Personal Enrichment   

Take your general knowledge about photography to the next level! Focus will be on more advanced lessons in exposure, composition, and lighting techniques to achieve different effects.

Subjects may include flowers, architecture, portraiture, and more. We will spend some classroom time reviewing and critiquing examples. A portion of this class may be spent off-site photographing different subjects and receiving in-depth instruction.

You should have a basic understanding of aperture and shutter speed. Beginning Digital Photography is a prerequisite. Point-and-shoot cameras are NOT recommended; you should have a Digital SLR camera and a tripod.

65+ please be sure to also add the senior discount to your cart!

Take your sewing skills to the next level! In this two-session class, you’ll create a stylish and functional Clam Up Bag. First, you will practice fabric cutting and quilt your fabric. In the second week, you will assemble your bag and install a zipper with confidence. Your $40 materials fee includes supplies to make two bags, plus a pattern with an instructional video, so you can keep creating at home. Perfect for continuing your sewing journey!
65+ please be sure to also add the senior discount to your cart!

Retirement Intelligence is a practical, education-focused course designed for individuals and couples approaching or in retirement who want greater clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. Participants will learn how the key pieces of retirement planning fit together, including income planning, Social Security and pension decisions, investment risk, taxes, healthcare costs, and long-term sustainability using real-world examples and clear, easy-to-understand frameworks. The course emphasizes informed decision-making, helping students identify potential gaps, avoid common retirement pitfalls, and understand the trade-offs behind the choices they face. By the end of the course, attendees will have a clearer picture of where they stand and what next steps may be appropriate for their retirement plan.

Sorry, this course does not qualify for the senior discount.

Explore the art of Steelhead fly tying, with a focus on summer run patterns for the Clearwater, Deschutes, Grand Ronde, Salmon, and Snake rivers. You’ll learn to tie classic flies inspired by Glasso, Johnson, Kaufmann, Jackson, and Lemire while building core skills in proportions, hook selection, body styles, and material choices. By the end of the class, you’ll complete at least 10 flies using a variety of natural and synthetic materials.

Essential items:	Optional Items:
Fly tying vice	Extra bobbins
Bobbin and threader	Small hair stacker
All-purpose scissors	Extra bodkins
Medium hair stacker	Micro-tip scissors (curved)
Whip finish tool	Course hair scissors
Hackle pliers	Bead pliers
Dubbing twister x 2	Dubbing brush