Winter/Spring 2011 Calendar

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OKANAGAN CAMPUS

WINTER SPRING

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A brand new year and Continuing Studies is proud to offer an exciting array of program opportunities. Our offerings take the needs of adult learners into consideration with a range of evening and weekend non-credit courses.

MISSION STATEMENT Continuing Studies is an academic unit that inspires curiosity, develops ingenuity, stimulates dialogue and facilitates change among lifelong learners locally and internationally. We anticipate and respond to emerging learner needs and broaden access to UBC by offering innovative educational programs that advance our students’ careers, enrich their lives and inform their role in a civil and sustainable society.

REGISTRATION Register Online: www.ubc.ca/okanagan/continuingstudies

We recommend you register early as the enrollment limit may already have been reached or the course may have been cancelled due to low registration. Please check the website prior to your class to confirm date, time, location and any specific materials that may be required. Any changes to the print calendar will be updated on the website.

PAYMENT Payment is accepted in the form of cash (in person), cheque or credit card. Please make cheques payable to “UBC Okanagan”.

INSTRUCTOR EXPERTISE UBC Continuing Studies hires outstanding instructors who are experts in their field and are experienced adult educators.

CANCELLATIONS AND WITHDRAWALS Courses may be cancelled due to insufficient enrolment or other reasons. If this occurs, a full refund is processed and sent to you automatically. If you would like to withdraw from a course, please contact our office and submit written notice three business days before the course begins to be eligible for a refund (less a $50 administration fee). There are no refunds for withdrawals received later than three business days before the course begins.

CONTACT INFORMATION Tel: 250 807-9289 | Fax: 250 807-9155

Email: [email protected]

www.ubc.ca/okanagan/continuingstudies

Lib 314 3333 University Way,

Kelowna BC V1V 1V7

COMMUNITY EVENTS – COME JOIN US!

Writer-In-Residence 2011 ANNABEL LYON Writer’s WorkshopSaturday, March 12 2 – 5 p.m. $75

Annabel Lyon is the author of Oxygen (stories), The Best Thing for You (novellas), All-Season Edie (juvenile novel), and The Golden Mean, which was shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, the Governor General’s Award, the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize, and the Commonwealth Writer’s Prize. It won the 2009 Rogers Writers Trust Prize. She lives in New Westminster, BC.

Come on Back to School UBC alumni are all about lifelong learning and, with the Okanagan campus’ Winter 2011 term, comes an offer you can’t refuse. Register for any Continuing Studies class and bring along a friend for free.

Online registration: www.ubc.ca/okanagan/continuingstudies.

Art, wine, writing, technology – the world is your oyster. And to celebrate your return to campus life, a gift for every alum who registers. To find out more call 250-807-9289.

‘Random Acts of Creativity’ video clipsCheck out our ‘Random Acts of Creativity’ videos on YouTube!www.youtube.com/user/UBCOkanaganCS

Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market Join us at the Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market this June for another of our popular cooking demonstrations. Award winning Chef Mathew Morazain of the Green Thread Market features local products to create fast, easy and delicious recipes.

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COMPUTERS …..PLUSMicrosoft Office 2010 – Spreadsheets and Database applications. Course manuals included.

Evening Classes MON/WED 6 - 9 p.m.MS Project

Jan 17, 19, 24, 26 (four classes) $475

Microsoft Project 2010 provides you with all the tools you need for effective planning, tracking, problem solving, sharing and completing a project in keeping with conventional management principles and practices. Developing a critical path will allow you to focus your energy to manage your project successfully.

MS Excel 2010: FoundationJan 31, Feb 2 (two classes) $225

This course covers the basic functions and tools of Microsoft Excel, enabling you to analyze data and create charts, graphs, and a variety of business reports.

MS Excel: IntermediateFeb 14, 16 (two classes) $225

This course will cover topics on manipulating data and names ranges, templates, formatting and display techniques, sorting and querying data, linking and consolidating data, chart formatting techniques and protection and security, absolute and relative cell referencing.

