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Using A Knitting NancyArt & MusicYou can’t beat a Knitting Nancy for old‑fashioned fun! Learn a classic fiber skill your great‑grandmother may have known while enjoying plenty of laughs along the way. Build your own Knitting Nancy and start stitching right away. Bring a crochet hook, a skein of worsted‑weight yarn (variegated is especially fun), and a small hammer if you have one.Spring 2026-Adult -
WaitlistUsing Serger/Overlocker Sewing MachinesArt & MusicGet professional help on how your serger works. Bring your serger to class for a lesson on threading, tension, needles, the knife, and the different stitches it will perform. Bring serger/overlocker, pedal, and thread.Summer 2026- Adult -
WaitlistVegetable BiryaniCulinaryThis fragrant, flavor-packed rice dish from India, is made by layering long-grain basmati rice with a yoghurt-based mix of veggies, potatoes, herbs, and spices. Garnish with cashews, raisins, mint, cilantro, and fried onions for a royal one-pot meal your family will love!Spring 2026-Adult -
Vegetable BiryaniCulinary**This class date has changed to Tuesday, August 4th.** This fragrant, flavor-packed rice dish from India, is made by layering long-grain basmati rice with a yoghurt-based mix of veggies, potatoes, herbs, and spices. Garnish with cashews, raisins, mint, cilantro, and fried onions for a royal one-pot meal your family will love!Summer 2026- Adult -
WaitlistWadersAquaticsFor children ages 4-5 (must be at least 4 years old by start of class). Learn beginning swimming skills and have fun in the water. Children will participate without a parent in the water. Locker rooms will be available for changing out of swim attire after class. Showers will be available. Please come prepared to swim and free of lotions, and other body and hair products.Spring 2026- Youth -
WadersAquaticsFor children ages 4-5 (must be at least 4 years old by start of class). Learn beginning swimming skills and have fun in the water. Children will participate without a parent in the water. Locker rooms will be available for changing out of swim attire after class. Showers will be available. Please come prepared to swim and free of lotions, and other body and hair products.Summer 2026- Youth -
WaitlistWaders with ParentsAquaticsFor children ages 4-5 with little pool experience to prepare them for Waders (without parents).Spring 2026- Youth -
Waders with ParentsAquaticsFor children ages 4-5 with little pool experience to prepare them for Waders (without parents).Summer 2026- Youth -
Walking With The Woods: Guided Forest BathingHealth & WellnessAwaken your senses and connect deeply to nature around and within you. Experience a guided, meditative walk based on the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or "forest bathing" in one of St. Paul's lovely urban parks. Walks occur rain or shine; dress for the weather.Spring 2026-Adult -
Walking With The Woods: Guided Forest BathingHealth & WellnessAwaken your senses and connect deeply to nature around and within you. Experience a guided, meditative walk based on the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or "forest bathing" in one of St. Paul's lovely urban parks. Walks occur rain or shine; dress for the weather.Summer 2026- Adult -
WaitlistWater BabiesAquaticsChildren 6 months to 2 years old with a parent/guardian in the water. Together, you'll explore basic movements in the water in a gentle and playful way. If your child is not potty-trained, they must wear plastic pants or swim diapers in the pool. No disposable diapers allowed.Spring 2026- Youth -
Water BabiesAquaticsChildren 6 months to 2 years old with a parent/guardian in the water. Together, you'll explore basic movements in the water in a gentle and playful way. If your child is not potty-trained, they must wear plastic pants or swim diapers in the pool. No disposable diapers allowed.Summer 2026- Youth -
WaitlistWatercolor BookmarksArt & MusicWhether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced artist, explore the magical world of watercolors while creating 5 personalized bookmarks. Play with color, texture, and simple techniques to make elegant keepsakes for your favorite books—and laminate them right away! All supplies included.Spring 2026-Adult -
Watercolor Painting: Poppies and DaisiesArt & MusicCreate a flower painting by layering color and the using masking fluid. A pattern will be used to trace the design so no drawing is required. This class has a supply list to purchase. View full list online. Supply List: watercolor paper professional grade watercolor paint water containers paper towels pop up tissues watercolor brushes watercolor palette pencil/eraser fine mist spray bottle for waterSummer 2026- Adult -
Starting SoonWatercolor Painting: Sandy's LilyArt & MusicPaint a beautiful close‑up of a pink lily dotted with water drops. Step‑by‑step instructions and a provided line drawing help ensure success at any skill level. This class has a supply list to purchase. View full list online. Supply List to Bring to Class: a pencil 2 water containers paper towels pop up tissues a fine mist spray bottle for water Arches 140 Cold Press bright white paper size 11” x 10” or bring a ¼ sheet and we can cut down the size later. Artist Quality watercolors are recommended. For this painting, instructor used Indian Yellow, Permanent Rose, Magenta, Alizarin Crimson, Light Red or Burnt Orange and Olive Green by Mijello brand. Different brands may have the same name for a color but the pigment is a little different. It shouldn’t matter. It will still look like a lily. A watercolor pencil in a reddish/orange color. We won’t need it until the last class. Brushes: You may use your regular watercolor brushes. Instructor will discuss the brushes at the first class. (Instructor uses Scharff 960 Aqua Flow Super Round, Scharff #310 White Nylon round brushes sizes #8 and #4, and a variety of scrubby brushes (Scharff Moon #222 brushes sizes #2, #4, #6, used for corrections and lifting off paint.)Spring 2026-Adult -
WaitlistWatercolor Painting: Vase of FlowersArt & MusicPaint several smaller paintings of flowers in vases using watercolor, collage and acrylic. Step-by-step instruction enables all levels of experience to paint a successful painting. This class has a supply list to purchase, view full list online. Supply List to Bring to Class: Cold press 140lb watercolor paper. It doesn’t have to be expensive watercolor paper. We will paint 2 or 3 smaller paintings approx. size of 7” x 11”. Bring what you have. Don’t tear paper until class. Artist quality watercolor paint. I use Mission Gold Paint by Mijello: Indian Yellow, Permanent Magenta, Permanent Rose, Alizarin Crimson, Peacock, Olive Green, Cobalt Blue 2, Ultramarine Blue, These paints are expensive and harder to purchase. A good alternative for an inexpensive set of paints is MeiLiang watercolor paint set 36 colors on Amazon $20.99 Bring YES Paste by Gane Brothers & Lane if you have it You don’t have to buy it for class. I have some to share. Brushes. I like white nylon brushes, a large and a small. Your usual painting supplies which should include 2 water containers, paper towels, pop up tissues and a spray bottle. Eraser Pencil and Ruler Acrylic paint-white like deco art Acrylic paint-black Small flat brushes to paint checks (size #4 and size #8) Larger flat brush to apply paste Small squeeze bottle/gutta bottle about 15 ml with stainless steel tip-thin You may buy this from the instructor for $2. Collage Materials: decorative napkins, old book pages, pallet paper with used acrylic paint on it, rice papersSpring 2026-Adult -
WaitlistWatercolor with CoffeeArt & MusicDid you know you can drink your coffee and paint with it, too? Design and paint two unique watercolor cards using coffee. Learn a variety of basic to intermediate watercolor techniques and designs. Step-by-step instruction, all supplies, and a complimentary coffee drink included. No prior experience needed!Spring 2026-Adult -
Weeding 101Home & GardenInvasive plants can cause major damage to local ecosystems. Learn to identify and manage common invasive plants found in Minnesota yards and natural areas.Summer 2026- Adult -
Welcome, New Baby!Infant (Baby) - ToddlerExperience the magic of ECFE without the commitment of a full year. Join other parents and caregivers in welcoming new babies, ages 0-6 months, in this non-separating class. Learn together, under the guidance of a licensed educator, to support you in building a strong and healthy relationship with your new addition. Enrollments MUST include at least one adult AND one child (look for the "Relationships" button). Infant's age should fall into age range listed for this class at the time of attendance. This is a FREE class.ECFE 25-26 -
What You Always Wanted to Know About Islam and MuslimsCommunity EngagementGain a better understanding of what Islam teaches and what Muslims practice. The class will introduce basic terminology, demographics and differences between religion and culture. Learn about the beliefs and practices of Muslims as well as religious celebrations. All questions answered.Spring 2026-Adult -
What is History?Community EngagementWhat separates the past from the histories we write? Explore how historians uncover evidence, interpret events, and construct meaning. Discover how viewing history as a way of understanding the world can change the stories we tell about both past and present.Spring 2026-Adult -
What is History? The American RevolutionCommunity EngagementThe first histories of the American Revolution were written by the people who experienced it. For 250 years, historians have interpreted and reinterpreted those events in new ways that make sense for each new generation of Americans. Explore how and why historians have changed the ways they understand this event.Summer 2026- Adult -
What is History? The Civil Rights MovementCommunity EngagementWhen did the Civil Rights Movement truly start, and how is it still unfolding today? From grassroots organizers to national leaders and from nonviolence to self‑defense, examine the complexities and lasting impact of this movement.Summer 2026- Adult -
What's Eating your Plant? - Online CourseHome & GardenThis class is designed to help home gardeners learn how to prevent against, diagnose, and respond to problems in your yard and garden using Integrated Pest Management practices.Summer 2026- Adult