CORPORATE, COMMUNITY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Palos Hills | Blue Island | Tinley Park 5 Cookie Decorating Duos: Valentine’s Day NEW $65 Join together to make cookies for your Valentine. Start with tasty sugar cookie dough and learn tips for rolling it evenly. Duos will then make and color royal icing, and learn to apply it to heart-shaped cookies. The class is best suited for one adult and one child age 10 or older. PY4‑208‑270 Sat., Feb. 8, 9 a.m.‑Noon, Palos Hills, Rm. M134 Mother’s Day Pottery Project NEW $65 Get your hands dirty and grow your creativity in this fun ceramics class. You and your little gardener will team up to craft custom garden stakes, perfect for adding a personal touch to your outdoor space. Your project will be glazed and fired, with the final project available for pickup at a later date. This hands-on class works best with one adult and one child age 8 or older working together. PY4‑430‑270 Sat., May 3, 9‑11 a.m., Palos Hills, Rm. F165 Painting Ukrainian Easter Eggs - Adult and Child NEW $65 Learn the ancient art of painting Ukrainian Easter eggs, known as pysanky. Choose to recreate stunning, century-old designs or let your imagination run wild as you create your very own egg masterpiece. All tools and materials are provided. This class is best suited for one adult and one child age 12 or older. PY4‑428‑200 Tues., April 1, 5‑7:30 p.m., Palos Hills, Rm. F159 Youth Classes Discover Scuba: Ages 10-17 $110 While not a scuba certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. No prior experience with scuba diving is necessary, but participants must be in reasonable physical health. Students will find out what it’s like to breathe underwater and learn skills needed for every scuba dive. Moraine Valley has partnered with Dive Right in Scuba, who will provide all the basic scuba gear you’ll use. Students must complete paperwork and a brief orientation before the start of class. PY4‑207‑200 Mon., April 28, 6:30‑8 p.m., Offsite Glass Mosaics NEW $70 Discover the art of glass mosaics—no foiling or soldering required! In this fun and hands-on class, you’ll learn tips and techniques to design your own vibrant mosaic using the direct method. All tools and materials are provided. For ages 12-17. PY4‑427‑200 Wed., Feb. 26, 5‑8 p.m., Palos Hills, Rm. F159 Graphic Novels & ELA $40 Students will enhance their reading, writing, critical thinking and problem-solving skills through a week of graphic novels and other fun ways of learning. Perfect for students to unleash their creativity or even motivate those who are struggling with ELA skills. For ages 8-13. PY4‑133‑200 Wed., Feb. 19‑Mar. 5, 5‑6 p.m., Palos Hills, Rm. M207 Retro ‘Zine’ Creations NEW $15 Step into the world of DIY publishing and creative expression. In this hands-on workshop, young creators discover the retro art of making zines—mini-magazines filled with art, writing, and imagination. Students will learn a short history of zines, explore layout and collage techniques, and leave the class with a personal zine to share with friends and family. For ages 10-15. PY4‑429‑200 Wed., March 19, 5‑6 p.m., Palos Hills, Rm. M206 Teen Money Management and Education NEW $25 Students will learn key concepts such as budgeting, saving, investing and responsible spending habits. From understanding credit scores to navigating student loans, participants will gain valuable insights into managing Money effectively in today’s world. PY4‑432‑200 Mon., April 14, 6‑8 p.m., Palos Hills, Rm. M206 MORAINE VALLEY EXPLORERS Connect and Create: Adult and Child Classes Moraine Valley Explorers team up with the college’s Health, Fitness and Recreation Center to bring young students the best week ever. Spring Break Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, March 24-28. Register through FitRec by calling (708) 608-4000.
