Non-Credit Courses at
Rehoboth Beach
Summer is here, and it can be a fabulous time to take fun and exciting non-credit courses at our Rehoboth Beach Site.
Meet new people, gain new interests, and learn new skills. Our classes offer a relaxed atmosphere where our non-credit instructors make learning fun. Take advantage of a low-stress learning environment to develop your talent within.
The Rehoboth Site offers a discount of 25% for those 55 years of age and better.
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Summer 2013 Non-Credit Courses
Computer Workshops:
Introduction to Computers: $75.00
This class is for the true beginner. Students will be introduced to starting the computer, the different parts of a computer, computer terminology, and how to use a mouse and keyboard in addition to other topics.
June 10 – June 13 M, T, W, R 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Windows 7 Operating System: $75.00
Learn disk and file management, customizing your desktop, installing, deleting and running programs, and keeping your system running at its peak.
Introduction to Computers recommended.
June 17 – June 20 M, T, W, R 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Windows 8 Operating System: $75.00
Explore the user interface, file explorer, windows 8 apps, and additional windows accessories.
June 3 – June 6 M, T, W, R 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Introduction to Internet and E-Mail: $75.00
Learn about Internet Explorer, the Internet, and how to browse the Web. Learn how to use an email account, send and receive emails, and how to send, receive and open file attachments.
Introduction to Computers recommended.
June 24 – June 27 M, T, W, R 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Introduction to Microsoft Office 2010: $75.00
Microsoft Office 2010 is a suite of application programs, which includes Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheets), Powerpoint (presentations), and Publisher (desktop publishing). We will complete a project a day in each of the above listed programs.
Introduction to Computers, and Windows 7 Operating System recommended.
July 8 – July 11 M, T, W, R 8:00 am – 10:00 am
File Management: $75.00
This class is designed to help you gain a better understanding of how the file management system works on your computer. You will learn about the hierarchical file system as well as how to organize and keep track of files.
Introduction to Computers and Windows Operating Systems recommended.
July 15 – July 18 M, T, W, R 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Quickbooks Premier 2012: $85.00
Students will learn about accounts receivable and accounts payable. They will learn how to create and print invoices, create and print checks, and to reconcile the checking accounts.
Basic knowledge of computers is required.
July 22 – July 25 M, T, W, R 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Learning the Basics of Your iPad : $85.00
This class will explore the iPad from the basics (such as using the buttons connecting to your computer and getting online) to using the programs (apps.) that come with the iPad, through how to set the settings and adding new programs (apps). Learn to surf the web, create a music or photo library, and send emails.
July 17 – August 7 Wednesdays 8:00 am – 10:00 am
MAC Basics $50.00
This class uses the Apple Macintosh OS X Lion operating system.
June 5 and June 12 Wednesday 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Discover Free Software for your MAC: $50.00
Discover Free Programs that came on your MAC. Class will cover the Mail application, Address Book, iCal, Safari, Preview, and others. This class uses the Apple Macintosh OS X Lion Operating system. Prerequisites: MAC Basics or a working knowledge of MAC OS X.
June 19 and June 26 Wednesdays 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Skype: $25.00
Do you have friends and family far away that you would like to stay in touch with, even to see? Learn the basics of setting up a Skype account, creating a contact list, and making calls on your computer. In this class students will make actual Skype calls, so bring your best smile.
June 15 Saturday 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Getting to Know Your iPad: $25.00
This one day workshop will cover getting started with an iPad and using the programs that come with a new iPad, including Safari, the camera, mail, and the App. Store.
July 13 Saturday 8:00 am - 11:00am
iTunes, Where do I Begin?: $25.00
Learn how to import music from CDs into your iTunes library, how to organize and create playlists of your favorite songs, and explore what can be downloaded from the iTunes website.
June 8 Saturday 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Camera and Photo Related Topics:
Taking Better Pictures I: $75.00
Learn basic skills in photo composition and techniques that will help you to improve your images. Learn to see creatively, as we focus on how to arrange your subject in the frame as well as related techniques to turn an everyday snapshot into a well composed image. This will be a hands-on class using your own camera.
June 1 – June 22 Saturdays 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Taking Better Pictures II: $75.00
This is a continuation of the Taking Better Pictures I class. Students will explore more in depth composition techniques.
June 29 – July 20 Saturdays 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Art Classes:
Students are strongly encouraged to register early, as space is limited.
Drawing Fundamentals: $85.00
Learn the basics of drawing, including materials, process and practice. Students will begin with how to hold a pencil, and progress to drawing using a grid.
June 13 – July 11 Thursdays 8:00 am – 11:00 am
No class July 4
Pen and Ink Techniques and Applications: $85.00
Explore pen and ink drawing techniques to create value in pen and ink compositions of still life, landscape, and portrait studies. Must have drawing experience.
July 18 – August 8 Thursdays 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Beginning Watercolor: Materials, Composition, and Process $100.00
This class is for the beginner. Students will learn the basics of watercolor, including materials, composition, and experimentation with application of watercolor techniques.
August 15 – August 29 Thursdays 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Studio: $100.00
This course is not for beginners. This course is for experienced artists seeking critique and individualized instruction on paintings recently completed or in progress, regardless of medium (acrylic, pastel, watercolor or drawing). Students must show their work prior to gaining admittance.
June 4 – June 25 Tuesdays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
July 9 – July 30 Tuesdays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
August 6 – August 27 Tuesdays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Studio: $100.00
This course is not for beginners. This course is for experienced artists seeking critique and individualized instruction on paintings recently completed or in progress, regardless of medium (acrylic, pastel, watercolor or drawing). Students must show their work prior to gaining admittance.
June 7 – June 28 Fridays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
July 12 – August 2 Fridays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
August 9 – August 30 Fridays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Languages:
Books used for class additional cost
American Sign Language: $85.00
This course will focus on vocabulary specific to every day communication. Students will learn finger spelling, numbers, and signed hand shapes. They will also gain knowledge of the deaf culture in a fun and relaxed learning environment.
June 6 – July 18 Thursdays 8:00 am – 10:00 am
No class July 4
American Sign Language Continued: $85.00
This continuation of American Sign Language will expand on vocabulary, grammatical structure, and conversational sign. Students will gain personal insight into deaf culture.
July 25 – August 29 Thursdays 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Introductory Italian: $75.00
Discover the basic skills of language learning: pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This course is designed for true beginners.
June 4 – June 25 Tuesdays 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Topics of Interest:
Selling on eBay: $75.00
This course is designed to teach the basics of selling on eBay. You will learn to set up an account with both eBay and PayPal. Bring a small item you wish to sell with a detailed description of that item. Introduction to Computers recommended.
July 29 – August 1 M, T, W, R 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Introduction to Jewelry Making: $85.00
In this course students will learn about the basic tools and techniques used in the jewelry making process. Each class will build on the knowledge gained from the previous class. Topics covered will include beading wire, crimps, split rings/jump rings, and clasps. Supply List for each project will be discussed at the first class.
June 10 – July 1 Mondays 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Jewelry Making II: $85.00
This class takes jewelry making to the next level. Learn basic soldering, grinding, and drilling to make jewelry like a pro.
July 8 – July 29 Mondays 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Jewelry Making III: $85.00
Learn soldering techniques to make your own headpins, soldered wire jewelry, and more.
August 5 – August 26 Mondays 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Writing Your Memoirs: $85.00
Every memoir is based on fact but filtered through memory and emotion to read more like fiction than biography. In this course, you will tap into those mental snapshots and start to put "your story" to the page!
June 5 – June 26 Wednesdays 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Writing Short Fiction: $85.00
This course will help students create believable characters, and bring these characters to a moment of decision through plot elements of conflict and resolution. Elements of dialogue, setting, scene vs. summary, and objective correlative will be studied.
July 10 – July 31 Wednesdays 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Writing Creative Nonfiction: $85.00
Creative Nonfiction is the art of writing about real events with a special emphasis on language that blends elements of story-telling with journalism. CNF includes the personal essay, literary or social analysis, the memoir, feature articles, and reportage of any event. Together we will explore several of these categories.
August 7 – August 28 Wednesdays 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Workshops:
Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke: Are You at Risk? No Charge
June 3 Monday 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Touring and Tasting Nassau Vineyards: $10.00
June 5 Wednesday 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Lavender Fields: No Charge
Call office for directions to farm.
"At a working lavender farm during the peak of the lavender bloom, learn how to plant and care for this multi-faceted plant. Have a hands-on experience with harvesting, drying and de-budding lavender. Learn of the many uses of lavender from crafting to culinary including enjoying lavender cookies and lavender lemonade with the farmer."
June 6 Thursday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jest for the Health of It: No Charge
This workshop will explore the power of fun and humor.
July 27 Saturday 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Good Nutrition with Plant Based Diets: No Charge
This one day workshop will discuss the vegetarian and vegan health benefits for disease management.
August 3 Saturday 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles of the Delaware Coast: No Charge
This class will meet at the Merr Institute (College of Marine Studies/Pollution Ecology Lab)
801 Pilottown Road, Lewes DE 19958
Delaware's tiny coastline boasts more than 36 different species of marine mammals and sea turtles that occur annually. Large whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, and sea turtles can be observed at different times of the year along the coast, bays, and inland waterways of Delaware. Some are merely passing through, while others remain for stretches of time, utilizing the local marine ecosystem to forage for food, give birth, and raise their young.
This workshop will include species identification, insights into behavior and adaptations, and conservation efforts for these endangered and threatened species.
June 15 Saturday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Getting to Know Your iPhone: $25.00
Learn to use the built in apps, take photos with the camera, use Face Time, and more. Instructor will demonstrate with an iPhone 4S.
July 10 Wednesday 8:00 am – 10:00 am
August 16 Friday 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Getting to Know Your Digital Camera: $25.00
In this one-day workshop participants will discover what their digital camera has to offer. Learn settings and what type of photos they produce. This presentation format will be a prelude to understanding how to get the best photograph for your situation. This introduction will help in taking the next level course, Learning the Basics of Your Digital Point and Shoot Camera.
June 14 Friday 8:00 am – 10:00 am
An Introduction to Photoshop Elements 10 (Elements 11 users welcome): $25.00
This one-day workshop will cover the very basics of Elements as a prelude to taking the full courses of this program. The instructor will introduce the two main components of Elements 10: the Organizer and the Editing program.
June 7 Friday 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Upload, Store, and Share Your Digital Photos: $25.00
This workshop will explore several free websites that let you upload, store and share photos. Instructor will guide you through the process. You will also learn how to send photos to Walmart and /or CVS.
August 9 Friday 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Beading on the Loom: $50.00
In this two day workshop students will create a bracelet using a simple bead loom and size 10 beads. Students will use the color and design of their choice. Bead loom will be provided by instructor for a fee of $8.50.
June 8 and June 15 Saturdays 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Beading off the Loom: $50.00
In this two day workshop students will create two off the loom bracelets, one with right angle weave, and one with brick stitch.
June 22 and June 29 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Beginning Chain Maille $50.00
Students will learn how to create chain maille jewelry using wire jump rings.
Please call the office for a list of supplies.
July 20 and July 27 Saturdays 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Making (No Solder) Wire Jewelry: $50.00
Earrings, Bracelets, and More!!! In this 2 day workshop create wire jewelry, from bangles, earrings, rings and more. This class is for the jewelry making enthusiast who has the basic knowledge of using jewelry tools with wire. Not for the beginner.
August 3 and August 10 Saturday 8:00 am – 11:00 am
