Personal and Cultural Enrichment

Select from an intriguing mix of classes designed to expand your horizons, tap into your creative side, and unearth long-forgotten pursuits. Partake in the pleasure of learning without the pressure of tests and grades.

Learning Voyages
A simple tour with a standard itinerary may be enough for the average traveler. But, for the adventurous, the curious, the true student of the world...nothing will do but Harper College’s Learning Voyages. All of our international trips are escorted by experienced faculty who teach the historical significance, cultural influence and unique customs of the destination.

Music Academy–Adult
The Harper Music Academy was established in 1980 as the non-credit division of the Music Department. Through its various group and private programs, the Academy endeavors to offer exceptional music instruction to the average and above average student. No entrance auditions are required. All students are accepted on a space available basis.
See youth programs for children’s music academy.

The Writing Studio
Whether as a craft, livelihood, or simply a means of self-expression, the act of putting words to paper can benefit from hands-on instruction. The Writing Studio offers an extensive variety of classes, seminars, and special events for adult students on the writing of fiction, non-fiction and poetry all taught by leading area authors.

The Language Academy
Pursue your interest in learning about foreign lands and languages or renew your skills from past training with classes in nine different languages including Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian, Polish, Japanese, Chinese and Swedish.

Fine Arts and Crafts
Renew a shelved passion, further delve into artistic expression merely touched on in former training, or improve an existing portfolio. Courses include drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, calligraphy, stained glass, fabric art and photography.

Personal Finance
Whether you want to plan for retirement, play the stock market, buy a home or set up a trust – Harper offers a wide variety of personal finance courses to guide the way.

Home and Garden
Our courses in interior decorating, floral design and other home arts give you the skills needed to maintain the modern household and create a warm, soothing environment in your home. Recreational gardeners as well as those employed in the green industry will also find a rich array of courses available in landscaping, plant care and gardening.

Cooking
The cuisines of the world are yours to experience through Harper’s cooking classes. Whether you prefer Cajun, Italian, Mediterranean or French food, we have a class to suit your taste. Additional course offerings include vegetarian cooking, pizza, soups and breads, seafood and desserts.

Home Ownership
Courses offered in Home Ownership include those for the condo and homeowner association member, and how to buy and finance a home.

Leisure and Learning
In addition to those courses listed below, we also offer classes in Amateur Radio, Astronomy, Aviation, Personal Finance/Investment, Self Awareness/Personal Growth, Wonders of Nature and Animal Health, educational tours and outdoor adventures. For information, please call 847.925.6300 or e-mail ce@harpercollege.edu.

Older Adult
Existing services and programs are available to persons 50 years and older. The program promotes Continuing Education and credit classes of interest to them. Older persons are welcome and encouraged to attend cultural events sponsored by the Student Activities office. There may be non-discounted service charges or fees.

Women’s Program
The Women’s Program works to facilitate the education and understanding of women’s issues. Our classes focus on how individuals can work to facilitate change within themselves and their community and how they can participate more effectively in this chosen role. For information, call 847.925.6300 or e-mail us at ce@harpercollege.edu.