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Earn a certificate in Floral Design Principles after you successfully complete this series of 4 consecutive classes. Classes focus on fresh flower arranging and are taught by Crystal Oleskevich, who owns her own floral business. Your instructor will submit documentation for certification once you’ve completed all four of the required courses. Certificates are issued by Arapahoe Community College. Courses Include: Introduction to Floral Design Principles Demonstration: Explore how to put flowers together using proven design principles. Get tips on purchasing fresh flowers and caring for flowers from your garden. Discuss the right tools and their care to create beautiful designs in this demonstration class. Concepts and Containers: Learn to create arrangements. Discuss styles including traditional, contemporary, oriental, funky, seasonal and special events. Explore color, focal point, pop, texture, volume and size. Make an arrangement to take home, container provided. Creating Style, Shape and Color: Learn to utilize shape and color to create a stylish arrangement for any occasion. Bring your own favorite vase or container and make an arrangement to take home. Arrangement Workshop and Critique: The culminating workshop brings your flower arranging skills together. Make an arrangement to take home.

Knit hats, scarves, totes, blankets and so much more. Whether you’re new to knitting, it’s been a while or you want to learn new techniques, Knitting for Everyone is a knitting class for all skill levels. From casting on to weaving in ends, you’ll learn how to make several beautiful projects.

The instructor has dozens of projects for you to choose from that will help you learn how to knit or go beyond the basics. This is a fun class where you set your own pace. Patterns, step-by-step instructions, and videos are available to support you in your quest to master this skill, even when you’re not in class.

Give yourself the gift of knitting, a hobby for all ages. Sign up with a friend, a family member or a neighbor and you’ll have the beginnings of a knitting club.

A supply kit ($60) is available for purchase from the instructor on the first day of class. This supply kit is for students that haven’t taken a class with Sonia’s Knits before and includes one set of needles, some tools and 4 balls of yarn to complete the first 4 projects for beginners.

An excellent follow up if you’ve taken our Floral Design certificate program. Learn how to create beautiful hand-tied floral bouquets and boutonnieres for weddings and other special occasions.

Explore the heart of downtown Denver on this immersive 4-hour walking photo tour led by professional photographer McCory James. You’ll visit some of the city’s most photogenic landmarks — from the gold-domed Colorado State Capitol and striking architecture of the Denver Art Museum to the iconic Blue Bear, historic Larimer Square, and the vibrant Union Station — finishing along the scenic riverfront at Confluence Park.

Along the way, McCory will guide you through the technical and creative aspects of photography, helping you capture the images you envision. Whether you’re shooting on a DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone, you’ll learn how to work with composition, light, and perspective to bring your photos to life. Expect hands-on tips for tackling tricky exposures, framing dynamic street scenes, and finding unique angles that tell Denver’s story.

This tour combines a relaxed city walk with the insights of a working professional photographer — perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their skills while experiencing the Mile High City through a creative lens.
 

In what could be the most enlightening webinar you've ever taken, our instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you’ve been looking for. In addition to online instruction, you will be given the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 script read and voice evaluation via telephone with your instructor for the following day. This class will be presented via Zoom, you will receive a link the 24 hours prior to the class.

Explore the heart of downtown Denver on this immersive 4-hour walking photo tour led by professional photographer McCory James. You’ll visit some of the city’s most photogenic landmarks — from the gold-domed Colorado State Capitol and striking architecture of the Denver Art Museum to the iconic Blue Bear, historic Larimer Square, and the vibrant Union Station — finishing along the scenic riverfront at Confluence Park.

Along the way, McCory will guide you through the technical and creative aspects of photography, helping you capture the images you envision. Whether you’re shooting on a DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone, you’ll learn how to work with composition, light, and perspective to bring your photos to life. Expect hands-on tips for tackling tricky exposures, framing dynamic street scenes, and finding unique angles that tell Denver’s story.

This tour combines a relaxed city walk with the insights of a working professional photographer — perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their skills while experiencing the Mile High City through a creative lens.
 

Knit hats, scarves, totes, blankets and so much more. Whether you’re new to knitting, it’s been a while or you want to learn new techniques, Knitting for Everyone is a knitting class for all skill levels. From casting on to weaving in ends, you’ll learn how to make several beautiful projects.

Ready to learn the art of sugar cookie decorating? Join us for this hands-on beginner’s class where you’ll learn cookie tips and tricks, receive award-winning cookie and icing recipes, and decorate your own six cookies with step-by-step, guided instructions. Each participant will take home their decorated cookies and a gift bag with some helpful supplies!