Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education

Come learn about the sport of archery in our 2-part adult archery series! Join instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School of Three Rivers to learn how to safely shoot a compound bow and hone your skill by shooting at stationary targets. Then build upon your newly learned skills to practice shooting from further distances and try out the walk-around course and the raised archery tower. Participants must attend both dates. Equipment provided. Our program will meet at the Elm Creek Park Reserve’s Archery Range – 13387 129th Ave N, Dayton, MN 55327.

A classical ballet class designed for adults with minimal experience. Improve posture and create long lean muscles with ballet training. Learn proper technique with barre work, stretching, and combinations. Dress comfortably and ballet shoes to class.

Pickle ball is a game played on a court similar to a tennis court, where players hit a wiffleball with a paddle that is slightly bigger than a ping pong paddle. Learn the skills and rules of this fun sport for two to four players. Discover why Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America! Sessions are open to all skill levels and abilities. Adults and teens ages 16 and older. Equipment is provided. Program is ran by a Rev Sports Coach.

Find your rhythm in this fun class! For all experience levels, we will learn basic to complex steps and combine them for a short routine. Dress comfortably and wear tap shoes.

Join us to witness the legacy of advocacy and the path toward equality in Minnesota’s Black community. Embark on an enriching and thought-provoking journey through history on this guided tour. Begin with Unbreakable: History from 1800-1950s, exploring the powerful story of African Americans settling in Minnesota and their resilience in shaping the state. From there, we move into the era of Black Liberation, diving into the courageous efforts of advocates fighting against discrimination, securing voting rights, pushing for school desegregation, and championing fair housing accommodations in Minnesota from the mid-1800s to the 1960s. This tour also features a newly added section on Voting Rights in Minnesota, The Black Vote, highlighting the tireless struggle for suffrage and the remarkable rise of Black elected officials in the state. With stories of perseverance and triumph, this tour will deepen your understanding of Minnesota’s complex history and the ongoing fight for justice.

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at Abstract Art that is fun and Colorful? Alcohol Ink (AI) is a new painting technique that just screams ABSTRACT. With so many different techniques, AI will soon become a favorite medium. To make these beautiful roses, you will be using a hairdryer to move the alcohol ink around the edges until the ink dries leaving beautiful roses with abstract petals. To add variation, you can add a background before you add the roses, add leaves or melt the colors. Utilize various colors for your individual painting. Remember this is the fun part – explore your creativity. Your instructor will help guide you through each step. You will make one 6” x 9” painting in your chosen colors. Given time, you can create a 2nd painting. Just come to have fun and enjoy yourself. Best part of using Alcohol Ink is if you don’t like a part of your picture, you can wipe it off with ISO alcohol. Note: This class does use Isopropyl Alcohol **Supply fee of $15 (cash) will paid to the instructor the night of class.

Learn to decorate cupcakes with buttercream using beginner-level piping techniques. In this class, you will receive 4 vanilla cupcakes, buttercream, piping tips, and bags. You will learn how to fill the piping bags and pipe beginner-level floral cupcakes. Instructor Bindu Bedi is a self-taught baker who learned how to pipe flowers during the lockdown. She also taught her daughter, who now runs a home bakery. You can see their work on Instagram at @aanis.home.bakery. Supply fee of $20 due to instructor at class.

Dumplings are versatile and can be easily made at home. Let’s have fun and learn how to pinch, squeeze, and pleat delicious dumplings. We’ll start making dumpling wrappers from scratch. Then, we’ll make the chicken and vegetable filling. We’ll fold and cook dumplings into potstickers. While the dumplings are cooking, we’ll make a delicious sauce! *This class will be online using Zoom. You will need access to a smart device. **Please have a current email address listed in your account. The Class Link will be emailed to you in the confirmation.

Learn to sail on a “WindRider 17 Sailing Trimaran” from certified instructors. Discover the joy of sailing in a small group, hands-on experience. Learn to sail from certified instructors on a WindRider 17 Sailing Trimaran. You steer it with your feet like a kayak! This is a two-session, six-hour course.

The Break-It-Booth at Art Lab Rx is more than just a typical rage room. Release frustrations and unproductive thought patterns by hurling objects within its confines. Participants can choose from a variety of beads, baubles and bling to incorporate into their creations. Ages 13+ welcome to register with a registered adult. The end result is a beautiful mosaic that reframes a perspective, instilling a sense of hope and healing.

Crafting Your Blueprint for Healthy and Harmonious Living. Discover how individual choices impact personal well-being and the environment. Explore simple changes for a resilient internal and external environment. Uncover creative, sustainable solutions for a thriving future. Ideal for those curious about healing themselves, their family, and the world. Join us to explore personalized pathways to well-being that harmonize with a sustainable lifestyle.

No prior experience is needed! In this in person class basic vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, intonations, sentence structure, formation & grammatical concepts. Learn alphabets, numbers, greetings days of the weeks, numbers, colors, common phrase and more. Handouts and optional exercises and videos will be available to you.

A beginner flower pressing class will allow you to create beautiful, unique pieces of art from nature, even if you have no prior experience with flower pressing. Session 1: Make your own flower press and fill it with spring blooms. Session 2: Use your pressed flowers to create a unique candle, jar, or frame. Children 12+ welcome to register with a registered adult

Start your Spanish journey with this beginner-friendly live virtual summer course! Learn vocabulary, grammar, and practical phrases through discussions and practice, building confidence for continued success in speaking and understanding Spanish. This class is held online. You will need to use a smart device to access the class.

You might be getting older, but you can still keep a youthful mind and spirit. Learn to think on your feet, gain self-confidence, and improve skills for work or home (plus, it is a ton of fun). No experience necessary. Classes are taught by instructors from Stevie Ray’s Improv Company, one of the longest running improv theaters in Minnesota. The class culminates with a recital for family and friends at Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret, located at the famous Chanhassen Dinner Theaters! If you think this is just for young folks, the majority of our adult students are in their 50s and 60s, and the oldest was 99! The last date will be scheduled with Your instructor at Stevie Ray's Improve Company Chanhassen location for an optional Friends and Family Performance!

Shimmy into summer fun, and take a belly dance class! Any experience student is welcome. Learn basic drills and add props. Ages 12+ welcome with a registered adult. Wear comfortable clothes so you can move. Barefoot or dance shoes. A scarf for your hips is helpful.

Come make a cute, bandana-style bib and a 10" x 10" taggie blanket that has smooth and textured ribbons for sensory exploration as well as a calming effect that babies can't resist. *Basic sewing skills required. Patterns available for your use and can be purchased from instructor, if desired. Bring to class: Sewing machine, 1/8 yard sew-in VELCRO,1 yard quilting cotton (or two 1/2 yard coordinating pieces), 1 yard satin and 1 yard grosgrain ribbon 3/8" - 7/8"wide, all-purpose thread, fabric scissors or rotary cutter and mat, ruler, seam ripper, pins.

Enjoy the convenience of a blended learning class for your certification. Complete the majority of your coursework online (at your own pace), then finish your course in the classroom with our instructor. This American Red Cross course is designed to meet the regulatory requirements for childcare workers. Learn how to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant until professional help arrives. The course covers the four steps of first aid and first aid skills such as finding the problem, stopping bleeding, bandaging and using an Epinephrine pen, as well as child CPR AED, infant CPR and optional modules in adult CPR AED, child mask, infant mask and Asthma Care Training for Childcare Providers. *The instructor will provide an online course link within 48 hours after registration. Students must complete the online portion before attending an onsite check-off session with the instructor. If the online portion is not completed before the onsite session, you will be turned away from taking the onsite class. The onsite session is scheduled for 1.5 hours, which allows time for you to practice on a manikin prior to the final check-off with an instructor. Certification Received: American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid & CPR (valid for two years) * Please be sure to have your current email address listed to gain the link to the online section of the course.

Update: Class location has moved from RMS to PLE since brochure publication. Enjoy the convenience of a blended learning class for your certification. Complete the majority of your coursework online (at your own pace), then finish your course in the classroom with our instructor. This American Red Cross course is designed to meet the regulatory requirements for childcare workers. Learn how to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant until professional help arrives. The course covers the four steps of first aid and first aid skills such as finding the problem, stopping bleeding, bandaging and using an Epinephrine pen, as well as child CPR AED, infant CPR and optional modules in adult CPR AED, child mask, infant mask and Asthma Care Training for Childcare Providers. *The instructor will provide an online course link within 48 hours after registration. Students must complete the online portion before attending an onsite check-off session with the instructor. If the online portion is not completed before the onsite session, you will be turned away from taking the onsite class. The onsite session is scheduled for 1.5 hours, which allows time for you to practice on a manikin prior to the final check-off with an instructor. Certification Received: American Heart Association Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid & CPR (valid for two years) * Please be sure to have your current email address listed to gain the link to the online section of the course.