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Adeemsaaf Turtii Guddisa daa’immanii irratti (umurri 0-5) Birth to 5 Parenting in Oromo/Amharic (0-5yr) non-SeparatingEast African Culture (Classes in Somali or Oromo/Amharic)This is non-separating class (child and caregiver spend entire time together). Maatii fi daa’imman faarsuu, taphachuu fi barachuu dhan saa’ati wallin dabarsu. Maatiin wa’e guddina daa’immanii, mana barumsaaf qopha’uma isaanii, waan amala irratti jijjirama fidan, Amalaa fi walitti dhufenya obboleeyyaan. Guyyaa tokko fi lama maatii fi daa’imni daree keessatti ni argamu. ልጆች እና ወላጆች በመዘመር፣ በመጫወት፣ እና በመማር የጋራ ጊዜ ያሰልፋሉ:: ወላጆች እና ልጆች፣ ሁለቱሞ የእንድ ቀን እና የሁለት ቀን ትሞህርት ይሳተፋሉ:: Caalaati hubachuf Atalech Worku bilbila 612.517.5721 quunnamaa. Amharige: 612.517.6001 Parent education will focus on child development, school readiness, temperament, guiding behavior and sibling relationships. This class is offered in Oromo/Amharic. Please see our other class listings for similar classes offered in English. ECFE classes are priced on a sliding fee schedule based on family income. Please choose the fee that best fits your family budget. A 10% surcharge will be added to fees for Non-Minneapolis residents. For more information please call 612.517.5721 [Afaan Oromo] or 612.517.6001 [Amharic].2026-2027 ECFE Semester 1 -
Adobe InDesign Essentials (Online at your own pace)Computers & TechnologyAdobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program that works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly. InDesign allows you to create simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books and magazines. This course is a comprehensive exploration of InDesign tools and capabilities to create professional documents. Learn how to manage the InDesign environment, create, setup, design, enhance and finalize multi-page documents. Software Requirements: Adobe InDesign. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This class can be taken on its own or as part of the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Unit 1: Getting to Know the Interface and Setting up a Document Interface menus Tools Panels Starting and setting up a multi-page document in InDesign Unit 2: Working with Objects and Color Learning to work with color panels Creating, managing and applying color to elements Inserting and managing images and illustrations into an InDesign document Unit 3: Working with Text Learning about insert and flow text to multiple pages Managing long text documents Text editing in InDesign documents Unit 4: Typography Advance typography tools and menus Character and paragraph settings and styles Creating print-ready PDF files.Online Certificates and Courses 2026 -
Adobe Photoshop Essentials (Online at your own pace)Computers & TechnologyThis fundamental course covers Adobe Photoshop CC most commonly used tools, menus and panels. Learn all the basics of Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital art work. Impress your business organization, friends and family by enhancing their photos and create magazine cover quality enhanced images. Software Requirements: Adobe Photoshop. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This class can be taken on its own or as part of the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Unit 1: Getting to know the Interface and Selection Tools Interface menus Tools Panels Working with the various Selection tools Unit 2: Working with Layers and Masks Layers and layer management Non- destructive editing using masks How to type and format text Using various type formatting and style tools and panels Unit 3: Image Correction & Enhancement Photo correction and enhancement tools Crop, dodge and burn Recoloring, retouching Healing brushes Unit 4: Using the Drawing Tools How to use the Pen tool Other drawing tools in Photoshop Advanced drawing and selection File formats How to save files for print or webOnline Certificates and Courses 2026 -
Adornos Navideños en La Doña CerveceríaClases en Español🎨✨ ¡Noche de Arte y Cerveza: Modela tus Adornos Navideños! ¿Listos para entrar en el ambiente festivo y relajarse al máximo? Tratate con una escapada creativa muy necesaria. Te invitamos a una noche llena de inspiración navideña en La Doña Cervecería, donde podrás moldear y diseñar tus propios adornos de Navidad únicos hechos de arcilla. Estas hermosas piezas le darán un toque especial y muy personal a tu árbol, o se convertirán en el regalo perfecto y hecho con el corazón para alguien especial. 🎄🎁 ¿No tienes experiencia? ¡No hay problema! Tanto si ya eres un experto en las manualidades como si es tu primera vez con la arcilla, esta noche es para todos. Nosotros te proporcionamos absolutamente todo lo necesario: arcilla, herramientas y muchísima inspiración festiva. ¡Tú solo tienes que venir, relajarte con una buena chela y dejar brillar al artista que llevas dentro! 🌟 El Ambiente: Nos reuniremos en el increíble y acogedor espacio de La Doña Cervecería (241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis), el rincón latino por excelencia del norte de la ciudad. Te recomendamos llegar temprano o quedarte después del taller para disfrutar de sus famosas cervezas artesanales, deliciosos tacos, ¡y esa energía latina tan única que se respira aquí! 🍺🌮 Tu Obra Maestra: Crea un diseño completamente personalizado desde cero o déjate guiar por nuestras plantillas navideñas. Te irás a casa con la mente despejada, una dosis extra de creatividad y un juego de adornos alegres y festivos para atesorar por años.👉 Los lugares son muy limitados. ¡Trae a tus amigos, pide tu cerveza favorita y vamos a crear juntos! Esta clase se impartirá en español e inglés.Para cualquier pregunta o recibir más información, comuníquese con eliana.power@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-3450.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
