University of New Mexico Division of Continuing Education
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
http://www.dce.unm.edu

Wine Appreciation

Enhance your enjoyment of wine and wine tasting. Become familiar with the basic components of quality wine through comparative tasting of various groups of red and white wines. The distinctive tastes and aromas of different varietal wines will be studied. Goals of the course include a basic wine vocabulary, fundamental tasting skills, familiarity with wine types, and the ability to choose wine ......
 

This is an introduction to East Indian cooking. We will learn about the spices and unusual ingredients used in this cooking, as well as produce a delicious menu. Mulligatawny Soup, Moghul Braised Chicken, Cucumber and Yogurt Salad, Sweet Saffron Pilaff and Sweet Carrot Pudding....
 

Capture the famous flavors of traditional New Mexican cooking with a Nuevo twist. We will focus on Duck and Brie Impends, Roasted Pear and Onion Salsa introduce you to a fun lighter version of a Potato Salad; a Peruvian Cause and a Chicken Cirillo with a Cilantro Adobe. We’ll do shrimp Tacos with a Tomato and Avocado Salsa and a Margarita Cake....
 

This class will be a demonstration and some "hands-on" participation. Italian cuisine is more than red sauce and garlic. Simple, elegant meals for family and friends will be demonstrated as well as timing, ease of preparation and planning....
 

This class takes the most elegant cuisine to a practical level with the hearty foods found in the simple little restaurants of France. The menu will consist of Leek and Brie Cheese tart with homemade pie pastry, Coq au Vin (Chicken in red wine), Potato and Tomato casserole from Brittany and Baba au Rhum. Note: A $12 foods fee is payable to instructor at class....
 

This hands-on course will provide a basic understanding of the kitchen. Cooking is both an art and a science. Learning to cook is more than learning to follow a recipe. When you grasp the fundamentals of any skill, you become relaxed, confident and able to improvise. Understand the basic foundations of cooking and you are liberated from reliance on recipes and truly experience the joys of cooki......
 

Chocolate is the best, most popular flavor and is definitely extreme! Chocolate can be white, dark, cocoa, and used as a sweet or a savory. There will be a selection of recipes, Ganache for truffles, sinful Chocolate Mousse, Red Chile Chocolate Mole Sauce for chicken, Flourless Italian Chocolate Cake and more. We will discuss selection and types of chocolate, proper storage, melting and temperi......
 

This course will introduce several preparation and cooking methods used in basic Chinese recipes. Techniques will be demonstrated on the use of the wok for healthy, quick, affordable meals. Description of ingredients and cutting techniques will be emphasized....
 

Get hands-on training in the basic functions of Macintosh’s latest user-friendly operating system. Topics include filing system fundamentals, Finder menus, window viewing options, the Dock and Toolbar, aliases, and an introduction to customization options. Students also use some of the Mac’s built-in accessory applications such as Calculator, Preview, Sherlock, Stickies, and TextEdit.......
 

The Macintosh certificate program prepares students for operating and maintaining Macintosh computer systems at home and in the office as well as on a network. In addition, these certificates provide the basis for a professional Macintosh consulting and trouble-shooting career. ...
 

Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) proficiency is required for architects and other professionals who use computer drafting and drawing techniques. Learn AutoCAD from expert local practitioners. The AutoCAD certificate program is appropriate for both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT users. ...
 

Learn the fundamentals of Computer-Assisted Drafting (CAD) 3D and 2D rendering. This course compares and contrasts CAD and manual drafting methods, and stresses the fundamentals of drawing organization and layer management. Explore the effective use of blocks, fonts, and automatic dimensioning features. Students perform numerous exercises in class to reinforce the use of drawing and editing com......
 

Sketching and journaling outdoors is a wonderful way to enhance your appreciation of Albuquerque’s wild and urban areas. Both beginners and more experienced artists are welcome. Through group instruction and sharing by participants we will be inspired by easy sketching techniques and styles in watercolor, pen & ink, and color pencil. During the summer we will take field trips to the cooler......
 

This beginning course provides the fundamental techniques for the design and creation of handcrafted jewelry. Beginning with a series of sterling silver rings, you learn how to size, texture, chase, file, form, solder with an acetylene torch,hand-polish, and high-polish with a buffing machine. Your next project will utilize the technique of bezel-setting a cabochon stone. Through weekly demonst......
 

If you would like to learn to make functional pottery and Raku pottery, or you’re hoping to find a congenial and affordable place to continue working in clay, this class is for you. We’ll cover all of the basics of hand-building, wheel-throwing, decorating, glazing and firing stoneware and Raku. Additional studio time will be available Fridays and Saturdays....
 

This course will expose the students to the basic concepts of all sculpture: structure, form and space. Employing and blending coil building, pinch, carving and slab building, students can work figuratively, making masks, heads, animals and narrative imagery or they can work abstractly, adding shapes and forms or building abstract structures. All work will be fired, colored with slips for paint......
 

The goal of this course is to welcome the beginning student as well as the more advanced artist to explore the basic techniques of watercolor, focusing on both observation and design. We will emphasize creative expression and enjoy the unexpected surprises that come along with this medium. Learn to develop a final painting from beginning stages to a finished product with the help of in class de......
 

This fun and flexible course is geared towards beginners and those who have been painting on their own for a while. Topics include: oil paints and mediums, painting surfaces, some art history, line, form, shape, space, composition, and value. We will be painting from still life, imagination, and nature. Please bring to the first class meeting: 18" x 11" or 16" x 20" sketchbo......
 

An expressionist approach to painting which encourages "looseness" and spontaneity in the creative process. Oil sticks and pastels are easily blended and layered, producing a wide range of visual effects including "scrafito" (scratching in). Self-generated imagery is the primary source of visual content for this class. Please bring Shiva Oil Stix in primary colors plus Black......
 

Learn how to use the tools and techniques of quick (1-3 minutes) sketching to enrich your travel and everyday experiences. Photography is not always welcome in some areas today but sketching is, and it often opens the door to interesting and unusual adventures. See the pictorial record of this artist’s everyday life and travels in over 40 countries. Learn how to communicate through sketchi......
 

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