| Abington
Adult School P.O. Box 45 Abington, PA 19001 |
| Adult
Evening Education Montgomery County Pennsylvania |
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an Idea for a Course? We are
always looking for new ideas and enthusiastic, knowledgeable instructors
to teach exciting new courses.
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Abington Adult School
Telephone 215-884-4967
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Fall 2010 Course Descriptions
Arts & Crafts
| 1 |
PHOTOGRAPHY - Digital & Conventional | 10/11
Monday |
| Senior
High - Room S-101 |
6
weeks Fee $45.00 |
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| Understanding the technical aspects using either digital or conventional cameras. We will also discuss the aesthetic aspects of photography. Composition, lighting and photographs as art. Required: Reg. 35mm or digital camera with instruction manual. |
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| Instructor: JACI DOWNS, Freelance Photographer | ||
| 2 |
WATERCOLOR PAINTING | 9/27 Monday |
| Senior
High - Room 119 |
10
Weeks Fee $50.00 |
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| Whether
you've never watercolored or if you have prior experience then
give our class a try. Fun class with personal attention for all
levels.
No
need to feel intimidated anymore by watercolor. |
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| Instructor: RICH GODSHALL, Watercolorist | ||
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3
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ACRYLIC PAINTING | 9/30 Thursday |
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Senior
High - Room 119 |
10
Weeks Fee $50.00 |
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Acrylic
painting dates back to the 1950's and is an extremely flexible
medium, able to reproduce some of the characteristics of oil paint
and water color. Learn your own unique style and become familiar
with tools & techniques to make an excellent painting. We will
explore all the different painting geners (still life, landscape,
figure, abstract, expressionism...). This class is designed for
the beginner, but the scope is expansive enough for intermediate. |
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| Instructor: CHRISTOPHER HALL | ||
| 4 |
INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING | 9/29 Wednesday |
| Senior
High - Room 119 |
10
Weeks Fee $50.00 |
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| Exciting
new class. Explore different drawing techniques through observation
and practice. we will share experiences and mthods on how to develope
and refine our drawing ahbits and skills. |
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| Instructor: WING L. CHAN, BFA, MAT, University of the Arts | ||
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5
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CAKE DECORATING - NEW | 9/27
Monday |
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Senior
High - Room 158 |
8
Weeks Fee $48.00 |
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Learn to make frosting and decorate your own cakes. Tips and tricks of the trade. Piping figures, nail roses, simple designs,. Supply list given first class. Come have fun. |
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| Instructor: ROBIN CAMPOLI, Professional Cake Decorator | ||
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6
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BASIC FLORAL DESIGN - NEW | 9/29
Wednesday |
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Senior
High - Room 127 |
6
Weeks Fee $43.00 |
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If you love fresh flowers, this is the class for you. Exciting things we'll cover: bow making, corsage and boutonniers, vase & basket arranging. Please bring floral shears to each class and a material fee of $60 due first night. ENJOY! |
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| Instructor:
MICHELE GOODEN, B.S. Ornamental Horticullture, DE Valley College of S&E, Florist |
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| 7 |
BEGINNING QUILTING | 9/28 Tuesday |
| Senior
High - Room 160 |
8
Weeks Fee $48.00 |
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| Whether you already know how to quilt or would like to learn, this class is for you! You will learn hand piecing and simple applique AND have a completed quilt at the end of the class. You will need to purchase/bring to first class a 12" Omnigrid Ruler that has a 1/4" mark (available at craft or material stores). Other materials will be discussed in first class. | ||
| Instructor: DEBBIE DILLON, Quilter | ||
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8
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WILLIAMSBURG WREATH - NEW | 10/18 Monday |
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Senior
High - Room 125 |
1
Night Fee $20.00 |
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Create a gorgeous colonial time favorite. Made with grape vine, dried flowers, silk fruit, nuts, etc. Can be used on the wall or table with large candle in the center. Bring to class wire cutters, glue gun, glue sticks, scissors and newspaper. Material fee of $27 due at registration. |
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| Instructor: MARY LOU GREGORIO, Professional Florist | ||
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THANKSGIVING CORNUCOPIA - NEW | 11/22 Monday |
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Senior
High - Room 125 |
1
Night Fee $20.00 |
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Beautiful and traditional grape vine wreath you won't believe you made yourself. Great for your home or as a Christmas gift. Bring to class wire cutters, glue gun, glue sticks, scissors and newspaper. Material fee of $25 due at registration. |
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| Instructor: MARY LOU GREGORIO, Professional Florist | ||
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10
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CHRISTMAS CENTERPIECE - NEW | 12/13 Thursday |
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Senior
High - Room 125 |
1 Night Fee $20.00 |
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The
festive and beautiful centerpiece will last 3-4 weeks. Made with
fresh greens, silk pointsettias, candle, red velvet ribbons, assorted
Christmas trim and pine cones. Bring wire
cutters, glue gun, glue sticks, scissors and newspaper. |
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| Instructor: MARY LOU GREGORIO, Professional Florist | ||
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11 |
SEWING | 9/27 Monday |
| Senior
High - Room 160 |
8
Weeks Fee $45.00 |
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| Learn to sew while making fun projects. Students will learn how to operate a sewing machine and the basics of sewing, such as how to read, cut and sew simple patterns and projects. The instructor will contact students prior to the first class with a list of required materials. |
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| Instructor: GINA WECKEL, Seamtress | ||
| 12 |
SCRAPBOOKING | 9/27 Monday |
| Senior
High - Room 127 |
8
Weeks Fee $35.00 |
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| Beginners/Advanced!
Each class completes a 2-page 12x12 layout with embellishments
and by the end of 8 weeks, you'll have created a charming 20 page
layout ready
for your treasured memories or gift. Course does not include album,
but you may use one from home. Register for this course, inquire
how to receive 10% discount off all supplies at Stacie & Gracie's
Scrapbooking. Tools needed for each class are: 12" paper trimmer,
adhesive, pencil, ruler, scissors & bone folder. |
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| Instructor: GRACIE SERRATORE, Store Owner | ||
| 13 |
POTTERY | 9/28 Tuesday |
| Senior
High - Room 120 |
10
Weeks Fee $50.00 |
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| Demonstrations
in hand-building techniques, wheel throwing, decorating, glazing.
Beginners to more experienced. Self-expression, creativity. Individual
skills, needs met. |
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| Instructor: JOANNE BRYANT, Professional Potter | ||
| 14 |
WOODCARVING - Beginner & Experienced | 9/29 Wednesday |
| Senior
High - Room 125 |
8
Weeks Fee $48.00 |
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Learn
woodcarving! Course teaches: Marking, detailing, wood/tool selection,
and different types of carving: releif,in the round, discuss wood
burning. Learn the basics. Instructor: LARRY WARNER, Delaware Valley Wood Carvers |
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