Duluth Community Education

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: Jolane Sundstrom CORRECTION: CLASS RUNS JANUARY 26 - MARCH 30 A safe, complete floor stretching and water aerobics workout. Floor exercises in the locker commons on main floor for 25 minutes, followed by 50 minutes of pool aerobics. A peaceful approach to a relaxing but vigorous workout. Feel your best gaining strength and stamina! Bring (or wear) swimsuit, towel and a mat for floor exercise. Some pilates, stretching, toning, balance and strengthening exercise. Enjoy the company of some fine women ages 20 - 80. No class: 2/14,2/16,2/21,2/23,4/11,4/13.

WINTER SESSION IS FULL Class meets in-person at the UMD Planetarium Instructor: Bob King Want to learn more about what's twinkling overhead at night? Get all the latest space news? Join us for four weeks of heaven as we survey the sky. We'll use the planetarium to get better acquainted with the current constellations, planets and deep-sky objects. On clear nights after class, we'll meet at Hawk Ridge to see these spectacular sights through a telescope. Please bring an additional $8.00 fee per person that will go toward supporting UMD planetarium programs, payable to UMD and given to the instructor the first night of class. Class will meet at the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium on the UMD campus.

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. Under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian while in class. Bring a hammer and $15 materials fee to class to build a bat house.

Instructor: Jorie Strunk This class is for beginners, ages 12 and up(students under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian). 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 $125 payable to the instructor for equipment use and materials. No class 2/22.

The Circle of Security Parenting Program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. The sessions are practical skills-based, using video clips, discussion, and handouts to explore children's emotional needs and build parents' ability to respond sensitively to those needs. You will learn to: Understand your child's emotional world by learning to read the emotional needs Support your child's ability to successfully manage emotions Enhance the development of your child's esteem When registering select the adult attending the class and if childcare is needed register the child for sibling care.

Custom paddle designs, construction, and detail to suit your preferences. Choose bent or straight-shafted paddles with solid or laminated construction. Design help and material available in class make this an easy way to personalize your paddling experience. Materials and gluing extra charge discussed in class (about $30). Minimum age 16 with adult supervision.