CORPORATE, COMMUNITY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Palos Hills | Blue Island | Tinley Park 7 Shibori Tea Towels NEW $55 Add a splash of spring to your home with beautiful, hand-dyed shibori tea towels. Learn the shibori method, an ancient Japanese technique of folding, twisting and binding fabric to create unique patterns. Using vibrant spring colors, you’ll craft charming tea towels that will brighten up your kitchen or make the perfect gift. Materials provided. CR4‑400‑200 Tues., April 15, 6‑8 p.m., Palos Hills, Rm. F159 Stained Glass I $160 Learn soldering and cutting techniques. At the first class, the instructor will demonstrate techniques and give students a list of materials and tools to purchase (approximate cost $125). CR4‑214‑270 Sat., Feb. 22‑May 10, 12:30‑3 p.m., 10 Wks, Palos Hills, Rm. TBA Computer Skills Computer Basics I $179 Introduces computers to those with little to no computer experience. Concepts include basic navigation, desktop, taskbar, file browsing, file management, web basics, and fundamentals of word processing using the Microsoft Word software. Textbook and USB flash drive required. EC4‑108‑170 Tues./Thurs., Feb. 4‑20, 9 a.m.‑Noon, 3 Wks, Palos Hills, Rm. T952 Computer Basics II $179 Includes instruction in word processing, spreadsheet, Microsoft PowerPoint, and database applications for personal use. Textbook and USB flash drive required. Prerequisite: 50 Plus Computer Basics (EC4 108) or equivalent. EC4‑109‑170 Tues./Thurs., March 18‑April 3, 9 a.m.‑Noon, 3 Wks, Palos Hills, Rm. T952 Keyboarding $135 If you want to learn touch-typing or improve your existing typing skills, this is the perfect course for you! In these lessons, you’ll use the Keyboarding Pro 5 program, a typing tutorial designed for personal computers, to learn how to touch-type—that is, to type text you read from a printed page or a computer screen without looking at your keyboard. To register for this course visit ed2go.com/morainevalley Classes Every Mon., Online, 6 Weeks Culinary Creations Chocolate Lover’s Workshop NEW $119 Satisfy your sweet tooth! From white to very dark, discover where your favorite treat comes from and all the chocolate varieties that exist. Create a rich chocolate cream called ganache that will help in creating truffles and a molten chocolate cake known as lava cake. CA4‑344‑270 Sat., March 8, 9 a.m.‑Noon, Palos Hills, Rm. M134 Mexican Food Made Easy $119 Join Chef Lampros Tzimas and learn simple and basic techniques and traditional recipes for creating flavorful, authentic and fun recipes like tacos, fajitas, pico de gallo, guacamole, and other popular favorites. Get ready to learn, have fun and sample a wide variety of plates at the end of the class. CA4‑406‑270 Sat., Feb. 1, 10 a.m.‑1 p.m., Palos Hills, Rm. M134 Succulent Sauces $119 Join Chef Lampros Tzimas and learn how to create the béchamel sauce, one of the famous “mother sauces.” In this hands-on class, we’ll explore and make recipes such as macaroni and cheese, spinach and artichoke dip, and scalloped potatoes. You’ll also get tips to help you make and use the sauce to accompany pasta, vegetables and more. Get ready to be inspired and bring your appetite as we will be sampling the sauce made in several dishes. CA4‑401‑270 Sat., Feb. 22, 10 a.m.‑1 p.m., Palos Hills, Rm. M134 Dance Ballroom Dancing, Beginning $100 Let’s get into the swing of things! Learn proper dance techniques in leading and following, and the basic elements of the waltz, foxtrot, tango, rhumba, cha-cha and swing dance. Couples are recommended and singles are welcomed. Each person registers individually. Wear smooth-soled dress shoes. Gym shoes are not recommended. DN4‑240‑200 Mon., March 24‑May 12, 7:15‑8:45 p.m., 8 Wks, Palos Hills, Rm. H010 Join us for an exciting two-part speaker series featuring our Moraine Valley professors! PART 1 Kick off with a FREE conversation in our Library, where ideas come alive and curiosity is sparked. PART 2 A week later, deepen your understanding in an engaging, in-depth discussion that will challenge your perspectives and ignite your passion for learning. WIRED TO WIN Technology in Sports with Dr. Alison Lacny HB4-390-100 Wed., Feb. 12 from 10-10:50 a.m., Library, Building L HB4-390-101 Tues., Feb. 18 from 10-11:30 a.m., Building M FUN AND GAMES Board Games for Bored People Through History with Jason King HB4-391-100 Wed., March 26 from 10-10:50 a.m., Library, Building L HB4-391-101 Wed., April 2 from 10-11:30 a.m., Building M
