No. 119 Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People (Zoom online)
Monday, October 16th (1-night)
6:30-9:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Craig Coffman (Limit 25)
R $65; NR $67; GC $62
In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. Topics include: How chords work in a song; How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it; How to form the three main types of chords; How to handle different keys and time signatures; How to avoid “counting; And how to simplify over 12,000 complex chords.
Craig Coffman is an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director. He has over 30 years experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars, offered through Community Colleges and Community Education Programs, have been attended by over 30,000 students throughout Arizona, Minnesota and the United States over the last 27 years. He has a degree in Sociology from Illinois Wesleyan University in Illinois (where he also studied piano) and a Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.
No. 219 Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People (Zoom online)
Tuesday, October 17th (1-night)
6:30-9:00 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Craig Coffman (Limit 15)
R $62; NR $65; GC $60
Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Class limited to 15 students. Topics include: How chords work in a song; How to form the three main types of chords; How to tune your guitar; Basic strumming patterns; How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid); And how to play along with simple tunes.
Craig Coffman is an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director. He has over 30 years experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars, offered through Community Colleges and Community Education Programs, have been attended by over 30,000 students throughout Arizona, Minnesota and the United States over the last 27 years. He has a degree in Sociology from Illinois Wesleyan University in Illinois (where he also studied piano) and a Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.
No. 112 WATERCOLOR PAINTING FUNDAMENTALS (HS RM C314)
Mondays, September 11th
5:00-7:30 pm (10-weeks)
INSTRUCTOR: Gail Bodkin (Limit 15)
R $75; NR $78; GC $68
Watercolor will be as much fun as your first grade water coloring class, but now with layering, shadowing, highlighting, laughing, and of course some fun. Join us for multiple projects of elegant simplicity.
No. 304 WATERCOLOR BEYOND THE FUNDAMENTALS (HS RM C314)
Wednesdays, September 13st
5:00-7:30 pm (10-weeks)
INSTRUCTOR: Gail Bodkin (Limit 15)
R $75; NR $78; GC $68
Build on your fundamental watercolor skills while completing painting projects. Explore different styles of watercolor painting while beginning to develop your own styles. Please bring your basic watercolor supplies to first class.
No. 401 Model Drawing (HS RM C318)
Thursdays, September 14th
6:30-8:30 pm (8-weeks)
INSTRUCTOR: Michael Thomas
R $75; NR $78; GC $68
No class: 9/21 & 11/23
Ever wonder why so many artists in the past have drawn and painted models? This class will explore human anatomy in its ability to express and its ability to allow us to understand forms in a traditional outlet. (Not nude models)
No. 201 Great Unknown Movies (Offsite)
Tuesdays, October 3rd (9-weeks)
2:00-4:30 pm (Limit 18 students)
INSTRUCTOR: Elaine Wertheim
R $65; NR $68; GC $62
Join us for fascinating films and lively discussions. This is a 9 week class. This series
will include THE QUIET GIRL, JULIA ( a tribute to Julia Childs) 2 classic film noirs
and 5 more worthwhile movies New students call Elaine Wertheim after
registering 412-341-4463.LIMIT 18 STUDENTS.
No. 402 Great Unknown Movies (Offsite)
Thursdays, October 5th (9-weeks)
7:00-9:30 pm (Limit 18 students)
INSTRUCTOR: Elaine Wertheim
R $65; NR $68; GC $62
Join us for fascinating films and lively discussions. This is a 9 week class. This series
will include THE QUIET GIRL, JULIA ( a tribute to Julia Childs) 2 classic film noirs
and 5 more worthwhile movies New students call Elaine Wertheim after
registering 412-341-4463.LIMIT 18 STUDENTS.
No. 110 Macrame (HS RM C312)
Mondays, September 11th
5:00-7:30 pm (10-weeks)
INSTRUCTOR: William Bodkin (Limit 15)
R $75; NR $78; GC $68
Learn the basics for completing hangers, wall hangings and other decorative designs. Supplies will be included in completing a minimum of 3 projects. This fun class will include some instruction on how to use electronic how- tos.