Free Classes at Harper College

Harper College is daring you to learn something new. As part of its first-ever Celebration of Learning Month, the College's Continuing Education Department is letting Northwest suburban residents dabble in a new skill - for free.

Harper will offer a unique fair of August mini-classes - covering everything from aviation and web design to cooking and meditation - in the form of free sessions lasting between 30 minutes and two hours. The sessions, open to all, will provide a sneak peek into Continuing Education's fall catalogue.

"This is a great way to get the feel of different classes and interact with our instructors and potential classmates," Continuing Education marketing specialist Kari Hill says. "Every semester, we offer a variety of great courses, and we really want to showcase that. Our hope is that people will try things for free and, of course, want to come back to learn even more."

From 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, the college will host a full slate of free information sessions and mini-classes featuring language instruction, a cinematography discussion, and art workshops on calligraphy, drawing, photography and glassblowing. For a full schedule or to RSVP, visit harpercollege.edu/ce or call (847) 925-6300.