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1. Ceramic Glaze-Making Class
Mon., Wed., 9-11:30 a.m.
May 18, 20, 25, 27; June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17
For students who are interested in learning to test and make their own glazes. Some wheel-work will also be done, but teaching emphasis will be on glaze-testing procedures. Students will make test tiles, search for glaze recipes, and make small test samples of glaze with various color additions, with the goal of finally making a gallon of glaze each for themselves. The amount of ware thrown in class equivalent to 10 5” x 5” pots will be fired for each student without charge. Ware exceeding this limit will incur a firing fee of 2.5 cents per cubic inch. A check for $15 glaze fee made out to CNUEF and a $30 course fee is required. Limited enrollment.
Instructor: Marshall Turner, CNU
2. Aerobics
Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10:15 a.m.
June 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29 & July 1, 3
A conditioning program to improve your strength, balance, range of motion, and muscular and cardiovascular endurance. $30 course fee.
Instructor: Kasey Cyr-Robert
To Top3. Body Fusion: Tone & Stretch
Tues., Thurs., 9:15-10:30 a.m.
June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25
A conditioning program to improve your strength, balance, range of motion and muscular and cardiovascular endurance. $15 course fee.
Instructor: Kasey Cyr-Robert
4. Aerobics
Mon., Wed., Fri. 9-10:15 a.m.
July 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31 & Aug. 3,5,7
A conditioning program to improve your strength, balance, range of motion, and muscular and cardiovascular endurance. $30 course fee.
Instructor: Kasey Cyr-Robert
To Top5. Body Fusion: Tone & Stretch
Tues., Thurs., 9:15-10:30 a.m.
July 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
A conditioning program to improve your strength, balance, range of motion and muscular and cardiovascular endurance. $15 course fee.
Instructor: Kasey Cyr-Robert
6. The Phoenicians
Mon.-Fri., 9:30-10:45 a.m.
July 13-17
In spite of recent advances in historical and archaeological research, the story of the Phoenicians remains an elusive one. This course examines the Canaanite pre-historical period. $4 syllabus fee.
Instructor: Glenn Markus, LLS
To Top7. Watercolor Painting (a.m.)
Mon. through Fri., 9:30-11:30 a.m.
July 13-17
Learn to select, mix and apply. Enhance your skill in composition. If you are no longer a beginner, continue to develop your skills. Limited enrollment - Register for a.m. or p.m. class, not both. Class held in Yoder Barn.
Instructor: Professor Betty Anglin, CNU

8. Gardens, Large and Small
Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
July 13-17
Poor planting choices can cause even the most exquisite garden design to fail. Using images collected during a photo-journey through numerous public gardens and a few private ones in England, Austria and France, Dr. Johnson will discuss the role of plant selection in establishing successful gardens.
Instructor: Dr. Linda Johnson, CNU

To Top9. Strength & Stretch
Tues., Thurs., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 & July 2
This class addresses high-risk clients, those with multiple medical problems, either past or current; or those who have not exercised for a very long time and would have difficulty with a standard program; or those who are currently dealing with physical problems that limit movement, mobility, stamina; or those who are experiencing pain. $20 course fee.
Instructor: Kasey Cyr-Robert
10. Strength & Stretch
Tues., Thurs., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
July 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 & Aug. 4, 6
This class addresses high-risk clients, those with multiple medical problems, either past or current; or those who have not exercised for a very long time and would have difficulty with a standard program; or those who are currently dealing with physical problems that limit movement, mobility, stamina, or those who are experiencing pain. $20 course fee.
Instructor: Kasey Cyr-Robert
11. Watercolor Painting (p.m.)
Mon.- Fri., 1:30-3:30 p.m.
July 13-17
Learn to select, mix and apply. Enhance your skill in composition. If you are no longer a beginner, continue to develop your skills. Limited enrollment - Register for a.m. or p.m. class, not both. Class held in Yoder Barn.
Instructor: Professor Betty Anglin, CNU
12. Three Movies in the Afternoon
Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
July 14, 21, 28
You asked for it, and here it is for Three Movies in the Afternoon: John Wayne in a classic western, "The Searchers"; a screwball comedy, sometimes called a sex comedy without the sex, "It Happened One Night"; and a British film, "Waking Ned Devine." Come and enjoy!
Coordinator: Larry Smail, LLS
To Top13. Fair Stood the Wind: Life on the High Seas
Mon.-Fri., 2:30-3:45 p.m.
July 13-17
During this weeklong course at The Mariners’ Museum, we will explore life aboard a wooden sailing vessel and all of the accompanying adventures. Join us on a fun-filled journey that will be chock-full of things we bet you didn’t know about life at sea.
Coordinator: Anneliese Harmon, Mariners’ Museum
14. Basic Digital Photography
Mon.-Fri., 9-10:15 a.m.
July 20-24
This course will teach basic digital photography. From opening the box to taking great photographs, it all starts with the first few steps. Limited enrollment.
Instructor: Karen Alvis, Motophoto
15. Novels by Patrick O'Brian
Mon.-Fri., 9:30-10:45 a.m.
July 20-24
Come and find out why O'Brian is often called the finest wordcrafter in the field of historical fiction. We will examine novels four, five and six in the series.
Instructor: Professor James A. Cornette, Jr., CNU

16. Cooking with Erika: Fun Food for Summer
Mon., Wed., 10 a.m. -12 noon
July 20, 22
Quick and easy meals for you to prepare for yourself and your guests. Class held in ballroom of the David Student Union.
Instructor: Erika Nestler, CNU Executive Chef

To Top17. Genealogy
Mon. through Fri., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 20-24
This course will cover basic genealogy, family and home sources, research, vital records, and census records.
Instructor: Jim Sample, Tidewater Genealogical Society
18. Fun with Herbs
Monday, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
July 20
Come nourish your spirit, mind and body with fun facts about bathing and learn creative ways to use herbs for bathing and skincare. You will have the opportunity to make your own bath salts.
Instructor: Heidi Hartwiger
19. Oils & Acrylics Summer Workshop
Mon-Wed., 9 a.m.-12 noon
July 20-22
Learn to select, mix and apply. Enhance your skill in composition. If you are no longer a beginner, continue to develop your skills. Limited enrollment.
Instructor: Brian Murphy
20. Computing l
Mon.-Fri., 8:30-10:30 a.m.
July 27-31
This beginner course is for anyone who wants to learn how to use a computer. The student will be introduced to the parts of a computer, the desktop and basic computing. $15 course fee.
Instructor: Susan Daimler
21. Cool Fiction for a Hot Summer
Mon.-Fri., 9:30-10.45 a.m.
July 27-31
Plotting a good story is easier than you think.
Instructor: Heidi Hartwiger
22. Key Concepts in Critical Thinking
Mon.-Fri., 10:30-11:45 a.m.
July 27-31
The course is an examination of such concepts as implication, contradiction and argument as they are discussed in the (technical) critical thinking field.
Coordinator: Dr. Jeffrey Carr, CNU
23. Internet & E-mail
Mon.-Fri., 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
July 27-31
For persons who have completed Computer I and II. Learn to send and receive e-mail messages and use the internet. Limited enrollment. $15 course fee.
Instructor: Susan Daimler
24. Discover Hampton History
Monday, 9 a.m.-12 noon
July 27
Tour the Hampton History Museum and other historical spots with John Quarstein. Travel to the museum on your own. $6 course fee.
Instructor: John Quarstein, Historian
25. Art and the Military
Wed.-Fri., 1-2:15 p.m.
July 29-31
A survey of artists' depictions of combat – at the front, behind the scenes and at home. Special attention will be given to PFAC's current exhibition of combat art, In the Line of Duty.
Instructor: Michael Preble, Program Director, PFAC
 

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