Upcoming Courses

Courses

Beginning Beekeeping

Beekeeping is a satisfying hobby that has many potential outcomes. Class study will provide the opportunity to become acquainted with the structure of a bee hive. To become a successful beekeeper, one must know the essential tools of operation and understand the correct terminology that applies to the hive structure, the bees and the beekeeper himself. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of the honeybee to our lifestyles and survival as well as gain an appreciation of this insect's work ethic and team work used for their colony to survive

Instructor:
Jim & Sharon Rowan, Rowan's Honey Shop

This course contains no sessions
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Beginning Bridge

Are you ready to play bridge? We will have you playing this fascinating and captivating card game right away. Novice players will be introduced to the basic mechanics of how to bid and play bridge in guidance with the American Contract Bridge League rules. These guidelines will allow students to play socially or in duplicate bridge games. Cost includes textbook.

Instructor:
Mary Beck, Instructor of Bridge

This course contains no sessions
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Cocktail Hour with Shaken or Stirred

Come join the fun and learn how to make three amazing cocktails from scratch! In this class, participants will get hands-on experience making cocktails while learning the fundamentals and history of making a good cocktail. You must be at least 21 years of age to enroll.
Instructor: Pat Pelkowski, Owner Shaken or Stirred.  The cost of the the class is $79 per person or $119 for 2.  Please call 316-978-6492 to register for the 2 for $119 price. 

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Container Gardening-Grow Your Own Salad

Container gardening is a fantastic way to grow vegetables, especially when you lack yard space! If you have a small gardening area or only have access to a patio, balcony, driveway or rooftop, join our class! It's almost like "growing your own salad!" We will go over types of pots, soils, plants, seeds, watering, fertilizer and harvesting. We will also learn about warm and cool season plants and seeds. At the end of class, you will take home a veggie planted pot to grow for the year!

Instructor:
 Charolett Knapic, Owner, Echo Landscapes

Estate & Long Term Care Planning

What are the issues to consider in planning an Estate or preparing for long-term care? How does one avoid probate? How do you pay for long-term care, especially when filing for Medicaid assistance? This class will discuss the issues and strategies one should consider to protect themselves and their loved ones. Instructor: Mike Brown, JD, Author and Attorney, Elder Law of Kansas Cancellation Policy ? A student who withdraws a minimum of 24 hours prior to the first class will receive a registration refund less 15%. Failure to attend class does not constitute withdrawal. All withdrawals must be received in writing and postmarked prior to the first class meeting. No refunds will be issued after the first class meeting. We will refund 100% of your registration fee if the class you wish to take is full or if the class is canceled. TRIP CANCELLATION: A 15% administrative fee will be assessed on all cancellations received more than 7 days prior to departure. NO REFUNDS will be issued within 6 days of trip departure. 

This course contains no sessions
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Floral Arranging

Learn to create unique, personalized, one-of-a-kind floral arrangements that will add color and pizazz to your home décor. Each week you will make one new arrangement using a variety of fresh and silk materials. Week 1: you will create beautiful vase arrangements. Week 2: you will create container arrangements with floral foam. Week 3: you will work with silk flowers. Week 4: you will use silk or fresh flowers to create a wreath or swag.  A supply list will be provided each week. 

Instructor:
Tisha Tucker, Perfect Petals

This course contains no sessions
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Fly Fishing: Casting

Fly Fishing Casting is a course to learn more about the art of casting a fly rod. This course will cover the basic casts needed to get started in the sport. Topics covered during this course will include the skills and casting principles needed to become proficient with the overhead and roll casts. Students will receive hands on instruction on these casts. The course will provide the equipment you will need.

Instructor:
Ryan Allred, Education Chairman, Flatland Fly Fishers Club

This course contains no sessions
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Fly Fishing: The Basics

The Basics fly fishing course is for the beginner, as well as the intermediate, interested in learning more about fly fishing. This is a lecture based course that will cover all aspects of the sport, from the history to the equipment needed to get started in the sport. Students will receive information about how to buy their first fly rod and reel. Participants will also get hands on training on how to tie knots used while on the water as well as how to rig a fly rod for fishing different types of flies. Other topics covered during this course will include: gear, fly lines, entomology, reading water, conservation and etiquette. Focus is more around trout fishing, but will also cover some warm water. All equipment will be provided.

Instructor:
Ryan Allred, Education Chairman, Flatland Fly Fishers Club

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Fly Tying Introduction

The introduction to fly tying course is for the people interested in learning to tie their own flies. This course will go over the tools and materials used. It will cover the basic tying technique needed to get started and become proficient in tying. Topics covered during this course will include both wet and dry flies for both warm and cold water fish. The course will provide fly tying vices and tools for those that need tying equipment. The course will provide all the materials you will need.

Instructor:
Ryan Allred, Education Chairman, Flatland Fly Fishers Club

This course contains no sessions
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Get Ya Color On-Mindful Coloring

Reconnect with your inner child through the art of mindful coloring! Join us as we experience the positive effects that mindful coloring has on your minds and in our hearts atthe fun event! Perfect for the entire family and pack with creativity, colorful-ness, and Fun. 
The objective is to help participants unplug in a fun creative way, help them engage with their friend/family around them and educate them about how beneficial mindful coloring can be for their lives. 
Participants are encouraged to observe and discuss the artwork provided and then select one of the coloring pieces that speaks to them.  With the coloring materials provided, students will then begin to transform their coloring sheets into masterpieces using their own creativity.  
Coloring books will be available for purchase during the event.
Materials are provided; however, we encourage participants to bring their own materials to maximize their creativity.

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time?  In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't have to take private lessons to do it.  This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away.  Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all.   And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.  An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included.   A recording of the class is included as well.  Class limited to 15 students.  For ages 13+.  

Topics Include:
How chords work in a song
How to form the three main types of chords
How to tune your guitar
Basic strumming patterns
How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)
How to play along with simple tunes

Instructor:
Craig Coffman, Chords are Key, President - Seminar Instructor

Cancellation Policy:
We will refund 100% of your registration fee if the class you wish to take is full or if the class is canceled. A student who withdraws a minimum of 24 hours prior to the first class will receive a registration refund less 15%. Failure to attend class does not constitute withdrawal. All withdrawals must be received in writing and postmarked prior to the first class meeting. No refunds will be issued after the first class meeting.

This course contains no sessions
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Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment.  Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords.  Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all.  And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.  An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included.    A recording of the class is included as well.   The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. 

Topics include:
How chords work in a song
How to form the three main types of chords
How to handle different keys and time signatures
How to avoid "counting"
How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

Instructor:
Craig Coffman, Chords are Key, President - Seminar Instructor


This course contains no sessions
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Photography

Learn the basic functions of your camera, the reasons for using different settings and how to compose for the best images. For those with a point and shoot, bridge or DSLR camera. Please bring your camera to every class. You will also need a pen and notebook or voice recorder.

Instructor:
Brian Duram, Duram Photography

This course contains no sessions
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Wine, Cider and More Wine - A Local Kansas Tasting!

Join us for a day of tastings and tours. Our first stop is the award-winning Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery, a family-owned artisanal winery located near Paola, KS. Sommerset has over 9,000 grapevines and produces over 5,000 cases of hand-crafted premium wines annually. After our private tour of the winery and vineyard, we will partake in a Comprehensive Tasting 
(more than a regular tasting). Lunch will be provided along with live music for your enjoyment. No trip to the Paola area is complete without a tour and tasting at the Louisburg Cider Mill and Country Store. Started as a roadside stand nearly 50 years ago, it has grown into a thriving brand and institution. Two of its most recognized products, Louisburg pure old-fashioned apple cider and Lost Trail Soda, can be found at major retailers and small local markets. The Cider Mill has also become a regional destination that offers customers a unique opportunity not only to taste great apple cider and apple cider donuts, but to see where and how those products are made. We will finish the day in Whitewater, KS, at the Grace Hill Winery, a local Wichita favorite. We will have a private tasting of 7 of the Grace Hill "greatest hits" in their beautiful event center. After our tasting, we will tour the vineyard, winery, and cellar to see the journey from vine to wine. Snacks are available for a small fee. You must be at least 21 years of age to enroll. 

Facilitator: Beccy Tanner, Adjunct Instructor, Department of History, Wichita State University


Click HERE to register for Wine, Cider and More Wine - A Local Kansas Tasting! on Saturday, May 20, 2023, WSU Hughes Metropolitan Complex