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Memorial Union
800 Langdon St.
Madison, WI 53706
608-265-3000
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Union South
227 N. Randall Ave.
Madison, WI 53715
608-263-2600
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Custom Mini Courses!

Bring the Mini Course program to your group!  We can offer a wide variety of our courses exclusively for your group, even a group as small as five for some courses.  Listed below are examples of courses from Instructors who are excited about coming and teaching exclusively for your group.  Fees for each course vary but generally we can offer the learning opportunity at a per person cost less than a similar course in our catalog!  If you do not see something on this list you know your group is interested in, please ask. We will see what might be possible!

CONTACT the Mini Course Director  (262-5759 or wumini@union.wisc.edu) to discuss possible dates, facility needs, and exact costs.  Remember that other course options can also be explored.

Feeling Artsy?  Click here to see a menu of group course options offered by the Wisconsin Union Craftshop!

Partner/Social Dance
What dance(s) is your group interested in? Our accomplished and professional Instructors, Malia Arries and Connie Reeves, can teach it to you and your group. Regular offerings include Swing, Salsa, Tango, Traditional Ballroom (Foxtrot, Waltz), Cha Cha, Rhumba, Polka, the elegant Viennese Waltz, and more. A single one or two hour session is typical for a beginners’ group session.

Meditation & Mindfulness
Whether looking for ways to reduce stress, create focus or just escape the rigors of everyday life, learning practices of meditation and mindfulness can enhance your life. Let Instructor Nancy Hylbert guide your group to a more healthy and stress-free life. A single session of an hour or more is recommended.

Yoga/Standing Yoga/Chair Yoga
Create balance and flexibility, gain strength and reduce stress learning basic yoga techniques. Lisa Lawrence, a certified yoga Instructor will give your group basic skills to build on – and your bodies will love you for it! Chair Yoga stresses techniques that can be done sitting at a desk or any chair. Standing Yoga stresses balance and creating a sense of well being. Single, one hour introductory sessions or multiple, sequence-building sessions can be arranged.

Speed Reading & Reading Aerobics
Whether reading is easy, or a chore for you, learning techniques to enhance your group’s reading speed and increase your ability to understand insights will help. Let our experienced Instructor, Ed Lucas help you and
your group build practical reading skills. Both single, one hour and multiple sequence building sessions are possible.

Clutter Control/The Organized Office
Is your stuff taking over your life? Do you have papers everywhere? Here is help! Learn how to find your own way to get and stay organized using simple techniques and systems that will streamline your daily activities and help control all those piles of papers. Let Instructor and professional organizer Rita Horvath help create order out of chaos and make your groups life/work space work better for everyone! Single session workshops or multi-session opportunities possible.

First Web Page in a Night
If you know how to use a word processor, you already have the skills necessary to create your own web site. In just one easy, two hour session, your group will learn how to program a page with headlines, hypertext links, photographs, and more. General word processing and computer skills required. Instructor Dave Friedman operates a successful web design/desktop publishing firm.

Board & Party Games
Does your group enjoy playing party and board games? Learn new board, card, family, and party games in a fun, social casual time with Dave Friedman, a game designer and host of monthly game nights. One to three two-hour sessions are possible.

Inexpensive Home/Room Decorating
Do you have expensive taste in decor but would rather spend all that money somewhere else? Now your group can learn out how to use what you already have to create a fabulous interior at minimal expense! Learn basic design principles and how they can lead you to tasteful and stylish solutions for your home, office or any room. Interior design consultant Rita Horvath can help you make a great change in your living/working space. One session workshop or multi-session course possible.