MS Publisher Feb 21, 23 (two classes) $225

Create, customize, and publish print-ready brochures, newsletters, labels, business cards, e-files, and more. Work from templates or create your own design to produce professional looking documents.

MS Access 1: IntroductionMar 7, 9, 14, 16 (four classes) $349

Design and create tables, queries, forms and reports and get an introduction to the standard language of databases: SQL. Prerequisite: working knowledge of Windows XP or Vista.

MS Power Point Mar 21, 23 (two classes) $225

This course empowers you to create streamlined and creative presentations. Using a variety of commands, learn how to make a professional document using text, photos, graphics, and animation.

“The instructor had a great sense of humor and was easy to understand.”

MS Excel: AdvancedMar 28, 30 (two classes) $225

This course covers advanced functions such as conditional logic, conditional summary options, and information functions and will be suitable for those who have completed MS Excel Intermediate or have equivalent experience working with MS Excel.

MS Outlook: Thinking Outside of the InboxApr 11, 13 (two classes) $225

Outlook is a whole lot more than email. Don’t just book appointments, manage your life! Track, synchronize, share and keep on top of your communication, tasks, commitments and priorities.

Day Classes TUE/THU 9 a.m. - 12 noon(See Evening Class listings for description and fees)

MS Excel Intermediate Jan 18, 20

MS Excel Advanced Feb 22, 24

MS Outlook Mar 22, 24

MS Publisher Apr 26, 28

MS Access May 3, 5, 10,12

MS Power Point June 28, 30

Create a Website…with WordpressSaturdays (two classes) Feb 12, 19

1 p.m. – 5 p.m. $149

Create your own website in a matter of hours – with hands on instruction using Wordpress publishing. An easy and inexpensive way to enhance your portfolio through this popular internet tool – one that you create and maintain yourself. Use tools like plug-ins, widgets and themes. Insert images, YouTube clips and apply social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter to maximize your message and profile.


BloggingSaturday Mar 5

9 a.m. – 12 noon $75

What started out as a simple method for keeping an online diary or journal has become arguably the hottest form of communication and expression of the day. This hands-on workshop helps you get started on your own blog. Learn the basics; setting up a blog step-by-step using templates; uploading text, photos, video, and audio; and using various blog tools.

So You Think You Know It All….Fridays : Jan 28, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 13, Jun 24

9 a.m. – 12 noon $110 per session

“No Holds Barred”, fast-paced and fun, get your pulse racing type of class with personal IT trainer Rob Mellaliu. Requirements – USB Stick, Towel, Water Bottle

Bounce from Office app to Office app, hotkeys all the way. Sample Topics covered:

Excel Number formats / Word Styles / Publisher Linked Text boxes / Outlook multiple calendars / GOOGLE apps share a calendar / Excel Absolute Cell Reference / DDE Link Dynamic Data from one application to another. . . organize your files – Stacking is the new Sorting /Publisher Master Pages / Excel Math, Dates, Office 2010ribbon bar Word insert Table of Contents, Indexes, Excel – Master page breaks. And more.....whew!

In the BoardroomOPTION 1: WEEKEND SESSION: FEB 4 & 5 Friday 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. / Saturday 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. $395

OPTION 2: EVENING SESSION: JAN 24 - FEB 14Mondays (four classes) 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. $395

A comprehensive four-module training course in effective Board governance and management. Certified corporate director, Lorraine McGrath, MBA, ICD.D, will cover topics ranging from board roles and responsibilities, ethics, recruitment and succession planning to strategy assessment and risk management. Classes will be highly interactive and comprised of lectures, guest speakers and small group case study.

This course is ideal for those who currently serve or plan on serving on private and non-profit boards and wish to improve their individual and collective board effectiveness.

