Just Classes (25)
sorted by class dateConsultant helps small businesses - free meetings
Thu, March 11
@ Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce
A consultant who assists small businesses on a variety of topics is scheduled to visit Decorah March 11 to offer one-on-one, free and confidential counseling services.
Jacque Hahn, representing the University of Northern Iowa-Regional Business... read more
Contact: Participants from throughout the county interested in the free, one-hour counseling session should contact Winneshiek County Development Director Randy Uhl at 563-382-6061, or wcdi@alpinecom.net to make an appointment.
Computer assistance
Thu, March 11 to Thu, March 18, 2010
@ Decorah Public Library
Basic computer assistance: need help using the computer Need help with cover letters or resumes? Need help filling out job applications? Need one-on-one computer assistance?
IOWA WORKS can help. Pre-scheduling of an appointment is required.... read more
Contact: to register, call the public library - 382-3717 or email Lorraine Borowski, <lborowski@decorah.lib.ia.us>, use subject "Iowa Works/Adult Literacy Project"
Lions and Tigers and Google Earth Oh My!
Thu, March 11 at 3:30 PM - 5:00 pm
@ Decorah Public Library
There are many ways that the use of technology can help wildlife. As human activities and settlements continue to take over the landscape, animals that require large areas of wild lands suffer. In this Year of the Tiger, adopt the identity... read more
Contact: Heidi Swets,Decorah Public Library, 382-3717 or youthservices@decorah.lib.ia.us
ArtHaus Ladies Night Out: Tea and Tea Towels
Thu, March 11 at 6:30 PM
@ ArtHaus
Thursday, March 11, 6:30-9:30, $35
Are your kitchen towels stained and worn? Join us for an evening of warmth and creativity as we sample teas from the Oneota Community Co-op and create funky tea towels! Monthly Ladies Night Out workshops... read more
Contact: 382-5440, arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org
Scandinavian-Style Figure Carving for All Levels
Fri, March 12
@ Vesterheim Museum
This is a figure-carving class with all aspects covered, including painting the figure. Taught by Harley Refsal, who is a Vesterheim Gold Medalist who has taught Scandinavian figure carving throughout the United States and Norway. A professor... read more
Contact: http://vesterheim.org
Heirloom Rocking Horse Project
Fri, March 12
@ Vesterheim Museum
Young children love to ride a rocking horse. This project makes it possible for parents, grandparents, or friends of a family to make an heirloom-quality rocking horse from basswood. The wood pieces will be cut out and ready for surface detailing... read more
Contact: http://vesterheim.org
Pottery Basics: Hand Building and Wheel Throwing
Wed, March 17 at 6:00 PM to Wed, March 24, 2010 - 8:30 PM
@ Decorah Middle School
Tom Sheppard brings back his six-week class that covers the basics of building, throwing, and glazing pots. $95 cost includes clay, glaze, and firing. Class runs March 17 - April 21.
Contact: To register, contact NICC Continuing Education at 800-728-2256
Home Flu Remedy Class
Sun, March 21 at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
@ First United Methodist Church, 302 W. Broadway
Join Mary Ann McNeilus, M.D., for this practical and popular class/demonstration. Dr. McNeilus will demonstate hydrotherapy, a time-tested technique for home treatment of influenza. Other simple natural remedies for colds, bronchitis, and sinus... read more
Contact: Preregistration is required. Cost is $7. Please contact Liz Rog to register, 382-8013 or <decorahevents@gmail.com>
Wedding Dance Primer - in 3 easy steps!
Wed, March 24 - register now by calling or emailing ArtHaus- workshops fill quickly
@ ArtHaus
DATE: March 24 (one night only!)
TIME: Wednesday 6:00-9:00pm
INSTRUCTOR: Alan Hockersmith
COST: $30/pair
Locations: Elks Lodge
Do you feel more like Ole and Lena than Fred and Ginger when you step onto the dance floor? Dispel your wedding... read more
Contact: 382-5440, arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org
Crop Circle Workshop with David CAvagnaro
Sat, March 27 to Sun, March 28, 2010
@ Winneshiek Medical Center, Lower Level, Conference Room B1
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Crop circles are a message for our time. Though known for centuries, the recent crop circle phenomenon began in earnest in the 1990s. Since then, there have been over 10,000 crop glyph formations in 29 countries. Though the greatest... read more
Contact: For further information call David
563-382-8833 david.cavagnaro@gmail.com
Creative Movement II: Imagination in Motion
Wed, March 31 - register now by calling or emailing ArtHaus- classes fill quickly
@ ArtHaus
INSTRUCTOR Amanda Couture
COST: $55 (scholarships available, just inquire!)
AGE: 8-11
DATE: March 31-May 5
TIME: Wednesdays 4:45-5:45pm
New and returning students alike are invited to dive into the world of imagination in this creative... read more
Contact: 382-5440, arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org
Ready, Set, Write!
Wed, March 31 - register now by calling or emailing ArtHaus- classes fill quickly
@ ArtHaus
INSTRUCTOR: Cerissa Sneathen
COST: $55 (scholarships available, just inquire!)
DATE: March 31-May 5
TIME: 3:30-4:30
AGE: 12-15
From song lyrics to Silverstein, Whitman, and Hughes, we'll explore the spirit of the poem and learn about... read more
Contact: 382-5440, arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org
KITCHEN GARDEN WORKSHOPS & CONSULTATION FOR THE ADVANCED GARDENER
Sat, April 3 at 9:00 AM
@ Pepperfield Farm, 1575 Manawa Trail Road, Decorah, Iowa
Instructor, David Cavagnaro, expert gardener and photographer, founder of Pepperfield Project, will lead you through six, all day sessions, on gardening techniques and consultation. Classes will travel to area gardens to discuss planning and... read more
Contact: Pre-registration is required. Mail check to: Pepperfield Project 1575 Manawa Trail, Decorah, IA 52101 Call 563-382-8833 or email David.Cavagnaro@gmail.com
Beginning Ukulele
Tue, April 6 - register now by calling or emailing ArtHaus- classes fill quickly
@ ArtHaus
DATE: April 6-May 11
TIME: Tuesday 6:00-7:00pm
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Rog
COST: $60
Have you always longed to play an instrument? Tried guitar but gave up? This is the class for you! Anyone can learn the uke, and once you learn, you'll never... read more
Contact: 382-5440, arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org
Pilates
Wed, April 7 - register now by calling or emailing ArtHaus- classes fill quickly
@ ArtHaus
DATE: April 7-May 12
TIME: Wednesdays 9:00-10:00am
INSTRUCTOR: Karen Berland
COST: $55
Pilates floor exercises concentrate on development of core strength, flexibility, and mind-body awareness. Pilates practitioners report that their... read more
Contact: 382-5440, arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org
Kinderclay for Mini-Masters
Thu, April 8 - register now by calling or emailing ArtHaus- classes fill quickly
@ ArtHaus
DATE: April 8-May 13
AGE: 4-5 years
TIME: Thursdays, 3:15-4:15 pm
INSTRUCTORS: Lea Lovelace
COST: $50 + $25 materials fee (scholarships available, just inquire!)
Does your child like to play in the dirt? Here is the perfect outlet for... read more
Contact: 382-5440, arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org
Beginning Clay for Little Masters
Thu, April 8 - register now by calling or emailing ArtHaus- classes fill quickly
@ ArtHaus
DATE: April 8-May 13
AGE: 6-8 years
TIME: Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Lea Lovelace
COST: $50 + $25 materials fee (scholarships available, just inquire!)
Are you tired of picking play-dough out of your carpet but think you might... read more
Contact: 382-5440, arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org
Mountain Biking
Thu, April 8 to Thu, April 15, 2010
@ Decorah Bicycles
The first class focuses on bike maintenance and fundamentals of off-road riding. Future sessions are on the trails with Jeff O'Gara, biker extraordinaire. Bring your mountain bike to every session.
Class runs from 5:30 - 7 pm.
$55 payable... read more
Contact: Call NICC Continuing Ed to register 800-728-2256 or Rhonda Thompson for more info 387-0544
Apple Grafting Workshops
Sat, April 10 to Sun, April 11, 2010
@ Seed Saver's Exchange
Saturday/Sunday, April 10 & 11, 2010
$30 Seed Savers Members ($35 non-members)
Workshop 1 - Saturday, April 10th 11:00am FULL
Workshop 2 - Saturday, April 10th 1:00pm FULL
Workshop 3 - Saturday, April 10th 3:00pm FULL
Workshop 4 ... read more
Contact: To register you MUST call 563.382-5990.
Payment to be submitted with phone registration.
Sculpture I
Mon, April 12 - register now by calling or emailing ArtHaus- classes fill quickly
@ ArtHaus
DATE: April 12-May 17
AGE: 13-16 years
TIME: Mondays, 4:45-6:00pm
INSTRUCTOR: Lea Lovelace
COST: $55 + $25 materials fee (scholarships available, just inquire!)
Explore traditional and non-traditional sculpting materials as you construct... read more
Contact: 382-5440, arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org
Watercolor Painting
Mon, April 12 - register now by calling or emailing ArtHaus- classes fill quickly
@ ArtHaus
DATE: April 12-May 17
TIME: Mondays 6:30-8:30pm
AGE: Adult
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Sheppard
COST: $60 + $30 materials fee
The area in which we live is rich in color and natural beauty, perfect inspiration for painting. Whether you have taken... read more
Contact: 382-5440, arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org
Paper-Mache Madness
Mon, April 12 - register now by calling or emailing ArtHaus- classes fill quickly
@ ArtHaus
DATE: April 12-May 17
AGE: 9-12 years
TIME: Mondays, 3:15-4:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Rachelle Branum
COST: $55 + $25 materials fee (scholarships available, just inquire!)
Stretch your ideas about sculpture to the outer limits as you explore... read more
Contact: 382-5440, arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org
ArtHaus Family Workshop: Make your own Pinata!
Sat, April 17 - register now by calling or emailing ArtHaus- workshops fill quickly
@ ArtHaus
DATE: April 17 and April 24
AGE: Ages 3-up (Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
TIME: Saturdays, 2:00-4:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Jones
COST: $40/family
Whether there is a family birthday on the horizon or you just want... read more
Contact: 382-5440, arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org
How to Start an Internet Business
Thu, May 13 to Sun, May 16, 2010 - Two class times available: May 13-14 (weekday) or May 15-16 (weekend)
@ Decorah, IA
How to Start an Internet Business
If you can surf the Internet, you can start an online business.
Taught by Iowa Internet entrepreneurs Jason Trout and Peter Awad, the purpose of this class is to give you all of the information you need... read more
Contact: To register, call Randy Uhl of Winneshiek County Development, Inc at (563) 382-6061
Online registration will be available shortly.
Sustainable Arts Classes
Sat, June 5 to Sat, June 12, 2010
@ Dream Acres, near Wycoff MN
DreamAcres is an organic farm nestled in a beautiful valley outside Spring Valley, Minnesota. Todd Juzwiak and Evie Barr live the life of dreams. With their two children, the family runs a 30 member CSA with oxen. The house, built during the... read more
Contact: Registration: Call DreamAcres at 507/352-4255 or write to DreamAcres, 17289 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990.
www.tillersinternational.org
Directions: Located in SE Minnesota, DreamAcres is most easily reached through the city of Spring Valley. Travel seven miles east on County Road 8 (Farmer St.) until the pavement turns to gravel. Continue down the hill to a driveway on the left (north side of the road). Welcome! Class