Howard Community College

howardcc.edu/ConEd 443-518-1700 Fall 2019 71 COURSE NOTES * Fees not eligible for waiver. ** Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver. (S) = Supplies needed. Instructor will provide list at first class. (T) = Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore or online before first class. Reconstruction, 1862-1876 NEW! Engage in an in-depth exploration of a controversial and complicated era of our nation's history. e Reconstruction Era was a significant chapter in the history of American civil rights. Join Roger Swartz, a nationally acclaimed author and historian, as he delves into the Civil War, emancipation, presidential policy, Northern reconstruction, Southern reaction, the North's abandonment of Reconstruction, and more. $75 (includes $45 in fees*) Wed 9:45am-11:45am, Sep 25-Oct 23 (No class Oct 16) XI-410 6537 #4889 Glenwood Community Center Forgeries and Fraud in the Art World NEW! Galleries and museums oen create a calm and relaxing atmosphere to view art, but beneath the surface lurks a shad- owy underworld. Famous artworks have sold for hundreds of millions of dollars, creating a massive demand in the black market for forgeries and stolen pieces. Looted art is also a contentious issue in the art market as institutions struggle to identify illegally obtained works and grapple with the mor- ally ambiguous circumstances by which they may have come to own them. In this class, you will explore the sinister side to art, including thes, forgeries, and vandalism of famous works. Instructor: Kara LaRose. $75 (includes $45 in fees*) Tue 2pm-4pm, Sep 17-Oct 8 XI-415 6542 #4925 Ellicott City 50+ Fitness Ctr The Estrogen Effect: Women in Art NEW! Female artists have been involved in making art since time began. Many art forms dominated by women have been historically dismissed as cra instead of being considered fine art. is course will explore several famous female artists and their contributions to art history. ese artists include Artemisia Gentileschi, Mary Cassatt, Rosa Bonheur, Georgia O'Keeffe, Kathy Köllwitz, Frida Kahlo, Barbara Hepworth, and Louise Bourgeois. Instructor: Kara LaRose. $75 (includes $45 in fees*) Wed 2pm-4pm, Nov 6-Dec 4 (No class Nov 27) XI-359 6531 #4871 Glenwood Community Center Creative Arts Drawing for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Levels is class will focus on a variety of drawing styles, from the realistic to the abstract. Special attention will be given to the area of portraiture. Beginners will be introduced to the basics of drawing, including exercises that appeal to both techni- cal and creative components. Intermediate and advanced students will receive individualized instruction as they work to improve and refine their skills. Bring white paper and a pencil to the first class. Supply list will be distributed that day for independent purchase. Cost for supplies is about $20. Please register early. No tuition waivers for this course. Instructor: Ann Wiker $80** (includes $40 in fees*) Sat 9:30am-11:30am, Oct 5-Nov 2 XE-653 6532 #4878 Elkridge 50+ Center 60+ Oil Painting for All Levels NEW! Oil paints have been a favorite medium of artists for hun- dreds of years because they allow painters greater capacity to blend and portray detail. In this course, students of all experience levels will gain knowledge and skills to improve their painting abilities in a variety of styles. Beginners will learn the basics of oil painting, including prepping the canvas, mixing colors, brush techniques, designing compositions, and depicting dimension. Intermediate and advanced painters will review these elements and receive individualized instruction based upon their particular skill sets, with a focus on choosing subject matter and conveying meaning. All skill levels are welcome in this fun, creative class! (Bring canvases, set of oil paints, set of paintbrushes, liquin, turpenoid and a small glass jar.) Instructor: Kara LaRose. $100** (includes $40 in fees*) Tue 2pm-4pm, Oct 15-Nov 12 XE-272 6541 #4904 Glenwood Community Center Pottery: Form, Function, and Design e instructor, a professional potter, welcomes students of all levels to this class. You will enjoy the opportunity to shape your own creations as you work on a variety of projects. Learn about glazing, hand building and advanced decorating techniques. e materials fee will cover 15 lbs. of clay and glaze. You are responsible for purchasing additional clay and glaze. Limited enrollment so please register early! Instructor: Charlene O'Dell-Randolph. $130 (includes $90 in fees*) Fri 10am-12pm, Oct 4-Dec 20 (No class Nov 29) XI-655 7842 #1758 Bain 50+ Center Mon 10am-12pm, Oct 7-Dec 23 (No class Oct 14 & Nov 11) XI-655 6511 #1756 Bain 50+ Center Tue 10am-12pm, Oct 8-Dec 10 XI-655 6512 #1757 Bain 50+ Center Finance Administering Estates in Maryland Sooner or later, you or a family member may need to admin- ister an estate in Maryland. Smart planning and preparation can save you and your family time, money, and stress during one of the most difficult times in life. Join Byron E. Mac- Farlane, register of wills, to learn about the probate process in Maryland. He will present valuable information about types of estates, the role of the personal representative, the importance of having a will, how to register a will, required documents for opening and closing an estate, probate fees, and inheritance and estate taxes in Maryland. ere will be time for questions and answers about estates at the end of the class. $15** (fee based, no waivers) Fri 10am-12pm, Nov 1 XE-389 6533 #4882 Health Sciences Building

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