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March 22, 2005

Learn How to Sew and Bead at Oakton

Learn sewing and beading techniques by enrolling in classes offered through the Alliance for Lifelong Learning at Oakton Community College.

Basic Sewing and Tailoring (HEC S91-02) demonstrates how to make clothes like professionals. Students of all skill levels are welcome. A $35 materials fee is due at the first class. Six-week course meets 6:30 - 8 p.m., Thursdays, starting April 7, at Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster St., Park Ridge. Course fee is $150.

Fashion Design: Pattern Making (HEC S92-02) teaches the formulas to create patterns for ready-to-wear and custom garments. No sewing experience is required, and a $35 materials fee is due at the first class. Six-week course meets 8:15 - 9:45 p.m., Thursdays, starting April 7, at Maine East High School. Course fee is $150.

Beading for Beginners (HEC S98-02) shows how to create ornamental jewelry with a personalized touch. A $12 materials fee is due at the first class. One-week session meets 7 - 9:30 p.m., Monday, April 4, at Maine West High School, 1755 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines. Course fee is $19.

Big, Beautiful Beads (HEC B22-01) provides instruction on designing, attaching clasps, and stringing basics. No beading experience is required. A $12 materials fee is due at the first class. One-week course meets 7 - 9:30 p.m., Monday, April 18, at Maine West High. Course fee is $19.

Fun with Wire and Beads (HEC B21-02) reveals how to make beautiful necklaces and bracelets by weaving jewelry wire and beads. A $12 materials fee is due at the first class. One week course meets 7 - 9:30 p.m., Monday, May 2, at Maine West High. Course fee is $19.

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.



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