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Join LLCC Community Education for non-credit classes, workshops, events and travel!

These opportunities cover a wide variety of topics (see below). Community Education also has culinary offerings, youth and travel programs.

Community Education classes are open for enrollment. Students are strongly encouraged to register early (at least one week in advance of class start date) to secure their seat as many classes fill quickly. Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment so your early registration can make the difference. To report a class absence, please call 217-786-2432 or Community.Education@llcc.edu.

Call 217-786-2292 to register for Community Education classes. 

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Spring 2025

Mixed Media With Watercolor

Using a watercolor base, create mixed media paintings with stencil, gesso, surface alterations and collage. Students should bring mixed media paper and brushes. Collage papers, acrylic medium and additional supplies will be provided.  

  • Instructor: Carolyn Owen Sommer
  • Date: Mon., March 3-31, 2025
  • Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Trutter Center, Room 1114
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $79
  • Course code: CEW 103-003

Basket Weaving: Love Is in the Air Basket

“Love is in the Air” is a charming basket for your door for spring and summer. The basket is woven on a “quick weave” handle. Just slide the spokes in and weave!  Techniques include “stop/start” weaving and the use of overlays. The accent colors are moss green and celery green. A rusty bunny and hearts adorn the front of the basket.  You can easily tie on a different seasonal embellishment on the “back” of the basket and just flip it over when the seasons change! Basket dimensions: 12” H x 12” L x 2” W (wall or door basket)

  • Instructor: Bonnie Rideout
  • Date: Sat., March 22, 2025
  • Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Trutter Center, Room 1116
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $69
  • Course code: CEW 103-005
     

CPR classes are taught by LLCC Emergency Services Programs staff. Certification is through the American Heart Association and covers adult, child and infant CPR in addition to AED usage and choking care for all ages. No first aid or other health care treatment is addressed within the course.

Classes are $60 and includes course materials, required student manual and CPR card. Registration deadline is one week prior to class date.

All CPR classes take place from 6-10 p.m. in the Trutter Center, room 1116 on the LLCC-Springfield campus unless otherwise noted.

Spring 2025

  • Mon., March 3. Course code CEW 107-004
  • Thu., March 20. Course Code CEW 107-005
  • Tue., April 8. Course Code CEW 107-006
  • Wed., April 23. Course Code CEW 107-007
  • Mon., May 5. Course Code CEW 107-008

Summer 2025

  • Thu., May 22. Course Code CEW 107-009

LLCC Community Education offers fun, educational, non-credit culinary experiences! These include hands-on enrichment classes, demonstrations, dinners, special nights out, team building and youth programs. 

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Class offerings are updated throughout the year. Check back again soon!

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Classes coming soon!

Spring 2025

American Sign Language (ASL) Level 2

Students will continue to focus on fingerspelling, numbers, facial grammar and sentence structure. Students will also further develop the conversational and cultural behaviors necessary to hold a beginning level conversation. Challenging examples of Deaf humor will be presented as well as additional cultural information to aid development of awareness and appreciation for the unique language and culture among the Deaf and hard of hearing ASL users. Students should first take ASL 101 as a pre-requisite before enrolling in this class. Textbook is required and may be purchased from the LLCC Bookstore:  Learning American Sign Language 0-205-27553-2   

  • Instructor: Doni Cosby-Stricklen
  • Date: Wed., Jan. 22-April 16, 2025 (no class March 12)
  • Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Menard Hall, Room 1179
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $199
  • Course code: CEW 401-001

Beginning Arabic

Arabic is a beautiful language. This class is for anyone wanting to learn how to read, write and understand Arabic. You can start here! A textbook is required: Mastering Arabic 1. ISBN-13: 9780781814225

  • Instructor: Suha Snober
  • Date: Thu., April 10-May 22, 2025
  • Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Millennium Center, Room 2203
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $109
  • Course code: CEW 401-005

     

Class offerings are updated throughout the year. Check back again soon!

Spring 2025

Side Hustle Success

Discover how to turn your passion into a profitable side hustle! Learn to identify viable business ideas, create a solid plan and effectively market your venture using proven strategies. Ideal for anyone who wants to create a secondary income stream, this course offers practical guidance and actionable steps to launch and grow your side hustle successfully.

