Monticello Community Education

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Painting with Acrylics can fun and also a challenging journey so come join Minnesota Artist Linda Pacel and learn the basics on how to paint and enjoy Acrylics, or refresh your memory. We will work on two different canvases; one to learn various techniques, the second to create your own painting. You will learn about different materials and painting techniques. All supplies are included in the class fee so come to learn what can be a rewarding skill. (Linda will provide various photos for you to work from, but if you have one of your own you want to attempt to work from please feel free to bring it.)Advanced artists are also welcome to use this time as studio time, with our space and supplies.

If you work on the pattern with us, you will learn to make a simple chevron style afghan, solidifying your skills with the single crochet and pattern reading. Please bring 2 skeins of 1 color Bernat Blanket Yarn, and 1 Alternate color of the same yarn, plus a size L/8mm crochet hook. This is an easy pattern that only requires knowledge of the chain and single crochet stitches. You will need some basic experience with single crochet though!

“Wow, you have a great voice!” How many times have you heard that? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” Explore the voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from Voices For All. Discover current trends in the industry and how they make it easy and affordable for just about anyone to get involved. You’ll learn about different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. Your instructor will take notes as you read a real script in this one-on-one video chat setting, and offer some coaching to improve your delivery. You’ll receive a professional voiceover evaluation later. One-time, 90-minute, introductory class. Learn more at http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo. 18 and over. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding job!Once registered for the class, you will be contacted by the instructor to set up a video chat on Zoom.This is a personalized one-on-one video conference class. Once registered for the class, you will be contacted by the instructor to set up your training.

“Wow, you have a great voice!” How many times have you heard that? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” Explore the voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from Voices For All. Discover current trends in the industry and how they make it easy and affordable for just about anyone to get involved. You’ll learn about different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. Your instructor will take notes as you read a real script in this one-on-one video chat setting, and offer some coaching to improve your delivery. You’ll receive a professional voiceover evaluation later. One-time, 90-minute, introductory class. Learn more at http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo. 18 and over. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding job!Once registered for the class, you will be contacted by the instructor to set up a video chat on Zoom.This is a personalized one-on-one video conference class. Once registered for the class, you will be contacted by the instructor to set up your training.

This course follows the American Academy of Pediatrics – Babysitter Lessons And Safety Training (BLAST). Students learn current practices for safety and injury prevention, first aid basics, feeding and caring for infants, how to handle behavior problems, and how to manage their babysitting business. Students receive a reference book, recipe and game handouts, babysitting bag and first aid kit. Please bring a lunch.

Learning to paint with Acrylics can be a fun experience! So come join Minnesota Artist Linda Pacel to learn the basics of Acrylics including various techniques. All supplies are included and each student will work on an 8" x 10" canvas.

Do not know how to use your computer or worry about that you might wreck things?  Participants in this class will learn about the basic components of the computer and computer usage.This class is free, but per-registration is required.

This class is for dogs 4 months and older. Here we work on basic obedience commands such as heel, sit, stay, come, stand and down. All training is done on leash. Collar recommendations will be made by the instructor, based on each dog’s individual temperament.

This class is for dogs 4 months and older. Here we work on basic obedience commands such as heel, sit, stay, come, stand and down. All training is done on leash. Collar recommendations will be made by the instructor, based on each dog’s individual temperament.

This class is to help you learn some basic drawing skills and is open to anyone with a desire to learn. We will learn everything from pencils and use them to learn how to transfer a photo into a drawing. These skills can be used and applied to other creative outlets. All supplies will be supplied to you for this class, but if you have a photo that inspires you please feel free to bring it! Course is open to adults as well as students 12 years and older!*Monti Arts Opportunity!*