Course #5305

American Antiques and Collectibles

Wednesdays 9:00 – 10:30 AM Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11

The first 3 sessions will cover period furniture, country furniture, and refinishing, repairing, and restoring antiques. Participants are encouraged to bring to class for discussion antiques that are germane to the subject being taught. The fourth session will trace the chronology of the American postcard through the decades. The fifth session will cover kerosene lamps, while the sixth session will enlighten participants on early American pattern glass.

Instructors: Roger F. Snyder has been a furniture collector and retail dealer for 40 years. Jane Sheckels, a long-time collector and dealer in postcards for many years, has had booths at Cape Cod and, more recently, at Apple Hill Antiques in State College. Jeanne Homan, a collector of kerosene lamps for the past 20 years, has sold as a dealer for 10 years. George and Donna Dickerson have collected pattern glass for 50 years and have sold it for 10 years. They have an extensive library for reference purposes.

Location: Apple Hill Antiques, 105 Gerald Street, State College

Course #5306

The Art of Ethnic Cooking

Tuesdays 2:00 – 4:00 PM Apr 5, 12, 19, 26

Do you LOVE to cook? Or are you one of those poor souls who MUST cook? Either way, this course will add fun to your cooking life and enable you to bring authentic flavors to your table. You will learn the ingredients and cooking techniques of wonderful classic dishes from France, Italy, Hungary and Mexico and apply this knowledge to dozens of other recipes of your own creation.

Instructor: Jose M. Campos’ interest in food and cooking began during his 30 years of travel in Europe, Asia and Latin America as an international executive. He later founded and operated four restaurants in Cancun, Mexico.

Location: Instructor’s home. Address and directions will be provided on the registration confirmation. Fee: $8.00 for food supplies – to be included on invoice

Course #5307

Creating a Cigar Box Pocketbook or Keepsake Box

Mondays 1:00 – 3:30 PM Apr 18, 25

Each participant will complete a lovely pocketbook, jewelry box or keepsake box. He or she will select a cigar box, choose a design and use it to finish the exterior, and line the interior. For purses, a classy beaded handle will be attached. Basic craft skills are useful but not required. Photos of sample boxes can be seen on the CALL web site or emailed by request, and samples will be on display at the CALL office.

Instructor: Shari Erickson learned her craft from a friend in Florida and has created about 50 pocketbooks, improving the process.

Materials Fee: $6.00 - $20.00 for a cigar box, fastener, interior materials, lacquer, other materials, and beaded handle (if used). To be paid to instructor.

Location: Instructor’s home. Directions will be on confirmations.

Course #5308

The Fun of Line Dancing

Fridays 9:45 – 10:45 AM Apr 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13

Line dancing is fun – and good exercise too! Learn some basic line dancing movements. No experience or partner is needed. Both men and women are welcome.

Instructors: Corrine Biletz is the director of Silver Spurs, a line dancing group that donates community service by performing at nursing homes, hospitals and charity drives in the area. Cordy Swinton and Ginny Mulhatten, members of Silver Spurs, will assist.

Location: Centre Region Senior Center, 131 South Fraser Street

Course #5309

Introduction to the Enjoyment of Wine

Wednesdays 2:00 – 3:30 PM Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11

Enhance your enjoyment of wine by better understanding its varieties and characteristics and the foods that complement various wines. Through tasting, learn how the same variety of grapes grown in different locations can produce wine that tastes different. The course will include a visit to a local winery to learn how wine grapes are grown and processed to produce the best wine.

Instructors: Russ Meyers and Tom Chesworth are both past chairs of the local American Wine Society (AWS) chapter. In addition, Russ is the regional Vice President of AWS.

Fee: $22.00 to cover four wine tasting sessions of approximately six wines per session – to be included on invoice

Location: Private Industry Council of Centre County (PICCC), 2595-1 Clyde Avenue, State College