This course is for students with a good grasp of Italian grammar. They can read with ease and formulate sentences on a variety of subjects. By the European standard, it is a B1-B2 level class. No book is required, as we will use online video sources and handouts in class. Please bring $4 to the first meeting for handouts. Limit 20.

Tina Polo
1:00—3:00 P.M. Wednesday, Starts Sept. 17
Triumphant Love Lutheran Church, Upper Room
9508 Great Hills Trail (78759)

Whether you are new to watercolors or a practicing watercolorist, join us. For beginners; basic instruction will be provided. Any kind of drawing experience will be helpful. But if you have had some instruction, and you feel comfortable painting on your own, then you can explore any subject matter with watercolors while you benefit from the experience of others. You will need to have your own brushes, watercolor paints, and watercolor paper. Our main focus is to enjoy the process together and remove inhibitions to creativity. Limit 20.

Cherry Taylor
1:00—3:00 P.M. Wednesday, Starts Sept. 17
United Christian Church
3500 West Parmer Lane (78727)

This course offers a taste of a variety of topics presented by different LLI instructors over six weeks.

• Sept. 17 The Symbolism of Gravestone Art—Texas and Beyond We examine common symbols found in area cemeteries, both old and modern, with explanation of what they are meant to represent, since symbols without meaning become mystery. (Bronwyn Bowen)

• Sept. 24 Pablo Neruda Explains a Few Things About the Spanish Civil War Our close reading of a single poem—"I Explain a Few Things" (1937)—within its historical context of the Spanish Civil War explores the breadth, depth, and reach of the life and art of Neruda, Latin America's best known and most widely translated poet. (Catharine Wall)

• Oct. 1 Art Crime While crime can infiltrate the world of fine art in many ways, this class looks at major thefts and forgeries and explores why this subject continues to fascinate and repel us. (Terry Martin)

• Oct. 8 Emotion and Meaning in the Arts What if the “meaning” of most art, including literature, were emotional rather than intellectual? This class will discuss this question through a few illustrative poems and stories students will receive before class by email as PDF attachments. (Joseph Longino)

• Oct. 15 Entomology: An Introduction to Insects Four out of five animal species on our planet are insects. Here’s a great opportunity to learn more about these little creatures that rule the world. (Valerie Bugh)

• Oct. 22 Moments Worth Retelling—Memoir Tips for Beginning Writers This class is designed to give people with little writing background the inspiration and tools to record the highlights of their lives in short, informal memoirs. No in-class writing. Please bring $5 for copious handouts supplementing this talk. (Bronwyn Bowen)

Join us to help inaugurate the Sampler Course as an LLI feature. 6 Classes. Limit 30.

Bronwyn Bowen, Coordinator
1:00—3:00 P.M. Wednesday, Starts Sept. 17
Westover Hills Church of Christ, Room 201
8332 Mesa Drive (78759)

CANCELLED

Instructor Jay Bond has always liked taking things apart and has gradually learned how to reassemble them successfully. In addition to work experience in a hardware store, home improvement center, machine shop, and 10 years as a bicycle mechanic, he lived in a 1950s-era house for more than 30 years, successfully tackling a wide variety of repairs and improvements involving carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and more. Course topics include:

• Basic tools, manual and power, and how to use them safely

• Assembling and installing things—hanging pictures, mirrors and blinds, installing a bifold door, replacing a door lockset

• Basic plumbing—water supply and cutoff valves, toilets, drains, installing faucets

• Basic electrical issues—circuit breakers, outlets, rewiring a lamp

• Carpentry—quality repairs, reinforcements, using clamps

• Exterior, lawn and garden tools, and repairs

Get ready to make and share your own list of prospective projects or “honey-do” tasks. Limit 20.

Jay Bond
2:00—4:00 P.M. Wednesday, Starts Sept. 17
The Church at Highland Park, Burchette Room
5206 Balcones Drive (78731)