Abstract Acrylic Painting
| Date |
October 11, 18, 25 November 1, 8 |
| Time |
Noon–3:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$75 |
| Course Number |
C348F08 |
Immerse yourself in a painterly world of abstraction. You’ll be introduced to color mixing and the qualities of a good painting. Techniques include monoprinting, glazing, and collage in acrylic paint. This class is designed for beginners and also for advanced painters who wish to try new things. A supply list will be sent with confirmation letters after registrations are received.
Instructor: Julie Bernstein Engelmann holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is a rostered ArtsPath artist, a member of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Society of Artists, and is represented by LaFond Galleries, Pittsburgh.
Al Cinema: Le Donne Italiane
| Date |
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| Time |
6:00–8:30 p.m. |
| Fee |
$55 |
| Course Number |
C575F08 |
Participants will view five films depicting women in Italian cinema throughout the century. Each film will be followed with a brief discussion.
Instructor: Mary Jean Bujdos has a master’s degree in Italian language and literature and has been teaching Italian for many years.
Antiques: Topics and Trends
| Date |
October 13, 20, 27,
November 3, 10 |
| Time |
6:00–8:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$75 |
| Course Number |
C342F08 |
Are you interested in antiques? This class will be a general overview of all antiques. Surround yourself with fellow antiques lovers as you discuss and explore areas of interest among class participants. Class members will dictate the topics and experience field trips.
Instructor: Royce Walters is a retired faculty member of the IUP Department of History. He is an avid collector of antiques.
Ballroom Dance
| Date |
October 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 |
| Time |
7:00–10:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$105 per person for entire program, $45 per person for each individual class |
| Course Number |
C368F08: Entire Program
C368AF08: Fox Trot Magic Step and Westchester Style
C368EF08: East Coast Swing
C368RF08: Cha Cha Cha and Merengue
C368TF08: Tango and Rumba
C368BF08: Review of Ballroom (May include Waltz, Salsa, and Polka as requested by dancers) |
You will enjoy taking to the dance floor after taking this workshop. Classes will include two hours of learning activities and one hour of individual couple practice and individual help. Take one class, or all four! Come and join the fun. (A partner is preferred, but not required.)
Basket-Weaving Series
This series consists of eight beginner baskets that can each be completed in one evening; the second set of eight baskets will each need two evenings to complete, with the last two baskets being the most difficult. Anyone who enjoys creating an original, usable basket will love these offerings! Participants may sign up for as many classes as they wish. Each class is $35, or any three for $85. If you register for either all of the first eight, or all of the second eight, the fee is $245. All materials will be provided by the instructor. The supply fee is listed with each class description and should be paid to the instructor at the beginning of each class.
Instructor: Kimberly Benigni has taught basket classes for twenty years in a variety of settings including adult classes in churches, technical schools, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, schools, and fundraising. She was co-owner of an Illinois basketry business called Woven Hearts.
Beginner Baskets—Series I
| Fee |
$245 (plus individual supply fees) |
| Course Number |
C203S1F08 |
Muffin Basket
| Date |
September 9 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C203MF08 |
(Supply fee is $5, payable to the instructor.)
In this class, the participants will learn the basics of weaving.
Dinner Roll Basket
| Date |
September 11 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C203DRF08 |
(Supply fee is $6, payable to the instructor.)
You will learn to make curls for this basket.
Square Bottom Basket
| Date |
September 16 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C203SBF08 |
(Supply fee is $9, payable to the instructor.)
Inserting handles will be taught in this class.
Child’s Garden Basket
| Date |
September 18 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C203CGF08 |
(Supply fee is $9, payable to the instructor.)
Learning to twine a round bottom is the goal of this class.
Wall Pouch Basket
| Date |
September 23 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C203WPF08 |
(Supply fee is $9, payable to the instructor.)
This very pretty, small wall basket is great for holding mail, flowers, etc.
Market Basket
| Date |
September 25 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C203MBF08 |
(Supply fee is $12, payable to the instructor.)
With its classic design, this is the most used basket.
Williamsburg Basket
| Date |
September 30 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C203WMF08 |
(Supply fee is $12, payable to the instructor.)
Learn about shaping baskets in this class. This basket has a great Colonial look.
