This class has been cancelled. You can view Seward Co-op’s previous Black History Month classes here.
We apologize for the inconvenience!
Join us as we unveil the completed remodel of our Franklin Ave store! From 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. you can explore the store and try samples from a variety of our Community Foods vendors. Enter raffles to win awesome Seward freebies, and enjoy live music by Corazón En La Mano in our dining area. Bring the whole family for “Microgreens” fun in the new, store-level classroom – we’ll be painting festive veggies from our produce department, tasting new foods, and more.
Everybody is welcome! RSVP via the Eventbrite link below to receive a reminder email the day before the event.
Corazon En La Mano
Since 2001, Stefanie Levi (vocals, doumbek) and James Allen (guitar) have been playing together as CORAZON EN LA MANO. Their repertoire includes melodic, inspirational songs from folk, resistance, and singer/songwriter traditions, including Australian, British Isles, Cuban, Greek, Italian, Jewish, North American and Palestinian.
Make your own customizable soap as holiday gifts! Join Longfellow Soap owner John Hanson for an in-person class at the Friendship store to learn soap making techniques. Students will receive a free silicone mold and class manual at the class.
This is an in-person class at our Friendship location. Please RSVP in advance. Registration closes the day before class.
$40/$35 for Seward Co-op owners
John Hanson, Longfellow Soap
Join Anthony to learn about amaranth, an ancient grain, which can be popped for a delicious snack.
Anthony Barela (Guadalupe Pueblo, Yoeme Nation, Mackinac Ojibwe descendant, Dream of Wild Health)
Class attendance capacity is limited for this class. Please only register if you plan to attend in-person at the Seward Co-op Friendship store. Recordings will be made available for all to view after the event.
Join Simone in making pine cone cookies, with foraged pine cones, maple syrup, and wild rice flour.
Simone Rendon (White Earth/ Pine Ridge Oglala descendant, Department of Indian Work)
Class attendance capacity is limited for this class. Please only register if you plan to attend in-person at the Seward Co-op Friendship store. Recordings will be made available for all to view after the event.
This recipe for bison wild rice meatballs is gluten free, dairy free, lean and protein dense. They are wonderfully savory and are very versatile. In this virtual class, Vanessa will be pairing them with a maple berry sauce that is aromatic, bright, and balances well with the savory meatballs.
Vanessa Casillas, (Ho-Chunk, Dream of Wild Health)
Many people utilize elderberry syrup as a safe, effective, and delicious natural remedy for fighting viruses and boosting the immune system, but did you know that you can also incorporate this tasty healing syrup into various recipes? Join sisters Francesca Garcia and Jessica Ferlaak, as they demonstrate their favorite elderberry syrup recipe. They will also show you how to make fire cider, a potent immune supporter. Learn tasty and creative ways to incorporate food as medicine into your life this cold and flu season!
Attendees should plan to bring two pint-sized jars or containers to take home samples of elderberry syrup and fire cider.
Francesca Garcia, NATIFS, Two Sisters Herbals
Jessica Ferlaak, Two Sisters Herbals
Class attendance capacity is limited for this class. Please only register if you plan to attend in-person at the Seward Co-op Friendship store. Recordings will be made available for all to view after the event.
Join Hope Flanagan and Derek Nicholas to make a wild berry and hazelnut fall treat in this virtual class. Berries and nuts both hold significance throughout the tribes on Turtle Island. Accompany us as we share a fun recipe and talk culture.
Hope Flanagan (Tonawanda Band of Seneca, Dream of Wild Health)
Derek Nicholas (Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe , Division of Indian Work)
Seward staff member Addie (she/they) will show you how to make Italian Sausage chili featuring our house-made Italian sausage, while members of our Board give you the scoop on Seward Co-op. Learn about the history and evolution of co-ops, how Seward came to be and where we’re headed, what it means to be a co-op owner, and how YOU play an important role in helping Seward live its vision to sustain a healthy community.
Friendship store
$5/Receive a $5 Seward Co-op gift card at class
Kate Seybold and Sally Nixon, Seward Co-op Board of Directors
Addie DeMery, Seward Co-op
What to expect: The Friendship store is located at 317 E. 38th St. Minneapolis, MN. The classroom is in the northeast corner of the store, past the general seating area. It is mobility-device accessible.
