Pottery Class


  • Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop and make a unique, personalized ceramic dish. All bowls will be food-safe, microwave-safe, dishwasher-safe, and can be enjoyed for years! Students will be able to choose their own glaze color(s). For ages 5 and up! Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult. Provided by One Acre Ceramics. There is a minimum enrollment of 10 students and a maximum of 20.

    Bowls will be glazed and fired at One Acre Studio and will be returned to Milan Middle School for pickup 2-3 weeks after the session.

    WHEN: Saturdays January 28, February 4, March 11, and April 15

    WHERE: Milan Middle School Cafeteria 

    COST: $17/person per Saturday (accompanying adult does not pay extra unless they plan to make their own pottery piece)

    To register and pay on-line, please visit:

    https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56599/​ 

     

Boating Safety Class

  • This is a Michigan Safe Boating Course offered by the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department. This course of designed to teach both beginning and experienced boaters the "Rules of the Road". This course will provide attendees an opportunity to obtain a Michigan Boaters Safety Certificate.

    Did you know? Persons less than 12 years can only operate a boat of more than 6hp but no more than 35 hp legally if they have been issued a boating certificate and are supervised on board by a person at least 16 years of age. Those born on or after July 1, 1996 may operate a boat only if they have been issued a boating safety certificate. Those born before July 1, 1996 may operate a boat legally without restrictions. Personal watercraft can be driven by 14 and 15 year olds only if they obtained a boating safety certificate and are accompanied on board by their parent or legal guardian. Those at least 16 years of age and born after December 31, 1978 may operate a PWC legally only if they have obtained a boating safety certificate.

    WHEN:  Date TBD from 8:00am-4:00pm (bring a lunch)

    WHERE: Milan Middle School, Community Education Classroom

    COST: $20.00

    Instructor: Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department

     

    To register and pay online, please visit:

Holiday Baking Class: Sweets, Treats, and Gift Ideas

  • Come learn some baking staples just in time for the holidays. This class will teach you how to make cranberry jeweled upside-down cake, a sweet and savory appetizer sure to be an instant favorite, and the perfect holiday shortbread cookie, complete with frosting and sprinkles. The class begins with a party punch that can be easily adapted for all party types and age groups. If time permits, you will even get a quick kiddo-friendly candy recipe. All attendees will leave this class with new skills, recipe cards, and samples of their baking! Adults only

    Recipes Include:

    • Cream Cheese Shortbread
    • Cranberry Jeweled Upside-Down Cake
    • Quick Pecan Turtles\
    • Holiday Sherbert Punch
    • Hot Cocoa

    WHEN: December 15th from 7:00pm-9:00pm

    WHERE: Milan Middle School Adult Education Classroom

    COST: $35 (includes materials)

    To register and pay on-line, please visit:

    https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56599/​ 

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

  • In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do - using chords! Since this class is being held online with Zoom, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And, since this course includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. You will also be provided with a recording of the class and an optional periodic online question and answer session. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. Class is limited to 15 people. For ages 13+

    Topics Include:

    • How chords work in a song
    • How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it
    • How to form the three main types of chords
    • How to handle different keys and time signatures
    • How to avoid "counting"
    • How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

    WHEN: Monday March 6, 2023 from 6:30-9:30pm

    WHERE: On Zoom

    COST: $69 (this includes the online materials)

    To register and pay online, please visit:

    https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56599/​

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

  • Chords Are Key

    Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but can't find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't have to take private lessons to do it! This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. And, since this course includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. You will also be provided with a recording of the class and an optional periodic online question and answer session. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. Class is limited to 15 students. For ages 13+

    Topics Include:

    • How chords work in a song
    • How to form the three main types of chords
    • How to tune your guitar
    • How to buy a good guitar (and what to avoid)
    • How to play along with simple tunes
    • Basic strumming patterns

    WHEN: Tuesday March 7 from 6:30-9:00pm

    WHERE: On Zoom

    COST: $69 (this includes the online materials)

    To register and pay on-line, please visit:

    https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56599/​