Wine Basket
| Date |
October 2 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C203WBF08 |
(Supply fee is $10, payable to the instructor.)
This basket makes a great gift and will hold two bottles of wine.
Intermediate Baskets—Series II
| Fee |
$245 (plus individual supply fees) |
| Course Number |
C204S2F08 |
Casserole Carrier
| Date |
October 7, 9 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C204CF08 |
(Supply fee is $12, payable to the instructor.)
This basket can accommodate a 9x13 casserole dish.
Two-Pie Basket
| Date |
October 14, 16 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C204TPF08 |
(Supply fee is $15, payable to the instructor.)
This large basket will hold two pie plates, or two stacks of magazines.
Flat Bottom Egg Basket
| Date |
October 21, 23 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C204FBF08 |
(Supply fee is $10, payable to the instructor.)
A ribbed basket with a fancy, two-hoop rim.
Square Ribbed Basket
| Date |
October 28, 30 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C204SRF08 |
(Supply fee is $12, payable to the instructor.)
Participants will learn to make a ribbed basket over two square hoops.
Victorian Laundry Basket
| Date |
November 4, 6 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C204VLF08 |
(Supply fee is $18, payable to the instructor.)
Shaping is very important in this larger basket.
Hearth Basket
| Date |
November 11, 13 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C204HF08 |
(Supply fee is $18, payable to the instructor.)
This is a great basket for blankets, magazines, wood, etc.
Double Wall Gardening Basket
| Date |
November 18, 20 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C204DBGF08 |
(Supply fee is $20, payable to the instructor.)
This is a beautiful basket that has two sides and is very strong. Registrants must have made a few baskets before trying this one.
Double Wall Cherokee Basket
| Date |
December 2, 4 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C204DWCF08 |
(Supply fee is $20, payable to the instructor.)
This basket has a beautiful Indian twill design. Registrants must have made a few baskets before trying this one.
Conversational Spanish
| Date |
September 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20 |
| Time |
7:00-8:30 p.m. |
| Fee |
$87 (includes dictionary) |
| Course Number |
C572F08 |
For adults with little of no experience with Spanish. We will use a variety of activities not only for learning Spanish, but also to help you develop language-learning skills in a friendly, comfortable environment. Please bring a tape recorder and blank tape to class.
Instructor: Anna Early has an M.A. in Spanish linguistics and has taught Spanish in various situations. She particularly enjoys teaching adult learners.
Dance Aerobics
| Date |
September 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13, 20, 27 November 3, 10, 17 |
| Time |
5:00–6:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$50 |
| Course Number |
C403F08 |
Have fun while getting fit by dancing your way to fitness. This class will consist of low-impact, high-energy dance movements along with strengthening and stretching exercises to balance your fitness needs. The instructor uses a wide genre of music to accompany the classes.
Instructor: Carolyn Trimarchi is experienced as an aerobics, dance, and yoga instructor and has trained with many excellent teachers.
eBay… The Easy Way to Extra Cash
| Date |
October 14, 21, 28 |
| Time |
6:00–8:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$55 |
| Course Number |
C605F08 |
A course for beginners that introduces students to eBay, sets them up with an eBay account and an account to receive payment (PayPal), and takes them through the sale process from start to finish. Students will need to set up an active eBay account for participation, which involves linking their bank account or credit card with eBay for payment of seller’s fees.
Instructor: Clayton King has been a successful, self-taught eBay seller for more than three years.
Foil Fencing, Introduction to
| Date |
September 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25 November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| Time |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$110 |
| Course Number |
C412F08 |
This is a beginner-level course on the modern sport of foil fencing. This introductory class will teach the fundamentals of “physical chess.” Athletes, theater folks, beginners—all are welcome! The last week of class will include a competition among classmates. (Equipment will be available to rent for a fee of $5 per class, payable to the instructor. You may also supply your own.)
Instructor: Erik Blank has coached the IUP Fencing Club for eight years and has taught fencing to children and adults alike.