Adornos Navideños en RaagOn50thClases en Español¿Listo para despertar tu espíritu navideño y relajarte? 🎨✨¡Regálate un escape creativo que tanto te mereces! Acompáñanos a una noche llena de arte y festividad en RaagOn50th, donde moldearás y crearás tus propios adornos navideños de arcilla. Estas piezas únicas le darán un toque súper especial a tu árbol de Navidad o se convertirán en el regalo perfecto hecho con el corazón. 🎄🎁 ¿Sin experiencia? ¡No hay problema! No importa si eres una persona experta en manualidades o si es tu primera vez trabajando con arcilla, esta noche es para todos. Nosotros te damos absolutamente todo lo que necesitas: arcilla, herramientas y muchísima inspiración navideña. ¡Tú solo ven a relajarte y a disfrutar! 🌟 El ambiente: Nos reuniremos en el espectacular y moderno espacio de RaagOn50th (3812 W 50th St, Minneapolis), en la vibrante zona de 50th & France. Ven temprano o quédate después de la clase para deleitarte con su increíble menú de comida india contemporánea, sus cócteles de autor o sus delicias de café. 🍸🍛 Tu obra de arte: Crea un diseño completamente tuyo o déjate guiar por nuestras plantillas navideñas. Te irás a casa con la mente despejada, una dosis de creatividad renovada y un hermoso juego de adornos hechos a mano que atesorarás por años. 👉 Los cupos son limitados. ¡Invita a un amigo, pide un cóctel festivo y vamos a crear juntos![Rich media excluded from paste]¿Te gustaría agregar al final los detalles del evento? Si me compartes la fecha, la hora y el precio del boleto, los incluyo de inmediato en el formato. Para cualquier pregunta o recibir más información, comuníquese con eliana.power@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-3450. Nota: ¡Cambio de ubicación de la clase! Dónde: RaagOn50th (3812 W 50th St, Minneapolis) – En la zona de 50th & France. El espacio: Un ambiente hermoso, moderno y exclusivo con un toque muy acogedor. La comida: Increíble cocina india progresiva, cócteles artesanales y una cafetería por las mañanas dentro del lugar. Estacionamiento: Gratis en el lote y rampa.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED Informational Training (Roosevelt)Health, Wellness & SafetyOur partner, HeartCert loves to give back and help support our community! Learn the basics of CPR, AED use and First Aid at NO COST! Note, this class is informational only and not for certification. If you’d like a certification class please select the Course that Meets at 40th Street (formerly Sibley) Park on November 7th. For more information, call 612-668-4828.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
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Advanced Cutting the TV Cord: Tailoring Your Streaming Setup (55+)Adventures in LearningFor folks who have already streamed at least some of their TV content. This course will overview how the fragmented (and often confusing) array of TV streaming options continues to evolve, and discuss implications for specific actions for best aligning your TV streaming content & equipment setup with your viewing and budget preferences. Various tools, resources, and "hacks" will also be discussed and demonstrated to help learners enhance their streaming experience. Bring your streaming questions and issues!Learning Objectives:- Quick overview of the required elements of a home TV streaming setup- Explain how each streaming household has a range of options for optimizing their streaming setup to meet viewing and budget preferences- Demonstrate recommended tools and resources to help guide setup design decisions- Invite discussion of specific individual participants' streaming issues and questions.Lifelong Learning 55+ Fall 2026 -
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Afghani Culture (Classes in Dari/Pashto)We’d like to welcome families from Afghanistan who have newly arrived to Minnesota! Our class provides families with a space to connect and share with each other their experiences and ideas on parenting. Together with our ECFE teacher, you and your child will have the opportunity to play and learn in an enriching early childhood classroom that centers your unique experiences.Category -
African American History: The Vote (Southwest)AcademicAmerica granted African Americans the Vote with the 15th Amendment, then nullified that Vote by force and political trickery, after more than 80 years reinstated the Vote with the force of law, now once again nullifying the Vote by political Jerrymandering. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist as we will likely add additional sections.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
Starting SoonAfrican Drumming (Camden)Music & PerformanceJoin us to learn traditional West African rhythms, technique, and the deeper meanings behind each beat in an interactive class. Together, we’ll explore how drumming builds teamwork, focus, and self- expression while connecting us to African history and community. No experience is required — just a willingness to listen, learn, and feel the rhythm. Each class will include hands-on drumming, group call-and-response, and cultural storytelling that shows how music can heal, unite, and inspire. You will leave with stronger rhythm skills, confidence, and a deeper appreciation for the drum as both an instrument and a voice of the people.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
AfroBeats Dance Workout with AfroContIgbo (North)DanceThis high-energy workout combines traditional West African movements with contemporary dance styles for a fun, accessible fitness experience. Learn choreography that celebrates African cultural heritage while getting a cardio workout suitable for all levels. AfroContIgbo is a West African dance and performing arts company dedicated to preserving culture, promoting wellness, and spreading joy through movement.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
After School Youth ClassesOur programs serve youth in grades K-12 at Minneapolis Public School locations across the city to ensure all students have access to high quality programs. Community Education Youth Programs deliver a wide range of high-quality enrichment learning opportunities during out of school time (afterschool, release days, and summer). Community Education offerings support youth to develop strong peer relationships and foster new skills, through our intentional program design that fosters cultural identity, youth voice and leadership. In order to ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education is now offering fees on a sliding scale. Contact the Community Education Youth & Adult Programs coordinator at your school for more information.Category -
WaitlistAfternoon Fun HouseMarcyEnd the school day with play, laughter, and high-energy fun! In Afternoon Fun House, young students will enjoy a lively mix of cooperative games, creative crafts, active movement, and unstructured play. Designed to help students unwind, socialized with peers, and build teamwork, this class provides a safe, welcoming, and vibrant environment to burn off energy and make new friends after school. Register by Tuesday, September 22, to guarantee bus transportation on the first day of class. Registrations completed after September 22 will have busing starting November 3. Note: Our sliding scale fees ensure equitable access for all participants. Select the price option that works best for you. Higher-tier selections directly help support affordable access across our community. Full scholarships are available upon request.After School Youth Enrichment Fall 2026 -
Aging & Your Eyes (55+)Wellness TalksIt’s normal for your vision to change as you get older. This can include more trouble driving at night or difficulty focusing on nearby objects. Learn how to protect your vision and what eye conditions you should be aware of. Join nurses from the Minnesota School of Nursing to discuss vision changes and challenges as you age. This program is cosponsored by Minneapolis Community Education and the University of Minnesota School of Nursing.Lifelong Learning 55+ Fall 2026 -
Starting SoonAging Loved Ones: How to have the Heart to Heart Conversation (Camden)Business & ConsumerAging and the changes that come with the need for additional caregiving can have a significant impact on your personal finances as well as your family relationships. This workshop reviews the considerations to make in planning for changes that arise as we age and provides tips for starting healthy conversations with family members that can lead to positive outcomes.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
WaitlistFresh Ingredients (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Air Fryer Appetizers (ONLINE)CookingTry online cooking with this free mini class! Cook along with Kirsten as she makes Air Fryer Crispy Polenta Rounds with Roasted Seasonal Vegetables. Recipe handout provided before class and link to class recording shared afterwards.If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at nam.pham@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-2740.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
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Alexander Technique (Seward)Health, Wellness & SafetyThe 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!Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
WaitlistAll About Knives & Knife Skills (Northeast)CookingBring your current go-to knives and see how they stack up against newer ones. Learn how and why to keep your kitchen blades razor sharp and practice basic cuts in class that you will use over and over at home. 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.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
WaitlistAll About Knives & Knife Skills (Southwest)CookingBring your current go-to knives and see how they stack up against newer ones. Learn how and why to keep your kitchen blades razor sharp and practice basic cuts in class that you will use over and over at home. 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.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
WaitlistAll Things Fermented (Southwest)CookingCreate probiotic delicious beverages and fermented food. Kombucha, Tepache, sourdough, sauerkraut and a few new favorites! If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist as we will likely add additional sections.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
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All-Natural Lotions & Body Scrubs (Edison)Arts & CraftsLearn to make your own natural face and body lotions and scrubs. Beat the winter dry skin blues with easy, natural products you can make at home that will leave your skin feeling nourished, moisturized and amazing. Cut out the chemicals - your skin will thank you!Adult Enrichment Fall 2026