This course introduces students to the basics of palette mixing where lessons will include: how colors interact with one another to make or break an artist’s work. Exposed to a variety of techniques, students will be introduced to the color theory of James Gurney. Recommended for students who have taken or are planning to take, a watercolor/oil/acrylic course.

Gouache is a centuries-old painting method with characteristics of both water-color and acrylic paint. This painting method can be used to create a wide variety of styles, forms, and details. In this course, students will be introduced to gouache painting methods and techniques. Students will also study some of the history behind this ancient form of art.

Learn secrets your piano teacher never told you in this 3-hour session. Students will learn all the chords needed to play any song, any style, and any key. Students will then perfect their technique at home using the student manual issued during class. A cash or check payment of $29 is required for the student manual and supplies.

This course succeeds the Jewelry Making-Techniques for Beginners course. Students will learn stitches such as: peyote, herringbone, and netting. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to work with wire and learn some new bead-weaving techniques. A supply fee of $70 is payable to the instructor at the first class. Please bring cash.

For oil and acrylic painters with some experience. Work on your own projects with guidance and technical assistance. The instructor will stress design, value relationships, color and emotional impact. There will also be opportunities for Alla Prima still life and Plein Air to keep your skills growing. Through a combination of individual and group critiques you can judge the effectiveness of your work and find solutions and inspiration to move to the next level in your art.

Designed as an introduction for those who would to start and a refresher for those who are currently painting in oil or acrylic. We will explore traditional painting with an emphasis on realism/impressionism using a limited palette. The students’ knowledge and skills will be evaluated along with their needs and goals so they can create successful paintings. The course will begin with methods of setting up a proper palette, brush selection and the basics of good composition, value (tone), light and color.  We will start with color mixing and demonstrate the power of a limited pallet.

Contrary to popular belief, anyone can learn to play by ear. Learn the inside secrets professional pianists use (but never reveal), how to pick tunes right out of your head, how to get songs off the radio, and how to transpose. This workshop goes beyond mere ear training" Open to all musicians (not just pianists) who have a basic understanding of chord theory. Beginners should take Instant Piano as a prerequisite. Bring cash or check for $34 to pay instructor directly for the student manual and accompanying materials."

Join us to experience the sensory delights of Italy's Tuscan region.  The trip starts in Montepulciano and features visits to some of the finest restaurants and wineries in the region.  Participants will explore KSU's permanent international education facility in Montepulciano and will also, travel to Florence and Rome.  Participants will learn the inside story behind the production of great Italian food and wine. Join us to experience the history and culture of Italy. You will not want to miss seeing all the sights of Rome, Florence and Tuscany. 

Single Supplement is offered to those wishing to have a single room occupancy throughout the Italy trip. 

Learn Basic Ballet Barre with stretching to improve strength, flexibility, and balance, all in a safe and non competitive environment. Then enjoy a low impact aerobic to improve stamina and brain power. Finally completing the class with a relaxing cool down.

Learn ballet technique and terminology while boosting brain power! Our ballet class promotes strength, flexibility, and balance, all in a safe and non-competitive environment. Students begin at the barre with some mild stretching while the instructor demonstrates proper ballet postures. Included focal points are: center floor work for proper body positioning and continued balance, and floor exercises for core strengthening.

This course will teach you how to study the ever-changing night sky to better understand our planet and our place in the universe. We will be introduced to (and will use) some of the tools and techniques used to explore our solar system, the galaxy, and the observable universe.  We will set up telescopes on the last night class for stargazing in a dark sky.

In this course, the first in a series, students will learn about the famous and not-so-famous events and personalities of the Civil War in Georgia.  Recommended Text:  Day by Day Through the Civil War in Georgia, by Michael K. Shaffer. ISBN: TBD; the book will release in February of 2022.

This is the follow-on to the review of WWII leadership in Europe.  The Pacific War was active long before the Americans entered the European conflict and included a number of colorful Admirals and Generals including MacArthur (USA) Nimitz Halsey(USN) Smith (USMC) and Kenney and LeMay (USAAF). These and many more will be introduced.

This course will focus on a local, Georgian war that began with an opposition to succession in 1861. Students will look at an overview of the operations made by state troopers and home guard militia to counter draft evasion, desertion, and Tory" activity in the state."

Give a touch of elegance to your personalized invitations, posters, and greetings. Great for beginners; this course focuses on uppercase, lowercase, and basic italic lettering using the broad pen. The final class will be devoted to a display of skill where each student will create an original calligraphic design. All materials included; no extra fees.

