CMC Vail Valley at Edwards

If you work with numbers, graphs and databases, Excel will help you get things done. Practice the fundamentals of Excel, such as moving around in the spreadsheet, entering and modifying data, and formatting. We'll also cover formulas, functions, templates, print layout and managing workbooks. Whether you are a beginner or someone who has been using Excel superficially for some time, this class is the place to start! Taught with Excel for Windows, but generalizable to the Mac version. Cost includes… Read more: Excel 2016: Beginning

Designed for healthcare professionals, but available to the public, this CPR class is open to individuals interested in developing the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, administer CPR, use an AED and relieve choking safely and effectively. This class meets the requirements for the American Heart Association Basic Lafe Support (BLS) certification. An individual pocket mask and text are included in the class fee. Students who successfully complete this class will receive a certification card valid for two years. Faculty: … Read more: CPR for Health Care Providers

This is an intermediate level photography class. Take your photography to the next level and learn exactly what it takes to create award-winning images. In this four-week class you will learn about: Eliminating the most common mistakes newer photographers make Capturing light The 12 most effective compositional elements Histograms Photographing landscapes, wildlife, children, pets, portraiture, motion, silhouettes, still life, flowers, water images and more Night photography Light painting Handling challenging lighting conditions Focus stacking HDR images Equipment, gear and filters… Read more: Take Award-Winning Photographs

This is an intermediate level photography class. Take your photography to the next level and learn exactly what it takes to create award-winning images. In this four-week class you will learn about: Eliminating the most common mistakes newer photographers make Capturing light The 12 most effective compositional elements Histograms Photographing landscapes, wildlife, children, pets, portraiture, motion, silhouettes, still life, flowers, water images and more Night photography Light painting Handling challenging lighting conditions Focus stacking HDR images Equipment, gear and filters… Read more: Take Award-Winning Photographs

This class is designed for the general population and outdoor enthusiasts. It follows American Heart Association guidelines. Learn basic first aid skills; how to administer CPR to infants, children and adults; how to use an AED. The textbook and an individual pocket mask for CPR are included in the class fee. Students who successfully complete this class will receive a certification card valid for two years. Faculty:  Scott Schreiner Classes: January 29 through January 30 Meets: Wednesday, Thursday; 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM Cost: $66 Register Now!  Search for Basic CPR… Read more: Basic CPR - First Aid

Reconnect with your creativity. Grow your confidence as a writer. Amplify your voice. No experience necessary! Join professional writer and editor Laura Newcomer for a friendly, all-levels creative writing series that will help you jumpstart your creativity and refine your writing craft! Each week, we'll play with words and practice writing creatively. We'll also engage with ideas and tools designed to stimulate creative thinking and writing. Topics include: What is 'good writing'? How can you effectively manage writer's block and… Read more: Playing with Words: An All-Levels Creative Writing Series

Beginning Taiji introduces the Traditional Yang Style Long Form, Qigong (Energy Building), and meditation. These exercises promote health, develop strength, improves coordination and balance mind, body and spirit. Class is taught by David Cabin, a senior instructor with the Alex Dong International Taijiquan Association. The class is 90 minutes long. The class is held in Eagle. Eagle Taiji Studio dsc@eagletaiji.com 0033B Gambel St. Eagle, CO 81631  Classes: February 4 through April 9 Meets: Tuesday, Thursday; 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM Cost: $186 Register Now!  Search for Beginning Taiji on Community… Read more: Beginning Taiji

Beginning Taiji / Beginning Tai Chi introduces the Traditional Yang Style Long Form, Qigong (Energy Building), and meditation. These exercises promote health, develop strength, improves coordination and balance mind, body and spirit. Class is taught by David Cabin, a senior instructor with the Alex Dong International Taijiquan Association. The class is 90 minutes long. The class is held in Eagle. Eagle Taiji Studio dsc@eagletaiji.com 0033B Gambel St. Eagle, CO 81631  Classes: February 4 through April 9 Meets: Tuesday, Thursday; 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM Cost: $186 Register Now!  Search for… Read more: Beginning Taiji / Beginning Tai Chi

