Main Campus/Coastal Science Center   

This one day, 3-hour course will provide detailed instructions on how to construct a stunning 3D shell bouquet from the beautiful shells that wash up on our South Carolina shores. All materials will be provided. Any small favorite shells from your own personal collection will be a welcomed addition to your one-of-a-kind creation.

Notes:

• No sea creatures were harmed for the supplies in this class.

• Please bring an extension cord if possible.

• A materials fee of $12 is due to the instructor the day of class. 

Join us to learn more about Intentional Living. Students will delve into key aspects of life - home, finances, work, and self – to lead a more purposeful and fulfilling life. This session will empower you with practical tools and strategies to align your actions with your values and goals.

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and take a proactive approach to shaping your life in a way that truly resonates with who you are and what you aspire to be. Students will also do personal reflections through thought provoking worksheets and group discussions. This class is great for learners of all ages and life stages.

No supplies are needed.

This class examines the effects of European explorers on Appalachian culture, interactions with Native Americans, Scotch/Irish backcountry settlers and Appalachian colloquialisms. We will study music, art, and the culture of those dubbed “hillbilly.” Students learn about food preparation and preservation techniques of the time period.

We will assemble and take home an authentic playable Appalachian instrument while interacting with and listening to stories and music from an instrument maker, musician and music teacher live from Appalachia. The 20th century segment looks at hardships, hope and stereotypes alongside drug epidemics and poverty. The 21st century segment digs into Appalachian adaptations to survive including heritage food, tourism, and reconnecting with the roots of Appalachia to promote a brighter future. We will prepare authentic Appalachian hand pies and hoecakes from heirloom Jimmy Red cornmeal while sampling preserved goods from Appalachian kitchens.

Required Materials Fee: $35 covers instrument supplies including wood, strings and tuning pegs, preparation materials prior to student assembly, food ingredients (heirloom cornmeal shipped from Appalachia, shipping and cost of Appalachian preserved goods), and preparation materials.

OPTIONAL: Tip for the Appalachian instructor of music. (Cash only to be delivered in person by class instructor during Christmas break)

You will learn how to use a black pen to enhance your drawings using line variations, cross hatching, stippling to create shading, and 3D effects. We will use pens to enrich watercolor or ink paintings to give you stylish finished painting. For beginners, you will learn about the tools that can be used to start your drawing such as a Camera Lucida, opaque projector and carbon transfers and reference material will be available. Experienced artists can create their choice of images as the starting point.

Students purchase their own supplies: Bristol paper, pads or boards, Pilot Precise V5 brand liquid rolling pens in fine point (or a fine point steel tipped pen that is water resistant). A kneaded eraser, a #2 pencil.

Optional supplies: watercolors, inks, brushes, colored pencils.

Students will learn safe ways to clean their pet's ears as well as basic coat care including different hair types, what is a mat and how to maintain your pet's coat between grooms.

Written information and visual instructions will be provided. Students are welcome to bring a stuffed animal, comb and dog brush.

Brush Sets will be available in class for anyone who would like to purchase.

Make a round reed basket to hold your baked goods or any house hold objects. Students will learn how to lay out a wagon wheel base, weave the sides with dyed reed accents, and add a rim. Emphasis will be on shaping the basket. Baskets will vary in size, but should end up around 8” in diameter and 5” tall.

Please bring an apron or old towel, plus a pair of small pruners or sharp scissors and a short flat head screwdriver, if you have them, to class. 

Materials fee: $25. Materials will be provided in a choice of colors, payable at the beginning of class. Fee can be paid in cash. Venmo or Zelle is also accepted.

In this course, students will journey through the history of physics beginning in antiquity, through the scientific revolution, and up to the current day. Special attention will be given to the most recent developments in quantum information (quantum computing and quantum cryptography).

No previous math or science experience is required to take this course.

This workshop will offer a fun drumming and dancing opportunity for all with no knowledge of music nor experience necessary. Based primarily around African Djembe hand drums, we will explore playing natural rhythms, connecting tempos (speed of music), dynamics (volume), time signatures (123,123 v. 1234,1234, etc.), the creative process, and career opportunities.

