Encouraging creativity and self-confidence, you will learn how to create mountains, rivers, lakes, oceans, trees and sunsets. The relaxed step-by-step instruction will help you create your very own 20 x 16 painting. All materials will be provided for you to walk away with your very own replica of a Bob Ross painting you can keep or give as a gift. March 19: Footbridge April 21: Home in the Valley

Are you tired of spending hours trying to create graphics for your business, only to feel frustrated with the results? 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. Each class is taught live online by your instructor via Zoom. If you are unable to attend the live session, you can still register and access the recording at their convenience by request.

Take your Canva skills to the next level with advanced techniques and hidden features that will streamline your design workflow. This one-hour 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. Each class is taught live online by your instructor via Zoom. If you are unable to attend the live session, you can still register and access the recording at their convenience by request.

In 2 sessions (with some homework), learn how to mosaic a four-pane window or table lamp. The glass is pre-cut and stencils are available to start the creative process. The second session we will grout and learn about mosaics. Please note: An additional supply fee is payable to the instructor the first night and is determined by the project you choose. 20" x 25" four-pane window: $100 8" x 8" table lamp: $35 4" x 9" table lamp: $45

If you want to learn how to create beautiful, healthy, and colorful container gardens, this discussion class is for you! Professional photographer and gardener, Michelle Mero Riedel, will help you discover fast growing, vigorous, nursery-quality plants with season long color. She’ll intersperse her discussions with image after image of beautiful combinations that are easily created. A detailed color handout of each container design recipe is provided and there’s plenty of time for questions. This is the perfect antidote to a long winter. Ask your favorite garden buddy to join you for this online discussion class and you can share the excitement and fun as you begin to plan your summer containers!

Harness the power of social media to grow your audience and boost your brand—one post at a time. This dynamic class dives deep into crafting scroll-stopping content tailored for each platform, from Instagram reels to Twitter threads. Learn how to write engaging captions, spark viral shares, and use storytelling to build authentic connections that keep followers coming back. You’ll also discover savvy strategies to turn likes and comments into real income by monetizing your social presence like a pro. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee.

Save on Your Car Insurance With Minnesota Safety Council’s Defensive Driving If you are 55 or older, save money on your car insurance premiums and become a better driver! Minnesota law requires insurance companies to offer you a 10% reduction for three years if you complete the Minnesota Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course, taught by professional, certified instructors. The course is one 4 hour session of classroom instruction - no driving or test required. You will receive a certificate of completion to provide to your insurance company. The is an online classroom - no driving or test required. Attendance for the 4 full hours is required to receive credit. This program is being offered via Zoom technology, it will be taught live and will be interactive. You will be emailed a link to the class.

Save on Your Car Insurance With Minnesota Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Driver's age 55+ are eligible for a 10% discount for up to 3 years on their auto insurance premiums after completing this 4 hour classroom course. Certificate of completion will be provided at the end of class.

We want you to join us! Register for this course to be added to our activity group list for adults with unique abilities. Most social activities and events will be scheduled on the second Monday of the month from 2:00-3:30 pm. You are encouraged to attend all that interest you. The activities will help you meet other adults in the community and build friendships that can last a lifetime. We will send out regular emails and invitations to let you know what the upcoming activities will be. We will try to keep costs low, but there may be a small fee to cover the costs of some activities.

Let your creativeness bloom when you make this truly stunning raw edge appliqué quilt that looks great as a wall hanging or throw quilt! Please bring your sewing machine, thread, scissors & 45mm rotary cutter to class. Class fee includes pattern and fusible interfacing. Fabric requirements for this quilt include: 1 ¼ yards of 3 different fabrics for background – light, medium, dark ¾ yard for large flower #1 ¾ yard for large flower #2 ½ yard for medium flower #1 ½ yard for medium flower #2 ¼ yard of 3 assorted fabrics for smaller flowers ¼ yard of accent color for flower centers. 3 yards for backing 2/3 yards for binding If you need help with fabric selection, please contact the instructor Anne at downunderquilting@gmail.com prior to the first class. Anne will custom quilt your quilt for a class special of $135 once your top is completed.

With our instructors’ over 50 years of practice with Minnesotans planning for and reaching their retirement years, we have learned time and time again that whether you are in your 40s, 50s, or 60s there are several milestones and overlooked life areas where mistakes can lead to results that range from discomfort to disaster. Let’s identify those issues for you in a comfortable learning session full of real-life examples and opportunities to get questions and issues answered.

