Participants will have access to AncestryClassroom to work on their own projects. Research assistance will not be provided.

Exercise your creative brain with some time at the Kraft Koop! Rachel will have a variety of ceramics you may choose from to "paint" with glaze. Your item will then be fired in the kiln and available for you to bring home within a few weeks.

Join Kandiyohi County Master Gardener volunteer Inés Sastre-De Jesús to learn about building a layered, self-sustaining ecosystem inspired by local wild landscapes.

Take your Canva skills to the next level with advanced techniques and hidden features that will streamline your design workflow. This workshop is perfect for users already familiar with Canva basics who want to discover time-saving shortcuts, professional design hacks, and tools that make creating stunning graphics effortless. Leave with insider tips that will transform how you approach design projects and cut your creation time in half. This is a virtual class. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or a smartphone.

Have you ever wished you could crochet? Well, here's your chance! In this introductory class, you will make a dish or wash cloth using basic crochet stitches: starting chain, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. Required supplies: scissors, size H crochet hook, and a skein of cotton yarn.

Busy night? Skip the takeout—make pizza your easiest meal of the week. In this hands-on class, with step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to prepare and freeze homemade pizzas for quick, healthy, affordable, stress-free dinners anytime. We’ll make fresh freezer-friendly pizza dough use it to prepare the crusts, and go through the process required for toping freezing, storage, and baking so they bake up perfectly from frozen each and every time. Important pro-tips for freezer friendly dough and toppings will also be shared.You’ll also learn how to prepare a fast no-knead pizza—an easy mix-and-bake method that comes together in under an hour from start to finish. With make-ahead tips, and ready-to-go ingredient ideas, you’ll leave with practical ways to save time and money, eat healthier, and always have a delicious meal within reach. As always recipes used are Chef Tess originals intended to make the experience simple and flavorful each and every time.Equipment Needs: Stand mixer, and 12-inch disposable aluminum pizza pans. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. The Instructor’s Personal Recipes from this class will be included in a professionally made PDF packet to be received by participants after the class.Note: One registration fee covers immediate family members living full-time in the same household. Adult supervision is required if children participate. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are participating together, EACH separate household must register SEPARATELY.Refund Policy: There are absolutely NO REFUNDS after the ingredient list/prep packet has been sent.This virtual class will be held via Zoom. All participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities, such as a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone, or a smartphone.

Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center! Get to know constellations like the Big Bear, Cygnus the Swan, Pegasus the Winged Horse, and many more. You’ll hear fun stories about how some of these constellations found their way to the heavens. We’ll have giant telescopes aimed at Saturn, star clusters, galaxies, and more. New video telescopes will display live images of distant celestial treasures in amazing color! You’ll also get a great handout package of star maps, constellation charts, as well as great websites and app recommendations, and a practical telescope buying guide. If the skies are too cloudy or it’s raining, we’ll have a mostly indoor program with a great presentation featuring Mike's astrophotography. Learn a lot about stargazing and exciting new telescopes available, and have a great time doing it! You'll be ready for stargazing once the skies clear with sky maps and constellation charts. He'll still share some of the wild (but family-friendly) stories about how some of the constellations wound up in the heavens. Unless it’s raining, telescopes will be set up outside for “land gazing”. Mike Lynch is a retired WCCO Radio meteorologist and has been hosting star watch parties and teaching astronomy classes for more than 50 years! He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the book “Stars, a Month by Month Tour of the Constellations.” Star Watch will be held at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center. Please park in the gravel lot below the main building and walk up the hill for the program; those with limited mobility are welcome to park in one of the few spots next to the main building. No cancellations/refunds after October 1.

Are you tired of spending hours trying to create graphics for your business, only to feel frustrated with the results in Canva? Learn how to design professional-looking social media posts, flyers, and marketing materials using only the free version of Canva with no design experience required. You'll learn the exact tools, shortcuts, and strategies that make creating beautiful visuals quick and stress-free. By the end of this session, you'll have the skills and confidence to create graphics that attract customers and make your business look polished and professional. This is a virtual class. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or a smartphone.

