Just Classes (27)
sorted by class dateBody of Stories Dance Class
Tue, January 3 to Tue, May 8, 2012 - Performance: Friday, May 11, 2012
@Center for the Arts, Luther College
Luther College senior, Amanda Moran will teach dance classes on Tuesdays from 4p.m.-5p.m. to children ages 3-11 for her senior honors project. Children express themselves in a fun, creative environment, exploring ways to communicate with storytelling, dance, and writing. Classes will focus on guiding children to make dances based on stories from their lives. Suggested... read more
Contact: Amanda Moran, coutam01@luther.edu
Yoga for the new year
Mon, January 9 to Wed, February 29, 2012
@The Yoga Studio 306 Water Street Decorah
Start the new year off with the gift of yoga! Treat yourself or someone you love to a Introductory level, 8 week session of yoga classes with Robin at The Yoga Studio.
Classes are held Monday and Wednesday 10:00am to 11:30am. Beginners are welcome! Monday session starts January 9th and Wednesday classes begin January 11th.
Feel free to call with questions.
Contact: Robin 563-380-4129
Marybeth 563-419-2329
Yoga Classes 2012
Mon, January 9 to Thu, March 1, 2012
@The Yoga Studio 306 W. Water St Decorah
There is still time to register for the Winter Session. Classes start Monday Jan. 9th and run for eight weeks. Morning and evening classes avaiable. The cost is $88. for eight weeks.
Contact: Marybeth Gallant 419-3292 after Thursday December please call Molly Lesmeister 382-6133
ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS
Tue, January 10 to Tue, February 14, 2012 - 5:30-6:15 pm
@Team Rehab, Decorah, IA
Keeping your resolution is a lot of work, unless your resolution is TO PARTY!!!
Join us for the Zumba party on Tuesday nights! Sign up with a friend and make it a girls' night out! No dance experience needed!!
Session begins Tuesday, Jan. 10 and runs for 6 weeks- Tuesday nights 5:30-6:15 pm $30 for Team Rehab members, $54 for non-members. Check out www.TheMamboMama.com... read more
Contact: www.TheMamboMama.com
"Rise Up Singing"-- A New Decorah Singing Group, Everyone Welcome!
Tue, January 10 at 7:00 PM to Tue, March 13, 2012
@ArtHaus Studio
...because singing is way to important to leave to the professionals!
Whether you are a seasoned singer looking for a place to raise your voice, or you have never sung in a group before and had always wanted to, you are invited to join Rise Up Singing. ALL voices are welcome—no audition, no performance, no singing experience nor practice, is required—just a desire... read more
Contact: contact Liz Rog, (563)382-8013 or Liz@decorahnow.com
Girl Power!
Wed, January 11 to Wed, February 29, 2012 - Early registration is encouraged! Space is limited to 12 girls!
@Cresco Chamber Board Room, Cresco, IA
Who: Girls ages 12-15 years old (limited to 12 participants)
Date: January 11th-February 29th (every Wed.)
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Location: Cresco Chamber Board Room, 101 2nd Ave SW Cresco, IA
Join teaching artists, for an empowering class as we deconstruct images of women in popular culture, challenging stereotypes, and exploring female identity. We'll express our ideas... read more
Contact: For more information contact Alyssa at 1-608-769-5266 or rittal01@luther.edu
Qigong
Sat, January 14 to Sat, March 3, 2012 - 9:00-10:30 AM
@The Yoga Studio
Strengthen your body, mind and soul in the year of the Dragon!
The gentle yet powerful movements of Qigong can be done by all fitness levels, no experience necessary. Drop in for $14. Do the 8 week series for $88. Be Vital Now!
Contact: Brenda Harris - brendaharrislac@gmail.com or 503-423-7033
Kids Move!
Sat, January 14 at 10:00 AM to Sat, February 25, 2012 - Saturday 10am-10:30am
@222 E Water St. Decorah IA 52101
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Kids Move is a 30 minute class for ages 2-10 to move and shake winter chills away. Amanda will lead your children in simple fundamental movements and use Pilates props. We will move as individuals and as a group. Parents.. grab some coffee and chill out in our large waiting room to over hear the fun!
$5 per class
Contact: Amanda Rhine, 563-419-0346, discoverhappy@gmail.com
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent
Mon, January 23 to Mon, February 27, 2012 - Please register with Katie Becker by January 20th
@St. Benedict's Catholic School
Helping Services of Northeast Iowa is presenting a free parenting class titled “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent®.” This six-week parenting course, developed by the Love and Logic Institute, Inc., was designed to help you find specific answers and actions for some of those difficult moments in child rearing. These simple techniques are effective with all children, from... read more
Contact: Katie Becker:
563-864-7163
kbecker@helpingservices.org
MARATHON MAT CLASS TRAINING!
Sat, February 4 at 11:00 AM to Sat, May 5, 2012 - Saturday's 11am-12pm (increasing time each week)
@222 E Water St. Decorah IA 52101
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Build your stamina and strength in a Marathon Mat Class! This program will end with You completing a two hour mat class! No props, deliberate pace, just you and the mat! All mat classes typically are 45-55 minutes. This class will extend over 14 weeks so we will add 5 minutes per class and increase pace gradually. Our official Marathon class will commence on May 5th..... read more
Contact: Amanda Rhine 564-419-0346/ discoverhappy@gmail.com
Winter Salad and Summer Starts
Mon, February 6 at 3:15 PM - to 5:00 pm
@Decorah Public Library
This after school program for young folks age 8 and older is all about creating the crunch of spring without a green thumb or warm days. The practice of sprouting greens in a jar on the countertop is simple and results in tasty and nutritious greens grown REALLY locally in just a few days.
Participants will learn the basics of sprouting a variety of seeds for eating... read more
Contact: Heidi Swets, 382-3717
Exploring Foods! Norwegian Heart Waffles
Tue, February 7 at 4:00 PM
@Oneota Community Co-op Classroom, 312 W Water St. Decorah
Ages 3 - 7 with an adult helper
Get ready for Valentine’s Day by having breakfast for snack time! This session
will mix everyone's favorite meal—breakfast—with Decorah's Norwegian
Heritage and Valentine's Day.
Instructor: Johanna Bergan
Please call or email to register for this class!
$8 per child (no charge for adult helper)
Contact: Johanna Bergan
(563) 382-4666
johanna@oneotacoop.com
Pie Crust Making (How to Boil Water Class Series)
Tue, February 7 at 6:00 PM
@Oneota Community Co-op Classroom, 312 W Water St, Decorah
Learn from Produce Manager, Betsy Peirce, how to make a superb pie crust in
just 10 minutes. (Really? Yes, really!) During the class, Betsy will show you how
to make a whole pie from start to finish, including tasting the finished product.
Instructor: Betsy Peirce
$8 Oneota Community Co-op Member/Owners, $10 Community Members
Please call or email to register today... read more
Contact: Johanna Bergan
(563) 382-4666
johanna@oneotacoop.com
CONTINUING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Tue, February 7 at 6:00 PM - register online at www.arthausdecorah.org or call 563.382.5440
@ArtHaus
DATE: Feb 7-April 24 (12 weeks)
TIME: Tuesdays, 6-7:15pm
COST: $90
INSTRUCTOR: Anna Crenshaw
LOCATION: ArtHaus
If you’ve already had an introduction to American Sign Language (at ArtHaus or elsewhere), you know that signing is a fun and fascinating method of communication, with rewarding practical applications. This class is for those wishing to continue their... read more
Contact: arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org, 563.382.5440
INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Tue, February 7 at 7:30 PM - register online at www.arthausdecorah.org or call 563.382.5440
@ArtHaus
DATE: Feb 7-April 24 (12 weeks)
TIME: Tuesdays, 7:30-8:45pm
COST: $90
INSTRUCTOR: Anna Crenshaw
Have you ever been awed by the beauty of sign language? Have you wished you could communicate more effectively with a deaf colleague, friend, or family member? Discover the joy of signing in this introductory course. Basic sign vocabulary and practice, as well as insights... read more
Contact: arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org, 563.382.5440
Russian Cooking Class with Nikolay
Fri, February 10 at 5:30 PM
@Oneota Community Co-op Classroom, 312 W Water St. Decorah
Warm up making crepes and enjoy Russian seasonal warm winter salads.
Instructor: Nikolay Suvorov
$10 Oneota Co-op Member/Owners, $15 Community Members
Please call or email today to register for this class - spaces are filling up quickly!
Contact: Johanna Bergan
(563)382-4666
johanna@oneotacoop.com
Vegan Valentine Cookie Class
Mon, February 13 at 6:00 PM
@Oneota Community Co-op Classroom, 312 W Water St. Decorah
Interested in how to make vegan treats? Come mix, bake and frost some
Valentine’s Day cookies that don’t include milk, butter, refined oils, or white
sugar. This is a great event for parents and children to cook together.
Instructor: Mara Dobervich
$8 Oneota Co-op Member/Owners, $10 Community Members
Please call or email to register today!
Contact: Johanna Bergan
johanna@oneotacoop.com
(563) 382-4666
Between PETA and the Farmer
Wed, February 15 at 6:00 PM
@Oneota Community Co-op Classroom, 312 W. Water St., Decorah
Join the “Hog Whisperer,” Jack, for an on the ground report on how humane animal certification actually works. What does it mean to see a humane label? What standards are followed by farmers? This class will help us understand allowable practices under these labels as well as the recent history of how these labeling standards were created. Jack Knight has inspected... read more
Contact: Johanna Bergan
johanna@oneotacoop.com
(563) 382-4666
Annie's Project: Program Teaching Farm Women to be Better Business Partners
Thu, February 16
@Northeast Iowa Community Based Dairy Foundation in Calmar
ISU Extension and Outreach will offer a nationally renowned farm business course for northeast Iowa women in February. Annie’s Project empowers farm women to be better business partners through peer networks. The program includes critical decision making and information topics on production, marketing, financial, legal and human resources risk management.
Named... read more
Contact: For more information and to register, call Winneshiek County Extension office at 563-382-2949, or online at http://www.ucs.iastate.edu/mnet/annie/home.html.
PAINTING SILK SCARVES WITH “SCARF IT UP”
Thu, February 16 at 6:00 PM - *Please register by February 4 so we can plan accordingly!
@ArtHaus Studio
DATE: February 16 & 23
TIME: Thursdays, 6-8pm
COST: $75/person
INSTRUCTORS: Deb Paulson and Patsy Martinson
Join this fun-loving and creative duo and learn their secrets to making beautiful silk scarves! In this two-session workshop we will explore painting the first week and steaming the second, transforming silk into a unique scarf that you can keep for... read more
Contact: arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org, 563.382.5440
INDIAN “BOLLYWOOD” DANCE
Thu, February 16 at 6:00 PM - register online at www.arthausdecorah.org or call 563.382.5440
@ArtHaus
DATE: February 16-April 5 (8 weeks)
TIME: Thursdays, 6-7pm
COST: $70
INSTRUCTOR: Ufra Mir
Heat up ArtHaus with the vibrant energy of this dynamic dance form! “Bollywood” dance is a fantastic fusion of traditional Indian folk dance, street-dance, jazz, and hip-hop, all with Indian classical dance as a foundation. Ufra Mir, choreographer and founder of Ethnic Beats... read more
Contact: arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org, 563.382.5440
RECORDER ENSEMBLE
Thu, February 16 at 7:30 PM - register online at www.arthausdecorah.org or call 563.382.5440
@ArtHaus
DATE: Feb 16 -April 19 (10 weeks)
TIME: Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
COST: $90
INSTRUCTOR: Suzanne Ernst
PERFORMANCE: Sunday, April 22 at 2pm
Whether you’re ready to refresh your skill, or can read music and would like to learn a new instrument in the recorder family, you’ll enjoy this adult ensemble with master teacher Suzanne Ernst. The recorder is easy to learn... read more
Contact: www.arthausdecorah.org, arthaus508@gmail.com, 563.382.5440
Scandinavian Flat-Plane Style Figure Carving
Fri, February 17 at 9:00 AM to Sun, February 19, 2012
@Vesterheim Museum
With renowned woodcarver Harley Refsal.
Carve several figures in the Scandinavian flat-plane style. In this style, the figures are carved in large flat planes, created primarily using a simple carving knife. Beginning with tool sharpening, the course provides hands-on carving experience as you complete a figure in step-by-step fashion. Finish the project by painting... read more
Contact: vesterheim.org
Dry Needle Felting—Sculptured Norwegian “Folktail” Critters
Sat, February 18 at 9:00 AM
@Vesterheim Museum
With instructors Nancy Sojka and Gayle Moen.
Needle felting is sculpting with wool. The technique is very different from traditional wet-felting methods and is easy to learn. Three-dimensional needle felted figures have a unique look and feel, and can be as simple or complex as you desire. In this class, you’ll learn the basics of a simple form with figures from Norwegian... read more
Contact: vesterheim.org
Soulful Journaling
Thu, February 23 at 7:00 PM - Please register by Monday, February 20
@Java John's, 400 W. Water St, Decorah, IA
An hour of writing exploration with meditation, writing prompts, and group and individual activities to tempt your soul out of hiding. Please bring your journal, pens/pencils, reading glasses if applicable, an open heart and $10.
Contact: Diane Ludeking, (608) 772-9515, sukowatz@yahoo.com, www.dianeludeking.com
WRITING: THE MEMOIR TOOLBOX
Mon, February 27 at 7:00 PM - register online at www.arthausdecorah.org or call 563.382.5440
@ArtHaus
DATE: Feb 27-April 2 (6 weeks)
TIME: Mondays, 7-9pm
COST: $90
INSTRUCTOR: June Melby
This course will provide helpful tools to make writing about your life easier and more fun. Explore the difference between a family history and a memoir; how to write about people without making them hate you; adding humor; and making the best use of your writing time. Expect writing... read more
Contact: arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org, 563.382.5440
Tae Kwon Do Classes
@Team Rehab Center
Every Thursday, two classes, 5:30 – 6:20 and 6:30 – 7:20
For ages 5 and up
The Martial Art of Tae Kwon Do offers a whole range of benefits for both children and adults. Apart from the increase in motor skills, coordination, balance, and agility; Tae Kwon Do offers a number of far reaching mental benefits. Our carefully structured programs are designed to bring out the... read more
Contact: Contact: Elizabeth Fish at (563) 380-7767 or elizabeth.fish@soaringeagletkd.com