Tap into
your creative side by taking courses offered by the Oakton Community
College Emeritus Program. All featured classes meet at the Ray Hartstein
Campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave, Skokie.
Learning
to Draw Portraits (ART C63-71) teaches basic portrait skills through
the concepts of value, form, and positive space, using photographs
and live models. This eight-week course meets 9:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
on Fridays, starting Feb. 20. Course fee is $110.
The
Songwriters of Tin Pan Alley (MUS S62-71) examines the music of
famous early 20th century songwriters who specialized in jazz, ragtime,
and popular ballads, by hearing the songs performed by a professional
vocalist. This four-week class meets 2 - 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, starting
Feb. 23. Course fee is $30 for the series or $10 for individual classes.
Students
age 60 and over who reside within Oakton's district pay half-tuition
for Emeritus noncredit classes. Those who have registered for an Oakton
credit class within the last three years or an Alliance for Lifelong
Learning noncredit class within the last five years may register using
the Touch-Tone system by dialing 847-635-1616. Touch-Tone registration
requires payment using a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover).
For more
information, call 847-635-1414 or 847-982-9888, press 3. For a complete
listing of Emeritus classes, course fees, seminars, and events visit
www.oakton.edu/emeritus.