Indoor plants bring living warmth to any decor, and in this workshop you'll learn the basics of creating a self-supporting, miniature landscape inside a glass container. For any gardener who has spent the dull winter months longing for the scent of warm earth, this tabletop garden will bring summer's bounty. And, if your green thumb is not really green, you'll enjoy the fact that a terrarium, once it's created, can exist on its own without care. You can enjoy the dazzling results year-round, and it's easier to care for than a pet rock! Please bring a clear glass container with a lid that holds approximately 2 quarts to 1 gallon (like a large wide mouth Mason jar). No lid? You'll be shown several ways to cover it and we'll provide all the other materials.

HOME C13G-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Thursday • 2/16/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: D. Inman
Fee: $39 (includes materials)

How would you like to get your garden set up and blooming…quickly and easily? Join us to start planning now and this summer you will get the most out of your flower gardens, beds and containers by applying simple fundamentals of landscape design. With just a few hours after work each week or just playing in the dirt on weekends, caring for flowers and plants can be quick and easy, and you can do it! Learn how to combine color theory with native plant textures and forms to create year-round gardens that will give you pleasure every time you look at them. No more planting and re-planting until you think you've got it right. Join us for this new workshop and you'll be able to make the right choice the first time...think of all the time and energy you'll save! With these simple tips and techniques you'll be well on your way to creating a beautifully designed flower garden in no time at all!

HOME C13G-02 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Saturday • 2/18/12 • 10 am-12 pm
Instructor: B. Moore
Fee: $19

Do you watch makeover shows and wish your home could be transformed in such a small amount of time? Discover the latest home decorating phenomenon—staging to live. Learn how to redecorate your home using your existing furnishings. Do some "shopping" in other rooms to make the most of every space. Whatever the problem or challenge, staging to live respects your personal taste and possessions while creating a beautiful home that fits your unique lifestyle. Interior redesign is a practical way to use the things you love, but in a different way to give your home a fresh new look. You'll be ready to lighten up for spring and summer if you take Carole's advice and give your home a "space lift." Bring a photo of one of your rooms for free advice on redesigning it!

HOME C11A-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Tuesday • 2/21/12 • 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: C. Morgan
Fee: $25

Whether you are interested in saving money, going green, or becoming more self-sufficient this class will help get you there. So many household cleaners have harsh, possibly even harmful chemicals in them, and the "green" cleaners at the store are often much more expensive. It seems that we are stuck between exposing ourselves and our families to caustic chemicals or going broke just to stay clean. Not so, we can make our own non-toxic cleaning and body care products with simple ingredients that can be found at most large grocery stores. In this new class you'll make laundry soap, all-purpose cleaner, liquid hand soap, plus you'll leave with even more recipes for "greener cleaners" you can use at home. You can save money, help protect yourself, your family and the planet from harmful chemicals, and be proud of your own resourcefulness and creativity, all by "doing it yourself."

HOME C10G-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Wednesday • 3/7/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: D. Paul & A. Pierce
Fee: $35 (includes materials)

Every seller wants her home to sell fast and bring top dollar. Does that sound good to you? Well, it's not luck that makes that happen. It's careful planning and knowing how to professionally spruce up your home that will send home buyers scurrying for their checkbooks. Learn how to prep your home and turn it into an irresistible and marketable home. Real estate agents will tell you your home will receive more offers and sell more quickly if it's been staged. If you are truly ready to sell your home, then you won't want to miss this informative class with an award nominated staging professional. Learn the tools and techniques professionals use to garner competitive offers and sell that house!

HOME C11A-02 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Tuesday • 3/13/12 • 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: C. Morgan
Fee: $25

You know it's there…somewhere…If you have trouble finding what you need when you need it then it's time to get organized! Join a professional organizer and learn how you can develop a simple filing system and create a daily procedure to help you get control of the piles of paper that have turned your home office, or dining room table, into a fire hazard. We'll also explore guidelines for deciding what you need to keep and what can be tossed. In this new class we'll discover tips and techniques that you can use every day to keep your home and office organized. Little steps make a big difference; don't procrastinate any longer…use these months cooped up inside for good purpose! Get organized now and enjoy your home every day of the week.

HOME C10C-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Wednesday • 3/21/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: D. Smith
Fee: $29

We are never prepared for the unexpected, but we should be. Are your important papers in shambles? Would you be embarrassed to have your children or loved ones see the mess those vitally important documents are in? There could be an accident, or some other unexpected event that occurs and organizing your important end-of-life documents is something you can do to help your loved ones or the executor of your estate in the event of your death; especially if your death is unexpected. Even if you are just preparing your important documents so they are more easily accessible, you won't want to miss this important class where we'll explore the various types of documents you should keep and the best way to organize and store them. You'll walk away with a sample packet of forms to help you leave your family "the gift" of an organized life. An optional notebook with complete guides and forms will be available for purchase from the instructor for $15.

PDEV C14A-02 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Wednesday • 4/25/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: D. Smith
Fee: $29

Whether you have a garden, a patio or windowsill, you can grow your own delicious, fresh herbs. But where do you start? Join a local author and herbalist, as you explore the what, when and how of herb gardening. With the costs of health care rising millions of Americans cannot afford to go to the doctor when they're not feeling well. In this new class you'll discover how easy, and inexpensive, treating common illnesses can be when you take a natural approach. We'll discuss herbal supplements that support day-to-day health and immunity, why herbal remedies work differently for different people and we'll discuss the differences between home remedies like Grandma used and alternative medicine. NOTE: This workshop is offered for information only and is not meant to replace any medical diagnosis or treatment.

HOLV C10A-10 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Wednesday • 4/25/12 • 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: D. Inman
Fee: $39

Body scrubs are a great way to exfoliate the skin while you shower, and it's the perfect way to get your body ready for summer exposure and get rid of winter's build up. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to make two different body scrubs using salt and sugar, plus we'll show you how to use quality essential oils and emollients such as Shea butter, Vitamin E, jojoba and grapeseed oil to create body butter with a fragrance you'll love. And, we'll discuss aromatherapy and the benefits of various scents. You'll leave with a body butter and two scrubs, plus recipes for many more. These make great gifts and this is a perfect class for a girls' night out! NOTE: Please bring to class a 2-cup measuring cup, a metal mixing bowl, mixing spoon, and a large bowl for measuring.

CRFT C10G-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Wednesday • 5/2/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: D. Inman
Fee: $39 (includes materials)