With no expectations of performing, this fun interactive workshop will introduce playing and listening techniques; a brief history of drumming; cultural comparisons; and present and future music industry opportunities. Connecting through Drums might be your first time with a drum but our goal is that it will not be your last!

Drums will be provided to all participants to use for the duration of this workshop.

What you do today, will determine how you live tomorrow. Whether it’s lying on a beach, golfing with your buddies, or rediscovering why you married your spouse, everyone has their own idea of a perfect retirement. With a little preparation and guidance, retirement can be anything—and everything—you want it to be.

401K's and Pensions: What to do with them after you retire from the company • 401K vs Roth 401K • Options for rollovers

Required Minimum Distributions: Rules and penalties • Secure 2.0 updates

Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts (QLAC): What they are • Rules and requirements

Fixed (Guaranteed) Investments: CDs • Money Markets • Savings • Fixed Annuities

Inheritance/Death: What happens to my accounts • Correct beneficiaries • Taxes • Rules for beneficiaries

With Emotional Health issues on the rise, it has never been more important to have reliable information relating to Emotional Health. In this seminar you will:

• Gain a better understanding of how emotions work.

• Learn to choose and therefore, model, positive ways of being and relating that are rooted in love. 

• Learn how to use your emotions to boost your personal growth and relationship and leadership skills.

Learning to Read Latin is designed to provide learners with an introduction to basic Latin morphology and translation. By the end of the sessions, students will be able to read and interpret authentic Latin sentences from multiple authors and historical periods.

The course will serve as a solid foundation for future formal coursework or independent study in the Latin language.

Learn how to grow food in 10 days, ready to eat!

This course enables you to grow your own Microgreens. Learn why microgreens are a Superfood and may increase your health exponentially! You will gain the following knowledge:

• The mental and physical benefits

• Superfood, immune boosters and antioxidants

• Why boosting your immune system is important

• Gut health and the gut-brain connection

•Tasting the difference between the microgreens

• Incorporating microgreens into the food you currently eat

• The vitamins,minerals and nutrients in microgreens

• Tray preparation and seeding of your own microgreens tray You will bring home a tray of microgreens that you have seeded and be empowered to grow your own food in 10 days or less!

*ALL supplies needed are provided at cost $15/per student. Cash and Venmo accepted.

Money by Design is a 4-week course designed to introduce you to the foundations and strategies that lead to future financial success. Money is a topic that effects all our lives daily, but personal finances — and the skills needed to build wealth — are rarely taught. There is an overwhelming amount of information out there, but where do we even start? During our class will focus on the foundational skills needed to build financial success in the future. We will explore the following questions. How do I create an effect budget (that I can stick to)? What is investing and how should I be doing it? I have this old account, but I'm not sure what to do with it? I've done all this work to build positive financial habits, now what?

Most of us really do want to be successful in our money and this course will provide you the foundations so you can be more intentional about your money and use it to design the life you want to live.

What buyers and sellers need to understand in the real estate market. Get ready to embark on a real estate rollercoaster where buyers need to master the art of finding a dream home without falling into a money pit, and sellers must become wizards at staging their abode to make it look like it’s worth a million bucks (even if it’s not).

We’ll dive into the thrilling negotiations where everyone’s poker face is tested, and unravel the mysteries of contracts that seem to be written in an ancient dialect known only to lawyers. So grab your hard hats and magnifying glasses, because real estate is an adventure filled with plot twists, hidden treasures, and the occasional “you’ve got to be kidding me” moment!

A fun and functional introduction to the Spanish language. This course will focus on vocabulary building and conversation proficiency, as well reading and listening comprehension. In particular, the rapid acquisition of a working vocabulary will enable you to quickly and easily construct sentences that will be useful in everyday life and travel situation.

Class material provided.

Book required: Intermediate Spanish Grammar

Author: Luis Aragones and Ramon Palencia

From: McGraw-Hill Education. Email:MHPROFESSIONAL.COM

The British Folk Song Society's mission was to preserve the history, traditions and legacy of a dying part of British folk art. Lucy E. Broadwood, a member of Britain's Elite Society, Broadwood was a forward thinking, independent woman who carved her own path as an accomplished performer, accompanist, composer and poet, and as a champion of young musicians such as the budding composer, Percy Aldridge Grainger.