Media Boot CampSaturday Mar 5

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $249

Mohini Singh, veteran television reporter, recipient of the Order of BC and Kelowna’s 2009 Woman of the Year, leads this hands-on workshop that provides valuable tools in dealing with all aspects of the media. Learn different interviewing styles and what you should and shouldn’t do. Participants are interviewed in a mock scrum by a professional cameraperson, followed by a constructive critique designed to improve skills

PHOTOGRAPHY

Basic Composition for PhotographersSaturday Feb 5

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $75

This workshop provides a foundation of the basic elements of visual composition: rule of thirds, shapes, directions, patterns, colors, texture and movement. The primary considerations for photography are also covered: centre of interest, camera angles, ‘camera to subject’ distance, leading lines, backgrounds and foreground interest.

Adobe Photoshop Wednesday (two classes) Feb 9, 16

6 p.m. – 9 p.m. $225

Participants will be introduced to the features and tools that will enable them to work with multiple photographs, layouts, photo touch- up, colour correction, layer masking and use of layers for correction, cropping and much more.

Understanding Light for Creating Better PhotographsSaturday Mar 5

1 – 4 p.m. $75

Learn the secrets for creating outstanding photographic images using ordinary subjects to maximum effect. This hands-on workshop offers an opportunity to produce a portfolio of photographs and learn about the basic types of natural light, the direction and color of light, how to reveal texture and form, and how to control and modify light for your camera.

Organizing Your Family Photos – DigitallySaturday Mar 12

9 a.m. - 12 noon $75

Have photos stored all over the place? Couldn’t find a specific photo if your life depended on it? It’s not as tedious as you think and with Rob Mellalieu as the instructor, it’ll actually be a lot of fun getting organized. Leave the class confident that your photos are organized, stored and easy to access....almost a miracle!


Travel Photography – Outside Your DoorSaturday April 9

1 – 4 p.m. $75

As soon as you step out of your front door, you become a travel photographer. What about cultural sensitivities? How can you best tell a story with your pictures? Find out what to shoot, ideas on where and when to go, and how to shoot it properly – whether to create your own travel album or for publication.

People Naturally (Family/People)Saturday May 7

1 – 4 p.m. $75

Hate those stiff-as-a-board-lined-up-against-a-wall family photos? How exactly can you photograph your family and friends without having them look awkward and over-posed? Learn tips to capture people, naturally.

Finishing Touches (Editing)Saturday June 4

1 – 4 p.m. $75

You’ve snapped the photo, now what? Learn about contrast, saturation, color balance, levels and cropping. It seems daunting to venture into the world of photo editing, but in a few hours using free downloadable software, you will be amazed what you can do with your photographs.

Video ProductionMon/Tues Feb 14, 15

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. $249

Mon/Tues May 16, 17

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. $249

From start to finish, learn to communicate effectively with vide. Whether for promotion, documentation or presentation purposes, media specialists will cover various elements of video production; script writing, camera operation, lighting, editing and uploading work to preferred sites.

THE ARTIST IN YOU SERIES

Sculpting: Faces and Figures in ClayMondays (seven classes) Jan 31 – Mar 14

6 – 9 p.m. $295

This course covers many topics including; clay preparation, texture, body proportion, anatomy and gesture. Points of reference which define and hold the figure together are developed as figures take shape. Participants will complete up to 4 pieces during the course.

“The teacher was very inspiring, I really enjoyed watching her paint! She was able to give a lot of one-on-one time with the students.”

‘Primo Secondo’ in Acrylic or Oil Wednesdays (eight classes) Feb 2 – Mar 23

6 – 9 p.m. $349

Work on your own painting under the expert guidance of an artist’s eye.

This course is about getting down to work with professional artist Elizabeth Dykosky, whose passion is helping students move forward in their own medium and direction. Emphasis will be placed on individual instruction and guidance, with lectures and short demos to illustrate issues as they arise. Participants are invited to bring their own reference material.

Perspective DrawingThursdays (six classes) Feb 3 – Mar 10

6 – 9 p.m. $249

This course covers aerial, overlapping, isometric projection, one-point, two-point and three-point perspective. Participants will create black & white and colour projects based on interiors, buildings and landscape images.

