Special Interest Classes

Pencil Drawing

If you have ever wanted to capture the beauty around you in a drawing, here is your opportunity to learn how to do just that. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate artist, this class will help you explore your creativity. Learn how to design detailed and realistic drawings by using both different grades of drawing pencils and blenders. Explore toning, shading and the use of different pencils to create textures for different subjects. Step-by-step instruction, in a pleasant and relaxed learning environment, will help you develop the confidence you need to work towards mastering the skill of drawing. A supply list will be mailed to you before class begins.

Pencil Drawing Supply List

Drawing paper (Strathmore Drawing Medium & Mead are two excellent brands, there are also other good brands to use)

Size 9×12 or 11×14 80 lb. comes in 12 or 24 sheet tablets

Pencils – Prismacolor Sketch Accessory Set. This set includes:

3 Pencils – 8B – HB – 6H

Sanding Pad – Vinyl Eraser – Blending Stump

2 Tortillons

As with Drawing Paper there are also other fine sets of Drawing Pencils available, such as Staedtler and Lowe Cornell

Pencils – Hard – 2H H F HB B 2B 6B – Soft

12″ Ruler

Note: A blending Stump also known as a Tortillon is a very important tool when doing a drawing in pencil. This allows the student to blend and shade to achieve realistic results.

These are suggestions for supplies, but any combination of these or other brands will do.

Watercolor

Take time for yourself this year. Learning how to paint with watercolor is a beautiful, fun way to express yourself creatively. Designed for beginner and intermediate artists, this course will help you explore various techniques in watercolor, such as mixing colors, applying glazes, using the dry brush technique, wet on wet application, and lifting of paint from an area to achieve desired effect. Hands-on instruction in a relaxed environment will help you learn foundational skills, explore your artistic side and also teach you to embrace new techniques. Art is an adventure, and you are invited to explore with us as you learn the unique skill of painting with watercolor! A supply list will be mailed to you before class begins.

Watercolor Supply List

Watercolor Paper (Size 9×12) 140 lb. weight Cold Press Paper (Strathmore and Cottman by Windsor Newton are two excellent brands). NOTE: Paper to light (90 lbs.) will buckle and not allow students to achieve the desired effect.
Watercolor Paint (Tubes only). Colors needed include: Red, Yellow, Green, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Umber, Raw Sienna, Yellow Ochre
Watercolor paint comes in sets. Sets include:
Niji (great for both beginners or advanced students
Thomas Kincade Watercolor Paint Set
Grumbacher and Windsor Newton
Brushes – Either a 1 or 1 1/2 inch Flat Brush
Round Brush (#8 or #6 Size), Round Brush (#4 Size), Liner or Detail Brush (Size #1)
Brushes also come in sets. (Brushes or very important, so stay away from cheap sets, as the bristles tend to come off while painting).
Plastic Pallette or Styrafoam Plate
Plastic Container for Water
Pencil (No. 2)
Eraser and 12 inch Ruler

Computer Essentials

Date(s):	11/6/2023 to 11/29/2023
Day/Times:	Mon/Wed 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location:	MCCTC
Cost:	$145.00
Hours:	14.00
Instructor:	Gary Capone

This is a new course, combining former courses Computer Basics and Windows 10, now Windows 11. If you are relatively new to using computers, or want to learn more about Windows 11, then this is the course for you. Some of the topics to be explored are: external and internal hardware, including modems, routers, and different type cables. Also, you will learn about browsers, search engines, portals, VPNs, and hyperlinks, and internet safety. You will be introduced to the Windows 11 computer home screen, surfing the Web, and working with files.

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

This Microsoft Word course aims to provide novice users with the essential skills needed to create word-processing documents. Comprehend Word features that will enhance your documents such as page layout, formatting, styles, headers, footers, inserting clip art/pictures, and applying borders. Gain knowledge of file management by using Microsoft features such as save, save as, open, and sharing various types of documents. Learn how to create tables and charts and enhance them using the layout and design features. Whether you use Word for work, study, or leisure, this course will help you transform that blank page into a professional-looking document.

About the instructor: Krista McConnahey earned her bachelor’s degree in Comprehensive Business Education and her master’s degree in Instruction and Curriculum. She has been teaching business education at a local high school for over 20 years. Teaching Microsoft Office has been her passion to prepare individuals for the real-world situations at college, professional, and personal levels. She has Industrial Certifications in Microsoft Word, Word Expert, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook and has certified over 150 students in the same Microsoft Industrial Certifications.

Date(s):	9/21/2023 to 10/19/2023
Day/Times:	Thursday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location:	MCCTC
Cost:	$145.00
Hours:	15.00
Instructor:	Krista McConnahey

Microsoft Excel I

Microsoft Excel I

Microsoft Excel I empowers participants with key skills to create, design, edit, and print worksheets by using the formatting and page layout features. Learn basic calculations, formulas, and enhanced functions. Utilize the Quick Analysis Tool. Create data visualizations with conditional formatting, tables, charts, sparklines, and graphs. Sort and filter detailed data within tables. This course can be of great value for participants wishing to move their Excel skills to a higher level by learning how to create accurate and professional spreadsheets.

