ISB ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM
Classes run from October 7th to December 6th
HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL WHILE EXPANDING YOUR KNOWLEDGE, LEARNING A NEW SKILL, AND ENJOYING TIME WITH OTHERS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
About the Adult Education Program
This program is offered to our ISB community by the Parent Teacher Auxiliary for the International School of Bangkok in Nichada Thani Thailand. Payments for the class will need to be made at the Community Activities Office (next to the Book Store and Health Center). Put exact cash in an envelope with your printed registration receipt and place in the drop box labeled Adult Education Program. CAO Office hours are Monday to Friday 7:00AM to 3:00PM and Saturday 9:00AM to 12:00PM. This box will be available during the online registration period from September 16th to September 27th. All payments must include a printout of your receipt to be properly allocated. Payments will need to be made for the exact amount in either cash or check payable to Kevin Sypolt (Parent Teacher Auxiliary). Any additional charges for materials are listed with the course and are to be paid directly to the teacher. Classes are subject to a minimum of 4 students. If we are unable to meet this requirement you will be notified and your money refunded. Refunds will only be given in the event a course is cancelled due to lack of participants. Please remember that this is a volunteer run fundraiser for the International School of Bangkok. All of the continued support from teachers, students, and the ISB community is greatly appreciated. Funds raised from this program go to support the activities of your PTA, including grants supporting our students at ISB. Please contact the Adult Education Coordinator, Ginger Duval, with any questions about the program and classes. Email: ISBAdultEd@gmail.com
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COURSE LIST LANGUAGE COURSES: Beginner’s Thai Intermediate Thai Advanced Thai COOKING CLASSES: Israeli/Mediterranean Cooking Baking 101 Brazilian Cooking Journey Thai For Farangs Class 1 Thai for Farangs Class 2 Indian for All Nepalese Vegetarian Platter Modern Mexican Cooking DANCE & PHYSICAL FITNESS: Beginner Tennis Clinic Intermediate Tennis Clinic Advanced Tennis Clinic Salsa/Latin Dance Belly Dance Samba Axe Dance Pilates Fit Ball Cardio Prenatal Yoga INTERIOR DESIGN & CREATIVITY: Interior Design Corks & Canvasas Anna’s Beads Beginner-‐Intermediate Digital Photography Advanced Portrait Photography Beginning Decoupage INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Being A Technology Savvy Parent in the 21st Century Introduction to Google Apps for Parents OTHER: CPR and First Aid Certification
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LANGUAGE CLASSES Beginner’s Thai Class Beginners (Book 1) : Participants learn vocabularies, to say simple daily conversation, like calling a taxi, counting numbers, shopping and bargaining, ordering food and much more. Instructor: Narisa Suksai – I was a teacher in Thai High School. I’ve been teaching Thai language classes for the Adult Ed program for over 10 years. Series 1: Monday and Wednesday beginning Oct 7th ending Dec 2nd Time: 10:00AM to 11:00AM Location: ISB MS MPR Room #113 Cost for 15 Class Series: 5,000 baht Series 2: Monday and Wednesday beginning Oct 7th ending Dec 2nd Time: 12:30PM to 1:30PM Location: ISB MS MPR Room #113 Cost for 15 Class Series: 5,000 baht Series 3: Monday and Wednesday beginning Oct 7th ending Dec 2nd Time: 6:30PM to 7:30PM Location: ISB MS MPR Room #113 Cost for 15 Class Series: 5,000 baht Series 4: Monday and Wednesday beginning Oct 7th ending Dec 2nd Time: 2:30PM to 3:30PM Location: ISB MS MPR Room #113 Cost for 15 Class Series: 5,000 baht Intermediate Thai Class Intermediate (Book 2): Participants learn more vocabularies and what is left in book 1, small talk, more daily conversation and much more. Instructor: Narisa Suksai – I was a teacher in Thai High School. I’ve been teaching Thai language classes for the Adult Ed program for over 10 years. Date: Tuesday and Thursday beginning Oct 8th and ending Dec 3rd Time: 10:00AM to 11:00AM Location: ISB MS MPR Room #113 Cost for 15 Class Series: 5,000 baht
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Advanced Thai Class Advance (Book 3): Participants learn more vocabularies, more conversation, to ask questions and answers and much more. Instructor: Narisa Suksai – I was a teacher in Thai High School. I’ve been teaching Thai language classes for the Adult Ed program for over 10 years. Dates: Tuesday and Thursday beginning Oct 8th and ending Dec 3rd Time: 12:30PM to 1:30PM Location: ISB MS MPR Room #113 Cost for 15 Class Series: 5,000 baht