Foil Fencing, Intermediate
| Date |
September 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| Time |
3:15–5:15 p.m. |
| Fee |
$110 |
| Course Number |
C412IF08 |
This is an intermediate course on the modern “Olympic” sport foil fencing. It will continue with advanced fundamentals of the sport and will introduce more advanced aspects of strategy and theory in competition; electrical coring equipment; and competition. The last week of class will include a competition among classmates. (Equipment will be available to rent for a fee of $5 per class, payable to the instructor. You may also supply your own.)
Instructor: Erik Blank has coached the IUP Fencing Club for eight years and has taught fencing to children and adults alike.
Ghost Hunting: For the Curious Beginner
| Date |
October 25 |
| Time |
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Fee |
$65 |
| Course Number |
C922F08 |
Would you like to learn about the theory, science, and speculation related to the existence of ghosts? You will look at video and photographs and will listen to EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomena) captured during local ghost investigations. Explore the role that psychics, sensitivities, mediums, technology, and common sense play in ghost investigations. Historical research, ghost-hunting protocol, and methods of investigations will be discussed. You will leave this workshop with fundamental knowledge needed for ghost investigation.
Instructor/s: Laurel Black, an experienced ghost hunter investigator, and members of the Paranormal Society of IUP (PSIUP).
Ghost Hunting: A Field Experience
| Date |
October 25 |
| Time |
6:30–11:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$20 |
| Course Number |
C918F08 |
You must have registered for the one-day workshop, Ghost Hunting: For the Curious Beginner, offered earlier this same day. For the field experience, you will be traveling to multiple locations on the IUP campus.
Instructor/s: Laurel Black, an experienced ghost hunter investigator, and members of the Paranormal Society of IUP (PSIUP).
Jewelry Making Workshops
Create and make your own jewelry collection! In this series of two different types of classes, you will create different pieces of jewelry to take home and enjoy, starting with the very first class! Take as many or as few classes as you desire.
Bead Embroidery and Weaving Series
| Fee |
$100 plus supply fees |
| Course Number |
C2947SF08 for entire series |
In these five individual bead-based classes, you will have a variety of color options to choose from. All tools, beads, and findings will be provided by the instructor for each class. In this series, the fee for each class is $30 (plus a supply fee of $35 per class) or the entire series of five for $100, plus the individual supply fees. Students will be given printed instructions for each project to be used as a guide both in the class and at home. Participants must be able to thread a needle.
Instructor: Heidi McClure has been creating unique beaded jewelry for seventeen years and has been teaching the art in her private studio for the past five years.
When registering, please indicate class name and course number.
Beginner Bead Embroidery
| Date |
October 4 |
| Time |
Noon–6:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$30 |
| Course Number |
C2947AF08 |
This class will open your mind to the abstract art of bead embroidery. In this class you will learn several basic bead embroidery stitches and also embroider a variety of glass beads and gemstone chips onto fabric that can then be mounted on canvas for display.
Basic Peyote Stitch
| Date |
October 18 |
| Time |
Noon–6:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$30 |
| Course Number |
C2947BF08 |
You will learn how to do a basic peyote stitch, and each student will choose from various bead kits to create two peyote bracelets.
Advanced Bead Embroidery
| Date |
November 8 |
| Time |
Noon–6:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$30 |
| Course Number |
C2947CF08 |
For participants who have attended and completed the previous two classes. You will expand on the embroidery stitches from the first class and learn some new stitches to make your art three-dimensional. You also learn how to attach larger objects to the fabric using the peyote stitch.
Spiral Rope
| Date |
November 15 |
| Time |
Noon–6:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$30 |
| Course Number |
C2947DF08 |
Using glass seed beads, you will learn to create a spiral rope necklace. Each student will get to choose two necklace kits at this class.
Weaving with Crystals
| Date |
November 22 |
| Time |
Noon–6:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$30 |
| Course Number |
C2947EF08 |
You will learn two weaving patterns in this class. Working with Austrian crystals, participants will create two different woven bracelets with two matching pairs of earrings.
Creative Jewelry Design Series
| Fee |
$160, plus supply fees |
| Course Number |
C294T7F08 for entire series |
In these seven individual jewelry classes, you will have a variety of color options to choose from. All tools, beads, and findings will be provided by the instructor for each class. In this series, the fee for each class is $30 (plus a supply fee of $35 per class) or the entire series of seven for $160 plus the individual supply fees. Students will be given printed instructions for each project to be used as a guide both in the class and at home. Participants must be able to thread a needle.
