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The Stayton
- Section Code: F26FSFAML030A
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Instructor: Richard Sukup
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Dates: 10/12/2026 - 10/12/2026
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Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Building: The Stayton (opens in new tab)
Room: Dining Room: 11th Floor
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Think you're not an artist? Think again! We will create an 11"x14" collage step-by-step together that you will be proud enough to hang! We will begin with the basics for collage. I will have a template available for you if you are not comfortable drawing freehand. You will learn how to collage with a minimum of supplies. Enjoy the freedom that this genre provides! No two collages will look alike as we will all be using different materials we have found or from a stash that I have provided each student. A supply list will be sent.
On Campus Session
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Come join us for a walking tour of the Mary Couts Burnett Library and learn about the library's art collection. You'll see a wide array of art from original Rembrandt Etchings to Andy Warhol Screen prints (and everything in between). We'll take a look at the artworks themselves and discuss how the university acquired them. Participants will also learn about the library's efforts toward conservation and academic research.
On Campus Session
- Section Code: F26FSFACT044C
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Instructor: Kerri Menchaca
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Dates: 12/2/2026 - 12/2/2026
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Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Building: Mary Couts Burnett Library
Room: Lobby
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Art of Jim Woodson
A PowerPoint presentation of the artist's works along with a few actual works. The artist will also present a description of his process and intentions
Section Code: F26FSFAML038A
Dates: 12/11/2026 - 12/11/2026 Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 1 Days: F
Instructor: Jim Woodson
Capacity Remaining: 32
Fee: $0.00
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Beethoven's 9th Symphony - What Makes it Great
A ground breaking composition when it was first performed in Vienna 1824. First symphony that included a movement with vocal soloists and a large chorus. Served as a bridge between the classical and romantic periods of music. Beethoven was profoundly deaf by the time this work was first performed. The chorus, Ode to Joy, was chosen in 1985 as the official anthem of the European Union. Have I ever sung it? With performances and rehearsals close to 100 times as a member of the Choral Arts Society of Washington. And each and every time it was thrilling.
Section Code: F26FSFAML031A
Dates: 11/5/2026 - 11/5/2026 Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 1 Days: Th
Instructor: Lynn Main
Capacity Remaining: 32
Fee: $0.00
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Bonsai is the ancient Japanese practice of growing trees in pots. This presentation incudes a discussion of the origins of the artform, the general aesthetics, horticulture of the trees, basic techniques and the significance of age and size of the specimens. Many examples are pictured in the presentation and the presenter incudes a limited selection of trees from his personal collection. The presentation concludes with a description of the establishment of the upcoming permanent Bonsai Collection at the Fort Worth Japanese Garden.
Stevenson Oaks
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Breaking Down Boundaries--Playing for Change
Playing For Change is an organization that was created to inspire and connect the world through music. "Playing For Change is more than just music. We're a movement that believes in the power of music to break down barriers, connect people, and create positive change. Traveling around the world inspired the founders to unite many of the greatest musicians they met throughout their journeys. These musicians come from many different countries and cultures, but through music they speak the same language. Learn more about this movement and enjoy what they have created. Lots of music videos, but different than what you may be used to seeing.
Section Code: F26FSFAML027A
Dates: 12/7/2026 - 12/7/2026 Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Sessions: 1 Days: M
Instructor: Lew Woodard
Capacity Remaining: 32
Fee: $0.00
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The first book is Sue Grafton's W IS FOR WASTED. Kinsey Milhone becomes involved with homeless people when she discovers a slip of paper with her name on it in a dead man's pocket. She learns that she is heir to his $600,000.00 fortune. The second book is Louise Penny's THE GREY WOLF. Detective Armand Gamache receives a package with a jacket with a red stain on the chest. There's a note in the pocket; thus, begins the mystery. Is there someone at the Surete' who is disloyal? The third book is Ariel Lawhon's THE FROZEN RIVER about an 18th century midwife who investigates a murder and a rape. The last book is Will Schwalbe's THE END OF YOUR LIFE BOOK CLUB, a memoir about how his mother deals with her diagnosis of terminal pancreatic cancer. Come for good reading and great discussion.
