00582 Sierra Grande Mineral Baths and Lodging, Section RMB With its unique geothermal hot springs, this region has for centuries been an important place of healing and gathering. Native Americans used these springs as a neutral healing ground after battles referring to them with reverence as “Grandmother” because of the soothing and beneficial properties of the waters. Today people from across the globe arrive in T or C to take part in the natural healing power of these fabulous springs. The spa’s multiple private pools rise in temperature as high as 107 degrees Fahrenheit and have a particularly beneficial (and odorless) combination of over thirty-five minerals, each offering a specific healing property. Fee includes overnight stay, a bath for each day and travel. Extras may be purchased.
Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
2 sessions starting February 20, 2010, ending February 21, 2010
Tuition: $210
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17820 Portfolios & Pipelines: Digital Arts Conference for Youth (ages 13-17) Are you looking to get your foot into the digital door? Join industry experts and uncover how to transform your love of digital arts (film, graphic design, web design, animation and digital photography) into career opportunities. Learn new skills and information at breakout sessions including hands-on workshops and tips on how to develop persuasive portfolios. Gain insight from industry experts throughout the day from the keynote presentation, panel discussion, breakout sessions, exhibitor tables, showcases, and more. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and snacks, and a raffle! Youth and adults alike with an interest in the digital arts will benefit from this information-packed event.
Saturday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
1 session on March 6, 2010
Tuition: $99
Instructor: Continuing Education Staff
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05362 Eco Chic Accessories for Spring, Section RAA
Make stylish decorated accessories such as hats, jewelry, handbags, shoes and more using a creative assortment of 2nd hand and recycled materials. The Theme is Spring! Experiment with a flower garden of cutting, folding and stitching techniques for decoration. Embellish with a variety of re-purposing found objects to make beads and trims. Save, gather and swap colorful items for lots of fun and creative excitement. Hand or machine stitch. To prepare-go to yardsales and second hand stores or just go through your stuff- look for items to decorate and for colorful fabrics, plastics and things you don’t mind cutting up, old junk jewelry, small children’s toys etc. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. Fee covers paint brushes, glues, glitters and acrylic paints.
Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
1 session on February 13, 2010
Tuition: $65
Materials Cost: $15
Instructor: Sunny Birklund
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55000 Digital Arts Conference, Section RQA
Portfolios and Pipelines. Are you looking to get your foot into the digital door? Join industry experts and uncover how to transform your love of digital arts (film, graphic design, web design, animation and digital photography) into career opportunities. Learn new skills and information at breakout sessions including hands-on workshops and tips on how to develop persuasive portfolios. Gain insight from industry experts throughout the day from the keynote presentation, panel discussion, breakout sessions, exhibitor tables, showcases, and more. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and snacks, and a raffle! Youth and adults alike with an interest in the digital arts will benefit from this information-packed event.
Saturday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
1 session on March 6, 2010
Tuition: $139
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UNM Continuing Education is looking for instructors who live in the Rio Rancho area, to propose classes to be held at our UNM Rio Rancho campus. We are interested in instructors who teach languages, humanities, real estate, project management, and reading and writing courses to teach at the new campus. If you have your own facilities in the Rio Rancho area, we are looking for cooking instructors, yoga and Pilates instructors, dance instructors, and music instructors i.e.; guitar, piano.
To apply, please visit dce.unm.edu for the application.
Submit your completed application to Dora Delgodao-Raby at ddel@unm.edu
or by mailing to:
UNM Continuing Education
Attention: Dora Delgado Raby
1634 University Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102.
The deadline for instructors interested in teaching classes this Summer is January 31, 2010. Deadline for Instructors interested in teaching classes this Fall is March 29, 2010.
02203 Becoming a Professional Cartoonist, Section RAA
Set your feet firmly on the path to become a professional cartoonist. When you open a newspaper, do you immediately flip to the comics section? Do you enjoy graphic novels or manga? Have you ever wanted to launch a webcomic? Have you ever wanted to draw comics for a living? Whether you are an accomplished artist or still struggling with stick figures, this course engages people of all abilities. By the end of the semester, you will have an intimate knowledge of storytelling, composition, penciling, inking, and the business of comics. Please bring a sketchbook and your preferred drawing implement to the first class. Required Text: Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics. Text available at the UNM Bookstore.
Thursday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
8 sessions starting February 4, 2010, ending April 1, 2010
Tuition: $100
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17705, Sunny Sensations Spring Break Camp (Ages 6-9), Section RAA
Bask in the glow of this half-day camp for 6-9 year-olds. Participants will partner with the sun to make their own sunprint t-shirts, experiment with solar power, play with shadow puppets and make and eat solar s’mores. Bring an afternoon snack. This session can be paired with morning classes to make a full-day program. Please read: Please pack an afternoon snack. This session can be paired with a morning class to make a full-day program. Children staying for the full-day should bring a packed lunch. Lunch (from 12-12:30) will be supervised by adults.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
5 sessions starting March 15, 2010, ending March 19, 2010
Tuition: $100
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70550 Fundamentals of Facility Energy Retrofitting, Section RQA
The University of New Mexico, Division of Continuing Education introduces an energy retrofitting class for contractors, facility managers, and designers involved in the WIRED targeted industry of Green Building construction. The class costs $99 for 24 hours, February 2-18 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm-5pm. Partners in the development of this curriculum include UNM’s School of Engineering, the Associated General Contractors of New Mexico (AGC), the Associated Builders and Contractors of New Mexico, (ABC), and the Mechanical Contractors Association of New Mexico (MCA).
This class is made possible by grant number WR-16380-07-60-A-35 from the United States Department of Labor and a sub-award from the State of New Mexico, Department of Workforce solutions.
Whether you are a contractor, a facility manager or designer, energy efficiency for your commercial property is of foremost importance to you. Retrofitting your existing property with energy efficient materials enhances the value of your commercial building, lowers overall maintenance costs as well creates jobs in the green energy construction field. Understand how to evaluate existing buildings to maximize energy retrofitting possibilities. Through a case study method learn ways to create a successful retrofit plan that incorporates critical components of energy efficient buildings, cost estimates and post project evaluation. Gain an understanding of possible funding sources for your energy retrofitting plan.
For more information contact: Marie McGhee at 505-277-0723 or mmcghee@unm.edu.
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22551 Certified Wedding Planner, Section RQA
The Wedding Planning Certification Course is perfect for the individual looking to get started as a professional wedding planner right away. In partnership with The Wedding Planning Institute, UNM Continuing Education is offering this 40-hour hands-on comprehensive program which covers everything an aspiring wedding planner needs to know to get started in the business. It will provide all the tools necessary to work as a professional wedding planner either running your own wedding planning business or working for existing wedding vendors. Fee includes textbook, online library and a national certification from the Wedding Planning Institute.
Tuesday, Thursday, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
16 sessions starting February 9, 2010, ending April 1, 2010
Tuition: $995
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02170 Painting with Acrylics, Section RAA
Learn to paint shape and form without drawing. The emphasis in this class will be in color, space and composition, value and texture, contrast and balance. You will learn the principles of design , the medium and techniques, the mood and meaning, and the elements of art. Expect to spend approximately $90 for supplies (supply list is included) and bring them to the first class. Bring $1 to class for handouts.
January 27, 2010-March 10, 2010
Wednesdays from 6-9pm
7 sessions
Tuition: $105.00
Instructor: Polly Jackson
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