Personal Enrichment and Lifestyle
Jump start your own personal renaissance - take control of your home, your life, and your finances
17 matching courses | Courses that recently started are at the bottom of the page |
| Sort by: Class name Instructor Price Start Date | Display in condensed form |
The Art of Feng Shui
Evening at Emory - Personal Enrichment and Lifestyle
Do you wonder how your environment may be affecting you…for the better…or for the worse? Feng Shui, the Oriental science of the cause and effect of the proper direction and placement of objects, may have the answers. It was developed over 5,000 years ago and is based on the natural laws of physics. Feng Shui offers simple, scientifically based, modalities for bringing our environment into harmony, thus creating a peaceful and pleasant place to live and work.
Instructor: Rochel Parker, Certified Feng Shui ConsultantRegistration fee: $99 Learn more... 1 session(s): Sat: Apr 24 / 10:00 am-1:00 pm Register now!
Back in the Black®: Create a Debt-Free Life
Evening at Emory - Personal Enrichment and Lifestyle
Imagine paying off all your consumer debts, credit cards, student loans, and car payments in one to three years, then paying off your thirty-year mortgage in another four to six years. Learn to get a 37.13 percent return on your money by eliminating debt, and be on your way to a successful retirement. Come learn powerful, proven strategies that work every time. No "get-rich-quick schemes" — just practical, honest advice and a proven methodology. Learn a critical path to eliminate debts in the shortest possible time and learn to operate 100 percent on cash. There will be an additional $40 fee for the textbook upon registration. Limited to 20.
Instructor: Mawuna Togbenou, MBA, Certified Financial EducatorRegistration fee: $165 Learn more... 1 session(s): Sun: Feb 21 / 1:30-4:30 pm Register now!
Beginning Knitting
Evening at Emory - Personal Enrichment and Lifestyle
Learn to knit from an expert. Start with the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and binding off. In this course, we will mostly cover English method; Continental is optional. Techniques of increasing, decreasing, and pattern stitches will be covered. Please bring one ball of light colored plain worsted wool yarn and one pair of knitting needles (size 8, 10 inches long made of wood or plastic). Limited to 11.
Instructor: Jean Kammerer, Avid Knitter and TeacherRegistration fee: $150 Learn more... 4 session(s): Mon: Feb 22-Mar 15 / 6:00-8:00 pm Register now!
Blueprint for Financial Success
Evening at Emory - Personal Enrichment and Lifestyle
Successful Financial Planning and Investing is critical to reaching your financial goals. This course reviews the process of Financial Planning and gives you the tools to refine and upgrade your existing Financial Plan. We'll discuss Wealth Management and Investments, Retirement Strategies, Asset Allocation Models, Estate Planning, and Risk Management. You'll receive a checklist of Financial Documents that you should have available and organized as well as a Comprehensive Financial Planning list of follow-up action steps to implement your Financial Plan. This course is ideal if you want to elaborate on the financial groundwork you have already laid as well as organize the array of strategies and products you have accumulated.
Instructor: John Carty-Campbell, CFP® and Bill Nichols, CFP®Registration fee: $150 Learn more... 5 session(s): Tue: Feb 9-Mar 9 / 6:30-8:30 pm Register now!
Clutter Bootcamp
Evening at Emory - Personal Enrichment and Lifestyle
Conquer your piles of clutter with basic training in overcoming barriers to disorder, confusion and messiness. Veteran organizer Allison Carter, founder of The Professional Organizer, will assist you with the obstacle course of clutter in your home and home office. This interactive session is packed with exercises and information to use as a resource for many years to come. When you finish your training, you will be able to take control of your life once and for all! This course is recommended for the chronically disorganized, beginner and intermediate organizers, packrats, and anyone wishing to see clutter disappear. No discounts.
Instructor: Allison Carter, Professional OrganizerRegistration fee: $80 Learn more... 1 session(s): Sat: Mar 6 / 9:00 am-12:00 pm Register now!
Dazzling Holiday Design with Paul Brummer
Evening at Emory - Personal Enrichment and Lifestyle
Have you ever looked through the beautiful holiday magazines and wished your home could look like those in the photos? Paul Brummer, the design expert responsible for Christmas at Tavern on the Green and Rockefeller Center in New York City, will help you realize that wish by divulging his precious secrets for creating dazzling holiday decor. Whether you are host of a big holiday bash, an event planner looking for unique ideas, or an individual looking to turn your home into a winter wonderland, Paul will guide you step by step through the process of creating innovative holiday arrangements and tableaus. Instruction will include the art of the tree, elegant tablescapes, magical mantels, and stunning stairways, in styles ranging from contemporary to traditional. You will leave this class with a symphony of innovative ideas to make sure you stand out this holiday season. Don't forget your cameras and notebooks (and your holiday spirit)! *Pay tuition of $99 for one person and bring a friend for $59. No other discounts apply.
