Car Care Course: Basic Maintenance for Anyone
- Ken Butler
Saving money is good. Doing it yourself even better! You will learn basic maintenance tips and tricks for your vehicle from a Master Service Technician with over 30 years experience. Understanding basic systems on today’s complex vehicle is easy with Ken Butler’s guidance. This class can save you money as you change your own oil, check service lights, and know how to get the best from your automobile and the repair shop if you need them.
| Sat. 2/4-2/25 (4 sessions)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$55 • BD 156 • CRN: 6115 |
Starting from Seeds: Grow Your Own
- Natalie Freeman
Why purchase vegetable starts from the store when you can start seeds in your home for your garden? This class is for beginners interested in starting plants from seed while on a budget. You will gain hands-on experience in starting seeds and hardening them off for the season.
| Sat. 2/25 (1 session)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$15 • 51 Annex • CRN: 6116 |
Home Brewing: A Beginner’s Guide to an Old Process
- Paul Van Lare
Step back in time to learn a process that was thought to have started in the Iron Age, 2500 years ago. This short workshop will introduce you to the process and answer many initial questions you might have about home brewing such as: Is it legal? How difficult is it to get started? Is the equipment expensive? How much can I make? Join a local home brewer with more than 10 years experience to find the answers.
| Sat. 3/3 (1 session)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
$12 • BD 101 • CRN: 6117 |
Clean Green
- Natalie Freeman
There are many cleaning & home supplies that can be made with few ingredients already in your pantry. These supplies are affordable, non-toxic, safe and easy to make. This class will offer knowledge on making your home less-toxic & more “green.” It will also include step-by-step instruction on how to make home supplies, including kitchen cleaning, laundry detergent and much more.
| Sat. 3/31 (1 session)
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
$15 · BD 101 · CRN 6118 |
Interior Design - Intro to Space and Color
- Erica Bartels
Your personal design space is important and perhaps you are thinking about remodeling or updating your home or office, or maybe you are building a new home? Space-planning and color are two key elements in interior design because not only do they have a grand impact on a space, but they are also fairly quick and inexpensive to change! In this 2.5 hour session, you will learn where to start with spatial arrangements, covering basic rules of furniture layouts followed by reviewing visual representations of successful space-plans. Next, the effect color selections have on the overall feeling a space generates as well as techniques to select that final color you are looking for every time!
| Sat. 4/14 (1 session)
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
$20 • MS 239 • CRN: 6119 |
Food Preservation - Canning
- Natalie Freeman
Continue the family traditions of canning in your own home. You will get hands-on experience and knowledge in canning and home preserving. This class will include a packet of information, step-by-step instruction and a jar of in-season jam. This is a perfect way to save the harvest and save money through the water-bath method of canning! Materials provided.
| Sat. 4/21 (1 session)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$19 • BD 101 • CRN: 6120 |
Green Building Concepts: For Your Own Home
- Terry Tremwel
Here’s a great opportunity for you to get an overview of sustainable home design. You will take a field trip to a local example of energy efficient design and remodeling. We’ll focus on energy systems, sustainable material selection and designing and remodeling your comfortable, energy efficient home. You’ll be given the tools and resources necessary to make product selection and design decisions to create a healthy and sustainable home.
| Sat. 4/21-4/28 (2 sessions)
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
$39 • MS 202 • CRN: 6121 |
Interior Design - Finish Materials
- Erica Bartels
Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the amount of finish materials to choose from? Tile, stone, laminate, wood, and various other flooring and wall materials are readily available, if only you knew what to select?
We will cover several major flooring and wall finishes, as well as countertop and cabinetry options. After this course, you will understand the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile and the best applications for both. Physical examples of materials will be set up in the classroom for you to touch, feel, and walk on while we learn about the unique qualities of each and most importantly, what each can do for your space.
| Sat. 4/21 (1 session)
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
$20 • MS 203 • CRN: 6122 |
Food Preservation - Pressure Canning
- Susan Holman
Harvest time is near. Learn how to preserve your bountiful harvest for years to come. Students will receive a list of items needs for food preservation as well as recipes. Join Susan Holman, Extension Office agent, as she shows you the selection and use of pressure canning equipment so you can put more produce on your table after the season has passed.
| Sat. 5/19 (1 session)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$19 • Central Christian Church • CRN: 6124 |
Becoming a Locavore!
- Natalie Freeman
Have you thought that the squash you bought at the store possibly traveled over 1,000 miles to get to your table? Do you find yourself questioning how we have fresh tomatoes year round? Are you worried about the amount of
pesticides, hormones and antibiotics in your family’s food? The food choices we make on an everyday basis directly affect our health, our community and the well-being of the planet. By visiting and finding our local food resources this day at the market will include menu planning, purchasing, and preparation methods for providing you and your family a healthy, seasonal, fun and local experience.
| Sat. 6/2 (1 session)
7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$15 • BD 101 • CRN: 6123 (Light snack provided) |
