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ACRYLIC PORTRAITS FOR PAINTERSOrem Campus
Fee: $119.00
Item Number: 26SCAACOR001
Dates: 5/16/2026 - 6/20/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 5
Building: Orem Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TBA
Instructor: Dave Christensen

Seats Available: 13

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Grow your portrait painting skills by focusing on acrylics. You’ll learn to capture realistic features and expressive details, building on your existing painting background. Perfect for painters ready to take on portraits. Previous painting experience required.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Practice simple techniques for painting facial features
2. Explore basic color mixing for skin tones
3. Gain comfort working with acrylic paint
Supply List:
- Liquitex Professional Soft Body Acrylic Paint, 12 x 22ml (0.74-oz), Essentials Set
- Artist Series Primed Canvas Panels, 7" x 9", Pack of 12
- 14pcs Acrylic Paint Brushes, Professional Synthetic Bristles Paint Brush Set with Extra Palette Knife - Flat, Filbert, Fan, Dagger, Round, Angle, Rigger Paint Brushes for Oil, Acrylic Canvas Paintings
- Masterson Sta-Wet Handy Palette Bundled Set, with 30 Acrylic Paper Refill Sheets, 8.5in x 7in Airtight Wet Painting Palette
- Small spray bottle
- Throw away plastic cups (sauce cup)
- Pencil, eraser
- Paper towels
- Small cup for cleaning brushes
- Small watercolor sketchbook to practice techniques and use for color matching
Ages: 18+
No class June 6th

ARTISAN PIZZA
Fee: $79.00
Item Number: 26PCCOKOR002
Dates: 4/21/2026 - 4/21/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Indigo 355
Room:
Instructor: Britnee Fullmer
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Master the craft of making artisan pizza, while meeting new people & having an amazing meal. In this class we will cover; what makes the perfect, chewy sourdough crust, sauce and topping combos. We will go over cooking them to perfection, whether you are using a pizza oven or a traditional oven. We will also explore dessert pizzas & what you can do with leftover dough! You will learn all the tips you need to host your family and friends to pizza night & the hacks you need to troubleshoot any problems you may encounter. I can't wait to give you the tools you need to confidently make the best pizza you've ever had!

Learning Outcomes:
1. Learn the basic steps of making pizza dough
2. Practice shaping and assembling pizza
3. Gain confidence baking pizza at home
Ages: 18+

BEEF WELLINGTONOff campus Location
Fee: $89.00
Item Number: 26PCCOKOR005
Dates: 4/11/2026 - 4/11/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: Lemon and Sage Market
Room:
Instructor: Jodi Leynse

Seats Available: 4

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Create elegant Mini Beef Wellingtons—tender beef wrapped in golden puff pastry with savory mushroom duxelles. Learn techniques for preparing, sealing, and baking these impressive individual portions, perfect for special occasions or entertaining.

Ages: 18+

BOOKBINDING: BUTTONHOLE BINDINGOrem Campus
Fee: $139.00
Item Number: 26PCAACOR003
Dates: 3/26/2026 - 3/26/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: McKay Education Building (opens in new tab)
Room: ME120
Instructor: Trisha Weekes

Seats Available: 2

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Explore the art of buttonhole binding, a unique technique featuring decorative stitching resembling buttonholes. This durable method allows books to lay flat—perfect for journals and sketchbooks. Learn tools and techniques in this hands-on workshop, choose your own cover papers, and create beautifully bound projects. All materials provided.

Ages: 18+

CAPITOL REEF: ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR WILDERNESS ADVENTURESOff campus Location
Fee: $299.00
Item Number: 26SCDELCR001
Dates: 4/30/2026 - 5/2/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Days: Th F Sa
Sessions: 3
Building: Capitol Reef Field Station (opens in new tab)
Room: Commons
Instructor: Garth Fielding

Seats Available: 15

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Ever wondered how to prepare for and confidently explore Utah’s diverse landscapes? Join us at Capitol Reef Field Station to learn the basic essentials of first aid, navigation, gear, packing, preparation, and more—all geared towards exploring the great outdoors! A mandatory pre-trip planning meeting will be held one week prior to the trip. Food and comfortable lodging will be provided. Transportation is not provided. This course is for educational purposes only and does not provide certification.