The growing season is in full swing—perfect timing to learn the essentials of home food preservation! Preserve summer's bounty and enjoy homemade jams, salsas, and fresh produce throughout the winter. Canning offers lower grocery bills, sustainability, and superior nutrition by allowing you to control the ingredients. This class makes it easy by covering tools, food safety, and ingredient selection for successful preservation. You will receive hands-on experience making jam to take home. Please bring a hot pad with you to class. If you would like to bring an additional person to class to help prepare your pot, you may add them to your registration for an extra $5. You will work together from one set of supplies.

Take some time for yourself while you practice yoga with your friends and neighbors. It’s a great opportunity to improve your flexibility, strength, balance and range of motion as you practice. Class may also include yoga breathing and short meditations to help reduce stress and calm your mind.

Take some time for yourself while you practice yoga with your friends and neighbors. It’s a great opportunity to improve your flexibility, strength, balance and range of motion as you practice. Class may also include yoga breathing and short meditations to help reduce stress and calm your mind.

Unlock the full potential of Google Sheets and gain skills that will benefit you for a lifetime! Whether you're using it for work or personal projects, this comprehensive class will transform you from a novice into an expert. You'll master the essential functions of Google Sheets, including entering, organizing, refining, analyzing, and visualizing data. Join us to build a solid foundation in Google Sheets and enhance your productivity and data management capabilities!

Don’t let the cooler weather damper your exercise program. Join your friends and neighbors in a safe, warm, dry environment and walk to your heart’s content. Exercise as often as you'd like. Bring water and clean, dry tennis shoes. How do I participate? Pre-registration is required. All walkers also need to obtain a hall walking badge PRIOR to walking at any of our schools. Your badge can be picked up between the hours of 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, at the New Prague Area Community Education office located at 410 Central Ave North, New Prague - enter through door #1. What is the cost? $10/person/year Where do I walk? Falcon Ridge Elementary (5:30-8:00 PM), New Prague High School indoor walking track (7:00-7:30 AM & 4:00-8:00 PM) or Eagle View Elementary (5:30 PM-8:00 PM). Registration allows you access to all three schools. When do I walk? Monday-Friday when school is in session. Schools are not open for walking when other building activities are taking place, on non-school days and for weather-related closures. Children and strollers are not permitted. Non-school dates will be provided when you pick up your badge. Dates and times are subject to change based upon all school activities. No food or beverages other than water are allowed. Falcon Ridge School Calendar Eagle View School Calendar Questions? Please call New Prague Area Community Education at (952) 758-1734. Upon registering, you will be asked to provide a current email address. This will be used to send weekly emails notifying you when buildings are closed for walking due to school activities or events.

In this class, you will create 25 all occasion cards (five cards of five different designs). Themes include birthday, thank you, sympathy, masculine, blank and more. All materials will be cut, packaged and ready for you to stamp and assemble. Materials, envelopes, stamps, inks and any tools needed to create cards will be provided. Please bring your own adhesive such as double stick tape, glue stick or tape runner – all of which can be found at any craft store. You can also purchase one the night of class from the instructor.

Make behavior changes that stop cravings and obsessions with food, pop/and or tobacco and vaping products. Get motivated to walk/exercise. Stop smoking, vaping/chewing tobacco without withdrawal or weight gain. Hypnosis is a relaxing experience. You may sit in a chair or lay on the floor for the hypnosis part of class. Dress comfortably and bring a pillow, and blanket, sleeping bag or bean bag for additional comfort. The fee includes the class and a lifetime membership card for future reinforcement. A flash drive of the hypnosis session can be purchased from the instructor the night of the class for $15. Bring payment with you to class. *If you are a lifetime member, please contact us at (952) 758-1734 or npacommed@isd721.org to enroll in this class. There is no paid fee for lifetime members.

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 about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+. 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

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. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. 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

Adults 18 and up “Wow, you have a great voice!” Have you heard that more times than you can count? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” Want to earn income using your talents from the comfort of your home? If so, then you could have what it takes to begin working as a professional Voiceover Artist. Explore the voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from the voice acting training company, Voices For All, in a one-on-one, personalized, video chat setting. Discover the current trends in the industry and how easy and affordable it can be to learn, set up and work from home. In this one-time, 90-minute, introductory class, you’ll also learn about the different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. Your instructor will record you as you read a real script, then offer you some coaching so you can improve your delivery. Your instructor will take notes on your performance and create a professional voiceover evaluation delivered to you in a follow up call. After the class, you will have the knowledge necessary to help you decide if this is something you’d like to pursue. Learn more: http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo 18 and over. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding field! Upon registration you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience.