Personal Enrichment

At a Glance

Join LLCC Community Education for non-credit classes, workshops, events and travel!

In addition to courses in the below topics, Community Education offers culinaryyouth and travel programs.

Community Education classes are open for enrollment. Students are strongly encouraged to register early (at least one week in advance of class start date) to secure their seat as many classes fill quickly. Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment so your early registration can make the difference. To report a class absence, please call 217-786-2432 or Community.Education@llcc.edu.

Call 217-786-2292 to register for Community Education classes. 

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Spring 2023

Our Chemical Environment: Toxicology and Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals

BPA, phthalates and PFAS have all been in the news recently, but are the headlines worth the hype? Should you worry about chemicals in your environment, and if so, why? Join Dr. Megan Woodbury, a neurotoxicologist who studies endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), for a dive into toxicology basics, why researchers are concerned about specific chemicals and to get some easy tips for reducing your exposure to those that are most worrisome.

  • Instructor: Megan Woodbury
  • Date: Tue., March 21
  • Time: 6-8 p.m.
  • Location: Millennium Center, Room 2237
  • Ages: 19 and over 
  • Cost: $29
  • Course code: CEW 107-06

The Sunshine Within — Ideas for a Happier You!

Can optimism be learned? Our happiness depends on the habit of mind we cultivate. Learn ways to bring more sunshine to your days by unleashing your power with positive thinking. Textbook is required and available for purchase through the LLCC Bookstore: “The Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale ISBN: 978-0-7432-3480-1

  • Instructor: Rosemary DiNello
  • Date: Thu., March 23-30
  • Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
  • Location: Millennium Center, Room 2203
  • Ages: 19 and over 
  • Cost: $39
  • Course code: CEW 107-07

Fall 2023

Midday Yoga 1

Use your lunch hour as a time to unwind and reset your mind with Midday Yoga! Yoga is proven to benefit mental and physical health. Midday Yoga is a course designed to accommodate the needs of beginning yoga students as well as experienced practitioners. Participants will practice physical postures that stretch and open the body. All levels of experience are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Register today!

  • Instructor: Nancy Ryan
  • Date: Mon., Aug. 21-Oct. 9, 2023, no class Sept. 4
  • Time: 1-2 p.m.
  • Location: Trutter Center
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW 107-23

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  • Instructor: Nancy Ryan
  • Date: Mon., Oct. 16-Dec. 11, 2023
  • Time: 1-2 p.m.
  • Location: Trutter Center
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $75
  • Course code: CEW 107-24

Drums Alive Power Beats

Feel and experience the pulsating rhythms, dynamic movements and powerful percussion with this high-energy workout. Drums Alive Power Beats combines traditional aerobic movement with the powerful beat and rhythms of the drums. We use stability balls on buckets and drum sticks. Drums Alive Power Beats is a workout for the entire body, mind and spirit!

  • Instructor: Michele DeLong
  • Date: Tue., Aug. 22, 2023
  • Time: 5-7 p.m.
  • Location: Trutter Center
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $60
  • Course code: CEW 107-25

Stretch Relief

NEW stretch class! Designed to help your body recover from your daily activities and your non movement. Both can hurt equally, so treat your body well and come join us. We can stretch out together!

  • Instructor: Diane McCreary
  • Date: Thu., Sept. 28-Nov. 16, 2023
  • Time: 7-8 p.m.
  • Location: Trutter Center
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $70
  • Course code: CEW 107-26

Spring 2023

Intro to Calligraphy

Made simple and easy in this basic hands-on workshop, learn to use the tools of calligraphy and practice a basic italic style. Supply fee of $20 payable to instructor.

  • Instructor: Steve Ingerson
  • Date: Thu., March 23-May 4
  • Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Kreher Agriculture Center, Room K-1121
  • Ages: 19 and over 
  • Cost: $119
  • Course code: CEW 103-06

Abstract Art

Abstract art is art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality but instead uses shapes, colors, forms and gestural marks to achieve its effects. Participants will explore new ways to look at a blank canvas or paper in a structured way and by using their own imagination in a more free flowing fashion. Students will learn both the elements of design and the principles of design through practical application. Everyone will have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of methods to create abstract art using a variety of material. Students will work independently and complete one group project. The majority of the class will focus on practicing techniques and learning new ideas. Students will begin the first class session using graphite pencils (general's layout pencil recommended but not required) on sketch paper. Once some of the techniques are practiced in the first class, students may decide if they want to complete a project using colored pencils, copic markers, watercolor or acrylic paint. Students with experience using more difficult mediums might choose watercolor or acrylic paint. Collage materials can also be used to complete a project. All these materials and options will be explained in the first class session. Students need to bring a pencil, an eraser and sketch paper to the first class and depending upon which medium they want to explore, additional materials as the class sessions progress.

