Bridal Communiversity Classes

Congratulations, on becoming engaged! This is an exciting time!. As you finish sharing your good news and showing off your shiny new ring, you may begin to realize the magnitude of details involved in planning a wedding, large or small. The internet has millions of wedding lists, but they don’t tell you what is proper, what is not, so don’t let Google be your only resource. Wouldn’t it be amazing to have a local, certified wedding professional with over 30 years of experience in the wedding and travel industries, help you with your planning? Well, here’s your chance and this is just the sample of the topics that will be covered:

• Your Wedding Mission Statement
• Everybody has one, large or small “How to create your wedding budget”
• Selecting your wedding party
• Choosing a date and time for your wedding
• Learn how the time of day and your wedding gowns train are connected
• Making the proper choice of wedding attire for your wedding
• Which venue is for you?
• Reasons to choose an ugly venue
• The etiquette of wedding invitations and correspondence
• Making decisions about a florist, photographer, caterer, wedding director
• Writing your own vows
• Who toasts, when and where?
• The list goes on and on…

Come join us starting Monday February 4! (Grooms are welcome too!)

Instructor: Jennifer McGonagill
Dates: February 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Depot on (Feb. 4, 11, 25) E. F. Yerby Conference Center (Feb. 18th )
Fee: $115.00
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If you can’t make it to this set of classes, another set of classes will be held on April 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th.

Basic Sewing 101

Don’t know what to do with all the knobs on your sewing machine? Is it still in the box? If you answered yes to these questions, then this is the class for you. We will cover basics on your machine including the straight and zigzag stitch, blind hemming, buttonholes and putting in a zipper.

Instructor: Andi Bedsworth
Dates: February 11th
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: E. F. Yerby Conference Center
Fee: $50.00
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Home Décor Sewing

Students will learn how to make basic throw pillows with a zipper opening. Cording, ruffles and trimmings will be discussed and demonstrated.

Instructor: Andi Bedsworth
Dates: February 16th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: E. F. Yerby Conference Center
Fee: $50.00
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Sewing with Patterns

Sewing with Patterns We will go through the entire process of measuring, picking out a pattern and sewing a mockup out of muslin. Then we will fit the prototype and then make adjustments on the paper pattern and then make the garment in the fashion fabric. This will give you a finished custom fit garment.

Instructor: Andi Bedsworth
Dates: March 4, 18, 25 April 1, 15, 22, 29
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: E. F. Yerby Conference Center
Fee: $150.00
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Digital Photography – Beginners

Create better photos and have more fun with your digital camera. This class, led by Robert Jordan, UM Director of Brand Photography Services and an award winning photographyer, covers camera techniques, composition and lighting tips that can be applied to all cameras and will help you make the most of photo opportunities, whether you are just starting out or have been taking photos for years! Bring your creative spirit, enthusiasm, and camera!

Instructor: Robert Jordan
Dates: March 18th & 25th
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Oxford/Ole Miss Depot
Fee: $85.00
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Digital Photography – Taking Control

In this class UM Director of Brand Photography Services Robert Jordan helps participants to expand their understanding of how the camera ‘sees’ the world differently from the eye and how to use that knowledge, along with advanced techniques, to create the visualized images. Robert will touch on postproduction editing and enhancing images as well as hardware options for archiving and printing. Participants must bring their own cameras.

Instructor: Robert Jordan
Dates: April 16th & 23rd
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Oxford/Ole Miss Depot
Fee: $85.00
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Landscaping Boot Camp

This engaging and empowering event is designed to give home owners and landscape professionals the tools to get started and the ability to landscape with confidence. Easy systematic ways to implement effective landscape solutions will be taught at this amazing event. Participants were able to develop a clear approach to creating a spectacular yard while following a simple to guide to the “Best of the Best” that Jeff McManus uses to create multi-national award-winning results in Mississippi’s finest front yard, Ole Miss. Secrets to pruning, drainage, flowers, and successful planting, how to control deer, tips that landscape contractors will not tell you and much, much more. Go to http://www.pruningtogrow.com/category/events/ to watch the video from last year. Bring your questions, photos and landscape problems and get one on one time to review your yard with Jeff.

Also, sign up for Jeff’s free newsletter at www.plantingtogrow.com.

