The Learning Place at The Cultural Center of Charlotte County
November 2016 Workshops
WS- 1103 Bead Bazaar & Jewelry Making
With Heidi Shultz
Thursday, November 3 & 10, 2016 1-2:30pm Room 18 $15 (Non-members $18)
This 2 day workshop will show students the fundamental techniques used to create an
amazing variety of unique jewelry and accessories. Students will choose from thousands of
styles of beads in many different media while having fun and building a broad skill base to get
started making beautiful, timeless jewelry. This is the perfect experience for beginners or those
students wanting to explore many crafting techniques from beading to wire-wrapping and
beyond. Students may choose to make earrings, necklaces, bracelets, keychains, rosaries, fan
pulls or any other project they can imagine. Students will be shown how to string and knot
pearls, stones, and beads, and will also learn about rhythm and flow in jewelry design. Students
may wish to explore wire-wrapping to link various elements using wire. Materials will be
purchased at wholesale prices during the class. Materials Required:Students may bring a set of small
pliers; the instructor will also have some on hand for purchase. Students will purchase beads from the
Instructor to make their jewelry; $20 to $30 will cover several pieces of nice jewelry. Max 30
WS-1105 CPR & AED Heart Saver workshop
With Sarah Pope
Friday, November 4, 2016 9am-12pm, Room 18 $57 (Non-members $57)
This workshop teaches the techniques of CPR and AED according to the American
Heart Association. This class is Heart Saver’s CPR/AED-not for Health Care provider
certification. 2 year certification certificate upon completion. $19 book available for
purchase from Instructor day of class, if desired. Max 9
WS- 1110 Greeting Card Embroidery
With Barbara Cartwright
Thursday, November 10, 2016 10am-12pm Room 22 $20 (Non-members $23)
Come join us to get a start on your Christmas card list! Use decorative thread to hand-stitch
unique and clever designs on paper to create one-of-a-kind greeting cards for the holidays. All
supplies included to complete a greeting card for Christmas.
purchase for $15. Max 8
Optional: Pricking pad and pen available for
WS-1114 Introduction to Quilling (Cancelled)
With Carol Berntsson
Monday, November 14, 2016 11am-1pm Room 22 $20 (Non-members $23)
Quilling is essentially the art of paper sculpture. This beautiful old art form can be
mastered easily following the basic technique and using the materials provided in this
introductory workshop. In this workshop, students will be provided with the materials
and equipment that will enable them to develop a hobby that produces lovely accents,
ornaments, and three-dimensional pictures to enhance gifts and cards. $15.00 materials fee
to Instructor. Carol loves this hobby and wishes to share it with anyone who wishes to explore an old art
form with practical application. Max 5
TO REGISTER FOR ANY OF THESE WORKSHOPS, COME INTO THE LEARNING PLACE OFFICE AT 2280 Aaron
St., Port Charlotte BETWEEN 9:00 am to 4:00 pm WEEKDAYS, and 9:00 am – 2:00 pm SATURDAYS,
OR REGISTER WITH CREDIT CARD BY CALLING (941) 625-4175 ext 223 DURING THE SAME BUSINESS HOURS,
The Learning Place at The Cultural Center of Charlotte County
November 2016 Workshops
WS- 1116 Bead Bazaar & Jewelry Making
With Heidi Shultz
Monday, November 14 & 21, 2016 6-7:30pm Room 18 $15 (Non-members $18)
This 2 day workshop will show students the fundamental techniques used to create an
amazing variety of unique jewelry and accessories. Students will choose from thousands of
styles of beads in many different media while having fun and building a broad skill base to get
started making beautiful, timeless jewelry. This is the perfect experience for beginners or those
students wanting to explore many crafting techniques from beading to wire-wrapping and
beyond. Students may choose to make earrings, necklaces, bracelets, keychains, rosaries, fan
pulls or any other project they can imagine. Students will be shown how to string and knot
pearls, stones, and beads, and will also learn about rhythm and flow in jewelry design. Students