Instructor: Heidi McClure has been creating unique beaded jewelry for seventeen years and has been teaching the art in her private studio for the past five years.
When registering, please indicate class name and course number.
Glass I
| Date |
September 13 |
| Time |
Noon–3:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$30 |
| Course Number |
C294BF08 |
Working with a mixture of glass beads in various shapes and sizes, you will create a beautiful infinity wrap necklace and a beaded eyeglass keeper.
Glass II
| Date |
September 20 |
| Time |
Noon–3:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$30 |
| Course Number |
C294CF08 |
Participants will work with a mixture of glass beads in various shapes and sizes, creating an illusion necklace with matching bracelet and earrings. A beaded bookmark will also be made.
Bone and Stone
| Date |
October 11 |
| Time |
Noon–3:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$30 |
| Course Number |
C294DF08 |
In this class, you will work with a mixture of beads made from wood, hand-carved bone, and your choice of gemstone chips to create a matching necklace, bracelet, and earrings. Gemstone choices will be Leopardskin Jasper, Black Stone, Blue Sodalite, Tree Agate, and Red Mexican Jasper.
Gemstone I
| Date |
October 25 |
| Time |
Noon–3:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$30 |
| Course Number |
C294FF08 |
Working with small-to-medium gemstone nuggets, a gorgeous necklace, bracelet, and matching earrings will be created. Gemstone choices will be Tiger Eye, Mahogany Obsidian, Blue Sodalite, and Red Mexican Jasper.
Gemstone II
| Date |
November 1 |
| Time |
Noon–3:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$30 |
| Course Number |
C294GF08 |
Medium and large gemstones will be the materials used to create a striking, semi-chunky necklace, bracelet, and matching earrings. Your gemstone choices will be Natural Turquoise, Leopardskin Jasper, Picasso Jasper, and Green Apple Turquoise.
Crystal Swag
| Date |
December 6 |
| Time |
Noon–3:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$30 |
| Course Number |
C294CSF08 |
Participants will be creating a sparkling, double-swag necklace with matching bracelet and earrings from beautiful Australian crystals.
Christmas Crystals
| Date |
December 13 |
| Time |
Noon–3:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$30 |
| Course Number |
C294HF08 |
Working with ruby-red Australian crystals, you will create a double-strand bracelet and matching earrings.
Microsoft Office Literacy Workshops
These three two-day workshops will provide a thorough examination of the various packages of the Office 2003 Suite. Take one, two, or all three of them! Cost is $95 each; two for $150; or all three for $235.
Instructor: Karen Filipski Bigrigg is a full-time technology and business teacher at a charter school and an adjunct computer science instructor at the University of Pittsburgh.
Workshop I, Intro Class
| Date |
September 20, 27 |
| Time |
9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. |
| Fee |
$95 |
| Course Number |
C155F08 |
This class is an introduction to Windows and the parts of the computer and will also cover computer security.
Workshop II, Intro to Office
| Date |
October 18, 25 |
| Time |
9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. |
| Fee |
$95 |
| Course Number |
C155AF08 |
Participants will learn about PowerPoint and Word.
Workshop III, Advanced Office Class
| Date |
November 8, 15 |
| Time |
9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. |
| Fee |
$95 |
| Course Number |
C155BF08 |
Excel and Access will be taught in this workshop.
Middle Eastern Dance
| Date |
September 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17 24 December 1, 8 |
| Time |
8:00– 9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$85 |
| Course Number |
C455F06 |
Today, many people are seeking the calmness and serenity of ancient Eastern philosophies and practices to help them rise above the stress and tensions of everyday life. While learning the basics of Middle Eastern dance, you will use muscles and joints gently but in a full range of motion. Choreographed dances, how to work with the veil and use it to self-interpret the dance, and use of finger cymbals will be practiced.
Instructor: Chris Cramer has been teaching this class since 1977. She is the director of “Suverna” Dance Troupe.
