Eden Prairie Community Education

Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and novices! This class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva, the easiest design website available, all for free. You'll learn to create stunning designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. Whether it's online documents, business cards, email signatures, or more, you'll leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva effectively and creatively.

This engaging session will help you navigate the challenges of your child's digital world and provide helpful tools for your parenting toolbox. Learn practical strategies for social media/friendships, setting boundaries, ensuring online safety, and fostering healthy screen habits. Empower yourself with the tools to help raise a teen with a smart technology foundation they will use into adulthood.

Looking to refresh or redesign your living space but don’t know where to begin? In this course, students will explore the essential elements of interior design, from foundational principles to current trends and personalized solutions. Through interactive sessions, participants will learn to integrate design elements, create mood boards, and master the art of space and furniture planning.

Dim Sum is a popular style of Cantonese cuisines that include small dishes that highlight different flavor profiles and cooking techniques. In this online interactive class, we will make cha shu chicken pastry, braised chicken with mushrooms, and vegetables with ginger garlic sauce.

Learn about Wills, Trusts, Health Care Directives & Powers of Attorney. Understand when a Will is sufficient and when you might prefer a Trust. Discover ways to avoid probate. Discussion of common mistakes will help avoid unwanted consequences.

You are generally a first-time buyer if you have not owned a home in the past 3 years. We will review the process of buying a home from A-Z and discuss unique funding that is only available to YOU-a first-time buyer. Learn how to buy a home using special loans, grants & First Generation homeownership funds! With one program, it is possible to buy a home for as little as $1000 of your own funds.

This class is designed for people who have no previous German experience. The course will focus on topics of everyday German life, such as basic greetings, using phones, classroom items, and food. We will meet weekly in person, and use the course Linie 1 – A1.1 and the Schoology learning management system. If you have questions, please contact the instructor, Martin Hidy, at mahidy@msn.com. Come and join us as we explore the culture, people, and language of the German-speaking world! Book cost is $35.00 collected by the instructor in class.

This class is designed for people who have completed Eden Prairie German II or with previous German experience. The topics we will discuss include leisure-time activities, work, celebrations, and city life. We will meet weekly on Zoom and use the course, Linie 1, A1.2, and the Schoology learning management system. If you have questions, please contact the instructor, Martin Hidy, at mahidy@msn.com. Come and join us as we explore the culture, people, and language of the German-speaking world! Book cost is $37.00 to be collected by the instructor.

This class is designed for people who have no previous German experience. The course will focus on topics of everyday German life, such as basic greetings, using phones, classroom items, and food. We will meet weekly in person, and use the course Linie 1 – A1.1 and the Schoology learning management system. If you have questions, please contact the instructor, Martin Hidy, at mahidy@msn.com. Come and join us as we explore the culture, people, and language of the German-speaking world!

This class is designed for people who have completed German III or who have previous German experience. We focus on three activities: sharing short German texts, discussing stories from a reader, and watching German films. We will meet weekly on Zoom accompanied by the Schoology learning management system. If you have questions, please contact the instructor, Martin Hidy, at mahidy@msn.com. Come and join us as we explore the culture, people, and language of the German-speaking world!

Realign your movement through this informal, informative yoga practice. Must be able to get down on the floor and back up unassisted. You need two yoga blocks (4x6x9), a yoga strap, and a ball (eg. tennis ball). Dress for movement.

Realign your movement through this informal, informative yoga practice. Must be able to get down on the floor and back up unassisted. You need two yoga blocks (4x6x9), a yoga strap, and a ball (eg. tennis ball). Please dress for movement.

Procrastinate no more! No matter what your age, give your family an important gift by creating two legal documents - a Health Care Directive and a Power of Attorney. These documents are vitally important in the event you become incapacitated and cannot make decisions for yourself. In this class, you will prepare both of these documents so you won't end up without these important legal plans in place. Leave class with two notarized documents and give yourself and your loved ones peace of mind. Couples should register individually.

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough to give you years of musical enjoyment, without spending hundreds on private lessons! This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. You will need your own guitar for the class. Fee includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, so you can continue your practice and study on your own. A recording of the class and an optional periodic online question and answer session are also included. Class is geared for beginners, ages 13+. *You will need a guitar at home for this class. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) How to play along with simple tunes As this course will be taught virtually on Zoom, you will need access to video and audio on a computer, tablet or phone with internet connection. This link to your class will be emailed to you prior to the first day of class.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Ages 13+ In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with Zoom, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. As this course includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you'll be able to continue your practice and study on your own. A recording of the class and an optional periodic online question and answer session are also included. This course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction. *You will need a piano or keyboard at home for the class. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it How to form the three main types of chords How to handle different keys and time signatures How to avoid “counting” How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords As this course will be taught virtually, you will also need access to video and audio on a computer, tablet or phone with internet connection. The link will be sent to you prior to class.

Aging often involves transitioning to different housing. The process involves coordinating financial and physical health considerations and frequently downsizing a home. We review these aspects so you can plan accordingly. We will discuss various housing options such as buying & renting-subsidized and elderly waivers, market-rate apartments, 55+, CCRC, independent/assisted living age in place, memory care, cooperatives, condo/townhouses. Come with your questions and explore the alternatives to just single-family living!

Experienced Labor and Delivery nurses, Chanda Lyons, RNC, and Lisa Shedlov Mesick, RNC, want to help educate parents-to-be about topics surrounding labor and birth. This is a one time class. Topics include: labor induction, natural birth options, pain medications, cesarean section, risk factors in pregnancy, fear about birth, and medical terminology related to labor. We will also have a Q&A session as well. The goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and empowered as you approach your upcoming birth.

Mexican tacos are as vast and diverse as the country. In this interactive online class, we’ll start by making flour tortillas from scratch. We’ll also make pan-grilled shrimp tacos with chipotle pepper sauce and chicken tacos with fresh tomato salsa.

Are you tired of staring blankly into your fridge, wondering what to make for dinner? Do you find yourself constantly ordering takeout or making the same boring meals on repeat? Fear not, hungry friend, because Megan and Kirsten are here to spice up your kitchen game in one fun-filled weekend! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned home cook, this live online class is perfect for anyone who wants to take their meal planning to the next level. From “a Month of Meatless Mondays” to “Taco Tuesdays Ten Ways” to “Souper Sundays”, there’s something for everyone. Megan and Kirsten believe that meal planning should be fun! They’ll share their favorite tips and tricks for making meal prep a breeze—from grocery shopping to prepping ingredients in advance—in a handout full of recipes. The live classes will be recorded so you can rewatch at your convenience. Kirsten is a champion of cookware who enjoys teaching Instant Pot/air fryer classes from her kitchen with 3 dogs underfoot. Megan is a master of meal planning who manages her busy boys’ schedules and school with grace and style—and would never have a dog in her kitchen! As this course will be taught virtually, you will need access to video and audio on a computer, tablet or smartphone with internet connection. Class will be held live using the online platform Zoom, which is free to use. The Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to class.

Does your child dream of having their own YouTube channel? Ease your concerns with our comprehensive class designed to guide parents through the process. We’ll cover everything from setting up a YouTube channel and configuring safety settings to considerations specific to kids, teens and young adults. Learn the basic guidelines to help manage and monitor your child's activity while incorporating practical business skills for managing a channel. Discover how this hobby can evolve into a practical career, explore safety practices, and create fun videos together! Parents will leave with a solid foundation and helpful guidelines to safely kickstart their child’s new creative outlet in 2025. *Please note, children must be age 13 and have parental permission to start a YouTube channel.