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 class is designed to help students apply their creative talent in landscapes, still life, master copies, portraits, and more. Students will discover the flexibility of acrylic paint and learn how to correct mistakes. Required materials: paint, brushes, and canvas.

Students will learn stitches such as peyote, herringbone, and netting. Additionally, students will be able 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.

The focus of this class is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to draw and paint a variety of subject matter from still life to portraits. Students will learn oil painting concepts and techniques that are relevant to every painting: composition, value, color, edges, light key, brush strokes, paint quality, shapes, massing, light/shadows, etc. Demonstrations and critiques will be presented, however each student will be mentored and taught at their current level of experience.

This class is designed to help advanced level students further develop their extensive skills towards more completed works of art.  You should have experience painting portraits and figures, as well as knowledge and ability in the use of composition, proportions, values, colors, and edges.  You will concentrate on capturing a likeness in fresh vibrant flesh tones in oils or pastels while working from photos or live subjects.  Mr. Varner has studied with many of today’s portrait masters and uses his experience to enhance each student’s quest for personal expression.

Professional artist and instructor Ernest Varner says, “If you can sign your name and I can read it, you can learn to draw and paint portraits and figures. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s have some fun!!” This class is designed to take the mystery out of painting portraits and figures whether you prefer classical realism or impressionism. It will concentrate on capturing a likeness in fresh vibrant flesh tones in oils or pastels while working from photos. Particular attention will be given to understanding light and shadow and how to model light and shadow, with the use of more expressive drawing, value, color, edges and brushwork techniques, to create the illusion of form. Instructor demos, slide presentations, lectures and critiques are intended to enhance students' self expression so they can take their skills to the next level. Mr. Varner has studied with many of today’s portrait masters and brings all of those skills to the classroom to add to each student’s quest for personal expression.

Join us for an evening of fun, food and dancing.  *Dinner is served from 6-7 p.m. Dancing/music from 7-9 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 470-578-6765, or you can register online. The cost is $20 per person (payable at time of reservation). This secures seating for the program. Doors open at 5:45 p.m

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.

Enjoy the benefits of a class that leaves you feeling refreshed and relaxed, yet energized in a heightened state of awareness. This beginners class consists of gentle yoga stretching and is open to people aged 50 and over. A signed waiver is required at the start of the first class session.

Ideal for seniors, joint-friendly Pilates increases strength and flexibility through gentle toning exercises and can be adjusted to suit all fitness levels. Boost your stamina and muscle tone without the risks of high impact exercise. Wear loose clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Students must sign a waiver prior to class.

In this beginning class, learners will be shown QiGong and Tai Chi moves and postures designed to: improve balance, strengthen, and tone muscles, improve concentration, and encourage an overall sense of health and well-being. Students will also be taught QiGong breathing and relaxation techniques. This is done without high impact/strenuous activity. A signed waiver is required prior to start.  

This course, expanded from its precursor QiGong/Tai Chi I, will have the same beneficial breathing and exercise techniques but with more advanced skills. Learners will be taught Yang style 48 move Tai Chi as well as advanced QiGong style forms and meditation. Completion of QiGong/Tai Chi I recommended for admission.  A signed waiver is required prior to start.

As pathways to better fitness, yoga and Pilates take different approaches. But what if you could combine some of the best qualities of each into a single exercise program? Yoga & Pilates - Perfectly Combined brings together the stretching of yoga and the core strengthening practices of Pilates into a challenging and fun routine appropriate for anyone interested in improving their fitness levels.

This class will provide an overview of Egyptian history and culture from ancient times to the present. It will cover all aspects of Egyptian history including warfare, culture, religion and technology in hopes of providing some insight and understanding both ancient and modern Egypt. Pyramids, mummies, hieroglyphics and much, much more.

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.

In this course, the third in a series, students will learn about the famous and not-so-famous events and personalities of the Civil War in Georgia.  Recommend Text: Day by Day Through the Civil War in Georgia, by Michael K. Shaffer. (ISBN: 9780881468243.)

In this course, the fourth in a series, students will learn about the famous and not-so-famous events and personalities of the Civil War in Georgia.  Recommend Text: Day by Day Through the Civil War in Georgia, by Michael K. Shaffer. (ISBN: 9780881468243.)

