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Leisure and Personal Interest Classes

Floral Design

Silk/Dried Fall Holidays Flower Arranging - FMKT 1091         $110.00
SPECIAL TOPICS IN FLORICULTURE/FLORISTRY OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
Certificate program class. Fall, Thanksgiving, and  Christmas decorations, wreaths, centerpieces will be assembled in class. Instructor will provide information weekly, in class, concerning the number of flowers and container needed. Students will need to purchase their own flowers and supplies. Cost will vary week to week. Class held at Florence Recreation Center, 2501 Whitson Way, Mesquite, 972-279-7477

Fresh Floral Design - FMKT 1001       $150.00
FLORAL DESIGN
Certificate Program; Prepare for a career working in the floral industry or create professional masterpieces for your own enjoyment.  Learn professional techniques in a hands-on class from a Florist. You will learn how to: identify flowers and design styles; use florist’s tools and supplies; prepare containers; process and preserve fresh flowers and greenery; and prepare hand bouquets and corsages.  If in season Holland flowers will be used in addition to other flowers.  Students provide own weekly supplies or cost of supplies for each class is payable to instructor each week. Class held off campus at May Flowers, 3220 Gus Thomasson #103 at Towneast Blvd, Mesquite, 972 682 8899.

Flower Shop Operation - FMKT 2035 $100.00
FLOWER SHOP MANAGEMENT
Prerequisites: Fresh Floral Design or currently working in the floral business
Certificate Program course: Learn successful floral design operation principles, practices, and management tips for a retail florist shop from a professional Florist. Topics include structure of the industry, shop location, and marketing methods. Students will learn how to: evaluate business and management practices, describe trends and communication skills involved in retail floral industry; demonstrate pricing calculations; specify necessary supplies and equipment for a floristry operation; apply primary elements of inventory control; state necessary skills for managing workers; and devise a business plan for a small flower shop. Off campus visit to wholesaler may occur on Saturday or Sunday.

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Horticulture and Landscaping

Basic Landscaping - HALT 1006         $65.00
INTRODUCTION TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
An introductory course related to the care of landscapes, including the selection, installation, and maintenance of plants.  Outcomes include maintaining landscapes; select and plant vegetation, and inspect for insect and disease control.

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Adult Music

Adult Piano Class - MUAZ 1000         $95.00
This is a beginning group piano class designed to introduce adults to the fundamentals of note-reading at the keyboard.  Regular practice is expected. The final class will consist of instruction on how to perform. Recital at end of course will be given in F117. TEXTBOOK: Instructor will advise at the first class meeting where textbooks can be purchased.

MUEN 2141: Eastfield Community Chorus - MUAZ 1000       $39.00
Prerequisites: Ages 16 thru adults; some choral experience
Come and join the Eastfield Community Chorale, a large performing ensemble made up of area students and adults who share a passion for studying and performing great and exciting works of music for the chorus.  There will be one performance in December, with other dates pending according to the desires of the chorus.

Adult Private Guitar - MUAZ 1000      $169.00
Need a little individualized attention to learn to play guitar or to improve your guitar techniques? Sign up for eleven private half-hour guitar lessons. For instructor James Schreffler, e-mail jschreffler@dcccd.edu;  for Rachel Loss Cutler, e-mail  rachel_loss-cutler@earthlink.net to schedule your private class time. Students may participate in the end of semester guitar recital.

Private Voice Lessons - MUAZ 1000   $225.00
Prerequisites: age 15+
Arrange private lesson time directly with professional singer/instructor Mary Tiner at marytiner@dcccd.edu or call 214-458-1326. Participants will receive instruction in vocal technique, musical style, diction, language, expression, vocal literature, and musicianship.

Adult Private Trumpet - MUAZ 1000   $200.00
Eleven half-hour private  individualized trumpet lessons for ages 18 and older, beginners through advanced students. EFC credit instructor Oscar Passley is a professional trumpet performer. Students may participate in the end of semester brass recital. Contact Oscar to set up individual lesson day and time appointment at oscarpassley@dcccd.edu or call 972-860-7139.

Brass Ensemble ( ages 14-adult) - MUAZ 1000           $100.00
Prerequisites: Intermediate or advanced players only
Class for ages 14 and older; intermediate or advanced students. Bring your instrument (French horn, Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba, or Trumpet) and learn to play as an ensemble. EFC credit instructor Oscar Passley is a professional trumpet performer. Students will participate in the end of semester brass recital on the last day of class.  Contact Oscar at oscarpassley@dcccd.edu or call 972-860-7139.

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Personal Interest

Empowering Yourself For Success - HDEZ 1000         $25.00
Five lunchtime  workshops. Few people understand that success is possible for anyone who chooses it, no matter our age or experiences. If you are ready to become clear about success and to learn how to generate more of it in your life, then these workshops are for you. Use your lunch hour to empower yourself for success.  You will be energized to tap into your potential, to begin creating more fulfillment and satisfaction in your personal and professional life, and to stay motivated in spite of challenges that you may face.

Writing and Publishing - CRWZ 1000   $75.00
Prerequisites: Adults
This is a writing workshop where you will complete two pieces of short fiction, nonfiction or poetry and give feedback to the other students as you prepare your work for publication. Also included will be instruction on professional writing skills, story structure, character development, rewriting, and how to submit work for publication in magazines, literary journals, and the internet. The instructor J. Kelly Maddox is an award-winning writer who has published several short stories and is currently a working screenwriter. He has a B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of California, and a MFA in Screenwriting from USC’s School of Cinema - Television.

Journaling Motivation for Success - CRWZ 1000          $140.00
Minimum age 16. Improve your success in career, school, personal decision situations by creating inner motivation. Required textbook “On Course” provides numerous strategies for understanding self, how you operate, illuminating your personal goals and dreams, as well as taking control of your time and energies. By keeping a guided journal 2 entries per week, one can understand and start to revise self-defeating patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior and discover how to apply the success strategies to stay on course to one’s goals and dreams. Topics include: Active Listening, Accepting Personal Responsibility, Making Wise Decisions, Creating Inner Motivation, Designing A compelling Life Plan, Self-Management tools, Staying Focused, Being Persistent, Support Networks.

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Art

Basic Drawing - ARTZ 1000    $110.00
This basic drawing class teaches how to use charcoal and pencil to sketch still life.  Students will need to bring their own materials and supplies. A supply list will be provided by instructor. Special needs adults are welcome to register and bring an assistant to class.

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Photography

Intro Professional Photography 35 mm - PHTC 1004   $96.00
INTRODUCTORY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Prerequisites: Bring own 35mm SLR adjustable camera with light exposure meter
Instruction provided in 35 mm camera functions, types of lenses, choosing film and filters, flash photography, printing, enlarging, film exposure, developing, darkroom procedures, digital image production, print finishing, and spotting. Camera should have adjustable: f-stops, shutter speeds, focus, and working light exposure meter.

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Pottery

Pottery - ARTZ 1000   $110.00
This course will cover basic hand building techniques and an introduction to using the potter’s wheel. Basic glazing techniques for stoneware pottery will be covered. Individual instruction is emphasized. Supply list will be provided on the first class meeting.

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