Vanderhoof - General Interest
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Managing Digital Photographs with Picasa
Picasa is an extremely user friendly digital photo organization and editing package that is available free for both Windows and Mac computers. Picasa is wonderful for scrapbookers and amateur photographers. This course moves through the basics of organizing folders, creating virtual photo albums, editing, cropping and retouching photos and adding special effects. Bring your own photos and .mp3 music files on a memory stick and learn how to create a photo gift cd and even your own movie that can be up-loaded to YouTube. 6 Hrs
Vanderhoof $125
Feb 27
Mon,
9am - 4-m
Instructor: Anne Stevens
Painting: Exploring Mediums
Explore the world of mark making with different mediums. Experiment and learn the difference between using oils, acrylics, watercolours or the traditional pencil/charcoal in your art projects. Material fee: $15. 6 Hrs
Vanderhoof $88
Feb 16 - Mar 8
Thu, 6 - 7:30pm
Instructor: Azu Rudland
Woodworking for Women
Create a beautiful planter box as you develop your woodworking skills in this fun and relaxing work-shop. The instructor will supply materials and project plans to choose from. Materials extra. 12 Hrs
Vanderhoof $130
Tue & Thu, Apr 17 - 26
6 - 9pm
Instructor: Warren Cullum.
Gardening
Gardening: Jump into Spring
Get a jump on spring with this informative pre-season gardening workshop. You‘ll learn about soil mixing and fertilizers, starting plants from seed, propagation and spring pruning. Make this your year to have a beautiful, productive garden! 3 Hrs
Vanderhoof $10
Feb 16
Thurs, 6 - 9pm
Instructors: Bryce and Lora Lee Hunsaker
Health and Wellness
Deep Breathing and Stress Relief
Learn to master this most basic of relaxation techniques. Learning to breathe deeply can help the body lower stress, improve im-mune function, and help with chronic pain. Bring a yoga mat or blanket. 1.5 Hrs
Vanderhoof $35
Feb 28
Wed, 7 - 8:30pm
Instructor: Maggie Saito
Humour Therapy
Discover how to use humour as a way to relieve stress and ease both physical and mental pain. You‘ll learn the history of humour, its use in hospitals and day-to-day settings and how it can help combat stress and disease. 2.5 Hrs
Vanderhoof $35
Mar 13
Tue,
7 - 9:30pm
Instructor: Maggie Saito
Journal Writing
Use journal writing as a method of self discovery to stimulate your imagination. This therapeutic tool can help you deal with stress and is a mode of expressing a full range of emotions. It is a proven technique to develop a private relationship with self. Students will learn different methods of jour-naling, its history and benefits. Students must bring a notebook, sheet of stickers, pen, pencil, eraser, pencil and wax crayons. 4 Hrs
Vanderhoof $35
Mar 1 & 8
Thu, 7 - 9pm
Instructor: Maggie Saito
Mandala Drawing
Learn a meditative technique that inspires creativity, unlocks the subconscious, and creates artwork through self exploration. Mandala drawing provides a basis of creative output and a form of communicating through art. This class will help you de-stress, relax and develop an attunement to the internal or external stimuli in your life. Student materials needed: Markers, pastels, pencil crayons, wax crayons, pencils, protractor set and large white paper. 4 Hrs
Vanderhoof $35
Mar 6
Tues, 7 - 9pm
Instructor: Maggie Saito
Multiple Dimensions of Mental Health
Are you struggling with mental health issues? Or, are you in a support position where your clients may be struggling?
Obtain a better understanding of the factors affecting stress and how to manage the symptoms that stem from prolonged bouts of stress. Insomnia, anxiety, OCD, depression and various non-organic based physical problems may all be warning signs of an underlying mental health problem.
Parts 1 and 2 will be covered in the first evening. Part 1 covers contributors to good mental health and considerations when constructing a plan to maintain positive mental health. Part 2 looks more closely at the signs and symptoms of a system in distress, acknowledging that different symptoms require different interventions. A number of strategies will be provided.
