Create heirlooms that can be handed down through the generations. Combine solid hardwood and your choice of a plan to construct a unique piece that all generations will cherish. This course is open to all skill levels from novice to experienced woodworkers. Specific projects and material costs will be discussed at the first class. 

Upgrade your skills with hands-on, individualized instruction in welding techniques, processes, and materials—with a strong emphasis on safety. Before starting, students must sign the Acknowledgement of Risks/Acceptance of Responsibility Agreement and Release form.

Upon registration, you’ll receive your receipt by email—this will be your only copy. If you do not receive this within 48 hours please contact mmarkley4@blackhawk.edu. 

Would you like to learn Spanish but haven't had any past experience? Or do you have some experience but struggle to put together sentences? In this class you will learn how to introduce yourself, pronunciation, and simple conversational Spanish.

Dive into the art of crafting delicious, hearty soups! Discover a variety of recipes, from classic favorites to innovative creations, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, our hands-on experience will enhance your culinary skills. Enjoy the warmth of shared meals and leave with new recipes and techniques to impress friends and family!

Become more familiar with what Excel can do in this introductory course. Learn how to create an Excel workbook, select and move around in a worksheet, format, work with simple formulas and functions, create tables and charts, and explore templates

Celebrate the fresh, vibrant flavors of the season in this hands-on spring dessert class! Learn to create light, bright, and beautifully balanced sweets featuring seasonal fruits, citrus, herbs, and classic spring ingredients. From refreshing no-bake options to elegant baked favorites, you’ll explore a variety of techniques perfect for spring gatherings, holidays, or everyday indulgence.

If you know some Spanish but freeze up when it’s time to talk, this class is for you! Build your confidence and fluency in a relaxed, supportive setting designed for learners who already know a bit of vocabulary and grammar but want to improve real-world conversation skills. Through fun activities, guided dialogue, and everyday topics, you’ll gain the confidence to speak Spanish more naturally at work, while traveling, or in your community.

Gain confidence in creating basic formulas and functions with relative and absolute references. Understand operator precedence and how it affects formulas. Learn about the different parts of a function and how to create arguments to calculate values and cell references. Excel includes common functions that can be used to quickly find the sum, average, count, maximum and minimum value for a range of cells