  • Instructor: Kathleen Greenwood
  • Date: Tue., April 4-25
  • Time: 7-9 p.m.
  • Location: Sangamon Hall, Room2212
  • Ages: 19 and over 
  • Cost: $69
  • Course code: CEW 103-07

Advanced Knitting

For anyone who has learned how to knit and purl but wants to take knitting a step further, this class will expand your skills to include lace, cables and other exciting stitches. The potential for projects is endless! Please bring 1 skein of worsted weight yarn and size 7 knitting needles.

  • Instructor: Cyndi Dodge
  • Date: Tue., April 18-May 23
  • Time: 6-8 p.m.
  • Location: Sangamon Hall, Room 2210
  • Ages: 19 and over 
  • Cost: $75
  • Course code: CEW 103-08

Watercolor en Plein Air: The Art of Painting Outdoors

Bring your own sketchbook with you as we learn to apply watercolor basics, mixing colors, basic design and other fun additions — outside! Please dress appropriately, wear bug spray and bring an outdoor folding chair and a sack lunch. After registering, please contact the instructor for a list of supplies: coartchick@aol.com

  • Instructor: Carolyn Owen Sommer
  • Date: Sat., May 6
  • Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 
  • Location: Sangamon Room OD10; Sangamon Hall, Room 1102
  • Ages: 19 and over 
  • Cost: $69
  • Course code: CEW 103-09

Fall 2023

Abstract Art

Made simple and easy in this basic hands-on workshop, learn to use the tools of calligraphy and practice a basic italic style. Supply fee of $20 payable to instructor.

  • Instructor: Kathleen Greenwood
  • Date: Tue., Sept. 5-26, 2023
  • Time: 7-9 p.m.
  • Location: Sangamon Hall, Room 2332
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $69
  • Course code: CEW 103-13

Knitting 101

Learn a new skill that is relaxing as well as challenging! Receive instructions on how to cast on, make knit and purl stitches, and bind off, as well as how to increase and decrease stitches. Please bring size 8 or 9 circular knitting or straight needles and one skein of worsted weight yarn.

  • Instructor: Cyndi Dodge
  • Date: Tue., Sept 12-Oct. 17, 2023
  • Time: 6-8 p.m.
  • Location: Trutter Center
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $75
  • Course code: CEW 103-11

Intro to Calligraphy

Made simple and easy in this basic hands-on workshop, learn to use the tools of calligraphy and practice a basic italic style. Supply fee of $20 payable to instructor.

  • Instructor: Steve Ingerson
  • Date: Mon., Sept. 18-Oct. 30, 2023
  • Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Kreher Agriculture Center, Room K-1121
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $119
  • Course code: CEW 103-12

Mixed Media With Watercolor

Using a watercolor base, create mixed media paintings with stencil, gesso, surface alterations and collage. Students should bring mixed media paper and brushes. Collage papers, acrylic medium and additional supplies will be provided. 

  • Instructor: Carolyn Owen Sommer
  • Date: Tue., Oct. 3-31, 2023
  • Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Sangamon Hall, Room 2332
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $79
  • Course code: CEW 103-10

Writing for Film

In this course you will learn how to properly format and creativity write a screenplay used for motion picture projects. Students will learn how to bring a creative story from a two sentence pitch, to treatment, to final draft of a fully formed three act structured film script. Students can bring their own laptop or use a computer in the classroom.

  • Instructor: Ty Wilson
  • Date: Thu., Oct. 5-26, 2023
  • Time: 5-7 p.m.
  • Location: Logan Hall, Room 1138
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $69
  • Course code: CEW 103-09

Watercolor Bag of Tricks

Examine special watercolor techniques and use them to create a painting. After registering, please contact the instructor (coartchick@aol.com)for a list of supplies to bring.

  • Instructor: Carolyn Owen Sommer
  • Date: Tue., Nov. 14-Dec. 5, 2023
  • Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Trutter Center, 1116
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $70
  • Course code: CEW 103-15

CPR classes are taught by LLCC Emergency Services Programs staff. Certification is through the American Heart Association and covers adult, child and infant CPR, in addition to AED usage and choking care for all ages. No first aid or other health care treatment is addressed within the course.