Lino PrintingSaturdays (four classes) Feb 12 - Mar 5

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $299

Explore the exciting and simplest form of print making. In the 1950’s, Pablo Picasso made a series of lino prints which has since become a popular print making technique. During this course several unique prints will be created and ready for framing. A materials fee of $ 70 covers water based printing ink, ink roller, speedcut carving plate, a set of carving tools, plexiglass sheet, newsprint paper and drawing paper for printing.


Private Studio SessionsSaturdays (nine sessions) Apr 30 – Jun 25

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. $50 per session (register for all 9 sessions for $400)

A wonderful opportunity to receive private instruction and learn from a professional artist at work. Elizabeth Dykosky will be holding studio hours and invites novice or experienced artists alike, to join these sessions - join one or take them all!

Mural PaintingWednesdays (eight classes) May 4 – Jun 22

6 – 9 p.m. $349

Under the tutelage of a professional mural artist, learn step by step how to create a stunning mural. Participants will be provided with a 4 x 8 drywall foundation, which cut into three sections, will provide the base on which to create landscapes or human image depictions.

‘Alla Prima’ in Acrylic or OilThursdays (eight classes) May 5 - Jun 23

6 – 9 p.m. $349

Learn to paint ‘Alla Prima’ in acrylic and oil. This is a fast method of painting, usually resulting in a completed ‘wet in wet’ painting in one or two sittings. Emphasis will be placed in creating strong design, identifying value relationships, exploring colour and creating harmony. Reference photos are provided or participants may work from their own images.

Portrait in CollageSaturdays (four classes) May, 7, 14, 28, June 4

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $299

Collage as a form of artistic development took place during the early 20th century and has continued as a primary form of expression. Watercolor and tracing papers are prepared using acrylic paint with a selective colour scheme and plastic wrap to create interesting textures. Pieces of this paper are applied to a matt board and the image is revealed using glazes of acrylic paints. The result is a unique rendering of the subject. Course includes instruction on facial anatomy.

HORTICULTURE

Green Thumb Series Series Instructor: Don Burnett, Certified Arborist, Columnist, Radio Host

Avoid disappointment and register early!

Register for all five workshops for $125.

PruningSaturday Mar. 5

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. $30

Take the mystery out of this important gardening procedure. This session covers the basics on pruning shade trees, flowering trees, flowering shrubs, evergreens and roses. Find out why and how plants react to pruning and get the time and technique right.

Trees and Shrubs Saturday Mar 12 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. $30

This is an introduction to the fabulous selection of woody ornamentals available to us here in the Okanagan. Take the confusion out of a trip to the garden centre by developing a shopping list before you go there. Learn how large plants grow so they can be put in the right spot.

Plants and Flowers Saturday Mar 19 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. $30

This session covers annuals, perennials and bulbs. See how herbaceous plants can beautify your garden from spring to fall. One of the most exciting new groups, the ornamental grasses, is covered in this class. This spring you won’t just head to the petunias, geraniums and dracaena palms; a whole new world of choices will be open to you.

RosesSaturday Mar 26

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. $30

If you think roses are difficult to grow then take in this session. You will discover there are roses that take almost no maintenance at all and you can’t find a better bang for the buck for all season long colour. All components of rose growing are covered from choosing a good plant to pruning and fertilizing.

Home Landscape DesignSaturday April 2

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. $30

Ever wondered why some properties have that wow factor and others are just ordinary? This 3 hour session will take your project from ordinary to extraordinary. All the important topics are covered from the planning stage to the installation as well as the very important “Right Plant Right Place” concept.


WINE STUDIES

Food and Wine PairingSaturday Jan 29

1 – 4 p.m. $99

Join a chef and a wine expert for this hands-on workshop that offers tips on how to put wine and food together so they sing on your palate. Explore how the addition of certain elements to a dish—acid, salt, heat and spice or savory components—will not only change the flavor of the food, but affect the taste and pairings with wines. Sessions have included such pairings as Gewurztraminer with Curried Chicken and Local Apple in Phyllo, Chardonnay paired with Mini Salmon Wellingtons, Pinot Noir and Seared Duck Breast, Marinated Beets and Pickled Onion and Cabernet Shiraz paired with Grilled Lamb Chop and Celery Root Puree. An absolutely delicious and gastronomically inspiring afternoon. Check our website for recipes prepared by gold medalist, Chef Mathew Morazain.

