Continuing Education Catalog

HVAC/R Fundamentals Bootcamp

Dates and times to be announced

This course begins with the basics of HVAC/R and moves to an in-depth breakdown of HVAC/R knowledge needed to build a solid technical foundation. Content focuses on various topics, including but not limited to:

• Electrical skills and troubleshooting
• Refrigeration and principles of thermodynamics
• Pipe sizing and types of fittings used in HVAC/R
• Reading and interpretation of wiring schematics
• Use and handling of HVAC multimeter, manometer, psychrometer, refrigeration gauges and temperature probes
• Compressor types and how they mechanically move refrigerant through a system
• Types of heat exchangers
• Electrical motors, controls and switches
• Volt/multimeter
• Interpreting electrical diagrams and symbols
• Brazing and soldering techniques
• Identifying types of pumps/water flow controls/water zone valves
• Common piping configurations in residential and commercial boilers

Price: $1,008

Front End Web Development

March 2 to May 20

Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. | Live synchronous 

This exciting course gives trainees hands-on coding and user interface design experience, building a solid foundation in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and collaborative version control tools like GitHub. Trainees also complete a group project. This course may especially appeal to graphic designers and aspiring app developers ready to take their careers to the next level.

Instructor: CanCode Communities

Price: This training is free for income-eligible individuals. Tuition is on a sliding scale up to $3,500 for employers, partners and individuals able to self-pay.

CRN: 20210

Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees.

Notary Public License Exam Preparation — Self-Paced, Online Course

Available Feb. 14 to May 15

This online, self-paced course is offered through the Brightspace learning management system and is designed to teach essential information needed for the New York State Notary exam. In addition, this course thoroughly prepares participants for the duties and functions of a Notary Public officer. They gain insight into what a Notary Public’s key responsibilities and limitations are, as well as some best practices. Topics include notary concepts, definition review, sample forms and notary law subsection review. 

Please note: The Notary Public exam will not be given during this workshop. To successfully complete this course and prepare for the exam, students are required to complete the reading, discussion and quiz activities in the course syllabus.

Registration for this course closes Wednesday, April 1, to ensure participants have time to complete the course. 

Instructor: Kelli Hatin, Ed.D., professor of business, SUNY Adirondack

Price: $95

CRN: 20024 

Five-Hour Prelicensing Course 

July 14

Tuesday | 5 to 10 p.m. | Live synchronous

This Five-Hour Prelicensing Course is required by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for all applicants who want to take a road test for a driver’s license. A MV-278 completion certificate needed for road test appointments will be issued at the conclusion of this class.

Please note:

• Preregistration is required using the Five-Hour Prelicensing Course Registration Request Form.
• A New York state Learner’s Permit (photo ID) is required.
• Students should join the class 15 minutes early. Class starts promptly at the scheduled time.
• Students must have their cameras on at all times during the course; the instructor must be able to see each student to confirm attendance for the duration of the class.
• No refunds will be issued after noon the Friday before class.

Instructor: Bell’s Auto Driving 

Price: $55

CRN: 70001

Please note: Consult your physician before starting any exercise program. Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees, and no refunds for materials fees will be issued after that time.

Cardio & Strength Circuit 

May 19 to June 25

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | Queensbury campus

Protect bone health and muscle, be stronger and fitter, develop better body mechanics and relieve stress. We work different muscle groups every week. You will be instructed every step of the way. This class offers low-, medium- and high-intensity options for men and women of all age groups. All fitness levels are welcome, and no experience is required. Join in the fun!

Please note: Students should wear comfortable clothes and good sneakers, and bring water and a mat.

Instructor: Ann Giroux

Price: $82

CRN: 20187

Co-Ed Volleyball 

April 23 to May 19

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 

Maple Avenue Middle School, Saratoga Springs 

Join in this twice-weekly pickup volleyball course for intermediate BB/B level players. Preregistration is required. 

Please note: A towel, water and good sneakers/shoes are recommended. 

Instructor: Patrick Baldwin 

 Price: $72 

CRN: 20008

Pickleball: Beginner/Intermediate (currently full; waitlisted)

Hudson River Park, Queensbury

Saturdays, April 25 to June 6 (No class May 23), from 10 a.m. to noon

and

Sunday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to noon

Join us for one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States: pickleball. This game combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis, and is played with solid paddles and a perforated ball like a Wiffle® ball on a short solid court with a low net. Pickleball can be enjoyed by all ages. This course is for beginners and those who know the rules but want to improve their game. Learn about proper scoring, how to serve, how to drop the ball and perform drills.

