Enhance Your Fall Season With Community Education Classes From SUU

This fall, join Southern Utah University (SUU) Community Education’s new class offerings that promote a sense of comfort and enjoyment of nature. The class lineup offers ways to get cozy with a new beginner quilting class, or to make comfort food with Chef Jon’s Southern Cuisine class. For settling into the beautiful fall season, they will also get you outdoors with your camera with the choice of two photography classes.

In a press release, Melinda Thorpe, the executive director of SUU Community and Workforce Development said, “We believe in the power of shared learning experiences. Our fall classes are carefully designed to nurture a sense of togetherness, ignite creativity and strengthen the fabric of our community."

Live in the moment and take time for exploring the season’s vibrant colors with one or both of their photography classes.

The first, starting Sept. 16, instructor Asher Swan teaches the fundamentals and how to make the best use of your camera through each component of the exposure triangle. You will cover the techniques of ISO, F-stop and shutter speed to help you feel more confident about the images you take.

In the second course, photography instructors Corinne and Shawn Severn’s experience in travel photography will help you capture your own stunning pictures. Starting Sept. 25, this course will include lessons on composition, natural light, effective posing, food and beverage layout as well as sharing travel memories via social media, websites, printed photo books, calendars and slideshows.

Get ready to feed your friends and loved ones with the Southern Cuisine class. Explore the art of comfort food and learn how to cook irresistible favorites of the Deep South on Oct. 6.

For theater lovers, the new Shakespeare Reader’s Theatre with instructor Tony Pellegrini gives you the chance to perform with new friends and begins Oct. 26. In a reader’s theater format, you will better understand the Bard's world by interacting with different generations and cultures that make up our community. Rehearse as Shakespeare’s characters to become more comfortable while acting and performing.

Foster a connection with your community by taking Beginner American Sign Language starting Sept. 18. Together with new friends, you’ll learn about specific language and cultural behaviors and receive an introduction to the grammar of ASL with returning instructor Lawrence Laskowski, who has been teaching for over 30 years.

SUU’s Community Education program offers classes, workshops and events for the purpose of generating fun, cultural and educational opportunities for those who love to learn. While increasing participant knowledge, programs provide non-credit experiences for community members wishing to develop new hobbies, skills and areas of personal interest.

You can get more information, including a complete listing of Community Education classes and the schedule, along with the ability to register for a course by going to suu.edu/wise. You can also call (435) 865 8259.