata-
logs and a 113-page sausage making cookbook included.
$75 (Tuition $35 + Materials $40)

506 TU 1/24 6:00-9:00 pm
Instructor: Tritt

Interested in both Sausage Making classes?

Register for both and receive a $10 discount on material fees.
(Based on space availability)

Call 517.265.1650 or visit us at www.al.lisd.us to register

SMOKED SAUSAGE MAKING

If you like fresh sausage, you will love smoked sausage. Using beef and pork, prepare
pepperoni, bologna, and hunters sausage during class. The instructor will have the sau-

sages smoked with the finished product ready for pick-up the following week. Two sau-
sage supply catalogs and a 113-page sausage making cookbook included.
$75 (Tuition $35 + Materials $40)
508 TU 1/31 6:00-9:00 pm
Instructor: Tritt

HOME CANNING 101
Home canning is a great way to preserve garden produce and fresh berries that can be
enjoyed for many seasons to come. This hands-on course will teach you how to do this
safely and correctly. You will receive a quart of tomatoes, a pint each of pressure
cooked carrots and beans, and an eight ounce jar of strawberry jam. Canning book and

all supplies included. It is recommended that you bring a small cooler to transport jars
home.
$75 (Tuition $35 + Materials $40)
503 TU 1/17 6:00-9:00 pm
Instructor: Tritt

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MOTORCYCLE SAFETY COURSES

Program funding
The motorcycle safety education courses are conducted with State
funds from a motorcycle safety grant administered by the Michigan
Department of State. Licensing fees paid by Michigan’s motorcy-
clists fund the grant.

MOTORCYCLE RIDER AND SAFETY COURSE: POLICY & REQUIREMENTS
There will be NO REFUNDS, TRANSFERS, or DISCOUNTS for these courses.

If you are tardy, you will not be allowed in class. You must attend all class sessions and pass all
written and riding skills tests to successfully complete the class. Items to bring to each day of
class: driver’s license or driver’s certificate, basic eCourse Certificate (for Basic Rider Course),
parental waiver (if you are under 18), sack lunch & water bottle, pen or pencil, highlighter, folding
chair (optional). Students in all classes must wear proper riding attire while on the riding range.
This includes: DOT-approved, properly fitted helmet, long sleeve jacket or heavy shirt, heavy duty
long pants, eye protection-goggles or glasses (required even with a face shield helmet), full fin-
gered gloves, hard sole over-the-ankle boots (high heels or high-top tennis shoes not permitted),
rain gear (if necessary), change of clothing if it’s hot or wet (optional), hat to protect you from sun
when not riding (optional). The instructor has the final decision on the acceptability of student-
provided equipment. Students are required to register and pay for the course. If you are unable
to attend, please call 517.265.1650. You cannot send another person to take your place.

Basic Rider Course

The Basic Rider Course is comprised of both online portion (completed prior to the first night of

class) and the in-person class days. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic eCourse will
provide students with the basic classroom knowledge to begin riding the motorcycle. Designed

for someone who has minimal experience operating a motorcycle, this course focuses on the
development of basic riding skills: clutch and throttle coordination, straight-line riding, braking,

turning, and shifting. Successful completion of this course and its knowledge and skills test,

which consists of approximately 18 hours of classroom and hands-on riding instruction, will result
in a riding test waiver by the Secretary of State. Prerequisite: ability to ride a bicycle. Require-

ment: must have a valid email address on file with Adult Learning Services. Must complete the

online eCourse prior to your class start date and bring the completion certificate, along with your

riding gear, to the first class session. Link to the eCourse will be distributed by Adult Learning

Services via email. NOTE: All Basic Rider Courses meet Fridays from 5:00-10:00 pm and

Saturdays & Sundays from 7:30 am-6:00 pm
$50 No Discounts

901 4/7-4/9 906 5/26-5/28 910 7/7-7/9 914 8/11-8/13
902 4/21-4/23 907 6/2-6/4 911 7/21-7/23 915 8/18-8/20

903 4/28-4/30 908 6/9-6/11 912 7/28-7/30

904 5/5-5/7 909 6/23-6/25 913 8/4-8/6

Returning Rider Basic Rider Course

A one day course designed for the experienced rider to become licensed and legal. Many experi-

enced, licensed riders use this course as a skills refresher. Topics include: braking, counter

steering, turning, speed judgement, and other techniques necessary for the experienced rider to
operate a motorcycle skillfully and safely. You must be 18 years of age; if you are 16 or 17, you

may take this class only if you have a valid license and a current motorcycle endorsement. Each
student must provide their own motorcycle (no sharing allowed). Scooters will be allowed. The

cycle must be titled, properly registered, and display a valid license plate. Each student must

provide proof of insurance and the bike must pass a safety inspection. Successful completion
allows a student to waive the Secretary of State riding skills test.

$50 No Discounts
921 SA 4/15 7:30 am-4:30 pm

922 SA 5/13 7:30 am-4:30 pm

923 SA 6/17 7:30 am-4:30 pm

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ARTS

SEWING FOR THE BEGINNER
If you have always wanted to learn to sew, this is your chance! Come join us for an easy
introduction to the world of sewing. Learn the basics of machine operation, pattern lay-
out, fabric cutting, seams, and edge finishing. Bring your portable machine with its in-
struction book. Also, bring basic sewing supplies and scrap fabric for practice. Project

information will be provided on the first night of the course.

