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AMERICAN MAHJONG-OREM
Fee: $79.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBOR001
Dates: 10/22/2026 - 11/5/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 3
Building: Clarke Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB106
Instructor: Ashlee Jessen
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American Mahjong is a craze! Wildly popular in the south, it has been spreading like wildfire here in the west. Come learn this addicting game! You will learn the equipment needed, how to set up and play the game, as well as some basic strategies to get you on your way to being a Mahjong master. Bring a Mahjong set if you have one, you do not need to buy one.

Supply List:
- 2026 Card (Large Size 6 1/8" x 4 3/4")
- Find at this link: https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/store.aspx#
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand basic rules and structure of gameplay
2. Practice standard strategies and techniques
3. Gain confidence participating in social play
Ages: 18+

BOOKBINDING: CRISS-CROSS BINDING
Fee: $149.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBOR003
Dates: 11/12/2026 - 11/12/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: McKay Education Building (opens in new tab)
Room: ME120
Instructor: Trisha Weekes
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Experience the world of bookbinding from a unique perspective with our criss-cross leather class. This style of binding is believed to have originated in India. The distinctive pattern that adorns the spine of the book is a variation of the long-stitch method, dating back to medieval times and still cherished today for its versatility and structural integrity.

In this course, our expert instructor will guide you through the intricate steps of the criss-cross stitch binding process. From selecting and preparing your leather to folding and sewing your paper signatures, you'll gain hands-on experience in crafting a beautiful hand-bound book.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Prepare leather and paper signatures for binding
2. Sew a criss-cross (long-stitch) binding structure
3. Assemble and finish a durable, hand-bound book
Ages: 18+

BUSHCRAFT & SURVIVAL SKILLS: CONFIDENCE, COMPETENCE, AND CONNECTIONClarke Building
Fee: $119.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBOR004
Dates: 12/2/2026 - 12/16/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 3
Building: Clarke Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB106
Instructor: Mike Wood

Seats Available: 8

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Step into the world of bushcraft and wilderness survival with a course designed to build real competence, calm decision-making, and a deeper connection to the outdoors.

Through demonstrations, guided practice, and scenario-based learning, you’ll explore essential skills including fire creation, resource identification, water purification, tool creation, and emergency preparedness.

This course blends traditional knowledge with modern best practices, helping you stay confident and resourceful in any situation, from day hikes to unexpected emergencies. No prior experience is required, and all skill levels are welcome.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Build essential bushcraft skills such as shelter, fire, and navigation
2. Practice safe and responsible outdoor survival techniques
3. Develop confidence and connection with the natural environment
Supply List:
- Ferro Rod and striker
- chert/flint
- storage tin
- cotton cloth
Ages: 18+

DISCOVER VOICE-OVERS: MAKE MONEY USING YOUR VOICE!
Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 26FCMADOR007
Dates: 11/16/2026 - 11/16/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: Clarke Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB113
Instructor: Justine Reiss
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In what could be the most enlightening class you've ever taken. Learn how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Discover a unique, outside-the-box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you've been looking for. In addition to online instruction, you will be given the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 script read and voice evaluation via telephone with your instructor for the following day.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify basic voice-over industry opportunities and common types of voice-over work.
2. Practice introductory techniques for using the speaking voice in commercial and media-style scripts.
3. Apply instructor feedback from a one-on-one script read to improve vocal clarity and confidence.
AgesL 18+

DISCOVER VOICE-OVERS: MAKE MONEY USING YOUR VOICE!
Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 26FCMADOR008
Dates: 11/17/2026 - 11/17/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Clarke Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB113
Instructor: Justine Reiss
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In what could be the most enlightening class you've ever taken. Learn how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Discover a unique, outside-the-box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you've been looking for. In addition to online instruction, you will be given the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 script read and voice evaluation via telephone with your instructor for the following day.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify basic voice-over industry opportunities and common types of voice-over work.
2. Practice introductory techniques for using the speaking voice in commercial and media-style scripts.
3. Apply instructor feedback from a one-on-one script read to improve vocal clarity and confidence.
Ages: 18+

FICTION WRITING: CRTIIQUE WORKSHOPClarke Building
Fee: $159.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBOR020
Dates: 10/6/2026 - 11/10/2026
Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 6
Building: Clarke Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB307
Instructor: Heather Clark