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COOKING CLASSES Israeli/Mediterranean Cooking In this short culinary adventure, you will experience the exotic tastes and smells of rich Israeli cuisine which incorporates many foods traditionally eaten in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines and foods such as falafel, hummus, shakshouka, couscous and za'atar are synonymous with Israeli cuisine. You will learn how to create wonderful dishes using available local ingredients. The last class will be a trip downtown to an Israeli restaurant! Instructor: Tali Benzvi – Taught for the Adult Education Program for several years. Life abroad has made me long for childhood smells and tastes of my home country. I have finally perfected those dishes I love and would love to share this knowledge with others. Dates: Tuesdays Oct 29th, Nov 5th, Nov 12th, Nov 19th, Nov 26th Time: 10:30AM to 12:30AM Location: Home of Tali Benzvi at 782 Raintree in Nichada Thani Cost for 5 Class Series: 3,600 baht Additional Materials Fee Paid to Instructor: 400 baht (not needed for Nov 26th)
Baking 101 Explore your create side and learn to make your own personal work of art! These classes will teach you how to make the most of your baking skills. The class will demonstrat creating each cake from scratch. At the end of class try our creation or take it home to have later. Teacher: Sraboni Pal – Baking is my passion! I have been conducting baking classes for the past 2 year and also catering for private orders. Class 1 Black Forest Cake – A chocolate cake with cherries and chocolate shavings and whipped cream. This cake is beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. Perfect cake to surprise your family and friends. Date: Tuesday Oct 8th Time: 9:30AM to 12:30PM Location: 39/992 Premier Place 1 Cost for 1 class: 1,200 baht Additional Fee Paid to Teacher: 350 baht per student Class 2 Red Velvet Cake – Very Dramitic looking cake with the bright red color offset by a creamy white frosting. If you look beyond the striking appearance of this cake you will find I has a mild cholocalte flavor with a moist and tender crumb. Date: Tuesday Oct 15th Time: 9:30AM to 12:30PM Location: 39/992 Premier Place 1 Cost for 1 class: 1,200 baht Additional Fee Paid to Teacher: 350 baht per student Class 3 Pineapple Upside Down Cake – Lovely cake with glistening slices of sweet and sticky carmelized pineapple sitting happily on top of a fluffy white butter cake.
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Date: Tuesday Oct 29th Time: 9:30AM to 12:30PM Location: 39/992 Premier Place 1 Cost for 1 class: 1,200 baht Additional Fee Paid to Teacher: 250 baht per student Class 4 New York Cheesecake – Creamy, smooth, rich, dense, and delicious cake. This cheesecake has 3 layers beginning with a graham cracker crust that is topped with a cream chesse filling, then a layer of lightly sweetened sour cream. Date: Tuesday Nov 5th Time: 9:30AM to 12:30PM Location: 39/992 Premier Place 1 Cost for 1 class: 1,200 baht Additional Fee Paid to Teacher: 350 baht per student Class 5 Apple Pie with lattice upper crust – Create something beautiful and tasty. Learn to create from scratch your own flaky pie crust. This is a flaky, sweet and salty pie crust that can be used in many other recipes. This will show you how to make an upper lattice crust as well. Date: Tuesday Nov 12th Time: 9:30AM to 12:30PM Location: 39/992 Premier Place 1 Cost for 1 class: 1,200 baht Additional Fee Paid to Teacher: 300 baht per student Class 6 Fruit Tart – Classic tart with three components, a fluted edged sweet pastry crust, luscious pastry cream, and glistening rows of frest fruit. It looks enticing whether you use a single fruit or a medley of fruits and berries. Date: Tuesday Nov 19th Time: 9:30AM to 12:30PM Location: 39/992 Premier Place 1 Cost for 1 class: 1,200 baht Additional Fee Paid to Teacher: 350 baht per student
