DISCOVER

Construct a stab-sewn half-binding book with decorative paper then bind with a cloth spine and cloth corners. This binding makes a lovely sketchbook or journal. All bookbinding skill levels welcome.

Create your masterpiece through the art of pointed brush calligraphy, and modernize it with your own style. Kit included.

Learn the fundamentals of charcoal drawing. Go from basic sketching to fine detail as you create a life-like animal portrait. Particular attention will be paid to contrast, value, and chiaroscuro.

Satisfy your creative side! Learn the basics of crochet patterns and styles. Begin with simple stitches on a bib, then advance to a toddler-size crocheted blanket. Crochet your way to a beautiful, finished item. Kit includes items for bib. Student provides yarn and hook for blanket.

Study basic principles of design such as line, shape, value, texture, and form, as well as principles of proportion, perspective, and composition.

FLORAL DESIGN: THANKSGIVING SPLENDOR

What could be more festive than setting your Thanksgiving table and having the centerpiece be your own creation! All materials provided to take home a personal treasure.

FLORAL DESIGN: HOLIDAY WREATH

Have your front door be beautiful and inviting with your own creation of a holiday wreath of evergreens, pinecones, berries, and ornaments. All materials will be provided.

Have your front door be beautiful and inviting with your own creation of a holiday wreath of evergreens, pinecones, berries, and ornaments. All materials will be provided.

What could be more festive than setting your Thanksgiving table and having the centerpiece be your own creation! All materials provided to take home a personal treasure.

FLORAL DESIGN: MODERN ARRANGEMENT

Stretch your creative mind and use negative space to make a modern floral arrangement. Use groupings to make a statement and highlight beautiful seasonal flowers. All materials provided.

FLORAL DESIGN: SPRING MIX

Use lacing technique to create a beautiful spring bouquet. Learn how to make every flower shine by following different elements and principles of design. All materials provided.

FLORAL DESIGN: CORSAGES & BOUTONNIERES

Learn basic wire and tape techniques to make a corsage and boutonniere. Be totally DIY by creating a more current look by using fun and unique products. All materials provided.

FLORAL DESIGN: FLORAL CROWN

Celebrate Spring by creating a beautiful floral crown. Bring a friend and create a fun accessory that matches your personality. Crowns are very popular for brides as well as photo shoots for young girls or dances. All materials provided.

Learn basic wire and tape techniques to make a corsage and boutonniere. Be totally DIY by creating a more current look by using fun and unique products. All materials provided.

Celebrate Spring by creating a beautiful floral crown. Bring a friend and create a fun accessory that matches your personality. Crowns are very popular for brides as well as photo shoots for young girls or dances. All materials provided.

Stretch your creative mind and use negative space to make a modern floral arrangement. Use groupings to make a statement and highlight beautiful seasonal flowers. All materials provided.

Use lacing technique to create a beautiful spring bouquet. Learn how to make every flower shine by following different elements and principles of design. All materials provided.

Master basic knitting stitches, techniques and terminology. Students will begin knitting projects during the first class, and have weekly homework. Upon completion of the class students will have finished several beginner level projects. Students will be able to knit, purl, cast on, bind off, work stitch increases and decreases, knit in the round, and confidently choose patterns, knit sweaters, and other projects. Kit included.

Discover this trending technique that is fun and does not require brushes! Acrylic pour painting creates beautiful, unique paintings. You will do two pours each night, and on the last night of class, you will paint a simple subject over a previously poured canvas.

Start with the basics and learn hand sewing and the mechanics and care of your sewing machine. Move on to seam finishes, casings, hems, ruffling, pockets, and buttonholes.

Build on your skills from the beginning class. New skills taught include hemming techniques, stay stitching, clipping and trimming techniques, zippers, darts, sleeves, and more.

Join us for an incredibly fun night sewing and crafting our very own beautiful and refillable leather journal!

Create a unique long-stitch bound genuine leather journal or sketchbook. Choose from a variety of colorful leather covers and scrapbook paper. You will punch holes, sew together, tear edges, and finish with your choice of decorative charms.

Join us for an incredibly fun night using the long stitch binding method as you craft your very own beautiful and refillable leather journal!

TAPESTRY: LEVEL 1

Learn the fine art of hand-woven tapestry. Build a small, portable tapestry loom that is easy and fun to take anywhere. Learn tapestry weaving: warp, weft, beat, butterfly, twine, pass, half-pass, dovetail, and Soumak.

