About Special Interest
Special Interest Classes offer adults and teens the chance to dive deeper into unique hobbies, passions, and skills that go beyond the everyday. These classes cover a wide variety of topics—arts, crafts, culture, technology, wellness, and more—providing opportunities for focused learning and personal enrichment.
Led by knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructors, Special Interest Classes allow participants to explore creative ideas, develop advanced skills, and connect with others who share their interests. Classes are designed to be engaging, hands-on, and flexible, making it easy to explore something new or enhance an existing hobby.
Special Interest Classes are the perfect way to learn, grow, and connect around the things that make you curious and inspired.
Featured
Barn Yard Cookie Decorating!
Step into the barn and get creative! In this hands-on cookie decorating class, participants will decorate a set of adorable barnyard-them...
Spring/Summer 2026
Beat the Heat: Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls
Skip the stove and keep your kitchen cool this summer with this fast, fresh, and flavorful at-home cook-along! During this cook-along exp...
Spring/Summer 2026
Nature Art with a River Bend Nature Center Naturalist!
Come celebrate nature with your imagination and creativity! Participants will go on a short walk with a Minnesota Naturalist to find insp...
Spring/Summer 2026