Grainger's innovations in collecting, notating and arranging folk music for a variety of performing venues propelled his international reputation as a unique, eccentric and extraordinarily gifted artist in the early Twentieth Century.

Learn how to create a fun and festive holiday wreath using loops of ribbon applied to a styrofoam wreath base. You will learn by adding different colored or textured ribbon in sporadic areas, it will create an intricate looking Holiday wreath you will be proud to hang on your front door!

Required Materials: You will need to bring a ruler and a pair of scissors with you to the class.

Additional Materials Fee: $10. You will be supplied with a styrofoam wreath base, a festive variety of different colored, patterned, and textured ribbon, and pins. Payable to the instructor at the start of class.

Students will explore the depths of YouTube by exploring its global archive of art, video, and audio media forms. Students will seek to understand how YouTube has infiltrated nearly every faucet of the human experience from work to communication, entertainment, education, and beyond. Using the YouTube platform, accessible literature, and in class discussion, students will learn how to better utilize this resource in their own lives.

Have you ever asked yourself, “where can I find answers to life’s big questions?” Have you thought about where you can find such answers . . . in science, philosophy, the Bible? Nearly all of us have questions about life, suffering, death, and the future.

The Bible answers these important questions and more. A Bible writer said to God; “Give me understanding . . . Your word is truth.” (Psalm 119:144, 160).

We can find the understanding to many relevant questions such as: why is there so much evil and suffering in the world? Is God to blame for our suffering? What happens when we die? Will life get better for humans? This course offers an in-depth study of such topics specifically focusing on what the Bible reveals. All topics will be answered from the Bible.

From the Bible you will learn:

• What is God’s Purpose for the Earth? • What is God like? • What happens when we die? • Why is there so much suffering? • What hope is there for the future? You will need to bring your Bible with you, but if you do not have a Bible, one will be provided free of charge.

In this class, we will explore the creation of the Appalachian Mountains over a billion years ago, the first plants and animals of this region and the beginning of human inhabitants. The class will explore Native American culture, namely the Cherokee Indians.

Students will be able to view real artifacts and Cherokee art. We will form and decorate an authentic Cherokee pinch pot from Appalachia dug clay and materials found in nature. Students will decorate, and glaze the microwave and oven safe item in order to take home and use for foods or liquids. Students will assist in preparation of Cherokee fry bread and hominy while learning their hunting, gathering, and growing techniques prior to the arrival of European explorers.

Mateirals Fee: $30 due to the instructor at the start of the first class. Items include clay and tools, glaze, food ingredients, and preparation materials.

This course is designed for intermediate and advanced artist enthusiasts with basic knowledge of their choice of materials used to create. As a group we explore a few different ideas, techniques, and materials to enrich your knowledge while the instructor will guide you one on one to encourage your artistic development. Emphasis will be identifying and breaking barriers that you encounter in your art.

Students supply their own materials of choice to include a table covering and supply their own reference materials. Instructor will have basic materials on hand to enhance your exploration. In this class you will have a supportive and positive environment with a dynamic group of artists.

You will learn how to master your Digital Camera and understand what each function is and more importantly what it does. Not only will we explore the buttons and dials, we will cover proper Exposure using ISO, F-stops, Shutter speeds, Depth of field, Lenses, Flash and Composition.

At the end we will go outdoors on a local field trip to try out all your new skills with Kathy instructing each student so it all “clicks” together. This is a great class for all ages.

Kathy Peoples is a professional photographer/instructor and owned her own photography studio for 35 years in PA. Get yourself up and shooting before the holidays! Course includes 4 weeks plus field trip. Also included are written instructions along with small assignments given each week. You are guaranteed to learn!

Make sure to charge up your battery for each class as we will be using your camera, learning settings and practice shooting. DSLR or Mirrorless is required for class.

