inorganic objects. Sessions include lectures, visual media, demonstrations and hands-on activities. Pre-requisite: CFN-212 Historical Archaeology & Field Study or CFN-413 Native American Archaeology & Field Study.
Intro to Ceramic Preservation, Restoration and Identification CRN# 11203 CFN 969-51
3/17-4/7
M
6:30-9 p.m.
Fee: $75
In this course, students will learn how to research and identify ceramic objects. Students will be introduced to the vast world of ceramic mending and restoration. Topics also include the history of ceramics. This course will be taught by Melody Howarth. Ms. Howarth is the owner/operator of Mel’s Belles Restorations and the Historian for the Town of Nassau in Rensselaer County.
300 Years of Decorative Art CRN# 11181 CFN 933-51
4/1-5/6
Tu
6-8 p.m.
Fee: $75
This six-week slide-lecture series will begin in the 1660-80 period and then continue to 1900. The furniture discussed will be illustrated in both period room settings and close-ups which will picture the differences between formal versus country and the many regional variations from one area to another. This course is taught by Marilyn Sassi who worked as a museum curator for many years. Ms. Sassi also has many years of experience in the antique business.
CHILDREN AND TEEN COURSES
Drivers’ Education CRN# 11147 CFN 233-51
1/21-5/22
Tu
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Fee: $475
The NYS Drivers’ Education Program provides 24 hours of classroom time, 6 hours of actual driving experience and 18 hours of in-car observation. Students must be at least 16 years of age and must have a valid NYS Learners’ permit or a NYS Driver’s License. Students must attend all scheduled classes in order to successfully complete the course and be eligible to receive the MV285 certificate (the Blue Card). Students who complete this course will be eligible for the “Class D” driver’s license when they are 17. Driving time will be scheduled individually with the student. The classroom portion of this course will be taught by John Ferrucci. Mr. Ferrucci has taught Driver’s Education for nine years. The in-car instruction will be taught by Bell’s Driving School.
14 Non-Credit Courses