Events Bulletin

Winter Painting at Green Lake
Feb. 23-28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Green Lake Conference Center. $125 plus lodging. 263-7815.

You can enjoy a midwinter break of painting and instruction with instructor Pat Dobrinska.

Bookmaking for Teens
Saturdays, Nov. 2-23, 10 a.m.-noon, 6411 Mosse Humanities. $55. Instructor: Alison Jones.263-6322.

Learn to make accordion book, single-signature pamphlet and a concertina structure. Create your own.

Communicating with the Media
Thursday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pyle Center. $195. Instructor: Joan Collins. 262-3447.

Learn how to develop an effective publicity campaign, and how to build a positive image, combat negative ones and “pitch” ideas to the media.

Emeritus Faculty Lecture
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2-3 p.m., Pyle Center.

Standish Henning, emeritus professor of English, will discuss “Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors.”

Jacobite Wars
Mondays, Nov. 11-Dec. 2, 7:30-8:45 p.m., Lowell Center. $35. Instructors: Eugenia Brown, Beth Johnson, Charlie Johnson. 262-3731.

Rallying the Scots to rid themselves of English domination, the deposed Stuart dynasty allied with disgruntled Scottish factions in hope of reclaiming their hereditary place upon Britain’s throne.

Cathedrals of England
Thursdays, Nov. 14-Dec. 12, 7:30-8:45 p.m., Elvehjem Museum. $35. Instructor: Jane Schulenburg. 262-3731.

Explore history, symbolism, art and architecture of many of England’s magnificent medieval cathedrals.

Irish Guitar and Harp
Thursdays, Nov. 7-Dec. 12, 7-8:30 p.m., Dudgeon Center. $68. Instructors: Chelcy Bowles, Joshua Perkins. 265-5629.

Learn chords for accompanying Irish tunes. Explore instrument-specific techniques.

Copyright and Trademark
Friday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pyle Center. $195. Instructors: Michael Skindrud, Eugenia Carter. 262-3447.

Learn about what violates copyright or trademark law.

Newsletters and Brochures
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pyle Center. $195. 262-3447.

Write effective headlines and call-to-action copy. Make good decisions about content for newsletters and brochures. Learn fundamental design.

Making Story Structure Work
Friday, Nov. 1, 7-8:30 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lowell Center. $115. Instructor: Christine DeSmet. 262-3447.

Laying out story structures quickly, deepening or simplifying them, and avoiding holes in structure. Develop a better interrelationship among structure’s building blocks: character, plot, story and setting.

Distance and Drama
Saturday, Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-noon. Lowell Center. $125. Laurel Yourke. 265-3972.

Discussion and excerpts from current fiction illustrate how writers manipulate point of view and narrative distance to heighten tension, reveal character through dialogue, and intertwine setting and character.

Persian Language Classes Added
Regular instruction in Persian has been added this fall to course offerings in the Department of Languages and Cultures of Asia. By the time students finish the first semester, they should be able to communicate well enough to handle daily conversation as if they were traveling in a Persian-speaking society, says Atefeh Oliai, Ph.D., lecturer for the Persian program. First-year Persian teaches practical language skills through learning basic sentence structures and vocabulary practiced through drills, memorizing dialogues, conversing, reading and writing, says Oliai, whose students include freshmen and graduate students. Second-year Persian targets reading, writing and speaking (colloquial and literary). Lectures by professors and members of the Iranian community, plus internationally recognized Iranian movies help students gain a better cultural understanding. The third-year class, Oliai says, emphasizes listening and reading comprehension, writing and textual analysis while introducing students to Persian literature. A new language table meets 10-11 a.m. every Thursday in Lakefront Cafeteria, Memorial Union. For information about the courses or the language table, contact Oliai, aoliai@wisc.edu.

Triathletes and Swimmers
UW Health Sports Medicine Center offers swim-stroke analysis for those wanting to take their swimming to a new level, especially those training for a triathlon or the Ironman. The program involves videotaping a swimmer above and below the water, and then analyzing the stroke. Analysis sessions last for one hour. Corrective swim drills will be given, along with a VHS copy of the video stroke. Swim-stroke analysis will put triathletes and swimmers ahead of the game by maximizing efficiency and preventing injuries. The Health Sports Medicine Center also offers technique swim lessons. Awareness about balance, flexibility and rotation is the key in swimming. Apply the valuable information obtained with stroke analysis to swimming with individualized lessons. One-on-one work with an aquatic specialist will enable swimmers to make the necessary changes to their swimming. Call 265-8350 to schedule appointments for swim-stroke analysis and private lessons.

Tuesday Morning Book Talks: Vermeer into Words
9:30-11 a.m. Downtown Madison Public Library. $13.

Join other book lovers at exciting discussion of world literature. Led by award-winning teacher Emily Auerbach. Information: 262-3733; http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/lit.htm. Oct. 29, “The Music Lesson” by Katherine Weber.

Irish Traditional Music Sources
Mondays, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4, 7:30-9 p.m. 1217 Mosse Humanities. $30. Instructor: Karen Fox Fischer.

Class explores ways to learn traditional Irish tunes from the various versions found in print, Internet and recorded sources. Examples from varied sources demonstrate how to decide what to play when learning a tune with multiple versions. Ability to read music is expected. Information: 265-5629; http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/music/.

The Listener’s Art with Bill Lutes
Tuesdays, Oct. 29-Dec. 10, 7:30-9 p.m. 2441 Mosse Humanities. $78.

In Division of Continuing Studies interactive listening session, develop greater awareness and ability to understand musical masterworks in various styles and genres. Through carefully guided listening and non-technical analysis of outstanding CD and video performances, learn to recognize and appreciate different historical styles and gain a greater enjoyment of all music. Information: 265-5629; http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/music/.

Once upon a Story: Writing for Children
Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Pyle Center. $105.

Instructor: Pamela Kuck.

Breathe life into characters. Discover secrets of strong plotting. Study experts for successful beginning and endings. Find subtle differences between picture books and easy readers, early chapter books and middle-grade fiction. Uncover power of nonfiction. Discover markets and how to get published. Information: 262-3447; http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/writing.

The Whole Truth about Fiction
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26, 7-8:30 p.m. and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pyle Center. $105. Instructor: Marshall Cook.

Learn how to tell tales — tall and short, lean and stout. Learn and review the basics of writing fiction with heart and soul. Explore techniques of effective narration: dialogue, setting, character, structure and point of view. Your plots won’t plod, your creations will have character and your dialogue will speak for itself. Information: 262-3447; http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/writing.