Moorhead Community Education

People love working with alcohol ink and it’s no wonder why – it's versatile, vivid, easy and fun. You'll learn about basic tools and techniques, which can be used to decorate ceramic tiles, translucent Yupo paper (which can make a cool lampshade!), tumblers or whatever non-porous surface suits your fancy. Please note alcohol ink is messy, so wear old clothes or bring an apron or smock. If you own a craft heat gun, you’re welcome to bring it.

These junkyard dog sculptures will be created with recycled cans, blocks, nails, wire and screws, spoons and forks. Join your friends in making this adorable and unique conversation piece for your table. 

In this beginner class, you will learn the art of brush lettering using a brush pen to create a delicate cursive with elegant nuances. Learn how to create the modern brush lettering calligraphy style and take a sketched concept to finished product, use different techniques, blend colors, and work with upper and lowercase letters to help you find your own brush lettering style. At the end of the class, you will leave with a unique skill set that turns your words into beautiful art. Each student will take home a brush lettering kit, lettering guide worksheets and some practice pieces. 

We are exposed to more pollutants and toxic chemicals in our world today — Most of which, we have no control over. However, we can control what is used in our homes. Cleaning, pest control, yard care, body and laundry products are some of the most harmful and toxic products we have in our homes. By taking this class from Dr. Threasa Andrys, you will learn new recipes and ideas so you can get rid of the chemicals that could be impacting the health of you and your family.

In this class we will tackle techniques and skills that are helpful on your knitting journey. We will cover learning to "read" your knitting, picking up dropped stitches, tinking, frogging, gauge, gauge swatch, cable cast on, e-wrap cast on, and different ways to close up the top of a hat, which includes using double pointed needles and magic loop. We also will touch on making cables, seaming and blocking. Supplies needed for this class are two size 8 circular needles: one 24" and one 32" (either fixed or tips and cords to make the lengths). Dreamz brand needles are recommended due to their flexible cords. Also needed is a set of size 8 wooden double pointed needles, a cable needle, darning needle, scissors, and a skein of lighter colored worsted weight yarn. If you have any questions about the supplies the instructor will arrive 15 minutes before the first class starts. You may purchase any supplies you need that night. Fee does not include the cost of supplies. 

Are you ready to let go of your attachment to “stuff” and the habits that keep you living in the past? Are you ready to simplify and get organized to be more focused on the joys of today? Decluttering is more than cleaning out closets; it’s a process of decision-making that will help you live a more intentional life. Join others who are accepting the challenge to downsize not only possessions, but also jam-packed schedules and energy-draining habits. Through interactive discussions, group support and weekly action, you will succeed in decluttering! Fee includes the book “SHED” by Julie Morgenstern.

This class involves participants in the art of composing a pop song as soon as they enter the classroom. We will discuss the elements of a successful song and engage in the exciting, and expressive, songwriting process. Please bring a notebook, a pencil, an eraser, and a preferred album or collection of songs by a particular artist or musical group.

Come prepared to cook a variety of meals, ready for your home freezer. We will prepare and package four main dishes, including round steak, chicken, ground beef and pork for a a family of four. Freezer meals are great for avoiding fast foods or sharing with new parents, the elderly and sick friends. Fee includes food. Please bring take-home containers. 

This class aims to empower parents and give them the confidence to make the best, most-informed decisions whether giving birth at home, at a birth center, or in a hospital. Dr. Threasa Andrys will discuss ways to improve health during pregnancy, delivery and post-partum. From home to hospital birth this class emphasizes a mother-friendly approach that recognizes, respects and encourages a natural healthy birth. 

Pet Massage is a fun and effective way to help your dog achieve optimal physical and emotional balance. In this enjoyable, easy-to-follow class, children learn canine massage and dog handling skills. Children learn and practice with stuffed animals and then apply their new skills to their own dogs at home. Help your dog become a happy, healthy pet and well-adjusted member of the family. Discover how pet massage enhances your dogs’ and your children’s lives.

Join your friends in this class where we will prepare calzones with a variety of fillings and also an Italian garden salad. Enjoy spumoni ice cream for dessert.

Learn to sketch birds using a variety of drawing techniques including contour line, basic forms and value shading. No previous art experience is necessary. 

This is an introduction to Ayurvedic medicine and supporting your body with the changes of the seasons through diet and lifestyle. Ayurveda, meaning knowledge of life, is a system of medicine that has been in use for over 5,000 years and is focused on bringing balance back to the body and mind. In this class from Dr. Brianna Vick, you will learn about the basic history of Ayurveda, what your mind-body type is based on Ayurvedic principles, and how to adapt your diet and lifestyle to support digestion, sleep and overall health with the change of seasons.

These cute no-water mason jar snow globes will get you excited for the holidays. We will be placing a small vintage car in a snow-filled jar. Give it as a gift to a friend or place it on a shelf for a darling holiday decoration. 

We will be turning recycled plastic water bottles into adorable little fairy house night lights. Fairies love nature, which means they really like recycling. It only makes sense, then, that the perfect fairy house is a recycled container creatively decorated with items from nature. Fee includes supplies.

We will be turning recycled plastic water bottles into adorable little fairy house night lights. Fairies love nature, which means they really like recycling. It only makes sense, then, that the perfect fairy house is a recycled container creatively decorated with items from nature. 

QuickBooks Online 101 is for business owners who are currently, or will be in the near future, using QuickBooks Online (QBO). This course will cover setting up your account, adding products and services, sending invoices, receiving payments, entering expenses, paying bills, reconciling your accounts and creating reports. The course will be taught seminar style with the instructor teaching and demonstrating QBO on a large projection screen and answering your specific questions at the end of each section. You can bring your laptop if you want, but it’s optional. Most people follow along and take notes. This method ensures that you'll learn the maximum amount of material with the smallest investment of time. Invest in the future of your business this fall! Melissa Miranda is a certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor.