Continuing Education Catalog
The Office of Continuing Education offers learning opportunities for people of all ages. These noncredit classes include workforce training and personal enrichment opportunities to encourage lifelong learning. To request registration, complete the Noncredit Course Registration Request Form. Please contact SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education at conted@sunyacc.edu or 518-743-2238 with any questions.
The following select courses can be registered and paid for online through our CampusCE site: How to Build & Grow Your Podcast, Create A Website for Fun, Profit & Business, Don’t Throw It Away; Sell It Online! and No Excuses! Writing & Selling Your Book.
Policies: View our Continuing Education registration information page for important details about noncredit course registration, payment, refund/tuition liability policy, college closings and delays, parking and more.
Noncredit course registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. All courses and programs are subject to cancellation for insufficient enrollment, so please register early.
Workforce training
BARTENDING
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Bartending & Mixology 1: TIPS Certification Program
March 24 to April 21
Mondays | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Queensbury campus and Adirondack Pub & Brewery, Lake George
This course introduces and advances knowledge and application of bartending skills to prepare individuals to work in the hospitality industry and support enthusiasts interested in mixology. Course sessions are appropriate for participants with limited experience and will focus on introductory information, best practices, legal issues and increasing participants’ familiarity with wines, beers and mixed drinks. Upon completion of the course, students will be familiar with:
- Industry standards
- Common terminology
- A variety of alcoholic beverages — beers, mixed drinks, wines and trending cocktails
- Health and hygiene regulations/sanitation
- Introduction to customer service, selling techniques, showmanship and menu development
Participants who successfully complete this course will be TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) certified and receive a certificate from the New York State Liquor Authority that can be used as part of their Reasonable Effort Defense in the event they are convicted of serving someone younger than 21. Attendance at the first two sessions of the course is required; participation in four of five sessions is necessary to receive a certificate of completion.
Please note: Registration for this class closes Friday, Feb. 21, to ensure timely receipt of course materials. Any withdrawals after that date will not be refunded the materials fee.
Prerequisite: All students must be at least 21 years old to participate in this class, and valid ID is required on the first evening of the class.
Instructor: Frank Burns
Price: $468 (Course price includes a $78 materials fee.)
CRN: 20174
Bartending & Mixology 2: The Art of Bartending
April 28 to May 12
Mondays | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Adirondack Pub & Brewery, Lake George
This three-week course expands upon the knowledge introduced in Bartending & Mixology 1. These sessions offer more hands-on activities and time to rehearse and advance skills behind the bar to develop teamwork, recall of orders and elements of “style.” Students will have the opportunity to taste and sample spirits and briefly discuss origins of spirits and fun facts, and practice making classic cocktails. The course will study vodka, gin, whiskey, bourbon, scotch, rum and tequila. Upon completion of the course, students will be familiar with:
Customer service and attitude
Selling techniques and showmanship
Menu development
Please note: Registration for this class closes Monday, April 21.
Prerequisite: All students must be at least 21 years old to participate in this class, and valid ID is required on the first evening of the class.
Instructor: Frank Burns
Price: $254 (Course price includes a $30 materials fee.)
CRN: 20175
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
StartUp ADK
March 12 to May 7
Wednesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Live synchronous
For seamless enrollment, please provide your @gmail.com address when registering.
Are you starting or expanding a small business? Join us live, online, for this comprehensive course focused on the business planning process and providing the skills needed to start or scale up your business. Bob Bullock, a SUNY Adirondack Business faculty member and 40-year veteran of the executive suite of numerous regional and statewide organizations, delivers an interactive and robust program. Bob incorporates local content experts in marketing, market research, bookkeeping, tax issues and cash flow, financial projections, legal considerations, human resources, business insurance and more. Participants use an online business plan builder and gain knowledge, feedback and support from an experienced entrepreneur. Residents of Warren or Washington counties who successfully complete this program may be eligible to apply for a small-business loan through Warren or Washington counties’ LDCs.
This course is sponsored by Warren County Local Development Corporation, Washington County Local Development Corporation and SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education.
Instructor: Bob Bullock
Price: $249
CRN: 20165
FOOD SAFETY
ServSafe Food Safety Certification Workshop
May 6
Tuesday | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Bring a bag lunch
Food-service professionals working or pursuing jobs in establishments that handle, cook, store, serve, deliver, remove and dispose of food benefit from ServSafe training and certification. This national transferrable certification may be required by employers and proves competencies and readiness to be a successful employee. Local hospitality and food-service businesses seeking effective training and certification for employees are invited to register them for this workshop; please see details under “Course Payment” on our registration information page about employer invoicing and payment of course tuition. Individuals who successfully complete this full-day program and examination will receive certification, which is valid for five years. Participants are encouraged to review the required book in advance to support participation in discussion and successful completion of the certification exam. The Office of Continuing Education will contact registered students about availability of books and how to pick them up.
Please note: Registration for this course closes Monday, April 14, to ensure timely receipt of course materials. Any withdrawals after that date will not be refunded the materials fee.
Instructor: Frank Burns
Price: $225 (Course price includes a $78 materials fee.)
CRN: 20176
HEALTH CARE TRAINING
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Program (CRPA-P)
The 144-hour Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Program (CRPA-P) provides required training for provisional certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate through Healthy Capital District, including advocacy, mentoring and education, recovery wellness support, ethical responsibility and Medication Supported Recovery (MSR). The primary function of a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate is facilitating outreach with individuals in a program or considering treatment for addiction. Using their recovery expertise, professional training and lived experience, peers boost individuals’ engagement in treatment and commitment to recovery. CRPAs also connect patients to community-based recovery supports consistent with treatment, recovery and discharge plans.
The following courses, held at SUNY Adirondack's Queensbury campus, are included in this program:
Feb. 10 to 14: CCAR Recovery Coach Academy©
Monday through Friday | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CRN: 20083
Feb: 18: Medication Supported Recovery
Tuesday | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CRN: 20084
Feb. 19 to 21: CCAR Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches©
Wednesday through Friday | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CRN: 20085
Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Understand the scope of practice of a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
- Display ability to communicate with patients in a culturally sensitive context
- Understand and perform skills related to peer services
- Apply essential skills as they relate to the recovery field
Once a student successfully completes the instructional portion of the CRPA-P training, they begin professional development in this role, with support from Healthy Capital District. This includes:
- Weekly check-ins to address challenges and celebrate successes
- Data tracking sheets to highlight strengths and opportunities, and track metrics that support both CRPA and employer outcomes
- Healthy Capital District resources, including hard copies of guides
- Monthly professional development, including virtual and in-person workshops
Prerequisite: All participants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Instructor: Katrina Fox-Marshall, CRPA/CARC NYCB Trainer
Price: $3,000 (Tuition assistance may be available; contact Continuing Education for details.)
CRN: 20086
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Cybersecurity Essentials
Feb. 19 to May 12
Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. | Live synchronous
Are you ready to boost your career with in-demand network security skills? This engaging course is perfect for adults looking to dive into the world of networking and cybersecurity. You'll learn the essentials, from network architecture and IP addressing to security protocols and incident response. Get hands-on with industry tools like VirtualBox and Wireshark, and gain practical skills to manage network devices and ensure business continuity. Basic computer knowledge is helpful, and Linux experience is a plus but not required.
Please note: If you are interested in registering for this class, please fill out the Workforce Training Interest Form.
Instructor: Can Code Communities
Price: $2,500 (Tuition assistance is available for those who qualify. Contact SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education for details.)
CRN: 20190
IT Help Desk Bootcamp
March 3 to May 28 (No class March 12)
Mondays & Wednesdays | 6 to 9 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Tuition and fees for this class are free through a grant for those eligible. In this short-term course, learn entry-level skills to begin a career as an IT help desk technician. The course will strengthen participants’ understanding of fundamental computer system strategies, including management in hardware architecture, operating systems, program troubleshooting and more. Students will also learn network management processes that improve skills in WAN, virtualization techniques, TCP/IP and scanning. There will be a focus on adopting basic skills in network security, security threat analysis, cryptography and security auditing across hardware and software systems. Finally, the course will prepare participants for the CompTIA exams. Key competencies will include:
- Customer service principles and effective communication
- Remote accessing and scenario analysis
- Incident management process and understanding of issue prioritization techniques, and best practices of help desk operation
- Understanding operating systems, computer hardware components and devices, computer network and web applications
- Supporting and troubleshooting laptops and mobile devices, and managing common issues
- Installing, configuring and troubleshooting print and display devices
- Installing PC components
Companies wishing to upskill new or potential employees and individuals who want to enter the exciting and ever-changing world of IT support will benefit from this course.
Please note: If you are interested in registering for this class, please fill out the Workforce Training Interest Form.
Instructor: Gary Gordon
Price: $899 (Tuition assistance may be available; contact Continuing Education for details.)
CRN: 20186
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
New & Emerging Supervisors & Managers Series
Tuesdays | 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. | Live synchronous
These courses will focus on practical tools in three strategic areas to assist new and emerging supervisors and managers by advancing their skills, confidence and effectiveness in their roles. Each one-hour session will offer opportunities to learn and rehearse skills to apply immediately in the workplace.
- Feb. 25: Strategic Planning — Leading with Intention (CRN: 20162) — Price: $65
Whether managing an entire company or one shift at a time, leadership is most effective when your team is centered on a plan. Does everyone have the same vision of success? In this class we'll review the eight questions that define your vision. You'll walk away with practical tools for making sure the vision is shared by all!
- March 25: The Kolbe A™ Index (CRN: 20163) — Price: $140 (Course price includes a $75 materials fee.)
Kolbe A™ Index measures how you get things done when you’re free to be yourself. This is not about personality or intelligence. Only the Kolbe A™ Index uncovers the root of your success at work and home — your instinctive strengths. Imagine the power of harnessing your teams' strengths toward the greater good!
- April 22: The Five Leadership Abilities (CRN: 20164) — Price: $65
Learn the five crucial abilities of a leader that support personal and professional growth and the capacity to successfully lead a team. Are you or your department or company hitting the ceiling again? Let's step back and see the systems at play and what you can do about it!
Instructor: Wendy Waldron, WaldronWorks, Professional EOS Implementer®
Management, Leadership & Team-Building Series
Thursdays | 9 to 10 a.m. | Live synchronous
Whether you just started your career or have been working in your field for some time, these classes aim to enhance your abilities and take your performance to the next level.
- March 6 to 20: Administrative & Organizational Abilities (CRN: 20179) — Explore essential skills and concepts required to excel in administrative and organizational roles within various industries. These skills are crucial for the smooth functioning and success of any organization. They involve juggling multiple tasks, managing resources, coordinating teams and ensuring efficient processes.
- April 3 to 17: Influencing, Leadership & Power (CRN: 20180) — Examine how influential leadership and effective use of power are crucial elements for professional and personal success. This class provides valuable insights and practical knowledge for current and aspiring leaders, as well as those simply interested in enhancing their interpersonal skills. Explore various dimensions of influence, leadership styles and power dynamics, and delve into the art of influencing others, understanding sources of power and ethical considerations associated with its use. Discuss the role of vision, charisma and emotional intelligence in effective leadership.
- May 1 to 15: Building Collaborative Relationships (CRN: 20181) — In today's rapidly changing and interconnected world, building strong relationships with colleagues, teams and other stakeholders is crucial for achieving success in any organization. Leaders play pivotal roles in driving collaboration, innovation and productivity within their teams. Gain necessary tools, strategies and insights to enhance your ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships.
The instructor is a seasoned executive leader with more than two decades of experience in developing innovative strategies to drive success in complex organizations. He is a retired senior executive in the U.S. Marine Corps, owner of a recruiting and workforce development company, certified Resilience-Building Leadership Professional® trainer and Everything DiSC® practitioner.
Instructor: Christopher Thomas
Price: $195 per three-session course ($585 for all courses)
MICROSOFT EXCEL COURSES
Microsoft Excel Level 1: For the Beginner
March 18 and 20
Tuesday & Thursday | 6 to 9 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Use Excel to help organize, analyze and share data at work or home. Learn to navigate Excel, create a basic worksheet, perform calculations, modify and format a worksheet, manage and print workbooks, and customize the Excel environment. This course is intended for individuals who have little to no experience with Microsoft Excel. To successfully complete this course, you must attend both sessions.
Please note: Registration for this class closes Friday, Feb. 28, to ensure timely receipt of course materials. Any withdrawals after that date will not be refunded the materials fee.
Instructor: Dan Dragon
Price: $145 (Course price includes a $35 materials fee.)
CRN: 20158
Microsoft Excel Level 2: Intermediate Skills
April 8 and 10
Tuesday & Thursday | 6 to 9 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Use Excel to manage, share and present data at work or home. Learn to create advanced formulas, analyze and organize data, work with functions and lists, visualize data with charts and graphs, work with multiple workbooks and export data. This course is intended for individuals who have some experience with Microsoft Excel and are interested in becoming more efficient and skillful in the software application. To successfully complete this course, you must attend both sessions.
Please note: Registration for this class closes Friday, March 21, to ensure timely receipt of course materials. Any withdrawals after that date will not be refunded the materials fee.
Instructor: Dan Dragon
Price: $145 (Course price includes a $35 materials fee.)
CRN: 20159
Microsoft Excel Level 3: Advanced Skills
April 29 and May 1
Tuesday & Thursday | 6 to 9 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Use Excel to manage, share and present data at work or home. Learn to work with multiple worksheets and workbooks, use lookup functions and formula auditing, share and protect workbooks, automate functionality, create sparklines and forecast data. This course is intended for individuals who have significant experience with Microsoft Excel and are interested in advancing their skills and efficiency in this software application. To successfully complete this course, you must attend both sessions.
Please note: Registration for this class closes Friday, April 11, to ensure timely receipt of course materials. Any withdrawals after that date will not be refunded the materials fee.
Instructor: Dan Dragon
Price: $145 (Course price includes a $35 materials fee.)
CRN: 20160
NOTARY COURSES
Notary Public License Exam Preparation — Self-Paced, Online Course
Available Feb. 15 to May 1
This online, self-paced course is offered through the Brightspace learning management system and is designed to teach essential information needed for the New York State Notary exam. In addition, this course thoroughly prepares participants for the duties and functions of a Notary Public officer. They will gain insight into what a Notary Public’s key responsibilities and limitations are, as well as some best practices of a Notary Public officer. Topics will include notary concepts, definition review, sample forms and notary law subsection review.
Please note: The Notary Public exam will not be given during this workshop. To successfully complete this course and prepare for the exam, students are required to complete the reading, discussion and quiz activities identified in the course syllabus.
Registration for this course closes Thursday, April 3, to ensure participants have time to complete the course. Please see our registration information page for our refund and tuition liability policy for online asynchronous courses.
Instructor: Kelli Hatin, Ed.D., professor of business, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $85
CRN: 20157
Notary Public License Exam Preparation — In-Person Course
March 19
Wednesday | Noon to 4 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
This interactive, in-person workshop prepares participants for the New York State Notary Public exam and provides a comprehensive overview of the Notary Public Office. Examples will be provided to illuminate situations a Notary is likely to encounter. Topics include avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining professional ethics, charging proper fees, handling special situations and deferring to an attorney. All materials will be provided, and information about how to access the NYS Department of State licensing information, booklets and forms will be distributed.
Please note: The Notary Public exam will not be administered during this workshop; however, an 80-question practice exam and answer key will be provided to complete at home.
Instructor: Victor Bujanow, Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
Price: $79 (Course price includes a $7 materials fee.)
CRN: 20154
NYS Notary Public Law Refresher Course
Feb. 13
Thursday | 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Live synchronous
This course reviews New York notary laws. The 22-page NY Notary Law Booklet will be reviewed and highlighted with new electronic notarization information and notary journal recordkeeping protocols. This presentation is a must for every commissioned New York Notary to properly execute their authority, duties and responsibilities. Examples using real-life scenarios will be used to explain situations a Notary Public officer is likely to encounter.
Topics include an overview on how to avoid conflicts of interest, legal ethics, allowable fees and addressing special situations. All materials will be provided, including a website link to the NYS Department of State licensing information and a 46-page notary review guidebook with glossary terms. Updated sample forms will also be reviewed.
Instructor: Victor Bujanow, Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
Price: $79
CRN: 20156
Become A New York State Notary Signing Agent
April 28
Monday | 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Live synchronous
If you are a notary public in New York state, you may be able to earn additional income. The thriving real estate and refinancing markets have companies scrambling to hire qualified Notary Signing Agents to help meet increased business demands. After completing this basic introductory course, participants will be able to work on a freelance basis with mortgage, title and signing companies that hire Notary Signing Agents on per-job assignments, sometimes for $75 to $150 or more. All materials are included in this course, including a step-by-step guidebook, sample loan documents and a 20-page mortgage glossary. This is also a good course for those who are not notaries but want to learn more about what a New York Notary Signing Agent does. The instructor, Victor Bujanow, is a New York state Notary Public, a Certified Notary Signing Agent (CNSA), statewide Notary Public college adjunct instructor and a member of The American Society of Notaries.
Instructor: Victor Bujanow, Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
Price: $79
CRN: 20155
OTHER UPCOMING COURSES
HVAC/R Fundamentals Bootcamp
Dates and times to be announced
This course will begin with the basics of HVAC/R and move into an in-depth breakdown of each category within HVAC/R knowledge needed to build a solid technical foundation. Content will focus on various topics, including but not limited to:
- Electrical skills and troubleshooting
- Refrigeration and principles of thermodynamics
- Pipe sizing and types of fittings used in HVAC/R
- Reading and interpretation of wiring schematics
- Use and handling of HVAC multimeter, manometer, psychrometer, refrigeration gauges and temperature probes
- Compressor types and how they mechanically move refrigerant through a system
- Types of heat exchangers
- Electrical motors, controls and switches
- Volt/multimeter
- Interpreting electrical diagrams and symbols
- Brazing and soldering techniques
- Identifying types of pumps/water flow controls/water zone valves
- Common piping configurations in residential and commercial boilers
PODCASTING
How to Build & Grow Your Podcast: Six Lessons Learned on the Way to Six Figures
March 4
Tuesday | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Live synchronous
Tim Wirzburger is producer and co-host for the successful hockey podcast “Dropping the Gloves.” In this course, Tim will share successes, failures and lessons learned along the way to building a show that generated millions of downloads and a six-figure revenue stream.
Topics will include:
- Where to start
- Identifying and building your target audience
- Podcast hosting tools
- Planning your content
- Monetization and revenue streams
- Brand growth
- Analyzing data
- Leveraging audience feedback
- Q & A and more!
Instructor: Tim Wirzburger
Price: $79
CRN: 20161
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Wastewater Treatment: Basic Laboratory Course
March 11 to April 10
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6 to 9 p.m.
Glens Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant
This class is offered as part of the NYSDEC Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate series. This particular course will teach proper procedures for solids analysis, pH and alkalinity determination, chlorine determination, BOD and Winkler Dissolved Oxygen. Hands-on application will follow discussion and demonstration of each procedure. Students will be given proficiency exams for each procedure. This course fulfills laboratory proficiency for DEC certification and is appropriate for operator renewal credit.
Required textbook: The following textbook is required for the course. Students who do not already have this textbook must purchase their own copy before the first class.
- “Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants,” Vol. 1, 8th Edition, published in 2019 (available through the Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State)
Please note:
- While not required, it is recommended that participants complete the Basic Operations for Wastewater Treatment Plants course (usually offered in the fall semester) before attending this course.
- Attendance at all sessions and successful completion of all required course activities and the exam are required to receive a certificate of completion.
Instructor: Cynthia White, GFWWTP
Price: $359 (Tuition assistance may be available; contact Continuing Education for details.)
CRN: 20178
WORKING REMOTELY
Master Modern Workforce Skills: Thrive in the Evolving Remote World NEW!
March 3 to May 19
Mondays | 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Self-guided asynchronous with weekly group coaching
Are you ready for the future of work? With Bendicoot, "the premier course and community for empowering the Rural Renaissance through remote work" (bendicoot.com), discover everything you need to thrive in today’s remote work landscape while maintaining a healthy and fulfilling work-life balance. Whether you want to transition into remote work, advance in your current role or take control of your career, this course will give you the tools and support you need to succeed. Learn how to structure your day, optimize productivity and embrace AI-driven tools while building essential habits and systems for sustaining your personal and professional success. Plus, throughout the three-month program, we focus on you — your aspirations, challenges and work-life symbiosis. The course includes:
- Personalized career path discovery: Dive deep into discovering which role is perfect for you based on your strengths and goals.
- Job acquisition strategies: Learn direct outreach techniques to connect with recruiters and hiring managers, helping you stand out from the crowd.
- Productivity, mindfulness and artificial intelligence: Master AI tools and time management practices that create mindful harmony between your personal and professional lives.
- Weekly coaching: Participate in live, interactive coaching, ensuring ongoing support, feedback and guidance through every stage of your journey.
Balancing remote work and life can be challenging. This course gives you the blueprint to thrive in both. You'll build systems for sustainable success, avoid burnout, and create an environment where you flourish personally and professionally. If you want a job that doesn't compromise your life, Bendicoot is the key to unlocking it.
Instructors: Michael Ammaturo and Noosh'Anna
Price: $565 (Tuition assistance may be available; contact Continuing Education for details.)
CRN: 20184
Personal enrichment
ARTS & CRAFTS
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Beginning to Intermediate Knitting NEW!
March 17 to April 7
Mondays | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
This class is for those who are new to knitting or for those who want to expand on basic skills. Beginners will learn how to begin and finish a project, as well as basic knitting techniques. Those with some knowledge will expand their skills, with an emphasis on reading patterns and learning about the various materials available to knitters, as well as more advanced techniques.
Please note: Students should bring two skeins of worsted-weight (#4) yarn, preferably wool or a wool/acrylic blend, bamboo or wooden size 8 or 9 straight knitting needles, a pair of scissors, a size H crochet hook and a tapestry needle (preferably metal).
Instructor: Lisa Akker
Price: $55
CRN: 20031
Beginning Crochet (currently full; waitlisted)
April 14 to May 5
Mondays | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Those with little to no knowledge of crocheting and those with some experience with the craft will benefit from this course. Students will learn about tools and supplies needed and how they’re used, as well as a number of basic stitches and how to read crochet patterns. Students will complete a simple project, such as a scarf or small throw blanket. No previous experience is required.
Please note: Students should bring a size H metal crochet hook and two skeins of worsted-weight yarn.
Instructor: Lisa Akker
Price: $55
CRN: 20014
Adult Sewing Basics
April 1 to May 13 (No class April 15)
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
This class is intended for those who want to learn to sew or brush up on their sewing skills. No previous experience is required. In the first class, explore the basics of using your machine, how to properly clean your machine, thread it and wind a bobbin. Practice scraps will be provided. Some of the projects we will do in class include a small fabric tray, a simple tote bag and a pin cushion. Materials for each project (except the final project) are included. Each student will decide on a final project of their choice, and must purchase a pattern, fabric and any notions for the project and bring them to the course. We will cut and sew these projects in class.
Please note: Each participant must bring a working sewing machine, pair of scissors, thread and pins to each class.
Instructor: Louise McAndrew, Sew Something Creative
Price: $99 (Course price includes a $10 materials fee.)
CRN: 20125
Make Your Own Rollerball NEW!
March 26
Wednesday | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Craft your own unique fragrance as a rollerball (roll-on perfume) and create a clever or fun name for your creation. Custom labels will be printed for rollerballs made in class.
Instructor: Jennifer Sowle, CCA, LMT, Saratoga Aromatherapy
Price: $39 (Course price includes a $25 materials fee)
CRN: 20025
Watercolor Painting for Beginners (currently full; waitlisted)
March 4 to 25
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
This course will teach beginner and intermediate artists watercolor painting techniques, explaining materials and techniques needed for success. Participants will learn techniques and train their hands in using brushes and color theory. Students will learn how to paint fruits and berries.
Instructor: Ilona Zabolotna
Price: $55 plus an additional $15 materials fee (The $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor in class.)
CRN: 20032
Basic Cartooning
March 24 to April 28
Mondays | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Learn the basics of cartooning by drawing amusing and exaggerated characters in this course. Create simple shapes and doodles and make them into funny faces and silly characters. Take a break to sit, draw and think creatively. Animate your own stories! This course is open to new and returning students.
Please note: Students must bring a drawing pad and pencils to class.
Instructor: Joseph Craig
Price: $59
CRN: 20013
Perspective Drawing from Reference & Proportions
April 22 to May 27
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
This is a basic course for drawing subjects in perspective. We will learn to find proportions of subjects, compare their sizes and portray them. Learn to use lines to show different planes on picture without shading. This course is for anyone who wants to upgrade their skills in drawing subjects.
Please note: Students must bring drawing paper (11x14 inches or a similar size), pencils (HB, B and 2B pencils) and erasers to class.
Instructor: Ilona Zabolotna
Price: $59
CRN: 20033
Become Fluent in Pastel Landscapes
March 22 to April 26
Saturdays | 1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
This six-week course will help you gain confidence working with pastels. We will discuss types of pastels, papers and a short history of the use of pastels. Each week we will concentrate on a different aspect of a landscape painting, including composition, light themes, and painting skies, water reflections and trees.
This course is for those with an interest in using pastels, including beginning adults who wish to tap into their creative selves.
Please note: Pastels will be supplied by the instructor. Students will need to purchase two 9x12-inch pads of Canson Mi-Teintes pastel paper. Each pad contains 24 pieces in assorted colors. Students can purchase pastel paper online at sites such as Dick Blick Art Materials (dickblick.com), Dakota Art Pastels (dakotapastels.com) or Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff (cheapjoes.com). The estimated cost is approximately $20; please note prices are subject to change based on the vendor.
Instructor: Joann Quinlivan
Price: $75 (Course price includes a $25 materials fee.)
CRN: 20034
Weaving a Designer 8-Inch Jumbo Potholder
Wednesday, April 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. at SUNY Adirondack Saratoga (CRN: 20015)
or
Tuesday, April 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at SUNY Adirondack’s Queensbury campus (CRN: 20151)
Join retired interior designer Bonnie Quackenbush to create a fun and enjoyable weaving project — an 8-inch jumbo potholder, made with designer colors and unique patterns! Students will work with a large 10-inch metal loom and several hooks, along with a full array of 100 percent cotton loop colors. Make it for yourself, or as a gift for someone special. Students will also receive a bonus gift.
Instructor: Bonnie Quackenbush, Art & Soul Designs
Price: $35 (Price includes a $20 materials fee.)
