The Beer Necessities

Th 5:30 pm – 7 pm
January 4, 11, 18, 25
Punch’s Alley

“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” – Ben Franklin

You’ve heard of Budweiser, Coors, Miller, and Old Milwaukee, but how about Ayinger, Chimay, Dogfish Head, and Xingu!? Have you ever noticed how many different kinds of beer are available at your local “package store?” Come try a few and gain some basic knowledge about beer tasting and appreciation. This course will cover the following: a brief history of beer; the basics of the brewing process; beer styles from different parts of the world; the proper presentation of beer; choosing the right beer for specific foods, occasions, and weather; buying good beer on a budget; taking advantage of seasonal offerings; and of course beer tasting. We will try four 4 oz. samples during each session. All participants must be 21 or older with proper identification.

Fee: $30 covers the purchase of beer samples and other supplies. Space is limited – A copy of a valid ID and $30 fee must be paid in cash or by check by December 11th to reserve your space.

Contact: Jim Olson (Davis Museum – x 3234)

Sean-nós Irish Dancing

T 7 pm – 8 pm
January 9, 16, 23
KSC 205

Sean-nós Irish dancing is old-style Irish step dancing. It is much closer to the floor and less flashy than modern Irish step dancing, and its focus is providing percussive accompaniment to music. Learn a little about Irish music and learn the basic jig and reel steps to accompany it. Dancers with experience in other percussive dance styles will find this distinctive dance style interesting and musical, but all are encouraged to come. No dance experience is necessary! Bring smooth, flat shoes that make noise.

Contact: Rebecca McGowan (x 4836)

The Gentle Art of Quilting

12 pm – 1 pm
January 5, 8, 9, 10
Founders 227

In this class you will have the opportunity to learn the complete hand-quilting process. Instruction will be given on fabric preparation, cutting, marking and piecing; as well as demonstration of basting, appliqué, quilting stitches, borders and bindings. For beginners, pattern choices will be available and they will include the All-American "Patch-Work" block. A more challenging pattern will be available for advanced quilters. I welcome both beginners and advanced quilters to share my love of quilting. A packet including all materials necessary to complete the class project will be available at a nominal cost.

Contact: Ernestine Vaccaro (ernestinevaccaro@yahoo.com)

Introduction to Knitting- FULL

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
TTh January 4, 9, 11, 16, 18
Wang Center 413 (small room near stairs)

All knitting starts with two basic stitches, knit and purl. Come learn how to turn a long strand of yarn into a beautiful finished piece – a scarf, a hat, maybe even a lovely woolen bowl. The course will cover the basics of knitting: cast on, knit, purl, bind off, how to read a pattern or sew a seam. If you’ve always wanted to knit (or if you once knew how but don’t know if you can do it anymore), come join us. Experienced knitters are welcome to sit in and chat. There will be a $10 fee to cover materials (needles, pattern and yarn).

Contact: Mary Ann Hill (x2376)

The Journey Toward an Undivided Life

9 am – 3 pm
W January 17
Library Lecture Room

Everything that happens to you is your teacher…the secret is to learn to sit at the feet of your own life and be taught by it. — Polly Berends

This workshop will provide participants with a day of reflection on the connection of soul and role in our lives and work. In large group, small group, and solitary reflection, we will explore the intersection of soul and role, personal and professional life, and the relationship of the inner life to the outer work of service in the world. Making use of stories from our own experience and insights from poets, storytellers, and diverse wisdom traditions, we will each have an opportunity to reflect on
the journey that has brought us to this point in our lives and to explore our hopes for the future. This session will be led by Pamela Seigle and Lisa Sankowski of the Center for Courage & Renewal Northeast at Wellesley College. All members of the Wellesley community are welcome.

Contact: Lisa Sankowski (x2681)

Letterpress Printing with Wood Type

Th Jan 4 1 pm – 4 pm & F Jan 5 10 am – 4 pm
Book Arts Lab, Clapp Library

In this workshop, each participant designs and prints her or his own limited edition single color poster using the Book Arts Lab's collection of wood type and Vandercook presses. Wood type is large type traditionally used to print posters and newspaper headlines, and it is perfectly suited for printing short quotations or announcements. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn about letterpress for the first time or to build on previous letterpress printing or printmaking experience. The workshop will be taught by Katherine McCanless Ruffin, Book Arts Program Director. There is a limit of 10 participants and a $15 fee per participant for materials. Please note that this workshop meets twice. You must be able to attend both sessions of the workshop.

To register for this workshop, go to http://www.wellesley.edu/Library/BookArts/workshopform.html

Screw Post Albums

TW Jan 9 & 10, 1 pm – 4 pm
Book Arts Lab, Clapp Library

Workshop participants will learn how to make an elegant, flexible hard bound photo album with book cloth and decorative papers. This workshop will cover all the steps of making an album, and the practical concerns involved in mounting photographs and prints. Papers from decorated papers workshops can be incorporated into this workshop. The workshop will be taught by Katherine McCanless Ruffin, Book Arts Program Director. There is a limit of 12 participants and a $15 fee per participant for materials. Please note that this workshop meets twice. You must be able to attend both sessions of the workshop.

To register for this workshop, go to http://www.wellesley.edu/Library/BookArts/workshopform.html

Coptic Binding

ThF Jan 11 & 12, 1 pm – 4 pm
Book Arts Lab, Clapp Library

Coptic binding, developed in Egypt in the 4th century CE, is one of the oldest codex structures, and is sewn with a linking stitch that creates an elegant exposed sewing along the spine. The flexibility of the structure allows the book to open flat at each page, making it an excellent choice for journals and sketchbooks. Workshop participants learn how to prepare cover boards, fold signatures, punch sewing stations, and sew. Papers from decorated papers workshops can be incorporated into this workshop. The workshop will be taught by Katherine McCanless Ruffin, Book Arts Program Director. There is a limit of 12 participants and a $15 fee per participant for materials. Please note that this workshop meets twice. You must be able to attend both sessions of the workshop.

To register for this workshop, go to http://www.wellesley.edu/Library/BookArts/workshopform.html

Bone Tool Making

TW Jan 16 & 17, 1 pm – 4 pm
Book Arts Lab, Clapp Library

Smooth, polished to a shine and fitting perfectly in your hand, there is nothing like the feel of a bone folder you made with your own hands. During this two day workshop you will be introduced to the tools and techniques needed to form and finish bone folders of your own design. Simple methods of adding ornament to your tools will also be demonstrated. Bring some elbow grease and leave with 2-3 bone folders that will be beautiful both to look at and work with. The workshop will be taught by Shanna Leino, Visiting Artist. She is a book and tool maker living and working in Harrisville, NH. Her love for early book structures such as the leather-covered Coptic and Ethiopian led her to tool making, there was a need for a tool she didn't have and boy, was it fun to make it! Shanna has taught book making classes for The Garage Annex School for Book Arts, Wells College and most recently at Penland School of Crafts. There is a limit of 15 participants and a $15 fee per participant for materials. Please note that this workshop meets twice. You must be able to attend both sessions of the workshop.

To register for this workshop, go to http://www.wellesley.edu/Library/BookArts/workshopform.html

Hands-on Astronomy: Astrophotography of Stars and Planets

8 pm – 11 pm
WTh January 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Whitin Observatory

Background and techniques of film astrophotography of the Moon, planets, stars, and brighter deep-space objects. Outdoor observing sessions held at the observatory on campus using 8-in diameter telescopes. Indoor sessions introduce skills needed for observing, processing, and printing astrophotos. The course will be taught by Dr. Stephen Slivan and Gillian Curran. Due to the hands-on nature of the content, enrollment must be limited. Pre-requisites: ASTRO 101 or 110.

Contact: Dr. Stephen Slivan (via FirstClass please)

Floral Origami

7 pm – 8:30 pm
Th January 4, 11, 18, 25
LWC 210

This wintersession learn the enjoyable, relaxing, and fascinating art of origami! These decorative pieces can decorate any room, and are the perfect gift. We will specifically focus on floral origami and learn how to fold various flowers to emerge with a bouquet or ikebana arrangement. Folders of all levels and experiences welcome; more advanced origami sessions may be held dependent on interest. There is a $5 fee for materials.

Contact: Christina Woo (via FirstClass please)

Introduction to Tibetan Language

5 pm – 7 pm
TF January 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23
Pendleton East 339

The course will be taught in two parts. The first part focuses on reading and pronunciation of Tibetan script, which, like Sanskrit or Nepali, is phonetic instead of character-based. In the second part, students will learn to read, speak, and understand basic conversational phrases (introductions, inviting someone in, travel, marketplace objects, etc.)

The course is to be taught from the “Fluent Tibetan” series by Snow Lion publications. The series is an accelerated course designed for diplomats to learn the language quickly. Four volumes are necessary to fully understand the language. Since this course is for beginners in the Tibetan Language, we plan to cover Volume I only in this course.

