Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Relax with us as you paint this beautiful our beautiful lake sunset sailboat painting - Calm Sailing Local Art Bar 39 Artists will provide fun step-by-step instruction. All materials and aprons will be provided. 

Get out of your comfort phone zone and learn new tips and tricks for taking amazing photos right from your phone! Local artist Leanne Larson will give you insight on subject matter, composition, light, and even how to apply filters and upload to your social media platform. Please bring your smart phone. Phones newer than the iPhone 6 are recommended however much of what we cover applies to most smart phone. 

Have you been in or near an emergency situation where someone was hurt? Imagine being able to help out in a situation where first aid is needed. Children can make a difference in an emergency situation. It is important to let them know basic first aid steps in different situations. Topics include: recognizing an emergency and knowing what to do, calling 911, basic first aid techniques, personal safety tips, tricky people, basic gun and fire safety.

This introductory workshop in the art of watercolor welcomes all beginners. This workshop will help students of all ages discover what happens when paint meets paper! Topics will cover the selection of paints, brushes and paper; mixing color; loading and handling the brush; and application styles. By the end of the workshop, students will be creating simple watercolor compositions. All materials will be provided by instructor.

Lean the basic crochet stitches and in the process whip up some coasters. We will crochet from wool then felt a coaster. Yarn, hook and pattern included in class fee. 

Eureka introduces students to the core skills of robotics and other STEM areas through engaging, hands-on learning opportunities. Student groups will work with Lego Mindstorm kits, which include both programming and mechanical components. The small groups will be mentored by experienced and passionate students from both high school and collegiate level robotics teams. For those interested in getting involved in FIRST Robotics, Eureka serves as a marvelous transition into a FIRST Lego League team! You can sign up for all three weeks at a discounted price or you can pick and choose your individual week. Each week will have a different program focus.June 17-20:Guided Robot Build, Cuboid Craze, EV3 Combat Robotics; July 15-18: Guided Robot Build (for first time campers), Finish Line, EV3 Combat Robotics;  August 5-8: Guided Robot Build (for first time campers), Obstacle Races, EV3 Combat Robotics  Game Descriptions: Guided Robot Build: Students will follow along with the EV3 build manual and build the "Robot Educator" robot while learning about the programming and mechanical capabilities of the EV3 robot platform Cuboid Craze: Students will build Lego robots designed to move and stack "cuboids" (Lego rectangular prisms) to score more points than their opponents. The robots are remote controlled with Kindle Fire tablets (or other smart devices) via the Lego Commander app. EV3 Combat Robotics: Students will build and remotely control fighting robots designed to knock other robots out of the playing area, or otherwise disable their opponents. Finish Line: Students will design and either program or remotely control dragsters which will be used in a number of drag racing tournaments with varying rules Obstacle Races: Students will design and either program or remotely control racing vehicles which will need to traverse obstacles and race around a track faster their opponents. All games end with a competitive tournament among all the participating teams. Students work in teams of 2-4 to build their robots for all of the games.

Tech Trek provides students with opportunities to create and apply knowledge of STEM topics in a group setting. Students will work with Tetrix kits which integrate electrical, programming, and mechanical concepts. Enthusiastic members from high school and collegiate level robotics teams will guide students as they navigate through engineering challenges. Tech Trek builds a concrete foundation of robotics concepts, which will especially benefit those looking into joining a FIRST Tech Challenge team. You can sign up for all three weeks at a discounted price or you can pick and choose your individual week. Each week will have a different program focus.June 17-20: Hungry Hungry Robots; July 15-18: Tetrix Combat Robotics; August 5-8: COR's REV Robotics Challenge  Game Descriptions: Hungry Hungry Robots: Teams build a remote control robot designed to score the most game elements in their goals in the available time. 2-4 robots compete on a 9' X 9' field and compete to see who can score the most points. Tetrix Combat Robotics: Students build remote control robots to try to push each other out of a 9' X 9' playing area or otherwise disabling their opponents. COR's REV Robotics Challenge: Students use REV Robotics' popular FIRST Tech Challenge building platform to build robots that launch, lift and score tennis balls in a fast paced sports-themed game. All games end with a competitive tournament among all the participating teams. Students work in teams of 2-4 to build their robots for all of the games.

Sprinkle powdered glass on copper. Apply fire. You'll be amazed by the results! You'll create a simple, two-disc pendant. All materials are supplied.

DIY your own blanket ladder. A blanket ladder offers simple, yet stylish storage of blankets or special hangings. Join us to build your own blanket ladder from scratch - yep, that means power tools! Select wording is available to add as well.