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The People's University: Buying a Home for Beginners
Saturday, June 1, 2013
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Summary: For many, the overwhelming process of buying a house is the single most important financial decision they will make in their lifetimes. Akram Kamrani will provide attendees with the fundamentals of buying a home.
HOW: Hands-On Workshop Series—Fabric Marbling with Vivian - REGISTRATION CLOSED: A Division of The People's University
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: WE'RE SORRY, BUT ALL AVAILABLE SPACES IN THIS WORKSHOP ARE FULL.
In this workshop, participants will use shaving cream and water-based, non-toxic inks to create stunning pieces of marbleized fabric.
HOW: Hands-On Workshop Series—Herbal Sunscreen with Cynthia: A Division of The People's University
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Cynthia Hill, from Third Day Luxury Soaps & Garden, will teach you to make your own organic SPF 30 sunscreen from herbs, pure vegetable and nut butters and titanium oxide.
The People's University: Immaculate Reflections on Oakland’s Sports History
Saturday, July 20, 2013
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Summary: Jim O’Brien, Pittsburgh’s famous sports author, will discuss significant sports venues and events in the Oakland area, which was once the "playground" of Pittsburgh. Book signing to follow.
HOW: Hands-On Workshop Series—Sausage and Bread Making with Luke: A Division of The People's University
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Luke Och, from the Crested Duck Charcuterie, an artisan meat market in the Beechview neighborhood, and baker behind the Birdsong Bread blog, will teach you to make sausage from scratch and the buns to go with it.
HOW: Hands-On Workshop Series—Indian Spices with Anoo: A Division of The People's University
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Learn about Indian spices, including their use as aromatic flavor enhancers and for nutritional and preservative purposes. Anoo, author of a Kerala cookbook, will demonstrate how much spice to use and when, as well as how to store spices.
HOW: Hands-On Workshop Series—Seed Bombs and Birdseed Eggs with Rita & Melissa: A Division of The People's University
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Learn how to plant dozens of wildflowers at once, and even beautify a vacant lot, without losing seeds to birds or wind. Then, learn how to make a beautiful treat for the birds to hang on your balcony or in your yard.
HOW: Hands-On Workshop Series—Beeswax Lip Balm with Roberta: A Division of The People's University
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Just in time for chapped lips season, Roberta Jones, from Laurel Mt Bees in Murrysville, will teach you how to make homemade beeswax lip balm.
HOW: Hands-On Workshop Series—Making Gift Wrap with Rita: A Division of The People's University
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Using recycled and repurposed materials, we will create great-looking gift wraps, bows, and gift tags. Bring a gift to wrap, or practice with one of our empty boxes.
