Dec 31, 2024 |
Take your photography skills beyond just point and click! This class will provide an introduction to fundamentals of photography including the effects of aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, composition, ISO and some basic lighting techniques. Students will receive instruction on some intermediate features on an SLR (Single Lens Reflect) camera, but may be able to utilize many course techniques utilizing some smart phone cameras. This course is designed to be one session of classroom instruction and a follow-up field trip session where students will meet collectively to practice their new skills at a local site. Active USW employees only Two (2) sessions, Monday evenings. Class size limited to fifteen...
Dec 31, 2024 |
This course covers the basic principles of forge welding and pattern development. Students will weld up several bars of Damascus and each student will go home with at least one (1) bar of Damascus, from which they can make jewelry or knives. This class is taught by Andrew Takach. On the popular TV show, Forged in Fire (season 4, episode 13), Andrew competed and ultimately won with his Shamshir sword. Several photos of his work have been published in books and magazines, including Knives Annual, Knife World, and Blade magazine. Active USW employees only One (1) session, Saturday morning. Lunch is provided. Class ends when all projects are completed. Class size limited to eight...
Dec 31, 2024 |
Learn how to use your Fidelity 401k to make better investment decisions. Learn how to properly place stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and cryptocurrency trades. Use the Fidelity tools to create your own bond ladder. Set up a trading account within your Fidelity 401k Learn all the Fidelity tools available to take the risk out of stock transactions while you work Sign up for this class that can change your financial future! Active USW employees only One (1) session, Tuesday evening. Class size limited to fifteen...
Dec 31, 2024 |
Students will forge and complete at least one pair of flat jaw tongs. This class is taught by Andrew Takach. On the popular TV show, Forged in Fire (season 4, episode 13), Andrew competed and ultimately won with his Shamshir sword. Several photos of his work have been published in books and magazines, including Knives Annual, Knife World, and Blade magazine. Active USW employees only One (1) session, Saturday morning. Lunch is provided. Class ends when all projects are completed. Class size limited to eight...
Dec 31, 2024 |
Thinking about investing but don’t know where to turn? Gain confidence in stock market investing Learn how to identify winning stocks and cryptocurrencies before they move higher Apply this knowledge to your self-directed 401k Active USW employees only Two (2) sessions, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Class size limited to fifteen...
