Due to instructor illness, this class has been cancelled.

Sign up solo, with a partner, or with a friend for a fun and casual soap making workshop this Valentine’s Day! Join Longfellow Soap owner John Hanson for an in-person class at the Friendship store to learn how to make your own soap. Sparkling juice and chocolate will be provided! Students will also receive a free silicone mold and class manual at the class.

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

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.

Join Koshiki for warm and nostalgic Japanese comfort food- Tonjiru (miso soup with pork and root vegetables), Agedashi Tofu (fried silken tofu in broth), and Onigiri (rice balls with stuffings and nori sheets).

Virtual class
$5-$10 sliding scale/Free for Seward Co-op owners

Instructor: Koshiki Smith, the Japanese Kitchen

Learn the basics of fermenting in a hands on workshop that will teach you to turn almost any vegetable into a nutritious, delicious, fermented pickle. Learn how to make and sample these recipes at this in-person class in our Friendship store classroom.
Masks will be required.

In-person class at our Friendship location. Please RSVP in advance. Registration closes the day before class.

$10/$5 for Seward Co-op owners

Instructor: L. Kling (they/them), The Pickle Witch

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.

Masks required.

Attendees will have the opportunity to assist the instructor and taste the recipe in this class.

In this class, Natalia will show techniques for making a comforting veggie curry, customizable with any vegetables you might have at home. Paired with rice or warm bread, this is a great meal for chilly winter nights.
Natalia Mendez (they/them), Seward Co-op

Virtual class
$5-$10/free for Seward Co-op owners

Jeanne Bain returns with this popular workshop. This facilitated conversation will use sharing and experiential exercises to get clear on what you want and don’t want at the end of your life. Expect lively discussions, laughter, and support, as we discuss this important topic!

In-person class at our Friendship location. Please RSVP in advance. Registration closes the day before class.

$5/free for Seward Co-op owners

Instructor: Jeanne Bain, M.A.; End of Life Navigator

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.