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Continuing Education

Knead to Know: Sourdough Basics 60306102

  • 0.05 credits
  • Related Art
  • $59.00
  • Interested in making sourdough bread at home but not sure where to start? This class offers a clear, beginner-friendly introduction to sourdough baking through lecture and demonstrations. Participants will observe techniques, ask questions, and sample bread, but will not bake during class. All supplies are provided, and nothing needs to be brought. Topics include getting started with sourdough, caring for yeast, the basic recipe and fermentation process, and when and how to add flavors.

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    #PD002 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026
    08/24/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 25
    Tuesday
    05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
    AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    WTPD Contracts
    $59.00
    Post Secondary

    Machine Design 1 10606115

  • 2.00 credits
  • Mechanical Technology
  • Introduces the fundamentals of machine design and power transmission. The different types and capabilities of power transmission components (chain and belt drives, coupling, clutches, brakes, gear reducers, bearings, and electric motors) are introduced. The student will be  capable of proper selection of commercially available power transmission components into systems using the principles of power, torque, and speed.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/15/2026
    08/29/2026 Hybrid Zoom Available Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Oct 15
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    F208 - Computer Lab - F Building
    Bryan LaVigne
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    Post Secondary

    Mechanisms 10606180

  • 3.00 credits
  • Mechanical Technology
  • Introduces the techniques used in the design and analysis of mechanisms with application to machine design. Graphical and analytical methods are presented to study the motion characteristics (displacement, velocity and acceleration) of four-bar linkages, slider-cranks, cams, gears and other special mechanisms. The use of CAD and spreadsheets is emphasized.

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    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 Hybrid Zoom Available Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 19 – Dec 16
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 09:50 AM
    F208 - Computer Lab - F Building
    Brad Schinker
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    Post Secondary

    Strength Of Materials 10606163

  • 3.00 credits
  • Mechanical Technology
  • Examines how forces affect machine members and structural elements. The learner will calculate stress and strain, analyze connections and evaluate beams and columns. The learner will use these calculations to determine if a given design will perform or fail.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/15/2026
    08/29/2026 Hybrid Zoom Available Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Oct 15
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 09:50 AM
    F210 - Classroom - F Building
    Brad Schinker
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    Continuing Education

    Tallow Face Cream & Healthy Deodorant Making 60306101

  • 0.05 credits
  • Related Art
  • $59.00
  • Participants will receive a hands-on experience working with tallow to create nourishing creams and healthy, all natural deodorant. Each participant will leave with a 1oz container of their own whipped tallow cream and a 1 oz container of coconut-based deodorant, both crafted during the class. Feel free to bring your favorite essential oils to personalize your whipped tallow cream and deodorant for a unique touch! 

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    #PD002 Spring
    Open
    05/05/2026
    05/04/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    May 5
    Tuesday
    05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
    AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    WTPD Contracts
    $59.00
    Continuing Education

    Tallow Soap Making 60306100

  • 0.05 credits
  • Related Art
  • $59.00
  • Learn how to make tallow soap from scratch! This hands-on class will teach participants how to use fats and lye to make an all-natural soap. Participants will leave with a pre-cured bar of tallow soap, knowledge, and recipe to start making their own soaps at home! Soap recipe includes pasture raised tallow, coconut oil, olive oil, water and lye topped with lavender buds.

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    #PD002 Spring
    Open
    05/19/2026
    05/18/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    May 19
    Tuesday
    05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
    AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    WTPD Contracts
    $59.00
    Post Secondary

    Technical Detailing 10606128

  • 2.00 credits
  • Mechanical Technology
  • Expands basic knowledge and skill development of mechanical drawing. Emphasis is placed on fits and tolerances, geometric and positional dimensioning and tolerancing, assembly and detail drawings and parts lists.

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    #03 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 Hybrid Zoom Available Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 19 – Dec 16
    Thursday, Monday, Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    F206 - Computer Lab - F Building
    Brad Schinker
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    Post Secondary

    Technical Drafting/CAD 10606105

  • 2.00 credits
  • Mechanical Technology
  • Introduces basic knowledge and skill development of technical drawing with emphases on freehand sketching and introductory CAD drawing.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #03 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/15/2026
    08/29/2026 Hybrid Zoom Available Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Oct 15
    Thursday, Monday, Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:05 PM
    F206 - Computer Lab - F Building
    Brad Schinker
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