Thursday
Navigation in the wilderness
Using a compass and map
Using a GPS
How to find directions during the day and night without a compass or GPS (using the stars to guide you)
How to prepare for and pack your backpack for light hikes or extended hikes
Basic Hiking hiking skills
Basic Astronomy

Friday
Geocaching
Obtaining potable water in the wild
Leave no trace (7 principles)
How to prevent wildfires
Wild Animal encounters: safety & prevention
Overview of Basic Gear used for outdoor adventures
Basic first aid you should know when going into primitive areas (you will not become certified through this course)
How to plan your outdoor adventure

Saturday
Clothing and Layering
Outdoor adventures with children
Poisonous & painful plants

Ages: 18+

CAPITOL REEF: MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION RETREATOff campus Location
Fee: $299.00
Item Number: 26PCDELCR001
Dates: 3/19/2026 - 3/21/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Days: Th F Sa
Sessions: 3
Building: Capitol Reef Field Station (opens in new tab)
Room:
Instructor: Jarom Stubbs

Seats Available: 1

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Surrounded by red rock and clear skies, step into the stillness of Capitol Reef National Park. Learn to incorporate mindfulness into everyday life and discover the power of your breath through guided Vivation breathing sessions. In addition, learn techniques to ground yourself in nature and enjoy the beauty of the night sky like never before. A mandatory pre-trip planning meeting will be held one week prior to the trip. Food and lodging will be provided. Transportation is not provided.

Ages: 18+

CAPITOL REEF: OIL PAINTING EXCURSION
Fee: $299.00
Item Number: 26PCDELCR002
Dates: 4/27/2026 - 4/29/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Days: M Tu W
Sessions: 3
Building: Capitol Reef Field Station (opens in new tab)
Room:
Instructor: Kirk Henrichsen
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Whether you are a novice or intermediate painter, gain skills in color harmony, mixing, tinting, and shading. As we focus on outdoor painting, learning how to capture the geological wonders surrounding the Capitol Reef Field Station. Instruction will focus on oil painting methods. If you are an experienced painting in watercolor, you will still gain even more knowledge in this oil paint medium. A mandatory pre-trip planning meeting will be held one week prior to the trip. Food and lodging will be provided. Transportation is not provided.

Supply List:
- Easel- collapsible, lightweight
- Palette - (recommend 12”x16” glass pallet in a plastic snap lid container)
- Small metal cup that clips to palette
- Brushes – “flats” (no soft nylon)
  
  #4 width – 1 flat bright, 1 flat filbert
  
  #8 width - 1 flat bright, 1 flat filbert
  
  #12 width - 1 flat bright
- Palette Knives - metal triangular shaped tips - 1 small, 1medium
Oil Paints
- Titanium White - 1 Large tube
One medium size tube of each of the following:
- Cerulean Blue, Hue OK
- Ultramarine Blue
- Permanent Alizarin Crimson
- Cadmium Red Medium
- Cadmium Yellow Medium
- Cadmium Yellow, Hue OK
- Yellow Ochre
- Burnt Sienna
- Odorless Mineral Spirits / Paint Thinner (Gamblin brand, Gamsol Recommended) in metal can
- Metal brush washer can with leak proof lid. (Glass OK in classroom but not outdoors)
- Medium- (Gamblin brand, Galkyd Lite recommended). This is to add to oil paint to thin and speed up dry time.
- Painting surfaces - solid panels with heavy gesso texture, not stretched on canvas (bring several panels, recommend: two - 8x10, two 14x11 for vertical, two 11x17 for horizontal)
- Primed Canvas Paper Pad, for color mixing exercises
- Tight fitting examination gloves, Latex or Nitrile - to keep your hands clean.
- Paper towels and/or cotton rags and plastic trash bag
- Camp stool or folding chair & brimmed hat, for outdoor painting.
Suggested text:
Carlson’s Guide to Landscape Painting, by John Carlson. Dover reprint Paperback edition available on online, $12.00
Composition of Outdoor Painting by Edgar Payne (optional) Hardcover $50.00 online
Ages: 18+

CAPITOL REEF: PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Fee: $299.00
Item Number: 26PCDELCR003
Dates: 4/20/2026 - 4/22/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Days: M Tu W
Sessions: 3
Building: Capitol Reef Field Station (opens in new tab)
Room:
Instructor: Ellen Kowallis
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Join us for three days of incredible camera techniques, and breathtaking landscapes. Learn how to change night into day with long exposures; then wake up early to photograph the sunrise! Some light hiking required. Focus on composition, learning to see, post processing, lens choice, camera settings, metering, both color and black and white conversion, etc. A basic knowledge of DSLR camera operation such as changing shutter speeds, apertures, and ISO will be helpful. A mandatory pre-trip planning meeting will be held one week prior to the trip. Food and lodging will be provided. Transportation is not provided.

