Minneapolis Public Schools

The Alexander Technique is an educational method used worldwide for over 100 years. It begins with the premise that the human organism is perfectly designed for a range of activities. Tension, poor breath support, and postural habits get in the way of this potential, creating chronic pain, stress, and injury. But by teaching the possibility of change, the Alexander Technique enables ease and improved mobility, balance, and performance. Are you experiencing... less energy and alertness, back pain, joint stiffness, poor digestion, nerve damage, chronic pain, loss of mobility, anxiety, tension, and/or stress? With the Alexander Technique you'll get... renewed energy, reduced physical tension, better breath support, improved organ function, lowered blood pressure, improved mobility and balance, improved posture, and a relaxed and present attitude!

Learn about the many different forms of collage and explore the history of collage as an art form. Learn about the current Twin Cities collage scene and how collaging can be a practice supportive of other projects/processing. We will also have time for making collages! There is no need to have any artistic experience before this class, all levels welcome.

Enjoy a high-energy workout with fun and lively music. Bodyshaping is a system of strength training and flexibility exercises that combines the best elements of free weights and yoga. Use of your own exercise/yoga mat and hand weights suggested.

Discover the art of dimensional card-making in this hands-on workshop where you’ll create unique pop-up cards for any occasion . Learn about the mechanisms that make pop up cards work and how to apply them to make your own unique creations.

Learn to make superb homemade focaccia two ways: with traditional long fermentation and with quick fermentation in small, deep pans so you can split your breads for making sandwiches. Bring paper or cardboard containers for taking home your leftovers. No plastic. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available or we are able to add additional sections.

Discover the art of dimensional card-making in this hands-on workshop where you’ll create unique pop-up cards for the holiday season. Learn about the mechanisms that make pop up cards work and how to apply them to make your own unique creations

Join Mdikbal Hossain, owner of India Kutir, for a private tasting dinner of his favorite dishes. Mdikbal grew up in Bangladesh, nurturing the family garden and learning how to cook the delicious dishes his mother made regularly. After moving to the States, he continues to invest in the local community—bringing his love of food to Minneapolis and beyond. India Kutir is located at 3621 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

This class is great for beginners with or without any experience! The student will learn safety fundamentals, tool and torch usage, solid rod welding and gathering, color application, shaping, and more. Students will be able to create small trinkets, marbles, paper weights, plant rods, or anything else that can be thought of with the skills learned. Class Policies: Please arrive at your scheduled class a few minutes early to fill out applicable paperwork and receive assigned safety glasses. Liability waivers and emergency contact forms must be filled out in order to participate in class. These forms will be provided upon arrival, prior to your scheduled class. Requirements: No sandals or open footwear - shoes must have closed toes and heels No loose sleeves or long dangling necklaces/bracelets Long hair must be tied back Please come to class fed and hydrated - standing is required for the duration of class for optimal safety. [A chair may be provided if needed for medical reasons] Recommendations: Cotton or natural fiber clothing recommended (It’s best to avoid synthetic clothing as it could melt in the case of an accident) It is highly recommended that you bring water to drink Free street parking will be available to all students in the front of the building. There is typically ample parking available on our block. If a student arrives to class inebriated they will be asked to leave, for safety purposes. Students will not receive a refund in this case.

Join us for a 5-course private tasting dinner at Owamni. 5:30-6 pm. Social gathering time 6:-6:15 pm. Speakers 6:15-6:30 pm. First courses served We are privileged to have 3 experts of Indigenous foods joining us: Tim Clemons of Ironwood Foraging Linda Black Elk, Education Manager at Indigenous Food Labs. Luke Black Elk (Tetowan Lakota, Itazipco Band) renowned chef, food sovereignty activist, and teacher of traditional plant uses, gardening, food preservation, and foraging. Private events at Owamni are special because the culinary team curates a menu specifically for our group based on seasonality of ingredients, sourcing and any dietary preferences. Most of the items that are served are exclusive to our group and are not served in the upstairs dining room on the regular menu. "At Owamni, we like to use foods that are from this region, such as bison, venison, rabbit, wild rice, and corn. Foods we do not use in our establishment are wheat flour, dairy, refined sugars, or any foods that are not native to North America. Not only is this a clean and healthy way to eat, it is also a learning experience about how our Ancestors ate before we were colonized. One of the main parts of the mission at Owamni is the revitalization of our culture and our Indigenous food practices and how we can show our guests what it feels like to eat a full meal and leave feeling energized and whole." Includes dinner and gratuity. (House red /white wine and iced tea available to purchase directly from restaurant). NOTE: Registration for this event is only available through Minneapolis Community Education. (Please do not call Owamni.) Owamni is located at 420 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN 55401. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Experience a silent, dark group session in the Orfield Anechoic Chamber, 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.

Improve the composition and quality of your photos as you learn the fundamentals of digital SLR photography, including ASA/ISO, f-stops, speed settings and accessories. Bring a DSLR camera with interchangeable lenses. Note: Dec 13 section has moved to Gil Dignin's Photo Studio in NE Minneapolis, about 1 mile from West Photo: 77 13th Ave NE (Grainbelt Complex). If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist as we will likely add additional sections.

Join the Ella Baker recreational pickleball league! This league will provide a more structured chance to play than an open gym, meant for players in the 1.5-3.5 skill level. Though the emphasis will be on having fun over competition. Each week, individuals will be assigned to groups to play with groups being adjusted each week to align folds and give you the right level of challenge.