ART, MUSIC & CULTURE Courses for Adults

American Sign Language Basics for Adults

Michele Rolewitz is Deaf and has taught ASL for 20+ years. Learn basic signs for conversational communication and some deaf culture in this introductory course. Fee includes handouts.

Materials Needed: folder for handouts.

All courses will be held at Vista 209, 2777 34th St S:

AE14 – Michele Rolewitz

AE14A

8 Mondays, 9/11-10/30, 6-7:30 PM

$89 ($85)

AE14B

7 Mondays, 11/6-12/18, 6-7:30 PM

$79 ($75)

MORE American Sign Language for Adults

Michele Rolewitz is Deaf and has taught ASL for 20+ years. Learn additional signs for conversational communication and some of the culture of the deaf in this introductory course. Fee includes handouts.

Materials Needed: folder for handouts.

All courses will be held at Vista 207, 2777 34th St S:

AE15 – Michele Rolewitz

AE15A

8 Tuesdays, 9/5-10/24, 6-7:30 PM

$89 ($85)*

AE15B

7 Tuesdays, 11/7-12/19, 6-7:30 PM

$79 ($75)*

NEW Fall 5 Block Word Craft

NEW Wooden Pillar Candles Craft

This 5 block word craft is sure to complete your mantel or side table decor. Join your friends, and Carla, to create your own works of art to display in your home. Rustic chic is all the rage, and not only do you get to create this item, you get to keep it to display all fall long.

AE41 - Carla St Germain

Thursday, 9/7, 5:30-7:30 PM

Vista Center for Education Room 203, 2777

34th St S

$45 ($42)*

Complete your holiday decor with this beautiful wooden pillar candle craft. Enjoy the process of getting creative while making a show piece in your home. Grab your friends and have an enjoyable night getting crafty!

AE23 - Carla St Germain

Thursday, 11/9, 5:30-7:30 PM

Vista Center for Education Room 203, 2777

34th St S

$45 ($42)*

Learn to Knit

Learn all the basics of knitting—including casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, increases, decreases and binding off—while making felted potholders in class. You also will learn how to choose tools and yarns that work for you. Fee includes needle, 2 skeins of yarn, tapestry needles and stitch markers.

AE33 - Susan Larson

Tuesdays, 9/5-9/19, 5:30-7 PM

Bountiful Ewe, 1326 25th St S, Suite E, Fargo

$89 ($85)*

Tile Mosaic

Students will receive expert instruction for making a finished framed mosaic creation that is ready to hang as your showpiece. All materials and tools provided.

All courses will be held at Cotton Lake Tile, 418 15th St N, Fargo:

AE51 – Bracken Rourke

$155 ($150)*

AE51A

3 Tuesdays, 9/26-10/10, 6-8 PM

AE51B

3 Thursdays, 10/5-10/19, 6-8 PM

AE51C

3 Mondays, 10/16-10/30, 6-8 PM

Introduction to Silversmithing

Do you like wearing silver jewelry? Learn to use tools and gain skills necessary to fabricate simple silver jewelry pieces. Get hands-on experience using a torch, saw, hammer and pliers. Make two simple sterling rings to keep.

All courses will be held at Dakota Fine Art, 11 8th St S, Fargo:

AE60 – J.Malcom Thompson

$119 ($115)*

AE60A

Monday, 9/11, 6-9 PM

AE60B

Monday, 9/25, 6-9 PM

AE60C

Monday, 10/9, 6-9 PM

AE60D

Monday, 10/30, 6-9 PM

AE60E

Monday, 11/13, 6-9 PM

AE60F

Monday, 11/27, 6-9 PM

AE60G

Monday, 12/11, 6-9 PM

NEW Vintage Truck Door Hanger Craft

Join Carla who brings art to the pARTy, wherever you are! Painting and crafting are trendy right now and she loves to bring out the inner artist in anyone who is willing to try something new. This darling vintage truck door hanger craft is the perfect welcome statement for your door or wall. Join the fun, and bring home your very own creation.

