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Winter-Spring 2023 Full Digital Catalog Register today at www.ntx203.net!as our team has worked hard to update and streamline our services for you, our dedicated students. We have been excited to see students return to their in-person classes, while still accommodating many classes live online via Zoom. We are also thrilled to be able to offer additional Spanish classes again! The New Year is a great time to try a new class, take time for yourself, or develop a new skill. I encourage you to do just that. You will find NTX has a host of great opportunities that await you. We welcome both residents and non-residents and offer a senior discount for many of the program offerings. While we saw many instructors retire in the past year, we are excited as we rebuild. We continue to look for talented individuals to share their skills with NTX. We offer flexible hours, and our instructors form meaningful relationships with our students as they learn and teach. We have an interest form on the NTX website and welcome inquiries to our office for new instructors. We are looking forward to having our NTX student artwork featured at the Village of Northfield Village Hall in January and February. We invite you to join us for the opening reception on January 17th from 5-7 p.m. Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and meaningful new year! NTX STAFFADMINISTRATIONBOARD OF EDUCATION DeDe Kern, Manager Angie Woodul, Program Assistant Lia Kass Fahs, Editor & Designer Paul Sally, Ed. D., Superintendent Christopher Johnson, Associate Superintendent Denise Dubravec, Principal (Winnetka) Paul M. Waechtler, Principal (Northfield) Nicole Dizon, Director of Communications Keith Dronen, Board President Jean Hahn, Board Vice President Cathy Albrecht Kimberly Alcantara Avik Das Brad McLane Sally Tomlinson It has been a great year at NTX DeDe Kern, MS, CPP NTX Manager Follow us on Instagram! @new_trier_extensionTable of Contents One of a Kind Art Bridge & Canasta Culinary Fencing Financial Planning Fitness Wrestling Languages Music Rowing Sailing & Boating Safety Tai Chi & Qigong Technology Writing Page 2 Pages 3-5 Page 6 Page 6 Page 7 Pages 8-9 Pages 9-10 Page 10 Pages 11-14 Pages 15-16 Page 16 Pages 17-18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 20ONE OF A KIND Organizing Your Home Instructor: Linda Goldman • 1 session Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by clutter in your home? Have things piled up and you’re not quite sure what to do with everything? As spring is upon us, it’s a great time to get organized. It feels so good to have clear spaces to live and work in, where you can actually see what you have and easily find what you need. This class will help you create an organized home where you will feel calmer, more in control and productive. You will learn key principles and a process for organizing your space, how to let go of items you no longer need, and a variety of tips, tools and strategies for getting and staying organized. Limit of 12. Location: NT Northfield 231-701 | Tuesday | 3/7 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. FEE: $39/ Seniors $33 | REGISTER Beginning Mah Jongg Instructor: Sue Hershinow • 5 sessions Learn the fun, exciting game of Mah Jongg! “Maj” is a fascinating rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. A very small amount of time and effort is required to become familiar with the elementary principles of the game. You will learn the suits, the setup of the tiles/racks, the rules of the game and the card of standard hands, against which all games are played. Then, you’ll sit at tables and play. This course is great for beginners as well as those who need a little refresher course. Come alone or bring a friend and learn this fun, fast-paced game. Attendance at the first two classes is mandatory. Minimum of 4. Includes 2023 Mah Jongg card. Location: NT Northfield 231-702 | Mondays | 4/3-5/1 | 1-3 p.m. FEE: $165 (No discount) | REGISTER 231-709 | Tuesdays | 5/9-6/6 | 1-3 p.m. FEE: $165 (No