Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Learn how to make a copper fish pendant. Design your own fish, cut it out, stamp to texturize, add a cord or chain. Guaranteed to help catch attention, no bait needed. All materials and tools provided.

This is a two day class that will help you redesign a beloved piece of jewelry from a family member to create a new and wearable piece of jewelry! Perhaps creating multiple pieces of jewelry for mothers, daughters and granddaughters! Bring your grandmother's vintage watch or pin and create a necklace that you will love to wear. The first class will be dedicated to the design and planning of your piece. In the second class we will redesign your piece with beads, chains and findings. If additional supplies are required, you will pay the instructor after the first class.

Learn how to combine cabochons with wire to make exquisite pendants. The first day of class will be spent learning the techniques of how wire can be shaped into unique designs with copper wire. On the second day, when you are more comfortable with wrapping wire, you will have the option to use sterling silver wire. Tools and materials will be provided, but there is an additional fee for sterling silver wire and high-end cabochons that can be paid directly to the instructor.

Ditch those harmful chemicals lurking in your cleaning products. Learn to identify what ingredients are harmful and confidently read and understand labels. Going green has never been easier! Discover which products to ditch and which ones to swap-out from the bathroom to the kitchen. You will be making some clean and natural products for you to take home.

Take a piece of wire, twist it all around, beat it with a hammer and voila! You will have something really cool for your neck, ears, windows or whatever you wish! Use your imagination. All materials and tools provided.

Welcome to the world of pure aromatics, where you will create your own perfume or body spray with nature’s ingredients. Perfumes are important to our sensory experiences and memories. By using homemade perfumes we can preserve our past while safely protecting ourselves and the environment. You will create a clean and natural alternative to store-bought perfume to take home.

Create this from your own home! This unique planter box sign is a perfect addition to your front step, porch or backyard patio. Personalize with your own welcome message or address. This item includes a generous size planter for your favorite plant or flower arrangement. Due to social distancing, you will be sent information on how to schedule a personal pick-up of the planter "kit" once your registration is complete. You will receive all materials and both written and video instructions on how to complete this item.

A sign on your front step or porch is such a welcoming attribute to your home. Create a porch sign that represents your family, or your attitude! Let your creativity flow!

This simple bead-weaving bracelet has a classic design. The V-shaped EVA beads nest and are separated with seed bead and crystal spacers. Choose from 5 different colors combinations.

Learn the basics of searching your family history online. In addition to tips and general guidelines, the instructor will provide a list of free search sites to help you get started.

If you have basic metalsmithing or have taken the Introduction to Metalsmithing class, you are ready to learn how to heat metal and join pieces with solder. Over this two day course, you will learn how to use a jeweler's torch, anneal metal, texture metal, stamp, set a stone and design 1-2 pieces to take home. Copper will be used to build your skills, but you may advance to using sterling silver. This course sets you up for future classes and allows you to utilize the Open Studio at the Lorsung Art Studio where you have access to all tools and equipment to make your own jewelry supervised by a certified artist. Tools and materials are provided.

If you have basic metalsmithing or have taken the Introduction to Metalsmithing class, you are ready to learn how to heat metal and join pieces with solder. Over this two day course, you will learn how to use a jeweler's torch, anneal metal, texture metal, stamp, set a stone and design 1-2 pieces to take home. Copper will be used to build your skills, but you may advance to using sterling silver. This course sets you up for future classes and allows you to utilize the Open Studio at the Lorsung Art Studio where you have access to all tools and equipment to make your own jewelry supervised by a certified artist. Tools and materials are provided.

This is a two day class whereby Sue and Roxanne will help you design and create your own jewelry. Learn the basics of sawing, filing, forming, finishing, and joining metals. You will make and take home 1-2 pieces of your own making. This class sets up a beginner to advance to the next class, Introduction to Basic Jewelry Soldering. Tools and materials are provided. Intended for persons 18 and older. Space is limited.

This is a two day class whereby Sue and Roxanne will help you design and create your own jewelry. Learn the basics of sawing, filing, forming, finishing, and joining metals. You will make and take home 1-2 pieces of your own making. This class sets up a beginner to advance to the next class, Introduction to Basic Jewelry Soldering. Tools and materials are provided. Intended for persons 18 and older. Space is limited.

This two-session course for adults and youth will introduce you to both land and water trapping. You will learn animal characteristics that will provide insights into their habits, placement and types of traps, and types of sets for leg holds, body grip, and more. You will also benefit from knowledge of Minnesota trapping laws and trapping etiquette. This unique class is being offered by Don Schroeder, a professional trapper with over 45 years of experience. All ages are welcome. If you are 9 or under, you must be accompanied by a parent.

Has it been a while since you’ve knitted and you’d like to start up again? Knit washcloths are a great way to brush up on your skills. They’re small, easy and forgiving and … they make great gifts! Bring a skein of worsted weight cotton yarn and a size 7 or 8 knitting needle or materials will be available to purchase from the instructor.

This fun and easy bracelet uses a bead called Long Magatama which slants when strung giving the appearance of fish scales. String the beads on alternating strands of leather with metal rings between beads to get this one of a kind look! Kits using your choice of color will be provided.

Learn how to create beautiful stamped metal jewelry. Once you've selected the metals you would like to use, cut or punch out shapes that meet your design's needs. Then, create meaningful messages or patterns to personalize your special piece. A fee for materials will be paid directly to the instructor and will vary based on your design choices.

Join Peg in creating a pair of earrings using various metals by experimenting with texture and cold connection techniques - no soldering required. All materials are provided.

Shape and polish a stone into a wearable piece of jewelry. Demonstrations will be provided on how to use the trim saw and the grinding and polishing machine. Bring your own rocks or use some provided by the instructor.

Shape and polish a stone into a wearable piece of jewelry. Demonstrations will be provided on how to use the trim saw and the grinding and polishing machine. Bring your own rocks or use some provided by the instructor.

Shape and polish a stone into a wearable piece of jewelry. Demonstrations will be provided on how to use the trim saw and the grinding and polishing machine. Bring your own rocks or use some provided by the instructor.

Shape and polish a stone into a wearable piece of jewelry. Demonstrations will be provided on how to use the trim saw and the grinding and polishing machine. Bring your own rocks or use some provided by the instructor.

Learn how to make your own handmade soap using the cold processing method. Leave class with a sample of soap and the courage to tackle this project so that you clean up your dirty work with soaps of your own design.