FREEPORT – Highland Community College’s Lifelong Learning program is back with a vibrant new season of classes and experiences designed to educate, inspire, and delight. Registration for Fall 2025 opens on Monday, August 4—and this semester brings a fresh mix of creative workshops, history deep-dives, tech tips, and a festive new adventure.
Kicking off in September, featured classes include:
• Harvest Galette – Bake your way into fall with this hands-on cooking class.
• WWII in Europe and North Africa – Explore pivotal moments of the war through an engaging historical lens.
• Flower Hammering – Create natural art using real flowers and fabric.
• Smartphone Essentials – Learn how to make the most of your device in everyday life.
New this year: Join us for a special one-day bus trip—Christmas Around Milwaukee Bakery Tour—a festive outing full of seasonal flavors and holiday cheer.
Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, explore a hobby, or connect with your community, there’s something for everyone.
Other courses include:
• Intro to Voiceovers, Online
• Walk and Stretch Fall I, Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center
• Explore Zentangle, Elizabeth Business Hub
• Welding for Garden Art – Iris, HCC
• Card Making A, HCC
• Exploring New France, Lena Community District Library
• Card Making B, HCC
• Espresso Exploration, Higher Grounds Coffee, Freeport
• Whimsical Woodland Fairy, Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center
• Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published, Online
For more information about Lifelong Learning and to find out the latest course offerings, call 815 599-3403 or email lifelonglearning@highland.edu. Register for fall courses at highland.edu/lifelong.