General Interest
Enriching the Business of Life
CBIZ's philosophy of "lifelong learning" - sustaining personal growth, expanding horizons, and making new friends is well represented in this varied array of continuing education courses focusing on applied arts, music, history, pets, fitness, culinary and home and garden. There are no tests and no academic requirements. Informal class sessions encourage comments, questions, and lively discussions.
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General Interest(Click here for course descriptions) |
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Course | Date |
Welding Art 102 | 6/17/2023 |
How to Create Narrative Paintings | 6/13/2023 |
Illustrate Your Own Book | 7/15/2023 |
How to Design Characters | 7/11/2023 |
Ancient Greece | 8/2/2023 |
Photography(Click here for course descriptions) |
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Course | Date |
Sports Photography | 8/8/2023 |
Landscape & Vacation Photography | 6/13/2023 |
Youth(Click here for course descriptions) |
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Course | Date |
Moped Safety | 6/16/2023 |
Moped Safety | 8/12/2023 |
Super Sitter | 6/6/2023 |
Hunter Safety | 8/14/2023 |
Cooking/Culinary(Click here for course descriptions) |
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Course | Date |
Knife Skills | 6/15/2023 |
Icebox Cake | 6/29/2023 |
Layered Salads | 7/17/2023 |
Meal Planning on a Budget | 7/20/2023 |
Summer No Heat Meals | 6/19/2023 |
Elote in a Bowl | 7/27/2023 |
General Interest
Welding Art 102
This open lab format will help you fine tune the basic MIG skills that were learned
and get your creativity moving. You will be supplied with some materials. You are
encouraged to bring some of your own found metal. Safety glasses, welding gloves,
jackets, and helmets will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own.
#90153 | $59 | |
SCC WB, 701 | S Kershner | |
Sat, Jun 17 | 8 AM - Noon |
How to Create Narrative Paintings
We will create beautiful paintings ranging from urban to rural taking inspiration
from real images. We will then convert it into fantastical scenes depicting a story
through details and characters. We will discuss how to implement a narrative and
tell a story through a single image. We will also discuss ideas and brainstorm as
a class and as individuals. At teh start of every session, we will discuss the work
completed perviously.
#90731 | $159 | |
SCC CBIZ, 112 | B Nordyke | |
T & Th, Jun 13 - 22 | 5 - 7 PM |
Illustrate Your Own Book
We will discuss how to create an engaging story through multiple images. We will
use all forms of medium ranging from watercolor, ink, and pastels. Students will
understand how color plays an important role for storytelling and how certain shapes
and designs add more to the concept of the narrative. With one congruent story, all
illustration will fit together without explicitly needing writing to accompany the
illustrations. All forms of writing will be welcome; poetry, novels, children's books,
etc.
#90732 | $159 | |
SCC CBIZ, 112 | B Nordyke | |
S, Jul 15 - 29 | 9:#0 AM - Noon |
How to Design Characters
In this class, students will learn the fundamental basics of how to break down the
most unique characteristics of people or already designed characters. We will discuss
design choices, color palates, unique features, and more. Students will be able to
illustrate from reference, either from fantasy, or non-fiction. An example would
be that the student will be taught how to turn their child into a unique cartoon character,
or their family into the cast of a cartoon. There will be no specific outline for
the designed illustrations, but rather a unique experience appealing to each individual
student.
#90733 | $129 | |
SCC CBIZ, 112 | B Nordyke | |
T & Th, Jul 11 - 20 | 5 - 7 PM |
Ancient Greece
This class explores both the history and culture of the ancient Greeks. Going over
some of the most prominent Greek events, discussion the daily lives of both upper
and lower class Greeks, and diving into some of the important things that the modern
world draws from the Greeks.
#90734 | $29 | |
Virtual | D Jamison | |
W, Aug 2 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM |
Photography
Sports Photography
Come join Omni Studio photographyer Phil Pool to find out how he gets great sports
shots. This three-session course will discuss sports photography and how to capture
peak action reaction moments. The course will open with tips and techniques, then
have a live shooting night, and finish with a critique. A camera and telephotolenses
are recommended, but not required. Even point and shoot cameras have some adjustments
that can help. Come join Phil and have some fun!
