Explore Your Creative Side

What do interior design, baking and oil painting have in common? They're all hobbies! If you have a budding artist captured inside, a musician waiting to be heard, or perhaps a philosopher seeking discussion, the personal programs at the College of Continuing and Professional Education at KSU can help you tap your creative side. What hobby would you like to take up this year?

For those with an interest in interior design, instructor Jan Britt is here to help you explore it. Britt is an award-winning interior designer and has been teaching for more than 16 years. She has a rich knowledge and passion that she shares with anyone interested in learning about the field. In this class, students will have the opportunity to learn how to create a storyboard, how to choose colors that complement different moods or personalities, and be able to interact with an interior designer on-site and observe them conducting a consultation.

“I also like to keep my curriculum methods updated since styles change constantly so students can learn about the latest interior design trends,” Britt Said.

If you have a love for the culinary arts, the college offers several cooking classes such as Artisan Bread Making, Cooking Fundamentals or Specialty Cakes. In Artisan Bread making, you will learn the complete baking process including proper kneading techniques, proofing and shaping. These skills will be used each week to create savory and sweet artisan breads. In Cooking Fundamentals, you will be taught the basic skills and techniques needed to create delicious dishes with a gourmet touch. In Specialty Cakes, whether you want to create cakes for parties or profit, you will learn to prepare and decorate a variety for all occasions. Topics include preparing pound, layer and individual cakes and icings, and decorating skills including piping border designs, decorative writing, working with fondant and modeling chocolate.

Have an interest in art? Try taking Clay Hand building, Oil Painting, or Watercolor Painting. Ernest Varner has been an art instructor for more than 20 years. He served in the military for over 20 years as a healthcare administrator, but said his first love was art. While in the military, he was able to study art in various countries including Europe. Varner teaches several art courses including beginner, intermediate, advanced portrait drawing and painting courses. His motto, “If you can sign your name and I can read it, you can learn to draw and paint portraits and figures.”

In addition to interior design, baking and painting classes the college also offers meditation yoga, yoga and Pilates, Photoshop Essentials and more.

Personal programs will help you tap into your creativity and, in doing so, release your imagination. Learn from masters in their craft, while increasing your creativity and knowledge.

To learn more about personal courses, visit ccpe.kennesaw.edu or call 470-578-6765.