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Brazilian Cooking Journey Join our thrilling and original journey as we explore the exotic foods from the Northeast of Brazil. You will experience the delightful dishes thaught by a Brazilian lady passionate about cooking and preparing food from her home country. Become part of the Brazilian tradition! Let the smells and tastes surround you. Savor the moments of cokking exotic dishes from Brazil. Teacher: Carla Zeitune- A Brazilain lady that is very passionate about cooking and preparing food from her own country. Class 1: In this class you will make the following Starter – An explosive combination of Blue Cheese and Red Pepper Jam spread on frest baguette slices toasted until crispy Main Dish – An exotic Salted Meat, Pumpkin & Green Bean Rissoto Dessert – A Pumpkin & Coconut Compote Date: Wednesday Nov 13th Time: 10:00AM to 1:00PM Location: Carla Zeitune’s house 39/708 Greenville, Nichada Thani Cost for class: 1,200 baht Additional Fee Paid to Teacher: 500 baht per student Class 2: In this class you will make the following Starter – Shredded cold turkey meat, Couscous and Mango Salad Main Dish – Pressure cooked meat in Dark Beer until tender Dessert – Mouthwatering layers of Kit-Kat chocolate, Custard & Cream Date: Wednesday Nov 20th Time: 10:00AM to 1:00PM Location: Carla Zeitune’s house 39/708 Greenville, Nichada Thani Cost for class: 1,200 baht Additional Fee Paid to Teacher: 500 baht per student Class 3: In this class you will make the following Starter – Famous Brazilian Cheese Bread Main Dish – Delicious Fish Fillet Cooked in Coconut Milk Sauce, a speciality from NE Brazil Dessert – Traditional Sweet Milk Pudding Date: Wednesday Nov 27th Time: 10:00AM to 1:00PM Location: Carla Zeitune’s house 39/708 Greenville, Nichada Thani Cost for class: 1,200 baht Additional Fee Paid to Teacher: 500 baht per student
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Thai for Farangs Class 1 Come and join us for easy to make Bangkok favourites that are bursting with flavor! In this class we will cook: Pomelo Salad (Tam Som O) Thai Omelet (Kai Jeow) Ginger Chicken (Gai Pad King) Stir Fried Mushrooms (Ton Hoom Pad Hed) And also learn to make perfect rice in a pot to go with the dishes. Teacher: Susan Rajbhandary – Thai Cuisine Degree from Le Cordon Bleu (Thailand). Basic French Cuising Le Cordon Bleu (Thailand). Certificates from Leiths School of Food and Wine (UK). Previously helped Daniele Kattan with classes. Date: Monday Oct 28th Time: 10:00AM to 1:00PM Location: Students home within Nichada Thani Cost for class: 1,300 baht Additional Fee Paid to Teacher: 400 baht per student
Thai for Farangs Class 2 Learn to make a complete Thai meal with these delicious recipes. In this class we will cook: Thai Spring Rolls Glass Noodle Salad (Yam Woon Sen) Massaman Curry Thai Style Stir Fried Eggplant And also learn to make perfect rice in a pot to go with the dishes. Teacher: Susan Rajbhandary – Thai Cuisine Degree from Le Cordon Bleu (Thailand). Basic French Cuising Le Cordon Bleu (Thailand). Certificates from Leiths School of Food and Wine (UK). Previously helped Daniele Kattan with classes. Date: Monday Nov 25th Time: 10:00AM to 1:00PM Location: Students home within Nichada Thani Cost for class: 1,300 baht Additional Fee Paid to Teacher: 400 baht per student
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Indian for All Love Indian food? Come and find out what Indian food is all about, get familiar with Indian spices and try your hand making some of the much loved Indian dishes. In this class we will cook: Samosas Palak Daal (lentils with spinach) Butter Chicken Aloo Matter (Potato and pea curry) And also learn to make perfect rice in a pot to go with the dishes. Teacher: Susan Rajbhandary – Thai Cuisine Degree from Le Cordon Bleu (Thailand). Basic French Cuising Le Cordon Bleu (Thailand). Certificates from Leiths School of Food and Wine (UK). Previously helped Daniele Kattan with classes. Date: Monday Nov 11th Time: 10:00AM to 1:00PM Location: Students home within Nichada Thani Cost for class: 1,300 baht Additional Fee Paid to Teacher: 400 baht per student
Nepalese Vegetarian Platter Come and join us to make simple, light, and healthy Nepalese recipes. Discover the ingredients and techniques that Nepalese cuisine shares with Indian as well as Tibetan and Chinese cuisines. In this class we will cook: Mixed lentil soup (Daal) Stir Fried Spinach (Saag) Cauliflower and pea curry (Kauli Tarkari) Tomato relish (Aachaar) Flat whole wheat bread (Roti) Teacher: Susan Rajbhandary – Thai Cuisine Degree from Le Cordon Bleu (Thailand). Basic French Cuising Le Cordon Bleu (Thailand). Certificates from Leiths School of Food and Wine (UK). Previously helped Daniele Kattan with classes. Date: Monday Dec 2nd Time: 10:00AM to 1:00PM Location: Students home within Nichada Thani Cost for class: 1,300 baht Additional Fee Paid to Teacher: 400 baht per student