$60

602 M 3/6-3/27 6:00-8:00 pm

Instructor: DeBaeke

BEGINNING QUILTING
Always wanted to make a quilt and don’t know
how to start? This course is for you! Bring your
portable sewing machine and basic sewing
supplies. Buy one yard of white or off-white

cotton fabric and two (one yard each) printed
fabrics. Please wash and press your fabrics prior to class and bring matching thread.
Come see how easy it is to get started quilting.

$60

606 W 3/8-3/29 6:00-8:00 pm
Instructor: DeBaeke

ADVANCED CROCHET
Take your crochet skills a step further! In this course, you will learn to read patterns and
use the stitches you have learned to create a
beautiful shawl. Supply list provided at registra-
tion. Prerequisite: Intermediate Crochet class or

knowledge of single and double crochet. Esti-
mated cost of supplies: $15-25
$60
613 TU 1/10-1/31 6:00-8:00 pm
Instructor: Cottrill

MULTIPLE STITCHES IN CROCHET
Enrich your skills by going beyond the basic stitches to prepare for more elaborate de-
signs. In this two-night course, you will be given hands-on instruction and practice a
variety of stitches to expand your crochet abilities. Bring one skein of yarn and your
appropriately sized crochet hook to make a scarf.

$40
615 TU 3/7 & 3/14 6:00-9:00 pm
Instructor: Cottrill

KNITTING BASICS
Learn the basics of knitting in this course for beginners and get set for a world of knitting
possibilities ahead of you! Learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off, as well as basic
stitches like stockinette, ribbing, and more. Learn to read a basic knitting pattern and
how to finish projects when completed. Supply list provided at registration. Estimated

cost of supplies to start: $15
$60
622 W 2/8-3/1 7:00-9:00 pm
Instructor: Cuthbertson

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ARTS

INTERMEDIATE KNITTING
NEW! Put your basic knitting knowledge to work on projects both in class and at
home to expand your skills. You will learn to follow a pattern while working on a
variety of projects, including a cable scarf, a stocking hat, and a shawl. Supply list pro-
vided at registration. Estimated cost of supplies to start: $25-30

$60
624 W 3/8-3/29 7:00-9:00 pm
Instructor: Cuthbertson

INTRODUCTION TO SCRAPBOOKING
NEW! Take those years worth of digital photos off your computer and turn them into
memory albums before the pictures are lost or damaged. Your albums will
become unique family heirlooms you can enjoy for years to come. Learn about color,
design, adhesives, and embellishments, as well as, special techniques like embossing, 2

-step stamping, using clear stamps, journaling, and using die cut machines. Leave class
with 14 completed pages in page protectors, a photo album, and a wealth of
knowledge to send you on your way to a lifetime of scrapbooking fun. Supply fee of
$125.00 due to instructor first night of class.
$80

625 M 1/16-3/6 6:00-8:00 pm
Instructor: Warner
Photoshop for Beginners...Page 7
DIGITAL CAMERA 1

Focus on creating better digital camera pictures with an emphasis on composition and

thinking like a photographer. There will be discussion on both digital and basic photo
terminology. Each week you will be given a photo assignment, with many sample pic-
tures to look at as reference for each project. Since all camera manufacturers have
their own unique menu layout, it is recommended to bring the owner’s manual for your
camera to class as reference. This course does not involve working with computers.

$110 6:00-8:30 pm
703 TU 1/17-2/14
Instructor: Strayer

BEGINNING FLORAL DESIGN

Whether you plan to pursue a career in the floral industry or want to learn design skills
for your own personal enjoyment, this course is for you. You’ll have hands-on experience

with tools, different containers, a variety of fresh flowers, and take your design home
each week. Current designs and techniques will be covered in many areas of floral de-
sign, along with professional tips, shortcuts, and helpful secrets for creating simple to
complicated designs.
$270 (Tuition $170 + Materials $100) Location: LISD CSF
711 TU 1/17-3/21 6:00-9:00 pm

Instructor: Terry

NOTE: Floral Design is held at the CSF at 4260 Tipton Hwy., Adrian, MI

ADVANCED FLORAL DESIGN

Continue developing floral design skills, working with many varieties of plant materials to
create challenging, intricate, and elaborate designs. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Be-
ginning Floral Design.
$270 (Tuition $170 + Materials $100) Location: LISD CSF
714 TH 1/19-3/23 6:00-9:00 pm

Instructor: Terry

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WORLD LANGUAGES

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1

ASL is the third most widely used language in the U.S. using a combination of hand
signs, gestures, and facial expressions. Finger-spelling, numbers, basic grammar, vo-

cabulary, and cultural information related to the deaf community will be covered. Chil-
dren 12 or older are welcome and encouraged to enroll with an adult. Textbook is in-
cluded in registration fee.
$160 (Tuition $110 + Materials $50)
821 TU 1/17-3/21 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: Fowler

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2

With so many interesting signs to learn and practice, why stop with ASL 1? Continue
developing skills and knowledge from the American Sign Language 1 textbook. Prereq-

uisite: ASL 1 or equivalent knowledge.
$90
823 TH 1/19-3/23 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: Fowler

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE—APPLIED

Taking the signs covered in ASL 1 and 2, you will learn how to apply these into a natural
communicative process through more extensive instruction in grammar, idioms

(figurative language), and cultural mannerisms. Prerequisite: ASL 1 and 2.
$75
825 TH 4/13-6/1 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: Fowler

PLEASE NOTE:
We have made every effort to ensure that all course information listed is accurate at the
time of printing. Due to changes in instructor schedules or facility availability, class times
and/or dates are subject to change. For the most current information, refer to our regis-
tration site, email us at [email protected], or call 517-265-1650.

Get Connected - Stay Informed Did you know?

The Adult Learning Services @ LISD
TECH Center offers customized training
and technology for Lenawee area busi-
nesses. Courses can be tailored to the
needs of your business, industry, or
agency.

Call 517.265.1650 for more information

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WORLD LANGUAGES

NEW! MANDARIN CHINESE FOR BEGINNERS

With over a billion speakers of the language worldwide, Mandarin is considered
the most widely-spoken world language and is commonly used in business settings.

Learn the Chinese alphabet, as well as the most commonly used words and sentences
for social and business settings. Build a foundation for learning the most widely spoken
first language in the world. Discover new possibilities with Mandarin Chinese. Book is
included in price.
$155 (Tuition $105 + Materials $50)
818 M/W 1/23-2/22 6:00-8:00 pm

Instructor: Wilkes

Want to know more about individual program
instructors?

Visit the LISD Adult Learning Services website at
www.al.lisd.us and click on the “Instructors” link.

SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS

Make this the year you learn to speak Spanish. This interactive learning experience will
prepare you for travelling abroad, expanding your resume, or just for fun. Spanish in

10 minutes a day® will be used in class. If you have access to the book, tuition is only
$105.
$130 (Tuition $105 + Materials $25)
811 TH 1/19-3/23 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: Tobar

SPANISH NEXT STEP

This course is perfect for anyone that has completed Spanish for Beginners or took an-
other Spanish class and would like a refresher. Prerequisite: Spanish for Beginners or

equivalent knowledge. Spanish in 10 minutes a day® will be used and can be pur-
chased for $25, if needed.
$105
816 TU 1/17-3/21 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: Tobar

HELP WANTED We’re always looking for great course ideas & instructors.

The Adult Learning Services @ LISD TECH Center is always looking for innovative
quality courses for adult students taught by enthusiastic and skilled instructors in a
career technical setting. The program offers a variety of short term courses de-
signed to give adults the opportunity to learn new skills.

If interested, write a course proposal containing a course description, targeted
audience, needed materials/equipment, and course length and email it to:
[email protected]

For more information call 517.265.1650.

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OTHER LISD SERVICES

CPR, First Aid, and AED Training
Receive an American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) certificate upon course
completion. CPR and First Aid certificates are valid for two years. All courses will be
held at the LISD Wm. J. Ross Education Service Center, 4107 N. Adrian Hwy., Adrian,
MI 49221. Cost $70 (no charge for families of students who receive special education
services in Lenawee County). Register online at www.solutionwhere.com/ww/lisd Ques-
tions? Contact Kathy Campbell at [email protected] or 517.265.1619.

Employment Testing Services
Identify individual skills and abilities needed to meet the technical demands for employ-
ment or advancement within a company. Improve the recruiting and selection process
in a cost-effective manner. Call Adult Learning Services @ LISD TECH Center at
517.265.1650.

GED Testing Services
General Educational Development (GED) testing is offered through the Lenawee Inter-
mediate School District. To pre-register go to www.ged.com. A valid email address and
a credit or debit card for payment of testing fee will be required to register. For ques-
tions, please contact Joan Larson, Coordinator of GED Services, at [email protected]
or 517.265.1702.

Customized Services for Business, Industry, & Agencies
Success in today’s competitive business market requires skilled and efficient staff mem-
bers that are highly trained in your area of expertise. Adult Learning Services @ LISD
TECH Center has a proven track record of providing cost-effective, high quality services
to meet the needs of Lenawee area businesses. If you don’t see the course or schedule
you need, call 517.265.1650 and inquire about customized training. Courses can be
tailored to the needs of your business, industry, or agency.

Career Exploration Camps
LISD Career Exploration Camps support hands-on activities in the areas of science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Campers are encouraged to explore excit-
ing careers while being instructed in the use of state-of-the-art equipment and technolo-
gy at the LISD TECH Center. Ignite their natural curiosity and create amazing projects!
To register for camps, or for more information, visit our website: www.lisd.us/camps
Questions may be directed to: [email protected] or 517.264.9797.

LISD Nondiscrimination Statement
The Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) does not discriminate in any of its educational
programs and services, activities, or employment practices, on the basis of sex, race, color, national
origin / ancestry, religion, height, weight, marital status, age, limited English-speaking ability, sexual
orientation, or disability. Direct inquiries to: Executive Director of Staff Resources, Lenawee Inter-
mediate School District, 4107 N. Adrian Hwy., Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 265-2119. Persons with
hearing impairments, please call the Michigan Relay Center at (800) 649-3777 (TDD).

