No School? Need Something Fun To Do? Let's join the cardboard craze! Cardboard is a free material found almost everywhere! It comes in tubes, sheets, boxes and can be cut , painted, stickered, scored, torn, bent, glued and taped. Our adventure will take ordinary recycled cardboard and turn it into amazing art. Bring your imagination!

Students will explore a fascinating world of characters, patterns, texture and vibrant color. Appetites don’t stand a chance against the realistic Pizza drawing our students will create as they focus on proportion, detail, and shading techniques. Our adorable Baby Sloth will help students practice expression and character design, while our art history portrait of Hiawatha introduces cultural appreciation and portrait composition just in time to celebrate the fall season. The instructor will walk students to the front door once class is completed.

Ignite your child’s creativity this season with our "Festive Drawings" session, where we build artistic skills, getting ready for a Winter Break full of exciting new ideas! Beyond the page, every lesson sharpens strategic thinking and self-expression. Whether they are capturing dynamic emotions or mastering new techniques, your child will build confidence in a fun, supportive environment. The instructor will walk students to the front door once class is completed.

An hour of creativity! A project a day! Bring a friend! Stations will set up and YOU choose your project! Art activities to choose from include: * Outdoor nature Drawings * Lego Print Making * Beaded Keychain * Pulled String Art * Yarn Drawing * Spin Art * Crumbled Paper Art * Scratch Art * Squeegee Painting * Sun Catchers * And More

Looking for a creative way to bond? Join us for an abstract adventure where parents and kids create together! Forget traditional drawing, we’re seeing the world from a brand-new angle. Inspired by Picasso’s famous "The Guitar," families will work side-by-side to deconstruct shapes and play with bold, expressive lines. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned doodler, you’ll learn to turn a musical icon into a vibrant, Cubist-inspired masterpiece. Space is limited—grab your spots today and let’s get abstract! Cost includes registration for one student + one adult.

Description: Barn Quilt painting is a lively class of guided instruction which will take you through the process of barn quilt painting from beginning to end. You will be painting on a 2‘ x 2‘ piece of professional grade aluminum composite and choosing from 12 pattern choices offered. There are over 80 color options of Behr exterior paint. You will learn to create a barn quilt that looks professional and leave with your own masterpiece ready to hang with unequivocal admiration. Cost of supplies is $70, which is due the night of class (cash/check/venmo).

Barre Fusion is a mixture of ballet, Pilates, yoga and strength. The music is modern and we meet you where your body is at. Students are encouraged (but not required) to bring their own mat, light weights and resistance bands.

The focus of the Beginner class will be on gaining familiarity with the pole and creating a proper foundation on which to build future pole skills. Emphasis will be placed on learning correct hand and body positioning, as well as learning how to do moves with control. We'll learn some pole spins, as well as moves like the pole sit, the basic plank, and maybe even the pole climb! Classes are offered in a safe, supportive environment in which we foster body confidence and a shared community of non-judgment and support.

Description: If your child is interested in joining band, they will go through a two step process before school starts in 6th grade. Please sign up for Beginning Band Group Start Up Lessons as described in part 2 (below). Part 1: Band Screening All interested students will complete a "band screening" at a scheduled time between March 16 and May 22. Parents attend the band screening with their child to understand the instrument selection process and to get more information on instrument rentals and information about our two day Beginning Band Group Start Up Lessons as described in part 2 (below). An email will be sent to all parents in March to schedule a band screening time. Part 2: Beginning Band Group Start Up Lessons Students will attend the Beginning Band Group Start Up Lessons for 2 days on either August 25/26 or Sept 3/4 to learn the basics of how to start playing their new band instrument. We are offering the same lessons over 2 different weeks to accommodate family schedules. Please choose one (Aug 25/26 OR Sept 3/4) of the two day sessions. The startup lessons allow the instructors to cover all of the initial information and skills that are needed when school starts such as; how to put their instrument together, produce the first sound on the instrument, how to read music and learn to play the first five notes in their beginning band book. Each day's lesson is one-and-a-half hours with other students who play the same instrument. CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: Option #1 - Aug 25/26 (Tues/Wed) Students attend BOTH days: 8-9:30am - percussion & saxophone 9:45-11:15am - clarinet & trumpet 11:45-1:15pm - flute & trombone/baritone Option #2 - Sept 3/4 (Thurs & Fri) Students attend BOTH days (Please note times are different each day to accommodate teacher workshop schedules) Thursday, Sept 3rd: 12:30-2pm - percussion & saxophone 2:15-3:45pm - clarinet & trumpet 4:00-5:30pm - flute & trombone/baritone Friday, Sept 4th:: 8-9:30am - percussion & saxophone 9:45-11:15am - clarinet & trumpet 11:45-1:15pm - flute & trombone/baritone

Craving your favorite takeout flavors? Make them yourself! Join us for a hands-on culinary adventure where we’ll transform simple plant-based ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal! Learn the secrets behind crispy oven-baked spring rolls, flavorful kung pao lentils, and a comforting bowl of hot and sour soup. We’ll finish the evening with a classic-inspired sticky rice dessert featuring creamy coconut flavors.

Are you tired of spending hours trying to create graphics for your business, only to feel frustrated with the results in Canva? Learn how to design professional-looking social media posts, flyers, and marketing materials using only the free version of Canva with no design experience required. You'll learn the exact tools, shortcuts, and strategies that make creating beautiful visuals quick and stress-free.

Get started on your journey towards a Commercial Driver's License with Central MN Truck Academy's theory training. This short hybrid course will prepare you to take your CDL permit test and will satisfy the theory portion of the federal Entry Level Driver Training requirements. Classes will include live in-person training as well as online self study materials. In-person attendance is encouraged but not required to complete this training. Theory training is the first step towards getting a CDL. Class participants will receive exclusive pricing on behind-the-wheel training packages with Central MN Truck Academy to complete their CDL training. Central MN Truck Academy will also provide resources for grant funding for individuals as well as businesses looking to train employees to help cover the cost of the behind-the-wheel training.

Don’t let your computer control you! Find out what you should and should NOT click on. Instructor will discuss scams to know about, frustrating and suspicious popups, advertisements, your haywire computer, e-mail ads, and dangerous links. (Not for Apple/Mac users, or tablets.)

Description: Grab your boots and hit the dance floor! This Level 1 Country Two-Step class is the perfect introduction to one of the most fun and social partner dances around. You’ll learn the basic steps, easy turns, smooth traveling patterns, and how to move comfortably with a partner all set to great country music. No experience needed. Whether you’re getting ready for a night out, a wedding, or just looking for a new hobby, this class will have you gliding across the floor with confidence and a smile.

Take your Country Two-Step to the next level! This Level 2 class is designed for dancers who know the basics and are ready to add more style, flow, and fun to the dance floor. We’ll build on foundational patterns with smoother turns, traveling combinations, timing variations, and techniques that improve connection and confidence with a partner. Expect upbeat music, lots of movement, and plenty of chances to sharpen your skills while having a great time.

This Buti class introduces you to the power of non-linear, spiral movement designed to unlock your core, sculpt your body, and release stuck energy. Moving your body in spirals mimics its natural design, giving you a deep, functional core workout that standard crunches just can't touch. Part yoga, part tribal dance, and part plyometrics, this class feels less like a workout and more like a mini rave dance party with a killer playlist.

Step into the joy of swing dancing! This beginner-friendly class is the perfect place to learn the basics and have a blast moving to upbeat music. We’ll cover easy-to-follow footwork and simple partner moves. No experience needed. You’ll leave smiling, sweating a little, and ready to swing out! Comfortable shoes with a harder sole recommended.

Ready to level up your swing? This Level 2 class builds on your beginner foundation with smoother turns, stronger connection, and fun new moves to spice up the dance floor. Expect great music and a supportive atmosphere where you can challenge yourself and grow as a dancer. Come ready to move, groove, and swing with style!

A primary driving supervisor (usually a parent) will be responsible for supervising a majority of the teen’s driving. The State of Minnesota requires all driver education programs to offer a 90-minute parental course for the primary driving supervisor covering GDL info, safety risks of teen drivers, adult influence on the teens, etc., This course will be covered by student tuition at NO EXTRA CHARGE. If your son or daughter did not take the driver education program through Brainerd Community Education, the cost is $25. Primary driving supervisors must keep track of dates and driving times on a MN State Driving Log Sheet. If the primary driving supervisor completes the 90-minute parent course, 40 hours must be completed on the log and 15 of these must be night driving. If the primary driving supervisor chooses not to complete the 90-minute parent course, the driving log must then verify 50 hours of driving, with 15 hours at night. Our 90-minute parent class will help you to know your responsibilities and to understand all of the graduated driver's license laws. A decision must be made by parents about who will be the primary driving supervisor. This is the person who will do most of the 40 or 50 hours of required driving practice. This is the person who should attend our 90-minute parent class. A State of Minnesota Certificate of Completion will be presented to parents who register for and complete the 90-minute parent course. Any parent who logs less than 50 hours of driving with their son or daughter must show this certificate before the student will be allowed to take the driver's test. Student tuition money must be paid in full in order to register. Any questions please contact: Greg or Grant at 218-821-2294 Driver Education Coordinator Brainerd Community Education