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Cooking Basics: A Simple Dinner to Share with Friends
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: Adults
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In this hands-on class, we’ll make a simple dinner you can easily replicate at home to impress your family and friends. Ideal for beginning cooks! We'll enjoy Caesar Salad, a pasta dish, and a delicious dessert.
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
In this hands-on class, we’ll make a simple dinner you can easily replicate at home to impress your family and friends. Ideal for beginning cooks! We'll enjoy Caesar Salad, a pasta dish, and a delicious dessert.
Intro to CNC Routing
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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This two-part program will introduce you to the basics of design, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC router. Session one will focus on project design and the VCarve software. Session two covers machine use, including hands-on time with the CNC machine. Customers who successfully complete both sessions of this program will be certified for use of Exploration Commons’ CNC machine.
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
This two-part program will introduce you to the basics of design, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC router. Session one will focus on project design and the VCarve software. Session two covers machine use, including hands-on time with the CNC machine. Customers who successfully complete both sessions of this program will be certified for use of Exploration Commons’ CNC machine.
All program registrants must complete the prerequisite online Iconic CNC Machine Use and Safety Training prior to attending the first session of this program.
Intro to 3D Printing and Design with Tinkercad
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Learn the basics of using Tinkercad to design for 3D printing! We'll walk through basic 3D design using Tinkercad software and create a simple project to be 3D printed. No previous design experience is necessary!
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Learn the basics of using Tinkercad to design for 3D printing! We'll walk through basic 3D design using Tinkercad software and create a simple project to be 3D printed. No previous design experience is necessary!
African Cooking: Chicken Peanut Soup with Mashed Rice
Exploration Commons
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
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Join guest instructor Leticia Nortey, from Expanding Boundaries International, as she shares information and recipes from Ghana, Africa. We will learn how to prepare Chicken Peanut Soup with Mashed Rice in this hands-on cooking class. Children ages 11 - 14 may register and attend with a registered adult; all attendees must register.
Exploration Commons
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
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Join guest instructor Leticia Nortey, from Expanding Boundaries International, as she shares information and recipes from Ghana, Africa. We will learn how to prepare Chicken Peanut Soup with Mashed Rice in this hands-on cooking class. Children ages 11 - 14 may register and attend with a registered adult; all attendees must register.
Cooking for Wellness: Rainbow Chickpea Salad with Baked Chicken
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Managing Parkinson’s Disease is complex and adding nutrition complications and mixed online information makes it hard to know what exactly to eat. In this class, not only will you be making a delicious Rainbow Chickpea Salad, but you will also get an opportunity to discuss nutrition and Parkinson’s with Registered Dietitian Dana Mealing and Registered Nurse Christina McGann. This class is provided through The Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County and Carroll Hospital.
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Managing Parkinson’s Disease is complex and adding nutrition complications and mixed online information makes it hard to know what exactly to eat. In this class, not only will you be making a delicious Rainbow Chickpea Salad, but you will also get an opportunity to discuss nutrition and Parkinson’s with Registered Dietitian Dana Mealing and Registered Nurse Christina McGann. This class is provided through The Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County and Carroll Hospital.
Let's Start a Podcast!
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Wanna get into podcasting but don't know where to start? This is the class for you! We will cover the basics of the different recording software that we offer, along with an introduction to the equipment we provide in the Audio/Video Lab.
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Wanna get into podcasting but don't know where to start? This is the class for you! We will cover the basics of the different recording software that we offer, along with an introduction to the equipment we provide in the Audio/Video Lab.
Kids Intro to Basic Sewing Skills: Homeschool Edition
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: 10 - 16
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Learn the necessary basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This is a beginner-level class; you will leave feeling confident about the next steps to take toward sewing your own projects.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: 10 - 16
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Learn the necessary basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This is a beginner-level class; you will leave feeling confident about the next steps to take toward sewing your own projects.
Kids Cooking: Stovetop Queasdillas
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 14
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In this hands-on class, we will introduce kitchen safety and stovetop cooking skills as we prepare a simple quesadilla recipe.
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 14
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In this hands-on class, we will introduce kitchen safety and stovetop cooking skills as we prepare a simple quesadilla recipe.
