Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

Discover the Joy of Pottery Wheel Throwing! Join our beginner-friendly class and learn the art of throwing on the wheel to create your very own noodle bowl complete with a convenient slot for your chopsticks. Whether you're a complete novice or have some experience, our expert instructor will guide you through each step, from shaping the clay to perfecting your bowl's form. Get ready to impress your friends and family with your handmade noodle bowl masterpiece!

Prepare for an Adorable Addition to Your Plant Family! Join us for a two-part hand-building class where you'll craft an irresistibly cute owl pot to add to your collection. In the first session on July 17th, you'll shape and mold clay into your whimsical owl creation. Then, in the second session on July 24th, you'll bring your owl to life with colorful glazing. Once fired, your owl pot will be ready for pickup, ready to bring charm and character to your indoor garden.

Craft Your own Adorable Plant Buddy! In this workshop, you'll get your hands dirty as you hand-build and design a unique, cheerful planter for your favorite houseplant. Let your creativity bloom as you sculpt and shape clay into a charming home for your green companion.

Railroad spikes serve many purposes in the world of blacksmithing, but now you can take it to the next level by making your own railroad spike knife! In this one-day class, you will learn shop safety, twisting the handle, forging the blade, shaping, quenching, beveling, and putting on an edge. By the end of this class, each student will have completed their own railroad spike knife to take home. Instructor will provide: all necessary equipment and supplies; and beverages and snacks. You will need to wear/bring: long pants, leather shoes (boots preferred), safety glasses/hearing protection, and lunch. You may bring your own hammer/tools, if you prefer. Prerequisite: some blacksmithing experience helpful, but not required. A $125 supply fee will be collected. Cash or Check only.

Will I have enough to retire? Will my retirement income last? Are my assets protected? Learn how to manage key risks all retirees face: outliving their income, inflation, unpredictable events, market volatility, income taxes, and rising healthcare costs. Turn retirement concerns into confidence.

Students will learn the basics of the sgraffito during this class. For the sgraffito technique, we will cover leather hard pots with underglaze and carve away portions of the underglaze to reveal the clay beneath. A leather hard pot will be provided. You will paint the pot black and carve it. After it is bisque-fired, it will be dipped in clear glaze and fired again.

Social Security likely will be the foundation of your retirement income. Before you retire, it’s important to understand your options regarding Social Security and the impact your decisions have on your retirement. We’ll discuss how Social Security fits into your retirement income plan, when you should start taking benefits, and tax considerations. www.edwardjones.com

This is a shortened class and is a companion to the longer “Solar Energy for Your Home or Business” class offered in the fall and winter. In this class, we’ll focus on case studies of locally installed solar by a local installer, including residential, commercial, battery backup, and off-grid. We’ll also focus on what you need to do to protect yourself from increasingly predatory sales practices of some (usually) out-of-state solar contractors. Sponsored by EarthFest and Destination Medical Center.

Come explore the Arboretum. 10,000 Early Spring Flowers .. including crocus, squill, snow drops and more planted last fall. 30,000 Tulips Go POP! .. in Primary color of red, yellow and blue, with a POP of orange. Thousands more blooms .. such as pansies, Johnny jump-ups, snapdragons and nemesia to complement the bulbs. Plus, entire multi-colored lilac collection, crabapple blossoms on Three-Mile Drive and native orchids (Ladyslipper) at Bog. * Fee includes coach transportation, Flower Pot Lunch (turkey, ham, roast beef, or veggie sandwich; chips; cookie; and a beverage) with seeds to take home as a gift from the Arboretum), 1 hour step on guided tour, 10% discount at gift store, and Arboretum admission * 9 AM Depart RCTC Sport Center Parking Lot * 4:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Mar 15 * Fee: $89

Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet and two hour cruise along the banks of the Scenic St. Croix River. * Fee includes coach transportation, lunch buffet (baked chicken, brats, pasta salad, fresh fruit, potato chips, condiment tray, iced tea or coffee and a dessert bar), St. Croix River cruise. * 9 AM Depart RCTC Sports Center Parking Lot * 3 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Apr 1 * Fee: $99

There is nothing like summertime at the ballpark! We will have fun, food, the game and fireworks! Plan to create memories with family and friends at a Saints game this year! Fee includes coach transportation, Skybox seating which includes a picnic buffet (Grilled burgers, brats, hotdogs; sweet corn; baked beans; potato chips; coleslaw, house baked cookies; and a non-alcohol beverage) Friday, June 21 4 PM Depart Northrop School-Parking lot 11:30 PM Return to Northrop No refunds after May 1 Fee: $115

If you currently take thyroid medication but are still gaining weight and still have a variety of symptoms, there's more you need to know. Fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, rising cholesterol levels, inability to focus, thinning hair, digestive problems, abnormal blood pressure, reduced sex drive, and heart palpitations are only some of the symptoms. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how thyroid function can make any illness worse; the 5 things that need to be measured, but usually aren’t; why the #1 thyroid replacement may not be helping you; connection between thyroid, fibromyalgia and arthritis; foods that help or hinder; commonly misunderstood rules of how and when to take thyroid meds; environmental triggers and info you need to discuss with your doctor. This workshop is a source of information only and should by no means be considered a substitute for the advice of a qualified medical professional. This class will be held online. You will receive an email 2 days prior to the class date with directions on how to join the class.