Faculty:  Steve Chinn Classes: February 4 through February 6 Meets: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM Cost: $100 Register Now!  Search for Photography-Camera - Composition (Intermediate) on Community Education Classes…

Barre features a 60-minute full-body workout combining ballet-based movements, core-focused exercises, stretching, barre, and center work. You will build balance and strength. Come sweat, have fun, and get strong! This is the best value for a barre workout in the area! Faculty:  Danielle Miller Classes: February 4 through April 29 Meets: Tuesday, Wednesday; 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM Cost: $160 Register Now!  Search for Ballet Barre on Community Education Classes…

Slow computer driving you crazy? Learn how to keep your Windows system running smoothly, and check for problems that may cause your hard drive to fail. You'll learn how to delete temporary files and cookies left over from your web browsing and software updates. We'll also cover how to install and run free anti-virus and malware programs that keep your computer safe from those threats. Finally, you'll learn how to back up your data and create a system image so… Read more: Clean Up Your Windows Computer

We all know that employees are the most important asset of any organization. This course will provide supervisors in the ever-changing workplace with tools to understand the major dimensions of the role of the supervisor. You will learn how to deal with common problems and tricky situations, including managing time and stress, and giving constructive feedback. Supervisory topics to be covered include the importance of two-way communication and teamwork; employee empowerment; the importance of accountability; multi-generational aspects of today's workplace;… Read more: Effective Supervisory Practices

HWE-9110 Qualified Medication Administration Personnel — QMAPS Thursday 2/13/20 9:00am — 3:50pm Jason, Gotzinger Fees: $0 Rm 135/136 Cap: 12 students Faculty:  Jason Gotzinger Classes: February 13 (only) Meets: Thursday; 09:00 AM - 03:50 PM Cost: $45 Register Now!  Search for Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAPS) on Community Education Classes…

West Coast Swing is the latest of the Ballroom dances. It is a partner dance with roots in the Lindy Hop. It is characterized by an elastic look that results from its extension-compression technique of partner connection and is danced primarily in a slotted area on the dance floor. Come out to learn the basics of this energizing dance. Faculty:  Maria Barry Classes: February 20 through March 19 Meets: Thursday; 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM Cost: $100 Register Now!  Search for West Coast Swing on Community Education Classes…

Intermediate Country Western Dance will add turns and styling to the basic steps of Two Step, Double Two, Cowboy Cha-Cha, and Country Swing. If you know the basics, this class if for you! Couples and Singles welcome! Please do not wear shoes with black rubber soles. Email Maria Barry at mariabarry122@hotmail.com with questions. Faculty:  Maria Barry Classes: February 20 through March 19 Meets: Thursday; 07:45 PM - 08:45 PM Cost: $100 Register Now!  Search for Intermediate Country Western Dance on Community Education Classes…

There is nothing magical or mysterious about grantsmanship and grant writing. In fact, it is quite simple. The course will cover "universal truths" and skills required to successfully acquire grants and how best to be organized and effective in developing a grant plan or schedule with associated strategies. Sources of public, corporate, foundation and private grants will be reviewed. Related to this we will discuss the importance of developing and building relationships with potential funders and professionally administering the grants… Read more: Grantsmanship and Grantwriting

Designed for healthcare professionals, but available to the public, this CPR class is open to individuals interested in developing the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, administer CPR, use an AED and relieve choking safely and effectively. This class meets the requirements for the American Heart Association Basic Lafe Support (BLS) certification. An individual pocket mask and text are included in the class fee. Students who successfully complete this class will receive a certification card valid for two years. Faculty: … Read more: CPR for Health Care Providers

Explore the operating system for your Mac. Learn to manage files and folders, and save and open files by navigating the folder hierarchy. Understand basic hardware and computer operations, as well as how to manage memory and storage space. We'll also cover the included applications: Safari, Calendar, Mail, Contacts, and Finder. Basic computer skills recommended. Faculty:  Robert Hintermeister Classes: March 3 through March 5 Meets: Tuesday, Thursday; 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM Cost: $75 Register Now!  Search for Intro to Max OSx on Community Education Classes…