Okanagan Wine AmbassadorMondays (two classes) 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. $75

Session 1: Feb 28 & Mar 7

Session 2: May 2 & May 9

Become a representative for the local food and wine industry by learning the grape varietals, wine styles and wine producing regions in the Okanagan Valley. Learn about the commitment and passion of the local producers, the process of wine production and taste their efforts as we discuss the past, present and future of the Okanagan Valley wine industry. This course will include the topics of service and basic food and wine pairing and will be ideal for anyone currently involved with or thinking of working in the Okanagan’s burgeoning hospitality sector.

Wine Exploration: Gems of the OkanaganThursdays (four classes) Mar 24 – Apr 14

6 – 8:30 p.m. $199

A gem is defined as ‘art that is highly prized for its beauty or perfection’. In this four-week program, wine will be discussed as an art form that encapsulates the season in which the grapes were grown and the spirit of the people behind its production. We will explore several regions of the Okanagan Valley individually for grape varietals and wines produced – discovering the success stories in our own backyard. A casual and interactive tasting component will provide the platform for your connection to the art form, allow you to determine its beauty or perfection, and thus uncover your own gems of the Okanagan!

From Grape to Glass – In One day!Saturday June 4

9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $125

Join us for a one day exploration of the wonders of wine – from vineyard to the bottle…and into your glass! Discussion throughout the day will include how red, white and rose wines are made, the testing of wines, barrel aging and how to begin developing a personal wine cellar. Participants will visit a local winery and be escorted through the vineyards. Food and wine pairings will be a fun component – bring a bag lunch and we’ll experiment with what tastes best and why!

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)The WSET is the world leader in wine education and is offered in 50 countries around the world. We are pleased to be working with Wine Plus+ to make these courses available on our campus.

WSET courses are taught by Rhys Pender, Master of Wine, educator, consultant, writer and recognized as one of Canada’s leading wine experts.

Foundation Certificate Tuesdays (two classes) March 8 & 22

6 - 9:30 pm $300

The Foundation Certificate is perfect for those new to wine; enthusiastic consumers or those just entering the wine business. Gain confidence in dealing with customers, talking about wine and storing and serving wine. This course also provides an extensive tutorial on how to taste wine like a professional and an introduction to food and wine pairing.

Intermediate CertificateTuesdays (six classes) April 5, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 24

6 - 9:30pm $800

The Intermediate Certificate provides a deeper insight into the world of wine. This is the perfect course for those with some knowledge of wine but who need to fill in all the gaps. This course covers winemaking, grape growing and the major grape varieties of the world.

Advanced Certificate Wednesdays (12 classes) Feb 9 – May 25 (see website for class schedule)

6 - 9:30 pm $1250

The Advanced Certificate provides an in-depth look at the world of wines and spirits. This course expands on the knowledge of the Intermediate Certificate giving a thorough understanding of the world of wine.


WRITING PROGRAMS

Personal and Creative Writing

Fiction Writing Intensive Tuesdays (six classes)

6:30 - 9 p.m. $199

Two sessions: Jan 25 to Mar 1 and Mar 15 to Apr 19

Explore the fundamentals of writing fiction in a supportive and intensive six-week course with novelist and poet, Laisha Rosnau. Understand the building blocks of story, develop and deepen characters, and write authentic dialogue and vivid descriptions. This course fosters writing and editing skills through writing exercises, instruction, discussion and constructive class feedback. Topics include plot, structure, character development, dialogue, point of view, narrative voice and other fiction fundamentals. We also discuss craft issues and explore fiction markets and paths to publishing. The course includes a final workshop of student work.

Childhood Autobiography Tuesdays (seven classes) Feb 1 – Mar 15

6 – 8 p.m. $199

This course empowers one to tell the story as viewed through the eyes of a child with focus on setting, events and characters that impact one’s formation of values, relationships and world view. Take a trip back in time and discover your history through the experiences of the child within.

