New Ulm Public School

You will be using stamps, ink pads, markers, pencils, paper, and much more to create 6 greeting cards to take home. All supplies are covered in class fee.

Local cookier Sammy’s Sweets will teach participants how to use a variety of royal icing techniques to make cookie masterpieces!

It can take years to learn how to research effectively. Watch as I go through the steps that I use as a professional genealogist to solve common research problems. These case studies will show you techniques that you can apply to your own research.

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People (Online Class) with Craig Coffman Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to 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. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional monthly online question and answer session is also included. 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 Basic strumming patterns How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) How to play along with simple tunes

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People(Online Class) with Craig Coffman 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. An optional monthly online question and answer session is also included. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction. For ages 13+. Topics Include: How chords work in a song How to get more out of sheet music by reading less 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

Invasive species have become a hot topic in the last several years. Invasive species are found here in New Ulm, including the surrounding area, and all over the U.S. In this course, we will talk about why we should all care about invasive species. You will learn about the impacts invasive species can have on humans and other plants and animals. We will also talk about some invasive plants that should be a priority for treatment. During most of this course we will take a closer look at some invasive species found in and around the New Ulm area including zebra mussels, dame’s rocket, leafy spurge, wild parsnip, and others that have been reported in New Ulm, and the surrounding area. In the course, you will also learn about identifying some invasive species. Lastly, you will also learn how to help prevent the spread of invasive species and what invasive species could move into the area.