Community Education - current class catalogs Adult classes and activities - Fall 2017 | Page 14

hobbies A Taste of the Paranormal World Book Review Club Are you intrigued by ghosts and other paranormal entities? Join paranormal investigator, Ross Beard, and others from the Anoka Paranormal Investigations team, for an educational evening of paranormal investigating. You will learn about the process for investigating haunted locations, look at basic equipment and view evidence from previous investigations. Bring your own ghost stories to share. Class fee: $35. An ongoing book review club. Each month, a new book will be selected and discussed. Members share in leading the discussion. Not meeting March 13. See website for class meeting dates. Class fee: $19 year. w Sep 19 | 7 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3H15-F1 | Beard NEW | Craft Winemaking 101 NEW | Appraise Your Antiques Learn the basics of identifying and appraising art, antiques, jewelry, coins and collectibles. Get tips on what makes items valuable and the best ways to sell them. You will learn about lithophane, trench art, U.S. Zone china, a U.S. three cent nickel, precious gemstones, mourning jewelry and German silver. Experience hands-on learning with certified appraiser and instructor, David Schlueter. Extensive handouts provided. Class fee: $29. w Dec 6 & Dec 13 | 6:30 - 9 pm | 2 Sessions W | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3H09-F1 | Schlueter NEW | Basic Digital Photography Do you want to become a better photographer? Instructor, John Pennoyer, has over 20 years experience and will teach you how get the best photos with your camera. Classroom sessions focus on basic features and uses for your particular camera. The last session ends with you putting your instruction to use, taking photos at a local nature center. Bring your DSLR camera, mirrorless (those with interchangeable lenses) or high-end fixed- lens camera. See website for class meeting dates and locations. Class fee: $59. w Oct 11 - Oct 28 | Varies | 3 Sessions Varies | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D19-F1 | Pennoyer Beer Brew Basics Explore craft brewing basics, grain varieties and how to create different styles and flavors of beers. You will gain knowledge about each stage of the brewing process, including what it takes to keg or can beers. Samples will be provided. Class held at 10K Brewing in Anoka. Supply fee of $12 cash paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $19. w Oct 17 - May 8 | 7 - 8:30 pm | 8 Sessions T | Northdale MS | AL077-3H02-F1 | Gelling Explore craft winemaking in this hands-on, two-session class. Session one focuses on initial winemaking steps – mixing ingredients, learning about grape varieties and wine quality. Session two is six weeks later, where you’ll bottle your wine creation. You’ll take home six bottles (three red, three white) in a wine tote bag. Class held at Genesis Winemaking in Anoka. Class fee: $85. w Sep 23 & Nov 4 | Varies | 2 Sessions Sa | Off-Site | AL077-3H11-F1 Dog Obedience-Canine Good Citizen Join certified pet trainer, Kari Martin, for this hands-on class to help your dog become a well-mannered representative of the community. You and your dog will practice basic commands, targeting, polite walking, proper socialization and reinforcement techniques. Open to non-aggressive dogs of all ages; one dog per participant. See website for supply list. Class held at City Hall complex outdoor rink in Andover. Class fee: $59. w Sep 5 - Oct 10 | 5:45 - 6:45 pm | 6 Sessions T | Off-Site | AL077-3H06-F1 | Martin w Sep 6 - Oct 11 | 5:45 - 6:45 pm | 6 Sessions W | Off-Site | AL077-3H06-F2 | Martin NEW | Fall Mushroom Foray Join us for a morning of finding and identifying choice edible mushrooms. Learn a bit about the animal and plant life you may encounter along the way. Minnesota Mycological Society member and educator, Alexandra Schulz, will lead this unique guided hunt. Gain hands on experience and larn how to improve future harvests. Class meets at Battle Creek Regionoal Park in Maplewood. Class fee: $19. w Sep 30 | 10 am - 1 pm | 1 Session Sa | Off Site | AL077-3H23-F1 | Schulz w Sep 18 | 6 - 8 pm | 1 Session M | Off Site | AL077-3H10-F1 14 FALL 2017 | 763-506-5766 | www.discovercommunityed.com