Hobby & Leisure Activities
Oil Painting Made Simple
Instructor: L. Johnston
Over two thousand people have attended this easy oil painting class. In each of the six sessions you will paint a Masterpiece of your own. Beautiful landscapes will be the main focus including a New England barn as well as a quaint village that is lost in time. Each painting has never been done before, so you will be the first class to do these outstanding works. A supply list is furnished at registration. An additional materials fee of $10.00 will be due to the instructor the first night of class.
6 Tuesdays
6 - 8 p.m.
CRN 81930 |
Oct. 20 - Nov. 24
Outreach - Rm. 106
Fee $46 |
Stained Glass - Beginning
Instructor: M. Seaholm
Please Note: If you are pregnant or breast feeding, we recommend that you refrain from working with the materials in this class that contain lead. Learn to cut and assemble colored glass pieces into beautiful real stained glass projects. No art talent necessary. In this class you will make several small projects using both the lead and copper foil techniques. The skills acquired in this class will enable the student to go on to make stained glass windows, kitchen cabinet door inserts, Tiffany-style lampshades, mosaics stepping stones and much more. Class supplies, costs and sources will be discussed at the first night of class. Attendance is
required at the first 2 classes. The tools and materials needed for this class can exceed $200. A $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.
6 Thursdays
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
CRN 81959 |
Sept. 10 - Oct. 15
Bldg. 2 - Rm. 216
Fee $61 |
Anyone Can Learn to Draw, Pt. 1
Instructor: P. Gromm
For the non-art student. This class will put emphasis on seven simple rules for drawing 3-dimensional objects on the paper's 2-dimensional surface. Please bring to the first class: 2 or 3 sharpened school pencils with erasers on the ends, and a spiral bound sketchbook at least 8" x 10".
4 Tuesdays
6 - 8 p.m.
CRN 81865 |
Sept. 8 - Sept. 29
Outreach - Room 403
Fee $52 |
Anyone Can Learn to Draw, Pt. 2
Instructor: P. Gromm
Review the basics of drawing and perfect your three-dimensional sketches. Please bring to class: one 12" x 9" or 11" x 8 ½" sketchpad, a 2-B and 4-B drawing pencil, any eraser, and a mind to change.
4 Tuesdays
6 - 8 p.m.
CRN 81866 |
Oct. 6 - Oct. 27
Outreach - Room 403
Fee $52 |
Animal Sketching
Instructor: P. Gromm
There are certain parts all animals have in common. It is wise to understand these early in the drawing process. We will take the basic A B C’s of animal structure and use them to draw some of the more familiar animals like dogs, cats, horses, cows etc. Please bring to the first class a couple school pencils, a pink pearl eraser, and a small to med. sized sketch book, and be ready to simply have a fun time sketching.
4 Thursdays
6 - 8 p.m.
CRN 81867 |
Sept. 10 - Oct. 1
Outreach - Room 403
Fee $52 |
Colored Pencil Drawing, Fall Colors
Instructor: P. Gromm
By layering pencil on pencil you can create intense vibrant fall colors, or muted grays and earth tones. It’s all a matter of understanding the color wheel, and pencil pressure. We will work together on simple fall landscapes, with emphasis on color mixing, and composition. Please bring to the first class a spiral bound sketchbook, and your Prismacolor pencils, if you have some. Otherwise a list of 24 Prismacolor pencils will be handed out at the first class.
4 Thursdays
6 - 8 p.m.
CRN 81868 |
Oct. 8 - Oct. 29
Outreach - Rm. 403
Fee $52 |
Landscape Drawing
Instructor: P. Gromm
Bring the great outdoors inside as you render its beauty with a pencil and drawing. You will learn shapes, elements and principles used to create depth and space. Please bring to the first class a 2B and 4B drawing pencil, pink pearl eraser, kneaded eraser and a spiral bound sketchbook, approx. 9" x 12" in size.
4 Tuesdays
6 - 8 p.m.
