Nickie Welsh - Social Club Simple 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. By the end of this session, you'll have the skills and confidence to create graphics that attract customers and make your business look polished and professional. A zoom link will be included in the course confirmation email.

Nickie Welsh - Social Club Simple Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and crafters! This online interactive class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva to bring your creative projects to life. You'll learn to design and create everything from custom greeting cards and party invitations to printable wall art, gift tags, and personalized crafts. Whether you're working from scratch or customizing templates, you'll receive step-by-step guidance to turn your ideas into beautiful, print-ready projects. Leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva for all your creative crafting needs. A zoom link will be included in the course confirmation email.

Young Rembrandts Does your child have a great sense of humor to complement their artistic skills? If so, they’ll love a Young Rembrandts Cartoon class! Students explore the exciting world of cartooning while learning how artists exaggerate shapes, expressions, and movement to bring characters to life. From the bold lettering of Big Words to action-packed drawings like Soccer in Action and imaginative Candy Characters, students stretch their creativity while strengthening drawing technique, exaggeration, and storytelling skills. This lively workshop encourages creative thinking while helping students build confidence in their artistic abilities and develop their own cartoon style.

Nickie Welsh - Social Club Simple Unlock the full potential of ChatGPT in this dynamic one-hour masterclass designed for users ready to move beyond the basics. You'll discover advanced prompting techniques like system instructions, multi-shot examples, and chain-of-thought reasoning to get dramatically better results. Learn insider strategies for customizing outputs, managing context, and leveraging ChatGPT for complex tasks including analysis, creative projects, and professional workflows. Walk away with expert-level techniques to transform ChatGPT into a true powerhouse for your specific needs. Zoom link shared in confirmation email.

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Content Creation for Cash: Social Media Writing that Works Harness the power of social media to grow your audience and boost your brand—one post at a time. This dynamic class dives deep into crafting scroll-stopping content tailored for each platform, from Instagram reels to Twitter threads. Learn how to write engaging captions, spark viral shares, and use storytelling to build authentic connections that keep followers coming back. You’ll also discover savvy strategies to turn likes and comments into real income by monetizing your social presence like a pro. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Join us for a morning of cookie decorating! This class is designed for parent/child or adults. Enjoy step by step instructions including learning how to outline and flood your cookies. Each person will leave with a set of beautifully decorated cookies. Children 6-11 can sign up with their adult ( both attendees must register) Ages 12+ can register solo. All supplies are included. Registration is per person. Cookie Decorating Themes by Month:Sept 12th - Pumpkin SpiceOct 24th - Monster MashNov 14th - Sweater WeatherDec 12th - Sweet GingerbreadJan 16th - WinterFeb 13th - ValentineMar 13th - SpringApril 10th - SpringMay 15th - Summer

Creative Writing 101: A Beginner’s Guide You don’t need a degree in creative writing to be an exceptional writer and get paid for it! Anyone with a passion for writing can learn and develop their fiction and non-fiction writing skills. Whether you’re writing from your own life experience, creating new worlds, or informing readers about important information, this class will teach you about the different forms of creative writing, the top 10 creative writing tips for beginners, as well as how to brainstorm for new creative writing ideas, bring your words to life with engaging descriptions, develop your own writing style, and how to get paid for your creative writing. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Tracy Crofoot Grades K-5 Creepy Crawly Creatures camp is a great fall activity for your nature enthusiast! Campers will go on a journey of discovery and learn about nature’s most undesirable creatures. They will learn about creatures that are often thought of as pests, but really are beneficial to our environment. Weather permitting, campers will get ‘back to nature’ by venturing outside making their own observations and discoveries just like a naturalist! Campers will learn more about becoming a Citizen Scientist and how they can contribute to conservation too.

DASH Sports Grades K-4 DASH Sports basketball camps provide players a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Athletes should bring a water bottle. Basketballs are provided.

DASH Sports After School Cheer Grades K-4 DASH Sports Cheer camps provide athletes with an introduction to cheerleading. Campers will learn several cheers with focus on body control, jumping, & proper movements. Emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship, teamwork, & a positive attitude! Campers should bring a water bottle & wear athletic clothing & shoes.

DASH Sports After School Flag Football Grades K-4 DASH Sports flag football camps provide players with a well-rounded football experience in a little to no contact safe environment. Key elements of passing, catching, rushing, and defense will be taught and practiced, and players will be grouped and challenged at an appropriate level in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, and Pride’. Camp ends with a scrimmage the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle (spikes/cleats and mouthguards are optional). Footballs and flag belts are provided.

DASH Sports Grades K-5th Basketball camp provides players an introductory experience to the great game of basketball. Players will be taught how to properly dribble, pass, shoot, and play defense in a fun and positive environment.

DASH Sports Grades K-5th DASH Sports volleyball camps provide players with a well-rounded experience in a fun environment. Key volleyball skills such as passing, serving, and hitting will be taught and practiced. Fun, volleyball skill specific games are also incorporated, giving players game type experience, and a better understanding of the game! Athletes should bring a water bottle and nut free snack. Knee pads are optional. Balls are provided.

DASH Sports Grades K - 5th DASH Sports volleyball camps provide players with a well-rounded experience in a fun environment. Key volleyball skills such as passing, serving, and hitting will be taught and practiced. Fun, volleyball skill-specific games are also incorporated, giving players game-type experience, and a better understanding of the game! Athletes should bring a water bottle (knee pads optional). Volleyballs are provided. Participants should wear appropriate clothing, a snack (nut free), and a water bottle.

On Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 10:00-11:30 a.m., Farmington Community Education will host Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, nationally recognized speaker, performance coach, and author, for a special keynote presentation at Boeckman Auditorium in Farmington. Cindra will be presenting on her newest book, The Confidence Habit, exploring how confidence isn't something we're born with—it's a skill that can be developed through intentional daily habits. Her practical, research-based approach helps people overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take meaningful action toward their goals. This keynote will be valuable for anyone interested in: Building greater confidence in their personal or professional life Developing a stronger mindset Overcoming fear and self-doubt Learning practical strategies for creating lasting change Improving performance, leadership, and overall well-being Parents who want to learn more about what their athletes are being coached on- Cindra is currently working with several Farmington teams.

A+ Driving School Students may start classroom driving lessons at age 14, take the Knowledge Test and obtain their Instruction Permit at age 15, and take the Road Test and obtain their Provisional License at age 16. To be eligible to take the Road Test, students must have had their Instruction Permit for a minimum of six months. Registration for A+ Driving School. Click here to go to the site to register. Once you go to the A+ Driving website you will then select in-person classes, virtual, or self-paced online. If you are in need of Fee Assistance, please use the link provided below to apply, before registering for a class. The Driver's Education Program is divided into two phases: Classroom Phase This phase includes the required 30 hours of classroom instruction that prepares the student to take the Minnesota permit test and to take on the responsibility of driving. If a lesson is missed, a make-up lesson can be arranged with the office at either the next Farmington session or at another A+ session. This portion can be taken virtually or in-person. Behind-the-Wheel PhaseAfter students pass the permit test, they are required to complete six hours of driving lessons. The lessons are provided in three, two-hour lessons. The lessons are one-on-one instruction with instructors licensed through the MN Dept. of Public Safety. Students can be picked up from and dropped off at home, school or work. Detailed information about scheduling the behind-the-wheel lessons will be provided by A+. Please note: you can only schedule these one at a time and they may be booked out a month or so. Can't Make Every Lesson? If you miss a lesson, you are responsible for making up that exact lesson number. You can attend any A+ classroom or any community education program to make up a missed lesson. Please call A+ the office the day before so we can add the student to the attendance roster. Disclaimer: This contract expires 2 years from the first day of classroom training or when the student turns 18, whichever occurs first. All classes and BTW lessons must be completed before the expiration date. The Driver's Education program is offered as a package (classroom instruction & behind the wheel lessons) and cannot be separated. Classroom Options In-Person at Farmington High School. If class is scheduled on a non school day or conference day- class will be made virtual. Virtual - set class dates and times with an instructor, class is all online. Fully Online - students complete on their own time, not led by an instructor. Registration must be completed on the A+ Driving Website: Fully Online | A+ Driving School (aplusdrivingschool.net). Use the Farmington coupon code: FARM2026 to receive the $420 price! Fees $420 per student includes classroom instruction, materials and behind-the-wheel training. Permit and road exam fees are not included. Community Education Fee Assistance - $70 off Families who qualify for free and reduced lunch or have extenuating circumstances, may apply for fee assistance of $70 off by visiting: https://bit.ly/CE192FeeAssistance.

Drum Club is open for Farmington Elementary 4th-5th graders only. Drum Club will allow students to explore drumming and other percussion instruments, improve music reading skills, learn music of various cultures, interpret music through expression, and have a blast drumming! The final Drum Club practice will include a parent preview. Sarah Anderson teaches K-5 general music at Farmington Elementary. She has been teaching for 14 years, 8 at FES. Sarah has her Master of Arts in music education from the University of St. Thomas, and she has a passion for drumming and world music.