Creating Stained Glass Weekend (currently full; waitlisted)
April 26 and 27
Saturday & Sunday | 8 a.m. to noon | Queensbury campus
Learn the art of creating stained-glass objects. Experience cutting glass to fit a pattern, grinding, foiling and soldering the pieces. Students will have the opportunity to create two unique stained-glass pieces. All levels are welcome.
Please note: Students should wear closed-toe shoes to class.
Instructor: Claire Griffith
Price: $115 (Course price includes a $20 materials fee.)
CRN: 20035
BOATING SAFETY
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Boating America
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Queensbury campus
(currently full; waitlisted) Saturday, April 5 (CRN: 20039)
or
Saturday, May 17 (CRN: 20040)
Under Brianna’s Law, all operators of motorized vessels will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2025, regardless of age. This basic power boat and personal watercraft (PWC) class teaches the knowledge needed to obtain a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating safety certificate for motorboat and personal watercraft operation. This course meets the boating safety education requirements for the state of New York. Many insurance companies recognize the certificate for discounts on boat insurance. Operators may not operate a personal watercraft (Jet Ski®, Sea-Doo®, etc.) unless they are at least 14 years of age and hold a boater safety certificate issued by the USCG Auxiliary for having completed an eight-hour, classroom-based course.
Please note: Bring a bag lunch and/or snacks. Participants must attend all eight hours and pass the final exam to qualify for the certificate, which is issued at the end of class. This course is open to individuals who are at least 10 years of age. Participants younger than 14 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the class.
Instructor: U.S. Coast Guard, Lake George Flotilla 15-10
Price: $35 (Course price includes a $20 materials fee.)
DRIVER TRAINING
Five-Hour Prelicensing Course
Mondays | Live synchronous
- Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (CRN: 20036), or
- April 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (CRN: 20037), or
- July 7 from 5 to 10 p.m. (CRN: 70001)
This Five-Hour Prelicensing Course is required by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for all applicants who want to take a road test for a driver’s license. A MV-278 completion certificate needed for road test appointments will be issued at the conclusion of this class.
Please note:
- Preregistration is required through Continuing Education using the Five-Hour Prelicensing Course registration request form.
- A New York state Learner’s Permit (photo ID) is required.
- Students should join the class 15 minutes early. Class starts promptly at the scheduled time.
- Students must have their cameras on at all times during the course; the instructor must be able to see each student to confirm attendance for the duration of the class.
- No refunds will be issued after noon the Friday before class.
Instructor: Bell’s Driving School
Price: $55
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Empower Your Financial Future: Financial Literacy for All NEW!
April 23 to May 7
Wednesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
In today's fast-paced world, financial literacy is not just an advantage; it's a necessity. This program will provide practical skills and strategies to build a secure financial future, with the goal of helping you break free from stigma surrounding financial struggles and empower you to take control of your financial life. If you’re struggling with budgeting or debt management, you are not alone. More than a third of workers report they are living paycheck to paycheck, leaving little to no savings for emergencies, wellness or work-life balance.
Throughout this course, we will cover essential topics such as budgeting basics and understanding credit and savings strategies. Each session will be infused with real-life examples and personal anecdotes from the instructor's own journey, ensuring you learn, relate to and connect with the material. Demystify financial concepts and become empowered and ready to face your financial challenges head on. Turn your financial fears into confidence and set the foundation for a successful, prosperous future.
Instructor: Cheyanne Jenkins, branch manager, TD Bank
Price: $16
CRN: 20052
How to Buy A Home 101
March 19
Wednesday | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Learn the process of buying a house and how to prepare financially and logistically. What are the questions you should research? Can you get a better loan rate? This course will answer these questions and more.
Instructors: Bert Rawert, licensed real estate salesperson with Howard Hanna, and Isaiah Philo, mortgage consultant, 1st Priority Mortgage Inc.
Price for individuals: $15 (CRN: 20016)
Price for couples: $25 (CRN: 20017)
Maximize Your Social Security Benefit
Monday, April 7, from 6:15 to 8 p.m. at SUNY Adirondack’s Queensbury campus (CRN: 20042)
or
Monday, April 21, from 6:15 to 8 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School (CRN: 20043)
A few key decisions can make a big difference in the amount of your Social Security benefit. Learn strategies to get the most money from Social Security. Learn how to plan for taxes, health care and other costs during retirement, as well as how to wisely grow and protect your retirement income. This session will cover key Social Security benefit choices, such as individual and spousal options, and help you understand simple steps to maximize your benefit. Join us before you make a financial decision that may not be reversible.
Instructor: Frank Finch, principal of Life Stages Financial Group
Price: $16
Stocks, Bonds & Mutual Funds
March 6
Thursday | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
This course explains the basic concepts of investing and has been heard by thousands of people since its launch in 2005. Course content is adjusted each year to present the most up-to-date information. Learn the basics of stocks, bonds and mutual funds, which form the backbone of most portfolios. This informational class will help you understand differences and similarities of various types of investments and explain “financial lingo.” It will also show how proper asset allocation can lower your overall risk and help you understand the benefits of using mutual funds to build a balanced portfolio to plan for a successful retirement. There will be no attempt to promote any specific investments.
Instructor: Nicholas Stark, financial planner with Halliday Financial LLC
Price: $16
CRN: 20044
Estate Planning Basics
March 27
Thursday | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Estate planning is preparing for management and transfer of your assets during incapacity or upon your death. While a will is the cornerstone of any estate plan, it is important you have a power of attorney and health care proxy in place in the event you lose the capacity to make important decisions due to an emergency or medical condition. Join estate planning attorney Jessica Botelho for a detailed discussion on the basics of estate planning, and learn how to prepare yourself and your family for life’s inevitable events.
Instructor: Jessica Botelho, Botelho Law PLLC
Price: $16
CRN: 20045
Documenting Care at Home NEW!
April 30 to May 7
Wednesdays | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Life is unpredictable. Be prepared. This course teaches those with limited or no health care background how to document care being given at home to help monitor and manage medical conditions more effectively. Learn how to keep track of appointments and other important information using an organized, structured approach with ready-to-use documents, instructional videos for online learning (via documentingcareathome.com) and live lectures. Documenting care at home is useful when caring for someone with a serious illness, terminal illness or chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes). It can also be used in temporary treatment situations, such as during chemo or radiation therapy. Let Valerie help you navigate through this process and help make this life-changing time an experience instead of a nightmare.
Instructor: Valerie Falzo, Documenting Care at Home by Valerie Falzo, RN, PLLC
Price: $49 (Course price includes a $25 materials fee.)
CRN: 20051
Retirement Planning Today
Wednesdays, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at SUNY Adirondack’s Queensbury campus (CRN for individuals: 20046; CRN for couples: 20047)
or
Thursdays, Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School
(CRN for individuals: 20048; CRN for couples: 20049)
Learn about important considerations before deciding to retire. Avoid common pitfalls and have information to get the most out of retirement. This course will cover:
- Life planning for retirement
- Retirement needs and expenses
- Retirement roadblocks and mistakes
- Retirement income sources
- Retirement plan distributions
- Investments
- Risk management and asset protection
Instructor: Steve Hipsley, CFP, Champlain Wealth Management Ltd.
Price for individuals: $31; Price for couples: $47 (An additional $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class for the required workbook. Couples may share a workbook.)
Tax Diversify Your Retirement Income — Seminar
March 3
Monday | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
This powerful presentation explains a strategy that can help you manage retirement tax burden and protect your family. With a little preparation and guidance, retirement can be anything — and everything — you want.
Instructor: Michael Testa, CRPS®, principal, senior financial advisor, Tailored Wealth Solutions
Price: $16
CRN: 20018
How to Plan for a Tax-Free or Tax Advantage Retirement
March 5
Wednesday | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Learn how to place yourself in the best possible position to retire either tax free or with a tax advantage. This course is based on Amazon’s No. 1 best-selling book “Retire Like a Shark,” co-authored by Kevin Harrington of the TV show “Shark Tank,” instructor Steven Kamen and 35 other leading authorities in North America. We will discuss several strategies to help you get there.
Instructor: Steven Kamen, Mosaic Wealth Strategies Group, Ltd.
Price: $16
CRN: 20050
Connecting the Pieces of Medicare
Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at SUNY Adirondack’s Queensbury campus (CRN: 20152)
or
Thursday, Feb. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at SUNY Adirondack Saratoga (CRN: 20019)
Do you know the ins and outs of Medicare? What happens if you do not sign up for the right coverage at the right time? Do you know what IRMMA is? Some mistakes could carry lifelong penalties, meaning you will have to pay more for Medicare benefits.
This course is for those who have Medicare, are about to reach 65 and/or are ready to retire or questioning whether to keep their employer insurance. Learn about the process required to apply for Medicare through Social Security, review significant differences between a Medicare Advantage Plan, a Medicare Supplement Plan (Medigap Policy) and the Part D Prescription Coverage. The instructor will also discuss how you can determine if you might be eligible for NYS Prescription Assistance or NYS Medicare Savings Program. Having this knowledge is imperative in making the appropriate choice for you.
Instructor: Mary Yuhasz, licensed Medicare agent at Mosaic Wealth Strategies Group Ltd.
Price: $16
FITNESS
Please note: Consult your physician before starting any exercise program.
Cardio & Strength Circuit
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | Queensbury campus
(No class March 11, March 13, May 13 or June 19)
- Jan. 7 to Feb. 4 (CRN: 20001) — Price: $62
- Feb. 11 to March 27 (CRN: 20053) — Price: $82
- April 3 to May 15 (CRN: 20054) — Price: $82
- May 20 to July 1 (CRN: 20055) — Price: $82
- July 8 to Aug. 14 (CRN: 70002) — Price: $82
Protect bone health and muscle, be stronger and fitter, develop better body mechanics, relieve stress and help prevent disease. Every week, we will work different muscle groups. You will be instructed every step of the way. The class offers low-, medium- and high-intensity options for men and women of all age groups. All fitness levels are welcome, and no experience is required. Join in the fun!
Please note: Students should wear comfortable clothes and good sneakers, and bring water and a mat.
Instructor: Leesa Stiller
Strength Training for Women
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Lake Avenue Elementary School, Saratoga Springs
(No class Feb. 18, Feb. 20, March 25, March 27, April 15 or April 17)
- Jan. 7 to March 6 (CRN: 20007) — Price: $75
- March 11 to May 13 (CRN: 20012) — Price: $75
This course builds strength using hand weights, body weight and stretching. Non-aerobic exercises are done standing and on the floor.
Please note: Participants must be able to get up from the floor to stand without assistance. Bring hand weights (5-10 pounds recommended), a mat and a water bottle.
Instructor: Sue Johnson
Co-Ed Volleyball
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Maple Avenue Middle School, Saratoga Springs
Jan. 14 to March 18 (No class Feb. 18 or 20)
- Preregister for all sessions: $153 (CRN: 20002)
- Preregister for one session per week: $77 (CRN: 20003)
- Drop-ins: $11 per session (CRN: 20004)
March 20 to May 22 (No class April 15 or 17)
- Preregister for all sessions: $153 (CRN: 20008)
- Preregister for one session per week: $77 (CRN: 20009)
- Drop-ins: $11 per session (CRN: 20010)
Join in this semi-weekly pickup volleyball course for intermediate BB/B level players. Attendance is limited. Participants are strongly encouraged to register in advance using the CRN above and will be invoiced $11 per session they attend. Drop-ins will be permitted on a space-available basis.
Please note: A towel, water and good sneakers/shoes are recommended. No payment will be accepted on site.
Instructor: Patrick Baldwin
Advanced Power Volleyball
Wednesdays | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Maple Avenue Middle School, Saratoga Springs
Jan. 8 to April 23 (No class Jan. 29, Feb. 19 or April 16)
- Preregister for all sessions: $65 (CRN: 20005)
- Drop-ins: $11 per session (CRN: 20006)
Advanced Power Volleyball holds competitive pickup games for experienced players. Participants are expected to have solid foundational skills and a knowledge of offensive and defensive strategies using designated hitters, setters, blockers, etc., as well as familiarity with USA Volleyball rules and regulations.
Please note: This class is not for beginners. Attendance is limited. Participants are strongly encouraged to register in advance using the CRN above and will be invoiced $11 per session they attend. Drop-ins will be permitted on a space-available basis.
Instructor: Adam Giannini
Pickleball: Beginner/Intermediate
April 26 to June 7 (No class May 24)
Saturdays | 10 a.m. to noon | Hudson River Park, Queensbury
Join us for one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States: pickleball. This game combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis and is played with solid paddles and a perforated ball like a Wiffle® ball on a short solid court with a low net. Pickleball can be enjoyed by all ages. This course is for beginners and those who know the rules of pickleball but want to better their pickleball game. Learn about proper scoring, how to serve, how to drop the ball and perform drills.
Please note: Students must provide their own paddles designed for outdoor courts, wear comfortable clothes and good sneakers, and bring water.
Instructor: Kayla Benner
Price: $99 (Course price includes a $42 materials fee.)
CRN: 20056
Qigong — All Levels, Variety of Forms NEW!
March 19 to April 23
Wednesdays | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Take control of your health and well-being at any age or fitness level. These easy-to-learn “moving meditations” boost immunity and help people live healthier. Qigong’s gentle, flowing poses, deep breathing rhythms and visualization techniques enhance the flow of Qi (energy) that fuels your movements, thoughts and emotions. We will learn a variety of Qigong (pronounced “chee-gung”) techniques and touch on the traditional martial arts origins of Qigong. No experience is necessary, as we will go over the basics of Qigong and energy movements, but the course is still suitable for intermediate-level students.
