Language Courses

English as a Second Language Beginnings

English as a Second Language Beginnings is a program designed for students who are just beginning to learn the language.  This class gives you the chance to practice your spoken English. We will work on pronunciation, grammar and understanding what you hear.  Each class is planned around a specific theme or skill. This class is held at the Cold Lake Public Library, South Branch..

Dates: January - March 2010                 Time  6:30 - 8:00 pm at South Public Library

Fee:  $60                                                   Instructor:  Bernadette Hartman

English as a Second Language Continues

English as a Second Language Continues gives you the chance to practice what you learned in our Beginnings class. . We will work on progressively more difficult  pronunciation, grammar and understanding what you hear.  Each class is planned around a specific theme or skill.

Dates: On-going (Day to be announced)   Time  To be announced

Fee:     $60                                                     Instructor:  Bernadette Hartman

English as a Second Language Reading Circle

English as a Second Language Reading Circle is a new club for ESL students who have already reached an intermediate level of written and spoken English.  On its' own or in addition to another ESL class this program will give participants an opportunity to practice both reading and speaking English.  This class will start when sufficient numbers are enrolled.

Dates: TBA                                               Time  8:00 to 9:00 pm

Fee:     Cost of the novels                         Instructor:  Bernadette Hartman

Conversational Spanish Level I (Beginner)

Cover the basics of greeting, introductions, time, weather, getting around and more.  A Latin American Spanish Dictionary & Phrase book will be required and will be available for sale at the first class for a cost of $10.00

Dates: March 2010                                 Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm (10 weeks)

Fee:     $90. +   Phrase Book                  Instructor:  Luis Cobo

Conversational  German

Come and learn to speak German in a relaxed atmosphere. Our language classes are fun and you learn too!  A German/English dictionary may be necessary. This class will start when sufficient numbers are enrolled.

Dates: Starting Fall 2009                 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm (10 weeks)

Fee:  $90.00                                            Instructor:  TBA

General Interest Courses

Digital Photography - Beginner and Intermediate

Using a digital cameral involves more than just technical know-how... Come out and learn the basics and explore lighting, composition, depth of field and how to turn you basic shot into a fabulous shot. This two session workshop will teach you the technical and practical side of digital cameras, and will also allow you to use your creativity.

This class will start once we have a minimum of 5 participants.

Dates:  See above                        Time:  See above

Fee:      $60.00                               Instructor:  Marsha Hayward

Introduction to Photography

Do you take pictures that don't turn out the way you want? Join us to learn what you should do to get those really great shots.  Saturday morning and Monday evening. 

This class will start once we have a minimum of 5 participants.

Dates:  See above                     Time:  see above

Fee:  $60.00                                 Instructor:  Marsha Hayward

Watercolors & Basic Drawing

Watercolours ARE magic! Learn about the colour wheel, composition, complimentary colours, perspective, creating your own theme and painting from real life.  Get a real perspective with pencil and charcoal, shading and light.  All skill levels welcome. 

This class will start once we have a minimum of 5 participants.

Dates:  April 29/09   (5 wks)       Time:  7pm - 9 pm

Fee:  $75.00 + supplies               Instructor:  Marsha Hayward

Scrapbooking Classes - Contact us to find out which classes are being offered

Scraplifters Club

Make a 12" x 12" 4 page scrapbook using amazing techniques that you will be able to continue using at home.  This is a two evening class and depending on the interest shown, a second two week class may be offered.

Dates:  September 23                                Time:  6 pm - 8 pm

Fee:      $100.00                                           Instructor:  Jaime Brash

Gratitude Mini Album - Scrapbooking

This is a great way to consciously call attention to the things for which we are grateful for everyday! Each of the pages within this album will focus on the blessings in your life ie: children, health, family, friends, work. This will be a guided project, with each page featuring a different technique. Techniques include: stamping, distressing, inking, resisting, antiquing, texturizing, flocking, punching, and die cutting. Stop by the Learning center to view the completed album or view photos on my website early next week. The skill level for this class will be for beginners to intermediate, but rest assured that the final project will look like it was completed by an advanced scrapbooker!  Bring a paper cutter if you have one please.

