On October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong declared the existence of the People’s Republic of China. The country had been fragmented, ravaged and impoverished by invasion, occupation and unending civil wars since 1911 when Imperial China fell. Mao and the Communist Party emerged the victors from the constant battling and modern China was forged. Hear leading experts discuss what has happened since then.

You will learn the basics of polymer clay. Canes, skinner blends, carving and other surface treatments will be explored. You will create a polymer clay covered box.

Melanie Tucker, owner of Rare Finds Travel invites you for an evening to discover an Alaska like you’ve never imagined! She has spent the last two decades exploring the territory–sleeping with grizzlies on Katmai and riding the rails to Denali, hiking the rainforest and fishing the Kenai, dogsledding on ice fields, cruising Glacier Bay, kayaking and helicoptering and photographing and even dunking in the Arctic Ocean! There’s so much more to Alaska than typical tourist stops and cruise ship ports. So join her as she shares with you a unique Alaska—so your Alaskan adventure can be thrilling, rejuvenating, unique, and unforgettable!

Introduction to Woodworking is the first step toward making woodworking a part of your life. You will walk away with your first project too. This course is held in a professional-grade woodshop and led by a woodworking expert. You will be using jointers, planers, tablesaws, bandsaws, router tables and sanders. In addition, you will create a gorgeous 8″ × 12″ hardwood cutting board of your own.