Class & Workshop Descriptions

Instructor Backgrounds

Art Extravaganza

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.

Instructor: Linda Mathes
Dates: Monday - Wednesday, July 21-23 and Monday - Thursday, July 28-31
Time: 10:45 - 11:45 am
Ages: 5-7
Fee: $69 includes materials
Registration Deadline: Please register by July 14
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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!

Instructor: Juliann Engum
Dates: Mondays- Thursdays, July 21-31
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Ages: 8-11
Fee: $79
Registration Deadline:  Please register by July 14
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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.

Instructor: Juliann Engum
Dates: Mondays- Thursdays, July 21-31
Time: 12:00 - 12:30 pm
Ages: 3-5
Fee: $45
Registration Deadline:  Please register by July 14
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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)

Instructor: Pamela Luedtke
Dates: June 13, 16, and 17 (Friday, Monday, Tuesday)
Times: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ages: Adults
Fee: $389 (includes textbook and materials)
Registration Deadline:   Please register by June 4th.
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

Instructor: Lenore Haferman
Times: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Ages: Teens & Adults
Fee: $55/couple for a series or $100/couple for both
Registration Deadline:  Please register one week prior to the start of each series.
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.

Instructor: Chip Manthey
Dates: Mondays, October 6 - November 10, 2008
Times: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Ages: Teens & Adults
Fee: $89
Registration Deadline:  Please register by September 29th
Registration Form: coming soon
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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. 

Instructor: Chip Manthey
Dates: Saturdays, October 18 & 25
Times: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages: Teens & Adults
Fee: $69
Registration Deadline:  Please register by October 10th
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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.

Instructor: Chip Manthey
Date: Saturday, September 27th
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ages: Teens & Adults
Fee: $59
Registration Deadline:  Please register by September 19th
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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

Instructor: Shenandoah Sowash
Dates: Wednesdays, June 11 – July 9
Fee: $72
Registration Form: Creative Writing Registration Form

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)

Instructor: Cindy Oerter
Ages: Teens & Adults
Fee: $35 each or $99 for all 3 classes
Registration Deadline: Please register at least 1 week prior to class.
Registration Form: Cooking Classes Registration Form

Intermediate Dance Technique Workshop

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.

Instructors: Joan Karlen & Micheal Estanich
Dates: July 14-24, 2008
Times: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Ages: Teens & Adults
Fee: $169
Registration Deadline: Please register by July 10th.
Registration Form: Intermediate Dance Registration Form
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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.

Instructor: Juliann Engum
Dates: Mondays- Thursdays, July 21-31
Times: 12:45 - 1:15 pm
Ages: 5-7
Fee: $45
Registration Deadline:  Please register by July 14
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Jazz Dance for Kids

High-energy, rhythmic, and theatrical dance for the first-time or continuing student interested in dance.

Instructor: Juliann Engum
Dates: Mondays- Thursdays, July 21-31
Times: 2:45 - 3:45 pm
Ages: 8-11
Fee: $79
Registration Deadline:  Please register by July 14
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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!

Instructor: Juliann Engum
Dates: Mondays- Thursdays, July 21-31
Times: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Ages: 8-11
Fee: $79
Registration Deadline:  Please register by July 14
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Mixed Media Masterpieces

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.

Instructor: Linda Mathes
Dates: Monday - Wednesday, July 21-23, and Monday - Thursday, July 28-31
Times: 9:30 - 10:30 am
Ages: 8-11
Fee: $69 includes materials
Registration Deadline:  Please register by July 14
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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.

Instructor: Sherry Zei
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2008
Time: 9:00 - 4:00 pm
Ages: 13 through adult
Fee: $65
Registration Deadline: Please register by July 16th
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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.

Instructor: Tina Lepak
Dates: Tuesdays, October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 2008
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Ages: Teens & Adults
Fee: $69
Registration Deadline: Please register by October 21st
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