Our understanding of nature has evolved in surprising ways. Explore the fascinating, beneficial, and sometimes downright wacky methods humans have used to classify the animals and plants that share our natural world.

Master fly-tying skills and advanced techniques for creating streamers, dry flies, nymphs, and more. A $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

In just a few hours, learn the fundamentals of guitar playing and set the stage for years of musical enjoyment. This crash course covers basic chords and teaches you how to play along with your favorite songs right from the start.

Start speaking Italian with confidence! An introduction to basic Italian vocabulary and present tense sentence structure, designed for travelers. Learn useful words and common phrases for asking questions, exchanging pleasantries, dining out, navigating directions, and handling a variety of tourist situations.

Explore dance fundamentals, master basic steps, and discover how to incorporate popular swing styles, such as the Charleston, Balboa, Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Hustle, and West Coast Swing, into your swing dancing.

Discover the foundation of all design through the art of pattern making in this hands-on course. Topics include essential tools and terminology, along with a live design demonstration. Students must be able to share their work with the instructor through their devices. A supply list will be provided one week before the first class. The Five-Piece Sloper Set, available for $25, can be purchased from the instructor. After purchase, students will receive a downloadable link to print and assemble the set, with guidance provided during the course. S. Elias

Prerequisite: Introduction to American Sign Language: Beginners Level

Continue your journey in learning American Sign Language by deepening your understanding of ASL history, Deaf Culture, and conversational skills. Taught by an ASL college professor, this course builds on foundational knowledge and focuses on carrying on more confident ASL conversations with Deaf people. Students may choose to purchase the optional book American Sign Language for Beginners by Rochelle Barlow (ISBN 978-1-64611-642-3, Rockridge Press), available on Amazon for under $9.00.

This class is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in nail care and design. Both beginning and beauty professional students learn the basics of nail anatomy, proper sanitation, and classic manicure techniques. Supplies for the class can be purchased directly from the instructor for $80 before or after the first session of class.