Hopkins Community Education

Your little one will love getting messy with mosaics, creating with clay, and painting in wacky ways. We’ll even make our own puffy paint so we can paint yummy-looking ice cream cones on real canvas boards. Get ready, get set, and let’s go make a MESS!

This class is designed as a family class students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult for the class. Wellness is a popular word these days, but what does it really mean? What does wellness look like for YOU? Join myHealth educators to learn about the four circles of wellness, practice coping skills, and set goals so you can work toward a balanced state of wellness that is best for you. This class will be interactive, non-judgmental, and great for all ages. We can't wait to see you there!

Become a certified Reiki healer! During this in-depth session, you will delve deeply into the ancient Japanese art of energy healing. Learn to channel and direct Universal Life Force Energy to help reduce stress, increase vitality and correct physical, mental and emotional imbalances. This class provides training, course manual, Attunement and in-class experience of advanced techniques useful for healing yourself, family and friends or for establishing your own Reiki practice. Come experience the life-transforming power of Reiki!

Expand on the skills, confidence and healing energy you gained in Reiki I! Reiki Level II training continues your journey into the world of traditional Japanese healing by providing you additional practical skills for sensing and working with the human energy field. Learn how you can "scan" the body for energy imbalances and understand how to interpret their meanings. You will also receive the three Reiki symbols that help to increase your healing power, enhance mental/emotional healing and strengthen your ability to send energy to others long-distance. Reiki II training includes the Attunement, Course Manual and materials, in-class practice time and certification as a Reiki Level II Practitioner. Come discover the next level of Reiki and the healing power that lies within!

Become a Certified Reiki Master. This final level of the Traditional Usui System of Reiki Training will substantially increase the power available to you during healings and will permanently attune you to the Master Level energies. During this class we will learn two more Reiki Symbols, access greater knowingness during our healing work and will discuss the continuing process of "becoming" a Reiki Master. You will also learn about the practical, legal and ethical aspects of practicing Reiki and receive valuable tools for developing and marketing your own Reiki practice. Included with this course is the Reiki Teacher Training so that you may be able to conduct your own Reiki classes in the future and will gain the ability to pass Attunements on to your family, friends and students. Don't wait to discover the deeper healing potential that lies within as you grow in your lifelong journey of energy healing mastery!

Resin Charm Necklace with Craft Academy (14-99 years)Discover the mesmerizing art of resin crafting with our self-guided class designed for all skill levels! In this captivating and flexible course, you will follow step-by-step video tutorials to create a stunning resin necklace and charm. Perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters, this class blends structured guidance with ample time for unstructured creativity, allowing you to personalize your jewelry pieces. What to Expect: Step-by-Step Video Tutorials: Our detailed video guides will take you through each step of the resin jewelry-making process, from preparing your materials to pouring and curing the resin. You can pause, rewind, and replay the videos at your convenience, ensuring a comfortable learning pace. Resin Crafting Techniques: Learn essential techniques such as mixing resin, adding pigments and inclusions, and using molds. Our tutorials will show you how to handle resin safely and achieve beautiful, professional-looking results. Creative Freedom: While the tutorials provide a structured foundation, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to infuse your own creativity into the project. Customize your necklace and charm with unique patterns. All Levels Welcome: Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned artist, this class is designed to accommodate all skill levels. The self-paced format allows you to work at your own speed, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable crafting experience.

This in-depth Retirement Education course is designed to prepare you for a successful retirement. You will learn how to manage investment risks, use tax laws to your advantage, understand cash-flow planning for retirement in addition to managing healthcare, long-term care, company retirement plans, estate planning and much more. The course is taught by a Certified Financial Educator and Retirement Specialist using live case studies, class participation and interactive exercises. Your spouse/guest is welcome to attend with you and is included in your registration. One set of course materials will be provided.

Add a touch of romance to your week and a bit of spice to winter. With simple, easy romantic moves you’ll be spinning; turning and twirling together before you know it and feel comfortable in any setting! By the end of the night … you won’t want to let go! Is there a better way to stay warm? Couples only please.

Mind-blowing myths or science facts? Join Science Explorers as we confirm or bust strange myths and wacky urban legends. We will ask the crazy questions, develop hypotheses, then we may smash it, crash it or launch it to determine if the myth is confirmed, plausible or busted. Note: M & M's (non-peanut variety) and Pop Rocks may be consumed. Hopkins Community Education is excited to provide a pick your price payment option for before and after school programming. Our hope is to provide access to high quality enrichment classes for all Hopkins students. Contact us for more information or to donate more.

Learn to believe in the happiness you want for your life, all over again!Over the course of five weeks, you will be guided on a joyous journey of self-discovery.Through the practice of time-honored techniques, you will experience your life-transforming power to choose happiness in any situation, reconnect with the spontaneity and wisdom of your inner-child, overcome limiting fears, release attachment to outcomes, and to cultivate a lifestyle that honors and supports your personal truth.Come learn how to give yourself permission to be happy and begin filling each moment with freedom, creativity and joy!

Professional singer, voice teacher and holistic health practitioner, Jesse Wicher, will share with you the wonderful life-lessons he has learned through the study of singing. Through lecture and examples, you will explore with him the profound relationship between the breath, body and voice, and personal growth. Highlights include: “Singing with your own voice,” “Getting out of the way,” and “Letting go of judgments.” This engaging one-evening course is perfect for singers, artists, and anyone wishing to create more freedom and joy in their life— NO SINGING REQUIRED! Come learn what good singing can teach you about good living!

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