Seats Available: 26

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As the perfect follow-up to Fiction Writing: Elements of a Story, this hands-on workshop introduces participants to small-group critique. Learn the principles for establishing your own powerful critique group, best practices for giving and receiving feedback, and get in-person feedback on your pitch and the first several chapters of your novel. Class time will be spent critiquing classmates work, receiving feedback on your own work, and will include short group lessons based on specific areas for growth from weekly class submissions. Critique groups will be mentored by veteran writers and editors and local published authors.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Participate effectively in small-group critique settings by applying best practices for giving constructive, respectful, and actionable feedback on peers’ writing.
2. Incorporate feedback into developing fiction work by revising pitches and early chapters with guidance from peers, mentors, and instructors.
3. Apply core critique principles and storytelling insights to evaluate narrative elements such as character, plot, pacing, and clarity in both personal and group discussions.
Ages: 18+
No class October 20.

FLORAL DESIGN: AUTUMNAL PUMPKIN CENTERPIECE
Fee: $89.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBOR006
Dates: 10/21/2026 - 10/21/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: McKay Education Building (opens in new tab)
Room: ME134
Instructor: Hailey Wagner
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Enjoy the beauty of fall with this hands-on floral design course. Create a stunning seasonal arrangement inside a real pumpkin. Explore warm autumnal blooms, rich textures, and elegant design techniques to craft a centerpiece perfect for your home with the option of adding some spooky decorations. Leave with a unique arrangement that captures the essence of autumn. All materails provided.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Design a fall centerpiece using pumpkins and seasonal florals
2. Arrange flowers with balance, texture, and color harmony
3. Create a finished centerpiece suitable for home or gatherings
Ages: 18+

FLORAL DESIGN: FUNDAMENTALS
Fee: $179.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBOR005
Dates: 11/5/2026 - 11/12/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 2
Building: Orem Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TBA
Instructor: Hailey Wagner
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Master the art of floral design in this immersive, hands-on multi-session course designed to build your confidence and creativity with flowers. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your eye, you'll dive into the essential principles of floral design—learning techniques in composition, color theory, and flower care. Along the way, you'll create your own beautiful floral pieces to take home and enjoy. These are skills that last well beyond the final class—empowering you to confidently create stunning arrangements for years to come.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Apply basic floral design principles such as composition, balance, and color harmony.
2. Practice proper flower care and handling techniques.
3. Create floral arrangements using foundational design techniques with increased confidence.
Ages: 18+

FLY FISHING
Fee: $59.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBWA004
Dates: 9/30/2026 - 10/3/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: W Sa
Sessions: 2
Building: Wasatch Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: WC228
Instructor: Mike Howard
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Learn proper techniques, gear, rigging, knots, bug identification and selection, and fly presentation. Discover different types of fly fishing, basic casting technique, river etiquette, how to read water, and how to safely handle and release fish. Includes one day in class at the UVU Wasatch Campus in Heber and one day of learning to cast the following Saturday from 9 am to noon in Midway. Equipment will be available.

Supply List for Saturday:
- Current Fishing License
Ages: 18+

FRESH GREENERY HOLIDAY WREATHMcKay Education Building
Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBOR008
Dates: 12/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: McKay Education Building (opens in new tab)
Room: ME134
Instructor: Hailey Wagner

Seats Available: 1

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Celebrate the season with a fresh wreath you create to adorn your home. Using fragrant evergreens, festive accents, and natural textures, craft a stunning and long-lasting wreath whether you prefer a classic, rustic, or modern style. Learn professional design techniques to shape and customize your creation. All materials provided.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Select and prepare fresh greenery for a holiday wreath
2. Arrange and secure natural materials in a balanced design
3. Create a finished wreath suitable for seasonal display
Ages: 18+

GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORYMcKay Education Building
Fee: $89.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBOR009
Dates: 10/19/2026 - 11/23/2026
Times: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Building: McKay Education Building (opens in new tab)
Room: ME109
Instructor: Amy Carpenter

Seats Available: 8

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Join us for a thorough and in-depth introduction into Genealogy and Family History! We'll discuss proper research methodology, utilizing various record types, digital resources and tools, and more. Learn the skills you will need to research right and research well.
Optional Supply List:
Book: Genealogy Standards Second Edition Revised

Learning Outcomes:
1. Discover ways to begin researching your family history
2. Use basic tools and resources to find relatives and records
3. Record and organize information about your family
Ages: 18+

HANDMADE GIFTS: HOLIDAY SOAPS
Fee: $89.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBOR010
Dates: 11/7/2026 - 11/14/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 2
Building: Orem Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TBA
Instructor: Zoe Haltom
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Craft beautiful, nourishing bar soaps with natural ingredients, essential oils, and holiday-inspired scents. Designed for beginners with step-by-step guidance in soap making while exploring seasonal colors, scents, and decorative touches. Take home handcrafted holiday soap perfect for gifting to friends, family, or yourself. No prior experience needed, just a love for creativity and festivity.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Create natural soaps using simple ingredients and scents
2. Customize soaps with colors, textures, and seasonal elements
3. Understand curing, storage, and care for handmade soaps
Ages: 18+

HIKE WITH A PROFESSOR - FALL COLORS
Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBLE002
Dates: 9/26/2026 - 9/26/2026
Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: Lehi Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TG141
Instructor: UVU Staff

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Join a group of scientists from UVU on a fun and educational hike amid the fall colors in the Wasatch foothills of northeast Utah Valley (specific trail to be determined). Learn to identify many of the trees and other plants along the trail, discuss why the leaves turn color, spot birds and other animals that inhabit the area, and learn about the origin of the Wasatch range itself. The total distance will be 3 to 4 miles with a vertical climb of 500 feet or less. The final trail selection will be announced 1 week before the hike, will be based on seasonal conditions, and will be intended to maximize the Autumn color experience.

Ages: 18+

IMPROV: INTRODUCTIONMcKay Education Building
Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 26FCMADOR010
Dates: 10/21/2026 - 11/18/2026
Times: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 5
Building: McKay Education Building (opens in new tab)
Room: ME134
Instructor: Brady Amundson

Seats Available: 8

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Dive into the world of spontaneity with our improv course designed to unleash creativity, sharpen quick thinking, and foster effective collaboration. Through engaging activities and exercises, you will learn to embrace the unknown, avoid stifling creativity, and break free from self imposed limitations.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Practice basic improv techniques and spontaneous thinking
2. Build confidence in communication and creative expression
3. Collaborate with others through simple improv exercises
Ages: 18+

INTERIOR DESIGN TECHNIQUES - WASATCH-HEBERWasatch Campus
Fee: $69.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBWA006
Dates: 10/7/2026 - 10/21/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 3
Building: Wasatch Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: WC211
Instructor: Diann Glenn

Seats Available: 9

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Develop an understanding of interior design. Learn techniques to create a space that is comfortable, beautiful, and represents you. Explore the practical side of interior design with space planning for clutter-free space. Learn about color combinations, how to use a color wheel, fabric selection and application.

Ages 18+

INTRODUCTION TO FILM AND TV ACTINGMcKay Education Building
Fee: $89.00
Item Number: 26FCMADOR011
Dates: 11/3/2026 - 11/17/2026
Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 3
Building: McKay Education Building (opens in new tab)
Room: ME133
Instructor: Heidi Mendez

Seats Available: 10

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Through practical exercises and scene work, build confidence and adaptability in a supportive environment as you learn the fundamentals of acting for the camera, including performance techniques, camera awareness, and audition skills. Suitable for all skill levels.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand differences between on-camera and stage acting
2. Practice basic techniques for film and TV performance
3. Build confidence delivering lines and performing on camera
Ages: 18+

INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY: A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE EARTH
Fee: $69.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBWA007
Dates: 9/24/2026 - 10/29/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 6
Building: Wasatch Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: WC224
Instructor: James Kohler

Registration for this course is now closed.
If you have any questions, please call 801-863-8012.

Utah is second to none when it comes to its natural wonders. Gain an even deeper appreciation as you are introduced to geology and the world around you.

