For more information about non-credit classes, please contact the advising center at 812-888-4451 or send an email to Tom Konkle at tkonkle@vinu.edu.

CEN 210 Christmas in July! 

Learn to make heirloom quality Christmas stockings from vintage quilts, old denim blue jeans, or other favorite fabrics.  Personalize them by embellishing with old buttons, lace, crochet work, ribbon, and more.   At the completion of the class, students will take home their stocking, as well as a pattern and skills to use to make more stockings by recycling their own favorite quilts, jeans, etc.  (Students will need only the very basic sewing skills such as straight stitching on machine and sewing on buttons by hand.)  Phyllis Richardson, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and long-time craft-a-holic, will show you how easy and fun this can be.  Cost of the class includes all necessary notions and other materials.

When:  1 Sunday, 7/13/2008
Time:  2:00-5:00 PM
Where:   Governor’s Hall, Hospitality Classroom
Cost:  $33

CEN 405 Beginning Digital Photography

Are you still living in an analog world?  Do you feel that you are out of touch with what is happening in the digital era?  Would you like to upgrade your old standby analog camera with a new state-of-the-art digital camera but are afraid to do so because you feel intimidated by things electronic?  Well, now is your chance to take that step forward by enrolling in our Beginning Digital Photography class.  The class will cover the basics of digital cameras including how to decide what features to look for when purchasing a new camera, how to use it, how to save images to memory, printing, saving to a CD or DVD, basic editing, and much more.  Students should have a digital camera with the capability to download to a USB port.  The instructor, Tom Bartholomew has had extensive schooling in photography, including digital photography, has more than 25 years experience in the field, and owns his own studio.

When:  4 Tuesdays, 7/15/2008-8/5/2008
Time:  6:00-9:00 PM
Where:   Printing Technology Building, Room 205
Cost:  $59

CEN 501 Ceramics for the Beginner
In this class the emphasis will be on fun! The instructor, Rachel Ray, intends to create a laid back atmosphere and will cater to the beginner. Novice students who want their time in the studio to be a bit more serious are welcome as well. The student will learn how to make pots on the potter’s wheel and learn hand building techniques to construct ceramic forms. The student will also learn the art of glazing their work and assist instructor with loading and firing of their work in the Kilns.   At the end of the 8-week session the student will a have a general knowledge of materials and techniques along with variety usable pots or interesting ceramic sculptures. The ceramic studio is a fun and safe place to work and is based on a community setting.  The instructor, Rachel Ray, is an Adjunct Professor of Ceramics at VU.  A basic tool kit and 15 pounds of clay is included in the price. 

When:  8 Wednesdays, 6/4/2008-7/23/2008
Time:  6:00-9:00 PM
Where:  VU Art Annex
Cost:  $169

CEN 575 Golf for Beginners

Always wanted to learn how to play golf?  Afraid of the potentially high fees charged by golf professionals?  Learn the basics of golf from a seasoned golfer, Dale Dowden.  Dale has played golf for over 40 years, and is a veteran educator.  Let him show you the way to an enjoyable pastime.  The course fee includes all of the balls used during the class.  Participants should wear either tennis shoes or golf shoes, and must have their own golf clubs.

When: 5 Mondays and 5 Wednesdays, 5/19/2008-6/23/2008
(No class on 5/26—Memorial Day)     
Time:  5:30-7:30 PM
Where:  Waggoner Farms Premier Driving Range, 2126 N. Old Highway 41
Cost:  $98

CEN 897 Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking is more than a hobby and you don’t have to be artistic to learn.  Creative Memories Consultant Joni Dickerson will show you how to safely preserve your photos and memorabilia for future generations by teaching how to use the latest tools and speed techniques for simple pages in your albums.  Students are to bring their photos and supplies.  If albums or supplies are needed, they may be purchased at the class.  This class is for beginner who wants to get started preserving their memories or for the advanced scrapper that wants to learn some new page layout ideas.  

When:  4 Wednesdays, 6/4/2008-6/25/2008
Time:  6:00-9:00 PM
Where:  Trailblazer II Room, Governor’s Hall
Cost:  $49