Please note: Students should wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing.
Instructor: Rob Bowe
Price: $35
CRN: 20020
Zumba / Zumba Toning
March 4 to May 15
(No class March 20, March 27, April 15 or April 17)
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Division Street Elementary School, Saratoga Springs
Zumba is an interval-style dance fitness party that combines low- and high-intensity moves. Burn lots of calories as you move to the rhythm with Latin and world-inspired dance and fitness moves. Zumba is so fun, it doesn’t feel like exercise, and it’s for every body; all shapes, sizes and abilities can enjoy Zumba. Zumba is an enthusiastic, energizing, positive and “feel good” class. No experience is required. Make it Zumba toning by using 1- to 3-pound weights.
Please note: A towel, water and good sneakers/shoes are recommended.
Instructor: Janine Hawthorne
Price: $69
CRN: 20076
East Coast & West Coast Swing
April 2 to May 14 (No class April 16)
Wednesdays | 6 to 7 p.m. | Queensbury campus
East Coast Swing is a fun, energetic, fast dance with triple and rock steps danced to Big Band or contemporary music. West Coast Swing is made up of two walks and two triples, and is danced to a wide variety of modern music. This class is introductory, so no experience is needed. These dances are danced in partnership, but you may sign up with or without a partner. Anyone can learn to lead or follow.
Please note: Please wear comfortable shoes. No experience is necessary, but it is recommended you attend all (or most) classes because each week will build on the moves and progress learned previously.
Instructor: Jennifer Cornell, Dance Moves with Jen
Price: $45
CRN: 20057
Ballroom Dancing
April 2 to May 14 (No class April 16)
Wednesdays | 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. | Queensbury campus
In this class, you will learn the basic steps of waltz, cha-cha, rumba, hustle and more. We will dance to classic ballroom and modern music. No partner is needed.
Please note: Bring comfortable shoes, and a willingness to learn something new and have fun. No experience is necessary, but it is recommended students attend all (or most) classes because each week will build on moves from previous sessions.
Instructor: Jennifer Cornell, Dance Moves with Jen
Price: $45
CRN: 20058
Ballroom Dancing I
March 10 to May 5 (No class April 14)
Mondays | 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Geyser Road Elementary School, Saratoga Springs
This course for couples is offered by popular demand with the return of Big Band sound! This is great for beginners or those who want to brush up their dancing skills. Participants will need a partner for these dances, which incorporate ballroom and Latin dancing such as foxtrot, waltz, tango, cha-cha and rumba.
Instructor: Hershell Allen
Price: $59
CRN: 20059
Ballroom Dancing II
March 10 to May 5 (No class April 14)
Mondays | 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Geyser Road Elementary School, Saratoga Springs
This course for couples will take you beyond Ballroom Dancing I. Learn additional steps in the foxtrot, waltz, samba, quickstep dance and others. A new dance or two will be added.
Please note: Participants need a partner for this class, and should have a basic knowledge or a solid foundation of beginner-level ballroom dance concepts for this intermediate-level course.
Instructor: Hershell Allen
Price: $59
CRN: 20060
Restorative Yoga
Feb. 11 to May 6 (No class March 11)
Tuesdays | 6 to 7:15 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Restorative yoga is a rejuvenating and fully supported practice using props and blankets to modify and enhance traditional yoga postures. The postures gently stretch and open the body, relieving chronic tension and stress, leading to deep relaxation and healing. Restorative breathing and meditation practices are included. All levels are welcome.
Please note: Students should bring a yoga mat, blanket and strap.
Instructor: Tobey Gifford, Lemon Tree Yoga
Price: $105
CRN: 20062
Chair Yoga
April 3 to May 1
Thursdays | 10 to 11 a.m. | Queensbury campus
Chair yoga is one of the most gentle, accessible and effective practices. Students perform postures and breathing exercises using the support of a chair. This class is great for students recovering from injury or illness, as well as for anyone who wants to experience the many benefits of yoga without having to get up and down from the floor. Benefits include increased strength, mobility, balance and flexibility, along with improved circulation, cognition, relaxation and stress reduction. No previous experience is necessary.
Instructor: Tobey Gifford, Lemon Tree Yoga
Price: $45
CRN: 20063
FOOD, COOKING & BAKING
Please note: If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please notify Continuing Education when registering for any food-related courses. Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Spanish Seafood Paella
April 13
Sunday | 1 to 4 p.m. | Geyser Lodge Bed & Breakfast, Saratoga Springs
Seafood paella, which originated in Valencia, is considered by many to be Spain’s national dish. Chef Tara Beeche improved her family’s traditional paella with her experiences traveling through Spain and cooking in restaurants in Santiago, Chile. This Mediterranean-style dish combines rice, saffron, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, poblano peppers, tomatoes and seafood. This class will be mostly demonstration, and will take place at Geyser Lodge, a bed and breakfast in Saratoga Springs that was built in 1895.
Instructor: Chef Tara Beeche, owner of Geyser Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Price: $35 (Course price includes a $10 materials fee.)
CRN: 20064
Spanish/Basque Savory Empanadas (currently full; waitlisted)
May 18
Sunday | 1 to 4 p.m. | Geyser Lodge Bed & Breakfast, Saratoga Springs
Chef Tara Beeche shares what she learned cooking with her Spanish grandmother and in Santiago, Chile, as well as through her education at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). Learn to make empanadas with a traditional ground-beef filling in a flaky butter pastry. This class is a combination of teaching and student participation, and will take place at Geyser Lodge, a bed and breakfast in Saratoga Springs that was built in 1895.
Instructor: Chef Tara Beeche, owner of Geyser Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Price: $35 (Course price includes a $10 materials fee.)
CRN: 20065
Create Pierogi (currently full; waitlisted)
March 2
Sunday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
Pierogi is a rustic eastern European dumpling that can be filled with potatoes, meats, sauerkraut, cheeses and fruits. They can be smothered in onions, sauces, sour cream and jams. Learn to make a versatile pierogi dough from scratch and fill it with sweet and savory recipes.
Please note: Registration for this course closes Feb. 24. The recipes in this class may include dairy products. We will use the stove, a sharp knife and measuring tools. Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Please bring a sharp kitchen knife, an apron, hair tie or other item to pull up long hair, hand towel, a container to bring food home, and a writing utensil.
Instructor: Chef Emily Petersen, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $75 (Course price includes a $20 materials fee.)
CRN: 20070
Coffee with Common Roots: An Overview NEW!
April 25
Friday | 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Common Roots Brewing Company, South Glens Falls
Join Common Roots Coffee Company’s expert roaster, Luke Rock, for an introductory overview to the world of coffee. With more than 15 years of coffee experience, he brings expert knowledge, allowing this class to cover the basics of cultivation, roasting and brewing. Gain a better understanding of this crucial commodity and everyday essential, starting at the origin with information on green coffee and moving on to explore roasting and preparation of liquid coffee. This course is a fun and informative experience for participants with all levels of interest in coffee — passionate home baristas or those looking to increase their knowledge of the coffee industry.
Instructor: Luke Rock, Common Roots Brewing Company
Price: $19
CRN: 20078
Cold Summer Soups NEW!
May 4
Sunday | 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
Soups aren’t just for cold nights or rainy days. In this class, we will create healthy and delicious soups that are easy to prepare, refreshing for the warmest months and excellent for entertaining.
Please note: Registration for this course closes April 25. The recipes in this class may include dairy products. We will use the stove, a sharp knife and measuring tools. Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Please bring a sharp kitchen knife, an apron, hair tie or other item to pull up long hair, hand towel, a container to bring food home, and a writing utensil.
Instructor: Chef Emily Petersen, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $75 (Course price includes a $25 materials fee.)
CRN: 20068
Grilling 101 With Meats & Veggies NEW!
April 6
Sunday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
Grilling is a fun and delicious way to enjoy meat and a fantastic way to prepare vegetables, whether you enjoy the char or want to grill mark for presentation! We will cover how to tell when your steak is done, how to best prepare your veggies and meat cuts, and which produce works best for the grill and your wallet. Come hungry for this class, as we will share what we prepare.
Please note: Registration for this course closes March 28. The recipes in this class may include dairy products. We will use the stove, a sharp knife and measuring tools. Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Please bring a sharp kitchen knife, an apron, hair tie or other item to pull up long hair, hand towel, a container to bring food home, and a writing utensil.
Instructor: Chef Emily Petersen, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $85 (Course price includes a $35 materials fee.)
CRN: 20066
Beginner Cookie Decorating
- Valentine’s Day Creations: Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at SUNY Adirondack Saratoga (CRN: 20021), and/or
- Easter Creations: Tuesday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at SUNY Adirondack’s Queensbury campus (CRN: 20167)
Learn how to use royal icing to decorate cookies. We will work step by step on each cookie to learn various decorating techniques used with royal icing, specifically piping/outlining, flooding and wet-on-wet techniques. There are five cookie designs planned and we will keep things rolling to get them all completed by the end of class. You will take them home in a bakery box, along with a royal icing recipe, a sugar cookie recipe (not Buttercup Cookie’s signature recipe, but a foundation of it), a decorating tool, a cookie cutter and a packet of seasonal sprinkles and/or cookie decorations. All supplies will be provided.
Please note: These courses are open to students ages 10 and older; students younger than 17 are welcome with a parent or guardian.
Instructor: Cindy Burek, Buttercup Cookie
Price: $69 per class session (Price is $138 for both sessions; course price includes a $54 materials fee per class.)
Beginner-Plus Cookie Decorating
- Valentine’s Day Creations: Thursday, Jan. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at SUNY Adirondack’s Queensbury campus (CRN: 20168) and/or
- Easter Creations: Tuesday, April 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at SUNY Adirondack Saratoga (CRN: 20022)
If you already took our Beginner Cookie Decorating class and want to learn more detailed cookie designs, this course brings those skills up a notch. Work step by step on each cookie to learn various decorating techniques used with royal icing. Cindy Burek of Buttercup Cookie will teach the same piping/outlining, flooding and wet-on-wet techniques covered in the beginner class, as well as other techniques, tools and supplies to enhance your cookies even more. You will complete four to five cookie designs, and take them home in a bakery box along with a decorating tool, a cookie cutter and a packet of seasonal sprinkles and/or cookie decorations. All supplies will be provided. Before class, you’ll be emailed a link to Cindy’s informational blog loaded with details about the basics of baking cookies, tips and tricks of the trade, and links to other online tutorials.
Please note: This course is open to students ages 10 and older; students younger than 17 are welcome with a parent or guardian.
Instructor: Cindy Burek, Buttercup Cookie
Price: $79 (Course price includes a $64 materials fee.)
Summer Salads & Homemade Dressings NEW!
April 27
Sunday | 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
Salads are a great way to consume more vegetables, and they don’t have to be complicated to be delicious. In this class, we will use professional techniques to produce simple dressings from scratch and create classic salads and contemporary combinations. Learn about basic emulsifications, acids, oils, herbs and achieving balance in a dressing. Come hungry, as we’ll share what we prepare!
Please note: Registration for this course closes April 18. The recipes in this class may include dairy products. We will use the stove, a sharp knife and measuring tools. Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Please bring a sharp kitchen knife, an apron, hair tie or other item to pull up long hair, hand towel, a container to bring food home, and a writing utensil.
Instructor: Chef Emily Petersen, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $69 (Course price includes a $20 materials fee.)
CRN: 20067
Beginning Cake Decorating 101: Frosting & Piping Techniques NEW! (currently full; waitlisted)
May 6
Tuesday | 6 to 9 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
This is an introductory-level cake-decorating course. Decorating cakes the way the pros do takes years of dedication and practice, but knowing a few cool tricks can make the difference between a boring cake and a cake that looks elegant and special. With just a basic set of piping tips, there are many impressive designs you can create to jazz up a cake. You will learn the name and use of tools specific to cake decorating, including fun metal decorating tips!
Please note: Registration for this course closes April 29.
Instructor: Leah Stein, Leah's Cakery
Price: $79 (Course price includes a $55 materials fee.)
CRN: 20080
Create Gnocchi
May 25
Sunday | 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
Gnocchi is as versatile as it is delicious. In this class, you will learn about two different types of gnocchi that are perfect with light sauces and summer vegetables. We will create several combinations to prepare and share with each other during class.
Please note: Registration for this course closes May 16. The recipes in this class may include dairy products. We will use the stove, a sharp knife and measuring tools. Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Please bring a sharp kitchen knife, an apron, hair tie or other item to pull up long hair, hand towel, a container to bring food home, and a writing utensil.
Instructor: Chef Emily Petersen, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $79 (Course price includes a $25 materials fee.)
CRN: 20069
Chocolate Easter Treats NEW! (currently full; waitlisted)
April 11
Friday | 6 to 8 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
Work with Chef Deb of the Culinary Arts department to create delicious chocolate Easter treats suitable for every basket. Participants will learn to temper chocolate and create custom Easter-themed chocolates using a variety of techniques.
Please note: Students should bring a writing utensil and container to bring food home.
Instructor: Deb Morris, SUNY Adirondack and Barkeater Chocolates
Price: $49 (Course price includes a $30 materials fee.)
CRN: 20077
Books & Batter NEW!
Feb. 22, March 22, April 26 and May 24
Saturdays | 1 to 4 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center,
Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
Join one or more classes in this four-part book club series in which we will bake items from books read ahead of class. Upon arrival, participants will discuss the class' selected book, then head to the bakery kitchen. Recipes will include cinnamon buns, scones, bread and more.
Please note: Students must purchase and read the applicable book(s) on their own before class, as books will be discussed while baking.
Feb. 22: “The Adventure Zone: Here there be Gerblins” by Clint McElroy, Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Travis McElroy and Carey Pietsch
Registration for this course closes Feb. 14.
CRN: 20071
March 22: “Legends & Lattes” by Travis Baldree
Registration for this course closes March 14.
CRN: 20072
April 26: “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien
Registration for this course closes April 18.
CRN: 20073
May 24: “Bloom” by Savanna Ganucheau
Registration for this course closes May 16.
CRN: 20079
Instructor: Emily Audette
Price: $49 for each one-day class session (Course price includes a $25 materials fee per class.)
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Please note: The information provided in health and wellness courses is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a doctor or health care provider. Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Turning to Herbal Teas for Health Support NEW!
April 23
Wednesday | 1 to 3 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Herbal teas, technically known as herbal infusions, are widely represented in traditional medicines of various cultures, including folk medicine and Ayurveda, the “science of life.” Health-promoting qualities of herbal teas include anticancer, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This class will go into detail about several commonly used herbs and discuss those used in Ayurveda to maintain health and support the body through illness. We will also discuss which herbs to choose based on symptoms and how to prepare medicinal teas. Learn about plants, their healing powers and how they can support traditional medicine.
Please note: The information presented in this class is intended for general information purposes only. You should always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you have.
Instructor: Linda Tipke, Adirondack Ayurveda
Price: $19
CRN: 20023
An Ayurvedic 28-Day Weight Loss Guide NEW!
April 3
Thursday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Does your weight feel out of control? Are you overwhelmed or feeling bombarded by all the competing weight loss promises, supplements and program advertisements? Ayurveda teaches that we need to look to the season of spring to accomplish weight loss. Learn about an easy-to-follow four-step plan that will turn your willpower and discipline into healthy food cravings.
Instructor: Linda Tipke, Adirondack Ayurveda
Price: $19
CRN: 20081
Reiki & Meditation: The Art of Self-Healing
April 3 to 24
Thursdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Join Reiki Master Teacher Karie Provanchie of MonkeyBee Reiki in exploring the art of self-healing through various energetic practices such as sound, nature and meditation. Learn how to engage reiki — or universal energy — and guide your mind and body into a state of relaxation. This practice allows you to reduce stress and anxiety, process emotions and improve your natural ability to heal yourself. Topics include energy clearing, grounding, chakra system, meditation, breath work, use of sound, meditation and Usui reiki. Students receive a Reiki Level I certification and take home tools to support their practice. This course is beginner friendly and open to adults seeking to expand their healing practices through the use of sound, meditation and reiki. No experience is necessary.
Please note: Students should bring a yoga mat.
Instructor: Karie Provanchie, MonkeyBee Reiki
Price: $69 (Course price includes a $25 materials fee.)
CRN: 20082
The Four Pillars of Alzheimer's Prevention NEW!
April 16
Wednesday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
According to George Perry, Ph.D. and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, “The greatest breakthrough for Alzheimer’s disease in the past decade is the realization that the way we live our life is critical to the quality of life and brain health as we age.” In this workshop, we will discuss research facts and the protocol established by Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD, founder of Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation.
Instructor: Linda Tipke, Adirondack Ayurveda
Price: $19
CRN: 20126
HOBBIES & SPECIAL INTERESTS
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Mah Jongg 101
April 3 to May 15 (No class April 17)
Thursdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
Mah Jongg is played with a group of four people using 152 beautifully colored tiles. This is not the same game played on the computer. Come by yourself or bring some friends. Beginners and brush-ups are especially welcome!
Please note: A current National Mah Jongg League card (about $15) and an instructional book (about $17) are required for each participant. Both items may be purchased from the instructor the first evening of class.
Instructor: Barbara Bade
Price: $59
CRN: 20127
How Much Are Your Coins Worth?
Wednesdays, March 5 and 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School (CRN: 20074)
or
Wednesdays, April 30 and May 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. at SUNY Adirondack Saratoga (CRN: 20075)
Know the value of your coins and learn how to determine a coin’s grade or rating, how to evaluate good and questionable advertising when considering a purchase, and how to know when a coin or currency is fake.
Instructor: Anthony J. Swiatek, president of Minerva
C&J Ltd.
Price: $15
Create A Website for Fun, Profit & Business
March 10
Monday | 6 to 9 p.m. | Live synchronous
Discover the best copy-and-paste, drag-and-drop website builders to create an appealing, modern and dynamic small-business website. Included is a complete comparison review of the top website and e-commerce store builders. Determine proper planning and layout with an attention-grabbing initial focal point. Learn about Search Engine Optimization (SEO), social media marketing, tips and traps, and do's and don’ts of website design. Discover the No. 1 secret to a successful website.
Instructor: Kevin Boyd, award-winning instructor and published author from Seattle
Price: $49
CRN: 20088
Don’t Throw It Away; Sell It Online!
March 12
Wednesday | 6 to 9 p.m. | Live synchronous
Get rid of your stuff and get paid! There are several apps and platforms that provide excellent ways to generate revenue by selling unwanted used items or by creating a new e-commerce business. This class presents the most popular yet easy-to-use apps for each of the top categories, including furniture, electronics, clothing, books, art and more. Learn which used items sell best and what can’t be sold. Explore photography tips, pros and cons, do's and don’ts, tips and strategies, costs and how you get paid, so you can determine which apps are the best match for the items you want to sell.
Instructor: Kevin Boyd, award-winning instructor and published author from Seattle
Price: $49
CRN: 20089
So, You’re Ready to Downsize
April 9
Wednesday | 6:30 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
According to AARP, an American turns 50 years old every eight seconds — more than 10,000 people every day. During this time, many people begin to think about downsizing, either by choice or because of health-related issues. This class will give an overview of how to break this task into manageable pieces. Topics will include sorting your possessions, how to downsize, how to get rid of no-longer-needed items, space planning for a new residence, questions to ask before you hire a mover, home staging and when a Senior Move Manager staff member is right for you.
Instructor: Neil Bindelglass, Saratoga Senior Move Managers
Price: $19
CRN: 20090
How to Sell Your Stuff
April 10
Thursday | 6:30 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
Millions of Americans are downsizing and moving to smaller homes. Many older Americans have been in their homes for decades. This course discusses how to dispose of items you don’t need or want, and won’t take with you when you move. Topics include how to assess the value of items you own, Craigslist, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, estate sales, giving things away, donating goods and tax benefits involved.
Instructor: Neil Bindelglass, Saratoga Senior Move Managers
Price: $19
CRN: 20170
Writing My Way NEW!
March 31 to May 19
Mondays | 1 to 3 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
This class focuses on stages of the writing process, followed by participant engagement in the types of writing of their choice with the ultimate goals of enjoyment in writing and self-discovery. This course is for adults interested in reflecting upon important events in their past and/or using their imagination in the form of different types of writing. All levels are welcome.
Please note: Participants should bring a laptop, or a paper journal and writing utensil.
Instructor: Marion Slater
Price: $85
CRN: 20030
No Excuses! Writing & Selling Your Book
March 8
Saturday | 1 to 4 p.m. | Live synchronous
Is a novel or nonfiction book burning inside you? Do you dream of being a published author? Learn the step-by-step process of transforming an idea into a published book from a publishing pro who has helped dozens of students become authors. Discover how to start and write your book, offer your book to agents and publishers, and guide your book to publishing success. One-on-one coaching with the instructor about your project after the course eliminates any excuses preventing you from realizing your publishing dreams.
Instructor: Pauline Bartel, Bartel Communications Inc.
Price: $49 (Course price includes a $15 materials fee.)
CRN: 20171
Creative Writing Workshop
April 10 to May 29
Thursdays | 10 a.m. to noon | Queensbury campus
This workshop is for writers at all stages of development who want to take advantage of a structured forum that offers instruction, encouragement and accountability conducive to achieving progress in the writing project and genre of their choice. Each session will feature in-class writing exercises, peer and instructor feedback, and references to masters of their chosen genre.
Instructor: Nanci Vineyard
Price: $85
CRN: 20096
Is That a Star or a Planet?
March 25
Tuesday | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Have you ever wondered what you’re actually looking at when you gaze up at the night sky? Do you know the difference between a star and a planet? Join amateur astrophotographer Jeff Curren for an engaging introduction to the wonders of the universe. In this course, Jeff will guide you through the basics of stargazing, explaining how to identify celestial objects, including stars, planets and deeper wonders of the cosmos. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned stargazer, this course will deepen your understanding and appreciation of the night sky.
The class will begin with a brief overview of different types of telescopes and essential accessories, providing knowledge you need to get started. Following the lecture, we will discuss the date and time of a future hands-on observation session at which students will have an opportunity to view night-sky objects.
Please note: For the observation session (date to be discussed in class), a clear night sky is required, and students are encouraged to bring their own telescopes, binoculars and chairs, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Instructor: Jeff Curren
Price: $12
CRN: 20091
UFOs Here & Now
April 1 and 8
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Dive in to the fascinating subject of UFOs! We will discuss legislation in the U.S. Congress related to UFO records disclosure and explore major UFO events since WWII, including Roswell, MJ-12, the Hudson Valley Wave of 1983-1986 and emergence of the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP). Listen to interviews, including one with Bob Lazar, who claims to have worked on back-engineering a UFO propulsion unit from recovered alien craft. Discuss UFO interest in nuclear sites and a related press conference, as well as Area 51 and much more.
Instructor: Jay Shartsis
Price: $25
CRN: 20102
Understanding the Primary Functions Of The Digital SLR or Mirrorless Camera
Feb. 24
Monday | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Gain better understanding and control of the buttons and dials on your digital SLR or mirrorless camera. Learn to set white balance, ISO, aperture and shutter speed, as well as how to read your camera’s built-in light meter. This course will help students who plan on enrolling for the Intro to Photography course.
Please note: Participants must bring their own digital SLR or mirrorless camera, notepad and pen.
Instructor: Phillip Bacon
Price: $75
CRN: 20092
Intro to Photography
March 10 to April 14
Mondays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Learn the basics of digital photography. This class covers topics including understanding exposure, depth of field, shutter speed and ISO/ASA, composition, manipulation and displaying images. All levels are welcome.
Please note: Participants must bring their own digital SLR or mirrorless camera to use in class.
Instructor: Phillip Bacon
Price: $125
CRN: 20093
Advanced Photographic Skills & Techniques NEW!
April 21 to May 19
Mondays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
This class provides a deeper look into the tools, skills and techniques required to shoot portraits, landscapes, commercial products and sports. We will be shooting in the classroom and outdoors, with a critique of student submissions in the last class.
Please note: This advanced class is for students who have attended the instructor’s previous classes or have some advanced photography education. Participants must bring their own digital SLR or mirrorless camera to use in class, a notepad and a pen. A telephoto or long zoom lens would also be appropriate.
Instructor: Phillip Bacon
Price: $125
CRN: 20094
Beginner to Intermediate Billiards NEW!
Feb. 17 to April 7
Mondays | 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Queensbury Billiards & Café, Queensbury
This is a beginner- to intermediate-level course for those interested in learning more about pocket billiards and fundamentals of the game. Students will improve skills such as cue selection, stance, bridge, stroke and basic sighting and spins. Rules and etiquette will also be discussed.
Please note: Students must be 18 or older.
Instructor: Ryan Gilligan
Price: $175 (Course price includes a $50 materials fee.)
CRN: 20103
Learn to Dress For Your Body Type
April 24
Thursday | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
Learn to dress for your body type — how to enhance your assets and camouflage your figure challenges. Find your preferences and discover fashion ideas that will make you look more attractive and feel excited.
Jill Valerie Boyd, owner and chief stylist at Ageless Iconic Style, is renowned for the creativity, originality, sophistication and elegance with which she dresses her clients. Jill’s core skill is helping men and women look and feel absolutely radiant in all stages of life.
Instructor: Jill Valerie Boyd, owner and chief stylist, Ageless Iconic Style
Price: $25
CRN: 20098
Intermediate Bridge
March 20 to May 22
Thursdays | 1 to 3 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
This course is designed for intermediate-level bridge players. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of the basics of bidding and play of the hands. Instruction will be focused on bidding and play of the hands with guidance and suggestions by the instructor.
Instructor: Hal Bigelow
Price: $29
CRN: 20024
Your Custom Colors (currently full; waitlisted)
May 1
Thursday | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
Want to instantly improve how you look and feel? Find and use colors that reflect your beauty and transform your personal style, enhance your unique beauty and elevate your energy. All color systems are based on the combination of body colors (i.e., hair, eyes, natural blush and skin tone). Regrouping and feeling better about yourself will give you a new perspective. In this class, you will learn your best colors, how to transition to gray hair and still look vibrant, and 2025 colors for your accessories.
Jill Valerie Boyd, owner and chief stylist at Ageless Iconic Style, is renowned for the creativity, originality, sophistication and elegance with which she dresses her clients. Jill’s core skill is helping both men and women look and feel absolutely radiant in all stages of life.