Ages:18+

NATURE'S TOUCH: HANDMADE SKINCARE-LEHILehi Campus
Fee: $75.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBLE005
Dates: 10/15/2026 - 10/15/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Lehi Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TG430/Loft
Instructor: Leslie Whitlock

Seats Available: 6

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Discover the art of crafting your own natural skincare products using herbs, garden flowers, and nourishing oils. In this one-evening hands-on class you'll explore native plants and easy-to-grow herbs and learn how to transform them into healing salves and lotions from scratch. You'll also discover the surprising benefits of tallow for skin and learn how to make a simple tallow balm. Take home A beautiful, practical skill, recipes so you can recreate everything in your own kitchen and a thoughtful handmade gift for the holiday season.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify common native plants and easy-to-grow herbs used in natural skincare and describe how each contributes to the properties of a finished product
2. Demonstrate the foundational process of infusing herbs and flowers into oils and applying that infusion to create a basic salve or lotion
3. Be able to recreate the process at home, tailored to your specific needs
Ages: 18+

NATURE'S TOUCH: SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER BARSLehi Campus
Fee: $109.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBLE006
Dates: 10/22/2026 - 10/22/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Lehi Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TG430/Loft
Instructor: Leslie Whitlock

Seats Available: 5

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Forget the bottle — your best hair day starts with a bar you made yourself. In this one-evening hands-on class you'll craft shampoo and conditioner bars made from nourishing and cleansing natural and synthetic ingredients. The result is a high-performing, personalized hair care bar free of unnecessary fillers, made exactly the way you want it. Explore the differences between a natural lye-based soap/shampoo bar and a syndet shampoo bar. All materials provided. Take your finished bars home the same night.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Learn what native plants and easy-to-grow herbs are best for natural hair care
2. Learn the basics of creating a hair care bar for shampoo and conditioner
3. Be able to recreate the process at home to create one-of a kind handmade products
Ages: 18+

ORGANIZE YOUR SPACESLehi Campus
Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBLE007
Dates: 10/22/2026 - 10/29/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 2
Building: Lehi Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TG115
Instructor: Tammy Small

Seats Available: 4

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Whether it's one overwhelming room or a whole house that feels out of control, the answer is almost always the same — a simple, repeatable approach that works for any space. Over two evenings you'll explore foundational organizing techniques drawn from decades of real-world experience that cut through the confusion and make tackling any physical space feel manageable and even satisfying.

The first session lays out the core principles and techniques that form the foundation of organized living — practical, straightforward strategies you can start applying the moment you get home. The second session is shaped by you — students share the specific spaces and challenges they most want to tackle, and the class takes a deeper, more personalized dive into exactly those areas.

No prior organizing experience or special supplies needed. Just show up ready to look at your spaces with fresh eyes.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and apply foundational organizing principles that can be adapted to any physical space regardless of size, layout, or current condition
2. Develop a practical, repeatable organizing process that reduces clutter, creates functional order, and is sustainable for everyday life
3. Target and address their own most challenging spaces with greater confidence, using techniques explored and personalized during the second session
Ages: 18+

RAISING BACKYARD QUAILClarke Building
Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBOR013
Dates: 10/8/2026 - 10/8/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Clarke Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB106
Instructor: Kelli Knecht

Seats Available: 5

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Have you been wondering how to homestead where you live? Small backyard? No backyard? Quail might be the perfect place to start! Supply meat and eggs for your family from your own small or large space! It's an easier option and a lot of people haven’t heard about coturnix quail yet! Learn all things quail and why we think they are a perfect backyard addition for those striving for city limit self sufficiency.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify basic care, housing, and space requirements for raising coturnix quail.
2. Recognize the benefits of quail for small-space homesteading, including meat and egg production.
3. Apply simple planning steps to determine if quail are a good fit for a home or backyard setting.
Ages: 18+

SCREENWRITING, VIDEOGRAPHY, & FILMMAKINGMcKay Education Building
Fee: $89.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBOR014
Dates: 10/21/2026 - 11/4/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 3
Building: McKay Education Building (opens in new tab)
Room: ME122
Instructor: Nathan Jones

Seats Available: 7

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Knowing commercial storytelling can help you become a better communicator. Sharpen your storytelling, screenwriting, and videography skills, boost creativity, and learn valuable insights for independent filmmaking and self-publishing. Avoid common mistakes and enhance your communication through the power of stories.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the fundamentals of storytelling for communication
2. Apply basic techniques from screenwriting and visual storytelling
3. Avoid common mistakes in independent filmmaking and self-publishing
Ages: 18+

