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 CE 851 One Stroke™ Painting - Beginner                                            $125Students provide their own painting “surface.” Options will be discussed in class. Complete set of supplies (for entire series) consisting of: 14 2-oz. paints; 10 Folk Art One Stroke™ brushes; 8 Reusable training guides; 1 brush basin can be purchased from instructor for $46.00 (one time fee). Bring paper towels and foam plates to class and wear painting clothes. Each course meets for four sessions. Please register early, seating is limited.

Students learn how care for brushes, how to properly load brushes for blending, shading and highlighting all in one stroke, how to paint wildflowers, grass, thistle and moss. Discover how to shade and highlight. Also learn to paint vines, leaves and five petal flowers.

 

001  3/4-4/1/08 Tue      10:00 am -1:00  pm  Mary Boucher

 

CE 852 One Stroke™ Painting - Intermediate    $125  Learn how to blend, shade and highlight rosebuds with calyxes, open rosebuds and wisteria; sunflowers and their leaves; tulips and turned blade leaves; highlight irises and folded blade leaves. (See above for additional information.)

 

001  4/8-4/29/08 Tue      10:00 am - 1:00 pm Mary Boucher

 

CE 853 One Stroke™ Painting - Advanced                                          $125

Learn how to blend, shade and highlight pansies, pansy buds and heart leaves; cabbage roses and heart wiggle leaves; blend to shade and highlight apples, pears, plums and fruit leaves; bluebirds, hummingbirds and bows. (See above for additional information.)

 

001  5/6-6/10/08 Tue      10:00 am-1:00 pm Mary Boucher

 

 

 

NEW!

CE 903 Glass Etching                                                                           $60

The art of Glass Etching has taken a new direction in recent years. With this course, and absolutely no previous experience in Glass Etching, you will learn how to etch and personalize glassware with elegant designs and decorative embellishments that will add an element of romance and a level of professionalism to your finished projects. You will learn to create designs using different etching

methods, techniques and stencils. At the end of this course, you will take home a piece of art which you have created.

 

001   3/03/07               Sat       10:00-1:00pm  Ahmad Mashuqa

002   4/28/07               Sat       10:00-1:00pm  Ahmad Mashuqa

 

CE 764 Aesthetics of Photography       (10 sessions)                            $250

Learn the basics and beyond. Discover your own form of expression in photography. Learn the technical tools that will best enable you to achieve compelling photographs. Among photographic genres to be explored are nature, street and travel photography. Bring a 35mm camera with manual control option to class, (single lens reflex digital camera acceptable). Students are required to shoot several rolls of film during the length of the course.  Required text: New Introductory Photography Course, John Hedgecoe.

Available at college bookstore.

 

001  4/3-6/9/08   thurs     6:30-9:00pm    James Van Zetta         

 

Be a Smart Investor. Nationally recognized financial experts will present the most current investment information.

 

 

  

  

 

 

CE 888 The Guide to Homeowners & Renters Insurance (6 sessions)   $80

This course is designed to inform present and potential home or condominium owners and renters of insurance coverage purchase options. It also investigates determinants that insurers use to set premium costs. In addition, it will define insurance language and riders applied to the policy strategies. At the conclusion of this program you will be able to make intelligent coverage choices to fit your individual needs as well as know how to employ proper procedures to insure a successful recovery from peril loss.

 

A copy of “The Pocket Guide to Homeowner and Renter Insurance NJ Edition” will be provided. It includes a New Jersey State Directory to State agencies as well as other consumer entities that address consumer needs and/or assist in the resolution of complaints that may occur during the purchase of homeowner coverage or the rebuilding process. This Program is neither

affiliated with nor advocate for any insurance provider. No insurance products will be sold.

 

001   4/03/07-4/19/07  T/Th     6:00-8:00pm    Larry Goods

 

 

 

 

 

 

CE 799 Comprehensive Financial Planning                                                        $30

A family financial plan is essential for you to achieve financial independence and provide the security your family needs. This program will guide you in creating a comprehensive financial plan. It will focus on the six elements of financial planning; cash flow analysis, retirement planning, savings and investment strategies, risk management, estate planning, and income tax planning. Learn more about planning for the future, investment choices, establish a college fund, Dividend Reinvestment Plans, and Dividend Growth Strategies.

 

001   5/06/08  Tue      6:30-8:00pm    Marc Morrone

 

CE 865 Investment Strategies for Individual Investors (2 sessions)         $40

This course is designed for individuals who manage their own portfolios or those who need to evaluate their investment performance. The program will provide the tools and investment strategies to build or evaluate a portfolio geared to your risk tolerance and market objectives. We will discuss stock and mutual fund selection, cash flow vs. total return, advantages of exchange traded (ETF) and Star analysis, dividend growth strategy, tax efficient investing, portfolios for Bull & Bear markets, impact that high interest rates and energy costs have on marketing valuations, and a review of the fundamentals of stock analysis.

 

001 Wed.  5/28/08  6:30-8:30 pm  Marc Morrone

 

 

 

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