Writers’ Workshop Saturdays (six classes) Feb 5 – Mar 12

9:30 a.m. to 12 noon $199

Bring your short stories, novel excerpts, memoirs and works-in-progress to be constructively critiqued by a supportive group of peers. This six-week workshop led by novelist and poet Laisha Rosnau will be based primarily on the reading and critiquing of each other’s work. Facilitated by published novelist and poet, Laisha Rosnau, you will not only get valuable feedback on your own writing, you will learn how to identify what makes a story come alive on the page, and how to develop close reading and editing skills. We also discuss craft issues and explore fiction markets and paths to publishing.

Journal Keeping for Travel WritingSaturday Feb 12

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. $99

Document with panache – while en-route!

Share your adventures in a more colourful, entertaining way and make your experiences more enticing for others to read. A diary, a blog....perhaps turn your journey into a travel article! Topics covered; grammar, writing process, character portrayal and suspense-creating tips.

Story Writing Technique Workshops Register for all four workshops for $250

Character & Dialogue Saturday Feb 19

9 a.m. – 12 noon $75

Character and dialogue are two powerful elements that drive a story’s plot. This workshop covers those aspects that make a character unique and memorable; aspects such as physical features, word / expression usage, homeland and work history.

We explore how characters use language to portray inner traits and motivation, and to describe others. We will also examine inner dialogue and various styles of emotional disclosure.

Point of View Saturday Feb 19

1 – 4 p.m. $75

Who is telling the story? Seems obvious? Not so. Point of view can be elusive in story writing and it happens to be an element that requires the utmost vigilance in maintaining consistency. We will explore the task of the story teller in relation to that of the narrator.

Setting & Time Saturday Feb 26

9 a.m. – 12 noon $75

These elements are interdependent and make up the stage on which the characters perform. The time in history will determine the details of setting – a match is required. Setting often changes and is related to, for example, weather conditions, historical events, season, and location.

Plot & Pace Saturday Feb 26

1 – 4 p.m. $75

A writer must push the story forward; promote its unfolding. Using character, dialogue, setting and other literary features, we create a balanced arc of story. Main plot and related sub-plots will be clarified and you explore the skill of weaving all elements together-aiming towards a stellar conclusion.


Grammar Lite Saturday Mar 12

9 a.m. – 12 noon $50

Feeling unsure about your English grammar? Confused about when to use a comma, an apostrophe or the difference between an adverb and an adjective? This one-day refresher course reviews some common grammatical problems found in writing. Learn about grammar basics in a non-threatening environment and gain confidence in your day-to-day writing.

Write a Novel This SpringWednesdays (eight classes) Feb 23 – April 13

6 – 9 p.m. $299

Me? Yes, you! Join author Patricia Donahue (The Mighty Orion) and delve in to; novel structure and length, point of view, dialogue composition, use of metaphor in action and setting, and plot outlines and development. Examples of selected published works will serve to illustrate concepts. Pertinent classroom exercises will encourage hands-on experiential learning.

Writer-In-Residence WorkshopSaturday Mar 12

2 – 5 p.m. $75

Don’t’ miss this exciting opportunity! Annabel Lyon is the author of Oxygen (stories), The Best Thing for You (novellas), All-Season Edie (juvenile novel), and The Golden Mean, which was shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, the Governor General’s Award, the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize, and the Commonwealth Writer’s Prize.

Academic Writing

Writing 099: Preparation for University WritingJan – Apr (24 classes) See website for schedules. $442.94

Discover how to generate structure and expand thought-provoking academic arguments while improving your syntax, grammar and word selection. Through class discussion and selected reading and writing assignments, learn how to shape your personal experiences and opinions into compelling essays, and develop awareness of what constitutes effective academic writing.