Part 3 will be covered in the second evening. It will examine the biochemistry of stress, anxiety and depression and the role of medications in relieving the associated symptoms. 2.5 Hrs
A bibliography will be provided .
Vanderhoof $50
Thurs, Feb 9, 7 - 8:30pm & Thurs, Feb 16, 7 - 8pm
Instructor: Allan Whidden
Music Appreciation
Join well known Canadian composer and conductor of the Northern Orchestra, Gordon Lucus for this survey course of the history of Western Music. You’ll start with Ancient Greek, through the Medieval and Renaissance periods, but concentrate on the Baroque to Modern eras. The course will include a handbook, recorded examples, and live performances in the classroom situation, demonstrating the development of music from the standpoint of the famous composers, the importance they had to their times and contemporary events and developments that shaped their aesthetics. 30 Hrs
Vanderhoof $275
Jan 11 - Mar 28
Wed, 7 - 9pm
Instructor: Gordon Lucas
Kids on Campus
Babysitter’s Training
Trained babysitters are in demand! Learn basic child care, accident prevention and first aid. You will receive a certificate upon successful completion. Please bring a nutritious bag lunch to class. (For youth 11 years old and older. Manual included. Some supplies may be required,check at your local campus for details.) 8 Hrs
Vanderhoof $60
Mar 3 or May 5
Sat, 9am - 5pm
Instructor: Dawne Perrson
Sprockids
Have you a 9 to 12 year old ? Register to develop cycling skills that will allow your child to have fun, enjoy and explore the real adventure of cycling and experi-ence success on a variety of levels. Sprockids National introduces four skill areas of cycling: safety, etiquette, riding and bicycle maintenance. The course promotes the values of respect for oth-ers, empathy, appreciation and responsi-bility for the environment. 12 Hrs
Vanderhoof $95
May 15 - Jun 7
Tue & Thu, 4:30 - 6:00pm
Instructor: Jason Barr
Sign your kids up for these Kidproof Canada Courses on the May Pro-D Day
Cybersafe
Internet safety is on the mind of every parent. This workshop will help kids understand the seriousness of online safety using interactive, non-threatening and entertaining lessons. Participants will learn the rules for using social networks, how to recognize warning signs from online predators, how to identify, avoid and respond to cyber bullying and how to get the most out of the internet while staying safe. Rec-ommended for children ages 8 – 11. 2 Hrs
Vanderhoof $30
May 4 (Pro D Day)
Fri, 10am - 12 Noon
A Girl’s Way
This dynamic course from Kid Proof Canada is designed for girls who are at an age to start test-ing their limitations and are seeking more inde-pendence. They‘ll learn about setting bounda-ries with friends and acquaintances, learn some critical thinking skills, drug and alcohol awareness, how to identify potential dangerous rela-tionships, the importance of a healthy body image and internet safety. 3 Hrs
Vanderhoof $40
May 4 (Pro D Day)
Fri, 1 - 4pm
Instructor: Theresa Bell
Outdoor Recreation
Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC)
The introductory firearm safety course is intended for all firearm users. There will be both written and practical examinations. Photo ID is required and students must be 18 years of age or older. Manual sold separately. 16 Hrs
Vanderhoof $170
Feb 18 &19 OR Mar 24 & 25
Sat & Sun, 8am - 5pm
Instructor: Ross Davidson
CORE Hunter Training
The CORE Hunter Training is required to obtain a BC hunting license. Participants must read the CORE manual prior to course start date. A $35 licensing fee payable to the BC Wildlife Federation must accompany registration paperwork for successful applicants. Manual sold separately. 20 Hrs
Vanderhoof $170
Mar 26 - Apr 5
Mon, Tues, Thurs 6:30 - 9:30pm
Exam: Tue, Apr 10
Instructor: Cam Hill
Interest Lists
Interest lists are kept at all campuses. If you are interested in something and don’t see it advertised in the calendar, call your local campus and add your name to the interest list. If enough people call, we can make it happen! We are always open to suggestions for new course offerings.
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