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Sew it Up! Creative Sewing and Upcycling
Instructor: Marla Statscewich
Meets: February 24, 26, March 3, 5, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: 401 Gruening, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: Dust off your sewing machine and get ready to create! In this hands-on class, you'll learn sewing basics while giving new life to old materials. Projects include a cozy pillowcase, a purse made from repurposed jeans, and a one-of-a-kind "frankenhoodie" crafted from hoodie parts. Whether you're new to sewing or just getting back into it, you'll build skills and confidence while having fun. Please make sure your machine is in good working condition before class. You will need a working sewing machine, 1 1/2 yards of cotton fabric, and 1/2 yard of contrasting fabric for the pillow cases, and two hoodies from your closet or from Value Village, approximately the same size. Need a machine? Contact Summer Sessions — limited machines are available to borrow during class sessions.
Cost: $150

Next Steps in Knitting: Knit a Pair of Mittens
Instructor: Ginny Kinne
Meets: February 27, March 2, and March 6, Friday, Monday & Friday, 6 pm - 9 pm
Location: 107 Murie, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: Ready to take your knitting to the next level? This class is designed for beginning knitters who already know how to knit, purl, increase, and decrease. Building on your existing skills, you’ll learn how to knit a pair of mittens, a fun and practical project that introduces shaping, thumb gussets, and working in the round. Along the way, we’ll review essential techniques, troubleshoot common challenges, and discuss options for customizing your mittens. Come ready to grow your skills and leave with warm hands and new confidence in your knitting! Participants must provide their own yarn and needles for this class. You will need one skein of Malabrigo Rasta (or 90-100 yards of super bulky wool yarn), and size 10.5-11 US 40" circular needles (ChiaoGoo 40" Lace Red Stainless Steel Knitting Needles US11 are a great option). The price of high quality yarn and needles will be about $40. You can purchase these needles and Malabrigo Rasta locally or online. Contact Summer Sessions if you need purchasing suggestions.
Cost: $110

Bookmaking: Contemporary Sewing on Cords
Instructor: Margo Klass
Meets: May 1 - 3, Friday, 6 pm - 8:30 pm, Sat & Sun, 10 am - 4 pm
Location: Murie 306, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: This workshop explores the historic binding technique of sewing on cords, re-imagined for contemporary bookmaking. Traditionally hidden within the spine, the cords in this variation are intentionally exposed, creating a striking spine. Instead of folded sections, the text block will be built from single pages of richly colored Japanese Momigami paper. Each page incorporates a thread embedded along the spine edge, making it possible to sew single pages across, rather than up and down, the spine. Participants will personalize their elegantly chunky books with content of their own design using collage, stamping, drawing, or writing. 
Cost: $225

Functional Embroidery: Bringing New Life to Well Loved Garments
Instructor: Evolutionary Thread: Lyndsi Harris
Meets: May 5 - 14, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Murie 107, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: Do you have a favorite garment that you’ve had to retire due to holes and long-time wear? Are you ready to push against the fast fashion industry and find ways to make your beautiful clothing last longer? Join Lyndsi of Evolutionary Thread Designs for Functional Embroidery: Bringing new life to well loved garments. In this class Lyndsi will guide you through the process of identifying the best method for repairing holes in garments, and how to repair them with a splash of artistic whimsy. Bring one or two items from your “can’t bear to throw away but don’t know how to fix” pile, and we’ll provide the rest!
Cost: $175

Newfangled Bangles
Instructor: Patricia Carlson
Meets: May 8 & 9, Friday 6-8 pm, Saturday 10-5
Location: 403 Murie, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: Learn to make arm bangles from copper, bronze and sterling silver wire! We can cut, file, solder and hammer our bangles the way we wish! Using stamps, hammers, and bangle presses we can form beautiful, personalized bangles for you and yours.
Cost: $150

Bicycle Maintenance and Repair
Instructor: Simon Rakower
Meets: May 7 - June 4,Thursdays, 6 pm - 9 pm
Location: O'Neill 359, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: This comprehensive, practical, hands-on bicycle maintenance and repair class focuses on road and mountain bikes. We will cover drive chain, shifting, brakes, wheels, (straightening), tires, tubes (flats), steering systems, cable replacement, and lubrication. We will also review the geometry and physics of the bicycle, the world's most efficient means of transportation. All students must bring a bicycle to class.
Cost: $140

Your Bike Project
Instructor: Simon Rakower
Meets: May 8 - June 5, Fridays, 6 pm - 9 pm
Location: 401 Gruening, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: Students will have the opportunity to complete a bicycle project of their choosing using the information and techniques covered in the Bicycle Maintenance and Repair course. Taking the intro class is recommended but not required for students familiar with bicycle repair basics. Students will work with the instructor individually to map out the project(s) to be completed during this in-depth course. Students must bring a bicycle to class.
Cost: $140

Mysteries of Migration
Instructor: Robert Snowden, Alaska Songbird Institute
Meets: May 29 & 30, Friday, Saturday, Friday 6 pm - 8:30 pm, Saturday 7 am - 12 pm
Location: Creamer's Field Farmhouse
Description: Join the Alaska Songbird Institute to learn about Interior Alaska’s migratory birds and the amazing ways they navigate their epic annual journeys. This course includes a classroom session introducing participants to the migratory songbirds of Fairbanks, the incredible ways they find their way, and the conservation challenges they face. The classroom session will be followed by a Saturday morning of guided birding at Creamer's Field including a visit to ASI's Creamer’s Field Migration Station, the northernmost songbird banding station in North America! There you will learn firsthand about ASI’s migratory bird research, check mist nets, and release recently banded birds. Be ready to be outside for several hours. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring bug protection, binoculars (if you have them), and water. Binoculars will also be available to borrow. Snacks and coffee will be provided.
Cost: $110

Let's Play Golf
Instructor: James Contreras
Meets: June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, Wednesdays, 1 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: 401 Gruening, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: Do you want to learn how to play golf? Or improve your swing? PGA professional J.C. Contreras will work with you to help you achieve your goals.
Cost: $225

Introduction to Lichens
Instructor: Celia Miller
Meets: May 5 - 7, Friday, 6 pm - 8 pm, Sat and Sun 1 pm - 6 pm
Location: Murie 203, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: Learn about the biology, ecology, and identification of these symbiotic organisms. We will spend time both outdoors, exploring lichen-rich habitats, and indoors, looking at specimens close-up. Participants will be introduced to collecting lichens, and how to use microscopes, keys, chemical tests and other tools to identify them. You'll leave recognizing the most common lichen species around Fairbanks, and with a greater understanding of what makes lichens unique.
Cost: $140

Pickleball Camp for Adults
Instructor: Kayla Clark
Meets: June 8 - 12, Monday - Friday, 10:30 am - 12 pm
Location: SRC, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: Are you curious to try out the fastest growing sport in the USA? Pickleball is a net sport that takes elements of tennis and ping pong, combining them into a game that is accessible for kids as well as senior citizens. This course will cover the basics of serving, dinking, volleys, lobs, rules of game play and more! A full week of practice will have you feeling confident to join in on Open and Relish Play with the Farthest North Pickleball Club. Beware, this game is quite addicting and very social too! This course is ideal for brand new players, or players looking for more practice.
Cost: $125

Beaded Earring Workshop
Instructor: Carol Wilbur
Meets: June 13, Saturday, 12 pm - 4 pm
Location: 401 Gruening, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: Students will explore several simple earring-making techniques in this fun, hands-on workshop. We will work primarily with beads and wire. The instructor will provide tools, metal findings, and various glass, metal, and semi-precious beads. Although materials will be provided, students are encouraged to bring their bead collections if they have one.  Spend the day learning a new skill and making holiday gifts for friends, family, and yourself! 
Cost: $80

Fly-Fishing Weekend
Instructor: Shann Jones
Meets: June 13 & 14, Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 104 Chapman, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: This weekend short course introduces students to the art and science of fly fishing and provides participants with the necessary knowledge to make educated fly tackle selections. Students will learn how to use a fly rod to cast a fishing fly, tie fishing knots, construct their own leaders, select fishing flies, and, most importantly, learn where fish live and how best to catch (and release) them. Scientific information on Alaskan freshwater fish, habitat, entomology, and stream ecology will be covered in the context of practical fishing advice. Registrants should obtain a current State of Alaska sport fishing license in order to fully participate in all field sessions.  Non-residents can obtain one or three-day licenses at local vendors or online through the Alaska Department of Fish & Game website.  A limited number of fly rods and reels are available for participant use. Please contact the instructor to arrange. Participants are responsible for supplying their own footwear and field clothing.
Cost: $140

