Indoor Educational Sessions

10:00 a.m.

• Chromatography T-shirts – C304 (ages 5+)
  Decorate a T-shirt by making radial patterns of dots and dripping isopropyl alcohol on the design – it spreads from lower to higher concentration and makes beautiful circular designs. No two shirts will look the same, and kids will take their own T-shirt home!
• Spanish Language and Crafts for Children – C105
  Introduce your child to Spanish and Spanish-speaking countries through songs, games and crafts.

11:00 a.m.

• Giving Tree Debut and Ribbon Cutting – Building C, First Floor Lobby
  Learn how you can celebrate the College’s deeps roots in the community through the latest project from the John Tyler Community College Foundation. Attendees will receive a free gift.
• Sassy Eggs – C312 (ages 8+, limit 25 participants)
  See how fun it can be to dye eggs, using natural products and vegetables.
• Chromatography T-shirts – C304 (ages 5+)
  Decorate a T-shirt by making radial patterns of dots and dripping isopropyl alcohol on the design – it spreads from lower to higher concentration and makes beautiful circular designs. No two shirts will look the same, and kids will take their own T-shirt home!
• Make a Floorcloth: An Early-American Usable Art Form – A219 (1½ hours, limit 12 participants)
  Make your own beautiful and useful floorcloth, just like they did in the 18th century.
• Chess Workshop: Paulson-Morphy the Best Game Ever Played – C107 (2 hours)
  Short lecture, followed by the chess master playing all attendees simultaneously!
• Online Learning: It’s Not That Scary! – A102
  Do you think you need to be a computer guru to take an online course? Or, that you will not have interaction with actual classmates and instructors in an online class? Come to this session to debunk the myths, and learn what distance education can do for you! See what an online classroom "looks like." Learn how to "move about" in a digital class, and get tips on being an online student.
• LEED Science Building Tours – C106
  Join John Tyler Community College’s director of facilities on a walking tour that will showcase the sustainable features of the College’s new LEED-registered Science Building.
• Spanish Language and Crafts for Children – C105
  Introduce your child to Spanish and Spanish-speaking countries through songs, games and crafts.
• Techniques for Searching the Internet – C201
  Find out how search engines work, the varieties of engines available, the best methods for improving the effectiveness of your searches, and evaluating web sites for validity.
• Pastel Demonstration – A215
  Before your very eyes, you will see how an artist starts a pastel portrait. Color matching, creating a sense of 3-dimensional form, and capturing likeness will all be discussed during the demonstration.
• Moving to Stay in Shape – A107

12:00 p.m.

• Sassy Eggs – C312 (ages 8+, limit 25 participants)
  See how fun it can be to dye eggs, using natural products and vegetables.
• Chromatography T-shirts – C304 (ages 5+)
  Decorate a T-shirt by making radial patterns of dots and dripping isopropyl alcohol on the design – it spreads from lower to higher concentration and makes beautiful circular designs. No two shirts will look the same, and kids will take their own T-shirt home!
• Spanish Language and Crafts for Children – C105
  Introduce your child to Spanish and Spanish-speaking countries through songs, games and crafts.
• Movie and Art with Frederick the Mouse – A221 (ages 4-10, limit 20 participants)
  Children will enjoy watching a short video, Frederick, about a poet mouse who stores up something special for the long, cold winter. Children will then create a mouse puppet.
• Watercolor Painting Demonstration – A217
  Have you ever wanted to paint with watercolors but were afraid of making a mistake? In this demonstration, you’ll learn how to obtain better control over the paint with some basic techniques, as well as how to mask areas, turn mistakes into "happy accidents," and retouch areas where you didn't want the paint to go.
• Google Products – C201
  A short investigation into some unique, interesting, helpful, but less commonly known, products sponsored and managed by Google.
• The Wizard: Career Inventory – C202K
  The Virginia Education Wizard is a new, web-based career and educational planning tool designed to enhance the decision-making power of students and prospective students in areas concerning careers, programs and majors, paying for college, student transfer and college admission. Find out how the Wizard can help you find the right career.
• The Bubble with the Story Lady – C202 (ages 2-5)
  The Story Lady uses puppets, music, movement and more to tell her original tales that are fun for the whole family. What can you see in the mountains? On the farm? In the city? Join the adventure as a very special bubble travels across Virginia.
• Ballroom Dancing for Fun – A107

1:00 p.m.

