The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of Extended Campus and Continuing Education (ECCE) will offer a variety of non-degree personal enrichment courses for adults and children, available in fall 2003 on the UT Martin campus. The following courses, including pottery and drawing, dance, foreign language and genealogy, get under way in August and September:

Writing and Publishing Family and Local History - This class helps students identify and work through the practical issues of converting genealogy and family history or local history research notes into a distributable form. The course will cover writing, editing, evidence and notes, design, commercial-, subsidy-, and self-publication, and advertising/distribution. Short practice assignments will be made in class to be worked at home. Students may bring and work with their own materials. This course is offered at 7 p.m., Thursdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 23. The course fee is $55. The instructor is Richard Saunders, special collections librarian for the Paul Meek Library at UT Martin.

Earth and Fire (Pottery Class) - This pottery course is designed to take near pure possibility of the clay and actualize it through the student's actions. Class is limited to 10 participants, and participants must be 14 or older. This course is offered in two sessions, with all courses from 6-9 p.m. Session I is Tuesdays, Aug. 26-Sept. 30. Session II is Tuesdays, Oct. 21-Nov. 25. The course fee is $55. A $20 supply fee is to be paid to the instructor to cover class supplies including clay and tools. The instructor is Patrick Green.

Drawing Fundamentals - Students will systematically develop the ability to accurately draw what they see. Learn the importance of eye-hand coordination, visual sensitivity, building a solid conceptual base in line and design. This course is offered from 7-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Sept. 25-Oct. 23. The course fee is $55. The instructor is Les MacDiarmid, local artist.

Portuguese for Adults - By learning Portuguese, you will be able to understand Spanish, Italian and a little bit of French. The class will teach conversational Portuguese with limited instruction in grammar. While you will not be fluent at the end of four weeks, you should be able to request drink, food, and ask for help. The course goal is to teach main words, sentences, numbers and more. The class will start with eight one-hour meetings and additional lessons will be scheduled if students are interested. Private lessons are also available. This course is offered from 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 9-Oct. 2. The course fee is $145. The instructor is Aline Ferreira, a UT Martin MBA student from Brazil. Ferreira learned how valuable a second language can be when she graduated from UT Martin and began the job search. She received many good job offers but chose to stay at UT Martin and work on her MBA. Ferreira would like to give you an opportunity to learn a second language.

Portuguese for Children (ages 5 and up) - This course is offered from 5-6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 9-Oct. 2. The course fee is $145. The instructor is Aline Ferreira, a UT Martin MBA student from Brazil. Group lessons are available.

Spanish - For Whatever Reason - Going on a trip? Is your church starting a Hispanic ministry? Are you conducting business in Mexico? Whatever reason you have, learning to speak Spanish could be beneficial to you. This course, taught in an easy, no-stress format, is designed to teach the basic vocabulary you'll need. This course is offered from 6-8 p.m., Tuesdays, Aug. 26-Sept. 30. The course fee is $55. The instructor is Ron Ramage, Obion County Central High School teacher.

Beginning Ballroom Dance - This six-week course is designed for participants to learn the basics of ballroom dancing. Dances covered include the swing, waltz, fox-trot, rumba and the cha-cha. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and smooth-soled shoes (no tennis shoes or rubber soles). This course is offered from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursdays, Sept. 4-Oct. 9. The course fee is $50 for singles or $90 per couple. The instructors are Fran and Richard Robinson.

Ballet for Beginners - Adults - This eight-week course is designed to introduce the adult beginner to classical ballet. We will explore basic history, vocabulary and technique, which will provide a foundation for understanding the art of ballet. Clothing that allows freedom of movement should be worn (leotard, tights, gym clothing). This course is offered from 6:30-8 p.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 29. The course fee is $55. The instructor is Fran Robinson.

Dance Camp for Children Ages 5-7 - This six-week program was developed to introduce children to the foundations of dance structure. The curriculum is designed to present and facilitate creativity through movement. This is an excellent way to introduce your child to the art of dance. Gym-type clothing should be worn to allow freedom of movement. This course is offered from 9-10:15 a.m., Saturdays, Sept. 6-Oct. 11. The course fee is $50. The instructor is Fran Robinson.