Minnetonka Community Education

Get your chopsticks ready! Register for this Master Class and learn how to create, from scratch, a wonderful Chinese “better-than-take-out” meal in your own kitchen! The class will include a cook-along option for 4 recipes and one additional recipe will be demonstrated. On the Cook-Along Menu: fried rice, orange chicken, General Tso’s chicken, and veggie or chicken egg rolls. The additional demonstration only recipe is chicken or pork lo mein. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep and an all-inclusive recipe packet after the class. Note: One registration fee for this class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

This class will build from basic to more advanced topics of bicycle repair and maintenance. Many of your bike issues can be solved in this class! Major focus will be on identification of bicycle parts, trailside repair, shifting adjustments, brake adjustments, chain maintenance, how to repair/replace a tire tube, and how to safely check your bike. We will also learn basic wheel truing and replacing a chain and brake and shifting cables. Bring a bike, and we will tune it up!

Travel back in time and reminisce about the days when Saturday afternoons were synonymous with a trip to the local diner for a treat that you had been waiting for all week! Join Tess for this class and learn how to recreate a gourmet level diner dinner that will have you giggling or shedding a tear remembering days gone by. On the menu: gourmet level hot hamburger steak with homemade mushroom umami bomb gravy served over homemade bread to sop up the deliciousness, followed by a spectacular apple strudel. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep and an all-inclusive recipe packet after the class. Note: One registration fee for this class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Paint your very own Bob Ross replica landscape on a 20 x 16 canvas. The relaxed and calm atmosphere will allow you to enjoy the step-by-step presentation to help you create your own masterpiece. Each session provides a different landscape. All equipment and materials will be provided. Bring an apron or smock if you wish.

Have fun and learn how to make Burmese Mandalay Mouti Thoke curry and a fun salad from scratch! Participants will make a version of Mandalay Mouti Thoke, chicken yellow curry with noodles. We will make the egg noodles and curry with chicken from scratch. While the curry is cooking, we’ll roll out, cut, and cook the noodles. We’ll also make a fun salad to complete the meal.

Canva is the perfect digital tool for beginners and novices! Open up a world of possibilities by learning how to use the easiest design website available all for free. In this class you will learn how to create designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. From online documents, business cards, email signatures and more, you'll leave this class with a practical guide to use Canva with confidence!

Understand recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, parental apps for your child’s Smartphone, and more! You will leave this class with a plan to simplify technology, ensuring that you and your child can safely use the phone with confidence.

Experience the flavors of mouthwatering Shawarma in your own kitchen! Similar to gyro, but an altogether different experience. Delicious, tender slices of meat, marinated in a spiced marinade and cooked to perfection! On the menu: quick chicken shawarma, pita pocket bread, special drizzle/dipping sauce made with a base of Greek yogurt, and a side of spectacular gluten free roasted chickpea & curry rice. Apart from the pita bread, this meal is protein packed and naturally gluten free! Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep and an all-inclusive recipe packet after the class. Note: One registration fee for this class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Steamed buns, or Bao, are a popular street food in many countries in East and Southeast Asia, especially in China. They are easy to eat and provide complete nutrients in one bite. In this online interactive class, we’ll make cha shu chicken with pickled vegetables and cabbage bao. We’ll also make the dough from scratch.

Dive into the world of creating a masterful fiesta with everything from the churros to the corn tortillas. A restaurant quality, homemade fiesta packed with protein. On the menu are delightful churros coated in warm sweet spice, and dunked in velvety chocolate sauce, handcrafted corn tortillas, over-the-top guacamole, taco meat seasoned to perfection with homemade taco seasoning, and delicious refried beans that are nothing like the canned! Apart from the churros, this is a high protein meal that is naturally gluten free! Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep and an all-inclusive recipe packet after the class. Note: One registration fee for this class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Add three wonderful treats to your holiday celebration as you learn to create freshly baked homemade copycat Cinnabon cinnamon rolls, luscious Basque burnt cheesecake, and velvety hot cocoa bombs! Equipment Needs: 2 1/4 to 3 inch cocoa bomb silicone mold 8 or 9 inch springform pan Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep and an all-inclusive recipe packet after the class. Note: One registration fee for this class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Learn how to make your own homemade classic pierogi, and wonderful sweet berry pierogi with two types of homemade dough and filling that will make your taste buds dance for joy! Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep and an all-inclusive recipe packet after the class. Note: One registration fee for this class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Whether you need to make a dull presentation lively, mix laughter with learning in the classroom, or write or perform a stand up routine, this session will show you how to apply humor to your life. You will learn the anatomy of a joke and how to use your powers of observation to sharpen your wit, write different types of jokes, and use humor to entertain and influence people. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee.

Design and arrange your very own dried floral cornucopia centerpiece to celebrate the season. Fresh flowers can be added for the main event using supplied mechanics. This makes a great tablescape through the fall season. All tools and supplies for use during class will be provided. Class registration closes 72 hours before the start time. Refunds will not be processed after that time. Images serve as inspiration only and are not an exact representation of the arrangements you will make. Flower options are subject to seasonal availability.

Intentional teaching/healing storytelling can enhance your relationship with a child. You will learn to design a story that can address a problem, celebrate an occasion, or emphasize the strengths of your child. Direct person to person interaction is important for children's development. The class will begin with listening to an adult level teaching/healing story, then progress through an example of a story for a child while learning the techniques of story building and telling. The class will then be divided into groups to craft stories to be shared at the end of class.

This diabetes education course provides an in-depth look at the ongoing obesity epidemic and highlights the latest advancements in treatment. Attendees will explore new FDA-approved Semaglutide and Tirzepatide medications, gaining insights into their efficacy, mechanisms, and clinical applications. This session aims to equip participants with up-to-date knowledge to better manage and understand obesity and diabetes.

Dim Sum often includes some sort of luscious and billowy soft Stuffed Steamed Buns. Two fillings will be made for the buns. One gooey Chinese BBQ chicken filling, and the other a savory vegetarian filling. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep and an all-inclusive recipe packet after the class. Note: One registration fee for this class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Take your dog’s skills to the next level while they learn to expand on basic cues such as sit, down, stay, leash skills and come with both hand and voice signals learned in Level 1. Heels, turns, and adding distance and distractions to cues like stay and come will also be introduced in this class. Behavior modification is a science and applies to all animals, regardless of age. Our goal is to help you gain or build a trusting relationship with your dog and learn when to meet them in the middle. Please wear comfortable shoes, as we will be doing some moving around. Please bring supplies such as treats and regular 6-foot leashes that are discussed in Level 1. No dogs on the first night of class. ***If you believe your dog is aggressive or fearful, one-on-one sessions will be more appropriate for you. If you have any questions, you can find info on the Unleashed Trainers website at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/5c5a8ba0/kZBx_R9inUuOP0iW5ZOKpA?u=http://www.unleashedtrainers.com/ or you can register under the Privates Lessons tab.***

Fillings of fruit, berries, sweet or tart, custards or creams, dressed with sugar and spices, wrapped in a flaky or savory crust, and baked to perfection. Pie is the “crème de la crème” of a holiday meal or visit to grandma’s house. Register for this Pie Making Master Class and learn to make the pies that create core memories for all who have the privilege of having a slice. The ins-and-outs of this culinary art form are within reach! The class will include a bake-along option for two different pies, through which participants will learn two methods for making a wonderfully flaky shortcut crust. The class will include tips for success in pie making, what makes a pie a pie, a tart a tart, and a galette a galette, how to prevent a mile-high meringue from weeping, and so much more! Pie options for the class include: apple cheddar, cherry, chocolate pecan, chocolate cream, lemon meringue, pumpkin, and sour cream raisin. Two of these will be selected for the bake-along portion of the class, and two will be selected for the demonstration portion. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep and an all-inclusive recipe packet after the class. Note: One registration fee for this class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Inner peace is impossible to maintain while we hold on to the feelings and beliefs that keep us from being peaceful to begin with. Trapped negative emotions can disrupt the flow of vital energy in our bodies and sabotage our inner peace. In this single evening course, you will learn simple yet effective techniques for getting in touch with, understanding, accepting and releasing the emotions that keep us from ourselves.

Explore and understand Wills, Trusts, Health Care Directives, and Powers of Attorney. You'll learn ways to avoid probate. Discussion of common mistakes will help you avoid unwanted consequences. Bonnie Wittenburg, a Minnetonka-based estate planning, probate and trust administration lawyer, will lead the presentation.

Explore travel writing and discuss how to use your senses to create detailed and in-depth descriptions that capture and maintain readers’ interest. You will learn how to find and submit your finished product to print and online markets, the ins and outs of the business side of travel writing , and how to avoid travel writing clichés. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee.