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:
What Color is Winter?
Instructor: Karen Stomberg
Meets: Jan 31-Feb 2, Friday 6-8, Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 4 pm New Dates!
Location: Murie 306, UAF Campus
Description: In this workshop, students will learn to observe and find subtle natural
botanical colors in the Fairbanks winter botanical world. Sticks, seedpods, twigs,
berries, and grasses will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own winter
botanicals to observe and draw. There will be optional color exercises, demonstrations,
and individual instruction. We will examine traditional and contemporary botanical
illustrations to recognize different styles, media, and uses of color. There will
be a special emphasis on using watercolor and pencil together to layer color and build
up tone. Drawings will be developed from life, adding tonal values and colored pencils.
All abilities are welcome.
Cost: $225
An Intro to Rock Climbing
Instructor: Michelle Johannsen
Meets: March 19 - April 23, Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30
Location: SRC Climbing Wall, 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, 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 to enjoy rock
climbing and achieve your goals.
Cost: $125
Introduction to Pickleball!
Instructor: Kayla Clark
Meets: Feb 4-25, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-1 pm
Location: SRC, UAF Campus
Description: Are you curious to try out the fastest growing sport in the USA? Pickleball
is a net sport that takes elements of tennis and ping pong, combining them into a
game that is accessible for kids as well as senior citizens. This course will cover
the basics of serving, dinking, volleys, lobs, rules of game play and more! Six sessions
will have you feeling confident to join in on Open and Relish Play with the Farthest
North Pickleball Club. Beware, this game is quite addicting and very social too!
Cost: $95
Knitting for the Beginner
Instructor: Ginny Kinne
Meets: Feb 3-10, Mondays and Friday, 6-9 pm
Location: Murie 107, UAF Campus
Description: This course is designed for people who are new to the world of knitting.
During this course, students will learn the basics of knitting techniques, the language
used, and the materials involved. We will discuss the differences between Continental
and English-style knitting, learn the knit and the purl stitch, and understand how
to identify and fix mistakes. The course will also teach you about the materials and
tools involved in knitting and, most importantly, what’s needed and not needed to
knit and finish a project. Participants will knit a hat in class and leave with the
skills to keep on knitting! Yarn and needles will be provided. Returning students
can choose between making another hat or knitting a pair of mittens.
Cost: $150
Registration and Payment
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. 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.