may wish to explore wire-wrapping to link various elements using wire. Materials will be
purchased at wholesale prices during the class. Materials Required:Students may bring a set of small
pliers; the instructor will also have some on hand for purchase. Students will purchase beads from the
Instructor to make their jewelry; $20 to $30 will cover several pieces of nice jewelry. Max 30
(C) WS-1118 Using your iPad
With Pam Cox
Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 12:30-3:30pm Con L $30 (Non-member $33)
In this 3 hour workshop, we will explore the iPad, helping the user better understand how to set
it up, care for your iPad, onscreen typing tips and more. Requirement: Must bring your iPad. Max 15
WS-1122 Find your Purpose
With Barbara Pierce
Thursday, 10-11:30am, November 17, 2016 Room 20 $15 (Non-members $18)
Purpose: Your reason for getting up in the morning. People who have a sense of purpose live
longer, happier lives. Discover your purpose and your gifts in this workshop. Max 12
WS- 1125 Keep your Brain Alive
With Barbara Pierce
Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm, November 17, 2016 Room 20 $10 (Non-members $13)
Enhance the performance of your brain, encourage growth of new brain cells and slow the aging
of your brain by using these simple and fun neurobic exercises. Max 12
TO REGISTER FOR ANY OF THESE WORKSHOPS, COME INTO THE LEARNING PLACE OFFICE AT 2280 Aaron
St., Port Charlotte BETWEEN 9:00 am to 4:00 pm WEEKDAYS, and 9:00 am – 2:00 pm SATURDAYS,
OR REGISTER WITH CREDIT CARD BY CALLING (941) 625-4175 ext 223 DURING THE SAME BUSINESS HOURS,
The Learning Place at The Cultural Center of Charlotte County
November 2016 Workshops
WS-1127 Facebook and Skype 101
With John Pappa
Thursday, 6-8pm, November 17, 2016 Room Con L $20(Non-members $23)
In this informative workshop, students will be introduced to the fun world of Facebook
and Skype and be taught how to use both of these free social media sites to connect
with both family and friends, near and far. Students will be shown how to make an
online phone call or video and learn how to share photos with friends and family.
Students will be given the necessary tools to sign up for both sites and be shown how to
have fun and stay safe, too. Students must bring own Smartphone or Tablet to class. Max 14
(C) WS-1129 Intro to Cloud Computing
With John Pappa
Saturday, November 19, 2016 1-4pm Con L $30 (Non-members $33)
Come to this 2 hour workshop to get a better understanding of what “The Cloud” is, why it even
matters and whether it is useful to you. Students may want to bring pen and paper to take notes. Max 15
WS-1135 Understanding Homeowner’s Associations
With Pat Kelly
Tuesday, 10am-12pm, November 29, 2016 Con I $20 (Non-members $23)
Practical information for anyone living in or considering purchasing in a
Homeowner’s Association. Assocation Solutions LLC. No Max
WS-1137 Understanding Condominium Associations
With Pat Kelly
Tuesday, 1-3pm November 29, 2016 Room Con I $20 (Non-members $23)
Practical information for anyone living in or considering purchasing in a
Condominium Association. Assocation Solutions LLC. No Max
WS-1140 Creating Your Own Holiday Decorations
With Nancy Thomas
Wednesday, Nov. 30 & Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 Room 16/17 $40 (Non-member $43)
This two day workshop will present ideas for making holiday ornaments and decorations. During
the workshop, various ideas will be demonstrated using everyday items along with some
specific purchased items to make decorations for the home or yard. Participants will be
encouraged to bring in oddball items of mostly unused or not so obvious materials to create
unique and wonderful decorations. Students will be given a supply list of proposed items to bring. There
will be a minimal materials fee to Instructor for materials pre-bought to expedite the creative projects. Max
15.
TO REGISTER FOR ANY OF THESE WORKSHOPS, COME INTO THE LEARNING PLACE OFFICE AT 2280 Aaron
St., Port Charlotte BETWEEN 9:00 am to 4:00 pm WEEKDAYS, and 9:00 am – 2:00 pm SATURDAYS,
OR REGISTER WITH CREDIT CARD BY CALLING (941) 625-4175 ext 223 DURING THE SAME BUSINESS HOURS,