Finding The Author’s Voice
This literary discussion and writing group will focus on four visiting authors (see biographies below) who represent a multicultural diversity of voices, authors whose stories and poems create a strong sense of place, community, and identity. We will not only read and discuss these authors -- each will visit UW Barron County to offer a public reading of their work, and we will have a catered reception when class members will have opportunities to speak informally with the authors and to follow up on previous class discussions by asking questions and exchanging ideas with the authors themselves. In addition to exploring the authors' writing, class members will also be encouraged to follow the inspiration offered by the stories and poetry we read in order to find their own creative voices through writing.
Joel Friederich
September 3 – December 17 (skipping Thanksgiving week)
Thursdays, 5:30-6:45 PM
Fee: $49 does not include books. Books may be purchased at Amazon or at the University office. This course may also be taken for credit for an additional fee.
Introduction to Watercolor Painting
If you have always wanted to try painting with watercolor, this is the class you are seeking. You will learn the basics of techniques, quality supplies, and begin to experience the awesome creative possibilities provided by this medium. With our experienced instructor, this course is a great place to start. A supplies list will be sent after registration.
Leni Sovacool
October 1 and 8
6:00-8:30 PM // Ritzinger Hall 227
Fee: $35
Beautiful Barns:
Painting the Wisconsin Landscape
Fall is the time when the Wisconsin landscape shows its true beauty. In this class, you will begin to explore with watercolor Wisconsin’s quintessential scenery, the barn. You will practice painting buildings from photographs. Your experience instructor will guide you through techniques such as composition, values, sky washes, grasses and a whole lot more! Some watercolor painting experience is necessary. A supplies list will be sent after registration.
Leni Sovacool
October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19
6:00-8:30 PM //
Ritzinger Hall 227
Fee: $69
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Supply list for "Barns"
Instant Piano for Busy People
You don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano! In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. How do we do it? While regular piano teachers teach note reading, piano professionals use chords. And you can learn all the chords you’ll need to play any song in this one session. Any song. Any style. Any key. If you can find middle C and know the meaning of Every Good Boy Does Fine, you already know enough to enroll in this workshop.
Jim Anderson
November 12
6:00-9:00 PM // Student Center RM 402
Fee: $55 includes materials