TAPESTRY: LEVEL 2

Continue to make shapes, batching, blending, weft control, joining, and learn more about design and Soumak. Students must bring their looms from the Level 1 course or a small pipe loom they have built. Appropriate for beginners with some knowledge of warping or for those who have taken the Level 1 tapestry course.

Learn the fine art of hand-woven tapestry. Build a small, portable tapestry loom that is easy and fun to take anywhere. Learn tapestry weaving: warp, weft, beat, butterfly, twine, pass, half-pass, dovetail, and Soumak.

Continue to make shapes, batching, blending, weft control, joining, and learn more about design and Soumak. Students must bring their looms from the Level 1 course or a small pipe loom they have built. Appropriate for beginners with some knowledge of warping or for those who have taken the Level 1 tapestry course.

Have you ever been curious about the ancient art of Origami? Join this Origami workshop and uncover the vibrant and rich world that Origami has to offer. In this workshop, you'll learn about the amazing creases behind the marvelous Origami designs, the math behind those crease patterns, and the mind-blowing real-world application of this paper folding art. During each class, make an amazing Origami design and impress your friends with your creations! Every session will be different, and each session can stand alone. No experience is required. Please bring scissors to class.

Develop your inner artist while learning a wide variety of techniques. This class is for both the beginner and those that are advanced and want to learn new ideas and skills.

Develop your inner artist while learning a wide variety of techniques. Find a photos of something you want to paint. This class is for both beginner and advanced artists who want to learn new ideas and skills. Please come ready to paint. This course will be taught via Zoom.

Learn basic woodcarving skills and enjoy the experience of creating a work of art from a simple piece of wood. You will be the first class to work on a fairy house out of cottonwood bark which will be provided. Please bring a "rough out" knife and carving gloves.

Enjoy the thrill of learning new woodworking skills using our state-of-the-art equipment under the direction of a qualified UVU professor. First-time students will construct a required project which will teach safety and machine/tool usage. Second-time students will construct small projects which can be completed within 10 weeks.

Do you want to own a home but don't know where to start? Discover the simple steps of home buying.

LANDLORD BASICS: LEVEL 1

Do you feel your rental properties own you rather than the other way around? Learn best practices for advertising vacancies, showing your property, screening applicants, and signing contracts that protect your investment. You can manage your property and still have a life! Class members participate in an organized presentation that includes open conversations with other landlords. This class is an opportunity to maximize your experience as a property owner by learning from others' mistakes. Using just one new approach to improve rent collection or protect your property from damage can easily pay for the cost of the class.

LANDLORD BASICS: LEVEL 2

Is it possible to manage your property responsibly and be a good landlord at the same time? Yes! Come and gain clarity on your responsibilities as a property owner, improve the quality of life for your renters, streamline rent collection, charge tenants for damage, reduce maintenance, and evict problem tenants.

LANDLORD BASICS: LEVEL 3

Becoming a landlord is an incredible way to build assets and wealth. The most successful landlords will treat it as a business just like any other. This class will cover the essentials of business formation and the correct vehicles to run your business. We will also cover how real estate investment incomes are taxed and ways you can significantly save on taxes with the proper structure. Further, you will learn the crucial element of protecting those hard-earned assets. The proper business formation can protect your rentals and personal assets, avoid litigation and save you money.

Do you feel your rental properties own you rather than the other way around? Learn best practices for advertising vacancies, showing your property, screening applicants, and signing contracts that protect your investment. You can manage your property and still have a life! Class members participate in an organized presentation that includes open conversations with other landlords. This class is an opportunity to maximize your experience as a property owner by learning from others' mistakes. Using just one new approach to improve rent collection or protect your property from damage can easily pay for the cost of the class.

Is it possible to manage your property responsibly and be a good landlord at the same time? Yes! Come and gain clarity on your responsibilities as a property owner, improve the quality of life for your renters, streamline rent collection, charge tenants for damage, reduce maintenance, and evict problem tenants.

Becoming a landlord is an incredible way to build assets and wealth. The most successful landlords will treat it as a business just like any other. This class will cover the essentials of business formation and the correct vehicles to run your business. We will also cover how real estate investment incomes are taxed and ways you can significantly save on taxes with the proper structure. Further, you will learn the crucial element of protecting those hard-earned assets. The proper business formation can protect your rentals and personal assets, avoid litigation and save you money.

It is never too early to start retirement planning. We will discuss the crucial aspects in planning for Social Security, Medicare, your estate, taxes, and retirement income. Our knowledgeable instructors will answer any, and all questions so your decisions will be smart, and informed rather than decided on a whim due to time pressures.

It is never too early to start retirement planning. We will discuss the crucial aspects in planning for Social Security, Medicare, your estate, taxes, and retirement income. Our knowledgeable instructors will answer any, and all questions so your decisions will be smart, and informed rather than decided on a whim due to time pressures.

It is never too early to start retirement planning. We will discuss the crucial aspects in planning for Social Security, Medicare, your estate, taxes, and retirement income. Our knowledgeable instructors will answer any, and all questions so your decisions will be smart, and informed rather than decided on a whim due to time pressures.

It is never too early to start retirement planning. We will discuss the crucial aspects in planning for Social Security, Medicare, your estate, taxes, and retirement income. Our knowledgeable instructors will answer any, and all questions so your decisions will be smart, and informed rather than decided on a whim due to time pressures.

Discover how to employ the Visual Basic Application (VBA) programming language that is built into Excel. It will help to automate repeating operations and redundant tasks.

Break into the world of graphic design by learning the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator and how to create your own vector artwork for the web. Learn how to use all the different tools in Illustrator, including the pen tool. Work on multiple small projects including making your own logo. Discover how to set up and export print-ready files so that you can show off your designs. Bring a thumb drive to class.

PHOTOSHOP: LEVEL 1

Learn to modify and touch up photos. Understand resolution and size for web posts or artwork. Learn the effects of layers in blurring a background. Raster images will be covered in detail during this class.

PHOTOSHOP: LEVEL 2

Gain advanced techniques for working with images, resolution and size, raster images, and layers. Photoshop Level 1, or a good working knowledge of photoshop is advised.

Learn to modify and touch up photos. Understand resolution and size for web posts or artwork. Learn the effects of layers in blurring a background. Raster images will be covered in detail during this class.

Gain advanced techniques for working with images, resolution and size, raster images, and layers. Photoshop Level 1, or a good working knowledge of photoshop is advised.

Knead and punch your way through bread making. Learn how to make five types of bread, including Challah, Babka, and Naan. Each week brings a new type of bread and a new set of skills!

Knead and punch your way through bread making. Learn how to make five types of bread, including Challah, Babka, and Naan. Each week brings a new type of bread and a new set of skills!

Ready to decorate your own cakes? We’ll learn how to use buttercream icing to crumb coat, cover, smooth sides, stack, tort, fill cakes, and more in this class. Bring an unfrosted cake to class each week. Supplies: -A bench scraper -a turn table -pastry bags -a large and small offset spatula -cake board and boxes -piping tips -drip bottle - 8 in round cake (minimum 2 layers) per class

COOKING: THAI

Enjoy the flavors of Thailand! Learn to make some delicious Thai dishes: pad Thai, massaman curry, and Thai rice. Supply List: Cutting board Cutting knife Small bowl 2 containers (for take home).

COOKING: MEXICAN

Do you love authentic Mexican food? Head south of the border as you learn to make delicious street tacos, pork in green sauce with white rice, and enchiladas in red mole sauce. Supply List: Cutting board Cutting knife Small bowl 2 containers (for take home).

COOKING: INDIAN

Make dishes made from scratch with fresh ingredients. Cook vegetarian and vegan dishes as well as traditional dishes that include chicken, rice, ginger, and plenty of herbs and spices. Menu includes butter chicken, masala mixture, vegetable "meatballs" in a thick sauce, chickpea curry, and more. Supply List: Cutting board Cutting knife Small bowl 2 containers (for take home).

Make dishes made from scratch with fresh ingredients. Cook vegetarian and vegan dishes as well as traditional dishes that include chicken, rice, ginger, and plenty of herbs and spices. Menu includes butter chicken, masala mixture, vegetable "meatballs" in a thick sauce, chickpea curry, and more. Supply List: Cutting board Cutting knife Small bowl 2 containers (for take home)

Do you love authentic Mexican food? Head south of the border as you learn to make delicious street tacos, pork in green sauce with white rice, and enchiladas in red mole sauce. Supply List: Cutting board Cutting knife Small bowl 2 containers (for take home)

Enjoy the flavors of Thailand! Learn to make some delicious Thai dishes: pad Thai, massaman curry, and Thai rice. Supply List: Cutting board Cutting knife Small bowl 2 containers (for take home)

Is your Instant Pot still in the box? Are you afraid to use it? Just don't know how? Then this class is for you! Learn the basics of pressure cooking with the Instant Pot (or whatever pressure cooker you have), get some tips and tricks, and leave feeling confident that you can cook under pressure! Bring your Instant Pot to class.

