CORPORATE, COMMUNITY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Palos Hills | Blue Island | Tinley Park 5 PERSONAL ENRICHMENT morainevalley.edu/community-business Designed to enhance lives and foster positive connections, Personal Enrichment classes provide space for learning and creative exploration. These programs allow students to pursue interests and cultivate new talents in a supportive and engaging environment. For more information, call (708) 974-5735. FEATURED NEW PROGRAMS Movie and TV Tour of Union Station NEW $55 Step into the glamour of Hollywood on our 90-minute guided walking tour of the iconic building and marvel of modern transportation that is Chicago’s Union Station! Serving as a backdrop for countless narratives of drama, suspense and romance. Retrace your favorite stars’ footsteps as you uncover secrets behind their movies and television series! Directions and course details will be emailed one week prior to the day of class. HB4‑423‑170 Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am‑12:00pm, Union Station in Chicago Exploring Nature Locally NEW $35 Partnering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County, this course will teach you about the incredible biodiversity of plants, animals and habitats that are local to our natural areas and Forest Preserves, and how you can protect them. Class will be a combination of lecture and field trips; come prepared to go outside. Field trips will include walking over uneven terrain, bending, squatting, kneeling and some use of hand tools. All necessary tools are provided. Class will meet at the Forest Preserve on the last Saturday of the course. HB4‑231‑270 Sat, Sep 20‑Oct 4, 9:00am‑12:00pm, 3 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. C145 Organization Skills Organizing Your Big Projects and Garages $30 Organization projects in your home’s big spaces like garages and basements require special strategies! Learn how to make decisions about clutter and then clear it from your home. PD4‑419‑200 Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm‑8:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 Take Control of Your Papers $30 Do you control your papers, or do they control you? Learn about the different types of paper, what to do with each type and how to think differently about paper and information in general. Save time and money, decrease stress and live better. PD4‑354‑200 Mon, Oct 6, 6:00pm‑8:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 Photography Photography $98 Take the mystery out of your camera. This class clarifies settings, f/ stops, shutter speeds and ISO. Learn photography basics including composition tips, equipment choices and useful accessories. Bring your camera and discover what you are capable of. PH4‑300‑200 Tues, Sep 16‑Nov 4, 7:00pm‑9:30pm, 7 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. F230 Photo Preservation $119 Learn how to safely save your photos to the cloud, organize collections and create and print photo albums. No computer experience is necessary. PH4‑119‑200 Wed, Sep 10‑Oct 1, 6:00pm‑8:00pm, 4 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 Drawing and Painting Artful Evenings NEW $45 Unwind and get creative at a relaxed paint party evening. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned painter, you’ll enjoy step-by-step guidance, great company and a beautiful seasonal project to take home. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with your very own 16x20 canvas masterpiece created by you! Fall AR4‑323‑200 Thurs, Sep 18, 6:30pm‑8:30pm, Palos Hills, Rm. F159 Halloween AR4‑324‑200 Thurs, Oct 16, 6:30pm‑8:30pm, Palos Hills, Rm. F159 Thanksgiving AR4‑325‑200 Thurs, Nov 13, 6:30pm‑8:30pm, Palos Hills, Rm. F159 Christmas AR4‑326‑200 Thurs, Dec 4, 6:30pm‑8:30pm, Palos Hills, Rm. F159 Drawing Basics $69 / $138 Expand your knowledge if you are an advanced student and acquire the basics if you are a novice. Gain the ability to render any subject matter and use drawing mediums such as conte, charcoals and pen and ink. Learn the three forms of drawing: gesture, contour and mass drawing. Covers composition, light, shadow arrangements and perspective. Supply list given at first class. EC4‑101‑170 Mon, Sep 8‑Nov 10, 1:00pm‑3:00pm, 10 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. F159, $138 EC4‑102‑170 Mon, Nov 17‑Dec 15, 1:00pm‑3:00pm, 5 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. F159, $69 Drawing for Beginners $85 If you can write your signature, you can learn how to draw. Bring a drawing tablet and drawing pencil. Materials not provided. AR4‑205‑200 Tues, Sep 16‑Nov 11, 7:00pm‑9:00pm, 8 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. F159 Painting in Reverse on Glass $65 Turn an ordinary glass pane into a stunning piece of art! Learn the basics of reverse glass painting: a unique technique where you paint on the back of the glass to create a vibrant, glossy finish on the front. All materials provided. AR4‑123‑200 Tues, Oct 14, 6:00pm‑8:30pm, Palos Hills, Rm. F164 Oil Painting $70 Use the wet-on-wet oil painting technique made famous by Bill Alexander and Bob Ross. Each course will explore a joyful landscape. Learn new art techniques while using your creative talents to have fun in a socially friendly environment. Take home a finished portrait. AR4‑140‑200 Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm‑9:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. F260 AR4‑140‑201 Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm‑9:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. F260 Watercolors $69 / $138 Learn to paint with watercolor using transparent pigment, color and design. Materials list given at first class. EC4‑105‑170 Mon, Sep 8‑Nov 10, 10:00am‑12:00pm, 10 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. F159, $138 EC4‑106‑170 Mon, Nov 17‑Dec 15, 10:00am‑12:00pm, 5 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. F159, $69 Ceramics and Pottery Pottery: Best of Both $275 Learn techniques to make wheel-thrown and hand-built mugs, bowls and vases. Decorative hand-built accents, handles and glazing techniques are demonstrated. Includes clay, glazes and kiln firing. No class on 10/9. AR4‑496‑170 Thurs, Sep 11‑Nov 20, 2:00pm‑5:00pm, 10 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. F165 Pottery Projects: Halloween NEW $125 Using pinch pot and slab techniques, you’ll create your own jack-o’-lantern luminary and a ghostly graveyard scene. Perfect for beginners and clay lovers alike, this class is all about creepy creativity and festive fun. AR4‑246‑200 Wed, Sep 17‑Oct 8, 6:30pm‑8:30pm, 4 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. F165 GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY! Join our Pottery Projects classes to create spooky Halloween decor or cozy Christmas keepsakes.
