PACEs

PACE

ENRICHMENT

Students must provide an email address.
Once registered, email pace@chesapeake.edu.

PHOTOGRAPHY IN EVERYDAY LIFE
This continuing education course is designed to teach students how to use photography to capture everyday life. Instruction will be given on how to use digital cameras and/or smartphones to confidently take pro-like photos. Topics include camera controls and techniques, exposure and lighting, composition and depth of field, simple photo editing, and discussion about photography and how photographs are important to life. No class 3/14/23.
Course Fee: $125 (Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CEP 708 9B	5	02/21-03/28/23	T	5:30-7pm	HPAC 131

NEW! PHOTOGRAPHY IN EVERYDAY LIFE: PART 2
This continuing education course is the second in a two-part series which teaches students how to use photography to capture everyday life. Topics include discussions about the mechanisms and optics of a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, advanced editing techniques, exposure and lighting, composition and depth of field, and how to apply skills to different photo scenarios as a way to take pro-like photos. Students must provide their own DSLR camera.
PREREQUISITE: Photography in Every Day Life
Course Fee: $125 (Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CEP 711 9A	5	05/02-05/30/23	T	5:30-7pm	HPAC 131

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: PHOTOGRAPHY
Caroline J. Phillips is a freelance photographer and filmmaker living in Kent Island, Maryland. When she’s not taking photos, she’s making videos for local businesses and brands. Inspired by the colors and landscape of the Eastern Shore, she loves communicating regional stories through photos and video. She has been teaching photography courses at Chesapeake since 2019.

INSTANT UKULELE
This continuing education course is designed for adults wishing to quickly learn how to play popular songs on the ukulele using the Celtic-tuning method. Topics include Ukulele structure, holding position, tuning techniques, note location, chords, strumming, and finger picking patterns. Left hand nails need to be trimmed before the first class. Participants must provide their own Ukulele.
Course Fee: $40 (Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CEP 700 9C	4	03/23-04/13/23	Th	9-10:30am	CAMB 210
CEP 700 9D	4	04/20-05/11/23	Th	9-10:30am	EDC 27

INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY - STAR GAZER BOOT CAMP
This continuing education course is designed for novice astronomers who would like to identify objects when they gaze into the night sky. Students will learn the basic terms and concepts of astronomy, and a sense of time and motion associated with observed celestial objects. Topics include terms, motion of celestial objects, and identification of stars.
Course Fee: $40 (Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CEP 710 9B	4	02/16-03/09/23	Th	5:30-7pm	EDC 27

CULINARY

CAKE DECORATING FOR BEGINNERS
This class begins with the basic fundamentals of decorating, and follows with hands-on participation in a variety of cake decorating techniques including icing preparation, creating borders, adding finishing touches, and more. For a list of supplies needed for the course, contact pace@chesapeake.edu.
Course Fee: $99

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CES 253 9A	3	04/03-04/17/23	M	6-9pm	TPAC Kitchen

ADVANCED CAKE DECORATING
Students will learn advanced techniques such as basket weaving, string work, stacking, and tiering cake constructions. Hands-on participation will include making roses, flowers, and decorations to accessorize your beautiful cake creation. For a list of supplies needed for the course, contact pace@chesapeake.edu.
Course Fee: $99

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CES 255 9A	3	05/01-05/15/23	M	6-9pm	TPAC Kitchen

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: CAKE DECORATING

Karen Callahan grew up in a family of cake decorators; her mom and aunt decorated cakes as well. Karen completed Wilton Beginner and Advanced Cake Decorating classes, and started decorating cakes professionally in 1990 and teaching cake decorating at Chesapeake in 2000. Through Karen’s instruction, students will learn how to bake and decorate the perfect cake. Instruction includes making icing, icing consistency, decorating techniques, making roses, and how to draw designs on a cake.

QUICK AND EASY SAUCES
Enhance your meal with simple yet elegant sauces! Let our chef demonstrate a variety of sauces that can be made quickly and easily. Sauces add flavor, texture, color, and moisture to food. The class will include pesto, fruit and vegetable coulis, butter sauces, and more. How to make a roux and other thickening techniques will be covered. You will leave the class with recipes to impress your guests â€“ and they will think you spent hours in the kitchen.
Course Fee: $50

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 257 9B	1	03/08/23	W	6-8pm	TPAC Kitchen

SOUPS TO IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS
Students will prepare a variety of some of our favorite soups using seasonal ingredients. Learn the techniques and tools used that produce rich, smooth, and flavorful soups with a variety of presentations. Learn some of the classics including bisque, chowders, and cream soups. (Allergy alert - shellfish may be used in this class.)
Course Fee: $60

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 255 9B	1	04/12/23	W	6-9pm	TPAC Kitchen

NEW! SUMMER SALADS AND DRESSINGS
Are you bored with the same old salad? Learn how chefs blend a variety of greens along with other garnishes in a salad to create a balance of textures, flavors, and colors. The processes of making dressings will include vinaigrettes and healthy alternatives such as using fruit purees to create delicious dressing. Techniques and tools that produce that restaurant quality salad will also be discussed. (Allergy alert - nuts may be used in this class.)
Course Fee: $60

