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Home Improvement

Clutter Free For Good

Green Decorating Series

Green Decorating Series
Color Confidence with a Splash of Personality
Going Green on a Budget
Home Decorating for the Not so Rich and Famous

Make Your Home a Haven - On a Budget! Series

Discover how to manage your home with order, beauty, and gracefulness. Birdie Jwayad, author of "Organizing Wisdom," will guide you through quick, easy, and frugal ways to develop the foundation and habits of a well-ordered home.

Make Your Home a Haven - On a Budget! Series
Best Budgeting Tips!
Quick and Easy Meals
Something Old - Something New - Recycle and Reuse

Old-House Rejuvenation

Explore your vintage home's history and discover creative inspiration in Rejuvenation's archive of nearly 2,000 rare books and original trade catalogs with Bo Sullivan, Rejuvenation historian and owner of Arcalus Period Design Consulting.

Old-House Rejuvenation Series: 1870-1970
Old-House: Style and Substance
Old-House: Lighting and Hardware
Old-House: Colors and Finishing Touches

Upholstery

Bring your favorite old chair, headboard, pillow or other small project and learn upholstery techniques that will breathe new life into your decor. An upholstery kit and limited supplies are available from the instructor. Absolutely no couches or overstuffed chairs allowed - no exceptions. Recommended simple projects for beginners. For questions about acceptable projects, please contact 503-978-5205. You must drop the classes listed below three days prior to the beginning of each class in order to qualify for a refund.

Upholstery

Home Improvement, Remodeling, and Repair Projects

Hardwood Floors: Installation
Hardwood Floors: Sand and Finish

Home Repair Series

Learn how to take care of your home in these hands-on demos. Optional $8 book fee payable to McDonald & Sons Construction at class.

Home Repair Series
Wall Repair
Windows and Doors
Electricity
Electricity: Part II
Plumbing
Plumbing: Part II
Installing Vinyl Flooring, Carpet, & Plastic Lam. Counters
Roof Repair and Siding
Tiling Floors and Walls
Earthquake Options

Understanding Your Old House

Want a big impact on a tight budget? All courses taught by Daniel Thomas of Hammer and Hand, a highly respected Portland builder with many years of experience working on old homes. Get this insider's view into the world of construction, pitfalls and opportunities. Courses focus on "green" processes and cost savings measures.

Understanding Your Old House: Series
Kitchens and Baths
Additions and Conversions: Basements, Attics and More!
Repairs and Maintenance

Interior Decorating Series in Beaverton

This seven week series helps give you the tools to build a plan for your home decor project.

Interior Decorating for Your Home: Series
The Basics Begin
Out with the OLD and in with the NEW...
Color Wheels, Decks and Splashes
Putting Your Room Together
Designing for the Future
Budget Decor
Finishing Touches

"Bring Out Your Inner Decorating Diva" Series

Un-finished home decor projects languishing? Decorating your home should be fun, not daunting. Bring your current design dilemma and spend six evenings working with a professional interior designer learning the tricks of the trade. Come really prepared and bring your project file or use this course to create one! Visuals and class interaction encouraged!

Bring Out Your Inner Decorating Diva Series
Principles of Design
Creating More Space...
Just Add Color
Sneaky Little Decor Secrets
Work the Room
The Finishing Touch

Department Contacts

Community Ed - District Wide , 503-788-6266