Writing - It’s a Process 1Mondays (seven classes) Jan 24 – Mar 7

6 – 8:30 p.m. $249

Brush up on the basics—from invention to revision, this course takes you through the writing process, with an infusion of basic grammar skills. Topics include: overcoming writer’s block, getting organized and getting started, sentence structure, paragraph development, grammar, punctuation, revising, and editing.

Writing - It’s a Process 2Mondays (six classes) Mar 14 – Apr 18

6 – 8:30 p.m. $199

Follows Writing, It’s a Process 1 and aims to expand on the general skills already introduced. Grammar review will remain a component, but focus will be on writing skills, in-class practice, and critique.

“I finally have the knowledge I need to write a novel, rather than just an idea of what to write.”


WINTER/SPRING 2011 SCHEDULE (Classes are subject to applicable tax)

COMPUTERS…PLUSJan.17,19,24,26 6 - 9 p.m. MS Project $475 OCC 100 W11

Jan.18 & 20 9 a.m. - 12 noon MS Excel: Intermediate (Day) $225 OCC 110 W11A

Jan.28, Feb.18, Mar.18, 9 a.m. - 12 noon So You Think You Know it All… $110/session OCC 200 W11Apr.15, May 13, Jun.24

Jan.31 & Feb.2 6 - 9 p.m. MS Excel: Foundation $225 OCC 120 W11

Feb.12 & 19 1 - 5 p.m. Create a Website using Wordpress $149 OCP 100 W11

Feb.14 & 16 6 - 9 p.m. MS Excel: Intermediate $225 OCC 110 W11B

Feb.21 & 23 6 - 9 p.m. MS Publisher $225 OCC 130 W11

Feb.22 & 24 9 a.m. - 12 noon MS Excel Advanced (Day) $225 OCC 140 W11A

Mar.5 9 a.m. - 12 noon Blogging $75 OCP 200 W11

Mar.7,9,14,16 6 - 9 p.m. MS Access 1: Introduction $349 OCC 150 W11

Mar.21 & 23 6 - 9 p.m. MS Power Point $225 OCC 160 W11

Mar.22 & 24 9 a.m. - 12 noon MS Outlook: Thinking Outside of the Inbox (Day) $225 OCC 170 W11

Mar.28 & 30 6 - 9 p.m. MS Excel: Advanced $225 OCC 140W11B

Apr.11 & 13 6 - 9 p.m. MS Outlook: Thinking Outside of the Inbox $225 OCC 170 P11

Apr.26 & 28 9 a.m. - 12 noon MS Publisher (Day) $225 OCC 130 P11

May 3,5,10,12 9 a.m. - 12 noon MS Access 1: Introduction (Day) $349 OCC 150 P11

Jun.28 & 30 9 a.m. - 12 noon MS Power Point (Day) $225 OCC 160 P11

Jan.24 - Feb.14 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. In the Boardroom (A) $395 OIB 100 W11A

Feb.4 & 5 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. (Fri) In the Boardroom (B) $395 OIB 100 W11B and 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Sat)

Mar.5 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Media Boot Camp $249 OCP 300 W11

CULTURE & THE ARTSThe Artist in You SeriesJan.31 - Mar.14 6 - 9 p.m. Sculpting: Faces and Figures in Clay $295 OA 100 W11

Feb. 2 - Mar. 23 6 - 9 p.m. ‘Primo Secondo’ in Acrylic or Oil $349 OA 110 W11

Feb. 3 - Mar. 10 6 - 9 p.m. Perspective Drawing $249 OA 120 W11

Feb. 12 - Mar. 5 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lino Printing $299 OA 130 W11

Apr. 30 - Jun.25 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Private Studio Session $50/session OA 110 P11 (see website for individual dates)

May 4 - Jun. 22 6 - 9 p.m. Mural Painting $349 OA 120 P11

May 5 - Jun. 23 6 - 9 p.m. ‘Alla Prima’ in Acrylic or Oil $349 OA 130 P11

May 7 - Jun.4 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Portrait in Collage $299 OA 100 P11

PHOTOGRAPHY SERIESFeb. 5 1 - 4 p.m. Basic Composition for Photographers $75 OPS 100 W11

