Bloomington Community Education

Online Class. Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply found it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with Zoom, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all! And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. A recording of the class is also included. Class size is limited. For ages 13+.

Online Class. In just a few hours you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do--using chords. Since this class is being held online with Zoom, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all! And since this course includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included as well as a recording of the class. This course is part lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction. Ages 13+.

Explore the ancient art of Bonsai. This two week hands-on course will help take away the mystique and help you create, style, and maintain your own tree. The first week we will focus on discovering the tree. The second week will have you returning with your tree and work on reporting and additional styling. Lionel Flood is a past president and over 30 year member of the Minnesota Bonsai Society. $50 material fee paid to the instructor on the first day of class.

New Class! Experience the traditional Norwegian art form know as Rosemaling. This distinctive style of painting includes a floral motif painted on a wooden object or furniture. In this class you will learn a bit of history on this art form and the basic strokes and supplies needed to create a finished work of art. We will spend class time practicing and perfecting the strokes on paper before moving on to a small wooden object provided in class.

You'll love Pickleball! America's fastest growing sport is fun and easy to learn. It's played on a shortened tennis court with a paddle and plastic balls and combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Come and meet new people or bring a friend. Led by a certified USAPA instructor. You'll learn the rules and how to play with fun lessons and drills. We'll match you up with a partner of like ability to practice various skills in a low key fun environment. Bring a water bottle, Pickleball paddle, and a camping/folding chair for breaks. Location of class will be at the Westwood Pickleball Courts. Pickleball is an active sport and requires hand/eye coordination and some level of fitness. Keep this in mind when signing up for this class.