Instructor: Jill Valerie Boyd, owner and chief stylist, Ageless Iconic Style
Price: $25
CRN: 20099
Spirituality for the 21st Century — Reincarnation & Past Lives
April 23 to May 7
Wednesdays | 1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
This class explores the research of psychiatrists, psychologists, medical doctors and scientists into the realm of spirituality. We look at near-death experiences, past lives, regression hypnosis, reincarnation, quantum physics and consciousness, children’s past lives, soul mates, etc.
Explore questions including: Have you ever experienced “déjà vu” — that feeling you know someone you just met for the first time? Do you have unexplained pains, anxieties or phobias that do not respond to conventional treatments? Could you have lived before … and could your past life (or lives) be influencing your present life? Does “consciousness” pervade the universe? Are we all truly interconnected? Is there any reason to believe in “divinity”? Discover how children ages 2 through 6 provide some of the most compelling evidence for reincarnation, as well as how psychiatrists and psychologists can often cure unexplained fears and phobias via past-life regression therapy. Learn how past-life regression hypnosis reveals that soul mates enjoyed a relationship in one or more of their past lives. Experience stories that may change your life! This multimedia presentation will include videos, course materials and a lively discussion.
Instructor: Louis Mondor
Price: $45
CRN: 20100
Spirituality for the 21st Century — Life Between Life
May 14 to 28
Wednesdays | 1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
This course builds upon the Spirituality for the 21st Century — Reincarnation & Past Lives class. Continue to explore the research of psychiatrists, psychologists and medical doctors into the realm of spirituality with a special focus on the afterlife. We look at questions such as: What does it feel like to die? What do we see and feel right after death? What is the spirit world really like? Will we see our loved ones there? Will we see our animal friends, our pets? Are we judged and, if so, by whom? Is there a hell? What do we do as souls in the “interlife”? Will we learn the purpose of life? Will we “see” our creator? Do we plan our next lives — the time, place and reason for our return? All these questions and others will be explored in this intensive presentation based on actual case histories of past-life regression subjects who recalled their “life between life.” This multimedia presentation will include videos, course materials and a lively discussion.
Instructor: Louis Mondor
Price: $45
CRN: 20101
The Science of Everything NEW!
April 10 to May 15
Thursdays | 12:30 to 2 p.m. | Queensbury campus
This creative, unique discussion group will gather weekly to focus on the sweet spot where physics and metaphysics meet. Share insights and developments on such disparate topics as epigenetics, the singularity, the law of attraction, Drake’s equation, Occam’s razor and much more. Each week's meeting will focus on a new topic, selected from recommendations from the facilitator and participants, and will include handouts with excerpts from the works of Albert Einstein and Richard Feynman, Masuru Emoto’s water experiments and astronaut Edgar Mitchell’s Institute of Noetic Sciences. A different topic will be discussed each week. No previous readings are required, but curiosity is a must!
Instructor: Nanci Vineyard
Price: $49
CRN: 20097
Get Paid to Talk: An Introduction to Voice-Over — Live Webinar
April 1
Tuesday | 6:30 to 8 p.m. | Live synchronous
We encounter recorded voices in much of our media — audio books, advertisements and beyond. In this live, online class, go behind the scenes for a fun and realistic look at how the voice-over field really works. Gain an inside perspective on developing skills, how to leverage your voice's strengths and interests, and more. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, and there will also be a chance for a one-on-one script read with the instructor at the end of the class.
With more than 30 years as a voice-over artist and voice-over producer, your instructor is part of a team at Voice Coaches with clients that include major television networks, gaming designers, audio book publishers and more. Learn more at Voicecoaches.com.
Instructor: Voice Coaches
Price: $19
CRN: 20095
Bike Service Repair
Friday, April 25, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Rick's Bike Shop, 368 Ridge Road, Queensbury
and
Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rick’s Outpost at Gurney Lane MTB Park, 118 Gurney Lane, Queensbury (weather permitting)
Learn the basics of bike repair and service. We will focus on bike setup and suspension setup, touch point adjustment, tubed tire systems and basic trailside/roadside repairs.
Instructor: Kyle Esposito
Price: $75
CRN: 20169
The Road to Becoming a NYS Licensed Guide NEW!
May 14
Wednesday | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Today's understanding of "vacation" originated in the 1800s in the Adirondacks. That’s when the Adirondack guide became so important. This course walks through the historic origins of the outdoor guiding business and lays the building blocks for you to become your own New York state licensed guide, touching on what you can do with the certification and where it can take you. This is a great course for any outdoor enthusiast.
The instructor, Laura Baker, is a licensed NYS Outdoor Guide and serves as a board member of the NYS Outdoor Guides Association.
Instructor: Laura Baker
Price: $15
CRN: 20104
HOME & GARDEN
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Home Composting
April 5
Saturday | 10 a.m. to noon | Queensbury campus
Turning kitchen scraps and yard trimmings into “brown gold” to fertilize your lawn, garden or houseplants is easy. Discover everything you need to know to start making nutrient-rich compost at home. We will examine different types of composting systems, identify the proper ingredients to go into your compost, learn how to care for a compost pile to speed its progress and prevent odors and discuss how to use your finished compost.
Instructor: Michael Cahill, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $19
CRN: 20107
Beginner Beekeeping Class NEW!
April 10 to 24
Thursdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Learn about the amazing honeybee, how to start and maintain a beehive, honeybee biology, equipment beekeepers use, bee products including honey, and dangers that threaten honeybees all over the world. This course is open to anyone interested in honeybees and/or beekeeping.
The instructor is a member of and teacher with Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association. She is working on a Master Beekeeping certification.
Instructor: Cindy Elsenbeck
Price: $35
CRN: 20026
Apple Tree Grafting & Care
March 22
Saturday | 9 a.m. to noon | Queensbury campus
Learn about the amazing apple tree and how you can start your own favorites or improve existing ones. Because known apple varieties do not grow from seed, you will learn about how you can produce your own apple trees by grafting shoots of desired varieties onto suitable rootstocks. Benefits of various rootstocks and the properties of certain apple varieties will also be discussed. Learn about planning your home orchard, proper planting techniques and the basics of tree care. You will go home with your own grafted apple tree as well as new knowledge about propagating apple trees.
Please note: The class will go to the college orchard. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Instructor: Timothy Scherbatskoy, Ph.D., retired professor of botany, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $35 (Course price includes a $10 materials fee.)
CRN: 20105
Wildcrafting 101
April 26
Saturday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Learn how to confidently identify several nutritious, wild-growing plants and fungi commonly found in the northeastern United States. This class, which includes a lecture and plant identification walk, will inform what parts of the plants are edible, when they should be harvested and how they can be prepared.
Please note: This workshop will be held rain or shine, so please dress for the weather.
Instructor: MB (Marybeth) Mitcham, Ph.D., MPH
Price: $19
CRN: 20106
Home Grown — An Introduction to Growing Cannabis at Home NEW!
May 17
Saturday | 10 a.m. to noon | Queensbury campus
Explore essentials of legal home cannabis cultivation. Learn about selecting strains, growth cycles and creating ideal conditions for both indoor and outdoor growing. We’ll cover legal regulations, soil and nutrient basics, watering techniques and pest management. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this class provides knowledge to successfully grow cannabis at home. Come ready to learn and engage!
Please note: Students must be 21 or older.
Instructor: Michael Cahill, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $19
CRN: 20108
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Community members may participate in international education offerings on a space-available basis through the Office of Continuing Education. In Spring 2025, SUNY Adirondack is offering an INT 204 course that includes a trip to Barcelona, Spain. The travel experience portion of the course allows students to safely engage in the cultures of other nations. The price for community members to participate in the travel portion includes a tuition fee, plus travel fees.
Exploring Barcelona: Culture & Art in an International Context
March 7 to 15, 2024
Students will develop their intercultural competence by exploring the richness of Spanish culture through visits to city landmarks, museums and historical sites. Itinerary includes sites such as Montserrat, a Benedictine monk retreat; La Sagrada Familia cathedral; Gaudi’s mosaics at Parc Guell; Picasso Museum; Camp Nou soccer stadium; food culture at the Boqueria Market and participation in food preparatory and flamenco dance classes.
Please note: A $1,500 deposit is due by Nov. 26, 2024, and full payment is due by Jan. 13, 2025. In addition, ADA accessibility legislation only applies to the U.S. On this trip, participants must be able to comfortably walk on cobblestone streets and manage stairs, as well as carry their own bags.
For more information about this trip, please contact Adriana Umaña, assistant professor of Spanish, at umanaa@sunyacc.edu or Rebecca Pelchar, assistant professor of art history, at pelcharr@sunyacc.edu.
Price: $300 for tuition, plus $3,727 for travel fees
(Travel fees include travel insurance, state-sponsored health insurance during travel, tips, airfare, hotels, daily breakfast, some additional meals, entrance fee to museums, and transportation to and from the airport.)
CRN: 20011
LANGUAGE
Conversational French
April 23 to May 28
Wednesdays | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
Parlez-vous français? Would you like to learn to speak French? Are you planning a trip to a French-speaking country? Maybe you’d like to refresh your French knowledge from years ago. This class is an introduction to basic French conversation for beginners with little or no knowledge of French. Participants will learn and practice everyday expressions and conversation skills in practical situations. Some aspects of French culture and history will be included. Topics may include greetings, directions, food, travel and shopping, as well as interests of the participants. Allons-y!
The instructor, Susan Frost, is a retired French teacher who spent 40 years teaching in New York state public schools. She has traveled extensively to francophone countries including France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland and Senegal.
Instructor: Susan Frost
Price: $69
CRN: 20109
German: Beginning to Intermediate
March 18 to May 6 (No class April 15)
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
This course emphasizes everyday spoken German and German culture. Learn to pronounce and read German words and texts. Participants will also study some grammatical rules. New skills will be applied in conversations as they would occur in normal activities. Accommodations will be made for beginning- and intermediate-level students.
Please note: Students should bring a notebook and writing implement.
Instructor: Regina Hartmann-Hurwitz
Price: $79
CRN: 20110
Beginning ESL
March 19 to May 7
Wednesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
This eight-session course is intended for those with little to no knowledge of the English language who would like to communicate more effectively in everyday situations in the United States.
Students will learn and practice common expressions and conversation skills in practical situations. Aspects of American culture and history will be included as applicable. Topics will include greetings, basic vocabulary (e.g., numbers, weather expressions and colors) and vocabulary used in situations new Americans often need to navigate (shopping, going to a doctor’s office, etc.). Some instruction will also be geared toward the particular needs and interests of students.
The instructor, Lisa Akker, is a New York state-certified ESL instructor with more than 30 years of experience teaching at high school and college levels.
Please note: Limited tuition assistance may be available. Contact SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education for more information.
Instructor: Lisa Akker
Price: $99
CRN: 20111
Beginning Russian
March 18 to April 29
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
This course is for those with little or no knowledge of the Russian language, as well as for those who have taken this class before and wish to expand upon what they have already learned.
Beginning Russian focuses on everyday expressions and conversation in Russian, as well as interesting aspects of Russian culture and history. Keep your mind sharp and expand your knowledge of a foreign country with an interesting yet complex past and present.
Instructor: Lisa Akker
Price: $79
CRN: 20027
Spanish For Beginners I
Feb. 11 to March 25 (No class March 11)
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
This class is an introduction to Spanish language intended for people with little or no knowledge of the language, or who took Spanish many years ago. In this course, students will learn basic grammar, pronunciation, greetings and useful expressions for practical situations.
Please note: Before class, students must purchase “Easy Spanish Step-by-Step: Master High-Frequency Grammar for Spanish Proficiency — Fast!” by Barbara Bregstein (1st Edition; ISBN 978-0-07-146338-6). This book is available online at Northshire Bookstore, bookshop.org, amazon.com or at Barnes & Noble in Saratoga Springs.
Instructor: Lorena Díaz Puratić
Price: $65
CRN: 20028
Spanish for Beginners II
April 1 to May 6
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
This course is intended for students who have taken Spanish in school or college and have a basic repertoire of skills in the target language, such as being able to greet people, ask and give personal information, tell time and describe things/situations using simple sentences with the verbs “ser” and “estar” and the word “hay.” Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, second-most-spoken language in the United States and is growing rapidly.
Prerequisite: Students need to have taken Spanish for Beginners I or a similar class.
Please note: Before class, students who do not already have the textbook from the Spanish for Beginners I class must purchase the book “Easy Spanish Step-by-Step: Master High-Frequency Grammar for Spanish Proficiency — Fast!” by Barbara Bregstein (1st Edition; ISBN 978-0-07-146338-6). This book is available online at Northshire Bookstore, bookshop.org, amazon.com or at Barnes & Noble in Saratoga Springs.
Instructor: Lorena Díaz Puratić
Price: $65
CRN: 20029
Volunteer Literacy Tutor Training
Tuesdays, Feb. 25 to March 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. | Live synchronous (CRN: 20112)
or
Wednesdays, April 2 to 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at SUNY Adirondack Saratoga (CRN: 20041)
In this course, individuals will receive complete training by Tri-County Literacy Center staff to begin tutoring an adult student in basic literacy, the English language or both. Why not give back by teaching reading and English to adults in the community who need help? The need for literacy tutors in this region is significant.
Instructor: Tri-County Literacy Center Inc.
Price: $15
Conversational American Sign Language (ASL) Level 1
Feb. 10 to March 10
Mondays | 6 to 7 p.m. | Live synchronous
Learn essential ASL vocabulary and dig deeply into proper ASL grammar and the vibrancy of the Deaf community. Use ASL to ask and answer questions about your likes, dislikes and feelings, introduce yourself and your background, describe your family by name and age, and engage in basic introductory conversations. Lessons in this course will build on each other in a way that allows students to see immediate progress.