Feb. 9 & 16 6 - 9 p.m. Adobe Photoshop $225 OPS 110 W11

Feb.14 & 15 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Video Production (A) $249 OPS 200 W11

Mar. 5 1 - 4 p.m. Understanding Light for $75 OPS 120 W11 Creating Better Photographs


Mar. 12 9 a.m. - 12 noon Organizing Your Family Photos - Digitally $75 OPS 130 W11

Apr. 9 1 - 4 p.m. Travel Photography - Outside Your Door $75 OPS 100 P11

May 7 1 - 4 p.m. People Naturally (Family/People) $75 OPS 110 P11

May 16 & 17 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Video Production (B) $249 OPS 200 P11

Jun. 4 1 - 4 p.m. Finishing Touches (Editing) $75 OPS 120 P11

HORTICULTURE Green Thumb Series (Register for all five workshops and pay only $125)

Mar. 5 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pruning $30 OGS 100 W11

Mar.12 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Trees and Shrubs $30 OGS 110 W11

Mar.19 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Plants and Flowers $30 OGS 130 W11

Mar.26 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Roses $30 OGS 120 W11

Apr.2 111 a.m. - 1 p.m. Home Landscape Design $30 OGS 100 P11

WINE STUDIESJan. 29 1 - 4 p.m. Food and Wine Pairing $99 OWS 100 W11

Feb. 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 6 - 9:30 p.m. Advanced Certificate: Wine Studies $1250 OWS 200 W11Apr. 6, 20, 27, May 11, 25

Feb. 28 & Mar. 7 6 - 8:30 p.m. Okanagan Wine Ambassador (A) $75 OWS 300 W11

Mar. 8 & 22 6 - 9:30 p.m. Foundation Certificate: Wine Studies $300 OWS 210 W11

Mar. 24 - Apr. 14 6 - 8:30 p.m. Wine Exploration: Gems of the Okanagan $199 OWS 400 W11

Apr. 5, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 24 6 - 9:30 p.m. Intermediate Certificate: Wine Studies $800 OWS 100 P11

May 2 & 9 6 - 8:30 p.m. Okanagan Wine Ambassador (B) $75 OWS 200 P11

Jun. 4 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. From Grape to Glass - In One Day! $125 OWS 300 P11

ACADEMIC WRITINGJan - Apr. 2011 Writing 099 (Please see website for various schedules) $442.94 (no tax)

Jan.24 - Mar.7 6 - 8:30 p.m. Writing - It’s a Process 1 $249 OAW 100 W11

Mar.14 - Apr.18 6 - 8:30 p.m. Writing - It’s a Process 2 $199 OAW 110 W11

PERSONAL & CREATIVE WRITINGJan.25 - Mar.1 6:30 - 9 p.m. Fiction Writing Intensive (A) $199 OW 100 W11A

Feb.1 - Mar. 15 6 - 8 p.m. Childhood Autobiography $199 OW 110 W11

Feb.5 - Mar.12 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon Writer’s Workshop $199 OW 120 W11

Feb.12 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Journal Keeping for Travel Writing $99 OW 130 W11

Feb.19 9 a.m. - 12 noon Story Writing Technique Workshops- $75 OW 141 W11 Character Dialogue

Feb. 19 1 - 4 p.m. Story Writing Technique Workshops-Point of View $75 OW 142 W11

Feb.23 - Apr.13 6 - 9 p.m. Write a Novel This Spring $299 OW 150 W11

Feb.26 9 a.m. - 12 noon Story Writing Technique Workshops- $75 OW 143 W11 Setting and Time

Feb.26 1 - 4 p.m. Story Writing Technique Workshops-Plot and Pace $75 OW 144 W11

Mar.12 9 a.m .- 12 noon Grammar Lite $50 OW 170 W11

Mar.12 2 - 5 p.m. Writer in Residence Workshop $75 OWR 100 W11

Mar.15 - Apr.19 6:30 - 9 p.m. Fiction Writing Intensive (B) $199 OW 100 W11B

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