Paint Like Sydney Laurence
Instructor: Mary Albanese
Meets: June 22 - 26, Monday - Friday, 3 pm - 7 pm
Location: 303 ART, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: Following a brief lecture on the life and style of Sydney Laurence, we will study images of his works and re-create them. We will also discuss Fred Machetanz. Students will explore and learn their styles through their own paintings, capturing and recreating elements of the master's work, focusing on elements of composition, color scheme, and brush stroke techniques. Students are to come ready to paint (oils or acrylic work best), brushes, and canvases. 8 x 10-inch canvases are a good size to start. Recommended paint colors: black, white, yellow ochre, cobalt blue, sap green, alizarin crimson, and yellow hansa. 
Cost: $200

Bug Camp for Adults
Instructor: Derek Sikes
Meets: July 10 - 12, Friday 6 pm - 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 1 pm - 6:15 pm
Location: 302 Murie, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: Learn collection and processing methods needed to build an insect collection. Skills necessary to identify most groups to Order will be taught. Students will create a collection which will be broken into three groups: specimens the student can take home, specimens for the University of Alaska Museum Insect Collection, and specimens for the Teaching Collection.
Cost: $140

Street Photography
Instructor: JR Ancheta
Meets: July 18, Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm
Location: 107 Murie, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: Explore downtown Fairbanks while you learn how to use your digital camera. No photo skills are necessary. Basic editing will be covered back in the classroom. Class time will be split between downtown and the UAF campus.
Cost: $70

Texture Techniques: Palette Knife Painting Workshop
Instructor: Allison Juneau
Meets: July 25, Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm
Location: 303 ART, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: Palette knife painting, sometimes referred to as “impasto” painting, is a fun and engaging way to create paintings with a beautifully textured and sculptural surface. Work with artist Allison Juneau to learn methods of mixing and applying paint with a knife, silicone tools, and even household items to create interesting textures. This workshop is suitable for both new and experienced painters, and participants can work with either oils or acrylics. If you would like to work with oils, please bring your own paint. Impasto medium (for both oil and acrylic) will be available for everyone to use. Practicing acrylic painters may want to bring their own paint, but acrylic paint will be available for those who need it. Painting tools and wood panels will be provided. Everyone should bring an apron.
Cost: $95

Botanical Impressions
Instructor: Kate Powers
Meets: July 31 - August 2, Friday 6 pm - 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm
Location: Georgeson Botanical Garden, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: Botanical Impressions is a three-day immersive workshop exploring the ecology, color, and expressive potential of Alaskan wildflowers through mixed-media art. Participants will sketch and create layered botanical studies on site in the Georgeson Botanical Garden, with a focus on the Ginger Gauss Wildflower Garden and Wetland Pond. Using water-based mixed media and watercolor underpaintings, participants will observe, experiment, and share ideas in a collaborative environment. Open to adult learners of all experience levels.
Cost: $150

Printing on Fabric
Instructor: Linda Wies
Meets: August 8 & 9, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm
Location: Georgeson Botanical Garden, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: Participants will carve, ink, and print their own designs on fabric in this two-day workshop at the Georgeson Botanical Garden. On the first day, students will learn about carving tools, different types of inks, and common block-printing materials such as wood, linoleum, and rubber. Participants will be introduced to both a lever press and a roller press, experiment with hand-printing techniques, plan their designs, and begin carving their blocks. On the second day, students will finish carving and bring their designs to life through printing. Canvas tote bags, tea towels, baby onesies, and fabric squares will be provided, and participants are encouraged to bring T-shirts or other fabric items to create beautiful, functional pieces.
Cost: $150

Introduction to Mycology
Instructor: Anna Kindberg
Meets: August 14 - 16, Friday 6 pm - 8 pm, Saturday 10 am-4 pm, and Sunday, 11 am - 2 pm
Location: 203 Murie, UAF ���ϳԹ���
Description: In this weekend intensive course, you will gain a basic understanding of the kingdom Fungi and learn how to identify some of the common species of mushrooms in Interior Alaska. We will spend time in the field collecting mushrooms, learning how to use a dichotomous key, making spore prints, and learning which features to hone into when identifying mushrooms. Finding choice edible species is not guaranteed, but you will leave the class knowing how to identify at least four edible species.
Cost: $140