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February 1, 2005

Oakton Hosts Fun Workshops for Parents and Children

Parents and children are invited to spend quality time together, in daylong workshops offered through the Alliance for Lifelong Learning at Oakton Community College.

Fun with French Braids (HEC B32-01) explores braiding in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Students should bring their own elastics, beads, and ribbons. Course meets 2 - 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, at Oakton's Ray Hartstein Campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Course fee is $20.

Parent/Child Egg Decorating (ART S65-02) shows how to create exquisite designs and brilliant patterns for eggs that can decorate your home, office, or Easter baskets. A $12 materials fee for each child/parent team is payable at the class session. Course meets 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday, March 5, at Oakton's Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road. Course fee is $30.

Make a Candy House with Your Child (HEC B27-01) is a delicious way to spend an afternoon. All materials are provided; all you add is imagination. Course meets 1 - 3 p.m., Saturday, March 5, at Oakton's Des Plaines campus. Course fee is $49.

Mother/Daughter Jewelry Making (HEC B31-01) shows how to create lovely beaded jewelry, including a wrap-around bracelet and wrap-around choker. Course meets 9 - 11 a.m., Saturday, March 19, at the Ray Hartstein Campus, Skokie. Course fee is $49.

Parent/Child Origami (ART C40-02) explores the history of this ancient paper folding art, and allows participants to complete fun and creative projects at various skill levels. Course meets 1 - 4 p.m., Saturday, April 9, at Oakton's Des Plaines campus. Course fee is $25.

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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