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Community learns through Bradford Area School District’s Continuing and Community Education Courses
By JOELLEN CHESNUT
Era Reporter
joellen@bradfordera.com
It can be simple.
“I like to paint,” said Ken Greek.
It can be because you are forward-thinking.
“I wanted to learn things to help me decorate my home,” said Sue Zirkle.
It can be a way to reconnect with those you know while learning something new.
“It’s our girls’ night out,” explained Andrea Root, part of a group of four women who took the class together.
Like these members of the craft painting class at Floyd C. Fretz Middle School on Monday, people who are involved in the Bradford Area School District’s Continuing & Community Education Courses are getting a chance to get out of the house, spend time with new people and learn.
“I’ve always been interested in crafts,” said Tina Thomas. “This sounded interesting and I wanted something to do to fill time. I also got ideas for Christmas gifts.”
Monday’s project for the crafters was decorating barn stars. Some materials were provided, while some class participants also brought in their own supplies.
The class was not at full attendance due to the snowy weather, although several people did tackle the roads to attend the last session of the course.
The class focused on crafts that connected with the holidays.
“The Halloween slate was pretty cool, and I thought the window Santa turned out pretty good,” said Leasa Robinson, when asked what her favorite project was. Robinson took the class as an activity to share with her mother.
As varied as the reasons for taking part in the class, it was apparent the idea was a success and everyone got what they wanted from the experience.
“I was looking for something to do after work,” said Marsha Thomas. “This is my stress relief.”
“This is fun and it is something for me for a change,” noted Kitty Colligan.
“It gives me a good hobby for nights, since my two kids are both in college,” commented Zirkle. “It’s also a chance to be with friends and to get ideas to paint Christmas and birthday gifts.”
The knowledge also extended out from the original participants, already passed on so others gained as well.
“I have even taught my daughter some of the things we learned in class and she is going to use them for gifts for her friends and grandparents,” Zirkle added.
Other courses available included introductory computer courses, digital photography, beginning Spanish and woodworking.
The courses, which are coming to an end for this year, are held weekly from September to November.
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