Highland Community College’s Lifelong Learning November and December learning opportunities include creative arts, health and wellness, culinary, and other do-it-yourself courses.
GRAT-I-TANGLE
Location: Stockton Public Library, 140 W. Benton Ave., Stockton Ill.
Registration deadline: Nov. 23
Class: Nov. 30; 5-7 p.m.
Fee: $30
Instructor: Mary Leitzen Stayner
During this season the focus is on gratitude and appreciation — the first step in the art of Zentangle. Join the fun with a new kit of materials and explore new tangles to relax and unwind. If in possession of a Zentangle kit from a previous class, bring it along or purchase one from the instructor for $5.
Carb Counting for Diabetes and Healthy Living
Location: Highland Community College, Student Conference Center, room H-127, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, Ill.
Registration deadline: Nov. 25
Class: Dec. 1; 6-8 p.m.
Fee: $29
Instructor: Kerrylyn Rodriguez
Learn about the important role carbohydrate counting plays in helping to maintain healthy blood glucose levels.
Stenciled Boards
Location: The Muse on Cedar Creek, 395 N. Cedarville Rd. Cedarville, Ill.
Registration deadline: Nov. 25
Class: Dec. 1; 6-8 p.m.
Fee: $45
Instructor: Catherine Urban
Design your own stenciled sign on wood! You will have your choice of one 12×16” stained board and one seasonally themed stencil. There are multiple stencil designs to choose from, paint, and take home!
Introduction to Oxy-Acetylene Welding
Location: Highland Community College, Dorothy and RC Clock Technology Center, room T-129, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, Ill.
Registration deadline: Nov. 28
Class: Dec. 5; 5:30-8 p.m.
Fee: $37
Instructor: Roger Hicks
Welding is a popular hobby and an in-demand career. Learn about oxy-acetylene welding and learn information for a more for-credit class. This is a hands-on class; please dress to work in a shop including long sleeves, long pants, closed-toe shoes, and no loose clothing.
Fancy Appetizers Made Easy
Location: The Muse on Cedar Creek, 395 N. Cedarville Rd. Cedarville, Ill.
Registration deadline: Nov. 30
Class: Dec. 7; 6-8 p.m.
Fee: $35
Instructor: Josh King-Slowinski
Spice up your appetizer game for the holidays by learning how to make pepperoni basil tomato puffs, fall flavors goat cheese balls, onion jam mushroom & gruyere tartlets, and antipasto skewers!
Lifelong Learning’s many additional courses in November and December include:
• Macrame Plant Hanger with Potted Plant – The Muse on Cedar Creek, 395 N. Cedarville Rd. Cedarville, Ill.
• Introduction to Shield Metal Arc (Stick) Welding – Highland Community College, Dorothy and RC Clock Technology Center, room T-129.
- Dinner Party Main Course with Two Sides – The Muse on Cedar Creek, 395 N. Cedarville Rd. Cedarville, Ill.
- Korean War – Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St, Galena, Ill.
- Dinner-Party Dessert – The Muse on Cedar Creek, 395 N. Cedarville Rd. Cedarville, Ill.
- Travel Internationally to the New Rules – Highland Community College, Student Conference Center, room H-127.
- Walk and Stretch Fall 2 – Mt. Morris Senior Center, 9 E Front St. Mt. Morris, Ill.
- Introduction to Voiceovers — Zoom™.
- Speed Spanish – Online
- Introduction to Photoshop CC – Online
View the complete fall Lifelong Learning schedule and register for classes online at www.highland.edu/lifelong. For more information on Lifelong Learning, call 815-599-3403.