Edina Community Ed

Prepare to get messy, creative, and muddy! In this fun, hands-on camp we’ll make animals, ornaments, pinch pots, and even famous characters with all sorts of clay and dough using Air-Dry Clay to Model Magic. In this fun-filled camp we’ll slab, pinch, hand build, and sculpt our way through this creative camp that features an exciting combination of projects. Please bring a nut-free snack, water bottle, and recess attire.

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the ultimate messy art adventure! In this exciting camp, we’ll take creativity to the next level with fun and messy projects like slime, paper mache, tie-dye, paint, clay, and more. From splattering to sculpting, we’re turning mess-making into an art form like never before. If you love getting your hands dirty while creating awesome projects, this camp is for you! Please bring a white T-shirt, water bottle, nut free snack, and dress for messy art.

Water color wonderland - let's get out the water colors and discover our talents as we create masterpieces of flowers, sea life and magical unicorns

Glitter, beads, puffy paints, tie-dye, and glow-in-the-dark art projects are all found in this dreamy art camp! Youth will create, reflect, and dream up magical landscapes that evoke emotions while reflecting on what brings us peace before we shut our eyes at night and also learn how to recreate their dreams into a version they love by expressing it through various art mediums such as watercolor, mixed media, and mobiles! Please bring a nut-free snack, water bottle, and a soothing stuffed animal/toy. We plan to take a 15-20 min intentional bathroom/snack/general break during class.

Join us for Storybook Art, as we embark on exciting storytelling adventures and hands-on art projects inspired by each story. Every class begins with reading a captivating children's book. After the story, we will use our creativity to bring the story to life through drawing, painting, crafting, and other fun art activities.

Join us for Cardboard Camp, where we will explore the possibilities of cardboard as a building material. Each session will involve designing and constructing unique projects.

Young Authors is a designed course to unleash your child's skills in writing books. Learn how to create strong settings, dialogue, description, characters, and conflicts and maybe your child can become the next big time author. Unleash their imagination and creativity at Young Authors!

In this class, students will learn choreography from the beloved musical, Grease! Participants will develop skills in dancing and performing under the direction choreographer Scott Stafford - open to all lovers of Musical Theater! This class is taught by local performer Scott Stafford as a part of our Summer Artist is Residence Program Summer Artist in Residence Program Immerse yourself in creativity this summer! Our Artist in Residence Program is a vibrant initiative designed to connect community members with local makers, artists, and performers, fostering meaningful interactions that celebrate the arts and engage with the creative process up close. This program also offers kids a unique opportunity to delve deeply into the arts, exploring their creativity through hands-on experiences guided by professional artists. From woodworking to music and theater, kids will discover new passions and hone their talents in a supportive and inspiring environment. Join us for a summer of connection, creativity, and discovery as we build bridges between artists and the community while nurturing the next generation of creative thinkers! PLEASE NOTE: Due to unexpected circumstances, one of the instructors of this course can no longer participate. The length and price of class have been changed to reflect this.

Create a custom dog bed or cat shelf that’s as unique as your furry friend; anything is paw-sible in this course! In this hands-on woodworking class, you'll learn to safely and skillfully use saws, drills, and hand tools—essential skills for a variety of DIY projects. Whether you're crafting a cozy bed for your pup or a sleek wall-mounted perch for your cat, you'll design and build a functional, stylish piece that complements your home. Walk away with a handmade gift your four-legged companion will love, along with more confidence in the woodshop! This class is taught by a local creator as a part of our Summer Artist in Residence Program. Summer Artist in Residence Program Immerse yourself in creativity this summer! Our Artist in Residence Program is a vibrant initiative designed to connect community members with local makers, artists, and performers, fostering meaningful interactions that celebrate the arts and engage with the creative process up close. This program also offers kids a unique opportunity to delve deeply into the arts, exploring their creativity through hands-on experiences guided by professional artists. From woodworking to music and theater, kids will discover new passions and hone their talents in a supportive and inspiring environment. Join us for a summer of connection, creativity, and discovery as we build bridges between artists and the community while nurturing the next generation of creative thinkers!

Choose our characters, learn music and choreography from Wicked and create our own musical. All that is needed are comfortable clothing and shoes, a nut free snack and a water bottle. Friends and family are invited to a special performance beginning the final 30 minutes of the final class!

Choose our characters, learn music and choreography from Wicked and create our own musical. All that is needed are comfortable clothing and shoes, a nut free snack and a water bottle. Friends and family are invited to a special performance beginning the final 30 minutes of the final class!

If you enjoy being creative and having fun, then this jewelry camp is for you! Students will learn basic beading techniques, wire working, and collage principles to create their own unique jewelry. Project choices include earrings, rings, bracelets, brooches, bookmarks, hairclips, necklaces, and more. Class fee includes all materials.

Build your own tabletop arcade-style game in this fun, hands-on woodworking class! Choose between crafting a basketball shooter game or a pachinko-style pinball machine. Using a combination of hand and power tools, you'll cut, drill, and assemble your custom creation while learning essential woodworking techniques. Add ramps, bumpers, and obstacles to personalize your game, then put your craftsmanship to the test on the final day by playing and sharing your designs with classmates. Perfect for makers, tinkerers, and game lovers alike! This class is taught by local creator Alo Osberg as a part of our Summer Artist in Residence Program. Summer Artist in Residence Program Immerse yourself in creativity this summer! Our Artist in Residence Program is a vibrant initiative designed to connect community members with local makers, artists, and performers, fostering meaningful interactions that celebrate the arts and engage with the creative process up close. This program also offers kids a unique opportunity to delve deeply into the arts, exploring their creativity through hands-on experiences guided by professional artists. From woodworking to music and theater, kids will discover new passions and hone their talents in a supportive and inspiring environment. Join us for a summer of connection, creativity, and discovery as we build bridges between artists and the community while nurturing the next generation of creative thinkers!