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 269 9A	1	05/17/23	W	6-9pm	TPAC Kitchen

RISOTTO - THE CLASSIC ITALIAN RICE DISH
Misconceptions of this classic are everywhere. Enjoy an evening while our chef discusses and demonstrates the art of making risotto. Learn about the variety of rice used to make this amazing creamy rice and the techniques needed to perfect it. You will taste a variety of combinations and leave the class with recipes you can enjoy cooking for friends and family.
Course Fee: $45

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 256 9B	1	06/14/23	W	6-8pm	TPAC Kitchen

NEW! SPARK A FLAME MAKING CRÈME BRÛLÉE
Learn the art of the most perfect custard topped with a flamed, most decadent crackly sugar top. In this 3-hour course, Chef Kerri Clear and Chef Jordan Lloyd will lead you through the process of mastering the tricks of preparing crème brûlée as only trained chefs know. Topics include proper techniques, ingredients, and temperatures for preparing and finishing off this decadent dessert. Participants will leave this class with recipes and skills to impress your next dinner guests.
Course Fee: $90

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 270 9A	1	04/25/23	T	6-9pm	St. Michaels Community Center

NEW! THE ART OF GRACIOUS HOSPITALITY
Learn the art of exceptional guest (customer) service from the legendary Inn at Perry Cabin luxury resort. Topics include the differences between service and gracious hospitality, what it takes to make it happen every day, how to master the finer points of “Presence & Presentation,” and how to turn your guest or customer into a passionate admirer of your brand.
Course Fee: $90

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 271 9A	1	05/23/23	T	6-9pm	St. Michaels Community Center

MIXOLOGY

NEW! FUN COCKTAILS TO MAKE WITH FRIENDS
This course is designed for those interested in creating new and innovative mixed drinks with friends. Topics will include learning the ingredients, proper glassware, measuring tools needed, and techniques used to craft the perfect cocktail. Course materials included.
Course Fee: $30 (Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 266 9A	3	03/21-04/04/23	T	2-3:30pm	CAMB 210

NEW! FUNNY THEMED COCKTAILS
This course is designed for those interested in creating funny themed cocktails. Topics will include learning the ingredients, proper glassware, measuring tools needed, and techniques used to craft the perfect cocktail. Course materials included.
Course Fee: $30 (Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 267 9A	3	04/11-04/25/23	T	2-3:30pm	CAMB 210

NEW! MAGICAL GALAXY COCKTAILS
Learn the art of the most perfect custard topped with a flamed, most decadent crackly sugar top. In this 3-hour course, Executive Chef Sean Raspberry will lead you through the process of mastering the tricks of preparing crème brûlée as only trained chefs know. Topics include proper techniques, ingredients, and temperatures for preparing and finishing off this decadent dessert. Participants will leave this class with recipes and skills to impress your next dinner guests.
Course Fee: $30 (Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CET 268 9A	3	05/02-05/16/23	T	2-3:30pm	CAMB 210

HEALTH & FITNESS

PICKLEBALL - BEGINNER
This course is designed for beginner players or players who would like a refresher. The key rules of the game will be covered including the pickleball serve, volleys, scorekeeping, the double-bounce rule, and player positions. Pickleball perforated polymer balls will be provided. Participants must bring their own paddles. Limited to 15 participants.
Course Fee: $55 (Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CES 555 9B	6	04/12-05/10/23	W	8:30-9:30am	Tennis Courts

PICKLEBALL - INTERMEDIATE
This course is designed for the intermediate player or players who prefer a more challenging game. The key rules of the game will be reviewed including the pickleball serve, volleys, scorekeeping, the double-bounce rule, and player positions. Pickleball perforated polymer balls will be provided. Participants must bring their own paddles. Limited to 15 participants.
Course Fee: $55 (Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CES 548 9B	6	04/12-05/10/23	W	9:45-10:45am	Tennis Courts

PICKLEBALL-OPEN PLAY
This continuing education pickleball open play class is intended for the experienced, intermediate level pickleball player with at least one year of experience playing the game. Participants must understand the rules of the game. Pickleball perforated polymer balls will be provided. Participants must bring their own paddles. Limited to 15 participants.
Course Fee: $40 (Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CES 009 9B	4	05/24-06/21/23	W	8:30-10am	Tennis Courts

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: PICKLEBALL
Susan Claggett has been teaching Pickleball for 5 years, teaching and practicing yoga for 10 years, and teaching and playing tennis for over 20 years! She loves to exercise and stretch. She believes working on balance in harmony with exercise is good for aging adults. Mostly, she likes to have fun and enjoy every class.