Dates:  TBA                                  Time:  6 pm to 9 pm

Fee:      $50.00                               Instructor:  Jaime Brash

Christmas Greeting Cards & Tags

Make a series of cards and gift tags and learn stamping, embossing and distressing techniques that you can use at home.   Hope to see you there!  Bring a paper cutter if you have one please.

Dates:  TBA                                   Time:  6 pm - 8 pm

Fee:      $20.00 for both                 Instructor:  Jaime Brash

Parent & Child Scrapbook Canvas

What better way to have one on one time with your child than being creative together!  This is a great project that can show off your artistic abilities as well as a precious family photo. Techniques include painting, masking, resisting, journaling, stamping and distressing. Words don’t do this project justice! View image of final project on my website in early May. The theme will be family.  Supplies are included but a basic toolkit would be helpful

Dates:   TBA                          Time:  6 pm - 9 pm

Fee:       $60                            Instructor:  Jaime Brash

Personalized Scrapbook Canvas College with Melted Beeswax

This is a great project that can show off your artistic abilities! Learn collage techniques as well as how to transfer parts of your photographs onto canvas using melted beeswax! This is by far my most exciting class! View an image of final project on my website in mid May. The theme will vary according to the photos you send me ahead of time as I will have to prep them before the class. Once you are registered we will discuss personalizing your canvas!  Supplies are included but a basic toolkit would be helpful

Dates:  TBA                                   Time:  6 pm - 9 pm

Fee:  TBA                                       Instructor:  Jaime Brash

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Braille

Join Janell Crispin and learn to read and write Braille.

Date:  TBA                                             Time: TBA

Fee:    $25.00                                         Instructor: Janell Crispin

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid teaches how to help someone showing signs of a mental health crisis. Anyone can benefit from learning Mental Health First Aid.

Date:  March 24 & 25, 2010              Time: 9 am - 4 pm

Fee:    $70.00                                       Instructor: Roxanne Charbonneau

One on One Computers

Come and learn the basics in a relaxed one on one atmosphere. Call us to set p an appointment.

Date & Time:  By appointment  $20/hour          Instructor:  CLCLC staff

First Aid for Youth

Youth should know the basics or first aid.

Date:  May 2010                                   Time: TBA

Fee:    $20.00                                         Instructor: J.M. Michaud

First Aid for New Mothers

Are you a new Mom?  Join us to learn basic First Aid techniques for babies

Date:   May 2010                                  Time: TBA

Fee:    $20.00                                         Instructor: J.M. Michaud

Let's Talk Baby

Get together to laugh, learn and share - a weekly afternoon for parents of infants up to 1 year.  There is no charge for this fun activity.

Dates:  Wednesdays                           Time:  1:00 - 3:00 pm

Call the Cold Lake Community Health Services at 594-4404

Prenatal Classes

Dates:  Thursdays                                Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm

Call the Cold Lake Community Health Services at 594-4404

Presentations

A Different Way of Seeing

This FREE presentation will give you and your class or group a first-hand "look" at the world from a non-seeing perspective. Please give us a call to arrange a session time.

Presenter: Janell Crispin

We will be holding Tutor Training sessions throughout 2010.  If you are interested in becoming a Tutor or you just want to learn more about tutoring adults, give us a call.  Our first session will cover goal setting and planning lessons.  Cost is free to our Tutors and a nominal fee will be charged to other interested individuals.

Presenter:  CLCLC Staff

Learn techniques and get tips to help with teaching Adults English.

Date:   June 2,  2010                      Time: 6:30 PM

Fee:    Free                                       Instructor: Martha Urquardt (Norquest College)