Looking to expand your vining and trailing plant collection? We're going to create new plants from existing plants! In this hands-on class we will propagate plants from established houseplants.

Always wanted to learn or refresh your Spanish? This class focuses on building conversational skills through interactive practice. Topics include greetings, pronunciation, numbers, food, clothing, and basic grammar. You'll engage in small conversations and explore cultural insights like word origins and dialects. This virtual class will be held via Zoom. All participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities, such as a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone, or a smartphone.

Continue your Spanish journey in Beginner Spanish Part Two! Build on conversational skills for directions, restaurants, and everyday interactions. Learn vocabulary on weather, dates, family, and key verbs like ser and tener. Explore cultural topics on food, family, and friendships. This virtual class will be held via Zoom. All participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities, such as a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone, or a smartphone.

Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and crafters! This online interactive class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva to bring your creative projects to life. You'll learn to design and create everything from custom greeting cards and party invitations to printable wall art, gift tags, and personalized crafts. Whether you're working from scratch or customizing templates, you'll receive step-by-step guidance to turn your ideas into beautiful, print-ready projects. Leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva for all your creative crafting needs. This is a virtual class. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or a smartphone.

Embark on an exciting journey through the Spanish-speaking world, right from your home! This interactive, beginner-friendly LIVE virtual course helps adults master essential phrases for greetings, dining, and directions. With Futura’s dynamic, hands-on approach, you’ll stay engaged and have fun while building confidence for your next adventure. Perfect for both new learners and those with some prior experience in Spanish conversation. This virtual class will be held via Zoom. All participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities, such as a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone, or a smartphone.

You don’t need to be famous to have a legacy to leave behind. Create an inspirational autobiography for family, friends, and others. Learn how to recall vivid memories, analyze events and people that shaped who you are, and bring your story to life. Your handout, included in the class fee, will have an outline to help you organize and write your memoir step-by-step. Printing/publishing options will also discussed. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. This is a virtual class. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or a smartphone.

Fall is synonymous with Pumpkins, with Spice, harvest, and ghoulish family fun. In this interactive, real-time cook-along participants will create a playful and delicious Halloween-themed meal from scratch using the instructor’s personal recipes.We’ll start by preparing a savory seasoned meat filling, then use it to stuff and shape puff pastry into fun, ghoulish “coils” (intestines) before baking to golden perfection. To complete the experience, you’ll make a cranberry-based dipping sauce for a spooky (and tasty) finishing touch.For something sweet, participants will bake pumpkin-pumpkin-spice chocolate chip muffins—a cozy fall favorite that perfectly balances the savory side of the menu. Perfect for a night full of fun costume parties, trick-or-treating or get-togethers! While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. The Instructor’s Personal Recipes from this class will be included in a professionally made PDF packet to be received by participants after the class.Note: One registration fee covers immediate family members living full-time in the same household. Adult supervision is required if children participate. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are participating together, EACH separate household must register SEPARATELY.Refund Policy: There are absolutely NO REFUNDS after the ingredient list/prep packet has been sent.This virtual class will be held via Zoom. All participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities, such as a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone, or a smartphone.

Keep your kid safe on their phone with this empowering, yet practical training for busy parents and caregivers. This class breaks down the essential insights everyone needs to understand in order to confidently protect their child online. You'll leave the training understanding recommended privacy settings, risky apps to avoid, screen time boundaries, and the warning signs that matter most. Walk away with the knowledge and tools to create a safer digital environment for your family. This is a virtual class. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or a smartphone.

Have you been curious about what ChatGPT is exactly and how it may affect you? Learn what you need to know about ChatGPT powered by Artificial Intelligence in this fun and engaging class! You will understand how it works exactly and why it's taking the world by storm. You'll also learn practical everyday uses for ChatGPT in the workforce and at home. Don't get left behind in today's tech savvy world, and attend this upcoming training! This is a virtual class. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or a smartphone.