Contact: Lauren Hume or Catlin Powers (via FirstClass please)

Hand Sewing

6 pm – 8 pm
Wednesday January 17, 24
LWC 104 (Cow Chair Room)

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew a small present by hand? During this two-session noncredit course, Kumiko Sudo patterns and techniques will be used to teach how to sew a Chinese bellflower bag and to create a sewing kit to hold your sewing supplies. Beginning to experienced students welcomed; no previous experience with sewing by hand necessary. There will be a $20 fee to cover supplies; any extra money will be refunded at the end of the second meeting period.

Contact: Judez Neidorff (via FirstClass please)

EMT-B Training Program UPDATED

9 am – 5 pm
MTWThF January 3 – 26 (MLK included)
Pendleton 116, 117 & 120

Please note: Eastern Medical Educators will be conducting an EMT training program at Wellesley College from January 3 to January 26, 2007. This program has been organized by students who have an interest in EMT training and want to expand their knowledge. This is not a credit-bearing Wellesley course. The College has not committed at this time to any specific use of student EMTs at Wellesley.

This course will prepare you for the Massachusetts State EMT-B certification exam in the spring (date and review sessions TBA). Through lectures and hands on practice with TAs, you will learn about pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, airway management, and trauma and medical assessment. You will also learn practical skills including: stabilizing patients to a long board and short board (KED), CPR, defibrillation, splinting broken bones, and use of all of the equipment on an ambulance.

If you are interested in padding your resume for employers, graduate schools, or medical schools, then this is NOT the class for you. However, working as an EMT is a very fulfilling experience, and after this course you will want to work for an ambulance as soon as possible.

The class costs $700 in addition to $150 deposit (must be a check made out to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts) and $45 payment (though credit card over the phone) when you take your written exam. Total cost of the course is $895. CLASS ATTENDANCE IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY. There will be several review sessions before the certification examinations take place in the spring (on a Saturday).

Contact: Erika Uyterhoeven (via FirstClass please)

Queer America

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
TTh January 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23
Pendleton Atrium

The course aims to provide context for the present LGBTQA movement in America. Classes will be arranged by subject, so each class will be accessible independent of previous attendance. Subjects include legal aspects (Bowers v. Hardwick, Lawrence v. Texas, legality of gay marriage), the media (pertinent movies, television series, and music), literature, political figures/events (Harvey Mill, Stonewall, AIDS outbreak), transgender politics, and a study of the LGBTQA movement in other countries. Classes may include faculty and other guest speakers.

Costs will include the price of copying information and pamphlets.

Contact: Vivian Chang (via FirstClass please)

Student Leadership Discussion Series

8 pm – 9 pm
SunTTh January 4, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25
Pendleton Atrium

This non-credit course will be a forum for student leaders to discuss effective leadership and organization for the Wellesley College campus. The course will be discussion-based: organizers will lay out basic concepts at the beginning of each session, and then open class to discussion. Participants are welcome to bring their own organization’s problems and questions, and to bring any resources they think will be useful. We will discuss these questions as a group to try and find concrete solutions. Each session will have a theme; participants may come and go as they please, but we encourage them to come to all sessions. Although each session has its own topic a trend will progress throughout the course as we build on those themes.

This course is designed for organization leaders, college government, and residential life, but all members of the Wellesley College community are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Contact: Katie Ellis or Kayla Calkin (via FirstClass please)

Wellesley Chats UPDATED

2 pm – 3 pm
M January 8, 22
LWC Anderson Forum

Come talk and learn about this wonderful place we call Wellesley! What women walked these halls before us and who are the people behind the buildings we live, work, and study in? Join us for fun and lively discussion with light refreshments provided in the beauty of the new Campus Center Anderson Forum. No registration required – come and join us when you can!

Contact: Brittany Sherman (x2679) or Meri Smith (x2672)

Knitting for Peace UPDATED

2 pm – 3 pm
W January 4, 11, 18, 25
LWC Anderson Forum

Did you know that the simple act of working with one’s hands can change the world. Join us for a simple knitting project and reflect on stories of people whose hands have made a difference in the world. Knitters and non-knitters welcome.

Contact: Pamela Barz (x2685) or Meri Smith (x2685)

Interview Bootcamp

Alumna Cecilia Harvey ’99 is offering, through her company, Interview Bootcamp. Please see this attachment for more information.

Contact: interviewbootcamp@monarchhudson.com