Events Bulletin

LEARNING

Bead Embroidery
Tuesdays, Feb. 12-March 12, 6-9 p.m.

Lowell Center. $85.

You learn several bead stitches and create wearable beadwork by the end of class. The instructor encourages and fosters development of personal imagery, with many suggested methods of composition. Slide presentations will inform and inspire. 263-6322.

Drawing: Open Studio
Thursdays, Jan. 31-March 21, 7:15-10:15 p.m.

6231 Mosse Humanities. $140.

Continuing Studies course is for all experience levels with critiques offered upon request. You may work from the still life, landscape, figure or conceptually, and are encouraged to develop your own sensibilities and way of handling drawing materials. 263-6322.

Papermaking: An Introduction
Tuesdays, Feb. 5-March 12, 6:30-9 p.m. Wisconsin Center for Paper Arts, 811 Williamson St. $110.

Explore the process of making paper by hand in Continuing Studies class that takes an in-depth look at an ancient art. Make paper pulp from cotton rag with a close look at the Hollander beater. Explore sheet formation using moulds and deckles. 263-6322.

Watercolor: Basics for Beginners
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23-24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

7121 Mosse Humanities. $60.

Learn about palette choice and the color wheel. Discover how to use a brush to create bursts of color and shape. Lecture, demonstrations and hands-on experience help the novice move confidently forward. Class offers a supportive environment for dabbling with and developing watercolor skills. 263-6322.

Realist Painting: Intermediate
Saturdays, Feb. 9, March 9, April 13 and May 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

7121 Mosse Humanities. $125.

Instructor: Kathleen Heinen.

For intermediate and advanced oil and acrylic painters. Class focuses on realist approach to painting. Materials, techniques, color, composition, drawing and content are discussed through individual instruction and critique. 263-6322.

Self Exploration in Art
Ages 14 to adult

Tuesdays, Jan. 29-March 19, 7:15-9:15 p.m.

6231 Mosse Humanities. $70.

No art experience is necessary for this fun and therapeutic eight-week course. You are given several self-explorative assignments using various two-dimensional media. Information: 263-6322.

The First 12,000 Years: Archaeological Journey Into Wisconsin’s Past
Wednesdays, Feb. 6-20, 7-8:15 p.m.

Elvehjem Museum of Art. $26.

Instructor: Robert Birmingham.

Slide/lecture series traces the development of Native American and early Euroamerican societies, 10,000 BCE-1900 CE, with attention to many of the state’s spectacular archaeological sites. 262-3731.

The Medieval World: Turkey and its Ancient Cities
Tuesdays, Feb. 5-19, 7:30-8:45 p.m.

Elvehjem Museum of Art. $26.

Instructor: John Barker.

Survey the rich overlays of cultures and civilizations that make up the background of modern Turkey. Examine the spectrum of ancient urban sites and the enormous variety of Greco-Roman places that once dotted the Middle East, from Troy to Antioch. Series compares the vast, stilly barely excavated site of ancient Ephesus with Sergiopolis in Israel and Jerash in Jordan. Information: 262-3731.

The Craft of Songwriting
Wednesdays, Feb. 13-April 24, 6-7:30 p.m.

726 Lowell Center. $95.

Instructor: Eric Hester.

Course helps aspiring and professional songwriters in every genre develop more meaningful lyrics and more memorable melodies. A craft-centered approach to songwriting incorporates dynamic classroom discussion and exercises with an open format that allows students to share one another’s music. 265-5629.

Guitar: Basic Flatpick Style
Wednesdays, Feb. 13-April 10, 7-8:15 p.m.

2401 Mosse Humanities. $85.

Instructor: Christopher Powers.

Learn the secrets of flatpick style melody playing. This eight-week course includes bass runs and backup, Carter-style picking techniques and single-string melodies, using tunes from the Appalachian, bluegrass and Celtic traditions. Students should have some knowledge of standard scales and chords, and arrange for their own acoustic guitars. Music provided in standard notation and tablature. 265-5629.

Madrigal Ensemble
Tuesdays, Feb. 12-April 9, 7-8:30 p.m.

St. France House Chapel. $85.

Instructor: Cheryl Bensman Rowe.

