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Interested in learning a new skill or flexing your creative muscles? 51社区 Chillicothe offers a series of popular community education classes and workshops that allow participants to learn, explore and create. Community Education workshops are open to the public and welcome all ages unless otherwise noted.

OHIO Chillicothe鈥檚 Community Education series includes workshops that involve basket weaving, candle making, needle felting, cocktail making, hiking, painting, and more.

鈥淚 appreciate 51社区 Chillicothe for taking an active role in enriching the lives of people in our town,鈥� said participant Adrienne Boggs. 鈥淚 have taken so many different Continuing Education Workshops at 51社区 Chillicothe and they have all been fantastic. I have had the opportunity to learn new skills like basket weaving, candle making, and working with wool鈥 can also make some pretty good cocktails too!  Along with these new experiences, I also got to meet new folks and reconnect with old friends. These workshops are a jewel in our community!鈥� 

Spring workshops kick off on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, with Valentine鈥檚 Night In, led by Tara Gillum, 51社区 alumna and owner of Steiner鈥檚 Speakeasy. Throughout the spring semester, there are many opportunities to learn, explore and create. Featured classes will include several cocktail-making sessions with Tara Gillum, candle-making with Emma Martin, basket-making with Melodee Caudill, songwriting with Bruce Dalzell, and hiking with Kim Lafreniere.

鈥淭he basket workshops have been fun and instructive,鈥� said Beverly Crabtree. 鈥淭he instructor is knowledgeable and approachable. I look forward to taking more classes.鈥�

鈥淲e鈥檙e pleased to welcome community members from Chillicothe and the surrounding area to participate in these community workshops that offer a little something for everyone, whether you are looking to try something new, or hone your skills at something you already enjoy,鈥� said Administrative Assistant Ann Holmes, who coordinates the workshops.

See the full Community Education Workshop schedule at ohio.edu/chillicothe/community-education-workshop-series.