ISD 728 Community Education

Celebrate the beauty of butterflies in this colorful art class! Using watercolor paper and oil pastels, participants will outline bold butterfly wings and then fill them with bright watercolor washes. A soft blue background will bring the artwork to life, making the butterfly wings pop right off the page.

Whether it is your very first home, dream home, or investment property, the home-buying process can be intimidating, especially in TODAY'S market. We'll walk through the ever-changing real estate market and empower you to make educated decisions when purchasing. We will explain the myths of the current real estate market and help you create a plan based on your goals, limitations, timeline, and the market specific to where you are looking to buy. Learn how to personalize the home-buying plan that fits you best.

In this introductory course, you will learn how to style web pages using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) coding language. Topics include using inline, internal, and external CSS, web typography, formatting text, working with web colors, using Google fonts, working with id and class selectors. You’ll also learn to style page elements, create layouts, and understand the CSS box model to build visually appealing, well-structured web pages. This course is included in the Coding Certificate course.

When it comes to sushi made with sushi-grade raw fish such as salmon or tuna wrapped in rice and seaweed, the sushi tolerance spectrum runs from a very strong “YES” to a very strong “NO” with little wiggle room in between. Enter these California “sushi” rolls, the friendly gateway "Sushi" that has converted countless skeptics to enthusiastic fans! Join Tess as she walks you through making marvelous California rolls that will have you wondering why you haven’t tried to make your own before. California “sushi” roll combinations are limited only by your imagination! Make them vegetarian, with or without seaweed, spicy or mild -- it is totally up to you! Learn the essentials of preparing seasoned sushi rice, whipping up flavorful spicy mayo, wrapping, rolling and seasoning your sushi with a range of tasty filings including a crab salad made will crabsticks. To top it all off, Tess will share simple yet impressive plating and presentation ideas to make your rolls look as good as they taste! Ingredients/supplies for early shopping: Sushi rice, sushi nori/seaweed sheets, toasted sesame oil, (Japanese) rice vinegar. A bamboo sushi rolling mat can be helpful, but is not necessary. Additional ingredients will be listed in the information packet that will be sent out a few days before class. Several days before class, you will receive an email with a list of additional ingredients and supplies, prep packet, and Zoom video conferencing link. A few days after the class, you will receive an additional email with the recipes used during the class. The registration fee covers immediate family members living in the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Are you tired of spending hours in Canva trying to create graphics for your business, only to feel frustrated with the results? Learn how to design professional-looking social media posts, flyers, and marketing materials using only the free version of Canva—no design experience required! You'll learn the exact tools, shortcuts, and strategies that make creating beautiful visuals quick and stress-free. By the end of this session, you'll have the skills and confidence to create graphics that attract customers and make your business look polished and professional. Login details are included in the confirmation email sent after registration.

Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva—the ideal digital tool for beginners and crafters! This online interactive class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva to bring your creative projects to life. You'll learn how to design and create everything from custom greeting cards and party invitations, to printable wall art, gift tags, and personalized crafts. Whether you're working from scratch or customizing templates, you'll receive step-by-step guidance to turn your ideas into beautiful, print-ready projects. Leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva for all your creative crafting needs. Login details are included in the confirmation email sent after registration.

Take your Canva skills to the next level with advanced techniques and hidden features that will streamline your design workflow. This one-hour workshop is perfect for users already familiar with Canva basics who want to discover time-saving shortcuts, professional design hacks, and tools that make creating stunning graphics effortless. Leave with insider tips that will transform how you approach design projects and cut your creation time in half. You'll receive the login details in the confirmation email received upon completion of registration.

Take your Canva skills to the next level with advanced techniques and hidden features that will streamline your design workflow. This workshop is perfect for users already familiar with Canva basics who want to discover time-saving shortcuts, professional design hacks, and tools that make creating stunning graphics effortless. Leave with insider tips that will transform how you approach design projects and cut your creation time in half. Login details are included in the confirmation email sent after registration.

Canva is the perfect digital tool for beginners and novices! Open up a world of possibilities by learning how to use the easiest free design website available. Discover how to create designs from scratch, or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. From online documents to business cards, email signatures and more, you'll come away with a practical guide to using Canva with confidence! You'll receive the login details in the confirmation email received upon completion of registration.

Cash is arguably the most critical factor in business success. According to D&B, 90% of small business failures result from poor cash flow—when more money goes out than comes in. While financial managers play a key role, it’s often the non-financial manager who makes the biggest difference in day-to-day cash activities. Learn how to maximize cash flow, understand the true importance of cash, and discover your role in driving cash flow success. This course is included in the Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers course.

Add a touch of charm to your décor with a hand-painted teapot! In this class, participants will paint and decorate a ceramic teapot to create a one-of-a-kind piece perfect for display or use as a trinket dish. With plenty of colors and design inspiration provided, you’ll have the freedom to make your teapot as whimsical, elegant, or bold as you’d like. This project also makes a thoughtful handmade gift for a mom or loved one.

Join us for a creative and hands-on 2-part workshop where you'll design, shape, and glaze your own unique ceramic charcuterie board — perfect for entertaining or gifting! Session 1: Build Your Board In the first class, you'll learn hand-building techniques to shape your charcuterie board using slabs of clay. Customize the size, form, and design — add texture, or a spot for small bowls if you like! No prior clay experience is necessary; we’ll guide you through every step. Session 2: Glaze & Personalize Once your board has been bisque fired, come back to add your finishing touches with glaze. Choose from a variety of colors and finishes to make your board truly one-of-a-kind. Project Pick-up: Completed projects will be fired in the kiln and made available for pick-up one week after the last class. This allows us to ensure that your creations are properly finished and ready for you to take home.

Get the feel of working with clay! Experiment with a variety of methods, including hand building, coil, slab, and wheel throwing - techniques that guarantee success for every level of artist. Complete your design using one of many glazing options for the finishing touch. Projects can be functional, sculptural, or decorative. Please wear old clothing to the class, as working with clay is incredibly rewarding but can be messy. We want you to fully enjoy the experience without worrying about your clothes. Project Pick-up: Completed projects will be fired in the kiln and made available for pick-up one week after the last class. This allows us to ensure that your creations are properly finished and ready for you to take home.

Get the feel of working with clay! Experiment with a variety of methods, including hand building, coil, slab, and wheel throwing - techniques that guarantee success for every level of artist. Complete your design using one of many glazing options for the finishing touch. Projects can be functional, sculptural, or decorative. Please wear old clothing to the class, as working with clay is incredibly rewarding but can be messy. We want you to fully enjoy the experience without worrying about your clothes. Project Pick-up: Completed projects will be fired in the kiln and made available for pick-up one week after the last class. This allows us to ensure that your creations are properly finished and ready for you to take home.

Join us for a memorable and engaging four-week-long clay workshop that will be exciting, challenging, and rewarding! Emphasis will be on early skill development as you explore one of several hand-building techniques or start throwing clay on the potter's wheel. The first three classes will focus on working with wet clay. Once the pieces are dried out and bisque-fired, we will glaze all of the artwork in the final class. All projects will be available for pick-up one week after the last class.

Underglaze Transfer Workshop Discover the art of creating glaze transfers using a simple and effective printing process. In this hands-on workshop, you will have access to a variety of pre-made designs and can submit one of your own custom-designed pieces to create a personalized 8.5" x 11" unglazed glaze transfer. Design Submission Guidelines: Participants may submit one high-resolution black and white design (no shading or grayscale), sized to fit within an 8.5" x 11" sheet and with a margin that avoids touching the paper's edges. Simpler designs with bold, thicker lines will yield the best results. All personal designs must be submitted at least three business days before the class to jasmine.gladitsch@isd728.org. Materials Provided: Printing Setup Newsprint Paper Black and white Amaco underglaze inks (suitable for firing ranges from cone 05 to cone 6). An informational handout with step-by-step instructions and additional resources on how to apply your transfers to leather-hard or bisque-fired ceramics. Take-Home: You'll leave with a variety of underglaze transfer sheets for your future projects, as well as your personal underglaze transfer negative, if one was submitted. Project Pick-Up: Completed underglaze transfers will dry overnight and can be picked up during regular business hours, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, any day of the following week.

Every successful professional uses financial information to make effective decisions. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers introduces essential financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses, providing practical techniques to enhance your effectiveness and advance your career. Start by building a solid foundation: understand the seven steps of the accounting cycle and learn how to use financial information in decision-making. Gain the skills to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance confidently. Next, focus on cash—the lifeblood of any business. Non-financial managers play a crucial role in day-to-day cash activities. Learn how to maximize cash flow, appreciate the importance of cash, and understand your role in cash flow success. Finally, deepen your knowledge of the financial information that drives your organization. Learn how to assess and analyze business reports, enabling smarter decisions in budgeting, goal setting, and performance evaluation within your area of influence. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers, Cash is King, and Financial Analysis and Planning for Non-Financial Managers.