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Modern Mexican Cooking Enjoy the taste of Mexican flavors and learn how to create great dishes for your everyday meals. Modern Mexican cooking is the evolution of traditional mexican “chile” and spices with the international ingredients available worldwide. Though different from the “tex-mex” dishes you might be familiar with, we will incorporate many of your already stocked ingredients. Each class will have a different menu so feel free to try one class or all! Teacher: Andrea Murrieta – Born and raised in Mexico City in a family where cooking was not only an activity of preparing food, but an essential ingredient in every gathering and party with the purpose of sharing, enjoying and celebrating! Class 1: Entreé.- Sopes de pollo (Chicken "sopes") Main.- Chilpachole de camarón (Shrimp "chilpachole") Dessert.- Torta de elote (Corn cake) Date: Monday Oct 7th Time: 10:00AM to 1:30PM Location: The Terrace Residence Apt 2A Cost for class: 1,200 baht Additional Fee Paid to Teacher: 400 baht per student Class 2: Entreé.- Pico de gallo ("Rooster's beak". A light appetizer with yam bean) Main.- Tacos de Ribeye (Ribeye tacos) Dessert.- Rollo de ate con queso ("Ate" and cheese roll) Date: Monday Oct 14th Time: 10:00AM to 1:30PM Location: The Terrace Residence Apt 2A Cost for class: 1,200 baht Additional Fee Paid to Teacher: 400 baht per student Class 3: Entreé.- Tostadas crujientes de perejil (Crunchy parsley "tostadas") Main.- Tacos de Camarón (Shrimp tacos) Dessert.- Gelatina de Yogurt (Yogurt gelatin) Date: Monday Nov 4th Time: 10:00AM to 1:30PM Location: The Terrace Residence Apt 2A Cost for class: 1,200 baht Additional Fee Paid to Teacher: 400 baht per student Class 4: Entreé.- Taquitos de jícama y camarón (Shrimp and yam bean taquitos) Main.- Cochinita pibil (Pork meat, "pibil" style) Dessert.- Dulce de dátil y nuez (Date and nuts dessert) Date: Tuesday Nov 12th Time: 10:00AM to 1:30PM Location: The Terrace Residence Apt 2A Cost for class: 1,200 baht Additional Fee Paid to Teacher: 400 baht per student
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DANCE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS Beginner’s Tennis Clinic This course focuses on fundamentals of tennis including grip, forwardhand serve, backhand serve, level of the ball, and footwork. Previous playing experience is NOT required for participants of this course. Instructor: Coach Nueng has been a coach of the Panther Tennis Academy for a few years. He has also coached ISB varsity and BISAC teams over the past 3 years. A top level coach who is able to break it down for all levels of players. Dates: Mondays beginning Oct 14th and ending Dec 2nd (no class Oct 21st) Time: 7:00AM to 8:30AM Location: Srichaithong Village Court (outside back gate) Cost for 7 Classes: 5,000 baht
Intermediate Tennis Clinic This clinic builds and reinforces on the basic fundamentals. Students will work on footwork, position, speed of the ball, top-spin, slice, and control. Previous play experience is REQUIRED for this clinic. Instructor: Coach Nueng has been a coach of the Panther Tennis Academy for a few years. He has also coached ISB varsity and BISAC teams over the past 3 years. A top level coach who is able to break it down for all levels of players. Series 1 Dates: Wednesdays beginning Oct16th and ending Dec 4th (no class Oct 23rd) Time: 7:00AM to 8:30AM Location: Srichaithong Village Court (outside back gate) Cost for 7 Classes: 5,000 baht
Advanced Tennis Clinic This clinic will work further on strategy and mental prepardness during plass. Class is geared toward more advanced tennis players. Instructor: Coach Nueng has been a coach of the Panther Tennis Academy for a few years. He has also coached ISB varsity and BISAC teams over the past 3 years. A top level coach who is able to break it down for all levels of players. Series 1 Dates: Fridays beginning Oct 18th and ending Dec 6th (no class Oct 25rd) Time: 7:00AM to 8:30AM Location: Srichaithong Village Court (outside back gate) Cost for 7 Classes: 5,000 baht
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Salsa/Latin Dance Very popular class taught in the ISB Dance Studio! This fun and easy going class will combine basic moves for complete beginners with more elaborate combinations for intermediate students. Beginner’s program includes basic salsa steps and turns, partner work and cross-body lead. Intermediate program includes combinations, multiple turns and styling. Instructor: Nancy Le Nezet (worked previously with Jaleea Price) with guest instructors. Nancy has been dancing salsa for 15 years and taught previously in UK, France and Japan. Dates are Wednesdays Oct 16, Oct 30th, Nov 6th, Nov 13th, Nov 20th, Nov 27th, Dec. 4th Time: 6:15PM to 7:15PM Location: ISB CC Building 2F Dance Studio #2 Cost for 7 Class Series: 2,800 baht