Classes are $60 include course materials, required student manual and CPR card. Registration deadline is one week prior to class date.

All CPR classes take place from 6-10 p.m. in Kreher Agriculture Center, Room 1115 on the LLCC-Springfield campus unless otherwise noted.

Spring 2023

  • Mon., March 13. Course code CEW 107-05.
  • Thu., March 23. Course code CEW 107-08.
  • Tue., April 11. Course code CEW 107-09.
  • Wed., April 26. Course code CEW 107-10.
  • Mon., May 8. Course code CEW 107-11.
  • Thu., May 18. Course code CEW 107-12.
  • Tue., June 6. Course code CEW 107-13.
  • Wed., June 21. Course code CEW 107-14.
  • Mon., July 10. Course code CEW 107-15.

Fall 2023

  • Wed., Aug. 23. Course code CEW 107-16.
  • Mon., Sept. 11. Course code CEW 107-17.
  • Thu., Sept. 21. Course code CEW 107-18.
  • Tue., Oct. 3. Course code CEW 107-19.
  • Wed., Oct. 18. Course code CEW 107-20.
  • Mon., Nov. 6. Course code CEW 107-21.
  • Thu., Nov. 30. Course Code CEW 107-22. 

Spring 2023

Spring 2023

Spring 2023

Beginning Beekeeping

Examine honey bee biology, basic colony management techniques and common problems. Emphasis is on the beekeeper’s first year, covering topics of equipment, colony cycles and honey crop production. Please bring a notebook and $20 to purchase the instruction booklet.

  • Instructor: Fred Gerberding
  • Date: Wed., Feb. 22-April 12 (no class March 8)
  • Time: 6-8 p.m.
  • Location: Millennium Center, Room 2203
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $49
  • Course code: CEW 301-01

Introduction to Floral Design

Learn floral design techniques in a fun, creative, hands-on course. Make DIY home decor and explore basic design principles and various design methods. Students will create a minimum of eight different pieces guided by an experienced floral designer. Students should bring one pair of scissors and one pair of clippers/pruners for the purpose of cutting stems, tape, wires. A supply fee of $100 is payable to the instructor on the first day of class; the fee covers the costs of floral foam, floral frogs, wire, clay, wreath forms, containers/vases and fresh flowers for the eight designs.

  • Instructor: Tabatha Land
  • Date: Wed., Feb 22-April 19 (no class March 8)
  • Time: 5-7 p.m.
  • Location: Sangamon Hall, Room 2209
  • Ages: 19 and over 
  • Cost: $139
  • Course code: CEW 103-05

How to Prepare, Stage and Sell Your Home

When selling a single family, condo or multi-family dwelling in today's fast paced market, you need to know how to get the most value out of your home. This class will outline simple steps to eliminate potential problems, give ideas about decluttering, cleaning and repairing, and explain how to stage your home for a successful offer. Whether you plan on putting your house up for sale in 30 days or six months, or whether you are just beginning to think about the selling process for a distant future date, this class can help you maximize your profit and reduce your stress!

  • Instructor: Nikki Cowan
  • Date: Sat., Feb. 25
  • Time: 10 a.m.-noon
  • Location: Montgomery Hall, Room 1142
  • Ages: 19 and over 
  • Cost: $19
  • Course code: CEW 109-01

Downsizing: It's Harder Than You Think

Most people acquire things over a lifetime, but when it comes time to move into a smaller home or relocate to a warmer climate, the task of deciding what to keep and what to toss can be overwhelming. In this class we will discuss how to start the downsizing process: what to keep, donate, sell or throw away. It includes our Downsizing Guide which is a resource for documenting your possessions into 24 categories ranging from Antiques to Vehicles.

  • Instructor: Maureen Williams
  • Date: Sat., March 25
  • Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Location: Millennium Center, Room 2237
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $29
  • Course code: CEW 113-03

Easy Vehicle Driveway Checkup

You don’t have to be afraid or intimidated by your vehicle. Brian Early, auto tech instructor, will demonstrate simple preventative vehicle checks to be done monthly and/or before you head out on a road trip that will keep your vehicle operating safely and running smoothly. Detailed, hands-on examples cover lights, wipers, horn, tires, fluid levels and jump-starting. You will have the opportunity to pull your vehicle into the auto tech lab and practice these skills on your own ride!

