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August 29, 2006

Indulge Artistic Impulses in Oakton Alliance Courses

Enroll in a variety of arts and crafts or art appreciation courses offered this fall by the Alliance for Lifelong Learning at Oakton Community College.

Pottery/Ceramics (ART C06-01) allows students to learn the foundations of pottery at their own pace. Eight-week class meets Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., starting Sept. 26, at Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster St., Park Ridge. Course fee is $169.

The Sistine Ceiling (ART C72-01) details the drama behind Michelangelo's completion of the more than 5,000-square-foot Sistine Chapel ceiling. One-week session meets 6:30 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Maine East High School. Course fee is $20.

Beading for Beginners (HEC S98-01) demonstrates how to create beautiful, ornamental jewelry with a personalized touch. One-week session meets 7 - 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Maine West High School, 1755 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines. Course fee is $19.

Creative Woodcarving (ART C32-01) teaches the exciting art of wood sculpting from an expert who has created works for hospitals, churches, businesses, and private collections. A materials fee of $40 is payable at the first class session. Eight-week session meets Wednesdays, 7 - 9:30 p.m., starting Sept. 27, at Maine West High School. Course fee is $150.

Other available courses include: Chicago City of Murals (ARTC 10-01); A Story of American Art (HIS E49-01); Abstract Earrings and Pendant Set (ART C73-01); Mosaics (ART C61-01); Wearable Art: Paint a Silk Scarf (ART C97-01); and Knitting for Beginners (HEC S20-01).

For a complete Alliance for Lifelong Learning class schedule, including registration and fee information, visit www.oakton.edu/cont_ed/all/index.html, or call 847-982-9888, press 3.


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