Perennials, Annuals, and Vines: Identification and Culture Learn the identification, horticultural requirements and which annuals, perennials, and vines are most suitable to grow in the New England area. Examine foliage, flowers, texture, color, and companion planting. Weekly quizzes and one design project will be assigned.Textbook required: Please visit www.SHOPNSCC.com to order books.

Quickbooks Cloud: Level 2 Learn the various areas of QuickBooks that go beyond the basics such as reconciliations, credit cards and other liabilities, class usage, 1099 reporting, sales tax, utilities including importing and exporting files and various back up choices, budgeting, forecasting, and journal entries. Flash drive required. Textbook required: Please visit www.SHOPNSCC.com to order book. Prerequisite:QuickBooks Level 1 or equivalent experience. Students must activate their My Northshore account.

Landscape Design Drawing: Session 2- REMOTE LEARNING COURSE Build on the basic skills learned in Session 1. Advanced rendering techniques to present professional quality project drawings will be discussed and practiced in class. Weekly drawing assignments will be given in addition to weekly class work. Some basic drawing tools will be recommended. Textbook required: Please visit www.SHOPNSCC.com to order books. Prerequisite: Landscape Design Drawing: Level 1 or equivalent experience.

Reiki Usui/Holy Fire 3: Level 2 Practitioner Certification Enhance your healing power and intuition as well as your confidence and skills with Level Two training. Learn full treatment session techniques including advanced body scanning and traditional Japanese Reiki techniques. At course completion you will have an understanding of the following concepts: clearing negative energy from your clients and their homes, distance healing, healing of emotional problems and trauma, and changing unwanted habits. As a Usui/Holy Fire 3 Reiki Level 2 Practitioner, you can see clients and open your own Reiki healing practice if you chose to do so. Proof of a COVID 19 vaccine is required. Textbook required: same as level one. Please call 978-236-1200 if you do not have the book from Level One. Prerequisites Successful completion of any level 1 Reiki lineage.

Digital Photography: Part 2- Shooting Challenges and Post Production: REMOTE LEARNING COURSE If you are comfortable shooting images, whether with a digital camera or an iPhone, this course will challenge you with weekly photo assignments, critiques and advanced skills. Explore more advanced photography topics including shooting in the raw format, capturing motion, utilizing selective focus, HDR shooting, and more. We will establish an efficient post-production workflow and learn to evaluate, organize and enhance our images using Adobe Lightroom Classic (the computer, not tablet/web-based version). This virtual class will meet live using the Zoom platform, which requires a computer with microphone, camera and internet access. Requirements: Any digital camera, Adobe Lightroom Classic ($10/month subscription required), and a computer capable of running Lightroom. An external hard drive dedicated to your photo library is recommended.

SketchUp Level 1- REMOTE LEARNING COURSE Designed to teach the fundamentals of both 2D and 3D computer aided drawing. Emphasis will be placed on fully understanding the SketchUp interface and inference system. Lectures, tutorials, and in class assignments will guide you through the use of SketchUp's drawing, construction, and modification tools. By the end of the course you will have a 3D model constructed of groups and layers which will be ready for further development in the Level 2 SketchUp Course. Flash drive,and Sketchup software required. Strong computer skills and knowledge of windows required. Students must activate their My Northshore account and download Sketchup Software prior to first class. Discounted SketchUp software available at https://shop.creationengine.com/collections/sketchup-studio-for-students.

Social Media for Small Business: Stay in the Game- REMOTE LEARNING COURSE Learn to effectively use social media for a variety of professional purposes including connecting with a larger network, improving relationships with existing customers and businesses, and channeling relevant information to the right people. Learn the nuts and bolts of social media platforms including etiquette and ethics, writing effective business content, identifying and how to target your audience, and doing it all on a budget! Includes Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Pinterest. Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to first class.

Designing in multiples for the Holidays Designing in multiples brings a surprise element to your holiday table floral presentation by designing in multiples. Flower care, handling and floral choices are discussed as you learn the art of designing in multiples. Please bring scissors, knife, ribbon cutters and wire cutters to class. Course fee includes a $30 perishable fee.