University of Faith

University of Faith is a three-week annual event offering fun, fellowship, and an opportunity to learn from fellow Faith members and outside teachers. Participate in arts and crafts or self-improvement activities, enhance your spiritual life, learn new skills, all while enjoying fellowship with others at Faith!

To register, enter your contact information, check the box next to the class or classes you want to take, and click "submit."

All sessions are 4:00-5:00pm unless otherwise noted.

Three-Week Courses

Faith Jam

—Andrew Hotchkies February 12, 19, 26

Faith Jam is an opportunity for people of any level of musical ability to gain experience playing with others. We will practice with simple songs and just enjoy making music for ourselves. Guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, vocals and anything else are all needed. Novices are really encouraged to come and play. Don't be shy!

Art Appreciation in Three Easy Lessons

—Patsy Hinkel February 12, 19, 26

Have you ever heard or said, “I don’t know much about art, but I know what I like and do not like?” Often this reaction happens because the viewer does not understand at first glance what an artist is communicating. But something else may be happening, something very personal. It is a reaction based on your own life experience. Come join our class to view famous and not so famous paintings and sculptures from the great museums around the world while learning how each person uniquely appreciates a work of art. You will first learn how to not react to a work until you have carefully examined the details of a work without forming an opinion to discover what the artist wanted to communicate. Only then will you be asked to examine your reaction to the art. Most will be surprised to learn about their personal reaction to a work and how important it is in art appreciation. This class will not help you like all art, but it does carry a guarantee that each participant can appreciation art and learn a visual language.

Intermediate/Advanced Knitting Techniques

—Michelle Hotchkies February 12, 19, 26

We will cover: Magic Loop and Traveling Loop methods of circular knitting, picking up stitches, working short rows and when to use them, understanding gauge, and chart reading. You will also learn a few fun stitches. Feel free to request information on other techniques (time permitting). Knitting help will be available after class as time allows. In order to take this class, you will already need to know basic/beginner knitting techniques.

Supplies needed: 2 balls of worsted weight or aran weight yarn. Practice yarn is fine. Appropriately sized (approx. US 7 or US 8) circular needles with a MINIMUM length of 32 in. Please bring at least 2 pairs of needles – one can be straight or both can be circular. You will have the best results from needles with a flexible (not stiff) cord. Please contact Michelle (918.638.4107 hotchkies@olp.net) if you have questions or need recommendations on needles.

The Miracles Inside You

—John Owen February 12, 19, 26

God made our bodies to be miraculous. Every day there are thousands of miracles happening inside you. If you want to learn fascinating facts about the human body in plain layman's terms and discover ways to feel better and improve your health, join us for this conversation.

Conversations about Drugs & Alcohol

**6:00-8:00pm**

—Heather Scherer, Hank Jenkins February 12, 19, 26

Guest speakers and professionals will lead the conversation with parents and teens about drugs and alcohol and how to prevent substance abuse.

One-Week Courses

Bake Sale Recipes & Presentation

—Tracy Brotherton February 19

So, you’ve been invited to participate in a bake sale for school, church or a club. What should you take? How do you make it look delicious? We’ll share tips, packaging and display ideas and recipes. You may learn some new techniques and ways to transport the goodies. We’ll have some hands on experimenting and some tasting for “quality control.”

Jewelry Making for Children & Youth (ages 7 & up)

—Lee Ann Liska-Wilbers February 19

Learn the wrapped loop, a basic jewelry technique, that you will use in many ways for making jewelry. Take home 1 or 2 pairs of earrings, depending on how fast you learn. Earrings are for pierced ears. Level: Beginner

Jewelry Making for Adults

—Lee Ann Liska-Wilbers February 26

Learn the basics of bead stringing and the wrapped loop while making a beautiful earring and necklace set. Fee: $10, which includes a take home wire wrap tool and jewelry mat. Level: Beginner

How to Grow, Preserve, and Use Herbs

—Debby Bezan February 26

This course will discuss how to grow your own herbs both outdoors and indoors. Ideas for storing and using herbs will also be presented.