Please note: Students must provide their own paddles designed for outdoor courts, wear comfortable clothes and good sneakers, and bring water. Student email addresses provided upon registration will be given to the instructor so she can notify participants of any cancelations due to weather. 

Instructor: Kayla Benner

Price: $99 (Course price includes a $42 materials fee.)

CRN: 20081

Ballroom Dancing I (Queensbury)

April 15 to May 20 

Wednesdays | 6 to 7 p.m. | Queensbury campus

Learn the basic steps of waltz, cha-cha, rumba, hustle and more. We will dance to classic ballroom and modern music. No partner is needed. 

Please note: Bring comfortable shoes, and a willingness to learn something new and have fun. No experience is necessary, but students should attend all (or most) classes because each week will build on moves from previous sessions. 

Instructor: Jennifer Cornell, Dance Moves with Jen

Price: $45

CRN: 20084

Please note: If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please notify Continuing Education when registering for food-related courses. Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees.

"Crunchy Munchy": Upping Your Skills in Vegetarian Cooking NEW! (currently full; waitlisted)

May 30

Saturday | 1 to 4 p.m.

SUNY Adirondack Culinary Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls

Simplify weeknight meals and elevate your plant-based cooking in this fun, hands-on class! Using fresh seasonal ingredients and the smart concept of "component prep," you'll learn how to build a flexible base of quick-pickled, marinated or roasted veggies that can be easily transformed into multiple delicious dishes. Discover how to combine vegetables, legumes and grains into six crave-worthy creations — three hot and three cold — big on flavor and light on effort. This class is perfect for anyone looking to eat healthier, save time and add more vegetarian crunch to their daily routine. One good decision begets another — start with this one!

Please note: Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Please bring a kitchen knife; an apron; hair tie or other item to pull up long hair; hand towel; container to bring food home; and writing utensil.

Instructor: Chef Ben Niese

Price: $49 (Course price includes a $25 materials fee.)

CRN: 20102 

Books & Batter: "The Invisible Life of Addie Larue" — French Peasant Bread & Charcuterie

June 13

Saturday | 1 to 5 p.m.

SUNY Adirondack Culinary Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls

Bake traditional French peasant bread and transform it into a curated charcuterie experience inspired by the centuries-spanning life of Addie LaRue. As the bread rises and boards come together, students will discuss the book "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue," tracing how food, memory and survival weave through Addie’s long, unseen existence. This hands-on class blends literary discussion with rustic baking and artful snacking, inviting participants to taste history one bite at a time.

Please note: Students are encouraged to read "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" on their own before class, as it will be discussed while cooking. Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Please bring a kitchen knife; an apron; hair tie or other item to pull up long hair; hand towel; container to bring food home; and writing utensil.

Instructor: Chef Emily Audette, SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education instructor

Price: $89 (Course price includes a $50 materials fee.)

CRN: 70008

Handmade Ravioli: Pasta & Filled Pasta Techniques (currently full; waitlisted)

July 18

Saturday | 1 to 5 p.m.

SUNY Adirondack Culinary Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls

Learn the art of handmade ravioli from scratch in this hands-on pasta class. Students will mix and roll fresh pasta dough, prepare a flavorful filling and practice proper filling, sealing and shaping techniques to create beautifully crafted ravioli. This course is perfect for home cooks seeking to expand their pasta-making skills.

Instructor: Chef Emily Audette, SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education instructor

Please note: Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Please bring a kitchen knife; an apron; hair tie or other item to pull up long hair; hand towel; container to bring food home; and writing utensil.

Price: $89 (Course price includes a $50 materials fee.)

CRN: 70009

Pizza Your Way

Aug. 15

Saturday | 1 to 4 p.m.

SUNY Adirondack Culinary Center, Seasoned Restaurant, 14 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls

Discover the art of pizza-making as you craft two personal pizzas — one classic and one gluten-free — customized with toppings of your choice. This course is perfect for beginning cooks and pizza lovers.

Please note: Students must wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Please bring a kitchen knife; an apron; hair tie or other item to pull up long hair; hand towel; container to bring food home; and writing utensil.

Instructor: Chef Emily Audette, SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education instructor

Price: $79 (Course price includes a $50 materials fee.)

CRN: 70010

Note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees.

Life Chronicles: Exploring Vision & Voice Via Journaling NEW!

