There's
still time to explore a variety of courses offered this spring by
the Alliance for Lifelong Learning at Oakton Community College.
Acting Fundamentals (COM S53-02) teaches all skill levels acting
basics for stage work, auditions, or simply fun. Four-week course
meets 7 - 8:30 p.m., Mondays, starting April 11, at Maine West High
School, 1755 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines. Course fee is $89.
Flash
Fiction (COM S22-01) provides insight into this short-story genre.
Six-week session meets 7 - 9:15 p.m., Wednesdays, starting April 13,
at Niles North High School, 9800 Lawler Ave., Skokie. Course fee is
$115.
Explore
the Beauty of Basket Weaving (ART C23-02) shows how to create
a basket for function or decoration using seasonal materials. Students
must supply scissors, bucket, awl or screwdriver, twist ties, and
an old beach towel. Single session meets 6:45 - 9:45 p.m., Tuesday,
April 19, at Glenbrook South High School, 4000 W. Lake Ave., Glenview.
Course fee is $45.
Wearable
Art: Paint a Silk Scarf (ART C97-02) shows how to create finished
silk pieces that are growing in popularity as fashion accessories.
Students should bring the following supplies to class: iron, blow
dryer, and an old beach towel. Single session meets 7 - 9:30 p.m.,
Monday, April 25, at Maine West High School. Course fee is $45.
For
a complete Alliance for Lifelong Learning class schedule, including
registration and fee information, visit www.oakton.edu/cont_ed
or call 847-982-9888, press 3.