Learn sponging techniques and build on the basic brush strokes of One-Stroke Folk Art™ the first night.  During the second class paint a small canvas.  This easy painting technique can be used to create gifts, greeting cards, and artwork. A $1 material fee is due the first night to the instructor.  Bring your brushes or purchase from instructor for $7.  Supplies: small cup to rinse brushes. 

This course is an introduction to wheel-thrown ceramics.  The course will focus on the properties and preparation of clay, developing skills and techniques on the potter's wheel, principles of ceramic form and design, and the possibilities for decoration and glazing.  In addition, this course will stress the production of functional ware such as bowls, cups, etc. Strong manual dexterity skills and previous art class experience is helpful, but not required. Class size is limited to 12 students and fills up quickly.  A $30 material fee is due the instructor the first night.  No Discount.  **No class April 8th.

Using the American Automobile Association Driver Improvement Program, this 8-hour class is designed to improve your driving skills by making you more aware of visibility, time, and space. Drivers, who simply want to lessen their chances of being involved in an accident, or those referred by the courts or Division of Motor Vehicles for reduction up to 5 points may attend. **Bring your drivers lic. to class or a document with your dr. ID #.    You have your choice of taking a one-day Saturday class, or two evening classes (check the schedule). *No discounts.  If you register on-line, please add your driver license customer number on the comment line (for our required paperwork).

This class introduces students to the nature of stars in our universe.  We begin by looking at the stars and constellations of spring and then move on to analyzing the different types of stars that populate the universe.  The only prerequisite for this course in an interest and curiosity about astronomy.

Topics:  1) Stars and constellations of spring: ancient folklore and locations in the sky; 2) star types and their properties; 3) lives and deaths of stars; and 4) stellar associations: clusters and galaxies.

All first time hunters (no previous license) and young people (age 12 through 16) are required by state law to pass a certified Hunter Safety Course (ten hours of instruction). The course covers wilderness survival as well as bow hunting, muzzle loading firearms, and modern shotguns and rifles.  Those completing the course will receive a certificate, I.D. card and a patch.  Open to ages 10 and up. Students in elementary & middle school must attend with parent.  **You must attend all three nights of the course to receive credit.  ***For directions to the Fluvanna Hunter Safety Course at the Fork Union Community Center, 5725 James Madison Hwy, call Carolyn Richardson at 434-842-3150.    Courses in Fluvanna are held only in the Fall.

This class will focus on the skills needed to use Tables, Queries, Forms and Reports in an existing Microsoft Access 2003 database. The class will also look at modifying the structure of the database tables and how to create relationships between tables, as well as working with field properties and data types to constrain data entry for greater accuracyl  Registration & tuition deadline is March 27th.  Any registrations after the deadline will need to be placed by calling 975-9450 and include an additional $9 for late ordering of book.  

The American Heart Association offers the highest quality courses in CPR.   This is the Adult CPR course with AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and is a two year certification.  Registration w/payment deadline is 2 weeks prior to class since you need to pick up your manual (AHS, room 98) & study.  Manual included in tuition.  No discounts.

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Learn the secrets of how to attract a variety of species of native Virginia butterflies to your yard, no matter how large or small.  Transform your yard into a miniature wildlife refuge that’s a habitat for butterflies in all their life stages.  We will examine the elements needed and those that are most appealing to winged creatures.  Help further their survival by creating an environment that encourages butterflies to visit, and allows you to watch the miracle of metamorphosis in your own garden!  Analyze your site and design one that is appropriate.

This is the 36-hour driver education classroom required of all persons under the age of 19.  This course is intended for Albemarle County students who have had Health II, any student transferring to Albemarle County Schools, students from other school systems needing the classroom, or home school students needing the classroom.  Students should try not to miss any classes since they are required to attend all 36 hours.

For more information, please check out our web site:  Driver Education link