PART 5 -- Every day Ill highlight a handful of Expo classes for you as a supplement to the Online Brochure (which is not online yet due to some technical glitches that were working on). Be sure to look at the earlier posts of highlighted classes PARTS 1-4 if you missed those class summaries). --Denice GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE HOMEOWNER Would you like to build a greenhouse but aren’t sure what size, style, or materials would work the best? Well, Jim Spane, President of Spane Buildings, Inc., knows about building and he’ll get you on the road to building an effective protection for your beloved plants. A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO COB OVENS If you’d like to go into a class empty-handed and come out two hours later with something really cool, this is a class for you. In this 2-hour class (2 sessions) Erin Ryan will take you through the design and construction of your very own (miniature) wood-fired cob oven. This class will introduce the neophyte cob oven builder to all phases of cob oven creation (planning, design, materials, construction, use, care) as well as the history of these earthen wood-fired cookers. A lifetime of creativity wouldn’t exhaust the possibilities of earthen ovens that you could create … adobe, hippie, mid-century modern, Asian, Seuss-esque, Victorian, Jetson-esque, LEGO … endless. WOMEN’S CHAINSAW CLASS This class is standing room only every Expo for a reason: ladies have work to do, they want to learn how to do it safely, and they want to learn how to use a chainsaw (for the first time or better) with the support of other women. This is a hands-on class where Caitlin Youngquist will explain the parts, functioning, and use of the chainsaw as well as chainsaw maintenance. Of course, you’ll learn about the proper safety gear to wear when wielding a chainsaw. There will be a variety of chainsaw models in the class and printed material to take home. Bring your questions and curiosity. This class is EMPOWERING. INTRO TO WATER BATH CANNING OF FRUITS JAMS AND JELLIES Vivian Smallwood, WSU Master Canner, is back to introduce you to the art and skill of canning fruits, jams and jellies. Vivian has decades of canning knowledge and experience and is all about canning safely and properly, so come to learn about canning the sweetness and bring your questions. BASICS OF CANNING TOMATO AND SALSA Vivian Smallwood, WSU Master Canner, is back to introduce you to the art and skill of canning tomatoes and salsa. Vivian has decades of canning knowledge and experience and is all about canning safely and properly, so come to learn about the nuances of canning tomatoes and salsa and bring your questions. PRESSURE CANNING MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH Vivian Smallwood, WSU Master Canner, is back to introduce you to the art and skill of canning meat, poultry and fish. Vivian has decades of canning knowledge and experience and is all about canning safely and properly, so come to learn about the nuances of meats, poultry and fish – you do not want to do this wrong, so come ready to learn and bring your questions. THE CRIMSON SPOON – RECIPES FROM THE CHEF Jamie Callison, Executive Chef, WSU School of Hospitality Business Management, will be showcasing recipes from his new book “The Crimson Spoon: Plating Regional Cuisine on the Palouse.” Jamie will teach you how to cook the perfect steak encrusted with a coffee rub plus fresh horseradish, mashed potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. Steak AND coffee rub living on your plate in perfect harmony, it’s enough to make the angels sing and cowboy poets wax poetic around the supper campfire. Without a doubt this spread will be a hit at your next dinner. Jamie’s book will be available for purchase, too. LIVESTOCK FENCING BASICS Robert Frost said good fences make good neighbors. And that good fence that makes good neighbors needs a gate to make good friends. In this class Contractor Monte Geerdes will teach you what it takes to build a good and strong fence the right way (proper corner braces, secure post setting, hanging a gate that withstands the tests of time). Learn to make good neighbors, good friends, keep your animals safe, protected, and happy, and secure your own peace of mind. REMINDER: Online Registration is now open. Here is this link: https://countrylivingexpo.wufoo/forms/2014-country-living-expo-registration-form/ PLEASE NOTE: that you can register by the title of each class when you register online but the Online Brochure (that contains all of the class descriptions) is not yet online due to some glitches that we’re working out. We will let you know immediately when it goes online. The hashtag for the Country Living Expo is #CLExpo2014 Lets stay connected when were communicating about the Expo on the inter webs. --Denice
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