Instructor: Jeff McManus
Dates: March 2nd
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Oxford, Ole Miss Depot
Fee: $60.00
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Adobe Photoshop Basics

Adobe Photoshop Basics Learn to edit and enhance your photos using Adobe Photoshop. This two-hour introductory workshop will teach participants to:

• Change the size and resolution of a photo
• Recognize and use the toolbar
• Use photo editing and color correction techniques
• Adjust color and contrast settings
• Correct red-eye caused by flash photography
• Make selections and crop images
• Clean up and restore old family photos
• Save photos in various file formats

Each participant is encouraged to bring an old family photo to practice restoring during the class. (A digital copy is preferred, but if you don’t have access to a scanner, bring the printed photo for scanning during the class.)

Instructor: Penny Rice
Dates: April 13th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 P.M.
Location: Weir Hall
Fee: $50.00
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Intermediate Photoshop

Know the basics of Adobe Photoshop and want to learn a little more? This two-hour workshop will teach participants to:

• Use various selection tools to select parts of a photo
• Extract an image from its background and place it into another photo
• Apply artistic and textural photo effects
• Create and manipulate layers
• Create images from scratch using paint tools
• Add text to images
• Add layer styles
• Use adjustment layers

Instructor: Penny Rice
Dates: April 13th
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00p.m.
Location: Weir Hall
Fee: $50.00
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Organize, Edit, and Share Your Photos Using iPhoto

Find out how iPhoto makes it easy to find, enhance, and share your entire digital photo collection. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn to organized your photos by events, faces, places and albums; edit and retouch as you learn new ways to make your photos look their best; and discover how easy it is to enjoy and share your photos using slide shows, photo books, calendars, Facebook, and more. If possible, bring a flash drive or CD with some of your own photos to use during this workshop.

Instructor: Penny Rice
Dates: April 18th
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Weir Hall
Fee: $50.00
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Cupcake Decorating

This is a basic cupcake decorating class. Cupcake Decorating does not require any prior experience. This hands-on class allows participants to experiment and practice their cake-decorating skills under the direction of expert instructor Anita Cook. Anita has been decorating cakes for 26 years and was trained in cake and candy decorating at Calico Cake Shop in Los Angeles. A supply list will be emailed upon registration.

Instructor: Anita Cook
Dates: February 9th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Oxford/Ole Miss Depot
Fee: $35.00
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Cupcake Decorating

This is a basic cupcake decorating class. Cupcake Decorating does not require any prior experience. This hands-on class allows participants to experiment and practice their cake-decorating skills under the direction of expert instructor Anita Cook. Anita has been decorating cakes for 26 years and was trained in cake and candy decorating at Calico Cake Shop in Los Angeles. A supply list will be emailed upon registration.

Instructor: Anita Cook
Dates: March 23rd
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Oxford/Ole Miss Depot
Fee: $35.00
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Foundations of Investing Seminar

In this seminar, you will discuss key features of bonds, stocks and mutual funds, asset allocation and the impact of inflation. This is for those who are new to investing or need a refresher.

Instructor: Medora Justus
Dates: January 28th
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:15p.m.
Location: E. F. Yerby Conference Center
Fee: $15.00
CANCELLED

Retirement Has Changed. What’s Your Next Move? Seminar

In this seminar, you will discuss how to take inventory of current assets and determine how much money they may need during retirement. This is for investors 5-15 years from retirement.

Instructor: Medora Justus
Dates: February 4th
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:15p.m.
Location: E.F. Yerby Conference Center
Fee: $15.00
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Annuities and Your Retirement Seminar

This seminar helps people better understand the basics of annuities. This is for retirees and investors over the age of 45.

Instructor: Medora Justus
Dates: February 18th
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:15p.m.
Location: E.F. Yerby Conference Center
Fee: $15.00
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Social Security: Your Questions Answered

In this seminar the presentation discusses how Social Security fits into your retirement income plan, when you should start taking benefits and tax considerations. This is for investors who are nearing retirement and haven’t taken social security yet.

Instructor: Medora Justus
Dates: February 25th
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:15p.m.
Location: E.F. Yerby Conference Center
Fee: $15.00
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Essential Oils … Beyond Aromatherapy

This class is a very interactive class. The attendee will experience and work hands on with essential oils. This class will cover how to use essential oils safely to replace household products, personal care, and wellness care products. The attendee will receive a workbook, single note essential oils, blending oil, and how to make additional products.