This course is designed for beginners or those seeking to improve their technique or ASL grammar and broaden their vocabulary. Knowledge of ASL may be helpful for those in health-related or educational fields, and may assist with communicating with individuals with autism, speech delays or other intellectual disabilities. You’ll learn from handouts, PowerPoints, group work, deaf individuals in the community and interactive activities.
The instructor is a licensed sign language interpreter, past resident choreographer at Sign Design Theatre Company and vocal interpreter for New York Deaf Theatre. He has taught many language and Deaf culture classes across the states.
Instructor: Aaron Coulson, ACEntertainment
Price: $59
CRN: 20113
Conversational American Sign Language (ASL) Level 2
March 17 to April 14
Mondays | 6 to 7 p.m. | Live synchronous
Learn essential ASL vocabulary and dig deeper into proper ASL grammar and the vibrancy of the Deaf community. Dive further into shape, placement and movement of the hands, as well as facial expressions and body movements, all of which play important parts in conveying information. Lessons in this course will build on each other in a way that allows students to see immediate progress. This course is designed for students with basic ASL knowledge or those seeking to improve on their technique and ASL grammar, and broaden their vocabulary. This is especially helpful for those in health-related or educational fields, and will assist in communicating with the deaf, as well as those with autism, speech delays or other mental disabilities. You’ll learn from handouts, PowerPoints, group work, deaf individuals in the community and interactive activities.
Instructor: Aaron Coulson, ACEntertainment
Price: $59
CRN: 20114
Conversational American Sign Language (ASL) Level 3
Live synchronous
Mondays, Feb. 10 to March 10, from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. (CRN: 20116)
or
Mondays, April 21 to May 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. (CRN: 20115)
This course builds on the foundation of skills and knowledge learned in the level 1 and 2 classes. Learn more complex grammatical features and engage in a deeper study into the vibrancy of the Deaf community. This class expands the knowledge of mapping as well as shape, placement and movement of the hands, facial expressions and body movements, all of which play important parts in conveying information. Lessons in this course will build on each other in a way that allows students to see immediate progress. This course is designed for students with basic ASL knowledge or those seeking to improve on their technique and ASL grammar and broaden their vocabulary.
Instructor: Aaron Coulson, ACEntertainment
Price: $59
Conversational American Sign Language (ASL) Level 4
March 17 to April 14
Mondays | 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. | Live synchronous
With a special focus on interpreting in educational settings, this class expands the knowledge of mapping as well as shape, placement and movement of the hands, facial expressions and body movements, all of which play important parts in conveying information. Students will continue to broaden their vocabulary and improve their grammar all while engaging in a deeper study into the vibrancy of the Deaf community. Lessons in this course will build on each other in a way that allows students to see immediate progress.
American Sign Language is especially helpful for those in health-related or educational fields, and will assist in communicating with the deaf, as well as those with autism, speech delays or other communication impairments. You’ll learn from handouts, PowerPoints, group work, deaf individuals in the community and interactive activities.
Instructor: Aaron Coulson, ACEntertainment
Price: $59
Price: 20117
Conversational American Sign Language (ASL) Level 5
April 21 to May 19
Mondays | 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. | Live synchronous
This course will continue to build on the lessons learned in Conversational American Sign Language (ASL) Level 4. With a special focus on interpreting in the medical field, this class expands the knowledge of mapping as well as shape, placement and movement of the hands, facial expressions and body movements, all of which play important parts in conveying information. Students will continue to broaden their vocabulary and improve their grammar all while engaging in a deeper study into the vibrancy of the Deaf community. Lessons in this course will build on each other in a way that allows students to see immediate progress.
Instructor: Aaron Coulson, ACEntertainment
Price: $59
Price: 20118
MUSIC
SUNY Adirondack Chorale
Jan. 27 to May 5 (No class March 10)
Mondays | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Queensbury campus
The chorale is intended for individuals who enjoy group singing and involves weekly group rehearsals. No previous experience is necessary, and no audition is required. Public concert(s) will be included in the program.
Instructor: Miriam Enman, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $19
CRN: 20119
Choral Music Workshop
Jan. 30 to Feb. 6
Thursdays | 6:30 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Choral singing is one of the most beautiful expressions of music. Choral music has rapidly become an art form of its own, showcasing the composition and arranging skills of some of the most brilliant and creative minds throughout history. This course will cover the basics of choral singing including voicing, vocal ranges, basic vocal technique, score reading and the history and variety of choral genres. Whether new to or experienced in choral music, all singers will enjoy the resources offered in this workshop. This is a perfect companion course to SUNY Adirondack Chorale.
Instructor: Miriam Enman, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $39
CRN: 20122
Beginning Guitar
March 19 to April 16
Wednesdays | 6 to 7 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Learn the fundamentals of guitar to allow you to play your favorite songs. These basic lessons include notes, chords, rhythms, tempos, strumming patterns, riffs and more. Technique will be discussed. The instructor is a special adjunct faculty member in the Music Department at SUNY Adirondack and has played professionally in rock bands for 30 years.
Please note: Students must provide their own instruments. This course is intended for students with little or no background in guitar performance.
Instructor: Micah Scoville, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $49
CRN: 20120
Exploring the Piano
March 21 to April 25 (No class April 18)
Fridays | 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Have you always wanted to learn piano, or would you like a refresher course to brush up skills? This is a fun and relaxing group piano class designed for all skill levels. This is a great complementary course to the Topics in Music Theory class.
Instructor: Miriam Enman, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $95
CRN: 20121
Topics in Music Theory: Rhythm & Harmony NEW!
March 21 to April 25 (No class April 18)
Fridays | 10 a.m. to noon | Queensbury campus
This course will cover the use of chords and rhythm to create, understand and perform various musical genres. There will be an ear-training component that will help musicians connect their listening skills with each music theory concept. The study of music theory provides a foundation for understanding concepts upon which music is built. Join us for this interactive and practical course that opens the world of music theory for beginners and offers a refresher for more experienced musicians or anyone with a desire to learn more about music.
Instructor: Miriam Enman, SUNY Adirondack
Price: $79
CRN: 20185
Intro to Drums & Drumming
April 22 to May 20
Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School
Join international drummer, four-time Grammy/recording academy commendation recipient and LIDC drummer of the year Larry Levine on a rhythmic journey of learning to play drums. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about equipment, musical styles and technique behind this art form. Drums and literature will be provided. All levels, including repeat students, are welcome.
Instructor: Larry Levine, Larry Levine Drum Studio
Price: $89
CRN: 20123
NEVER STOP LEARNING
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Dr. Norman A. Enhorning Lecture & Lunch Series
April 22 and 29
Tuesdays | 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. | Queensbury campus
Check-in at 10:30 a.m.; lunch from 12:15 to 1 p.m.
SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education is pleased to present the Dr. Norman A. Enhorning Lecture & Lunch Series. The lectures will be presented in Northwest Bay Conference Center in Adirondack Hall by a combination of SUNY Adirondack distinguished faculty members and local experts. Each hourlong lecture is followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer period. Lunch is included each day, giving attendees an opportunity to get to know each other and discuss the lectures and subject matter presented.
Tuesday, April 22
- 11 a.m. — "WAIT House: Building Independence & Transforming Lives" by Rzonathan Morris, anti-trafficking and street outreach coordinator, and Nikki Goodwin, health home care manager, WAIT House
- 1 p.m. — "All Things Fraud" by Cheyanne Jenkins, store manager, TD Bank, Kingsbury
Tuesday, April 29
- 11 a.m. — "Lost Civilizations & Ancient Aliens: Oh My!" by Valerie Haskins, professor of anthropology and archaeology, SUNY Adirondack
- 1 p.m. — "The Quakers of Queensbury" by Warren County Historical Society president Stan Cianfarano, Ph.D., and treasurer John Berry
Price: $89 (Course price includes a $50 materials fee.)
CRN: 20124
TOURS & TRIPS
Please note: Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather when attending any tour, as some may be outside. Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.
Great Ladies Walking Tour
May 15
Thursday | 1 to 3 p.m.
Corner of Circular Street & Union Avenue, across from Congress Park, Saratoga Springs
See and hear the fascinating historical tales of the Victorian houses (originally referred to as “Great Ladies”) on North Broadway. The tour includes a story about a man who was so angry at the city, he turned his back on it; a son who took his mother’s jewels from her safety deposit box and what he did with them; the man who won three Academy Awards; the competition between two shirt manufacturers; and “The Million Dollar House.”
Please note: Participants must wear comfortable shoes. The course price includes a copy of a book by Hollis Palmer.
Instructor: Hollis Palmer, Ph.D., Gilded Age/Victorian historian and author, Derby Tours
Price: $25 (Course price includes a $15 materials fee.)
CRN: 20128
Armchair Walking Tour NEW!
April 24
Thursday | 1 to 3 p.m. | SUNY Adirondack Saratoga
Join us for this unique “walking tour” from the comfort of a classroom. During the Gilded Age, Saratoga Springs was the No. 1 summer place in the United States. This program covers part of the content from all five Derby Tours walking tours. Additionally, discover the growth of Saratoga and its ever-changing architecture while hearing stories of the families that made Saratoga the way it is.
Instructor: Hollis Palmer, Ph.D., Gilded Age/Victorian historian and author, Derby Tours
Price: $25 (Course price includes a $15 materials fee.)
CRN: 20087
Feeder Canal’s Extraordinary Impact on Glens Falls & The Adirondacks NEW!
May 28
Wednesday | 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Tour meets by the silos at 72 Maple St., Hudson Falls
Discover how the historic Feeder Canal impacted the economic growth of the region in the past and today. Get updates about the Feeder Canal Alliance’s amenity and improvement projects for the trail and canal, and this year’s exciting special events at the Howard Raymond Field School at the Historic Coal Silos in Hudson Falls.
Please note: Wear appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes. We will meet at the Historic Coal Silos at 72 Maple St., Hudson Falls for a presentation in the Howard Raymond Field School, then walk the Towpath Trail to the Five Combines in Hudson Falls.
Instructor: Pattie Simone, executive director, Feeder Canal Alliance
Price: $19
CRN: 20129
New Skete Monasteries Tour (currently full; waitlisted)
May 8
Thursday | 2 to 4 p.m. | New Skete Monasteries, Cambridge
Experience breathtaking churches, nine hiking trails on 500 acres of land and the peace and solitude of New Skete! Learn about its history, art and culture. This guided tour includes a tour of the churches, with one of the brothers giving a lecture on their history, and icons depicted on the walls, a question-and-answer session and a visit to the puppy kennel (when puppies are available). The tour will end with a visit to the monks’ gift shop if requested, and a stop at the nuns’ monastery for an opportunity to purchase cheesecake to take home.
Instructor: Brother Gregory
Price: $25 (Course price includes a $10 materials fee.)
CRN: 20135
Grant Cottage Tour
May 1
Thursday | 12:45 to 3 p.m.
Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, Wilton
Please arrive by 12:45 p.m. for check-in. The tour begins promptly at 1 p.m.
Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark, state historic site and literary landmark, is the final home of Ulysses S. Grant, Civil War commanding general of the U.S. Army, 18th U.S. president and beloved American public figure. Grant moved to the cottage in 1885 at the request of his doctors to benefit from the natural beauty and so-believed healing properties of Mt. McGregor. With the love and support of his family, his publisher, Mark Twain, and the nation at large, he completed “The Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant” days before his death July 23, 1885. This two-volume work remains the longest continuously in-print publication. The work ensured his family’s financial security and gave the world one of the most critically acclaimed memoirs by a U.S. president or historic military figure. Today, the cottage remains almost the same as during the Grant family’s stay. Visitors tour the downstairs of the cottage, viewing original furnishings, decorations and personal items belonging to Grant, including floral arrangements that remain from his funeral.
Instructor: Grant Cottage staff
Price: $25 (Course price includes an $8 materials fee.)
CRN: 20134
Haunted Tour & Chocolate Making
April 12
Saturday | Barkeater Chocolates Factory, North Creek
- 10 a.m. to noon (CRN: 20130), or
- 1 to 3 p.m. (CRN: 20131)
This two-hour session focuses on the haunted history of the Barkeater Chocolates factory and finishes off with a sweet hands-on experience. While we cover real-life unexplained events and sometimes mysterious historical facts, this session is rated PG. Mature children are welcome to join the group, per their guardians’ discretion. You will hear firsthand accounts of some creepy happenings combined with the sometimes mysterious, sometimes tragic history of the old building and grounds. After we cover the paranormal, we’ll do a chocolate demo in which you’ll be able to make your own chocolate ghost to enjoy on the spot or take home.
Please note: If you have any food allergies, please notify Continuing Education when registering for this course.
Instructor: Deb Morris, Barkeater Chocolates
Price: $45 (Course price includes a $30 materials fee.)
Walking Tour of Fort Edward’s Former Central Business District NEW!
May 14
Wednesday | 1 to 3 p.m.
Meet in front of Wing-Northup House at 167 Broadway, Fort Edward (across from St. Joseph’s Church)
This walking tour follows Broadway from Bridge Street to Mill and Liberty streets. The village's central business district was a perfect example of a 1950s "Happy Days"-style community, but it is gradually disappearing. There are a few homesteads still standing. Reflect on the evolution of Fort Edward from a typical New England town to a compact canyon of buildings housing all manner of businesses and services for a bustling community.
