FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 11, 2008
Media Contact: Michael Corby 904.632.3310

Florida Community College Continuing Education offers decorating and home improvement courses

Florida Community College’s Open Campus Continuing Education department is offering courses this spring for those who want to improve their homes, or are planning on building one.

“Interior Decorating: from Start to Finish” meets on Tuesdays, Jan. 22-Mar. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the FCCJ Deerwood Center, 9911 Old Baymeadows Road. Taught by Interior Decorator Carol Chop, Allied A.S.I.D; Certified C.E.U. Instructor, students learn how to design the interior of any room and stay within budget. Topics include room functionality, color options, wall coverings, flooring, window treatments, accessories, room arrangement and tips for mixing furniture styles. The cost is $130.

“Building Your Dream House,” a comprehensive step-by-step course on home construction, will provide expert advice to first-time homebuilders on how to budget time, money and resources when working with sub-contractors. Topics include building codes; financing, home site preparation, materials and suppliers, flooring, siding, roofing, doors and windows, plumbing and electrical, wells and septic tanks, stairs, decks and fencing. Class meets at FCCJ South Campus on Tuesdays, Feb. 5-Apr. 29, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The cost is $295, which includes textbook. Spouses attend free.

“Go Green: Environmental Landscaping at Home” teaches students the current trend of creating healthy, attractive landscapes using safe and energy-conscious products and practices. This course meets Wednesdays, Jan. 30-Feb. 27, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the FCCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd. The course costs $95 and spouses attend free.

Students may register at any FCCJ campus Enrollment Office or online. For more information, call the FCCJ Continuing Education at 904.633.8292.