This course is designed to introduce students to the French language and francophone cultures. No prior knowledge of French is required. Through a fun, interactive, and communicative approach, you will be placed in real life situations allowing an acquisition of basic language skills. All four language skills (listening, writing, speaking, and reading) will be presented with a strong emphasis on listening and comprehension and oral communication. Various cultural topics will be explored to expand one’s awareness of French culture around the world.

This course is for students who wish to take time aside to practice the simple past, present, and future tenses in Spanish. Students will engage in basic drills and short dialogues in which they will practice alternating among the tenses listed.

This course focuses on the many facets of independent publishing. In addition to the most common forms, novels and memoirs, the instructor will offer expertise in developing other subject material and alternative formats. Students will have the opportunity to find the best platform for their work, and develop useful publishing strategies.

Discover the tricks and techniques novelist, Josh Langston uses to produce a new novel every year. Learn how to write a gripping novel using story-telling techniques; gain insight on different styles of writing and tools for editing. Participants will also receive tips on finding an agent, editor, and publisher.

Learn hands on bread making techniques for a variety of breads and pastries. You will learn the complete baking process including: proper kneading techniques, proofing and shaping. You will use these skills each week to create savory and sweet artisan breads like: multi-grain, focaccia, baguettes, pretzels, cinnamon rolls and more.

This is Part II of the course, Bridge in the 21st Century-Part I. This class can be taken as a stand-alone; no prerequisite is required, however, participants should be familiar with bidding concepts introduced in the first class. This course will focus on the play of the hand, particularly declarer play.

The third in a series of courses for beginning and advancing players of bridge. In this course, students will study techniques for defeating contracts of the declarer. Guidelines and defense will be studied in depth. This course does not require completion of the first two courses in the series, however, completion of these courses is recommended.

No experience is necessary for this course that shows participants how and where to catch fish. If you do not have a fly rod yet, the instructor has plenty to practice with in class and can make recommendations for your first purchase. A signed waiver is required at the first class.

Are you looking for your ancestor records online and not finding what you are looking for or finding hundreds of potential ancestors? If so, this genealogy course is for you as it delves deeper into how to use the online genealogy resources to their fullest extent!   Learn Internet browsing basics and how to use Google for your genealogy research Learn how to research effectively using the main online genealogy websites (Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, Heritage Quest, Newspapers.com, Fold3, etc.) Learn how to use Evernote (for Windows) to keep your research information organized Evaluate genealogy software and find the best one for you  By the end of the course, you will be able to locate more records for your ancestors online and find the best software for your research.

In this course, you will learn how to process all the photographs that you take with your digital camera, manage them for easy access and prepare them for whatever project you so choose. The course will go through the layout and functions of the main editing tools in each program. Then we will work through the seven different modules of Lightroom (Library, Develop, Map, Book, Slideshow, Print & Web). Finally, you will learn how Photoshop can be used in conjunction with Lightroom to create Panorama, HDR and other composites for more advanced projects.  Adobe software subscription is not included in course fee.

If you have ever looked at a photo and thought, 'I wish I could take pictures like that!' Then this course is your first step. Dive into the world of photography and learn with us how to operate and care for a camera. De-mystify what f/stops, aperture, and shutter speed mean. Learn the basics of composition and how to use depth of focus to your advantage.  Join us and submerge yourself into the world of light. Start taking the kind of photos that you want. Bring a camera with a manual mode if you have one (digital or film).

In this course, we continue our journey of learning and move well beyond the basic functions and care of your camera. We take an exciting journey into the world of photography as art and the development of your artistic eye. We talk in depth about composition and find out how to control and use light and shadow. We create art from common objects, learn about portraiture and group arrangement, spend a whole session on photo editing and learn about how to succeed in photo competitions. Come join us and learn how to create art with your photography.

This is a fun, basic, hands-on class. Students will use software involving the basics of Microsoft Word. Learn the fundamentals of navigation and selection techniques used in email and the Internet. This class uses Microsoft Word 2016 to create, edit, save and print a letter format. Prerequisite: Introduction to PCs.

Learn basic tax changes for the Tax Year 2022. The instructor will provide ideas and strategies many Americans use to reduce, and in some cases, eliminate taxes. Learn: How to navigate New Tax Rates and changes for 2022 How to complete a Tax-Free Roth Conversion How to reduce or eliminate the taxes on RMD’s How to avoid tax traps with IRA’s, 401K’s, and other retirement accounts How to use Charitable Giving and maximize your tax benefits How to reduce future, higher taxation on company stock Strategies for tax advantaged income

This course offers an introduction to Amazon and the selling opportunities available for third-party merchants. Students will learn how to set up a merchant's account and identify which type is best for them. They will also learn how to list and price products on the Amazon platform. Class will cover how to use Amazon's fulfillment service and why.