Instructor: Annie Farrell
Dates: January, 29th, February 5, 12, 19
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Oxford/Ole Miss Depot
Fee: $75.00
CANCELLED

Stress 101 Tool Box

Are you having trouble sleeping, concentrating? Are you feeling overwhelmed, unable to make a decision? Do you suffer from headaches, tummy problems, chronic colds? Stress is often the culprit. This class will give participants the techniques and tools to reduce stress and improve quality of life. Tips and techniques include breath work, aroma therapy, laughter therapy, nutritional guidance, and more.

Instructor: Annie Farrell
Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Oxford/Ole Miss Depot
Fee: $75.00
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Personal Protection for Kids (Ages 7 -12)

This two part course will focus on:

• Basic and simple physical and verbal skills children can use to protect themselves from
  • Strangers
  • Dangerous adults
  • School yard bullies
  • Abduction and more
• Increase confidence that they can do something to protect themselves
• Role playing of different situations
• How parents can help

A parent or authorized guardian is required to be present during the workshop so they can work with the children at home. Children can, and do, use these proven skills.

Instructor: Mark Chevalier
Dates: March 25th & 27th
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mississippi Center for Martial Arts - Abbeville
Fee: $75.00

Instructor Mark Chevalier is the owner of The Mississippi Center for Martial Arts, LLC, based out of Oxford, MS. He has over thirty years of martial arts and personal protection experience. Thousands of children and adults have taken his courses and workshops, increasing their confidence, awareness, and personal safety. Visit www.msmartialarts.com for more information.

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Personal Protection for Women

This two part course will focus on:

• Recognizing and avoiding danger before something bad happens
• What to do if something bad does happen
  • On the street, a date, at home, at school, at work
  • While driving, shopping, traveling
• You will learn simple self-defense techniques that really work
• “What If?” questions will be answered

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Empower yourself with the knowledge and confidence to stay safe.

No experience or fitness level required to participate.

Instructor: Mark Chevalier
Dates: February 18th & 20th
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mississippi Center for Martial Arts - Abbeville
Fee: $100.00

Instructor Mark Chevalier is the owner of The Mississippi Center for Martial Arts, LLC based out of Oxford, MS. He has over thirty years of martial arts and personal protection experience. Thousands of children and adults have taken his courses and workshops, increasing their confidence, awareness, and personal safety. Visit www.msmartialarts.com for more.

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Beginner Bolero

Most people want to learn Bolero because the music is so beautiful. This class will teach the basics of this slow Latin dance, including elements of its technique that make it unique.

Instructor: Tammy Wilson
Dates: February 20th, 27th March 6th, 20th, 27th, April 3rd
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Oxford Fencers Club 606 Mclarty Rd.
Fee: $95.00 per person Ole Miss Students $75.00 with a valid Ole Miss id
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Beginner East Coast Swing

East Coast Swing has its origins in jitterbug, lindy hop, and other fun dances of the 40’s and 50’s. It is one of the most commonly used dances, so come learn it for the first time or brush up on your basics!

Instructor:Tammy Wilson
Dates: February 20th, 27th March 6th, 20th, 27th, April 3rd
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Oxford Fencers Club 606 Mclarty Rd.
Fee: $95.00 per person Ole Miss Students $75.00 with a valid Ole Miss id
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Beginning Guitar

The class will cover the basics of beginning guitar. Student will learn how to tune and care for the instrument and the basic strumming, and picking techniques. Instructor Paul Tate has been playing the guitar for over 40 years and has been teaching for 30.

Instructor: Paul Tate
Dates: March 21st, 28th April 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Oxford/Ole Miss Depot
Fee: $70.00
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Intermediate Guitar

The prerequisite for this class is the Beginning Guitar class or one year of guitar experience. Students must know basic cords and be fairly proficient. This class will cover barre chords, scales, jazz voicing, blues structures, and a wide variety of music genres.

Instructor: Paul Tate
Dates: March 21st, 28th April 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Oxford/Ole Miss Depot
Fee: $70.00
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Intermediate West Coast Swing

This class will continue to develop the technique of West Coast Swing in addition to adding new and fun patterns.

Instructor: Tammy Wilson
Dates: February 20th, 27th March 6th, 20th, 27th, April 3rd
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Oxford Fencers Club 606 Mclarty Rd.
Fee: $95.00 per person Ole Miss Students $75.00 with a valid Ole Miss id
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