SIP & SLOW DOWN: CHINESE TEA CEREMONTY EXPERIENCEUVU Museum of Art at Lakemount
Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBOR015
Dates: 12/8/2026 - 12/8/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: UVU Museum of Art at Lakemount
Room: Dining Area
Instructor: Kun Covington

Seats Available: 5

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Begin your journey into the Chinese tea ceremony in a beautiful space at the UVU Museum of Art at Lakemount. Experience the serene art of tea preparation, observe the basics of traditional rituals, and begin to appreciate the harmony and mindfulness of this ancient practice. Enjoy a variety of teas throughout the evening, along with light snacks.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Experience Chinese tea culture through guided tasting and observation
2. Explore flavors, aromas, and different types of tea
3. Gain an appreciation for traditions of tea ceremonies
Ages: 18+

WOODCARVING: BUILDING YOUR SKILLSWasatch Campus
Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBWA009
Dates: 10/23/2026 - 11/20/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 5
Building: Wasatch Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: WC203
Instructor: Craig Simon

Seats Available: 12

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Ready to take the next step? This class builds on foundational techniques to refine your control, add detail, and tackle a more advanced project. You’ll explore new carving methods and gain confidence working with greater precision. Ideal for those who have taken Woodcarving: Getting Started or have basic woodcarving experience.

Ages: 18+

ADVANCED BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE BELLY DANCE
Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 26FCMADLE001
Dates: 8/20/2026 - 10/15/2026
Times: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 8
Building: Lehi Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: 4th Floor
Instructor: Nikki Ekenstam
Seats Available: 4
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You know the basics — now it's time to go deeper. This eight-week course is designed for dancers who have built a foundation in bellydance and are ready to refine their technique, expand their movement vocabulary, and take on more advanced choreographic challenges. Each session builds progressively, layering new steps, isolations, and combinations onto what you already know and weaving them into a full choreographed routine that grows richer and more expressive every week.

If you have taken Beginning Bellydancing once or twice and keep coming back because you love it — this class was made for you. That experience is exactly the foundation this course builds on, and making the leap to this level is a natural and rewarding next step in your journey.

Students with prior bellydance experience from outside our program are also warmly welcome. It is recommended that you have the equivalent of two to three sessions of beginning bellydance experience before enrolling.

Hip scarves are provided for in-class use. Please wear comfortable, stretchy clothing you can move freely in — yoga-style attire works perfectly.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Apply intermediate bellydance techniques — including complex isolations, layering, and advanced combinations — with greater precision, fluency, and artistic expression
2. Demonstrate improved technical control and body awareness by building on foundational skills and integrating more demanding movement patterns into a personal dance practice
3. Execute a complete intermediate choreographed routine that reflects growing confidence, technique, and individual artistic voice
Ages: 18+

ASTRONOMY - DISCOVER THE UNIVERSE
Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBOR018
Dates: 9/9/2026 - 9/23/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 3
Building: Pope Science Building
Room: PS 206
Instructor: Maureen Hintz
Seats Available: 3
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Enjoy an interactive experience at the UVU Planetarium as you discover the secrets of the night sky. Observe the life of a star from beginning to end. Learn about dark energy and dark matter and explore the unknown throughout the universe.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify basic features of the night sky, including stars, planets, and constellations, as presented during planetarium observations.
2. Describe in simple terms how stars form, change, and end their life cycles, using examples shown during the planetarium program.
3. Recognize major ideas about the universe, such as dark matter, dark energy, and the vast scale of space, to develop curiosity and appreciation for what is still unknown.
Ages: 18+

FICTION WRITING: ELEMENTS OF STORY
Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBOR019
Dates: 9/8/2026 - 9/29/2026
Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 4
Building: Clarke Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB307
Instructor: Heather Clark
Seats Available: 15
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Have you always wanted to write a novel, but aren't quite sure where to start? Go through the process of building a great novel from the ground up. Subjects covered in this four-week course are big-picture, whole story focused, and include :Idea generation and hooks, story structure and plotting, character development, world-building, tension and pacing, tips and tricks for getting those words down on the page.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Generate and develop a strong novel concept by crafting compelling ideas, hooks, and a clear story premise.
2. Outline a complete story structure that incorporates plot, pacing, tension, and character development from beginning to end.
3. Apply foundational novel‑writing techniques—including world‑building and character creation—to begin writing with greater confidence and direction.
Ages: 18+