Beginning Drawing In this course we will start at the very beginning and go step by step to learn to draw. We’ll address the five basic perceptual skills of drawing:

1. the perception of edges (taught by contour drawing)

2. the perception of empty spaces (taught by drawing negative space)

3. the perception of relational angles and proportions (taught by sighting)

4. the perception of light and shadow, (taught by light-logic)

5. the perception of the Gestalt (the whole is greater than the sum of its parts; the integration of the above skills)

Required Materials: Drawing Set Sketch Kit from Amazon

Learn about Fused Glass while making Glass Plates, Bowls, and Jewelry. Glass Cutting techniques will be demonstrated and practiced before advancing to laying out and creating simple Fused Glass Jewelry and Refrigerator Magnets. The class will advance to making a 6” X 6” Glass Tile and an 8” X 8” Glass Plate or Shallow Bowl. Sample projects will be available for design inspiration. Participates will be able to modify the provided materials while using their imagination and creativity to create several functional Fused Glass projects.

Participants will be inspired to create narratives between design, texture, form, and color which will allow the molten glass to produce unique, one-of-a-kind, beautiful masterpieces. All Fused Glass Projects will be taken to the instructor’s studio to be fired in a kiln before being returned before the last class session.

No experience in glass is needed, but closed-toed shoes are required (no sandals or flip flops). All materials will be provided by the instructor.

A Material Fee of $55 will be collected during the first class (cash or check).

The course will begin with Rome's conquest of one-third of modern Germany. The rise of Charlemagne saw him form the basis for the Holy Roman Empire (First Reich) in 800 AD. The medieval years witnessed Germany splinter into 300 political entities, abated by the rise of a unified France. Bismarck finally unified Germany (Second Reich) but the country's defeat in World War I and the resultant payment of reparations coupled with the Great Depression of 1929 set conditions for Hitler's election. The murderous Third Reich saw Germany totally defeated in World War II and the stage was set for the founding of today's Federal Republic.

Since its creation in 1948, the state of Israel has been involved in a total of no less than 10 military conflicts with its Arab neighbors and/or its Arab/Palestinian population with no apparent sight for an ever-elusive peace for Israelis or Palestinians. After briefly reviewing the era preceding the creation of Israel (covered last semester in Part I of this program) we will examine these wars /conflicts, exploring the circumstances that caused each one of these confrontations and their inconclusive outcomes.

You have a story to tell! I just know you do! Whether you have been writing your entire life or you just want to try something new, this class can work for you. In this class you will experience an intimate workshop setting with others who also have stories to tell.

You will be given weekly assignments incorporating specific writing strategies to help you get started. As you write and share your writing, you receive feedback that will hopefully inspire you further. Your purpose in memoir writing is yours! You may want to write a book or just compile written memories to past on to your children or grandchildren.

All you really need for this class is your memories, a pen, some paper, and if you choose a laptop.

Students will work with nationally recognized fossil expert Dr. Ashley Oliphant, the author of "Shark Tooth Hunting on the Carolina Coast," as they embark on this unusual engaged learning experience. This course will use classroom instruction and field trips to local beaches to teach participants about shark tooth hunting on the Grand Strand. Course content will include shark tooth identification by species as well as tips for which beaches to search, how to search them, and how to know when conditions are best for fossil collecting. Students will also learn about the different species of seashells that can be found in South Carolina and how to maximize chances of finding them. The class will incorporate discussion about how to be a responsible beachcomber, with units about the use of red lights for turtle nesting areas and the importance of harvesting only unoccupied shells or expired sea life.

IMPORTANT NOTES: The first meeting will take place at the Coastal Science Center with the remaining classes taking place at various beaches. Each beach combing session will be combined with another of Dr. Oliphant’s classes to offer extended time (2 hours and 45 minutes) at the beach. Students will be responsible for their own transportation and parking fees for the field trips, and some driving will be involved to make sure students have the best opportunity to shell in prime locations. The course may also include some variable meeting times to make sure the tides are favorable for hunting.

Dr. Oliphant will do her best to schedule additional field trips in case students miss a class due to the changing meeting times. The best way to improve your shelling game is to interact with a really experienced sheller on the beach. You do not want to miss this unique course.

Join Dr. Ashley Oliphant, a nationally recognized shark tooth hunter and sheller. The course will include one classroom lecture to learn about shelling strategies and the identification of local shell species. Dr. Oliphant will bring specimens from her personal collection for interactive show-and-tell. The other three class meetings will include exciting field trips to local beaches to hunt as a group with Dr. Oliphant as your guide.