Declaración de No Discriminación del LISD
El Distrito Escolar Intermedio de Lenawee (LISD) no discrimina en ninguno de sus programas o
servicios educativos, actividades, o prácticas de empleo sobre la base de género, raza, color, ori-
gen nacional / ascendencia, religión, estatura, peso, estado civil, edad, la habilidad limitada de
hablar inglés, orientación sexual, o incapacidad. Para conseguir más información: Executive Di-
rector of Staff Resources, Lenawee Intermediate School District, 4107 N. Adrian Hwy., Adrian, MI
49221, (517) 265-2119. Personas con problemas de audición, por favor llamen al Michigan Relay
Center (800) 649-3777 (TDD).

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REGISTRATION IS EASY!

Registering for Adult Learning courses is quick and easy. Go to www.al.lisd.us
and click on ‘Register Now’. If you do not have internet access or would like
assistance, call us at 517.265.1650.

Winter/Spring Office Hours Waiting Lists

Monday—Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. In order to maintain a suitable student-teacher

Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ratio, and to ensure that sufficient tools, equip-
ment, and materials are available for each

Discounts student, class size must be limited. Once a
course is filled to the maximum enrollment,
Discounted tuition may be available for quali- additional registrants can be placed on a wait-
fied students for some courses. If you are: ing list. If a student should decide to withdraw
 A Senior (over 60 years old) from a course, those on the waiting list will be
 A Lenawee County Educator notified of the available opening. People left
 A Veteran on the waiting list will be notified of the next
No discounts on materials or books. Contact course offering before the course is publicized.
us for more information or for help in using

these discounts to register for courses. Cancellation

Refunds A decision to run a course is generally made a
few days before the course starts. If there are
For ALS courses, tuition refunds upon with- fewer than the minimum number of registrants
drawal from a course will be made as follows: to run a course, the course will be cancelled.
1. Notification of withdrawal before the first Those who have registered will be notified of
class meeting—100% refund minus a $10 the cancellation and a full refund will be is-
registration fee. sued.
2. Notification of withdrawal before the sec-

ond class meeting—percentage of tuition FAQ
eligible for reimbursement will correspond to

the percentage of the class completed, minus  When should I register?
$10 registration fee.
3. There will be no refunds or transfer of tui- Now! Many classes fill quickly. Often instruc-
tion after the second class of any course. tors need to order supplies. Help ensure that
4. Books and materials that have been used your course has enough students by register-
are NOT refundable. ing at least five days ahead of the start date.
5. Refunds will be mailed or issued within 1-2
weeks.  Where are classes held?
6. CNA students will receive a refund policy
applicable to their course. All courses are held at the LISD TECH Center
unless otherwise noted.

 Is there financial assistance?

There are agencies available that may pro-
vide tuition assistance. Call 517.265.1650 to
discuss.

Special Accommodations  Will classes be held if the weather is

Students with disabilities are asked to notify questionable?
Adult Learning Services @ LISD TECH Center A decision will be made by 4:00 pm. Please
of their specific needs before the course starts listen to the local radio stations and watch our
so we can make appropriate accommodations. LISD TECH Center Facebook page for can-
This information will be held in total confidence cellations.
and such written communication removed
from the program folder after the course has  I still have questions. Who do I con-
been completed.
tact?
You may email [email protected] or call
517.265.1650.

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SKILLED TRADES PROGRAMS

Adult Learning Services @ LISD TECH Center
Has Expanded Skilled Trades Programming

To meet the needs of Lenawee County residents and our local employers, Adult learning Ser-
vices @ LISD TECH Center is partnering with the Jackson Area Manufacturers Association’s
“Academy for Manufacturing Careers.” The expanded offerings include Skilled Trades Appren-
ticeships, certificates, and customized training.
The Academy for Manufacturing Careers (AMC) is a nationally recognized training institution
providing high quality technical instruction for in-demand manufacturing occupations. AMC is
certified as a Registered Apprenticeship Program by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of
Apprenticeship (USDOL-OA) and is approved as a licensed Proprietary School by the State of
Michigan.
The training offered by this partnership will raise the level of proficiency for the currently em-
ployed, provide new skills for the unemployed, and help employers meet their demands for a
highly skilled workforce.

Contact us for information on these AMC courses this Winter/Spring:
AMC 111 — Basic Math
AMC 145 — Problem Solving
AMC 160 — Basic Computers
AMC 161 — Basic Computers Test-Out
AMC 165 — Work Life Skills
AMC 208 — Trigonometry
AMC 245 — Die Theory & Design
AMC 260 — Machine Maintenance & Troubleshooting
AMC 275 — Drive Components & Bearings
AMC 700 — AMC Placement
For more information, email Placement Services or call 517.265.1650.

Placement Services Make a commitment
to lifelong learning
Jack Townsley [Supervisor, Placement Services and Adult Learning
Services] [email protected]

Susan Town-Richards [Workforce Development Coordinator]
[email protected]

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COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP

The courses listed below are a result of the partnership between the LISD and Jackson
College. You have a choice of taking a course for college credit or purely for enrich-
ment. If you are interested in:

• college credit, call Jackson College at 517.265.5515
• enrichment, call LISD Adult Learning Services at 517.265.1650
Textbooks for all Jackson College courses need to be purchased through the Jackson
College Bookstore. Call 517.265.6855 for more information.

ROUTING PROTOCOLS & CONCEPTS (CNS 102)
This course is the second of four courses that help prepare students for the Cisco CCNA
certification exam. It covers the routing concepts introduced in CMS 101. The goal is to
develop an understanding of how a router learns about remote networks and determines
the best path to those networks. This course includes both static routing and dynamic

routing protocols. Prerequisite: CNS 101
$300
490 M/W 1/16-3/8 6:00-8:57 pm

ACCESSING THE WAN (CNS 104)
This course is the fourth of four courses that help prepare students for the Cisco CCNA
certification exam. It covers the WAN concepts introduced in the CNS 101 in more
depth. The goal is to develop an understanding of various WAN technologies to connect
small to medium business networks. It focuses on WAN technologies including PPP,

Frame Relay and broadband links. Prerequisite: CNS 101
$300

491 M/W 3/20-5/3 6:00-8:57 pm

ADDITIONAL LOCAL LEARNING
OPPORTUNITIES

There are many other enrichment courses offered by organiza-
tions throughout Lenawee County. The courses listed on the fol-
lowing pages are run through independent, third-party, non-
profit organizations and are not part of the LISD Adult Learning
Services program. If you have questions or would like to regis-
ter for any of these courses, you will need to contact the provid-
er directly. The LISD partners with these select organizations
for promotional purposes only and are not responsible for con-
tent, cost, schedule or other aspects of these courses.

If your Lenawee County based nonprofit organization is running
enrichment classes open to the general public and would like to
be considered for inclusion in future catalogs, please contact
Jack Townsley at [email protected] or 517-265-1713.

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ADDITIONAL LOCAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

LENAWEE COUNCIL FOR THE VISUAL ARTS

To register and/or view more classes visit:
www.AdrianCenterForTheArts.org

2300 North Adrian Highway | Adrian, MI |
[email protected] | 517.442.4560

Ages 16 and up unless otherwise noted.

Woodworking Classes, Adrian Community Woodshop, Bldg. 41

Deer Antler Plaque

Make your own custom deer antler plaque. Supply your own set of antlers and create a custom
wood plaque in the Woodshop. Choose from Walnut, Maple, or Cherry wood. Shape that wood
into a customized plaque using your own shape, or choose an in-house pattern and add edge
detail.
$60.00 + $40.00 Materials, Must supply your own antlers
SA 1/14 & 1/21 10 am -2 pm (2 days, 2 sessions)

Woodworking Basics - Make a Cherry Tripod Pedestal Table

Join a 6-week long course and learn the principle of making a turned tripod table. Students will

learn how to turn a spindle on the lathe and turn a pedestal base from a premade design or a

design of their own. Students will learn to use the dovetail saw, chisel, router plane, jack plane,

and smoothing plane and more, and will take home a Tripod table they have created. No tools or

experience will be required.

$195.00 + $140.00 Materials

W 1/18 - 2/22 5:30 – 9:30pm (6 sessions)

Make a Tool Box – Beginning Woodworking – for Teens

Join the Adrian Community Woodshop for this Teen Woodworking Event to learn the basics of
woodworking joinery. Students will learn to cut rabbets and grooves, how to plan, measure and
cut accurately, to use the carcass saw, bench chisel, rabbet plane, router plane, jack plane,
and smoothing plane. Build a great tool box to store tools, projects, garden tools, or crafts - great
gift for family or friends. This class was designed with the beginner in mind, but is open to any-
one. Ages 10-17
$70.00 + $50.00 Materials

SA 2/4 9am-4pm

Forge A Custom Handmade Knife

Join us at the ACA and make your very own fixed blade knife. In the first session students will
cut, shape, and file their knife blank into their ideal shape. We will heat treat our blade in gas
forge. In the second session, students will handle their blade with some of our beautiful pieces of
timber. Blades will be made of good old fashioned O1 Steel.
$100.00 + $50.00 Materials
SU 2/19 & 2/26 10am-4pm (2 sessions)

Wall Hanging Gunrack

Display your guns with pride with a gun rack you made yourself. We will use a native hardwood
to craft this gun rack that will display three guns and includes two shelves for ammo and acces-
sories. Rack will be lined with leather so help protect those valuable guns.
$150.00 + $100.00 Materials
SA 3/4 – 3/18 9am-3pm (3 sessions)

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Make a Shave Horse

The shave horse is a very fast, foot-operated vise that is utilized by a broad range of craftsman

including wood turners, bodgers, coopers, chair makers, shingle makers and many other tradi-

tional trades. The shave horse is essential when using a drawknife or spoke shave to shape

wood into finished parts for projects like chairs, paddles, snowshoes, splint basket parts, and

walking sticks. Using provided lumber, you will build your own shave horse.

$60.00 + $40.00 Materials

W 3/8 & 3/15 5:30-9:30pm (2 sessions)

Woodworking Foundations: Make a 6 Board Blanket Chest

Take your woodworking skills to the next level and learn the Foundations of all woodworking -
Box Making. Using a variety of hand planes, including a Jack plane, a rabbet plane, a router
plane, and other tools, students will walk away with the skills and confidence to build many differ-
ent boxes. High quality hardware provided for project. No tools or experience is required.
$200.00 + $200.00 Materials
SA 4/1 - 4/29 9am – 3pm (5 weeks, 6 hours each week)

Make a Shaker Oval Box

Learn how to bend wood using a variety of techniques. This 2-session course will teach students

the principles of manipulating wood into almost any shape. Students will complete a Shaker bent

box to take home. No tools or experience required.

$60.00 + $40.00 Materials

W 4/5 & 4/12 5:30-9:30pm (2 sessions)

Wood and Metal - Make a Live Edge Garden Bench

Combine two disciplines into one great project to make a live edge slab bench with a native hard-
wood top and a welded base bottom for your home or garden. In the first week, you will learn the
basics of welding to create a steel base for your bench. In week two, you will head to the wood-
working department and learn some basic woodworking and finishing techniques to complete the
top.
$130.00 + $100.00 Materials
SA 5/13 & 5/20 9am-3pm (2 sessions)

Community Clay, Ceramics Studio, Building #47

Dinnerware

Design and make a coordinated set of serving vessels that you can actually use in your everyday
life. Using handbuilding and/or throwing to craft your forms, you will explore how design support-
ing functionality is best achieved. Some previous experience in ceramics is required.
$180.00 (No Discounts)
TU 1/10-2/28 6-8pm (8 weeks)
Instructor: Cravens

Advanced Independent Workshop

This course is for those with a solid understanding of technical and ceramic forming processes

who wish to work independently and concentrate on self-determined goals with support. The

instructor will be available to meet on Tuesdays from 6-8pm. The studio will be available for over

40 hours during each week. This experience is designed for students with 4 sessions of ACA

classes or college level ceramics. 25 pounds of clay, glaze, and firing provided.

$180.00 (No Discounts)

TU 1/10-2/28 6-8pm or TU 3/14-5/9 6-8pm (no class April 4, 8 weeks)
Instructor: Cravens

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To register and/or view more classes visit:
www.AdrianCenterForTheArts.org

2300 North Adrian Highway | Adrian, MI |
[email protected] | 517.442.4560

Exploring Clay; Beginning and Intermediate

Explore your creative side and wow your friends and family with what you are able to design and

create. Basic forming methods in both handbuilding and wheel throwing will be taught, along with

making and using stamps and glazing methods. This class is designed for beginners and interme-

diate students. Generous studio time outside of class will be available throughout the week. All

clay and glaze materials are included. A small tool kit for $12.00 can be purchased at the first

class if you are new to clay.

$180 (No Discounts)

W 1/11-3/1 2-4:00pm (8 weeks) or TU 3/14-5/9 6-8pm (no class April 4)

or W 3/15-5-10 2-4pm (no class April 5)

Instructor: Cravens

Throwing Intensive

This course is designed for either beginning or returning students who wish to add ability on the

wheel to their arsenal of skills in ceramics. Beginners will be introduced to the techniques that will

make you successful in making vessels. For more advanced, returning students, we will help you

expand your skills on the wheel, enabling you throw more varied forms with design and technical

expertise.

$180.00 (No Discounts)

SA 1/14-3/4 10am-noon (8 weeks)

Instructor: Benio

One and Done Potters Wheel Introduction

In a two and a half hour session, learn the basics of wheel throwing by creating a thrown flask.

Clay, tools, and glaze firing all provided. Your flask will be fired with the glaze of your choice and

be ready for pickup at a later date to show off your new artistic skills to all.

$44.00 (No Discounts)

SU 1/29 2-4pm or SU 3/19 2-4pm

Instructor: Benio

Vino Valentine

Bring your favorite wine and your significant other and enjoy a night out creating goblets together.
Your finished goblets will be ready for pick-up on February 9th for your Valentine date. All materi-
als, firing, cheese and crackers provided.
$50.00 per couple (No Discounts)
TH 2/2 6-8pm
Instructor: VanCamp

Down and Dirty: Quick, Easy Glaze Experimentation

In this two-day, hands-on workshop, students will learn a quick and easy method of developing

one’s own decorative ceramic glazes. You will learn the “volumetric” approach to glaze formula-

tion and how to convert our volumetric recipes into standard glaze format. Students will discuss

and evaluate the fired results of our experiments, and learn together. Class is geared toward

intermediate to advanced ceramics students. Bring a set of standard kitchen measuring spoons,

and paper and pencil for taking notes. All other materials provided.

$60.00 ($30.00 for ACA Ceramic Resident Artists) (No Discounts)

SU 2/5 12 noon-4pm & 2/12 12 noon-2pm

Instructor: Freeman

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Sculpt-A-Pet!

Do you or someone you are close to have a beloved living or passed on pet you would like to

memorialize? Learn the basics of sculpting in clay and using form, textures, and surface, animate

the spirit of your pet and create a lasting honor to your best friend. No previous experience with

clay required. A small tool kit for $12.00 can be purchased at the first class for those new to clay.

All clay, glazes and firing provided.

$180.00 (No Discounts)

TH 3/16-5/11 6-8pm (no class April 6)

Instructor: VanCamp

Drinking Vessels: Cups and Goblets

Students will explore making cups that are safe and a fully functional personal expressions to be
used at home or given as gifts to friends and family. Beginners will be exposed to both handbuild-
ing and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Returning students will progress to more complex forms
using multiple parts.
$180.00 (No Discounts)
SA 3/18-5/13 10am-12 noon (no class April 1)
Instructor: Benio

Raku: Japanese Fast Firing

Experience the ancient technique that originated with the Samurai and the tea ceremony. You will

be supplied with three pots to glaze. Using an outdoor kiln, participate in firing them to over 1800

degrees and in less than an hour you will handle the fired, finished product. Raku glazes vary

from crackle, to iridescent, to copper penny shiny. There are few techniques this fun! All materials

and firing provided for any level of experience.

$44.00 (No Discounts)

SU 5/7 2-4 pm, during Spring Fling event

Instructor: Benio

Painting and Drawing, Studio One Classroom (unless noted)

Memory Book Workshop 2-4pm

Construct a unique gift used for photos, journal, or special mementos.
$40.00 + $10.00 mat board fee
Three one-day sessions to choose from: SA 1/7; SA 2/11; or F 5/12
Instructor: Shaffer

Art as a Profession

This workshop is designed to prepare visual/community artists to take control of their own ca-
reers by providing professional and business skills necessary to succeed. Learn basic art mar-
keting/public relations, employment, artist residencies, producing events and how to make mean-
ingful art. This workshop is useful for artists working in all media including painting, sculpture,
and photography. The class is designed to be small and casual to allow for individual attention.
$125.00
M/W/F 1/9, 1/11 and 1/13 5-7:30pm (3 sessions)
Instructor: Singletary

Acrylic Workshop

Learn the different uses of acrylic. Some drawing, pouring and other techniques will be used. We

will work from real life using a still life set up and from your own photos.

$260; you will be supplied some materials but will need to bring canvas, brushes, paper towel

F 1/13-2/17 12 noon-2pm (6 weeks)

Instructor: Shaffer

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To register and/or view more classes visit:
www.AdrianCenterForTheArts.org

2300 North Adrian Highway | Adrian, MI |
[email protected] | 517.442.4560

Coffee and Canvas

Come and create different works of art every Saturday in a supportive, fun and friendly environ-

ment. Learn various techniques working with acrylic, pastels, on canvas and paper. Experiment

with stencils, texture, and photo transparencies. Make exciting paintings that will ignite your crea-

tive spirit while we supply coffee and donuts. Students are welcome from beginning to advanced

levels.

$45.00 per class, materials included

SA 1/14-5/20 2-4:30 pm (no class April 15)

Building #44, second floor

Instructor: Singletary

Pastel Plus

We will use pastel in a variety of applications. There will be demonstrations and time to explore

the techniques presented. Bring photos to work from. Paper and pastels included in class fee.

$260, materials included

F 3/3-4/7 12 noon-2pm (6 weeks)

Instructor: Shaffer

Graphite Drawing

Learn how to control the pencil one mark at a time. Graphite, colored pencil, ink, and charcoal will

be used in the class. There will be a still life to work from but also bring photos.

$180, students bring sketchbook 9”x12” or larger, drawing pencil set and eraser, $10 lab fee

M 3/6-3/27 12 noon-2pm (4 weeks)

Instructor: Shaffer

Glass Classes, Glass Studio, Building 43, south end

A Valentine’s Day Slump!

Create a personalized gift by using flat glass and kiln forming glass long enough and hot enough

so it bends or slumps into or onto a mold. Decorate your ring or jewelry dish for your Sweetheart

by adding bits of glass to create designs uniquely your own!!

$40 +$15 dollar material fee

SU 2/5 1-3 pm

Instructor: Cravens

Introduction to Glass Bead Making

Make your very first glass beads! We will discuss important studio safety issues followed by time

at a surface mix torch creating glass beads. You will make basic torus and cylinder shape beads

and explore the properties of glass as time allows, including pulling stringer and making frit.

$70.00

SA 2/18 12 noon-4 pm or SA 3/25 12 noon-4pm

Instructor: Matych-Hager

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Beginning Bead Making / Open Studio

Basic bead making using a torch and glass rod will be the focus of class including larger plain

beads and creating various bead shapes. Basic design techniques for decorating beads including

frit, dots, and stringer will be explored. Torch and studio safety will be reviewed. The class will be

taught as an open studio that explores topics and techniques based upon the students' interests

with the guidance of the instructor as needed.

$145.00

TH 3/16, 3/23, and 3/30 6-9 pm or TH 4/20, 4/27 and 5/4 6-9 pm

Instructor: Matych-Hager

A Mother’s Day Gift from You!

Create a personalized gift by using flat glass and kiln forming glass long enough and hot enough

so it bends or slumps into or on to a mold. Decorate your ring or jewelry dish for Mother’s Day

by adding bits of glass to create designs uniquely your own!

$65

SU 4/23 1-3 pm

Instructor: Cravens

Letterpress Classes, Letterpress Studio, Bldg. #44

Letterpress Basics

This introduction to letterpress workshop covers the techniques for composing and setting metal

type and designing and printing your own business card or small postcard. Learn basic typeset-

ting skills, how to set up, use, and clean a tabletop platen press.

$75

SA 1/21 10am-4pm or SA 3/11 10am-4pm or SA 5/6 10am-4pm

Instructor: Driscoll

Create Your Own Note Cards

This introductory workshop explores the materials and techniques needed to create a hand-

carved image in linoleum. Each student will design and carve their own themed image and print it,

with the option of adding a shared message set in type.

$100

SA 1/28 10am-4pm

Instructor: Willimann

Create a Mini Poster

You'll learn the basics of typesetting & composing with vintage wood type, then print your work

on our Vandercook No. 4 Press. Come prepared with a quote to print onto mini posters (8.5 x 11)

$75

SA 2/11 10am-4pm

Instructor: Willimann

Experimental Letterpress: Found Object and Stencil

Students will be introduced to relief printing on a proofing press, experiment with different tech-

niques, and embrace things “inside the box”… Relief techniques, collage, spontaneous layering

and texturing will be explored.

$75

SA 2/25 10am-4pm

Instructor: Koelewyn

Linoblock AND Letterpress

This introductory workshop explores the materials and techniques needed to create a hand-

carved image in linoleum, printed on a press. Each student will design and carve their own

themed image and print custom note cards.

$100

SA 3/25 10am-4pm

Instructor: Willimann

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To register and/or view more classes visit:
www.AdrianCenterForTheArts.org

2300 North Adrian Highway | Adrian, MI |
[email protected] | 517.442.4560

Letterpress Love

This workshop will focus on combining a variety of techniques with presswork to generate poster

with a message you want the world to know. Work with both metal and/or wood type, explore

texture and alternative backgrounds.

$100

SA 4/1 10am-4pm

Instructor: Willimann

Print Your Own Coasters
Linoleum carving is a method used by printers to create imagery for print projects. This beginner-

friendly workshop explores the materials and techniques needed to create a hand-carved image

that is printable on a letterpress. Each student will design and carve their own image and print it,

with the option of adding a message in type.

$75

SA 4/18 & 4/22 10am-4pm

Instructor: Willimann

Open Studio
Time is set-aside for anyone having taken one of our workshops where you can work on a project

of your own making. Please contact the instructor by April 22, to discuss what you will be working

on, so provided materials can be ready.

$100

Sa 5/20 10am-4pm

Instructor: Willimann

LENAWEE LIFELONG LEARNING

Lenawee Lifelong Learning is a program for Seniors in Lenawee County. They offer learning
opportunities on a variety of topics and are supported by several local organizations, including the
LISD. Instructors will be either active or retired individuals who are donating their time. No tests,
no grades, just fun and learning. Most courses are being scheduled during daytime hours. Class
size will be limited, so please sign up early. A listing of available courses can be found at
http://www.lisd.us/adult-learning/lenawee-life-long-learning or by calling 517-403-4319.
Course topics include:

 Health and Fitness
 History
 Food and Healthy Cooking
 Poetry and Reading
 Literature and Writing
 Lost Arts
 Creative Arts
 And many more!

Watch for new courses

coming this spring!

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COMMUNITY ARTS OF TECUMSEH

Community Arts of ners with CAT to provide advertising of their

Tecumseh (CAT) is a lineup of classes. They offer classes in a variety

non-profit organization of art areas, to students and adults of all ages.

dedicated to stimulat- Contact CAT at 517-423-0000 or

ing the creative spirit [email protected].

of our community. Watch for the following classes and camps of-

CAT was founded in fered at CAT this winter/spring:

2009 by Martha Melcher and Jean Lash with the  Intro to Acrylics
Cell Phone Photography
vision to bring arts to the community. The art 

center maintains an art gallery and classroom  Shaker Box Creation
space for classes and camps. After-school art  Fiber Jewelry Design
classes and programs are offered in collabora-  Graphite/Pen&Ink/Mixed Media

tion with Tecumseh Public Schools. The organi-  Reggio Emilia Inspired Art & Music for tod-

zation annually hosts Art In the Park and Mu- dlers
sicFest. Annual CAT membership offers class
 January: Kids’ Make-It-Take-It

registration  April: Spring Break Art Camp (April 3-7,

discount and 2017)
June: Art In The Park Art Show (June 10-
participation in 

monthly Mem- 11, 2017)

bership gather-  June-July: Summer art and music camps
August: MusicFest (August 19, 2017)
ings. 

Adult Learning CAT classes are held at the art center, 804 N.

Services @ Evans St., Tecumseh. More information and

LISD TECH updated class offerings can be found on our

Center part- website at www.tecumseharts.org.

CLINTON ARTS CENTER

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm & Saturday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
The Studio may be closed for special events and for inclement weather.

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