Eight-week course is for those who want a small group vocal ensemble experience. Enjoy singing a cappella vocal music from the medieval and Renaissance periods in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Students should have experience singing in parts and be able to read music. Music provided. 265-5629.

Mandolin: Beginning
Wednesdays, Feb. 13-April 10, 5:30-6:45 p.m.

2401 Mosse Humanities. $95.

Instructor: Christopher Powers.

Learn basic skills like tuning, fingering and picking techniques. Work on melody playing, chord changes and accompaniment. Music provided in standard notation and tablature. Arrange for own mandolin. Information: 265-5629.

Mysteries of Gregorian Chant
Tuesdays, Feb. 12-April 9, 5:30-6:45 p.m.

St. Francis House Chapel. $75.

Instructor: Charles Schneider.

Brown-hooded monks and centuries of arcane rituals. Class examines the sense of mystery associated with this vast musical repertory. Through study and performance of this music, the class will investigate questions of its origin and transmission, and its appeal and relevance in modern society. Music reading skills not required. Information: 265-5629.

Advanced Fiction: The Good Protagonist
Saturday, Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Lowell Center. $105.

Instructor: Laurel Yourke.

Which factors make a main character in fiction larger than life? Should the character display heroism, virtue or morality? Must the protagonist seem appealing or remind us of ourselves? Must readers like or be able to identify with that character? We explore these issues and apply them to your work in progress. 265-3972.

Successful Selling
Thursdays, Feb. 28, March 7 and 14, 1-4:30 p.m.

Grainger. $265.

Improve your selling productivity and become a professional problem-solver for your customers. Discover the difference between customer opportunities and customer needs. Apply concepts and practice selling skills through case study and role play exercises. Information: 263-7680. Registration: 262-3909. Also see http://www.uwsbdc.org.

Developing a Business Plan
Thursdays, Feb. 28-March 28 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Grainger. $199.

A written business plan helps you control your business rather than letting it control you. Discover how to target your market, analyze competitors, and examine your strengths and weaknesses as a business owner. Learn how to set goals and develop financial projections. At the end of the five sessions, you should have a draft of your plan. Includes a comprehensive business planning guide valued at $20. 263-7680. To register: 262-3909. Also see http://www.uwsbdc.org.

Great Employee Series
Wednesdays, Feb. 13, 20 and 27, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Grainger. $179 for each session or $457 for the series.

Small Business Development Center offers a three-part series of programs on human resource management: selecting and retaining great employees, developing great employees and managing great performance. For a brochure or information, Small Business Access Line, 263-7680. To register, 262-3909. Also see http://www.uwsbdc.org.

Strategic Marketing Series
Wednesdays, Feb. 20-March 13, first session is 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., last three sessions are 8:30 a.m.-noon.

Grainger. $179 for the full-day session, $89 for each half-day session or $378 for the series.

Marketing: Building Brand and Profits
Learn how to create your market position and focus your marketing efforts to improve the results of your marketing investments.

Secrets of Successful Direct Marketing
Find out exactly what you need to know with direct marketing. The focus will be on direct mail campaigns and direct-response print ads, but these techniques can be applied to many areas of marketing.

Effective Marketing Communications
Learn to bring a strategic focus to all elements of marketing communications, invest in marketing com-munications that are effective and on-target, make more informed decisions regarding copy and design, incorporate the principles of persuasive copywriting.

Internet Marketing: Best Practices
Learn to develop objectives, strategies, tactics, and measurable results for marketing your business on the World Wide Web. Information: 263-7680. To register: 262-3909. Also see http://www.uwsbdc.org.

Health and Fitness
The UW Health Sports Medicine Center has begun registration for winter/spring classes. Individuals can enroll in various health and fitness classes, including Weight Training for Women, Ashtanga Yoga, Taekwondo, Salsa and Mamba Dance, Pilates, and Advanced Core and Balance. Some of the aquatic classes being offered include Deep Water Running, Intro to Triathlon Training, Masters Swim, Kayaking, Swim Technique Clinics, Arthritis Plus and Water Ballet. Classes run through June 2. To register, call 263-7936.

