Home and Garden - Spring

Which Term? When registering online, you need to know which term your class is in. Here is how to tell: Fall classes have a -0 in the course code (e.g., ART C79-04). Summer classes have a -3 in the course code (e.g., ART C79-31). In addition, Fall CRN numbers begin with 6, (e.g., CRN 62081). Summer CRN numbers begin with 5 (e.g., CRN 50543). Please do not  put two terms on the same registration form! e.g: Spring and Summer.

Home Projects

Auto and Engine Repairs

Cooking — General

The Backyard Barbecue Store

Gardening

Going Green

Pet Care

Home Projects

COPING WITH PLUMBING EMERGENCIES    Fee: $150
This practical course is designed to teach homeowners basic tips on repairing or replacing plumbing fixtures. This course will cover soldering of copper pipes and installation of faucets and toilets. It will offer practical knowledge on the workings of drains and how to replace water heaters, garbage disposals, and sump pumps. Students will take trips to nearby plumbing outlets. Note that this course in NOT designed for certification in professional plumbing.
TEC B68-01, MAINE E, 8 Tue., 1/25, 6:30-9:30 pm, Maupin -  CRN 40194

UPHOLSTERY    FEE: $150
Don’t throw out your favorite, well-loved chair—learn to reupholster it. This is a hands-on course. Students will learn the fundamentals of upholstery including frame construction repair, restoration and others. Explore the types of materials used and learn to identify fabrics as well as techniques for cutting, measuring and fitting fabric and padding. Trade secrets will be shared to give your furniture a new look. Bring a small piece of furniture to work on.
TEC B28-03, ETHS, 8 Tue., 4/12, 6-9 pm, Miranda    - CRN 40202
TEC B28-04, ETHS, 8 Thu, 4/14, 6-9 pm, Miranda    - CRN 40203

FABULOUS FAUX FOR BORING WALLS    FEE: $30
Learn variations of faux decorating and theories of color harmony. A materials fee of $20 is payable to the instructor at the first class session. No senior discount.
ART B51-01, MAINE W, 1 Mon., 4/18, 6:30-9:30 pm, Coffman   - CRN 40701

DECORATING CHEAPLY    FEE: $95
Using color and imagination, learn how to uplift your blah spaces with little money. For the first class, bring all your favorite color samples, your room photos, paper and pen. We'll explore poorly used area and well used area. Class is for students who need to stretch their dollars and their creativity.
HEC B44-02, NILES N, 4 Mon., 4/4, 7-9 pm, Simon     - CRN 40206
HEC B44-03, GLPD, 4 Wed., 3/2, 7-9 pm, Simon  - CRN 40446

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Auto and Engine Repairs

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR                     Fee: $175
This class is for more adventurous, hands-on people who want to do their own repairs and learn more about their cars. Emphasis is on diagnostics, replacement, and bringing your car to safety standards.
TEC C14-01, ETHS, 10 Tue., 1/25, 6:30-9:30 pm, Wylie    CRN 40196

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
(SNOW BLOWERS AND LAWN MOWERS)                    Fee: $75
Learn to fix your own small engine! We’ll cover the four technical functions of every small engine. The remainder of class time will be devoted to actual troubleshooting and the repair of your small engine. A lab fee of $10 per student is payable to the instructor at class.
TEC C15-01, ETHS, 4 Thu, 4/14, 7-9:30 pm, Wylie    CRN 40195

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Cooking/Culinary

The following cooking classes are demonstrations where students observe step-by-step preparation and taste prepared dishes. Classes are held at area high schools.

MAGIC OF THE MIDDLE EAST
PIZZA (LAHME AL AJEEN)                            Fee: $35
Learn to make and eat quick and easy home-made Middle Eastern pizza” Lahme Al Ajeen” prepared using fresh vegetables or minced meat ingredients. Perfect for dinner parties, social gatherings or healthy family mid-week meals. Plus you’ll create a delicious main pizza with either meat (beef) or veggie ingredient (potatoes, parsley, spices) baked on a warm crust.  
HEC F77-31, MAINE E, 1 Thu, 5/19, 7-9 pm, Sayadian  - CRN 50023

