Community based classes are a great way to learn a new skill from
another citizen at low cost. We've picked out the upcoming classes most
relevant to eco-minded Twin Cities dwellers.
SUSTAINABILITY
Permaculture Research Institute
Plastering Strawbale Benches Help use clay plaster to finish the benches at the community garden. August 8 Free, RSVP
Permaculture Systems Workshop Participants must have completed the Intro to Permaculture Workshop or equivalent. Learn to manage organic matter, raise chickens, and capture water in a tour of the Welch Permaculture Gardens. A potluck follows, participants are also welcome to bring family and camp. August 29 $75 non-member
Gardening with Insects This 3 part lecture series will cover pest management, habitat, and attracting beneficial insects. $20 per lecture non-member
ARTS
Northern Clay Center
Hot Heat, Cold Treats Learn to craft a vessel from clay. $45 for 2 people August 8. Other classes offered are Beginner Pottery, Ceramics 101, Dinnerware, The Anatomy of Japanese Pottery, and more all offered in 10 week blocks. Cost: $250-$300
Two Right Feet Dance
Learn swing, ballroom, Latin, Irish, and other dances by private appointment.
Individual: $40, Couple $50
Out On A Limb Dance Company
Take lessons in adult ballet, karate, jazz dance, tap, or musical theatre.
*Coupon Receive 50% off 3 months of lessons
Minnesota Glass Art
Introduction to Glassblowing September 26 &27 $330
Beginning Glassblowing November $300
Sculpting Glass November 14 &21 $250
Minnesota Center for Book Arts
Paste Paper August 15 $85 non-members
Museum In My Pocket Sculptural books August 22 $95 non-members
A Weekend Introduction to Letterpress August 29-30 $195
Crafty Planet
*Coupon Save $5 on your purchase of $25 or more
Sewing Workshops with Lisa Every Friday $15/2 hours or $20/3 hours
Caroline Girls Dress Sew a dress for your child August 9, $35
Beginning Knitting August 12-26 $40
PJ Bottoms or Boxer Shorts August 15
Beginning Embroidery August 16 $25
First Skirt – It’s a Wrap August 1
Beginning Quilting August 20, $50
HOME AND GARDEN
Cooks of Crocus Hill
Tomato Temptations Learn to use your backyard tomato crop in a variety of recipes. August 26 $65
Savory Desserts from the Vegetable Garden September 9, $65
Vine Park Brewing Company
Make your own beer with a Brew Coach in a 2 hour session, wait 2 weeks for fermenting, then bottle your creation and mark with customized labels. Wine can be created from white or red grapes with a fermentation time of 1-9 months.
Available weekday and weekends, make an appointment.
Cost: Beer batch: $130-$175, wine batch: $155-$175
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
*Coupon Receive one adult admission free with purchase of another
Hostas and Companion Plants Learn to grow hostas and visit Hosta Glade. August 15, $40 non-member
Designing and Creating Rain Gardens August 15, $30 non-member
Watercolor Painting September 10, 11, 12 $225 non-members
Cooking from the Garden Take a stroll through the garden with chef Mike Phillips of Craftsman Restaurant while he picks ingredients for a seasonal 3 course meal. September 24 $55 non-member