Eden Prairie Community Education

Get creative and celebrate the season with colorful Perler bead art! In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll design and create up to two vibrant Perler bead ornaments—one to keep and one to share with a friend or family member. This class is all about creativity, relaxation, and having fun. All materials provided—just bring your imagination! *Please view the Adults with Disabilities handbook here . It contains important information on AWD programming and expectations.

Get ready for a night of laughter, excitement, and lucky numbers! Grab your friends and join us for a Bingo Day! Everyone goes home with a prize and a small snack and drink. Don’t miss out on the fun—come play, win, and make great memories! April 23 May 21 *Please view the Adults with Disabilities handbook here . It contains important information on AWD programming and expectations.

Get creative with color and texture in this fun yarn art on canvas class! Using vibrant yarn and a canvas board, you’ll create a Spring inspired art piece. Come explore a new way to express yourself through yarn and take home a beautiful piece of art to display. *Please view the Adults with Disabilities handbook here . It contains important information on AWD programming and expectations.

Using an Air Fryer to cook vegetables is quick—and the healthy results are delicious! In this live online class Kirsten will demonstrate a variety of recipes using in-season local and/or commonly available vegetables including Lemon Pepper Broccoli, Miso Sesame Kale Chips, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Participants will receive an extensive handout along with the link to join prior to class. There will be ample time for questions during the session, and participants will receive a link to the recording afterwards so you can cook along at your convenience. 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.

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 "Mountain Ridge Lake" (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.

This course explores a series of events and people’s experiences leading to the creation of the camera and the science and art of photography, from being an optical phenomenon, used for artistic practices and experimentation, to early photography. We will then view work showing the photographic progression from being a curiosity, to artistic expression, then scientific research, to a tool for communication and more, while viewing Master and lesser-known photographers from the late 1800’s to the 21st century. Then delving into new technology, trends, and new directions in photography. Introduction to the Camera and Photography How the camera came to be, when photography was born, how photography was first used and who were the early so called “photographers” that influenced society up to the 20th century. Master Photographers: 20th– 21st Century From Alfred Stieglitz in the 1900’s, to Ansel Adams in the 40’s, to Annie Leibovitz today, we will look at their work and discuss their influences. Then we will introduce where new technology and digital creators are changing and guiding the art form. Disclaimer: There will be the occasional exposure to partial nudity or challenging journalism images from historical events. *This class can be taken by itself, but it is a part of a 4-part series.

This course explains how eyesight and the brain work, how the language of visual art teaches us principles and rules that give us a dialect to bridge what we see and what it means. Why are we interested in one image and not another, why are we moved to emotion by lights and shadows, or why can an image speak to the masses, where words might fail to do so. If one understands eyesight, how we translate that information and understand the language, we can begin to understand the art and science of photography. Then we subsequently understand the difference between a casual snapshot and a good photograph. How We See, Compose, and Use the Elements of Art We will explore human vision and the interconnection of the brain, learning essentially why we see what we see. Then using the Elements of Art, we will study the language to discuss the basis of good composition, framing, and the point of interest. From here we begin to explore the recipes for creating a good photographic image using the Principles of Design Photography – Setting the Tone This session completes the concept of using the Principles of Design and introduces lighting and exposure to accentuate and create Visual Interest, Mood, and Expression. Understanding light and exposure, focus and clarity, depth of field, emphasis, perspective, and scale, not only allows one to see the image better, but also to create a better image. *This class can be taken by itself, but it is a part of a 4-part series.

This course explores how to use and control your camera or smartphone to be able to improve the likelihood of taking a good photograph. A good photo comes from being in the right place, at the right time, with the right eye to see it, and then knowing your technology will make capturing it even more possible. Students are encouraged to bring their cameras, etc. should they need to learn where and how to use their device features and basics. We will explore your camera basics (ISO, Aperture, Shutter and Exposure Value); how these pertain to your individual equipment; where they are located (physically and menu wise) and how to control them; as well as where to find additional information and online resources. We will dig deeper into Focus, Dept of Field, and Program Modes. Depending on the technology used in the class, we may also explore phone applications. Should time permit, we will look at lighting styles and how to involve them in your images. Course Materials: Preferred: Everyone has a digital camera (10 plus Megapixels minimum). That said, I am used to accommodating a wide range of cameras from simple point-and-shoot, DSLR’s, and how to simulate basic camera operations using smartphone cameras. If possible, bring your specific model device instruction manual or find an online pdf version, as many of the manufacturer’s menus are different. *This class can be taken by itself, but it is a part of a 4-part series.

*This class can be taken by itself, but it is a part of a 4-part series. Class 4 has two sessions 5/8/25: Assignments to Improve Your Photography 5/22/25: Critiquing Your Work 5/8/25-Session 1: These assignments aim to refine your photographic eye by exploring compositional rules and guidelines, the elements of art, principles of design, and an understanding of lighting. Additionally, you will experiment with different photographic genres and styles. The goal is to help you see, comprehend, and create purposeful, intentional, and personal images. Lessons are organized by simple basic themes based on areas of discussion, starting with elements of art and principles of design which both influence and create good composition. Then moving on, lessons include the exploration of lighting, exposure, and motion, all of which exist due to the basic camera functions of Aperture and Shutter. Next mood and visual interest are introduced, and the lessons go from photographing things to places, then people, then ending on intent, message, voice and communication. 5/22/25-Session 2: The Critique. After completing Part 1 assignments, we will either digitally collect or share student images to perform a casual critique of the work. The assignments have been designed to refine your photographic eye by exploring compositional rules and guidelines, the elements of art, principles of design, and an understanding of lighting. Additionally, you will experiment with different photographic genres and styles. The goal is to help you see, comprehend, and create purposeful intentional, and personal images Assignments will be critiqued in class using a rubric scale of identifiable criteria and subjective based dialogue. Each individual critique has the goal of opening our eyes, our minds, and learning to make our image even better. Course Materials: Preferred: Everyone has a digital camera (10 plus Megapixels minimum). That said, I am used to accommodating a wide range of cameras from simple point-and-shoot, DSLR’s, and how to simulate basic camera operations using smartphone cameras. Prerequisites: Though not necessary, enrolling in or understanding the content of The Photographic Eye (Class II), is suggested. Having that knowledge is the easiest way to take better photographs. *Course Images were taken by the instructor Brad Perrin-Smith.

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? 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.

This class is designed for people with no previous German experience. The topics we will discuss include greetings, family, friends, shopping, and food. We will meet weekly on Zoom and use the course, Die neue Linie 1 A1.1 and the Google Classroom 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! Instructions for ordering the required book will be sent in the in the confirmation email.

Continue to 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 more extensive 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 and use the Schoology learning management system. If you have questions, please contact the instructor, Martin Hidy, at mahidy@msn.com. New participants are welcome to join throughout the semester by calling the Community Education Office at 952-975-6940. As this course will be taught virtually, you will need access to video and audio on a computer, tablet or smartphone with internet connection. Zoom is free to use. The Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to class.

Join us in preparing a sumptuous Greek feast, including the national soup (Soupa Avgolmon), a lemon flavored chicken soup. The menu is rounded out with a flaming cheese appetizer (Saganaki) and eggplant appetizer, zucchini with ground lamb (Moussaka), spinach rolls in fillo (Spanokopeta), and walnut cake with orange syrup (Karidopita). **Cost of food ingredients ($17) will be collected at class.

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.

We have become a nation of professional sitters, causing lower body muscles to weaken and sag. In this workshop, you will learn: my famous ‘10 Minute Miracle Exercise’ series to strengthen lower body muscles quickly and, in the process, increase metabolism and bone density; decrease 2 inches off saddlebag area in 2 weeks; trim inches off lower body by getting rid of excess water weight; breathing technique to stimulate fat metabolism; acupressure points for lymph circulation and drainage. If you don’t have time, money, or inclination to haul yourself to a gym, you will love these powerful and effective techniques. You will need a resistance band, tied in a loop for some of the exercises. 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.

Tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business. Taught by a Chamber of Commerce Past President and award winning business owner, this is probably the most comprehensive business start up workshop you will ever find. You will discover: more than 250 legitimate home business ideas mandatory legal documentation many ways to market your product/service how to take tax deductions (this workshop included!) Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. 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.