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Get started in Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard vector graphics program. With guided instruction, and troubleshooting, you'll learn how to use the various tools, on a project that you bring to class, or choose from a project option provided. Students will learn to turn hand-drawn designs into digital illustrations, create illustrations from photographs, prep files for screen-printing, make graphics for digital printing, create logos, and magazine worthy illustrations. Instructor Lindsay Jones is a professional graphic artist who uses this powerful illustration… Read more: Beginning Illustrator

Topics covered include chemicals/toxins to be mindful of and why, healthier indoor air, cleaning supplies and air fresheners. Faculty:  Casey Bowen Classes: February 4 (only) Meets: Tuesday; 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Cost: $30 Register Now!  Search for Clean Living - The Things We Breath on Community Education Classes…

Expand your knowledge of public lands in America, and gain a stronger understanding of federal land designations, the history of these lands, and the context in which these places were protected. This course aims to build connections between people and America's public lands as well as awareness that the lands and waters we love today were once and still are Indigenous lands. Explore the many uses and benefits of public lands, as well as the threats they face locally and… Read more: Our Public Lands: Designations History - Today

Learn the joy of mixing color, the basis of all watercolor painting. It’s clear vibrant color that makes us love watercolor and you can achieve it. Nicolette Toussaint, a popular local art teacher and artist will provide a scene for you to paint in your choice of summer, spring, winter, or fall garb. In the process, you will learn the difference between tints and stains, avoid the common problem that painters call “palette mud” and discover how to create the… Read more: Intro to Watercolor

Clear, vibrant color is what sets watercolor apart from other media--and you can achieve it! Learn the joy of mixing color, the difference between tints and stains, how to avoid the common problem that painters call "palette mud," and discover how to create the colors that light up your imagination. Popular local art teacher and artist Nicolette Toussaint will provide a scene for you to paint in your choice of seasonal setting. Contact CMC Glenwood Center at 970-947-7486 to get… Read more: Intro to WaterCOLOR

This class will cover some of the more important provisions of the recent tax legislation that are likely to affect you when you file your 2019 taxes.The goal is to provide you with a valuable overview that will help prepare you for tax season, whether you do your taxes on your own or you work with a pro. The class is designed for educational purposes only and students will receive dynamic instruction regarding financial concepts and strategies, not an endorsement… Read more: The Tax Cuts - Jobs Act: A Refresher

This class will help you increase your confidence with computers, understand Aperture, ISO, Shutter-Speed, RAW versus JPEG, learn the basic functions of your camera so you can begin to photograph in control. Discover easy methods for image processing, take better pictures by using composition techniques and developing your artistic eye. We will also learn a bit about printing. We will use Lightroom and Photoshop. This class is for beginners and is taught by Klaus Kocher, who currently teaches for CMC's… Read more: Intro to Photography

Class provides thorough SCUBA DIVING instruction to adults - kids age 10 - up - includes 30 hours classroom - pool instruction. Students who complete 4 training dives after the course earn Open Water cert. with the Nat'l Assoc. of Underwater Instructors. Instructor offers these training dives locally or on trips to California, Bahamas, and the Florida Keys. Tuition of $435 includes text, online materials - Scuba gear. Open Water training done locally is $150 payable after the course OR… Read more: SCUBA Open Water Dive Certification Class

Learn the basics of Jitterbug (East Coast) Swing steps, turns, spin, dips, and other fun moves. This is a great way to get some exercise, enjoy meeting people, and be able to improvise great dance moves at a party, wedding, or other social dance. You do not need to come with a partner, but your dancing partner is welcome to register. Faculty:  Josie Lewber Classes: February 5 through February 26 Meets: Wednesday; 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM Cost: $65 Register Now!  Search for Beginning Swing Dance on Community Education Classes…

A brain training program that builds focus, cognition, and memory using time-tested and science based strategies. Learn how to maintain everyday intellectual performance for years to come. The class includes group and partner practice during class, and take-home activities. The workbook is included. This course is designed for adults who are in good intellectual health without any diagnosis of early cognitive impairment. Students can take AARP's "Sharp" cognitive health assessment online at www.aarp.org for a baseline. Faculty:  Dia Lynn Classes: February 5 through April… Read more: Total Brain Health - Memory