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Community Education Hot Picks
Photos and story by Holland Eloise
Check out these great classes under $50
This spring Community Education offers more than 1,000 ways to do what you love. Check out these hot classes, or visit our website at pcc.edu/communityed for even more!*
Creative Arts
Harmony Singing
Can you carry a tune but want to learn and improve your harmony skills? Multi-cultural songs. Very fun!
| CRN | Campus / Bldg / Rm | Time | Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24340 | SE Center / TABOR | 10 AM-12:30 PM | Sa | 11-April-2009 |
| Instructor: Ann E Weiss Tuition: $25.00 Fees: $0.00 | ||||
Handmade Papers: Crash Course
Learn the full process from how to make pulp to the paper sheets. Make beautiful paper or cards, small gift boxes and art projects. Bring hair dryer, a phone book and box (or plastic bin) for transporting projects that are still wet.
| CRN | Campus / Bldg / Rm | Time | Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26424 | Cascade / MAHB / 223 | 10 AM-4 PM | Sa | 18-April-2009 |
| Instructor: Sierra L Briano Tuition: $35.00 Fees: $12.00 | ||||
Home and Garden
Going Green on a Budget
Is it time for that remodeling project? Join the green revolution. Discover surprisingly low cost options in sustainable flooring and surfaces without compromising great design.
| CRN | Campus / Bldg / Rm | Time | Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27237 | Tualatin / TUALHI / 123 | 06:30 PM-08:00 PM | Th | 14-May-2009 |
| Instructor: Angela Todd Notes: $10 payable to “Angela Todd Designs.” Tuition: $25.00 Fees: $5.00 | ||||
Rain Gardens and More!
Join us as we explore all the exciting things we can do to manage rainfall runoff around our homes! Learn about rain gardens, ecoroofs, pervious pavements, rainwater harvesting and more. We’ll take a tour of local examples in Portland.
| CRN | Campus / Bldg / Rm | Time | Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27089 | No Portland / EASOIL / . | 06:30 PM-08:30 PM | Th | 07-May-2009 thru 28-May-2009 |
| Instructor: Candace Stoughton Tuition: $45.00 Fees: $0.00 | ||||
Language and Culture
Art Through the Ages
Learn firsthand from works of art in the Portland Art Museum galleries. From ancient Greek to modern and contemporary, explore and analyze the wonderful complexities of art!
| CRN | Campus / Bldg / Rm | Time | Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27034 | Downtown / ARTMSM | 06:00 PM-07:30 PM | Th | 16-Apr-2009 thru 21-May-2009 |
| Instructor: Karin S Whalen Notes: $10 fee paid to “Portland Art Museum” for pass. Tuition: $49.00 Fees: $0.00 | ||||
Buddism: Entering the Mystery of Being
Buddhism is not a system of beliefs. Instead, it is a set of instructions for the path to enlightenment. Class will include meditation sessions and practical instructions, as well as an exploration of the meaning of “enlightenment”
| CRN | Campus / Bldg / Rm | Time | Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26854 | Sylvania / TCB / 216 | 07:00 PM-08:50 PM | Th | 09-Apr-2009 thru 30-Apr-2009 |
| Instructor: Michael D Conklin Tuition: $45.00 Fees: $0.00 | ||||
Travel
English Garden Tour Info Session
Your English garden tour begins with a visit to the Hampton Court Flower Show, bigger than the famous Chelsea Flower Show and held on the grounds of the spectacular Hampton Court Palace just outside of London. You’ll rub elbows with gardeners from all of England. Next stop, RHS Wisley for acres of demonstration gardens. Then ramble through the Cotswolds and the English countryside visiting Hidcote, Sissinghurst and other gardens of note.$2,499 (approximate price) and $200 PCC tuition, includes: hotel with daily breakfast, transportation per itinerary, entrance fees,and several meals. Airfare is not included.
| CRN | Campus / Bldg / Rm | Time | Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23370 | Central Portland – CPWTC / CPWTC / 301 | 07:00 PM-08:00 PM | Th | 23-Apr-2009 |
| Instructor: Nancy Horner Tuition: Free | ||||
Professional Enhancement
Starting Your Own Freelance Business
Not sure a career as a freelancer is right for you? Come learn the ins and outs from someone who has made the leap from employee to business owner. Gain specific tools and information to get started in your dream business now!
| CRN | Campus / Bldg / Rm | Time | Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27234 | NE Port / HERITB / 002 | 06:30 PM-08:30 PM | M | 04-May-2009 thru 01-Jun-2009 |
| Instructor: Rhonda L Spencer Notes: No class 5/25. Tuition: $45.00 Fees: $10.00 | ||||
Discover Your True Work
Are you finding your current work unsatisfying, stressful, or exhausting? Are you thinking about trying something new? Come explore self-discovery tools that will help you find fulfilling work; create a job search built on your strengths.
| CRN | Campus / Bldg / Rm | Time | Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26799 | SE Port / FRAKHS / 160 | 06:00 PM-09:00 PM | Tu | 21-April-2009 |
| 26799 | SE Center / TABOR / 135 | 01:00 PM-04:00 PM | Sa | 25-April-2009 |
| Instructor: Natasha Harmon Tuition: $35.00 Fees: $5.00 | ||||
Recreation and Wellness
Weight Loss Through Hypnosis
Certified hypnotherapist teaches techniques you need to permanently change your behavior with food to successfully lose weight. If diets haven’t worked for you in the past, hypnotherapy may be the solution.
| CRN | Campus / Bldg / Rm | Time | Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27242 | NE Port / GRNTHS / 237 | 07:00 PM-09:00 PM | Th | 14-May-2009 thru 21-May-2009 |
| Instructor: Lexi Parrott Tuition: $35.00 Fees: $12.00 | ||||
How to Give a Great Massage!
Learn how to give your friends and family agreat neck and shoulder massage. Exploredifferent ways to reduce tension as well as, easy to learn massage techniques. Bring a pillowand a blanket.
| CRN | Campus / Bldg / Rm | Time | Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26630 | NW Port / FRNHSE / . | 09:00 AM-01:00 PM | Sa | 25-Apr-2009 |
| Instructor: John W Johnson Notes: Bring pillow, blanket & optional massage oil. Tuition: $39.00 Fees: $10.00 | ||||
*A full schedule of classes are included in the PCC Communities magazine mailed to your home. Or you can request a copy at pcc.edu/communityed!