Minneapolis Public Schools

Experience a silent, dark group session in the Orfield Anechoic Chamber, otherwise known as “The Quietest Place on Earth” (Guinness 2005, 2012, 2021). Defined as a room that is 100% sound-absorbent, Orfield’s chamber has been recognized internationally for its level of silence, measuring at an average of -13 dBA, with a current record of -24.9 dBA. Regarded by thousands of guests as the most peaceful of places, the chamber has become a place of silence and meditation for people visiting from all over the world. Note: These 1-hour sessions accommodate 5 people in the chamber at once. All participants are asked to remain in the chamber for the full hour, uninterrupted, while remaining quiet and still. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Note: This class will be bilingual in English & Spanish. There's no better way to learn than hands-on experience. Build skills and learn new tricks all while discovering the best locations around Minneapolis to shoot great pictures. All classes will meet on location outdoors in Minneapolis and first location will be sent the week before class. Other locations selected by the class. An informational handout will be reviewed during class, and students will be able to ask questions about their camera/settings . No hay mejor manera de aprender que la experiencia práctica. Desarrolla habilidades y aprende nuevos trucos mientras descubres las mejores ubicaciones en Minneapolis para tomar excelentes fotografías. Todas las clases se llevarán a cabo al aire libre en Minneapolis y la primera ubicación se enviará la semana antes de la clase. Otras ubicaciones seleccionadas por la clase. Durante la clase se revisará un folleto informativo y los estudiantes podrán hacer preguntas sobre su cámara y su configuración.

Join us for a sport that is gaining popularity all around the world. A combination of badminton, table tennis and tennis, pickleball is easy to learn and fun to play for all skill levels. This is a beginner class with an instructor. If you have a paddle, please bring it with you. This class typically fills in the first day of registration. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Play pick-up games in an open gym format. Teach and learn from your peers, this open gym meets without an instructor. Equipment is provided but you can bring your own paddle if you have. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Learn how to properly throw pots and glaze projects. Fee includes up to 25lbs of stoneware clay, glazes, tools and firing. In order to get the most of this class and finish your work, please only sign up if you can commit to the full schedule. There are not make up dates available. In an effort to keep the pottery class available for all students, we will be limiting registrations for consecutive quarters, with the exception being going from Pottery level 1 to level 2. If you register for Pottery and were enrolled the previous quarter, we will remove the registration and issue a refund. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Improve your throwing techniques as you develop your art. Fee includes up to 25lbs of stoneware clay, glazes, tools and firing. In order to get the most of this class and finish your work, please only sign up if you can commit to the full schedule. There are not make up dates available. In an effort to keep the pottery class available for all students, we will be limiting registrations for consecutive quarters, with the exception being going from Pottery level 1 to level 2. If you register for Pottery and were enrolled the previous quarter, we will remove the registration and issue a refund. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.