Duluth Community Education

Instructor: Chrissy Valento We will talk about the art of felting and the many uses of raw wool. Come and create a wet felted artwork by “painting with a needle.” You will learn both the wet felting technique and how to use a special needle to create an image. All pieces turn out very unique, and it’s great fun to see what your peers are also creating! Beginners welcome. Additional materials fee of $25 due to instructor at time of class.

Instructor: Celeste Plunkett This class is being offered online through Zoom. An email address is required at registration. The instructor will email the link prior to the start of the class. This is an educational presentation that will provide a foundation of understanding of Medicare, one letter at a time. This class will be conducted via Zoom.

Instructor: Jolane Sundstrom A safe, complete, water workout. Build strength using the water as resistance. You will feel great after 45 vigorous minutes in the pool. Covid-19 precautions may limit locker room access. No class 2/16.

Instructor: Pam Losasso Using your date of birth, discover the hidden meaning of numbers, the predictability of life cycles, and when you may be faced with potential opportunities and/or challenges. Additional supply fee of $20 to be paid to the instructor at class time.

Instructor: Ron Weber Recorded online instructional video that you can view at any time. Contact information will be provided if you have questions. Having bats in your backyard is a good deal for you and them. Build an attractive house and they will stay out of yours and eat pesky mosquitoes to boot. You'll be amazed at what a good neighbor "myotis" can be. Materials are $15. After registering, email CommunityEducation@isd709.org to receive information on paying for and receiving your materials as well as a link to the online instructional video teaching you how to build your bat house. (Photo: Image of the instructional video you will receive for class)

Instructor: Debbie Poldoski This class will be conducted via Zoom Continue your Belly Dance experience. You must have taken at least 1 year (3 sessions) of Belly Dance l. No class 2/17.

Instructor: Jorie Strunk This class is for beginners, ages 12 and up. Classroom and pool time will give you the knowledge and skills to make the open water dives required for certification. The four dives required for certification are not part of the class fee. All equipment is provided including mask, fins and snorkel. There is an equipment fee of $100 payable to the instructor for equipment use and materials. Covid-19 precautions may limit locker room access. Come prepared to swim. No class 2/18.

Instructor: Lea Makinen Explore the delights of watercolor basics with a variety of detailed techniques to draw and paint beautiful pictures of animals and birds from the Northland. The instructor will guide you step-by-step to achieve the best results. This is a fun, creative, and interesting class! You will have two exciting pictures to show your friends and family. A downloadable reference picture will be sent to you prior to the first class. This class will be conducted via Zoom. No class 2/16. Supplies needed: Palette (Good art supply stores include the UMD Bookstore, where you can purchase a professional quality palette with a lid and high quality brushes) Plastic Watercolor Palette (9-10 wells or more) Brushes Short handled watercolor brushes Rounds--1, 1/16" wide Filberts--1, 3/8" wide pick two of these three 5/32", 5/8" or 1/4" Flat--1" wide Angle brush--(optional)--(small--1/4" wide, or less) Paper 1-2 pads of Watercolor Paper in a size like 9x12, 11x14, 11x15, 12x15, 12x16, or 12x18 depending on availability. 120 lb. paper or higher (Arches is best) Paints Watercolor paints-student grade (Like student grade: Winsor Newton's Cotman and Grumbacher Academy are best--or you could buy higher quality paints such as Winsor Newton or Daniel Smith for a more professional result. A set of paints is often the least expensive option. Colors: Pthalo Green Pthalo Blue Ultramarine Blue Dioxazine Purple Titanium White (2) Mars Black (or Ivory Black) Magenta or Rose Yellow Medium (For Yellows, Oranges, and Reds, (Hansa, Acra, or Cadmium Hue is fine too) Yellow Light (for Yellows, Oranges, and Reds, (Hansa, Acra, or Cadmium Hue is fine too) Orange Medium (For Yellows, Oranges, and Reds, (Hansa, Acra, or Cadmium Hue is fine too) Optional: Burnt Sienna Burnt Umber Yellow Ochre Miscellaneous: Water Jars: Like PB&J, Yogurt, Cottage Cheese, etc. (glass or plastic) Paper Towels 2b or hb pencil white vinyl eraser (or pink pearl) Sharpener (preferably with shavings catcher) Optional: (We probably won't need these right away) Sponge Plastic Wrap or plastic bag Aluminum Foil "Liquid Frisket"

Instructor: Debbie Poldoski This class will be conducted via Zoom You must be a participating member of The Belly Dance Troupe. No Class February 16th and March 9th.