Minnetonka Community Education

Learning to sing over the internet is fun and easy! Bring greater enjoyment and satisfaction to your singing by building on the basics of breath support, tonal focus and musicianship. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced musician, this class will help you get to the next level of your art. Lessons are 30 minutes of private instruction. Online singing lessons can be conducted using a computer, tablet or smartphone via Skype, Zoom and most other live chat platforms. After registering, you will be contacted to set up instruction.

Join us for an engaging and relaxed environment in our Open Play Mahjongg sessions! This course is perfect for beginners eager to grow their Mahjongg skills and seasoned players looking to refine their play. Participants will gather to enjoy friendly games, explore various strategies and deepen their understanding of this timeless tile-based game. Pre-register for open play or drop-in day of. Please bring a set of Mahjongg tiles if you have them. Bring your friends, meet new players, and immerse yourself in the rich traditions and strategies of Mahjongg.

Explore your purpose, healing and curiosity about life's questions. Through guided meditation, gain insight into how the personalities of your past shape your thoughts and actions today. This class is based on the Dolores Cannon techniques. Roxanne has been trained by hypnotherapist Dolores Cannon's daughter, Julia. We will experience this as a group hypnosis. Bring a mat and pillow.

Have you been curious about what ChatGPT is and how it can be used? Learn everything you need to know about ChatGPT powered by Artificial Intelligence. Understand how it works and why it's taking the world by storm. You'll explore practical everyday uses for ChatGPT in both the workforce and at home, ensuring you stay in the loop when ChatGPT is mentioned in conversations and on the news. Don't get left behind in today's tech-savvy world!

Drowning in tomatoes? Put them to good use and elevate your kitchen skills in this hands-on salsa workshop! Discover the art and research-based science of salsa-making as you learn to prepare three delicious varieties: refrigerated, canned and fermented. You’ll go home with your own jars and the confidence to make more. This class blends research-based techniques with practical experience. Topics include food safety, acidity control, jar preparation, blanching, boiling water canning and fermentation. Led by Certified Food Preservation Consultants from the University of Minnesota Extension and Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteers, this workshop is both informative and fun. Join us for a flavorful experience that’s perfect for gardeners, food lovers and anyone eager to preserve the taste of summer!

Experience an ancient wellness practice being rediscovered anew in the 21st century. Join us on a two-hour immersive, meditative and awe-inspiring Japanese forest bathing experience - Shinrin Yoku. See first-hand how nature’s fractals, sounds, and sensations reduce your stress and anxiety, and boost your mood. Give yourself permission to disconnect, slow down, and intentionally connect your senses to the healing beauty of nature. Benefits include: mood and immune system boost, stress relief, better focus, improved blood pressure, and a rejuvenated spirit. DAY OF WALK: Please arrive at the walk location 15 minutes prior to walk to allow for check-in and walk overview. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated due to the immersive nature of the program. This is a TECH-FREE experience, so please leave mobile phones in the car for the duration of walk.

Take your business to new heights with our fast-paced, comprehensive session designed to equip business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to leverage social media for business success. Learn how to effectively reach your target audience, increase brand awareness, and drive engagement across major social media platforms. Students will leave the class with action items they can easily implement themselves to see results for their business or role within their company and organization. Students will also benefit from having a plan for the rest of their 2025 year and know how to be effective with their time on social media for maximum results for gaining new clients or customers.

Tired of working for someone else or want to earn extra income? Discover 250+ legitimate home business ideas, mandatory legal documentation, ways to market your product/service and how to take tax deductions. Taught by a Chamber of Commerce Past President and award-winning business owner, this is probably the most comprehensive business start-up workshop you will ever find.

Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You will learn how to: find a gap in a niche market and fill it; build your own website, and market your business effectively; take care of business farms and taxes; create multiple sources of income. You'll also get info about the 25 most popular online businesses to start. Informative handouts for future use are included in the class fee.

Navigating the digital world can be challenging for caregivers of young children (ages 0-5). This class is designed to equip you with essential tools and knowledge to keep your little ones safe in an increasingly connected world. You'll gain practical tips and strategies for managing technology use, protecting privacy, and fostering a safe digital environment for young children. Join us to build your family tech safety toolbox and create a secure digital environment for your little ones.

In this fast-paced session, you’ll learn how to turn ordinary words into compelling dialogue, use clean dialogue tags, differentiate character voices, use dialogue instead of narrative/voiceover, avoid dialogue “dumps” and be real, but not boring.

The Orfield Tour is an overview of Orfield Laboratories Inc., Sound 80 Studios, The Orfield Non-Profit Art Gallery, and “The Quietest Place on Earth.” During this tour, you will experience the musical history of our building, which was previously owned by Sound 80 Studios, “The World’s First Digital Recording Studio.” You will experience the context and mission of Orfield Labs, our 50+ year-old design research and consulting practice, where we work in all areas of human perception as they relate to design, specializing in sensory issues and in design for the cognitively and perceptually disabled. We will take you through a series of demonstrations in each area of human perception, such as Lighting and Acoustics, where you experience sensory issues, as well as sensory. You will have an opportunity to spend 20 minutes in our anechoic chamber, which Guinness as deemed as “The Quietest Place on Earth.” As you walk through our various labs and studios, you will experience our modern art collection and the stories behind them.

Paint a beautiful watercolor painting in this two-hour class. Receive step-by-step instructions and discuss techniques used in the painting, such as wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry. This is a great, no-fear way to learn to paint in watercolors, even if you have no experience. All supplies are provided. Each class can stand alone, or you may take all to build even more skills.