This seven-session course is aimed at folks with an advanced beginner or intermediate-level foundation on the ukulele and seeking greater confidence, freedom, and joy in this fun and versatile instrument.
Join our book club to explore the world of Iona Wishaw's book series. We will discuss the books, touch upon historical events, and plan field trips to the settings. In this course, we will examine Book #5, A Sorrowful Sanctuary and #6, A Deceptive Devotion, in the series.
Herbalist Travis Cartwright's class introduces his favourite plants and mushrooms to improve cognitive functions like memory, focus, and learning. We'll sample each herb discussed.
AI is changing our world. This workshop delves deep into what it is, how it affects us, and how it can enhance our lives. Hands-on computer lab exploration included.
Instructor, HOST I moved to Nelson because of its unlimited options of outdoors activities. I love being outside. I graduated from Selkirk College's Hospitality Management program in April 2017. I am excited to return to Selkirk College again.
Gabe is a easy going guy that enjoys working with his hands. He is passionate about spending time outdoors with his family, vintage Harly Davidson motorcycles and classic cars.
Alanna completed her Bachelor of General Studies and a Bachelor of Education with a minor in Learning Disabilities from Simon Fraser University. Her undergraduate degrees were followed up by the Professional Development Program at SFU where she earned a B.C. Teachers Certificate in 2009. While attending Simon Fraser University she worked in the Parks, Recreation and Culture field for various
Rosellen was born and raised in BC and has always enjoyed exploring the Kootenays. Since graduating from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Selkirk College in 2016, Rosellen has made the West Kootenay home. With a comprehensive background in acute care settings such as general medicine, surgical, and most recently labour and delivery, Rosellen brings professional dedication and the
Got the blues? Covid and world news has gotten—and kept—many in the doldrums. In this engaging interactive two-hour workshop, we will explore creative ways of surviving and even thriving—in a sometimes bleak environment. Meet the Instructor Mike is a writer, presenter and a grief/gratitude coach. He has written as the Happy Economist and is the creator of many tools including the "Conversation
Learn several line dances to all genres of music. Basic beginner level. Meet the Instructor Sue has been instructing line dancing for four years. She has been taking part in line dancing for the past 10 years. She is retired, and loves dancing, gardening, walking the dog, and spending time with her 6 grandchildren. She enjoys teaching and sharing her love of line dancing with others. Register Now
This 10-week course offers an introduction to advanced computing skills, specifically designed for beginning programmers with limited or no prior programming experience.
Katie has lived in the area for over 15 years and considers Castlegar her "new hometown." She and her daughter regularly explore all that the Kootenays have to offer and enjoy many outdoor pursuits. Katie has been an educator in the public school system for 20 years and brings the accompanying knowledge and expertise to her position as Healthy Campus coordinator. She completed her masters of
Amanda graduated from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program in 2021. Her nursing career has primarily focused on mental health. Her background includes nursing in geriatric psychiatry, expanding to acute inpatient psychiatry and psychiatric emergency services on Vancouver Island. In the West Kootenay, she gained experience working in opioid antagonist treatment. In her spare time, Amanda
Martin Tagseth received his first formal art education in Alberta, earning a Fine Art Diploma from Red Deer College in 1989. He then traveled to Halifax, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 1991. Tagseth’s studies next took him to The Ohio State University where he received his MFA degree.and finally to Norway’s Insstitutt Keramisk
Robin’s education in the field of ceramics has been wide-ranging and includes educational training from four institutions, in three different countries. With a completed BFA from Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary, AB, Canada, Robin also studied at Kootenay School of the Arts, in Nelson, BC, Canada, at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia and completed his MFA
The course contains five lessons and five assignments. Included with this is an introduction that contains all the necessary instructions to guide you through the course.
School Chair, University Arts & Sciences; Instructor, History I am passionate about teaching History because I believe that, with an understanding of the past, students can change the world. We have a wide-ranging History program that takes students around the world and into their own back yard. We also work hard to help students build their reading, research, and writing skills which will enable