  • Instructor: Brian Earley
  • Date: Sat., March 25
  • Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1179
  • Ages: 19 and over 
  • Cost: $65
  • Course code: CEW 112-03

First Time Home Buyer Seminar

Join in for an overview of the home buying process that includes tips on obtaining a mortgage, home inspections, house hunting and much more!

  • Instructor: Nikki Cowan
  • Date: Sat., March 25
  • Time: 10 a.m.-noon
  • Location: Montgomery Hall, Room 1142
  • Ages: 19 and over 
  • Cost: $19
  • Course code: CEW 109-02

Keeping Bees Sustainably

This practical-oriented class will demonstrate introduction and evaluation of queens, making and managing small colonies or nucs, and monitoring and managing varroa as well as hive examination for common diseases. The class will utilize the colonies in West Lake Nature Grove. Please bring a sack lunch.

  • Instructor: Fred Gerberding
  • Date: Sat., March 25
  • Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Location: Millennium Center, Room 2203
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $49
  • Course code: CEW 301-02

The Basics About Honeybees

Honeybees influence our lives more than we realize and their benefits often go unnoticed. In this hybrid course you will learn about seasonal changes that occur within a honeybees’ life during the online portion followed by hands-on practical application at LLCC’s new apiary. Educators will learn about common misconceptions, gain a greater appreciation and understanding of honeybees, and the essentials to care for them.

  • Instructor: Dave Cox, LLCC professor of biology
  • Date: Three hours of self-paced online videos available April 1-17. Onsite class on April 18 (weather date May 2).
  • Time: Onsite TBD
  • Location: West Lake Nature Grove Apiary, 2321 W. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $60
  • CPDUs available: 5
  • Course code: CEW 300-01

Planting a Successful Butterfly Garden

Butterflies have specific needs for reproducing, feeding and surviving. Learn how easy it is to plan your gardens with these needs in mind and discover the wonder of butterflies for yourself. This hands-on class will introduce simple techniques and tips that even the novice gardener can implement. Students will have an opportunity to plant their own milkweed, dill and fennel seeds — all favorite food sources for butterfly larva. Instruction will also be provided for a simple butterfly garden featuring these and other butterfly favorites.

  • Instructor: Penny Moore-Garner
  • Date: Tue., April 18
  • Time: 6-9 p.m.
  • Location: Jacksonville
  • Ages: 19 and over 
  • Cost: $35
  • Course code: CEW 106-01

Planting a Basic Herb Garden

Have you ever been curious about growing your own herbs but were overwhelmed with the possibilities? If so, this class is for you. This class will identify and outline basic growing requirements for seven common herbs: basil, mint, chives, oregano, thyme, cilantro and parsley. Students will become familiar with each herb and have a chance to experiment with planting basil seeds, chive bulbs and oregano cuttings. Designs for a basic herb garden will be provided and include the propagated herbs. Common uses for the seven herbs will also be reviewed.

  • Instructor: Penny Moore-Garner
  • Date: Thu., April 27
  • Time: 6-9 p.m.
  • Location: Jacksonville
  • Ages: 19 and over 
  • Cost: $35
  • Course code: CEW 106-02

Summer 2023

Organic Gardening 

Students will learn fundamental skills necessary to grow nutritious produce by understanding how environmental factors impact the garden. Each student will participate in activities that will enhance their connection to nature. The course will address the difference between organic, natural and alternative pest management and fertilizer applications. Important issues such as a lack of biodiversity, heirloom varieties and companion planting will be presented through the use of guilds. Participants will visit Emerald Gardens in Taylorville for several class periods for hands-on experience. 

  • Instructor: Miranda Smith
  • Date: Tue., May 2-June 6
  • Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
  • Location: TBA
  • Ages: 19 and over 
  • Cost:$79
  • Course code: CEW 106-03

Spring 2023

Conversational Spanish 1

For people with no experience with Spanish, this course is designed to encourage you to start learning the second most spoken language in the U.S. (about 45 million speak it). Starting with the alphabet and numbers, you’ll be exploring what it is like speaking and understanding Spanish from the very beginning of the class. A textbook is required and may be purchased from the LLCC Bookstore: "Get Started in Spanish: Absolute Beginner Course" ISBN-10: 978-1444174922.