This class is designed for the general population and outdoor enthusiasts. It follows American Heart Association guidelines. Learn basic first aid skills; how to administer CPR to infants, children and adults; how to use an AED. The textbook and an individual pocket mask for CPR are included in the class fee. Students who successfully complete this class will receive a certification card valid for two years. Faculty:  Scott Schreiner Classes: March 4 through March 5 Meets: Wednesday, Thursday; 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM Cost: $66 Register Now!  Search for Basic CPR… Read more: Basic CPR - First Aid

You will learn all the necessary tools, tips, and technology to create an awesome painting. We will teach you how to handle brushes, how to mix colors, and how to grow and become a painter. We will study realistic still life and beautiful nature in Colorado. Faculty:  Lenka Sage Classes: March 10 through May 1 Meets: Tuesday; 12:00 PM - 02:50 PM Cost: $175 Register Now!  Search for Painting for the Absolute Beginner on Community Education Classes…

Practice your craft during self-guided studio time. You are welcome to use the studio when classes are not in session; facilitated studio time will be on Tuesdays from 2-5pm. You must have been enrolled in the CMC studio ro ceramics class prior to enrolling in this studio. If you have questions about the studio, e-mail Willow Murphy wmurphy@coloradomtn.edu.  Classes: March 10 through April 28 Meets: Tuesday; 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM Cost: $150 Register Now!  Search for Ceramics Open Studio on Community Education Classes…

Learn how to manage your personal finances so that you can build wealth, reduce or eliminate debt, and have the ability to support you and your family financially in every stage of life. You will not only learn how to earn more, save more and invest more, you'll also learn how to avoid the major pitfalls that cause people to lose money. This is a life strategy class you will use for the rest of your life. And, you'll gain… Read more: Personal Finance

This second-level class covers a large variety of topics such as: creating and using cell and range names; using logical, date - time, and text functions; sorting and filtering data; and outlining and subtotaling data. Additionally, we'll learn how to create table objects and charts, apply conditional formatting, and work with pivot tables. This class will help you take your use of Excel to the next level. Taught with Excel for Windows, but generalizable to the Mac version. Cost includes… Read more: Excel 2016: Intermediate

Learn to create three-dimensional works with clay using the potters wheel and various tools. You will study basic and intermediate forms along with surface decoration, glazing and firing techniques. Faculty:  Pamela Olson Classes: March 16 through May 1 Meets: Monday; 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Cost: $200 Register Now!  Search for Ceramics Wheel on Community Education Classes…

Learn to create three-dimensional works with clay using the potters wheel and various tools. You will study basic and intermediate forms along with surface decoration, glazing, and firing techniques. Faculty:  Elise Landreaux Classes: March 18 through May 6 Meets: Wednesday; 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Cost: $200 Register Now!  Search for Ceramics Wheel on Community Education Classes…

SEMINAR - Robots, Artificial Intelligence, and Us Technology is advancing faster and further than most of us know or would believe! Learn the very latest! How far have robots developed? What's the status of Artificial Intelligence and how does it affect us? When will we have robots in our houses, or when will computers be smarter than us? Self-driving cars, 3D printed organs, computer-brain interfaces-- what other big tech changes are ahead? What are the ethical issues? Does future tech… Read more: Robots Artificial Intelligence and Us

Take professional-grade photos with just your camera phone! The first Saturday will cover the elements of good photographs, concept, proportion, and lighting. The second Saturday will cover the various tools available for editing, with your phone and through apps.  Classes: March 21 through March 28 Meets: Saturday; 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Cost: $99 Register Now!  Search for Cell Phone Photography on Community Education Classes…

Do you want straightforward, powerful ways to process your digital photos so they look their best? Are you looking for efficient tools to organize your photos so they're easy to find? Then this Adobe Lightroom class is for you! Spend a full day learning what you need to know to enhance the appearance of your photos in Lightroom's Develop module, and manage your photos in Lightroom's Library module. The instructor will provide you with practice photos and walk you through… Read more: Adobe Lightroom for Photographers