Belly Dance In this course you will learn about percussive, fluid, shimies, shivers and vibrations belly dance movements. Also how to dance with a veil and learn choreagraphy. Belly Dancing helps make your body stronger while making you happyier, sexier, and more confident. Suitable for all levels. Instructor: Jessica Vilela – Practiced belly dancing for over 10 years. Begin dancing for exercise and fun but ended up dancing professionally. Opened her own belly dancing studio in her home. Date: Thursday, Oct 10th, Oct 17th, Oct 31st, Nov 7th, Nov 14th, Nov 21st Time: 2:30PM to 3:30PM Location: Regent Studio Cost for 6 Classes: 2,200 baht
Samba AXE Dance Lose 500 calories per class with a lot of fun, dance, and rhythm. Experience the best of Latin music and Brazilian Samba. Instructor: Erica Rodrigues – Physical Education Degree. Samba group dancer (Caras e Formas de Negritude) 1995 – 2005, Carlinhos de Jesus group dancer 2006 – 2008, Licensed Yoga Teacher , Pilates and Aqua fitness certificates, Zumba teacher certificate, Aerobic teacher certificate, Personal Trainer certificate Dates: Tuesdays Oct 8th, Oct 15th, Oct 29th, Nov 5th, Nov 12th, Nov 19th, Nov 26th, Dec 3 Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00PM Location: Regent Studio Cost for 8 classes: 2,800 baht
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Pilates Fit Ball This class will firm and improve muscle strength while relaxing your mind. This is a complete body workout. Instructor: Erica Rodrigues – Physical Education Degree. Samba group dancer (Caras e Formas de Negritude) 1995 – 2005, Carlinhos de Jesus group dancer 2006 – 2008, Licensed Yoga Teacher , Pilates and Aqua fitness certificates, Zumba teacher certificate, Aerobic teacher certificate, Personal Trainer certificate Dates: Tuesdays Oct 8th, Oct 15th, Oct 29th, Nov 5th, Nov 12th, Nov 19th, Nove 26th, Dec 3 Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00PM Location: Regent Cost for 8 classes: 2,800 baht
Prenatal Yoga Yoga is the best, safest exercise to use during pregnancy. It’s also highly advised by doctors as a way of keeping fit, preventing unnecessary weight gain and lowering back pain. Yoga helps to calm the mind to help you prepare to give birth. This class will help you prepare for pregnancy and childbirth. You will learn prenatal yoga poses, breathing, prenatal and infant massage. Instructor: Napisa C. Pant – Certified Yoga teacher with over 400 hours of international training, including prenatal, therapy and restorative yoga. Twenty years of yoga practice and 13 years of dedicated teaching. She is certified in Thai Traditional Massage and Reflexology. Yoga helped her to make it full term with her pregnancy bringing her healthy and calm twins (boy and girl), breast feeding both for full year, gaining sense of confidence while losing 50 lbs after pregnancy. In addition it cured both her severe back pain and chronic fatigue. Dates: Wednesdays Oct 16th, Oct 30th, Nov 6th, Nov 13th Time: 9:45AM to 10:45AM Location: Clark Hatch Studio above Starbucks Cost for 4 classes: 1,500 baht
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INTERIOR DECORATING AND CREATIVITY Interior Design This Interior Design course will introduce you to some of Bangkok’s best furniture and home décor resources. It will also introduce you to interior design and how to make the most of your Nichada home. Instructor: Daana York – I have lived here in Bangkok for over three years. Design has been an enjoyable hobby which I am very passionate about. I work on everything from painting to framing to custom window treatments. Everyone I have helped with their Interior Design needs has told me that I have an eye and talent that needs to be pursued professionally. Based on that need, I have opended my own interior home design service here in Nichada called Home Designs and Artistic Creations by Daana. Seminar: This will teach students some basic, but very important foundation concepts of fundamental home design that will work for any style home. It will include a visit from a carpet specialist to help education everyone on the art of rug making and how to identify different styles and different qualities of handmade rugs. Date: Wednesday Nov 13th Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM Location: Daana’s home Regent 39/918 Soi 6 Chatachuk Tour: Go though