Adult Programs

Embark on an empowering journey of learning electronics repairs! Learn a new skill with our next installment Crash Course: How to Solder, tailored to demystify this essential skill. At the Pavek Museum, we’re driven by a mission to share and inspire, and our Crash Course is crafted precisely for that purpose.

Designed to be accessible to everyone, the Crash Course operates on a pay-what-you-can model. Choose from four convenient time slots and join us in fostering a community of knowledge-sharing and skill-building. Seize the opportunity to overcome intimidation and make electronics repair an approachable adventure. Register now to secure your spot!

For questions regarding this program, please contact the Education Manager, Nina Larson by email or phone at 952-926-8198.

Embark on an empowering journey of learning electronics repairs! Learn a new skill with our next installment Crash Course: Identifying Components, tailored to demystify this essential skill. At the Pavek Museum, we’re driven by a mission to share and inspire, and our Crash Course is crafted precisely for that purpose.

Designed to be accessible to everyone, the Crash Course operates on a pay-what-you-can model. Choose from four convenient time slots and join us in fostering a community of knowledge-sharing and skill-building. Seize the opportunity to overcome intimidation and make electronics repair an approachable adventure. Register now to secure your spot!

For questions regarding this program, please contact the Education Manager, Nina Larson by email or phone at 952-926-8198.

Minnesota, being a right-to-repair state, enables individuals to take charge of fixing their electronics. The Pavek Museum is delighted to introduce Repair Right, an electronics repair course designed to empower participants. The course is structured in three phases – I, II, and III – aligning with beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, respectively.

In 2024, Repair Right’s focus is on antique transformer radios manufactured between 1930 and 1947. Participants will have the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of repairing and restoring these historical electronic gems.

For questions regarding this program, please contact the Education Manager, Nina Larson by email or phone at 952-926-8198.

Lightsabers, fire-breathing monsters, sandworms, flocks of birds, and squishy body parts! How are these sound effects created for radio, podcasts, and films, and how do they help tell the story? Taught by sound designer and composer Katharine Horowitz, course participants will learn about the history and art of foley: the creation or reproduction of sound effects. Through lecture and hands-on demonstrations, students will discover the evolution of sound in media, what instruments can make which sounds, and modern-day foley; all of it culminating in a live foley performance with fellow students.

All ages are encouraged to apply, and participants are encouraged to bring their own handheld instruments.

For questions regarding this program, please contact the Education Manager, Nina Larson by email or phone at 952-926-8198.