Join us for a weekend of incredible camera techniques, breathtaking landscapes, great company, and delicious food! Lodge at UVU's state-of-the-art field station located inside one of Utah's most spectacular national parks. Learn how to change night into day with long exposures; then wake up early and literally step outside your door to photograph the sunrise! Experience the different effects focal length can make to landscape photography. Take in all that Capitol Reef has to offer with its sheer canyon walls, winding streams, and incredible rock sculptures! Focus on how to do light painting, star trails, landscape, and slow shutter speed.

Have fun while you watercolor in the sun at Capitol Reef National Park! Learn what to look for before you start a painting, how to set up a painting using composition and balance, and how to work with the water to improve your painting style. Participants stay at the UVU Field Station and food will be provided. Participants will need to bring their own watercolor supplies. There will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting the week before.

Have fun while you watercolor in the sun at Capitol Reef National Park! Learn what to look for before you start a painting, how to set up a painting using composition and balance, and how to work with the water to improve your painting style. Participants stay at the UVU Field Station and food will be provided. Participants will need to bring their own watercolor supplies. There will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting the week before.

Enjoy the grandeur of Capitol Reef National Park while learning basic tapestry skills to interpret the beauty into a piece of fine art. You will also learn about composition and color.

This class is designed for students who have no prior knowledge of English. With this course, students will learn the basics of the language, allowing for simple conversations and basic writing.

For students with little English experience. Gain skills to communicate with friends, family, and neighbors. Learn new vocabulary and enjoy a good environment to practice listening and speaking English.

Learn to converse in English concerning a variety of day-to-day topics. Begin to understand and use present and past tenses, work on your pronunciation of American English, and increase your ability to maintain face-to-face conversations in family and work conditions.

Build confidence in understanding spoken language by learning to recognize and practice American English pronunciation and rhythm. Learn to talk about manners and etiquette, practice making a medical appointment, describe your reading habits and talk about national disasters in the news. You will learn to express regret about past actions, discuss skills and abilities and practice for a job interview. You will also exchange information about holidays and traditions, learn descriptive vocabulary for technology and talk about politics.

Improve conversational ability for daily social interactions (work, school, family, etc.) in both listening and speaking. Train your ear to better understand the rhythm and intonation found in American English speech patterns. Study and practice word stress, voice pitch and intonation, pronunciation, reduced sounds, contractors, thought groups, pausing, idioms, and expressions typical to American English. Work through lessons, which include tongue twisters, jazz chants, and conversational practice with native speakers, and a final reader’s theater presentation

For students with little English experience. Learn vocabulary and sentence structure for basic conversations and writing. Beginning to understand signs, be able to ask questions, write basic sentences and navigate through a new culture.

Expand your English vocabulary. Focus on communication through vocabulary development, daily conversational topics, writing simple paragraphs, and mastering beginning-level grammar. Practice life skills through engaging classroom activities and practical assignments for outside class.

Find a challenging yet safe environment for students who have a solid foundation in all English skills, but needs to develop deeper understanding of English grammar concepts and higher proficiency in writing and reading practices. Learn new grammar concepts and vocabulary. Practice reading, comprehending, and writing in English and get the feedback needed to progress in your English learning.

Discuss and practice English language tenses, gerunds and infinitives, phrasal verbs and their synonyms, adjectives clauses, modal verbs, conditional sentences, and more. Integrate grammar into life skills by reading on various topics, writing paragraphs, and playing games. Learn to apply appropriate verb tenses and word choice. Develop correct reading techniques through learning and using new vocabulary and grammatical forms while following correct paragraph/essay format.

Ready to check a 5K off your bucket list? Join us for an 8-week training program followed by a 5K run (date TBD). Learn proper running form, gain accountability partners, and get off the couch! Wear comfortable clothing and running shoes.