On Campus Session
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Classic Movies - Sunset Boulevard
What to do if you were one of the biggest stars of the silent movie era and time has passed you by? If you are Gloria Swanson, you create the character of Norma Desmond. A fallen star living in her Hollywood mansion desperate for another chance in front of the camera. A famous director serving as your butler. By chance you find a young screenwriter to help you with a new script. And hope Ceci B. DeMille will direct your comeback. "I'm ready for my closeup Mr. DeMille."
Section Code: F26FSFAML032A
Dates: 11/16/2026 - 11/16/2026 Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 1 Days: M
Instructor: Lynn Main
Capacity Remaining: 32
Fee: $0.00
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Claude Monet and the Journey to His Waterlillies
The class will trace Claude Monet's early life and success as the Impressionist artist who gave the name to the movement. As a successful artist, he moved his studio to his famous gardens in Giverny, where he stayed as the German troops in World War I came closer to Paris. At the death of his second wife and the deterioration of his health, he became depressed and gave up painting. His dear friend, Clemenceau, the Prime Minister of France, stepped in and helped him to return to the world of art. During his last yers of life, he produced approximately fifty paintings of the water liliesi n his famous garden which he donated to France as his contribution to the war effort. They are now on display at L'Orangerie in Paris.
Section Code: F26FSFAML028A
Dates: 9/14/2026 - 9/14/2026 Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 1 Days: M
Instructor: Donya Leeman
Capacity Remaining: 32
Fee: $0.00
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Deep Dive: John Lennon and Paul McCartney
When we think of John Lennon and Paul McCartney we think of a remarkable writing partnership. The truth is, from about 1967 on, they were each writing their own songs but putting the Lennon-McCartney stamp on the results for contractual reasons. We're going to dive into the Lennon and McCartney songbooks and see some of the most notable songs in a different light. Come join the 3 Amigos for music and toe-tapping fun!
Section Code: F26FSFAML023A
Dates: 9/14/2026 - 9/21/2026 Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 2 Days: M
Instructor: Richard Selcer
Capacity Remaining: 32
Fee: $0.00
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The beautiful Fort Worth Botanic Garden is home to a marvelous collection of sculpture and paintings. Art in the Garden classes will explore the outdoor sculpture collection including works by Fort Worth Circle artists Charles Truett Williams, Gene Owens, and Evaline Sellors; nationally recognized artists such as Patrick Dougherty and Glenna Goodacre; and TCU professors Cameron Schoepp and Chris Miller. Explore how the works complement plantings in the Garden and the history of their acquisition and their artists. All this and flowers, too! You will need to pay for admission at the Botanic Garden if you are not a member of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Fee is $10/day or $20 total for the program.
Off-Campus
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This class is a follow-up to "Discovering Art in the Botanic Garden - Part 1." Participants will discover additional sculptures in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, the artists, and settings. Walking over uneven surfaces is required so being able to walk without assistance is necessary. You will need to pay for admission at the Botanic Garden if you are not a member of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Fee is $10/day.
Off-Campus
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Interested in "Do It Yourself" interior design and decorating for your home? We will explore the how-to's that the professionals use and ways to use our own talents to create a personal signature look. Budget friendly, low tech and fun. We wall have different style and color preferences and we live in different kinds of dwellings, but the principles of professional interior design apply to all. Our first session will focus on professional designers' recipe for a well decorated space, and the second session we will focus on refreshing an existing space applying the pros method. So, bring your notebook, your questions and enjoy becoming a DIY Designer.
On Campus Session
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In the early years of television, 7 of the top 10 rated programs were westerns. Many of our biggest movie stars got their start as a TV cowboy. And some of these shows went on week after week forever. Let's look at some of these cowboys and see where riding a horse and managing a six shooter led to even more exciting roles as their careers took on bigger challenges.
On Campus Session
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Great Hollywood Film Composer Series
The Great Hollywood Film Composer Series will explore the music and artistic contributions of four composers active during the latter half of the twentieth century. Amid a period of significant transformation within the Hollywood film industry—particularly as it adapted to the evolving preferences of a younger audience—these composers produced exceptional scores whose aesthetic and cultural impact continues to resonate in contemporary film. Featuring the music of Jerry Goldsmith: Modern and Inventive; Elmer Bernstein: Versatile and Prolific; Bernard Herrmann: Master of Suspense; and Henry Mancini: Hollywood's Songsmith.
