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MCC INSIDER: MCC offers noncredit classes in June



SIDNEY TOWNSHIP — Learn about quilling, stained glass, watercolor painting and more during Montcalm Community College’s June noncredit courses.

Advance registration is required for all courses. Some courses may have a list of materials, or a textbook may be required. Visit montcalm.edu/noncredit for course details or a link to register online or call MCC’s Greenville campus at (989) 328-1012 for more information.

On Edge Quilling is a hands-on workshop in which you will discover a unique method that adds depth and dimension to your paper creations. By the end of the class, you will have created your own quilled piece to take home. Materials needed for this class include a slotted quilling tool, small glue bottle, tweezer, scissors and quilling template. All other supplies will be provided. The class will take place on June 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. on MCC’s Greenville campus. The cost of $35.

Learn how to score and break glass, use a wet grinder, foil using copper foil, solder and finish off the window with cleaning techniques in our stained glass Box Making Class. This box could be used as a candle holder or pencil holder and it will be approximately 4”x4”. There will be prolonged standing and protective eyewear (provided) must be worn at all times. Please wear closed-toe shoes. This four-hour class begins at 5 p.m. on June 5 on MCC’s Greenville campus. The cost is $55.

In Watercolors, you will learn how to mix and blend colors to create a harmonious palette that brings your paintings to life and explore essential brush techniques and strokes that form the foundation of watercolor painting. Materials required include: 140# cold press 11×14 watercolor paper pad, a pencil, blue painter’s tape, tube watercolor set or Prang watercolor set, two cups for water, a palette for mixing paint (an old dinner plate works well), paper towels, a small spray bottle, masking fluid, small, medium and large round brushes and a flat brush. This four-session class is for those aged 16 and older and it will meet weekly from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning on June 9 on MCC’s Greenville campus. The cost is $60.

In You Pick stained glass class, students can pick one pattern and let their imagination fly. Patterns to choose from are dragonfly, butterfly, hummingbird, monstera leaf, or heart with bevel center. There will be prolonged standing and protective eyewear (provided) must be worn at all times. Please wear closed-toe shoes. This four-hour class begins at 5 p.m. on June 16 on MCC’s Greenville campus. The cost is $55.

Join us for an evening of joyous singing and community spirit at our Community Midsummer Sing! This event is open to all ages and musical abilities –you don’t even have to be able to carry a tune; you just have to enjoy singing. We provide the songbooks, chairs, accompaniment and refreshments, you just come and sing. Words will be projected on a screen for those who prefer to “follow the bouncing ball.” If you like, you may bring any non-perishable foods for a donation to The Food Source pantry at MCC. This class will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 18 on MCC’s Greenville campus. This event is free, but registration is required.

 

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