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Trash to Treasure
Have you broken a piece of your grandmother’s china and haven’t the heart to throw it out? Have an old 70’s table you inherited from your mom when you moved into your first apartment? Or maybe a great piece caught your eye at a garage sale and you brought it home. The first class session Suzanne will give an introduction and demonstration of fun ideas to give old furniture and mementos new life as works of art. The last two sessions will be work sessions where you may bring your own pieces to work on with Suzanne’s assistance. Pay instructor $5 supply fee.
Date: Wed, Apr 16-30
Time: 6:30-8:30pm (6 hrs)
Place: Desert Sands Stained Glass Studio, 339 Main, Burbank
Instructor: Suzanne Beall
Class: 400 Class Fee: $45
Straighten Up and Fly Light!—Home Organization Made Possible
How did I get into this mess, anyway?! Where’s my therapist? I know I filed him in here somewhere… Who wants this thingamajig? Whaddaya gonna do with that? If any or all of these questions remind you of your life, come learn essential concepts, practical tips, and hands-on practice for de-cluttering and organizing your space, helping you increase efficiency, pursue your goals and turn household chaos into calm and beauty.
Date: Mon, May 12 & 19
Time: 9:30-11:30am (4 hrs)
Place: Manor at Canyon Lakes Activity Rm—2802 W. 35th Ave.
Instructor: Stephanie Bucci
Class: 401 Class Fee: $29
Seat Weaving (Chair Caning)
Learn how to cane a chair seat in just seven steps. Patience and creativity are the only skills required to learn the traditional and functional craft of chair caning. Find an old chair or purchase a complete kit at the first class. If you want to learn how but don’t need a chair or stool to keep, the instructor has chairs in need of seats for your practice! If time and interest allow, additional seat weaving techniques will be demonstrated. Pay instructor supply fee (based on individual student needs—max $30). Registration deadline Apr 17.
Date: Thur, Apr 24-May 8
Time: 6:00-8:00pm (6 hrs)
Place: Southridge HS, Rm D125
Instructor: Jo Ritchey
Class: 402 Class Fee: $45
Delightful Gardens—Less Water
Minimize your watering needs and provide an attractive yard for backyard wildlife. You can draw butterflies and birds to your yard or window-sill with the right plants and amenities, even if you live in an apartment! Learn which drought tolerant plants grow well in the Tri-Cities, what birds will come to your yard and what to do to attract them.
Date: Wed, Apr 23
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Place: Mid-Col. Library, 1620 S. Union, Kennewick
Instructor: Kathy Criddle
Class: 403 Class Fee: $15
Home Staging and Selling
Make your home a showplace to potential buyers. Find proven ways to present your home in its most attractive light. Speakers from the real estate field, including an appraiser, will help you remove distractions while adding just the right touches. We also include information on what home improvement projects bring the most for your resale dollar.
Date: Tues, Apr 29
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Place: Southridge HS, Rm B103
Instructor: Louise Olsen
Class: 404 Class Fee: $15
Home Buying Guide
Save time and money and reduce your risks by learning the options available to you in making one of the most important purchases of your life. Let Louise walk you through many options step-by-step and hear from speakers in the real estate field including a home inspector.
Date: Thur, May 1
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Place: Southridge HS, Rm B103
Instructor: Louise Olsen
Class: 405 Class Fee: $15