Feeling overwhelmed? Learn the practice of mindful meditation and discover stillness and joy in your everyday. This course provides exercises and lessons in breathing, mindful thought, and journaling to help you see your life more clearly, let go of things that hinder you, and find peace regardless of circumstance.

FOUR WEEKS TO BETTER PROSE: PART 1

Whether you're a beginner or have finished your first novel, this writing course will take you step-by-step through the important fundamentals of writing novel-length fiction. Subjects covered include plotting, character development, world building, strong narrative voice, dialogue, and traditional and indie publishing.

FOUR WEEKS TO BETTER PROSE: PART 2

This advanced class will challenge participants with more writing and critique opportunities. Explore in greater detail the need for world building and complex characters as well as the intricacies of pacing, editing, and critique. Discussion will also include the best ways to navigate both the traditional and self-publishing industries.

Whether you're a beginner or have finished your first novel, this writing course will take you step-by-step through the important fundamentals of writing novel-length fiction. Subjects covered include plotting, character development, world building, strong narrative voice, dialogue, and traditional and indie publishing.

This advanced class will challenge participants with more writing and critique opportunities. Explore in greater detail the need for world building and complex characters as well as the intricacies of pacing, editing, and critique. Discussion will also include the best ways to navigate both the traditional and self-publishing industries.

GARDENING: BY THE FOOT

How many veggies can you grow in just one square foot? That’s the question we’ll be answering in this class. We’ll start by reviewing the basic principles of successful vegetable gardening, then we’ll focus on the creative spacing that allows you to fit in as many plants as possible without sacrificing the quality of your produce.

GARDENING: FRUIT TREE BASICS

Cover the basics of choosing, planting, and caring for fruit trees in the home landscape. Learn about how to prune, properly water, and control pests on apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, plums and cherries.

GARDENING: SEED STARTING - GROWING YOUR OWN TRANSPLANTS

Join a Horticulture Assistant from the local USU Extension office andlearn about what it takes to grow healthy, productive transplants plus some ofthe different ways, from high-techto low-tech, that you can provide your transplants with everything they need. There will be plenty of time for Q&A. We’ll wrap up the evening by starting some seeds or cuttings of our own. All materials will be provided, or class members may bring their own seeds (cool season veggie or flower seeds only).

How many veggies can you grow in just one square foot? That’s the question we’ll be answering in this class. We’ll start by reviewing the basic principles of successful vegetable gardening, then we’ll focus on the creative spacing that allows you to fit in as many plants as possible without sacrificing the quality of your produce.

Cover the basics of choosing, planting, and caring for fruit trees in the home landscape. Learn about how to prune, properly water, and control pests on apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, plums and cherries.

Join a Horticulture Assistant from the local USU Extension office andlearn about what it takes to grow healthy, productive transplants plus some ofthe different ways, from high-techto low-tech, that you can provide your transplants with everything they need. There will be plenty of time for Q&A. We’ll wrap up the evening by starting some seeds or cuttings of our own. All materials will be provided, or class members may bring their own seeds (cool season veggie or flower seeds only).

Develop a talent for interior design and learn the techniques to style any room. Explore furniture styles, color combinations using a color wheel, fabrics and wall texture, lighting, window treatments, arrangement, floor coverings, focal points, and accessorizing. Bring a 3-ring binder to class.

Interested in learning how to podcast? Join us for a three-part workshop to learn the end-to-end workflows of creating your very own podcast. Dive into planning, production, and publishing while learning the tricks to make a professional-sounding podcast.

POETRY AND SONG LYRICS

Different and the same in key ways, studying and practicing poetry and lyrics is fun and fantastic for honing all your writing skills. Strengthen your prose, refine your poetry and electrify your lyrics in this workshop where study, writing, and feedback will give you new material and ideas.

THE POWER OF SHORT STORY AND PERSONAL HISTORY

Enjoy this writer's workshop as you explore the complementary fields of short story and personal history. A cross-genre study, practice in writing both, and substantive feedback will strengthen and empower your writing in both disciplines. Bring any story ideas you have and come prepared to create. Please bring a fresh notebook with you to class for writing exercises and story creation.

Different and the same in key ways, studying and practicing poetry and lyrics is fun and fantastic for honing all your writing skills. Strengthen your prose, refine your poetry and electrify your lyrics in this workshop where study, writing, and feedback will give you new material and ideas.

Make your own t-shirts! Learn the tricks of the trade as you create a design, prepare your screen, and print your design onto a t-shirt. You can even push yourself to create multiple one-color designs, all you need is your imagination. First night of class is mandatory as safety regulations and learning the layout of the shop will be discussed.

Enjoy this writer's workshop as you explore the complementary fields of short story and personal history. A cross-genre study, practice in writing both, and substantive feedback will strengthen and empower your writing in both disciplines. Bring any story ideas you have and come prepared to create. Please bring a fresh notebook with you to class for writing exercises and story creation.

You'’ve heard Wendy Shapero on TV! (Robot Chicken with Seth Green, Cartoon Network shows...) Now hear Wendy LIVE as she demonstrates how YOU can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, and videos! This is a business that you can handle on your own terms, on your own turf, on your own time, and with practically no overhead! This exciting and fun class can be the game changer you've been looking for! Must be over 18 years of age to attend this course.

You'’ve heard Wendy Shapero on TV! (Robot Chicken with Seth Green, Cartoon Network shows...) Now hear Wendy LIVE as she demonstrates how YOU can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, and videos! This is a business that you can handle on your own terms, on your own turf, on your own time, and with practically no overhead! This exciting and fun class can be the game changer you've been looking for! Must be over 18 years of age to attend this course.

If you have ever wanted to learn how to weld, brush up on your skills, or build a small project, this class is for you! Attending the first night of class is mandatory as safety regulations and learning the layout of the shop will be discussed. Beginners looking to explore welding and fabrication, and those with advanced skills needing to pass certification tests, for future employment will benefit from this class. You must wear full length pants, closed toed shoes, safety glasses, welding gloves, and jacket. All personal protective equipment/clothing worn must be 100% cotton and flame resistant. Attending the first night of class is mandatory as safety regulations and learning the layout of the shop will be discussed.

If you have ever wanted to learn how to weld, brush up on your skills, or build a small project, this class is for you! Attending the first night of class is mandatory as safety regulations and learning the layout of the shop will be discussed. Beginners looking to explore welding and fabrication, and those with advanced skills needing to pass certification tests, for future employment will benefit from this class. You must wear full length pants, closed toed shoes, safety glasses, welding gloves, and jacket. All personal protective equipment/clothing worn must be 100% cotton and flame resistant. Attending the first night of class is mandatory as safety regulations and learning the layout of the shop will be discussed.

Learn a series of yoga poses and breathing techniques that can improve physical activity help you get through stressful life events. Improving strength, balance, and deep breathing can help calm your mind and promote healthy living. No prior yoga experience necessary. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, and bring a mat and water.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: LEVEL 1

Develop basic skills in sign and finger spelling to help you communicate with deaf individuals in everyday situations.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: LEVEL 2

Take your vocabulary and conversational skills to the next level. We will also explore Deaf culture and find opportunities to build new relationships.

Develop basic skills in sign and finger spelling to help you communicate with deaf individuals in everyday situations.

Take your vocabulary and conversational skills to the next level. We will also explore Deaf culture and find opportunities to build new relationships

Speak one of the most beautiful languages in the world. Focus on the basics of Italian pronunciation, grammar, and simple conversation, with an emphasis on application.

Learn basic Japanese conversation skills, grammar, and vocabulary. Includes an introduction to the basic Japanese alphabets: hiragana and katakana.

Do you know that Portuguese is the sixth most widely spoken language in the world? Start speaking and understanding Portuguese in dynamic classes and interactive activities. Learn basic conversational skills, and focus on listening and speaking. Explore this new language while you also gain knowledge about Brazilian culture and lifestyle.

Gain the confidence you need to learn the Russian language. This speaking-intensive course will focus on vocabulary, sentence structure, key phrases, and mastering basic conversation in Russian.

SPANISH: LEVEL 1

Learn the basics of Spanish conversational skills in this intro level class! We will cover basic survival phrases and words, as well as begin to explore this valuable language through vocabulary, grammar, simple phrases, and conversations.

SPANISH: LEVEL 2

Build upon your Spanish speaking skills with this Level 2 course! Immerse yourself in the language as we practice speaking Spanish, learn more tenses and vocabulary, and master grammar principles.

Learn the basics of Spanish conversational skills in this intro level class! We will cover basic survival phrases and words, as well as begin to explore this valuable language through vocabulary, grammar, simple phrases, and conversations.

Build upon your Spanish speaking skills with this Level 2 course! Immerse yourself in the language as we practice speaking Spanish, learn more tenses and vocabulary, and master grammar principles.

Acquire the fascinating and unique skill of playing the bagpipes by using a chanter. Learn how to make incredible sounds and music that can only come from playing this instrument.

The light, graceful, fluid movements of this form of dance are wonderful for creating strength, balance, and a feeling of self-confidence. Whether you are a beginner or former student, you will enhance your physical strength and posture while enjoying the grace and beauty of this beautiful art form.

Life is better with a dance partner! Enjoy learning the cha-cha, waltz, and swing while enhancing your dancing skills and making your dancing experience more exciting. This class is specifically designed for couples, and the registration fee covers both individuals. Please wear shoes with non-marking soles.

BANJO: BUYING AND MAINTAINING

For first-time buyers, we will discuss where and what type of banjo to buy, the heads, picks, capos, straps, tuners, and accessories. Regarding maintaining, we cover adjusting the bridge, tightening the head, installing a fifth string capo, cleaning, muting, what truss and coordinator rods are and how to adjust them, changing strings, and tuning. Once you have this basic information, you’ll be ready to learn to play a quality, fine-tuned instrument.

BANJO: BEGINNING BLUEGRASS-SCRUGGS STYLE

Students will learn the basics of playing the banjo using the three finger picking style made famous by Earl Scruggs (no prior music background needed).

Students will learn the basics of playing the banjo using the three finger picking style made famous by Earl Scruggs (no prior music background needed).

For first-time buyers, we will discuss where and what type of banjo to buy, the heads, picks, capos, straps, tuners, and accessories. Regarding maintaining, we cover adjusting the bridge, tightening the head, installing a fifth string capo, cleaning, muting, what truss and coordinator rods are and how to adjust them, changing strings, and tuning. Once you have this basic information, you’ll be ready to learn to play a quality, fine-tuned instrument.

Celebrate movement as you gain a sense of beauty, grace, control, and strength with this ancient Middle Eastern art form. Veils and hip scarfs will be provided for in-class use. If you have your own, please feel free to bring them. Comfortable yoga-type clothing recommended.

Enrich your life with friends, fun, and exercise! Master the basics of rodeo swing, the cowboy cha-cha, and country two-step. This class is specifically designed for couples, and the registration fee covers both individuals. Be sure to wear non-marking shoes or boots.

This class covers the basics of learning to play the guitar: basic chords, fingerpicking, and strumming techniques. You will also learn the read chord charts and tablature. We will explore several songs as a class, and you will be encouraged to learn on song on your own outside of class. At the end of the six-week period, we will also have some performance opportunities.

Hip hop is an upbeat, urban style dance that is forever evolving. This high-energy class consists of hip hop and pop sounds, focusing on musicality and rhythm. It is an extremely artistic style of dance and lots of fun!

Gain strength and flexibility while releasing your creative inner self to the beat of contemporary music. This fun and exhilarating dance form is popular in dance videos, Vegas, and current dance shows. There will be stretching and warm up to get you ready to perform at your best.

Experience the fun of Latin dancing! Learn the basics of the cha-cha, rumba, salsa, and samba and become confident enough to join the pros of Dancing with the Stars. This class is specifically designed for couples, and the registration fee covers both individuals. No class Feb 15.

Whether you tap danced as a kid or never put your foot in a tap shoe, come join us for this upbeat, fun way to gain strength and rhythmic capability! Expect a high-energy, exhilarating aerobic workout. More benefits are toned leg muscles, improved balance, and tightened glutes. And, of course, so much fun! Please bring tap shoes to class.

Bring focus to all aspects of your life, on and off the mat, with breath and mediation practice. This class is for everybody and every body! No prior yoga experience necessary.

Bring focus to all aspects of your life, on and off the mat, with breath and mediation practice. This class is for everybody and every body! No prior yoga experience necessary.

Bring focus to all aspects of your life, on and off the mat, with breath and mediation practice. This class is for everybody and every body! No prior yoga experience necessary.