The little-known early involvement in Vietnam came during the closing months of World War II in the Pacific Theater.  It first began with the rescue of an American pilot by "Vietnamese partisans" and the leadership of a diminutive man with several different names, later known as "Ho Chi Minh." The support of the French in Vietnam would draw the United States into an enigmatic conflict that would last nearly 30 years.  Learn of the first U.S. army casualty, Major Peter Dewey in September 1945, whose name still does not appear on "The Wall." Why does the date "1960" appear on the Vietnam Campaign medal?  And why one of the earliest U.S. Army advisors exclaimed, "Where the hell is Saigon?" when he received orders to Vietnam. The mysterious beginnings of American military buildup that was kept classified until after 1971. The ghost of a WWII military leadership that was drawn into a guerrilla war and much more will be studied closely in this course.

The course is designed for students who have completed Part I through IV of the certificate program Spanish Is Fun!, as well as Beyond Spanish Is Fun, or who have intermediate-level skills in Spanish. The primary focus of this course will be on conversation of various topics and themes, including movies, news articles, current events, analysis of expressions.

This course is designed and specifically organized for students who have completed the 4-part series of Spanish is Fun. Through this class, students will learn about segments of grammar and verb tenses within the Spanish language, as well as Spanish history, culture, and conversation.

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 for students who have completed Parts I through IV of the certificate program, Spanish is Fun! and Pause to Practice. The primary focus of this course will be on basic conversation, listening comprehension and writing skills related to daily life experiences.

Benvenuti! Bravi! This course is designed to introduce students to the Italian language. Students will learn how to express themselves with basic sentences, using verb conjugation and everyday vocabulary. This will be a fun and active course that will allow learners to acquire basic Italian language skills. Italian NOW is a required book for this class. This can be purchased at the KSU bookstore. Please call 470-578-2342 for the price and hours of the bookstore.

Improve your knowledge of the Italian language with this follow-up to Introduction to Italian I. Students should be ready to speak and express themselves in Italian while learning more about grammar and idiomatic expressions. This course is designed for those with prior knowledge of the Italian language, or those who have taken Italian I.

You made it! You achieved the final chapter of the Italian learning experience. In this class we will finish the book we started in Introduction to Italian I.  Students will continue to learn verbs and vocabulary; they will be encouraged to speak more and to exchange ideas in class.  If you are not sure of your level of fluency, please contact the instructor to schedule a time to be evaluated. Next chapter? Italian conversation! Ci vediamo!

So often, we forget that ordinary people are anything but. We’ve all had some extraordinary experiences! In this 6-week workshop, we’ll learn the joy of sharing the stories of those experiences that shaped us into the people we’ve become. Bring a pen, paper, and enthusiasm!

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.

Following the brand-new book by the same name, this course is the latest offering on Creativity by author Julia Cameron (The Artist’s Way), where she encourages readers/participants to explore the God Concept (week 1), and prayers of Petition (week 2), Gratitude (week 3), and Praise (week 4), plus Creativity and Spirituality (week 5), and “Talking to God” (week 6). Book required.  ISBN 978-1250809377

Are you planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country? Do you desire to polish your Spanish skills? In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of Spanish communications including everyday vocabulary, grammar and dialogue by becoming familiar with speaking, reading and writing. This class is ideal for individuals interested in learning a new language or refreshing their Spanish language skills.

This course is designed to introduce students to the Spanish language and become familiar with its similarities with and differences from English. The course will provide students with a beginning vocabulary base. Additionally, students will learn to form short sentences and answer questions using the present tense of regular ''ar'' verbs.

The course will begin with a review and practice of elements from Spanish Is Fun - Part I. Students will study and practice numbers in Spanish via individual responses as well as group and partner activities. Students will apply their knowledge of the numbers as they study how to tell time in Spanish.  Following a brief review and practice of the present tense of –ar verbs, students will study regular –er verbs in the present tense. The lesson will explore colors as well as adjectives and adjective opposites and will later expand into a study of asking about and expressing one's personality and character as well as those of another. Finally, specific components of Spanish/Latino culture will be examined and discussed.

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 4th class in this series introduces bidding conventions to improve communications between partnerships in the bidding process. The class covers Stayman and Jacoby Transfers, major suit openings and responses, minor suit openings and responses, weak two bids, and strong two club openings. No prerequisites required, only prior knowledge of gameplay.

Enjoy the benefits of a class that leaves you feeling refreshed and relaxed, yet energized in a heightened state of awareness. This beginners class consists of gentle yoga stretching and is open to people aged 50 and over. A signed waiver is required at the start of the first class session.