AE81 - Carla St Germain

Thursday, 10/12, 5:30-7:30 PM

Vista Center for Education Room 203, 2777 34th St S

$45 ($42)*

NEW Freezer Meal Boot Camp! Instant Pot® or ANY Pot Make-Ahead Freezer Meals

NEW Charcuterie Holiday Wreath

Impress your holiday guests with a delicious charcuterie wreath appetizer. Bev Grimm, Home Economist, will provide all deli foods, supplies and serving tray. This is sure to be a fan favorite with your guests.

AE92 - Bev Grimm

Tuesday, 11/14, 6-8:30 PM

MHS Career Academy Kitchen 206, 2800 27th Ave S $69 ($65)*

Have dinner ready in no time on a busy day. Have some fun participating in this virtual Demonstration Style class with the OPTION to Prep-Along one of the meals as well! Learn the foundations of preparing homemade nourishing make-ahead freezer meals for your family freezer that can be used straight from the frozen state.

AE6 - Tess Georgakopoulos

Saturday, 10/14, 4-6 PM Virtual $49 ($45)*

NEW East Indian Instant Pot® Butter Chicken, Coconut Curried Lentils, Homemade Naan

Have some fun participating in this virtual Instant Pot® COOK-ALONG class! Two dishes will be made during this class. Choose one for your cook-along, and watch a demonstration of the other or if you have a second Instant Pot® on hand, make both! Experience how these culinary creations are taken to another level using the Instant Pot®.

AE96 - Tess Georgakopoulos

Saturday, 9/23, 4-6 PM Virtual $39 ($35)*

Aromatic and Delicious Vegetarian Meal from India

Add this aromatic and delicious vegetarian meal idea to your monthly meal plan. Akanksha will take you step by step as you discover a new set of Indian flavors.

AE57 - Akanksha Advani

Wednesday, 10/18, 5:30-8 PM

MHS Career Academy Kitchen 206, 2800 27th Ave S $39 ($35)*

NEW Fright Night Delight! Ghoulish Fall Family Fun

Fall is synonymous with Pumpkins, spice, harvest and goolish family fun. Join Tess for an evening of fun as she guides you step-by-step in the creating a fun unique fall family feast called “Fright Night Delight” Wonderfully elegant and delicious simple dishes to satisfy fall cravings of pumpkin spice, enjoyed during fun costume parties, trick-ortreating or get-togethers.

AE5 - Tess Georgakopoulos

Friday, 10/13, 6-8:30 PM Virtual

$49 ($45)*

Easy Eggs Benedict with Drew

A breakfast/brunch classic that is easier to make at home than you think. You'll be taught how to tackle the most difficult components of this restaurant staple (poaching eggs and making hollandaise) with ease. You'll also be taught some restaurant secrets that allow you to do some of the work ahead of time, allowing you to execute an amazing breakfast for 2 to 10 family members.

AE54 - Drew Balstad

Tuesday, 11/28, 6-8 PM

MHS Career Academy Kitchen 206, 2800 27th Ave S

$44 ($40)*

NEW Gingerbread House Bake & Build

NEW Escape to the Mediterranean Live Cook Along

Escape to the Mediterranean with the flavors of Greece in this LIVE COOKALONG class. Learn how to create a classic full flavored mouth watering Mediterranean Meal for your family and you. Or better yet, have your family or significant other join you as you create the taste of Greece in your kitchen! A very full and busy class indeed.

AE7 - Tess Georgakopoulos

Tuesday, 10/24, 6-8 PM

Virtual $39 ($35)*

Have some fun participating in this live virtual Family Fun bake-along class, as you bake and build your own gingerbread house together. Start a new holiday family tradition and create lifelong memories as you bring your family together to create a show-stopping edible work of art.

AE9 - Tess Georgakopoulos

Friday, 12/15, 6-8 PM

Virtual

$39 ($35)*

NEW Christmas Cookie Decorating Class

Let's get MERRY! This Christmas Cookie Decorating class is designed for all skill levels. This public cookie class will include step-by-step instructions on how to decorate 5 cookies with 4 different colors of icing. All tools are included.