Supply List:
- DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual controls that can photograph in RAW format.
- Tripod
- Batteries
- Battery charger
- Hiking shoes or boots
Ages: 18+

CHINESE TEA CEREMONY: INTRODUCTION
Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 26PCHOBOR007
Dates: 3/24/2026 - 3/24/2026
Times: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: UVU Museum of Art at Lakemount
Room: Art Haus
Instructor: Kun Covington

THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

Begin your journey into the Chinese tea ceremony. Experience the serene art of tea preparation, observe the basics of traditional rituals, and start to appreciate the harmony and mindfulness of this ancient practice. The course features caffeine-free teas, (not herbal), allowing you to fully enjoy the calming benefits of the ceremony.

Ages: 18+

CONTEMPORARY TAI CHI
Fee: $59.00
Item Number: 26PCHLTOR001
Dates: 4/28/2026 - 5/12/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 3
Building: UVU Museum of Art at Lakemount
Room: Art Haus
Instructor: Lin Yang

THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

Join us for a peaceful introduction to Contemporary Tai Chi in the beautiful courtyard at UVU Museum of Art at Lakemount. Blend mindful breathing with slow, flowing movements to boost balance, flexibility, and relaxation. No experience needed. Wear comfortable clothes and enjoy the calming practice.

Ages: 18+

COOKIE DECORATING: SWEET SPRING TREATS
Fee: $69.00
Item Number: 26PCCOKOR007
Dates: 3/17/2026 - 3/17/2026
Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: McKay Education Building (opens in new tab)
Room: ME109
Instructor: Tessa Conley

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

Hop into the season with a sweet and simple cookie decorating class! Learn the basics of outlining, filling, and adding charming details to create festive Easter cookies. From pastel colors to playful designs, you’ll decorate cookies that are almost too pretty (and too tasty) to share.

Ages: 18+

COOKING: TAMALES - OREM
Fee: $79.00
Item Number: 26PCCOKOR008
Dates: 3/19/2026 - 3/19/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Indigo 355
Room:
Instructor: Isabel Rush

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Enjoy your own hand-made pork or chicken tamales in this one-night cooking class. Master the techniques of preparing flavorful fillings in red and green sauces, making masa, and expertly wrapping and steaming tamales, so you can confidently recreate them at home.

Ages: 18+

DISCOVER VOICE-OVERS: MAKE MONEY USING YOUR VOICE!
Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 26PCHOBOR002
Dates: 3/23/2026 - 3/23/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: Clarke Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB113
Instructor: Justine Reiss
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
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+

DISCOVER VOICE-OVERS: MAKE MONEY USING YOUR VOICE!
Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 26PCHOBOR003
Dates: 3/24/2026 - 3/24/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Clarke Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB113
Instructor: Justine Reiss
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
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+

FLORAL DESIGN: DESIGNING WITH SPRING FLOWERS
Fee: $89.00
Item Number: 26PCAACOR010
Dates: 3/28/2026 - 3/28/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: Clarke Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB102
Instructor: Hailey Wagner

THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

Bring the beauty of spring into your home with this engaging, hands-on floral design class. Guided by expert instruction, you'll explore the vibrant world of spring blooms while learning essential floral design principles—like color theory, balance, and composition—that form the foundation for creating beautiful arrangements long after the season ends. Whether you're new to floral design or looking to refine your skills, you'll leave not only with a personalized centerpiece perfect for brightening your space, but also with valuable techniques you can use again and again.

Ages: 18+

FRESH TTEOKBOKKI - OREMOff campus Location
Fee: $79.00
Item Number: 26PCCOKOR009
Dates: 4/14/2026 - 4/14/2026
Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Lemon and Sage Market
Room:
Instructor: Susan Kim

Seats Available: 4

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Create the perfect spicy, savory sauce and learn to fry rice cakes to perfection. Explore key ingredients, balance flavors, and achieve that signature chewy texture. Impress friends and family with this beloved Korean street food favorite!

Ages: 18+

GARDEN PLANNING
Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 26PCHOBOR008
Dates: 4/28/2026 - 4/30/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu Th
Sessions: 2
Building: UCAS (Utah County Academy of Science) (opens in new tab)
Room: Gym
Instructor: Boston Swan

THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

Have you always wanted a successful vegetable garden, but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you already have a garden but want to improve it? Learn how to plan your garden: preparing the soil, selecting plants, preventing weeds and much more. Get your hands dirty in UVU's GRIT garden to solidify everything you have learned.

