Eden Prairie Community Education

Simplify supper with one pot cooking! Using a sheet pan OR a skillet OR a pressure cooker to make a complete meal saves time and energy. Join Kirsten online in her kitchen as she demonstrates Skillet Gnocchi with Sausage and Peas, Sheet Pan Quesadillas or Pesce Primavera, and pressure cooker Beef Stroganoff Soup or Curried Wild Rice Soup for Two. There’s something for a wide spectrum of eaters: additional recipes in the handout range from 2 servings to 8, from vegan to omnivore. Class recording as well as bonus extra recipe videos will be provided to students afterwards if you’d like to cook along at your convenience.

If you thought air fryers were just for making crispy fries or reheating pizza, think again! Get ready to level up your air frying skills as Kirsten’s demonstration takes you on a journey through the ins and outs of air fryer cooking, showing you how to create a wide variety of dishes without turning on your stove. You’ll learn how to whip up delicious and healthy meals like Tandoori Salmon & Potatoes and Basque Style Cheesecake in no time. Whether you’re an omnivore, a veggie fanatic, or a dessert enthusiast there are recipes for everyone. This two part live class will be recorded so you can revisit the lesson on demand. Kirsten Madaus is an air fryer aficionado and she’s here to teach you all her tips and tricks for getting the most out of your appliances. 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.

Learn to follow a plan to act quickly and effectively in a life-threatening situation. You will be trained in CPR and Airway Obstruction for adults, children, and infants by practicing your skills with manikins and AED (Automated External Defibrillators) trainers. You will be practicing skills that require working on your hands and knees, bending, standing and lifting. Please inform your instructor if you have any physical conditions that might prevent these activities. Consider bringing a pad or blanket to kneel on. Additionally, this course covers first aid. Learn a plan of action to recognize and deal with sudden illnesses, injuries, and environmental emergencies. This video-based, instructor-led course teaches students critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies. Successful participation in this all in-person course results in an American Heart Association ‎Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED ‎Heartsaver® Certification. The Certificate is valid for two years. The course is the same for first timers and those who are recertifying. Note: We are back to fully in-person training. There is no e-Learning component to this course.

Fall into the season with a homemade pie. In this fun interactive online class, you’ll learn a technique for making a pie crust from scratch and we’ll use 100% butter. We’ll also prepare apple pie filling from scratch as well. We’ll then assemble a beautiful double-crusted apple pie. While the apple pie is baking, we’ll use the leftover crust to make hand pies. While the hand pies are baking, we will talk about how to store and keep the pie for Thanksgiving.

Perimenopause starts around the age of 35 for most women and can last 10-15 years. Common symptoms include fatigue, migraines, weight gain, water retention, depression, sleep disturbances, joint aches, hot flashes, anger flashes, migraines, fibroids, exaggerated PMS and more. Once you understand exactly what is causing all the troublesome symptoms, they are much easier to correct. We'll discuss how to get hormone levels measured - blood test vs. saliva test and what to do with the results; traditional HRT vs. bio-identical; acupressure points to assist in symptom relief and nutritional musts. You'll leave with multiple tools and techniques for restoring health and well-being. As this course will be taught virtually, you will need access to video and audio on a computer, tablet or phone with internet connection. This class will be held on Zoom, which is free to use. The Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the first day of class.

ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to: register for a FREE ChatGPT account input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses build creative content, from stories to marketing copy determine its capabilities and limitations understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! Login information will be emailed before class. As this course will be taught virtually, you will need access to video and audio on a computer, tablet or phone with internet connection. This class will be held on Zoom, which is free to use. The Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the first day of class.

Paint your own 20x16 masterpiece in this 3-hour class where you'll learn the techniques used in the Bob Ross wet-on-wet style of oil painting as seen on T.V. Each of our Bob Ross Paint & Take Classes provides a different landscape which may feature mountains, trees, rivers, lakes and sunsets. This class features "At Dawn's Light" (see course photo). Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and walk away with your own masterpiece to hang on your wall or give as a gift. All levels of painters, including beginners ages 13+ are welcome. Cost of all materials is included in the fee. Bring a smock or apron.