Bring focus to all aspects of your life, on and off the mat, with breath and mediation practice. This class is for everybody and every body! No prior yoga experience necessary.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: BEGINNING

If you have an advanced camera and want to learn how to take advantage of all it has to offer, this class is for you! Learn about lenses, ISO, light, composition, depth-of-field, aperture, and shutter speed. Bring a camera with manual, adjustable settings. Photo Shoot March 27

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: INTERMEDIATE

Take control of every shot and get exactly what you want with this intermediate course. With an understanding of the fundamentals, learn how to gain control of your camera by manually adjusting your exposure, shutter speed, and aperture. Photo shoot on May 1. After the photo shoot we will go to Allen's Camera and put together our pictures and bind them.

If you have an advanced camera and want to learn how to take advantage of all it has to offer, this class is for you! Learn about lenses, ISO, light, composition, depth-of-field, aperture, and shutter speed. Bring a camera with manual, adjustable settings. Photo Shoot March 27

Learn about lenses, ISO, light, composition, depth-of-field, aperture, shutter speed, and more. Bring a camera with manual, adjustable settings.

Take control of every shot and get exactly what you want with this intermediate course. With an understanding of the fundamentals, learn how to gain control of your camera by manually adjusting your exposure, shutter speed, and aperture. Photo shoot on May 1. After the photo shoot we will go to Allen's Camera and put together our pictures and bind them.

PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS FOR THE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER

Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop Elements to do everything from quick fixes to detailed enhancements that greatly improve the look of your digital images. This course will take you from a novice to an accomplished user.

SECRETS OF BETTER PHOTOGRAPHY

Learn the tips, tricks, and techniques digital photographers need to capture inspiring scenes from around the world. This course teaches photography techniques that are both traditional and unique to digital technology so you can be prepared to create high-quality shots that will captivate viewers.

Have you ever been curious about the ancient art of Origami? Join this Origami workshop and uncover the vibrant and rich world that Origami has to offer. In this workshop, you'll learn about the amazing creases behind the marvelous Origami designs, the math behind those crease patterns, and the mind-blowing real-world application of this paper folding art.

Spend 6 weeks exploring different art mediums: March 20th - YOUTH ART SERIES: INK AND COLOR PENCIL (AGES 8-11) - Learn how to draw using different ink and pencil techniques. Illustrate your favorite images and collectively create a coloring book at the end of the session. March 27th - YOUTH ART SERIES: OIL AND PASTEL (AGES 8-11) - Learn about the color wheel and start to experiment with applying colors on your drawings from the previous week with different color schemes. April 3rd - YOUTH ART SERIES: WATERCOLOR (AGES 8-11) - Experiment with watercolor and learn how to blend and create textures with this medium on a canvas. April 17th - YOUTH ART SERIES: ACRYLIC (AGES 8-11) - Explore acrylic paint and learn how to blend and create textures with this medium on a canvas. Paint a fall inspired landscape. April 24th - YOUTH ART SERIES: PERFORMANCE ART (AGES 8-11) - Create your own masterpiece by using the method of acrylic pour or pendulum art. The creative process will be filmed as part of the performance. Parents will receive an edited video with music. May 1st - YOUTH ART SERIES: SCULPTURE (AGES 8-11) - Learn how to mold clay. Design your own pottery to use for planting spring flowers!

ARDUINO FOR N00BS (AGES 11-17)

Learn how the world of coding, electronics, and fun hardware all come together to create real, hands-on STEM master pieces. Use circuits to create a flow of energy to power different hardware. Add in code to control when and how your projects will take life! Projects will include hardware such as motors, fans, and LED light systems . Includes KIT.

CODING FOR N00BS (AGES 11-17)

Experience the fun of computer programming. Create a small website using HTML, code an interactive game in JavaScript, and explore new adventures using Python.

MINECRAFT MODS (AGES 11-17)

Minecraft continues to intrigue kids and adults with its simple look yet complex game play. Use Java to create your own Minecraft items, blocks, weapons, armor, mobs, and much more!

Learn how the world of coding, electronics, and fun hardware all come together to create real, hands-on STEM master pieces. Use circuits to create a flow of energy to power different hardware. Add in code to control when and how your projects will take life! Projects will include hardware such as motors, fans, and LED light systems . Includes KIT.

Experience the fun of computer programming. Create a small website using HTML, code an interactive game in JavaScript, and explore new adventures using Python.

Minecraft continues to intrigue kids and adults with its simple look yet complex game play. Use Java to create your own Minecraft items, blocks, weapons, armor, mobs, and much more!