July

Sara VanAllen's picture

Canning Jam & Basics of Water Bath Method

This is a class offered through the Local Food Resource Hubs program coordinated by Gardening Matters. There are 7 spots open to non-Hubs members. To become a member, visit www.gardeningmatters.org/hubs. This class will offer a basic demonstration for making Strawberry/Rhubarb Jam using the hot water bath canning food preservation method. The class will be a casual demonstration with question and answers for the beginning food preservationist, first time caner.

If you have questions you may contact [email protected]

Facilitator email(s): 
[email protected]

Location

Northeast United Methodist Church (kitchen)
2510 Cleveland Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
United States
Phone: 612-789-7462
Facilitator's experience: 
30 plus years of home canning for family and friends
Facilitator phone number(s): 
612-821-2358
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
15
Time/Location
Class times: 
Wed, 07/25/2012 - 18:45 - 20:00
Additional class time information: 
Perhaps an additional class could be offered July 26th same time if there is additional need
Location Accessibility: 
Yes
Address: 
Northeast United Methodist Church (kitchen)
2510 Cleveland Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
United States
Phone: 612-789-7462
45° 0' 48.5964" N, 93° 13' 51.9132" W
Additional class location information: 
Cleveland Entrance down the ramp to kitchen
This is a class offered through the Local Food Resource Hubs progam but there are 7 spots open to non-Hubs members.
mallory's picture

Growing Fruit in Minnesota

Join us to learn the ins and outs of growing a variety of fruits in Minnesota. Apples and beyond!

This is a class offered through the Local Food Resource Hubs program coordinated by Gardening Matters. There are 5 spots open to non-Hubs members. To become a member, visit gardeningmatters.org/hubs.

Facilitator email(s): 
[email protected]

Location

Dowling Community Garden
46th Avenue and 39th Street South
Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Theresa Rooney is a Hennepin County Master Gardener and has extensive teaching experience on a variety of gardening topics.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
Mallory 507-459-1140
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
20
Time/Location
Class times: 
Tue, 07/31/2012 - 18:00 - 19:30
Location Accessibility: 
Yes
Address: 
Dowling Community Garden
46th Avenue and 39th Street South
Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 55' 56.9928" N, 93° 12' 27.486" W
Additional class location information: 
Rain location TBD
This is a class offered through the Local Food Resource Hubs program coordinated by Gardening Matters. There are 5 spots open to non-Hubs members.
exco's picture

Indigenous Imperative: Native Thought and its Implications for Our Future

Location: University of Minnesota Ford Hall Room 170

The premise of course is that our future is not only ecological but indigenous. We will be looking at not only the Six Nations Confederacy, but several other cultural and political powers in the western hemisphere including the Hopi, the Ojibway, the Inca, the Maya, Aztecs and many others. One of the goals of this course will be to not only push the envelope but get rid of the envelope. No discussion of our problems or potentials is possible without our indigenous center. Forget casino gambling, fry bread, pow wows, Sherman Alexie's cynical novels, and all of the other caricatures of first nations people. Rather we are going to vigorously look at the loose medicine bundle of values and cultures which evolved on this continent called sacred turtle island. We will advocate for a robust restoration of native teachings.

NOTE: Ray does not use email all that much so if you want to get in touch with him
before the class please call.

Facilitator email(s): 
none

Location

University of Minnesota, Ford Hall Room 170
224 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN, MN 55455
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Ray Tricomo is an Italian American born in Detroit. He attended Wayne State University from 1963-67, and majored in English with minors in Sociology and History. In 1970, he earned a masters in African Studies. From 1970-74, he worked on a PHD in African history with minor in medical geography and US history. Ray Tricomo was the Green Party Minnesota's 2002 nominee for the US Senate. Today, he mentors Kalpulli Turtle Island Multiversity, a community dedicated to education and land restoration to the indigenous peoples of Turtle Island (North America). He has been teaching EXCO classes in every session since EXCO's inception in Fall 2006.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651-714-0288
Time/Location
Class times: 
Tue, 07/10/2012 - 18:00 - Tue, 08/28/2012 - 20:00
Tue, 07/17/2012 - 18:00 - Tue, 09/04/2012 - 20:00
Tue, 07/24/2012 - 18:00 - Tue, 09/11/2012 - 20:00
Tue, 07/31/2012 - 18:00 - Tue, 09/18/2012 - 20:00
Tue, 08/07/2012 - 18:00 - Tue, 09/25/2012 - 20:00
Tue, 08/14/2012 - 18:00 - Tue, 10/02/2012 - 20:00
Tue, 08/21/2012 - 18:00 - Tue, 10/09/2012 - 20:00
Tue, 08/28/2012 - 18:00 - Tue, 10/16/2012 - 20:00
Location Accessibility: 
Yes
Address: 
University of Minnesota, Ford Hall Room 170
224 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN, MN 55455
United States
44° 58' 31.6992" N, 93° 14' 1.8888" W
exco
Ainsley's picture

Sourdough Bread

This class explores the power of wild yeast to naturally leaven breads. In 2 class sessions we'll make our own sourdough starters to take home and then build them into doughs - using slow fermentation methods to produce beautiful loaves and other sourdough wonders! All you knead is enthusiasm and some patience before your own doughs will be rising to perfection!

