Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Create a rustic-looking door greeting to freshen up your doorway! Designs are pre-cut to attach to your sign creating that 3-D effect. Choose from a number of message options to match your personal or family style! This course can be taken in-person at the Design Station or as a Take Home kit.

Learn how to make basic knit stitches and how to read a pattern. You will complete a hat and learn how to make a square that can grow into a scarf, afghan, or whatever you want! Click here for the material list. Join us online! This class will be held using the online platform, Zoom. Upon registering, you will receive a link to access the class. Simply click the link on the days and time of class and Lara will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home! Here's what participants had to say: "Can't wait for next class." "Best knitting teacher ever!!" "Extremely knowledgeable, passionate, & helpful instructor. Lara's the best. I felt really comfortable asking for help. She is positive and encouraging."

When you get to take a breather just drop your mask and this holder will keep it right where you need it when you are ready to re-mask. We’ll use a combination of Miyuki Cubes and Seed Beads strung on waxed polyester cording and separated by knots. A lobster claw on each end lets you add it to your elastic and remove it for washing. Included in the cost of this course is the kit with everything you will need. Registered participants may pick up the kit from the Community Education office or have it mailed to your home. Registrations need to be received by Feb. 2nd to have the kit mailed to your home, please select that option from the payment area. Join us online! Prior to the class, you will receive an email from the instructor with the Zoom invitation to access the class. Simply click the link on the day and time of the class and Deb will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home!

If you’ve taken a beginning quilt class and are ready to take the next step, this class is for you. The Migration quilt is made from 4 different types of triangle blocks using 5 different fabrics. You will learn several strategies for cutting and piecing triangles. Class 1: Square in a Square & Pinwheel Blocks Class 2: Hourglass and Flying Geese Blocks Class 3: Assembly and Quilting Class 4: Binding Included in the cost of this course is the pattern and one gadget. Registered participants may pick up the kit from the Community Education office or have it mailed to your home. Registrations need to be received by Feb. 18th to have the kit mailed to your home, please select that option from the payment area. Join us online! Prior to the class, you will receive an email from the instructor with the Zoom invitation to access the class. Simply click the link on the day and time of the class and Deb will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home!

Locate and learn about the constellations like The Big Bear, Cygnus the Swan, Pegasus the Winged Horse, and some of their great stories behind them. We’ll have giant telescopes aimed at Mars as well as the moon, Jupiter, Saturn and other great celestial treasures. They’ll also be a great video telescope for views of extra distant celestial targets. I’ll also be bringing a great video telescope for vies of extra distant celestial targets. You’ll also received a free package of star maps, constellation charts, and other great information including stargazing apps, websites, and purchasing a telescope. Students under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. When you get inside the park and come to a 'T', take a right and the event will be at the end of that road. You can pay per person or families of 3 or more get a discounted rate, click on rate box. Bio: Mike Lynch is a meteorologist at WCCO Radio and has been hosting star watch parties and teaching astronomy classes for over 45 years. He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the books; “Mike Lynch’s Minnesota Star Watch” and “Stars, a Month by Month Tour of the Constellations.” Both books will be available for purchase at a discount. Super cool glow in the dark star shirts will also be available for purchase. Even if it’s the cloudy you’ll learn a lot, have a great time and get a Mike Lynch “Cloud Check” for a future Minnesota Starwatch Class

Tired of waiting for your curling iron or flat iron to cool down before you put it away? These cases are great because they are insulated and you can pop your flat iron in them right after you are done with your hair. They are nice for home use or travel! Grab a friend and come for fun evening of sewing! All project materials will be provided. If you have a specific fabric you want to use for this, feel free to bring your own, otherwise the instructor will have a random assortment available.

Do you have a sewing machine that is gathering dust because you’re not comfortable using it? We will cover basic maintenance and cleaning techniques, then sew simple tote bags. Confident beginners should also have time to sew a fabric face mask. Before class begins, please make sure that you have 2 yards of cotton fabric, at least 2 bobbins, at least 2 sewing machine needles, the power cord and foot pedal for your machine, thread, a seam ripper, and the manual for your machine. If you don’t have a manual, we may be able to find a downloadable version online. If your machine has extra feet or tools, make sure you have them ready. If you don’t have a machine, please contact the instructor before class for advice on how to find one. Join us online! This class will be held using the online platform, Zoom. Upon registering, you will receive a link to access the class. Simply click the link on the day and time of class and Lara will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home! This online class is held in partnership with St. Louis Park, Shakopee and Westonka Community Education Programs.

Create a unique tray to cover the entire stove-top for added counter space or to add that rustic charm to your kitchen. This tray has two handles that make it perfect for transporting dishes and food items from your kitchen to your table. Select a stencil option to make this tray even more unique to you and your home. This course can be taken in-person at the Design Station or as a Take Home kit.