Special Interest Classes

GRE Preparation

Elise Mandel

Wednesdays, November 11 and 18
5:30-7:30pm
$25

Preparing to take the GRE? This affordable review will get you started: work simple math problems, review test-taking strategies and hone your vocabulary.

Calligraphy

Elise Mandel

Wednesdays, December 2 and 9
5:30-7:30pm
$25

Do you have wedding invitations or holiday cards to send out? Learn the basics of calligraphy, including design, spacing, card creation, monograms and more! Pens available for purchase.

The Artist's Way

Bianca Spriggs-Floyd

Tuesdays, September 15-December 1
5:30-7:00pm
$120

No time to write? Paint? Finish that song? The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron provides the tools for artists of all walks of life to catalyze and renew their creativity. Built around the concept that everyone is creative, this class explores those creative impulses. Along with the text, additional prompts will be provided weekly via an email list-serve. Required text: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. Please bring the text and a journal to class.

5 Banned Books Everyone Must Read

Neil Chethik

Thursday, October 1
6-7:30pm
Free

Celebrate your intellectual freedom! Join this animated discussion as we observe National Banned Books Week (September 26th-October 3rd). Writer-in-residence Neil Chethik will share his top 5 list of banned books. Bring your own list and a copy of your favorite banned book!

Reclaiming Woman: Taking Back Your Spirit Through Words

Donna Ison

August 15, 10am-2pm
August 29, 10am-12pm
Free

Events such as domestic violence, death of a loved one, loss of a job or home, sexual abuse, illness, and aging can make us feel less than we are. In this workshop, we will face those events, write through the loss, and work to reclaim the powerful person that lives in every woman. Selected pieces will be incorporated into a live performance to take place on September 10 at this year's KY Women Writers Conference Gypsy Poetry Slam.

Brown Bag Book Discussion

Jan Isenhour

Thursdays, September 17-November 5
12-1pm
Free

An informal discussion group focusing on literature by and about women. Be prepared to buy or check out from the library the works selected. The group will discuss these three books in order this fall; All Souls by Christine Schutt; The Good Earth by Pearl Buck; and Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. Additional titles may be determined at a later date.

We Can! Energize Our Families:
Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition

Stephanie Brown

Thursdays, October 1-November 5
4-5pm
Free

Taught by a University of Kentucky Nutrition Education Program Assistant, this workshop targets parents and caregivers. These fun, hands-on sessions are designed to help you guide your family in making improved food choices, increase physical activity, and reduce screen time.

Visual Literacy

Adele Prager

Fridays, September 11-November 13
1-3pm
$100 (plus materials)

Visual art has been a part of human life since the Stone Age. In this workshop, artist and teacher Adele Prager will show you how to talk about visual art and instruct you in how to create it. In addition to study of the masters, you'll receive drawing assignments. No prior art training necessary. 12 students maximum.

Brain Power

Elise Mandel

Wednesdays, October 14-November 4
5:30-7:30pm
$5 per Session or $15 for 4 Sessions

The latest research points out the importance of cross-training your brain to keep mentally sharp! Learn how to increase your memory.

Writing Classes

The Nuts and Bolts of Writing
News and Feature Articles

Rena Baer

Thursdays, September 17-November 5
12-1:30pm
$80

Try your hands at developing a news or feature article for potential publication, first by choosing the topic, event or person you want to write about; next by narrowing your focus; followed by finding sources and conducting interviews; and then getting down to the nitty-gritty by creating an outline, writing a draft, and making those tough revisions and edits. In the words of Mark Twain, 'There is no good writing; there is only rewriting.'

Screenwriting

Nancy Archer

Mondays, September 14-November 16
5:30-7pm
$100

Do you have a movie inside you? Screenwriting differs from other forms of writing in technique, format, substance and style. This introductory workshop is part film discussion and part step-by-step instruction on writing for visual media. Participants will discuss film scripts and work on visual narratives, treatments and formatting procedures, ultimately reading and critiquing their own original screenplay.

Finishing

Leatha Kendrick

Tuesdays, September 15-November 3
5-7:30pm
$80

A continuation of Life Writing classes, focused on completing an essay, memoir piece, or story for submission. We'll read essays and stories to explore topics including tone and audience in order to deepen and sharpen our writing. Prerequisite: Completion of at least one series of Life Writing classes or the Master Class in fiction or non-fiction.

