District 214 Community Education

Did you start your degree and then life got in the way and you never had the chance to finish? Now is your chance! We have a program designed specifically for adult students who have college credits and who have busy lives. Come learn more about how you can complete your BA degree. You can also earn college credits from your work experience.

If you want to learn how to fly RC airplanes, or if you are a seasoned veteran and want to hone your skills during the winter months this is a class for you. Our “classroom” is the field house where we fly small to medium sized, electric RC planes in any weather. Most of our students are “repeat attenders” and have become good friends who enjoy sharing their knowledge with newcomers. So, if you are just starting out and need some help, or if you are looking for a comfortable place to fly during the winter, join us for fun and fellowship.

In this fun beginner class, you’ll learn the basics to create and begin your very own YouTube channel. Join the world’s largest media platform to share your hobbies, advice, instructions, gifts and more with the world and your audience!

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.

Learn to perform radio shows from the 1930s to 1960s – from Jack Benny to the Shadow. We use original scripts and original sound effect methods to bring the shows back to life. There are small and large roles, as well as sound effects work to challenge inexperienced to well-seasoned students. In the last class, we will perform for a live audience.

Learn what you need to know about this digital asset in today’s technology world. You’ll leave the class with a basic understanding of what an NFT exactly is, how it’s used and their impact on the future for music, artists and digital creators!