Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Save money by learning how to cut and package your own meat! Join Butch, owner of Lake Country Meats and award-winning meatcutter, and his son, Chandler, as they demonstrate basic processing of pork and beef primal cuts and provide instruction on freshness timelines, the best types of knives to use, and sharpening skills. Questions are welcomed!

Acrylic painting is a versatile and exciting medium for beginner painters or anyone who loves to paint! Now you can learn what you actually need to know to start painting right away or continue your painting journey by creating art for your enjoyment. Your registration fee covers the cost of all the supplies you will need. This course from professional and local artist, Rachel Smith, is packed with the basic no-nonsense information you need to know to paint effectively in no time at all. You’ll learn about acrylic art supplies, basic acrylic techniques, and then, put those skills to use for a final painting called Desert Sun. Warning - this course may cause side effects such as creative joy and a genuine painting addiction!