Parliamo Italiano!
| Date |
September 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27 November 3, 10, 17 |
| Time |
6:00–7:30 p.m. |
| Fee |
$95 |
| Course Number |
C534F08 |
Join us for this introductory-level course in speaking Italian. Emphasis will be on grammar and pronunciation. If you are planning a trip in the future, this class might be useful, as travel phrases and useful information on the “Italy of Today” will be discussed.
Instructor: Mary Jean Bujdos has a master’s degree in Italian language and literature and has been teaching Italian for many years.
Playing with Words: Enhance Your Vision and Voice
| Date |
November 8 |
| Time |
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (includes an hour lunch break) |
| Fee |
$45 |
| Course Number |
C519F08 |
Nothing puts sparkle into your writing like lyrical descriptions and shimmering images. This workshop alternates playful activities and writing exercises to expand awareness of your environment and lead you to discover metaphors, similes, and descriptions that flow through the mind like ribbons of silk. Learn to bring awareness to your creativity and melt writer’s block like snow on a summer sidewalk. After the workshop, you may find yourself looking at the world in new ways, seeking the precisely right words to describe the color and texture of a wall, the fragrance of a bar of soap, or the oddities of your aunt’s earlobe. Both writers and artists will benefit from this session.
Instructor: Sharon Lippincott is a writing coach and author of The Heart and Craft of Lifestory Writing. She has been teaching lifestory-writing workshops for ten years and has published dozens of stories and articles.
Pottery for Beginners
| Date |
September 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$130 plus fee and kit |
| Course Number |
C201F08 |
2.4 CEUs (or 24 Act 48 Hours)
Vent your creative energy in exploring the medium of clay. You’ll learn techniques and procedures for the entire process, from forming the clay to finishing your stoneware. At the end of the course, you will have a collection or original artwork to take home. Clay and studio use will be limited to class hours only. (A fee of $90 covers your supplies. Bring a check or money order, payable to “IUP Ceramics,” to the first class. A beginning tool kit may be purchased at the IUP Co-op Store for approximately $15.)
Instructor: J.R. Sherburne holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from IUP and is a professional potter.
Pottery, Intermediate
| Date |
September 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$130 plus supply fee |
| Course Number |
C215F08 |
2.4 CEUs (or 24 Act 48 Hours)
Designed for people who have already taken a beginner’s class, this course will continue well throwing and handbuilding instruction as well as an investigation into glazing and firing methods.
Individual goals will be addressed. Clay and studio use will be limited to class hours only.
(A fee of $90 covers your supplies. Bring a check or money order, payable to “IUP Ceramics,” to the first class.)
Instructor: J.R. Sherburne holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from IUP and is a professional potter.
Sewing Workshops
| Fee |
$120 for entire series |
| Course Number |
C271F08 |
This is the chance to learn some specifics about sewing. You will learn how to use your machine, interpret patterns, develop your own pattern, and construct a “knock-off” garment. Students need to bring a portable sewing machine and extension cord to each class.
You may take one, two, or all of the classes.
Getting the Most Out of Your Sewing Machine
| Date |
September 9 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C271AF |
Ever wonder what all those extra attachments and feet are that came with your portable sewing machine? Are there stitch functions that you never use, or are you confused by the computer components of your machine? Have you wondered what else your basic machine is capable of doing? If so, this class is for you! Bring your machine, an extension cord, and your instructor’s manual, and we’ll explore the possibilities of your sewing machine.
We’ll also explore such topics as needle and thread types, tension, trouble-shooting, and attachments that are available to enhance your sewing experience.
Instructor: Janet A. Blood is an assistant professor at IUP in Fashion Merchandising and has previously taught sewing classes for Conference Services.
Navigating Pattern Instructions
| Date |
September 16 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C271NPF08 |
You’re not alone if you feel frustrated trying to read and follow the instructions that accompany commercial sewing patterns. This course is for any level of sewer who has become disenchanted with sewing because of the confusion experienced when trying to interpret pattern instructions. This course addresses common symbols, procedures, basic concepts associated with assembling a sewn product, problems associated with navigating through pattern instructions, and alternatives to the techniques and directions that accompany a commercial pattern. Students are encouraged to bring in project instructions that are causing confusion to share and to get clarification.
Instructor: Janet A. Blood is an assistant professor at IUP in Fashion Merchandising and has previously taught sewing classes for Conference Services.
