Welcome to SIUE Educational Outreach's new registration page. Please go ahead and create an account even if you are not registering for an event/class yet. We will be adding our offerings to this page over the next couple of months so check back often! Please call 618-650-3210 with any questions.

Featured Courses

Apps: Living Well from Work to Home

07/01/20 - 07/01/20

07/08/20 - 07/08/20

Learn about specific phone applications to help you find balance, get organized, and streamline activities to live well at work or at home. Whether you are attending personally or professionally, we dive into graphic design apps, photo/video apps, wellness apps and professional branding apps.

Artisan Breads I

06/22/20 - 06/24/20

Learn the basics of bread-making, including the terminology, ingredient functionality, dough handling, fermentation steps, mixing and dough development, as well as the fermentation in the baking process. You will be able to take all recipes and finished products (20-30 loaves of bread) home.

Artisan Breads II

07/13/20 - 07/15/20

07/27/20 - 07/29/20

This course will build on the knowledge learned in Artisan Breads I. The focus will be on sourdough breads and the functions of bread making. Artisan Breads I is required before participating in Artisan Breads II. You will be able to take all recipes and finished products (20-30 loaves of bread) home.

Basic Japanese Conversation and Culture

06/04/20 - 07/02/20

This course is designed for students with little or no previous experience with the Japanese language. You will learn basic introductions, greetings and language used to describe common items and experiences including language useful for tourists visiting Japan.

Upcoming Courses

Cookie Decorating with Blackbird Bakery May 12-19, 2020

Make-Up 101: Basics, Tips, Tricks & Tools Saturday, May 23, 2020

Genealogy Through a Cultural Lens May 26, 2020 to June 23, 2020

Beginning Guitar June 1, 2020 to July 27, 2020

Intermediate Guitar June 1, 2020 to July 27, 2020

Featured Courses

Apps: Living Well from Work to Home

07/01/20 - 07/01/20

07/08/20 - 07/08/20

Artisan Breads I

06/22/20 - 06/24/20

Artisan Breads II

07/13/20 - 07/15/20

07/27/20 - 07/29/20

Basic Japanese Conversation and Culture

06/04/20 - 07/02/20

Courses

Beginning Drawing

Think drawing is a gift that must come naturally? Drawing is a skill that can be developed with practice. You will learn how to draw with proper techniques, discovering how to represent what you see through studies in contour drawing, perspective, positive/negative space and value.

June 4, 2020 to July 9, 2020, Art and Design West Room 2111

Beginning Guitar

Have you never played guitar before, but have always wanted to learn? Then we have the course for you! This class is designed to help you develop the basic skills and techniques needed to play the guitar. No previous playing experience is needed.

June 1, 2020 to July 27, 2020, Dunham Hall Room 1114

Beginning Spanish

Do you want to learn the Spanish language? Beginning Spanish is the perfect place to start, as you will be introduced to the language, even if you have little to no knowledge of it!

June 1-29, 2020

Conlanging: The Art of Language Creation for D&D and Fantasy

For many gamemasters and fantasy writers, creating a language is crucial to their worlds. Through this course, you will learn the linguistic necessities for creating a language, including sounds, words, written language/scripts, etc. A textbook will be provided.

July 6-27, 2020

Cookie Decorating with Blackbird Bakery

In this two-part course with instructor, Emily Paul of Blackbird Bakery, you will learn how to make royal icing, mix colors, fill cookies using basic colors and wet-on-wet designs, and add additional decorations, including flowers and lace.

May 12-19, 2020, Macoupin Art Collective

DIY Screenprinting

In this one shot class friends will learn how to make their very own screens for printing. You will learn how to make your own silk screening set-up that can run right off your kitchen table made from everyday common materials. You will learn how to stretch a screen, transfer an image, and make a print from start to finish.

Saturday, June 13, 2020, Macoupin Art Collective

DIY Special: Build Your Own Wood Slab Coffee Table

Learn the basics of building live edge slab furniture and wood finishing by building your own coffee table or bench. No experience necessary. Wood slabs will be selected in the first class, taken home and returned each week to make progress.

June 9, 2020 to July 7, 2020, Engineering Building Room 0028

Every Other Friday Restorative Yoga

You will learn the art of deep relaxation through breath work, restorative yoga poses, and props to ensure optimal comfort. It is accessible to all levels of experience and abilities, offering many benefits such as the reduction in blood pressure and risk of stroke and heart attack.

June 12, 2020 to August 7, 2020, Studio Gaia Edwardsville

Genealogy Research

Tracing family history is a fascinating journey. Learn about the genealogy research process and the way to interpret information through hands-on examples that help you dig deeper into your family's past. Develop a strategy to accomplish your objectives, evaluate the results and share information with others. Make your family history come alive!

June 22, 2020 to July 27, 2020, Science West Room 1065

Genealogy Through a Cultural Lens

Our cultural background suggests what we eat, how we celebrate holidays and when we go to bed and rise in the mornings. Our parents' cultures tell us what a family is. In this course, we will note questions for interviewing an elderly or helpful relative and hear about Irish land records. We will access ancestry.com library edition to follow both your family and an African-American in the U.S. Census.

May 26, 2020 to June 23, 2020, Science West Room 1065

German Travel Seminar

Thinking about traveling to Germany? Join us as we learn how to get the most out of our time in Germany.

Thursday, June 18, 2020, Glen Carbon Centennial Library

Intermediate Drawing

For those with some drawing experience, you will refine and expand your drawing and observation skills.

June 4, 2020 to July 9, 2020, Art and Design West Room 2111

Intermediate Guitar

Pick up where the beginner's course left off and expand on your basic techniques. Learn skills beyond the basic and techniques of playing guitar that will further enrich your basic guitar playing. Basic guitar playing experience needed.

June 1, 2020 to July 27, 2020, Dunham Hall Room 1114

Introduction to American Sign Language and Deaf Culture

This is an overview of American Sign Language (ASL) and its basic vocabulary, structure, syntax and grammar. Participants will focus on mastering the basics of fingerspelling, numbers, colors, facial grammar and sentence structure.

June 4, 2020 to July 23, 2020

Introduction to Bee Keeping

This course will cover the basics of bee keeping. Topics will include basic honey bee biology, how to start a colony, techniques for inspecting a colony, recognizing colony pests and diseases, and obtaining products from colonies. This course will conclude with a student-led inspection of a colony.

Saturday, June 13, 2020
Saturday, June 27, 2020

Introduction to Hand Embroidery

You will use a hoop and embroidery floss to learn classic stitches which will be incorporated into creating a unique sachet filled with lavender flowers. All materials and instruction are included in this 6 week class.

June 2, 2020 to July 7, 2020, Macoupin Art Collective

Introduction to Metalsmithing and Jewelry Making

Learn how to create your own custom jewelry pieces using traditional metalsmithing techniques. Students will explore sawing, filing, torch soldering, hammering and texture in a state-of-the-art dedicated metalsmithing studio.

June 1-29, 2020, Art & Design West Room 1209
June 1-29, 2020, Art & Design West Room 1209
July 18-19, 2020, Art & Design West Room 1209

Kids Digital Photo Workshop

Join Ms. Karen and learn the basics of photography. Kiddos will learn skills like how to properly hold their camera and how to look at things creatively.

Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Macoupin Art Collective

Let's Make Crystal Soaps!

Come and learn how to make soap with Share the Soap! We'll be using already saponified soap base (sulfate-free) to make our soaps so that this is a safe project for kids ages 6 years old and up. You will get to design and take home your own 4 oz soap.

Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Macoupin Art Collective

Let's Make Goat Milk Soap!

While designing and making your own soap in class (or follow one of my designs to make your soap in class if you prefer) you'll be learning: The basics of making goat milk soap using the heat transfer/cold-process method, how to safely handle lye, how to use natural colorants and micas; and how to use essential oils and plant fragrances to scent soap.

Saturday, June 13, 2020, Macoupin Art Collective

Make-Up 101: Basics, Tips, Tricks & Tools

Freelance makeup artists Ruthie and Mallory Kahl will teach you the basic steps to achieve a modern natural makeup application. Can never quite get your eyeliner right? Want to enhance or minimize some features? Have brushes, sponges and products that you really aren't sure how to use?

Saturday, May 23, 2020, Macoupin Art Collective

Make-Up 201: Full Glam

Freelance makeup artists Ruthie and Mallory Kahl will teach you how to take your makeup application to the next level and achieve a full glam look for a special occasion. Do you love doing your makeup, but can't seem to achieve that "Instagram" look you desire? Really want to try out false lashes, but haven't gotten them quite right?

Saturday, June 6, 2020, Macoupin Art Collective

Open Introduction to Golf: Level II

Ever wanted to learn to golf? Want to take your love of golf to the next level? Level II introduces you through technology to golf fitness, course management and the nuances of the game. Great refresher for the recreational player or a must for new golfers. Join us to learn the game in a mixed group setting.

June 15-29, 2020, Sunset Hills Country Club

Party and Make Art: Ceramic Cactus or Succulent Jar

Miss Ruthie will teach students hand-building and sculpting basics, clay tools and properties to create this adorable, functional lidded ceramic pot. Inspired by trendy home decor pieces from pricey retailers.

Friday, July 10, 2020, Macoupin Art Collective

Perler Pokemon Pixels

You will be creating your favorite creatures from the Pokemo? video game series using Perler beads. You will learn bead placement tips, ironing techniques, and resources to create your own patterns. You will be able to select your favorite Pokemo? when you sign up. A pattern of that Pokemo? will be provided to you.

Saturday, June 20, 2020, Macoupin Art Collective

Real Estate: Taxes, Renting to Owning, Home Improvements and Maintenance

A home is the largest asset most people ever own. In this series of courses, you can learn about your property taxes, how to get out of that lease and into a home of your own, improvements that can raise the value of your home and how to keep up with all of your home maintenance!

June 9-16, 2020, New American Funding
June 25, 2020 to July 2, 2020, New American Funding
Tuesday, July 14, 2020, New American Funding
Thursday, July 30, 2020, New American Funding

Shibori Dyeing

Learn the ancient Japanese art of Shibori or indigo tie-dye. First students will learn how to prepare a vat of indigo. Students will experience techniques for tying and dipping yourfabric. Each participant will get to create 3 dyeing technique samples of loose fabric.

Saturday, July 25, 2020, Macoupin Art Collective

Social Security Matters

You have worked and paid into Social Security from the time you got your first job to the end of your working days. Join us to get answers and take the confusion out of retirement, survivors, disability and Medicare benefits.

June 9-30, 2020

Suddenly September or When Did I Get to be This Age?

A special course for the sisterhood. In our youth-crazed culture, accumulating birthdays can bring anxiety - especially for women. In this 4-week course, we will learn practices, ideas and insights from great thinkers and each other. The "September" of our lives can be rich and rewarding.

June 2-23, 2020

The Conversation: A Revolutionary Approach to End-of-Life Care

We know we are mortal, but most of us only consider our mortality in theory. Few make plans beyond a will. In our death-avoidant American culture, we rarely consider the value of discussing and documenting our wishes if crisis has robbed us or a family member of communication. Others or we are left to guess.

June 3-17, 2020

Thursday Yoga and Breathwork

You will focus on breath work and gentle, mindful movements which are fundamental to the human body. This course is accessible to all levels of experience and abilities.

June 4, 2020 to August 6, 2020, Studio Gaia Edwardsville

Tuesday Yoga for Stress Reduction

You will learn easy and accessible yoga poses that focus on reducing stress in the body and mind. With simple instruction and guided breathwork it is accessible to all levels of experience and abilities.

June 2, 2020 to August 4, 2020, Studio Gaia Edwardsville

Yoga for Beginners

Yoga for Beginners provides the fundamentals of practice for those getting started in yoga, as well as those with more experience who enjoy gentler movements. You will learn posture alignment, practice breath work through guided demonstration and reap the benefits of yoga, including improved balance, physical strength, flexibility, relaxation, increased energy and better digestion.

June 3, 2020 to August 5, 2020