Extended Studies

INTRODUCTION TO MODERN CALLIGRAPHY-$30 +$42 Material Fee

Instructor: Ciera Freson
Date: 02/17
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00-9:00PM

Discover how to use a dip pen and nib for modern calligraphy and create beautiful and consistent handwriting every time. No need to be the arty type either. This course will set you off learning all the skills behind modern calligraphy.

RAPTOR ECOLOGY
NON-CREDIT, $90

Instructor: Jeffrey J. Ewert
Date: Class- 03/01-04/19 *no class 03/15*
Field Trips- TBD
Days: Class- Mondays, Field Trips-TBD
Time: Class- 6:00-8:00PM

Students study the anatomy, physiology, morphology, and field identification of major Colorado raptors (Birds of Prey). This includes lectures of key points of major raptor groups: Falcons, Accipiters, Buteos, other occasional species, and some select common owl species. Through both lectures and observations, each student learns to identify raptors, raptor habitat, and niche. Students also learn how to properly record field observations in a field notebook as a part of the class requirements.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
NON-CREDIT, $115

Instructor: Karen Immerso
Date: 01/13-03/03
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 4:00-5:00PM

As the language most used in the Deaf community, this class is a foreign language class offering a thorough introduction to American Sign Language (ASL).  The class is made up of a series of weekly lessons, practice sessions and community visits/outings to learn basic sign vocabulary. Come enjoy learning about the different grammatical structure of ASL, some fingerspelling and an introduction to the culture of deaf people. The class will be taught using ASL through activities and conversation.  It will include interaction with Deaf individuals for real time conversation as well. Students who are studying to enter the field of education can benefit greatly from this class as relates to the other applied uses of a signed language with children and people with certain other disabilities.

SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS-$115

Instructor: Karen Immerso
Date: 01/13-03/03
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 5:15-6:30PM

This 8-session class is an introduction to the Spanish language. It introduces students to basic vocabulary and conversation with other adults in an active and fun learning environment. It is designed for the beginner second language learner who has never studied Spanish or wants to review from the very basics. The class includes activities, speaking practice and some homework assignments.  Opportunities for interaction with native speakers may take place. No text required; hand-outs will be used.  A dictionary is not required but helpful: University of Chicago Spanish/English Dictionary available at the Bookworm.

SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS: Crested Butte- $115

Instructor: Karen Immerso
Date: 01/12-03/02
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 5:15-6:30PM
Location: Crested Butte Community School

This 8-session class is an introduction to the Spanish language. It introduces students to basic vocabulary and conversation with other adults in an active and fun learning environment. It is designed for the beginner second language learner who has never studied Spanish or wants to review from the very basics. The class includes activities, speaking practice and some homework assignments.  Opportunities for interaction with native speakers may take place. No text required; hand-outs will be used.  A dictionary is not required but helpful: University of Chicago Spanish/English Dictionary available at the Bookworm.

SPANISH FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS- $115

Instructor: Karen Immerso
Date: 01/13-03/03
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 6:45-8:00PM

This 8-session class is for advanced beginners and intermediate Spanish Language Learners interested in reviewing and expanding their vocabulary, gaining a greater understanding of grammar, speaking conversationally with other adults in an active and fun learning environment.  The class includes activities, speaking practice and some homework assignments.  Opportunities for interaction with native speakers may take place.  No text required; hand-outs will be used.  A dictionary is not required but helpful: University of Chicago Spanish/English Dictionary available at the Bookworm.

SPANISH FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS: Crested Butte- $115

Instructor: Karen Immerso
Date: 01/12-03/02
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:45-8:00PM
Location: Crested Butte Community School

This 8-session class is for advanced beginners and intermediate Spanish Language Learners interested in reviewing and expanding their vocabulary, gaining a greater understanding of grammar, speaking conversationally with other adults in an active and fun learning environment.  The class includes activities, speaking practice and some homework assignments.  Opportunities for interaction with native speakers may take place.  No text required; hand-outs will be used.  A dictionary is not required but helpful: University of Chicago Spanish/English Dictionary available at the Bookworm.

BEGINNER GUITAR-$225

Instructor: Jesse Irons
Date: 01/28– 03/11
Day: Thursdays
Time: 5:00 – 6:00PM
Materials: The Guitar Handbook is highly recommended. Student must provide their own guitar.

Want to learn to play Guitar? Designed for beginners only, this class starts with the basics and educates students about the history of the guitar and its diverse styles of music. The class smoothly transitions into learning how to play the guitar. Basic music theory principles are taught and students are shown how to apply them to the guitar. Students also learn how to tune the guitar, play chords and get their hands and fingers comfortable with actual guitar playing. Participants also learn strumming patterns, how to read fake sheets, music tablature, and start playing songs.

INTERMEDIATE GUITAR-$225

Instructor: Jesse Irons
Date: 01/28 – 03/11
Day: Thursdays
Time: 6:30 – 7:30PM
Materials: The Guitar Handbook is highly recommended. Student must provide their own guitar.

Can you play a little guitar? Want to learn more? This class helps students progress in that endeavor. Students learn open position chords, key signatures, strumming patterns, barre chords, hammer-on/pull-offs and using a capo. The course then focuses on scales, chord structures (root, 3rd, 5th), major and minor as well as extensions (7th, 9th, etc.). Progressions and theory are discussed. Students must have some previous guitar experience.

ADVANCED GUITAR/BASS: MODEL THEORY AND IMPROVISATION-$225

Instructor: Jesse Irons
Date: 01/28 – 03/11
Day: Thursdays
Time: 7:30 – 8:30PM
Materials: The Guitar Handbook is highly recommended. Student must provide their own guitar.

Do you want to expand your musical knowledge and technique? This class will focus on the art of improvisation as well as advanced theory and technique. Topics include; modes, legato, tapping, sweep arpeggios, speed picking, harmonics and more. Students must have a solid grasp of the instrument. Bass guitarists are welcome, electric instruments preferred.

INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING-$90

Instructor: Jeffrey J. Ewert
Date: 04/06-04/27
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Materials: Students should bring their own fly rod and reel, some rods are made available.

Learn the basic fundamentals of fly-fishing including equipment, rods, rod weights, line types, leaders, tippets, flies, and accessories. Learn the value and application of using waders, polarized sunglasses, vests, etc. Learn the use of all this equipment, including an emphasis on casting instruction, application and types of flies and knots, as well as reading waters for trout with emphasis on presentation to enable the student to begin to fly fish successfully on local waters. This enables the student to practice the art of fly fishing in some of the West’s best fly-fishing waters right here in the Gunnison basin!