We offer an assortment of lifestyle courses for a wide variety of interests. Bring out your creative side, get active, or stay engaged within your community.
Art Courses
Acrylic Mixed Media
Students will be using acrylic paint to create an interesting background in colors of your choice on a 12” x 16” canvas, then papers prepared by the instructor ahead of class using a mono printing process, are added on top of the first acrylic layer, collage style. No creative experience is necessary. Acrylic and mediums may stain clothing, bring…
Creating Mosaics
Tempered glass, otherwise known as crash glass, is a versatile material that when used as an overlay adds shimmer to an acrylic painting. Students will use tempered glass, as well as some precut stained glass pieces if desired, over an acrylic paint creation to produce compositions filled with unexpected visual interest.
Watercolor Painting
This class will explore watercolor painting techniques and color application. Students will have hands-on experience in experimenting with pigments and masking methods.
Culinary Courses
Holiday Cookie Cook Off
This course is a hands on cookie decorating class. Learners will ice, decorate, and enjoy holiday cookies. This course will provide 16 holiday cookies for the learner to decorate, take home and enjoy! Instructor will provide fun designs for the students to practice their skills. This class is a good way to decorate cookies without the mess of…
Dance Courses
Ballroom Dance
Dancing is that perfect combination of physical activity, mental stimulation, and social interaction, and it can bring so much joy to your life. This class will explore Ballroom Dances such as waltz, fox trot, rumba and cha-cha.
Community Dance Class
This class will introduce students to different community based dance styles, their techniques, and cultural history and impact. Dances will include ballroom styles such as waltz, foxtrot, tango, or salsa and swing dances.
Swing Dance
Explores swing dancing which is one of the most fun and popular social dances. Learn how to dance to most music including pop, rock, blues, jazz and anything in between. Demonstrate and apply how this very casual dance can be used in nearly any setting.
Nature Courses
Beginning Beekeeping
In this class students will learn the basics of beekeeping, including the biology of bees, how to maintain a hive, the life cycle of bees, the hierarchy of the hive, protecting your bees from disease and predators, as well as how to winterize your hives.
Foraging for Wild Foods
In this course students will learn how to identify plants and trees that can safely be foraged for a variety of uses. Students will learn guidelines and safety precautions for foraging in nature. This course will discuss at least 25 different plants and trees that can be foraged, their history, and their uses for things such as food, teas, and…
Harvesting Honey
In this course, students will learn all about harvesting honey from the comb. Course topics will include setting up a honey super, how to remove cappings, and using the extractor equipment. This course will also cover honey care topics such as regulations on bottling honey, storing, and how to properly de-crystalize.
Photography Courses
Foundations Of Digital Photography
This course is designed for those who want to move beyond the auto setting on the camera. It is intended to provide you with the knowledge and tools to take artistic control over the images you create. The course will discuss exposure control, light meters, cameras and lenses, elements of design and composition, color theory, black and white…
Practical Application of Photographic Principle
This class is designed for mid-level students and is a practical, hands-on approach to creating more advanced photographs. We will explore the use of various shooting modes, metering techniques, controlling motion and depth of field through a series of guided exercises and assignments. Participants are required to bring a camera, operators manual…