Facilitator email(s): 
[email protected]

Location

home kitchen MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Avid baking and fermenting enthusiasts at home and at a few bakeries and a market around town
Facilitator phone number(s): 
401-575-7568
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
20
Time/Location
Class times: 
Tue, 07/03/2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tue, 07/10/2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Location Accessibility: 
No
Address: 
home kitchen MN
United States
Bread from wild yeast!
welka's picture

Transformative Justice

Transformative Justice is a process of community safety, healing, and accountability without using punishment. Transformative Justice attempts to expand beyond individual actions into root causes, such as socialization and privilege.

In this class we will read and discuss material relating to Transformative Justice, come up with a shared definition of Transformative Justice, share our experiences with systems that attempt to provide justice, and create plans for using Transformative Justice models/processes to create safer and healthier communities.

Define, share, and discuss Transformative Justice
micahthompson's picture

Basic Bike Maintenance at Cycles for Change (Formerly Sibley Bike Depot) (July)

This class is designed as a complete introduction to the basics of maintaining your bicycle yourself. Learning to fix your own bike can save you money, ensure access to reliable transportation, and be a rewarding personal experience to understand how your vehicle functions. Participants aren’t expected to know anything beforehand – the only thing you need to bring is your lovely selves, your bike if you want, and a creative desire to learn!

In addition to providing technical explanations and building mechanical knowledge and confidence, this class will attempt to provide a basic overview of the role of community bike shops throughout the country and world, as we work to build sustainable transportation movements locally and globally.

Facilitator email(s): 
[email protected]

Location

Cycles for Change
712 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
United States
Phone: 651 222 2080
Facilitator's experience: 
As the primary educational staff at Sibley I am responsible for teaching all classes. Over the years I have had the opportunity to learn from and instruct hundreds of people.
Class maximum size: 
25
Time/Location
Class times: 
Thu, 07/05/2012 - 18:00 - 20:30
Thu, 07/12/2012 - 18:00 - 20:30
Thu, 07/19/2012 - 18:00 - 20:30
Thu, 07/26/2012 - 18:00 - 20:30
Location Accessibility: 
Yes
Address: 
Cycles for Change
712 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
United States
Phone: 651 222 2080
44° 57' 20.3508" N, 93° 7' 49.9764" W
Begining Bicycle Maintenance!
fluffysingler's picture

Class in a "Classless" Society

Class is one of the most prominent divisions in American society and yet one that we don't talk about but should. In this workshop, we'll confront issues of class, understand hidden class biases and discrimination, and talk about how to deal with it. Through small group projects, short writings, discussion, videos, and creative projects, we'll explore what class really means in America, how it affects life choices, politics, etc.

Facilitator email(s): 
[email protected]

Location

University of Minnesota East Bank
155 Ford Hall 224 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Laura Winton has taught classes through EXCO, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, and the University of Minnesota. She has been an activist for approximately 25 years on issues of poverty and homelessness and has worked at 2 women and children's shelters as well as being involved with welfare rights groups in the late 1990s.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651-276-4758
Class minimum size: 
10
Class maximum size: 
40
Time/Location
Class times: 
Tue, 07/10/2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tue, 07/17/2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tue, 07/24/2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tue, 07/31/2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Location Accessibility: 
Location not set.
Address: 
University of Minnesota East Bank
155 Ford Hall 224 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
United States
44° 58' 26.1552" N, 93° 14' 3.8796" W
Workshop on class issues in American Society today
jc's picture

Queer Studies

Queer studies destabilizes the normative grounds upon which claims are made over sexuality. It reappraises the ways in which the concept of the sexual has been taken up in institutions, communities, society, politics, and disciplinary forms of knowing. This nine week class will explore how sexuality operates alongside and against race, class, gender, nationality, disability and other social categories in systems of power. We will read foundational works in queer studies as well as more recent scholarship.

for course website, visit:
http://excoqueerstudies.wordpress.com

Facilitator email(s): 
[email protected]

Location

Boneshaker Books
2002 23rd Ave. S.
Minneapolis,, MN 55404
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Completed a graduate studies minor in Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Presented research at the UCLA Queer Studies Conference.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
2257336020
Class minimum size: 
4
Class maximum size: 
15
Time/Location
Class times: 
Tue, 07/03/2012 - 19:30 - 21:00
Tue, 07/10/2012 - 19:30 - 21:00
Tue, 07/17/2012 - 19:30 - 21:00
Tue, 07/24/2012 - 19:30 - 21:00
Tue, 07/31/2012 - 19:30 - 21:00
Tue, 08/07/2012 - 19:30 - 21:00
Tue, 08/14/2012 - 19:30 - 21:00
Tue, 08/21/2012 - 19:30 - 21:00
Tue, 08/28/2012 - 19:30 - 21:00
Location Accessibility: 
Location not set.
Address: 
Boneshaker Books
2002 23rd Ave. S.
Minneapolis,, MN 55404
United States
44° 57' 44.8092" N, 93° 14' 21.9012" W
Queer Studies
fluffysingler's picture

From Abbie Hoffman to the 99%: History and Strategies for Culture Jamming

The term culture jamming comes from broadcasting terminology for jamming the airwaves. It involves ways of making your own media to counter the media messages we see every day and to make interventions into culture via media. We'll look at the history of culture jamming, including the Situationists International and the Yippies from the 1960s, feminist zines from the 1980s and 1990s, to the current practice by the Yes Men and Reverend Billy. We'll watch movies and videos of performances, read zines, have discussions, and have the chance to participate in some low cost/low tech (but potentially high visibility) culture jamming of our own. The makeup and interests of the members will play a determining factor into our activities and content -- we will be as active as the group wants to be!

Facilitator email(s): 
[email protected]

Location

University of Minnesota East Bank
121 STSS: Science Teaching & Student Services (New bldg across from Weisman Art Center) 222 Pleasant Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Fluffy Singler (aka Laura Winton) has taught this class through EXCO and through MCTC as well as teaching a portion of it through the University of Minnesota. She has been an activist for over 25 years, including feminist activism, working with the homeless, anti-war and anti-poverty activism. She was involved with the early days of Greens organizing in this country in the late 1980s/early 1990's, running the Left Green Network for two years. She has published a feminist zine and participated in several forms of culture jamming herself. She is currently a writer, theatre artist, and educator.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651-276-4758
Class minimum size: 
8
Class maximum size: 
40
Time/Location
Class times: 
Sat, 07/14/2012 - 14:00 - 16:00
Sat, 07/21/2012 - 14:00 - 16:00
Sat, 07/28/2012 - 14:00 - 16:00
Sat, 08/04/2012 - 14:00 - 16:00
Location Accessibility: 
Location not set.
Address: 
University of Minnesota East Bank
121 STSS: Science Teaching & Student Services (New bldg across from Weisman Art Center) 222 Pleasant Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
United States
44° 58' 26.9616" N, 93° 14' 3.12" W
History and practice of using media and making media for political resistance.
John Schwarz's picture

Governing Society: Politics, Economics, and Public Policy

The basic foundation of “society” (a formally-organized community) is governance. This course in political economy looks at governance from a theoretic perspective, focusing on the material aspects of social existence: How and why societies arise to address material conditions by adopting political and economic governance mechanisms, how politics and economics are intertwined, and how they define the terrain for forming public policy.

Lecture and discussion. Suggested readings, none required. No assignments, but instructor will evaluate relevant written work by students.

This course will benefit those seeking to better understand government/political science, economics, and public policy, including those interested in reforming the current 99% vs. 1% US political economy.

Week 1. Basic political economy.

General theory and interplay of governance by government and economic structures. Tragedy of the Commons as introduction. Humanist model, social contract, and collective action. Intro to political meta-narratives/ideology.

Week 2. Economic theory overview.

Theories of value. Macro vs. Micro, part 1. The Standard Model. Adam Smith vs. Karl Marx. Market failures: No market is truly “free.” Economic and finance inertia.

Week 3. Political theory overview.

Expanded look at ideologies. Popular vs. Elite rule. “Universalism" and “normal” as oppressive notions. Political philosophy principles. Macro vs. Micro part 2.

Week 4. A. Political governance systems and B. Finance.

Western governance and election systems. Finance and financial markets, rights vs. privileges, advantages for some, and derivatives.

Week 5. Public Policy, Reform Challenges, and Course Review.

US policy debates in 5 axes. Challenges for the American Left in public policy debate and reform. 99% vs. 1%. Course review.

Facilitator email(s): 
[email protected]

Location

Ford Hall, Room 110 U of MN East Bank/Washington and Church St.
224 Church Street SE http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/maps/FordH
Minneapolis, MN 55455
United States
Phone: n/a
Facilitator's experience: 
MA, Political Science, Cornell Univ. Specialty: political economy. Sr. Field Researcher, Service Employees International Union/Minnesotans for a Fair Economy ('11-'12); Director, United Health System-Progressive, non-profit health policy think-tank ('05-'10). Wells Fargo ('85-'96). EXCO: I taught this course in 2009 and have taught three other EXCO courses. Teaching Assistant/Cornell U., Teacher/MN Literacy Council. Member: American Political Science Assoc. and MN Political Science Assoc.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651-442-8899
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
50
Time/Location
Class times: 
Tue, 07/10/2012 - 18:30 - 20:30
Tue, 07/17/2012 - 18:30 - 20:30
Tue, 07/24/2012 - 18:30 - 20:30
Tue, 07/31/2012 - 18:30 - 20:30
Tue, 08/07/2012 - 18:30 - 20:30
Location Accessibility: 
Location not set.
Address: 
Ford Hall, Room 110 U of MN East Bank/Washington and Church St.
224 Church Street SE http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/maps/FordH
Minneapolis, MN 55455
United States
Phone: n/a
44° 58' 31.6992" N, 93° 14' 1.8888" W
Additional class location information: 
http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/maps/FordH
Politics and Organizing
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