Continuing Studies: Home & Garden
This workshop will cover the four areas of construction that the average home owner requires in order to converse properly with contractors or do basic construction for himself/herself.
Floors
This segment will look at framing typical floors in house construction.
Layout and checking for “squareness”
Sizing of floor joists for given spans
Typical western platform framing
Nailing requirements, and cross bridging
Sub-flooring layout
Floor framing for stair openings
Walls
This segment will look at framing typical walls in house construction.
Layout for studs
Nailing requirements
Window/door header sizes
Framing practices
Steel stud construction
Stairs
This segment will look at typical stair construction.
Tread/riser calculations
Layout of stringers
Installation of stringers/steps
Handrail requirements
Decks
This segment will look at typical deck construction
Footing requirements
Typical deck beam/joist construction
Deck flooring
Railings.
Fee: $229
Dates:
Mar 10, 11, 24 & 25, 2012
Saturdays & Sundays, 9 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Room 1323
Make 5 projects for your garden in one weekend! This fun filled weekend blitz will cover basic safety in woodworking, and review different types of woodworking tools. Student will experience basic carpentry skills and complete the following 5 projects: a bird feeder, a flower box, a trellis, a trudge (wooden basket/carrier) and a 5 board bench. These projects will range from simple to slightly challenging. Materials for the weekend will be supplied.
Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.
This 1-day workshop will help you identify the right tile for the job as well as learning manual skills required for ceramic tile applications. Upon completion of this workshop, you will be able to complete a successful tile job by identifying the various types of tiles, developing an understanding of the use and care of the tiles used, laying out the area for wall or floor tiles, using materials and glues to fasten tiles, grouting, and the proper care and maintenance for ceramic tiles.
Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.
This course is a similar to our previous Ceramic Tile with a twist. To ensure students receive the full hands-on experience the course is now scheduled with two 4-hour classes. The first day will cover theory that will help you identify the right tile for the job, develop an understanding of the use and care of the tiles used, design the lay-out for wall, floor tiles or mosaic, develop an understanding of the use of materials and glues to fasten tiles. Students will cut, arrange and apply adhesive for their mosaic project. On the second day, theory will help identify the correct grout, and the proper care and maintenance for ceramic tiles. Students will complete their project by grouting their mosaic project. Upon completion of this course, students will have completed a mosaic tiling project from start to finish.
Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.
In this 4-hour workshop you will plant a stylish container for your patio and learn all the tips and tricks to keep it beautiful all season. Choose from a shade or sun planting. Soil, fertilizer, and plants supplied. Bring a pot to match your decor about 12" in diameter. Container Gardening is not just for flowers, plant a veggie garden instead.
Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.
Are you new at woodworking? Not sure which power tool or accessory is the best one for the job? Do the words jig, scroll or circular have different meanings for you than a type of saw? If so, join our expert instructor for this hands-on 12-hour course on demystifying power tools. You will be introduced to the ins and outs and safety of power tools used for woodworking. This course will introduce to the saw family: jig, scroll, circular, and compound/mitre. Also introduce will be the router, drill and accessories. You will be able to experience different angles, cuts and shapes that your power tool can make. Please note that although this is a hands-on course it is for practice only, a project will not be completed during the course.
Contact Continuing Studies at 250.392.8010 to have your name placed on an interest list for upcoming course information.
This 1-day dry walling workshop will guide you through the "need to knows" of proper drywall installation including:
- the tools used in the trade
- measurement taking
- how to cut drywall
- "mudding" techniques and the different types of mud
- proper installation of ceilings and walls
Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.
Garden Railroading combines two favorite hobbies - model railroading and gardening. A well-designed garden railway creates an atmosphere of realism far beyond what is possible with a traditional indoor layout. Where the indoors layout relies on artificial materials - mountains are made of plaster, rivers are made of plastic resin, the outdoors layout is created with natural materials such as of dirt and stone, and rivers run with water. This course will provide information on planning and design, blue print reading, basic carpentry skills, laying track and wiring.
Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.
This 6-hour workshop will help you organize and plan for your summer garden.
Course topics include:
- introduction to the Memory Garden Community Farm Initiative,
- common vegetables and how to grown them,
- how big your garden should be,
- how to build the soil; how to choose seeds;
- how to grow fruit and berries;
- how to irrigate;
- how to use the proper tools.
Even though the ground is still frozen, the course will have a hands-on component as you learn to create your garden plant and work as a group to create the TRU section of the Community Farm. Come and have fun with others that have the same interest.
Fee: $45
Date:
Feb 25, 2012
Saturday, 9am-4pm
Location: Room 1251
The following topics will be introduced in this 6-hour workshop:
- planning for seed saving;
- planning for food over winter;
- learning how to extend the growing season;
- starting seedlings and planning for transplanting;
- learning how to include livestock in your garden.
During course students will have the opportunity to participate on two hands-on activities: making potting soil and starting seeds indoors.
Fee: $45
Date:
Mar 24, 2012
Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm
Location: Room 1319
This evening workshop will discuss the importance of compost in your garden.
Topics introduced include:
- materials required to build a good compost;
- different types of compost piles;
- when to turn or not to turn the pile
- tips and tricks on how to control pests.
Fee: $25
Date:
Apr 11, 2012
Wednesday, 6 - 9 pm
Location: Room 1323
To till or not to till? The season is upon us and it is time to start your garden. Put your best green thumb forward and participate in this hands on workshop. You will learn about fertilizing and amending your soil; direct seeding and transplanting techniques; and setting up proper irrigation. The day will start with the discussion at TRU and then hands-on work at the Memory Garden Community Farm. Have fun, learn, and meet new people with the same interests!
Fee: $45
Date:
May 26, 2012
Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm
Location: Room 1323
Your garden is starting to grow. In this evening workshop, learn all about weeding/thinning; pest control; mulching; irrigation; tool maintenance; and harvesting.
Fee: $25
Date:
Jun 13, 2012
Wednesday, 6 - 9 pm
Location: Room 1323
This informative evening workshop will discuss the advantages of fresh produce: how to cook with fresh vegetables (different techniques and terms); and how your harvest depends on what you want in the kitchen (example: small carrots or large carrots, etc.). Students will be introduced to different cooking techniques for a variety of vegetables. Bring your appetite!
Fee: $39
Date:
Jul 11, 2012
Wednesday, 5 - 8 pm
Location: Room 1258
This workshop is about preserving garden vegetables using a variety of techniques such as canning, freezing, drying, and lacto-fermentation. A hands-on component includes harvesting vegetables at the Memory Garden Community Farm.
Fee: $45
Date:
Aug 18, 2012
Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm
Location: Room 1323
Upon completion of this workshop, you will be able to complete a successful flooring job by identifying the various types of flooring, developing an understanding of the use and care of the flooring used, laying out the area for flooring using materials and glues to fasten flooring, and the proper care and maintenance for your new floor.
Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.
Students in this course will learn the concepts of landscape design and will develop their own unique landscape plan. Learn how to use scale, balance, texture, lines of force, and other design concepts to landscape your home to produce a functional and practical landscape. You will learn to adapt exciting landscapes, choose plant material and develop a landscape that fits your life style and will increase the value and enjoyment of your home, property or business. Students should come prepared to draw a landscape design. Bring pencils, graph paper, picture of your home landscaping and an open mind ready to learn and create.
Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.
Are you interested in learning more abut what your router can do? Here is the class for you. We will be teaching and demonstrating the router to its fullest potential and capabilities, while providing the participant with shortcuts and informative tips about your router.
Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.
Create a flower globe for your front or back deck or balcony. In this 3-hour workshop our certified horticulturist will walk you through the steps to creating a globe made of pansy or impatiens. Soil, fertilizer and plants will be provided.
Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.
If you are interested in learning how to install paving stones or retaining walls, please call 250.392.8010 to have your name placed on an interest list for upcoming course information.
Do you need to replace a water tap or a toilet? Not sure how to work with copper pipe? Do you wonder why your plumbing looks that way? In this 12-hour course, students are introduced to the theory behind how our houses are plumbed. From materials such as cast iron to plastic and copper, many types of piping have been used in the home.
Students will be introduced to the following topics:
- fixing clogged drains
- installing taps
- replacing washers, O rings, and valve seats
- installing a toilet and bath tub
- tying into an existing drain for additional fixtures
- cutting ABS pipe/plastic PVC pipe and copper pipe
- gluing ABS and PVC pipes
- soldering copper pipes
Hands on will include cutting plastic and copper pipe, methods of gluing and how to solder copper piping.
Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.
This course builds on the knowledge captured in the Demystifying Power Tools course but is open to everyone who understands their power tools. This course is designed to assist students in choosing the appropriate project plan to match the student’s skills with the allotted time they wish to spend on a project. Participants will become familiar with various wood products and their uses, and the variety of finishing products. Students will be work on completing a small bookshelf or table that encompasses the skills practiced in the course. Supply list will be given on the Tuesday evening class to allow students time to purchase required materials.
Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.
Changing a light fixture around the house? Wanting to add extra plugs or a ground fault? This program covers the basics and the safety aspects of electrical wiring for homeowners wanting to work safely with the electrical systems in the typical home. Upon completion of this course, students will know how to install that extra plug correctly and whether a permit is required. All safety and legal concerns will be addressed in this course.
Contact Continuing Studies at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on a distribution list for upcoming information.
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