Note: new date and/or timeRegistration fee: $99 Learn more... 1 session(s): Sat: Nov 28 / 9:30 am-12:00 pm Register now!
Instructor: Paul Brummer, Event Design Planner, Floral Design, and Wedding Planner
Decorating Basics
Evening at Emory - Personal Enrichment and Lifestyle
This course will address basic interior design principles like identifying components of various decorating styles, and how to have continuity and flow while introducing complimentary and eclectic items. It will also cover proper furniture placement, use of color, texture, and lighting, and how to select appropriate pieces that you presently own and to identify what you need to complete the look. Proper execution of wall art and groupings are discussed too.
Instructor: Lee Anne Culpepper, National Designer, TV/Radio HostRegistration fee: $155 CEUs: 0.8 Learn more... 4 session(s): Thu: Feb 11-Mar 4 / 7:00-9:00 pm Register now!
Don't Be A Victim — Self Defense Basics
Evening at Emory - Personal Enrichment and Lifestyle
Learn street-smart self-defense and survival techniques in a comfortable and controlled setting. Students will be taught the basics in self-defense to remove themselves from threatening/deadly attack holds endangering their lives. Students will learn to defend against: bear-hugs, headlocks, neck chokes, pulling/grabbing of clothes/hair/hand and ground attacks. Counterattack techniques will also be taught to ensure a get-away once released after using self-defense. Practice with fellow students and the instructor. Get a better understanding on how to assess the danger level and react quickly. No discounts. Limited to 24.
Instructor: Holley Beauchamp, owner, B-Champs LLCRegistration fee: $100 Learn more... 1 session(s): Sat: Mar 20 / 9:30 am-1:30 pm Register now!
Fine Dining Supper Club
Evening at Emory - Personal Enrichment and Lifestyle
Join this course for a unique trip to some of Atlanta’s most interesting and out of the ordinary restaurants. From chic to charming, this city has an awesome selection of restaurant choices tucked away in neighborhoods you might never discover. This class serves up a terrific way to meet new people and to unearth Atlanta’s culinary jewels as you venture out on the town together. Tuition includes cost of four dinners, taxes, and tips. No discounts.
Instructor: Barbara Alfano, Culinary Connoisseur and Event PlannerRegistration fee: $215 Learn more... 4 session(s): Thu: Mar 4-25 / 7:00-9:00 pm Register now!
Supper Club for Singles
Evening at Emory - Personal Enrichment and Lifestyle
Strike up new friendships, gain important business contacts, and enjoy some of Atlanta’s most interesting restaurants in a safe, low-pressure group setting. This is a wonderful way to bring people together for evenings of good food, great conversation, and possible new contacts for the future. Tuition includes cost of four dinners, taxes, and tips. No discounts.
Instructor: Barbara Alfano, Culinary Connoisseur and Event PlannerRegistration fee: $165 Learn more... 4 session(s): Tue: Apr 20-May 11 / 7:00-9:00 pm Register now!
Floral Fantasies with Paul Brummer: Designs and Inspirations for Special Occasions
Evening at Emory - Personal Enrichment and Lifestyle
Whether your party is simple or sophisticated, beautiful flowers are an important part of conveying your vision. Learn floral artist and event designer Paul Brummer’s unique approach to transforming any given space through the use of flowers. He’ll walk you through the creation process with the final result being a vibrant environment that is certain to amaze your guests! Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to learn secrets from one of the best in the business to use for the next special occasion or holiday in your future! Bring a friend for $49. No other discounts apply.
Instructor: Paul Brummer, Event Design Planner, Floral Design, and Wedding PlannerRegistration fee: $89 Learn more... 1 session(s): Fri: Mar 5 / 7:00-9:30 pm Register now!
Get the Life You Love
Evening at Emory - Personal Enrichment and Lifestyle
Make things happen this year with renewed power and vision, and meet others who also desire to create changes (small or large) in their lives. An added bonus: Get to know yourself as the best friend you'll ever have! Deepen your creative spirit and develop your greater purpose through class discussions, activities and art projects, which reinforce your evolution. Learn practical 'how-to' strategies to move through barriers, identify strengths, and bring goals to fruition. Bring a notebook for journal keeping. There will be an additional $15 fee for the textbook upon registration. Limited to 20.
Instructor: Patrice Dickey, Author, Registered Life Coach & Registered Yoga TeacherRegistration fee: $165 Learn more... 6 session(s): Tue: Feb 23-Mar 30 / 7:00-9:00 pm Register now!
Living on Purpose: Discovering an Intentional and Meaningful Life
Evening at Emory - Personal Enrichment and Lifestyle
Are you living your dream? Successful people hire coaches to help them live focused, passionate, balanced, meaningful lives. Similarly, successful companies undergo strategic planning sessions to identify where they are, where they want to go, and how they will address the challenges to those goals. This course will guide you through a process of identifying your passion, values, goals, and steps to tackle barriers and focus on achievement of goals. Take charge of your life -- live it on purpose!
Instructor: Jeannie Ingram, MA, LPC and CounselingRegistration fee: $160 Learn more... 6 session(s): Tue: Mar 2-Apr 6 / 7:00-8:30 pm Register now!
Money Matters for Women…….Plan to Emerge from the Recession
Evening at Emory - Personal Enrichment and Lifestyle
Current economic conditions require women to be financially proactive, regardless of your marital status. Develop an effective strategy and take action toward achieving financial independence and stability by learning from our esteemed panelists, including a Financial Advisor, Estate Planning Attorney, Real Estate Agent, and a Family Law Attorney. This course will teach you how to make the right choices about money, as you learn the fundamentals of investments -- asset allocation, risk tolerance, annuities, bonds, mutual funds, and retirement planning. Learn the essentials needed for disability, death, and divorce situations, while also gaining insight into the real estate market and how property values factor into your important decisions. Participants will come away with an abundance of information in order to properly create your own plan for financial success. Textbook is not included. *Pay tuition of $125 for one person and bring a friend for $59. No other discounts apply. Textbook: A Woman's Guide to Personal Finance
Instructor: Linda Kuryloski, CFP® Edward Jones Financial Advisor and Mary Galardi, Business Law& Estate Planning; Cass Connor, Assc Broker; Kirstin Conover, Real Estate, SpecialistRegistration fee: $125 Learn more... 5 session(s): Mon: Feb 22-Mar 22 / 6:30-8:30 pm Register now!
Additional Info: You can also purchase the textbook from the publisher online: http://www.lightbulbpress.com/cart/ProductDetail.asp?PR_ProductID=80
Protect Your Retirement Plan Assets From The IRS
Evening at Emory - Personal Enrichment and Lifestyle
If you are nearing retirement, are already retired, have inherited a retirement account, or are just concerned about protecting your retirement assets, this class is a must! Learn how to prevent the IRS from taking over 70% of your retirement plan assets and how your retirement plan could negatively affect your estate settlement. We will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of leaving your retirement plan money in your 401(k) plan and how to take money from your retirement plan without penalty. Learn how to avoid the most common beneficiary mistakes people make that cost them thousands of dollars in needless taxes and how a retirement plan account can be left to your beneficiaries to continue growing tax-deferred for decades after you pass away. You will also learn how you and your beneficiaries can take distributions out “tax free” and how you can avoid having to take out required minimum distributions.
Instructor: Jonathan Sard, Certified Financial PlannerRegistration fee: $110 Learn more... 1 session(s): Tue: Mar 2 / 6:00-9:00 pm Register now!
Proven Plants: Southern Gardens with Erica Glasener *NEW*
Evening at Emory - Personal Enrichment and Lifestyle
Participants will learn the most worthy plants for your Southern garden, and precisely how to select the right plant for the right location. By highlighting ideal plants for every season and including suggestions for optimal combinations of shrubs, trees, perennials and bulbs -- including those with fabulous flowers, brilliant berries and striking bark -- Glasener will have your landscape drawing the envy of your neighbors and competing for Yard of the Month no matter the climate. Each participant will receive a perennial plant to take home at no additional cost. Copies of Proven Plants: Southern Gardens will be available for purchase. Bring a friend for $45. No discounts.
Instructor: Erica Glasener, Horticulturist, HGTV host, & authorRegistration fee: $79 CEUs: 0.15 Learn more... 1 session(s): Tue: Apr 27 / 7:00-8:30 pm Register now!
Starting Over After a Loss
Evening at Emory - Personal Enrichment and Lifestyle
Life is dynamic and full of change. Jobs are lost, children leave home, couples break up, loved ones pass away, divorce happens. Learn to cope with change, make adjustments, and understand your new role or identity. Adapting to change and learning new coping skills are necessary to reach a comfortable place again. Join others in the challenge of finding a better understanding of self with a realistic and positive attitude. Your instructor has conducted courses on losses since 1984 and has many years of experience working with people and their severe losses in life.
Instructor: Charles Owen, MSW, LCSW, BCD, PsychotherapistRegistration fee: $150 Learn more... 4 session(s): Tue: Apr 20-May 11 / 6:30-8:30 pm Register now!
Recent Classes
