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<\/div><\/div><div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p class=\"transparent-bg\" ><span>Continuing Education<\/span><\/p><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!--\/container--><div class=\"video-texture \"> <span class=\"ie-fix\"><\/span> <\/div><\/div> <!--\/swiper-slide--><\/div><div class=\"nectar-slider-loading \"> <span class=\"loading-icon none\">   <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; 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If DSU cancels a class for any reason, a full refund will be issued. DSU Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel or postpone classes, or combine and substitute qualified instructors when necessary.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Registration is OPEN for the courses below.\u00a0 Please click the link and complete ONLINE REGISTRATION: <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"nectar-button n-sc-button small accent-color regular-button\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/continuing-education\/adult-registration\" data-color-override=\"#047c00\" data-hover-color-override=\"false\" data-hover-text-color-override=\"#fff\"><span>Register Online (click here)<\/span><\/a>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Fall 2025 workshops!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Thanksgiving Cookie Creations <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Registration is CLOSED<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Get into the holiday spirit with a sweet and creative evening of cookie decorating! In this hands-on class, you will learn step-by-step techniques to decorate festive Thanksgiving inspired cookies &#8211; think pumpkins, autumn leaves, turkeys and more. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this class is all about fun, creativity, and bringing a personal touch to your holiday treats. You will leave with beautifully decorated cookies to share (or keep for yourself) along with the skills to wow your friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>Dates:\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Thursday, November 13, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Times: 5:30pm<\/p>\n<p>Cost: $45.00 per person (includes all supplies)<\/p>\n<p>Deadline to Register: November 6, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Instructor: Anne-Marie Parker-Brown<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Crafty Creations: Holiday Door Hanger Painting &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Registration is CLOSED<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Get into the holiday spirit by creating a one-of-a-kind door hanger that will welcome guests with festive cheer! In this hands-on class, you&#8217;ll paint and personalize your own seasonal door decor-perfect for sprucing up your home or gifting to someone special. No experience needed, just bring your creativity and holiday joy. No experience needed, just bring your creativity and holiday joy. All materials are provided, and you&#8217;ll leave with a finished piece ready to hang!<\/p>\n<p>Dates:\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Tuesday, November 18, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Times: 5:30pm<\/p>\n<p>Cost: $50.00 per person (includes all supplies)<\/p>\n<p>Deadline to Register: November 6, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Instructor: Jay Clifton<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Please call 662-846-4874 to pay using a Credit\/Debit Card or bring payment to our office, 239 Kent Wyatt Hall.\u00a0 Registration is not considered complete until payment is made in the Office of Continuing Education.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Continuing Education will add more classes for community throughout the semester.\u00a0 <\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Please continue to check this page for updates and be sure to complete our &#8220;Mailing List&#8221; form before leaving the website <\/span><\/em><\/strong><strong><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">to be updated as registrations open.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Continuing Education accepts credit card, cash or check payments for all classes. 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