Section Code: F26FSFAML024A
Dates: 9/16/2026 - 10/7/2026 Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 4 Days: W
Instructor: Paul Cortese
Capacity Remaining: 32
Fee: $0.00
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This course will explore Greek and Roman Mythology and how, through the centuries, it has helped artists to communicate love, anger, loyalty, danger, justice and injustice. The Greeks did not worship ugly idols but created instead a constellation of beautiful radiant gods. We will discuss the most salient myths and legends of the Greek lore.
ON CAMPUS SESSION
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The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is a trove of paintings, sculptures, and other works from the 18th C. to the present day. Every work has a story. See the works and learn their stories with docent-guides from the Carter. **This is a two-session course**
Off-Campus
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How To Read Great Literature: Plato's Republic
Plato’s Republic is one of the most influential and frequently misunderstood works in the Western Canon. It tackles some of the most fundamental questions of human existence such as “What is justice?”, “How should a society be structured to foster human flourishing?”, and “What is the nature of truth and reality.” Although it is often categorized as a work of political philosophy, it is first and foremost a literary masterpiece. Over the course of a month, we will read Plato’s text not merely as a collection of arguments, but as a complex work of dramatic art, exploring the tension between its philosophical claims and its literary form. No prior background in philosophy is necessary, only a willingness to read carefully and accept that some of the best questions are the ones that stay open.
Section Code: F26FSFAML026A
Dates: 11/11/2026 - 12/9/2026 Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 4 Days: W
Instructor: Emily Hudson
Capacity Remaining: 32
Fee: $0.00
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Les Paul: A closer look at a rock and roll visionary
Les Paul is revered by guitarists in all musical genres for pioneering the solid-body electric guitar, but his legacy reaches far beyond the instrument itself. He was a recording and studio innovator whose contributions include multi-tracking, overdubbing, and other sophisticated studio techniques that have a profound impact even today. Learn more about his impact on modern music, as well as overcoming serious physical challenges.
Section Code: F26FSFHCE288A
Dates: 10/19/2026 - 10/19/2026 Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Sessions: 1 Days: M
Instructor: Robert Ogle
Capacity Remaining: 32
Fee: $0.00
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Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis!
Step into the world of the 1944 movie musical Meet Me in St. Louis in this engaging course exploring its music, story, and cultural impact. Set against the backdrop of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, the film captures turn-of-the-century American life while highlighting holiday traditions. Examine the artistry of Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli, including their personal and professional relationship, and discover why this beloved musical remains a timeless portrait of family, nostalgia, and seasonal celebration. (Singing along is optional, but great fun.)
Section Code: F26FSFAML025A
Dates: 12/3/2026 - 12/10/2026 Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 2 Days: Th
Instructor: Sharon Harrelson
Capacity Remaining: 32
Fee: $0.00
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More Legends of Pop Music: Harry Chapin & Bruce Springsteen
Harry Chapin and Bruce Springsteen are two of the recognized giants of pop music, starting in the 1970s. Both were master storytellers, drawing from their own experiences and from observation. Though they created very different music, both are also better known for their concerts and their albums than for a few Top 40 singles. Join the 3 Amigos as we dig into the catalogs of Chapin and Springsteen.
Section Code: F26FSFAML77A
Dates: 10/12/2026 - 11/2/2026 Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 4 Days: M
Instructor: Richard Selcer, Colin Plante
Capacity Remaining: 32
Fee: $0.00
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Play Reading Club
Join Stage West’s Executive Producer, Dana Schultes, for a relaxed and engaging 90-minute play reading session! This one-time class invites participants to come together, connect, and bring a full one-act script to life in a low-pressure, collaborative environment. Whether you’re an experienced performer or just love storytelling, you’ll have the chance to explore characters, practice cold reading, and enjoy the shared experience of live theatre—no memorization or preparation required, just be ready to be a reader or a listener.
Section Code: F26FSFAML034A
Dates: 10/7/2026 - 10/7/2026 Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 1 Days: W
Instructor: Dana Schultes
Capacity Remaining: 32
Fee: $0.00
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Silver Frogs Show Choir
**Please note this class will run for 7 sessions - with the final session being a holiday performace at the end-of-semester celebration***
Step into the spotlight and rediscover the joy of performing in this fun, welcoming Show Choir class! During this course, participants will learn upbeat musical numbers featuring group vocals and light, easy-to-follow choreography, all tailored to be accessible, energizing, and enjoyable. No prior experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and love of music! Experience the thrill of singing and moving together in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Section Code: F26FSFAML036A
Dates: 10/14/2026 - 12/2/2026 Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 7 Days: W
Instructor: Sarah Gay
Capacity Remaining: 30
Fee: $0.00
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The history of this revival is illustrated by using four musical acts (approximately) to explain aspects of what Dave Van Ronk called "The Great Folk Scare": The Kingston Trio (and others): making folk music safe; Dave Van Ronk (and Joan Baez): the revenge of the "pure" folksingers; Bob Dylan: the rise of the singer/songwriters and additional artist(s) to be named later: the folk revival evolves.
On Campus Session
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Have you ever seen a movie that looks completely unlike anything you have ever seen before, and couldn't put words to why? Have you ever watched the credits and wondered what a gaffer or a key grip does? And how did they do that pull off that disorienting shot in the diner in Goodfellas?!
This course will be overview of how to analyze the art, style, and sound of films to have a deeper reading of them and a more enjoyable film viewing experience. We will delve into the techniques filmmakers use including editing, set design, sound design, costuming, lighting and more to make movies emotional and compelling.
On Campus Session
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The Beatles at 60: Revolver Changes Everything
In August 1966, the Beatles dropped an album that altered the landscape of popular music. Revolver saw the band take its songwriting, musicianship and production to a stunning new level, with tracks that included the haunting “Eleanor Rigby,” the trippy “Tomorrow Never Knows,” and the driving rocker “Got to Get You Into My Life.” Join us as we continue to celebrate the Beatles at 60 with a close look at an amazing LP that stunned Beatles fans and paved the way for Sgt. Pepper’s the following year.
Section Code: F26FSFAML035A
Dates: 9/21/2026 - 9/21/2026 Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 1 Days: M
Instructor: Punch Shaw
Capacity Remaining: 32
Fee: $0.00
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The Jazz Family Tree
Explore the evolution of America's unique musical language, from its New Orleans roots to today's global scene. This course traces how African rhythms and European harmonies merged to create jazz. Beyond history, you will master the "art of listening." Through guided sessions, you'll learn to identify key genres from the Swing Era's big bands and the complexity of Bebop to Modern Fusion. No musical background is required; simply bring an open ear to discover how jazz continues to shape our culture.
Section Code: F26FSFAML037A
Dates: 11/13/2026 - 12/11/2026 Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 4 Days: F
Instructor: Ken Seeling
Capacity Remaining: 32
Fee: $0.00
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Women in Art at the Kimbell Art Museum
This "1-time Lecture" will actually be an interactive tour of selected works of art at the Kimbell Art Museum. We will examine art created by women artists, ranging from the 17th century to the 20th century. You may be familiar with some of these artists, but it is likely that most will be new to you. We will discuss the historical context of these works, as well as the many difficulties these women encountered.
Section Code: F26FSFAML033A
Dates: 9/15/2026 - 9/15/2026 Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 1 Days: Tu
Instructor: Jan Abbott
Capacity Remaining: 15
Fee: $0.00
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Women in Art at the Kimbell Art Museum
This "1-time Lecture" will actually be an interactive tour of selected works of art at the Kimbell Art Museum. We will examine art created by women artists, ranging from the 17th century to the 20th century. You may be familiar with some of these artists, but it is likely that most will be new to you. We will discuss the historical context of these works, as well as the many difficulties these women encountered.
Section Code: F26FSFAML033B
Dates: 9/22/2026 - 9/22/2026 Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 1 Days: Tu
Instructor: Jan Abbott
Capacity Remaining: 15
Fee: $0.00
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