 New!
DESSERTS         Fee: $94
Enhance your dessert repertoire with these treats, courtesy of Chef Susan Taves, caterer and former pastry instructor at CHIC and Institute of Art. Learn some plating tricks and secrets to a perfect creme brulee. Make delicious butter cream and decorate chocolate cupcakes for a buffet. The finale class will be a beautifully plated dessert; the perfect ending to your gourmet dinner party!  This chef is also a graduate of the esteemed French Pastry School and has completed several advanced sugar and chocolate courses, as well as the Wilton master class. You will receive fool proof recipes and techniques with a pinch of humor.
HEC F09-31, ETHS, 4 Tue., 5/10, 7-9 pm, Taves  - CRN 50026


Dream Cakes
3100 Dundee Road, Suite 701, Northbrook

Dream Cakes is back! We are very happy to be able to again offer classes through this unique gourmet pastry shop offering a truly artful and delicious array of baked goods. Classes at Dream Cakes are hands-on, with everything included—recipes, ingredients, equipment, and aprons. You’ll take home your delicious finished products. The instructor is Chef Mark Kwasigroch, an owner of Dream Cakes, who also teaches pastry arts at Kendall College School of Culinary Arts.


ARTISAN BREADS I    Fee: $79
What is artisan bread? It is bread that is crafted, rather than mass produced. Baked in small batches with special attention given to quality ingredients, artisan bread differs from prepackaged supermarket loaves in just about every important way. Homemade bread is making a comeback! Return to this age-old tradition with Chef Mark, who will share his professional expertise and recipes. No senior discount.
HEC F47-31, DELE, 1 Mon., 5/23, 7-9 pm    CRN 50054

KNIFE SKILLS    Fee: $79
Knowing how to skillfully use knives is critical for cooks, yet many people have never mastered proper technique. In this class you’ll learn to safely chop, julienne, chiffonier and slice to perfection-this will save you lots of time in your cooking! You will also learn proper care of your knife, sharpening and honing. You’ll take home everything you cut up! Bring your own chef and paring knife to the class. No senior discount.
HEC F74-31, DELE, 1 Mon., 7/11, 7-9 pm    CRN 50059


BASIC CAKE DECORATING    Fee: $79
A cake from Dream Cakes’ is a truly spectacular work of culinary art. Chef Mark will share his techniques as you learn to fill, assemble, and then decorate your own cake with butter cream. You’ll take home your beautiful and delicious creation. No senior discount.
HEC E26-31, DELE, 1 Mon., 6/13, 7-9 pm    CRN 50055
HEC E26-32, DELE, 1 Mon., 7/25, 7-9 pm    CRN 50056


BASIC FONDANT CAKE DECORATING    Fee: $79
Discover the beauty of decorating with rolled fondant for covering cakes with an immaculate smooth surface, shaping fun figures and elegant flowers. No senior discount.
HEC E94-31, DELE, 1 Mon., 6/27, 7-9 pm    CRN 50057
HEC E94-32, DELE, 1 Mon., 8/1, 7-9 pm    CRN 50058

 

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Gardening

The following Gardening classes are held at Chicago Botanical Gardens, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois


BOTANICAL DRAWING     Fee: $349
Strong drawing is the cornerstone of botanical art. This course covers the fundamentals of proportion, line, tone, dimensionality, and expression. We will work in pencil from live specimens, flowers, seeds, and fruit to learn to draw plants accurately and beautifully. No senior discount.
BOT B01-01, GARD, 8 Sat, 1/22, 9 am-Noon    CRN 40224


WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY                                      Fee: $187
Winter is one of the best times to photograph gardens and nature. Learning to see the “bones” of a garden will improve your photographic skills in any season. Learn about the adjustments necessary for winter photography in terms of exposure, lighting, color, and good composition. Tripods are recommended, but not mandatory. The emphasis will be on producing good images, especially with digital cameras. Dress for the weather. No senior discount.
BOT B02-01, GARD, 3 Tue, 2/1, 9 am-12:30 pm    CRN 40223


NATIVARS IN THE LANDSCAPE                          Fee: $74
While native plants are reliably considered hardy, low-maintenance, and drought tolerant, gardeners continue to explore nativars to provide a little “zing” to their gardens, either through foliage color, stem color, or overall size. We’ll compare native plants to their nativar counterparts and discuss how to use both effectively to reduce impact on the earth’s natural resources. No senior discount.
BOT B04-01, GARD, 1 Sat, 2/12, 1-4 pm    CRN 40226


