The joys of quilting are only a stitch away. Learn to use a rotary cutter, press sems and assemble and finish your own lap quilt. explore quilting basics: choose fabric, color values, and supplies you will need. Basic sewing skills are require, and must have access to a sewing machine outside of class. A supply list will be provided the first night of class.  

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Join a fun class to learn the basics of crocheting. Never picked up a needle before? That's okay! Learn the names of each tool and how to use them. You will leave class with a new potholder made by you!  Students will be given a list of supplies to bring to class.

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Now that you’ve “taken to” quilting, this is the PERFECT CLASS TO FURTHER YOUR SKILLS!  Learn new blocks, new cutting techniques and TAKE YOUR QUILTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Master the cutting & piecing techniques you learned in beginning quilting with the addition of curves and applique!

Supply list will be provided first class meeting

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The Essential Workplace Skills Series is made possible by a grant from the Illinois Community College Board to advance Workforce Training.  

Inclusive and cross-generational workplaces are today's professional norm. In this session, assess your customer-centricity and learn how to maintain and improve trust. Expand communication skills, including use of technology, to serve internal and external customers equally well. Learn recovery steps that rebuild customer loyalty. Leave ready to provide professional customer-service excellence regardless of title or industry.

What if your garden didn’t need constant fixing… because it was built right from the ground up? In this hands-on deep dive, you’ll learn how to create rich, living soil that feeds your plants naturally and how to pair crops together for better growth, fewer pests, and bigger harvests. Designed specifically for Zone 6 growers, this class walks you from foundational soil science to real-world planting strategies you can use immediately.

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The Fundamental Supervisor Series is made possible through a grant from the Illinois Community College Board to advance Workforce Training. 

Take the guesswork out of employee performance. In this session, learn how to set clear expectations for your employees without micromanaging. Adapt approaches to assigning work, delegating, and being inclusive, to allow employees to take more ownership and show their capability. Build trust in employees' ability to work remotely or with little direct oversight. Draft a personalized action plan to use on the job to successfully oversee employees and recognize their accomplishments.

Enjoy two experiments during this class. The first will explore fundamental principles of basic engineering, electrical circuits, and physics to build your very own robot! Students will learn about a variety of concepts, like friction, balance, and the practical application of technology while putting their robots to the test in different playful challenges. In next hands-on-activity, students will learn about the structure of a plant cell. We will explore the functions of the different components of a plant cell. Students will use a variety of objects to create their own plant cell model that can be taken home! Space is limited, so register early!

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This class is designed to teach students the basics of magic presentation, the history of magic and illusions, how to make your own magic tricks, how to learn professional level illusions, and how to have fun doing this. Each student will pay a $15 fee directly to the instructor for supplies.

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