Owatonna Community Education

Want a fun activity with your adult? This beginning rock climbing class covers the safety and skills of indoor rock climbing and belaying. Both adult and little will spend time climbing the rock wall. Bigs will belay each other and their littles. Your favorite adult could be a parent or guardian, grandparent, sibling, your Big, or a responsible friend. A liability waiver will need to be signed and returned to Roosevelt School before class starts. Please stop at Roosevelt School to get a copy. If you registered online, you have already signed a waiver.

This is for any group who has taken two or more "Buddy & Me Rock Climbing" classes. Gain more knowledge about climbing and self-belaying techniques. A liability waiver will need to be signed and returned to Roosevelt School before class starts. Please stop at Roosevelt School to get a copy. If you registered online, you have already signed a waiver.

When it comes to actual sushi that is made with sushi grade raw fish such as salmon or tuna wrapped in rice and seaweed, the sushi tolerance spectrum runs from a very strong “YES” or a very strong “NO” with little wiggle room in between. Enter California “sushi” Rolls that overwhelmingly turn the strong “NO’s” into strong yeses! Join Tess as she walks you through how to make a variety of the most marvelous California rolls that will make you wonder why you haven’t tried to make your own before. California “sushi” roll combinations are only limited by your imagination! Make them vegetarian, with or without seaweed, spicy or not, it is totally up to you! Learn the skill of creating delicious seasoned sushi rice, spicy mayo, and how to stuff, wrap/shape the rolls, with wonderful filling ingredients. One of these fillings is a “crab” salad that will be created using crab sticks. Tess will also provide a demonstration plate decorating ideas! Ingredients / supplies in case participants wish to order or shop early for some ingredients: Sushi rice, sushi nori /seaweed sheets, toasted sesame oil, (Japanese) rice vinegar. Additional ingredients will be listed in the information packet that will be received 3—5 days before the class. Bamboo sushi rolling mats can be helpful, but not necessary. Participants will receive a list of ingredients and a class link (zoom - free download) in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep. A professionally made PDF packet of the instructor's personal recipes from this class will also be sent to you following class.

Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and novices! This class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva, the easiest design website available, all for free. You'll learn to create stunning designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. Whether it's online documents, business cards, email signatures, or more, you'll leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva effectively and creatively.

The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from the American Safety and Health Institute provides everything you need to know for safe and successful babysitting. The YouTube "vlogger" style presentation of the video brings a youthful and high-energy spirit to the program content along with handouts, demonstrations, and additional resources. At the end of the class, the students will receive their certification card along with instructions to access a digital copy of the Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) student book. From getting started with your business, to collaborating with parents and children, to key safety concepts, caregiving, and first aid tips, CABS will set you up for success. Students must be present for the entire class and complete achievement of the core learning objectives to receive certification that is valid for two years. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen.

Join us at the Little Theatre of Owatonna as we attend Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! Director: Shelley Fitzgerald Technical Director: Brenda Hager

How do you throw clay on the wheel? It’s not what it seems. Learn how to use the wheel to create three dimensional forms and vessels. Demonstrations will cover the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, and forming useable vessels. Beginners, come and get your hands muddy! If you are accustomed to clay come fine-tune your skills, learn a new technique, and challenge yourself with larger more complex forms. Dress for a mess and wear tennis shoes. Come to the first class with ideas, excitement, and inspiration! Call the instructor at 507-835-1192 or call the OAC 507-451-0533 if you have any questions.

Here we have a step-by-step guide for creating a simplified photo life! Learn how to simplify the photos on your phone, computer, or in boxes filled with keepsakes. During this class, you will begin to organize, sort, or tell a story using physical photos or 5-10 of your digital photos. You will leave with an easy plan for finding any photo in seconds, options for photo and cloud storage, and paths for digitizing old slides, family videos, kid's artwork, or scrapbooks. It is optional to bring a phone, laptop, iPad, or tablet with 5-10 photos loaded.

In this combo class, you will get a 20-25 minute cardio workout on the bike and then you will transition to 20-25 minutes of weight based exercises. Our Keiser bike computers will help ensure you get the perfect ride tailored to your own fitness level, and you can choose your weights for the strength portion so you get just what you're looking for in a workout!

Build a cozy home for your feathered friends in this hands-on DIY birdhouse workshop! Perfect for beginners and crafting enthusiasts alike, this class will guide you through the process of creating a functional and decorative birdhouse from start to finish.

Experience the excitement of the Great Minnesota Get Together without the hassle of parking or traffic! Our comfortable coach bus will drop you off right at the fair entrance, so you can focus on all the food, fun, and festivities! Trip fee includes: motorcoach transportation. Participants must purchase their own fair admission ticket. $15 per ticket for those aged 18 & under. $15 per ticket for ages 65 and up. $18 per ticket for ages 19-64. Don't forget to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your fair-day excitement! Register by August 1, 2025. No refunds on trips.

No need to look any further for restaurant quality Dim Sum than your own kitchen! Dim Sum, loosely translated to “touch the heart”, refers to a Chinese or Cantonese meal consisting of numerous small appetizers or finger foods traditionally enjoyed in restaurants. A dim sum meal therefore is considered a shared dining, social experience that can last for hours. Dim Sum meals often include some sort of dumpling, and two of the most popular dumpling options are open faced drum dumplings called “Shu Mai” and other dumplings called “Wontons”. Join Chef Tess for one of her newest classes where she will guide you in the step-by-step process of creating these delightful restaurant quality Dim Sum dumplings with two different meat and veggie fillings, and store bought wrappers. Learn to shape, fill and cook these tender, light, fluttery bites of deliciousness in your own home for a memorable dim sum get together. Serving, freezing and reheating tips will also be shared. Participants will receive a list of ingredients and a class link (zoom - free download) in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep. A professionally made PDF packet of the instructor's personal recipes from this class will also be sent to you following class.

Discover the past 150 years of Owatonna's history. If you are new to our city or if you have lived here a long time, this tour is filled with interesting and historical facts! Your curiosity of certain downtown landmarks will be answered! Our guide will share the history of many buildings and stories of the people who lived and worked downtown. We will cover about 1.5 miles. Dress appropriately for the weather conditions of the day and wear comfortable shoes!