the Chatachuk Market area where everything from jewelry and clothing to unlimited handcrafted furniture is sold. This market offers every type of possible home décor item including high quality baskets, lighting, beautiful quality porcelain items furniture, art, and many more. During this tour we will visit some of the best shops and highlights of the world’s largest weekend market! Date: Friday Nov 15th Time: 9:00AM to 1:00PM Location: Meet at Regent 39/918 Soi 6 Downtown Furniture Tour: Visit businesses like Yesterday Once Again and others located in the city geared to help you find options for building the design/décor in your home. Date: Wednesday Nov 20th Time: 9:00AM to 1:00PM Location: Meet at Regent 39/918 Soi 6 Local Business Tour: Visit businesses located in the Nichada area to further develop your options for design/décor in your home. There will be options for furniture, framing, and more! Date: Friday Nov 22nd Time: 9:00AM to 1:00PM Location: Meet at Regent 39/918 Soi 6 Cost for 4 Classes: 4,000 baht
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Corks and Canvasas Looking for a fun evening out with a creative twist? Meet new friends while working with an experienced artist to lead the group in a simple step by step painting. Canvas and paint supplied, but please bring a bottle of wine to share! Instructor: Kim de Keijzer – Our own super creative Nichada Thani resident artist. This the the person behind all of the artwork used for the IFF publications. Date: Thursday Nov 7th Time: 6:30PM to 9:00PM Location: Kim de Keijzer’s home Cost: 1,000 baht Additional Material Fee Paid to Instructor: 500 baht
Anna’s Beads Interested in creating your own jewelry? Explore your creative side and unleash the artist within. This class will teach you about the world of beads, beading techniques, color theory and desing. During the class you will experiment with colors, shapes and materials to creat your own one of a kind bracelet or necklace. Instructor: Annabe van Dijk – Owner of AnnaA Jewelry. Currently she creates a distinctive, exclusive brand of jewelry available in Bangkok and in select boutiques worldwide. Date: Wednesday Nov 20th - CLASS FULL Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM Location: Ginger Duval’s home – Nichada Veranda 39/759 Cost: 1,000 baht Additional Material Fee Paid to Instructor: 500 baht Option 2: Date: Wednesday Nov 27th Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM Location: Ginger Duval’s home – Nichada Veranda 39/759 Cost: 1,000 baht Additional Material Fee Paid to Instructor: 500 baht
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Beginner-Intermediate Digital Photography This course will cover how to use DSLR cameras for basic shots with some specialization in portrait photography. We will be learning how to move out of auto mode and use more manual settings on the camera. You will also learn how to use Photoshop or any other photo editing software (Lightroom, Camera RAW, Aperture) to enhance photos and take them to a whole new level. Required equipment: DSLR camer and lense and laptop. Instructor: Khun Toto – Experience with DSLR camera, digital enhancement/manipulation and specialization in portrait photography. Graduate of Fine Arts from Chiang Mai University. To view examples of Khun Toto’s photography visit www.500px.com or https://www.facebook.com/KhunTOTO Date: Tuesday October 8th - CLASS FULL Time: 3:00PM to 6:00PM Location: ISB MS Art Room 4-110 Cost: 1,200 baht Option 2: Thursday October 10th Date: Tuesday October 10th Time: 3:00PM to 6:00PM Location: ISB MS Art Room 4-110 Cost: 1,200 baht
Advanced Portrait Photography This course is for DSLR users who know how to user their gear! We will dig into camera functions to enhance skin tones and ambient colors. We will determine ways to manage background and models. We will explore how to take advantage of natural light, develop an artistic eye, and establish mood and tone in our photos. We will learn how to process the photos using more advanced settings in Photoshop (Nik software) to make your portrait photographs more stunning. Instructor: Khun Toto – Experience with DSLR camera, digital enhancement/manipulation and specialization in portrait photography. Graduate of Fine Arts from Chiang Mai University. To view examples of Khun Toto’s photography visit www.500px.com or https://www.facebook.com/KhunTOTO Date: Thursday Nov 7th, Nov 14th, Nov 21st Time: 3:00AM to 6:00PM Location: ISB MS Art Room 4-110 Cost for 3 classes: 3,600 baht