#86391 | $69 | |
SCC WB, 526 | P Pool | |
Tues, Aug 8 - 22 | 6 - 8 PM |
Landscape & Vacation Photography
If you are ready to come back from vacation with more than a snapshot of someone
standing in front of a statue, then this class might be for you. Lean how to frame
and compose compelling photographs that tell a story of your travels. You will learn
how to control focal length, exposure, and shutter speed to suit a variety of travel
situations. Also included are tips on how to avoid common vacation photo pitfalls
and cliches.
#86400 | $69 | |
SCC WB, 526 | P Pool | |
Tues, Jun 13 - 27 | 6 - 8 PM |
Youth
Moped Safety
A certified moped course must be completed by anyone 14 or 15 years of age wishing
to obtain a moped license in Iowa. Certificates will be issued to those who successfully
complete the course. Students should bring a sack lunch.
#86263 | $55 | |
SCC FM, 106 | K Prickett | |
F, Jun 16 | 8 AM - 2:30 PM |
#86264 | $55 | |
SCC CBIZ, 103 | K Prickett | |
Sat, Aug 12 | 8 AM - 2:30 PM |
Super Sitter
This class is designed to give boys and girls, aged 11 years and older, the knowledge
and experience to be super babysitters. Safety, first aid, positive guidance, and
play activities will be emphasized. PLEASE SEND SACK LUNCH WITH CHILD, a meal will
NOT be provided.
#87306 | $59 | |
SCC Fort Madison, 108 | J Ita | |
Tue, Jun 6 | 8:30 AM - 3 PM |
Hunter Safety
Offered by the Department of Natural Resources, this class will include all forms
of hunter safety, hunter ethics, survival in the wild, and live firing on a supervised
gun range. This class is mandatory for all hunters born after Jan 1, 1967, who want
to purchase a hunting license. Certification in this class is also acceptable in
all states for big game hunting. Students must be 12 years of age or older to enroll,
and must have a Social Security number to register and to receive a certificate upon
completion. Class size is limited; advanced registration is required - no walk-in
registrations will be accepted.
Class meets M & Th for two weeks.
Class meets on Sa 8/19 at Big Hollow shooting range from 1- 4 PM.
#90139 | $15 | |
SCC WB, 603 | S Kershner | |
M & Th, Aug 14 - 24 & Sa, Aug 19 | 6:30 - 9 PM and 1 - 4 PM |
Cooking/Culinary
Knife Skills
Many home and professional cooks don't always wield a knife correctly which increases
food preparation time and makes the process harder and less safe. Good knives are
the foundation of a well-equipped kitchen. Learn to slice, dice, chop, and more.
#90735 | $49 | |
SCC | E Stresow | |
Th, Jun 15 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM |
Icebox Cake
Icebox cakes are the perfect summer dessert and make ahead treat for the summer.
No hear, baking or cooking only prep. You can make it hours ahead or the day before.
You will learn the recipe for an iecbox cake and take home one.
#90737 | $35 | |
SCC | E Stresow | |
Th, Jun 29 | 6 - 7:30 PM |
Layered Salads
The Cobb Salad is a main dish as an American Garden Salad. With a combination of
lettuce, tomato, meat, eggs, cheese, and more. Learn how to compose a beautifully
arranged sald that is Instagram worthly! This salad is versatile and is sure to please
everybody. Make an endless combination of beautiful creations and take one home.
#90739 | $35 | |
SCC | E Stresow | |
M, Jul 17 | 6 - 7:30 PM |
Meal Planning on a Budget
By meal planning ahead of time you set your expectation for the week and know exactly
what you'll be cooking and shopping for. This will save you from grabbing food on
the go or going out to eat and limit the trips to the grocery store. At the end of
the day not planning ahead for meals addes up fast and will break your food budget.
At the end of the class you will create your grocery budget and a meal plan.
#90738 | $25 | |
SCC | E Stresow | |
Th, Jul 20 | 6 - 7:30 PM |
Summer No Heat Meals
When the dog days of summer roll in and it's too hot to turn on the oven or stove,
keep cool with no-cook summer meals! Enjoy salads, sandwiches, and soups, all made
without breaking a sweat. Make and prepare a no-cook meal to take home.
#90741 | $39 | |
SCC | E Stresow | |
M, Jun 19 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM |
Elote in a Bowl
What is Elote? It is a Mexican Street Corn and another wonderful way to enjoy our
Iowa Corn! Join this course and learn how through a combination of delicious ingredients
how to make Elote and take some home.
#90740 | $29 | |
SCC | E Stresow | |
Th, Jul 27 | 6 - 7 PM |
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