Games are increasingly recognized as a tool that can serve many business purposes beyond entertainment. This certificate provides you with a general introduction to what goes into the design and development of both video and analog games, with a particular focus on the use of games outside of consumer entertainment. In the first course, you will discover resources for developing game design, and identify the mechanics and "verbs" used in different games. You will come away with understanding the different activities that are involved in game design, learn how to develop a game idea, and acquire a basic familiarity with collaborating with game developers. The second course introduces the fundamentals of video game design. You’ll learn about the main video game genres and use a game development application to begin creating your own games. By completing the Certificate in Basic Game Design, you will have taken your first steps toward understanding game design and gained the skills needed to start creating your own games. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the two required courses: Introduction to Game Design and Intermediate Video Game Design.

Business writing is a vital skill for both personal and organizational success. Discover the keys to effective workplace communication. Whether you’re crafting a report, memo, letter, or publicity notice, strong business writing follows proven principles. In the workplace, successful communicators move forward—others get left behind. Enhance your career by mastering this essential skill. Start by learning the formats, structures, and techniques for writing clear, professional business reports and proposals. Then, sharpen your skills with editing and proofreading. Finally, explore what journalists do best: write news stories, press releases, and publicity notices that capture attention and resonate with readers. With the Certificate in Business Writing, you’ll gain practical skills to help your organization stand out and take your professional communication to the next level. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Business Writing, Effective Copywriting, and Successfully Communicating Your Message.

Customer service is essential for every business and organization. In today’s technology-driven world, meaningful human interaction with customers has never been more important. Whether it’s retaining existing customers, serving your audience, or converting inquiries into sales, exceptional customer service is a key driver of organizational success. This course will help you enhance your customer service skills, boost your career capabilities, and increase your organization’s effectiveness. You’ll also learn unique, practical, yet extraordinary techniques that will set you apart—skills you won’t find anywhere else. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the two required courses: Extraordinary Customer Service and Keys to Customer Service.

Data analysis is quickly becoming one of the most in-demand skills in today’s workplace. Companies collect vast amounts of data, but it’s rare to have someone who can analyze that data, uncover trends, and make accurate predictions. By acquiring data analysis skills, you’ll add a valuable capability to your portfolio and make a meaningful impact on your organization’s success. Start by building a solid foundation in analyzing data in a business context. Next, learn how to compare groups to identify differences and understand the statistics behind these relationships. Finally, gain the skills to conduct inquiries relevant to your business or organization and communicate your findings effectively through clear graphs and written summaries. Whether you work in a home-based business or a large company, this certificate will elevate your abilities to the next level. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Introduction to Data Analysis, Intermediate Data Analysis, and Advance Data Analysis.

Designed especially for future leaders in the Gen Y generation (born 1980–1999), this certificate provides practical, how-to guidance on advancing your leadership potential and making an impact in both the workplace and society. Discover what it takes to be an effective leader. Identify your leadership style, learn how to complete tasks efficiently, build strong relationships with colleagues, stay socially perceptive to changes in the workplace, harness your emotions positively, and tackle challenging goals with confidence. Next, uncover the unspoken strategies that experienced leaders use to influence and inspire others. Leadership skills are learned—knowing the do’s and don’ts, what to say and what not to say, and what actions to take (or avoid) makes all the difference. By the end of this certificate, you will gain a fresh understanding of leadership, a toolbox of practical skills, and the knowledge to accelerate your leadership development to the next level. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Leadership Principles, Developing Your Leadership Skills, and Developing Your Professional Career.

Get hands-on experience with the world’s most widely used computer programs and gain the confidence to create professional documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. Whether you’re looking to enhance your current career or start a new one, this certificate program provides the essential digital skills employers value most. Earn a certificate that demonstrates your mastery by completing all three classes in the series. Learn to create, organize and analyze data with Microsoft Excel, craft polished, professional documents in Microsoft Word, and design dynamic, visually engaging presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Mastering Microsoft Excel, Mastering Microsoft Word, and Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint.