The number of non-credit courses being offered at Texarkana Community College continues to expand, according to Steve Middlebrooks, director of Community Relations.
Interested persons may register for courses at the Evening and Continuing Education Office, Room 320 in the Administration Building, or call 838-4541, Extension 377.
Amateur Radio began on Oct. 1. Joe Wyatt instructs the class from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesdays. The ten-week course costs $45. The text, oscillators’ keys, and demonstration equipment is included. The basic radio theory, International Morse Code, and FCC regulations will be taught to prepare students for novice licenses.
Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m., Cecil Phillips teaches Cake Decorating. He shows students how to decorate cakes for fun or profit with borders, garlands, string work, flowers, and writing. The fee includes a cake decorating kit at $15.00 for six weeks, which began October 2.
J.J. Schieffhen instructs the 7-9 p.m. genealogy class which started October 2. This course includes all phases of researching to trace ancestry. Time-saving hints and “do’s” will also be stressed. The course fee is $25 for eight weeks.
Two co-ed Aero Gymnastics classes began Tuesday, October 7. Doris Splawn instructs the limited-sized courses for $26 for six weeks. Ages 7-11 meet from 6:45 and 8 p.m. to learn floor exercises, tumbling, and balance. Both classes are emphasized. Ages 8-15 may meet from 8-9:15 p.m. to learn gymnastics on balance, floor exercises, and uneven parallel bar techniques. This course improves not only muscle tone, but also, balance and flexibility. Boys are asked to wear gym shorts and tee shirts. Girls should wear leotards.
A new class at TCC, Beginning Watercolor, began Tuesday, October 7, also. Ralph Cavy, instructor, will teach beginner’s from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. six weeks. Emphasis is done on planning and “how to”; four-color, wet to wet work, or in transparent water color and ink color glaze, and a sketchbook reviews will be shown. When registering, students should ask for a supply list. The cost of the class is $30.
The Lamaze Method of Childbirth started on Tuesday, October 7, from 7-10 p.m., with Phyllis Allen instructing. Thursday, October 9 from 7-10 p.m. with Vicki Swindell instructing. The classes run for six weeks and cost $25 per couple. Lamaze prepares couples for labor and delivery. Breathing and relaxing techniques and the father’s participation in the birth will be included. Expectant parents are urged to attend together. Students should wear slacks and bring two pillows to class.