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Mon 16

Introduction to Machine Sewing

September 16 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Tue 17

Big Idea’s Inc. Welding- TIG

September 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
New Ulm Public High School
Tue 17

Big Ideas, Inc. -Beginners Wood Projects

September 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
New Ulm Public High School

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Classes are taught at the New Ulm High School, 1600 Oak Street, New Ulm, MN. Check individual class pages for room location and other relevant information. Scholarship forms available on request.

We provide meaningful ways to give people of all ages and stages of life the chance to try their hand at what may become a hobby, a cottage business, or a new career with classes that teach not only the ‘hard’ skills associated with the curriculum, but also the ‘soft’ skills needed to be successful in that trade.