Hobbies
Acoustic Guitar For Beginners
This course will introduce the chords and progression of chords, especially used in folk music. Basic strumming, bass strumming, alternate bass strum, down and up picking, hammer on and pull offs and slides will be taught. Supplies: Purchase book w/cd, "Acoustic Guitar Primer for Beginners," by Bert Casey. Cost is $14.95 at Hansen's Music.
| Course #43 | Instructor: Sharon Karlson | Lincoln Music Room | Fee: $119 |
| Mon&Thurs | Sept 14-Nov 5 | 7-8 p.m. | 16 sessions |
Beginning Digital Photography
Prerequisite: Good working knowledge of computers. Do you want to get more from your digital camera? Instructor Tom Burtchaell is an award winning professional photographer with over 25 years experience and a passion for sharing his craft with others. This course will discuss the basic techniques of photography and explore the remarkable options available through the latest digital technologies. Camera operation, file management, printing and other sharing options, editing and enhancing photographs are all discussed in detail--something for everyone who wants to take better photographs and make photography more fun and less work. Supplies: Bring your camera, camera user manual, jump drive, and the USB cable that came with your camera. Class will use PhotoShop Elements program--recommended that you have version 6.0 or later. Must supply email address when enrolling.
| Course #44 | Instructor: Tom Burtchaell | Lincoln Room 404 | Fee: $119 |
| Tuesdays | Sept 15-Oct 13 | 6-9 p.m. | 5 sessions |
| Course #45 | Instructor: Tom Burtchaell | Lincoln Room 404 | Fee: $119 |
| Tuesdays | Nov 10-Dec 15* | 6-9 p.m. | 5 sessions |
*No class Tuesday, Nov 24
Intermediate Photography--Digital Or Film
Each of five sessions will be devoted to ONE of the following topics: Close Up Photography, Landscape Photography, Sports Photography, Wildlife, and Portraiture Lighting. Each topic will be discussed in detail. Supplies: Digital or film camera that allows for total manual control by the user and the instruction manual.
| Course #46 | Instructor: Tom Burtchaell | Lincoln Room 120 | Fee: $119 |
| Thursdays | Sept 17-Oct 15 | 6-9 p.m. | 5 sessions |
| Course #47 | Instructor: Tom Burtchaell | Lincoln Room 120 | Fee: $119 |
| Thursdays | Nov 12-Dec 17* | 6-9 p.m. | 5 sessions |
*No class Thursday, Nov 26
Basic Forensics
Join Billings Police Officer Kathy Carson who has a master's degree in forensic science AND in criminal justice in this class that will provide you with a basic understanding of street patrol forensics, crime scene processing, criminal investigations including sexual assault, death, driving under the influence (DUI) and automobile accidents. Class is designed for ADULT audience ONLY due to the graphic nature of the topics. No one under age 18.
| Course #48 | Instructor: Kathy Carson, MS, MS | Lincoln Room 120 | Fee: $119 |
| Tuesdays | Sept 15-Nov 3 | 6-8 p.m. | 8 sessions |
Selection, Use and Care of Handguns
Note: Students must attend first class. What are your rights? Learn how to select, use and care for handguns. You will also receive training in how to avoid criminal attack and participants will use the firing range. DO NOT BRING FIREARMS TO CLASS. Range nights will be Wednesday and Thursday, Sept 23 and 24, and Sat, September 26 (weather permitting.) Students MUST attend first night of class in order to attend remainder of the course. Successful completion of course (attendance at all sessions) meets firearms safety training requirements of Montana concealed weapons permit law.
| Course #49 | Instructors: T. Smith, B. Hash | Lincoln Board Room | Fee: $80+ammo |
| Wednesdays | Sept 16-Oct 14 | 6:15-9:15 p.m. | 5 sessions |
Open Woodshop - All Levels
Class in adult wood shop is available for beginners, intermediates and for those who need help with a project. Supply cost depends on the project.
| Course #50 | Instructor: Darrell Benner | Career Center Wood Shop | Fee: $119 |
| Tuesdays | Sept 15-Nov 3 | 6-9 p.m. | 8 sessions |
Welding, Arc
Technical and practical understanding of arc welding fundamentals, welding safety, arc welding machines, electrode classifications and selection. Supplies: Bring welding gloves and long handled pliers--fee includes welding supplies.
| Course #51 | Instructor: Rod Richard | Career Center Shop | Fee: $189 |
| Mon&Wed | Sept 14-Oct 14 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | 10 sessions |
Beginning Micro-Wire Feed Welding
This class is designed to instruct people with some welding experience in the setup, use, welding and maintenance of the Micro-Wire inert gas welder. Supplies: Bring welding gloves and needle-nose pliers with a wire cutter.
| Course #52 | Instructor: Rod Richard | Career Center Shop | Fee: $129 |
| Mon&Wed | Oct 19-Nov 4 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | 6 sessions |
Dance The Night Away!
Learn basic ballroom dance steps--waltz, polka, 50s jitterbug, cowboy jitterbug and foxtrot as well as some samba and rumba steps. Class is designed to have fun while learning to dance with a partner. Partners only.
| Course #53 | Instructor: Skip Schott | Lewis&Clark Cafeteria | Fee: $74/couple |
| Tuesdays | Sept 15-Nov 3 | 6:30-8 p.m. | 8 sessions |
| Course #54 | Instructor: Skip Schott | Lewis&Clark Cafeteria | Fee: $74/couple |
| Tuesdays | Sept 15-Nov 3 | 8-9:30 p.m. | 8 sessions |
Fortune Cookie Writer
Bored with your career and want to work from home? Learn the skills necessary to write those prophetic statements that are tucked inside fortune cookies! At the end of the class, you will be able to come up with items such as, "He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at," or "Some men dream of fortunes, other men dream of cookies." You will be well on your way to making a fortune in the cookie market!
| Course #55 | Instructor: Luc Key | Lincoln Room 118 | Fee: $99 |
| Mondays | Sept 14-Oct 19 | 6-8 p.m. | 6 sessions |
Memoir Writer's Workshop
You've lived a life--now write it up! Through weekly assignments, prompts and in-class exercises, group members will recall, organize, document and illustrate life histories of themselves and others. The goal is for all to create interesting, readable, entertaining memoirs of 25-50 pages that can be enjoyed by family and friends.
| Course #56 | Instructor: T J Gilles | Senior High Room 122 | Fee: $119 |
| Tuesdays | Sept 15-Nov 3 | 6-8 p.m. | 8 sessions |
| Course #57 | Instructor: T J Gilles | Senior High Room 122 | Fee: $89 |
| Tuesdays | Nov 10-Dec 15 | 6-8 p.m. | 6 sessions |
Writing (& Selling) Creative Non-Fiction
Little theory, lots of practice in converting your stories into print. Using in-class exercises and weekly assignments, we will write, revise and edit each other's work. Setting goals of writing for specific audiences, we will master the mechanics and art of writing interesting, meaningful articles and focus on marketing finished material--to become happily published. Supplies: Text Elements of Style by Strunk and White recommended but not required.
| Course #58 | Instructor: T J Gilles | Lincoln Room 118 | Fee: $109 |
| Mondays | Sept 14-Nov 16 | 6-7:30 p.m. | 10 sessions |