• pH Phun – C309
  Learn about the pH scale, and guess the pH of various consumables! Plus, receive a bookmark with pH values.
• Intermediate Underwater Photography – C110
  This session will review issues facing the underwater photographer, including equipment, training considerations and understanding the behavior of your subjects.
• Spanish Language and Crafts for Children – C105
  Introduce your child to Spanish and Spanish-speaking countries through songs, games and crafts.
• Sassy Eggs – C312 (ages 8+, limit 25 participants)
  See how fun it can be to dye eggs, using natural products and vegetables.
• Resume Writing – C202K
• Setting on the Path to a Healthy Pregnancy: Before, During and After – A219
  If you are thinking of becoming pregnant or are already expecting a bundle of joy, come by for information and tips on what you can do to have a healthy pregnancy.
• Reining in the Storm, A Water Conservation Video – C112
• Wildlife/Nature Photography – A217
  In this demonstration, you’ll learn more about the wonders of wildlife photography and how you can get started with wildlife/nature photography.
• Basic Computer Maintenance and Security – C201
  Get tips and information on the basics of cleaning, updating and backing up your computer. Plus, learn about basic malware scans.
• Latin Dance – A107

2:00 p.m.

• pH Phun – C309
  Learn about the pH scale, and guess the pH of various consumables! Plus, receive a bookmark with pH values.
• Chromatography T-shirts – C304 (ages 5+)
  Decorate a T-shirt by making radial patterns of dots and dripping isopropyl alcohol on the design – it spreads from lower to higher concentration and makes beautiful circular designs. No two shirts will look the same, and kids will take their own T-shirt home!
• Easy Fashion Sketching – A217
  With hit television shows like Project Runway, fashion design has become a popular career and hobby. This "how-to" session will show you the basics of sketching your own fashion designs.
• LEED Science Building Tours – C106
  Join John Tyler Community College’s director of facilities on a walking tour that will showcase the sustainable features of the College’s new LEED-registered Science Building.
• JTCC Student Films – A113
• Hispanic Culture Trivia – C105 (ages 12+)
  Test your knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world with trivia games and activities.
• Movie and Art with Frederick the Mouse – A221 (ages 4-10, limit 20 participants)
  Children will enjoy watching a short video, Frederick, about a poet mouse who stores up something special for the long cold winter. Children will then create a mouse puppet.
• Spreadsheets Made Easy – C201
  Are spreadsheets, or worksheets, a bit of a mystery to you? Learn what a spreadsheet is and how to work with worksheet cells, worksheets and workbooks.
• Creating a Dependable Income in Retirement – A219
  This session is designed for individuals or couples who are already retired or seriously thinking about retirement. You will learn about three threats to retirement income, various ways to create a monthly paycheck from your savings, and how to establish an investment plan designed to generate income and grow with your needs.
• Frog & Dog: Stuck in the Muck with the Story Lady – C202 (ages 3-7)
  The Story Lady uses puppets, music, movement and more to tell her original tales that are fun for the whole family. In Frog & Dog: Stuck in the Muck, join Frog and Dog as they discover the importance of keeping our Earth clean.
• The Sport of Fly Fishing – A107

3:00 p.m.

• The Photographer’s Eye: Creative Approaches to Photography – A217
  A "good eye" is ultimately just as important as technical know-how in taking good photographs, no matter what type of camera you use. This workshop examines the creative approaches and visual elements that will help improve your images.
• pH Phun – C309
  Learn about the pH scale, and guess the pH of various consumables! Plus, receive a bookmark with pH values.
• Chromatography T-shirts – C304 (ages 5+)
  Decorate a T-shirt by making radial patterns of dots and dripping isopropyl alcohol on the design – it spreads from lower to higher concentration and makes beautiful circular designs. No two shirts will look the same, and kids will take their own T-shirt home!
• After the Storm, Storm Water Management Video – C112
  
• Crisis to Confidence: Building a Recovery Strategy for Your Investments – A219
  For many investors, the impact of the recent recession has created a financial setback that may require many years from which to recover. The real question is, “Do you have a recovery strategy for your investment portfolio?” This session will address the realities and illusions of market cycles, why recessions are not usual, why volatility should not be feared, and strategies you can implement for your personal recovery plan.
• Fly Fishing Techniques – A107

Ongoing

• The World of Chemistry: Hands-on Experiments – C310
• Physics is Phun: More Hands-On Fun – C301
• Showcase of the College’s New Physical Education Room and Activities – A107
• Earth Matters 3: Examining Man’s Relationship with the Earth, Photography Exhibit – Building B, Atrium
• Renew Virginia Display – C202
• John Tyler Bookstore Sale, including 20% off all Art Supplies and Select Art Books – C104
• Vintage Media Sale – Building A, Second Floor Vestibule
  Find books, puzzles, high-quality magazines, CDs and more media types at old-fashioned prices. All proceeds are designated for scholarships and the Library’s Foundation Fund. Sponsored by the business, accounting, and information technology academic departments and the John Tyler Library.

Seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Unless otherwise noted, sessions last one hour.

Be sure to also check out the Art of Learning Tent, the Celebrate our Earth Tent, the activities in the courtyard, and the art and craft vendors.