Meet new friends as you Walk for Fitness around Centennial Lakes Park! __________________________________________________________________________ Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date.Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.Email: communityed@edinaschools.orgPhone: (952) 848-3952

AI in Action: Models, Agents, and Real Use Cases Step into the world of artificial intelligence and discover what’s really behind today’s smart technologies. In this engaging, beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn about the different types of AI—from narrow AI (like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant) to generative AI (such as ChatGPT, DALLE, and Gemini), and even emerging general AI systems. We'll explore how machine learning models, intelligent agents, and large language models (LLMs) work, and how they're being used in fields like healthcare, education, art, customer service, and more. Real-life case studies and hands-on examples will bring the concepts to life. Whether you're tech-savvy or just AI-curious, this class will give you the knowledge to understand, evaluate, use and talk about AI in a meaningful way. _________________________________________________________________ Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.orgPhone: (952) 848-3952

This class is for students who want to refresh previously learned ballet vocabulary, already have some experience and are comfortable moving beyond an intro level, alongside other adults and teens. You will have completed a Ballet 1 class. Ballet classes are a great way to gain strength and flexibility, improve posture and balance, and reduce stress in a noncompetitive atmosphere. Midwest School of Ballet’s experienced instructors provide a traditional ballet format of barre and center work while emphasizing proper alignment, technique, musicality, and artistry. If you have any questions about what class to sign up for just email us and we can help. The most important thing is for all students to be doing ballet safely. midwestballetmn@gmail.com Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.orgPhone: (952) 848-3952

Join us for this unforgettable experience with an amazing ballet classic! Whether you have taken ballet classes or you just love an evening out at the theater, you will enjoy this special opportunity created just for Edina Community Ed participants! Join us for an evening with Continental Ballet Company to watch their production of Giselle and receive a private talk to learn more about the ballet, the company and what it takes to put on such a production. As a bonus, you will get to see our very own ballet instructor, Kaethe Birkner, in her return to the stage, as she will be performing in this production! This event is for ages 10 and up. All youth must come with an adult. If you have questions, please email our ballet instructor Kaethe Birkner at kabirkner2020@gmail.com. Ballet Appreciation #1 : Giselle – Performance + Talk Bloomington Arts Center - Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 6:15pm to 9:30pm This performance will include a talk before the show. Your tickets to the show will be given to you when you sign-in for the talk. Please note, you will need to arrive at the theater, located in Bloomington, by 6:15pm. More details will be emailed out to participants closer to the show date. Please be sure the email you have on file with us is current. You must sign up by 2/27/26. If you wish to sign up past this date, please contact Edina Community Ed to see if it is possible. About Giselle: Full of ghosts and romance, this ballet tells the story of Giselle, a peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman, Albrecht, thinking he is a peasant. Hilarion, another villager, is also in love with Giselle and he is jealous of her love for Albrecht. Albrecht is also engaged to a noble lady named Bathilde. Hilarion finds out Albrecht’s secret and tells the village that Albrecht is a nobleman and betrothed to someone else. When Albrecht’s true identity and engagement is revealed and Giselle learns they cannot be together, she dances herself to death because of her weak, and now broken, heart. After her death, Giselle becomes a Willis. Willis, led by their queen Myrtha, are all unmarried women who were scorned or betrayed by their lovers in life. They take revenge in the night on any man wondering the woods by making him dance himself to death. Hilarion goes to mourn at Giselle’s grave and is caught by the Willis and dies. Albrecht also goes to Giselle’s grave and is caught by the Willis. Albrecht and Giselle plead with Myrtha to spare him. Myrtha will not. Still, Giselle’s love protects Albrecht so he dances til dawn but doesn’t die. At dawn the Willis fade with the night, leaving Giselle, now freed from their power of vengeance and hate, saying goodbye to her love who is safe. This ballet is to the ballet world rather what Hamlet is to the theater world: a traditional classic that stands the test of time and is a recognizable name with a tragic story line that is performed all over the world by companies great and small. This is a Romantic-era ballet, which are known for their long, white tutus and stories filled with ghosts or other supernatural beings. A true classic that you will not want to miss! About Continental Ballet Company: Continental Ballet Company has been performing ballets from the classical repertoire for thirty-seven years. Under the direction of Founder, Riet Velthuisen, the company rehearses daily in their studio at the Bloomington Center for the Arts. Riet is originally from Holland where she danced professionally with several European companies including the Dutch National Ballet. CBC dancers are contracted each season and this year we welcome dancers from the Twin Cities, New York, Florida and Switzerland. They are all adult professionals with a minimum of seven years of training. The company is committed to providing enriching, entertaining and educational programs that advance the art of classical ballet and encourage community engagement. __________________________________________________________ Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.orgPhone: (952) 848-3952

Join us for one or two unforgettable experiences: watching an original ballet based on a beloved story! Whether you have taken ballet classes or you just love an evening out at the theater, you will enjoy this special opportunity created just for Edina Community Ed participants! Join our ballet instructor, Kaethe Birkner, for an evening or afternoon with Ballet Co. Laboratory to watch rehearsals of their production of Mary Poppins along with a behind the scenes opportunity at each offering. These events are for ages 10 and up. All youth must come with an adult. Please read through the descriptions carefully to ensure you choose the event that works best for you, your family, or your group. If you have questions, please email our ballet instructor Kaethe Birkner at kabirkner2020@gmail.com. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ballet Appreciation #1: Mary Poppins – In-Studio Rehearsal + Dancer Q&A Ballet Co. Laboratory, St. Paul - Friday, May 1, 2026 from 1pm to 3pm This rare opportunity will allow you to see an in-studio rehearsal for Mary Poppins only two weeks before it will be on stage. You will have a chance to see where the dancers rehearse everyday and get an up-close look at the rehearsal process. You will also be able to ask the dancers questions with a Q&A! This option will be held at Ballet Co. Laboratory’s studio in St. Paul. More details will be emailed out to participants closer to the show date. Please be sure the email you have on file with us is current. For option 1, you must sign up by 4/27/26. If you wish to sign up past this date, please contact Edina Community Ed to see if it is possible. Ballet Appreciation #2: Mary Poppins – Dress Rehearsal + Backstage Tour E.M. Pearson Theater at Concordia University, St Paul - Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 5pm to 8pm Come and watch the dress rehearsal for the show Mary Poppins! Held in the theater, you will get to see first hand the work it takes to move a show from the studio to the stage and you’ll be the first to see the production onstage! Participants will also be given a backstage tour of the theater! Please note you must arrive by 5pm at E.M. Pearson Theater at Concordia University. More details will be emailed out to participants closer to the show date. Please be sure the email you have on file with us is current. For option 2, you must sign up by 5/6/26. If you wish to sign up past this date, please contact Edina Community Ed to see if it is possible. About Mary Poppins: Mary Poppins will sweep you into a world where anything can happen—blending unforgettable characters, dazzling choreography, and a dash of theatrical magic. Join us for a spoonful of sugar sure to stir your soul and set your imagination free. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ About Ballet Co. Laboratory: Ballet Co. Laboratory is Minnesota’s largest professional ballet company and school. Based in Saint Paul and established in 2018, they empower creativity while engaging communities in new ways of thinking, learning, and moving. Ballet Co.Laboratory is nationally recognized for challenging ballet’s “traditions that exclude” by reimagining how ballet is taught, created, and presented. __________________________________________________________ Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.orgPhone: (952) 848-3952

Class will begin with learning about various knives, how to utilize them, and the types of wood used in carving. Participants will carve a Gnome from a block of wood utilizing various types of cuts. After completing the carving, students will be able to paint their project. Knives and safety gloves will be available for each student to use at no charge; however, participants are encouraged bring their own, should they have them. Materials (wood blanks, paint, brushes, and wax) will be provided. Additional blanks will be available for cash/Venmo purchase in class. ___________________________________________________________________ Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.orgPhone: (952) 848-3952

Step into the season of renewal with this beginner-friendly floral design class. We’ll explore the soft pastels and fresh textures of spring—think spring blooms. You’ll learn the basics of floral prep, color pairing, and creating a balanced arrangement that celebrates the joy of springtime. All flowers, tools, and materials are included—just bring your creativity! Jaime Harris, owner of Wildflower & Co., brings her passion for natural beauty and years of floral design experience to this hands-on workshop. www.wildflowerandcoflowers.com

Register early as this class will fill up fast. You and your friends can learn the Bob Ross-style of landscape oil painting using the wet-on-wet technique in this 3-hour class. With all equipment provided, you will follow the step-by-step instruction to create your own replica of a Bob Ross painting. Enjoy this easy-going atmosphere as you learn how to paint mountains, trees, bushes, hills, rivers, lakes, and sunsets on a 20x 16 canvas. Ages 13+.Misty Lake Sunrise will be taught on 3/5/26 and Sunset Aglow will be taught on 5/5/26. All materials provided. ___________________________________________________________________ Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.orgPhone: (952) 848-3952

In this introductory mosaic tile class, students will learn how to design a tile by using colorful glass to create a pattern. Participants will learn how to cut pieces of glass with nippers, adhere the pieces of glass into their pattern, and add grout around the glass. Our instructors will explain the safety, equipment, and tools that glass artists use everyday to create their art. Projects will be finished tiles that can be used for display, decoration, or be used as coasters. Projects will be finished by the end of class and can be taken home by students. Each student will create one 4”x4” project. No experience is required and all materials are provided. 2 hours in duration. Class capacity limited to 8 individuals ___________________________________________________________________ Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.orgPhone: (952) 848-3952

