oakton logo/link to home page

December 26, 2006

Oakton Alliance Classes Provide Variety (Revised)

Enroll in a variety of courses offered by the Alliance for Lifelong Learning at Oakton Community College.

Discovering Design (BOT E41-01) explores design as the basis of drawing, graphic illustration, floral and garden design, and other plant-related art forms. Students must register by Jan. 10. Ten-session course meets 6:30 - 9 p.m., Wednesdays, and 1 - 4 p.m., Saturdays, starting Jan. 17, at the Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. Course fee is $347.

Traditional Quilting Using Contemporary Techniques (ART D15-01) shows how to select and prepare quilt-making supplies. A sewing machine and basic sewing skills are required. Six-week course meets Thursdays, 5:30 - 8 p.m., starting Jan. 18, at the North Shore Senior Center's A.C. Nielsen Jr. Campus, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield. Course fee is $150.

Introduction to Qigong Theory and Personal Practice (PED E15-01) introduces ancient Chinese practices to energize your life. Qigong is best practiced in loose, comfortable clothes and flat shoes. Students are asked to bring a yoga mat, notebook, and pen to class. Three-week course meets Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., starting Jan. 18, at the North Shore Senior Center's A.C. Nielsen Jr. Campus. Course fee is $90.

Travel the World for Free (REC E05-01) showcases ingenious and economical travel techniques. These methods could even turn into a new career, or provide participants with more vacation and leisure time. One-week session meets 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 20, at Oakton's Ray Hartstein Campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Course fee is $29.

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.


Media Contact: Bill Paige (847) 635-1806


Natya Dance Theatre Performs at Oakton

Register for Spring 2007 Semester at Oakton

Oakton Alliance Classes Provide Variety

Oakton Emeritus Focuses on Philosophy Courses

Oakton Offers Museum Studies Courses

Oakton Offers Public Relations Courses

Oakton Tour Offers Belize Adventure

BACK TO NEWS RELEASES MAIN PAGE

 

Direct questions about this page to the Web Communications Specialist.
Direct technical questions about Oakton's Web site to the Webmaster.

Copyright © 2001-07 Oakton Community College. Last update 2/9/07.
This is an official Oakton Community College page.