Pattern Development
| Date |
September 23 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C271PDF08 |
Fascinated with fashion design? Curious as to how an idea comes to life as a three-dimensional garment? This course is intended to demystify the process and will introduce students to an overview of the variety of methods designers and patternmakers use to develop sewing patterns. Techniques such as flat pattern, draping, knock-offs, and scaling historical and half-scale patterns will be discussed in the context of fit and grainline theory.
Instructor: Janet A. Blood is an assistant professor at IUP in Fashion Merchandising and has previously taught sewing classes for Conference Services.
Knocking Off Your Favorite Garment
| Date |
September 30 |
| Time |
6:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$35 |
| Course Number |
C271KOF08 |
“Knocking off” a garment is an accepted form of patternmaking in the apparel industry. This technique takes a premade garment and through the process of disassembling or “rubbing off,” a like copy is developed. Students will use one of their own garments and work through this process in order to create a sewing pattern from their favorite garment. Students should bring a supply of muslin, pins, and the garment they wish to copy to class.
Instructor: Janet A. Blood is an assistant professor at IUP in Fashion Merchandising and has previously taught sewing classes for Conference Services.
Survey of Glass
| Date |
October 15, 22, 29 |
| Time |
6:00–8:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$60 |
| Course Number |
C353F08 |
In commemoration of the bicentennial of glass manufacturing in the Ohio River Valley, the class will survey the making of glass from the eighteenth through twentieth centuries.
Instructor: Royce Walters is a retired faculty member from the IUP Department of History. He is an avid collector of antiques.
Voiceovers, An Introduction to (Getting Started in Voice Acting)
| Date |
December 4 |
| Time |
6:00–8:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$60 |
| Course Number |
C003F08 |
Have you ever wondered whose voice you are listening to on TV and radio commercials? You, too, can become a professional voiceover artist! In this fun and interactive class, you will learn details of the industry, the importance of marketing, and the importance of a demo tape. You will be coached and recorded for a personal evaluation. Be warned—many who have taken this class have gone on to become real, bona fide professional voice actors!
Instructor: Voices For All is a company that specializes in teaching people to successfully enter the voiceover profession and actually succeed. Voices for All instructors have many years of experience teaching this course and are known for their fun and informative presentation methods.
Woodturning, Introduction to
| Date |
October 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22 |
| Time |
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon |
| Fee |
$85 |
| Course Number |
C285F08 |
Discover the art and skill of woodturning! Through fun and creative approaches, participants will engage in a small-class environment and personalized instruction to learn the basics and create their own turned objects. The experienced and talented teacher will ensure that everyone has a successful experience. This course assumes little or no experience in woodturning and little or no experience with the process of “turning” wood on a lathe.
Instructor: Michael Stadler is an adjunct instructor at IUP and has taught previous IUP Continuing Education courses. He has also had several regional artist residencies through his affiliation with ArtsPath and the PCA.
Woodturning II, Introduction to
| Date |
October 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22 |
| Time |
1:00–4:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$85 (plus a $40 lab fee, payable to the instructor) |
| Course Number |
C286F08 |
This course is designed to further explore skill-building and design approaches in developing lathe-turned objects. Participants will be introduced to not-so-common techniques and ideas that further expand the breadth of capabilities of the lathe.
Instructor: Michael Stadler is an adjunct instructor at IUP and has taught previous IUP Continuing Education courses. He has also had several regional artist residencies through his affiliation with ArtsPath and the PCA.
Yoga
| Date |
September 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17 |
| Time |
6:00–7:00 p.m. |
| Fee |
$75 |
| Course Number |
C416F08 |
Learn the ancient physical practice of Hatha Yoga and how its techniques can enhance your busy life. This class will focus on postures that will strengthen and stretch legs, arms, and abdominal muscles, as well as enable you to relax and release daily tensions. This class will be suitable for beginning as well as advanced yoga practitioners. (Bring a mat or blanket.)
Instructor: Carolyn Trimarchi has been a certified Hatha Yoga instructor since 1982 and continues learning current yoga disciplines, including traditional, Iyengar, and Kripalu. She has given presentations and lectures about Hatha Yoga throughout the community.