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 13SHJ01, 13SHJ02 - Welding Basics
If you ever wanted to try your hand at welding, this hands-on course will teach you the technical and practical knowledge of arc and gas welding and Metallic Inert Gas (MIG) welding in well-equipped work stations.
Topics include:
- safety precautions for cutting and heating
- metal identification and welding techniques
- tricks for removal of broken studs
- welding of stainless steel, aluminum, and other alloys
- demonstration and theory working with TIG and MIG welding
Related classroom work includes joint design, melting points, uses of electrode, and related sciences.
Note: You should have good eyesight and a steady hand. You may bring your own material if you have a project that needs welding. Recommended for those taking auto body. Tuition includes cost of all related welding supplies. Safety glasses and work gloves are required.
8 weeks/24 hours
SESSION A - 13SHJ01:
Victor Doucet has been a welding instructor in the Waltham Public School system for over thirty years, in Newton Adult Community Education for twenty years, and at Assabet After Dark for ten years.
Mondays, March 4 - April 22 Class WILL be held Wednesday, April 3. NOTE NEW DATES
(No class April 15)
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Course Fee: $399
SESSION B - 13SHJ02:
Larry Hilow is a trade school welding graduate and a technical college graduate with 25 years’ experience in welding, including structural steel erection, sheet metal, light to heavy weldments, custom metal fabrication and repair welding.
Tuesdays, February 26 - April 30 (NOTE: NEW END DATE DUE TO 3/19 SNOW DAY)
(No class April 16)
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Course Fee: $399
 13SHJ17 - Custom Auto Airbrushing and Pinstriping
Learn the custom techniques involved in airbrushing and pinstriping for your motorcycle, car, truck, etc. With these basic skills, you will be able to customize your ride with flames, graphics, pinstriping, and other effects. The possibilities are limitless.
Note: Students must have their own airbrush and respirator. If you want to bring in a part, nothing larger than a motorcycle fender or gas tank will be allowed, as space is limited. Most of the basic supplies for group instruction are included in the tuition.
You will start with the basics: layout, masking and preparation, working with stencils, and then progress to basic airbrushing techniques.
8 weeks/24 hours
Pete Petkauskos is a self-taught airbrush artist and custom painter. He has been producing award-winning custom paintwork in the region for over 35 years. Pete is currently self-employed in the custom paint and auto body industry.
Tuesdays, February 26 - April 30 (NOTE: NEW END DATE DUE TO 3/19 SNOW DAY)
(No class April 16)
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Course Fee: $299
 13SHJ03, 13SHJ04 Auto Maintenance and Engine Tune-Up Basics
Bring your car to class and learn how to make a wide range of repairs that will save you $45-$100 an hour. This is a small, personalized and loosely-structured workshop designed to let students work on their own cars, at their own pace.
Whether you want to change spark plugs, PCV valves, gas filters, belts, brakes, or shock absorbers or install a new muffler, this is the place to learn. Nightly projects must be able to be completed in a three hour time frame. The emphasis will be on basic theory and diagnosis.
8 weeks/24 hours
George Rosenblad is an ASE Certified Mechanic and Technician.
SESSION A - 13SHJ03:
Tuesdays, February 26 - April 30 NOTE NEW END DATE
(No class April 16)
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Course Fee: $299
SESSION B - 13SHJ04:
Thursdays, February 28 - May 9 NOTE NEW END DATE
(No class April 4 and April 18)
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Course Fee: $299
 13SHJ07 - Auto Body for the "Do-It-Yourselfer"
Replace a body panel, fix a dent, remove a rust spot, prepare and refinish repaired areas of your vehicle. In this introductory course, taught in the school’s professional quality body shop, you’ll learn the use of special auto body tools, dent removal techniques, patch forming, and plastic and fiberglass fillers. You will also learn paint preparation and refinishing procedures for partial vehicle refinishing. Each night the instructor will rotate from student to student, covering each individual project.
Note: Students will need instructor approval of their project during first class. Come prepared to work. Very limited storage space for immobilized cars. Course fee covers the cost of equipment use and most of the basic supplies, i.e. filler, sandpaper, grinding wheels, welding supplies, etc. Safety glasses are required.
10 weeks/40 hours
Pete Petkauskos is a self-taught airbrush artist and custom painter. He has been producing award-winning custom paintwork in the region for over 35 years. Pete is currently self-employed in the custom paint and auto body industry.
Wednesdays, February 27 - May 8
(No class April 17)
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Course Fee: $399
 13SHJ06, 13SHJ18 - Crown Molding and Trim
Crown molding and trim can be simple or elaborate, depending on the effect desired, but requires planning, knowledge of measuring tools and techniques, the use of miter saws, and learning the best methods to install it. This course provides beginners with hands-on experience and the understanding of those requirements.
Through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on work, we will discuss the types of typical applications for moldings and the particulars of a home’s architectural style and dimensions, as well as the details of installation.
Note: Tuition includes all crown molding and trim stock for in-class use. Please be prepared to discuss the dimensions and architectural style of the room(s) in which you would like to install crown molding or trim. Students need to bring a tape rule, pencil, note paper, and safety glasses to each class and dress in appropriate shop apparel.
4 weeks/12 hours
Mark Stone has been in the construction industry since 1989. He specializes in interior trim, including custom kitchens and built-ins.
SESSION A - 13SHJ06:
Wednesdays, March 6 - March 27
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Course Fee: $245
SESSION B - 13SHJ19:
Thursdays, April 11 – May 9
(No class April 18)
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Course Fee: $245
 13SHJ14 - Saving and Earning Money with Solar Energy
Wondering if a solar electric system would work for your home or business? Come to this class to find out. Learn why Massachusetts is the most solar-friendly state in the country and how to take advantage of generous government incentives, including rebates and tax credits.
By the end of the evening, you will know:
- how solar electric works
- the benefits of a solar electric system, including lower electric bills
- the costs, payback time frame, and grants and tax credits available
- how you can make money by selling solar credits, called SRECs
- how solar impacts property taxes and property values
- if you have a good site for solar at your home or business
- how to interpret your electric bill and identify steps to lower it
- how to compare estimates and choose a solar installer
1 night/3 hours
Mark Durrenberger, M.S. in Energy Engineering and B.S. in Nuclear Engineering, is the founder and president of New England Clean Energy in Hudson, MA, which has put more solar on Massachusetts homes than any other locally owned installer. The company designs, engineers, and installs solar electric and solar hot water systems for residential and business customers. Learn more at www.NewEnglandCleanEnergy.com. Mark was named 2012 Small Business Leader of the Year by the “Worcester Business Journal”. Follow his blog at http://newenglandcleanenergy.com/energymiser/.
Wednesday, March 20
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Course Fee: $49
 13SHJ15 - Hello Solar Hot Water, Goodbye Oil Truck
It’s crazy how much oil we use heating our household water in New England! If you want to capture the sun’s free energy to do the job instead, come to this class to learn about solar hot water. Solar hot water systems cost less than solar electric systems and can significantly reduce energy bills for households heating water with oil, electricity, or propane. Massachusetts has a generous rebate program that provides thousands of dollars back on solar hot water systems and interest-free loans to finance your project.
In this class, you will learn:
- how solar hot water works
- how to know if your home or business is a good site for solar hot water
- costs, payback time frame, rebates and tax credits
- financing options, including interest-free loans
- how to compare estimates and choose a solar hot water installer
1 night/2 hours
Mark Durrenberger, M.S. in Energy Engineering and B.S. in Nuclear Engineering, is the founder and president of New England Clean Energy in Hudson, MA, which has put more solar on Massachusetts homes than any other locally owned installer. The company designs, engineers, and installs solar electric and solar hot water systems for residential and business customers. Learn more at www.NewEnglandCleanEnergy.com. Mark was named 2012 Small Business Leader of the Year by the “Worcester Business Journal”. Follow his blog at http://newenglandcleanenergy.com/energymiser/.
Wednesday, March 13
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Course Fee: $49
 13SHJ08, 13SHJ09, 13SHJ10, 13SHJ11 - Home Firearm Safety
This Home Firearm Safety course is a Massachusetts State Police Certified Course. It covers the basic knowledge and skills necessary for owning, handling, and storing firearms safely.
This course fulfills Massachusetts Firearms Training Requirement LTC-007 and will allow people to apply for their License to Carry (LTC) or their Firearms Identification Card (FID).
Topics include:
- the different types of firearm actions
- the components and firing sequence of ammunition
- how to clean firearms
- loading and unloading firearms with dummy rounds
- safe transportation of firearms
- important parental responsibilities
Mike Burchman is a Massachusetts State Police Certified Basic Firearms Safety Course Instructor of NRA Home Firearm Safety and Basic Pistol Courses.
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SESSION A - 13SHJ08:
Participants must attend the entire course to obtain their certificates, so please arrive at 4:45 PM. If course/session is full, please call the office for additional course dates.
THIS CLASS IS HELD OFFSITE. DIRECTIONS WILL BE SENT UPON REGISTRATION.
1 Saturday/5 hours
Saturday, March 2
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Course Fee: $110
SESSION B - 13SHJ09:
Participants must attend the entire course to obtain their certificates, so please arrive at 5:45 PM. If course/session is full, please call the office for additional course dates.
THIS CLASS IS HELD AT ASSABET.
1 night/5 hours
Thursday, March 14
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Course Fee: $110
SESSION C - 13SHJ10:
Participants must attend the entire course to obtain their certificates, so please arrive at 8:45 AM. If course/session is full, please call the office for additional course dates.
THIS CLASS IS HELD OFFSITE. DIRECTIONS WILL BE SENT UPON REGISTRATION. There is one opening in this class!
1 Saturday/5 hours
Saturday, March 16
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Course Fee: $110
SESSION D - 13SHJ11:
Participants must attend the entire course to obtain their certificates, so please arrive at 5:45 PM. If course/session is full, please call the office for additional course dates.
THIS CLASS IS HELD AT ASSABET.
1 night/5 hours
Tuesday, March 19
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Course Fee: $110
“I found it very helpful to actually work and practice with real guns.” ... “The best information I have received anywhere!” ... “The course is very comprehensive.”
Student comments from Mike Burchman’s
Home Firearm Safety courses
 13SHJ20 - Basic Organic Vegetable Gardening Workshop
Nothing is more satisfying than growing your own vegetables and nothing tastes better than a fresh vegetable picked from your own garden! This workshop will help participants learn basic gardening techniques for creating an at-home organic vegetable garden.
This class will cover:
- how to prep and amend your garden soil for best growing conditions
- how to prepare in-ground, raised-bed gardens and container gardens
- where, what, and when to plant
- starting seeds indoors
- what varieties are best to plant to maximize our short growing season
- how to control weeds and garden pests
- how to fertilize during the growing season
- tips on picking and encouraging additional growth
Note: One class will consist of a field trip to a nearby garden. Date and location to be determined.
3 weeks/9 hours including field trip
Bonnie Crevier is owner and Queen Bee of the Garden Girls (www.GardenGirls.com) whose mission is to “Design, Service and Maintain Beautiful Gardens.” Bonnie started working with her mom, a florist, at age six and has since completed her Master Gardening classes. “Making it Beautiful” is what she does best.
Wednesdays, March 13 - April 3 (NOTE NEW FIELD TRIP DATE)
(No class March 27)
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Course Fee: $99
 13SHJ12 - How to Grow Green, Healthy Lawns
Before you throw hundreds of dollars at your lawn on fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, mulchers, weed whackers, and sprinklers, you should take this course. You’ll learn valuable tips that can save you hours of time and frustration.
1 night/3 hours
Henry Schmidt is a co-operator of a successful landscaping design business, dealing in all aspects of landscaping with an emphasis on perennial gardens. He has also been employed by Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton for over 40 years where he is the senior salesperson, in-house designer, and floral designer.
Tuesday, March 5
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Course Fee: $40
“I liked learning about repairing an existing lawn and about weed control.” ... “Got answers to questions - both the ones I had before and the ones that occurred during class.”
Comments from students of Henry Schmidt’s
How to Grow Green, Healthy Lawns
13SHJ13 - Basic Gardening and Landscaping
This introductory course in gardening covers soils and fertilizers, pruning and guiding, controlling diseases and insects, watering and mulching, bulbs and perennials. You will learn how to design and maintain gardens and how to select the best plants for various situations. The instructor will share problem-solving tips and discuss a month-by-month maintenance calendar.
(Note: Perennials are discussed in more detail in a whole comprehensive evening devoted to the topic in class 13SHJ18 Perennials for Sun and Shade - Color from Spring to Autumn)
7 weeks/21 hours
Henry Schmidt is a co-operator of a successful landscaping design business, dealing in all aspects of landscaping with an emphasis on perennial gardens. He has also been employed by Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton for over 40 years where he is the senior salesperson, in-house designer, and floral designer.
Tuesdays, March 12 - May 7 (NOTE: NEW END DATE DUE TO 3/19 SNOW DAY)
(No class April 16)
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Course Fee: $175
 13SHJ18 - Perennials for Sun and Shade - Color from Spring to Autumn
Are you tired of spending a small fortune each year on annuals to get color in your flower garden? In this one-night course, you will discover everything you ever wanted to know about perennials - the alternative to annuals. Become familiar with a wide variety of colorful perennials to enhance your yard and learn how to plan, design, install, and maintain a beautiful border and/or flower bed for sun or shade with color from Spring to Autumn!
1 night/3 hours
Henry Schmidt is a co-operator of a successful landscaping design business, dealing in all aspects of landscaping with an emphasis on perennial gardens. He has also been employed by Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton for over 40 years where he is the senior salesperson, in-house designer, and floral designer.
Tuesday, May 7
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Course Fee: $40
 13SHJ16 - Interior Decorating with Confidence
Have you procrastinated on beginning a decorating project because you’re just not sure where to begin and not confident in how it will look when finished? Find out how you can give new life to any room in your home. This course will teach you practical and proven interior decorating techniques you can apply to any style room or type of decor. The course will provide a starting point for choosing color, lighting, wall and window treatments, floors, furniture placement, and materials.
You will be encouraged to bring in fabric or paint swatches and snapshots of your room or artwork you want to incorporate into your decorating. The instructor will also have on hand an abundance of material samples, including drapery and upholstery fabrics, carpeting, decorating magazines, catalogs, paint swatches, wallpaper, and more. Here’s your chance to brainstorm and bounce ideas around with a designer and to listen to other students’ ideas.
Topics to be covered include:
- furniture arrangement, harmony, proportion, and scale
- how to bring in new focal points or accentuate existing ones
- color schemes, textures, and pattern blending, how lighting affects color
- how to develop a budget
Note: Please bring a BEFORE photo of a room, a tape measure, and pencil to class.
4 weeks/10 hours
Susan Barba, NCIDQ #26132, graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design Interior Design program. Susan is the owner of SUSAN BARBA Interior Design Studio, a full service interior design firm specializing in restaurants, hospitality, and residential kitchens and baths. Please view her portfolio at: www.sbidstudio.com
Wednesdays, February 27 - March 20
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Course Fee: $99
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