AE95 - Katie Krumwiede

Thursday, 11/30, 6-8 PM

Vista Center for Education Room 203, 2777

34th St S

$54 ($50)*

NEW Pretzel Crust Pizza & Pretzel Knots with Beer Cheese Dip

Two of the most craved food items in North America are Pizza and Soft Pretzels. Learn how to satisfy these cravings at the same time by joining Tess for this amazing class as she guides you through her step-by-step process of creating her Specialty Gourmet Pretzel Crust Pizza.

AE8 - Tess Georgakopoulos

Friday, 10/27, 6-8:30 PM

Virtual

$49 ($45)*

New York Style Pizza

Do you have a pizza stone or outdoor pizza oven at home and want to dive deeper into the science and art of pizza making? This class will deep dive into dough, fermentation and cover all the techniques required to make great pizza at home using your baking stone or outdoor oven. This is not a beginner class, but one meant for people that have made pizzas at home and want to advance their skills.

AE35 - Drew Balstad

Tuesday, 10/17, 6-8:30 PM

MHS Career Academy Kitchen 206, 2800 27th Ave S

$39 ($35)*

Indian Vegetarian Savory and Spicy Snacks

Tonight's menu includes vegetarian savory and spicy snacks from various regions of India. Join Akanksha for a delightful evening of food, friends, and fun.

AE56 - Akanksha Advani

Wednesday, 9/13, 5:30-8 PM

MHS Career Academy Kitchen 206, 2800 27th Ave S $39 ($35)*

Learn how to make your own homemade focaccia bread, a wonderful rolled pizza called a stromboli, and stuffed pizzas, known as calzones with homemade pizza dough. Experience the rave reviews from previous participants of the instructor’s pizza classes yourself as you learn how to make your own pizzas with Tess’ step-by-step instruction. Take out pizza may just become a thing of the past!

AE3 - Tess Georgakopoulos

Saturday, 9/30, 4-6:30 PM Virtual

$49 ($45)*

NEW Halloween Cookie Decorating

Let's get *SpOoKy*! This Halloween Cookie Decorating class is designed for all skill levels. This class will include step-by-step instructions on how to decorate 6 cookies with 5 different colors of icing. All tools needed are included.

AE13 - Katie Krumwiede

Tuesday, 10/24, 6-8 PM

Vista Center for Education Room 203, 2777 34th St S

$54 ($50)*

Instant Pot 101 Live

Demystify the electric pressure cooker / multicooker called the Instant Pot® during a LIVE VIRTUAL class. Learn the foundations of cooking and care, and how to make a few amazingly satisfying dishes in the Instant Pot. Breakfast, lunch/dinner and dessert menu items will be demonstrated. Participants can choose to join in a COOK-ALONG for the pasta dish: Creamy-Cheesy

Tuscan Chicken with Penne.

AE1 - Tess Georgakopoulos

Saturday, 9/16, 4-6 PM Virtual

$39 ($35)*

Non-Vegetarian Indian Cooking

Learn and enjoy making non-vegetarian dishes native to India. The spices will speak your language as you cook and sample new recipes from Akanksha

AE58 - Akanksha Advani

Wednesday, 11/15, 5:30-8 PM

Are you or someone an ongoing

Attend a free sixwhere you will:

MHS Career Academy Kitchen 206, 2800 27th Ave S $39 ($35)*

Pizza With Rhombus Guys

• Learn tools manage

• Connect similar issues

Join Drew Balstad from Rhombus Guys and learn to make pizza from start to finish. Enjoy your pizza plus take home your handmade dough to make more pizza later. Materials Needed: Take home container

• Set your by-step plan and your

All courses will be held in the MHS Career Academy Kitchen 204, 2800 27th Ave S:

AE36 – Drew Balstad

$44 ($40)*

AE36A

Tuesday, 9/5, 6-8 PM

AE36B

Tuesday, 10/3, 6-8 PM

AE36C

Tuesday, 11/7, 6-8 PM

Ojibwe Wild Rice Hotdish

Better Choices, Chronic

Dates: Tuesdays, Time: Location: Sanford

For more please call (701)

Learn about the sacred Manoomin/Wild Rice which is genetically unique to Minnesota by receiving a hand out of the Ojibwe Creation Story which tells of how this sacred food was brought to the Minnesota Ojibwe People's. This class highlights easy cooking skills which will result in a ready to eat hotdish.

AE52 - Christy M Goulet

Friday, 10/13, 6-7:30 PM

MHS Career Academy Kitchen 204, 2800 27th Ave S

$30 ($25)*

NEW Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Class

someone you know living with ongoing health condition?

six-week interactive workshop will: tools and skills to help you your chronic health condition Connect with others dealing with issues own goals and make a stepplan to improve your health your life

This Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating class is designed for all skill levels. This public cookie class will include step-by-step instructions on how to decorate 6 cookies with 5 different colors of icing. All tools are included.

AE91 - Katie Krumwiede

Sous Vide For Home Cooks

Have you been interested in this new trend in cooking but don't know where to start? This class will give you the science behind this technique and how to use it to make life as a home cook easy and fun. Whether cooking steak for a crowd, meal prepping for the week, or having food ready at any moment out at the lake, Sous Vide is a technique that should be in every home cook's arsenal.

AE104 - Drew Balstad

Tuesday, 9/19, 6-8 PM

MHS Career Academy Kitchen 206, 2800 27th Ave S

$35 ($30)*

Air Fryer Hype: Copycat KFC & Recipe Ideas for All Ages

Choices, Better Health: Chronic Conditions

Thursday, 11/16, 6-8 PM

Vista Center for Education Room 203, 2777 34th St S

$54 ($50)*

Tuesdays, Sept. 12th – Oct. 17th, 2023

Time: 2:00 – 4:30 PM

Popular Vegetarian Street Foods of India

Sanford Southpointe Clinic – Room 2A/B

Join Akanksha to discover a new world of popular vegetarian street foods of India. You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy this class or try new foods.

Have some fun participating in this virtual air fryer demonstration and partial cook-along class as we dive into the world of air frying. The instructor will demonstrate some family favorite recipes and invite participants to join in for one of them. Demonstrated recipes: homemade egg rolls wraps, pizza bites, seasoned potato wedges, and burgers. Cook-along recipe: the instructors own Copycat KFC® Chicken.

AE4 - Tess Georgakopoulos more informationor to register, 417-4905 or visit www.NDC3.org.

AE55 - Akanksha Advani

Wednesday, 9/27, 5:30-8 PM

MHS Career Academy Kitchen 206, 2800 27th Ave S

$39 ($35)*

Friday, 10/6, 6-8 PM Virtual $39 ($35)*

Are you or someone you know living with an ongoing health condition?

Attend a f free six-week interactive workshop where you will:

• L Learn tools and skills to help you manage your chronic health condition

• C Connect with others dealing with similar issues

• S Set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health

Better Choices, Better Health: Chronic Conditions

Dates: Tuesdays, Sept 12th – Oct. 17th, 2023

Time: 2:00 – 4:30 PM

Location: Sanford Southpointe Clinic – Room 2A/B

For more information or to register, please call (701) 417-4905 or visit www.NDC3.org.

Bookkeeping Certificate

How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure, and manage, the financial health of your business. This program focuses on cash basis accounting.

LERN1 – LERN Instructors

9/5-12/1

Online

$495

Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers class explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and improve your career.

LERN2 - LERN Instructors

9/5-12/1

Online

$495

Certificate in Business Writing

Certificate in Data Analysis

Discover the keys to successful writing for the workplace. Whether you are writing a report, memo, letter or publicity notice, business writing has some defined characteristics for success. Successful communicators in the workplace move forward, others move back. Enhance your career by improving this critical communication skill.

LERN4 - LERN Instructors

9/5-12/1

Online $495

Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio, and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills.

LERN5 - LERN Instructors

9/5-12/1

Online $495

Certificate in QuickBooks Online

Save time, track money, and get important insights with Quickbooks Online. Quickbooks Online is the leading online accounting platform. It is the preferred choice for small business managers, owners, bookkeepers and accounting professionals. There are patches and regular automatic upgrades to the software.

LERN3 - LERN Instructors

9/5-10/27

Online

$395

Digital Marketing Certificate

Come get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing your website traffic, doing search engine optimization, and how to successfully employ online advertising.

LERN10 - LERN Instructors

9/5-12/1

Online $495

Podcasting

Businesses are turning to podcasting to grow their brand and connect with customers. People with a niche hobby are turning podcasts into a business. Podcasting is experiencing a rebirth as mobile devices are everywhere. The intimate nature of the audio medium allows potential clients to get to know who you are and determine if you are the kind of company with which they want to do business.

LERN8 - LERN Instructors

9/5-9/29

Online

$245

Social Media for Business Certificate

Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate, market and serve your customers and clients. For businesses, nonprofits, government and other organizations. From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn and more, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization.

LERN9 - LERN Instructors

9/5-12/1

Online

$495

Statistics for Decision Making Certificate

Improve your decision making success with an advanced practical how-to process for gathering statistics. Help your organization design effective surveys to improve business and workplace effectiveness.

LERN7 - LERN Instructors

9/5-12/1

Online

$495

Courses for Adults GENERAL INTEREST

How to Write Your Life Story

Beginner's Guide to Starting a FREE Blog

You don't need to be famous to have a legacy to leave behind. Create an inspirational autobiography for family, friends and others. Learn how to bring your story to life with a step-by-step outline. Printing/publishing options will also be discussed.

AE45 - LeeAnne Krusemark

Saturday, 10/7, 10 AM-1 PM

Virtual $39 ($35)*

Online blogging is a great way to get the word out about you, your service, your product or information you want to share. You will also learn how to earn an income with your blog, including links to other websites and advertising on your blog, as well as increase your internet ranking. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions—including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

AE100 - LeeAnne Krusemark

Tuesday, 10/10, 6-8 PM

Virtual $49 ($45)*

Be a Better Writer: 10 Easy Tips to Improve Your Writing Now

Beginners Guide to Getting Published

If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the editor's desk. If you really want to succeed, this step-by-step workshop is a must! Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

We write everyday: emails, social media posts, work projects and even non-fiction or creative writing. Improving is just a matter of knowing some simple tricks to make your writing more impactful and readable, and may help get you a promotion at work or avoid rejection from a publisher. In this hands-on session, there will be writing/editing examples and exercises so you can see in real time how to make sentences flow properly while still maintaining reader interest. You will leave with a workbook full of writing tips and tricks.

AE59 - LeeAnne Krusemark

Saturday, 10/7, 2-5 PM Virtual $49 ($45)*

Writing for Online Blogs, Magazines & Websites

You don’t need a journalism degree or previously published articles to write for anyone’s online blog, magazine or website. Some opportunities offer exposure, while many pay well—$1 a word and more. In this fast-paced session, you will learn how to: find ideas, sources and more than 1,000 opportunities that pay; conduct interviews; create interesting content; protect your copyright; write query letters; and then use this credibility to sell other articles or even your self published novel.

AE42 - LeeAnne Krusemark

Thursday, 10/12, 6-8 PM Virtual $39 ($35)*

Intro to Medical Terminology

Take the first step to any career in the medical field or simply understand your family's medical visits. You will leave with a solid foundation of medical language as well as basic medical billing and coding terminology.

AE39 - LeeAnne Krusemark

Monday, 10/2, 6-9 PM

Virtual $69 ($65)*

AE48 - LeeAnne Krusemark

Thursday, 10/5, 6-8 PM

Virtual $49 ($45)*

Explore 50 Different Self Publishing Options

Prerequisite: Beginners Guide to Getting Published Self Publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for you? You will discover the pros and cons of all the self publishing options, including print-on-demand and e-book publishing—as well as Amazon options—and see how they compare to traditional publishing. Informative handouts, including a rated description of 50 self publishing companies for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

AE38 - LeeAnne Krusemark

Thursday, 10/5, 8-9 PM

Virtual

$39 ($35)*

Historic River Walk (All Ages)

Join Mark Peihl, archivist at the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, for this informative walk along the Red River. Check out the historic sites, including the steamboat landing and remnants from the riverfront saloons. Put on your walking shoes and bring the whole family for this two-mile trek on the bike trails by the river. Class will meet outside the front door of the Hjemkomst Center.

AE85 - Mark Peihl

Wednesday, 9/6, 6-7:30 PM

Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N

$20 ($15)*