YOGA
This course will incorporate an active warm up, floor exercise and standing exercises, stretching and strengthening to promote flexible joints, stronger muscles, and healthier backs. Participants must bring their own yoga mat and wear athleisure clothing. Limited to 20 participants.
Course Fee: $50 (Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CES 315 9A	5	03/02-03/30/23	Th	7:30-8:30am	HPAC 103
CES 315 9B	5	04/06-05/04/23	Th	7:30-8:30am	HPAC 103
CES 315 9C	5	05/11-06/08/23	Th	7:30-8:30am	HPAC 103
CES 315 9A	5	08/03-08/31/23	Th	7:30-8:30am	HPAC 103

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: YOGA
Instructor Rose Spik has been studying, practicing and teaching yoga for 17 years. She completed her 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher training at Ridgely Retreat in Annapolis and is a graduate of the Bare Bones Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program. With a focus on yoga for everyone, classes will combine breath work, postures and guided meditation in a safe and comfortable setting. All levels are welcome to join join the class, where they will easily flow from pose to pose with confidence, strength and mindfulness.

COMPUTER BASICS
This continuing education course, designed for students with little or no computer experience, provides instruction on using a personal computer and basic skills for Microsoft applications. Topics include basic mouse skills, copying and manipulating files, creating folders, and directory structures.
Course Fee: $40 (Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15)

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CEI 064 9A	4	02/07-02/28/23	T	10-11:30am	CAMB 201B

COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS: UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS
This course is designed to help computer users obtain a basic understanding of how computers work, and provides information on the fundamental concepts of digital data, including how it is represented, manipulated, and stored. Students will also learn about commonly used computer hardware, such as processors, memory, drives, and keyboards. Topics include computer terms, digital data, and computer components.
Course Fee: $40

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CEW 025 9B	4	02/16-03/09/23	Th	3:30-5pm	EDC 26

HELP DESK TECHNOLOGY: PART 1
This continuing education course is part one of a two-part class in which the student learns the basic functions of becoming a Help Desk Technology support employee. Topics include the position description, common software tools utilized to support the job position, and the role of the Help Desk Manager.
Course Fee: $299 (Tuition: In-county $10, Out-of-county $15, Out-of-state $20) Includes Workplace Excellence: Communicationability & Help Desk Technology: Part 2

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CEW 111 9A	1	04/08/23	S	8:30am-3:30pm	EDC 26

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE: COMMUNICATIONABILITY
This continuing education course is designed for individuals pursuing professional development training in communication and provides instruction on verbal and non-verbal communication in the workplace. Topics include basic communication skills, crafting and delivering verbal messages, greetings and introductions and non-verbal skills.
Part of Help Desk Technology: Part 1 package. Please see above.

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CEX 999 9A	1	04/13/23	Th	8:30am-12:30pm	EDC 26

HELP DESK TECHNOLOGY: PART 2
This continuing education course is the second in a two-part series which prepares the students for a career in Help Desk Technology. Topics include help desk support alert and tracking systems, common network help desk support needs, and the role of the Internet in customer self-service.
Part of Help Desk Technology: Part 1 package. Please see above.

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CEW 112 9A	1	04/15/23	S	8:30am-3:30pm	EDC 26

EXCEL BASICS
This continuing education course is designed to provide the basic concepts and skills required to perform business and scientific calculations easily. Students will learn how to build, edit, and format spreadsheets, and create basic and complex formulas and functions.
Course Fee: $99

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CEI 499 9A	1	04/07/23	F	9am-4pm	EDC 26

EXCEL INTERMEDIATE
This continuing education course is designed to provide students with skills to prepare workbooks and create custom views, sort worksheet rows, freeze headings, and split worksheet windows. Topics will include modifying changes, formatting and customizing charts, and using drawing tools to add graphics. Students will learn how to use office templates, create custom templates, and work with tables, lists and outlines.
Course Fee: $99

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CEI 500 9A	1	04/14/23	F	9am-4pm	EDC 26

EXCEL ADVANCED
This continuing education course is designed for those who have completed Excel Basics and Intermediate, or who have experience using Excel. Topics include analyzing worksheets and creating pivot tables, comparing and contrasting workbook files and file links. Students will outline and consolidate worksheets using Solver and Scenario Manager to analyze worksheet data. Display and protect worksheet data by locking cells.
Course Fee: $99

Section	Sessions	Dates	Days	Times	Room
CEI 501 9A	1	04/21/23	F	9am-4pm	EDC 26

ENRICHMENT ED2GO ONLINE COURSES
Offered in partnership with ed2go. Visit www.ed2go.com/chesapeake for details.
Creative Writing
Digital Photography
Grant Writing
Language Learning, including Sign Language and Spanish
Event Planning
Graphic Arts
Nutrition and Health
Web Design

BROWSE HUNDREDS OF COURSES ONLINE

INSTITUTE FOR ADULT LEARNING (IAL)

Chesapeake College no longer administers the Institute for Adult Learning, but information about a community-based Institute for Adult Learning can be found at www.instituteforadultlearning.org. The College continues to offer a variety of credit, non-credit, and personal enrichment courses, and welcomes your participation. In addition, we offer programming at area senior centers. Class topics include fitness, music, computers, foreign languages, and art—many familiar to our IAL participants. For information about our personal enrichment classes and senior center offerings, please see our Seniors page or contact pace@chesapeake.edu.