Make your own customizable soap as Mother’s Day gifts! Join Longfellow Soap owner John Hanson for an in-person class at the Franklin store to learn soap making techniques. Students will receive a free silicone mold and class manual at the class.

John Hanson, Longfellow Soap

In-person class- Franklin store classroom

$40/$35 for Seward Co-op owners

What to expect:

The Franklin store is located at 2823 East Franklin Ave. Minneapolis, MN. Our classroom is up the stairs to the north of the customer service desk. It is also accessible via elevator and is mobility-device accessible.

We are excited to present a cooking and lectures class series highlighting the food, traditions, and cultures of the Twin Cities’ Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Community instructors Jess Toliver, Koshiki Smith, and Kimiko Molasky will generously share their expertise on the traditions and history of ingredients and recipes from the AAPI community in Minnesota and beyond.

May 9 – Okinawa Southern Japanese Cooking
Okinawa is a collection of islands located in southern Japan. Join Kimiko as she demonstrates how to cook a typical Okinawan chicken soup with daikon radish, kobu seaweed, and bonito fish broth. This combination of ingredients is characteristic of the region and is very comforting with its perfect balance of nutrition and umami.

Kimiko Molasky, Mississippi Market
Virtual class
Free

This class series is collaboratively presented by Eastside Co-op, Mississippi Market, Seward Co-op, the Wedge, and Linden Hills Co-op as a way to examine and connect our cooperative values with food, equity, and social justice; and to recognize and celebrate cultural heritage months that reflect our communities.

Join Twin Cities co-ops for an evening with In Black Ink, whose mission is to “create spaces where the stories and voices of people from African heritage are celebrated, documented and archived.” Co-founder Rekhet will speak about representation in literature and the publishing industry as well as how In Black Ink supports storytellers in reclaiming their narratives. We’ll also hear from two local Black authors, Ericka Dennis and Jacqueline “Lady J” Maddix, who will read excerpts of their writing and speak on their experience as part of the event.

You can find more information and register for this event here.