Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This fun, hands-on class introduces everyday adults to practical ways AI can simplify daily tasks, save time, and help with planning, writing, and organizing. Participants will explore how to use free AI tools like Chat GPT to create grocery lists, draft emails, organize to-do lists, plan trips, and more - all in a friendly, low-pressure enviormnet. No tech experience required. Bring your curiousity!

*Students are encouraged to bring smartphones, tablets, or laptops to participate, but not required.

*Must be 18 or older. 

Instructor BIO:

Laura Coulter is a local business owner and former educator who teaches practical, approachable ways to use AI to save time and simplify life. With 24 years in education and a background in systems and tech, she now helps everyday people and small business owners get organized and feel more confident using tools that make a real difference. Laura is proud to call Mountain Home home and is excited to share what she’s learned with the local community.  

Let two knowledgeable local guides teach you to fly fish, in a safe and comfortable environment. Subjects include fly casting, water safety, equipment, knots, rigging, four basic fly fishing techniques, reading water, and fly selection. No equipment is needed. Rods and reels are provided at each class meeting or you may bring yours. Learn everything you need to fish on your own.

Class will be held Dryer Hall 1st Floor, Room D106

Enhancing your performance on the ACT is instrumental in determining your choice of college. This six-hour course will prepare you for specific types of questions in Reading, English, Writing, Math, and Science and give you pointers on time management, anxiety relief, scoring and general standardized test-taking strategies.  Please be sure to bring an ACT approved calculator to the training.  

Small breaks will be given. Students are encouraged to bring snacks and a light lunch.

About your instructor:

My name is Jennifer Veloria-Dunn. I have been in education for 14 years and I have been teaching ACT Prep since 2013. My goal is to ease test anxiety and to have students practice ACT specific testing strategies to effectively take the test. After taking this class, many students have reported increasing their composite score by up to 7 points!

Using real leaves for shapes and natural veins, you will be forming your choice of provided stoneware clays to make one or more of several items.  Make your own set of coasters, a bowl or two, a nest for a sculpted mouse, etc.  With a variety of glazes, you can decorate your leaves however you like.  You may provide selections from your own yard if you'd like.   Make during the first four-hour session, glaze during the second four-hour session, then pick up your finished creations at the third session.

 *Everything you need will be provided.

 *Must be 15 or older.

 *The class will be held at ASUMH Technical Center on Hwy 62 across from Plumlee Tire.

Instructor BIO:

Marian's background in pottery began in 1982 in Hawaii. She first studied wheel for several years. The adventure of hand building began in 2004 after retirement to Arkansas. Marian works with stoneware, porcelain, and earthenware (terra cotta) clays. She uses commercial glazes, pigments, and stains to achieve desired results, firing to clay-appropriate temperatures up to 2232° in an electric, oxidation kiln at her home studio near Yellville in Marion Co., AR. She considers her style to be organic and rustic. Teaching is Marian's favorite part of her clay journey, helping others to experience the excitement of creating something useful and/or beautiful from a hunk of partially dried mud. 

Running a small business often means wearing every hat - sales, marketing, customer service, admin - all while trying to grow. In this hands-on workshop, business owners will learn how to use free AI tools to streamline repetitive tasks, create customer emails, generate marketing content, build simple follow-up systems, and reduce time spent on routine work. Participants are encouraged to bring a sample of their own business writing - such as a social post, email, or brochure - so they can practice customizing AI outputs to match their personal brand and voice. No tech experience required. Everyone will leave with AI-generated templates they can start using immediately. 

*Students encouraged to bring a laptop, tablet, or smartphone, in addition to a sample of their own business writing. 

*Must be 18 or older. 

Instructor BIO:

Laura Coulter is a local business owner and former educator who teaches practical, approachable ways to use AI to save time and simplify life. With 24 years in education and a background in systems and tech, she now helps everyday people and small business owners get organized and feel more confident using tools that make a real difference. Laura is proud to call Mountain Home home and is excited to share what she’s learned with the local community.  

Participants will create 2 unique one-of-a-kind cards that are made from pre-made packets. You will be instructed, with a demonstration provided, on how to assemble these cards. At the end of the class you will have created 2 cards that you can keep or send to family or friends. We have a great time creating and socializing. All supplies will be provided.

This class is for 16 years through adult.

Have you always wanted to learn how to weld just for a hobby or small DYI projects around the house, but the cost and time to learn seemed impossible?

You now have a workable option.

The ASUMH Technical Center is offering an afternoon Beginners Welding 101 class. Tailored to include welding safety, welding machine setup with troubleshooting tips, and hands on application. The 12 hour class is broken up into 2 hour class periods 12pm - 2pm on Tuesdays, and Thursdays for 3 consecutive weeks. All supplies will be provided. However, students must bring a long sleeve cotton shirt to wear. 

This will be instructed by a seasoned welder with fabrication experience and who is excited to share with you his knowledge of this fascinating skill.

*Must be 18 years or older in order to attend class.

*Technical Center is located on Hwy 62 (across from Plumlee Tire).

Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This fun, hands-on class introduces everyday adults to practical ways AI can simplify daily tasks, save time, and help with planning, writing, and organizing. Participants will explore how to use free AI tools like Chat GPT to create grocery lists, draft emails, organize to-do lists, plan trips, and more - all in a friendly, low-pressure enviormnet. No tech experience required. Bring your curiousity!

*Students are encouraged to bring smartphones, tablets, or laptops to participate, but not required.

*Must be 18 or older. 

Instructor BIO:

Laura Coulter is a local business owner and former educator who teaches practical, approachable ways to use AI to save time and simplify life. With 24 years in education and a background in systems and tech, she now helps everyday people and small business owners get organized and feel more confident using tools that make a real difference. Laura is proud to call Mountain Home home and is excited to share what she’s learned with the local community.