Community Education - current class catalogs Adult classes and activities - Winter 2017 | Page 20

home HOME Backyard Chickens for Beginners Did you know chickens are omnivores, great composters, eat insects and make excellent pets? Learn flock starting basics and how to maintain a healthy flock. Topics include breed selection, brooding, coop options and general c are. Learn how easy it is to get started! Instructor, Tom Tidrick, has over 30 years of poultry experience. Class fee: $29. w Mar 23 | 6 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3C54-W1 | Tidrick DIY-Basic Electrical An electrician can cost you hundreds of dollars for simple repairs. Don’t live with problems, save money by doing simple repairs yourself! This hands-on class will have you replacing switches and wall outlets, as well as learning to re-wire a lamp. Bring a wire stripper, straight-slot screwdriver and a long-nosed pliers, if you have them. Supply fee of $5 for “Step-by-Step Home Wiring Guidebook” paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $49. Power Tools for Women I Explore the world of power tools and woodworking in this introductory, hands-on class. Week one: Learn to safely use drills, sanders, routers and saws. Everyone will use all tools. Week two: Complete a small woodworking project to take home. Note: Long hair must be tied back and no loose clothing for safety reasons. Bring safety goggles, tape measure and pencil. Supply fee of $20 paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $49. w Jan 12 & Jan 19 | 6:30 - 9 pm | 2 Sessions Th | Northdale MS | AL077-3C47-W1 | Kaas w Mar 2 & Mar 9 | 6:30 - 9 pm | 2 Sessions Th | Northdale MS | AL077-3C47-W2 | Kaas Power Tools for Women II w Feb 11 | 9 - 11:30 am | 1 Session Sa | Northdale MS | AL077-3C51-W1 | Novinska Continue the learning and woodworking fun in this sequel to “Power Tools for Women I,” by making a beautiful woodworking project you can call your own. You will make a small end table with a bookshelf underneath. Must be able to transport project home after first class and bring it back for the second class. Note: Long hair must be tied back and no loose clothing for safety reasons. Prerequisite: Power Tools for Women I. Bring safety goggles, tape measure and pencil. Supply fee of $45 paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $49. DIY-Basic Plumbing w Feb 9 & Feb 16 | 6:30 - 9 pm | 2 Sessions Th | Northdale MS | AL077-3C48-W1 | Kaas Learn to repair minor plumbing problems and save precious money in the process. Take apart different types of faucets, replace a pop-up drain assembly and discuss the internal working parts of a toilet. Cut plastic and copper pipe, glue plastic fittings and solder copper fittings. Supply fee of $5 for “Step-by-Step Guidebook to Home Plumbing” paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $49. w Feb 11 | 12:30 - 3 pm | 1 Session Sa | Northdale MS | AL077-3C52-W1 | Novinska Update on a Dime Make affordable staging and updating techniques work for you to enhance your home! Join interior designer and TV personality, Terri Rezac, in this informative workshop that will teach you how to choose the right paint color, prioritize your “to-do list,” design like a professional and avoid costly mistakes. Whether you’re staying in or selling your property, this class is for you. Bring photos of areas/rooms of concern for the question and answer portion of the workshop. Class fee: $35 one; $49 two. w Jan 26 | 6 - 8 pm | 1 Session Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3C57-W1 | Rezac 20 WINTER 2017 | 763-506-5766 | www.discovercommunityed.com