GUARDING YOUR GARDEN                                 Fee: $45
Learn lessons in how to handle pesky rabbits, chipmunks, squirrels, meadow voles, Canadian geese, and deer. First learn to identify common pests and the types of damage they can inflict. Then look at ways to protect your garden against these nuisances. No senior discount.
BOT B03-01, GARD, 1 Sat, 2/5, 1-3:30 pm    CRN 40225


MEDITATION IN THE GARDEN                            Fee: $74
Explore basic meditation techniques and breathing exercises, and experience guided visualization inspired by the setting. Weather permitting, we’ll conduct class in one of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s many outdoor settings. Dress appropriately for the season and bring a blanket, cushion, or camp chair. No senior discount.
BOT B05-01, GARD, 4 Wed, 2/16, 9:30-10:30 am    CRN 40221


GROWING SALADS INDOORS                           Fee: $37
Learn to grow organic salad greens at home! Professional gardener Bill Shores, manager of Chef Rick Bayless’ market garden, has grown specialty greens for more than a decade. Enjoy a “visual feast” of micro-greens as he demonstrates how to plant seeds in growing trays and discusses maintenance and harvesting techniques. No senior discount.
BOT B06-01, GARD, 1 Sat, 3/5, 9-11 am    CRN 40220


BUILDING SOILS ORGANICALLY                     Fee: $74
Would you like to create a landscape that is more resistant to insect and disease challenges? Whether you’re starting from scratch with new construction, or working with an existing landscape, come explore an organic approach to building soils in a healthy, environmentally-friendly and sustainable way! No senior discount.
BOT B07-01, GARD, 1 Sat, 3/12, 9 am-Noon    CRN 40219


THE AMERICAN COTTAGE GARDEN                 Fee: $37
The cottage garden brings a certain vision to mind—exuberant beds overflowing with old-fashioned flowers. Shrub roses, foxgloves, poppies, forget-me-nots, hollyhocks, vegetables, and herbs all have a place here. Discover bed and border designs and plant combinations that conjure the look of an English cottage garden. No senior discount.
BOT B08-01, GARD, 1 Sat, 3/19, 10 am-Noon    CRN 40218


BOTANICAL ART: SKETCHBOOK STUDIES         Fee: $312
OF THE SPRING WILDFLOWERS
This field study workshop focuses on drawing, sketching, and painting spring wildflowers in the woodland environment. The earliest and most delicate spring wildflowers bring color, texture, form, and their own unique rhythm to the woodland floor as they mark the change of season. This workshop is designed for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. A supply list will be sent. No senior discount.
BOT B09-01, GARD, 6 Sat, 4/30, 1-4 pm    CRN 40216


BEGINNING BEEKEEPING WORKSHOP             Fee: $99
We cover the history of North American beekeeping. Topics include the anatomy and physiology of honey bees; caste system; seasonal management; plants and forage; and community restrictions. We’ll also discuss solutions to the impending disaster colony collapse disorder. Lunch is on your own. No senior discount.
SCI E30-01, GARD, 1 Sat., 2/12, 9 am-4 pm    CRN 40222

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Going Green!

New!
GOING GREEN AT HOME                                                   Fee: $109
(ONLINE)                                                     In-district Seniors: $70
Step into a green lifestyle! In this course, you’ll discover simple, cost-effective ways to make your home green and keep your community healthy. From shopping and cooking to decorating and cleaning, you’ll find hundreds of eco-friendly ideas you can put to work instantly.
HEC B03-300, 1/19-3/11 - CRN 40948
HEC B03-301, 2/16-4/8  - CRN 40949
HEC B03-302, 3/16-5/6  - CRN 40951
HEC B03-303, 4/20-6/10 - CRN 40952

INTERIOR DESIGN FOR A HEALTHY GREEN LIFESTYLE                FEE: $160
What can the design of your home do to improve your health and lifestyle? Everyday decisions in space planning, organization, efficiency, color, recycling practices, etc. will create a better environment! The class will review green building material selection, space planning, principles and elements of design, non toxic cleaning products, air quality, and bacteria control techniques. All these choices will create a healthy home which will improve the quality of your life!
HEC B01-01, MAINE W, 8 Wed., 2/2, 7-9:30 pm, Folkers    CRN 40204

