Grow new plants from your existing ones using techniques like cutting, division, and offsets. Witness live demonstrations of propagation methods, receive tips for identifying which plants can be propagated, and learn how supplemental lighting can keep plants thriving. Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.
Our all-new course will provide an introduction to the fundamental principles and elements of interior design. Students will explore the creative and technical aspects of interior design, gaining the basic concepts necessary to create functional and aesthetically pleasing interior space. Throughout the course, students will learn about color theory, lighting design, furniture selection, material selection, and decorative elements. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how these elements work together to create cohesive and harmonious interiors.Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.
Portrait photography is an excellent skill to cultivate. Whether you just want to take better photos of your family or want to build on your portrait portfolio, learn how to create exceptional portraits using poses and lighting that emphasize your subjects' character and features.Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.
This class will cover the basics of improv and stage acting, giving students the tools to feel confident performing in front of an audience. Class will consist of improv games and exercises for the first few sessions, followed by a focus on scripted scene work. Students will explore different characters and learn how to craft the arc of a scene, both scripted and improvised, all within a collaborative and supportive environment.Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.
This course helps you develop the same story structuring skills the pros use. Learn how your passion, theme, premise, and characters help create the structure of your story. Discover how viewpoint, dialogue, pacing, and many other techniques are used to build scenes and move your story from beginning to end.April 22, 2025 to May 27, 2025, Online Course
Students will be guided on a fun and educational journey to learn about this aromatic beverage enjoyed all around the world. Experience multiple tea tastings, savor foods that pair well with the teas, and receive tea samples to take home all while learning the origins of tea, differences between tea varieties, how to ensure tea quality, health benefits of tea, and more!Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.
Join us for an immersive class led by olive oil expert Lori Berndt from The Olive Twist. Learn to select premium extra virgin olive oils with confidence, discovering their nuances through sensory training and gaining insights into quality, health benefits, and culinary applications. Explore varietals, detect freshness, and embrace the art of olive oil selection for a healthier and more flavorful culinary experience. Elevate your cooking and nourish your well-being with The Olive Twist's expertise.Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.
In this class, we will be looking at store bought salad dressings made with chemicals and artificial ingredients and comparing them to simple flavorful homemade dressings. Taste the difference & educate yourself on how to make a better dressing from chemical free ingredients, including quality extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic.Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.
Delve into the world of salts and peppers with this comprehensive course. Learn about the origins, compositions, and culinary uses of different salts and peppers, from Himalayan pink salt to various pepper varieties. Explore factors influencing flavor and quality, including mineral content and processing methods, and gain practical insights into selecting and storing these essential ingredients. Enhance your cooking skills through interactive tastings and discussions on flavor pairings and innovative culinary techniques.Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.
This class will focus on making various pottery forms intended to be fired in the soda kiln. Participants will learn to how to glaze and prepare pottery for soda firings, as well as learn how to load and fire the kiln.September 10, 2025 to October 15, 2025, Visual Arts Bldg Rm 114
The focus will be on testing ceramic glazes that will be used to finish the pottery that you make during the class. The basic components of a ceramic glaze will be discussed and how they respond to material substitutions and firing atmospheres.October 22, 2025 to December 3, 2025, Visual Arts Bldg Rm 114
Learning to throw pitcher forms will be the focus of this class. Demonstrations will include making slab-built and pulled spouts as well as handles. Participants will have the opportunity to practice these new skills and make their own pitchers to glaze fire to completion.Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.
Learning to decorate pottery in new and innovative ways will be the focus of this class. Decorating techniques such as stamping, texturizing, piercing, and others will be demonstrated. Participants will have an opportunity to make pottery forms, try out new decorating techniques, and glaze fire their work to completion.Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.
Home-grown food costs less, is healthier, tastes better and is conveniently closer to home. This session will provide an overview of how you can organically cultivate many commonly grown foods. We will dive into seed starting, irrigation, garden placement and planning, and more.Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.
Dirt is cheap, good soil is priceless. Many ingredients make a healthy garden, but good soil is the most valuable ingredient. This workshop will dig deeper into our Indiana soil, offering eco-friendly tips and tricks to enhance and improve your soil for long-term growth.Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.
There are over 4,000 native pollinator species in North America that depend upon our gardens and landscapes for food and resources, just as we depend on them. Gain an overview of our native pollinators and discover techniques that we can use to lure them to work for us in our gardens, while also providing season-appropriate habitats for them in our outdoor spaces.Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.
Anyone interested in growing better houseplants and edibles indoors can learn how in this one-session overview. Students will learn about choosing the right plants for their space, ideal lighting, water, temperature, humidity, pest prevention, and soil requirements to grow plants indoors. We'll also discuss how to start vegetables indoors for outdoor gardens, plant propagation, as well as various types of soil-less gardening systems and how they work. Students will start their own micro-greens in class to take home. A green thumb isn't required!Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.
From improved soil quality and water filtration, to providing resources for humans, pollinators, butterflies, and birds, we can harness the growing power of plants in our own backyards. Gain a brief overview of the many benefits of native plants and how we can incorporate them into beautiful gardens, while also creating healthy and functional ecosystems.Class not currently open for registration. Click here to be notified of future offerings.
In this introductory course, students will learn how to sign basic phrases and sentences. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, colors, numbers, locations, activity words and so much more. By the end of the course, students will gain an understanding of the world of Deaf culture and be able to communicate effectively using sign language.April 16, 2025 to May 21, 2025, Online Course
In this next-level course, students will continue to build phrases and sentences with the vocabulary acquired during American Sign Language: Beginning I, as well as some new vocabulary. Students will practice phrases and sentences by recording their own signing and uploading their videos for review. Students will also continue to explore the world of Deaf culture.June 11, 2025 to July 16, 2025, Online Course
Dementia is one of the major causes of disability worldwide. This short course will explore topics related to understanding, living with, and working with adults with dementia, including how dementia is different from normal aging, the disease's progression, how it affects individuals and their family and caregivers/care-partners, healthcare & support options, and prevention.October 28, 2025 to November 18, 2025, Online Course
