Online Personal Enrichment   

Ready to go beyond the basics? This hands-on online class is designed for students who already use Canva and want to explore its more advanced features and latest updates. We'll take a deeper dive into tools that help you design faster, stay consistent, and create more polished, professional content. You'll explore newer features, hidden tools, and workflow tips that make a big difference in how you use Canva day to day. Whether you're creating content for social media, marketing, or personal projects, this class will help you get more out of the platform without overcomplicating your process. You'll leave with practical skills, updated techniques, and a better understanding of what Canva can really do. Students will need a Canva Pro account set up before class; this class is hands-on.

CapCut is a powerful and surprisingly easy once you know what buttons to press. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to edit a short-form video from start to finish-cut clips, add music, captions, transitions, effects and export for any platform.

Learn how to make classic French macarons from scratch. You'll master the techniques behind these delicate cookies, from smooth batter to perfect shells with crisp edges and soft, chewy centers. In class, you'll make vanilla macarons filled with a strawberry chocolate ganache. Along the way, you'll learn how to adjust flavors and create variations like peppermint white chocolate and fruit-infused ganache so you can customize your macarons for any season. This class breaks the process down to step by step so you can follow with confidence and avoid common mistakes.

Students will receive a class prep packet, recipes, and a video record of the class. Course price includes two people attending from one kitchen; only one person is required to register and pay for the course. Only the registered student will receive course link and associated video recordings.

Flaky or cardboard... what's going on with pie crust? It's not luck. Join us in this live online class and learn the science and technique behind creating tender, foolproof pie crusts you can rely on every time. You'll make and bake a salted caramel apple pie with a classic lattice top right from your own kitchen. Along the way, you'll build confidence working with dough, learn how to avoid common mistakes, and understand what actually makes a crust tender and flaky. You'll also get recipes for chocolate cream pie, pumpkin pie, and cheesecake so you can expand your holiday baking lineup.

Students will receive a class prep packet, recipes, and a video record of the class. Course price includes two people attending from one kitchen; only one person is required to register and pay for the course. Only the registered student will receive course link and associated video recordings.

Learn to design seamless, repeating patterns using Adobe Illustrator, perfect for fabric, wrapping paper, wallpaper, and print-on-demand products. Starting with basic shapes, you will explore tile construction, color palette development, and how to scale patterns for different surfaces. By the end of the course, you will have an original repeat pattern ready to sell or print on platforms like Spoonflower, Redbubble, or Etsy. No prior Illustrator or design experience required.

Unlock the power of Photoshop to create polished visuals with ease! This course is designed for busy individuals who want to refine images quickly without hours of editing. Learn essential techniques like cropping, resizing, spot removal, color correction, and black-and-white conversions to improve image quality. Discover AI-powered tools such as background removal and content-aware fill to streamline your workflow. No prior Photoshop experience is required, but it can be helpful.

Please note: You'll need access to the desktop version of Adobe Photoshop for this course, as some features are not available in the mobile or iPad version.

Want to start YouTube, but don't know where to begin? This one's for you. Learn how to create a channel, write killer titles, upload your first video, and design eye-catching thumbnails in Canva. We'll also peek into YouTube Studio and cover basic analytics.

Learn the ins and outs of the Canva design platform for creating graphics for social media, blogs, websites and other visual content such as presentation and even book publishing. Students will explore built-in video creation and AI tools and utilize the platform effectively for both personal and professional content needs. No graphic design background required. This is a hands-on class held online via Zoom.

Students will need a paid Canva Pro account, computer and Zoom access.

Film Appreciation is intended to be a fun, discussion-based guide for students to see what makes cinema unique from other mediums. We will learn about all the major film types (silent, classical, and contemporary narrative film, plus documentaries), as well as film genres. Most of all, we will look at the most critical film techniques: cinematography, editing, and mise en scene. The class will watch clips to demonstrate techniques.

Discover the principles and practice of Buddhist meditation-a timeless method for cultivating inner peace and positive transformation. This course offers both an introduction to the essential teachings of Buddhism and a direct, experiential approach to meditation. Students will explore the how meditation can transform mental habits and gain practical guidance on how to begin and sustain meditation practice. Students will deepen their understanding of how meditation fosters happiness, reduces suffering and enhances overall well-being.

Join us live online for a hands-on holiday bread baking class. You'll learn three versatile breads perfect for the holiday season while building confidence with both yeast and quick bread techniques. You’ll make a soft, buttery garlic and herb Parker House–style pull-apart loaf using a yeast-based dough, perfect for sharing at holiday dinners. You’ll also bake a gingerbread streusel coffee cake, a quick bread that’s ideal for breakfast or hosting guests and freezes beautifully.

In addition, you’ll prepare cheddar chive buttermilk biscuits to freeze and bake later, giving you a ready-to-go option for fresh biscuits without the day-of effort. This class focuses on approachable techniques so you can understand the difference between yeast and quick breads and feel confident making both at home.You’ll leave with go-to recipes and practical skills you can use all season long.

Students will receive a class prep packet, recipes, and a video record of the class. Course price includes two people attending from one kitchen; only one person is required to register and pay for the course. Only the registered student will receive course link and associated video recordings.