Minnetonka Community Education

Learn the basics to create and begin your very own YouTube channel. Join the world’s largest media platform to share your hobbies, advice, instructions, gifts and more with the world and your audience! Join us online! This class will be held using the online platform, Zoom. MCE will provide you with a link to access the class at least 24 hours prior to class start.

Discover how to teach your dog a sense of self-calming and desirable house and social manners. Use basic cues such as sit, down, stay and come with both hand and voice signals. We will also talk about tips for loose leash walking, jumping on guests, and ways to keep our pups mentally stimulated. Our goal is to help you gain or build a trusting relationship with your dog and learn when to meet them in the middle. Behavior modification is a science and applies to all animals, regardless of age. No dogs on the first night of class. The first class is for the human end of the leash only. Please email proof of your dog's updated vaccine information to your instructor Holly at hollyjean.unleashed@gmail.com before the 1st day of class. (Your dog must be up-to-date on both Rabies and Distemper Combo (if under 6 months, bring in updates as they are obtained). Bordetella is not required, though strongly recommended. Please wear comfortable shoes, as we will be doing some moving around. Other supplies such as treats and leashes will be discussed during the first week of orientation. No dogs the first week. ***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 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.***

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. No dogs on the first night of 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 email proof of vaccination records to your instructor Holly at hollyjean.unleashed@gmail.com prior to the first class. Your dog must be up-to-date on both Rabies and Distemper Combo (if under 6 months, bring in updates as they are obtained). Bordetella is not required, though strongly recommended. 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. ***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.***

Explore and try multiple toys and activities that can be mentally stimulating and naturally fulfilling for your dog. Learn why it is essential to give your dog an outlet to be a dog, along with discussing how these outlets can benefit their lives. An adult (at least 18 years of age) be present during each class. Please send proof of vaccination records to your instructor at hollyjean.unleashed@gmail.com before the first class. Your dog must be up-to-date on both Rabies and Distemper Combo. Bordetella is not required, though strongly recommended. NOTE: Dogs will be sharing toys and stations in this class and that may mean there could be another dog's treats left over at the station.

Take-out pizza may just become a thing of the past! Create fantastic flatbread pizzas and pizza panini from scratch! On the Menu: Wonderful Flatbread Pizzas, Pizza Panini, and OUT-OF-THIS WORLD Pizza Sauce! TWO of the instructors’ personal recipes for two different homemade doughs will be used. One will be for the flatbread pizzasand the other for the Panini Rolls that will be turned into pizza panini! The instructor will provide Step-by-step guidance and instruction help to ensure the process is as simple as can be. Participants can personalize their flatbread Pizzas and Panini with toppings and fillings of their choosing. If children/youth are participating, supervision is required. No refunds after ingredient list and packet are received. Ingredient list and packet will be sent 5-7 days before class. Registration fee can include participants from the SAME HOUSEHOLD ONLY.

If you have a desire to stop your cravings, this class can help you stop immediately without withdrawal, cravings and weight gain. Get motivated and increase willpower and self-confidence through hypnosis. Both of these classes include a free reinforcement CD and lifetime membership card which allows participants to attend future classes for free. Participants can sit or lay down for the hypnosis portion of the class. Agenda: Check in at 5:45 pm Introductions for both classes 6:00 pm Weight Loss Class 7:00 - 8:00 pm Stop Smoking/Chewing Class 8:00 - 8:45 pm

Explore the art of sewing in this hands-on workshop, where students learn basic skills, create projects from scratch using both manual techniques and sewing machines, and take their projects home! All material included.

Lampworking is a method of glassblowing using a fix mounted torch to melt and manipulate glass into a desired form. We will go over safety, the torch and glass, work on solid shaped objects and marbles. Class participants will keep their creations made in class. This class is for newer lampworkers and people with little or no experience on the torch. Skylab Glass Arts 8838 7th Ave N Golden Valley, Mn 55427

A fun learning environment to build confidence between a dog and your child. We’ll cover dog body language, appropriate play between dogs and kids and some foundational skills and tricks! An adult (at least 18 years of age) must accompany the child, hold the leash and be present during each class. The goal is to build a safe and trusting relationship. Limit 2 people per dog. Please email proof of vaccination records to your instructor at hollyjean.unleashed@gmail.com prior to the first class. Your dog must be up-to-date on both Rabies and Distemper Combo. Bordetella is not required, though strongly recommended.

Learn how to transition from work life to retired life in this educational workshop. Whether you plan to stop work all at once or ease into retirement by working part-time, at some point you will need to arrange for multiple sources of income to replace your paycheck. What do you need to think about as you transition from work life to retirement? Where will your income come from? How can you make it last? At this workshop you will learn: Why you need a retirement income plan 6 questions to ask before you retire How to determine how much income you will need in retirement The 4 primary sources of retirement income 4 popular withdrawal strategies and the pros and cons of each How retirement income is taxed 5 tax planning strategies in retirement A retirement income action plan

Make money at home using your computer by learning where to find clients, 50 ways to advertise your services, effective home office equipment choices and 100 ways to make money with a computer. There really is a need for your services, so learn to be your own boss, set your own hours and make more money. The webinar login information, along with a detailed tutorial to set-up your free Zoom account, will be emailed the day before class. Participants must attend “Start Any Home Business + 250 Home Business Ideas".

Craft, connect and enjoy the new Makerspace! Crafts are available for purchase during Open Lab times or bring your own project to work on. Thursday, June 20th 10 AM-Noon: Adult & Child Time 1-3 PM: Adult Only 6-8 PM: Open to all Thursday, July 18th 10 AM-Noon: Adult & Child Time 1-3 PM: Adult Only 6-8 PM: Open to all Thursday, August 15th 10 AM-Noon: Adult & Child Time 1-3 PM: Adult Only 6-8 PM: Open to all

Have you ever wanted to talk to a publisher? Email one page of your in-progress manuscript for an in-class critique of one page of your poetry, article, short story, screenplay, novel, non-fiction book or children’s book. Optional: You can then send your manuscript for a professional critique (for a critique fee of $50 for up to 25 double-spaced pages + $1/page thereafter, and a list of publishers/agents who are interested in your type of work.) Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Earn a passive monthly income from selling other people’s products by placing a merchant-provided advertisement link on your site and get a commission for every sale, click or lead. Learn where to find 1000+ free and low-cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won't offer a beneficial ROI (return on investment). Learn how to find high, recurring, and second-tier commissions. You'll also learn SEO secrets to increase your site's ranking and visibility on search engines like Google. The webinar login information, along with a detailed tutorial to set up your free Zoom account, will be emailed the day before class.

Learn to paint quick and expressive acrylic paintings with one brush and a limited color palette. Working quickly allows colors to blend and brush strokes to show, creating dynamic results in your acrylic paintings.