Horizons of Putnam County spring classes to begin soon

After a successful lineup of classes last fall, Horizons of Putnam County is offering a rich and varied group of new courses for the current spring session.

Founded in 1996 to offer "an adventure in lifelong education," Horizons offers a range of courses twice a year to Putnam County citizens and strives to provide opportunities for participants to expand their own horizons, develop new interests, or encounter new ones.

Horizons is a non-profit organization and its instructors come from all over our community. The instructors take part in the program because they're excited about their topics or hobbies and they have a genuine wish to share their enthusiasm with others.

Courses vary in length from one-day sessions to a one-session-a-week-for-several-weeks format. Locations for the classes are selected by the instructors.

Anyone interested in leading a Horizons course in the future, or if there's a course you would like to see, may contact the Putnam County Public Library Reference Desk at 653-2755, extension 124, or email horizonspc@gmail.com.

Options this spring are:

-- "Introduction to Yoga Basics" and "Introduction to Chair Yoga" with Marla Helton at Serendipity Yoga Studio.

-- "You've Got Personality!" led by Rev. P.T. Wilson at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church.

-- "Bookmaking" (the legal kind!) at Eli's Books on the Square.

-- "Working with Chocolate" with Boston-trained chocolatier, Anastasia Wells.

-- "Let's Have Fun with French!" led by DePauw student, Midori Kawaue.

-- "Birds of Indiana" with Dana and Clint Maddox, accomplished birds and bird photographers.

-- "Paint Along with Barb" as noted local painter Barb Fuson invites you into her home studio.

-- "Knotted Rope Necklace" or "On the Fringes Bracelet" techniques taught by local artist Lisa Cooper.

-- "Ancient Indiana: An Archaeology Tour of the Midwest" with anthropologist Phoebe Migliano.

-- "Fly Tying for Indiana" with Chris Wurster.

There is a $20 fee for the first course and additional courses are $15 each. Additional materials fees may be required for some sessions.

This information is included in the full course descriptions, which may be found in the Horizons Spring 2014 Community Education Catalog, available at the Putnam County Public Library or online at http://horizonscommunityeducation.wordpress.com.

To register for a course, or for more information:

-- Register in person at the Putnam County Public Library on Thursday, March 13, from 4-8 p.m. or Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

-- Register by mail at: Horizons of Putnam County, P.O. Box 385, Greencastle, IN 46135.

Registration must be received by Saturday, March 22, although late registration will be accepted with the instructor's approval.

For more information, persons may call the PCPL Reference Desk at 653-2755, Ext. 115 or email horizonspc@gmail.com.