Community Ed
Spring 2025 Semester Community Education Workshops
January Classes
Learn to make Leather Earrings with Amanda Meyer
Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of leather crafting with our exclusive workshop! In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to create two stunning pairs of handmade leather earrings from scratch. All materials provided.
Instructor: Amanda Meyer
Cost: $60.00
Date: Sunday, January 26
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Format: In-person, Benny Benson Room 130
You can register for this class through our Community Education Portal. Sign up for Sec. 1
February Classes
Lemon Extravaganza with Jacelyn Keys

When life gives you lemons, make everything but lemonade! Enjoy the sunny scents of citrus as you learn to make lemon curd, lemon scones, lemon simple syrup, and a natural cleaning product, lemon cleanser. Your kitchen is about to be so lovely & lemony! Bring your galentine, favorite child, friend, or sweetie for free! All ingredients included, but we will email a few materials to bring like pots, etc.
Instructor: Jacelyn Keys
Cost: $59.00
Date: Friday, February 14
Time: 6:00-8:15 pm
Format: In-person, Campus Center Lobby
You can register for this class through our Community Education Portal.
Women's Health Workshop with Zoya Dorner
From sleepless nights, hot flashes, weight gain, changes in mood (and more) the symptoms of perimenopause can be a rollercoaster ride! If you’re confused about what is happening or feel betrayed by your body, this one-hour class if for you! You’ll leave with a better understanding of the hormone changes of perimenopause as well as ideas to address some common symptoms.
Instructor: Zoya Dorner
Cost: $25.00
Date: Tuesday, February 18
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Format: In-person, Benny Benson Room 134A
You can register for this class through our Community Education Portal.
March Classes
Woody Plant Uses with Gala Petersen

Gayla Pederson will share the many uses of trees and shrubs that grow on Kodiak, as well as some of the ways they have been utilized by the Alutiiq people throughout history. Weather permitting, we may also walk in the campus woods.
Instructor: Gala Petersen
Cost: $25.00
Date: Saturday, March 1
Time: 1:00-2:30 pm
Format: In-person, Benny Benson Room 106
You can register for this class through our Community Education Portal.
Create Marine Mosaics

Learn to create a marine-themed glass mosaic with artist Kathy Johnson. Enjoy playing with color choices and bring home a work of art for your home or garden. Materials are included with course registration.
Instructor: Kathy Johnson
Cost: $85.00
Date: Sunday, March 2
Time: 3:00-6:00 pm
Format: In-person, Benny Benson Room 106
You can register for this class through our Community Education Portal.
Learn to Make Pancit
Join Jemuel Vidal for a fun cooking class learning how to make this much-loved staple of Filipino cooking. And bring home a tray for dinner!
Instructor: Jemuel Vidal
Cost: $59.00
Date: Saturday, March 29
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Format: In-person Kodiak High School
You can register for this class through our Community Education Portal.
April Classes
Learn to make Leather Earrings with Amanda Meyer
Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of leather crafting with our exclusive workshop! In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to create two stunning pairs of handmade leather earrings from scratch. All materials provided.
Instructor: Amanda Meyer
Cost: $60.00
Date: Saturday, April 12
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Format: In-person, Benny Benson Room 106
You can register for this class through our Community Education Portal. Sign up for Sec. 2
Create Marine Mosaics

Learn to create a marine-themed glass mosaic with artist Kathy Johnson. Enjoy playing with color choices and bring home a work of art for your home or garden. Materials are included with course registration.
Instructor: Kathy Johnson
Cost: $85.00
Date: Sunday, April 13
Time: 3:00-6:00 pm
Format: In-person, Benny Benson Room 106
You can register for this class through our Community Education Portal.
Contour Line Drawing with Bonnie Dillard

The class will focus on blind contour drawing, partially blind contour drawing, negative space drawing and gesture drawing. These drawing exercises allow us to really SEE our subjects, to CONNECT to them and, ULTIMATELY, to DRAW MORE JOYFULLY!
Instructor: Bonnie Dillard
Cost: $75.00
Date: Saturdays, April 26, May 3, & May 10
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Format: In-person, Benny Benson Room 106
You can register for this class through our Community Education Portal.
May Classes
Learn to make Leather Earrings with Amanda Meyer
Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of leather crafting with our exclusive workshop! In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to create two stunning pairs of handmade leather earrings from scratch. All materials provided.
Instructor: Amanda Meyer
Cost: $60.00
Date: Sunday, May 4
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Format: In-person, Benny Benson Room 130
You can register for this class through our Community Education Portal. Sign up for Sec. 3
Foraging for Beginners with Masumi Palhof
Are you curious about harvesting locally for things like mushrooms, berries, seaweed, and plants? Learn foraging basics from Masumi Palhof on safety, seasonal availability, etiquette, and uses. Bring your questions!If the weather is good, we may take a walk through the campus woods.
Instructor: Masumi Palhof
Cost: $25.00
Date: Saturday, May 10
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Format: In-person, Benny Benson Room 106
You can register for this class through our Community Education Portal. Sign up for Sec. 3