Continuing Education Catalog
The Winter/Spring Catalog of UW–Madison Continuing Studies courses is available by calling 262-1156. Noncredit courses are offered for personal enrichment and professional development. Courses include aging and long-term care, alcohol and other drug treatment programs for counselors, alumni learning, art, children’s classes, clergy programs, communication, dance, developmental disabilities, diversity, fitness and movement, health education, history, human services administration, international languages, literature, mediation, mental health assessment and treatment, music, nonprofit development, public management, publication design and production, theater and drama, women’s studies, writing and editing, and travel/study programs. Catalog is available at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/classes/classtoc.htm.

Dance Classes to Start
Faculty and staff can learn new dance styles or improve skills they already have in Continuing Studies courses this spring. Classes start Jan. 21-25. Topics include African American dance, ballet, bharata natyam (Hindu), classical Spanish, contemporary, Irish, jazz, Middle Eastern, modern and tap rhythms. The classes meet near campus. 263-8927.

History of America’s Music Theatre
Tuesdays, Feb. 5-March 12, 7:30-9 p.m.

2441 Mosse Humanities. $75.

Instructor: Bill Lutes.

For more than a century, the Broadway musical has thrilled audiences with its blend of melody, drama and wit. Continuing Studies students will survey the collaborations of the great songwriters, producers and performers. Through guided listening to outstanding audio and video performances, gain a deeper appreciation of the shows and the evolution of Broadway from its earliest days to the present. 265-5629.

Playwriting
Mondays, Feb. 11- March 11, 7-9 p.m.

Lowell Center. $62.50.

Instructor: Steve Feffer, a published playwright.

Learn the basic principles of dramatic structures and strategies, and use them to shape ideas. By the end of this class, you will have written a stageable and dramatically sound one-act play. The instructor will emphasize drafting and rewriting, using various writing exercises and critiques. All levels welcome. 265-8041.

Internet Short Courses
More than 50 six-week Internet courses begin the

second Wednesday of each month. They are appropriate for UW faculty and staff, and the general public. Complete descriptions and registration materials is available at http://www.ed2go.com/cme/courses.html. Registration link is at bottom of course description. Information: 265-5221, cme@med.wisc.edu.

Art Courses for Adults
Spring Continuing Studies courses focus on Chinese brush painting, bead embroidery, stitchery, papermaking and self-exploration in art. Other courses include realistic painting, how to present artwork, printmaking, figure drawing, botanical art and oil painting. Classes are held on campus in the evenings and on weekends. 263-6322.

Courses for Youths
Courses for children and teens in Spanish, German, art and dance start next semester. February art courses include: artists’ bookmaking; beads for kids; portfolio review for high school students; comic book art; and self-exploration in art. Dance classes include ballet (ages 8 and older), creative dance (ages 4-7), jazz dance (ages 8 and older), and tap dance (ages 8-11). German Samstagschule (Saturday School) is for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Spanish, beginning and advanced, is offered for children, ages 4-8. Information: art, 263-6322; dance, 263-8927; German, 262-2075; and Spanish, 262-3428.

Evening French Classes
Evening classes start in January. Beginning I, Beginning II and Intermediate classes. Taught in an informal atmosphere, participants learn conversation for social and cultural situations. Instructor explains basic French structures and gives tips for travelers. Information: 262-4873.

Advanced Business French
Thursdays, Jan. 31-April 11, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Grainger Hall. Fee: $325 plus instructional materials.

Earn advanced business French certificate. Course focuses on oral and written communications in French, business situations, and the business practices and institutions in French-speaking countries. Weekly classes are supplemented by individual study with the instructor. The class is limited to 25. Information: 262-4873. Register: 262-2451.

Online Marathon Training Class
Online class that starts Jan. 23 helps preparation for the Mad City Marathon on May 26. Class is offered through the Department of Kinesiology. 262-2551.

Professional Development and Applied Studies
Human Services Administration: online classes. Information: 262-2352, http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/online/hsl.htm.

Competitive Swimming Edge
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:15-6:30 p.m.

UW Sports Medicine Masters Swim focuses on technique and interval training that will help increase swimmer’s speed. All strokes and proper turns and starts emphasized. For advanced swimmers needing minimal stroke work who want to remain competitive. 263-7936.

Masters Swimming for Triathletes
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:15 a.m., or Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:40-7:55 p.m.

Class will focus on freestyle, the stroke most
triathletes use competing. Other strokes will be incorporated, but the focus of the course is to improve the swimming portion of a triathlon. 263-7936.