CTC lists upcoming non-credit courses

The Central Texas College Continuing Education Department is offering a wide variety of classes to include art, exercise and business classes. Registration is under way for the following courses.

Stained Glass: Learn how to make beautiful stained-glass pieces in the Tiffany-style of producing stained glass. Class will meet April 19 and April 26, 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $16.

Glass Mosaic: Make stainedglass mosaic pieces for your garden. Students will learn how to use a glass cutter, mosaic cutter, pliers to shape glass shards and how to apply grout.

Class meets April 25, 1- 4 p.m. Cost is $18 plus the cost of a mosaic kit which range from 30-$60.

Discover Scuba: Discover the excitement and adventure of scuba diving. This class takes you under- water in a swimming pool with the supervision of a PADI dive professional. Class will meet April 23, 6- 8 p.m. Cost is $36.

Basic Bookkeeping: Students will gain an understanding of reports, balance statements and profit/loss (income) statements. The course covers reconciliations, assets, liabilities, cost of goods, expenses, journal entries and payroll issues. Class meets April 19 and April 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $41.

Tatting II: Learn more techniques of how to tat and make lace. Projects may include snowflakes, stars, roses, butterflies or any other pattern of interest. Class will meet Mondays, April 21 to May 12, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Cost is $32.

Bonsai: Explore the art, science and discipline of bonsai (tree in a pot). Class will cover trees and shrubs suitable for bonsai, how they grow and the necessary equipment. Class meets Tuesdays, April 22 to May 13, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Cost is $34 plus supplies.

Yoga: Connect the mind and body in this class that focuses on strength and balance movements designed to increase flexibility and reduce stress.

Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 22 to May 15, 5:45- 6:45 p.m. Cost is $26.

Indoor Cycling: Participants ride stationery bikes at varying levels of intensity for an excellent low-impact, cardio workout. Class meets Fridays, April 25 to May 30, 11:45 a.m.- 12:45 p.m. Cost is $23.

Merengue Dancing: Get your Latin groove on in this dance class in which the upper body is kept majestic and turns are slow. Class will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 22- May 1, 6-7 p.m. Cost is $31.

Everyday Wellness Techniques: Learn practical techniques to help reduce pain, restore balance, reduce stress and relax your body.

Class covers the use of essential oils, sound therapy and body positioning techniques. The class will meet April 26, 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $26.

Adobe Illustrator: This new class explores the basic tools and techniques of Adobe Illustrator. Students will create a business logo and learn to manipulate images on the computer.

The class will meet each Monday and Wednesday, April 28 to May 21, 6-8 p.m. Cost is $84.To register for these classes, call (254) 526- 1586. To obtain a complete schedule of non-credit courses, log onto www.ctcd.edu/ce.