Beginning Grant Writing

Jennifer Mattox
Carnegie Center Development Director

Friday, October 23
12-1:30pm
$25

Writing a grant (or learning where to find one) can be daunting, but it doesn't need to be! Learn the basics about grant research, how to write a grant, what to include in your proposal, project budgets, the do's and don'ts of grant writing and more! Feel free to eat your lunch while you learn.

Master Class in Fiction:
Invention vs. Intention

Lynn Pruett

Thursdays, October 1-December 3
No Class October 8 or November 26
5:30-7pm
$150

Bring several pieces of fiction, fragments, gems, that you are fond of but, for some reason, you haven't been able to 'fix' or place in the right context. We will work with form and structure to explore new ways to incorporate or develop your pieces into something unintended, new, and complete. Applicants must submit a 6-8 page fiction writing sample by Wednesday, September 23. The submissions will be juried. Class limit: 10 participants.

Writing Practice

Evening Doug Begley

Mondays, September 14-November 30
5:30-7pm

Daytime Gail Koehler

Fridays, September 18-December 11
12-1:30pm
Free

Designed as an opportunity to practice creative expression without judgement. Develop your natural story-telling instinct or refresh writing skills from word prompts or personal experiences. Recommended reading: Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg (not required). Class may be entered on any day it is held; it is not necessary to commit to the full duration of the course.

Friday Morning Writing Group at the
Senior Citizen's Center

Jan Isenhour

Fridays, September 18-November 6
10-11:30am
Free

If you've reached that certain age, join this writing group, which meets at the Lexington Senior Citizen's Center, 1530 Nicholasville Road. This course features in-class writing exercises; feedback for family stories, memoirs, poems and stories; tips for reading and publishing your work; and lively conversation and fellowship.

Reflective Writing for Busy Professionals

Leatha Kendrick

Wednesdays, September 23-November 4
12:10-1pm
$70

As overscheduled professionals we lose the reflective space in which to make sense of our life experiences and make meaning from them. This 50-minute class will allow a weekly space for reflection, facilitated by a writer and focused on the restorative power of the imagination.

Path of a Poem

Leatha Kendrick

Mondays, September 14-November 2
5-7:30pm
$80

Reading poems and writing in response, we'll explore the paths by which poems arrive and are revised toward their best selves. Bring a playful spirit, a blank notebook and some failed work.

Nonfiction Writing Group

Jan Isenhour & Neil Chethik

Tuesdays, September 8-November 17
12-1:30pm
$110

Join a lively, diverse group of people in exploring nonfiction writing, including personal essays, columns, magazine pieces, and autobiography. This is a chance to limber up as a writer, get feedback from others, and gain confidence in an affirming atmosphere. Bring your enthusiasm and a writing pad!

Writing Mentor Service

Do you need feedback on a manuscript? Could your writing improve with a dedicated Coach? The Carnegie Center's Writing Mentor Service is your opportunity to work one-on-one with a published writer. Writers of all ages are welcome. $30 for a one-hour session; fee assistance available. Contact Neil Chethik at nchet@aol.com or 859.254.4175

REPUBLIC BANK FINANCIAL LITERACY SERIES

Financial Literacy for Teens & Young Adults

Kelly Stevens

Thursday, October 8, 6-7pm
Free

Teens will learn basic financial management skills essential to a successful future and financial independence, including budgeting, saving and tips on establishing credit.

Budget Smart

Kelly Stevens

Tuesday, October 6, 6-7pm
Free

See how a simple budget plan can help you take control of your money. Learn strategies to maximize your income each month while allowing yourself to spend, save, and give all at the same time.

Home Ownership

Emily Miller

Thursday, October 22, 6-7pm
Free

If you're in the market for a new home, or you plan to be in the future, join us as we discuss how to prepare for obtaining an affordable home mortgage. You will learn the costs of purchasing a home as well as things lenders consider when you apply for a loan.

Reading & Maintaining Your Credit Report

Emily Miller

Tuesday, October 20, 6-7pm
Free

What does your credit score really mean? What can you do to ensure that your credit is safe? Get the answers to these and many more questions at this informative session. Participants may choose to bring a copy of their credit report for more detailed information.

YOUTH AND FAMILY Classes

Early Learner Book Club

Esther Edwards

3-5 Year Olds
Saturdays, September 19 and October 17
10:30-11:30am
Free

Join us for a celebration of reading! A different book will be highlighted at each session, and pre-registered children can each bring home a copy of the book. Children will play games, sing songs, and create crafts focused on the theme of the book. At least one parent or guardian should accompany each child.

Young Reader's Club

Laura Benton

1st & 2nd Grades
Saturdays September 19-November 21
11:30am-12:30pm
Free

Children will increase their reading skills in a fun, hands-on

Math Magic

Elise Mandel

1st & 2nd Grades
Thursdays, October 22-November 12
5:30-6:30pm
Free

Have fun with numbers! This hands-on workshop will teach your 1st or 2nd grader the magic of math.

A Writing Exploration

Laura Benton

6th-8th Grades
Wednesdays, September 30-November 18
5-6pm
Free

We'll explore and grow in our reading and writing, choosing our focus based on the interests of the participants.

Elementary Age Reading Group

Jason Routin
Carnegie Center Literacy Specialist

3rd-5th Grades
Tuesdays, September 15-December 1
5:30-6:30pm
Free

Join us for book related activites designed to encourage positive reading strategies.

Personal Universe

Jason Routin
Carnegie Center Literacy Specialist

3rd-6th Grades
Thursdays, September 17-December 3
(No Class November 26)
5:30-6:30pm
Free

Write about all the things in your own Personal Universe. Get started with cool prompts, then learn how to turn your writing into a hardcover book complete with illustrations.

Multiplication Madness

Johanna Truesdell

3rd-8th Grades
Mondays, September 14-28 and
November 2-23
5:30-7pm
Free

Still stuggling with multiplication, don't get it, or want new ways to practice? We'll look at what multiplying really means, learn how to do it faster and more easily, and have fun doing it. Parents welcome.

Study Hour

Grades K-12
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
4-6pm
Free

Small group homework help sessions with volunteer tutors. Meet for one hour per week at any of the above times. Limit 6 students per hour. No registration or intake process is required; simply come, sign in, and get the help you need!

Parent Homework Helper Series

Parents

Attention parents! Is your elementary or middle school student asking you for homework help? Do you need a math or study skills review? Join our fun, hands-on sessions to learn the tools and tricks necessary to coach your student!

Study Skills

Elise Mandel

Saturday, September 19
10am-12pm
$5

Math

Johanna Truesdell

Saturday, September 26
10am-12pm
$5

Poetry for Teens

Elizabeth Beck

9th-12th Grades
Thursdays, October 8-November 12
4:30-6pm
$10

This six week seminar is designed to guide teens through different styles of poetry using a variety of prompts. We will focus on studying and then creating different forms of poetry including narrative, sensory and visual imagery, and slam. This course will allow students to express their own voice and to develop their own style as they learn to write poetry in a supportive environment.

Creative Writing for High School

Laura Benton & Matthew Haughton

9th-12th Grades
Wednesdays, September 30-November 18
6-7:30pm
$10

This dynamic workshop focuses on inspiration, revision, literature and peer critiques. Participants will have the opportunity to meet active professional writers, artists, and musicians in the community and will join in an event to showcase their work.

FAMILY FUN AND LEARNING NIGHTS
International Day of Peace

Monday September 21
5:30-7:30pm
Free*

Join us in a worldwide effort to promote peace for all!

Fall Festival

Tuesday October 27
5:30-7:30pm
Free*

Celebrate the season by creating jack-o-lanterns and participating in fall-themed activities!

Celebrate Culture

Tuesday November 17
5:30-7:30pm
Free*

A fun opportunity to learn about world cultures including food & crafts from around the globe!
*PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 859.254.4175

LANGUAGE CLASSES

FRENCH

Monique Roman

$120/Class (12 Sessions) Plus $35 Textbook

If you have questions about which level of French is right for you, please contact Monique at moniqueroman1@gmail.com or 859-266-8531.
Textbook is used for several sessions.