Date(s):	2/6/2024 to 3/5/2024
Day/Times:	Tuesday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location:	MCCTC
Cost:	$145.00
Hours:	15.00
Instructor:	Krista McConnahey

Microsoft Excel II

Microsoft Excel II

This advanced course is for immediate Excel users who want to take their spreadsheet skills to the next level. Learn advanced functions such as lookup, financial, what-if analysis, and nested formulas. Create Pivot tables, Slicers, and Pivot charts. Import data from other sources into an Excel workbook. Learn advance filters and sorting in tables to better organize information. Utilize the advance find and replace features to clean up data. Comprehend macros and the security of including macros in your workbooks. The purpose of this course is to give individuals the knowledge of the power of Excel. **If you did not attend the Microsoft Excel I course, please contact the Adult Career Center office to purchase the course book**.

Date(s):	4/9/2024 to 5/7/2024
Day/Times:	Tuesday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location:	MCCTC
Cost:	$120.00
Hours:	15.00
Instructor:	Krista McConnahey

Introduction to Quickbooks Online

Manage your accounting efficiently using QuickBooks Online. Learn to set up your company and chart of accounts. Record income and expenses, as well as, your assets and liabilities to ensure accurate financial reports. Sync your bank accounts with QuickBooks Online and reconcile to keep your account balances up to date.

Fall Date(s):	9/18/2023 to 10/25/2023
Day/Times:	Mon/Wed 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location:	MCCTC
Cost:	$275.00
Hours:	24.00
Instructor:	Michelle Huffman

Spring Date(s):	4/8/2024 to 5/15/2024
Day/Times:	Mon/Wed 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location:	MCCTC
Cost:	$275.00
Hours:	24.00
Instructor:	Michelle Huffman

Photography Basics

Date(s):	10/3/2023 to 11/28/2023
Day/Times:	Tuesday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location:	MCCTC
Cost:	$89.00
Hours:	18.00
Instructor:	Tony Nicholas

Photography Basics is designed to provide a better understanding of how your camera works. Learn the basics of composition and perspective in creating better photographs. Some history of the medium will be mixed in and students will learn to critique and evaluate each other’s images in a professional productive way that will help everyone’s picture making capabilities. A top priority is to have fun learning more about this amazing form of communication. Requirements: Students must bring their own DSLR camera and memory card to class.

About the instructor: Tony Nicholas earned a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art with a concentration in Photography from Youngstown State University and a Master’s degree in Imaging Arts from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He has been adjunct faculty at YSU periodically since 2005 and taught photography at the SMARTS program in Youngstown. He was the executive director of the arts non-profit organization “Artists of the Rust Belt” for five years. They organize art markets for local and regional artists to sell their work. He has exhibited work around the U.S. and has work held in private collections throughout the U.S. and Europe.

Working With the Art of Photography

Date(s):	10/5/2023 to 11/30/2023
Day/Times:	Thursday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location:	MCCTC
Cost:	$89.00
Hours:	16.00
Instructor:	Tony Nicholas

The course will begin with a refresher on using the camera manually for those who need a refresher. Students must bring their own DSLR camera and memory card to class. Explore ways that will give you practice in making better images. Students will learn about differing styles of portraits from a studio setting to environmental portraits taken on location. The class will focus on storytelling with images by taking a photojournalist approach along with assignments using multiple images to communicate a story. Requirements: Students should have a basic understanding of how their camera works and be able to use it in manual mode.

Bagel Making

Strudel

Asian Appetizers

Grilling Everything but the Steak

Sushi

Cabbage Recipes

Holiday Appetizers

Quick Soups

Eggstravaganza

Line Dancing

SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Certification Preparation

Date(s):	March 5, 2024 – May 14, 2024
Day/Times:	Tues/Thurs: 6pm – 7:30pm
Location:	Virtual (Zoom)
Cost:	$999.00
Hours:
Instructor:	Katie Brown

Live, Virtual Training! Pursuing your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential makes you a recognized expert and leader in the HR field keeping you and your organization more competitive in today’s economy. Prepare for test-taking success by enrolling in this specially designed test prep course. This class will meet virtually and there will be short, out of class assignments.

About the instructor: Katie Brown is a degreed professional in Human Resource Management offering a 15 year HR career distinguished by proven expertise in human resource management, wellness, benefits, recruitment and retention, training and development, employee relations and performance management.

AHA Heartsaver® CPR AED & first aid

Date(s):	One Session – 10/23/23
Day/Times:	5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location:	MCCTC
Cost:	$120
Hours:	3.00
Instructor:	Sandy Kerr RN BSN

Date(s):	One Session – 12/20/23
Day/Times:	5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location:	MCCTC
Cost:	$120
Hours:	3.00
Instructor:	Sandy Kerr RN BSN

Date(s):	One Session – 3/28/24
Day/Times:	5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location:	MCCTC
Cost:	$120
Hours:	3.00
Instructor:	Sandy Kerr RN BSN

Participants will learn first aid basics for the most common first aid emergencies, including how to recognize them, how to call for help, and how to perform life saving skills. In addition, this course trains participants to give CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner

Who should take this course?

This course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in first aid/ CPR to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements.