Winter - Spring 2026 Courses
Basic Soap Making
Homemade soaps are so pretty. We gravitate towards them at craft fairs, smelling each one. But how are they made? In this class, we will make butter and/or glycerin soaps from a base that has already been cured, cutting out the lye curing process. You will customize your soap with essential oils, fragrance, color or add ins! Give as a gift for mother’s day or keep for yourself.
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Prior Lake May 4
Bubble Tea
What is it? Originating from Taiwan, and in it is basic form, this drink consists of sweetened black tea, milk, ice, and chewy tapioca pearls, all shaken together like a martini and served with a fat straw to accommodate the marbles of tapioca that cluster at the bottom of the cup. The shake introduces the milk bubbles and the pearls add to the beauty of this high end, popular drink. Variations can include Classic, Taro, Brown Sugar, Fruit filled, and many more. This hands-on class will introduce you to how to make this drink at home, including how to make the tapioca pearls and adjust it to your personal taste. 2 different drinks will be made per person.
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Shakopee March 16
Prior Lake - April 9
Kids in the Kitchen: Cinnamon and Caramel Rolls
​ These sweet bready rolls are made with cinnamon, with nuts, without nuts and/or with raisins. They can be topped with frosting or left plain as a warm rich treat. The bread base can be made into caramel rolls, orange glory rolls or a variety of other sweet rolls depending on your liking. What type do you like best? I love to smell the deep yeasty smell and taste the warmth of the flour and sugar in my mouth. Come learn to make a batch from scratch in this class! I am sure that they will NOT be around for long as they taste so good! Bring a 9x13 pan to class with you. Gluten free is an option, just indicate it at registration.
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Jordan February 27
Crispy Homemade Crackers
Are you looking for a way to avoid unknown ingredients that many of crackers have? Or do you just want to try different flavors? Perhaps all the yummy ones are just so expensive? This class will bite into the crunchy world of crackers where we will learn how to make easy, quick crackers that are flavorful, crispy, and, of course, fresh. We will use a variety of grains, seeds, and seasonings to make 3 types of crackers. As crackers are simple breads, this class is also an introduction to basic baking skills and ingredients.
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Prior Lake March 9
Comfort Food: FOR KIDS
​The kitchens are open after school for your child to make dinner for you. They will learn kitchen skills and bring home a full warm meal to be eaten for supper. Open to anyone who enjoys being in the kitchen and wants to learn Please indicate any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
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Prior Lake classes
Feb 9: Alfredo Chicken Stuffed Shells with dessert
March 9: Beef and Bean Burritos with side and dessert
April 13: Bubble Pizza with side and dessert
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Shakopee Classes
Feb 3 West Middle Alfredo Chicken Stuffed Shells with a dessert
March 24 East Middle Alfredo Chicken Stuffed Shells with a dessert​​​
Comfort Foods - Pizza
Pizza is staple in our society. YOu can have your favorites, whether thin or thick, cheese or meats or just veggies. Come make your family's go to dinner or put it in the freezer for later. The crust will be made from scratch and you can choose the toppings that your family likes. Create not just the dough, but the tomoato sauce for the best pizza every. Bring it home, bake it and share your fun. Leave your favorite pizza combo in the comment section when registering. Parent kid combo welcome. 2- 12 inch pizza will be made per supply fee.
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Prior Lake March 20th
Creative Super Bowl Appetizers
​Looking to make more exciting appetizers for your Super Bowl party than the usual meatballs, bacon-wrapped smokies, and chips with cheese dip? Join us to prepare a variety of fun, creative hors d'oeuvres. Each participant will make 2 types of appetizers that can be frozen until the big game. Recipes, instructions, and ideas will be shared, so you'll leave feeling inspired and ready to wow your guests. Please bring 2 cookie sheets or 9x13 pans - you'll go home with around 3 dozen appetizers prepped and ready to go
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TCU February 6
Dessert Kids Love!
Who doesn’t love a chocolate chip cookie, a brownie or a cupcake (pick your flavor). Even a bit of vanilla or chocolate pudding, creamy and smooth, brings a smile of delight. Let’s celebrate the winter with sweetness. Come make 3 treats to nibble on and bring home, chocolate chip cookies are included. When registering, please include your favorite dessert. Bring a cupcake pan, a 9x9 pan and a 9x13 pan please.
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Prior Lake Jan 10
Jordan January 31
Dinner & Musical
​Food and musical loving people ONLY! Parents or adults and their favorite youth will experience an afternoon to remember, including access to school kitchens, creating a 4-course early meal and seeing the Middle School Musical performance of Annie Jr. As a food and musical lover group, you’ll cook and dine with other families. Dinner will include an appetizer, salad, main course, and dessert. Before dinner, you’ll be treated to VIP seats to watch a student performance of the Middle School Musical at 1:00 pm. Fee includes all supplies and a ticket to the show.
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Prior Lake February 20 or February 21
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Donut Making
What child (or adult) does not LOVE a good donut. Whether is it raised and fried or baked, covered in frosting and sprinkles, it makes for the unhealthiest of breakfast. But we reach for them often. Come and make donuts together with your kids so that they are ready for breakfast the next morning. Because of time, fluffy cake and sprinkled donuts will be made, but recipes and tips will be sent home for raised and fried donuts. Bring a 9x13 pan to bring home your donuts.
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New Prague January 23
TCU March 26
Gluten Free
​Join a hands on class for tasting and making all things Gluten Free. Do you need a good pancake recipe or want a chewy bread like ciabatta. Maybe your muffins are too heavy or you have craved a good soft pretzel. Not to mention GF crackers are intensily expensive. Come for tasting of all things yummy but free of wheat, rye and barley. Try your hand at creating muffins or the dough for bread. Bring home recipes and your dough or the finished muffins. Bring a large bowl or covered container to class with you
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TCU March 31
Healthy Dinners from your Freezer
​You are busy! Come and prepare 6 main dishes for your family to make the weeknights a bit easier. These main dishes are designed for a family of 5 and can go from your freezer into your crockpot or your oven. I will do the shopping for you (except your meat) and you will chop, mix, slice and prepare the dish so that it is ready to go into your freezer when you get home. Recipes include Tandoori-inspirted Chicken, Beef Ragu, Quioa Stuffed Peppers, Lentil Soup, Gyros, and Chicken Broccoli Bake. Please bring your coolers, a 9x13 pan, a pot for your soup, 4 pounds chicken thighs (sliced into strips if desired), 1.5 diced chicken breast, and 2lb Chuck/flank/stew meat.
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Prior Lake February 2
Jordan February 19
LSH February 26
Shakopee March 2​
Hot Cocoa Bombs
A mug of hot milk waits for a round chocolate ball to be dropped in. As the chocolate burst open, it reveals more chocolate and a few surprises. Come learn how to make these beautiful, delicious and fun treats. Recipes will be provided and you will go home with 6 bombs to enjoy or give. Bring a muffin tin to bring your bombs home in.
Prior Lake January 27
Kitchen Herb Gardens
Take the mystery and fear out of growing and cooking with herbs—basil, dill, cilantro, lavender, rosemary, thyme, sage, tarragon, —to name a few. Taste and smell the flavors of these herbs, and discover the role these flavors have when added to everyday or special dishes and cuisines. In this one-hour make-and-take class, we will have an open discussion about herbs, what to do with them and plant a full pot for your patio. Or to set by your back door to use for cooking all summer long! Come with questions or ideas to share! Since we are working with soil, please dress appropriately or bring an apron and gloves.
​East Carver April 27
Prior Lake April 28
Shakopee May 11
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Kolaches
Kolaches are a traditional daily Czechoslovakia filled sweet bread. With the immigration to America, Kolaches have evolved to look and taste different, with each baker making them to suit their region. Some are a closed bread roll, some are pastry like and open and yet another more like a thumbprint cookie. All originate from Europe and all are filled with yummy preserves. Come learn about the history of the Kolaches, create your own to take home and enjoy the ethic tastes today. Please bring a flat container to bring them home in.