You may have wanted to learn how to do stained glass art for a long time but didn't want to invest in expensive materials and tools. Or maybe you wanted to take a class but were deterred by the large class sizes where you feel rushed. Join John Hanson for this Copper Foil Stained Glass class to learn the art of copper foil in a small class setting where you can work at your own pace. Glass shops charge much higher rates for similar classes. You will learn how to make, cut, and use patterns, cut and grind glass, tape glass with copper foil, solder glass, finish the edges with a zinc border, and add rings for hanging. He will also discuss how to use patina and polish to finish the panel. John has been designing, creating, repairing, and restoring antique glass windows for over 25 years. You must have sufficient arm and hand strength to cut and break glass. Bring your own safety glasses/goggles. All tools, supplies, and materials are supplied and each student takes home a small panel. Safety glasses must be brought and used while cutting and grinding glass. Age 12-16 must be accompanied by an adult. No experience needed. ________________________________________________________________ Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.orgPhone: (952) 848-3952

What do data centers mean for the long-term health of the environment? How much impact are they going to have on our efforts to reduce emissions? What do you and our policy makers need to know about data centers in Minnesota? Join Professor Suda Ishida for this free discussion of data centers and their impact on the environment. Dr. Suda Ishida is professor of Communication Studies and the director of the Certificate in International Journalism program. Born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand, Suda worked as a teacher in an Indochinese refugee camp run by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Thailand right after her graduation. She went on to become a news reporter in several Bangkok-based media organizations, including The Nation daily newspaper and the Associated Press (Bangkok bureau). Professor Ishida earned an MA in international communication from Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, and a PhD in Mass Communications and Journalism from the University of Iowa. Her research focuses on mass media in Thailand, globalization and social movements. Her courses at Hamline include Introduction to Critical Media Studies, Media in the Digital Age, Media in Global Perspective, Media and Global Environmental Conflicts, Intercultural Communication, and Global Advertising. She also writes in the Thai language as a columnist for a Thai non-profit media website called Media Inside Out __________________________________________________________________ Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.orgPhone: (952) 848-3952

No matter the occasion, you’ll be prepared to dance! Be one of the best dancers at your next event, or just have some fun learning to dance together for an entertaining couples' activity. Try something new to add laughter & romance into your relationship. Learn mini-routines that are easy to remember & danceable to all your favorite songs. Dance the night away to rock, blues, country, pop, Latin hits, classic ballroom & more! If you think you have no rhythm and 2 left feet, this is the perfect course for you! Couples stay dancing together & singles rotate with other singles. Casual, lightweight dress recommended. Deanna Constantine: Deanna follows in the footsteps of her parents, the renowned Minnesota dance instructors Dean and Mary Constantine. Deanna grew up helping in the family business and spent much of her childhood training in ballroom dancing and classical ballet. She shares her passion for dance by conducting group classes and private lessons in communities throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs. She contracts with park & recreation and community education programs to make learning to dance more accessible and affordable to her students. She strives to make classes fun and easy, so all her students experience success! She holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of MN. Whenever possible she likes to escape the cold winters to visit her 3 young adult children who live in warmer places! Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.Email: communityed@edinaschools.orgPhone: (952) 848-3952

Join Maria Cassidy our community ed tour guide for a guided tour of the Museum of Russian Art. Your tour begins at 11am and usually lasts around from 30 to 45 minutes. Please arrive a few minutes early. The cost includes the entrance fee as well as the guided tour with the Museum staff. Maria, who hails from Russia, will be available after the official tour to answer questions, revisit any paintings you might want to discuss, and provide more context. We removed the lunch portion of the event due to logistical issues. If you wish to gather afterwards for lunch at Wise Acre Eatery you may. The Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis is located at 5500 Stevens Ave, MPLS 55419 at the corner of Diamond Lake Road and 35W. Street parking is available. \ Registration for this class closes on February 23. The rate is $25 and $23 for over 65, not $30 as listed in the catalog. ___________________________________________________________________ Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.orgPhone: (952) 848-3952

Join us for a walking tour that explores the rich and complex history of Edina. From its early days as a farming settlement to its evolution into a vibrant first-ring suburb, Edina has a fascinating story to tell—including chapters that are both inspiring and challenging. Learn about local architecture, hidden landmarks, and notable figures like B.C. Yancey. Discover what makes the Eastlake Style unique, and why part of the Edina Theater holds special historical significance. We’ll meet at the historic Cahill School and wrap up at 50th & France—come ready to walk, listen, and see Edina with fresh eyes. We welcome our younger learners who are paired with an adult learner. Min age is 12 for this event. _____________________________________________________________ Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.Email: communityed@edinaschools.orgPhone: (952) 848-3952