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Beginning Decoupage Learn how to create beautiful objects in wood by painting and decorating with paper. Decoupage is an ancient art started in France that has made a huge comeback in recent years. A person skilled in this craft can remodel old furniture, glass and metal objects into creations of great beauty. We will be working with wood covering two different techniques. Instructor: Inderbir Broca – Taken several professional courses from a certified instructor on Decoupage. Have created several of my own pieces. Series 1: Wooden Box Date: Wednesday Oct 9th, Oct 16th Time: 10:00AM to 12:30PM Location: Apt 1D, The Terrace Residence Cost for 2 classes: 1,800 baht One Time Additional Material Fee Paid to Instructor: 650 Series 2: Wooden Basket Date: Wednesday Oct 30th, Nov 6th Time: 10:00AM to 12:30PM Location: Apt 1D, The Terrace Residence Cost for 2 classes: 1,800 baht One Time Additional Material Fee Paid to Instructor: 650
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Being A Technology Savvy Parent in the 21st Century
Parenting in the 21st Century has many different challenges than in the 20th Century – so what does this mean for us? This two hour dialogue will be about the role of technology in our children’s lives and what we, as parents, need to know/do. From social media to parental controls, to helping your children understand the importance of their digital footprints, this session will provide parents with an awareness of key issues as well as practical strategies for immediate use. Instructor: Mike Rutherford – Former School District Instructional Technology Coordinator and VP of Business Development for Educational Publisher and Professional Development. Master’s Degree in Education (Instructional Technology) – George Mason University (USA). Certified teacher in Virginia (USA) Date: Tuesday Oct 8th Time: 6:30PM to 8:30PM Location: Room at ISB (To Be Determined) Cost for 1 Class: 1,000 baht
Expat Technology Dialogue Being overseas can be frustrating from a technology perspective. This two hour class will use both demonstration and a question/answer diaqlogue to help you understand how to connect your favorite technologies from the home. Topics will include technologies such as virtual private networks (VPNs), iTunes, Spotify, ExPatTv, SlingBox, DVR etc. Instructor: Mike Rutherford – Former School District Instructional Technology Coordinator and VP of Business Development for an Educational Publisher and Professional Development company. Master’s Degree in Education (Instructional Technology) – George Mason University (USA). Certified teacher in Virginia (USA). Date: Tuesday Oct 15th Time: 6:30PM to 8:30PM Location: ISB Cost for 1 Class: 1,000 baht
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Other CPR and First Aid Certification Course through Brumrungrad International Hospital Because Life is Precious Bumrungrad International is coming to Nichada Thani to offer a comprehensive CPR & First Aid course just for you! We would like to invite you to learn these life-saving skills under the careful instruction of our English-speaking, certified instructors so that you will have the knowledge and confidence to act in case of an emergency, whether it be your child, a friend, family member, or stranger. The course is under Emergency First Response, an internationally recognized organization based on the same principles of the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, and the International Liaison Council on Resuscitation. Each participant receives a certification card, valid for 2 years. The course will be held over two morning sessions, the first morning teaching adults primary care skills and the AED or automated external defibrillator machine. The second day focuses on children and infant CPR and all First Aid skills. Please wear comfortable attire as we will be practicing on the floor. Includes 2 manuals and all practice materials. Below is the approximate schedule: 09:00 am Registration 09:15 am Knowledge review 09:30 am Video presentation of skills – CPR and AED 10:30 am Short break 10:45 am Practice Skills 12:30 pm Ends 01:30 pm Video presentation of skills – Child, infant and first aid 02:30 pm Practice skills 03:30 pm Short break 03:45 pm Test 04:45 pm Ends Option 1: Dates: October 10th Time: 9:00AM to 5:00PM Location: ISB Middle School MPR room opposite PTA Room Cost for Class: 4,500 baht Option 1: Dates: October 18th Time: 9:00AM to 5:00PM Location: ISB Middle School MPR room opposite PTA Room Cost for Class: 4,500 baht
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