Intro to CNC Routing
Exploration Commons
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
This two-part program will introduce you to the basics of design, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC router. Session one will focus on project design and the VCarve software. Session two covers machine use, including hands-on time with the CNC machine. Customers who successfully complete both sessions of this program will be certified for use of Exploration Commons’ CNC machine.
Exploration Commons
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
This two-part program will introduce you to the basics of design, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC router. Session one will focus on project design and the VCarve software. Session two covers machine use, including hands-on time with the CNC machine. Customers who successfully complete both sessions of this program will be certified for use of Exploration Commons’ CNC machine.
All program registrants must complete the prerequisite online Iconic CNC Machine Use and Safety Training prior to attending the first session of this program.
Ages 12 to 15 are required to have a certified adult with them to independently use the CNC router.
Cake Decorating for Adults
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 10, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Learn the basics of cake decorating! From frosting a cake to piping trim or perfecting your letters in frosting, we'll help you practice your skills and finish with a real cake to decorate and take home.
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 10, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Learn the basics of cake decorating! From frosting a cake to piping trim or perfecting your letters in frosting, we'll help you practice your skills and finish with a real cake to decorate and take home.
Cake Decorating for Teens
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 10, 2023 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Learn the basics of cake decorating! From frosting a cake to piping trim or perfecting your letters in frosting, we'll help you practice your skills and finish with a real cake to decorate and take home.
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 10, 2023 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Learn the basics of cake decorating! From frosting a cake to piping trim or perfecting your letters in frosting, we'll help you practice your skills and finish with a real cake to decorate and take home.
Making for Seniors: Create a Simple Wood Laser Cutter Project
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a very basic hands-on session where we'll create a simple wood laser cutter project and actually watch your project being made on our Fusion Pro laser cutter. Previous basic computer experience is required. No previous experience with laser cutting or design software is needed. This class does not result in independent laser use certification.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a very basic hands-on session where we'll create a simple wood laser cutter project and actually watch your project being made on our Fusion Pro laser cutter. Previous basic computer experience is required. No previous experience with laser cutting or design software is needed. This class does not result in independent laser use certification.
Cooking Basics: A Simple Dinner to Share with Friends
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
In this hands-on class, we’ll make a simple dinner you can easily replicate at home to impress your family and friends. Ideal for beginning cooks! We'll enjoy Caesar Salad, a pasta dish, and a delicious dessert.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
In this hands-on class, we’ll make a simple dinner you can easily replicate at home to impress your family and friends. Ideal for beginning cooks! We'll enjoy Caesar Salad, a pasta dish, and a delicious dessert.
Learn to Solder
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Soldering is fun and fundamental to a wide assortment of maker electronic projects as well as modern technology. From simple light-up LEDs to complex robots, solder is the glue that holds the technological world together. Join us for a hands-on project where you will assemble and solder your very own electronic dice circuit.
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Soldering is fun and fundamental to a wide assortment of maker electronic projects as well as modern technology. From simple light-up LEDs to complex robots, solder is the glue that holds the technological world together. Join us for a hands-on project where you will assemble and solder your very own electronic dice circuit.
Intro to Machine Sewing and Certification
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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This beginner-friendly program is designed to introduce attendees to our Bernina sewing machines and serger. Attendees aged 12 - 15 must have an adult attend: the adult should also get certified during this course, if they are not already, as makers ages 12 - 15 wanting to use a sewing machine will need an adult present at all times, even if they are certified to use the machines themselves.
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
This beginner-friendly program is designed to introduce attendees to our Bernina sewing machines and serger. Attendees aged 12 - 15 must have an adult attend: the adult should also get certified during this course, if they are not already, as makers ages 12 - 15 wanting to use a sewing machine will need an adult present at all times, even if they are certified to use the machines themselves.
This course will finish with a practical and certification for our Bernina sewing machines!
Sewing Skills: Sewing Patterns Demystified
Exploration Commons
Thursday, April 13, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Learn about using commercial and indie sewing patterns, measuring for size, and how to interpret and navigate written instructions. This is a beginner-friendly class, no sewing experience is required.
Exploration Commons
Thursday, April 13, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Learn about using commercial and indie sewing patterns, measuring for size, and how to interpret and navigate written instructions. This is a beginner-friendly class, no sewing experience is required.
Intro to CNC Routing
Exploration Commons
Thursday, April 13, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
This two-part program will introduce you to the basics of design, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC router. Session one will focus on project design and the VCarve software. Session two covers machine use, including hands-on time with the CNC machine. Customers who successfully complete both sessions of this program will be certified for use of Exploration Commons’ CNC machine.
Exploration Commons
Thursday, April 13, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
This two-part program will introduce you to the basics of design, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC router. Session one will focus on project design and the VCarve software. Session two covers machine use, including hands-on time with the CNC machine. Customers who successfully complete both sessions of this program will be certified for use of Exploration Commons’ CNC machine.
All program registrants must complete the prerequisite online Iconic CNC Machine Use and Safety Training prior to attending the first session of this program.
Ages 12 to 15 are required to have a certified adult with them to independently use the CNC router.
Asian-Style Dumplings
Exploration Commons
Friday, April 14, 2023 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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In this hands-on class, learn to prepare Asian-styled dumplings with premade wrappers. We will make Boiled Chicken Dumplings and Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings. We will practice dumpling folding techniques and mix up delicious dipping and serving sauces.
Exploration Commons
Friday, April 14, 2023 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
In this hands-on class, learn to prepare Asian-styled dumplings with premade wrappers. We will make Boiled Chicken Dumplings and Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings. We will practice dumpling folding techniques and mix up delicious dipping and serving sauces.
Making Movies: Intro to After Effects
Exploration Commons
Saturday, April 15, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Ever watch videos of people shooting lightning from their hands? See some crazy tech computer screens in your favorite sci-fi films? Or maybe some insane video transitions? Chances are that they all were made using the power of Adobe After Effects! In this class, we will cover the bare basics of the software and how to use some of its very unique features!
Exploration Commons
Saturday, April 15, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Ever watch videos of people shooting lightning from their hands? See some crazy tech computer screens in your favorite sci-fi films? Or maybe some insane video transitions? Chances are that they all were made using the power of Adobe After Effects! In this class, we will cover the bare basics of the software and how to use some of its very unique features!
ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Two-Day Class: Day 1
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 17, 2023 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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The ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Course is for individuals preparing to take the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Exam. After taking the course and passing the proctored, multiple-choice exam, participants will receive a Food Protection Manager Certificate, valid for up to five (5) years. This course covers Food Safety Training; Foodborne Illness; Hygiene, Health & Food Safety; Flow of Food: Purchasing, Receiving, Storing, Preparing, Cooking and Serving; Environment: Equipment, Cleaning, Sanitizing, Pest Control and Facilities; and the HACCP System. This is a two-day class with session one on Monday, April 17, and session two on April 24.
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 17, 2023 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
The ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Course is for individuals preparing to take the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Exam. After taking the course and passing the proctored, multiple-choice exam, participants will receive a Food Protection Manager Certificate, valid for up to five (5) years. This course covers Food Safety Training; Foodborne Illness; Hygiene, Health & Food Safety; Flow of Food: Purchasing, Receiving, Storing, Preparing, Cooking and Serving; Environment: Equipment, Cleaning, Sanitizing, Pest Control and Facilities; and the HACCP System. This is a two-day class with session one on Monday, April 17, and session two on April 24.
©2018 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (National Restaurant Association). All rights reserved. ServSafe is a trademark of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. National Restaurant Association® and the arc design are trademarks of the National Restaurant Association.
Sewing Skills: Garment Finishing as You Sew
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Learn how to get a professional look for your finished sewn garments. Learn finishing and pressing techniques that will elevate your sewing and give you better results.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Learn how to get a professional look for your finished sewn garments. Learn finishing and pressing techniques that will elevate your sewing and give you better results.
Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through the basics of design, machine use, and safety procedures. Customers who successfully complete this program will be certified for use of Exploration Commons’ Fusion Pro laser cutter.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through the basics of design, machine use, and safety procedures. Customers who successfully complete this program will be certified for use of Exploration Commons’ Fusion Pro laser cutter.
