Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

This advanced dog obedience class will teach you how to control your dog off leash. It will build on the basic commands of heel, sit, stay and come and will add a command for lay down and will teach a dog to recall and come to heel. This class is only for dogs who attended our Dog Obedience course and only for those dogs that are doing very well with basic obedience while on a leash. Week 1: Recap of Basic Obedience and evaluation of the dogs Week 2: Heeling and sitting off lead Week 3: Down and stay off lead Week 4: Recall and trouble-shooting for all the above commands.

Have you ever seen Deaf people signing with each other or seen an interpreter working and wished you knew sign language as well? Now’s your chance to learn! This 4-session class will give you the foundation you need to comfortably start a conversation with a Deaf person as well as give you the tools to continue learning more sign language even after the course is done. Sign up with your friends and family so you can learn to communicate in ASL together! The only requirements for kids to attend are that they are able to read and be accompanied by a parent/adult.

If you are in a relationship where problematic substance use has impacted your well-being, you may need boundaries. Unhealthy boundaries, or lack thereof, lead to compromised values and emotional distress. Strong boundaries protect us, prioritize well-being, and enable better, more loving support for those we are concerned for. This in-person workshop will help you understand what boundaries are and aren't, how to establish boundaries, and how to use them to improve communications within your relationships and your family, especially where substance use and mental health challenges exist.

This is a basic obedience course that will be held outdoors for dogs 12 weeks of age and older. The commands covered will be Heel, Sit, Stay, Come and No. But more importantly, it will teach you about dog behavior and training basics so you can continue with your training long after this class is over. The first class is for you only, no need to bring your dog. Your dog will join you for the last four classes. Class size is limited, so register today!

There are many benefits to drawing or painting on location. As a sketcher or painter or new to either art form you will find that you learn to see, increase your skills, connect with the community, and find a feeling of calm as you engage in your creative process. This class is a time for you. Each week we will visit different locations in Alexandria for you to draw or paint the places you might drive by without noticing. We will begin our first class at the Legacy Museum Gardens, and not in necessarily this order visit the Knute Nelson Home, Carlos Creek Winery, Court House or TBD suggestions from the class. The supply list will be provided in the confirmation email you receive after registration.

Stay relevant and up to date by learning all about Venmo, the popular mobile payment service. In this class, you’ll discover how to securely pay friends and businesses, as well as receive money without the need for cash or checks. You’ll gain a confident understanding of setting up Venmo safely, avoiding unnecessary fees, and applying it in real-world scenarios for you and your family. You'll be able to discuss the topic among family, friends and have an understanding of the key terms used when you hear about VENMO in the news! Join us to master Venmo and handle mobile payments with ease and security. Please note that each class is taught live online. If you are unable to attend the live online training time, you can still register and watch the recording of the training at your convenience. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and participants may reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded.

Learn how to turn softwood and hardwood cutting into plants by taking a cutting involves removing a piece of tissue, stem, leaf, or root from a parent plant and inducing it to form roots or foliage so that it can be grown as a new plant. Most shrubs and trees and many perennials can be propagated by cuttings. There are no special techniques or skills required to propagate plants from cuttings and the equipment required can be very simple and inexpensive as well. After attending this class, you will leave with a good idea on how to root your own cuttings and with enough rooting hormone solution to last for the season!

Discover a new way to relax in the beautiful Legacy of the Lakes Garden and reduce stress through sound meditation. This session uses the gentle tones of crystal singing bowls to create a peaceful and supportive environment to inspire surrender & healing. Learn simple breathing techniques to calm your body and mind, leaving you feeling refreshed and centered. All are welcome, regardless of experience.

T-Budding is an easy to learn method for propagating many trees, shrubs and ornamental plants. Bud grafting is the preferred method for propagating many plants. Budding is commonly used with roses, but is equally successful with apples, pears, plums and many other plants. You will learn the T-budding method, how to tell if your bud graft has been successful and how to care for your bud grafted plant. Each participant will have the opportunity to T-bud one tree.

Going to the lake is a time-honored Minnesota tradition and cabins and cottages wait on the water’s edge to welcome their owner's home. From “Swiss” chalets to log cabins to colonial cottages, this talk explores 150 years of cottage evolution in Minnesota.

Design and make your own canoe paddle from scratch. Choose your own design, Beavertail, Ottertail, Algonquin or Voyageur, and which types of wood to use. Over the course of 3 days, you will shape the paddle—the same way artisans have been making paddles for centuries. No previous woodworking skills are required and all tools will be provided. Course will be led by Urban Boat Builders.