In this course, you will be introduced to the basics of interior decorating and how to create the ''Wow'' factor for your home or business. We will discuss how to find or choose your color palette, how to choose the perfect picture or art, how to select paint color, comfortable furniture, lighting, the best flooring for your home or business, and so much more. You will be introduced to various Interior Design apps that help when visualizing your room or office.  The class will also meet at a local design center to explore current trending options in interior design.

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.

This tile game, similar to Gin Rummy or Dominoes, is an Asian favorite and an exciting alternative to card games. Learn the basic rules and play of the game. Enjoy a fun and challenging experience. No partner is needed. Hurry and register, the class is limited to 8 students.

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 on 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 to introduce students to the Spanish language and become familiar with its similarities with and differences from English. The course will provide students with a beginning vocabulary base. Additionally, students will learn to form short sentences and answer questions using the present tense of regular ''ar'' verbs.

The course will begin with a review and practice of elements from Spanish Is Fun - Part I. Students will study and practice numbers in Spanish via individual responses as well as group and partner activities. Students will apply their knowledge of the numbers as they study how to tell time in Spanish.  Following a brief review and practice of the present tense of –ar verbs, students will study regular –er verbs in the present tense. The lesson will explore colors as well as adjectives and adjective opposites and will later expand into a study of asking about and expressing one's personality and character as well as those of another. Finally, specific components of Spanish/Latino culture will be examined and discussed.

This course covers selected components from Chapters 9-12 of Spanish Is Fun, Lively Lessons for Beginners, Book 1. Students will examine the names of various professions and practice expressing one’s and others' professions. Students will then study how to describe location and temporary conditions of people and things versus permanent traits of people and things. Students will study how to express dates, months of the year, and celebrations and events that take place during specific months.

Spanish is Fun! parts I-III are required prior to the enrollment of this course. Students will be provided with new vocabulary related to conversation, dining, and vocabulary when travelling. In addition to this knowledge, students will acquire language skills, such as: more complex sentence structures and vocabulary. 

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 which type is best for you, and how to list and price products on the Amazon platform. Class will also cover how to use Amazon's fulfillment service and why.

Participants enrolled in this seminar will learn all about eBay. This includes: an introduction to eBay, eBay safety, a synopsis of opportunities available on eBay, setting up a secure seller's account, pricing strategies, putting together a complete listing, and completing the sale.

•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.  Learn what factors to include in choosing the right plan.  We discuss Pros and Cons of growing trend of working past age 65 at your employer but leaving employer benefits plan to enroll in Medicare plan to save money on premiums.

How to Reduce or Eliminate Taxes on RMD’S How to pay little to NO Taxes on a Roth Conversion Tax-Free Income Ideas and Concepts BONUS: New IRA Distribution Rules New IRA Inheritance Rules

An active and engaging class for individuals within 5 years of retirement or who have retired within the last 3 years. This class will focus on information needed in order to make important and lasting decisions for living your best financial life in retirement, including:  How to make the right pension decision Different strategies for taking Social Security How to maximize retirement income Tax-free retirement income strategies Advanced Roth IRA strategies-even if you are already retired! 401k advantages and disadvantages in retirement Estate Planning documents to be updated in retirement How to keep your financial affairs private and avoid probate Basics of Revocable Living Trusts Dynasty Trusts-not just for the wealthy! Asset protection

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.

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 which type is best for you, and how to list and price products on the Amazon platform. Class will also cover how to use Amazon's fulfillment service and why.

Participants enrolled in this seminar will learn all about eBay. This includes: an introduction to eBay, eBay safety, a synopsis of opportunities available on eBay, setting up a secure seller's account, pricing strategies, putting together a complete listing, and completing the sale.

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.

Designed for those with some basic knowledge of computers, students will learn: how to properly identify and use hardware/software, technology shortcuts, parts of the computer, proper operation of the mouse, and examination of computer storage. Windows 10 will be used in this course.

Get the full advantage of this neat gadget!  We cover all the following in this quick 3-hour class: Setup – connection to phone Review of controls within the phone for the watch Review of buttons/dials on watch Common uses – answer call, receive a text, ping my phone Fancier Features - Check my heart rate, emergency contacts

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 on 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.

Learn the core functions and features of the Windows 10 interface, which includes how to: set up multiple desktops, organize your start screen, utilize search tools, mark up and share websites, install and use apps, view multiple email accounts in one application, and much more!