Airbnb SuperHost Diana Merenda is committed to sharing her experience in building her status with Airbnb.  She has lots of very practical tips on how to build a strong business that will bring you joy and success.

She’ll cover registering on the Airbnb site, understanding the calendar and how to best describe your space, but that’s just the beginning. Robust communication from before guests book until they leave is a huge priority for Diana.  She’ll also focus on setting-up house rules from “Welcome” to “Goodbye” and preparing for perfection, while keeping your budget in mind. All of this will result in strong reviews which are critical for success as an Airbnb host.  This is an in-person class.

Diana Merenda, MBA, taught the Management Capstone course at CUNY’s Baruch College for 7 years, as well as Microsoft Suite classes within NY’s SCOPE Adult Ed. She worked within financial services for 30 years before moving to Surry’s Patten Bay.

This course is a follow-up to the Intro to public speaking and communications class just offered through the winter. This course is also intended for students that have an established background and comfort with speaking in public. Taking the introduction course first is suggested, however, it is not a prerequisite to sign up for this class if you are seeking a faster paced learning environment.

This interactive course empowers families exploring assisted living options, including facility quality, care levels, and staff, guiding you to make informed, compassionate decisions with confidence.

Come and learn the ins and outs of UAS piloting. Bring your own or enjoy a demonstration. This class includes tips about piloting and maintenance as well as air space rules and uses of UAS now and for future careers. The instructor is a Part 107 pilot and can also explain the process of becoming an FAA certificated UAS pilot under FAR part 107.

Try your hand at this satisfying and potentially profitable craft—repurposing old or discarded furniture into something newly useful, and unique. Turn a dresser into a bar? drawers into shelving? In this class we’ll start with something small enough to carry to class each week—a stool, picture frame, perhaps a small trunk, a vintage silverware box or piece of luggage. The instructor will share ideas and materials to help you accomplish your furniture makeovers. She’ll cover the basics of bringing your goals into focus, planning your project, cleaning, sanding, removing old finishes, and other preparations needed to transform that outdated piece into something fabulous!

Start your dog off on the right paw! This course will help you and your dog begin working as a team. We use people- and dog-friendly methods that will teach your dog to come when you call, walk politely on leash, interact appropriately with people and other dogs, and respond enthusiastically to you. Each class includes plenty of socialization, question/answer time, and problem solving to help you turn your dog into the type of companion you can truly be proud to take anywhere.

• Requirements:  non-chain leashes, a well-fitting collar and current rabies shots

Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

STARTS WED APRIL 30th 6:00-7:00pm

Join us in this fun, in-depth exploration of clay! This class will provide an introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel and becoming acquainted with our studio and materials. In these 7-week sessions you will learn about all the stages of working with clay: throwing, trimming, surfacing, firing, glazing, and beyond! Our small class size and experienced teachers allow for plenty of individual instruction and learning at your own pace, so whatever experience level you are coming in with works for us. You will leave with your own unique body of work and an exciting new skill/hobby!  All classes are held at the Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook. 

Wednesday Evening, Session III: 7 classes, 4/30-6/11,  6:00pm-8:00pm, $250

Additional, optional work time will be offered for current students and members on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays 10am-1pm and Fridays from 5pm-8pm. This optional work time is first come, first serve for available wheel use and table space. The studio will be closed on federal holidays.

Let's grow fresh herbs for cooking!  Beth will bring a variety of herb plants to class.  Learn how to grow, harvest and cook with them.  You will plant your own herb seeds to start your garden!  Herb plants will be available for purchase!

A materials fee of $5 is payable to the instructor at the start of class.