Ready to move beyond the basics? Bring your own device and your AncestryDNA matches for this practical, hands-on session.

Learn how to sort and group matches effectively, refine tree settings, manage privacy, and use tools such as ThruLines to uncover and strengthen family connections. This workshop helps you turn understanding into action and make real progress with your DNA research. A workbook (cost $10) will be available for purchase at this workshop.

This will be the third of three talks by Andrew Redfern on DNA in family history.

Have you taken a DNA test and found yourself staring at the results, unsure where to begin?

This beginner-friendly session guides you through the essentials of working with your DNA results, focusing primarily on AncestryDNA while building skills relevant across platforms. Learn what centimorgans (cM) mean, how to interpret relationships, and practical strategies for sorting, grouping, and identifying shared ancestors.

Whether you’re just starting out or building confidence, this session will help you move from confusion to clarity.