IMPORTANT NOTES: The first meeting will take place at the Coastal Science Center with next three meetings at beach. Each beach combing session will be combined with another of Dr. Oliphant’s classes to offer extended time (2 hours and 45 minutes) at the beach. Students will be responsible for their own transportation and parking fees for the field trips, and some driving will be involved to make sure students have the best opportunity to shell in prime locations. The course may also include some variable meeting times to make sure the tides are favorable for hunting.

Dr. Oliphant will do her best to schedule additional field trips in case students miss a class due to the changing meeting times. The best way to improve your shelling game is to interact with a really experienced sheller on the beach. You do not want to miss this unique course.

A fun and functional introduction to the Spanish language. This course will focus on vocabulary building and conversation proficiency, as well reading and listening comprehension. In particular, the rapid acquisition of a working vocabulary will enable you to quickly and easily construct sentences that will be useful in everyday life and travel situation.

Class material provided.

Book required: Beginning Spanish Grammar

Author: Luis Aragones and Ramon Palencia

From: McGraw-Hill Education. Email:MHPROFESSIONAL.COM

Don't wait until a fall injures more than your pride!

Build confidence in your ability to manage your falls risk through:

• Identification and removal of fall hazards from your home

• Strength and balance exercise

• How medications play a role in your risk of falls

• How vision and hearing affect your risk of falling

You are a perfect fit for this 7-week workshop if you are:

• 60+ years of age

• Have fallen in the last year or have a fear of falling

• Live at home or in an independent apartment 

All materials will be provided in class.

This course tells the story of the cradle of civilization, we shall sail together through the following headlines:

1. The difference between Sedentary Life and civilization.

2. The five oldest civilizations in history.

3. The richest heritage culture, with the most ancient sites in the world.

4. The first stone buildings in the world (5000 years ago).

5.The Great Pyramids, last standing ancient wonder of the world 4600-years ago.

6. The old temples and tombs (4000 years ago) and the oldest artifacts in world famous museums.

7. Early Dynastic Period 3150-2686 BC (464 Years), The Old Kingdom (2686-2181 BC) (505 Years), Intermediate Kingdom (2181-1650 BC) (531 Years) The New Kingdom ( 1550-1069 BC). (481 Years)

8. The life of the Nile River, the longest river in the world and its role in establishing Egyptian civilization.

9. The first monasteries where monasticism began in world history. The Path of the Holy Family.

10. The Red Sea and its beaches and resorts. Moses crossing The Red Sea

11. The land of great religious history and diversity where synagogues, churches and mosques meet.

The iPhone is a marvel of technology. As such it is a complex and sometimes confusing and frustrating device. In this course, Carl will explain in simple, easy to understand, and non-technical terms how your iPhone works and how to use it productively. He will also discuss the differences between the iPhone and iPad. At the completion of this program you will have learned the many features and functions of these devices and some tips and tricks that aren't published.

The only requirement for enrolling is that you no longer want to be intimidated by your iPhone. Please plan to bring your device to class with you.

Dive into the intriguing world of espionage in this specialized course that demystifies history's "second-oldest profession." We will separate Hollywood fiction from real-world operations with the help of contemporary examples, gaining insights from a seasoned intelligence expert. Learn how spies operate within different geopolitical contexts, understand the ethical and moral dilemmas they face, and uncover the strategies employed to protect national security.

Whether you are a student of history, international relations, or simply fascinated by the world of secrets, this course will provide you with a deeper understanding of the shadowy world of spies. By the end of the course, you'll be able to distinguish between the dramatized portrayals of espionage and the real tactics and techniques used by intelligence agencies around the globe.

This course is designed as an introduction to the process of self-publishing literary works. Inspiring authors will learn the creative process of transforming their literary ideas into a publishable book.

Topics include: (1) Determining the literary genre, (i.e., fiction, nonfiction, children's literature, inspirational, how-to-guides, and novels versus novellas); (2) Determining the topic, content, and style of writing; (3) Editing your book; (4) Designing your book cover and illustrations; (5) Formatting and preparing your material for publishing; (6) Launching and Publishing; and (7) Marketing.

Course material included with registration: Ready Writers by author Becky DeWitt. Students may also bring computers or iPad for course activity.