Farmington Continuing Education

Have you ever wondered if you are being guided through your daily living? Meet your angels and guides through a guided hypnosis session. Bring a blanket and pillow.

Ready to take the next step in making cheese? In this class we will learn to make herbed Havarti and spice-rubbed Montasio. These cheeses involve some new techniques and will expand your knowledge of cheesemaking. Prerequisite: Student has already taken either the Mozzarella or the Feta class.

This functionally fun class provides a complete workout that will help tone and reshape your body. You will use light weights, bands, and your body weight to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and stamina to sculpt and tone. Have a yoga mat, water, and lightweights available. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course. All registrants MUST complete a Waiver & Questions BEFORE the start of the course. A link to the Waiver & Questions will be included in the "notes" of the registration confirmation. Please download, complete and either email (continuinged@fpsct.org) or mail (Farmington Continuing Education, 1 Depot Place, Unionville, CT 06085). Participation in the course will not be allowed unless a waiver is on file.

Designed for beginners, learn the basics of creating spreadsheets in Excel. Entering data, formulas, formatting cells, adding sheets, How to sort data and simple subtotals and totals. Participants should have basic computer skills, keyboarding, and using the mouse/trackpad.

It's over 30,000 square feet of Chinatown in West Hartford, complete with hanging ducks, live fish, exotic produce and all the ingredients you need to cook Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese. Prudence Sloane will guide you through this most extraordinary supermarket and give you expert advice on how to cook and use many of the products offered. All secrets will be revealed. Afterwards we feast on Vietnamese specialties at Pho Boston next door. Meet at A Dong Supermarket, 160 Shield St, West Hartford. Bring a sweater - the supermarket can get cold! Food allergies and dietary restrictions (shrimp, pork, chicken, beef) must be noted upon registering. Tour includes lunch, tax and gratuities. ~ Cash bar/beverages ~

Have you ever been told that you have a great voice? If so, then this is the course for you! Have you ever wondered how to begin in voice-over part-time, full time, or for supplemental or retirement income? This workshop is a great, upbeat, and most importantly, the realistic first step to explore voice-over. Our easy-to-access remote learning system will take you behind the scenes at Voice Coaches' main studios, where we regularly produce voice-over content for clients including Netflix, Discovery, HGTV, Disney, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, and many more. From audiobooks, training material, animation, and commercials to socially relevant content, television, and much more: today’s voice-over field has become a great way to leverage your individual voice qualities and communication skill in a whole new way. This course also includes an opportunity to receive a brief one-on-one voice range and quality assessment with the instructor. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.

When we lose a pet, the feelings that come upon us can be confusing and complicated. We feel as if our lives will never return to "normal" and that we will continue to feel the pain or even guilt forever. Very few around us may understand. No one grieves in the same way, and it may cause us to question if what we are feeling is normal. Come learn about the "normal" grief experiences in the areas of emotions, physical "symptoms," social feelings, time frames, and so much more. This class is for anyone going through their own personal grief process as well as those who are supporting others in the process.

Join Farmington Continuing Education for 6 moderately paced nature walks on wooded trails in Central and Northern CT. Appreciate nature’s tranquility and subtle gifts while still getting some exercise with the Top 6 Best Nature Walks. Enjoy 2.5 mile, hour and a half, weekly easy walks on Tuesday mornings starting at 8:45am. Any postponement due to weather will be communicated before the hike via email. Good hiking boots and water are essential, and hiking poles are recommended! List of Nature Walks Northwest Park - Brookside/Rainbow/Wetland Forest Trails, Windsor Stratton Brook Park - Blue/Orange/Red Trails, Simsbury McLean Game Refuge - Blue/Yellow Trails, Granby Burr Pond State Park - Wolcott Trail, Torrington Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area - Beaver Pond Trail, Burlington Jones Mountain - Red Trail, New Hartford If you have any questions about the hiking program, please contact our hiking instructor, Grant Summers at gemersonsummers@gmail.com. All registrants MUST complete a Hiking Waiver BEFORE the start of the course. A link to the Hiking Waiver will be included in the "notes" of the registration confirmation, and can also be found HERE. Please download, complete, and either email (continuinged@fpsct.org) or mail (Farmington Continuing Education, 1 Depot Place, Unionville, CT 06085). Participation in the hikes will not be allowed unless a waiver is on file.

This make and take hands on workshop is all about creating the most stunning patio pots on the block this Summer. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or new to the world of plants, you'll learn how to create a beautiful display that will knock the socks off your neighbors. We'll start by discussing the best plants for patio pots, including options for both sun and shade. You'll learn how to choose the right color scheme and combination of plants to create a cohesive and eye-catching display. Next, we'll cover the basics of container gardening, including how to properly prepare your pots, how to choose the right soil and fertilizer, and how to maintain your plants throughout the season. You'll also learn how to create different levels of interest in your pot, using both tall and short plants/elements. Finally, we'll discuss the best ways to add finishing touches to your patio pot, such as adding non-plant accents for a touch of magic. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to create a beautiful and unique patio pot. You'll leave with a gorgeous 12" patio pot you created, ready for your season long enjoyment. Kids 3 and up are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Course fee includes supplies.

In this class students will practice weaving a “cathead” shaped bottom while using a 3/3 continuous twill pattern up the sides of the basket. This rattan twill-woven basket measures 10 in across the top, 6 in square on the bottom, and 6 in high. Students will be able to choose which “twill” will be on the outside of their basket. The two ‘versions' of the twill can be seen in the photo provided. Course fee includes supplies

Register for this one-time, 90-minute introductory course at any time! Upon receipt of registration, you will be contacted by a representative from Voices For All to schedule your 90-minute session based on your availability. "Wow, you have a great voice!” Have you heard that more times than you can count? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” Want to earn income using your talents from the comfort of your home? If so, then you could have what it takes to begin working as a professional Voiceover Artist. Explore the voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from Voices For All, in a one-on-one, personalized, video chat setting. Discover the current trends in the industry and how easy and affordable it can be to learn, set up, and work from home. In this one-time, 90-minute, introductory class, you’ll also learn about the different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. Your instructor will record you as you read a real script, then offer you some coaching so you can improve your delivery, taking notes on your performance to create a professional voiceover evaluation delivered to you in a follow-up call. Learn more: http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo 18 and over. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding field! Upon registration, you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience. Requirements: Students must have Internet Access and Video Chatting capabilities using a method such as Zoom, Skype (Win/Mac/Mobile), or iChat/FaceTime (Mac/iOS).

If you have ever wondered who you might have been during another lifetime, now you can find out through a guided hypnosis session. Bring a blanket and pillow.

Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) was originally designed for processing RAW images (most 35mm cameras save an image either as a JPG or RAW image – a RAW image is a more robust format and is preferable for serious digital editing). There are three reasons Adobe Camera Raw may be preferable to Photoshop for digital editing: Photoshop is complex and difficult to master. Adobe Camera Raw, though still demanding, is considerably easier to learn and use. ACR has an extensive variety of editing tools. It has more than enough resources to meet the requirements of most amateur and professional photographers. ACR is designed to edit not only RAW images, but also JPG, TIF, and other image formats.Editing is almost mandatory for making a picture look the same as what the naked eye sees, can benefit from some editing, and be used to transform photographs into something entirely different and unique. You will receive a handout in class.

Exercises focus on the core muscles which include the abs, back, glutes, and shoulders. We work to create balance and strength in your trunk and loose, limber limbs. Pilates strives to make you strong and long while improving balance, coordination, and posture. Every part of the body gets worked and you’ll discover muscles you never knew you had. Have a mat, water, a green (or medium weight) flex band, and a 7.5-9 inch stability ball available. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.

The rules for Social Security change often so what you thought you knew may be different now! When should you take your Social Security? How do you apply? What impact does your spouse's Social Security have on what you collect? This course covers not only the basics of Social Security but also reveals strategies for maximizing your benefits. We will discuss how to minimize taxes on Social Security benefits and how to coordinate your Social Security with your other sources of retirement income. We welcome your questions about Social Security benefits as you explore your options in making this financial decision. Instruction will take place through Start Meeting. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.

Make a sea glass necklace with a starfish using a shimmery foil application on the sea glass. Choose from different pattern options. The sea glass is real sea glass from MD, RI, MA, NY and CT. We will learn about sea glass as well and the history of it. Course fee includes supplies.

Smoking is a disgusting habit that millions of people have fallen prey to throughout their lives. Fortunately, there is a better way to live and you can use the natural process of hypnosis to join the ranks of the non-smokers! In this 4-week smoking cessation program, join Connecticut’s favorite hypnotist as he guides you through the process of eliminating the habit of smoking easily and naturally. All through the power of your own mind! All attendees will follow the week-by-week process of reducing nicotine intake down to zero, as well as implementing the self-hypnosis techniques to assure for long term success.