UW-Waukesha Continuing Classes Offered February 26-March 10, 2012
The following February 26-March 10, 2012 courses are offered through University of Wisconsin–Waukesha Continuing Education, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha, WI. 53188.
UW-Waukesha Continuing Education also offers NEW classes this spring that are sure to please and expand your horizons! To register, visit the Web site, www.waukesha.uwc.edu/ce; or call 262-521-5460.
Introduction to Percussion for Kids (Ages 8 – 11)
Instructor, Michael Grassman
Does your child have a desire to hit things? Introduction to Percussion and Drums will give your child the opportunity to learn and explore the world of percussion instruments like Timpani, Snare Drums, Bass Drums, Congas, Xylophone, Sleigh Bells, Tambourine and more. This course is for all kids with no previous experience or exposure to percussion instruments. This is a great opportunity for your child to try out a new instrument without having to invest in an expensive drum set or other percussion instruments. No text required, students just needs to bring their own sticks.
M, Feb 27-Apr 30, 4:30pm-5:20pm, $99
Waukesha Area Youth Percussion Ensemble (WAYPE) (Grades 7-12)
Instructor, Michael Grassman
Are you or someone you know a young drummer looking to explore the world of percussion while also making real music? This is a performance based-group aimed at bringing together a group of young drummers to learn and play all different types of percussion instruments with a final performance with other UW-Waukesha bands and ensembles. This is for students with some previous experience with percussion. Basic reading will be part of the course, no text required and student will be responsible for their own drum sticks. A short and informal audition will be required of all new students, please contact Continuing Education for more information. Attendance is required for all 10 classes unless given advanced notice to the class instructor. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get lessons less than $15 a session!
M, Feb 27-Apr 30, 5:30pm–6:40pm, $99
Waukesha Area Adult Percussion Ensemble
Instructor, Michael Grassman
Calling all men and women...come jam with us! Find a new outlet for performing other than in a garage. WAAPE’s goal is to have talented drummers come together to perform musical piece’s unlike anything they have ever been exposed to before. This is a great opportunity for the rock band drummers or concert band drummers to perform on the instruments they love in a new setting. Reading of music is required, all music provided, please provide your own sticks. Attendance is required of all 10 classes followed by a performance on Friday, May 4 with other UW-Waukesha bands and ensembles.
M, Feb 27-Apr 30, 6:45pm-7:45pm, $99
Basic Computer Maintenance
Instructor, Brian Oswald
Be your own tech support! You don’t have to be technologically savvy to take care of your computer, check out the start-up process of the computer and the software involved. Learn how hardware and software interact. Avoid computer trouble, by discovering the typical problem areas. Finally, discuss some basic steps on resolving problems that may already be taking place. Suggested prerequisite: Exploring Com¬puter hardware/basic understanding of all parts that make computers work.
M, Feb 27-March 12, 6:30pm-8:30pm, $59
Djembe and Hand Percussion Ensemble (Ages 16+)
Instructor, Michael Grassman
Have you been a part of a drum circle before, but wanted to take it to the next level? The Djembe and Hand Percussion Ensemble will focus on bringing together all different types of hand percussion instruments and djembe’s to create styles of music that span many different cultures. This class if offered for anyone ages 16 and up. No text required; bring a pair of drumsticks.
Th, March 1-May 3, 6:30pm-7:30pm, $99
Adobe Illustrator CS5- Design Logos and Graphics for Print and Web
Instructor, Brian Oswald
Learn the tools and techniques of Illustrator by creating a logo, recreating a scanned logo, and designing your own graphic.
Th, March 1-22, 6:30pm-8:30pm, $149
American Home Inspector’s Training Institute
Instructor, American Home Inspector’s Training Institute
Become a Home Inspector! UW-Waukesha Continuing Education and American Home Inspectors Training Institute have joined to offer you the best home inspection training available. This is a great opportunity for people wanting to own their own business or to get training to work for an established home inspection company. Register online or call our offices to obtain more information regarding this class. Please provide your name, address, email, and phone in order for a representative to contact you. Weekend classes held at UW-Waukesha. 1.8 CEU Choose one session below:
Session One: F-Sun, Mar 1-3, 8:00am-5:00pm, $1,795
Online Home Study : $995
NEW! Fundamentals of Handwriting
Instructor, Lisa Schuetz
Want insight into yourself and others? Graphology is the study of learning to read the unconscious symbolism behind our writing; handwriting reflects our inner nature, as we change, so does our writing. Discover the background and methodologies of handwriting analysis, what the letter size or slant of handwriting reveals about yourself and others, plus much more!
Th, March 1-15, 6:30pm-8:30pm, $79
NEW! Engineering is a Family Affair (Ages 7-10)
Instructor, Luis Rodriguez Parents and children team up to work together to experience the challenge and fun of engineering. Fee includes registration for parent and child, plus an electrical circuit kit to continue experimentation at home. Please indicate both names upon registration. Don’t forget to bring your lunch.
