X2 Training Classes - FREE
Monday - Feb. 13, March 5, or April 9, 2012
Wednesday - Feb. 29, March 12, or April 4, 2012
This one night class is designed exclusively for Parent's of Northeast Vocational students to teach you how to access and use the X2 portal program to keep you up-to-date with your child's grades, attendance, homework assignments, and more.

Archery  $160
Monday, 6-9 p.m. - 6 weeks
Students will learn how to shoot a bow and arrow from a NASP archery coach. This course includes training in proper shooting techniques, body form, warm up exercises, archery safety rules, and the selection of archery equipment.  Equipment is provided. Maximum of 10 students. 18 years of age or older.

Cake Decorating      $135
Tuesday, 6-9 p.m. – 5 weeks
Learn the beginning basics of cake decorating, borders, flowers, work with color flow and marzipan. Learn how to frost and decorate all sizes and types of cake.

College Financial Aid Workshop - ONE NIGHT ONLY     $50
Instructor: Don Anderson
Monday, March 26, 2012 - 6:30-8:30 p.m.  
This one night workshop is a must for all parents of college-bound high school students.· We will de-mystify the college financial aid process and teach you how to access the more than $90 billion in financial aid dollars, monies that are even available to “high income” families and business owners. Strategies will be presented that will help you protect your assets by maximizing your eligibility for aid and effectively lowering your college costs. A free comprehensive analysis will be provided for those attending the class.

Creative Cooking     $250 includes materials
Instructor: Edward Kaminsky 
Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. – 10 weeks
There is something for everyone to learn in this comprehensive cooking course.  This hands-on course will overview different types of cooking methods: sauteing, roasting, braising, baking, grilling, frying, and poaching.  We will go over different types of ethnic cooking; Chinese, Italian, French, Mexican, and American.  In addition, you will be taught how to make different soups, sauces, and salad dressings.  Dinner is served at the end of each class. Happy Learning and Bon Appetite!

Digital Photography – Basic     $195
Instructors: John Moore/Ernie Chandler
Monday, 6-8 p.m. – 10 weeks
Explore the world of digital photography. The course will cover the basics of digital photography and photo processing. This introductory course is designed to give participants an understanding of digital camera use and software enhancing techniques. Participants will learn how to maximize the use of their digital cameras: lighten, darken, and enhance photos, crop and post production effects.

Digital Photography – Advance     $175
Instructors: Ernie Chandler
Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. – 8 weeks
This advanced course builds on the basic curriculum from the Basic Digital Photography class. Camera club style atmosphere with hands-on skills and field trips. Prerequisite: Digital Photography - Basic

Guitar Lessons      $200
This course is only available in the Fall.
Instructor: Arthur Zervas
Monday, 6-9 p.m. – 10 weeks  
Beginner to intermediate level. Learn the basics from a pro! Chords, single notes or improving on your soloing and chording skills for rock, blues, and slide guitar. You must be at least 16 and have your own instrument. (8 students max)

New! Basic Videography & Editing   $175
Instructor: Ernie Chandler
Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. - 8 weeks 
Learn creative techniques by knowing how a Video Camera works, a glossary of industry terms, lighting, audio, lens filters, how to create photographs from video images and editing skills using PC based Windows Movie Maker. (10 students max)

New! Genealogy 101   $100
Instructor: Philip Hermann
Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m.
January 18, 25 & Feburary 1, 2012  OR March 7, 14, & 21, 2012 
Interested in researching your family but not sure how to start? Or, have you started but reached a dead end? Genealogy 101 is for you!  This set of 3 workshops is designed for the individual seeking to start or continue researching their family. No prior knowledge or skills are needed. The workshops will cover getting started, computers and genealogy, and making sense of the census along with lectures and hands-on activities.