CRN 81869 |
Nov. 3 - Nov. 24
Outreach - Rm. 403
Fee $52 |
Fall Wreath Design
Instructor: P. Paulsen
Create a dried and silk fall floral wreath that can be used annually. Learn the mechanics of designing a wreath to enhance your home and welcome guests. A $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor the first night of class. Please bring a pair of flower clippers and wire clippers to class.
1 Thursday
6 - 9 p.m.
CRN 81870 |
Oct. 22
Outreach - Rm. 406
Fee $22 |
Holiday Fresh Flower Arrangement
Instructor: P. Paulsen
Learn how to design and arrange a beautiful fresh flower holiday centerpiece that will enhance the beauty of your home during the holidays. Centerpieces make wonderful hostess gifts during the holidays. A materials fee of $25 is payable to the instructor the first night of class. Please bring a pair of flower clippers to class.
1 Tuesday
6 - 9 p.m.
CRN 81871 |
Dec. 15
Outreach - Rm. 204
Fee $22 |
Black Hawk College Community Band
Instructor: J. Crowder
The community band is offered to musicians within the Quad Cities community. It is a combination of college band students and community band performers. The band plays a variety of band music from all periods of music composition.
Tuesdays
6:30 - 8:20 p.m.
CRN 81533 |
Aug. 25 - Dec. 8
Bldg. 4 - Rm. 115
Fee $15 |
Black Hawk College Community Chorale
Instructor: J. Palomaki
The BHC Community Chorale is a non-auditioned group comprised of men and women of all ages who enjoy singing. Retired people, working people, along with traditional-aged college students and some high school students help to create a truly multi-generational ensemble. The group rehearses and performs a variety of accessible music each term, and it stresses a fun learning environment while working together on the essentials of good choral sound. For more information, please contact Jon Palomaki, director, at 309 796-5478.
Thursdays
6:30 - 8:20 p.m.
CRN 81534 |
Aug. 27 - Dec. 17
Bldg. 4 - Rm. 115
Fee $15 |
Photography: How to Take Great Photos
Instructor: M. Paulsen
What makes a good photograph? Whether you shoot digital or film, you will learn how to improve your photos through the composition of the photo, the tone and texture, foreground/background, lighting, time of day, mood, and the message you are trying to capture. Learn how to photograph beautiful sunsets, landscapes, buildings, water, dusk and night, people and bad weather.
A class field trip may be included. Please bring your camera to class.
6 Thursdays
6:30 - 8 p.m.
CRN 81872 |
Sept. 10 - Oct. 15
Outreach - Rm. 406
Fee $39 |
Digital Photography
Instructor: T. Herbst
Do you need some insight into all the functions the camera can perform? If you want to learn to use your digital camera, this is the class for you! Learn the basics of your digital camera’s functions and practice with them in class. You will learn about resolution, megapixels, file formats, and much more along with receiving some basic tips on how to compose and take better pictures.
Please bring your camera and the owner’s manual to class.
3 Wednesdays
5:30 - 7 p.m.
CRN 81873 |
Sept. 23 - Oct. 7
Outreach - Rm. 204
Fee $27 |
3 Wednesdays
5:30 - 7 p.m.
CRN 81874 |
Nov. 18 - Dec. 2
Outreach - Rm. 204
Fee $27 |
Real Estate Staging
Instructor: A. McDanel
Think putting your home on the market is enough? Staging your home can help you stay closer to your asking price or open the door for receiving competitive bids. Staging sets your home apart from the competition. Learn techniques to accentuate your home’s selling features and stand out from the crowd!
2 Wednesdays
7 - 9 p.m.
CRN 81875 |
Sept. 16 - Sept. 23
Outreach - Rm. 403
Fee $34 |
Organization Everyday
Instructor: A. McDanel
Learn techniques to organize closets, cabinets, rooms and systems and keep them that way from day to day. Learn the importance of organization in your everyday life, and how peace of mind occurs when your surroundings become clutter free.
2 Wednesdays
7- 9 p.m.
CRN 81876 |
Oct. 7 - Oct. 14
Outreach - Rm. 403
Fee $34 |
Room Makeovers: Go From Boring to Wow!
