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StrongWomen™ Strength Training

Tuesday & Thursdays, April 24 – June 28, 2012
Section 1: 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. FULL

Instructor: Margaret Haak, certified StrongWomen™trainer

Want to get fit? Join this safe, effective, evidence based strength training program designed by Dr. Miriam Nelson of Tuff’s University. It helps middle aged and older women build muscle, strengthen bones, prevent frailty, improve balance and increase overall physical and mental health. Each participant should supply: comfortable clothes,
athletic shoes, floor mat or towel, water bottle, ankle weights (adjustable up to 10pounds each, 20 pounds total), hand weights (a pair each weight level) 3 pounds and 5 pounds. Space is limited. Participants are required to obtain & sign proper paperwork before the first class. Fee: $40 or $45 with Booster Pack (April 24 session)


*StrongWomen Strength Training Booster Pack is meant to supplement your existing
StrongWomen program and is not meant to be done as a single program. Adding new exercises keeps muscles challenged and will help you improve your strength level. The exercises are divided into three categories: lower body, upper body, and core, using a combination of singlejoint and multi-joint exercises.

Art Building, Room 219, UW-Fond du Lac, 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac


Beginning Adobe Photoshop
Section 3: 1 Saturday, May 12
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Instructor: Trisha Branson

Step into the world of Adobe Photoshop. Learn about the creative functions available to you with Adobe Photoshop. Learn to control image size for print and email, and learn to use layers, levels, selections, filters, effects, clone tool, magic wand and more. We will also cover how to crop and how to edit your photos to a beautiful black and white and sepia tones. Please bring a flash drive to class. Chose ONE section. Fee: $59 REGISTER

Location: Administration/Extension Building, Room 213, UW-Fond du Lac,

400 University Drive, Fond du Lac

American Tribal Style Belly Dance
10 Mondays, June 4 – August 13
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Instructor: Mandy Kiser


Whether you have an interest in dance, you’re tired of the gym or just curious, this course will add a bounce to your step! Begin with a brief history to learn how traditional and contemporary styles of this age old art combine to create movement full of beauty and grace. ATS (American Tribal Style) is a low-impact dance form. Learn introductory skills that become more intricate is the course progresses. Improve your posture and increase your confidence! Build coordination and core strength while learning simple isolations. Learn about ATS costuming. Don’t be shy; all shapes and sizes are welcome. Women only please. Hip scarves and zills encouraged, but not necessary. Please dress comfortably. No class July 2. Fee: $49 REGISTER

Location: Art Building, Room 219, UW-Fond du Lac, 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac


Glass Fusing I
4 Mondays, May 7 – June 4
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Instructor: Trista Holz


Be part of the fun and learn about the rediscovered art of glass fusing. See how two or more
layers of glass become one after kiln firing. In this four-week course you will complete three fused
glass projects including a hanging mobile and your own bowl or plate. You will gain complete
knowledge of the kiln firing process and understanding of glass cutting, grinding, and
assembling techniques. This is the most comprehensive glass fusing class found anywhere. And,
it is taught in a casual and relaxed environment, so bring a friend or two and get ready to cook up
some fun! Pre-requisite: none. This is an excellent class for beginners. All tools, equipment, and materials are supplied. Note: This course is a prerequisite to Glass Fusing II and Fused Glass
Jewelry. Fee: $99 includes all materials. Note: No class on May 28. Bring safety glasses.
REGISTER

Location: Wood’s Floral, 36 North Main Street, Fond du Lac


Beaded Jewelry
4 Mondays, August 6 – August 27
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Instructor: Trista Holz


This class offers you fresh new jewelry designs made of semi-precious gemstone beads. Be part
of a fun class that reveals the simple secrets of complex looking beaded jewelry. Each week
you will complete a beaded necklace and complementary earrings or bracelet. You will be
using beads made from freshwater pearls, coral, crystals, amethyst, lapis, obsidian, tiger-eye,
turquoise, quartz of all colors, mother-of-pearl, agate, and specially made glass cane. Casual and
fun, this is a perfect class for friends and relatives, beginners and intermediates. Fee: $119 includes
all materials. REGISTER

Location: Wood’s Floral, 36 North Main Street, Fond du Lac

Fused Glass Candleholders
1 Wednesday, June 6
9 a.m. -12:00 noon

Instructor: Trista Holz


This class combines the best of both worlds! Design and create your very own fused glass
candleholder, then adorn it with your favorite fragrance candle from Wood’s Gift Shop. All ages
welcome…this is the perfect class for retirees, stay-at-home moms and dads, and anyone else
interested in personal enrichment. No glass or artistic experience necessary. Bring safety glasses.
Fee: $59 includes all materials and candle.
REGISTER


Location: Wood’s Floral, 36 North Main Street, Fond du Lac

Home School Art Glass Class
2 Tuesdays & 2 Thursdays,
May 22, May 24, May 29, May 31

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Instructor: Trista Holz


Designed for home/virtual schooled children and teenagers, this class focuses on the art fundamentals of color, design, and composition. Students will be introduced to fused glass, and will learn basic cutting and shaping techniques, as well as see how glass transforms in the heating process. Two fantastic projects will be completed. Bring safety glasses. Fee: $89 includes all materials.
REGISTER

Location: Wood’s Floral, 36 North Main Street, Fond du Lac


Fused Glass Jewels
2 Tuesdays & 2 Thursdays,
June 5, June 7, June 12, June 14
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Instructor: Trista Holz

Finally, a daytime class that is perfect for retirees and others needing daytime personal enrichment!
Design and create your own gorgeous fused glass beaded jewelry, and have so much fun doing it! Make the focal components while learning how glass transforms in the kiln firing process. Complete 2 necklaces and 1 bracelet in this course. No glass or artistic experience necessary.
Bring safety glasses. Fee: $119 includes all materials. REGISTER

Location: Wood’s Floral, 36 North Main Street, Fond du Lac

Fused Glass Art Vases
2 days, Tuesday May 1 & Wednesday May 2
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Instructor: Trista Holz

The perfect gift for anyone you admire and is just in time for Mother’s Day! Create your own handmade flower vase, and then add a beautiful bouquet from Wood’s talented floral designers. The recipient of this one-of-a-kind arrangement will cherish it forever. Students in this class will learn the art of glass fusing, and see how glass is transformed through the “draping” process in a kiln.All ages welcome. Bring safety glasses. $89 includes all materials and flowers. REGISTER


Location: Wood’s Floral, 36 North Main Street, Fond du Lac

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