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Pottery: Hand Building 3 (Ella Baker)Arts & CraftsLet’s make some noise! Ever been curious to make your own musical instruments? In this class, you will learn how to create simple musical instruments such as whistles, bells, windchimes, shakers, and more! Come to class with your ideas and we can work together to make them!Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
Pottery: Hand Building 4 (Ella Baker)Arts & CraftsConsider yourself a pottery head? Make your own handbuilt ceramic pipe using basic pottery techniques. You will learn techniques such as pinching, score and slip, and various methods of surface decoration to personalize your pipe. All levels welcome!Adult Enrichment Fall 2026
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WaitlistThacher Gallery at the University of San Francisco (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Pottery: Hand Building Techniques (Southwest)Arts & CraftsLearn the basics of pinch, slab and coil building methods. Demonstrations of each hand building method will be shown, and simple projects to get you started will be provided. Most of class will be dedicated to you building your own creations using the demonstrated methods with support from the instructor. Plan to let your imagination run wild! You will get to work with 25 lbs pounds of clay over six weeks. All other tools provided. You are also welcome to bring your own tools, as well as materials for sketching your ideas. The final class in the session is glazing day. We are unable to accommodate for a make up days, if you miss it your projects will remain unglazed. Pick up of finished projects is variable, usually a few weeks after class ends. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
WaitlistPottery: Kitchen Table Ceramics (Ella Baker)Arts & CraftsNo studio? No problem! Kitchen Table Ceramics proves you don’t need a fancy setup to create beautiful pottery. Learn how to create a compact, affordable workspace at home, explore hand-building techniques, and find budget-friendly supplies. We’ll break down the essentials—clay types, glazes, firing options, and key safety tips—so you can confidently craft from your own table. Whether you're a total beginner or a DIY maker, this class gives you everything you need to start creating ceramics at home. Come play with clay, get messy, and have fun making with me! *Note: I’ll provide you with all the knowledge and experience you need to create your own home set up and the clay to make a couple projects. You get to source, build, and customize your tools for working at your own kitchen table.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
WaitlistPottery: The Alchemy of Glaze (Ella Baker)Arts & CraftsEvery glaze has a story. Beneath every glossy finish, crystal bloom, or rich celadon lies a remarkable combination of minerals, chemistry, and fire. Together, we’ll explore how simple minerals become glass, why glazes melt and flow, what creates color and texture, and how heat transforms everything. Along the way, we’ll discover the roles of silica, alumina, fluxes, metal oxides, underglazes, and other surface materials that bring ceramic work to life. Whether you’re just beginning your ceramics journey or looking to deepen your understanding, you’ll leave with a new appreciation for the science behind the magic—and the confidence to approach glazing with curiosity instead of mystery.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
WaitlistPottery: Wheel 1 (Ella Baker)Arts & CraftsLearn how to properly throw pots and glaze projects. Fee includes stoneware clay, glazes, tools and firing.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
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Pottery: Wheel 1 (South)Arts & CraftsLearn how to properly throw pots and glaze projects. Pick up your finished glazed pieces several weeks after the last class. Material fee includes 25 lbs of stoneware clay, glazes, tools and firing.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
WaitlistPottery: Wheel 1 (Southwest)Arts & CraftsLearn how to properly throw pots and glaze projects. Fee includes up to 25lbs of stoneware clay, glazes, tools and firing. In order to get the most of this class and finish your work, please only sign up if you can commit to the full schedule. There are not make up dates available. In an effort to keep the pottery class available for all students, we will be limiting registrations for consecutive quarters, with the exception being going from Pottery level 1 to level 2. If you register for Pottery and were enrolled the previous quarter, we will remove the registration and issue a refund. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026
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WaitlistPottery: Wheel 2 (South)Arts & CraftsImprove your throwing techniques as you develop your art. Fee includes 25 pounds of stoneware clay, glazes, tools and firing. Prerequisite: Pottery 1 or experience with wheel throwing.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
Starting SoonMeret Fuchs (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Pottery: Wheel 2 (Southwest)Arts & CraftsImprove your throwing techniques as you develop your art. Fee includes up to 25lbs of stoneware clay, glazes, tools and firing. In order to get the most of this class and finish your work, please only sign up if you can commit to the full schedule. There are not make up dates available. In an effort to keep the pottery class available for all students, we will be limiting registrations for consecutive quarters, with the exception being going from Pottery level 1 to level 2. If you register for Pottery and were enrolled the previous quarter, we will remove the registration and issue a refund. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
Practical Self Defense for Adults of All Ages (Southwest)Exercise & FitnessUnderstand the fundamentals of self-defense and various styles of martial arts. You will cover stretching exercises, kicks, punches, blocks, grabs, meditation, stick fighting and up-close techniques. We encourage you to register with a friend so you can practice with a partner. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
WaitlistPracticing Self Compassion (55+)Wellness TalksLearn to become more compassionate to yourself and create calmness and appreciation in your life. If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. Dalai Lama Class co-sponsored by Minneapolis Community Education and Nokomis Healthy Seniors.Lifelong Learning 55+ Fall 2026 -
PrattMinneapolis Kids (Including Minneapolis Kids Jr)Registration seasons currently open: Before and After School 2026-27 Before and after-school childcare for children enrolled in High-Five/Pre-K through 5th grade Registration is now open. Scroll down this page to select a site and register. Non-School Days 2026-27 Childcare for children enrolled in High-Five/Pre-K through 5th grade on days school is not in session Registration is now open. Families with approved School Year contracts (Before & After School Care, Minneapolis Kids Jr.) will register for Non-School Days from within their contracts. Please log in first. Help Article: Registering for Non-School Days Families without approved School Year contracts (including pending/waitlisted families) will register for Non-School Days-only contracts. Minneapolis Kids Jr 2026-27 Full-day school-year pre-K childcare for children 4 years of age by Sept. 1 Registration is now open. Scroll down this page to select a site and register. Please allow 10 business days for processing new contract requests (including non-school days). If we have to contact you to make corrections to your contract request(s), please expect up to an additional 10 business days for processing. Questions? Find answers on our FAQ & Resources page. Visit the main Minneapolis Kids webpage for program information on each season (Before and After School, MK Jr, Summer, Non-School Days). View the Arux Parent Guide for help topics related to managing your Arux account.School Year 2026-2027 Mpls Kids Site -
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Preschoolers (36 Months to Kindergarten Enrollment)• Early childhood time focuses on developing school readiness skills through play and learning activities • Parent education focuses on topics relevant to a preschooler & preparing children for kindergarten • Both one and two day classes are attended by both parents and children • Children must be 3 by September 1, 2018Category -
Preserving Apples 2 Ways: From Orchard to Pantry (South)CookingEmbark on a delicious journey with our apple preservation workshop! This engaging class offers you the chance to gain research-based knowledge and hands-on experience in preserving apples a couple delightful ways: canned applesauce and fermented apple cider vinegar, which you can take home to enjoy. You'll not only learn the science behind food safety and acidity but also master the proper equipment, food and jar preparation, boiling water canning, and fermenting techniques. Guided by the Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Certified Food Preservation Consultants from the University of MN Extension, this workshop promises to be both informative and enjoyable.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
Prevention of Trafficking & Exploitation (ONLINE)Health, Wellness & SafetyLearn about the history of the Minnesota Safe Harbor law, online safety and prevention tips, and the network of resources available in Minneapolis. Human trafficking can happen to anyone, and we know if youth are connected to a safe adult and are aware of the signs and red flags of what to look for, they are more likely to be make safe choices.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
WaitlistProject Success - Willy Wonka Jr MusicalSanfordImportant note: ALL students will be placed on the waitlist. When the cast list is published, students cast will have their registration moved from the waitlist to the class. Be a part of something BIG! Project Success produces Middle School Musicals annually at several Minneapolis middle schools. Through Musicals, students learn how to work together to produce and perform a show for peers and their community. About Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr.Step into a world of pure imagination! Candy maker Willy Wonka hides five Golden Tickets in his chocolate bars, offering a factory tour and lifetime candy supply to the finders. Five passionate children tour the mysterious chocolate factor, including the honest and amiable Charlie Bucket. It is an uplifting, vibrant story that celebrates the power of imagination. All Sanford students are eligible to audition for the cast or apply for the tech crew!We encourage students of all abilities and experiences with musicals to apply! For the audition, students will learn a short song and dance as well as read a few lines from a script. We work to include as many students as possible in the cast and tech crew, but are not able to guarantee a space for every student who auditions or applies.After School Youth Enrichment Fall 2026 -
Starting SoonPublic Speaking Without Panic! (Washburn)Personal DevelopmentPublic speaking can create more anxiety for some people than jumping out of an airplane — but it doesn’t have to. This class helps you build confidence speaking in front of others in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Practice impromptu, informative, and persuasive speaking while learning techniques to manage nerves, engage an audience, and speak with confidence. Great for anyone, professionals, students, or those wanting to build their skills! Taught by Janelle Ranek—actor and educator with over 30 years of performing and teaching experience. Learn more at insideoutunderwear.com. If the class is full, please enroll on the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at eliana.power@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-3450.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
Puppetry (Grades 3-5)NorthropJoin Ms. Emily and explore different forms of puppetry. While learning about the history of puppets, you will also create and bring your very own puppet to life. Gather your friends and family at the end of the session and perform your hard work. Ms. Emily taught after school 2 years ago she is back! Questions? Contact Krystalyn.Everson@mpls.k12.mn.us OR 612-668-4544After School Youth Enrichment Fall 2026
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Puzzle Club-Ages 7+ (Adult + Child-Northeast)Youth & FamilyEasy puzzles, hard puzzles, wacky puzzles and more. Join us monthly for puzzle club. A low stakes space for puzzling fun, families are welcomed with youth of all ages. Puzzles will not be saved between meetings.Youth & Family Fall 2026 -
WaitlistQuick Hands & Feet (2-5)KennyGet ready to twist, stack, toss, and kick your way to hand-eye coordination superpowers! In this fast-paced skills class, Kenny staff member Justin is teaching students how to master the Rubik's Cube, race through cup stacking patterns, juggle like a pro, and master hacky sack tricks — building focus, patience, and confidence one skill at a time. Every kid moves at their own pace, with plenty of friendly challenges and mini "leveling up" moments along the way — no experience needed, just a willingness to try! This class is a full school year commitment. Students will not need to re-register for the class.After School Youth Enrichment Fall 2026 -
WaitlistQuilted Witch Hat (Washburn)Arts & CraftsKick off spooky season with the ultimate autumn project! Perfect for budding upcyclers and anyone looking to increase their witchy vibes, this beginner-friendly class will teach you how to stitch a magical statement piece. What's Included: Your materials fee covers the witch hat pattern, ethically sourced vintage quilts, thread, Pellon, and all additional notions to complete your project. What to Bring: Students must bring their own working sewing machine (please double-check that you have all pieces, including the power cord!). Registration Notes: Full class? Please join the waitlist - we will contact you the moment a space opens up. Questions? Reach out to Eliana Power at eliana.power@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-3450.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026 -
WaitlistDavid Aditya (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Quilting 1 (Ella Baker)Arts & CraftsLearn the basic vocabulary and steps for making a quilt. Practice these steps by making a quilted table runner in class. Participants should bring their sewing machine (second class) and know how to thread it, load the bobbin, and to do a basic straight stitch. Some cutting mats and tools will be available for use during class. Pattern and fabric requirements will be provided at the first class.Adult Enrichment Fall 2026