Instructor: A. McDanel
Rejuvenate and enhance your home’s natural flow by bringing new life to furnishings and your décor. Learn how you can spruce up any tired space using items you already own. You will do a hands-on project that will show you how to make floor plans and furniture arrangements that will enhance your room’s layout as well as save you time and money.
3 Wednesdays
7 - 9 p.m.
CRN 81877 |
Oct. 21 - Oct. 28
Outreach - Rm. 403
Fee $34 |
Event Planning 101
Instructor: P. Paulsen
Learn how to plan and transform a basic party into a fabulous party! Learn the basic elements to execute a venue, budget, décor and guest list for birthdays, retirements, family, school functions, and corporate events. Turn your event into a success that will be long remembered by guests.
2 Tuesdays
6 - 9 p.m.
CRN 81878 |
Nov. 17 - Nov. 24
Outreach - Rm. 204
Fee $65 |
Fabulous After 50+
Instructor: H. Bell
Learn how to open your mind to all things youthful – with an adult attitude! Learn how you can wear the latest trends, make-up, hairstyles, and accessories, by dressing from the inside out, starting with your self-esteem. Explore how posture and body language combined with a positive attitude and open mind will help clear the way to successful thinking and an honest connection to becoming ageless. Let our fashion expert show you how to show off your new inner you!
1 Monday
6 - 8 p.m.
CRN 81879 |
Sept. 14
Outreach - Room 204
Fee $25 |
1 Monday
6 - 8 p.m.
CRN 81880 |
Oct. 19
Outreach - Room 105
Fee $25 |
1 Monday
6 - 8 p.m.
CRN 81881 |
Nov. 16
Outreach - Room 105
Fee $25 |
Move Like a Model: For all Ages
Instructor: H. Bell
Have you always admired people who moved with grace and confidence? Learn modeling techniques that set you apart from the crowd and gives you a leg up on the competition in all facets of life. Whether you want to look, feel and move like a model, start a modeling career or model in a church fashion show, this class will give you the confidence to take the runway and greet the crowds.
1 Monday
6 - 8 p.m.
CRN 81882 |
Sept. 21
Outreach - Room 105
Fee $25 |
1 Monday
6 - 8 p.m.
CRN 81883 |
Oct. 5
Outreach - Room 204
Fee $25 |
Re-Work Your Wardrobe & Re-Invent Yourself
Instructor: H. Bell
Update and freshen your closet with what you already have. Learn how to layer, accessorize, and decide what to throw out and what to have altered. Discover how to add a few trendy accessories to give you and your wardrobe a signature look. Learn which styles make you look taller, slimmer, and younger, with just a few tricks of the trade from this expert!
1 Monday
6 - 8 p.m.
CRN 81884 |
Sept. 28
Outreach - Room 204
Fee $25 |
1 Monday
6 - 8 p.m.
CRN 81885 |
Oct. 26
Outreach - Room 105
Fee $25 |
Babysitter Bootcamp (Ages 11-16) Boys & Girls!
Instructor: D. Saelens
Teens are looking for a fun way to earn money, and parents are looking for a trustworthy person to watch their child. Jump start your career as a responsible and reliable babysitter. You will learn how to keep children safe, what to do in an emergency, how to entertain children, and how to market yourself. Learn many important tasks and what it takes to become a “top” babysitter. A certificate of completion will be awarded to those who complete the course.
5 Thursdays
6 - 7:30 p.m.
CRN 81886 |
Oct. 1 - Oct. 29
Bldg. 1 - Rm. 401
Fee $55 |
Modeling 101 (Ages 11-17)
Instructor: S. Adamson
Polish your social graces as well as learn the latest hairstyle and make-up trends for runway shows and photo shoots. Experience the fashion world in a fun and interactive class setting. You will receive a referral to a local modeling agency to showcase your talents if you can walk the walk.
2 Mondays
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
CRN 81887 |
Oct. 19 - Oct. 26
Bldg. 1 - Rm. 406
Fee $45 |