GO GREEN WITH PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS                FEE: $25
Learn how to replace your everyday personal care products such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste, and underarm deodorants with natural botanicals. Choose plant-friendly, renewable, therapeutic-grade essential oils for your everyday needs and stop using products with potentially toxic, synthetic chemicals that may trigger unwanted side effects. The instructor is certified aromatherapist Linda Pawlisz. A materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor in class.
HEC B40-01, MAINE W, 1 Wed., 4/6, 7-9 pm, Pawlisz    CRN 40184
HEC B40-02, GLPD, 1 Thu., 2/24, 7-9 pm, Pawlisz    CRN 40447

WIND POWER BASICS                        Fee: $75
This challenging course will give you a basic understanding of wind power generation. Topics include how a wind turbine works; knowledge of wind resources; how to estimate the production at a given site; making economic calculations; understanding the issues on siting and installing a wind power system.
TEC C16-01, GLBRK S, 4 Thu, 2/24, 7-9 pm, Overeem -  CRN 40100
TEC C16-02, GLBRK S, 4 Thu, 4/7, 7-9 pm, Overeem  - CRN 40101
TEC C16-03, GLBRK S, 4 Thu, 5/5, 7-9 pm, Overeem  - CRN 40102

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Pet Care

COMMUNICATING WITH ANIMALS                     Fee: $130
Join animal communicator Carol Schultz during this skill-building, experiential workshop, as she assists you in unveiling for yourself the true identity of animals. Learn to experience their messages through telepathic/intuitive communication. Begin to understand an animal’s behavior, viewpoint, needs, and feelings and enhance your relationship with other species, creating more harmony in your life. (7 CEUs/CEs). Each course will be held at the Center, located at: 26402 Edgemond Lane, Barrington, IL. No senior discount.
REC S39-01, RELX, 1 Sat., 4/16, 9 am-5:30pm, Harris  -  CRN 40158
(register by 4/1)


OBEDIENCE TRAINING AND
PET MANNERS FOR DOGS                                     Fee: $120
This class provides a comprehensive program of dog-friendly and owner-friendly instruction for obedience exercises, hand signals, games, tricks and effective solutions for problem behaviors. Dogs 5 months and older are welcome, including those who have failed in other training approaches. Dogs should be friendly towards other dogs, children and human beings. First class is mandatory for owners. Dogs do not attend the first class. Please know your dog’s snug neck measurement, current weight and bring proof of rabies vaccination. (Enter the school building through Door 28 at the north end of ETHS near the tennis courts.)
REC S09-01, ETHS GYM, 8 Tue., 1/4, 7:30-8:30 pm, Damon  -  CRN 40255


PET FIRST AID                                                       Fee: $48
Would you know what to do if your dog or cat was hurt or suddenly became ill? It isn’t always enough to rush to the vet. To save your pet’s life you must sometimes act before you get to the vet! Join Linda Raphael, Certified Pet First Aid Instructor, as she reviews the basics of pet first aid. You’ll learn what’s normal for your pet and how to check vitals, basic CPR, how to handle bleeding, treatment for poisoning, supplies you should always have on hand and more.
REC S19-01, ETHS, 1 Mon., 3/14, 6-10 pm, Raphael -  CRN 40254
REC S19-02, GLPD, 1 Wed., 3/2, 6-10 pm, Raphael  - CRN 40477


PRACTICAL PUPPY TRAINING                          Fee: $90
This program is designed to educate new puppy owners in the optimum development of the puppies, the correction of existing problems, and the prevention of future problem behaviors. Course work includes socialization, management and prevention exercises, leash training, house training, foundation obedience work, massages, grooming, nutrition and more. Open to puppies 7 weeks to 5 months who have had their first set of immunizations. Puppies attend all six classes with their owners. (Please enter the school building through Door 28 at the north end of ETHS near the tennis courts.)
REC S08-01, ETHS GYM, 6 Tue., 1/4, 6:25-7:25 pm, DeCarlo -  CRN 40257
REC S08-02, ETHS GYM, 6 Tue., 4/12, 6:25-7:25 pm, DeCarlo  - CRN 40256

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