FREEPORT — 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 12x16” 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