discount) | REGISTER How Do I Sell My Stuff? Instructor: George Glastris • 4 sessions Learn from our expert who spent ten years in London at Christie’s and Sotheby’s, five years at Skinner in Boston, was also a regular appraiser on Antiques Roadshow, and is now a private antiques appraiser, consultant, and broker. Simplify your life -- find out what to toss and what to sell. Are you dealing with a parent’s estate and wondering what is there and what to do with it? Or maybe you are planning on downsizing and no longer have room for everything. Many of us just have too much stuff that we no longer need and don’t know what is a valuable antique, an interesting collectible, or just second-hand. In this class you will learn what to look out for; how to identify valuables; the different outlets to sell things (and just as importantly how NOT to sell things); and the pros and cons of those various outlets, from auction houses, online sales, estate sales, even donations. The first class will be one hour and will focus on special issues when dealing with someone else’s estate or what to do before you move. In the last class, you will have the opportunity to bring in an object for a verbal appraisal. Location: NT Northfield 231-703 | Wednesdays | 4/5-4/26 | 7-8:30 p.m. FEE: $69/ Seniors $62 | REGISTER History of Scotland Until 1746 Instructor: Frank Sullivan • 6 sessions When Hollywood wants stories of high adventure why does she go to the pages of Scottish History? There is a reason -- that is where the great stories are. “Braveheart” (William Wallace), “Robert The Bruce,” and “Mary, Queen of Scots” are all subjects of movies that tell stories of freedom-loving rebels, warrior knights, daring Highland chieftains, and a queen who lived a drama-filled life. Come hear the stories behind the stories. Location: NT Northfield 231-704 | Wednesdays | 4/25-5/31 | 1-2:30 p.m. FEE: $96/ Seniors $86 | REGISTER 2 | NTX Winter-Spring 2023 Catalog CLASS FULLNTX Winter-Spring 2023 Catalog | 3 ART Watercolor For All Levels Instructor: Fran Vail Learn to paint in watercolor with singing colors and varied styles. This course will be tailored to your individual skill level from the very beginner to those who have a higher level of watercolor experience, with plenty of personalized instruction. Instruction is done step-by-step, but students may also paint independently as they wish. Students will learn color mixing, painting techniques, working from photos, composition, and other skills to move their painting to the next level. A supply list will be emailed with your registration confirmation. Limit of 15. Location: Live Online via Zoom 8 sessions 231-158 | Wednesdays | 1/25-3/22 | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. FEE: $216/ Seniors $194 | REGISTER No class 2/15 9 sessions 231-159 | Wednesdays | 4/5-5/31 | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. FEE: $243/ Seniors $219 | REGISTER Gouache, Drawing, and Mixed Media Instructor: Tom James The open studio class in the spring will focus on using markers, colored pencil, and gouache. Gouache is a quick- drying, opaque watercolor that is a wonderful medium for smaller paintings, watercolor paper, and smaller paintings on 140 lb-300 lb watercolor paper. It is easy to set up on a kitchen table. The class will include demos and focus on learning to work with the materials. Maximum of 12. Location: Wilmette Community Recreation Center 6 sessions 231-160 | Mondays | 2/27-4/10 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. FEE: $144/ Seniors $129 | REGISTER No class 3/27 7 sessions 231-161 | Mondays | 4/17-6/5 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. FEE: $168/ Seniors $151 | REGISTER No class 5/29 Draw! Beginning and Continuing Instructor: Tom James Each week we will learn how to draw. The subject matter will be announced when class starts. The class will look at shading, proportion, and shape/form. Location: Live Online via Zoom 6 sessions 231-162 | Mondays | 2/27-4/10 | 1-2:30 p.m. FEE: $109/ Seniors $98 | REGISTER No class 3/27 7 sessions 231-163 | Mondays | 4/17-6/5 | 1-2:30 p.m. FEE: $147/ Seniors $132 | REGISTER No class 5/29 Perspective Instructor: Tom James For those continuing or needing a refresher course. This class will include YouTube tutorials, demonstrations by the instructor, and discussions about classwork each week. This is an important class to understand dimensional drawing/painting. Location: Live Online via Zoom 7 sessions 231-164 | Tuesdays | 2/21-4/11 | 10-11:15 a.m. FEE: $107/ Seniors $96 | REGISTER No class 3/28 8 sessions 231-165 | Tuesdays | 4/18-6/6 | 10-11:15 a.m. FEE: $122/ Seniors $110 | REGISTER Painting: Intermediate/Advanced Studios Instructor: Tom James These studio class sections are for students who have experience in painting in oils, acrylics, watercolor, or mixed media. Emphasis will be on personal expression and style, be it representational, expressionist, impressionist, or anything else. In these studio classes, the teacher will provide individual attention to further each student’s abilities. Prerequisite for all studio classes: previous painting experience. Class limit is 12. Location: Wilmette Community Recreation Center 7 sessions 231-166 | Wednesdays | 2/22- 4/12 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. FEE: $168/ Seniors $151 | REGISTER No class 3/29 8 sessions 231-167 | Wednesdays | 4/19-6/7 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. FEE: $192/ Seniors $173 | REGISTER 7 sessions 231-168 | Fridays | 2/24-4/21 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. FEE: $168/ Seniors $151 | REGISTER No class 3/31, 4/7 7 sessions 231-169 | Fridays | 4/28-6/9 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. FEE: $168/ Seniors $151 | REGISTERPainting a Day Instructor: Tom James This class is designed for the person who wants to have more instruction in acrylics, gouache, and watercolor. There will be demos, YouTube tutorials, and assignments each week. This is a good class for those who want to learn more about how to paint, brush techniques, and composition. The online classes are very focused versus the classroom setting. Each week there will be an assignment and we will cover a variety of subject matter, from landscapes, still lives, and figures, to animals and birds. Location: Live Online via Zoom 7 sessions 231-170 | Tuesdays | 2/21-4/11 | 10-11:30 a.m. FEE: $126/ Seniors $114 | REGISTER No class 3/28 8 sessions 231-171 | Tuesdays | 4/18-6/6 | 10-11:30 a.m. FEE: $144/ Seniors $130 | REGISTER Abstract Painting Instructor: Tom James The spring session will include assignments working in different techniques and materials. We will look at the work of different abstract artists and do assignments centered around their style of abstract. The class will also feature YouTube tutorials and demos by the instructor. Each week there will be a class assignment and the following week we will discuss the work submitted. This is a fun class with lots of interaction and results. Location: Live Online via Zoom 7 sessions 231-172 | Tuesdays | 2/21-4/11 | 12:30-2:15 p.m. FEE: $147/ Seniors $132 | REGISTER No class 3/28 8 sessions 231-173 | Tuesdays | 4/18-6/6 | 12:30-2:15 p.m. FEE: $168/ Seniors $151 | REGISTER The Walkabout Art History classes emphasize not only the art created by the artists, but also the history and culture of the time. Art is, more often than not, a reflection of the artist and the external/internal life, history, and culture around them. The courses will also highlight how to look at paintings, discussing composition, themes and techniques used. Art History, Section I Instructor: Tom James The February-March and April-June sessions will cover “Outsider” artists. We will discuss Chicago’s Michigan Avenue fixture Lee Godie, ballpoint pen/marker savant Wesley Willis, Joseph Yoakum, and quirky storyteller Henry Darger, as well as Georgia’s Howard Finster, The Watts Towers of L.A. and Salvation Mountain. We also will watch documentaries of Outsider Art in other parts of the world. The second half of the session will cover the Chicago Imagists. We will be watching a DVD presenting a very important overview of this groundbreaking art movement and the principal artists: Roger Brown, Ed Paschke, Wilmette’s very own Gladys Nillson and Jim Nutt, and others. Location: Live Online via Zoom 6 sessions 231-174 | Mondays | 2/27-4/10 | 3:15-4:30 p.m. FEE: $92/ Seniors $83 | REGISTER No class 3/27 7 sessions 231-175 | Mondays | 4/17-6/5 | 3:15-4:30 p.m. FEE: $107/ Seniors $96 | REGISTER No class 5/29 7 sessions 231-176 | Thursdays | 2/23-4/13 | 7-8:15 p.m. FEE: $107/ Seniors $96 | REGISTER No class 3/30 8 sessions 231-177 | Thursdays | 4/20- 6/8 | 7-8:15 p.m. FEE: $122/ Seniors $110 | REGISTER Art History, Section II: Winter Session Instructor: Tom James This session we will look at a variety of 20th-century contemporary American artists. Discussion topics include East coast iconic figurative/portrait painter Alex Katz, Wisconsin native and contemporary artist Deborah Butterfield and her iconic sculpture horses (a few of which can be found in yards/homes on the North Shore), Chicago and Winnetka’s own internationally acclaimed sculptor Charles Ray, and Afro-Native American Richard Mayhew’s wonderful emotionally charged color abstracted landscapes. The class will view images, YouTube documentaries, and DVD presentations. Location: Live Online via Zoom 7 sessions 231-178 | Tuesdays | 2/21- 4/11 | 7-8:15 p.m. FEE: $107/ Seniors $96 | REGISTER No class 3/28 7 sessions 231-179 | Wednesdays | 2/22-4/12 | 3:15-4:30 p.m. FEE: $107/ Seniors $96 | REGISTER No class 3/29 4 | NTX Winter-Spring 2023 CatalogNTX Winter-Spring 2023 Catalog | 5 Art History, Section II: Spring Session Instructor: Tom James In this session we will look at 19th-century Russian painters. A lot of these artists were unknown to the western art world as a result of the Soviet Union art politics: Russian art did not leave Russia, and though it did run on a parallel track with Western art movements in their respective times, Russian art did not inform Western European art directly unless the artist emigrated as in the case of Wassily Kandinsky. Art is a portal to the past in that it captures the people, the environment, and the social strata of the time. Artists we will cover include realist forest/ landscape painter Ivan Shishkin, Ivan Aivazovsky, known as the Master of maritime painting, representational painter Issac Levitan, powerful social realist painter Ilya Repin, portrait painter Valentin Serov, and many more. We will also look at the Russian symbolist Mikhail Vrubel and the early 20th Symbolist art movement in Russia known as the Blue Rose Group, which Kandinsky was a peripheral figure in. Location: Live Online via Zoom 8 sessions 231-180 | Tuesdays | 4/18-6/6 | 7-8:15 p.m. FEE: $122/ Seniors $110 | REGISTER 8 sessions 231-181 | Wednesdays | 4/19-6/7 | 3:15-4:30 p.m. FEE: $122/ Seniors $110 | REGISTER Representational Painting/Painting Critiques Instructor: Tom James Each week we will select images to paint for assignment. Emphasis will be on techniques such as “dry brush,” “wet and wet blends,” and the types of brushes to use. We will be working from a variety of images mostly based on landscapes. The focus will be on “seeing” shapes, composing the painting, detailing, and landscape particulars such as trees, water, clouds, mountains, etc. Each week there will be an assignment given and discussed the following week using screenshots and annotation from the instructor, in addition to demos and YouTube videos to support the material. Location: Live Online via Zoom 7 sessions 231-182 | Wednesdays | 2/22-4/12 | 10-11:30 a.m. FEE: $126/ Seniors $114 | REGISTER No class 3/29 8 sessions 231-183 | Wednesdays | 4/19-6/7 | 10-11:30 a.m. FEE: $144/ Seniors $130 | REGISTER Intermediate Drawing Faces and Figures Instructor: Tom James This session will focus on drawing the face and figure creatively. Beginning with an emphasis on structuring the drawing of the face, the second half will be focused on the figure. A variety of materials will be discussed such as markers, pen and ink, colored pencils, pencil, and gouache. The class will also feature YouTube tutorials and demos by the instructor. Each week there will be a class assignment to be discussed the following week. Previous drawing experience required. Location: Live Online via Zoom 7 sessions 231-184 | Thursdays | 2/23-4/13 | 10-11:30 a.m. FEE: $126/ Seniors $114 | REGISTER No class 3/30 8 sessions 231-185 | Thursdays | 4/20-6/8 | 10-11:30 a.m. FEE: $144/ Seniors $130 | REGISTER Intermediate Landscape Drawing Instructor: Tom James This session we will be drawing/painting the landscape using a variety of mediums including pencil, colored pencil (with and without mineral oil), gouache, markers, pen and ink, and ink washes. The class will also feature YouTube tutorials and demos by the instructor on clouds, skies, trees, rocks, and shadows. This class is for new and continuing students. Previous drawing experience required. Location: Live Online via Zoom 7 sessions 231-186 | Thursdays | 2/23-4/13 | 12:30-2 p.m. FEE: $126/ Seniors $114 | REGISTER No class 3/30 8 sessions 231-187 | Thursdays | 4/20-6/8 | 12:30-2 p.m. FEE: $144/ Seniors $130 | REGISTER Drawing and Mixed Media Instructor: Tom James This session we will be drawing/painting using a variety of mediums including pencil, colored pencil, gouache, markers, and collage. Subject matter will vary from week to week. Emphasis will be on “finished” pieces of artwork. Each week there will be an assignment given and discussed the following week using screenshots and annotation from the instructor. Previous drawing experience required. Location: Live Online via Zoom 7 sessions 231-188 | Thursdays | 2/23-4/13 | 3-4:30 p.m. FEE: $126/ Seniors $114 | REGISTER No class 3/30 8 sessions 231-189 | Thursdays | 4/20-6/8 | 3-4:30 p.m. FEE: $144/ Seniors $130 | REGISTERCULINARY Immersive French Cooking Class *NEW* Instructor: Panthea Sadri • 1 session Enjoy an evening in our kitchen learning the pleasure of cooking some easy French recipes. By sharing the pleasure of cooking and tasting, you will also practice your French. This class will be taught entirely in French, as the instructor will show and explain all the steps of cooking. All are welcome, but knowledge of the French language is highly recommended. Min 6/ Max 15. Location: NT Northfield 231-820 | Thursday | 2/16 | 5:30-7 p.m. FEE: $39/ Seniors $36 | REGISTER 231-821 | Thursday | 3/16 | 5:30-7 p.m. FEE: $39/ Seniors $36 | REGISTER 231-822 | Thursday | 4/13 | 5:30-7 p.m. FEE: $39/ Seniors $36 | REGISTER Basic Knife Skills Instructor: Blair Carothers • 1 session A good, sharp knife is a chef’s most important and most utilized tool. Great knife skills are a source of confidence and make cooking easier, faster, and more fun. Come learn to slice, dice, batonette, and julienne like the pros. We will discuss proper care, safety, and sharpening, as well as what to look for when purchasing a new knife. Bring your favorite knives (at least a chef’s knife and paring knife) and an apron. Location: NT Northfield 231-248 | Monday | 3/6 | 6-8:30 p.m. FEE: $43/ Seniors $39 | REGISTER Spring Greens: Cooking with Spring Produce Instructor: Blair Carothers • 1 session Let’s make vegetables the star of your spring plates! Working with the bounty spring provides, we will discuss selection, preparation and cooking of spring vegetables. Learn new ways to use your favorite spring produce and discover some new favorites too! Location: NT Northfield 231-249 | Tuesday | 4/25 | 6-8:30 p.m. FEE: $54/ Seniors $49 | REGISTER 6 | NTX Winter-Spring 2023 Catalog BRIDGE & CANASTA Bridge 2.0 Instructor: Jan Churchwell • 8 sessions This course is designed for people who have completed Beginning Bridge 1.0 (or at least one basic course) and are ready for the next level and for people with previous knowledge who are returning to the game after some time. Besides reviewing Standard American bidding, the course will focus on play techniques (promotion and suit establishment, finesses, ruffing and discarding losers) and hand management (“bridges” between hands, “hold-ups,” and a “dangerous” opponent). You will also learn new bids including Weak Twos and Preempts, opening a strong hand, and responses to opening No Trump bids. Fee does not include text that students will need to purchase online. Location: NT Northfield 231-501 | Thursdays | 2/23-4/20 | 12:45-2:45 p.m. FEE: $173/ Seniors $156 | REGISTER No class 3/30 Bridge 2.5 Instructor: Jan Churchwell • 4 sessions This course is a follow-up to Play of the Hand 2.0. Playing pre-dealt hands will reinforce the principles and guidelines learned earlier. Mini-instructional lessons will be reminders, rather than introductions to new material. Discussion will follow bidding and play of each hand. Location: NT Northfield 232-502 | Thursdays | 5/4-5/25 | 12:45-2:45 p.m. FEE: $86/ Seniors $77 | REGISTER Canasta *NEW* Instructor: Lisa Kaufman • 6 sessions Canasta is a fun and exciting card game which has recently enjoyed a resurgence of popularity. Learn the basics, review rules, and learn as you play in this non-intimidating environment. Our instructor is a Canasta League of America Accredited instructor. Students will play open hands and receive written materials to complement their learning. Min 6/ Max 12. Location: NT Northfield 231-504 | Mondays | 4/3-5/15 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. FEE: $149/ Seniors $134 | REGISTER No class 5/1NTX Winter-Spring 2023 Catalog | 7 Private Fencing Lessons NTX Private Fencing lessons are available in all three weapons to students recommended by an NTX fencing instructor. Students must pre-register for the first lesson online using a credit card or e-check (please make sure you select “save card”). You will schedule lessons with the instructor of your choice. 24-hour notice is required for the cancellation of each lesson or you will be charged for the missed lesson. Location: NT Northfield 231-447 | REGISTER $30 for a 30-minute lesson with Don Badowski or club- member with Shawn Smith $40 for a 30-minute lesson with Colby Vargas or Shawn Smith (non-club member) FENCING Beginning Fencing Membership for All Ages Instructor: NTX Coaching Staff This membership is designed for those who are either brand new to the sport of fencing or have some experience but need to improve their basic skills before moving on. For students grades 3 and up. Beginners will start with instructor-led skills and drills three times a week for 45 minutes. Members will then be able to stay after to spar during club hours from 7:15-9 p.m. Take a look and you will find this is the best value around for instruction and open-fencing opportunities. At the end of sessions, each student will be evaluated for advancement. No discounts. No pro-rating. Location: NT Northfield Sessions run Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 14 sessions 231-440 | 2/13-3/18 | FEE: $196 | REGISTER No class 2/20 12 sessions 231-441 | 4/3-4/29 | FEE: $168 | REGISTER 12 sessions 231-442 | 5/1-5/27 | FEE: $168 | REGISTER NTX - Caliber Fencing Club Instructor: NTX Coaching Staff The NTX Caliber Fencing Club is a fencing club that meets throughout the year with the exception of the month of August and school holidays. This membership is for those who have a good understanding of the basics and want to further their skills, recreationally or competitively, in Foil, Sabre, or Epee. Members will have access to two advanced skills classes per week, one weapons specific class per week, free fencing/sparring on any club day, a 15-minute lesson weekly or bi-weekly (depending on availability) with one of our coaches, and a discount on half- hour private lessons. No pro-rating on membership fees. A detailed class schedule will be provided upon registration. Membership may be purchased at any time during the year and will expire three months, six months, or one year from date of purchase depending on your membership. Location: NT Northfield 231-444 | 3-month membership | $222 | REGISTER 231-445 | 6-month membership | $444 | REGISTER 231-446 | 1-year membership | $838 | REGISTER Winter-Spring Schedule 2/13-5/27 Weekdays (M, W, Th): 6:30-9 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. No class: 2/20, 3/25-4/1Next >