morainevalley.edu/ccce 6 SUMMER | MAY - AUGUST 2025 morainevalley.edu Art: Drawing and Painting Drawing Basics Learn to draw using various mediums, mastering gesture, contour, and mass drawing, along with composition, light, shadow, and perspective, with a supply list provided. Supply list given at first class. EC4‑102‑170 Mon, Jul 7‑Aug 4, 1:00pm‑3:00pm, 5 Wks, Palos Hills, Rm. F159 ........... $69.00 Drawing for Beginners If you can write your signature, you can learn how to draw. Bring a drawing tablet and drawing pencil. Materials not included. AR4‑205‑200 Tues, Jun 10‑Jul 15, 7:00pm‑9:00pm, 6 Wks, Palos Hills, Rm. F159 ......$85.00 Oil Painting Students will 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, Jun 18, 6:00pm‑9:00pm, 1 Day, Palos Hills, Rm. F260 ..........$70.00 AR4‑140‑201 Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm‑9:00pm, 1 Day, Palos Hills, Rm. F260 ...........$70.00 Watercolors Learn to paint with watercolors using transparent pigment, color, and design. Materials list given at first class. EC4‑106‑170 Mon, Jul 7‑Aug 4, 10:00am‑12:00pm, 5 Wks, Palos Hills, Rm. F159 ......$69.00 Watercolor Workshop: Florals NEW Illustrating with watercolors is more fun when you paint food. Join Audrey Ra Design, a local teaching artist, as you learn how to paint beautiful florals. AR4‑124‑200 Thur, Jun 12, 6:00pm‑7:30pm, 1 Day, Palos Hills, Rm. F159 ...........$50.00 Art: Ceramics Clay by Hand Explore clay’s endless possibilities by learning hand‑building techniques like pinching, coiling, and glazing to create stamps, cups, and sculptures. Beginners and experienced makers alike are welcome. Wheel throwing will not be covered in this course. AR4‑487‑170 Thur, Jun 5‑Jul 31, 2:00pm‑5:00pm, 8 Wks, Palos Hills, Rm. F165 ..............$275.00 Pottery: Best of Both 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. AR4‑496‑170 Thur, Jun 5‑Jul 31, 10:30am‑1:30pm, 8 Wks, Palos Hills, Rm. F165 .............$275.00 Art: Crafting and Jewelry Making Crocheting: Granny Squares Learn the humble and versatile granny square motif, methods to join squares together and create a granny square bag. Participants should know how to execute basic crochet stitches. Materials are required to participate on first day of class. Two skeins of 4 weight yarn of one each of a different color, light colors that contrast are preferred with corresponding hook and stitch markers. CR4‑264‑200 Thur, Jul 10‑Jul 24, 6:00pm‑7:30pm, 3 Wks, Palos Hills, Rm. F159 ................$65.00 Metalworking As Jewelry Making Design, create, and wear your own jewelry, including pendants, rings, and bracelets, while learning foundational metalworking techniques like sawing, soldering, and bezel setting. Beginners and experienced metalsmiths alike are welcome to join the course. Copper will be provided, and a supply list given during the first class (approximate cost $80‑$100). AR4‑445‑200 Thur, Jun 5‑Jul 31, 5:30pm‑8:30pm, 8 Wks, Palos Hills, Rm. F164 .............. $185.00 Computer Skills Computer Basics I 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 Word. Textbook and USB flash drive required. EC4‑108‑170 Mon/ Wed, Jun 30‑Jul 16, 9:00am‑12:00pm, 3Wks, Palos Hills, Rm. T952 ..$179.00 EC4‑108‑581 Mon/ Wed, Jun 30‑Jul 16, 1:00pm‑4:00pm, 3 Wks, Blue Island, Rm. 103 ....$179.00 Computer Basics II Includes instruction in word processing, spreadsheet, 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 Mon/ Wed, Jul 21‑Aug 6, 9:00am‑12:00pm, 3 Wks, Palos Hills, Rm. T952 ...$179.00 EC4‑109‑581 Mon/ Wed, Jul 21‑Aug 6, 1:00pm‑4:00pm, 3 Wks, Blue Island, Rm. 103 ......$179.00 Keyboarding Learn touch‑typing or improve your skills using the Keyboarding Pro 5 program to type without looking at the keyboard. To register for this course visit ed2go.com/ morainevalley Classes Every Month Online 6 Weeks ....................................................................$135.00 Culinary Creations Basics of Grilling Join Chef Lampros and learn the basics of grilling. During this hands‑on class you will learn how to properly grill different types of proteins and side dishes. Bring your appetite and be prepared to taste a delicious grilled medley of dishes. CA4‑381‑200 Wed, Jun 4, 6:00pm‑9:00pm, 1 Day, Palos Hills, Rm. M134 ......... $119.00 Dinners Made Easy Don’t let dinner limit you. Chef Lampros will show you how to make a quick, easy ‑ and most importantly tasty ‑ dinner from scratch. CA4‑213‑200 Wed, May 28, 6:00pm‑9:00pm, 1 Day, Palos Hills, Rm. M134 ...... $119.00 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. EMPOWERMENT THROUGH SELF-DEFENSE Join the empowering four-week Women’s Self-Defense Workshop. Master practical strikes, escapes and real-world defense skills while building confidence, awareness and resilience in a fun and supportive environment!
