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Cross-Stitch Ornament Workshop 60815113

0.05 credits

Art

$25.00

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to the art of cross-stitch through the creation of a 3-inch holiday ornament. Participants can choose from three seasonal designs—a gnome, a tree, or a snowflake—and will complete their ornament during the class. The instructor will provide step-by-step guidance and demonstrations covering essential techniques such as basic stitching, counting stitches, securing threads, trimming fabric, and attaching ribbon for hanging. By the end of the session, participants will take home a finished ornament and the skills to continue exploring cross-stitch on their own.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD001 Fall	Open	12/16/2025	12/15/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Dec 16 Tuesday 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building WTPD Contracts	$25.00

Electrical Control Systems And Troubleshooting 50413519

4.00 credits

Electricity

$686.40

Leads learner through the fundamentals of electric motor control. Learner will learn to recognize and draw the symbols and language of motor control, and how to apply these symbols into current industrial format. Learner will also learn to draw and read ladder and wiring diagrams. Learner will be introduced to the logic used in motor control and be required to apply this logic in order to correctly interpret, troubleshoot, design, and wire control circuits.

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Programmable Logic Controllers 1 50413512

2.00 credits

Electricity

$343.20

Introduces the fundamentals of the programmable logic controller and its programming software. Learners identify terminology and components, explore functions, analyze logic instructions, interpret ladder logic, and develop basic programming and troubleshooting skills.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Spring	Open	01/06/2026 – 03/03/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 6 – Mar 3 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building Marc Martindale Jan 6 – Mar 3 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	$343.20
#01 Spring	Open	01/08/2026 – 03/12/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 8 – Jan 15 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building Marc Martindale Jan 8 – Jan 15 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale Jan 29 – Mar 12 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building Marc Martindale Jan 29 – Mar 12 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	$343.20

Basic Electrical Control Systems 50413523

2.00 credits

Electricity

$343.20

Leads learner through the basic fundamentals of electric motor control. Learner will learn to recognize and draw the basic symbols and language of motor control, and how to apply these symbols into current industrial format. Learner will also learn to read ladder and wiring diagrams. Learner will be introduced to the logic used in motor control and be required to apply this logic in order to correctly interpret and troubleshoot control circuits.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/09/2026 – 03/06/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 9 – Mar 6 Friday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Jan 9 – Mar 6 Friday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building James Buck	$343.20

Creative Fusion: Welding, Art, and Community 10815101

3.00 credits

Art

$510.12

Explore welding and metal fabrication with hands-on experiences while examining the intersection of art, community, and public spaces. Students will work together to design, fabricate, and install a public art piece in the community. 3D modelling software, CNC laser and plasma equipment, CNC forming equipment, welders, and various hand tools will be used. Additionally, the course will delve into logistical aspects of public art projects including funding, partnership development, project management, and presentation skills.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/22/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – May 22 Monday 04:00 PM - 05:50 PM H136 - Welding Lab - H Building Veronica Hope Jan 26 – May 22 Thursday 04:00 PM - 07:50 PM H136 - Welding Lab - H Building Veronica Hope	$510.12

Electrical Skill Development 50413508

2.00 credits

Electricity

$343.20

Introduces the apprentice to the layout and purpose of the National Electric Code. It also strives to teach the apprentice proper methodology to research a code question and correctly interpret what they are reading. Various examples in the textbook and activity sheets help guide the apprentice through this process. Apprentices will research the structure of the National Electric Code and define the requirements of the code that are common to all electrical installations and electrical codes applicable to the trade.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/10/2026 – 05/05/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 10 – May 5 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Mar 10 – May 5 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building James Buck	$343.20

Transformers & Motors 50413518

2.00 credits

Electricity

$343.20

Introduces the Industrial Electrician Apprentice to the basic concepts of single and three-phase transformers. The course will cover transformer theory, turns, current and voltage ratios as well as proper connections and use of various transformers. In addition, this course is designed to give the Industrial Electrician Apprentice the knowledge required by industry to maintain electric motors and generators.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/18/2026 – 05/13/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 18 – May 13 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Mar 18 – May 13 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building James Buck	$343.20

Process Measurement 50413505

2.00 credits

Electricity

$343.20

Apprentices will learn to describe and explain the make-up of an automatic control loop, the function of each of the control loop elements and the terms used to describe the loop performance and characteristics, perform mathematical functions associated with offset math and apply the concepts to common signaling systems use used in process control systems. Course will examine the principles, methods and devices used to measure flows, temperatures, pressures, levels, and densities in various industrial process applications. Course will explore common methods and types of equipment used to measure chemical components of a material or stream.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/19/2026 – 05/14/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 19 – May 14 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building Marc Martindale Mar 19 – May 14 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	$343.20