by Reece Rutland, Rend Lake College Public Information
INA, IL – Rend Lake College’s Community and Corporate Education Division has a slew of hobby classes to help kick off September. Anyone interested will have the opportunity to hit the bullseye, get fit, learn to crochet or make a work of art.
Leading things off is Beginning Archery. Students in the class will be introduced to the sport of archery over a four-session introductory class. Participants will learn about the sport, its equipment, proper form, safety and skills. Equipment will be provided, and the program will follow the National Archery in Schools Program. The course is only for students from 6th to 8th grade.
The cost of the class is $18 and it meets from 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19 and 9/26 at the Pinckneyville Jr. High Gymnasium.
Body Toning (previously known as Aerobics) is a full-body conditioning and strengthening workout, improving functional strength, flexibility and coordination. It is excellent for improving vital core strength. Strengthening and toning are an essential part of any fitness regime. Students in the class will use free weights, and all fitness levels are welcome.
Classes run every Monday and Wednesday from 9/6 to 11/29 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Benton Middle School Choir Room. The cost of the class is $69.
During the second week in September, interested learners can take advantage of Crochet for Beginners. This offering will introduce students to basic crochet stitches and techniques. Participants will learn how to read a pattern, crochet in the round and attach pieces of crocheted work. Over the duration of the course, students will complete at least two products. A list will be provided to students prior to the start of class, so they know what supplies need to be purchased.
The class costs $40 and will meet from 4 – 6 p.m. Wednesdays from 9/13 – 10/4 in the Learning Resource Center, Library, on the Ina campus. Participants should be over the age of 12.
With three, separate options, there will be more than a few chances to take part in Fun with Acrylics. Students will have the opportunity to try their hand at painting with no previous experience necessary. The instructor will guide students through a step-by-step process to create their very own masterpiece to take home. The September painting will be fall themed; October will be Halloween/Thanksgiving themed, and November will be Christmas/Winter themed. Students will utilize acrylics on a 16×20 stretched canvas. All supplies will be provided.
The class costs $15, plus a $10 supply fee at the class. The first class will be held from 6 – 9 p.m. Sept. 12. The second class will take place from 6 – 9 p.m. on Oct. 10, and the third class will be from 6 – 9 p.m. Nov. 14. All classes will take place in the Learning Resource Center, Room 103, on the Ina campus.
For high school juniors and seniors, there will be a SAT Prep course offering. The course is designed to teach reading, English, science and math skills needed to do well on the SAT test. Test-taking skills will be emphasized. Students must purchase Barron’s SAT 2016 Edition text, which will be available at the first session.
The cost of the class is $89 (plus $20.27 for the textbook). The class will meet in six sessions from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Saturday from 9/9 – 10/14 in the Rend Lake College MarketPlace Campus, Room 344.
Fall Wreath Making will teach student how to make a mesh wreath. Students will be able to create a one-of-a-kind, fall-themed wreath to adorn their home or give as a gift.
The cost of the class is $10 with an additional $25 supply fee. The class will take place from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 in the Rend Lake College Murphy Wall Pinckneyville Campus, Room 101.
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