BCC to Offer New Workshops01:12PM / Thursday, February 26, 2009
Berkshire Community College will offer the following new workshops this spring. Unless otherwise noted, workshops meet on BCC’s main campus on West Street.
“Ceramics” (WKS 329) explores the techniques of throwing, trimming and glazing while students produce six to eight small thrown pieces. Classes, taught by James Horsford, meet Monday evening, March 9 through April 13, from 3:30 to 5:30; or Tuesday evening, March 10 through April 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. Cost for registration is $175.
“Yoga for All Levels” (WKS 610) for beginners or novices, helps increase flexibility, condition muscles and clear minds. Participants with a limited condition or recovering from surgery will benefit from this workshop. Classes, taught by Paula Beaudin, meet Monday evening, March 30 through May 11, from 5:30 to 6:30. Cost for registration is $65.
“Pastry in 3 Easy Lessons!” (WKS 2051) masters three kinds of pastry to create dozens of desserts, hors d’ourvres, and appetizers. Students can bring containers to carry home their creations. Classes, taught by Audrey Sussman, meet Monday, March 30 through April 13, from 10 to 2. Cost for registration is $120.
“Toolkit for New Supervisors” (WKS 9717) puts the job of the supervisor into context for those relatively new to the position of untrained in the role. Areas covered include maintaining appropriate boundaries, motivation, and employee coaching. Participants create an individual action plan for addressing a particular issue or relationship when they return to the workplace. The one-session class, taught by Diana Brooks, meets Tuesday morning, March 31, from 8:30 to 12 at the Intermodal Education Center on the corner of Columbus Avenue and North Street.
For more information, or to register, call BCC’s Office of LifeLong Learning at 413-236-2122 or 413-236-2123. |
