Community Classes
If you have any questions about classes or have ideas for a class you'd like to see
us do, please call Michelle Bartlett at 907-474-7021, or email summer@alaska.edu.
UAF Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning offers a variety of non-credit bearing classes accessible to members of the community without the requirements of typical college courses. Many of these courses are practical, hands-on workshop style classes taught by local experts.
To register and pay for a class, follow the link below:
Picture-Perfect Holidays: Create Your Own Photo Cards
Instructor: JR Ancheta
Meets: November 1 and 2, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm
Location: Murie 107, UAF Campus
Description: Celebrate the season with a unique two-day photography workshop where
you鈥檒l capture and design your very own holiday cards. On day one, learn the basics
of portrait photography before heading to Pioneer Park, where snow-dusted cabins,
twinkling lights, and winter trees create the perfect Alaskan backdrop. Invite your
family, friends, or even pets to join you for a festive photo session. On day two,
return to the lab to cull and edit your photos, choose your favorite, and design a
custom holiday card using a simple online platform. By the end, you鈥檒l not only have
professional-quality photos but also a set of holiday cards ready to order and share
with loved ones. Bring a digital camera or your phone, as well as a laptop or tablet
for editing.
Cost: $120
Introduction to Pickleball: November Edition
Instructor: Kayla Clark
Meets: November 4 - 20, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12pm - 1pm
Location: UAF SRC
Description: Are you curious to try out the fastest growing sport in the USA? Pickleball
is a net sport that takes elements of tennis and ping pong, combining them into a
game that is accessible for kids as well as senior citizens. This course will cover
the basics of serving, dinking, volleys, lobs, rules of game play and more! Six sessions
will have you feeling confident to join in on Open and Relish Play with the Farthest
North Pickleball Club. Beware, this game is quite addicting and very social too!
Cost: $95
Knitting for Beginners and Beyond Embroidered Birch Bark Ornaments
Instructor: Ginny Kinne
Meets: Monday and Fridays, November 7, 10, and 14, 6pm - 9pm
Location: Murie 107, UAF Campus
Description: This course is designed for brand-new knitters and those who have recently
learned to knit and want to continue developing their skill set. During this course,
students will learn the basics of knitting techniques, the language used, and the
materials involved. We will discuss the differences between Continental and English-style
knitting, learn the knit and the purl stitch, and understand how to identify and fix
mistakes. The course will also teach you about the materials and tools involved in
knitting and, most importantly, what鈥檚 needed and not needed to knit and finish a
project. Brand new participants will knit a hat in class, and returning students will
knit a pair of mittens. Everyone will leave with the skills to keep on knitting! Yarn
and needles will be provided.
Cost: $150
Instructor: Lyndsi Harris
Meets: November 8 and 9, Saturday and Sunday, 1 pm - 4 pm
Location: Murie 107, UAF Campus
Description: Join Lyndsi of Evolutionary Thread Designs to create a beautiful embroidered
birch bark ornament. Students will select their favorite pattern and work with Lyndsi
to first paint with watercolors, add embroidered details, and finally finish the birch
bark ornament with a beautiful beaded edge. This class is designed for students of
all levels, from complete beginners to advanced embroidery enthusiasts. All materials
will be provided.
Cost: $120
Instructor: Carol Wilbur
Meets: November 15, Saturday, 12 pm - 4 pm
Location: Gruening 412, UAF Campus
Description: Students will explore several simple earring-making techniques in this
fun, hands-on workshop. We will work primarily with beads and wire. The instructor
will provide tools, metal findings, and various glass, metal, and semi-precious beads.
Although materials will be provided, students are encouraged to bring their bead collections
if they have one. Spend the day learning a new skill and making holiday gifts for
friends, family, and yourself!
Cost: $85
Cyanotypes: Handmade Photo Art made with Light
Instructor: Jason Lazarus
Meets: November 22 - 23, Saturday and Sunday, 12 pm - 5 pm
Location: Bunnell 106, UAF Campus
Description: Learn how to easily create art with light-sensitive chemicals safely
within your own home! Cyanotype solution can be applied to a wide variety of surfaces
and you can use anything to create a composition, from your own digital images turned
into analog prints to stencils, cutouts, 3D objects, your own body, etc. This course
will focus on exploring what can be done on a variety of paper surfaces and then dive
further in the creative potential of the process by exploring toning options to drastically
alter the color of these handmade prints with household solutions.
Cost: $160
Cyanotypes is a fundraiser for the UAF Art Department
Instructor: Justine Schmidt
Meets: December 1, 3, and 8, Mondays and Wednesday, 5:30pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Murie 107, UAF Campus
Description: Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges among adults. The course covers common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance abuse, how to interact with a person in crisis, how to connect a person with help, and more. Learn how to respond with the five-step Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE). This course is designed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and is led by a certified instructor.
Cost: $55
All registrations for Non-credit Short Classes are completed through CampDoc. Please visit the Campdoc website at to create a profile and register for classes. If you have previously registered with CampDoc, you will not need to create a new profile.
Payment can be made during registration through CampDoc. Please note that Non-credit Short Classes require a $25.00 non-refundable deposit that must be paid at the time of registration. The final payment is due 1 week before the class start date. If you register for a class and decide not to attend, you MUST drop the course via CampDoc a week before the start date or you will be charged for the full class. For additional information contact Summer Sessions at 474-7021 or summer@alaska.edu. How do I register with CampDoc?
If you are unfamiliar with Campdoc, this handy guide might help you get started.
How do I find out more information about Parking?
If your Non-credit Short Class takes place on campus between 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday, you will be required to have a current parking decal or short term parking permit displayed in your vehicle. Outside of these times, no permit is required. For more information about parking on campus call 474-7275 or view parking locations at uaf.edu/campusmap.