Ages: 18+

GROWING HERBS AND MICROGREENS IN YOUR HOME
Fee: $39.00
Item Number: 26PCHOBOR009
Dates: 4/14/2026 - 4/14/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: UCAS (Utah County Academy of Science) (opens in new tab)
Room: Gym
Instructor: Boston Swan

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Having fresh herbs and microgreens is wonderful for any home chef, and they are easy to grow with little know-how. Learn the basics of starting your own kitchen garden, and how to grow microgreens. You will also plant herbs that you can take home with you.

Ages: 18+

HIKE WITH A PROFESSOR - SPRING FLING
Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 26PCHOBLE059
Dates: 4/25/2026 - 4/25/2026
Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: Lehi Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TBA
Instructor: UVU Science Department

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Celebrate the arrival of spring with a guided walk through the Wasatch Front (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. Meet at the trailhead at 9:00 a.m. and be back by 1:00 p.m.

Ages: 18+

HISTORIC PROVO ARCHITECTURE - GRAND HOMES WALKING TOUR
Fee: $29.00
Item Number: 26PCHOBOR011
Dates: 4/25/2026 - 4/25/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: Orem Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TBA
Instructor: Florence Hawkinson

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Explore the various styles of some of the grandest residences built in Provo in the late 1800's through the early 1900's. Provo's prominent entrepreneurs reflect the wealth, power, and aesthetic taste of their owners and of America's Gilded Age. These are the Victorian mansions of the city. All derive from the high style popular at the end of the nineteenth century. Some of the most ornate fenestration to be found in Provo is contained in these buildings. 90 minutes · 0.8 miles This walking tour is led by an architect. The class involves viewing the exterior of historic buildings at street level. All paths and points along the tour are wheelchair accessible. However, the condition of public sidewalks may prove difficult or hazardous for some. Please come prepared with comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for weather conditions.

Ages: 18+

HOMEMADE SAUSAGE: INTRODUCTION
Fee: $79.00
Item Number: 26PCCOKOR012
Dates: 4/9/2026 - 4/9/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: The Utah Meat Collective
Room:
Instructor: Tom Wheatley
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Experience the joy of crafting fresh sausage and you'll never want to buy pre-made again! Learn how to make sausage and put it into casings. Each class participant will take home some freshly crafted sausage to enjoy at home.

Supply List:
- small cooler
- apron
Parking is available in the driveway of the white brick house with the red roof and the gravel lot (near the trailers) east of the white brick house. If delayed or needing directions, please call 801-210-0176.
Ages: 18+

HOMEOWNER'S GUIDE TO REMODELOrem Campus
Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 26PCHOBOR012
Dates: 4/14/2026 - 4/14/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Clarke Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB215
Instructor: Florence Hawkinson

Seats Available: 10

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Are you planning a remodel, addition, or new home construction—but feel overwhelmed by where to start or who to trust? Confused by building codes, contractor lingo, or the many professionals involved in the process? You will learn how to confidently navigate every stage of your construction or remodeling journey. Whether you’re tackling a DIY upgrade, hiring a design-build firm, or anything in between, this course reduces frustration and helps you make informed decisions that save time and money.

Ages: 18+

INTRODUCTION TO MUSHROOM FORAGING
Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 26PCHOBOR013
Dates: 4/14/2026 - 4/25/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Days: Tu Sa
Sessions: 4
Building: Orem Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TBA
Instructor: Aimee Nguyen
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Learn the basics on how to evaluate, identify, and find wild mushrooms of Northern Utah. Two in-class sessions where you will learn about fungal life cycles, habitats, morphology, and taxonomy before heading to the mountains in search of wild edibles. Two field experiences where you will put into practice what you have learned.

Ages: 18+

Tuesday, April 14th @ 6–8 PM - class on identification basics: lifecycles, habitats, morphology, taxonomy

Tuesday, April 21st @ 6–8 PM - class on foraging basics: etiquette, consumption safety, common springtime mushrooms in Northern Utah

Saturday, April 25th @ 10AM–1PM - field foray

Saturday, May 2nd @ 10AM–1PM - field foray

Field foray locations will be determined on April 21st. The instructor will have to consider the weather and winter snowfall amount to determine the ideal location.

