Jan 5, 2017 |
Get your hands dirty and learn the basics of traditional blacksmithing in this 3 hour class. This class covers hammering techniques and the use of tongs, punches and chisels. Learn about heat sources and the basics of quenching and tempering. You’ll make your own metal wall hook! Class size limited to 10. No Waitlist...
Aug 12, 2016 |
The course provides a historical context for the rise of organized labor in the United States with a special focus on the region of Southwestern PA. Participants will receive information relative to the trends and events that have shaped United States history in a variety of ways while focusing on case studies specific to the Pittsburgh region. The instructors for this course will engage participants in discussion while utilizing a variety of learning methods such as lecture, film, and primary sources & images. October 20- Class 1: Natives and Settlers October 27- Class 2: Working-class Culture November 3- Class 3: The Impact of Industrialization November 10- Class 4: The Non-union Era November 17- Class 5: The Two World Wars December 1- Class 6: Organization and Unionization December 8- Class 7: The Challenges of a Post-World War II World December 15- Class 8: Current Events and the Fate of the Steel...
Aug 11, 2016 |
Have you ever thought about learning the basics about the hobby of beekeeping? Welcome to this fascinating hobby! Students in this class will be given an overview of the science & practices involved with nurturing & developing your own bee colony. Topics will include understanding the equipment to get you started, as well as a few key elements of beekeeping to assist you in preparing to start & keep a strong and productive colony. The important outcome of this class is the valuable preparation students will receive for the handling of honeybees before the purchase of a first colony. This class will be followed by a Intermediate Bee Keeping class in the spring of 2017 that will focus on starting the colony. Class size limited to...
Aug 11, 2016 |
Buying a car can be both exciting & stressful. Students will learn how to gather the right information & effective negotiation strategies to help purchase a vehicle at the best price, interest rate & deal to avoid buyer’s remorse. Topics will include: using the internet to gather information, creating a worksheet to make dealers compete for your business & negotiating tactics used by the automotive industry. Class size limited to...
Aug 11, 2016 |
A will is the most practical first step in estate planning– it makes clear how you want your property to be distributed after you die. Discuss how to write a will, living will & power of attorney. Class size limited to 8.