Sat, Mar 3, 10:00am-3:00pm, $99
Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
Instructor, Linda Medsker
You don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano! In just a half day, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Students must bring $25 for textbook.
Sat, March 3, 9:00am-12:30pm, $99
How to Play Music by Ear
Instructor, Linda Medsker
Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on music! Some previous piano experience recommended.
Sat, March 3, 1:00pm-4:30pm, $99
Introduction to the World of Antiques
Instructor, Barbara Eash
Take the mystery out of an¬tiques! Shadow professional certified antiques appraiser Barbara Eash (Country Wom¬an Magazine) and answer questions such as, “What’s it worth?” Or, “Should I refinish it or not?” And, “How can I tell if an antique is authentic, a reproduction or a fraud?” This fun and educational experience starts off at Waukesha Antique Mall, 313 Bank Street, Waukesha 53188, where you will be on your way to becom¬ing an expert in antiques!
Sun, March 4-18, 2:00pm-4:30pm, $99
Beginner Swing Dance
Instructor, Cathy Binko
So you think you can dance? Well, then, you gotta SWING dance! Swing is lively, upbeat and the perfect dance for a wide variety of music from big band, blues to rock and roll. Mostly performed in one spot, it is quite convenient on a crowded dance floor. You’ll learn the Hustle, danced to slower Swing music and the Jitterbug for fast tempo songs that will get your heart pumping. To swing dance you’ll need a partner, a sense of humor, and a bit of endurance. Always remember, wear comfortable shoes. Now let’s go swinging!
Sun, March 4-25, 1:00pm-2:00pm, $80 per couple
Beginner Ballroom Dance
Instructor, Cathy Binko
Learn to dance like the stars or at least for a wedding reception! The traditional Waltz and the jazzy Foxtrot are staples in any ballroom class or competition. This class is a great introduction to partner dancing, as well as learning the foundation for all ballroom dance. Known for ease and elegance, you’ll learn basic steps that will keep you light on your feet and have you dancing all night long.
Sun, March 4-25, 2:10pm-3:10pm, $80 per couple
NEW! Being An Everyday Leader
Instructor, Michel DeLisle
Your growth as a leader starts right now! Identify your strengths and use them to explore and develop your own leadership style and skills that can prepare you for larger challenges in the future. With this knowledge, you will inspire others and improve productivity in all aspects of your personal and profes-sional life.
M, March 5-19, 7:00pm-9:00pm, $99
Better Camera Settings
Instructor, Chris Jourdan
Take great photos! Learn to get your camera off Auto/Scene modes and be the professional photographer you’ve always wanted to be! Apply new found settings to different types of picture applications from sports to nature to portraits and family pictures. We’ll cover in depth all aspects of exposure control as well as topics such as aperture and depth of field, shutter speeds and freezing/blurring motion, sensitivity and ISO, and many more. Bring your camera gear.
M, March 5-26, 6:00pm-9:00pm, $89
NEW! Paranormal Investigation: An in-depth look at the Equipment, Planning, and Techniques Instructor, Noah Leigh
So you want to be a ghost hunter? Learn how to explain the unexplained as you advance your ghost hunting skills and gain deeper insight into the science behind paranormal equipment and theories behind haunting investigations. Take your knowledge and conduct an actual investigation at a haunted site for your final class. Be the judge if ghost hunting adventures are real or a hoax! Carpooling arrangements will be discussed in class.
W, March 7-March 21, 6:00pm-7:30pm, Class at UW-Waukesha, $99
Sat, March 24, 7:00pm-12:00pm, Investigation
Scandinavian Cooking
Instructor, Staci Joers
Join us for a Scandinavian Smörgåsbord! With roots in tradition this cuisine is a simple cooking style, often very mild in flavor yet hearty and perfect for a cold winter evening. The menu includes Norwegian Lefse, Danish Bleu Cheese Soup, Swedish Meatballs with Swedish Potatoes au Gratin, Danish cabbage and Aebleskivers for dessert. Instructor Staci Joers brings along her heritage and Grandmother’s Finnish Nisu (Cardamom Bread) as well as extra recipes and family favorites including Finnish/Cornish pasties, Finnish Kropser (oven pancake) and more.
W, March 7, 6:30pm-9:00pm, $39
NEW! Historic House Museum Preservation
Instructor, Keith MacKay, Director of Historic Preservation, Ten Chimneys
Join the historic preservation movement by exploring the history of house museums such as Mount Vernon, Fallingwater (Frank Lloyd Wright’s design with Edgar Kauffman) and Tenement buildings in New York City. Led by Keith MacKay, the director of historic preservation at Ten Chimneys, discover and learn in one day about the earliest efforts to save places such as these, and the tasks needed to preserve these historic houses. Following this class step into the past with an option in-depth preservation-focused tour of Ten Chimneys. Class is held at the Lunt-Fontanne Program Center at Ten Chimneys, S43 W31575 Depot Road, Genesee Depot, WI 53127.
Sat, March 10, 10:00am-12:00pm, $59 (optional tour immediately after class)
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