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Professional Floral Design I -
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This is the first of two courses designed to provide you with the
necessary design styles to become a professional floral designer.
Topics covered include flower identification and conditioning,
floral mechanics, design styles, principles and elements of floral
design and history of floral design. Fresh/silk/dried materials are
used throughout the course. You will create and take home a
completed arrangement each week. Please bring a sharp knife,
scissors and wire cutters.
Instructor: Carol Eschliman, American Institute of Floral
Design (Bio)
Index No.: 1208
Mondays, September 15 – October 27 (no class Oct. 13)
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $349
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Professional Floral Design II
This is the second of two courses designed to provide you with the
necessary design styles to becoming a professional floral designer.
Topics include a continuation of design styles, principles and
elements of floral design, history of floral design and color.
Fresh/silk/dried materials are used throughout the course. You will
create and take home a completed arrangement each week. Please bring
a sharp knife, scissors and wire cutters.
Instructor: Carol Eschliman, American Institute of Floral
Design (Bio)
Index No.: 1209
Mondays, November 3 – December 8
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $349
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Wedding Planner Certification
Busy brides who want their special day to be absolutely perfect are
increasingly turning to professional wedding planners. This 40-hour
certificate program is a blended course, conveniently scheduled for
one night of classroom training per week at The University of Akron
campus, and Online access so you can continue learning on the
Internet in your own home. This hands-on program covers contracts,
etiquette, flowers, music, day of services, marketing, industry
business practices and application. Gain all of the tools necessary
to successfully grow a professional wedding planning business! Fee
includes textbook and materials, CDs, and testing and national
certification from the Wedding Planning Institute. No discounts
apply. Course held at the University of Akron. To register, please
call 330–972–7577.
Instructor: Staff, Wedding Planning Institute
Mondays, September 15 – November 17
6 – 10 p.m.
Fee: $795
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The
Wines of France -
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Experience an in-depth study of the important wine producing regions
in France. You will be taken on a virtual tour of the areas of this
country where, arguably, some of the finest wine in the world is
made:
• regions of Bordeaux, Rhone, Burgundy and some of the
"satellite domains" where good value
and quality are synonymous
• discuss the aspects of "terroir" and it's implications on
the various flavors of the wine
• form your own "wine library" in your mind to help in
selecting food with different styles of wine
• learn what type of grapes produce certain styled wines
• includes sampling of French wines
Instructors:
John Ross and Dave Baloun
Index No.: 1210
Tuesdays, October 14 – 28
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $99
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NEW
New World Wines
Here’s a chance to learn about and sample some of the wines of the
“New World,” excluding California. We’ll start ‘down under’ and
discover some of the special wines of Australia and New Zealand.
Then it’s off to South America where we will become acquainted with
some of the offerings of Chile and Argentina. Finally, it’s back
home to the great Northwest as we investigate wines produced in
Washington and Oregon. This is sure to be a quick and fun ‘round the
world’ tour!
Instructors: John Ross and Dave Baloun
Index No.: 1211
Tuesdays, November 18 – December 2
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $99
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Getting Started In Voice Acting
Have you ever wondered whose voice you are listening to on TV and
radio commercials? How about documentaries or audiobooks? You too
can become a Professional Voiceover Artist! This fun, informative,
and empowering class will teach you the basics of entering a
successful career as a voiceover artist. We will discuss some of the
many details of the voiceover industry, our philosophy of marketing,
the importance of your voiceover demo, and much more. Your
instructor will coach and produce your reading scripts, and even
record you in the classroom to later evaluate. Each student will get
a personal evaluation from the instructor. In this 2-hour
introduction workshop you will learn many of the ins and outs of
this huge and lucrative industry. Be warned, many who have taken
this class have gone on to become real, bona-fide, professional
Voice Actors. Come ready to laugh, learn, and be inspired.
Instructor: Staff, Voices for All
Index No.: 1212
Thursday, November 6
6 – 8 p.m.
Fee: $49
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Interior Design
Let our course help you achieve a new look in your home. You will
learn the basics of residential floor planning, color scheming,
lighting, and furniture selection and placement. If you’re
considering a career in interior design, or if you just want to
develop a keener eye for your own home, this class will get you
started. Text required.
Instructor: Jack Wadsworth
Index No.: 1213
Tuesdays, October 21 – November 25
7 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $129
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Planning for a Comfortable Retirement
Learn about the six key areas of financial management and how a
comprehensive financial program integrates all of these important
concepts. In addition to receiving the latest facts and figures on
retirement planning, you will also benefit from a comprehensive
workbook that is clear, concise, and easy to understand. Through
examples, exercises, and case studies, you will discover how to take
control of your finances and position yourself for a brighter
financial future. Guest or spouse admitted free with paid
enrollment.
Instructor: Michael Wasylyshyn, CFS
Index No.: 1214
Wednesdays, September 24 and October 1
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $59
OR
Index No.: 1215
Wednesdays, October 29 and November 5
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $59
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