  • Instructor: Amy Figueroa
  • Date: Tue., April 8, 2025 
  • Time: 6-7 p.m.
  • Location: Trutter Center, Room 1114
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $29
  • Course code: CEW 105-005

Introduction to Voice Overs

“Wow, you have a great voice!” How many times have you heard that? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” Want to earn income using your talents from the comfort of your home? Explore the growing remote voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from Voices For All. Discover the current trends in the industry and how easy and affordable it can be to learn, set up and work from home. You’ll learn about different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. Your instructor will take notes as you read a real script in this one-on-one video chat setting and offer some coaching to improve your delivery. You’ll receive a professional voiceover evaluation later in a follow-up call. This is a one-time, 90- minute, introductory class for ages 18 and over. Learn more at http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding field! Upon registration you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience.

  • Instructor: LLCC Staff
  • Date and Time: Call 217-786-2432 to schedule your one-on-one session.
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $49
  • Location: Online

Introduction to Ghost & the Paranormal - Level 1

An introduction to ghosts, ghost hunting and the paranormal investigation. Whether you are a true believer or a skeptic with an open mind, gain a deeper insight into the world of the paranormal. Learn best practices for ghost hunting, investigating and reviewing evidence as respected investigators guide you through the essential characteristics and scientific methodology of paranormal investigation.

  • Instructor: Carl Jones
  • Date: Wed., April 2-23, 2025 
  • Time: 6-8 p.m.
  • Location: Millennium Center, Room 2203
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $49
  • Course code: CEW 112-003

Spring 2025

Photography for Beginners

Learn the history of where photography came from to where it is now, as well as the basic functions of your camera and what each symbol means. Learn the difference between JPEG, RAW and TIFF files in addition to the best ways to capture the images you are wanting. Upon completion of this course, you will leave with the knowledge and understanding of how your own personal camera functions to capture those moments. Please bring your camera with your specific manual.  

  • Instructor: Tabith Bock-Matlock
  • Date: Tue., April 1-29, 2025
  • Time: 6-8 p.m.
  • Location: Millennium Center, Room 2237
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $149
  • Course code: CEW 104-002

Becoming a Professional Photographer

Start making money on your passion! Join Tabitha Bock-Matlock as she takes you through the ins and outs of conducting a business and getting taken seriously. As a professional wedding and studio photographer herself, she will give you the tips, tricks and secrets to marketing yourself as a professional. Please bring a camera or phone.  

  • Instructor: Tabith Bock-Matlock
  • Date: Tue., May 6, 2025
  • Time: 6-8 p.m.
  • Location: Millennium Center, Room 2237
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $45
  • Course code: CEW 104-003

General Portraiture

Go beyond “Hey get together for a photo!” and get those photos you always wanted. Say goodbye to awkward family photos and hello to framers! In this course, Tabitha will offer tips and tricks to taking photos you will actually want to print. Couple, family and senior portraiture will be covered. Within these units, lighting and technique will also be demonstrated. Please bring your camera.

  • Instructor: Tabith Bock-Matlock
  • Date: Wed., May 7-28, 2025
  • Time: 6-7 p.m.
  • Location: Millennium Center, Room 2203
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $65
  • Course code: CEW 104-004

Spring 2025

Intro to Generative AI

Dive into the exciting world of generative AI, where technology creates images, text, and more. This beginner-friendly course introduces the basic concepts of AI and how it can generate creative content. You'll explore simple examples, understand how AI tools work and see how they are used in everyday life. No technical background is needed, just bring your curiosity and imagination! Please note, it is recommended to bring your smart phone, tablet or laptop to participate in active learning exercises. 

  • Instructor: Whitney Brandenburg
  • Date: Thu., March 27, 2025
  • Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
  • Location: Millennium Center, Room 2203
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $29
  • Course code: CEW 101-001

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Online

Community Education, in partnership with ed2go, offers a wide variety of online courses for your personal enrichment! Browse classes in the categories below for the most current information or view all of our online classes.

Outreach Centers

Community Education classes are also available in Beardstown, Hillsboro, Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville!