Community Classes
If you have any questions about classes or have ideas for a class you'd like to see
us do, please call Michelle Bartlett at 907-474-7021, or email summer@alaska.edu.
UAF Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning offers a variety of non-credit bearing classes accessible to members of the community without the requirements of typical college courses. Many of these courses are practical, hands-on workshop style classes taught by local experts.
To register and pay for a class, follow the link below:
Spring courses:
From Click to Finish: Weekend Photo & Editing Intensive
Instructor: JR Ancheta
Meets: February 21 and 22, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 3 pm
Location: Murie 105, UAF Campus
Description: Learn to tell a story through your photos from the moment you take the
shot to the final polished image. This weekend workshop begins with an exciting field
session at the start of the Yukon Quest 80-Mile Fun Run, where you’ll practice capturing
dynamic scenes and action shots. Back on campus, you’ll dive into editing essentials
to enhance and refine your work. Bring your digital camera or phone, as well as a
laptop or tablet for editing. Participants will need their own transportation and
should pack a lunch for both days.
Cost: $120
Sew it Up! Creative Sewing and Upcycling
Instructor: Marla Statscewich
Meets: February 24, 26, March 3, 5, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: 401 Gruening, UAF Campus
Description: Dust off your sewing machine and get ready to create! In this hands-on
class, you'll learn sewing basics while giving new life to old materials. Projects
include a cozy pillowcase, a purse made from repurposed jeans, and a one-of-a-kind
"frankenhoodie" crafted from hoodie parts. Whether you're new to sewing or just getting
back into it, you'll build skills and confidence while having fun. Please make sure
your machine is in good working condition before class. You will need a working sewing
machine, 1 1/2 yards of cotton fabric, and 1/2 yard of contrasting fabric for the
pillow cases, and two hoodies from your closet or from Value Village, approximately
the same size. Need a machine? Contact Summer Sessions — limited machines are available
to borrow during class sessions.
Cost: $150
Next Steps in Knitting: Knit a Pair of Mittens
Instructor: Ginny Kinne
Meets: February 27, March 2, and March 6, Friday, Monday & Friday, 6 pm - 9 pm
Location: 107 Murie, UAF Campus
Description: Ready to take your knitting to the next level? This class is designed
for beginning knitters who already know how to knit, purl, increase, and decrease.
Building on your existing skills, you’ll learn how to knit a pair of mittens, a fun
and practical project that introduces shaping, thumb gussets, and working in the round.
Along the way, we’ll review essential techniques, troubleshoot common challenges,
and discuss options for customizing your mittens. Come ready to grow your skills and
leave with warm hands and new confidence in your knitting! Participants must provide
their own yarn and needles for this class. You will need one skein of Malabrigo Rasta
(or 90-100 yards of super bulky wool yarn), and size 10.5-11 US 40" circular needles
(ChiaoGoo 40" Lace Red Stainless Steel Knitting Needles US11 are a great option).
The price of high quality yarn and needles will be about $40. You can purchase these
needles and Malabrigo Rasta locally or online. Contact Summer Sessions if you need
purchasing suggestions.
Cost: $110
Instructor: Emily Smola
Meets: March 19 - April 23, Thursdays, 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: SRC, UAF Campus
Description: Join us for a fun-filled six-week intro to rock climbing course at the
SRC climbing wall! This course will teach you the basics of rock climbing, so that
you can enjoy this amazing activity. Topics that we will cover include belay technique,
basic climbing movement, anchor building, indoor/ outdoor climbing comparisons, how
to best use each climbing hold type, and how to manage the risks involved with climbing.
We want to set you up for success, enabling you to enjoy rock climbing and achieve
your goals.
Cost: $125
All registrations for Non-credit Short Classes are completed through CampDoc. Please visit the Campdoc website at to create a profile and register for classes. If you have previously registered with CampDoc, you will not need to create a new profile.
Payment can be made during registration through CampDoc. Please note that Non-credit Short Classes require a $25.00 non-refundable deposit that must be paid at the time of registration. The final payment is due 1 week before the class start date. If you register for a class and decide not to attend, you MUST drop the course via CampDoc a week before the start date or you will be charged for the full class. For additional information contact Summer Sessions at 474-7021 or summer@alaska.edu. How do I register with CampDoc?
If you are unfamiliar with Campdoc, this handy guide might help you get started.
How do I find out more information about Parking?
If your Non-credit Short Class takes place on campus between 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday, you will be required to have a current parking decal or short term parking permit displayed in your vehicle. Outside of these times, no permit is required. For more information about parking on campus call 474-7275 or view parking locations at uaf.edu/campusmap.