This course is an introduction to wheel-thrown ceramics.  The course will focus on the properties and preparation of clay, developing skills and techniques on the potter's wheel, principles of ceramic form and design, and the possibilities for decoration and glazing.  In addition, this course will stress the production of functional ware such as bowls, cups, etc. Strong manual dexterity skills and previous art class experience is helpful, but not required. Class size is limited to 12 students and fills up quickly.  A $30 material fee is due the instructor the first night.  No Discounts. 

The Experienced Rider Course is designed for riders with about 6 months experience and 3,000 miles on their motorcycles.  Students provide their own motorcycles (able to pass Instructor T-CLOC inspection), proof of ownership (or written authorization to use bike in class), current license with motorcycle endorsement, proof of insurance, current inspection, and required riding gear.

For those who have their license and want more instruction

All first time hunters (no previous license) and young people (age 12 through 16) are required by state law to pass a certified Hunter Safety Course (ten hours of instruction). The course covers wilderness survival as well as bow hunting, muzzle loading firearms, and modern shotguns and rifles.  Those completing the course will receive a certificate, I.D. card and a patch.  Open to ages 10 and up. Students in elementary & middle school must attend with parent.  **You must attend all three nights of the course to receive credit.  Check location for each course held.  ***For directions to the Fluvanna Hunter Safety Course at the Fork Union Community Center, 5725 James Madison Hwy, call Carolyn Richardson at 434-842-3150.    

**Class 1015A&B at Albemarle High:   Get to know your digital camera while learning basic concepts unique to digital photography.  Once you are comfortable using your camera, composition techniques are addressed to help the student create artful and pleasing images from a variety of everyday subjects.  Students then learn to take the digital file from capture to print.  Bring your camera, media card, & manual.  Make sure your batteries are charged.  **Due to school conferences at AHS, the class on Oct. 8th (only) will be held 7:15-9:15pm.

 **Class 1015C at Western Albemarle High: Get to know your digital camera!  This class begins at the beginning: taking pictures, downloading, saving, printing, and basic photo editing.  Photo composition techniques are also covered to help you create pictures that you enjoy.  **Bring a notebook, glue stick, your camera, media card, & manual.  Make sure your batteries are charged.

Want to learn how to make real ice cream the old fashioned way, using recipes and techniques as old as Thomas Jefferson?  'We All Scream for Ice Cream' will be just your introduction!  From traditional Vanilla French Custard to Seasonal Fruit Sorbet to Salty Caramel Sweet Cream, learn how to create every kind of flavor and style of ice cream from Lynsie Watkins, Chef and Owner of Perfect Flavor Ice Cream.  At Perfect Flavor, Lynsie uses only the finest ingredients: local milk, fresh fruit, and herbs.  With the finest ingredients comes the finest product, but to help broaden your ability to produce incredible ice creams with the 'local' connection, Lynsie will provide examples of farm fresh ingredients, but teach using store bought ingredients.  This will guarantee that what you learn in this class can be transferred into your own repertoire of work.  Not only will you learn to make three different kinds of ice creams and sorbets, Lynsie will also tech you the art of making the perfect caramel sauce, how to make your own vanilla extract, and how water content has everything to do with what fruit to use for a sorbet.  Come with an empty stomach, because tast testing is not only encouraged, it is imperative to learning the difference between good ice cream that you might find in the store, and great ice cream that you can easily make yourself!

Soup's popularity is enduring.  Making soup is simple, therapeutic, and creative.  It can be made using anything from the finest ingredients to the humblest leftovers.  There are basic techniques to making good soup.  Learn these from Tim while he prepares: Creamy Butternut Squash with Fall Spice Sour Cream; Venison and Barley with Root Vegetables; Chicken Chili with Cannellini Beans & Poblano Peppers; and Late Season Corn & Maryland Crab Chowder.

Fall soups

What is the nature of the disaster at Pearl Harbor?  What did the officers in charge, Admiral Kimmel and General Short, know in the days leading up to it and, if so, when did they know it?  What could they have done with the men and materiel in their commands to defend against the attack?  Learn about the 'conspiracy' claims, whether FDR knew the attack was coming, and whether we broke the Japanese codes & knew about the attacks.  If you are a history enthusiast, join this class.  There will also be many good photographs via PowerPoint Presentation.

If you are a history buff, this is for you

This is the 36-hour driver education classroom required of all persons under the age of 19.  This course is intended for Albemarle County students who have had Health II, any student transferring to Albemarle County Schools, students from other school systems needing the classroom, or home school students needing the classroom.  Students should try not to miss any classes since they are required to attend all 36 hours.

For more information, please check out our web site:  Driver Education link

Join designer Jenni Bowman and make cute holiday tree ornaments that look good enough to eat!  Learn this fun technique and make two faux (food-type) ornaments: small cream tart that resembles a cake (Jenni demonstrated this on Martha Stewart’s show) as well as a chocolate truffle ornament.  Supply list will be e-mailed before 1^st class.  $18 kit fee is due first night to instructor as well as $5 deposit to use tart mold.  Limited to 15 students.