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becoming a Home inspector 2
Home Inspection is the art of identifying problem areas through observation.
This two-course series prepares the student to take the state exams needed to
become licensed. Second and final course focuses on the residential inspection
process and part 2 of the inspector's guide to the field, this course deals with
various elements of a home including plumbing, electrical and heating systems.
This course will also include a discussion of changes to State policies in the field.
#37186 $299 M 6:30pm8:30pm 10/2112/2
Truax Campus
HOme rePAir, AutO, And sHOP
basics of Automotive maintenance
This course will show you the basics for checking and maintaining oil fluid, air
filter, brake fluid, antifreeze, tire pressure, air filters and other questions you may
have. Approximately half of the class will be presentation, including safety, and
the other half will be spent in the lab checking the above fluids and pressures so
that you may do it yourself when needed. This course will also help prepare you to
discuss issues when you need to take your car to a facility to be repaired.
#36219 $23
R 5:00pm8:00pm
11/7
Truax Campus
Cabinet and Furniture making intro
Through a combination of lecture/demonstration and open work time in the
woodworking laboratory students will learn the basic skills of woodworking while
working on a project of their own selection. Included will be use of the table saw,
jointer, planer, portable power tools, beginning joinery, and material selection.
Students will be responsible for obtaining project materials.
#36222 $199 M 6:30pm9:30pm 9/1612/9
Truax Campus
Cabinet and Furniture making intermediate
Building on the skills learned in the Intro course, students will use the
woodworking laboratory to construct projects of their own choosing or design.
Additional instruction will be centered on the individual's project, including
the shaper, panel saw, wide belt sander, lathe, and more complex joinery
such as mortise, tenons, and dovetails. Students are expected to have a prior
knowledge and experience in woodworking tools and machines; completion
of the Introduction to Woodworking course is recommended. Students will be
responsible for obtaining project materials.
#36221 $199 W 6:30pm9:30pm 9/1112/11
Truax Campus
Home maintenance: Homeowner 101
You bought a home; now what?! This course will provide information on basic
home maintenance and simple repairs. Learn how to determine whether a
project can be done by the homeowner or when to call a professional. Topics
include foundation and basement, outer walls and roofs, interior walls and floors,
cabinetry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation and home performance.
#34318 $150 W 6:00pm9:00pm 10/911/13 Commercial Avenue Campus
small engine repair
A 10-session experience in troubleshooting and rebuilding small engines. Form
theories of 2 and 4-cycle engines are utilized in a "do-it-yourself" approach for
disassembly, repair, and installation of new parts. This class has it all. The well-
equipped work area has equipment for all rebuilding operations. Students should
bring a small engine project to the first class.
#33594 $158 M 6:30pm9:30pm 9/1611/18
Middleton High School
Winter Car Care and driving
This course will teach you how to prepare your car for the winter. Topics include
coolant, batteries, maintenance, driving tips. Handouts will include how to jump
start a dead battery, check fluids and antifreeze concentration.
#36217 $23
R 12:30pm3:30pm
10/17
Madison Senior Center
Woodworking All levels
This course is for beginning or experienced woodworkers. The course includes
discussions on safety as well as demonstrations of the operation of tablesaws,
bandsaws, jointers, planers, mitersaws, routers and more. Students work on
individual projects. Students must provide their own supplies and safety glasses.
#36220 $117 T 6:00pm9:00pm 9/1711/12
McFarland High School
musiC
banjo 1
Banjo 1 is a course for the novice 5-string banjo picker. This course will
cover banjo basics and survey different old-time styles, such as strumming,
clawhammer, and up-picking. Upon finishing the course, the student will be able
to play basic accompaniment for songs and be able to choose a direction for
further study. Students must bring their own 5-string banjo. See registration page
for textbook information.
#36285 $60
R 6:30pm8:30pm 8/2910/3
Madison College West
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banjo 2: seeger style
Intermediate five-string banjo course, to focus on Seeger-style banjo, the folk-
oriented banjo style perfected and popularized by Pete Seeger. Completion of
Banjo 1 or equivalent required: should already know how tune banjo and play
simple clawhammer or Seeger style. Goal will be to learn to play and sing folk
songs with banjo accompaniment in the style of Pete Seeger. Completion of Banjo
1 or equivalent required; students should already know how tune banjo and play
simple melodies. Students must bring their own five-string banjo. See registration
page for textbook information.
#36286 $60
W 6:30pm8:30pm 10/911/13
Downtown Ed Center
guitar 1
Guitar 1 is a course designed for the novice, but reinforces the basics and
moves along quickly for those who want to review. Students learn the chord/
accompaniment method, so there is no need to be able to read music. A variety
of drills, techniques, and songs enable anyone to learn how to understand, strum
and pick the guitar. Students must bring their own guitar to each class. Students
are encouraged to bring an acoustic guitar; however if only an electric guitar is
available it may be used. Students should be prepared to practice between class
sessions. See registration page for textbook information.
#33573 $60
M 6:30pm8:30pm 9/910/14
Madison College West
#33574 $60
W 6:30pm8:30pm 9/1810/23
Downtown Ed Center
guitar 2
More advanced chords, strumming, and picking techniques are applied.
Completion of Guitar 1 is strongly recommended. Students must bring their own
guitar to each class. See registration page for textbook information.
#36287 $60
M 6:30pm8:30pm 10/2812/2
Madison College West
Harmonica 1
The harmonica is a fun, simple, yet expressive musical instrument. In this class
we will look at beginning harmonica techniques such as getting single notes,
popular melodies, blues, bent notes, and improvising. Ability to read music is
unnecessary. Students should bring a basic 10 hole, diatonic harmonica in the
key of C to class.
#36282 $79
W 6:30pm8:30pm 9/410/23
Downtown Ed Center
Harmonica 2
This course is intended for current harmonica players who need new ideas to
further develop their playing. Participants should already know how to get single
notes, play simple songs, and some basic blues. This class will explore harmonica
techniques such as: solo improvising, vibrato, high note playing, slides,
chord shuffles, minor keys, tongue blocking, and tone quality. Players will be
encouraged to share their own techniques with everyone. Students should bring a
basic 10 hole, diatonic harmonica in the key of C.
#36283 $60
W 6:30pm8:30pm 10/3012/11
Downtown Ed Center
madison College big band
The Madison College Big Band explores music of many periods for jazz big
band, including swing, funk, Latin, and modern jazz styles. Performances are
held throughout the year on Madison College campuses and in surrounding
communities. Open to all as space is available. Instructor consent required;
contact Jamie Kember at JKember@madisoncollege.edu for more information.
#37296 $42
R 6:00pm7:20pm 9/512/12
Downtown Ed Center
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