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1. Home Improvement & Preventive Maintenance Leaks, Creaks & Squeaks

   Protect your investment by learning the nuts and bolts of home maintenance. Explore everything from ways to assess a problem, how to determine whether you have the skills to fit it, and which tools you should use for particular tasks. Examine seasonal checklists, safety issues, plumbing, electrical, basic caulking techniques, and basic maintenance. You've insured your home — now insure that it will continue to provide you shelter, comfort and enjoyment for years to come.

   Home Improvement & Preventive Maintenance Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	Space available	Apr 19, 2012 to Apr 26, 2012	Thu 6:30pm to 8:55pm	WCC Main Campus Technical & Industrial Building Room 108	15082	Steven Bredernitz	Tuition $39 Fees $0 Total $39	Add Home Improvement & Preventive Maintenance Section 1 to Cart

2. Sewing Fundamentals Level 1

   If you've always wanted to learn to sew, this class will fit you perfectly. Learn how to operate a sewing machine, select fabric and patterns, take measurements, cut fabric, and read sewing instructions. Stretch your creative muscles and learn a skill that will last you a lifetime.

   You must bring a sewing machine, sewing shears, pins and a pin cushion, a quilter's chalk pencil, a measuring tape, and a seam ripper. It's also recommended that you bring a 6" gauge and small sewing scissors. Students will create a resource folder of sewing samples to be used for future reference. This class is required for those seeking the Sewing Professional Certificate. The required book, "The New Complete Guide to Sewing: Step-by-Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Accessories (Reader's Digest)", ISBN 9781606522080, is available at the WCC Bookstore. Section 1, no class 2/27; section 2, no class 4/3.
   This class qualifies for 1.80 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College.
   For more information, visit Sewing Professional Certificate.

   Sewing Fundamentals Level 1 Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   2	No space available	Mar 13, 2012 to Apr 24, 2012	Tue 6:00pm to 9:00pm	WCC Main Campus Business Education Building Room 174	15140	Anne Reinstein	Tuition $149 Fees $25 Total $174	Email Me if a space becomes available in Sewing Fundamentals Level 1 Section 2

3. Sewing: Alterations, Mending and Repairs

   Prerequisite(s): Sewing Fundamentals Level 1 or equivalent experience.

   Does it pain you to throw away great clothing because it doesn't fit like it used to, or got damaged? Do you pass up great bargains at clothing stores and thrift shops because they need hemming or repair? Promote sustainability starting with your own wardrobe. People throw away thousands of dollars worth of quality apparel that could be repaired or reworked into beautiful, wearable clothes. In this very hands-on class, you'll learn professional-level mending and alteration skills so that you can take in, let out, shorten, lengthen and repair garments.

   You must bring a sewing machine (and the manual, if you have it), sewing shears, pins and a pin cushion, a quilter's chalk pencil, a measuring tape, and a seam ripper. It's also recommended that you bring a 6" gauge and small sewing scissors. Students will create a resource folder of sewing samples to be used for future reference. This class is required for those seeking the Sewing Professional Certificate. The required book, "The New Complete Guide to Sewing: Step-by-Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Accessories (Reader's Digest)", ISBN 9781606522080, is available at the WCC Bookstore. No class 4/5.
   This class qualifies for 1.80 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College.
   For more information, visit Sewing Professional Certificate.

   Sewing: Alterations, Mending and Repairs Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	Space available	Mar 15, 2012 to Apr 26, 2012	Thu 6:00pm to 9:00pm	WCC Main Campus Business Education Building Room 174	15147	Anne Reinstein	Tuition $149 Fees $25 Total $174	Add Sewing: Alterations, Mending and Repairs Section 1 to Cart

4. Zumba Ditch the workout, join the party!

   Zumba, the nation's hottest dance/exercise workout is here. "The Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba class!"

   Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water and a towel.
   

   Zumba Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   2	Space available	Mar 12, 2012 to Apr 23, 2012	Mon 6:00pm to 6:55pm	Parkridge Community Center	15228	Michele Williams	Tuition $40 Fees $0 Total $40	Add Zumba Section 2 to Cart