  • Instructor: Nelson Lara
  • Date: Mon., Feb 20-April 17 (no class March 6)
  • Time: 7-9 p.m.
  • Location: Menard Hall, Room 1175
  • Ages: 19 and over 
  • Cost: $139
  • Course code: CEW 401-02

Beginning Arabic

In this introductory class taught by a native Arabic speaker you will learn basic Arabic and how to read and write. Textbook is required and may be purchased from the LLCC Bookstore: "Mastering Arabic 1": ISBN 978-0781814225.

  • Instructor: Suha Snober
  • Date: Thu., March 16-May 4
  • Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Menard Hall, Room 1179
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $105
  • Course code: CEW 401-05

Conversational German

For travel and fun — students will learn effective conversational skills, pronunciation, key phrases, numbers, telling time, self-introductions and basic information relative to travel. Please bring notebook and German dictionary or mobile phone with a dictionary app. Textbook is required and may be purchased from the LLCC Bookstore: ISBN 978-3-12-606309-8, Berliner Platz Klett Langenscheidt.

  • Instructor: Janelle Moss
  • Date: Wed., March 29-May 17
  • Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
  • Location: Menard Hall, Room 1179
  • Ages: 19 and over 
  • Cost: $95
  • Course code: CEW 401-06

Beginning Japanese

In this introductory course students will learn the alphabet (Hiragana and Katakana) and basic grammar. You’ll also be introduced basic Kanji to get a deeper understanding of the language. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to introduce themselves and ask basic questions in Japanese.

  • Instructor: Toshi Maeda
  • Date: Tue., March 28-May 2
  • Time: 7:30-9 p.m.
  • Location: Sangamon Hall, Room 1104
  • Cost: $85
  • Course code: CEW 401-07 for ages 19 and over, YES 401-01 for ages 14-18

Beginning French

In this introductory class you will learn the beautiful French language. Students will learn the alphabet, numbers and basic grammar as well as conversational phrases and skills. Textbook is required and may be purchased from the LLCC Bookstore: “Easy French Step-by-Step” 978-0071453875. 

  • Instructor: Audrey Koffi
  • Date: Mon., April 3-24
  • Time: 4-6 p.m.
  • Location: Montgomery Hall, Room 1142
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $75
  • Course code: CEW 401-08

Spring 2023

College Choir

This class is for community members wishing to join the LLCC Choir who are not otherwise credit-seeking students at the college. Students will sing a wide variety of music and have performance opportunities.

  • Instructor: Laurie Lewis-Fritz
  • Date: Mon., Wed. and Fri., Jan. 9-May 5 (no class Jan. 9 and 16 or March 6, 8 and 10)
  • Time: 1-1:50 p.m.
  • Location: Menard Hall, Room 2250
  • Ages: 19 and over 
  • Cost: $20
  • Course code: CEW 102-01

      Spring 2023

      Easy Vehicle Driveway Checkup

      You don’t have to be afraid or intimidated by your vehicle. Brian Earley, auto tech instructor, will demonstrate simple preventative vehicle checks to be done monthly and/or before you head out on a road trip that will keep your vehicle operating safely and running smoothly. Detailed, hands-on examples cover lights, wipers, horn, tires, fluid levels and jump-starting. You will have the opportunity to pull your vehicle into the auto tech lab and practice these skills on your own ride! Participants must be licensed drivers. 

      • Instructor: Brian Earley
      • Date: Sat., March 25
      • Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
      • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1179
      • Ages: 19 and over
      • Cost: $65
      • Course code: CEW 112-03

      Want to Travel for Free? How to Earn and Spend Rewards Points through Credit Cards

      It may seem too good to be true, and you may be worried about upsetting Dave Ramsey; but credit card bonuses and points systems offer a way to travel the country and the world for next to nothing. This class will walk through the background of rewards points, how they are earned and how you can maximize their value when using them. As someone who has studied this hobby for the past five years and racked up nearly one million points, the instructor will provide the tools for you to safely and confidently begin this addictive and rewarding venture!

      • Instructor: Kevin Klemm
      • Date: Sat., Apr. 22 
      • Time: 11 a.m.-noon
      • Location: Logan Hall, Room 1139
      • Ages: 19 and over
      • Cost: $19
      • Course code: CEW 112-04

      Introduction to Voiceovers

      Explore the craft of voiceovers! Discover current trends, opportunities and tools you need to find success in this growing remote-working industry. Read a real script and receive coaching from your instructor, a professional voice actor, to improve your delivery. This is a one-time, 90-minute, one-on-one video-chat class! Upon registration you will be contacted by Voices for All to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience.

