Cornwell Center

Adult Enrichment Courses
May - June 2009
A collection of evening courses covering a variety of interests. For more offerings from the Cornwell Center's Art Studio and Learning Center, see those pages. As with all Cornwell offeings, these are open to the community.

Register by calling 704-927-0774.
Questions? Email John Bambach at jbambach@mpbconline.org; if needed we'll refer your query to the instructor.

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Fondant Fun for Beginners
Come learn how much fun fondant can be! In this class you will learn how to cover a cake in rolled fondant and decorate it with crimping, piping and brush embroidery. Learn how to make fabulous fondant bows and pearls as well as beautiful fondant roses and much more. Working with fondant doesn't have to be scary - come learn how to make your cakes extraordinary!

INSTRUCTOR: Penny Cunningham, avid cake decorator since 1982 and member of the International Cake Exploration Societe (ICES) since 1990 and show director for their 2007 and 2008 Carolina Cake Shows.

Session 2        May.4 – 18           (3 Mondays)
            6:30 – 9pm
            Room: Art Studio
            $119   ($105 for Cornwell members)

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Journey into the Writer's Secret Garden II
A follow-up to the Journey into the Writers’ Secret Garden, this course deepens the work begun in the first series (though that class is not a prerequisite and no previous writing experience is needed).

Develop understandings of the hero’s journey in myth and storytelling, applying the structure and characters to your personal stories in memoir, fiction, poetry and drama. Expand on the metaphor of Secret-Garden-as-Creative-Space. Connect the voice of intuition with the writer’s voice on the page. Feed the muse using dreams and symbols as seeds for your work.

INSTRUCTOR: Debra Moffitt's fiction and non-fiction essays and articles have appeared in publications in the US, Europe and Asia. Her fiction, Depression Glass, was broadcast globally by BBC World Services Radio. She presents workshops in the US and Europe on connecting writing with symbols and guiding values for self transformation.

            May 6 – 27                    (4 Wednesdays)
            6:30 – 8 pm
            Room: Lounge
            $99     ($84 for Cornwell members)

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Photoshop – Photo Restoration
Old family photo treasures are disappearing with time. Most are damaged by poor storage, handling, and general wear and tear. Learn to use Photoshop to salvage and restore these priceless relics of family history! Assumes basic Photoshop knowledge and general computer skills.

INSTRUCTOR: John Bambach has taught and worked in photography since 1969. His career in education and technology spans 35 years as teacher, manager, and media producer, working in both higher education and public television. He is coordinator of the Cornwell Learning Center.

            May 14 and 21       (2 Thursdays)
            6:30 – 9pm
            Room: Learning Center
            $70     ($55 for Cornwell members)

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ART STUDIO
NEW CLASS!
Oil Painting with Water Soluble Oils
An introduction to painting with water soluble oils presenting the basic techniques of painting, composition, lighting and perspective. A hands-on course for all skill levels; instruction will be customized to meet individual needs. Supply lists provided upon registration.

Instructor: Kevin Brown, Professional Artist

            June 1– July 27      (8 Mondays, NO CLASS July 6)
            7 – 8pm
            Room: Art Studio
            $189     ($169 for Cornwell members)

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