INTENTIONAL PARENTING
Fee: $69.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBWA011
Dates: 9/15/2026 - 9/29/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 3
Building: Wasatch Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: WC211
Instructor: Katie Nelson
Seats Available: 15

REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

Do you desire to strengthen relationships with your children/teenagers? It's not to late! You can increase the peace in your home with renewed efforts and intentional, practical parenting skills. You can parent more calmly and confidently. This course you will learn the skills that are applicable to ALL age groups and strengthen relationships in your home.

Ages: 18+

INTO THE FIELD: NATURE JOURNALING FOR ALL AGES
Fee: $79.00
Item Number: 26FCAACLE006
Dates: 9/8/2026 - 9/29/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 4
Building: Lehi Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TG109
Instructor: Amy Harris
Seats Available: 3
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There's a whole world of detail out there that most of us walk right past — and nature journaling is the practice of slowing down long enough to actually see it. Over four evenings at varying outdoor locations, you'll build a personal nature journal using simple observation, sketching, and written reflection techniques that anyone can do, regardless of artistic or writing ability. Each session includes guided activities, short walks, and creative prompts designed to sharpen your curiosity and deepen your connection to the natural world around you.
This course is designed to be enjoyed by learners of any age — from young explorers to seasoned adults — whether you come solo, with a friend, or as a family. It makes a wonderful shared experience for families, bringing kids and grown-ups together outdoors in a relaxed, screen-free setting. All participants must be registered and enrolled. Students under 18 must be accompanied by a paid, participating adult enrolled in the same course.
No prior art, writing, or outdoor experience is required. Just show up ready to explore.
Homeschool Families: Looking for a meaningful way to bring nature study into your homeschool routine? This course is a natural fit. Through guided outdoor exploration, creative journaling prompts, and hands-on observation activities, children and adults build skills in close observation, reflective thinking, and scientific curiosity together — no art or writing experience needed. A gentle, engaging approach to nature study that fits right into your homeschool rhythm.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Practice foundational nature journaling techniques to observe, question, and document the natural world through sketching, writing, and creative reflection
2. Build observation, attention, and scientific thinking skills while gaining familiarity with local natural history across varying outdoor environments
3. Develop confidence in outdoor learning — individually, and as a family — through shared exploration and creative discovery

INTRO TO MOUNTAIN BIKING
Fee: $159.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBLE003
Dates: 9/17/2026 - 10/8/2026
Times: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 4
Building: Lehi Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TG143
Instructor: Summit Journeys Staff
Seats Available: 12
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Intro to Mountain Biking is designed for students who are brand new to trail riding and eager to build a solid foundation. This hands-on class blends instruction with real-time practice on beginner-friendly terrain, helping riders grow their confidence, control, and understanding of the sport. Participants will learn how to properly set up their bike, maintain safe and balanced body positions, shift gears efficiently, and use braking techniques that keep them in control on varied terrain. Riders will also practice cornering, climbing, descending, and navigating small obstacles while gaining familiarity with trail etiquette and responsible riding practices. Whether you’re hoping to explore local trails, develop a new hobby, or simply get outside and have fun, this class gives you the skills you need to ride safely, confidently, and with a big smile on your face. A mountain bike, and the ability to ride a bike is required.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Set up and control their bike with confidence by adjusting fit, changing tires, selecting proper body positioning, and using effective braking and shifting techniques for varied terrain.
2. Navigate trail features safely and smoothly, including cornering, climbing, descending, and negotiating small obstacles such as rocks and roots.
3. Choose safe, efficient riding lines and demonstrate proper trail etiquette, understanding right-of-way rules, trail stewardship, and how to ride responsibly in shared outdoor spaces.
Ages: 18+

INTRO TO SAILING
Fee: $149.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBLE004
Dates: 9/11/2026 - 9/25/2026
Times: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 3
Building: Lehi Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TG143
Instructor: Summit Journeys Staff
Seats Available: -5
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Beginner Sailing is a hands-on introductory class designed for students who are brand new to sailing. Guided by experienced instructors, participants will learn the essentials of small-boat sailing through on-land demonstrations and on-the-water practice. Students will explore basic boat rigging, steering techniques, sail control, and knot tying while developing confidence and resilience on the water. This class emphasizes safety, skill-building, and understanding the natural elements, especially how to harness the wind to navigate effectively. No prior experience required.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Tie and apply basic sailing knots such as the bowline, figure-eight, and cleat hitch for secure and safe boat handling.
2. Assess water and weather conditions, including reading wind patterns and understanding how they affect boat movement and safety decisions.
3. Rig and independently sail a Sunfish sailboat, demonstrating proper setup, sail trim, steering, and basic navigation.
Ages: 18+

ROLL FOR ADVENTURE: MASTERING THE GAME
Fee: $179.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBLE008
Dates: 9/8/2026 - 9/29/2026
Times: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 4
Building: Lehi Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: 4th Floor
Instructor: Dax Levine
Seats Available: 24
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Tabletop roleplaying games have never been more popular — and for good reason. They bring people together, spark creativity, and create shared memories that last long after the dice stop rolling. Over four engaging evenings, you'll explore the art and craft of tabletop roleplaying from the ground up, building real skills in storytelling, player engagement, and immersive performance that work whether you're running a game for your family, your friends, or a room full of strangers.

Each session builds on the last, moving from understanding what players need emotionally at the table, through the building blocks of great storytelling, into performance techniques that bring your world to life — and finally into strategies for defining your own style as a Game Master. Expect lively discussion, practical techniques, and plenty of inspiration along the way.

Dax Levine, a full-time professional Dungeon Master, has run games of D&D for thousands of people all over the world. With a background in theater performance, improvisation, and psychology, he has tips and tricks for beginning storytellers, advanced DMs, and even aspiring professionals.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Engage new players at the table by pitching, teaching, and shaping a game experience tailored to their needs, interests, and comfort level
2. Break compelling stories and campaigns into flexible, manageable building blocks that can adapt naturally as the game unfolds
3. Bring characters, worlds, and adventures to life through performance, creative tools, and a confident, distinctive Game Master voice
Ages: 18+

SCUBA: FULL CERTIFICATION
Fee: $499.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBWA008
Dates: 9/17/2026 - 10/22/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 6
Building: Wasatch Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: 209E
Instructor: Craig Simon
Seats Available: 8

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Ready to trade dry land for bubbles? Guided by certified instructors, learn essential diving skills, safety procedures, and equipment use during classroom instruction and open-water dives at the Homestead Crater. Perfect for beginners. Build confidence, knowledge, and obtain the certification needed to dive anywhere in the world whether for travel, adventure, or lifelong recreation. The first night of class will be held at UVU Wasatch Campus. The rest of the course will take place at The Homestead Crater.

Ages: 18+
First night at the Wasatch Campus
Rest of Course at The Homestead Crater

WELDING: BEGINNING
Fee: $279.00
Item Number: 26SCHOBOR099
Dates: 6/4/2026 - 7/30/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 8
Building: Provo High School
Room: Welding Shop - D108
Instructor: Kaleb Money
Registration for this course is now closed.
If you have any questions, please call 801-863-8012.
Learn how to weld, brush up on your skills, or build a small project. Explore welding and fabrication. Attending the first night of class is mandatory as we will discuss safety regulations and learning the layout of the shop. If you do not have all of the proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) it will be made available in class. To make the most of your time, watch a few instructional videos on the equipment you will be using throughout the course. They can be found on Mr. Money's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvdtEoRlZybF4fnMqWDBElQ

Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand basic welding tools, materials, and safety practices
2. Practice simple welding techniques and joints
3. Create a small welded project using foundational skills
Supply List:
- Full length pants
- closed toe shoes
All personal protective equipment/clothing worn must be 100% cotton and flame resistant.
Ages: 18+