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHYOrem West Campus
Fee: $129.00
Item Number: 26PCPHTOR001
Dates: 3/24/2026 - 4/28/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 5
Building: National Guard Building (opens in new tab)
Room: NG102
Instructor: David Kocherhans

Seats Available: 6

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De-mystify camera settings to take control and intentionally compose and capture satisfying landscape images you’ll want to display in your home. Fundamentals, equipment, composition, in-the-field tactics, and post-production methods for print-worthy results. Please bring a camera with manually adjustable settings. Course includes a field trip to apply the techniques covered.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Adjust basic camera settings to intentionally capture landscape photographs.
2. Apply foundational composition techniques while photographing in natural settings.
3. Practice in-the-field shooting strategies to create display-ready landscape images.
Ages: 18+
No class April 7

MICROGREENS MASTERY: GROW YOUR OWN SUPERFOODS-OREMOrem Campus
Fee: $59.00
Item Number: 26PCCOKOR014
Dates: 4/2/2026 - 4/2/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: McKay Education Building (opens in new tab)
Room: ME120
Instructor: Michaela Herrera, Daniel Coburn

Seats Available: 4

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Cultivate nutrient-packed microgreens at home with hands-on instruction. Learn seed selection, growing techniques, harvesting tips, and leave with a kit to start your own green journey.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify suitable seeds for growing microgreens at home.
2. Practice basic growing and harvesting techniques for microgreens.
3. Set up and use a starter grow kit to begin home cultivation.
Ages: 18+

PAPER-DIPPED DÉCOR BOWLOrem Campus
Fee: $199.00
Item Number: 26PCAACOR015
Dates: 4/14/2026 - 4/16/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Tu Th
Sessions: 2
Building: OREM CAMPUS H5 (opens in new tab)
Room: Conference
Instructor: Jessica Booth

Seats Available: 11

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Craft a stunning bowl by weaving wire around a wooden base and dipping it in sculptural paper fiber. Explore mixed-media techniques, learn to use pliers and a drill, and create a one-of-a-kind decorative piece while gaining confidence in wire and paper artistry.

Ages: 18+

RETIRE EMPOWERED - OREMOrem Campus
Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 26PCBAFOR005
Dates: 4/7/2026 - 4/21/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 3
Building: Clarke Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB213
Instructor: Alex Long

Seats Available: 7

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It is never too early to start retirement planning. In these three classes, we will cover the most critical parts of the process: Social Security, Medicare Planning, Estate Planning, Tax Planning in Retirement, and Retirement Income Planning. Our knowledgeable instructors will answer any, and all questions so your decisions will be smart, and informed rather than decided on a whim due to time pressures.

Ages: 18+

SMOKED DESSERTS SERIES
Fee: $139.00
Item Number: 26PCCOKOR015
Dates: 3/21/2026 - 4/4/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 3
Building: OREM CAMPUS H5 (opens in new tab)
Room: Conference
Instructor: Tessa Conley

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

Take your sweet tooth to the smoker! Across this three-part series, explore how a touch of smoke can transform classic desserts into unforgettable treats. From subtly charred cookies to rich cobblers and creative confections, each session features a different dessert and gives you the skills—and recipes—to wow at any gathering.

Ages: 18+

SPANISH: LEVEL 3
Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 26PCLANOR006
Dates: 3/17/2026 - 4/2/2026
Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu Th
Sessions: 6
Building: Clarke Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB308
Instructor: Ruben Salazar

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

Improve your knowledge of the Spanish language through conversation classes on different topics related to current events in the world. Topics include: expressions, culture, traditions, gastronomy, tourist sites, and national heroes of the Spanish-speaking countries.

Ages: 18+

TONKATSU: CRISPY JAPANESE PORK CUTLETS AT HOMEOff campus Location
Fee: $79.00
Item Number: 26PCCOKOR019
Dates: 4/4/2026 - 4/4/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: Lemon and Sage Market
Room:
Instructor: Chiharu Dowdle

Seats Available: 11

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Discover how to prepare authentic tonkatsu, a classic Japanese pork cutlet. From perfect seasoning to golden frying, you’ll gain the skills to create this satisfying dish with confidence and flair. A flavorful introduction to Japanese comfort food.

