16 SPRING | JANUARY - MAY 2026 morainevalley.edu continuing education Organization Skills An Organized Kitchen $30 Find time, money and space in this heart of your home. Organize the space, explore menu planning and savvy shopping and make your kitchen work for you. PD4‑411‑200 Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm‑8:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 Let’s Talk Downsizing $30 A lifetime of possessions doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We will lay out the process of downsizing, make decisions about what to part with and what to keep, and share resources. PD4‑414‑200 Mon, Mar 30, 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 it and you are capable of. PH4‑300‑200 Tues, Feb 3‑Mar 31, 7:00pm‑9:30pm, 7 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. F230 Drawing and Painting Drawing Basics $69/$138 Build foundational skills or expand your expertise in drawing, using mediums such as conte, charcoal, and pen and ink. Learn the three forms of drawing: gesture, contour and mass while exploring composition, light, and shadow and perspective. A supply list will be provided at the first class. EC4‑101‑170 Mon, Jan 26‑Apr 13, 1:00pm‑3:00pm, 10 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. F159, $138 EC4‑102‑170 Mon, Apr 20‑May 18, 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 notepad and drawing pencil. Materials not included. AR4‑205‑200 Tues, Mar 17‑May 5, 7:00pm‑9:00pm, 8 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. F159 Oil Painting $75 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 in a socially friendly environment. Take home a finished portrait. AR4‑140‑200 Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm‑9:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. F260 AR4‑140‑201 Wed, May 6, 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, Jan 26‑Apr 13, 10:00am‑12:00pm, 10 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. F159, $138 EC4‑106‑170 Mon, Apr 20‑May 18, 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. AR4‑496‑170 Thurs, Jan 29‑Apr 9, 2:00pm‑5:00pm, 9 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. F165 Pottery Projects: Spring NEW $125 Get creative with clay as you explore hand-building techniques to craft unique springtime projects like flowers, frogs and other seasonal designs. AR4‑246‑200 Wed, Feb 4‑Feb 25, 6:30pm‑8:30pm, 4 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. F165 Mixed Media Crafts Basics of Crochet $120 Learn the fundamentals of crocheting, including terminology, reading yarn labels, selecting hooks and understanding gauge. Practice basic stitches—slip knot, single, half-double and double crochet—and introductory pattern reading. Required materials: two skeins of #4 worsted-weight yarn in contrasting light colors, matching hook and stitch markers. CR4‑262‑200 Thurs, Jan 29‑Mar 5, 5:30pm‑7:30pm, 5 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. M204 .... PERSONAL ENRICHMENT Designed to enhance lives, foster positive connections, provide space for learning and creative exploration, these programs allow students to pursue interests and cultivate new talents. LEARN MORE (708) 974-5735 morainevalley.edu/community-business Artful Evenings NEW $45 Unwind and get creative at a relaxed paint party evening. 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! Valentine’s Day AR4‑327‑200 Thurs, Feb 12, 6:30pm‑8:30pm, Palos Hills, Rm. F159 Spring Flowers AR4‑328‑200 Thurs, Mar 19, 6:30pm‑8:30pm, Palos Hills, Rm. F159 Painting Ornate Easter Eggs NEW $65 Learn the ancient art of painting ornate 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 provided. AR4‑122‑200 Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm‑8:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. F159 Quilting for Beginners NEW $80 Learn the basics of quilting from selecting fabrics to stitching simple patterns in this hands-on class designed for beginners. CR4‑251‑200 Tues, Feb 3‑Mar 3, 6:00pm‑7:30pm, 4 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. F159 It’s Cooler in the Woods NEW $35 Expect to get your boots dirty as we explore the incredible and unique plants and animals in this woodland ecology class led by the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Discover how you can be a part of this community effort to care for our natural areas in the classroom and on field trips. All necessary tools are provided. HB4‑231‑270 Sat, Apr 18‑May 2, 9:00am‑12:00pm, 3 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. C145 Honoring Native American Traditions Poetry From the Heart of a Native American NEW $30 Experience the beauty and depth of Native American storytelling through poetry with Joseph Standing Bear Schranz, founder of the Midwest SOARRING Foundation and a pivotal leader in the Native American movement in Illinois. HB4‑398‑200 Tues, Feb 17, 6:00pm‑8:00pm Palos Hills, Rm. M206 Native American Beading: Keychain NEW $50 Learn the artistry, traditions, heritage and techniques of Native American beadwork with beadwork artist Stephanie Thompson, a citizen born Potawatomi. In partnership with the Midwest SOARRING Foundation. CR4‑300‑200 Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm‑8:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. F159 Native American Beading: Bracelet NEW $50 Learn the artistry, traditions, heritage and techniques of Native American beadwork with beadwork artist Stephanie Thompson, a citizen born Potawatomi. In partnership with the Midwest SOARRING Foundation. CR4‑301‑200 Wed, Mar 4, 6:00pm‑7:30pm, Palos Hills, Rm. F159 Native American Movement in Illinois NEW $30 Join us in partnership with Midwest SOARRING Foundation for this insightful class about the efforts made to preserve culture, protect sacred lands and advocate for First Nations rights in Illinois. We will be joined by Joseph Standing Bear Schranz, founder of Midwest SOARRING Foundation. HB4‑399‑200 Tues, Mar 10, 6:00pm‑8:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 FEATURED NEW PROGRAMS