WELDING: BEGINNING
Fee: $349.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBOR016
Dates: 9/2/2026 - 11/4/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 10
Building: Provo High School
Room: Welding Shop - D108
Instructor: Kaleb Money
Seats Available: 2
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Learn how to weld, brush up on your skills, or build a small project. Explore welding and fabrication. Attending the first night of class is mandatory as we will discuss safety regulations and learning the layout of the shop. If you do not have all of the proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) it will be made available in class. To make the most of your time, watch a few instructional videos on the equipment you will be using throughout the course. They can be found on Mr. Money's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvdtEoRlZybF4fnMqWDBElQ

Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand basic welding tools, materials, and safety practices
2. Practice simple welding techniques and joints
3. Create a small welded project using foundational skills
Supply List:
- Full length pants
- closed toe shoes
All personal protective equipment/clothing worn must be 100% cotton and flame resistant.
Ages: 18+

WELDING: BEGINNING
Fee: $349.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBOR017
Dates: 9/3/2026 - 11/12/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 10
Building: Provo High School
Room: Welding Shop - D108
Instructor: Kaleb Money
Seats Available: 2
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
Learn how to weld, brush up on your skills, or build a small project. Explore welding and fabrication. Attending the first night of class is mandatory as we will discuss safety regulations and learning the layout of the shop. If you do not have all of the proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) it will be made available in class. To make the most of your time, watch a few instructional videos on the equipment you will be using throughout the course. They can be found on Mr. Money's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvdtEoRlZybF4fnMqWDBElQ

Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand basic welding tools, materials, and safety practices
2. Practice simple welding techniques and joints
3. Create a small welded project using foundational skills
Supply List:
- Full length pants
- closed toe shoes
All personal protective equipment/clothing worn must be 100% cotton and flame resistant.
Ages: 18+
No class October 22.

WOODCARVING: GETTING STARTED
Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 26FCHOBWA010
Dates: 9/11/2026 - 10/16/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 6
Building: Wasatch Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: WC203
Instructor: Craig Simon
Seats Available: 10

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Curious about woodcarving? This beginner-friendly class introduces essential tools, safety practices, and foundational techniques. You’ll learn basic cuts and shaping methods while completing a simple project to build confidence. No experience needed—just bring your interest in creating something by hand and leave with the skills to continue carving at home.

Ages: 18+

WOODWORKING: BEGINNING - PROVO
Fee: $349.00
Item Number: 26FCAACOR012
Dates: 9/10/2026 - 11/12/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 10
Building: Provo High School
Room: D105
Instructor: Joseph Reid
Seats Available: -1
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Develop your woodworking skills as you build a project. First-time students will construct a required project which will teach basic machine/tool usage. Returning students will construct small projects which can be completed within 10 weeks. Attending the first night of class is mandatory as safety regulations and learning the layout of the shop will be discussed. Project fees will vary depending what project is built, and what wood/material is used. Students are required to wear safety glasses and closed-toed shoes.

Supply List:
- Safety glasses
- Closed toe shoes
- Pencil
- Metal measuring tape in inches
- 6" steel ruler in inches
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand basic woodworking tools and safety practices
2. Measure, cut, and assemble wood pieces accurately
3. Build a simple woodworking project from start to finish
Ages: 18+
No class October 22.

WOODWORKING: BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE
Fee: $299.00
Item Number: 26FCAACOR017
Dates: 9/9/2026 - 11/18/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 11
Building: Gunther Tech Building (opens in new tab)
Room: GT625
Instructor: Nikolaus Brown
Seats Available: -11
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Enjoy the thrill of learning new woodworking skills using our state-of-the-art equipment under the direction of a qualified UVU professor. First-time students will construct a required project which will teach safety and machine/tool usage. Second-time students will construct small projects which can be completed within 10 weeks. Attending the first night of class is MANDATORY as safety regulations and learning the layout of the shop will be discussed. There will be additional material fees.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate safe and proper use of woodworking equipment and tools by adhering to shop safety protocols, identifying hazards, and correctly operating machines and hand tools.
2. Apply foundational woodworking skills and techniques to select materials, measure accurately, and perform basic construction processes using appropriate tools and equipment.
3. Exhibit increasing proficiency and craftsmanship in woodworking practices by completing assigned shop-based tasks within established timelines and quality expectations.
Ages: 18+
No class October 14.

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