Professional Development Programs
138 Cordelia Camp
Cullowhee, NC 28723
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Youth Swim Refresher & Exceptional & Adult Swim
Based on an assessment, skill development may include: bobbing, holding breath underwater, rhythmic breathing, floating, prone glide, back glide, underwater glide, leg kicks and arm mechanics, proper head position or rhythmic breathing, improving swim technique, sit-down dive, learning survival floating and acclamation to deep water. The Youth Swim Review is appropriate for children who can be in the pool alone (ages 5 and above). Adults who would like to learn to swim are welcome to join the 7:30 class to receive individualized attention. Please call 828-227-7397 for additional information.
March 8-April 12 - Thursdays from 6pm - 9pm....... $85
South Lobby, WCU Cordelia Camp Building
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Students will learn to use the Tiffany Method of stained glass design, by which each piece of glass is wrapped in copper foil and then soldered. The class will cover safety, proper cutting techniques, foiling techniques and simple metal framing as well as types of glass, solders, and copper foils. Each student will complete a project in colored glass by the end of the course. More advanced students will be able to work on their own projects at will. Students will be expected to purchase their solder, foil and glass. All other tools will be provided. (Some products may be purchased in class.) Instuctor: Moya Oneal.
Aqua Fitness
M-Thurs, January 17-April 26, 2012, 5:30 to 6:15pm, Reid Pool -- $60
Digital Workflow with Adobe Lightroom
February 3-4, 2012
Room 137 Cordelia Camp Building / $229 per person
Professional nature photographer Les Saucier will show you how Lightroom can make you a more productive, more organized and more creative photographer. This class will benefit both beginning and intermediate digital photographers.
Personal Self Defense for Women
Thursday, February 16 from 4:30-6:30pm / $25 pp / Camp Bldg. Rm 143
It's late at night and you're walking to your car alone. Does your personal safety rest on a key-chain tube of old pepper spray that you're not sure even works? Would the panic button on your keys only add a blaring soundtrack to an assault should one occur? Nothing can substitute for mental and physical preparation. Knowledge is your most valuable weapon. You don't have to be a black-belt or a heavy weight champion to thwart an assault. This 2 hour class will teach you easy to remember techniques that may save your life. Women of any age will benefit from the skills learned. Topics will include:
-- violence awareness & survival
-- unarmed self-defense techniques & strategies
-- common weapons for self defense
Course instructor David Bradley has over 20 years of experience instructing physical training & survival skills to a wide variety of both civilian and military groups
Blacksmithing Courses
Ongoing enrollment WCU is pleased to offer a variety of blacksmithing courses in cooperation with the Jackson County Green Energy Park. Choose from courses in coal forging, basic and intermediate blacksmithing, knife making and chainmaille.
Glass Blowing & Crafting
Through demonstrations, exercises, and one-on-one instruction, students will learn safety in the studio, proper use of glass tools, and hotshop etiquette while working with other students. These basic techniques will enable students to create simple blown or solid forms. The classes will provide a rare experience to learn a little about glass blowing, reinvigorate your hand skills, and work with others in the community anxious to learn something new. No experience required.
Conferences & Camps:
Mountain Dulcimer Week (July 17-22, 2011)
The Cullowhee Native Plant Conference (July 27-30, 2011)
Other Courses:
Online Enrichment Courses
Map to the Camp Building click here.
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