Learn the basics of jewelry making in how to use a jump ring to be able to replace broken clasps, change the ear wires of earrings into something more hypoallergenic, reattach broken chains, etc. Students can bring their broken jewelry and we will work together to fix it. Basic repair supplies will be provided as well as other chains and beads if they want to add a design for practice and play. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Learn wire beading and basic jewelry making techniques to design and create a bracelet with found, thrifted and second hand materials. Learn how to assemble pieces together to make a beaded chain and add a clasp. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own beads or old jewelry to use. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Learn wire beading and basic jewelry making techniques to design and create earrings with found, thrifted and second hand materials. Learn how to assemble pieces together to make a chain, or whatever your heart desires. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own beads or old jewelry to use. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Learn wire beading and basic jewelry making techniques to design and create mobiles with found, thrifted and second hand materials. Learn how to assemble pieces together to make beaded chains that hang from a connecting piece at the top.. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own beads or old jewelry to use. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Today, more women than ever are responsible for their financial well-being and the well-being of their families. But women often face unique financial challenges. That’s why it’s so important, no matter what life stage they’re in, that women know how to save, invest and plan for their future. Join us as we explore saving, investing and financial planning for women.

Today, more women than ever are responsible for their financial well-being, and the well-being of their families. But women often face unique financial challenges. That’s why it’s so important, no matter what life stage they’re in, that women know how to save, protect, invest and plan for their future.

Discover this ancient craft and create beautiful pieces. Follow existing patterns, choose wood, sharpen tools, carve simple figures and put on finishing touches. The first woodworking kit is included in registration, additional kits are available at $5 each in class. Work at your own pace, most participants go through three or more kits during the session.

In a fully-equipped wood shop, work on projects of your choice or consider ideas suggested by the instructor. No on-site project storage available. Please note that there is very limited space in the wood shop and we cannot accommodate storage for your projects- you must transport your materials each class. Also note that students are NOT permitted to use the Timesaver machine, it must be operated by the instructor AT ALL TIMES! Note: The dates in the brochure were incorrect; online has the correct dates. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

This presentation offers a unique opportunity to explore the work of artists who don’t necessarily “play by the rules” when it comes to making and exhibiting their work. Many of the artworks featured in this class are found outside the traditional gallery space or are constructed with surprising mediums. This classes focuses on how words and language are used in the visual arts by exploring the work of artists Jenny Holzer and Barbara Kruger.

Move your management style and abilities to the cutting-edge of successful practice. Shatter issues and meet both organizational goals and employee satisfaction and productivity. Take advantage of your opportunity to develop new strategies to enhance your management skills. Conquer a new management skillset that will last a lifetime. Advance from challenges to solutions for your organization, and your career. 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: Management in the 21st Century Unit 1: Principles of collaboration in management Defining principles of collaboration Emotions, self-mastery and collaboration Redirecting teams and group collaboration Conflict management and facilitation Unit 2: Relationship building Building relationships fundamentals Renegotiating failed relationships Managing collaborative potentials Unit 3: Strategies to tap into group collaborative potential Harnessing collaborative energy Responsible communication Managing collaboration for performance Unit 4: Your action plan for collaborative management Setting your management goals Identify and utilize collaborative resources Creating a collaborative management action plan

You want to write a children’s book and don’t know where to start? By taking this course, you’ll learn how to target your audience, write relatable characters, and gain knowledge on story organization. You’ll also understand how you can do this in your spare time and on a limited budget. As we go through the guidelines to master your own children’s book, you’ll leave this course with a solid start on your own original story, and advice on pitfalls to avoid. Topics of illustrations, copyrighting, and publishing are also covered. Don’t wait for “some day” to publish your own book.

Join us to write about the personal experiences and life events that have impacted you. We will generate ideas and share with the class; including possible titles, audience for your writing, etc. At the end of five weeks, each person will share five or more pages of their life event writing. Everyone will give you constructive feedback on your efforts. Don't be afraid to go to sad, scary, angry, or hilarious places with your writing. This is a safe space!

Do you have the next "Oppenheimer" or "Fall of the House of Usher" or a great idea for a short film or web-series, but you wonder where to begin? Learn the basics of screenwriting from a logline and synopsis, to screenplay formatting. We will share our work during the final two classes, getting peer and instructor feedback.

Writing about your own life can take many forms: novel-length memoir, short stories, Substack, even performance monologues. This all-levels class uses writing exercises, readings and discussion to cover the vital tools that make narrative writing compelling and memorable: finding the heart of your story, identifying action and conflict, building scenes and structure, and creating vivid details. Taught by writer/actor/storyteller Amy Salloway.

Break through writer’s block, inertia, fear and self-sabotage with this affirming five-week class full of exercises and tools to help you find your own unique creative process. We’ll spend much of the class time actively writing and sharing our work; feel free to come in with a project you’re working on, or with a blank slate! Taught by writer/actor/storyteller Amy Salloway.

Build friendships and leadership skills with YMCA mentors! Students will engage in games, activities, and discussions that promote confidence and community with U of MN Students. This is a grant funded club that is $0 for participants.

A team of College Y Mentors will be coming weekly with a new adventure. Each week we will have an opportunity to use our imaginations creating all kinds of fun activities, which could include creating and playing games, travel, nature, music science, art, and even learning how to grow your brain! This class begins on October 20th and ends on December 15th (due to University of MN schedule). **The deadline to request after school bussing beginning the first day was September 23rd. Registering after that day will result in a delay in a bus stop being availalble. You will be notified when a stop is available. Minneapolis Community Education is committed to making our classes accessible to all families. If you need a full or partial scholarship or would like to set up a payment plan, please contact your site coordinator to discuss available options. We’re happy to work with you to find an option that meets your needs. You will see the following pricing options when registering: Class Fee: This rate reflects the cost of the program. Scholarship Rate: A lower rate(s) is available for families who are unable to pay the full class fee. Class Fee + Scholarship Fund: Families who are able to contribute more can select a rate above the class fee. The additional amount helps support our scholarship fund. Un equipo de mentores de College Y vendrá cada semana con una nueva aventura. Cada semana tendremos la oportunidad de usar nuestra imaginación creando todo tipo de actividades divertidas, como crear y jugar juegos, viajar, explorar la naturaleza, la música, la ciencia, el arte e incluso aprender a desarrollar el cerebro. Esta clase comienza el 20 de octobre y termina el 15 de decembre (debido al horario de la Universidad de Minnesota). **La fecha límite para solicitar el servicio de autobús escolar después de clases, a partir del primer día, fue el 23 de septiembre. Registrarse después de esa fecha resultará en una demora en la disponibilidad de una parada de autobús. Se le notificará cuando haya una parada disponible. Minneapolis Community Education se compromete a hacer que nuestras clases sean accesibles para todas las familias. Si necesita una beca completa o parcial, o si desea establecer un plan de pagos, comuníquese con el coordinador de su centro para analizar las opciones disponibles. Estaremos encantados de colaborar con usted para encontrar una opción que se ajuste a sus necesidades. Al inscribirse, verá las siguientes opciones de precios: Tarifa de la clase: Esta tarifa refleja el costo del programa. Tarifa con beca: Se ofrecen tarifas reducidas para aquellas familias que no pueden pagar el costo total de la clase. Tarifa de la clase + Fondo de becas: Las familias que puedan contribuir más tienen la opción de elegir una tarifa superior al costo de la clase. El monto adicional ayuda a financiar nuestro fondo de becas.

A team of college mentors from the University of Minnesota will be coming weekly to your afterschool program with a new adventure each week. Each week we will have an opportunity to explore all kinds of fun activities, which could include creating and playing games, travel, nature, music, science, art, and even learning how to grow your brain! It will be super fun using our imaginations together, come join us. Taught by YMCA Y Mentors. Un equipo de mentores universitarios de la Universidad de Minnesota vendrá semanalmente a tu programa extraescolar con una nueva aventura cada semana. Cada semana tendremos la oportunidad de explorar todo tipo de actividades divertidas, que pueden incluir crear y jugar juegos, viajar, la naturaleza, la música, la ciencia, el arte e incluso aprender a desarrollar el cerebro. Será muy divertido usar nuestra imaginación juntos, únete a nosotros. Impartido por YMCA Y Mentors. --- Minneapolis Community Education is committed to making our classes accessible to all families. If you need a full or partial scholarship or would like to set up a payment plan, please contact Amy Brockman at 612-668-3557 to to discuss available options. We’re happy to work with you to find an option that meets your needs. Educación Comunitaria de Minneapolis se compromete a que nuestras clases sean accesibles para todas las familias. Si necesita una beca completa o parcial, o si desea establecer un plan de pago, comuníquese con Amy Brockman al 612-668-3557 para hablar sobre las opciones disponibles. Con gusto le ayudaremos a encontrar la opción que mejor se adapte a sus necesidades.