Beginning

Tuesdays, September 15-December 1
1:30pm-3pm

Level One

Wednesdays, September 16-December 2
10:30am-12pm

Level Two

Mondays, September 14-November 30
10:30am-12pm

Level Three

Mondays, September 14-November 30
12-1:30pm

Level Four

Mondays, September 14-November 30
1:30-3pm

Level Five

Tuesdays, September 15-December 1
12-1:30pm

Level Six

Wednesdays, September 16-December 9
(No Class November 25) 5:30-7:30pm

Level Seven

Tuesdays, September 15-December 1
6-7:30pm

Level Eight

Wednesdays, September 16-December 2
12-2 pm

SPANISH

If you have questions about which level of Spanish is right for you, please call the Carnegie Center. Textbook is used for several sessions.

Beginning (Daytime)

Mireya Hall

$80 (Plus $20 Textbook)
Wednesdays, September 16-November 18
12pm-2pm

Beginning (Evening)

Mireya Hall

$80 (Plus $20 Textbook)
Tuesdays, October 6-December 8
5pm-7pm

Level One

Elise Mandel

$120 (Plus $22 Textbook)
Tuesdays, September 15-December 1
11:45am-1:45pm

Level Two

Elise Mandel

$120 (Plus $22 Textbook)
Wednesdays, September 16-December 2
11:45am-1:45pm

Level Two

Oscar Trujillo

$120 (Plus $20 Textbook)
Thursdays, September 17-December 10
(No Class November 26)
3-5pm

Level Three

Oscar Trujillo

$120 (Plus $15 Textbook)
Mondays, September 14-November 30
5:30-7:30pm

Level Four

Oscar Trujillo

$120 (Plus $15 Textbook)
Wednesdays, September 16-December 9
(No Class November 25)
5:30-7:30pm

Language Practice

Tuesdays, September 15-December 1
5-6:30pm
Free

Afraid your Spanish is slipping? Has your French become rusty? Come meet other people with the same problems and work together to retain your skills! The goal of these informal meetings is to practice languages by speaking them to each other in everday conversation. Room will be reserved, but meetings are group directed (no instructor).

LEXINGTON FILM LEAGUE SERIES

Little Movies

Sarah Wylie Ammerman

Saturdays, September 12-October 3
12-2pm
$45

We will use the latest cinematic tools - cell phones, digital still cameras, and palmcorders - for hands-on training of the basics of movie-making through frame composition, storyline continuity, and web publishing. You'll soon be able to make movies any time, anywhere. Bring all your own var ious pos s ible video cameras to the class, but if you don't have any we'll fit you up. FILM SCREENING Saturday Oct. 3 at 1:30 pm; open to the public.

The Production of Identity:
A Cinematic Exploration

Michael Dean Benton

Mondays, November 2-23
5-7pm
$45

Our understanding of the possibilities and limits of identity will be explored through our viewing and discussion of unique examples of world cinema. This course will include discussion and screening of films that deal with violence and sexuality.
Note: Due to the graphic content of this class, it is intended for mature participants only.

Independent Film and Contemporary Literature

Hannah LeGris & Yury Metelski

Thursdays, September 17-December 3
5:30-7:30pm
Free

Come together with a dynamic group of your peers to watch interesting films and read stimulating works by contemporary authors, followed by thought-provoking discussion! The book and film list is open to direction from group members. Those in the class are encouraged to contribute to the list throughout the duration of the class, and to facilitate discussions about the books and films of their choice.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Dreamweaver CS4

Tom Wornall

Saturdays, October 3 -24
10am-12pm
$50

Think your business could use a new look online? Want to create your own personal website? Learn how to create your own web page, from design to upload!

InDesign CS4

Andrew Owens

Saturday, November 21
10am-2pm
$50

Learn the basics of this publishing cornerstone! Used for everything from magazine spreads to book layouts, InDesign is an irreplaceable tool for anyone in the graphics industry!

Photoshop CS4

Andrew Owens

Introduction

Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 29-October 8
5:30-7:30pm
$50

Intermediate

Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 13-22
5:30-7:30pm
$50

Want a quick way to spice up your digital pictures? Wondering why your SLR never seems to live up to the shots in magazines? Want to get those pesky tourists out of an otherwise stellar shot of China's Great Wall? This class is for you! Our introductory class is intended for those with little or no experience in Photoshop, while the intermediate and advanced classes assume a solid working knowledge of photoshop. Wondering which one suits your needs? Contact the instructor at andrewowens@uky.edu

Illustrator CS4

Andrew Owens

Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 27-November 5
5:30-7:30pm
$50

Need to design a poster, invitation, flyer or logo? Illustrator is the industry standard tool for vector graphics and layouts of all shapes and sizes! Our introductory class is intended for those with little or no Illustrator experience.

