For more information about non-credit classes, please contact the advising center at 812-888-4451 or send an email to Tom Konkle at tkonkle@vinu.edu.

CEN 136 Basic Home Cooking:  Easter Chocolates

Are you tired of the same old candy that you put in your kids’ Easter baskets?  Would you like to learn how to incorporate more wholesome ingredients into the treats that they eat?  If so, then you should sign up for our new class taught by Amy Bowler.  Let Amy show you how to punch up those Easter treats so that you provide your loved ones with homemade treats that you lovingly make yourself.  

When:  1 Wednesday, 4/1/2009
Time:  6:30-9:30 PM
Where:  Culinary Lab, Governor’s Hall
Cost:  $39

CEN 137 Basic Home Cooking:  Homemade Candy for Your Valentine

Are you looking for a way to show your love for a sweetheart?  Want to give him/her something special that you made yourself but don’t know how to do it?  Come let Debbie Joyce teach you how to make to-die-for homemade chocolate and peanut butter fudge, coconut bonbons, and peanut butter balls.  At the end of each class, you will have a substantial box of goodies to take home with you that you made with your own hands!  Debbie is an adjunct instructor in VU’s Culinary Arts program, and has over 30 years experience in the food service and baking industry.

When:  1 Thursday and 1 Tuesday, 2/3/2009 & 2/5/2009
Time:  5:30-8:30 PM
Where:  Culinary Lab, Governor’s Hall
Cost:  $39

CEN 138C Basic Home Cooking:  Noodles

Want to do something special for your family?  Do you miss the days of sitting by your grandmother’s side as she lovingly prepared delicious homemade noodles?  Then come let Debbie Joyce teach you how to prepare those noodles the “old-fashioned” way.  The participant will actually make a batch of homemade noodles to take home.

When:  1 Tuesday, 3/17/2009
Time:  5:30-8:30 PM
Where:  Culinary Lab, Governor’s Hall
Cost:  $29

CEN 138A Basic Home Cooking:  Yeast Rolls & Cinnamon Rolls

Do you long for those bygone days when the aroma of freshly baked yeast rolls wafted through the house as your mother or grandmother lovingly toiled in the kitchen to prepare these tasty morsels for a special dinner?  Are you tired of bland, tasteless, store-bought pastries?  Come join Debbie Joyce and learn the secrets of preparing delectable homemade yeast rolls and succulent cinnamon rolls from scratch.  At the end of each session, you will have the opportunity to take home a treat for your family that you made in class.

When:  1 Thursday and 1 Tuesday, 2/10/2009 & 2/12/2009
Time:  5:30-8:30 PM
Where:  Culinary Lab, Governor’s Hall
Cost:  $39

CEN 149 Basic Home Cooking:  Cake Decorating

Are you fascinated by the intricate designs created by professional cake decorators?  Would you like to learn the tricks that will allow you to convert your plain old box cake into an exciting display of art?  Are you tired of paying outrageous prices for professionally decorated cakes for those special occasions?  Then you should attend our class on cake decorating.  Find out how easy it is to change a plain pastry into a dynamic work of culinary art.  Join Linda Rich for this exciting opportunity to not only upgrade your every-day desserts, but also learn techniques which could allow you to learn a new hobby and/or develop a rewarding part-time business.

Instructor: Linda Rich
When:  4 Thursdays, 3/19/2009-4/9/2009
Time:  6:30-8:30 PM local time
Where:  Culinary Arts Lab, Governor’s Hall
Cost:  $49

CEN 157 Basic Home Cooking:  Bunny Cake for Easter

Are you looking for something a little different to serve your family during the Easter holiday?  Want to add a little more excitement to your holiday festivities?  Come to the VU Culinary Arts laboratory and let Amy Bowler show you how to add that extra little special personal touch to your holiday fare.  Learn the basics of making and decorating a bunny cake.  Your kids will love it, and it is so easy to do.

When:  1 Monday, 4/6/2009
Time:  6:30-8:30 PM local time
Where:  Culinary Arts Lab, Governor’s Hall
Cost:  $39