Class & Workshop Descriptions
Instructor Backgrounds
Art projects will be integrated with games and stories to build creativity and inspire imagination in this mixed media class.
Collage, painting, and 3-dimensional work will all be explored.
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Instructor: Linda
Mathes |
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Dates: Monday -
Wednesday, July 21-23 and Monday - Thursday, July 28-31 |
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Time: 10:45 - 11:45 am |
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Ages: 5-7 |
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Fee: $69 includes materials |
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Registration Deadline:
Please register by July 14 |
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Register Online:
Register Online Now!
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Ballet with a Twist
A mixture of ballet and jazz moves to the music of High School Musical and Hannah Montana!
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Instructor: Juliann
Engum |
Dates: Mondays-
Thursdays, July 21-31
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm |
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Ages: 8-11 |
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Fee: $79 |
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Registration Deadline:
Please register by July 14 |
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Register Online:
Register Online Now!
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Beginning Movement: Music and Motion
Especially for your pre-schooler who loves to dance!
Creative movement and movement exploration promotes vital learning skills
for young children. Encourage music and motion while providing your child
with a solid foundation for further dance studies.
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Instructor: Juliann
Engum |
Dates: Mondays-
Thursdays, July 21-31
Time: 12:00 - 12:30 pm |
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Ages: 3-5 |
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Fee: $45 |
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Registration Deadline:
Please register by July 14 |
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Register Online:
Register Online Now!
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Brain Gym® 101
Brain Gym is an educational program which uses simple movements to enhance learning
abilities in children and adults. You will discover how one's brain organization
affects learning and become skilled at determining brain organization patterns.
(see registration form for full class description) Credit is also available for
this class at an additional cost. (Sorry, online registration not available)
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Instructor: Pamela Luedtke |
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Dates: June 13, 16, and
17 (Friday, Monday, Tuesday) |
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Times: 9:00 am - 5:00
pm |
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Ages: Adults |
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Fee: $389 (includes textbook and materials) |
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Registration Deadline:
Please register by June 4th. |
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Registration Form:
Registration Form |
What People Are Saying About Brain Gym®
101:
Brain Gym is an excellent course for increased self-awareness, goal setting, affirmation,
and celebration!!
Cheryl S. Past Brain Gym®
Attendee
Dance Series: Swing and Latin Rhythm (will return in fall)
Dance like the stars! Dancing is great exercise, a wonderful way to relax, and spend
quality time with a partner. All experience levels welcome. Classes fill
quickly, register early! (Sorry, online registration
not available.)
Series 1: Latin Rhythm (includes Rumba, Salsa, Tango)
Dates: Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24
Series 2: Swing Dancing
Dates: Thursdays, May 15, 22, 29, June 5
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Instructor: Lenore Haferman |
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Times: 7:00 - 8:30 pm |
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Ages: Teens & Adults |
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Fee: $55/couple for a series or $100/couple
for both |
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Registration Deadline: Please register
one week prior to the start of each series. |
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Registration Form: Dance Registration Form |
Digital Photography for Beginners
Class topics include choosing a digital camera, getting to know your camera, taking
better pictures, and optimizing digital functions.
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Instructor: Chip Manthey |
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Dates: Mondays, October
6 - November 10, 2008 |
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Times: 6:30 - 8:00 pm |
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Ages: Teens & Adults |
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Fee: $89 |
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Registration Deadline:
Please register by September 29th |
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Registration Form:
coming soon |
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Register Online:
Register Online Now!
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Digital Photography: Intermediate Level
Take your photography to a higher level with intermediate photography. Learn more
about camera operations, lighting techniques, portraiture and posing, imaging, outdoor
photography and more. *Note: This is not a beginning class. We will not spend a
lot of time on the basics, but will work more on camera operations and specific
assignments designed to improve skills.
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Instructor: Chip Manthey |
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Dates: Saturdays,
October 18 & 25 |
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Times: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm |
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Ages: Teens & Adults |
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Fee: $69 |
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Registration Deadline:
Please register by October 10th |
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Register Online:
Register Online Now!
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Digital Photography Outdoors
Join us at Schmeeckle Reserve for a day of photography in nature. The photo shoot
will be preceded by a discussion.
