Course detail: German Genius: The Stories Behind Jeans, Teddy Bears and Porcelain

Discover the surprising German roots of three beloved icons: blue jeans, teddy bears and fine porcelain. In German historian Anette Isaacs' lively course, you will meet Levi Strauss, Margarete Steiff and the alchemists behind Meissen's white and gold - visionaries whose inventions shaped fashion, childhood and luxury. A playful and enriching dive into history, creativity and pure German ingenuity!


German born and raised, Anette Isaacs is a historian and public educator who has presented hundreds of programs on more than 40 topics (all pertaining to her native country's history, politics and culture) all over the United States. She holds master's degrees in American studies, political science and history and currently serves as the director of OLLI at Florida International University in Miami.


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Course pre-requisites
(required) Osher Membership Fee

 Session Information: OC26551O

Schedule: Every week on Tuesday, starting on 02/17/26 and ending on 03/03/26
Times: 06:30pm-08:30pm CST
Online : $50.00

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Anette Isaacs

Facility Detail

Lawrence Campus
Online
1515 St. Andrews Dr
Lawrence, KS 66047

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $5.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 7 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.