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New Prague Jan 30
Shakopee April 18
Pollinator Gardening for Kids
​Did you know that bees need baths and that the monarch butterfly is in trouble because of disappearing milkweed patches? Our pollinators, such as bees, butterflies and bats are suffering because of chemicals and the lack of native plants. We NEED the pollinators so that we can have all the fruit and veggies that we love to eat. This class will talk about why we need pollinators, how to make places in your yard to encourage them to live with you as as well as make a pollinator garden to take home.
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Shakopee May 18
Shrubs:
Drinking vinegars
Shrubs are a drink from colonial times that have become more popular with the numbers of vinegar based or fermented drinks on the market today. Shrubs are typically made with cider vinegar or red wine vinegar, a herb or fruit and sugar. The resulting mix is allowed to “mellow” for a week or more and then added to sparkling water, an alcoholic basic or drunk straight up. Some shrubs are created hot and others cold. Each has their distinctive flavoring and most people prefer one over the other. Come, taste and discover how to make a fruit based shrub and learn the principals of making your own shrubs for your own cocktails and mocktails this fall. Bring a quart sized canning/mason jar with a lid to class.
Prior Lake January 6​
Simple Scrubs, Luxurious Lips
Beat the dry winter skin blues! Salt and sugar scrubs help moisturize your body and gently remove dead skin caused by the cold weather. Lip balms protect and nourish your delicate lips from the sun and wind. Store-bought scrubs and balms often contain unnecessary additives and can be costly. In this make-and-take class, you’ll create a rich, moisturizing lip balm and two fragrant body scrubs, perfect to keep for yourself or give as thoughtful gifts. We’ll use natural ingredients like essential oils, coconut oil, and shea butter to craft products your skin will love.
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New Prague February 9
TCU March 3
Soft Pretzels
​We spend money at the ball game or at the Mall for a hot soft pretzel covered in butter or cinnamon or dipped in cheese. They are yummy and such a treat. Let’s make those bready crusty, soft pretzels in this class together. Bring a 9x13 pan to bring your pretzels home in.
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Prior Lake April 13
Simple Soup with Homemade Crackers
Learn the art of buttery cracker making and go home with a simple soup and fresh homemade crackers. Perfect for the cool evenings of fall or a busy weekenight. This class with block out time to prepare dinner for another busy night that week. Soup of the evening: Baked Potato
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Jordan March 17
Sourdough
Sourdough became popular over the last year as a healthier alternative to regular white or whole wheat bread. Although it has comparable nutrients, the lower phytate levels mean it is more digestible and nutritious. The prebiotics also help to keep your gut bacteria happy, and it may be less likely to spike blood sugar levels. Come to this class and make a dozen sourdough muffins and go home with other bread recipes and a small amount of starter to continue making sourdough at home. Bring a quart glass jar with a lid to class.
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Prior Lake January 28
Shakopee February 3
New Prague February 23
East Carver February 24
Sweet Spring Cupcakes
​Sweet cupcakes and valentines day go together with a loved one. Come and learn to frost, sprinkle, and creatively decorate a dozen cupcakes with a special person. Techniques in roses/flowers/hearts will be taught for those that wish to learn. Fee includes cupcakes, frosting, and decorations. Please bring a box, pan or container to bring your finished creations home in
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East Carver April 20
Shakopee April 21
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Unicorn Tea Party
​​Join us for a fancy tea party as we celebrate unicorns. Featuring table clothes, real china and sweet goodies that appeal to the child within every one of us. Bring your parents, come dressed and together we can mix, bake and cook a rainbow sparkly party to nibble on. For the treats you don't consume, bring two containers!
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Prior Lake February 12
Shakopee February 13​​