Overview — Course No. 90093

Why spend your weekend on chores when you can master a new and useful skill in just minutes? This short-form, how-to series delivers practical abilities and creative fun, all in your spare time. Each 10-minute episode provides a visual guide and actionable insights for completing a specific activity efficiently and effectively. From cooking and home repair to photography, art, finance, and personal well-being, this course empowers you to enrich your weekends and your life.

Video Lessons

01: Learn a Card Trick in a Weekend

Master a simple yet astonishing card trick with Art Benjamin. Amaze your friends using counting and spelling techniques.

Duration: 4 min

02: Learn to Build a Campfire in a Weekend

Elizabeth Andre walks you through building, maintaining, and properly extinguishing a safe and efficient campfire.

Duration: 9 min

03: Learn to Play a Van Halen Riff in a Weekend

Colin McAllister guides you through Eddie Van Halen’s two-handed tapping guitar technique—no prior experience needed!

Duration: 6 min

04: Learn to Grill BBQ Chicken in a Weekend

Chef Bill Briwa teaches you how to break down, season, and grill chicken perfectly, for delicious results every time.

Duration: 11 min

05: Learn to Saber a Champagne Bottle in a Weekend

Impress at celebrations by safely sabering a champagne bottle—learn the do’s and don’ts for dramatic flair.

Duration: 5 min

06: Learn to Sleep Better in a Weekend

Molly Birkholm shares eight easy tips to improve your sleep and wake up refreshed.

Duration: 10 min

07: Learn to Plant a Tree in a Weekend

Melinda Myers demonstrates techniques for successfully planting and nurturing a new tree in your yard.

Duration: 12 min

08: Learn to Cut an Onion in a Weekend

Master peeling, holding, and cutting onions for various meals with simple tricks for safer, more efficient prep.

Duration: 7 min

09: Learn to Tie Three Knots in a Weekend

Learn three fundamental knots—clove hitch, bowline, and trucker’s hitch—for many everyday applications.

Duration: 12 min

10: Learn Smartphone Photography in a Weekend

Joel Sartore reveals secrets to breathtaking smartphone photos, from camera settings to composition tricks.

Duration: 11 min

11: Learn Fruit & Vegetable Canning in a Weekend

Homesteader Greg Pryor teaches safe canning techniques for preserving fruits, vegetables, and making homemade jam.

Duration: 10 min

12: Learn to Waltz in a Weekend

Rob and Alyssa make ballroom basics easy, guiding you through the steps for the elegant, “floating” waltz.

Duration: 8 min

13: Learn to Smoke-Roast a Turkey in a Weekend

Upgrade your turkey game—learn smoking, seasoning, timing, and carving tips for a perfect holiday centerpiece.

Duration: 12 min

14: Learn to Stay Fit at Work in a Weekend

Discover quick, equipment-free routines for full-body fitness and better balance during your workday.

Duration: 13 min

15: Learn to Play Blackjack in a Weekend

Beat the house! Use simple math and tips to play winning blackjack.

Duration: 10 min

16: Learn to Draw a Head in a Weekend

Learn facial proportions, symmetry, and shaping for beginner-friendly portrait drawing.

Duration: 5 min

17: Learn to Make Fresh Pasta in a Weekend

Unlock the secrets of homemade pasta—roll, shape, and cook with confidence and ease.

Duration: 12 min

18: Learn to Pour a Beer in a Weekend

Charles Bamforth explains how to pour the perfect beer, enhancing flavor and presentation.

Duration: 6 min

19: Learn Basic Tai Chi Positions in a Weekend

David-Dorian Ross introduces you to Snake and Crane positions for balance and gentle movement practice.

Duration: 9 min

20: Learn How to Pan for Gold in a Weekend

Discover gold panning basics—theory, technique, and where to find success with prospector-approved methods.

Duration: 8 min

21: Learn How to Grill Dulce de Leche Fruit in a Weekend

Find out how grilling fruit and adding Cajeta (dulce de leche) can make any summer menu amazing.

Duration: 5 min

22: Learn to Play Chess in a Weekend

Go from beginner to checkmate using tips from a chess master.

Duration: 11 min

23: Learn How to Scape Your Space in a Weekend

Redesign your space creatively using objects, color, scale, and shape for style and harmony.

Duration: 6 min

24: Learn How to Fix a Running Toilet in a Weekend

Step-by-step fixes for common running toilet problems—no plumber required!

Duration: 7 min

25: Learn to Regulate Your Emotions in a Weekend

Practical advice for recognizing, acknowledging, and balancing emotions in any situation.

Duration: 12 min

26: Learn to Create a Financial Plan in a Weekend

Build a realistic plan to achieve your financial goals, from budgeting to investing.

Duration: 12 min

27: Learn to Install a Smart Thermostat in a Weekend

Easily upgrade to a smart thermostat for efficient, remote-controlled home comfort.

Duration: 9 min

28: Learn to Maintain Your Posture in a Weekend

Build habits and simple routines that support posture and lifelong health.

Duration: 4 min

29: Learn to Make Three Kinds of Cheese in a Weekend

Master paneer, chevre, ricotta, and mozzarella making—from milking goats to finished cheese.

Duration: 7 min

30: Learn to Take Great Photos with Your Pet in a Weekend

Capture extraordinary pet photos with insider tips for patience, perspective, and perfect timing.

Duration: 10 min

31: Learn Your Way around the Night Sky in a Weekend

Find constellations, bright stars, and learn why stars twinkle for dazzling stargazing experiences.

Duration: 6 min

32: Learn to Achieve Work-Life Balance in a Weekend

Easy strategies for avoiding burnout and feeling more balanced, no matter your workload.

Duration: 14 min

33: Learn to Garnish Cocktails in a Weekend

Set up a pro-level home bar and master cocktail presentation with creative garnishes.

Duration: 6 min

34: Learn to Decorate with Light in a Weekend

Create beautiful spaces with well-chosen lighting, enhancing any room’s atmosphere.

Duration: 7 min

35: Learn to Make French Onion Soup in a Weekend

Follow a classic recipe for hearty, soul-warming French onion soup.

Duration: 12 min