Homeowner Maintenance Course     $200
This course is only available in the Fall.
Monday, 6-9 p.m. - 8 weeks  
Build your own·custom home maintenance plan, complete with pictures, and a calendar to guide you throughout·the years. The Homeowner will learn about documenting specific features for maintaining their home heating system, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing systems and more. Step by step the homeowner will learn the details and frequency of the components needed to maintain your home.

Invest In Your Debt – ONE NIGHT ONLY     $75
This course is only available in the Fall.
Instructor: Lena Maxwell
This course is for people who want to build real wealth and achieve true financial freedom by eliminating their debt. Eliminate your credit card debt in 1-5 years and your mortgage in another 10 years. You can do this with your current income without sacrificing your lifestyle. Bring a list of debts showing balances and minimum monthly payments along with a calculator to class. The $8.00, 12 page workbook is required and there is an optional text book available to purchase from the instructor for $40.00.

Investing Made Simple - TWO NIGHTS ONLY      $120
Instructor: Jim Balducci
Wednesday, March 7 & 14, 2012 -  6-9 p.m. 
This class is designed for those with little or no investing experience.· This course will cover all the essentials from basic terminology to safe investing techniques. You'll learn about CD's, money-market accounts, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and more.

Knitting – Level One     $140
Instructor: Dorothy Deveney
Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. – 10 weeks
If you have never knitted or have forgotten how to, this is the class for you! Learn to knit, read a pattern, use of knitting tools, and understand terminology. Bring a skein of light, solid color knitting worsted weight yarn and one pair of short single point #8 knitting needles with you. (10 students max)

Knitting – Level Two    $140
Instructor: Dorothy Deveney
Monday, 7-9 p.m. – 10 weeks
For those who know how to knit and who wish to advance their skills, i.e., two color knitting, reading charts, intricate patterns and cables etc., this is the class for you. Bring along a current project, a project you’re considering or a skein of knitting worsted weight yarn and a pair of single point knitting needles.

Knitting Problems     $10 per session
Instructor: Dorothy Deveney
Monday, 6-7 p.m. – 10 weeks 
Do you feel you need assistance or instruction with a knitting problem? Drop in and consult with the knitting teacher. No sign-up necessary.

Oil Painting      $200
Instructor: Nancy O’Brien
Monday, 6-9 p.m. – 10 weeks
This course is a beginner’s introduction to the mechanics and materials of oil painting. You will learn about composition, values, and color while working from still-life and other types of projects. You will also learn about the fundamentals of visual language through the art of training your eye to see holistically. No experience necessary. Materials not included and must be purchased separately.

Photoshop     $180
Instructor: John Moore
Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. – 8 weeks
This class is an introduction to the powerful software program developed by Adobe and is essential for anyone who wishes to work in graphic industry or just learn more about computer graphics. This course will show students how to manipulate photographs, text and images with filters, special effects, and color changes. The course will also cover fixing old photos, basic color correction, Photoshop layers and more. Students taking this class will have a foundation of basic, to intermediate proficiency with this software.

Secrets of a Home Inspector - ONE NIGHT ONLY     $30
This course is only available in the Fall.
Instructor: James Scaduto
What should you look for when buying a home? What should you be aware of when selling your home? This three-hour course will cover houses from below the ground to the top of the roof, including exterior and mechanical systems, and covers the important and critical areas of a property. This one night class is designed for home buyer, home sellers, and real estate professional.

Understanding the Stock and Bond Market - TWO NIGHTS ONLY      $100
Instructor: Jim Balducci
Wednesday, March 21 & 28, 2012 -  6–9 p.m.
The stock and bond markets are among the least understood areas in finance. We’ll teach you all the fundamentals using easy-to-understand laymen’s language. You’ll learn about dividends and yields, stock splits, price-earning ratios, company buybacks, IPO’s, how to recognize effective company management, the best time to buy or sell, the truth about “hot tip”, and more. You’ll learn how to read and understand stock and bond tables, how to do your own research in reviewing companies in which you’re considering investing, and how to develop a basic investment plan.