Let's have fun and learn how to make Burmese curry from scratch. We’ll make a version of Mandalay Mouti Thoke, chicken yellow curry with noodles. We’ll start with making egg noodles from scratch and we’ll also make curry with chicken from scratch. While the curry is cooking, we’ll roll out, cut, and cook the noodles. We’ll also have salad as a side dish.

Canva is the perfect digital tool for beginners and novices! Open up a world of possibilities by learning how to use the easiest design website available all for free. In this class you will learn how to create designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. From online documents, business cards, email signatures and more, you'll leave this class with a practical guide to use Canva with confidence!

When your child has a Smartphone there are key things you should know in order to keep them safe and secure. In this class you’ll understand recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, parental apps for your child’s Smartphone, and more! You will leave this class with a confident plan to simplify the technology so that you and your child can use the phone safely without worry.

Embark on an enlightening community tour through the inner workings of the Eden Prairie Water Treatment Plant. Discover the source of Eden Prairie water and the process and science behind transforming untreated water into usable water. Join us on this tour to gain a deeper understanding of the crucial role this facility plays in ensuring a safe and sustainable water supply for Eden Prairie. This tour is recommended for ages 6+ as the duration and content is suited for an older audience. Important information: **Registration is required. If you are not registered for the tour, you will be unable to attend. Please register each participant individually. This is a self-drive event. Please arrive on time. Children (age 6 or older) must attend with an adult.

Join the City of Eden Prairie’s Water Resources Coordinator, Lori Haak, to learn about RoundLake, past management, current challenges, and new opportunities. Get a guided tour of the shoreline as well as the new park building. The content of this tour is best suited for those who ages 14+. **This is a self-drive event. *Photo from EPLN

Impress family and friends with these beautiful cookies for the holidays! Create the rolled Norwegian Krumkakes made with cream, butter, and cinnamon or sometimes flavored with vanilla. For generations, Minnesotans have purchased their irons to bake krumkakes from local manufacturer Nordic Ware in St. Louis Park. Italian Pizzelles are also baked on the top of the stove using an iron but are a flat, anise-flavored cookie or they also may be flavored with vanilla. The chewy, almond Swedish Sandbakkelse are delicate golden brown in color and are baked in tiny tins to resemble tarts. Finally, we will master deep fried Rosettes - those exceedingly fragile, paper thin Scandinavian delicacies dusted with confectioners' sugar. Expect great recipes plus the many tips and techniques that will make your baking a success! **An ingredients fee of $14 is payable to the instructor at class. Please also bring containers to bring home your cookies. Ages 14+ only, please.

Are you nervous to begin filming and posting your own social media content? Do you have a business, product or service, but panic at the thought of putting yourself on social media? In this beginner class, you’ll learn helpful tips and strategies to create social media content with ease. You’ll never have to worry about freezing up in front of a camera, all thanks to the helpful skills you’ll be taking with you once your class is complete.

Feeling stressed and exhausted from constant decision-making and too many choices? Discover how overcoming decision fatigue can reduce stress and enhance the quality of your choices. Feel more relaxed, make smarter decisions!

Stop wasting energy on worries beyond your control! Learn to identify and eliminate these draining worries by developing awareness of what you can influence and what you cannot. Break the cycle of feeling overwhelmed.

Looking to refresh or redesign your living space but don’t know where to begin? Led by an experienced professional, this class offers participants essential skills in color consultation, space planning, furniture placement and understanding of general design elements. Additionally, you'll be provided insights into specific furniture resources and the opportunity to access trade discounts on furniture, lighting, and accessories, making high-quality design elements more accessible for your home.

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.

There are 19 flat muscles in your face, all of which can be strengthened and toned, just like arm or leg muscles. Facial exercises can take years off your appearance by reducing frown and forehead lines, reducing ‘puppet mouth’ lines, lifting and firming neckline, making upper and lower cheeks fuller, reduce puffiness and sagging around eyes, improve circulation and nutrient flow into cells and improve lymph circulation. Learn simple exercises that will rejuvenate your face. You will need a regular teaspoon for a few of the exercises and a little of your favorite facial moisturizer. As this course will be taught virtually, you will need access to video and audio either on a computer, tablet or phone with internet connection. This class will be held on Zoom, which is free to use.