Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

The Online ACT Prep Course is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend in-person classes or for students who prefer to prepare for the ACT exam at their own desired pace. Pre-recorded slides and videos from Advantage instructors guide students through strategies, techniques, drills, and intensive subject matter reviews that help increase scores on the ACT. Once enrolled, students will be sent an access code for their class via email. This code will allow them to access course material anytime. Students may also repeat this course at no extra charge. Please use your Google email account as the primary email address when registering. Participants will receive more information regarding class access in their course registration confirmation.

Here we go! What’s more fun than going window shopping? Experience learning American Sign Language at four different locations in Rochester with Stacy and Jesse. Come with a basic knowledge of sign language and build your vocabulary, improve your respective skills and have lots of fun. Once registered, you will be sent a list of the locations. Please bring paper and a pen or pencil.

Learn new painting skills, using some unusual tools and a little patience. Each class we will try our hand at a different beautiful picture, inspired by Painting Skills, which you can follow on Facebook.

Create your own self-published magazine! Learn about the history of zines, create your own, and make copies to share! This class will be hosted by the Rochester Art Center and local artist and community organizer, Madison Kelly. Madison is a 2016 Mayo High School alumni dedicated to connecting and celebrating LGBTQ+ people through her organization Out Rochester. LGBTQ+ Youth Summer Calendar This is one of many events for LGBTQ+ youth that will be hosted this summer by Rochester Community Education and partnering organizations. Activities are open to all youth entering grades 6-12 who identify as LGBTQ+ or allies. View the Event Calendar How to Participate Youth: Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. If you would like to attend, please use the "Enroll Now" button on this page. This greatly helps us prepare for events. Thank you! Location Rochester Art Center 30 Civic Center Dr SE STE 120, Rochester, MN 55904

When executed with masterful technique, a single ink brushstroke is capable of conveying vitality, delicacy, and contemplation—the essence of Chinese philosophy and spirit. It is this “life force” or chi (pronounced chee) that the artist aspires to capture and express through brush painting. Unlike European-trained artists, those trained in traditional Chinese brush painting techniques do not try to create a realistic rendering of the external appearance of a subject, but instead seek to capture its inner spirit and mindfulness, which helps prevent dementia, promote longevity, and good health. A $25 supply fee will be collected the first night for all required supplies (2 brushes, ink, 60 sheets of rice paper) unless you already have them. Cash or Check only.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Blast off! Explore the universe as we make spacey crafts and learn all about our solar system- and beyond! This class is guaranteed to be an out of this world experience for your preschooler. A snack of graham crackers and water will be served. Child only class.

Learn the basics of working with oils. Sketching out your painting, how to apply paint to the canvas, different painting mediums, mixing colors and brush care. If you made a canvas in my previous class, you can bring it along or purchase your own at Hobby Lobby or Michaels. Any size up to 30”x40”. You choose the subject, working from a photo is best unless you choose to do an abstract. Student material list: Standing easel, starter oil paint set, beginner set of brushes, plastic palette, turpenoid, medium, plastic jars, walnut oil, and paper towels. Additional supplies: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tDW35Ega0V5mi4vu5...

Ready to add to your bracelet collection? Keep those creative talents going and design some more jewelry. You will go home with two beautiful new bracelets.

This class is designed for the beginner and will give you the basics of plant biology in simple terms. We’ll also discuss how to prepare your growing places, and how to choose the best garden for you. Upon completion of this class, you’ll have a list of possible produce to grow tailored to your own particular space and to the amount of time you want to devote to your garden.

Embrace the Vibrant Summer Vibes! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll handcraft your very own berry bowl, just in time for the bountiful berry season ahead. Get your hands dirty as you mold and shape clay into the perfect vessel to showcase and enjoy your freshly picked berries. Get ready to savor the taste of summer in every bite!

No explanations necessary here - everyone knows how to play Bingo. At our games, everyone's a winner, so come along and claim your prize. A snack will be served along with lots of shouts of BINGO! Enter Kellogg Middle School through door # 2. Note: June class is at Northrop Education Center.