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TEAS Preparation Course Melissa Elliott will instruct you to prepare potential health care workers to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills exam. This exam is required for entrance into many programs such as nursing and dental hygiene. The course will run for 8 weeks. During the first 6 weeks the class will cover the four sections in the TEAS study manual, these sections include reading, math science and English. The last 2 weeks will be spent taking practice exams. This will give each student a total of 6 hours of practice before they take the exam. NC105 Tues, Jan. 24-Mar. 13 |
Cake Decorating Basics In this class you will learn how to bake a great cake, make icing, how to use decorating tips to make stars, borders, and pipe lettering to make that special occasion a success and wow your family and friends. Jenna Vice is a Wilton Method Instructor and has 4 years of experience creating masterpieces. NC101 Tues., Jan. 17-Feb 7 |
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Flowers and Cake Design This class builds off of the Cake Decorating Basics class! You will learn more advanced borders, flowers, and much, much more! Jenna Vice is a Wilton Method Instructor and has 4 years of experience creating masterpieces. NC 102 Tues. and Thurs., Feb 21-Mar 1 |
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Gum Paste and Fondant In this class you will learn how to cover cakes in fondant, make fondant bows, borders and flowers. Instructor Jenna Vice, is a Wilton Method Instructor and has 4 years of experience. NC103 Tues. and Thurs., March 6-15 |
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Native American Indian Myth Jason Felihkatubbe will present a look at the role and importance of myths in Native American Indian cultures and traditions. NC107 Sat., Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 24, Apr. 28, Mar. 19 |
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Culture of the Five Civilized Tribes Look into the culture of the Five civilized tribes with Jason Felihkatubbe. From the earliest times to the present explore the Cherokee Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muskogee and Seminole nations. NC109 Thurs., Feb. 2-Mar 8 |
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History of the Five Civilized Tribes Look into the history of the Five civilized tribes with Jason Felihkatubbe. From the earliest times to the present explore the Cherokee Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muskogee and Seminole nations. NC108 Thurs., Apr. 12-May 17 |
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Reflections of Italy Nov. 7-12, 2012 |
Talk About Literature in Kansas
Great Plains Touching the Fire: Buffalo Dancers, Bundle and other Tales Little House on the Prairie NC104Â Butler of El Dorado How to Write and Engage About Anything NC115 Sat., Apr. 7 and May 5
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SOCIAL SECURITY – Disability A representative from the Social Security Administration will provide you with the tools necessary to make informed decisions concerning filing for, and receiving, Disability benefits. NC 116 Thurs., March 15 |
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SOCIAL SECURITY – Representative Payees and Caregivers A representative from the Social Security Administration will provide the tools to successfully serve as a representative payee for a child, parent, or resident of your care facility. NC118 Thurs., March 1 |
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SOCIAL SECURITY – Online Filing and Other Electronic Services A representative from the Social Security Administration will demonstrate the features of our top ranked website and provide you with the tools necessary to successfully plan for and file an online application. NC 117 Thurs., March 8 |
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SOCIAL SECURITY – What Every Woman Should Know A representative from the Social Security Administration will provide the tools necessary for women to make informed decisions concerning filing for Retirement, Spousal, or Survivor benefits. NC119 Thurs., February 16 |
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Photography - A Beginner‘s Complete Guide Bring your digital SLR camera and owners‘s manual and learn from Jeff Cowell accomplished photographer with over 10 years of experience. Jeff will provide an introduction to digital photography and then dive in to the details of photography to prepare for any photographic challenge. Class will cover exposure, composition, the camera, flash/metering, shutter speeds, depth-of-field, macro, white balance and raw images, and file management. NC110 Sat., Feb 4, 11, & 18 |
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The Business of Photography In this class Jeff Cowell, photographer and owner of J R Cowell Images will share wit you the details of life as a business owner, with emphasis on the photography industry. The class will cover pricing services; product marketing, onsite and in-studio shooting, taxes and accounting, bookkeeping, product packaging delivery to help you get started in your own business. While this class is geared toward would be self employed photographers, the information will help anyone interested in starting a business. NC111 Fri., Jan. 20-Mar 9 |
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Back to Basics Do you ever wish for a simpler lifestyle with less dependence on stores and more focus on handmade and homegrown products? Rediscover self-reliance and “old-fashioned” skills as we learn to make our own bread, cheese, butter, yogurt and soap. Learn how to clean your home with all-natural products you probably already have in your pantry! A lunch of homegrown and handmade foods will be served, so bring an appetite and get ready to get back to basics! NC112 Sat., April 14, 2012 |
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Cooking with Herbs for your Health! You probably already know that sodium is bad for you, but how do you decrease your dependence on it? Using herbs (that have many health benefits as well) in place of sodium can lead to a healthier diet, lower blood pressure, and weight loss! I know because I’ve done it! We’ll learn about growing herbs cheaply and easily, and about how to cook with them and otherwise incorporate them into our diets. Bring an appetite-a healthy, herb-infused lunch will be served. NC113 Sat., May 5, 2012 |
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Couponing Done The Right Way Coupons; they are all around us. If you have tried couponing before but become discouraged because you didn‘t save very much money, then this is the class for you! Lisa Espinosa and McKenzie Smithson have been saving their families money for many years and are eager to share their knowledge. Learn how to gather coupons, set up an organization system and make sales plus coupons maximize your savings at local stores. Couponing Done the RIGHT way will give you skills you need to become a very savvy shopper! NC114 Sat., Jan. 28 |
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Therapy Dog Training Come learn from Edye Wright the basics for training your dog to be a therapy dog. Information will be given on testing requirements to become a certified team both for dog and handler. NC120 Sat., Feb. 4 |
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Private Pilot Ground School Have you ever dreamed of being a pilot? This class can get you started on making your dream come true! Instructor Dr. Rob Kuhns, a private pilot and Director of Butler’s McConnell campus, will cover topics including navigation, meteorology, radio communication, radio navigation, theory of flight, federal air regulations and related topics. Upon successful completion of the class, the student should be able to pass the FAA private pilot written examination. Interested students can also prepare for the sport pilot exam, which prepares pilots for flying smaller, more recreational aircraft. Each student will be given a six-month subscription to a flight training magazine. Come and enjoy meeting local pilots. NC 121 Thurs., Feb. 2-Ma 10 |
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Basic Rider Course This class will teach the participant how to operate a motorcycle safely, with emphasis on special skills and mental attitude for dealing with traffic. Before enrolling in this course participants must be able to balance and ride a bicycle, read, listen and speak English at the sixth grade level. Tuition is $225.00 per driver. Classes are offered weekends through the middle of November at Butler of El Dorado and Andover. Weekend and weekday classes are available in West Wichita at 303 N. West Street. |
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Experienced Rider Course Using your own motorcycle, you’ll put into practice the techniques of managing traction, stopping quickly, cornering and swerving. Before enrolling participants must be a licensed motorcycle operator and able to read, listen and speak English at a sixth grade level. Tuition is $100.00 per driver. This 5 hour class is offered once a month on weekends, Ma. 12, Ju. 23, Aug. 4, Sept. 29, Nov. 10 in Wichita. |
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Advanced Rider Course The overall aim is to provide rider development in the areas of risk management, decision-making, riding strategies, and rider behavior and choices. This includes learner activities to foster gains in knowledge, skill, attitude, values and habits. Before enrolling participants must be a licensed motorcycle operator and able to read, listen and speak English at a sixth grade level. Tuition is $130.00 per driver. This 8 hour class is offered once each month Mar 25, Ma 13, Jun 24, Aug. 5, Sept. 30, Nov. 11 in Wichita. |
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3 Wheel Basic Rider Course These classes are offered by appointment. |
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Is Your Computer Holding You Hostage? You don‘t want to be an expert, you just want your computer to do what you need. This is a computer basics class that will be created from YOUR questions and issues. Personal, one-to-one help provided for the duration of the class. Subjects may include: email, internet browsers & search engines, printing, backing up your files, and anything else you need help with. NC 285 April 2,4,9 & 11 |
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Beginning Stained Glass Class Leaning basic techniques, tools, design for "tiffany-style" copper-foil method stained glass project. Fee includes materials for in-class project. NC 286May 8 & 10 |
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Fabric/Fiber Collage Using sewing & quilting techniques, we will create wall hangings that illustrate the beauty of nature. NC 287 April 28 |
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Elementary Art Education for Parents & Grandparents Course designed for parent & grandparents who desire to foster the artistic development of their children by exploring practical art activities, participating in hands-on activities, and finding ways to engage children in discussions about art. NC 288 March 24, April 7, 14 & 21 |
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Basketweaving In one day, each participant will make a double walled basket with optional lid. Terra Coons is the facilitator. NC 289 March 24 |
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Plein Air Paint Out Painting out doors at Allegawaho Heritage Park - oil, acrylic or watercolor. Participants must have their own supplies. NC 290 April 21 |
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Music Experimentation Students will learn the place music has in their own life, relieve stress, create friendships. Focus will be how to play a song and read basic music with appreciation of development and ear training. Designed for any musical ability. Come re-discover the joy of music. NC 291 April 28 & May 5 |