May 5 to 26 

Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Queensbury campus 

In this four-session workshop, learn about and write your own journal to explore any topic of interest: your daily life, life story or stories, wishes for your family, responses to history or current events and/or thoughts in response to pet projects and favorite subjects you read about or experience deeply. You will be introduced to the journals of famous historical and arts figures such as poet May Sarton, inventor and artist Leonardo da Vinci, Holocaust teen Anne Frank, Queen Victoria and many others. Practice bringing your writing to life with imagery and detail, revealing your innermost thoughts on the page as you respond to everyday life. Create a vision board to inspire writing about your goals and aspirations for the future. In the final session, you'll write in response to the world or for your family, or both. Emerge with a solid start on a lifelong journal — or a more in-depth continuation of a journal you had already begun.

Please note: Students should bring a composition notebook and writing utensil.

Instructor: P. Kathleen McCoy, Ph.D.

Price: $65 (Course price includes a $5 materials fee.)

CRN: 20147

Mah Jongg 101 (currently full; waitlisted)

April 16 to May 21

Thursdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School

Mah Jongg is played with a group of four people using 152 beautifully colored tiles. This is not the same game played on the computer. Come by yourself or bring friends. Beginners and brush-ups are especially welcome! 

Please note: A current National Mah Jongg League card (about $15) and an instructional book (about $17) are required for each participant. Both items may be purchased from the instructor the first evening of class.

Instructor: Barbara Bade

Price: $59

CRN: 20118

Note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees.

Tree Identification & Basic Tree Care (currently full; waitlisted)

May 30

Saturday | 10 a.m. to noon | Queensbury campus 

Join us for a hands-on, interactive experience at the SUNY Adirondack arboretum to develop essential tree identification skills. In this course, explore diverse species of trees and shrubs, and learn to identify key characteristics such as leaf structure, bark texture and overall tree shape. We will also discuss differences between native and exotic species, as well as basics of tree and shrub care, focusing on the importance of maintaining healthy trees. Participants will have an opportunity to practice tree-pruning techniques to ensure proper care.

Led by Jeff Speich, a former supervising forester at NYSDEC and owner of Baumwerks Consulting, this course offers expert guidance and practical experience for anyone interested in trees and their care.

Please note: Participants should dress appropriately for the weather. The majority of this course takes place outside in the college arboretum.

Instructor: Jeff Speich, owner of Baumwerks Consulting

Price: $19

CRN: 20153

Note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees.

German: Beginning to Intermediate 

April 15 to May 27 

Wednesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School

This course emphasizes everyday German and German culture. Learn to pronounce and read German words and sentences, and study some grammatical rules. New skills will be applied in conversations as they would occur in everyday situations. Accommodations will be made for beginning- and intermediate-level students.

Please note: Students should bring a notebook and writing implement.

Instructor: Regina Hartmann-Hurwitz

Price: $79 

CRN: 20155

Note: Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees.

Intro to Drums & Drumming (currently full; waitlisted)

April 21 to May 19

Tuesdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | Saratoga Springs High School

Join international drummer, four-time Grammy/recording academy commendation recipient, Long Island Drum Center (LIDC) drummer of the year and SUNY Adirondack alum Larry Levine on a rhythmic journey learning to play drums. Participants have the opportunity to learn about equipment, musical styles and technique behind this art form. Drums and literature are provided. All levels, including repeat students, are welcome.

Instructor: Larry Levine, Larry Levine Drum Studio

Price: $89 

CRN: 20156

Note: Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather when attending any tour, as some may be outside. Unless otherwise indicated, participants who withdraw less than two weeks before a course begins will still be liable for any materials fees.

Creatacor Tour 

May 19 

Tuesday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Creatacor, Clifton Park

Creatacor designs and builds award-winning trade show booths, events and retail displays to create experiences that live beyond the first face-to-face encounter and inspire long-lasting relationships between companies and their customers. Creatacor uses storytelling to help businesses engage and entertain the latest technology and innovations, immersing their audiences in an experience. Creatacor also provides a full suite of design, build and logistics services to bring brands to life, and uses an experiential approach to trade shows and events, including mobile, retail and permanent installations. Tour the Creatacor facility and learn more about this fascinating industry!

Instructor: Kari Berman, Creatacor 

Price: $19 

CRN: 20191

Feeder Canal’s Extraordinary Impact on Glens Falls & the Adirondacks (currently full; waitlisted)

May 27

Wednesday | 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 

Tour meets by the silos at 72 Maple St., Hudson Falls

Discover how the historic Feeder Canal impacted economic growth in the region. Get updates about the Feeder Canal Alliance’s amenity and improvement projects for the trail and canal, and this year’s exciting special events at the Howard Raymond Field School at the Historic Coal Silos in Hudson Falls.

Please note: Wear appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes. We will meet at the Historic Coal Silos at 72 Maple St., Hudson Falls, for a presentation in Howard Raymond Field School, then walk Towpath Trail to Five Combines in Hudson Falls. 

Instructor: Ardie Russell, executive director, Feeder Canal Alliance

Price: $19

CRN: 20167

The Sembrich Tour 

May 28 

Thursday | 1 to 3 p.m. | The Sembrich, Bolton Landing

Experience the golden age of opera at The Sembrich museum, the former lakeside teaching studio of internationally renowned soprano Marcella Sembrich (1858-1935). The museum's unique collection highlights Sembrich’s distinguished operatic career and musical legacy. Stroll along the shoreline paths of the Sembrich’s historic lakeside grounds and enjoy the pristine, natural beauty of Lake George amid the towering pines. The Sembrich property is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Instructor: The Sembrich staff

Price: $19   

CRN: 20189

Shushan Covered Bridge Museum Tour

May 29

Friday | 1 to 3 p.m. 

Shushan Covered Bridge Museum, Shushan

Shushan Covered Bridge Museum is housed in a covered bridge built in 1858 by Stevens Bros. The 161-foot-long bridge is of Town Lattice Truss construction, one of about 20 wooden-bridge truss types developed during the 19th century. Patented Jan. 1, 1820, by Ithiel Town, an architect from Bridgeport, Connecticut, it was extensively promoted throughout the South. By 1840, it had become one of a few standard types chosen by local builders because of its ease of construction. The bridge was abandoned by the county in 1962 and sat in disrepair for more than 10 years until it was saved by Shushan Covered Bridge Association, which converted it into a museum. 

A collection of period machinery and farm implements, many in working order, are used by visitors for hands-on demonstrations. A few yards from the bridge entrance stands a one-room schoolhouse that was in use from 1852 to 1943. The school is open to visitors and furnished with desks and texts from the 19th century.

Instructor: Arek Gordon, museum guide

Price: $19 (Course price includes a $5 materials fee.)

CRN: 20193

A Walk Through Warrensburg’s History: Early Residential & Civic District

May 22

Friday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Warrensburg

This tour takes you through the main residential area of early Warrensburg, where many affluent business owners lived and entertained. Living on elm tree-lined streets were doctors, lawyers, and owners of major industries and businesses. Learn about the history of people who lived there and architecture of the buildings. The tour will be approximately one mile, round trip; accessible parking is available on some streets. 

Please note: Participants should wear proper clothing for this activity and dress for the weather. A water bottle and sunglasses are recommended.

Instructors: Sandi Parisi, retired Warrensburg town historian 

Price: $19

CRN: 20178

Walking Tour of Fort Edward’s Former Central Business District 

May 20 

Wednesday | 1 to 3 p.m. 

Meet in front of Wing-Northup House at 167 Broadway, Fort Edward (across from St. Joseph’s Church)

This walking tour follows Broadway from Bridge Street to Mill and Liberty streets. The village's central business district was a perfect example of a 1950s "Happy Days"-style community, but it is gradually disappearing. There are a few homesteads still standing. Reflect on the evolution of Fort Edward from a typical New England town to a compact canyon of buildings housing all manner of businesses and services for a bustling community. 

Instructor: R. Paul McCarty, Old Fort House Museum

Price: $19

CRN: 20172 

Hartford Museum & Enlistment Center Tour NEW!

May 21

Thursday | 1 to 3 p.m. | 55 Hartford Main St., Hartford

Discover Hartford’s rich history and step into the past with a guided tour of two remarkable buildings, each offering a unique window into Hartford’s heritage. 

Begin your journey at the museum house, which traces the story from the Provincial Patent granted to 26 French and Indian War officers, through founding of the settlement, rise of early industries and creation of social clubs. Learn how the Industrial Revolution transformed local farming and shaped post-Civil War society.

Continue your exploration at the Civil War Enlistment Center and uncover personal stories of men who joined Washington County’s 123rd Regiment of NYS Volunteers. Follow their 3,000-mile journey through diaries, artifacts and weaponry, gaining insight into their daily lives and experiences. While information on specific battles is available for review and discussion, this tour focuses on individuals, their equipment and the legacy they left behind.

Please note: The buildings are 200 years old; they have uneven floors and no heat. Please wear study footwear. The buildings have entry ramps for wheelchair access. 

Instructors: Dale LaPoint, president of Hartford Historical Society, and Milton Armstrong, Hartford town historian

Price $19 (Course price includes a $5 materials fee.)

CRN: 20192