Using Adobe Photoshop, this workshop will teach you to master quick and efficient photo processing techniques for consistently professional results, as well as more in-depth layering, compositing and blending functions. If you want to go beyond Photoshop basics, this class will teach you more of the program's in-depth features made especially for digital photographers. You'll go step-by-step through the instructor's tried and true photo-processing workflow using Adobe Photoshop, Camera Raw and/or the Develop Module from Lightroom, and Lightroom and/or Bridge's… Read more: Adobe Photoshop for Photographers

Do you have a garage full of stuff you no longer need or want? Or, are you looking for that one item to make a collection complete? Find what you're looking for and make money by selling your unwanted items on eBay, the world's biggest garage sale. Learn the basics of bidding, buying and selling on eBay in one morning. By the end of this class, you'll be able to purchase items on eBay with confidence, and you'll be on… Read more: Buying - Selling on eBay

This will be a 2 day workshop over 3 days. Fri.10-4 Intro, Glaze, Wad - Load kiln. (Bring your own lunch.) Sat. Kiln will be fired. approx. 8am-8pm (Students do not need to attend the firing process but are welcome to stop by during the soda or salting in late afternoon or early evening.) Sun. 5-8 We will unload the kiln and share our results! Your ware must be bisque fired, and of a cone5-cone10 stoneware or porcelain clay body.… Read more: Atmospheric Firing workshop-Soda or Salt Firing

In this class, you will learn to create and modify complex documents, and use tools to customize those documents. You will organize content using tables and charts; customize formats using styles and themes; insert content using quick parts; use templates to automate document formatting; control the flow of a document; simplify and manage long documents; use mail merge to create letters, envelopes, and labels. Some computer experience required. Please register at least one week in advance to ensure you have… Read more: Word 2016: Intermediate

Wikipedia definition: 'Future-proofing is the process of anticipating the future and developing methods of minimizing the effects of shocks and stresses of future events.' Are you ready for the enormous changes we see today and expect tomorrow? This class explores what the future and technology will look like; examines our personal barriers to change; and provides techniques and tools to expand our comfort and ability to perform and grow in this transformative era. Discover new tools to attain resiliency, adaptability,… Read more: Learn to Future-Proof Yourself

Designed for healthcare professionals, but available to the public, this CPR class is open to individuals interested in developing the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, administer CPR, use an AED and relieve choking safely and effectively. This class meets the requirements for the American Heart Association Basic Lafe Support (BLS) certification. An individual pocket mask and text are included in the class fee. Students who successfully complete this class will receive a certification card valid for two years. Faculty: … Read more: CPR for Health Care Providers

This class is designed for the general population and outdoor enthusiasts. It follows American Heart Association guidelines. Learn basic first aid skills; how to administer CPR to infants, children and adults; how to use an AED. The textbook and an individual pocket mask for CPR are included in the class fee. Students who successfully complete this class will receive a certification card valid for two years. Faculty:  Scott Schreiner Classes: April 15 through April 16 Meets: Wednesday, Thursday; 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM Cost: $66 Register Now!  Search for Basic CPR… Read more: Basic CPR - First Aid

This course is intended for students who are experienced Excel 2016 users that want to work with some more advanced Excel features. Material covered includes: performing advanced data analysis (such as LookUp functions); working with multiple worksheets and workbooks; sharing and protecting workbooks; applying data validation and formula auditing; and forecasting data. You'll also learn to collaborate with colleagues; automate complex or repetitive tasks; and use conditional logic will put the full power of Excel at your fingertips. Taught with… Read more: Excel 2016: Advanced

There is nothing magical or mysterious about grantsmanship and grant writing. In fact, it is quite simple. The course will cover "universal truths" and skills required to successfully acquire grants and how best to be organized and effective in developing a grant plan or schedule with associated strategies. Sources of public, corporate, foundation and private grants will be reviewed. Related to this we will discuss the importance of developing and building relationships with potential funders and professionally administering the grants… Read more: Grantsmanship and Grantwriting