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What Your Handwriting Reveals—The ABC’s of Handwriting Analysis NEW!
An exciting and innovative workshop that reveals a unique, easy to understand approach to the world of scientific handwriting analysis. In many cases, handwriting analysis has proven to be more effective than psychological testing. Do you really know your friends and relatives? Easily uncover hidden personality traits for yourself and others through a sample of handwriting! Effortlessly and accurately analyze the scripts of friends, relatives and business associates—even total strangers, sight unseen! We will learn how to do this and much more without a long drawn out study of the science.
$65/Robert W. Pelton
SPE 354P01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Feb 11-25/6:30-8:30 p.m.

Basic Genealogy NEW!
This course is designed to help you get started tracing your family tree using the internet. You will learn how to start the process, and will receive information that all family historians need in order to interpret various records you will come across during your research. Links to valuable research sources both on and off the internet are provided as well as a full definition of terms and much more. The instructor, Sam Maner, is a former Registrar for the Tennessee Society of Sons of the Revolution and is a Genealogist/Historian with 25 years experience. He is a local speaker and author of several genealogical publications.
$75/Sam Maner
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SPE 502P73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Jan 28-March 4/6:30-9 p.m. Registration Closed!!
Additional class dates added:
SPE 502P74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T/Feb 2-March 9/6:30-9 p.m.

Freshening Your Home Base NEW!
An overview of current design trends, this course is designed to give you the confidence needed to make informed decisions in your home decorating, remodeling or building projects, with a focused look at sustainable design within the home. We will address each area of the home, beginning with a brief look at exterior landscaping, a study of each interior space with special focus on the kitchen, and then address any specific problems the student may bring to class. Eco-friendly options and products will be introduced and explored in each of our discussions. We will also explore what 0-energy housing is, and discuss ways to make existing homes more energy efficient. You will develop an awareness of current colors, style, product trends, and green design as it can apply to residential spaces.
$99/Anne Williams
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SPE 180P02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/March 18-April 22/6:30-8:30 p.m.

Family by Design: A Guide for Stepfamilies That Stick Together NEW!
Is your relationship a package deal, “children included?” “Blending” can get everybody really stirred up! You may wonder sometimes how to make it all work. Your relationship, your kids, your sanity… you are not alone. Lots of couples are taking on the challenges of creating stepfamily relationships. You don’t have to just sit back and hope that your family will gel. Learn how to make the process of becoming family go much more smoothly. You really can create a sense of belonging for everyone that allows you to truly become “family.” Couples who succeed foster strong connections with everyone in the family, build new traditions together and create a sense of belonging for everyone.
$45 per person, $55 per couple/Marcia Walker
SPE 648P72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Jan 30/9-noon
SPE 648P73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/March 29/6-9 p.m.

Animal Nutrition NEW!
Ever wonder what you are really feeding your pet? Just because the labels say “Wholesome and Good” are they really? Find out what “Premium Quality” really stands for. This pet nutrition class is designed to alert the owner of what is really in pet food, how to purchase a better quality pet food and how to make their own pet food that is cheaper and healthier for furry companions. You will learn food facts, manufacturing processing information, food changing tips (for the picky ones) and recipes to “spice up” your pet’s food for better health.
$45/Shelly Howley
SPE 911P01. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Feb 4/6-9 p.m.

Residential Construction Basics NEW!
Are you interested in building, adding on or remodeling your home, and need knowledge from the ground up? This course will address the structure elements and show you the materials and techniques involved in building or remodeling residential buildings. Learn the construction process from the foundation to the roof, as well as, building code requirements. This course will be helpful if you want to do the work yourself or oversee someone else.
$79/Art Gall
SPE 364P01. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/Feb 1-March 1/6:30-8:30 p.m.

Visualizing Your Dream Home
Have you ever moved into a new home and realized there’s no place for a garbage can? Don’t just watch HGTV. Come to this class and learn the basic concepts for a FUNCTIONAL home from someone with an architectural background. Discover what you should know about your dream home; how to choose a “good” neighborhood; porches, patios, decks, and foyers; the basics of a functional kitchen; recognizing a peaceful master bedroom; safe and fun children’s bedrooms; family rooms that work; choosing appliances, windows and doors; and many other topics. You will be able to easily answer questions like “should we get a jacuzzi?” Learn how to choose a home that matches your personality, expectations and budget; a home where you can feel relaxed as well as energized, and which allows room for your hobbies, interests and needs.
$69/Monica Castaneda
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SPE 330P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for future class dates & times

Parents, Children & Divorce
Approved 4-hour Parent Education Course for Tennessee Judicial District 5 (Blount County) and District 6 (Knox County). Parents must register for the class through Pellissippi State at 539-7167. Classes are typically offered once monthly on Thursday evenings at the Magnolia Avenue and Pellissippi Campuses, and Saturday mornings at the Pellissippi Campus. Instructors have a master's degree or better in a related field, such as social work or psychology, or are Rule 31 certified mediators.
$40

Pellissippi Campus
Classes on Saturdays are 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted
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SPE 800P06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Nov 7
SPE 800P07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Nov 14
SPE 800P08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Nov 19/5:30-9:30 p.m.
SPE 800P09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Nov 21
SPE 800P10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Dec 5
SPE 800P11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Dec 12
SPE 800P12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Dec 17/5:30-9:30 p.m.
SPE 800P13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Dec 19
SPE 800P14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Jan 9
SPE 800P15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Jan 14/5:30-9:30 p.m.
SPE 800P16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Jan 16
SPE 800P17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Jan 23
SPE 800P18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Jan 30
SPE 800P19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Feb 6
SPE 800P20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Feb 13
SPE 800P21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Feb 18/5:30-9:30 p.m.
SPE 800P22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Feb 20
SPE 800P23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Feb 27
SPE 800P24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/March 6
SPE 800P25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/March 13
SPE 800P26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/March 18/5:30-9:30 p.m.
SPE 800P27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/March 20
SPE 800P28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/March 27
SPE 800P29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/April 10
SPE 800P30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/April 15/5:30-9:30 p.m.
SPE 800P31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/April 17
SPE 800P32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/April 24
SPE 800P33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/May 1
SPE 800P34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/May 8
SPE 800P35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/May 15
SPE 800P36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/May 20/5:30-9:30 p.m.
SPE 800P37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/May 22

Magnolia Avenue Campus
Thursdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
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SPE 800M71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/Feb 4 CANCELLED!
SPE 800M72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/March 4 CANCELLED!
SPE 800M73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/April 29

Communicating What Matters
Having difficulty getting your message across to family, friends, co-workers and those people on the other side of the fence? Learn how to engage with people so they are willing to hear you and find ways to express what matters so listeners can hear you. Instructor Marcia Walker studied Counseling Psychology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and is certified by The Coach Training Alliance. She is a member of The East Tennessee Coaches Association.
$45/Marcia Walker
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SPE 072P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for future class dates & times

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