Instructor: R. Paul McCarty, Old Fort House Museum
Price: $19
CRN: 20133
Warren County Fish Hatchery Tour
April 26
Saturday | 10 a.m. to noon
Warren County Fish Hatchery, Warrensburg
This guided tour will start off at the Visitor Center, where you learn how the hatchery operates and stocks fish, and view fish mounts and displays. Under Warren County’s program, domestic brook and rainbow trout, wild strains of brook trout and salmon are raised to provide improved sport fishing throughout Warren County waters. During your private tour, you will also have an opportunity to visit the Hatchery Building, where the egg-hatching process takes place, and observe the extensive water system that keeps fish alive. Depending on the spring stocking schedule, your tour will continue to 11 different ponds that hold fish at different stages of their lives, including the Display Pond, where you can get a close-up view of mature trout.
Please note: Participants should wear proper clothing for this activity and dress for the weather.
Instructor: Warren County Fish Hatchery staff
Price: $15
CRN: 20143
Double H Ranch Tour
April 9
Wednesday | 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Double H Ranch, Lake Luzerne
The Double H Ranch in Lake Luzerne is a demonstration of the commitment and generosity of philanthropists Charles R. Wood and actor Paul Newman. Since Double H officially opened its doors July 4, 1993, it has served more than 80,000 children dealing with life-threatening illnesses from around the world. Learn more about who Double H serves and what volunteer opportunities are available.
Please note: Please wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather.
Instructor: Double H Ranch staff
Price: $19
CRN: 20137
An Architectural & Musical Treasure Tour in Glens Falls
April 4
Friday | 1 to 3 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls
The First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls is one of the most significant architectural buildings in the North Country and is listed in National Register of Historic Places. Designed by famed American architect Ralph Adams Cram, the 1929 neo-Gothic building displays beautiful stonework, magnificent wood carvings and colorful stained-glass windows. The church is home to two large pipe organs, one of which has more than 7,000 pipes ranging in size from that of a pencil to 32 feet long and is among the 100 largest pipe organs in the world. Bryan Kirk, music director and organist, will take you on an informative tour of the building. You’ll also have a chance to hear this magnificent instrument, from the softest ethereals to roof-raising and floor-shaking fortissimos. See rarely observed, behind-the-scenes views of the organ chambers, pipes and air reservoirs, and learn about the extensive music program and concerts the church offers for the benefit of our community.
Instructor: Bryan Kirk, First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls
Price: $19
CRN: 20138
A Day at Etain
April 25
Friday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Etain facility, Chestertown
Etain is a women-founded medical cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and dispensing company based in Chestertown. Go behind the scenes to see the craft of creating Etain products, from seed to final goods. Learn about the different departments and careers within the cannabis industry.
Please note: Students must be 21 years or older and will need a valid ID to enter the facility, as required by the state of New York.
Instructor: Etain staff
Price: $19
CRN: 20139
Tour & Lunch at Skene Manor
May 2
Friday | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Skene Manor, Whitehall
Enjoy a visit to Skene Manor, Whitehall’s Castle on the Mountain, one of the few remaining castles in northeast New York. The castle was constructed of stone blocks cut right out of the mountain that frames the manor. This magnificent structure shows turn-of-the-century craftsmanship rarely duplicated today. The day will include a lunch of homemade soup, sandwiches, beverages and dessert served in the tea room. You will also have the opportunity to tour Skene Manor, where you will experience the grandeur that exemplified turn-of-the-century wealth.
Please note: You will be contacted before the tour for your sandwich order. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Skene Manor has stairs only; there is no elevator.
Instructor: Skene Manor staff
Price: $42 (Course price includes a $30 materials fee.)
CRN: 20136
Rogers Island Tour
April 23
Wednesday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Rogers Island Visitors Center
We will walk around the site of the island barracks, monuments and graveyard, and tour the Visitors Center exhibitions and collection. Learn about this historical site, where Native Americans hunted and fished long before the first Europeans arrived, and discover its fascinating military history and the significant role Rogers Island played in the French and Indian War. Comfortable walking shoes are encouraged.
Instructor: R. Paul McCarty, Old Fort House Museum
Price: $19
CRN: 20132
A Walk Through Warrensburg’s History: Early Residential & Civic District
May 21
Wednesday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Warrensburg
This tour will take you through the main residential area of early Warrensburg, where many affluent business owners lived and entertained. They were doctors, lawyers, owners of major industries and businesses living on elm tree-lined streets. Learn about the history of people who lived there and the architecture of the buildings. The tour will be approximately one mile, round trip; accessible parking is available on some streets.
Please note: Participants should wear proper clothing for this activity and dress for the weather. A water bottle and sunglasses are recommended.
Instructors: Sandi Parisi, Warrensburg town historian, and Delbert Chambers
Price: $19
CRN: 20149
Park Theater Tour & Lunch
March 6
Thursday | 10:30 a.m. to noon | Park Theater, Glens Falls
Get an inside look at the historic Park Theater! Built in 1911, Park Theater served as the first movie theater in Glens Falls, becoming a gathering place for residents to watch silent films and vaudeville shows. After closing in 1935, Glens Falls Post Co. (former publishers of The Post-Star), purchased the theater in 1937 and converted it into a printing plant. In 2014, local developer Elizabeth Miller, president of Miller Industrial Manufacturing, purchased the property for restoration. Park Theater reopened in 2018 as a state-of-the-art performing and event space, with Doc’s Restaurant located downstairs. In 2022, Doc’s Restaurant closed its doors and the culinary team relocated across the street to Park & Elm.
Park Theater now operates as a fully functioning event space perfect for weddings, conferences, concerts and more. In 2021, Park Theater Foundation was established and presents seasonal arts programming at the theater, in addition to community and educational outreach initiatives.
Take a tour of the building with Park Theater Foundation staff, learn about its history and enjoy lunch provided by Park Street Hospitality (sandwich/wrap with beverage, chips and dessert).
Please note: You will be contacted before the tour for your sandwich order.
Instructor: Chris Ristau, executive director, Park Theater
Price: $35 (Course price includes a $22 materials fee.)
CRN: 20141
Health, History, Horses: An Inside Look at the National Museum of Racing
April 11
Friday | 1 to 3 p.m.
National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame, Saratoga Springs
For more than 70 years, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame has preserved and promoted thoroughbred history and honored racing’s most accomplished participants. In this exclusive tour, you’ll get a firsthand look at its vast collection of artifacts, paintings and memorabilia from 400 years of horse racing in America. Take a ride on our racing simulator and feel what it takes to be a jockey. You’ll be also be able to look at archives and see how the museum preserves its collection. You’ll even get to have some firsthand experience doing registrar work in a real museum setting.
Please note: Students wishing to ride the racing simulator must sign and return a release form before the course. Riders must have long pants and closed-toed shoes to ride. Prior horseback experience is recommended, but not required. Students can enter the museum from the Ludlow Street entrance, where there is parking.
Instructor: Matt Reichel, museum educator
Price: $19 (Course price includes a $5 materials fee.)
CRN: 20140
From Indians to Native Americans to First Nation NEW!
May 16
Friday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Parks-Bentley Place, South Glens Falls
Join us for a journey at Parks-Bentley Place and explore the history and culture of the peoples who inhabited the Western Hemisphere before the arrival of Europeans. Items used by these groups, maps and pictures will help participants understand the life of the tribes living in this area.
Instructor: Nancy Purinton, Outreach Program presenter at Parks-Bentley Place
Price: $19
CRN: 20145
Shushan Covered Bridge Museum Tour
May 30
Friday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Shushan Covered Bridge Museum, Shushan
Shushan Covered Bridge Museum is housed in a covered bridge built in 1858 by Stevens Bros. The bridge is of Town Lattice Truss construction, 161 feet long. The Town Lattice Truss design was one of about 20 wooden-bridge truss types developed during the 19th century. Patented Jan. 1, 1820, by Ithiel Town, an architect from Bridgeport, Connecticut, it was extensively promoted by him throughout the south. By 1840, it had become one of a few standard types chosen by local builders because of its ease of construction. The bridge was abandoned by the county in 1962 and sat in disrepair for more than 10 years until it was saved by Shushan Covered Bridge Association, which converted it into a museum.
A collection of period machinery and farm implements, many in working order, are used by visitors for hands-on demonstrations. A few yards from the bridge entrance stands a one-room schoolhouse that was in continuous use from 1852 to 1943. The school is open to visitors and is furnished with desks and texts from the 19th century.
Instructor: Arek Gordon, museum guide
Price: $19
CRN: 20147
Dancing Grain Farm Brewery Tour
May 23
Friday | 2 to 4 p.m. | Dancing Grain Farm Brewery, Moreau
Dancing Grain Farm Brewery is a field-to-glass brewery in Moreau specializing in the production of high-quality grains via regenerative agricultural growing methods to make environmentally friendly and wildly flavorful craft beers. Take a tour of the farm and brewery to learn how they go from ground to glass.
Please note: Participants who are 21 and older will have an opportunity to sample beer; valid ID is required to participate in the beer sampling.
Instructor: Rachel McDermott
Price: $29 (Course price includes a $15 materials fee.)
CRN: 20153
NYS Military Museum Tour NEW!
May 7
Wednesday | 1 to 3 p.m.
New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center, Saratoga Springs
Visit the New York State Military Museum, which focuses on the story of New York state and its soldiers in the wars of our country, starting with the American Revolution. The museum's largest exhibition focuses on the Civil War, and there are galleries covering the two world wars and Korean and Vietnam wars. There is also a temporary exhibition that provides an exciting look at New York's connection to the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
Instructor: New York State Military Museum staff
Price: $19
CRN: 20148
Weather Routing Tour
March 21
Friday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Weather Routing Inc., Glens Falls
Glens Falls is home to a private meteorological firm. Join us on a tour of this world leader in marine industry since 1961. Your tour at Weather Routing Inc. includes the operations center for yachting and commercial divisions, followed by a discussion of services provided by Weather Routing to maritime clients worldwide.
Instructor: Jeremy Davis, director of operations, Weather Routing Inc.
Price: $19
CRN: 20142
Pleasant Valley Farm Tour
April 28
Monday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Pleasant Valley Farm, Argyle
Paul and Sandy Arnold will lead you around their small family farm, which produces more than 40 kinds of vegetables, fruits and herbs year-round using organic methods. This tour includes three large high tunnels, where winter greens will still be growing, as well as a washing station area, where all produce is washed and packed for weekly distribution in the community through online sales, wholesale and farmers markets. Participants can see the greenhouse, where transplants are grown on radiant-heated rolling benches, and the start of field production on 4 acres. The farm was started in 1988 and is fully solar powered with technology to keep operations efficient. Participants will have an opportunity to snack on spring produce and purchase some if they wish.
Instructors: Paul and Sandy Arnold, owners of Pleasant Valley Farm
Price: $19
CRN: 20144
LGA Floating Classroom NEW!
May 9
Friday | 2 to 4 p.m. | Lower Amherst Street, Lake George
Since 1991, future generations of lake protectors have begun their protection journeys on board the Lake George Association (LGA) Floating Classroom. In your fun- and fact-filled cruise, you’ll measure water clarity, catch zooplankton, investigate other water-quality parameters and return to shore with a whole new understanding of what it takes to keep Lake George clear and clean.
Please note:
- All ages are welcome; anyone younger than the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- There is no designated parking for this program. Electronic parking meters in the village of Lake George are $2 an hour. Those who prefer to pay for parking using their mobile device should download the ParkMobile app before coming to the village. The cellular signal/Wi-Fi drops when the village is busy, so connecting and downloading the ParkMobile app while inside the village can be difficult.
Instructor: LGA staff educator
Price: $49
CRN: 20150
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
Instructor and Happy Brands Co. owner Stephanie Poulin is a reformed corporate and agency professional who turned a layoff into a full-fledged six-figure business. Before starting her company, she worked more than 12 years in a corporate setting at marketing agencies and a few startups running marketing departments and social media management, as well as working in a variety of roles in sales and operations. Happy Brands Co. is a fully remote social media agency in Saratoga Springs that employs six to eight contracted employees nationwide.
Poulin has worked with more than 50 companies, brands and influencers locally and nationally on social media management, content creation,
short-form videography, startup launches for new businesses or products, marketing strategy,
rebranding and more.
Social Media Marketing 101 Masterclass
June 3
Tuesday | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Live synchronous
Learn why every business and brand should invest in a social media marketing (SMM) strategy, as well as do’s and don’ts. Poulin will share her successes, failures and lessons learned along the way of building a six-figure marketing agency and how these valuable lessons can be implemented for brands, businesses and influencers.
Topics will include:
Instructor: Stephanie Poulin, CEO and owner of Happy Brands Co.
Price: $75
CRN: 70003
Influencer Marketing
June 17
Tuesday | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Live synchronous
Learn the who, what, when and why of influencer marketing, and why every business and brand should leverage it to grow. In this course, Poulin will share her successes, strategies, how she was able to leverage her company to spin off into The HB Collective, her influencer marketing arm, and experience in managing influencers and working with countless brands to find the right talent to represent them. Poulin started by building out her six-figure social media marketing agency and is on her way to building her second six-figure business in influencer marketing in just two years.
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Instructor: Stephanie Poulin, CEO and owner of Happy Brands Co.
Price: $75
CRN: 70004