      Requirements: Students must have internet access and video chatting capabilities using a method such as Zoom, Skype (Win/Mac/mobile) or iChat/FaceTime (Mac/iOS).

      • Instructor: Alicia Midgely
      • Date and Time: Call 217-786-2430 to schedule your one-on-one session.
      • Location: Online-virtual
      • Fee: $49
      • Course code: TBA

      Spring 2023

      Landscape Photography

      In the class you will go through the exact settings to use to capture the best possible landscape photos. Please bring your camera. 

      • Instructor: Tabitha Bock-Matlock
      • Date: Mon., March 27-April 17
      • Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
      • Location: Sangamon Room OD10, Sangamon Room 1102
      • Ages: 19 and over 
      • Cost: $69
      • Course code: CEW 104-05

      Photography I: The Camera and the Image

      This course is designed to help you get comfortable using your DSLR and mirrorless cameras in the most creative mode, manual. You will learn how to select shutter speeds, apertures and ISOs, achieve proper exposures using the on board exposure meter, how to use and control depth of field and how to capture motion. But photography is more than just camera operation. It is about the images you capture. This course will also introduce you to image composition, helping you learn to compose and find images that convey emotion. You will also learn how to critique images, objectively evaluating your own work from a class photo shoot and images from other photographers. Lastly, we will spend time learning how light and shadow can be controlled for proper exposure and visual effect. Please bring a camera with an interchangeable lens and hard copy of the manual for the camera.

      • Instructor: Doug Bergeron
      • Date: Thu., March 30-May 4
      • Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
      • Location: Millennium Center, Room 2203
      • Ages: 19 and over 
      • Cost: $95
      • Course code: CEW 104-06

      Photography II: Post Processing Your Images With Lightroom Classic

      Now that you have captured an image in your camera, learn how to post-process it for printing and posting to the internet. You will learn how to download images, storing them in searchable catalogs, cropping, burning, dodging, exposure adjustments, contrast adjustments, color balancing, saturation, image sharpening, saving and exporting to different file formats. This class will be using Adobe Lightroom Classic, although the concepts learned should be applicable to many other post-processing applications. Students must bring their own laptop with Lightroom installed. 

      • Instructor: Doug Bergeron
      • Date: Tue., April 4-May 2
      • Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
      • Location: Millennium Center, Room 2237
      • Ages: 19 and over 
      • Cost: $85
      • Course code: CEW 104-08

      Photoshop

      Review Photoshop's powerful tools and learn techniques such as basic editing, cropping, adjusting colors, converting images to black and white, layering, adding text, specialty tool usage and more! Bring your own laptop with Photoshop installed or use a computer in our Mac lab. 

      • Instructor: Tabitha Bock-Matlock
      • Date: Tue., April 4-May 16
      • Time: 6-8 p.m.
      • Location: Menard Hall, Room 2226
      • Ages: 19 and over 
      • Cost: $119
      • Course code: CEW 104-07

      Becoming a Professional Photographer

      Start making money on your passion! Join Tabitha Bock-Matlock as she takes you through the ins and outs of conducting a business and getting taken seriously. As a professional wedding and studio photographer herself, she will give you the tips, tricks and secrets to marketing yourself as a professional. Please bring camera or phone.

      • Instructor: Tabitha Bock-Matlock
      • Date: Thu., April 13
      • Time: 6-8 p.m.
      • Location: Sangamon Hall, Room 1102
      • Ages: 19 and over
      • Cost: $29
      • Course code: CEW 104-09

      General Portraiture

      Go beyond "Hey get together for a photo!" and get those photos you always wanted. Say goodbye to awkward family photos and hello to framers! In this course, Tabitha will offer tips and tricks to taking photos you will actually want to print. Couple, family and senior portraiture will be covered. Within these units, lighting and technique will also be demonstrated. Please bring your camera.

      • Instructor: Tabitha Bock-Matlock
      • Date: Mon., April 24-May 15
      • Time: 6-7 p.m.
      • Location: Millennium Center, Room 2237
      • Ages: 19 and over 
      • Cost: $45
      • Course code: CEW 104-11
         

      Teacher professional development workshops

      We hope you can join us for an upcoming teacher professional development workshop. These workshops provide continuing professional development units (CPDUs) for K-12 teachers and are also open to the community at large. 

      Learn More

      Spring 2023