This workshop will introduce you to the Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises. The process safely activates a natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating that releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system and helps release deeply held tension held in the body. In this workshop, we will discuss the history of the method, walk through the exercises together and experience the process in a safe environment.  After doing TRE®, many people report feelings of peace and well-being. This workshop is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Jeanne Bain, Certified Tre Provider

Our popular soap making class returns with Longfellow Soap owner John Hanson. Join John for an in-person class at the Franklin store to learn soap making techniques. Students will receive a free silicone mold and newly updated class manual during class.

Limited in-person class at our Franklin Avenue location.

$40/$35 for Seward Co-op owners

John Hanson, Longfellow Soap

In this class, Chef Jessica will show us how to make a yeast bread called Pan de Muerto; Champurrado, a thick and flavorful Mexican hot chocolate; and Enfrijoladas de Queso y Jalapeño, filled corn tortillas and dipped in a chipotle bean sauce topped with crema, avocado and cilantro.

Jessica Tijerina, Tijerina Global Spices

We will learn how to stuff and shape these pork & napa cabbage stuffed savory dumplings, then cook them two ways: pan-fry them for a crispy perfection and boil them for steaming silky texture.  We will also make homemade ponzu sauce, Japanese sour and savory citrus dipping sauce.

Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen

Join us as we collaborate with Dream of Wild Health, Division of Indian Work, and Minneapolis American Indian Center for a series on Indigenous foods and recipes. We’ll make a series of delicious meals, drinks, medicines, and desserts using local and traditional foods as we explore nutritional and cultural significance of their ingredients. The instructors will share their expertise on sourcing, sustainability, and environmental impacts we’re seeing in real time.

Derek Nicholas will showcase how to cook a bison roast by slow braising. After braising, Derek will use the bison roast to make some delicious tacos.

Derek Nicholas, Division of Indian Work

Join us for all of the classes in this series:

How to Build an Underground Oven (Duck, Burdock, and Squash)

 Four Sisters Pasdayapi Salad

Tea Workshop; Medicine Around Us

Wednesday, November 10th- Maple Cranberry Apple Crisp with Puffed Wild Rice

Wednesday, November 17th-  Bison Roast and Bison Tacos

This class has been rescheduled from Wednesday, November 10.

Join us as we collaborate with Dream of Wild Health, Division of Indian Work, and Minneapolis American Indian Center for a series on Indigenous foods and recipes. We’ll make a series of delicious meals, drinks, medicines, and desserts using local and traditional foods as we explore nutritional and cultural significance of their ingredients. The instructors will share their expertise on sourcing, sustainability, and environmental impacts we’re seeing in real time.

Learn how to puff wild rice for this tart and sweet dessert with Vanessa Casillas and Hope Flanagan. We’ll also learn about wild rice characteristics, maple syrup harvesting, and cranberries.

Vanessa Casillas, Gatherings Café/Minneapolis American Indian Center

Hope Flanagan, Dream of Wild Health

Join us for all of the classes in this series:

How to Build an Underground Oven (Duck, Burdock, and Squash)

Four Sisters Pasdayapi Salad

Tea Workshop; Medicine Around Us

Wednesday, November 17-Bison Roast and Bison Tacos

Wednesday, December 8 Maple Cranberry Apple Crisp with Puffed Wild Rice

Join us as we collaborate with Dream of Wild Health, Division of Indian Work, and Minneapolis American Indian Center for a series on Indigenous foods and recipes. We’ll make a series of delicious meals, drinks, medicines, and desserts using local and traditional foods as we explore nutritional and cultural significance of their ingredients. The instructors will share their expertise on sourcing, sustainability, and environmental impacts we’re seeing in real time.

In this class, Derek Nicholas and Hope Flanagan will be discussing various Native teas. Teas are not just a drink- our tea is medicine used orally, used in direct contact as a wet compress, foot baths, hair rinse, or bath additive. In this workshop, we’ll learn about Cedar Cranberry Tea, Bergamont Hyssop Tea, and Raspberry Tea.

Derek Nicholas, Division of Indian Work

Hope Flanagan, Dream of Wild Health

Join us for all of the classes in this series:

Wednesday, October 27th- Four Sisters Pasdayapi Salad

Wednesday, November 3rd- Tea Workshop; Medicine Around Us

Wednesday, November 10th- Maple Cranberry Apple Crisp with Puffed Wild Rice

Wednesday, November 17th-  Bison Roast and Bison Tacos

DIY Video // October – How to Build an Underground Oven (Duck, Burdock, and Squash)

Join us as we collaborate with Dream of Wild Health, Division of Indian Work, and Minneapolis American Indian Center for a series on Indigenous foods and recipes. We’ll make a series of delicious meals, drinks, medicines, and desserts using local and traditional foods as we explore nutritional and cultural significance of their ingredients. The instructors will share their expertise on sourcing, sustainability, and environmental impacts we’re seeing in real time.

Alanna Norris and Youth Leader Ava will show us how to make a Four Sisters Pasdayapi Salad, a fresh and healthy recipe using wild rice, black beans, and hominy, from Dream of Wild Health’s Youth Leader Cookbook.

Alanna Norris & Ava, Dream of Wild Health

Join us for all of the classes in this series:

Wednesday, October 27th- Four Sisters Pasdayapi Salad

Wednesday, November 3rd- Tea Workshop; Medicine Around Us

Wednesday, November 3rd- Video Premiere- How to Build an Underground Oven (Duck, Burdock, and Squash)

Wednesday, November 10th- Maple Cranberry Apple Crisp with Puffed Wild Rice

Wednesday, November 17th-  Bison Roast and Bison Tacos