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Instructor: Chip Manthey |
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Date: Saturday,
September 27th |
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Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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Ages: Teens & Adults |
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Fee: $59 |
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Registration Deadline:
Please register by September 19th |
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Register Online:
Register Online Now!
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Emerging Writers' Workshop: Creative Writing (will return in
fall)
Explore the many genres of creative writing including poetry, short
fiction, memoir and creative nonfiction in this series emphasizing the
creative process. Children will compose stories and poems, using the
world around and within them as inspiration. Teenagers will develop
their craft through workshop, the study of literature and good old
brainstorms. Personal attention available.
Group 1: Ages 8-11
Times: 6:15 - 7:15 pm
Group 2: Ages 12-17
Times: 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Gourmet Cooking Series (will return in fall)
Learn new recipes for unique foods that you will enjoy for years to come. Impress
your friends and family with restaurant quality dishes from your own kitchen! All
classes will be held at the Green Fountain Inn of Waupaca, home of the Secret Garden
Café.
February 23: Chocolate Desserts to Die For (1:00-4:00pm)
March 15: Mexican Fiesta (3:30-6:30 pm)
April 12: Asian Favorites (3:30-6:30 pm)
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Instructor: Cindy Oerter |
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Ages: Teens & Adults
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Fee: $35 each or $99 for all 3 classes |
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Registration Deadline: Please register at least
1 week prior to class. |
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Registration Form:
Cooking Classes Registration Form |
Classes emphasize principles of functional anatomy and movement flow in combination
with musicality and expression. Both ballet and modern techniques are equally effective
for dancers of all backgrounds. The faculty provides individualized attention in
a positive and focused atmosphere for work. Open to high school and university students
and community members with intermediate level dance experience. Credit is also available
for this class at an additional cost.
Introduction to Dance
Beginning ballet -an introduction to dance steps and movements. Learn basic methods especially meant to
capture the attention of young, novice dancers.
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Instructor: Juliann
Engum |
Dates: Mondays-
Thursdays, July 21-31
Times: 12:45 - 1:15 pm |
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Ages: 5-7 |
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Fee: $45 |
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Registration Deadline:
Please register by July 14 |
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Register Online:
Register Online Now!
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Jazz Dance for Kids
High-energy, rhythmic, and theatrical dance
for the first-time or continuing student interested in dance.
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Instructor: Juliann
Engum |
Dates: Mondays-
Thursdays, July 21-31
Times: 2:45 - 3:45 pm |
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Ages: 8-11 |
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Fee: $79 |
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Registration Deadline:
Please register by July 14 |
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Register Online:
Register Online Now!
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Kidstage!
Explore the world of theatre and dramatic skills through games, story-telling, and skits. Cultivate imagination & self-expression while developing self-confidence and teamwork. Fun!
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Instructor: Juliann
Engum |
Dates: Mondays-
Thursdays, July 21-31
Times: 1:30 - 2:30 pm |
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Ages: 8-11 |
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Fee: $79 |
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Registration Deadline:
Please register by July 14 |
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Register Online:
Register Online Now!
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Create clever projects for everyday use or decoration from mixed media elements: fabrics, beads, mosaic supplies and more!
Three-dimensional and paper projects will stretch imaginative minds and creative hands.
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Instructor: Linda
Mathes |
Dates: Monday -
Wednesday, July 21-23, and Monday - Thursday, July 28-31
Times: 9:30 - 10:30 am |
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Ages: 8-11 |
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Fee: $69 includes
materials |
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Registration Deadline:
Please register by July 14 |
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Register Online:
Register Online Now!
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Silk Painting
Learn a variety of ways to paint on silk - controlled to experimental.
Bring pictures of favorite images and colors. You'll create two small "sample"
scarves and one long scarf.
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Instructor: Sherry Zei |
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Date: Saturday, July
26, 2008 |
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Time: 9:00 - 4:00 pm |
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Ages: 13 through adult |
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Fee: $65 |
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Registration Deadline:
Please register by July 16th |
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Register Online:
Register Online Now!
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You Can Draw!
Put into practice drawing techniques for portraits, landscapes,
flora/fauna, still life, and found-object. All experience levels
welcome.
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Instructor: Tina Lepak |
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Dates: Tuesdays,
October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 2008 |
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Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm |
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Ages: Teens & Adults |
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Fee: $69 |
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Registration Deadline:
Please register by October 21st |
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Register Online: Register Online Now! |