Ages: 18+

ACRYLIC PAINTING: FUNDAMENTALS
Fee: $119.00
Item Number: 26PCAACOR001
Dates: 2/19/2026 - 4/2/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 6
Building: McKay Education Building (opens in new tab)
Room: ME119
Instructor: Dave Christensen
Seats Available: 3
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Explore the vibrant world of acrylic painting! Learn essential techniques, color mixing, and composition through hands-on projects. Experiment with different styles and approaches while building confidence in your artistic skills. Perfect for all levels, from beginners to experienced painters looking to expand their creativity. See website for supply list.
Supply List:
- Liquitex Professional Soft Body Acrylic Paint, 12 x 22ml (0.74-oz), Essentials Set
- Artist Series Primed Canvas Panels, 7" x 9", Pack of 12
- 14pcs Acrylic Paint Brushes, Professional Synthetic Bristles Paint Brush Set with Extra Palette Knife - Flat, Filbert, Fan, Dagger, Round, Angle, Rigger Paint Brushes for Oil, Acrylic Canvas Paintings
- Masterson Sta-Wet Handy Palette Bundled Set, with 30 Acrylic Paper Refill Sheets, 8.5in x 7in Airtight Wet Painting Palette
- Small spray bottle
- Throw away plastic cups (sauce cup)
- Pencil, eraser
- Paper towels
- Small cup for cleaning brushes
- Small watercolor sketchbook to practice techniques and use for color matching
- Graphite paper, 8.5x 11 or smaller (1 or 2 sheets)
Ages: 18+
No class March 12

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL): LEVEL 2 - OREM
Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 26PCLNGOR002
Dates: 3/4/2026 - 4/22/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 6
Building: McKay Education Building (opens in new tab)
Room: ME119
Instructor: Shantel Price
Seats Available: 8

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Take your vocabulary and conversational skills to the next level. Explore Deaf culture and find opportunities to build new relationships.

-Week 1: Time, direction, events, personal expressions

-Week 2: Personal expressions continued, Grammar lesson (Time-topic-Comment)

-Week 3: People/occupations, movement, mental actions, Grammar lesson (Head, neck, trunk/ YES/NO questions)

-Week 4: Emotions, Grammar lesson (Role shifting, WH Questions)

-Week 5: Countries/States, Grammar lesson (Classifiers)

-Week 6: Grammar lesson (Classifiers continued), wrap up

Ages: 18+
No class March 11 & April 8

CROCHET: THE LOST ART
Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 26PCAACOR006
Dates: 2/3/2026 - 3/17/2026
Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 6
Building: National Guard Building (opens in new tab)
Room: NG103
Instructor: Jeanne Zimerle
Seats Available: -3

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Satisfy your creative side! Learn basic crochet patterns and styles. Begin with simple stitches on a bib, then advance to a toddler-size crocheted blanket. Crochet your way to a beautiful, finished item. Supply list will be given in class.

Ages:18+
No class March 10

FICTION WRITING PART 2: HOW TO WRITE, EDIT, POLISH, AND PUBLISH A NOVEL
Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 26PCHOBOR006
Dates: 3/3/2026 - 3/31/2026
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: 4
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Have you always wanted to take your writing to the next level? Learn the process of creating gorgeous prose, polishing it until it shines, and preparing it for publication. This course has no prerequisite, but is the perfect follow-up to Fiction Writing Part 1.
Subjects covered in this four-week course include:
- Description/narrative voice
- Evoking emotion in your reader
- Dialogue
- Editing/revision
- Pitching and synopsis writing
- Querying & publishing options.
Ages: 18+
No class March 10

HANDCRAFTED PAPER
Fee: $229.00
Item Number: 26PCAACOR011
Dates: 3/17/2026 - 3/26/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Tu Th
Sessions: 4
Building: OREM CAMPUS H5 (opens in new tab)
Room: Conference
Instructor: Jessica Booth
Seats Available: 12

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Learn the art of papermaking with plant and recycled materials, embedding textures like string, wire, and dried plants. Create unique sheets, then use them to bind a small book. Gain skills to make paper independently, understand essential tools, and practice a basic bookbinding technique.

Bring flower inclusion, string, and craft wire to the first night of class.

Ages: 18+

INTRODUCTION TO REFLEXOLOGY
Fee: $79.00
Item Number: 26PCHLTOR002
Dates: 3/17/2026 - 3/31/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 3
Building: McKay Education Building (opens in new tab)
Room: ME106
Instructor: Shelby Cazier
Seats Available: 6

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Discover the fundamentals of reflexology in this introductory course. Learn how specific foot zones correspond to body systems to promote balance and wellness. Through visualizations, guided demonstrations and in-class practice, explore holistic techniques to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. Perfect for personal use--certification is not part of this course.

Ages: 18+

INVESTING 101 - OREM
Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 26PCBAFOR095
Dates: 3/17/2026 - 3/17/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: National Guard Building (opens in new tab)
Room: NG105
Instructor: Nicholas Trotter
Seats Available: 10

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Make your money work for you. Learn the basics of long-term investing including what influences the stock markets and what financial instruments and investment accounts are available to you. Begin building wealth today, no matter your financial position.
*This course is NOT designed to teach day trading, technical analysis, or financial analysis.

Ages: 18+

MEDITATION AT THE ROOTS OF KNOWLEDGE
Fee: $59.00
Item Number: 26PCHLTOR003
Dates: 3/16/2026 - 3/23/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 2
Building: UVU Roots of Knowledge
Room:
Instructor: Kun Covington
Seats Available: 16

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Explore meditation as a gateway to curiosity and self-discovery. Surrounded by the Roots of Knowledge mural, reflect on humanity’s journey while deepening your own. Through guided practices and shared reflection, embrace the unknown as a source of insight, creativity, and connection.

Ages: 18+

MUD AND MIRRORS: THE ART OF LIPPAN
Fee: $139.00
Item Number: 26PCAACOR013
Dates: 3/3/2026 - 3/24/2026
Times: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 4
Building: UVU Museum of Art at Lakemount
Room: Art Haus
Instructor: Madhu Mishra
Seats Available: 12

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Discover the vibrant tradition of Lippan art, a North Indian mud and mirror craft. Learn to create textured, decorative designs on wood using natural materials and reflective accents. Express your creativity while mastering this unique, tactile art form through hands-on guidance and step-by-step instruction.

Ages: 18+

OIL PAINTING: INTRODUCTION TO LANDSCAPE
Fee: $139.00
Item Number: 26PCAACOR014
Dates: 3/3/2026 - 4/21/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 6
Building: McKay Education Building (opens in new tab)
Room: ME119
Instructor: Kirk Henrichsen
Seats Available: -4
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Whether you are a novice or intermediate painter, gain skills in composition, color theory and harmony, mixing, tinting, shading. Focus on landscape painting to learn how to capture trees, mountains, sky, clouds, and water.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Apply basic composition and color harmony principles in landscape painting.
2. Practice mixing, tinting, and shading to create depth and atmosphere.
3. Paint common landscape elements such as trees, mountains, sky, and water
Supply List: (will need beginning the first night of class)
- Brushes: Stiff bristle flats not rounds (no soft nylon) #4 - 1 filbert and 1 bright, #6 or #7 - 1 filbert and 1 bright, #12 - 1 bright
- Palette Knives: Two metal triangular shaped tips - 1 small, 1 medium
- Oil Paints: Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Large tube of Titanium White
- Paint Thinner-Odorless Mineral Spirits (Recommend Gamblin)
- Brush washer - metal can with leak proof lid
- Medium - this is mixture to add to dry pigment to make oil paint-recommend Gamblin Galkyd Lite
- Small metal cup that clips to your palette
- Easel - small but lightweight collapsible
- Painting panels rather than stretch canvas - bring 2 to each class 8x10, 9x12, 10x12, 11x14
- Paper towels
- For outdoor painting - Camp stool or folding chair & brimmed hat
Ages: 18+
No class March 10 & April 7

SCREEN PRINTING: TOTALLY DIY
Fee: $119.00
Item Number: 26PCAACOR016
Dates: 2/26/2026 - 4/2/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 6
Building: Provo High School
Room: C115
Instructor: Mark Edwards
Seats Available: 10
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Make your own T-shirts! Learn the tricks of the trade as you create a design, prepare your screen, and print your design onto a T-shirt. First night of class is mandatory as safety regulations and learning the layout of the shop will be discussed.

Supply List:
- T-shirts, sweatshirt, or sweatpants to print.
Ages: 18+

SCULPTURE: BEGINNING - OREM
Fee: $119.00
Item Number: 26PCAACOR017
Dates: 2/18/2026 - 4/1/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 6
Building: McKay Education Building (opens in new tab)
Room: ME133
Instructor: Dave Christensen
Seats Available: 15
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Explore the fundamentals of sculpture using clay, wire, and mixed media. Shape, carve, and mold your ideas into three-dimensional art. Learn essential techniques for building form, texture, and balance. Experiment with different materials and tools. Unleash your creativity and bring your vision to life in this hands-on beginner’s class!

Supply List:
- Monster Clay Premium Grade Modeling Clay (Gray -Medium - 4.5lb) Monster clay is preferred, but any (medium to hard) oil clay will work.
- 31pcs Clay Tools, Sculpting, Modeling, Shaping.
- 18 Gauge Aluminum Craft Wire
- Black Metal Base for Sculptures
- Pencil, eraser, and sketch book
- Roll of paper towels,
- 2 in roll of painter’s tape.
- Aluminum foil
- Small wood panel
- Artist 11 Inch Proportional Divider - Upgraded Drawing Supplies & Drafting Tools -Adjustable Caliper
Ages: 18+
No class March 11

SELF-HYPNOSIS & CONSCIOUS MIND MANAGEMENT
Fee: $89.00
Item Number: 26PCHLTOR004
Dates: 3/17/2026 - 3/31/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 3
Building: National Guard Building (opens in new tab)
Room: NG104
Instructor: Janna Larsen
Seats Available: 2

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Achieve anything you set your mind to - discover the mental skills and tools you need to take charge of your life in this transformative class that combines the power of self-hypnosis with the practical techniques of Conscious Mind Management. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, shift negative thought patterns, build confidence, or create lasting change in your habits, this class offers a hands-on introduction to working with both your subconscious and conscious mind.

