District 214 Community Education

Have you taken a beginner ukulele class and you want to continue to grow your skills? In this class you will build on the chords and strumming patters learned in Beginner Ukulele. Students must provide their own instruments.

Take your ukulele playing to the next level in this advanced course designed for experienced players ready to expand their musical skills. You'll explore complex chord voicing and advanced strumming and fingerstyle techniques. Through more challenging songs and exercises, you will develop greater technical control, musical expression and confidence. Students must provide their own instruments.

Are you tired of spending hours trying to create graphics for your business, only to feel frustrated with the results in Canva? Learn how to design professional-looking social media posts, and marketing materials using only the free version of Canva with no design experience required. You'll learn the exact tools, shortcuts and strategies that make creating beautiful visuals quick and stress-free. By the end of this session, you'll have the skills and confidence to create graphics that attract customers and make your business look polished and professional.

Take your Canva skills to the next level with advanced techniques and hidden features that will streamline your design workflow. This workshop is perfect for users already familiar with Canva basics who want to discover time-saving shortcuts, professional design hacks, and tools that make creating stunning graphics effortless. Leave with insider tips that will transform how you approach design projects and cut your creation time in half. The cost of the class includes a comprehensive PDF workbook!

Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and crafters! This online interactive class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva to bring your creative projects to life. You'll learn to design everything from custom greeting cards and party invitations to printable wall art, gift tags, and personalized crafts. Whether you're working from scratch or customizing templates, you'll receive step-by-step guidance to turn your ideas into beautiful, print-ready projects. Leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva for all your creative crafting needs.

Chair Yoga is for those who would like to access the benefits of yoga without having to sit, kneel or lie on the floor. This class is done seated in a chair and standing by a chair that can be used for support. Participants may also choose to remain seated for the entire class. We will practice gentle, fluid movements to promote circulation, alignment, flexibility, balance, overall strength and deeper, smoother breathing. Mental effects include mind-body awareness, improved concentration and a sense of well-being. Use of light weights is optional.

Do you enjoy yarn crafts? Would you like a place to work on projects with other crafters? Join our Crochet and Knit club where you can make friends and share ideas and tips along the way! Some experience/knowledge is required. Our facilitator is experienced in crochet. She will be happy to answer questions, or help you find someone in the class that might be able to help. This is not a class for beginners that need direct instruction. Please note our regular Crochet & Knitting class with Zee Wang will be back in the future.

Take your business to new heights with our fast-paced, comprehensive session designed to equip business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to leverage social media for business success. Learn how to effectively reach your target audience, increase brand awareness, and drive engagement across major social media platforms.

Certain plants look beautiful, but hold hidden dangers that should make you think twice about planting them. Learn about these botanical rogues and how to carefully cultivate them to mitigate their hazards if you decide to plant them.

Unlock the full potential of Google Sheets and gain skills that will benefit you for a lifetime! Whether you're using it for work or personal projects, this comprehensive class will transform you from a novice into an expert. You'll master the essential functions of Google Sheets, including entering, organizing, refining, analyzing and visualizing data. Join us to build a solid foundation in Google Sheets and enhance your productivity and data management capabilities.

Do you like mushrooms? Have you ever thought about growing your own? This class will show you how to grow your very own mushroom harvest. It will also show you how to preserve your mushroom harvest and how to make the most of these culinary treasures.

Carrots, turnips, radishes and other plants with edible parts underground are nutritious, delicious, and add color, crunch and variety to our diets. In this class you will learn techniques for planting, cultivating, harvesting and using these underground culinary gems.

Stay relevant and up to date by learning all about Venmo, the popular mobile payment service. In this class, you'll discover how to securely pay friends and businesses, as well as receive money without the need for cash or checks. You'll gain a confident understanding of setting up Venmo safely, avoiding unnecessary fees, and applying it in real-world scenarios for you and your family. You'll be able to discuss the topic among family and friends and have an understanding of the key terms used when you hear about VENMO in the news! Join us to master Venmo and handle mobile payments with ease and security.

Line dancing is a great way to meet new people, get some fun exercise, and just have a great time! In this class, we'll cover a number of different well known line dances based on country and pop songs. No prior experience required, singles and couples both welcome.

In this intermediate level class, we’ll build upon what we’ve already learned in the beginning Line Dancing class and take our skills to the next level. Open only to students who have already taken Line Dancing. Singles and couples both welcome.

Do you hate to drive in bad weather or when it's dark outside? Expand your transportation options and independence through the ride sharing service, Uber. Learn to use Uber at major airports so that you can travel with confidence and without having to ask a friend for a ride, as well as for other appointments and errands. Open up your travel options with this fun and engaging class!

This class builds on the fundamentals studied in the Introduction to Ohara Ikebana. In this class, advanced styles such as Hana-Isho and Moribana will be covered. This is a hands-on class where students learn the techniques and philosophies of Ohara Ikebana. Since this is an at-home class, participants are responsible for purchasing their own flowers and materials. A list of required materials will be provided a few days prior to the class.

Ikebana is the Japanese art of floral arrangement which has been practiced for more than 600 years. This ancient art form has evolved to the present form that are enjoyed by Ikebana practitioners all over the world. The Ikebana arrangements emphasize the natural shapes and graceful lines of the flowers, stems and leaves while bringing together nature and humanity through its shape, line, and form. This is a hands on class where students learn the techniques, the rules, and the philosophy of Ikebana through creating arrangements with flowers, leaves, branches and other materials found in the nature around us. Since this is an at-home class, participants are responsible for purchasing their own flowers and materials. A list of required materials will be provided a few days prior to the class.

Curious about how Instagram can drive significant growth for your customer base and sales? This engaging beginner-level class has the answers you need to grow your business with Instagram. Discover the key steps to boost your company's bottom line. Plus, learn to create irresistible content and have fun along the way! Join us to unlock the potential of Instagram for your business.

Are you overwhelmed or running out of storage with all of the photos just sitting on your phone? In our live online workshop, earn to delete the clutter, create printed photo books and protect your precious memories forever. In just one hour, you'll transform your chaotic photo collection into an organized library you can actually navigate, plus learn maintenance habits that take only minutes each week, without any confusing tech jargon.

Have you been curious about what ChatGPT is exactly and how it can be used? Join our fun and engaging class to learn everything you need to know about ChatGPT powered by Artificial Intelligence. Understand how it works and why it's taking the world by storm. You'll explore practical everyday uses for ChatGPT in both workforce and a home, ensuring you stay in the look when ChatGPT is mentioned in conversations and on the news. Don't get left behind in today's tech-savvy world-attend this essential training today!

Curious about those square barcodes you see on restaurant tables, advertisements and mailers? Find out what QR codes are and how they work. Tony will explain how these codes allow your smartphone to quickly open websites, download apps, or access information with a simple scan. You'll discover where QR codes are commonly used and how to scan them safely using your phone's camera. You will also learn how to avoid suspicious codes, and protect yourself before clicking or scanning. The presentation will also cover the growing problem of smartphone scams and robocalls. From fake, "You've won a prize," calls, to threatening messages claiming you owe money, scammers often rely on fear, urgency or confusion to trick people. Tony will explain how these scams work, how to recognize them quickly, and what to do when you receive a suspicious call or message. You'll also discover practical ways to protect your phone and your personal information, including tips for blocking spam calls, identifying scam text messages, and adjusting smartphone settings that help filter unwanted contacts.