Internet Basics 1, 2, 3

Gerald Baker

Monday-Thursday, November 9-12
5:30-7pm
$30

Learn the basics of the internet (World Wide Web). Conduct simple internet searches, open email accounts, and use instruction and practice time to apply what you learn. Fun and informative!

Microsoft Excel Basics

Larry Isenhour

Thursday, October 8
1-4pm (Open Practice 4-5pm)
$30 ($50 for basics+intermediate)

This introduction to Microsoft Excel explores the basics of the spreadsheet-based program, including entering data, formatting, creating charts, and calculating. For those with little or no Excel experience.

Computer Literacy 1

Gerald Baker

Monday-Thursday, September 14-24
5:30-6:30pm
$30

In this introduction to basic word processing, learn to create, open, format, save and print documents in Microsoft Word. Practice cut, copy and paste commands; and learn how to make lists and set tabs.

Microsoft Excel Intermediate

Larry Isenhour

Thursday, October 15
1-4pm (Open Practice 4-5pm)
$30 ($50 for basics+intermediate)

Build on the basics of Microsoft Excel. Learn additional functions, linking, how to hide/protect data, and basic macros. Some knowledge of Excel or completion of Basics course required.

SATURDAY SEMINARS

Putting Bread on Your Table:
Freelance and Travel Writing 101

Katherine T. Brown

Saturday, October 24
10am-2pm
$25

Learn how to begin a freelance and/or travel writing career - full- or part-time. Kathy Brown, a 20-year veteran of writing for the magazine market, will lead this seminar on writerly skills such as interviewing, researching, querying, organizing and crafting stories.

Job Interview and Business Etiquette

Terri Thompson

Saturday, November 7
10am-12pm
$15

With today's tough economy, acing an interview has never been more important. Learn the five most important aspects of any successful interview, as well as interview etiquette tips you may not know. Led by a professional etiquette consultant, this seminar will conclude with business etiquette tips that will help propel your success, no matter what your line of work.

Understanding i-Kids

Doris Settles

Saturday, September 26
12:30-2pm
$25

What is Web 2.0? Twitter? The Digital Village has great social, instructional and creative potential. But how do we Analog Immigrants become comfortable enough with this always-connected world to be the role models, mentors, and monitors we are meant to be in both the physical and virtual worlds? Doris Settles, the author of Virtual Parenting, offers information on 'digital citizenship.' Copies of her book will be available for sale.

Bookmaking for Beginners

Alex Brooks

Saturday, November 7
10am-2pm
$40

Saturday, November 14
10am-2pm
$40

In this class we'll learn how to make a variety of easy book structures. With these simple tools and techniques, anyone can start making books in their own living room or kitchen.

Fru-Gal: Frugal Living in Today's Economy

Debbie Morris, the Fru-Gal

Saturday, October 3
10:30am-12pm
$10

Want extra cash in your pockets? Let Debbie Morris, Lexington Herald Leader's "The Fru-Gal," share with you her money-saving tips on how to make the most of coupons, rebates and budgeting.

Get Hired!

John Lepley

Saturday, October 10
10am-12pm
$15

How do you write a resume that gets noticed? How do you network effectively to find unadvertised jobs? John Lepley, corporate recruiter and author of the new book, Get Hired!, offers advice to those who are new to the job market, or returning to it after a layoff or time off. Copies of Lepley's book will be available for purchase and signing.

To Self-Publish or Not to Self-Publish?

Neil Chethik

Saturday, October 17
10am-12pm
$25

How do you decide whether to seek a traditional publisher for your book or publish it yourself? What are the pros and cons of each, and what are the various options when it comes to self-publishing? Writer-in-residence Neil Chethik has published in both worlds; he's also worked with dozens of other writers who have had to make the same publishing decisions. Join him for this practical, up-to-the-minute seminar on publishing your book.

How to Get Involved in Your Child's Education

Donna Travillian

Saturday, November 14
12-2pm
$25

Parents can and must be involved in their children's schools. From reading with your child and evaluating graded assignments to being in the PTA and volunteering in the school, learn about your rights and responsibilities as parents of school-age children.