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Personal Enrichment for Adults

Yoga
7 Tuesdays, October 7 – November 18
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lenore Gerhartz, R. Y. T.
Location: Art Building, Room 216
The rewards you will gain from practicing yoga will amaze you. Strength, flexibility and relaxation are only the beginning. This class is suitable for all as each participant works at his or her current level. You will leave each class with an enhanced sense of well being! Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a blanket or mat and two 3 lb. weights, and a belt or strap. 1 CEU Fee: $69
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Spanish Made Simple
8 Wednesdays, October 8 – December 3
(no class November 26)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Instructor: Anita Klatkiewicz
Location: Classroom Building, Room 104
Spanish is fast becoming the second most spoken language in the US. This course is for people who want to learn the basics of Spanish in a non threatening and fun atmosphere. This class will not delve into the depths of Spanish grammar but will introduce you to simple exchanges in Spanish. This could be the start of a new skill to add to your resume! More Spanish speakers are arriving in Fond du Lac daily. Start learning Spanish now and you will be able to answer that question that springs to mind when you hear Spanish spoken: “What are they talking about?” 1.6 CEU Fee: $89 includes text
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Debt Elimination Techniques That Work (ONLINE COURSE)
Instructor: Craig Power
If you are like most people, you are drowning in a sea of debt and looking for someone to throw you a lifeline. Well, this course is that lifeline! Learn specific and workable strategies that will get you out of all debt -- including your mortgage -- in the shortest possible time. You will also be pointed down a new path concerning spending, saving and handling money that will keep you out of debt forever. 2.4 CEU Fee: $89

Select one of the following dates to begin this six-week class: 8/20, 9/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/17 and 1/21 (third Wed. of each month)  
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Where Does All My Money Go? (ONLINE COURSE)
Instructor: Susan Price-Batting
Ever get frustrated that you never seem to get ahead? You will learn the very basics of how to get control of your finances rather than letting them control you. It is the help you need before learning about investing, debt elimination, retirement or college planning. 2.4 CEU Fee: $89

Select one of the following dates to begin this six-week class: 8/20, 9/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/17 and 1/21
(third Wed. of each month)
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Achieving Success With Difficult People (ONLINE COURSE)
Instructor: Judy Snyder
Do you know people whose behavior makes completing even the simplest tasks difficult? Would you like to learn how to have more successful relationships with difficult bosses, co-workers or students? Join this class and get helpful information for understanding yourself, solving people problems and improving your relationships, and personal and professional productivity. Fee: $89

Select one of the following dates to begin this six-week class: 8/20, 9/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/17 and 1/21 (third Wed. of each month)
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Artistic Handmade Books
6 Wednesdays
October 8 – November 12
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Alice Tzakais,
Location: Friendship Learning Center, Art Room
1115 Thurke Ave., North Fond du Lac We will begin by making a generous array of painted papers and explore the structure of a book as a sculptural object. Participants will create books incorporating a variety of techniques such as collage, mixed media, writing, drawing and painting. Discover the possibilities when different disciplines cross paths with book arts (design, printing, sculpture, illustration, photography, etc.) We will explore new directions for favorite structures as well as introduce new concepts and forms. This class is simply TOO MUCH FUN!!! Bring an art shirt or wear clothes suitable for painting. Fee: $99 includes most materials.
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Gifts from the Heart – NEW!
Handmade touches for your gifts for this holiday and Christmas season!
5 Wednesdays
November 5 – December 10
(No class November 26)
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Trisha Branson
Location: Classroom Building, Room 243
Year after year you are searching for the perfect way to convey your love, remember that a picture's worth a thousand words. Want to make this Christmas the year to remember? In this class you will learn a variety of ways to make this holiday extra special. We cover things like gift tags, Holiday or Christmas cards, holiday cookie packaging, jam jar labels, photo gift covers, and much much more! Materials will be discussed at the first class. Please bring a flash drive to class and any digital pictures you would like to use for your projects. Fee: $79
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Introduction to Podcasting
2 Saturdays
October 25 and November 1
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: JonMark Bolthouse
Location: Administration Extension Building, Room 210
Ever wanted to create your own radio show? Podcasting is the way you can produce your own show on a variety of topics, with the added bonus of making it available to anyone around the world! In this introductory class, you will explore the world of existing podcasts, develop and plan a podcast of your own, record, edit and save their podcast using FREE software and add music and sound effects to enhance the podcast experience. Fee: $69
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Intermediate Podcasting
2 Saturdays, November 8 and 15
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: JonMark Bolthouse
Location: Administration Extension Building, Room 210
In this continuation of the Podcast workshops, you will enhance your podcast skills by learning advance Audacity techniques, information about Podcast hosting sites, and RSS feed creation. Also, you will have the opportunity to explore the hardware aspect of podcasting by experimenting with a variety of microphones, mixing consoles, digital effects units, and digital recording devices. Fee: $69

$$ Save money when you sign up for both of the Podcasting courses and only pay $129.

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The “No More Fear” Watercolor Class
6 Wednesdays
January 14 – February 18, 2009
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Alice Tzakais
Location: Friendship Learning Center Art Room, 1115 Thurke Ave., North Fond du Lac
Start out the new year with a splash. Literally wash your worries away with watercolor. Combine basic drawing techniques with watercolor to create energetic and colorful works of art. We will focus on composition, skill development and choices. Techniques include both traditional and experimental water media approaches along with basic drawing skills. Any skill level welcome. Basic materials provided. If you have your own materials please bring them to the first class. Fee: $79
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