Students will learn basic playing tips and techniques; riffs and scales; bass isometrics. In addition to beginning to read bass tablature music notation, students will also be exposed to a wide variety of bass guitar styles including rock, R&B, jazz, blues, and country. Students need to bring a tuner, picks, and a guitar (including amplifier).

Cost $96                          F. Garcia

Tuesday (8 sessions)        6/3 – 7/29

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm           NC 500 0468 

Life Organization 101

Discover the benefits of using an on-line organization coach. Learn from the best! Class is based on the web-site and book by Marla Cilley – The Flylady. Get over your frustration of not getting everything done, of feeling over-whelmed by living in C.H.A.O.S., of wanting things to be better, but not knowing where to begin, by just starting where you are. Build good habits and routines, with simple, small steps that achieve more peace in your home and at work. For all ages, adults or students, employed or retired. Internet access at home, or at work, is necessary for maximum benefit from this class. Text book, “Sink Reflections” by Marla Cilley, Bantam Books, 2004, recommended. No class July 3^rd.

Cost $49                                    Betty Thompson, NAPO

Thursday (4 sessions)                 6/19 – 7/17

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm                    NC 500 0842 

Beginning Sewing

Welcome to the world of sewing! This is an exciting and fun place to be. There is nothing more wonderful than the feeling of pride you get when you create something yourself. You not only get to create a new world using your own ideas, but you can get everyday, practical use of your new talent. Students must have a sewing machine at home. www.estrellamountain.edu/academics/learn4life/

Cost $69                                    M. Flowers

Tues (8 sessions)                       6/3 – 7/22

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm                    NC 500 0317 

Successful Parenting

These classes will show you ways to enhance all your parenting skills, especially discipline methods and communication skills. Learn to build your child’s self esteem and yours at the same time. Parents/caregivers learn techniques to increase effective management of child behavior and reduce parenting stress.

Cost $89                        I. Alonso

Tuesday (10 sessions)    6/3 – 8/5

6:00pm – 8:00pm          NC 500 0368 

eBay for Beginners

Clean out your closets and make money in the process! This course will cover everything from basic bidding & buying on eBay to listing an item for sale. Designed for selling, you will learn what buyers are looking for so you can tailor your listings for greatest impact. Learn how to choose a product category, write search-friendly titles and product descriptions, understand shipping options, handle insurance, gain tips for taking pictures and upload them to your sales listing, and establish personal systems for handling customer complaints. We'll cover payment methods, fees, handling fraudulent emails--and more!

Cost $49                                    S. Staal

Thursday (2 sessions)                 6/19 – 6/26

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm                    NC 500 0343 

Cost $49                                    S. Staal

Thursday (2 sessions)                 7/17 – 7/24

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm                    NC 500 0348  

Introduction to Self-Hypnosis – Weight Loss

Presented by Julie Jones, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. Julie has been a practicing hypnotherapist for over 20 years. Discover the facts and fallacies concerning hypnosis. You’ll learn about the history of hypnosis and how to apply to areas of your life. Find out what hypnosis can do, and what it cannot do, for you. You’ll have practical demonstrations and individual involvement in the process of self-hypnosis. You’ll leave the class with the fundamentals of self-hypnosis specific to Weight Loss and a CD to practice with at home. Do something for yourself, change your life!

Cost $19                        J. Jones

Tuesday (1 session)       6/3

6:00pm – 9:00pm          NC 500 0538 

Cost $19                        J. Jones

Monday (1 session)        7/21

6:00pm – 9:00pm          NC 500 0549 

Introduction to Self-Hypnosis – Stress Management

Presented by Julie Jones, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. Julie has been a practicing hypnotherapist for over 20 years. Discover the facts and fallacies concerning hypnosis. You’ll learn about the history of hypnosis and how to apply to areas of your life. Find out what hypnosis can do, and what it cannot do, for you. You’ll have practical demonstrations and individual involvement in the process of self-hypnosis. You’ll leave the class with the fundamentals of self-hypnosis specific to Stress Reduction and a CD to practice with at home. Do something for yourself, change your life!

Cost $19                        J. Jones

Monday (1 session)        6/2

6:00pm – 9:00pm          NC 500 0561 

Cost $19                        J. Jones

Tuesday (1 session)       7/22

6:00pm – 9:00pm          NC 500 0597 

Travel-Study ProgramHave you ever dreamed of going places? Maybe you would like to get up close and personal with a pair of penguins in the icy world of Antarctica.  Did you know you could explore exciting destinations with faculty escorts?  Tour in small groups with local guides.  Travel with first class accommodations.  Call 623-935-8426 for information.