Home & Life Skills

Intro to Wood Router Class

with Eric Dunder

May

May 22nd, 2025

$75 More Info

This 2-hour familiarization class will teach you how to assemble & disassemble the router, types of bits, insertion into the router table, and use both in the router table and as a handheld tool. The class is discussion-based, not project-based. If you have your own router and want to explore how to assemble & disassemble, feel free to bring it.

Waiting list available

Lathe Turning Workshop: Spindle Turning

with Annalise Rubida

May

May 14th to 28th, 2025

$400 More Info

Learn how to turn between centers, focusing on turning spindles from rough stock, and turning coves and beads. These are the skills needed to make furniture parts for chairs, stools, and tables. The exercises will include activities to challenge your cutting touch, sharpen lathe edge tools, and start to explore bowls.

Lathe Turning Workshop: Turn a Bowl

with Paloma Diaz-Dickson

Jun

June 3rd to 17th, 2025

$400 More Info

Learn how to turn small (8-10 inch) bowls. You'll start with material preparation and sharpening, and then do some activities to challenge your cutting touch. The core of the workshop is learning to turn bowls using bowl gouges and negative rake scrapers. You'll end with sanding and finishing techniques.

Waiting list available

Intro to Public Speaking

with Steve Alpren

Apr

April 28th to June 9th, 2025

$90 More Info

The goal of Introduction to Public Speaking and Communications is to provide caring, professional, and patient instruction, forging successful confidence-building. You will learn why we get uncomfortable “on stage” and attain proven techniques to be a better communicator. You will receive candid feedback in a trusting environment. Whether you are preparing for a job interview or simply wish to become a more confident communicator, this course is for you.

The Art of Public Speaking: Advanced Techniques

with Steve Alpren

Apr

April 30th to June 4th, 2025

$90 More Info

This course is a follow-up to the Intro to public speaking and communications class just offered through the winter. This course is also intended for students that have an established background and comfort with speaking in public. Taking the introduction course first is suggested, however, it is not a prerequisite to sign up for this class if you are seeking a faster paced learning environment.

Best Clothing & Makeup Colors For Your Coloring

with Candace Sanborn

May

May 20th, 2025

$35 More Info

Is your closet full of black-colored clothing? Would you like to learn what other colors look good on you? In this fun interactive class, you'll be draped in a variety of colors to learn about warmer and cooler tones to determine what types of colors look best on you. You'll also receive recommendations for eye shadows, blush and lipsticks, along with sunglasses colors and jewelry metals to flatter your coloring!