•The 3 documents everyone MUST HAVE in retirement •The USELESS WILL-it’s a good thing! •Basics of a Revocable Living Trust •How to avoid DEATH Probate and LIVING Probate •How to BLOW UP 401K’s and IRA’s with unnecessary TAXATION •How to accidentally disinherit children and grandchildren •2nd marriage solutions in Estate Planning •What to do if you have a Retirement Account and a Revocable Living Trust •Beneficiary Form mistakes to avoid-Retirement Accounts, Life Insurance, Annuities

Medicare Plans can be confusing! Join us so that you can better plan your benefits strategy – or –help you guide your parents in their choices. Learn the many facets and particulars of Medicare. Gain a foundation of Medicare Part A, B, C (Medicare Advantage) and D (Prescription Drug Plan) and Medicare Supplement plans. What are deadlines? What are any penalties? Learn what factors to include in choosing the right plan. We also discuss Pros and Cons of growing trend of working past age 65 at your employer but leaving employer benefits plan to enroll in a Medicare plan to save money on premiums.

This course is designed for those with a desire to learn how to sell on the internet. This class will introduce students to topics such as: how to get started, what options are available for a quick start up, proven methods for fast entrance into the world of ecommerce, and the utilization of various platforms.

Instructor will delve into the both the history and the basics of Social Security to assist students in making important lifetime decisions. In this fast-paced class, students with learn the following: • History and basics of Social Security • Social Security income strategies for married couples • Taxation (and double Taxation) on Social Security • Penalties on your Social Security • Retirement Income Strategies with 401K’s and IRA’s. • NEW REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION RULES-The Secure Act • Tax-Free Retirement Income Strategies

In an easy to understand format, instructor teaches students Tax-Free and Tax-Advantaged Strategies for middle America. This class if designed for retirees and pre-retirees with retirement accounts like 401k’s and IRA’s that believe taxes will be higher in the future. Additionally, the instructor will give information on the basics of Traditional Long Term Care and Alternative Long Term Care Strategies. • Tax-Free strategies for Retirement Income • Tax Diversification Planning-THE TAX MATRIX • ROTH IRA rules and strategies-What you need to know for Retirement • Using Charitable Trusts for Retirement Income and Charitable Benefits • Traditional Long Term Care • What is the Georgia Partnership Plan • Alternative Long Term Care strategies

This course offers an introduction to Amazon and the selling opportunities available for third-party merchants. Students will learn how to set up a merchant's account and identify which type is best for them. They will also learn how to list and price products on the Amazon platform. Class will cover how to use Amazon's fulfillment service and why.

This course teaches students how to use the Microsoft Office Program, Excel. Students will learn how to: make columns of information, manipulate large amounts of data, insert basic formulas, use auto format and auto fill, and create a presentable spreadsheet. Additionally, students can learn how to make a graph from their data.

Join us for this fun and informative class with all sorts of tips, tricks, tools and “how tos” for your iPad.  You will learn how to navigate your device like a pro.  We will take you through the latest features of home screen customization, explore a few functions of the Camera and Photo apps, guide you through the App store, and share a few of our favorite tips.  Bring your own iPad or use one of ours.

This class will review the main functionalities of the iPhone from models 6 to 12 including the SE, the MINI, the X and the XR.  Come learn what you need to know to use your iPhone without stress or concern.  The course will review the following topics:  How to determine which model you have, power and battery maintenance, volume settings, brightness, do not disturb, finger gestures, sending and receiving texts, saving pictures from texts, opening and sending email, saving pictures received in email, and sending pictures with an email.

This is a fun, basic, hands-on class. Students will use software involving the basics of Microsoft Word. Learn the fundamentals of navigation and selection techniques used in email and the Internet. This class uses Microsoft Word 2016 to create, edit, save and print a letter format. Prerequisite: Introduction to PCs.

This course is designed for those with a desire to learn how to sell on the internet. This class will introduce students to topics such as: how to get started, what options are available for a quick start up, proven methods for fast entrance into the world of ecommerce, and the utilization of various platforms.

Designed for seasoned adults with little experience using social media, and for those looking to gain in-depth knowledge on the workings of social media. The platforms covered will be: Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook. Seasoned adults can also employ outlets to engage in research, and to learn about topics that may be of interest.

You can get the scores you need to gain acceptance to the college or university of your choice. Improve even good scores and make them higher by learning the essential strategies and reasoning tactics that work on the SAT. In this effective course, you will review the math, reading and writing skills that directly relate to the questions and format of the test. You will feel more confident than ever after our intensive verbal and math-focused sessions. Interactive activities will teach you to sharpen your critical thinking skills to hone in on the correct answer. Textbooks available in KSU Center Bookstore.