2003 USN Evening Classes: Home and Garden

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501 The Best in Bath Design
502 CLOSEDDesigner Kitchens
503 CLOSEDThe Art of Interior Design
504 Feng Shui Basics
505 Art Collecting for Everyone
506 CLOSEDAntique or Fake? Antique Identification and Appraisal
507 Home Buying: What You Really Need to Know
508 CLOSEDBefore Blueprints
509 Remodeling Your Home
510 Curb Appeal
511 CLOSEDDo-It-Yourself Tile Basics
512 CLOSEDBuilding a Dry Stack Stone Wall
----Class ADDED 521: Dry Stack St Wall Lecture Only
513 Wake Up and Smell the Roses!
514 Gardening with Native Plants of the SouthCLOSED
515 Flower Bed Essentials from A to Z
516 The Pleasure of Herbs
517 Care of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Shade Trees
518 Flowering Shrubs
519 Perennial Top 40
520 Interior Insights

501 The Best in Bath Design
Is it possible to have everything you've always dreamed of in a bathroom, including glamour and function? TONY HERERRA, owner of Kitchen & Bath Concepts, and KATHY GRAY, award-winning interior designer specializing in kitchens and baths, will show you how to expand and organize the bathroom's space. In addition, the use of proper lighting to enhance the bath and the newest design materials will be addressed. You may bring photos and/or floor plans of your bath design problems for questions/answers.
Date: Tues, Mar 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: Tony Herrera's Kitchen & Bath Concepts, Inc.,
Cummins Station, 209 10th Avenue South, Suite 213

502 Designer KitchensCLOSED
How do you design a kitchen for beauty and function? Maybe you want it designed as a hub for family living or as a cozy, quiet space for two. TONY HERRERA, owner of Kitchen & Bath Concepts and a licensed general contractor, will use his fabulous showroom to illustrate current trends in kitchen planning and show you how to make your dream kitchen a reality. KATHY GRAY, award-winning kitchen and bath designer with 19 years experience, invites you to bring pictures and/or floor plans of your personal kitchen design problems for questions/answers.
Date: Tues, Mar 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: Tony Herrera's Kitchen & Bath Concepts, Inc.,
Cummins Station, 209 10th Avenue South, Suite 213

503 The Art of Interior DesignCLOSED
Come away with some fresh ideas about your home after spending an evening with KATHY ANDERSON IIDA, owner of Anderson Design Studio and interior designer of some of the most fabulous homes in the South. Kathy has won numerous awards and has been regularly featured on HGTV's Interiors by Design program. In this workshop Kathy will show you how to utilize craftsmen and artists, and incorporate lighting, metalwork, tile, and glass into your interior spaces.
Date: Thurs, Feb 20, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: Anderson Design Studio, 1625 Broadway, Suite 600

504 Feng Shui Basics
Learn more about this ancient Chinese art of arranging your environment to positively effect your life from Feng Shui consultant MOLLY SPESSARD. After completing courses at The Western School of Feng Shui, Molly offers consultation in home, business, and landscape environments. She will teach you how to achieve harmony and balance through the correct flow of energy, enabling you to address life aspects, such as health, love, and prosperity.
Date: Thurs, Feb 27, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: University School of Nashville

505 Art Collecting For Everyone
Gain a new perspective on the art of collecting art! VIRGINIA CANNON,
of Virginia Cannon Fine Art, has designed collections for individuals and
companies across the country. She will share her expertise in where to look for quality art pieces, how to understand market value, and how to purchase art for your home. In addition, she will cover artist’s resumes and provide a review of national painters, sculptors, and crafts persons. An excellent class for anyone who loves art!
Date: Thurs, Feb 20, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: University School of Nashville

506 Antique or Fake? Antique Identification and AppraisalCLOSED
Join appraiser MARSHALL FALLWELL, JR. in the world of antiques and collectibles. Mr. Fallwell, who has been an appraiser and estate sale manager in Nashville for fifteen years, is an Accredited Senior Appraiser (Antiques and Decorative Arts in the American Society of Appraisers) and has written many articles on antiques. This class covers spotting fakes and reproductions, shopping the Internet, running estate sales, and much more. Mr. Fallwell will also conduct free appraisals of one item per student, and lead an excursion to local shops and malls.
Date: Tues, Feb 25; Tues, Mar 4; 6:30-9:30 p.m. 3 sessions
Sat, Mar 8 time and location to be determined
Course Fee: $60
Location: University School of Nashville

507 Home Buying: What You Really Need to Know
Are you at the point where you want to stop paying rent and start building up some equity? Learn the secrets and tips you need to know to purchase your own home from TRISH WOOLWINE, a realtor affiliated with Fridrich and Clark Realty, with 19 years experience in the Nashville market. This class will cover how to secure the best mortgage and the complete process of buying a home from A to Z. Whether you are buying your first, second, or third home, learn ways to make the process less stressful and more profitable. Bring your questions!
Date: Thurs, Feb 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: University School of Nashville

508 Before BlueprintsCLOSED
Considering renovating or building a new home? Don't miss this class! JOHN TESELLE, owner of John TeSelle Architecture, specializing in residential and small commercial projects, has been working with clients and contractors in the Nashville area since 1992. He will tell you how to avoid the most common mistakes when building or renovating and how to control construction costs. In addition, he'll take you step-by-step through the often confusing process of design and construction.
Date: Thurs, Feb 13, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: University School of Nashville

509 Remodeling Your Home
Remodeling a home is not for the faint of heart. It is stressful and demanding, but it can be done. SKEETER COLEMAN, a professional residential remodeler with 16 years experience, will speak plainly about renovating and remodeling from a contractor's point of view. Skeeter, a two time recipient of "The Tennessee Remodeler of the Year" award, is hosting this session in his newly restored 100-year-old home in Historic Downtown Franklin. Bring your questions!

Date: Tues, Feb 18, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: Coleman Construction, Inc., 224 Third Avenue North, Franklin

510 Curb Appeal
It's a well-known fact that a pretty front yard will enhance the value, as well as the appearance of a house. Take this opportunity to learn from MARK DEUTSCHMANN, realtor and founder of Village Real Estate Services, and KELLY COTY, owner of Prix de Solde, how to present your home in the best light for that maximum market price!
Date: Tues, Feb 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: University School of Nashville

511 Do-It-Yourself Tile BasicsCLOSED
Gain the confidence to complete a simple tile project by attending this morning workshop. SAM MILETICH has twenty-five years experience in the tile business and has been self-employed for the last thirteen. Holding a degree in English from U.C. Berkeley, he has followed his natural flair for working with his hands. With the right tools and a few hours with Sam, you'll have the knowledge to pursue home tiling projects. The demonstration will involve the installation of tile on a kitchen backsplash.
Date: Sat, Mar 8, 8:00-11:00 a.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $35
Location: Class to be held in a private home

512 Building a Dry Stack Stone WallCLOSED
Learn how to build one of those lovely old stone walls that you see throughout Middle Tennessee. NED JACOBSON, an anesthesiologist who has practiced the art and craft of stone masonry for 12 years, will teach the basics of building a dry stack stone wall. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to practice what you've learned in a hands-on Saturday session.

Date: Thurs, Mar 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Sat date and time to be determined
2 sessions
Course Fee: $35
Location: University School of Nashville

----Class ADDED 521:
Dry Stack Stone Wall Lecture Only, March 11 7-9

513 Wake Up and Smell the Roses!
This is the perfect class for those who are enchanted by roses, but intimidated at the thought of growing them. LOGAN SHILLINGLAW III, past president of the Nashville Rose Society, and a member of the American Rose Society will teach you the basics of growing beautiful roses in middle Tennessee. Learn about everything from plant selection to cutting and winter protection from Logan, who is an avid exhibitor and occasional writer for the American Rose
magazine, the official monthly publication of the ARS.
Date: Thurs, Feb 11, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: University School of Nashville

514 Gardening with Native Plants of the SouthCLOSED
Naturalistic design is the practice of incorporating the art and sculpture of Mother Nature into planned landscapes. MIKE BERKLEY, co-owner of Growild, Inc., a native plant nursery, will show you how to use Southern plants that are time-tested to survive in the climate and soil of our area. Specializing in natural design and native plants, Mike works closely with Tennessee State Parks and the National Parks in this regard and will share his vast knowledge with you.
Date: Tues, Feb 25 and Tues, Mar 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 2 sessions
Course Fee: $40
Location: University School of Nashville

515 Flower Bed Essentials from A to Z
If you haven't yet discovered your green thumb, come and learn from a garden design consultant the design principles for organic-shaped and formal flower beds. From sketching designs and estimating costs, to the necessary tools and equipment, plant material, and irrigation, ROSA CUMMINS will lead you through the project from start to finish. Certified by the Tennessee Association of Nursery Professionals, Rosa has worked on numerous projects.
Date: Thurs, Mar 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: University School of Nashville

516 The Pleasure of Herbs
Know thyme from tarragon, where to plant, and what to cook. SHARON EDEN, founder and past president of the Cumberland Herb Association and owner of Green-Eden Herbs, will teach you the basics in this class. What
grows well in Tennessee, how to harvest herbs, how to design your herb garden, and how to incorporate herbs into your landscape are just a few of the topics
she will cover.
Date: Tues, Jan 21, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: University School of Nashville

517 Care of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Shade Trees
Do you envy your neighbor's trees? Here's your chance to get the inside track on having the most beautiful trees on your block from CABOT CAMERON, certified arborist, president of Druid Tree Service and a member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists. Learn how and when to prune and the basics of good plant care from a professional who has been in the business for 30 years.
Date: Tues, Feb 18, 7:00- 9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: University School of Nashville

518 Flowering Shrubs
What is spirea? Do hydrangeas need shade or sun? these are just a few of the many topics TODD BREYER, ASLA, will cover in this beginner's class. Todd is a landscape architect specializing in estate and residential garden design with 20 years experience. Learn firsthand what flowering shrubs are considered the "best and the brightest" for our area and how to care for them in this class that will have you ready to go when spring planting season arrives!
Date: Tues, Feb 4, 7:30-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $20
Location: University School of Nashville

519 Perennial Top 40
Finally! A class which gives you a list of the top 40 most reliable long season perennials for Middle Tennessee. Slides, books, lists, and knowledge on how to maintain the flowers can all be yours under the guidance of landscape architect TODD BREYER, ASLA. Featured in numerous television programs and magazines, Todd has over twenty years experience and, best of all, you can ask specific questions about your garden!
Date: Tues, Jan 21, 7:30-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $20
Location: University School of Nashville

520 Interior Insights
Eclectic is in! Learn how to mix contemporary and traditional styles of furnishing and accessories, creating interiors of interest and excitement…all in the environment of a fabulous showroom. Using the fundamental elements of design, SHIRLEY HOROWITZ, A.S.I.D., will show you how to make the two styles work together. Shirley, the owner of Davishire Interiors, has been improving area home interiors for over twenty years. Bring your interior design problems/questions to this popular class!
Date: Thurs, Mar 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: Davishire Interiors, 2106 21st Avenue South, 37212

2003 USN Evening Classes
January 21 - March 11

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Classes for the Nashville Community

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2003 USN Evening Classes January 21 - March 11

Live & Learn: Classes for the Nashville Community

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2003 USN Evening Classes
January 21 - March 11

Live & Learn:
Classes for the Nashville Community

Which One?
Try these!