Ages: 18+

UVU COMMUNITY BAND
Fee: $79.00
Item Number: 26PCMADOR010
Dates: 1/7/2026 - 4/15/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:40 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 14
Building: The Noorda Center at UVU
Room: NC 614
Instructor: Kendell Nielsen

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

Band musicians with past high school or college experience are welcome to join UVU students in our community band. Weekly rehearsals allow woodwind, brass, and percussion performers to explore many genres of band literature in a collaborative environment.Bring your family and friends to the final performance. Students must provide their own instruments, though some percussion instruments are available.

Ages: 18+
No class March 11

WATERCOLOR AND GOUACHE: BEGINNING
Fee: $119.00
Item Number: 26PCAACOR018
Dates: 2/17/2026 - 3/31/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 6
Building: McKay Education Building (opens in new tab)
Room: ME124
Instructor: Dave Christensen
Seats Available: -6
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Explore watercolor’s fluid beauty alongside gouache, an opaque, velvety medium that adds depth and vibrancy. This beginner-friendly course introduces fundamental techniques, color mixing, and layering while guiding you through creative projects. Discover how these two versatile paints complement each other, building confidence and skill as you bring your artwork to life.

Supply List:

Watercolor Paper
- A watercolor sketchbook, mixed media, or Bristol board (cold press, higher quality paper is recommended). A pad of 9 x 12 or larger is recommended.
- an artist board is recommended if using watercolor paper and not a watercolor pad.
Paints
- A basic set of watercolors (tube or pan), including primary colors (red, blue, yellow), black, and white.
- 12 + color gouache paint set
- Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Tube Set - Tube Travel Set, Assorted Colors, Set of 12
- Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Set - Customizable Travel Tin, Set of 12, Assorted Colors, Half Pans.
- Any pencil for light sketching.
- Optional: Watercolor pencils. Staedtler Tinted Watercolor Pencil Set of 12.
Brushes
- Various Brushes, round, flat, and filbert brushes, a minimum of (sizes 4, 6, 8) and a flat brush (1 inch) for washes.
Graphite Paper
- 8.5x 11 or smaller (1 or 2 sheets) to transfer drawings.
Palette
- A mixing palette or a clean, flat surface for mixing colors.
- Optional: Masterson Sta-Wet Handy Palette (Sta-Wet brand palette paper, which is permeable, cleanable, and reusable.)
Water Containers
- A small jar or cup for rinsing brushes. A small spray bottle to wet the palette and project paper.
Paper Towels or Cloth
- For blotting brushes and cleaning up spills.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify basic techniques for working with watercolor and gouache.
2. Practice color mixing and layering using both transparent and opaque paints.
3. Create simple artwork combining watercolor and gouache with increased confidence.
Ages: 18+
No class March 10

WOODCARVING: WHIMSICAL COWBOY
Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 26PCAACOR020
Dates: 2/25/2026 - 3/18/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 4
Building: OREM CAMPUS H5 (opens in new tab)
Room: Conference
Instructor: Guy Nelson
Seats Available: 2
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Woodcarving is a unique, fun experience. Learn how to use a knife properly to create a whimsical cowboy out of easy-to-carve basswood. Use acrylic water-based paints like those used in tole painting. Complete carving and painting the last two weeks. Wood is provided.

Supply List:
- rough out knife
- carving gloves.
Ages: 18+
No class March 18

WOODWORKING: BEGINNING - PROVO
Fee: $349.00
Item Number: 26PCAACOR021
Dates: 1/22/2026 - 3/26/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 10
Building: Provo High School
Room: D105
Instructor: Joseph Reid
Seats Available: -5
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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
Ages: 18+

WOODWORKING: BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE
Fee: $299.00
Item Number: 26PCAACOR022
Dates: 1/14/2026 - 3/25/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 10
Building: Gunther Tech Building (opens in new tab)
Room: GT625
Instructor: Nikolaus Brown
Seats Available: -5

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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.

Ages: 18+
No class March 11

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