Escape the winter blues with SUU community education’s new lineup of classes

Photography instructor Asher Swan will teach four different classes to help improve your camera understanding and composition skills, location and date unspecified | Photo courtesy of Southern Utah University, St. George/Cedar City News

ST. GEORGE —Southern Utah University announced in a press release issued last week the return of its spring classes to help the community beat the winter blues and learn something new.

Valerie and Neal Pack will get you ready for a healthy garden and teach several preservation methods this spring, location and date unspecified | Photo courtesy of Southern Utah University, St. George/Cedar City News

Returning participants will have the opportunity to build on previous skills learned in advanced American Sign Language, watercolor painting and gardening. Classes new to the community education lineup include crochet, sourdough bread baking and four different photography classes.

“It’s that ‘aha’ moment in which somebody understands just a little more than they did before they walked into my classroom,” Asher Swan, understanding your camera and marketing photography instructor, said in the news release. “This is why I teach, educate and mentor.” 

The four new photography classes include landscape photography, desert night sky photography, understanding your camera and marketing photography. There is something for every budding photographer looking to master the settings on their camera and learn tricks to produce better landscape, night-time or product photography, the release states

If you are looking for a new hobby, try the three-week crochet introduction starting in March. Materials are provided in the class taught by Andrhea Winder. She will also share creative ways to use new skills, such as making crocheted toys and animals. 

L-R: File photo of Amy Thorpe and Melynda Thorpe, date and location not specified | Photo courtesy of Melynda Thorpe, St. George News

“It is always neat to feature new instructors and add trending and culturally enriching classes to our lineup,” Melynda Thorpe, executive director of SUU Community and Professional Development, said in the release. “Learning something new and improving our hobbies and skills is an important way for all of us to stay active and healthy.” 

Impress your family and friends by learning some new culinary skills. Learn how to make delicious sourdough bread in February or new grilling techniques, like “cave-man style,” in grilling 101 starting in May. The sourdough class instructors Kalub and Jessie Spendlove say they are excited to share their passion and experience with those eager to learn. 

For those looking to get out and move this spring, SUU suggests a recreation or dance class. The pickleball class starts in April and teaches techniques for serving the ball, basic grip, forehand and backhand hitting and rules. The Salsa dancing class is a fun way to reconnect with a friend or loved one and starts in March. 

Enjoy learning how to watercolor by starting with the basics in February. Learn essential art and watercolor concepts, as well as problem-solving strategies to work through decisions and complete paintings. All experience levels are welcome to learn this easy and expressive art form. 

The SUU Community Education program offers classes, workshops and events for the purpose of generating fun, cultural and educational opportunities for those who love to learn. While increasing participant knowledge, programs provide non-credit experiences for community members wishing to develop new hobbies, skills and areas of personal interest. 

Register for classes online at this link or call SUU Community Education at 435-865-8259. For those who need assistance enrolling in a class, drop by the J. Reuben Clark, Jr. Center at 300 W. University Boulevard in Cedar City.

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