Community Education - current class catalogs Adult activities and classes - Spring/Summer 2016 | Page 20

home HOME IMPROVEMENT NEW | Backyard Chickens for Beginners Chicks, chickens, and flocks. Learn the basics of starting a flock of backyard chickens. Topics and handouts will include popular breeds, general care of poultry, and preparing your coop. Learn how easy it is to get started! Instructor Tom Tidrick has over 30 years of poultry experience. Class fee: $29. w Apr 21 | 6-8:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3C63-S1 | Tidrick Deck Building 101 Planning to build or rebuild a deck? Come learn from a master carpenter how to make it a reality! Discuss building codes, deck designs and types, space considerations, footings, attachment, moisture concerns, tool needs, building materials, and more. Participants should have basic knowledge of carpentry. Instructor: Master Carpenter, Francis Kaas. Class fee: $39. w May 12 | 6:30-9 pm | 1 Session Th | Northdale MS | AL077-3C46-S1 | Kaas 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 $45 paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $49. w May 19 & May 26 | 6:30-9 pm | 2 Sessions Th | Northdale MS | AL077-3C47-S1 | Kaas Power Tools for Women II 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 back 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: K